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CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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COVER STORY

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Girl Scouts Offer Summer Series

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Gene Haas Foundation to Give RCC Foundation $1 Million for Naming of ComputerIntegrated Machining Program/Lab

COMMUNITY NEWS

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James Gouty Joins RCC Board of Trustees

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Your Eyes

COMMUNITY NEWS

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2016 Kids Summer Movie Schedule

BUSINESS PROFILE

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JEM Marketing

FEATURE STORY

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Who’s Your Duck Daddy

FRIENDLY FACES

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GRADUATION 2016

SUPPORT LOCAL

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Local Small Businesses

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Saving the Past for the Future

AT THE YMCA

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“Invest in People” Scholarship Campaign

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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RECIPES

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FEATURE

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Dear Readers, School is almost out and the kids and teachers are starting to get “end of school” ants in their pants. It’s time to get outside and run off some of that energy. Go for a hike, take a bike ride, kayak on Lake Lucas or wander the NC Zoo to work off some of that hyperactivity. We live in one of the best counties in North Carolina for outdoor activities - make use of them.

Blue Luna Tattoo & Piercing, owned by Danny Green is our cover story this month. It’s been a plesaure getting to know him and I see great things for Asheboro as he continues to develop new ideas and businesses. Keep watch for Luna’s, opening soon in the former Saloon building.

This month we launched a new section in the middle of the magazine - Here’s Why I Support Local! Please check it out and support these small businesses!

They are the backbone of our community and help make it strong. This is a year long campaign to promote and support our local businesses so please let them know that you appreciate them and all they do for Asheboro.

If you haven’t tried duck eggs yet, you are in for a treat! Duck Daddy Ranch, owned and operated

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BLUE LUNA TATTOO & PIERCING CO.

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anny Green grew up in Kansas, before moving to Robbins, NC in the 90’s. He worked in the trailer plant for years, before moving to George’s electric in Candor. He always had an interest in antiques growing up, and collected old gas pumps and advertising signs through the years. He had a booth at the Greensboro Antique Mall, where his booth was consistently the top moneymaker in the large building.

The owner of the Antiques Mall, Tom Perham, hired Danny to do his buying and help him make the mall a bigger success. Danny traveled all over the US and Europe, including Hungary and Romania on buying trips, bringing back interesting and unique antiques to satisfy a growing craze for all things old.

He opened Carolina Barn Finds on US 64, where he bought and sold antiques – getting into the collecting of old antique cars and trucks.

In late 2014, he took on the project of turning the former Gingerbread Bakery building into a first class tattoo shop.

He renovated the entire building, adding two outside covered porches and two additions to the back of the

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building. He replaced wiring, ceilings and flooring, added a metal roof, new doors and fencing around the outside.

Basically he built a brand new building in the same location, and he really made the building shine. During the fall months, he parked an old red truck in front and filled the bed with large colorful mums – a beautiful sight to see every day as I drove by.

You once thought of tattoos as something that biker gangs or serviceman got overseas. According to my research, over thirty-six percent of Millennials and forty percent of Gen Xers have at least one tattoo and many have multiples.

Although I have no tattoos (at the moment), I have always been fascinated by the beautiful, wearable art that many choose to decorate their bodies with.

Tattoos can say a lot about a person, but what they don’t say is that the wearer is a rebel or is trying to make a statement. There is no longer a single type of person who gets a tattoo. Tattoos are an art form. Some people like oil paintings, others like sculptures, and some people think there is nothing more beautiful than a well inked tattoo. Most tattoos have meaning for the wearer, there’s

something compelling about the permanence of a tattoo.

While not a tattoo artist himself, Danny got his first tattoo at age 18 and he has been fascinated by the art ever since. A businessman at heart, he surrounds himself with the best of the craft in order to ensure that the quality and service offered are top notch. While reality shows have definitely made it cool to have a tattoo, they have given the impression that you have to have a “life altering experience” as a reason to get a tattoo – that’s just not true – tattoos are just fun!

“It’s not for everyone,” Danny informed me, “but it’s just another piece of jewelry.”

Blue Luna Tattoo & Piercing Co. offers a wide range of services including tattoos, piercings, body modifications, branding and scarifications. They offer tattoo cover ups, corrections of bad tattoos, and a number of other services.

If you are planning on having your ears pierced, who would you want to do it – someone who does it for a living and is using the proper sterilization techniques to ensure a satisfactory outcome, or a teenager who is working at a

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mall kiosk and more interested in their latest Snapchat? I know I would want the professional doing it every time.

They also offer a full range of products in their display cases at the front of the shop, and you can come in and learn more about each artist and their specialties by flipping through an album of their work in the front waiting area.

There are currently three artists working at Blue Luna

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Tattoo. Kinga Ange, Brian Wood, and Tina Hayes and they have a large and varied clientele. The shop offers an inviting atmosphere, going a long way to dispel the stereotype of tattoo shops being a “bad element.” The improvements Danny has made to both the outside and inside of the building create an inviting environment to help customers feel more comfortable. They were proud to be voted the #1 Tattoo Shop in the 2015 Courier-Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Best of Randolph County contest.

Kinga has worked for Danny since he opened in 2014.

Originally from Budapest, she has been tattooing for over eight years, four of those in her own shop in Hungary. She has a style all her own, her work beautiful and very diverse.

In addition to regular tattoos, she offers cover ups for customers who have surgical scars.

Brian Wood has been in the business for 20 years, and has taught a lot of the local tattoo artists their trade. He is one of the best in piercings and body modification in the state, and his work has pioneered the way for others.

Tina Hayes apprenticed under Kinga for the past year, and is the newest member of the team.

With local artists who are 100% knowledgeable of the best tattoo and piercing practices, why would you go anywhere else! Tattoos start at a minimum of $50 and go up depending on the level of complexity and the number of hours involved. Some can take over six hours to create. Blue Luna Tattoo & Piercing is located at 305 Sunset Avenue. They are open seven days a week – 12 to 9 pm during the week, Friday and Saturday 12 to 11 pm and Sunday’s 12 to 6 pm. Check out their Facebook page to see great examples of some of their recent work at www/facebook.com/bluelunatattoo or call today for an appointment - 336.318.4605.

Danny is currently working on his newest project, renovating the building formerly known as The Saloon into a surf and turf restaurant, Luna’s. Opening in the next few months, Luna’s will offer steaks, burgers, wings, peel-andeat-shrimp, crab legs and oysters several ways. Keeping it simple and easy, Danny will focus on the quality of the food and service, not a large and varied menu. Offering a full bar and beer by the bottle, Luna’s is sure to be your new favorite hangout. The rooftop deck above the restaurant is currently being re-imagined and should be open in the fall. After seeing what he has accomplished with Blue Luna Tattoo & Piercing, I am excited to see what’s in store at Luna’s!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

GIRL SCOUTS OFFER SUMMER SERIES

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events offered for all girls in grades K-5

or many students, the countdown to summer has 8 p.m., free, Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, 343 NC-42, begun! Summer is all about warm weather, fun Asheboro activities and making new friends. For working • August 18: Chick-fil-A Night with Mom, 5 to 7 p.m., parents, though, the end of the school year can bring Randolph Mall, 345 Randolph Mall, Asheboro worries about how to entertain them over summer break.

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is a United Way agency. For more information about the summer series, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont can help with contact local recruitment manager Anita Harrison at those worries and will offer a summer series with several 336-328-0404 or e-mail aharrison@girlscoutsp2p.org. For events scheduled from June to August for all girls in grades kindergarten to fifth grade. All girls and adults must register online registration assistance, please e-mail onlinereg@ to participate in the summer series by visiting https://gsusa. girlscoutsp2p.org.

About Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont ebiz.uapps.net/VP/Default.aspx?pid=33 and searching “GS Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way Summer Series - Randolph Grades K-5.” agency, is one of 112 councils nationwide chartered by Girl • June 11: Family Fun Day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission with minimal fees for certain activities, Keyauwee Program Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout program within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves Center, 2574 Sweetbriar Road, Sophia nearly 14,700 girls and 6,400 adult volunteers in 40 counties • June 21: Girl Scout Way Badge Workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., $6 per girl, First United Methodist Church, 224 N Fayetteville and maintains three camp properties and four service centers offering unique experiences for girls and adults.

St., Asheboro • June 25: Self-Defense for Girls, 2 to 3 p.m., $5 per person, For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800-672-2148 or visit www.

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• July 16: Bowling and Putt-Putt, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $6 per About Girl Scouts of the USA person for 2 games, includes shoe rental, Family Sports Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent Center, 219 NC-42, Asheboro leadership development organization for girls with 3.2 • July 19: Jeweler Badge Workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., $5 per person, First United Methodist Church, 224 N Fayetteville million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls’ healthy development, and builds St., Asheboro girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the • July 30: Roller Skating, 2:30 to 5 p.m., $4 per person, world a better place. The organization serves girls from includes skate rental, Skate South, 208 W Fairfield Road, every corner of the United States and its territories. Girl High Point Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their • August 2: Book Swap Social, 6 to 8 p.m., free, First United classmates attending American or international schools Methodist Church, 224 N Fayetteville St., Asheboro • August 12: Back-to-School Bash Splash Pad FUN!, 6 to overseas in 90 countries.

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Gene Haas Foundation to Give RCC Foundation $1 Million for Naming of Computer-Integrated Machining Program/Lab

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he Randolph Community College Foundation has learned it will receive a $1 million gift from the Gene Haas Foundation to support RCC’s ComputerIntegrated Machining program. Randolph Community College will name the machining program, classrooms, and lab – located in the Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Avenue – the Gene Haas Computer-Integrated Machining Institute.

The $1 million gift will be used to expand the program, according to Dr. Robert Shackleford, RCC president. “The funds will help us close both the skills gap and the interest gap in Computer-Integrated Machining,” said Shackleford.

“We’ll close the skills gap by continuing to provide the very best in machining education, and by producing more qualified workers; and we’ll close the interest gap by using some of the funds to expose high school students to the career possibilities in advanced manufacturing.”

Shackleford noted that RCC’s machining faculty and staff have had a close, long-standing relationship with the Gene Haas Foundation. “In addition to the efforts of the entire machining program, Garret Parker, department head of Computer-Integrated Machining, has been particularly instrumental in developing and nurturing this relationship,” Shackleford stated. Parker and Shackleford visited Haas Automated, Inc., and the Gene Haas Foundation in Oxnard,

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Calif., in January.

RCC’s Computer-Integrated Machining program has been designated a Haas Technical Education Center by Haas Automation since July 2007. To qualify, a school must meet quality standards established by Haas Automation and the HTEC Council. The program is also accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).

Haas has funded numerous student scholarships for RCC’s CIM students, and a majority of the machining equipment in the lab is from Haas Automation. “This $1 million gift will be used to further develop the machining program,” said Shackleford.

Providing funds to community colleges and vocational schools for students entering technical training programs, especially machinist-based certificate and degree programs, is of particular interest to the Gene Haas Foundation. Haas Automation is the largest and most modern machine tool builder in North America.

“There are 318,000 manufacturing jobs going unfilled due to a lack of skilled workers,” said Kathy Looman, administrator, Gene Haas Foundation. “That number is growing, as so many people employed in this industry are baby boomers who are retiring. Manufacturing is a very promising industry that is vital to the U.S. and global economies. It offers highpaying, clean-technology careers. Growing a local, qualified

workforce is a win-win effort, both for young people seeking career paths, and for local manufacturers who need qualified workers.�

RCC doubled the space for its Computer-Integrated Machining program when it opened the Continuing Education and Industrial Center in January 2013.Yet, local manufacturers still say they need more qualified machinists.

Of the 15 RCC machining students who graduated this month, 12 were already employed, and the others had job offers on the table.

Signs bearing the new name will be placed at the roadside, on the facade of the CEIC, and on three sides of the building designated for CIM. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiling of the new signage will take place Friday, Oct. 7, just before the fall NASCAR race in Charlotte.

For information on the RCC Foundation, contact Joyce Wolford at 336-633-0295 or jbwolford@randolph.edu.

ABOUT THE GENE HAAS FOUNDATION: Founded by Gene Haas, owner of Haas Automation, Inc., Haas Formula One Team and co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, the Foundation has awarded more than $45 million to more than 2,000 charitable organizations and schools since 1999. Haas’ commitment to the importance of U.S. manufacturing has compelled him to direct his foundation board to focus on manufacturing education in the form of scholarships and other support for CNC machinist training.

For more information about the Gene Haas Foundation or Haas Automation, visit www.ghaasfoundation.org or www. haascnc.com.

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Not everyone could spot the family resemblance.

Fortunately, her doctor did.

Donna Owens is a caring, dedicated nurse. Still, her liver disease diagnosis was an unwelcome surprise even though her mother had battled something similar years earlier. But the real eye-opener was learning 15 other members of her family also faced liver problems. Not one to readily give up or give in — especially when it comes to family — Donna worked closely with her primary care physician and specialists at Cone Health to manage her disease through diet, exercise and medication. She’s healthier for it and determined to share her success with 15 very special people. Learn more about Donna and her inspiring family bond at ExceptionalCare.com.

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John Jenkins, MD Internist, Cone Health

James Gouty Joins RCC Board of Trustees

ames G. Gouty was sworn in as a member of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees on May 19 at their regular meeting in the Foundation Conference Center on the Asheboro Campus. Appointed by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, Gouty takes the seat of Jim Campbell, who retired from the board after 20 years of service. Gouty will fulfill the remainder of Campbell’s last term, which expires June 30, 2016, and was appointed for a four-year term ending in 2020.

Gouty is city executive and senior vice president of BB&T Commercial Loans for BB&T Bank in Asheboro.

He has been a member of the RCC

Foundation Board of Directors since 2006 and has served as the Foundation Board president and vice president.

He has also served as chairman of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce Board and has been a member of that board since 2007. In addition, Gouty serves on the Randolph Hospital Corporate Board, the Randolph Hospital Planning Committee, and as a board member of the Community Foundation of Randolph County.

Gouty earned a B.S. in agronomy from North Carolina State University.

His personal interests include golf, boating, learning new things, and sitting on the beach.

A piece of wisdom Dr. John Jenkins, MD, of Cone Health passes on to medical students is that sometimes the last thing you want to give a patient is a diagnosis.

Because when you do, you stop considering other possibilities.

If Dr. Jenkins did not heed his own advice, he may never have uncovered the link to liver disease his patient Donna Owens shares with 15 members of her family.

Learn more about Donna and Dr. Jenkins’ “aha moment” at ExceptionalCare.com.

Heather Clouston (right), executive assistant to the president and Board of Trustees, administers the oath of office to new Randolph Community College Board of Trustees member James Gouty at the May 19 Board meeting.

Exceptional Care. Every Day.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR EYES

Vitamins and Macular Degeneration

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ge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition that affects the macula or central vision. Central vision is important in activities such as reading and driving. In recent years, a lot of attention has been focused on nutrition and supplements as a way to prevent or reduce vision loss from AMD. Should you take vitamins if you have AMD? According to a 2001 landmark study known as the AgeRelated Eye Disease Study (AREDS) of the National Eye Institute a specific supplemental vitamin and mineral combination was shown to reduce the risk of developing advanced AMD by 25 percent. This formulation of vitamins and minerals is a higher concentration than what can be obtained through diet alone or with a multivitamin.

There are countless brands and formulations of vitamins for AMD. Some are better than others. Speak with your eye doctor to make sure your vitamin choice includes the necessary supplements to offer the best protection possible for your eyes.

Does Omega-3 Help with Macular Degeneration?

While Omega-3 may have other benefits, it has not been shown to reduce the risk of AMD.

Can I Take These Vitamins If I Smoke?

Vitamin A, an important component of the AREDS formulation has been shown to increase the risk of lung cancer in individuals with a recent or distant history of smoking. The original AREDS formulation had one formulation for nonsmokers and a separate formulation without vitamin A for individuals with a smoking history. In 2013, the National Institutes of Health released the results of the AREDS 2 study in which Vitamin A was replaced with Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin are effective in reducing the risk of AMD. The AREDS 2 formulation of vitamins and minerals can be taken by smokers and non-smokers.

Regular eye exams can help your eye doctor detect AMD early and monitor it so that you can receive proper AMD treatment as soon as you need it.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

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ack McNeill was born and raised in Randolph County and a graduate of Eastern Randolph High School. He began his career in land development and building residential homes. When the economy went south due to the housing crisis, he looked for new outlets for his talents. He began to buy foreclosed properties, renovate and resell them, launching JEM Marketing in 2012.

Working closely with Jack at JEM Marketing are Jonathan Kirkman, another Randolph County native and Benjamin Zentella, who moved here with his family from Mexico

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when he was 18, over twenty years ago. Together, they help local families purchase the home of their dreams. Benjamin speaks fluent Spanish, and he is able to work closely with the local Hispanic market in purchasing a home.

At JEM Marketing, they pre-qualify buyers through in-house financing, and then begin the process of finding the perfect home for them. If there is nothing in inventory that they like, JEM will generate a list of foreclosed properties in the area where the buyer wants to live, and then the buyer can pick the property they want. Jack then purchases that property, renovates it to the buyer’s specifications, which

allows them to choose their flooring, paint colors and

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fixtures to fit their style and aesthetic.

Once the home is completed, the paperwork is done and they can move right in. This process usually takes 90 days from start to finish on average, and by pre-qualifying the purchaser, it streamlines everything. They are usually able to sell the home below the tax value of the property, so you have immediate equity in your home when you move in!

At any given time JEM usually has an inventory of eight to twelve homes available in the process of being renovated or recently completed. You can take a look at what they have available on their newly designed website at www. jemmarketinghomes.com or call them at 336.824.2628. If you don’t see anything you like, contact them and start searching for your forever home. From Charlotte to Raleigh, they can find you just about anything you are looking for. Call Jack, Jonathan or Benjamin today to get started at 336.824.2628.

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FEATURE STORY

Who’s Your Duck Daddy?

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“I

started Duck Daddy Ranch because I want to be the change I wish to see in the world. I have always been an advocate of delicious local food, whether it was running the organic vegetable co-op as a college student, or encouraging my friends to shop with me at the local farmer’s market.”

Bryce Bjornson started Duck Daddy Ranch in the fall of 2015, and his goal is to bring better tasting duck products to the market, and doing so in harmony with the land.

The ducks free range in the woods, getting exercise and consuming a rich and varied diet that produces an improved flavor over barn raised birds.

Bryce’s customers include farmer’s market patrons, butcher shops, restaurants, and grocery co-ops. His goals for the future include helping farms integrate ducks into their operations to improve their crops and as an additional revenue source.

“We raise ducks the right way - free ranging in a natural setting - in order to bring you a superior product. Our whole duck has great flavor and is raised in harmony with the land. Restaurants and home chefs alike are noticing the difference, and buying from Duck Daddy Ranch.”

Bryce has sold over 100 whole ducks to restaurants, butcher shops, and to home cooks at local farmers markets in the past six months. If you haven’t tried one of Duck Daddy Ranch’s duck eggs, I encourage you to pick some up.

You can find Bryce and Duck Daddy Ranch at several local farmer’s markets – Chatham Mills and Tuesday afternoons at Fearrington Village.

In addition to the ducks, Bryce has planted many vegetables,

herbs and fruit trees over the year he has been on the farm, in their lives and how it affected the college. fulfilling his desire to grow most of his own food.

He moved back

Bryce Bjornson to California in grew up in Palo “Permaculture is the conscious design and maintenance of 2013 and began Alto, California. agriculturally productive systems which have the diversity, working for a He attended start-up company stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious showing non-profit Guilford College and graduated in integration of the landscape with people providing their food, organizations how 2010 with a degree energy, shelter and other material and non-material needs in a to raise the money in Community and to save on their sustainable way.”

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Many Different Varieties of Ducks on the Ranch Having spent so much time in North Carolina, he began looking for a property to purchase where he could start a farm and get into the organic food business. While at Guilford, he ran the organic veggie co-op so he felt very comfortable making this life changing decision. He found a piece of land in Seagrove and after viewing it online, he put in an offer and was accepted. In the spring of 2015, Bryce packed up his 1947 Dodge pick-up that had been in his family for decades, and began the long drive from Los Angeles to North Carolina.

Upon arrival at his property, he discovered that 3 of the 10 wooded acres had already been fenced in, and a small pond had been dug on the property that had not been visible from the aerial views of the farm he had seen prior to purchase. This was a money-saving bonus he hadn’t

Ducks Foraging on the Ranch

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been expecting! As a big fan of permaculture and its principles, Bryce decided that ducks and mushrooms would be the perfect symbiotic “crops” to grow and raise on the property, given the situation. As with any new venture, trial and error play a large part in finding out what works and what doesn’t.

“Permaculture is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive systems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of the landscape with people providing their food, energy, shelter and other material and non-material needs in a sustainable way.” - Graham Bell Several varieties of oak trees were available to provide logs for inoculating the mushroom spawn, while others would provide shade during the summer and winter months,

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Goats

and he chose to raise ducks because the woods would offer wonderful foraging opportunities, while providing protection from aerial predators. Plus, the ducks would eat slugs – which are a known pest to mushroom “crops.”

for the ducks to forage. This will decrease feed costs, as well as giving the ducks a much better diet and therefore improving their flavor, making Duck Daddy Ranch a more sustainable operation in the long term.

He ordered mushroom spawn and ducklings and began chopping logs while the duck house was prepared.

Unfortunately, he didn’t listen to the advice about only cutting logs after all the leaves had fallen in winter, and all his hard work went down the drain (the inoculated mushroom logs had gone bad by fall). The ducks, however, loved swimming in the pond and scavenging for bugs throughout the fenced in property.

He is also planning to use some of the money from the Kiva Zip campaign to upgrade his existing processing plant, adding additional stainless steel tables to allow for the processing of more ducks at a time as the demand for free range duck meat and eggs continues to grow.

Bryce has started a Kiva Zip peer to peer fundraising campaign in order to provide funds to expand his operation.

He intends to plant fruit shrubs and berries in the woods

If you would like to help support Duck Daddy Ranch and provide a loan to Bryce’s Kiva Zip campaign, you can do so at https://zip.kiva.org/loans/18304. Check out his website at www.duckdaddyranch.com or on Facebook at www. facebook.com/duckdaddyranch.You can also follow him on his Instagram account at @theduckdaddy.

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Saving the Past for the Future

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wen George and Reynolds Lisk are leading a group of concerned citizens in Asheboro who have taken it upon themselves to start a word of mouth fundraising campaign to restore the 1839 Asheboro Female Academy located on Walker Avenue.

Originally built where Bank of North Carolina now stands on the corner of Fayetteville and Salisbury Street, the structure was donated to the Randolph County Historical Society and relocated to Walker Avenue in the early 1970s in order to preserve it.

At that time, time and more were spent to restore the building by the Randolph County Historical Society, but since that time it has stood empty and unused, and time has once again taken a toll on this artifact from the past. Marlo Francis and di’lishi Frozen Yogurt Bar have taken up the challenge, adding the fundraising efforts to their “fro yo’self into our community” give back campaign. You can use your voice in the form of a voting spoon to donate money to the 1839 Asheboro Female Academy restoration efforts.

The academy is the oldest building still standing in Asheboro and as such, has great historical value for the area. It was opened on June 17, 1839 and used for the instruction of female students in spelling, reading, arithmetic, history and piano lessons.

Head to di’lishi Frozen Yogurt Bar today to enjoy a frozen treat for yourself, and don’t forget to drop your voting spoon into the #2 Slot for the 1839 Asheboro Female Academy to donate. If you prefer to make a tax deductible contribution directly to the restoration efforts, you can send it to Trees NC, Asheboro Female Academy Fund, PO BOX 1567, Asheboro, NC 27204. For more information, you can call Reynolds Lisk at 336.633.8449.

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AT THE YMCA

“Invest in People” Scholarship Campaign

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t the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, we are changing lives one at a time. We believe when we work as one, we build a stronger community. We are happy that we are able to provide financial assistance to those less fortunate and provide them with the opportunity to join a powerful association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing youth development, healthy living, and a sense of social responsibility.

The “Invest in People” Annual Scholarship Program is available to those who are not able to afford the cost of programs and services they need. The funds raised provide scholarships for children, adults, seniors, single-parents, and others with special needs who lack financial resources.

Campaign funds help fill the gap to pay the cost of providing these programs.

Each year volunteers lead the way in an annual campaign to raise funds for the “Invest in People” program. This year Linda Daves, Chairperson is heading these volunteers in our 2016 campaign that will kick-off June 9 and run through July 17.

The 2015 “Invest in People” campaign goal was to raise $40,000 and in the end we were able to meet our goal and still exceed last year’s raised funds. This year we will be raising the bar for our 2016 goal to $45,000! Campaign volunteers are responsible for helping to raise awareness

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and funds each year to help support the community. They go out and get donations from people and businesses like you who share the same values in life as the YMCA and what the YMCA stands for. In addition to the annual campaign, the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA has many events throughout the year where proceeds go directly to the “Invest in People” Scholarship fund such as our Annual High School Volleyball Tournament, Annual JV Basketball Tournament, and Annual Sam Bossong Memorial Golf Tournament, not to mention our Annual Community Yard

Sale, Annual Father & Daughter Prom, and other programs and events. Your participation and involvement in these events goes right back to our community.

The funds raised in 2015 were able to help provide over $100,000 in scholarships and touched the lives of many people in Randolph County. We were able to underwrite memberships for mentally challenged adults and individuals who were unable to afford the fees and to underwrite costs for underprivileged youth to participate in sports, swimming, after school programs, and memberships. We provided a place for Boy Scouts to earn merit badges, Senior adults to practice for Randolph County Senior Games, all local high school swim teams to practice and hold meets, and the mentally challenged to practice and qualify for Special Olympics.

Financial assistance keeps the “Y” available for kids and families who need us most. Every day we work to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Everyone belongs at the “Y.” For more information about our annual “Invest in People” Scholarship Campaign or to donate, contact Patrick O’Hara or Linda Daves at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA at (336) 625-1976.

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RECIPES

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uck eggs are typically bigger than the largest chicken eggs. The off-white shells are harder to crack and the yolks are a deeper shade of gold than chicken eggs. In general, duck eggs contain more protein, calories, fat, dietary cholesterol, vitamins and minerals than chicken eggs.

Applesauce Spice Cake 2 cups unbleached flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ginger 1/4 cup sour milk or whey 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp molasses 1 cup applesauce 3 duck eggs

Directions 1. Sift together all dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

Cream together the butter, molasses and vanilla. Slowly add dry ingredients, milk, and applesauce, alternating between dry and wet ingredients. Combine thoroughly and beat for 1 minute. Add eggs and beat for 2 minutes more, scraping bottom of bowl.

2. Pour batter into greased 13×9� cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Eat plain, top with applesauce, or frost with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Maple Cream Cheese Frosting 6 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 tsp natural maple flavor 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Directions Cream butter and cream cheese together. Add maple flavoring and combine. Slowly add powdered sugar until frosting is desired consistency

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ROASTED DUCK WITH ORANGE AND GINGER FOR THE DUCK 1 5- to 6-pound duck 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon 5-spice powder, preferably homemade (see note)

1 large orange, zested and cut into 6 wedges 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon grated garlic

FOR THE GLAZE 2 cups orange juice 1 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 2-inch piece of ginger, thickly sliced 3 star anise

Directions 1. Rinse duck and pat dry. Remove neck and giblets and save for another purpose. Remove excess fat from cavity and tail area and trim off a bit of flappy neck skin. Prick duck skin all over with tip of sharp paring knife, making sure not to penetrate meat.

2. Mix together salt and 5-spice powder. Season interior of duck with 1 tablespoon salt mixture; use remainder to generously season exterior (you may have a little left over). Combine orange zest with grated ginger and garlic, then smear mixture inside cavity. Place orange wedges in cavity. Tie legs together. Secure neck flap with wooden skewer or toothpicks. Place duck on rack in roasting pan breast-side-up and refrigerate overnight, uncovered.

3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, bring duck to room temperature and make the glaze: Bring orange juice, honey, sugar and soy sauce to a simmer. Add sliced ginger and star anise, then reduce mixture until you have a medium-thick syrup, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Roast duck for 2 hours, carefully pouring off fat and turning duck over every 30 minutes. Paint with glaze and roast another 30 minutes (2 1/2 hours in all). Tent with foil if glaze begins to get too dark. Duck is done when temperature at thickest part of leg reads 165 degrees. Paint duck once more, keep warm and let rest 20 minutes. Use poultry shears to cut into quarters (remove backbone first) or carve in the traditional way, removing legs from carcass and slicing breast.

Serve with mashed butternut squash if desired.

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Five tips for finding the perfect summer job Summer camp, campground, beach, public swimming pool, restaurant or store — where will you be working this summer?

Use the following tips to find the perfect summer job.

1. Decide which type of job you want.

Before starting your search, think about your interests (outdoor work, manual labour or dealing with the public?), your strengths (sociable or good physical endurance?) and your goals (do you want to acquire experience related to your field of study?). Think about how many hours a week you want to work and whether you’ll need transportation to get to work.

2. Start your search early. Start looking for a job in February or March; begin even earlier if you want to work in another region or country. This will increase your chances of landing a job that really interests you.

3. Use a variety of search strategies.

There are lots of places that can help you find employment opportunities that appeal to you. Check out job fairs, school placement services, job centres, local and regional newspapers, social media, job posting websites, store win-

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dows, bulletin boards and government programs. Make the most of your network of contacts and talk about your job search to the people you know.

4. Adapt your tools. Adapt your resume and cover letter to the job you’re applying for. Emphasize the qualities, skills and experience you possess which would be assets in this particular job.

5. Follow up and persevere. Follow up a few days after a job interview in order to reiterate your interest in the post. Above all, remember that getting a job can take time; it just requires persistence and determination.

Five tips for creating an interesting summer job description You’d like to hire some students for the summer? The most important step in finding suitable candidates is to write a clear and precise job description that encourages students to join your team.

Here are a few tips: 1. Use a short, precise job title that everyone will understand, and use terms that are more likely to come up during a keyword search.

2. Give a brief description of your business (activities, goals, workplace, etc.) in order to attract the attention of students interested in your sector.

3. Write a dynamic job description. Apart from the main tasks, responsibilities and requirements related to the job, include the challenges of the post as well. Don’t forget to include the qualities, skills and qualifications you’re looking for (first aid training, for instance), and make sure your description is not discriminatory in any way.

4. Explain clearly when and how applicants should apply for the job, specifying which

documents you need and whether you’ll contact all applicants or only those you want to interview.

5.Take care with the presentation. People looking for employment should be able to quickly identify the key elements of the post. Divide the information into several paragraphs and be concise— lengthy job descriptions aren’t appealing.

List the tasks and qualities you’re looking for in point form. Be sure to check your job description for spelling and grammar mistakes.

In February or March, maximize the visibility of your employment opportunity by using all the dissemination tools available to you: your network of contacts, social media, job fairs, school placement services, newspapers, your business website and job search sites. All your efforts are sure to pay off. www.AsheboroMagazine.com

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