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CONTENTS

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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COVER STORY

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Premiere Pediatrics

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Asheboro Junior Women’s Club

COMMUNITY NEWS

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“Asheboro Saints” Art Project

COMMUNITY NEWS

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RAG to Exhibit Hyper-Surreal Oil Paintings of Ray LaMantia

ASK THE EXPERT

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Your Eyes

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Real Estate

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Your Taxes

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NC Zoo’s Steve Gerkin Brings Heart to Education Message

COMMUNITY NEWS

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RCC Foundation Announces 2016-2017 Presidential Scholars

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I am Asheboro

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Randolph County Walk to End Alzheimer’s

SUPPORT LOCAL

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Local Small Businesses

FEATURE STORY

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Summer Learning Camps Provide Positive Experiences for Students

AT THE YMCA

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ZOO City Sportsplex

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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RECIPES

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Backyard Cookout Ideas

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RAG to Host Amazing Bobbin Lace Class

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Dear Readers, It’s the first week of August and there is no end to the sizzling summer heat in sight. I hope you are staying cool and comfortable, or spending your time relaxing at the beach. For the last barbecues and picnics before school starts, our recipe section this month has some yummy grilling ideas with fresh, seasonal ingredients!

Last month we announced that the City of Asheboro had won the 2016 AllAmerica City Award., and hopefully you were able to attend the Pigs & Pedals Event where they unveiled the banner. This month, we are launching Asheboro Magazine’s new campaign - “I Am Asheboro.” Whther you are from here, or relocated here for work or family reasons, we want to hear from you. What do you do, where are you from, and why did you choose Asheboro. Submit your entries to sherry@asheboromagazine.com with a photo of yourself (at least 300 dpi).

With the last weeks of summer (I can’t believe I’m even saying that) slipping by - make the most of the time before the kids go back to school.

Take them to the Zoo to see all the new animals and some old favorites, go Ziplining or visit a local orchard to pick peaches. Catch some Pokemon at the park, while listening to a great summer concert FREE! There is so much going on in and around our town that sometimes it can be hard to decide.

When I moved to Asheboro six years ago, one of the biggest draws for me was that it felt like home. It didn’t look like where I grew up, the people don’t sound like where I am from (Maine, which is “wicked” cold in the wintah), but the smiles on the faces that greeted me at the grocery store, the bank, the car wash, the wine shop, and the local shops and restaurants - those smiles welcomed me with open arms and said, “No matter why you chose Asheboro, we are glad you are here.”

Launching a magazine that celebrated that warmth of spirit and the growth of our community was exactly why I was led to move here. The Zoo being located in town was a plus! Over the past six years, I have worked with and featured many of the local businesses in town, some new and many long established, and each one has a unique story to tell. It’s been my pleasure to bring these businesses, artists, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things to you each and every month, because I Am Asheboro!

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PREMIERE PEDIATRICS WHERE YOUR CHILDREN COME FIRST

r. Wayne Connors is originally from Rhode Island. He went to college at Siena College in New York before receiving his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean in St. Martin. He completed his residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in New Jersey. His wife had family in Greensboro, so after his residency, he began to look for a practice in the South to be close to her family.

He was recruited by Randolph Hospital to work for Randolph Medical Associates. He liked what he saw and the area, and joined them in 2003. After three years with RMA, he knew he wanted to stay in Asheboro, and he had always dreamed of opening his own practice so in 2007, he launched Premiere Pediatrics.

“I wanted to make it a special place, not just a place where kids came when they were sick to get well.”

He hired Carolyn Ward as his office manager. Carolyn grew up in Asheboro, and graduated from Southwestern Randolph before getting her degree in Business and Office systems. They leased a space in the Premier Medical building on the corner of Fayetteville and Presnell Streets and opened the practice with just four employees, Dr.

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Connors, Carolyn, a receptionist and a nurse.

In 2008, they hired Jennifer Charlesworth as a Nurse Practitioner. Originally from upstate New York, she graduated from Elmira College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 1999, and graduated with a Master’s of Family Nursing Degree from Binghamton University in 2001. After spending her internship in Charlotte, she and her husband decided they loved North Carolina. As an engineer, her husband didn’t have any employment opportunities in Charlotte, which was heavily geared toward the banking industry, so they ended up in Asheboro. Jennifer worked in several different areas of the hospital; GI, pulmonary and critical care. In 2008 she joined Premiere Pediatrics as a Nurse Practitioner, and found her niche. All of her previous experience has helped her at Premiere Pediatrics.

“I think this is what I was meant to do, I love the dynamics of working with the kids and talking to the parents and we love living in Asheboro because we can go to the grocery store and so many of our patients and their families will come up to me and say hi.”

After Jennifer joined the practice, they began to add other employees as the practice grew, insurance and billing, as

well as other essential personnel.

Carolyn knew that they were quickly growing out of the rented space they were in. She and Dr. Connors had discussed buying or building a space to move the growing practice to, and they kept their eyes open for something that would work. When land became available on Greensboro Street, literally around the corner from their current office, it seemed like a tailor made opportunity. After several discussions with Carolina Pharmacy, it was decided that they would purchase the land together and build a beautiful new facility to house the two businesses. This

was beneficial to Carolina Pharmacy because they could add a drive thru for the convenience of their customers, and it made it so easy for patients and parents of Premiere Pediatrics to have a pharmacy in the same building.

The land was purchased in 2013, and Trollinger Construction was hired to build the facility. Dr. Connors and Carolyn discussed the construction many times, deciding what they liked most about their current offices and designing it the way they wanted – to make a place where kids felt at ease as much as possible when they came in. While Dr. Connors and his staff grew the practice over the next year, Carolyn divided her time between

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managing the practice and overseeing construction of their new offices.

When construction was complete, Carolyn hired an old friend, Jeremy Sams, a local artist, to paint murals on every wall in the building – waiting rooms, reception and treatment rooms. Each room is themed and the kids love it. There are Dr. Seuss characters lining the walls of reception greeting patients, and depending on which waiting room you are in there are pirates or princess

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castles. The artwork is stunning and very detailed, and with protective plastic covering installed – the murals will last for many years. They moved the practice in April, 2014.

Lauren Kime joined the practice in June 2015. She worked at the Women’s Hospital in the Neo-natal intensive care unit as a registered nurse, while attending school to become a nurse practitioner. Originally from Climax, she attended Faith Christian, studied nursing at UNCG, received her Master’s degree from Winston-Salem

State University and she now lives in Climax. When the earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, she spent a week helping with medical needs and would love to do more volunteering in the future.

“Premiere Pediatrics is a happy place to work and we love our patients.” Lauren told me.

They have added additional staff members since they moved into the new building and now have 12 employees.

In October, 2015 they extended their hours from 8 to 6 Monday through Thursday, 8 to 5 pm on Friday, no longer close for lunch, and they added Saturday hours from 8 to 12 pm to accommodate parents’ schedules, and the growing needs of their patients. Premiere Pediatrics offers a full array of services to help your child maintain good health, including well child check-ups, immunizations, sports physicals, as well as taking care of them when they are sick.

Another benefit they have to help the parents of their patients is “Mommy Call.” If you are concerned and have a medical question after hours, you can call the main number, press “2” and be connected with one of the practitioners from the office – not an answering service, not a larger medical facility, but one of the people who knows you, has access to your records and can answer your questions knowledgeably. In addition to Mommy Call, they have a nurse’s line during office hours. If you have a medical question or need a prescription refill, but don’t necessarily feel you need to make an appointment to see the doctor, you can call the office and again press “2” and you will be connected with someone who can assist you. “We do everything we can to make it more convenient for our parents and patients.”

With Carolina Pharmacy next door, before a parent has even time to step out the door, a prescription can be faxed over and ready when they walk through the door, or put the kids in the car and head to the drive thru. That way they don’t have to wait long with a sick fussy child, they can quickly head home and get them settled comfortably with the medicines they need.

Through the local schools, they are involved in the sports programs and advertise in programs and with signs at the fields. They sponsor local sports on WKXR radio. In fact, Carolyn’s son, Matthew is a weekend announcer at WKXR! Many grandparents have come up to Carolyn and thanked her for their sponsorships because they can’t always get to the games, but they can listen to them on the radio wherever they happen to be. They are members of the Asheboro Randolph Chamber of Commerce, and they make as many purchases as possible locally for the practice, supporting the local businesses.

Kids come first at Premiere Pediatrics – their health is the number one concern. Carolyn Ward told me that she has very high expectations of her staff. “When you are working with other people’s children, it’s important that you treat them like they are your own. I don’t just work for Dr. Connors and Premiere Pediatrics, I trust my own kids with him.”

To make an appointment, call the office at 336.625.0500.

They are located at 530 Greensboro Street, right next door to Carolina Pharmacy. For more information, visit their website at www.premierepeds.com. It offers a wealth of information on the practice and helpful articles about many educational topics.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Asheboro Junior Women’s Club

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sheboro Junior Women’s Club is an organization that is committed to improving the lives of women and children in Randolph County through community activism and volunteerism. We strive to be present in the lives of women and children in Randolph County – serving as a resource to effect positive change, seek common ground, and inspire hope.

Currently, our club membership consists of women ranging from ages 22 – 40 and is comprised of small business owners, teachers, stay-at-home moms, event planners, designers, bankers, lawyers, accountants, and doctors. Our club meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM. Our meeting location varies among Pinewood Country Club, local restaurants, and member homes. Each month, we give back to our community in various ways such as collecting needed items or holding fundraisers for community organizations. Local organizations that benefit from our donations and fundraisers include Backpack Pals, Family Crisis Center, Christian United Outreach Center, The Salvation Army, Kids Path of Hospice, and the YMCA. We have several key fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for organizations in our community. In

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December, we host our Annual Pictures with Santa Fundraiser. We partner with Donna Allen Photography and First United Methodist Church to create an opportunity for families, children, pets, etc to sit on Santa’s lap and receive a printed or digital picture package. The Junior Women’s Club decorates the space, provides snacks, drinks, and holiday movies, and members dress in their most festive attire. We have even been visited by Mrs. Claus and a couple of cute and crazy elves. Our backdrops are always on-trend, providing the perfect backdrop for parents to get an excellent photo of their children with Santa for their holiday cards. All funds raised from this event benefit a local community organization of our choosing. It has truly become a special community event for our club; we always view it as a kick off into the holiday season.

Also in December, we sponsor ten children from the Salvation Army Angel Tree. This is another special club event that many members look forward to annually.

Members meet at Walmart and are assigned an Angel Tree child. We spend around $100 per child, making sure to buy warm clothing, socks, shoes, underwear, and toys for children in need in our community.

In March, club members volunteer to be servers for the

Randolph Hospital Dine Around event. This is a great event for our club as we venture into people’s homes, meet many members of our community, and enjoy raising funds for our local hospital.

In May, we host our annual Sam Bossong Memorial Golf Tournament at Pinewood Country Club. As our longest running fundraiser, this event raises approximately $15,000 for our local YMCA. Members work hard throughout the months of February - May seeking various sponsorships from local businesses.

For sixteen years, this tournament has been a HUGE success, benefitting many aspects of our local YMCA, and our club could not do it without the support of our community.

In addition to community service, our club also holds social events throughout our club year. We may enjoy a

Ladies Night Out, a Fall Family Fun Night full of pumpkin painting, hayrides, and roasting marshmallows, or we may enjoy a Couples Night Out on the town. We truly enjoy forming friendships at meetings and service projects as well as at relaxed, fun, social events.

Our New Member Social will be held on Thursday, September 8th at Pinewood Country Club. We are always excited to invite new members to join our club! If you are interested in in joining or would like to learn more information, please send us an email at asheborojuniorwomensclub@gmail.com. Also, please stay in touch with us via Facebook and Instagram. Our club is a great way to socialize with women in the Asheboro community, while also serving and giving back to the community that gives so much to us. We hope you’ll consider joining us in September!

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“Asheboro Saint” Honoree, Jake Gardner (l) shakes hands with Art Wall Artist, Mark Stephenson (r) amid the portrait in progress.

“Asheboro Saints” Art Project Featuring NC Visual Artist, Mark Stephenson

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our Saints Brewing Company in downtown Asheboro, North Carolina is currently hosting the second visual artist for their inaugural Art Wall Project. Visual Artist, Mark Stephenson from Misenheimer, NC is creating four portraits from life on-location in the Four Saints tasting room located at 218 South Fayetteville Street. As part of his visual art project, Mark requested “Asheboro Saints” nominations from the local community for deserving individuals with notable community spirit. He selected four individuals based on numerous submitted oneparagraph nominations. Each honoree will sit with Mark as he creates their portrait from life on Sundays in July: 10, 17, 24, and 31. The portrait sessions will take place from 2 p.m. through 3:30 p.m. Mark’s finished portraits will be on exhibit from Friday, August 5 through Monday, October 31. An artist meet-and-greet complete with honoring the “Asheboro Saints” and their nominators will take place on Friday, September 16th from 5:30 p.m -- 7 p.m. All events associated with this Art Wall Project are free and the public is encouraged to attend.

A special congratulations to the four “Asheboro Saints” as chosen by Mark Stephenson: Jake Gardner, Stephen Bennett, Ann Hoover, and Dr. Teena Byrd.

For more information, contact Four Saints Brewing Company’s Art Wall Project Manager, Les Caison III at artwall@foursaintsbrewing.com . To learn more about the featured visual artist, Mark Stephenson visit his

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website: www.markstephensonpainting.com.

Artist Bio: Mark Stephenson is a portrait artist. His resume lists notable commissions including multiple Official Miss North Carolina portraits as well as painting the Official 2014 portrait for Pfeiffer University’s President, Dr. Michael Miller. He studied at the the Art Students League in New York City and also completed the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, copyist program. He is a 2014 Rowan Arts Council Cultural Development Grant Recipient and also picked up an Honorable Mention in the Portrait Society of America’s 2012 International Competition. Mark was in Asheboro back in 2015, teaching a representational figure drawing class at the Randolph Arts Guild. He has an upcoming solo exhibition in September 2016 at the Page¬ Walker Arts and History Museum, Cary, NC. Mark lives in Misenheimer, NC with his wife and two children. Find more of his art via his website: http://www.markstephensonpainting.com/ .

About the project: The inaugural Art Wall Project selected five visual artists to create separate compelling works of art on-site utilizing a designated 12 feet long and 4.5 feet high blank wall in the Four Saints Tasting Room. Each of the five works of art will be on display for a period of three months.The complete Art Wall Project, with rotating art installations, will begin March 2016 and conclude October 2017.

Each artist will be honored with a public meet-and-greet reception.

As an added bonus, each artist will also design a limited edition t-shirt to commemorate their project.These shirts will be available for sale to the public. For more information on the Four Saints Art Wall Project visit: http://www.foursaintsbrewing.com/four-saints-artwall-project.html.

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When your child is born four months early, the weight of the world is lighter than you ever imagined.

Demi Idowu weighed just one pound five ounces when she took her first breath at Cone Health Women’s Hospital. Surrounded by a team of dedicated neonatal specialists and the constant, loving presence of her parents, Demi received the type of physical and emotional care that has enabled her to become the playful 2-year-old she is today. Meet Demi, her mother Ayoola and some of the people who helped them both at ExceptionalCare.com.

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Infants are a passion for Cathy Wyler, and neonatal care is her calling. As part of Cone Health Women’s Hospital team of specialists for more than 16 years, Cathy has witnessed

Randolph Arts Guild to Exhibit HyperSurreal Oil Paintings of Ray LaMantia

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he Randolph Arts Guild is set to open an exhibition that will feature the hyper-surreal oil paintings of Ray LaMantia.

The work of Ray LaMantia will be on display in the Sara Smith Self Gallery during the month of August. An opening reception is set for Tuesday, August 2nd from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

The Randolph Arts Guild’s Sara Smith Self Gallery is located at 123 Sunset Avenue in downtown Asheboro. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on display until Tuesday, August 30th and will close with a “Lunch and Learn” lecture at Noon on the 30th.

Ray LaMantia was born and raised in Long Island, N.Y. During the last forty-five years Ray has exhibited his work widely from Manhattan, NY to Manteo, NC. Ray and his family

moved to North Carolina in 2012.

Ray is a self-taught artist who has been working in oils for the last 45 years. An early artistic influence for Ray was Marvel Comics. He sites Dali, Margritte, Parrish, and DaVinci as famous artists who have influenced his work. Ray states that he works in “a hyper-realist style with tendencies toward surrealism”. He creates paintings that appeal to the eye with a photo-realistic style. His compositions draw each viewer to closer examine his work carefully.

The Ray LaMantia Exhibition will be on display Tuesday August 2nd 30th and the exhibition is free and open to the public. The Randolph Arts Guild is open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday from 10am - 2pm. For more information please call 336-629-0399.

just about everything a neonatal nurse can, including the extreme pre-term birth of Demi Idowu.

Born 16 weeks early, Demi received several months of around-the-clock care before going home a fully healthy child.

She is now a lively two-year-old and you can learn more about her and the remarkable care she received from Cathy and others at ExceptionalCare.com

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR EYES

What is diabetic retinopathy?

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iabetic retinopathy is an eye problem caused by diabetes mellitus. It affects the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye.

Retinopathy occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina. This damage can lead to problems with vision, including blindness. It is possible to prevent severe vision problems by: • keeping the diabetes and blood pressure under control; • scheduling regular eye exams; • receiving early treatment for retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar levels damage small blood vessels. The weakened blood vessels may break and leak fluid and blood. New abnormal blood vessels may also grow. These new blood vessels can bleed, cause cloudy vision and destroy the retina. The longer someone has had diabetes, especially if the blood sugars have been poorly controlled, the more likely they are to have retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy begins before any symptoms are present. As the problem gets worse, blurred vision, floaters (black spots or cobweb-like shapes) and temporary or permanent blindness may occur.

To diagnose diabetic retinopathy your eye doctor will examine your eyes using an ophthalmoscope (an instrument for seeing inside the eye). Several pictures may also be

taken at the time of the examination to determine the severity of the diabetic retinopathy.

Early treatment before the retina has been badly damaged is the most successful way to reduce vision loss from this disease.Your eye surgeon may use a laser or injection of medicine into the eye to seal leaking blood vessels. The surgeon may also use a laser to destroy abnormal blood vessels. If you have had bleeding into the clear gel (vitreous) that fills the inside of the eye, the eye surgeon may do surgery to remove the gel in a procedure which is called a vitrectomy.

To help prevent diabetic retinopathy, work closely with your medical doctor to control your blood sugar and blood pressure. Stop smoking, as smoking may speed up the development of retinopathy. Finally, follow a diet and health care plan for your diabetes so you have fewer complications.

Call your doctor right away if you start seeing dark spots, floaters, light flashes or your vision is blocked, blurred, or distorted.

Established in 1977, Carolina Eye Associates is one of the largest eye care facilities in the Southeast. The practice provides a full range of first-rate medical and surgical eye care services. For more information on diabetic retinopathy and other services offered by Carolina Eye, call (800) 7335357 or visit www.carolinaeye.com.

Dr. Arghavan Almony is a specialist of the retina and vitreous. Her specialty covers the treatment and surgery of diseases and disorders affecting the back of the eye, including diabetic eye disorders, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and trauma to the eye. Call 336-629-1451 or 800-222-3043 or go to www.carolinaeye.com.

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LOCATION that suits you and your family first! Would No worries, I’ve got your back. Next, we work together a neighborhood close to the city’s shopping and business to schedule inspections to ensure the home is safe and districts make life more convenient for you? Or do you long sound. I can put you in touch with professionals who can for a place out in the country/county where you can get give you their advice and recommendations, such as home away from it all at the end of the work day? Try to narrow inspectors, wood-destroying insect specialists, and HVAC this down first, and define some boundaries. experts, as well as my firm’s highly recommended loan Are your finances in order? Do you have a steady income officers and insurance providers. and a good credit score? If not, it could be difficult to get If and when all the reports come back, and a real estate a loan for a home. Call your bank and ask to talk to a loan lawyer finds the deed clear and free of liens, we proceed to officer. She should be able to tell you approximately what settlement, and you’re ALMOST HOME! amount you can prequalify for and give you a bracket for a purchase price that fits your budget. Then you can start From start to finish, there is a clear and scientific approach looking at what is on the market in the price range you will to buying a home, but I didn’t mention the emotional be safely able to afford. journey yet. Sometimes, when it just FEELS right (or wrong) we’ll need to be ready to be flexible, we’ll sometimes need Now you need the person who takes your goals seriously, to compromise a little to achieve the final reward of owning the one who looks out for you and puts your needs first. the home of your dreams. We can be a great team - and Here’s where I come in as your real estate agent! We will work together to find that home: the one in the right your goal is my challenge!

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR TAXES

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hild headed off to college? If so, you have survived the mounds of paperwork and back to school shopping. But did you know there are some key credits that could offset the burden of college expenses and raise the amount of your refund?

The American Opportunity Credit is one of the most beneficial ways to increase your refund. It is available for students first four years of college who are enrolled at least half time. The credit limit is $2,500.00 per eligible student and the best part is up to $1,000.00 can be refunded even if you don’t owe any taxes. Expenses used for this credit include tuition and fees, books, supplies and equipment and do not have to be purchased from the eligible institution.

The Lifetime Learning Credit can be applied in any year of postsecondary education including courses to improve job skills and has a credit limit of $2,000.00 per return.

The qualified expenses include course-related books, supplies and fees paid directly to the institution.

Finally there the Tuition and Fees deduction is a direct reduction of your taxable income and covers tuition and required enrollment fees up to $4,000.00.

In order to receive either of these benefits the student must be you, your spouse or dependent whom you claim an exemption must be on your tax return. Each student can only choose one benefit but you have the option to choose the one that creates the greatest impact. In

order to properly claim the credit the institution you attended will send you a form 1098-T and it is necessary to ensure you receive the greatest benefit.

There is good news if your college days are over and you are one of millions who are paying on a student loan. The interest on that student loan will reduce your taxable income.You will receive a statement either online or in the mail and it will have the amount of interest you paid for the year. This reduction isn’t limited to one loan, if you have more they can be combined up to $2,500.00.

No kids in college yet? There are smart ways to save on paying for college. The 529 savings plan allows you put money back now and use it later for lots of educational expenses. While you will not get a tax deduction for the contribution, earnings will grow tax-free. Think about that – tax free earnings for 18 years!

Once you start taking funds out of the 529 plan they are completely tax free. Allowable expenses include tuition, room and board, and books and supplies which include computer equipment and internet access (if required by the institution).

At the end of the day the key is to keep good records and receipts for all of your purchases and letting an experienced tax preparer at Liberty Tax Service in Asheboro help you with your situation. We welcome you to come by our office at 405 East Dixie Drive Ste J in between Jimmy John’s and D’lishi. Or give us a call at 336-629-4700.

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ZOO ZEAL

North Carolina Zoo’s Steve Gerkin Brings Heart to Education Message

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little over nine years ago, Steve Gerkin, a native of West Virginia came to the North Carolina Zoo from the Oglebay’s Good Zoo in Wheeling, West Virginia where he worked as the Assistant Curator of Education and as a zookeeper for a short while. Now the Program Coordinator at the Zoo, his enthusiasm, verve and zest for all things inside the Zoo and beyond are obvious. I sat with him for a Q&A recently and this is what I learned: What does your job entail: My job is to ensure that those educators that I work with have the support and tools they need to do their job in the amazing ways that they do. I get to work with our animal ambassador team so we have the best animals to share the stories we want to tell. I work with colleagues at the Zoo to train staff and volunteers that are interacting with our guests within the Zoo. I also write some of the signs within the Zoo and am lucky enough to be on some teams looking to the future of the North Carolina Zoo. I still get to program from time to time as well!

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Why the NC Zoo: I was a classroom teacher in the early 90’s and had a chance to visit the North Carolina Zoo and fell in love with the location and exhibits that were here then! After realizing I enjoyed informal education more than the classroom, I discovered zoo education. I have had the awesome opportunity to work in a few wonderful zoos, but when my wife and I were looking for a new home, I kept an eye out for positions at the North Carolina Zoo. Lucky for me, the timing was perfect and I landed a job as an educator at the Zoo. Funniest experience at the Zoo: Oh my … probably at a library, actually, doing one of our off-site programs. We were talking about things and animals that were big. One of our biofacts was a huge elk antler.

When we asked what the elk’s antlers were used for, a young girl, maybe seven or eight years old, raised her hand.

We called on her, she placed a hand on her hip and chimed in with, “To attract the ladies!” Trying to keep a straight face was nearly impossible!!

Aspect of your job you like the least: This is really tough for me. I love my job, and if you’re having a bad day … all you need to do is head out to see elephants, polar bears taking a plunge in their pool, or walk through the aviary and see some jewels flying through the rainforest.

Maybe inventory time? We have to put our hands on all of our biofacts, things like shells, skulls, hides and feathers, every year. Although I love seeing all the tools we have to help connect our guests with the animals at the Zoo and beyond, it takes a while and is a bit tedious. But we try to make it fun, and there’s always a good story around some of the biofacts!

Paperwork is never fun either …

Typical work day: Sheesh … if only!! I might be writing text for the new addra gazelle for a bit, then attending a meeting, working on some new protocols, then heading out to do a program.

One day might be talking to educators about programming needs, checking out a new article on the best interpretive practices and then training some volunteers on one of our Smart Carts. It’s awesome because it’s never the same day twice!

Favorite animal: Another tough one. Let’s see … favorite of all time would be the cheetah … lightning fast, graceful, and beautiful. At the Zoo … it would have to be the polar bear, but one of our animal ambassadors, Braveheart the red-tailed hawk, is pushing that! Moose and wolverines are high on the list as well.

Message you want to convey: There is always hope. These are tough times for animals and ecosystems out there, and without them, think how devoid our world would be. But even in these times, we

see hope for the animals, the places they call home, and us.

It starts with recognizing a need and acting on it. We can all do something to help, with the goal of getting communities we are active in to take the lead on actions and solutions.

Zoos are one of those places taking action through incredible conservation and education efforts. From releasing native frogs into local habitats to collaring African elephants to training rangers in Africa on anti-poaching efforts, zoos like the North Carolina Zoo take this call to action seriously.

Dream job: I am in it! I truly love informal education and animals … and the perfect combination is found here! We have some passionate and inspirational staff at the North Carolina Zoo, and the future truly looks bright!

Hobbies: I am a baseball fanatic! Loved playing through college, and now love watching games including our Asheboro Copperheads, and yes, I collect baseball cards. I enjoy taking pictures, but am in no way a photographer. I like to travel and hope to be able to do more as time goes on.

Family: I am blessed to be happily married to an amazing woman, Lee, who is my rock and biggest supporter! I have an incredible daughter, Tai, who hopes to follow in some animal’s footsteps as a zookeeper one day. Four fantastic step-children (Bree, Andrew, Marisa, and Colin) and many fun grandkids round out the family. My sister (Kerrie) and her fun family reside in Charlotte, and my folks – who always gave me the opportunity to try new things – live in West Virginia.

The North Carolina Zoo is proud that Steve Gerkin calls us “home” and we wanted you to know this man of heart a little better.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

RCC Foundation Announces 20162017 Presidential Scholars

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ive outstanding Randolph County high school students have been chosen in a competitive process as Presidential Scholars at Randolph Community College for the 2016-2017 school year. Abigail Jordan Baynes of Asheboro, a home school graduate; Megan Esla Faulkner of Southwestern Randolph High School; Chasity Lou Hartke of Randleman High School; Alyssa Brook Hollady of Faith Christian School; and Morgan Rhae Kinney of Eastern Randolph High School will receive two-year RCC scholarships through the Presidential Scholars program funded by the Randolph Community College Foundation.

High school students from public, private, and home schools throughout Randolph County were invited to apply for the scholarships. Students who met the preliminary requirements were invited to attend a Presidential Scholars Day at RCC on March 1, where they learned more about the College and were interviewed by a committee of faculty and staff members. Finalists were chosen and invited back for a second interview with

RCC President Robert Shackleford Jr., who made the final choice of five recipients.

Students’ academic records and extracurricular/ community activities weighed heavily in the selection of recipients, as did the interviews.

RCC Presidential Scholars receive a $2,500 scholarship for their first year of study ($1,250 for fall and $1,250 for spring) that is renewable for their second year of study. The students have the opportunity to participate in RCC’s prestigious Student Leadership Academy, serve as Ambassadors for the College, and meet regularly with President Shackleford.

Abigail Baynes plans to study nursing at RCC with the ultimate goal of earning her B.S.N. She has already earned 18 college credit hours at RCC as a dual enrollment high school student and is an active volunteer with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Megan Faulkner plans to major in early childhood education and was a founding member of Reading Round Randolph. She is a Beta Club member and has been involved with the Richland Baptist Youth Group for 10 years.

Chasity Hartke plans to begin her nursing career at RCC. She has served as a

Randolph Community College 2016 Presidential Scholars, shown here with RCC President Robert Shackleford (third from left), are (left to right) Morgan Kinney, Megan Faulkner, Chasity Hartke, Abigail Baynes, and Alyssa Hollady.

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Student Government Association representative and also served as secretary for Randleman High School’s Health Occupations Students of America Club.

Alyssa Hollady also plans to major in nursing. She has served as a volunteer for the Franklinville Community Christmas dinner since 2009 and has also been actively involved in community service projects at her school.

Morgan Kinney plans to be a college transfer student at RCC with an intent to go into athletic training. She has been on the volleyball team for four years, involved with the Richland Baptist Youth Group for seven years and has also been on the Future Farmers of America floriculture team.

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To submit your entry, please send a 300 dpi photo of yourself, and a paragraph about you including your name, occupation, and a short paragraph about what you love about Asheboro and why you live here (did you grow up here, move here for work or perhaps retire here).

Email these to sherry@asheboromagazine.com.

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Shane Bryson

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Working at the community college I get to see a different side of the city than most. I get to see the hopes and dreams of people. I get to see them, sometimes at their lowest, and at their highest. I get to be a part of helping them reach their goals and dreams. Who wouldn't love that?

The people here are so genuine and have a real love for our community. My favorite thing is being able to go into Four Saints or The Table, The Pig or where ever and see multiple people I know and all of them asking, "How have you been?" or saying, "It's good to see you."

Asheboro is my home and I intend to keep it that way.

I am Asheboro.

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Raised in Asheboro in the 80s, I grew up at the same time our city was growing up, so I feel a symbiotic relationship with it, relating to the stages of adolescent growth and eventually celebrating the attainment of a solid level of maturity.

As a kid living on Elm Street, then graduating from SWR, to when I packed up my bags to attend classes at AppState I saw the many faces Asheboro.

After moving to China, I visited the Beijing Zoo and saw Asheboro written on a plaque there fas a top ranking global park. Man, that was empowering! I was so proud that all the way on the other side of the globe, here was the name of my hometown.

As an expatriate, I fell in love with Chinese culture which includes a deep appreciation and respect for one’s roots, I read Li Bai’s poetry and felt bittersweet homesickness while writing the song “Carolina I’ll Come Running” about wanting to touch Asheboro soil again. “I do love traveling, but ain’t a feeling better than coming back again.”

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Randolph County Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team Kickoff Party Slated for August 31

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he Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter will host a 2016 Randolph County Walk to End Alzheimer’s team kickoff party on August 31st at Mike’s Chicago Dog and More in Asheboro.

Guests will be able to register Walk teams from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. as well as gather Walk materials and supplies.

“Nearly one in every three seniors who dies each year has Alzheimer’s or another dementia,” said Jessica Wylie, Senior Development Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter. “We want to eliminate the sixth-leading cause of death in North Carolina, and Randolph County citizen can help by either supporting a walker or participating themselves.”

Wylie noted that the local community is already coming together to support the Walk, which will be held Oct. 15 in Bicentennial Park.

“Victorian Senior Care has partnered with us as a Silver Sponsor, while Hospice of Randolph County, McRae Roofing and Rheem Distribution have joined as a Bronze Sponsors,” she said. “There are plenty of other sponsorship opportunities available.”

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serves the Randolph County community through support, education and advocacy for those affected

by Alzheimer’s disease as well as funding Alzheimer’s research. Much of the research, care and support is made possible by the Walk, the nonprofit’s largest fundraising and awareness.

Start or join a team today at alz.org/walk.

Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s – the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.Visit alz. org or call (800) 272-3900.

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or one student in Asheboro City Schools, Read to Achieve Camp has been an exciting and challenging summer activity. Lynna Cox, a rising third grader at Guy B. Teachey Elementary School, has attended Read to Achieve camp for the past three weeks and she says the activities in which she has participated have made her excited about reading.

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Cox says she knew she needed to find academically-focused activities for her Lynna during the summer to help prevent the summer slide from occurring. “I know kids and teachers need a break,” says Cox, “but three months is a really long time for students to be not be engaged academically. And for the kids that already find school challenging, summer “Before Read to Achieve Camp, I felt like I was just okay at vacations can be detrimental to the progress they were reading. But since I have been in Read to Achieve camp, I able to make during the school year,” she added. “When have moved from the lower reading level to a higher reading Lynna mentioned her second grade teacher, Mrs. Hill, had level and that makes me really proud of myself,” said Lynna. approached her about Read to Achieve Camp, I knew it was something I needed to explore. I’m so glad we did. I’ve seen Lynna’s mom, Lena Duggins-Cox, said she could see the Lynna build confidence and be excited about coming to impact Read to Achieve Camp has had on Lynna. “Prior to camp. She has excelled this summer and I know that I was Read to Achieve Camp, Lynna didn’t care about reading. It able to provide her with an opportunity that is only going to has been a difficult subject for her since she was very little.

As a family we would read together, but I could tell she didn’t benefit her in the long run. We’re already committed to being here again next summer.” enjoy it because it didn’t come to her naturally like other subjects did. I could tell this affected her self-confidence, so In Asheboro City Schools, our motto is “Learning doesn’t I knew we needed to seek opportunities for Lynna to engage end at 3:30 p.m.” and we believe the same applies for the in reading activities outside of the regular school day. That’s summer months too. For this reason, Asheboro City Schools when we learned about Read to Achieve Camp.” has provided over 15 summer learning opportunities during June, July, and August. Students in the district have not Asheboro City Schools has hosted Read to Achieve Camp since the summer of 2013. For four weeks out of the summer, only participated in Read to Achieve Camp, but they have students are invited to attend camp where they are placed in also had the chance to attend STEAM Camp, JumpStart, small groups that focus on reading and writing. The purpose STREAM Camp, Asheboro Author’s Writing Camp, English Language Camp and the Asheboro City Camp, just to name of the program is help students become more proficient in literacy and to better prepare them for the upcoming school a few.

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“We understand students and educators alike need and deserve a break from the school year,” said Dr. Terry Worrell, Superintendent for Asheboro City Schools. “We also know that our role in the life of students is to prepare them for life. With this is mind, we are constantly making decisions that are focused on what is best for each student. What’s best for each student is to provide an array of learning opportunities during the summer months to ensure all students are well-prepared for the next school year. We believe in providing rigorous, individualized, and engaging learning opportunities for each of our students in a safe and inviting environment. Every day, we continue to lock arms with our community in order to help our students graduate globally competitive for college, careers, and citizenship. This is why we do what we do,” she added.

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by Joseph Taurek, Youth & Adult Sports Director

ne key to fighting childhood obesity is prevention. Regular physical activity – 60 minutes a day for children – and nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains can lower children’s chances of becoming obese or overweight and developing chronic diseases. It’s important to note that 60 minutes of physical activity can be achieved through a number of activities throughout the entire day – it doesn’t have to be done all at once. As a leading nonprofit strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y believes that getting kids more active and allowing them to play is an important factor in improving their health.

In 2004, the City of Asheboro conducted an update of the Executive Summary of the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan (to the Year 2020). Statistics indicate that the City’s population will continue to grow moderately, placing additional burden on the existing park system. As stated in the original plan meeting, increased citizen’s demand for additional recreation programs and facilities will be an ever-increasing challenge for the City. Public input was essential so three public meetings were held in 2001 and 2002 for the 2004 report. The Need Statement report from the citizens of City of Asheboro and Randolph County were the following: • Universal/Multi-purpose fields • Exercise Trails-Walking, Running, Strolling • Uniform county-wide Athletic Facilities • Soccer fields located in one place of the City/ County • Provide play areas for varied groups • Facilities are well maintained In 2016, the City of Asheboro, Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, Central Carolina Soccer Club, Zoo City Lacrosse Club and the Zoo City Disc Golf Club are teaming together to lead a major fund-raising campaign that will enable us to build a 65 acre Sports complex that will include soccer fields, lacrosse fields, outdoor volleyball courts, mile long

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track and a 18-hole disc golf course for public use and tournaments.

In addition to the fields, there are many other opportunities that this park will include for the public. It will include an enclosed playground, picnic shelters, multiple restrooms, a concession stand, beach volleyball courts, and a walking trail/crosscounty track. The amount of people that this park will touch is endless.

The Randolph-Asheboro YMCA is connected to the Central Carolina Soccer Club and Zoo City Lacrosse, so these clubs will be able to call this complex their home field. Recreation leagues in football, soccer and lacrosse will also have a place to go, which is good for children and adults. Parents will be able to take their children out to the playground to walk, jog or run on the track while their children

Proposed Zoo City Sportsplex Old Cox Road & Zoo Parkway Asheboro, NC

are playing or waiting to play.

The economic value that this complex will bring to the City of Asheboro and Randolph County is staggering. This complex will bring tourists and visitors to Asheboro when clubs host tournaments and out-of-town competition. This will ensure that hotel rooms are booked, restaurants are packed, and local shops stay busy. The project is a win-win for our children, business owners, and the city and county as a whole.

The fundraising committee has already been hard at work and has raised funds for this estimated $3.5 million project. A thermometer has been installed on the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA soccer fields so that the public can track the fund raising efforts.

This is an exciting project for the community as a whole. The Zoo City Sports Complex will impact

the lives of children, teens, adults, families, mentallychallenged individuals and the growing senior population right here in the City of Asheboro and Randolph County giving them a place where dreams can start... dreams such as playing a high school sport, losing weight for self-confidence, bonding of families and economic benefit. In order to meet these needs the YMCA must have substantial assistance from the community to raise these funds. A gift from you will insure that the current momentum will continue and will power us into the public phase of this capital campaign. Help us to make this complex a reality and not just a dream for our children and our community.

Please contact Patrick O’Hara or Joe Taureck at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA for more information.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Molten rocks 7. More (Spanish) 10. Artists’ workrooms 12. Radiant light around an object 13. More threadbare 14. Moses’ elder brother 15. Become aware of 16. Exclamation of relief 17. Swiss river 18. Mimics 19. Colored fabric 21. A bunch of bills 22. Despised 27. “Today’s” Roker 28. “Twilight Zone” host 33. Three-toed sloth 34. Actor 36. Lawyer’s organization 37. Maldives capital 38. In bed 39. Wedgelike metal fastener 40. Winglike structures 41. Mesoamerican resin 44. Glasses 45. Green 48. Large South American burrowing rodent 49. Shoulder blades 50. Noah’s boat 51. A female ogre

CLUES DOWN 1. Unkind 2. Vestments 3. A derisive remark 4. Japanese apricot 5. They __ 6. Soviet Socialists Republics 7. Arad river

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8. Lined up one beside another 9. Diego, Francisco or Anselmo 10. One who analyzes metals 11. To that place 12. Expressed pleasure 14. Fills with horror 17. Find a sum 18. Cognizant 20. Female making debut in society 23. Members of U.S. Navy 24. A group of three 25. And, Latin 26. Fall back time 29. What was that?

30. Inches per minute (abbr.)

31. American/Canadian falls 32. North Palestine region 35. Bird beak 36. Manila hemp 38. Smart 40. Three-banded armadillo 41. Short cloak 42. Scops owl genus 43. 100 = 1 afghani 44. A health resort 45. Equal, prefix 46. Microgram 47. Make imperfect

The Randolph County Department of Social Services is looking for loving, supportive families to serve as foster families for the children of Randolph County in need.

We are focusing on homes for sibling groups, teenagers, and medically fragile children

If you are interested in becoming a Foster Parent, please contact the Randolph County Department of Social Services at 336-683-8062 to get more information on the requirements and training opportunities.

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RECIPES

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ith summer winding down and school starting back up, hosting a backyard cookout on the weekend allows you to enjoy good food with great friends well into the fall months. Here are some great new recipes to try at your next backyard get-together. Impress your friends with these easy and delicious recipes.

Three Bean Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing Dressing ½ cup plain greek yogurt ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tbls fresh lemon juice ½ tsp finely minced garlic ½ tsp kosher salt Salad 1 lb green beans, washed, root end trimmed 1 lb yellow beans, washed, root end trimmed 2 tbls olive oil

2 red onions, sliced in half through the root. Each half thinly sliced crosswise ¼ tsp salt 3 ripe plum tomatoes 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup, packed basil leaves, washed, dried, finely chopped Kosher salt Fresh ground pepper

Directions 1. In a small bowl whisk the yogurt and olive oil until creamy. Add lemon juice, garlic and salt, and whisk until creamy.

2. Fill a large pot halfway with water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil. Add green and yellow beans and cook until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the beans to a large bowl of ice-water to stop the cooking process. Drain and refill the bowl with cold water. Drain and set aside.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet. Add onions and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until soft and slightly carmelized. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside to cool.

4. Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise. Pull out seeds and watery pulp. Dice the flesh. In a large bowl, combine green and yellow beans, onions, tomatoes, basil, and cannellini beans. Pour dressing on top and toss to combine.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

NOTE: Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Let salad warm at room temp for 15 minutes or so and toss before serving.

Mexican Street Corn 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema 1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese, plus more for serving

1/2 tsp chili powder, plus more for serving 1 tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped 4 ears shucked corn 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions 1. Light charcoal. When the charcoal is covered with gray ash, spread the coals evenly over half the grate. Alternatively, if you are using a gas grill, remove the grate and set half the burners to high heat. Lower the lid and allow to preheat for five minutes. Clean and oil your grilling grate.

2. While coals or gas heats up, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, chili powder, garlic, and cilantro in a large bowl. Stir until creamy and set aside.

3. When grill is hot, place ears of corn directly over hot side of grill and cook, rotating occasionally, until cooked through and charred in spots on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Transfer corn to bowl with cheese mixture and use a large spoon to evenly coat corn on all sides with mixture. Sprinkle with extra cheese and chili powder and serve immediately.

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Fried Mozzarella, Basil, and Nectarine Stacks with Balsamic Glaze 4 large nectarines or peaches, sliced into rounds 12 large basil leaves 12 oz fresh mozzarella ball, sliced into 8 thick rounds 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

2 eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne Balsamic Glaze 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions 1. Add vinegar and brown sugar, if using, to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a very low simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until liquid reduces by about half and is slightly syrupy. Remove from heat, pour vinegar in a bowl or glass to pour, and set aside to cool and thicken.

2. In a large bowl, combine panko, flour, parmesan, salt, pepper and cayenne, mixing thoroughly to combine.

3. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs.

4. Take each slice of fresh mozzarella and coat it in the beaten egg, then dredge it through the bread crumb mix, pressing on both sides to adhere. Repeat with the remaining slices.

5. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sear both sides of the nectarines for 1 to minutes until just warmed, but still somewhat firm. Alternately you can also grill the nectarines directly on the grill. Keep the nectarines warm.

6. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and when hot, fry coated mozzarella, turning carefully once or twice, until golden and cheese starts to melt but still retains its shape, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels.

7. To assemble, place one nectarine to a plate, top with 1 slice of fried mozzarella and then a basil leaf. Repeat the layer one more time and finish with a nectarine.

8. Garnish with basil and freshly grated pepper.

9. Drizzle on the balsamic glaze.

Grilled Figs with Honeyed Mascarpone 12 ripe, plump black figs 1/4 cup plus 1 tbls dark honey 1 3-inch sprig fresh rosemary,

plus sprigs for garnish 4 oz mascarpone cheese 1 tbls rum 1 lemon, zested

Directions 1. Slice the figs in half lengthwise and arrange on a plate or platter. Heat 1/4 cup honey and the rosemary sprig in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and lower the heat. Don’t walk away; watch it carefully so that it does not boil over or scorch. Let the honey simmer for about 2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Quickly but carefully, dip the fig halves in the hot honey, using a fork or small tongs. Make sure to at least lightly coat their cut side. Place the dipped fig halves back on the platter.

2. In a medium bowl, use hand mixer to whip the mascarpone with the remaining tablespoon of honey, the rum, and the lemon zest. Whip until the cheese is frothy and aerated. Cover the bowl and put the cheese in the refrigerator.

3. Heat a gas grill to medium-hot. When it is quite hot, arrange all the figs on the grill, cut side down. It is best to put them over indirect heat. As soon as you finish putting out all the figs, cut side down, flip them over, starting with the figs that have been on the grill the longest. They should have developed dark grill marks, and the honey should be getting brown and caramelized. Flip all the figs over and let them sit on the grill for a few more moments. They should have grill marks on both sides, and be just warmed through. Remove them to a platter. Arrange six fig halves on top of the cheese, and place an extra dollop of cheese to the side. Add a rosemary sprig for garnish and serve while the figs are still warm. www.asheboromagazine.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Randolph Arts Guild to host Amazing Bobbin Lace Class

obbin Lace is a unique and beautiful art form.

The Randolph Arts Guild is set to host an amazing opportunity to learn the art of Bobbin Lace with a one day workshop with Prabha Ramakrishnan. The workshop will be held Saturday, July 30th 10am – 3pm. The deadline to register is July 29th. The cost is $60 for members and $65 for nonmembers. The class will be limited to 10 students.

Bobbin lace made by braiding and twisting lengths of thread which are wound on bobbins to manage them.

This work is usually held on a pillow with pins to help

create the pattern. The class will have two parts; in the first part students will learn to wind bobbins, “dress” the pillow and the basic stitches (cloth stitch, half stitch, and whole stitch). In the second part of the class students will work on a sampler bookmark pattern that will involve the above stitches as well as some “grounds” technique.

Prabha Ramakrishnan has always been interested in any form of fiber art. At the age of 7 she like many of her friends learned to knit and crochet. As a college student in India she taught herself tatting, battenburg lace, and Irish Crochet. It wasn’t until she was pursuing her graduate degree in Physics at North Carolina State University that she would discover the art of Bobbin Lace. She found a kit at a local store, took it home and has been hooked ever since. Now after retiring from a 30 year career teaching Physics at NCSU and in India she now devotes her time to sharing a preserving the nearly obsolete art form of Bobbin Lace.

For more information visit www.RandolphArtsGuild. com/?page_id=3533 or call 336-629-0399. The workshop will be held Saturday July 30th 10am – 3pm. The deadline to register is July 29th. The cost is $60 for members and $65 for nonmembers. The class will be limited to 10 students.

The Guild is located at 123 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203. Hours: M-F 10am -- 5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm.

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