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ebruary is almost over! Where does the time go…it feels like I just took down the Christmas tree and it’s time to start planning my garden for Spring. I love the month of February. It’s full of wonderful surprises. Will the groundhog will see his shadow (Boo – more winter!), Valentine’s Day (Yeah

- CHOCOLATE!), Presidents’ Day weekend (Yeah – long weekend!), my wedding anniversary (Yeah - I’m married to my best friend) and my daughter Lauren’s birthday (Yeah – she’s 18!). There is lots of celebrating going on this month at the Johnson house. The weather will be improving (despite Punxsutawney Phil) and it’s time to get outside and get moving. The Human Race is coming up on March 24th and if you don’t have a team together, you need to get on that. This year’s race is sponsored by The Volunteer Center of Randolph County and the Mayor’s Spring Fitness Challenge. Read more about it in the feature article on page 28. Check out G&G Automotive Enterprises, a local auto repair shop owned by Gil & Rosie Goldstein in this month’s cover story. They know cars, and they have one of the cleanest shops I have ever seen. We have added a new feature this month - a “Ray of Sunshine.” This article is about someone local who makes everything brighter when they

“I love the month of February. It’s full of wonderful surprises.”

are around. Look inside to see who our first “Ray of Sunshine” is. If you would like to nominate someone for this feature for future months, please contact me through my email at sherry@asheboroandmore.com. Dave talked to Blues guitarist Terry Vuncannon, and learned more about what’s up with his band, Lawyers, Guns & Money. You can see Terry handling the music at the Human Race in downtown Asheboro. I look forward to seeing you out and about as Asheboro warms up. Check out our Calendar of Events for what’s going on in Randolph County. I want to wish my best friend in the whole world, my husband Dave, a very happy anniversary – heres to another awesome 20 years. Happy Reading!

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editorial

my perspective

Happy Anniversary Sherry

y the time you read this, Valentine’s Day will

you’d have a myriad of other things to worry about.

have come and gone. If you remember, last year,

Anyhow, I have been wracking my brain (which doesn’t take

I suggested we celebrate the month of February

long considering how few active brain cells I have) on what to get

as Valentine’s Month. For the life of me, I can’t

my wife for our 20th anniversary. We aren’t big on buying gifts for

understand why we want to limit something as wonderful as

one another because we learned very early on that we are better

showing our love and affection for one another to a single day.

at buying things for ourselves. The first Christmas we bought

It seems this, like Christmas, should be a year round holiday.

presents for each other was a disaster. I won’t go into detail,

Imagine how great it would be if you could give or receive a

suffice it to say there wasn’t a single thing that didn’t get returned.

Valentine’s Day card in the middle of July. And, you’d think the

I take that back; I hung onto the microwave cookbook because I

flower and candy industries would be hip to this idea, too.

wasn’t sure things were going to work out.

As I write this, I am eight days away from celebrating my 20th

Apparently, the 20th anniversary is the platinum anniversary.

wedding anniversary. Before I go any further, here’s another

The problem is, platinum is wicked (how we North Easterners

thing I don’t understand; how can any guy forget his wedding

say the word very) expensive. I suppose I could write her a poem

anniversary. It is such a huge day and the meaning behind it is

using a platinum crayon or suggest that she dye her hair platinum

so significant that, sorry gentlemen, there doesn’t seem to be a

blonde, but, somehow, neither of these things seems to be ade-

reasonable excuse for it unless you had your memory erased after

quate enough even for someone as low maintenance as Sherry. The

getting abducted by aliens. But, then too, if that were the case, I guess

good news is, if I buy her anything expensive (even if I could afford it), she would not be happy with me. In some respects, having a low maintenance wife is more difficult than having one that feels the need to be showered with expensive gifts and jewelry. That is, way more thought must go into the gift selection process and as I mentioned earlier, I barely have the requisite amount of brain cells to tie my shoes in the morning which, if you were wondering, is why I wear loafers and flip flops. The reality is, she and I couldn’t care less about receiving a gift for this anniversary or any other, or at least that’s what we tell each other and she says it convincingly enough to make me wonder if she is serious or not. But, I am smart enough to cover my butt. I think I will start by making her breakfast in bed. I am not a great cook but I can handle breakfast without a major

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kitchen fire (the operative word being major). I will include a rose and a card on her breakfast tray. For a present, I will find a little something made by one our local talented Lark Artists. She has pointed out several things that she would like in the past couple of months. And then I will finish off the evening by taking her out to

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guess it could happen, but I am not going to get my hopes up. But, in all seriousness … Happy Anniversary, Sherry. These last 20 years have been the best years of my life and I am certain the next 20 will be better. Thanks for being my wife, the mother of my children and my very best friend in the whole world. You

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He Plays the Blues

By Dave Johnson

hen you think of the blues, you think about misfortune, betrayal and regret.You lose your job, you get the blues.Your mate falls out of love with you, you get the blues.Your dog dies, you get the blues. While blues lyrics often deal with personal adversity, the music itself goes far beyond self-pity.The blues is also about overcoming hard luck, saying what you feel, ridding yourself of frustration, letting your hair down, and simply having fun. The best blues is visceral, cathartic, and starkly emotional. From photo by Bob Powell unbridled joy to deep sadness, no form of music communicates more genuine emotion, and no local band plays the blues better than Terry VunCannon and his band Lawyers, Guns and Money. Terry VunCannon is a well-known local, home-grown musician, lead guitarist, and business manager for his band.Terry’s songs, which he and his fiancé, Janice Gatton Hamby, wrote together, are true, in many ways, to the roots of the blues music genres’ beginnings. Each song, however, has a unique flair, making his music sound more original than influenced by other musicians. Perhaps for this reason, his song Hook, Line and Sinker sits at the number one position on the Cashbox Magazine Roadhouse Blues & Boogie Top 40 chart. And it only took the song 14 weeks to climb to the top of the charts from its debut position at number 40. The name of the band, Lawyers, Guns & Money, was the name of the closing track on Warren Zevon’s (Terry’s favorite musician) 1978 album, Excitable Boy. The members of the band joke that each of the words in the name is represented by one of the members; bass player Stan Atwell is the Lawyer,Terry, guitar and lap steel player is the Gun because he likes to target shoot and has a concealed weapon permit, Mike Thomas, the drummer & vocalist is the Money because he makes a good living as an engineer and Rob Slater, guitar player and retired 10 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

school teacher, is the “and” for the simple reason that there are no other words in their name. Terry is known not just for his music but also for his involvement with Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society fund raising event where he is on the committee (he served as stage manager and organizer of the entertainment) from the first year until about two years ago. He became passionate about cancer when his aunt was diagnosed with the disease. He shaved his head in support of her fight against cancer and has continued to do so for 14 years. His passion for giving back to the community in the form of raising money for various canceroriented organizations doesn’t stop there, though. He and Janice have also created an event called Bluesing for Boobies, where he organizes blues concerts to raise money for Susan G. Komen. In October of 2010,Terry and Janice embarked on a mission to write enough songs for Lawyers, Guns and Money to produce an album.Their plan was to write one song a month until they reached their goal. The first month, they wrote four songs. By April of 2011, far ahead of schedule, they had written twelve songs, nine of which were chosen for the album. In June of the same year,Terry and the rest of the band “kicked them (the songs) around on stage” to work out the kinks and in July they went into the studio and started recording. In November, they released their first album as a band, Make Up Another Lie. Lawyers, Guns and Money’s number-one song has given them plenty of other opportunities.They recently won the Cape Fear Blues Festival in Wilmington, which earned them a spot at the International Blues Challenge sponsored by the National Blues Foundation in Memphis.There they competed against 235 bands from 19 different countries & 40 states. Although they did not win, they went to the semi-finals, which in Terry’s words was “a pretty good run, we thought. Plus, we made a lot of good contacts and had a blast. We FEBRUARY 2012

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were the only North Carolina band to advance past the opening round - we felt pretty good about that.” With these recent successes under his belt, one would assume that Terry’s next goal would include touring the country and “making it big.” However, in Terry’s mind, he is exactly where he wants to be. He has been playing professionally since 1976 and has played all along the East Coast from Florida to NewYork. In fact, he traveled so much that he said, “Sometimes you can feel more like a truck driver than a musician.” What is next for Terry? The big event he is looking forward to now is marrying Janice. Moving forward,Terry wants to focus on building his local following, which means traveling within a 200-300 mile radius. Undoubtedly whatever Terry does next will include music, but he loves where he is in life and feels very fortunate. “Not many people get to make a living doing something they love doing.”

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A One-Stop-Shop in Asheboro

il & Rosie Goldstein opened G&G Automotive Enterprises in Asheboro in June, 2009. At G&G Auto, you can get your oil changed, have your car inspected, your tires replaced, the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computer aligned, have brake work done, air conditioning repaired, and more. These are the everyday car repairs that G&G takes care of . . . and there is so much more! When Gil was seven years old, his Dad got him started with go-carts. He taught him how to take apart the motor, fix it and then go race it. It was ON from there . . . Gil loved motors, cars and going fast and learned all he could. By the age of 17, he was working in one of the best speed shops on Long Island, building muscle cars and drag cars. Gil assembled complete street and race engines, manual and automatic transmissions, rear axle assemblies, fuel systems and suspensions. He also specialized in custom carburetor and ignition systems, performing fine tuning on a chassis dyno. He was a natural. He was featured in the November 1971 issue of CarCraft Magazine because he was the first one to put a V-8 engine in a Ford Pinto. He worked at the shop for several 12 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

years before purchasing the business. When Gil sold that shop, he worked for a brake and muffler chain, opening several stores for the company on Long Island. He worked there for 13 years as a store manager, and became area supervisor and trainer By Sherry Johnson before the company was sold. He met Rosie when he opened the store just down the road from where she lived, and she took her truck there to have work done on it. She had heard that it was the best place in town to get your automobile serviced. They started dating and have been together ever since. Gil moved on to manage a store for one of the East coastsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; largest tire and front-end dealers and eventually became branch manager for Case Power and Equipment. Rosie first came to Asheboro with a family member who had purchased property nearby in 2001. She went back to Long Island and told Gil that she wanted to move here. Rosie worked at The Home Depot on Long Island, and at that time, Gil was Branch Manager for the CASE heavy equipment dealership. A few months after her visit, Gil had the opportunity to fly down to visit his brother in Florida, and Rosie convinced him to fly through Greensboro on his way home and check out the area around Asheboro. When he returned to Long Island, he told Rosie that he was on board with the move and she could put their house on the market. Rosie was able to transfer with The Home Depot to their FEBRUARY 2012

Greensboro location, and Gil was scheduled to transfer with CASE. They sold their home on Long Island and moved to Asheboro in September, 2002. Gil’s job with CASE fell through once they arrived, so he got a job at Asheboro Ford as service advisor, then moved on to a service manager position at Clapp Bros. Tractor in Siler City where he worked for four years. After an ownership change he moved on to the Service Managers’ position at Montgomery Motors Ford in Troy. When the economy took its famous downturn, Gil was let go. Last in, first out. That same week, in September of 2008, Gils’ brother came up from Florida with a proposal. He wanted Gil to build him a car. The new “Factory 5” 1933 Ford Hot Rod kit car had just come out and Gil’s older brother wanted him to build it, because he knew Gil would do a great job. Gil and his good friend Ken Jaeck began building the car in Kens’ race car shop. When Kens’ job moved him to Minnesota, Gil had to find a place to finish the car. He noticed a building for rent on the North end of town, where a muffler shop had been. He had noticed the building when he first moved to Asheboro and now it was available. He rented it to work on the hot rod. He moved his tools in to the shop and fell in love with the atmosphere and location. Rosie thought it was great, and the idea for opening their own repair shop began to grow. Rosie started working on the plans for the business, and thought back to when she met Gil and he was running the brake & muffler shop at the end of her street. It was the cleanest shop she had ever been in. When Gil finished the hot rod, the plans were ready and they opened the doors to G&G Automotive Enterprises. The shop came equipped with one of the largest lifts in the Asheboro area, so it’s great for servicing commercial fleets, as well as heavy-duty pickup trucks. Although the shop had other equipment in it as well, they wanted the most up-to-date Hunter Computer Alignment equipment, brake lathe, computer tire balancer and mounting equipment. The idea was to have a shop where Gil could perform every day vehicle repairs, work on commercial trucks, and also work on muscle cars, hot rods, and specialty cars all with the same attention to detail and quality work at an affordable price. Gil started out working in the shop by himself. He finished his brother’s 33 Hot Rod and you may actually remember it from the Cruise-ins in downtown Asheboro. The 33 was also featured for two years at the Ford Racing display at the Charlotte Auto Fair. It was this car that started Gils’ great friendship with RoushYates

Performance Parts in Mooresville. The car has since returned to Florida with his brother. Rosie, who still maintains her full-time job with The Home Depot in Greensboro, wanted a woman’s touch at the shop so that women would feel comfortable coming in and having their cars serviced. Rosie hired Crystal Denton to answer phones, take care of customers, write up jobs, order parts and invoice customers. Crystal has been there over a year, and is also taking business classes at Randolph Community College in the evening. Roy Sheppard joined G&G in August, 2010. He graduated from Guilford Tech with an Associates Degree in 1985 acquired through Friendly Ford, and eventually moved on to Asheboro Ford. Roy also worked as a shop manager for DOT and now specializes in alignments and front ends. He holds certificates in all Ford training from 1987-2003, and is known as the shop’s general practitioner — he wears many hats, including manager. Mike Nooe was hired in October, 2011. He has been building cars as a hobby since 1968. His main career was as a job superintendent for a large commercial masonry contractor, managing crews of 100 people or more on major construction projects. His true passion has been building show quality cars in his own professional shop at home. Mike is extremely talented and according to his wife, Donna, is now living his dream of building and working on cars. The last team member is Michael Bowman. He is a great custom exhaust fabricator and mechanic, and is called in to work on special projects. Everyone in the shop gets along well; they enjoy what they do, and love seeing the look on a satisfied customer’s face. At this shop, the team’s sole job is to fix the customers vehicles correctly. They are not paid commission or flat rate. This philosophy creates a comfortable atmosphere of teamwork, with everyone working together for the same goal — truly a unique environment in the automobile service industry. One of the things I like about G&G Auto is how clean the shop is — not just in the waiting room, but Gil is meticulous about making sure that things are put away, the floors are kept clean and it’s very well organized. No matter how busy they are, they will bring the

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customer into the shop and show them what the problem is, explain what should be done, and what could be put off for another day. They explain things in clear, simple terms so customers (like me) can understand what their car needs, and then come up with solutions that work for the situation and the budget. They engage the customer in the repair process, not just telling them what to do and how much it will cost. One challenge Gil has found, dating back to when he was building the hot rod, is that parts are not always made well if they come from overseas. They are often inferior and not up to the job, particularly on the performance side of the business. Because of this, Gil has partnered with several companies as a dealer/ distributor. Most of these partner companies manufacture in the USA, and provide higher quality parts than he could get from overseas. If you are looking for high performance parts, see Gil. He is competitive with Jegs & Summit. He works with Edelbrock, Vintage Air, Dynamat, American Racing Headers, Comp Cams, Spec Clutches, Vortech Superchargers, and Russell Fuel Systems, to name just a few. They also install what they sell! Gil also has a special talent for repairing, modifying and tuning carburetors — gained from his years tuning on the chassis dyno. If you have an older muscle car, hot rod or other vehicle and need some carburetor help, or a late model computerized and fuel injected car, give G&G a call. Other services include custom AC systems, custom exhaust systems, brake systems and more, thinking out of the box when necessary for unique solutions. Another growing part of the business is the installation of Superchargers. G&G recently partnered with Edelbrock Equipment and RoushYates to do a custom installation on the Ford Raptor pickup featured in a previous article in Asheboro & More magazine. They have now added an engine assembly clean room — and for those of us who didn’t know, building an engine requires a sterile environment. One speck of dirt in the wrong place can cause a major problem! If you work reasonably close to the shop, Gil will work on your car while you are at work and bring it to you when it’s finished. Customer service is their number one priority at G&G Automotive. They also have a key drop in the door, so you can drop off your vehicle before they open in the morning. Rosie and Gil work hard every day to build and grow their business and they encourage people to come by and talk to Gil. Whether you own a car, truck, commercial box truck or muscle car, or just want to buy high performance parts, the attention to detail will be the same and you will get honest service for a fair price. Call Gil at G&G for all your automotive needs.

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Mom was right:

“Hold your shoulders back” Michael Harmon is the owner of The Healthy Back & Body Clinic, and the physical therapist responsible for patient care. Michael has a Masters Degree in physical therapy earned at Western Carolina University. 304 Lanier Avenue Asheboro, NC 27203 336-629-0086

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sn’t it funny how many old adages are true. It also turns out that chicken soup is good for a cold. Holding oneself upright and straight has many benefits. • Less pain • More attractive • More steady on your feet (good balance) • Fewer falls • Improved sense of well being • Staying independent for more years of your life With so many benefits of maintaining a good posture, why is it not at the top of our list? I think its because we lose our posture very slowly over so much time that we don’t realize its happened. Good new here is that’s OK, its easy to correct. First however, we must determine how much posture we have lost. One of the best and simple ways to do this is to use a plumbob. Tie a string with a weight on it and suspend it from something taller than you are. Standing beside the tight line, try to align the string with the center of your ear. Notice the example of the skeleton. You will need some help in getting the string aligned to the ear correctly and to look at the other “landmarks” on your body. Again, notice where the string falls. If you have good posture the string will be in the center of the shoulder, the center of the hip and the center of the ankle. Most times the head and shoulders roll forward causing the string the forward of the shoulder, hip and and ankle. This is what I see mostly in my clinic. Correcting this is not difficult, but it does take some discipline. As I have men-

tioned in previous articles, all you need to do is my ball routine one time per day. It takes approximately 12 to 15 minutes and will over time, cause the spine to start migrating back into correct alignment. Another fascinating fact is that others can see us better than we can see ourselves and vise versa. So if you have a friend or a loved one who is starting to show signs of poor posture, be a friend and do the string test, do it for each other, and see how well your posture is holding up. The mutual discovery may the way to bring it up and not cause any hard feelings. But the most important thing is to not under estimate the degree to which poor posture can effect your health, especially as we age. This is a very interesting thought, but in the absence of any trauma or major disease, the first thing that will ultimately rob you of health,independence, or mobililty will be the slow loss of posture. After all, life does come down to being able to get to the bathroom by yourself. If you have any questions or would like more information on posture and how you can preserve yours, contact me at my website: The Healthy Back & Body Clinic.com

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Ray of Sunshine By Winona Wentworth

person’s friends were asked to describe him those are the terms used over and over. Every person had at least 3 of those terms listed in their descriptions. So who is the person who inspired those glowing words? For the people who know him personally I know you already have the answer….Lane Ragsdale. Lane is an Asheboro native and he is loved by every person he knows. Some people know him though the pageants in the area as he was a huge part of the pageant scene for many years. Other people know him through his work at the NC Zoo. Still others know him because of his wonderful voice. These people look forward to the next chance they will have to hear him. Others have grown to know him through his daily inspirational Facebook quotes. But no matter how people know him they all feel blessed to have him in their lives. Sitting down to talk with Lane is like a breath of spring. His bubbly personality engulfs you with happiness. Always quick with a laugh, he makes everyone feel special. When asked how he is always so happy, he quickly said “Because life is too short!” The fact that he had a heart attack just a little while ago makes those words even more poignant. But he is the first to admit that he was not always “as open to the universe as I am now”. When he was younger he was involved with a lot of drama. He had a very competitive nature and through helping with pageants he not only had an outlet for his competitive nature but also saw a lot of drama and pettiness. He said that by divorcing himself his is the first month for my “Ray of Sunshine” column and I want to describe what this column is from the directorship of the pageant he was able to release a lot about. When I think of a “ray of sunshine” I instantly of negativity that didn’t need to matter in the first place. As he started losing people he loved to death he began to realize the think of happiness. No matter how dreary a day is just a little ray of sunshine makes it better. When we see a ray of brevity of life. He loves the line in the bible about forgiving the sunshine peeking through the clouds it makes us smile. Sunshine sins and errors of youth. Using the experiences from the pageant envelopes us in warmth. That is what this column will be about world he was able to meet and win people over as friends forever. He came to believe wholeheartedly that happiness is our each month….a person who is a “ray of sunshine” to those he/ greatest wealth. His friends have always felt honored to be in she knows. I hope you will enjoy it. his life. As he puts it “friends are our family by choice”. Karma Amazing, entertaining, incredibly talented, caring, always sees the best in others, will drop everything to help anyone who is something he strongly believes in. “What you give out to the universe is what you get back. “ And if Lane gets back what he calls, positive, inspiring, upbeat, giving, loves life. When this gives out he will be happy and loved forever!

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Every day Lane posts an inspirational quote on his Facebook page directed at all his Facebook friends. Even through his heart attack he posted quotes every day possible. He said he does it because “I really do care about those people. We all deal with the same issues and worries and concerns and problems. At the end of the day knowing someone is out there who really cares counts.” He is always able to find something good to say and feels embarrassed for people who aren’t able to do the same. He considers being able to do that as a reflection of your character and a choice in your life direction. No matter how bad things are…no matter what is said about you or done to you…. if you put it out to the universe, whether or not it is your fault, Lane says you have taken ownership of it. I was honest with him and told him that hearing those words makes it sound so easy but actually doing what he says can sometimes be very hard for people like me. I admit I let what people say about me affect my life and actions. But he told me that by doing that I am making a choice to allow it to happen. I began to wonder if I was interviewing him or if I was in the middle of a wonderful therapy session. All I knew was that I felt like I was in the presence of greatness and love. Lane told me that during the last 8 years of his life a lot of things have happened, including his heart attack, which could make him focus on his problems if he allowed it to happen. But he chooses instead to focus on solutions and the people he loves. As he said “We all really share the same journey---that is the bottom line!” I asked him if he could spend one day with any person who would he choose. He chose two people. Martha Stewart and Ina Garten (The Barefoot Contessa). Now you might wonder why he would choose them but he has a wonderful reason. They taught him how to cook so he is able to entertain those he loves most. When asked what three things he would want to be remembered for he said “my facebook voice, my singing voice and the inner voice of my heart”. I decided to ask his friends to describe Lane to me. For most of us we just have a friend or two. People who have more than that often leave their friends feeling like they are in competition for their time. But Lane has hundreds of friends who all feel like they are the most important thing in his life. They don’t

mind that he has so many friends because Lane makes sure each person knows he or she is means the world to him. Lane describes it thus…”Each relationship is separate and important. It is not a contest. It is a privilege.” And judging by the remarks of his friends, he does a wonderful job. Susan Griffin Fisher was Miss North Carolina 1974 and met him through the pageant world. She describes him as “one of the most giving and loving people” she knows. Marlo Peddycord Francis has known him for many years. He was in school with her sister and was a substitute teacher of hers at one point. She really got to know him when her first husband, Rick Peddycord, was tragically killed in a plane crash in 1997 that took the lives of both her husband and father-in-law. The line at the funeral home was very long and lasted until almost midnight. Lane stayed the entire time to make sure he was able to share his respects. Years later told her that when he got in his car to leave he fell over his steering wheel and cried for a very long time. That cemented the relationship between them that has gradually grown over the years. She said their hearts felt a friendship that they had not yet discovered and that is, simply, a “God thing”. Like the rest of us she was devastated when he had his heart attack and our world almost lost him. The thought that he would no longer be here with us was something that scared all of us greatly. AsheboroAndMore.com | 17

Jonathan Stout is one of Lane’s friends from New York City. What he likes best is that Lane always sees the best in others which allows him (Lane) to navigate socially with ease. Jonathan told me how they had gone to see Elaine Strich perform and Joy Behr from “The View” came in. She made eye contact with Lane and immediately came over and chatted with them for several minutes. A few months later Jonathan was in the audience of “The View” and when the ladies from the show came out to talk with the audience he reminded Ms. Behr about that night. She didn’t miss a beat and asked “How is your wonderful friend from the South doing?” As Jonathan says, that is “truly the kind of lasting and wonderful impression Lane leaves with others”. Mary Murkin calls herself the “the self-appointed president of his fan club. This position is not one that allows for re-election----it is a permanent position!” However, some of us who have known him longer fight over that position so she better be ready for us! Betty Ashley says “Lane is one of the most magical people I have ever met. He has the ability to always make you believe that your cup is not only full, but running over. He makes you laugh when you really want to cry. He is always giving and never asking. I am so blessed to have him in my life!” Pat Hardin, a retired school teacher from Balfour School says “He is friends with old, young and middle aged people all over the United States. I admire him because of the way he deals with the everyday challenges that life hands him.” Erin Beeson Micciche has spent countless nights with him and others at Bonefish Grill and at delicious dinners at Lane’s house. She says “Lane is one of the most amazingly loving people I have ever met and has become my family over the years I’ve known him. I’ve never met anyone who knows more people or anyone who has as many people love him like they do. He is so much fun to be around and his sense of humor is one of a

kind.” Melanie Stone Owens says that Lane has a magnetic force and light around him and that wherever he goes people just want to be with him. Robert Dough III describes Lane as “the guy that everyone wants to be around because you never know what’s going to happen, but you’re always guaranteed to have a great time. He has more friends than you can imagine because he is such a great friend to everyone he knows. Not many people would drop everything they are doing at any given moment to help someone out, but Lane would. He loves life and all of its magic.” I could go on and on with quotes from people wanting to praise the person known as Lane Ragsdale. How many people do we know in our lives who are described like this by so many people? How many of us wish we could be the type of person known this way? I know that just being a friend to Lane makes me want to be a better person. And having someone like him in our lives makes all of his friends feel honored and loved. He is the perfect “Ray of Sunshine”.

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The Randolph Arts Guild Hosts Color Theory Class with Award Winning NC Artist

olor is an important part of the visual experience. For those who delve into the visual arts, it is a major component to the success of a work of art. Proper use of color makes art "pop," gives it life, and conveys emotion. Whether it's paint, photography, printmaking, sculpture, clay, or textiles -- color is usually involved. The Randolph Arts Guild is hosting an opportunity for folks to better their understanding of color. We invited award winning North Carolina artist Judy Meyler to lead a Color Theory class. Judy is known for her colorful paintings and leading an array of vibrant workshops. Her accomplishments include First Place in the "Primary Colors Exhibition" hosted by the Associated Artists of Winston Salem. The hands-on course in color theory includes an interactive demo/lecture covering all the bases of color. No matter what side of the art spectrum your creativity lies, you’ll have an

opportunity to work on your own project utilizing what you’ve just learned with additional input from Judy. Bring your own oil paints (please call for a list of colors), supports, brushes, etc. and a lunch. The class costs $45 and meets on Saturday, March 10, 10:30am -- 4pm at the Randolph Arts Guild, located at 123 Sunset Avenue in downtown Asheboro. Registration and payment are due by Tuesday, February 28th. Call the Guild at 336-6290399 for more information. Judy Meyler studied at NC A&T State University and at UNCG. She has also studied with nationally acclaimed instructors Chuck McLachlan, Daniel Green, John Lines, Connie Winters, Dee Beard Dean, and Scott Burdick and Susan Lyon. Judy paints in oils and enjoys plein air painting. She has been painting with POPS www.pops-artists.com for the last several years. They paint on location regularly in the surrounding areas including

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Wings By Bianca Tyler

worked the morning show on TV and tucked myself into bed at 7pm for the dreaded 3am daily wake-up call. It was a Tuesday night and the phone

said, “Although you haven’t seen my tears and deep pain, my parents raised me to be strong and independent; they gave me wings so one day I could start my rang. own family and teach my children to be It was my mother, “He’s gone.” “I independent and give them wings. If I fell know, he had a speech tonight,” I answered, apart, my mother’s teachings would have like I knew everything. failed, and there I will not fail her. That is My mother’s voice lowered, “No, I completely different to my emotions which mean he’s gone.” I feel deeply.” My entire room transformed into an So sometimes, especially the years enormous, raging tornado funnel, spinning close to when my father passed away, me around and around, sucking the life out those poignant feelings would pierce my of me as I just screamed. Even as I write heart, but I wouldn’t fall apart, because this, my heart feels heavy with the loss of that would fail him. He gave me wings and my beloved father, yet overflowing with his I am blessed to be a mother now having love and strength. the honor to teach my own children to be This month marks the anniversary of strong, loving future adults with wings. Daddy’s passing. It’s been many years now, Daddy loved his family and we adored but I can still picture that shocking moment him. He left his country and came to the like it was yesterday. I grieved deeply and USA in his early 20s, with no family, no intensely, crying a sea of sorrow. And I friends, just a few dollars in his pocket, and emerged strong, sturdy and resilient. worked tirelessly to put himself through Why? Well, there are two main college, met my mom, got his MBA, and reasons. The first is because he was the they built & earned a life together living most incredible father in the world to my the American Dream. sister and me and gave us unconditional He founded six companies, and as busy love, time, commitment, tenderness and as he was, he was never too busy for us. devotion. The quote, “A Happy Childhood Daddy dropped everything if my sister or Lasts Forever,” summed up my father’s I phoned him or popped by the office. He parenting style – an amazing storyteller, an would stop conferences mid-meeting and excellent Santa, a funny Daddy who was get up to kiss us and give us a great, big bigger than a mountain and softer than a hug. teddy bear. Inventor of several patents, Daddy was The second reason dates back to a math genius and was there any time we when I was in college. His mother passed needed help with school work. Education away and some time later I was talking to was of the utmost importance to my father! him and asked him how he was not falling Education and persistence. apart. My father, one of seven children, He always made it a point to pick us 24 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

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up at the airport. When we were little, he read to us at night, took us skiing, ice skating, sledding, horseback riding, boating, was in Indian Princesses with my sister, and every summer filled his car with neighborhood kids for a trip to Dairy Queen. Daddy was kind and generous, and loved by his community. He was laid to rest on Valentine’s Day…appropriate for a man with such a big heart. His legacy is indelible. And this lesson is true: Be present with your children. Of course you love them, but give them 100% of your attention, be truly present.You know, push the swing without the handheld…rather than texting someone who is not there, focus on the one who is there – the person who thinks you’re the world! The person you are giving wings to. For the story about my father and more pics of his life, go to www.TheLetsTalkMom. com and click on “Daddy” under B’s Fresh Scoops. For the story about being present, go to the above site and click on “I Am Here ForYou.”

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Look-and-See Signs A Senior Needs Help

hat today’s seniors want most is to age in place. What they fear most is to lose their independence. But what they’re least likely to ask for is the kind of help that will keep them comfortable and safe at home. That’s why it’s often up to the adult children of aging parents to look for the signs that their elderly loved one needs help at home. Neglecting those signs will likely lead seniors to the kind of dependence that most would like to avoid. Seniors often don’t recognize when they require help. That’s why adult children should identify where their loved ones need assistance. Providing seniors assistance with a few basic tasks – such as meal preparation, light housework, companionship and medication reminders – personal care -often means the difference between whether they stay at home. And that kind of independence is very important to seniors’ overall happiness. Seniors’ number one fear is loss of independence. The vast majority of people 50 and older do not require long-term assistance at any given time. However,

most people will require assistance at some point in their lives, and most families will face these issues with their older family members. Seniors’ expectations for remaining at home are high. In a survey conducted by Home Instead Senior Care, 83 percent of seniors surveyed said they are very or somewhat likely to remain in their homes. Who wants to lose their independence? The best approach to staying self-sufficient is to plan ahead and accept help when necessary. Seniors are reluctant to seek outside help because they want to keep doing things the way they always have. By helping adult children identify the types of resources that a senior might need to remain independent at home, we hope that families can avoid some of the stress that goes with caring for an aging loved one. For more information about Home Instead Senior Care, contact Gail H. Moore Franchise Owner at 336-610-8800 or visit the company’s web site at www.homeinstead.com. Licensed by State of NC, Preferred Provider ofVeterans, Long Term Care Insurance, and Private Pay. In business since 2004. Here are some of the look-and-see signs that adult children can use to identify the types of services their loved ones might need.

Look-and-See Signs of Aging 1. Look in refrigerator, freezer and drawers. Has food spoiled because mom can’t get to the grocery store? Does she have difficulty cleaning tight, cluttered places? 2. Look over the grocery list. Has your loved one’s declining health prompted her to purchase more convenience and junk foods, and neglect proper nutrition? Is she losing weight? 3. Look on top of furniture and countertops. Are dust and dirt signs that household tasks are becoming more difficult 26 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

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for your parents? 4. Look up at fans and ceilings. Has the inability to lift her arms and climb stepstools prevented your loved one from cleaning soot and grime from high places? Caution your senior not to climb. 5. Look down at floors and stairways. Have shaky hands spilled drinks and food, soiling vinyl, wood, carpets and walkways? Are frayed carpets, throw rugs, objects and furniture creating tripping hazards? Does dad’s bad knee put him at greater risk on cracked sidewalks and with broken stair rails? 6. Look under beds and sofas. Is your senior having difficulty organizing old newspapers, books and magazines, which are creating a fire hazard? 7. Look through the mail. Is mom’s dementia causing her to forget to pay bills and answer correspondence? 8. Look below bathroom and kitchen sinks. Is poor eyesight making it difficult for your elderly relative to read medication labels and to properly store cleaning materials? Is he forgetting to refill medications and to take them on schedule? Check the refill date against the number of pills in the bottle to help determine if your loved one is taking medication regularly. Or call the pharmacy. 9. Look at your senior’s appearance. Is clothing dirty and unkept, and is your loved one neglecting personal hygiene? 10. Look to your parents’ neighbors and other close friends to find out about their daily routine. Are your seniors at home more, watching television and avoiding stimulating conversation and companionship?

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The Human Race By Sherry Johnson

o, this is not an article about the universe and our place in it. It’s not a dissertation on civilization and how we have changed over the centuries. It’s about how downtown Asheboro will turn into a sea of orange on March 24th as the citizens, civic groups and businesses turn out for the 11th Annual Human Race sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Randolph County. This year’s race is co-hosted by the Mayor’s Spring Fitness Challenge. Since its inception, The Human Race, which is a certified 5K walk/run, has seen tremendous growth. In 2011 there were 42 teams, which equaled more than 450 walkers/runners. Each team or individual has a charity that they have chosen to raise money for. The proceeds of the fundraising are split up – 25% of the money goes to The Volunteer Center of Randolph County to support their mission, and 75% can go to any nonprofit organization or school that operates in Randolph County. Well behaved dogs are invited to participate in the event as well and both runners and dogs can earn trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes. It is a great way for businesses and civic groups to raise money for their favorite charity, or schools to raise money for different activities. In the local chapter of the 4-H, individual participants are able to raise money and defray the cost of their trip to summer camp, as Zoe Roberts can tell you. She raised $240 last year - enough money to pay her own way in 2011. Mary Joan Pugh has been the Chair of The Human Race since the beginning. 28 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

She does a fantastic job and the volunteers that I’ve talked with said they couldn’t do it without her. Other members of the committee are Gail Routh, Bonita Campbell, Barbara Swanson, Talmadge Baker, David Smith, Elworth Cheek, Ann & Bill Hoover, Allison Hammer, Reynolds Lisk and Jane Lackey. Larry Reid will again be the Emcee at this year’s event, and Emily Byrd from FOX8 will be on hand as well. Terry Vuncannon handles the music for the day and the Asheboro Police Department Honor Guard opens the ceremonies. The event is from 9:00 to Noon on March 24th, and it will go off rain or shine. Last year the day was cold and dreary, and everyone was bundled up to stay warm, but it was an inspiring sight to behold all the people that turned out despite the freezing temperatures. This year’s event has added a mini-health fair where people can join a walking team for the Mayor’s Spring Fitness Challenge, learn about volunteering at The Volunteer Center, a wonderful local organization who makes a tremendous impact on Randolph County, and you can also have your blood pressure checked. Mimi Cooper from the Randolph Animal Shelter is providing healthy food and refreshments for runners, walkers and volunteers. There are incentives for the teams to participate, as well as the individuals. You can win prizes for being the team or individual that brings in the most money for your charity. The team to raise the most money gets an additional prize of $500, 2nd place receives $250, and 3rd place receives $100. Individuals can also qualify for additional prizes of $500, FEBRUARY 2012

$250 and $100; and they recently added a youth category. The youth group to raise the most money gets an additional $300 for their charity, 2nd place gets $150 and 3rd place gets $100 a great reason to get out there and start collecting sponsorships for your favorite charity TODAY. The title sponsor for the event is Community One. Other sponsors last year included at the Runner Level: Asheboro Elastics Corporation, Carolina Bank, Chick-Fil-A, Christians United Outreach Center, Designs Unlimited, First Bank, Hunsucker Printing, Insurance Associates of the Triad, Randolph Hospital, Randolph Hospital Volunteers, and The Timken Company. At the Walker Level, sponsors last year included Asheboro Dermatology & Skin Center, Bank of the Carolinas, Elastic Therapy, Inc., Oliver Rubber Company, LLC, Pugh Funeral Home, RBC Centura, Randolph Bank & Trust Company, Randolph Oil Company, Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Service, United Brass Works, and Wells Fargo. If you or your business would like to be a sponsor of this event, please contact The Volunteer Center of Randolph County at 336-6266643. Hospice of Randolph County holds the record for the most money raised in a single year - $11,000. Last year, the total raised overall for local non-profit groups in Randolph County was $50,000. That is a great testament to the people of Randolph County, their generosity of spirit and their caring for their fellow man. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see that number grow in 2012!!

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Mother & Son Date Night at the YMCA

By Celena R. Fleming, Community Development Director

n Saturday, May 5, 2012, the RandolphAsheboro YMCA will present its First Annual Mother & Son Date Night from 5:30 until 8:30pm. Mothers and Sons of all ages can

participate in swimming, volleyball, basketball, Teen Center activities, racquetball and MUCH MORE!!! This is an excellent opportunity to cultivate that very special bond between a mother and her son.YMCA staff will be on hand to help facilitate activities and dinner is included. The YMCA previously hosted a Mother & Son Banquet, the companion event to the very successful Father & Daughter Prom, at Asheboro Country Club with heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing and party games. While this occasion was an admirable concept, it was not well attended. After receiving some very beneficial feedback from mothers of sons, the First Annual Mother & Son Date Night was born! Boys being boys, it is the YMCA’s hope that the events offered at the Date Night will be more appealing to them than those at the Banquet. The YMCA’s motto is “We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.” This event encompasses all of those objectives, which is extremely vital to our society. Tickets will go on sale April 1, 2012 and are $30 per couple and $10 for each additional son. Mothers and Sons will each receive a commemorative t-shirt, as well. Please contact Celena or Karen at the YMCA or visit www.randolphasheboroymca.com for more information. 30 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

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Are You Running on Borrowed Time with Your Walking and Running Shoes? Understanding the True Life of Your Athletic Shoes

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e all have that “special” pair of shoes that fit “just right”. They are worn in the right places…you know the ones that you like so much you just can’t seem to throw them away. While these favorite shoes have served you well, it is important for the optimum health of your feet and ankles that you pay special attention to the life of your athletic shoes. Just because they look great on the outside, doesn’t mean you are not overdue for a new pair. Several factors contribute to the life of the shoes you use for walking or running. How often you wear them, your workout conditions and mileage, where you run or walk, and how your foot functions all contribute to the life of your shoes.You can’t always tell how much wear is on your shoes just by looking at them. With today’s technologies, the outer sole will hold up and not show wear even though the stability and shock absorption of the shoe is gone. Wearing worn out shoes or the wrong type of shoe for your foot or for a specific sport can lead to foot and ankle pain, damage and injuries. Over time shoes lose stability, cushioning and shock absorption. Continuing to walk or run in shoes that are worn increases the impact and stress on legs, joints, and your feet. Common musculo-skeletal issues arise such as shin splints, heel pain, and even stress fractures. That’s why it is important to replace the shoes you run or walk in once they become worn.

When to Replace Your Running or Walking Shoes The condition of the tread of your shoes won’t help you determine when they should be replaced. Usually, the midsoles break down before the soles of your shoes show major wear. Cushioning and stability is provided by the midsole. If the midsoles become worn it is time for a new pair. A good rule to follow is to replace your running or walking shoes every 300 to 400 miles. If your activity is on rough terrain, you’ll need to replace shoes more often than if you only use a treadmill. If you use a log to track how much you’ve walked or run, also record when you purchase your shoes. This will help you keep track of mileage so you know when it is time for new shoes. It is also a good idea to purchase a new pair of shoes about halfway through the life of your current shoes. Wear the new ones occasionally so you can compare them to your older shoes. Your New Shoe Purchase There are a few things to keep in mind when it is time to purchase a new shoe, as wearing the wrong type of shoe can cause foot and joint issues. Knowing your foot type will help ensure you choose the right shoe for your activity. Some shoes are designed to better accommodate foot issues such as flat feet, pronation, or supination. Be sure to ask your podiatrist for recommendations of one shoe type over another to suit your specific needs. Your feet will be with you for life, but your shoes will become worn. To keep your feet healthy and injury free, work with your podiatrist, and replace your shoes as often as necessary. AsheboroAndMore.com | 31

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Stones & Taylors

By Sherry Johnson

tones

store in the Randolph Mall in 1983 offering

Shoes has

men’s and ladies shoes and accessories.

been a

From 1980 to 1990, Stones Shoes

household also owned and operated the Tobias shoe

name in Randolph County for over 60 years. William J. Stone

departments in Asheboro and High Point. In December, 1992 the second

started it as the shoe department in the

generation of Stone’s opened Stones II,

old East Department Store at 135 Sunset

located in the Specialty Shops on 42.

Avenue in downtown Asheboro on April 13, This newest and finest store in the Stones 1951, which later became The Anchor and

family offers better shoes for ladies,

after that was known as the McCown-Smith accessories and shoes for men. Some of Department Store. In 1960, he opened

the brand names they carry are VANELi,

a second location at 226 Sunset Avenue as

Sesto Meucci, Naturalizer, Trotters, Daniel

a full service store, offering ladies, men’s

Green, Easy Spirit, Ros Hommerson,

and children’s shoes, as well as accessories.

Walking Cradle and more. They specialize

They enjoyed great success in the early

in comfortable, classic shoes at an

years, and opened another family store in

affordable price. In the Spring of 1995,

the Northgate Plaza Shopping Center on

they opened a fine ladies dress shop next

North Fayetteville Street in 1969, and a

door to Stones II and named it Taylors, after AsheboroAndMore.com | 33

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Mrs. Stone’s maiden name. They carry the latest fashions by Lana Lee, Splendor, Terazzo, St. Clair & Bala Bala. In September, 2011 they combined the two stores into one to better serve their customers and make it more convenient. The store is still operated by members of the family, Billie Stone Vuncannon and her husband Tony Vuncannon are the current owners, and their daughters Susan Vuncannon and Ranette Rodden make it a third generation operation. The staff has been with the Vuncannons for years, and can offer friendly advice on style and fit. The store offers fine ladies clothing, accessories, handbags and shoes. They are the largest Vera Bradley retailer in Randolph County and offer a wide selection of styles, colors and sizes. People come from all over the county to get their Vera on! Quality employees are the backbone of any successful business, and Stones & Taylors is no exception. Lucille Brown worked for the company for approximately 35 years, and everyone loved her. Betty Hill was the first store manager at the Specialty Shops on 42’s location and just retired in 2009. Brenda Buckles came to work for Stones & Taylors in the Spring of 2005. She is now the General Manager of the store, and adds tremendous value to the day to day operations. She works with Susan, Ranette and Betty Bruton, a store associate, to ensure that the customers who frequent Stones & Taylors find what they are looking for and keep coming back for more. Customer satisfaction has been the foundation of this local business for over 60 years. If you are looking for beautiful well-made clothing, shoes and accessories at reasonable prices, you should definitely plan a trip to Stones & Taylors, still located in the Specialty Shops on 42.

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What To Do With New Ideas

Nathan Swanson is the president of Northmont Navigation, LLC, a firm that specializes in business process analysis and Compression Planning® using a visual storyboarding technique. He has created processes that have streamlined hiring, increased utilization, provided more accurate revenue forecasting, and enabled better visibility of the sales pipeline. Nathan is a certified Project Management Professional, a graduate from the Compression Planning® Institute, and has a business degree in Management Information Systems. You can reach Nathan at nathan@ northmontnavigation.com.

mplementing a new idea requires taking some amount of risk. At times, that risk can seem overwhelming and result in no action being taken at all which can cause poor growth in business. On the other hand, there is a temptation when you are trying to do something new and exciting to jump in with both feet. While that can be quite exhilarating, it can also be quite risky. One way to mitigate both extremes is to try the new idea out on a small scale by developing a prototype. A prototype does not necessarily need to be something physically tangible. If you are an attorney, it could be a new process of managing increased client load. If you are a teacher, it could be a new way of tracking grades. On the manufacturing front, it could be a current product made from a different raw material. In some cases, you may need to do many prototypes before you find the right formula of material, process design, build order, etc. The following are steps you can take to develop a prototype: 1. Identify an area in your business that has growth potential. Maybe it’s bringing your product into a new industry or new country. Maybe it’s trying to cut down on product expenses by using a new synthetic material. Whatever the case may be, look for it. If you are unable to find one try asking a co-worker or mentor/advisor to get their perspective. 2. Determine what it would take to create a prototype.You can do this by estimating the amount of research needed, the time it would take to actually design it, the funds that would need to be procured, and what kind of approval is required from stakeholders. I want to emphasize that last item of determining the approval needed

Develop a Prototype

from stakeholders - make sure it is people who truly have the authority, not just those who act like it. Also, there may be specific people who value the idea of a prototype and others who do not. 3. Present your prototype case to the stakeholders and ask for approval. a. If they approve it, start developing. After it’s complete, ask for feedback from people around you and from your target audience. Then present that feedback to the stakeholders. The prototype could lead to a new revenue stream. It could also show either that the technology is not ready or that the end consumer is not ready. In these cases, the prototype helped save a great deal of money and time. And remember, don’t give up! It took a vast number of prototypes for Apple to find the perfect formula of form and function for the iPod. b. If they don’t approve it, ask for further clarification and see if you can at least receive their blessing on trying to develop a mock-up of it. A few years ago, I was in charge of ensuring that 125 consultants were billing on projects. To make my job easier, I wanted a new type of report to show me the data in a different format. I tried explaining it to my superiors, but they did not understand the potential benefits. So I spent a few hours creating a mock-up of what the report would look like and presented that to my superiors. They were sold and immediately assigned a programmer to develop a prototype of the report. After further refining, the report was adopted companywide to help streamline all staffing meetings.

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God’s Gift to the World By jacquie Reininger

woke up the other day from a bad dream. In it I had felt

Immediately, my emotions began to shift, my perception of the

invisible, the people around me didn’t respond to my

day and my self-worth became more positive. I eased from feeling

attempts at friendship and even shunned me! I climbed out

down-and-out and swung back to my usual up-and-at ‘em self. It

of bed, the emotions of frustration and loneliness darkening

occurred to me that I had chosen to dwell on that negative dream,

my usual energetic morning attitude. I sat with my dogs in the

prolonging the negative experience!

kitchen for a while steeping in those “icky” emotions, trying to

Some teachers say there is a part of the human psyche that likes

validate from the dogs my lost self-esteem. But things changed

to suffer! I’m sure we all know someone who--no matter what we

dramatically when I took the pups for our morning romp in the

say or do to withdraw them from their misery--refuses to cheer

woods.

up! They moan and groan, complaining and finding fault in all that

The crisp air, the golden light of the sun, the sweet smell of

falls before them. Not only are they hard to be with, but they can

Spring teasing my senses brought me away from that dream and

often bring us down to that “icky” place with them! It’s really a

into the present. And all at once I remembered the other dream

shame to be like that--they have allowed that part of themselves to

I had had in the night! In this one, I was surrounded by friends;

control them. It seems like such a waste…to purposefully turn our

we were laughing and even taking pictures of each other with our

back on the joy that is available to us all. (Maybe these people have

phones. Just when someone aimed their camera at me a little blue

not learned to pay attention or to become mindful. Recall that first

warbler landed on my shoulder as if to say “I want to play too!” We I became present in the moment—then the shift happened!) It’s a personal decision whether we choose to embrace life were a jolly and joyful bunch! 36 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

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fully or not, and with training we can become quite good at it! We can use this body that God has given us to serve ourselves, our families and our communities as best we can. Or we can choose to dwell in isolation, as if to refuse God’s blessings and dare I say it—turn our backs on Him! If we welcome these blessings, we can trust that we are capable of meeting our basic needs, experiencing relationships with others, making change in our world, feeling joy, loving deeply, creating art, dreaming dreams. Each one of us is as valuable as a precious gem! It must be our responsibility to polish our talents and share them. In yoga we say this is our Dharma or our Purpose. So I went forth into my day standing up taller, confident that so long as I remained alert and present, I could do no wrong. I had

at a

realized that I was, in fact, God’s Gift to the World! And I was going to do something beautiful that day to be worthy of that title. And you are too! So act like it!

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n February 12, 2012, the community came together at an event called Love for Lauren. Lauren Johnson, our daughter and publisher of teen2teen was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in December of last year. Osteosarcoma is a rare bone cancer that affects children between the ages of 11 and 19. Only 400 cases are diagnosed each year. No one knows for sure what causes Osteosarcoma, but it is believed to be the result of rapid bone growth during these years. Love for Lauren was a very special event organized by jacquie Reininger, Rosie Goldstein and many others held at The Exchange in Asheboro. Food was provided by Bistro 42, Timothy’s, Uptown Charlie’s, Something Different and Savor the Flavor. Music was provided by Zinc Kings and Nu Blue. Wine and Beer was provided by Lumina Wine and Beer and many local artists donated artwork for the silent auction. It was a very special evening and we want to thank everyone, from the bottoms of our hearts, who came. As Lauren so eloquently put it in her speech, We Love You All!! And last, but certainly not least, a very special Thank You to Alyssa Murkin for commemorating this event with the wonderful pictures she took for this month’s friendly faces.

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Ken & Deenna James By Winona Wentworth

hen Ken and Deenna James met in June of 2007 she said she knew there was something special about him the moment she saw him. However, due to circumstances at the time, they didn’t start dating for 2 years. Over those two years they grew to become friends and realized they wanted to see if the friendship could go even farther. In May of 2009 they went on their first date. It was to see “Land of the Lost”. They both remember it vividly. She remembers that just the tickets had cost $18.00 so when he asked her if she wanted anything from the concession stand she said no because she felt bad that the movie was so expensive. They both agree on two things from that night. Number one is that the movie was “the stupidest movie” they have seen. The second thing they agree on is that the trip to Denny’s afterward was MUCH better! But no matter how bad the movie was, it was the beginning of what has become a happy marriage! Ken has a son from a previous marriage. Chase is a wonderful young man and Deenna loves him to death! In fact, Deenna has become friendly with Ken’s ex-wife, Heather, and they have even vacationed with Heather and her husband! The fact that they can all get along shows a true love for Chase. They all want the best for him and he is one of the lucky few children who have two families who show him nothing but love. 42 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

Ken and Deenna bought a house on September 1, 2010 and decided it was time to get married. Ken had an interesting way of telling his family and friends. He posted on Facebook. The post read “Hey, we’re gettin’ married on Halloween. Come if you want!” Needless to say that made Deenna have to work to get her new Mother-in-law to forgive the way it was done even though she wasn’t the one who did it! On October 31, 2010 they became husband and wife. But the beginning of the day didn’t happen exactly as Deenna had envisioned. Ken showed up to get married in white socks and no shoes. She had to send the best man, Todd, to the mall to buy Ken some shoes! But what really mattered was that they were finally married! Ken and Deenna both know that “marriage ain’t all good”. A lot of people, especially the younger generation, think that marriage is all “roses” and that if there are any problems or the initial “high” from when you first get together starts to fade that it’s time to get a divorce. Ken and Deenna, however, know that the happy times are wonderful but it’s the times you have to work at things which show the depth of true love. They know that together anything is possible. Well…I guess almost anything is possible. When they got married Deenna told Ken that she would do everything in the house as long as he does the dishes. Guess who has dishes in the sink a lot! (Come on, Ken…we have to FEBRUARY 2012

pick on you a little!) Ken also knows that one of the family dogs can give “the look” just as well as Deenna can! They have rescued many dogs and cats. Though they are allergic to cats they have ended up keeping a few of the dogs and even a couple of cats. When asked to give 3 words to describe the other person, Deenna had to think a while. She finally came up with smart, single-minded (especially when watching CSI or one of the other tv show series on DVD!) and confident. Ken quickly described Deenna as intelligent, driven and stubborn. But sometimes women have to be stubborn when it comes to men so it all works out. DATE NIGHT: Date night for Ken and Deenna usually consists of a movie or maybe dinner at one of their favorite restaurants. Bowling is also an option. They also love to do karaoke and people love hearing them sing. (If anyone is looking for a karaoke dj, give Ken a call. He also does that.) However, they say that finding places that do karaoke on the weekends has become almost impossible so that doesn’t happen very often. Ken and Deenna are proof that people still believe in true love and are willing to do the work needed to make it happen!

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Hannah

Lina Landess is a Holistic Health & Wellness Coach whose primary goal is to help her clients enjoy optimal health: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. To help facilitate that process, Lina employs two primary energybased techniques; EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), which is an acupuncture tapping technique (without needles) and Usui Reiki (Universal Life Force energy).

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t’s sometimes easier to address the effects of an outright trauma — an accident, war-related events, rape, etc. — than the subtle, that’sjust-the-way-things-were growing up experiences that can impact a person’s life and relationships. With trauma we have a before and after; awareness of how we felt or acted before the trauma, and how we feel afterward, as a result of experiencing it. My client, a middle-aged woman I’ll call Hannah, had initially seen me regarding a trauma, and using EFT, we were able to eliminate its negative effects. During a later session, she said she had noticed a recurring pattern that came up around one of her closest friends and wanted to see if I could help her get to the bottom of it. She reported that this friend would often make plans with her and for what always seemed like good reasons, cancel. Because Hannah truly valued this person in her life, she would graciously accept her friends’ excuse and privately deal with her anger or disappointment. The last time this happened, Hannah exploded. She had made plans to travel out of town and her friend had asked to accompany her. Thrilled to have a companion on the long drive, and thinking of the fun they would have, Hannah said yes. When her friend cancelled at the last minute, the proverbial straw broke through Hannah’s composure. As Hannah recounted this experience to me, her emotional thermometer grew hotter and higher. Per my instructions to pause if her emotions grew intense, she stopped and reported that her anger was through the roof, at about 18 on our scale of 0-10! She also said her chest was tight and her breath shallow. We tapped several rounds, acknowledging the anger she felt regarding her friends’ lack of

consideration. “Even though I’m angry at _____________, for not considering my feelings, I deeply and completely love and accept myself.” Following this, her anger was down from 18! (on our 0-10 scale) to a 3 and she could breathe more deeply. She then reported feeling invisible, as if her feelings didn’t matter to her friend. Strong reactions such as Hannah felt about her friends’ behavior usually have more to do with our history – with how we’ve been emotionally wounded — than with the current event. The original wound from a painful experience, be it emotional or physical, can create a disruption in our bio-energetic system and until repaired, be re-opened by similar experiences. (EFT came into being when its developer, Gary Craig, recognized the relationship between negative emotions and disruptions in the bio-energetic system that runs throughout the body.) Following this line of thinking, I asked Hannah if she had ever felt invisible or not considered as a youngster. She responded in an instant, that she had, indeed, experienced those feelings before — after the birth of her brother when she was ten. His arrival — as the one and only boy in the family — was celebrated. Hannah suddenly felt invisible; as if with his appearance she had lost her parents to this blue-eyed, blond-haired intruder. We tapped, then, on her feeling invisible, her sadness and need to be seen – how her brother’s birth had changed her young life. As we tapped and eliminated this deeply ingrained issue, I saw Hannah’s face relax. Hannah called recently and said that while she knows she can’t change her friends’ behavior, she is grateful for the gift of this situation and the opportunity it gave her to heal the past. And to Hannah I say, thank you for having the courage to confront the pain you experienced, and to allow it to be healed from the inside out. FEBRUARY 2012

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Timelessness

By Rev. Peter Panagore

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he hours in a day seem unending to children, who dilly-dally and delay on school mornings because there is never any hurry. Time is endless. Teenagers hurry their days rushing to age 16 -that magic number for a driver’s license. Then speed to 18, hopefully threatening, “When I’m 18...” Harried middle-agers, ride with one foot on the brake of time slowing down what they see coming. Old folks say, “Time moves so swiftly it feels like its breakfast or bed every five minutes.” Meanwhile grandfather clocks move at a steady measurable pace. Our experience of time is relative to our age. When we are young there is much time; when we are old, there is little. It’s all perception. Whether time speeds or crawls -- it moves in one direction, and we are caught in its irresistible flow. Time is God’s creation and we are stuck within it. But time and creation

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here are many resources available to foster and adoptive parents. To begin with, the DSS social workers are always available to help foster/adoptive families to meet their needs, answer any questions and guide them along their journey. Foster children are eligible for Medicaid, daycare assistance and, if needed, entry clothing vouchers. Each foster family is encouraged to join the Foster Parent Association (FPA). The FPA meets once per month and members are currently working to start a clothing closet for foster children. Many children come into care with little or no clothing other than what they are wearing. The FPA hopes to have a clothing closet that all foster families have access to in order to provide basic items for children, especially in emergencies. Fellow foster families are a great resource for one another. Forming friendships with one another allows for foster families to have a mentor, a support system and at times, a babysitter. Randolph County DSS provides families with monthly trainings geared toward educating foster/adoptive families about specific needs of children in care. Foster families have the opportunity to attend the NC Foster and Adoptive Parent Association annual weekend conference. Families who attend have a chance to attend various seminars and make connections with trainers and fellow foster parents from across the state. Foster families utilize â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fostering Perspectivesâ&#x20AC;?, a twice yearly publication sponsored by the NC Division of Social Services and the

Family and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Program, as a resource to share information, ideas, joys and frustrations related to foster care and adoption. Most foster children see a licensed counselor. The counselors are another great resource to foster/ adoptive families as they provide insight, pointers, tips and techniques for parents to use with the children they are caring for. Randolph County is fortunate to have wonderful community organizations that put on annual events in appreciation of our foster families. Each spring the Jaycees have a cookout for the foster families and each December Circle Number 3 with First Presbyterian Church provides our families with a Christmas dinner. Having support and resources is a necessity for foster families. Randolph County DSS, community citizens and professionals and the state of NC make it a priority to ensure that every foster family feels important, appreciated and welcome.

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For Adam

By Glennon Melton www.momastery.com

[Ed. – Every now and then you encounter something that enriches your life to such a great degree it would almost be criminal not so share it. This is one of those things. I encountered this letter on Facebook. A friend of mine had posted it and I read it. By the time I was finished I knew that I had to republish it for all the world to read. I reached out to the author, Glennon Melton, who owns the blog Momastery, and asked her for permission to republish. She got back to me very quickly and gave me her blessing. So, without further adieu, I give you a letter so profound, everyone should read it often. If just one single person practices the advice given in this letter, the world will be a much better place. To have your life enriched further, visit Glennon’s blog at www.momastery.com. Enjoy!]

ear Chase, Hey, baby. Tomorrow is a big day. Third Grade – wow. Chase – When I was in third grade, there was a little boy in my class named Adam. Adam looked a little different and he wore funny clothes and sometimes he even smelled a little bit. Adam didn’t smile. He hung his head low and he never looked at anyone at all. Adam never did his homework. I don’t think his parents reminded

him like yours do. The other kids teased Adam a lot. Whenever they did, his head hung lower and lower and lower. I never teased him, but I never told the other kids to stop, either. And I never talked to Adam, not once. I never invited him to sit next to me at lunch, or to play with me at recess. Instead, he sat and played by himself. He must have been very lonely. I still think about Adam every day. I wonder if Adam remembers me? Probably not. I bet if I’d asked him to play, just once, he’d still remember me. I think that God puts people in our lives as gifts to us. The children in your class this year, they are some of God’s gifts to you. So please treat each one like a gift from God. Every single one. Baby, if you see a child being left out, or hurt, or teased, a part of your heart will hurt a little.Your daddy and I want you to trust that heart- ache.Your whole life, we want you to notice and trust your heart-

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ache. That heart ache is called compassion, and it is God’s signal to you to do something. It is God saying, Chase! Wake up! One of my babies is hurting! Do something to help! Whenever you feel compassion – be thrilled! It means God is speaking to you, and that is magic. It means He trusts you and needs you. Sometimes the magic of compassion will make you step into the middle of a bad situation right away. Compassion might lead you to tell a teaser to stop it and then ask the teased kid to play.You might invite a left-out kid to sit next to you at lunch.You might choose a kid for your team first who usually gets chosen last. These things will be hard to do, but you can do hard things. Sometimes you will feel compassion but you won’t step in right away. That’s okay, too.You might choose instead to tell your teacher and then tell us. We are on your team – we are on your whole class’s team. Asking for help for someone who is hurting is not tattling, it is doing the right thing. If someone in your class needs help, please tell me, baby. We will make a plan to help together. When God speaks to you by making your heart hurt for another, by giving you compassion, just do something. Please do not ignore God whispering to you. I so wish I had not ignored God when He spoke to me about Adam. I remember Him trying, I remember feeling compassion, but I chose fear over compassion. I wish I hadn’t. Adam could have used a friend and I could have, too. Chase – We do not care if you are the smartest or fastest or coolest or funniest. There will be lots of contests at school, and we don’t care if you win a single one of them. We don’t care if you get straight As. We don’t care if the girls think you’re cute or whether you’re picked first or last for kickball at recess. We don’t care if you are your teacher’s favorite or not. We don’t care if you have the best clothes or most Pokemon cards or coolest gadgets. We just don’t care. We don’t send you to school to become the best at anything at all. We already love you as much as we possibly could.You do not

have to earn our love or pride and you can’t lose it. That’s done. We send you to school to practice being brave and kind. Kind people are brave people. Brave is not a feeling that you should wait for. It is a decision. It is a decision that compassion is more important than fear, than fitting in, than following the crowd. Trust me, baby, it is. It is more important. Don’t try to be the best this year, honey. Just be grateful and kind and brave. That’s all you ever need to be. Take care of those classmates of yours, and your teacher, too. You Belong to Each Other.You are one lucky boy . . . with all of these new gifts to unwrap this year. I love you so much that my heart might explode. Enjoy and cherish your gifts. And thank you for being my favorite gift of all time. Love, Mama

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The Aging Eye: Macular Degeneration

Gregory J. Mincey, MD, MBA, FACS For more information on Macular Degeneration and other eye diagnostic and treatment services call 336-629-1451 or 800-222-3043. Visit our web site for special offers and military discounts. www.carolinaeye.com

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he eyes are the mirror of our souls and windows into our inner health. No other organ lets us peer so easily and directly at the beating arteries revealing diabetes, hypertension, arteriosclerosis and a host of other diseases. Fortunately, for most of us, the eye ages gracefully and provides good vision until our most critical organs fail. Of the myriad eye disorders, two are most prevalent as part of aging: cataract and age-related macular degeneration. This article will examine age-related

macular degeneration, AMD, exploring the relevant anatomy, physiology, symptoms, and treatments. The retina functions as the film in a camera, but is beautifully more complex. From a real image focused on its surface, the retina creates electrical impulses that the brain will finally interpret as Aunt Sally or a Cadillac. Gram for gram, the retina is the most metabolically active tissue in the body and requires tremendous blood flow and maintenance. For the purpose of understanding AMD, the retina does not function alone. The retinal pigment epithelium, a layer of cells underlying the retina, serves as a metabolic powerhouse, ordering the transfer of nutrients from the blood vessels in the layer below while simultaneously removing waste products. In AMD the pigment epithelial layer has simply worn out and just can’t keep up the pace. Delivery of nutrients to the retina lags, and metabolic trash accumulates within the pigment layer. This metabolic trash accumulates as yellowish deposits called drusen. Drusen are common after age seventy. As the pigment cells become more burdened and less efficient they eventually die, and adjacent cells try and pick up the slack, but gradually the work becomes too much, and they succumb. This gradual attrition occurs mostly in the center of the retina, the macula, where vision is most acute. When the pigment layer fails, the rods and cones of the central retina cannot function. This gradual deterioration of the pigment layer and retina is called non-neovascular or “dry” AMD. Typically in this form of AMD, loss of vision is mild to moderate, and occurs very slowly. Symptoms include loss of central visual acuity or small blank spots in the central vision. Patients with dry AMD are given an Amsler Grid, a square checkerboard chart, so they can monitor for distortion, often an early symptom of “wet” AMD. Vitamin supplementation has been shown to delay progression of dry

AMD. Most severe visual loss in AMD occurs in the “wet” or neovascular form where abnormal blood vessels growth beneath the retina in an ineffectual attempt to improve the situation. These abnormal vessels leak blood and serum, eventually scarring the macular and permanently damaging central vision. Symptoms of wet AMD are rapid worsening of central vision, distortion, and a dark central spot .The natural course of untreated wet AMD typically leaves the eye with poor central vision, 20/200 or less (the big E). Prior to 2005 laser therapy to destroy the vessels was standard but only worked for a small percentage of cases. Anti-VEGF drugs, a class of synthetic antibodies, are currently the most common treatment for “wet” AMD. For the first time in my career as a retina surgeon we can often achieve improvement and stability in vision. These drugs, Lucentis and Avastin, must be injected into the eye (not as bad as it sounds) in a series, and unfortunately the abnormal vessels can recur requiring another course of treatment. At Carolina Eye we continuously participate in clinical trials of new drugs, lasers, and combination therapies. These treatments are in the pipeline toward FDA approval, and the prognosis for AMD is changing for the better.

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Tango on Your Tastebuds

By Dave Johnson

hen I was much In case you haven’t figured it out, younger, I this month’s review is about a Spanish contemplated wine; specifically The Bula Montsant backpacking across 2009. If you recall from my previous Spain. I spent time there as a member Spanish wine reviews, the Montsant D.O. of the United States Air Force and fell (Denominació d’Origen) is a horseshoein love with the country and the people. shaped appellation surrounding the better Life moves much slower there, and from known Priorat D.O. The Priorat D.O. is what I saw, people tend to place greater known for its hearty soil, which the locals value on family and friendship than on refer to as Llicorella. This soil resembles material possessions. I found the Spanish slate or shale rock intermixed with tiny people to be very warm and welcoming bands of reddish-brown dirt; certainly not and genuinely interested in the differences something you would think would produce between our two cultures. For this reason, grapes necessary to make world-class I wanted to spend time there, exploring wines. However, this soil forces the roots the countryside while eating cheese and of the vines to dig very deep in search of bread and drinking wine. water and, ironically, is the primary reason I never fulfilled this dream, but every time I “The best way to describe this open a bottle of Spanish wine I think about it and bottle is similar to meeting a the impact it would have stranger who, at first glance, had on my life. These thoughts became more seems a little unusual, but, after poignant recently while a lengthy conversation, leaves watching a movie titled “The Way” staring Emilio as a dear friend.” Estavez and Martin Sheen. In this movie, Estavez dies in an accident Priorat wines have such deep intense while hiking the Camino de Santiago, or flavors. Because of the arid climate and the Way of Saint James, a spiritual path challenging growing conditions, the annual across Spain that has been undertaken by production per acre of Priorat grapes is pilgrims for a thousand years. Sheen’s very low, making the wines normally quite character goes to Spain to return the body expensive. of his deceased son to the United States The Monsant D.O. is called “Baby and ends up finishing the 780 km journey Priorat,” since it surrounds the region and while spreading his son’s ashes in various uses many of the same grapes. Even the locations along the way. While watching soil is similar. But, because Monsant wines this movie I thought it might be cool to lack the Priorat pedigree, they are much undertake a similar journey. Maybe I will less expensive even though they can be do this with my son before he goes off to comparable in quality. college. According to the bottle, the Bula 50 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

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Monsant 2009 is made with three varieties of grapes; Mazuelo, Grenache and Syrah. Further, according to the bottle, “This wine respects the typical characteristics of each type of grape that makes it up, however, when we make the coupage (blending or cutting wine) of the three varieties, it shows the complexity and originality that makes you really enjoy when drinking it.” I usually find the marketing information affixed to the bottle to be a bunch of rubbish, but in this case, I think the winemaker underpromises and overdelivers. I found the Bula Monsant 2009 to be absolutely delicious and, as the label states, very complex and original. It has a big, hearty, intense flavor that really comes to life as it empties from your glass into your mouth. The nose is fruity as one would imagine a blend would be, but it was hard for me to pinpoint one specific type of fruit over another. If forced to identify one or two, I would say black cherries and currants, although the latter may have been the mild oaky taste I experienced once the taste buds got involved. The first taste was a little on the dry side and drank more like a Cab than a blend. As it opened up, the flavor became much more dynamic. In fact, the last glass was very different from the first. This is one of the more exciting wines I have tasted and the experience is difficult to describe because of that. Oddly, the taste seemed to shape to my taste much in the same way a chameleon adapts to its surroundings. Of course, that could have been the

effect of the 14.5% alcohol. The best way to describe this bottle is similar to meeting a stranger who, at first glance, seems a little unusual, but, after a lengthy conversation, leaves as a dear friend. Pairing this wine is as complex as the wine itself. Sure, you can pair it with a nice cut of beef, but that, somehow, doesn’t seem to do it justice. On the other hand, Spanish beef kebabs with some rice and a spring-mix salad would be the perfect combination of tastes to make this wine tango on your taste buds. And, for less than $15 at Lumina Wine and Beer, you don’t have to travel very far to indulge. A hiker on the Camino de Santiago

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Spicy Beef Kebabs Spanish beef kebabs are one of only a few Spanish beef or "tenera" recipes as certainly the more popular meats in Spain are lamb and pork. This recipe works best for taste if grass-fed beef, which can be purchased at Fresh Cuts Butcher and Seafood in Asheboro. Ingredients: (makes 6 large kebabs) 2 lbs. of beef (cubed) 4 Garlic cloves 2 Teaspoons hot smoked paprika 1 Cup Olive Oil 1 Cup Wine vinegar 1 Onion, chopped 1 Red pepper, chopped Salt & Pepper Thyme/mixed herbs Directions: 1. Place your beef cubes in a large cazuela and leave aside. 2. R oughly chop the garlic and place in a food processor, add the rest of the ingredients (except onion & red pepper) and blend into a paste - add more olive oil if required. 3. Pour the marinade over the beef, mix well and place in the fridge for 2 hours. 4. On kebab sticks thread over the beef and alternate with the onion and pepper. 5. Cook on a hot grill for 10 - 12 minutes turning frequently. 6. Serve with salad and boiled potatoes or white rice.

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Several organizations in the Piedmont Triad have embarked on a cooperative effort designed to strengthen our communities and promote a sustainable future for our 12-county region. Each community is part of a larger region and adds its unique qualities to the strength of the region. This three year project, supported by the HUD Grant received in 2009, is being guided by the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation and the Piedmont Triad Regional Council with support from twenty-nine non-profit and municipal, county and state agencies. What is the project all about? • 100,000+ jobs lost in the Piedmont Triad over the last several decades. The new economy requires a different strategy that focuses on Innovation – Design – Production and creating vibrant, livable communities. • Piedmont Triad residents spend an average of 58% their family income on housing and transportation. This is primarily due to the disconnect between location of housing and jobs. • Everyday 33% of Piedmont Triad commuters leave their county and go to another county to their job. 95% of all commuters

do so by a single mode of travel, their car. Without choices we lose our freedom. Without being able to access educational and job opportunities our economy suffers. Without being able to walk or bike as we shop, recreate or attend cultural events our health suffers. This project provides the Piedmont Triad with the opportunity to grow and prosper over the next two decades, if we act locally and think regionally. Planning is about looking several years into the future and making decisions today that produce results 10 to 20 years from now. Creating a sustainable region means tying each unique community and its assets together with a regional vision centered on Jobs, Housing and Transportation. It’s that simple. How we get there, is up to ALL of us! Seeking public input! Over the next several months a series of Civic Forums will be held to encourage Piedmont Triad Residents to give input on the Strengths and Challenges of their community and the Region. Civic Forums are being held in all 12 of the Piedmont Triad counties. If you cannot attend please visit PiedmontVoice.org, an interactive virtual “town hall” website dedicated to soliciting ideas and feedback from residents about a broad variety of interesting and engaging community issues. PiedmontVoice.org is a creative and convenient way to share ideas, provide feedback, and make recommendations about the strengths and challenges of this region. If you don’t have access to the internet, call (336) 939-6151 and add your comments to the conversation! AsheboroAndMore.com | 53

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Deodara Cedar

The Beauty of Nature

t is so cold outside today, as I drink my morning coffee and have a little time to myself before the day gets really busy, I wonder how anyone can really enjoy February. Oh! But then I look outside the window and take in the beauty of all the different birds eating at the feeders. It takes my breath away. The cardinals with their red robes, the doves in pairs, the delicate blue birds — and then, of course, the squirrels stealing some of the food. Just then our yellow lab goes running by, and I am reminded that all of nature has a beauty that it shares with us each day. It’s important to replenish the feeders on these cold days. Place them so that the birds won’t fly into your windows, but close enough that you can enjoy watching them. It won’t be long before the robins will show up in our yard and sing their morning songs for Spring. Plant some trees and other plants for the birds in your yard and remember they are also attracted by the sound of running water in streams or fountains where they can drink or play. Some great plants for nesting birds are Deodara Cedar and 54 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

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arborvitaes. Birch trees also offer great habitat for birds. You can add trees and shrubs with berries, like the Sparkleberry Holly, and Beautyberry. Some great perennials are Echinacea, Blackeyed Susan, Lantana and Verbena. The birds in your yard can provide much more enjoyment than you might have ever thought. Since Spring is just around the corner here in Carolina, there are some things you can do even in this cold month. If you didn’t get your grass seed out last fall, it can be sewn between midFebruary and mid-March for the best results. Take soil samples to determine the pH of your soil and if you need lime. This is also the time to put out those pre-emergence herbicides for weeds in the lawn. You can still trim hollies and other evergreens that don’t bloom, but please do not trim azaleas or crepe myrtles because you will be cutting away this year’s blooms. You can, however, trim your winter blooming camellias as soon as they quit blooming. I also cut back my Liriope (monkey grass) now before it starts putting out new growth. February and March are also the time to plant cool season FEBRUARY 2012

vegetable crops such as Irish potatoes, onions, broccoli, cabbage and lettuce. If you didn’t add any last fall, you also need to add lime where you will be planting your tomatoes. Tilling the soil now will give it time to mellow for spring planting. It is also good to add organic matter to the garden. If you are adding manures, be sure they have been composted properly in order to avoid harboring e-coli. Look around your garden and lawn and take notes on what you would like it to look like next winter. Now is the time to plan what you want to add for next winter so you can enjoy it even in the coldest months. There are many things we can add to the garden to make it stand out in the winter months — bird feeders of all types, filled with different kinds of food, can make any day brighter. Plants with color such as (you know my favorite) Camellias, Daphne, hollies, Witch-hazel, and many others can make winter not so glum. Add a small stream to bring in the birds; in the summer you can also enjoy the sound and add some fish. Always think of things that can bring year-round fulfillment. Nature is wonderful and healing for the soul. Sometimes we get busy and forget just what God put us here for. When we feel Him all around us through the beauty in our daily lives, we know that we were put here to be a blessing to each other and provide friendship to those around us. May your cold winter days be blessed, just as the birds of nature are blessed in all their beauty. Come spring they will bring a song to our hearts.

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Zoo’s Chimp Still Adjusting to New Life

he arrival at the North Carolina Zoo in 2007 of the chimp Kendall again brought attention to the problems that often occur when individuals own and care for exotic pets. Born in the spring of 1999 at a facility that breeds animals to be used in the entertainment industry, Kendall was hand-raised from infancy by people who later sold him to an organization that trains animals for use in animal shows, movies and television. Already an entertainer by age 4, Kendall became famous as the chimp that selected the winning number for Pepsi’s Billion Dollar Sweepstakes. He even appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show. Within another three years, Kendall’s trainers noticed that he was beginning to challenge them when they took him to shows to perform. Pound for pound, a chimp is about seven times stronger than a human, and Kendall’s trainers quickly realized that, at 60 pounds, Kendall could seriously injure them or members of an audience.

Story & photos by Tom Gillespie, NC Zoo Staff

Kendall was soon retired from show business. Like many other “show” animals that, because of age or audience-trainer safety issues, no longer perform, he was relegated to spending most of the time in a small, solitary holding area with little stimulation. Unlike some animals that are seriously neglected after retiring from show business, Kendall was treated as well as possible by his trainers. But with other animals to care for and a busy show schedule, the trainers could spend less and less time with him, and his care began to wane. Kendall’s luck improved in 2006. His situation was brought to the attention of members of the Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan (SSP), a science and conservation program of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) that promotes the well-being of captive animals. Members of the Chimpanzee SSP arranged to place Kendall at the N.C. Zoo. But even though he was now in a situation that would enable him to be with other chimps in a more natural setting than he had ever had in his life, there were no guarantees

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that he would successfully integrate into the zoo’s troop of then-12 other chimps. It took another two years of working with him before keepers felt comfortable integrating him daily with some of the other members of the troop. Like a child who has lived out of mainstream society for most of his or her life, Kendall had almost no knowledge of how to deal with the social problems in his new environment, particularly the natural aggression that chimps normally display towards newcomers to their troop. Considering how many animals in show business are treated, Kendall came from a decent situation with trainers who treated him well with a decent diet and regular veterinary visits. But this is far from the treatment that many “show” animals must endure. In 2002, the N.C. Zoo received two polar bears, part of a group of seven that were confiscated by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USF&WS) agents from a circus that toured the Caribbean. Once in Puerto Rico, where the agents had jurisdiction, they confiscated the animals because of the circus’ gross violations of minimal-care standards. Too often, “show” animals have to exist in horrible living conditions such as cramped cages; exist on inadequate, unhealthy diets; receive little or no medical care; and be “trained” using shock collars and other inhumane devices. Even under ideal conditions, “show” animals that have been rescued have spent most of their lives living with human and have little or no idea how to live around other animals of their species. Even today, after nearly five years at the N.C. Zoo, Kendall is still a "work in progress," according to his keepers. But it is hoped that his story will help educate the public about the problems facing primates in the entertainment industry and about the need for legislation to help them.

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February 24, 2012 – Westbend Vineyards

Coffee Adults $7.00 Children $4.0. Whole Hams or shoulders

Wine Tasting, Off the Vine, 126 W

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Swannanoa Avenue, Liberty, 7:30 to 9:30

or shoulder please call 336-824-3993 Take Out or Eat In.

pm. Wine tasting event with Westbend Vineyards from Lewisville, NC. Westbend

March 10, 2012 – Annual “Handyman” Auction, Carillon

wines have won national and international

Assisted Living, 2925 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

awards. Gold medals have been awarded

To raise funds for Christians United Outreach Center, Carillon

to the Barrel Fermented Chardonnay,

Assisted Living of Asheboro will auction local “handymen and

the Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot, the

handywomen,” who are donating their services in various areas

Chambourcin, the Riesling, as well as many others. Admission is

such as housecleaning, car detailing, a guided fishing trip, gutter

FREE. Must be 21 years of age.

cleaning and many others. This is a fun evening for a great cause!

February 24 – 26 & March 2 – 4, 2012 – The Hallelujah Girls,

March 10 – 18, 2012 - 19TH Annual Kovack Pottery Spring

Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. The Hallelujah Girls Festival, Kovack Pottery, 1298 Fork Creek Mill Rd, Seagrove. is a Southern-flavored comedy by the authors of The Dixie Swim

Mon – Sat, 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 12 to 5 pm. The Kovack Pottery

Club and Southern Hospitality. Shows are 7:30 pm on Friday and

Spring Event is an annual kiln opening featuring a large selection

Saturday, and 2:30 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults and

of handturned, handpainted, limited edition pottery. Each piece is

$8 for students.

signed by both potter and artist with a Certificate of Authenticity. Admission is Free. March 2 – 4, 2012 – 25th Annual NC Potters

March 11, 2012 – Mitch Seekins, Asheboro High School

Conference – Moring Arts

Performing Arts Center, 1221 S. Park Street, Asheboro. 3 to 5

Center, 123 Sunset Avenue,

pm. Randolph Community Concerts Association presents "Mitch

Asheboro. $225 - Includes

Seekins," performing songs from the great Tony Bennett.

Lunch and Dinner on Friday and Saturday and

March 14, 2012 – Golf Benefit

Lunch on Sunday. Participants are responsible for securing their

for Patti Benedict, Tot Hill

own accommodations. Three premier potters will present and

Farm, 3185 Tot Hill Farm Road,

demonstrate their talents and techniques, and they were provided

Asheboro. Benefit for Patti

the unique opportunity to invite an up-and-coming potter whom

Benedict's new lungs with all

they feel is noteworthy to present and demonstrate as well.

participants eligible for 2012

Cynthia Bringle invited Ronan Peterson, John Glick invited Martha

Master's tickets. 3 Person Texas

Grover, and Jack Troy invited Jake Johnson. For more information,

T-Ball tournament $225/team,

go to the RAG website at www.randolphartsguild.com/events.

lunch, silent auction (sporting events) and great prizes. Call Tot Hill Farm Golf Club 857-4455 or CC Pharr 625-7536 for details.

March 3, 2012 – Youth BBQ Fundraiser, Harmony Baptist Church, 873 NC Hwy 22 S, Ramseur, 11 am to 8 pm. BBQ

March 16, 2012 – Friday Night Bluegrass featuring “True Grass,”

Plates, including BBQ, Pintos, Slaw, Bread, Dessert, and Tea or

Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. Doors open at 6:30

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pm, show starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. March 30 – 31, 2012 - Randolph Arts Guild Rummage Sale, 227 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, 6 to 8 pm, Friday night preview - $5 March 17, 2012 – 2nd

donation; 7 am to 3 pm Saturday – Free. We have everything but

Annual Zumbathon for

the kitchen sink! Our Rummage Sale is one large yard sale. This is

Relay for Life, Southmont

an annual fundraiser for the Arts Guild where people throughout

Elementary School,

the community donate housewares, art supplies, musical

Asheboro, 2 to 4 pm.

instruments, furniture, antiques and more. If you have a kitchen

Raise money for a great cause, workout and have fun while you

sink or any other rummage items you’d like to donate call 336-

are doing it. Contact DanZfit for more information at www.

629-0399. Proceeds benefit the Randolph Arts Guild.

asheborozumba.com. March 31, 2012 – Annual Southern Home and Garden Showcase, March 17, 2012 – Seagrove Fiddlers Convention, 528 Old Plank

Historic Petty Garage, Level Cross, NC. 9 am to 5 pm. www.

Road, Seagrove, 7 to 11 pm. A bluegrass music competition for

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all ages. See bands and individuals perform with guitars, banjoes, fiddles, bass, vocals, and dancing. For more information, contact Brenda Harrelson at 336-873-7789. March 20, 2012 – Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day, National Guard Armory, 1430 S Fayetteville Street, Asheboro. 6 am to 8 pm, drive-thru available for lunch or dinner, $5 per person. March 24, 2012 – The Human Race & Mayor’s Spring Fitness Challenge, Bicentennial Park, Asheboro, NC. 9 am to Noon, rain or shine. Gather a team to raise money for your favorite Randolph County non-profit organization, school, or church. For further details, call The Volunteer Center at 626-6643.

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All in a Good Chair By Molly McLean

n important element in designing any room is the seating. There needs to be enough for each of your guest while also creating an appealing environment. I for one must confess that I have a thing for chairs. I have to peel myself away from any store where chairs are sold. Whether it is a furniture store, consignment shop or boutique that sells chairs, I can always find room for one more. One of the most important and fun pieces in the chair family is the accent chair. An accent chair is that one pop of color that can bring the entire room together with bold patterns. It can also make an entire room look like a mess, so it is an important element in any design and needs to be the right fit for your space. Of course, any good design needs a piece that brings in character. So be bold with your selection of accent chairs.Your style will determine what piece you need to look for to complete your design. If you tend to sway towards the minimalist style, which is very sleek and modern, then an armless chair of natural woods and leather or even a metal chair can be appropriate for your taste. The more traditional style can derive its looks with an accent piece in floral, paisleys or other traditional type patterns as well as solids. If you are unsure of whether you want to use a pattern due to so many patterns in your space, then go for a texture fabric such as velvet or a tufted piece. Dark woods are more predominant in the traditional settings as well. I am more of a lover of eclectic design; therefore I like to add a mix of all styles together. There is nothing quite more 62 | ASHEBORO & MORE Magazine

exciting than reviving an old chair that has been cast off to the thrift store or if you are fortunate enough to inherit a few odd chairs, then that is even better. I have been quite fortunate to receive several chairs from my late grandmother that are just adorable after adding a new piece of fabric. And although before they may have appeared a little worn for the wear, they are more desirable now than any expensive designer piece and they mean more to me. If you are fortunate enough to have these types of pieces in your family, then by all means breathe some new life into them by choosing fabric that coordinates with your style and having them recovered. Traditional and eclectic can benefit from animal prints. Another option is the bold damask type prints with a white background and bold color on the foreground. The patterns will breathe life into your dĂŠcor. They will mean so much more to you and some of my favorite conversation pieces are those accent chairs from my grandmother. Make sure your space reflects you.Your home should be a statement of your personality and what makes you happy. Until next time, happy decorating!

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