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Contributors Dr. Umbreen Chaudhary Faylene Whitaker Greg Smith Gail Moore Nathan Swanson Lauren E.M. Johnson Richard Tuchman, DPM Lina Landess Daniel Messner, MD Sam Varner Michael Harmon jacquie Reininger Winona Stalvey Wentworth Michael Moore Kim Price Chris Corsbie Donna Ellege Mary Murkin Cindy Wilkins
IN THIS ISSUE |SEPTEMBER 2011 6 LETTERS from the editor 7 ASHEBORO ON A FRIDAY NIGHT 14 FEATURE STORY let’s go to the county fair 16 COMMUNITY CHARACTER reynolds lisk 18 NATURE’S NUANCES those wonderful days of fall 20 TRAVEL baltimore charm city 22 ASK THE EXPERT fitness 24 ASK THE EXPERT your money 26 ASK THE EXPERT seniors 28 ASK THE EXPERT your vision 30 ASK THE EXPERT beauty 32 THINK LOCAL FIRST glamour girls pageant systems 34 ASK THE EXPERT your feet 36 ASK THE EXPERT business 38 ASK THE EXPERT your body 40 ASK THE EXPERT organization 42 ASK THE EXPERT wellness
44 "LET'S TALK" the basket 46 CITIZEN JOURNALISM yoga gardening 48 CITIZEN JOURNALISM i ain’t afraid of no ghost 50 COMMUNITY NEWS downtown asheboro fitness walk 51 CITIZEN JOURNALISM fire prevention 101 54 DAILY DEVOTION the neighbors move closer 56 ZOO ZEAL nc zoo offers photo opportunities galore 58 ASHEBORO’S TOP 5 burgers 61 CITIZEN JOURNALISM fall festival 64 COMMUNITY NEWS millstone creek orchards 66 COOL KID paul smith 64 ART unleashing the potter within 67 CITIZEN JOURNALISM outdated & leftover prescriptions 68 ART lark artists 70 COMMUNITY EVENTS 73 TEEN2TEEN
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Mike Grant grew up in the small historical community of Yadkin College located outside of Lexington, N.C. He later moved to Winston-Salem and attended Forsyth Technical College. Mike served as President of the Clemmons Jaycees for two terms. Under his leadership, many projects were accomplished in the community by working with the Town of Clemmons and the Clemmons Historical Society. Most notable, was the help in restoration of the undercarriage of the Hattie Butner Stagecoach, now displayed in the Clemmons Town Hall. Mike was later elected and served as the State Vice President for the North Carolina Jaycees. He moved to Asheboro sixteen years ago to marry his wife Veronica, where they currently reside. Mike loves history and becomes excited about finding anything old and then researching it.
For the past 12 years, Tom has been a writer, photographer & public affairs specialist at the North Carolina Zoo. After 20 years as a U.S. Coast Guard photojournalist & pubic-affairs specialist, Tom retired from the military in 1996 to work as senior editor & photo editor for Outdoor Traveler magazine in Charlottesville, VA, before coming to the zoo. Tom earned a photography degree from Randolph Community College & a photojournalism degree from Syracuse University. He has won national & international awards with his photography. His work has appeared in Time, National Review, USAToday, The Washington Post, The New York Times & in almost all major East Coast newspapers. Tom’s column Zoo Tales appears in about 25 newspapers across the state. He & his wife Debra live in Trinity, NC.
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Dear Readers, Ahhh, September! Cool nights and beautiful warm sunny days – this is my absolute favorite time of year. I love everything about Fall, from apple picking to the leaves changing color, to being able to wear sweaters. It’s time for long drives through the country going to fairs and festivals, touring the vineyards or hiking in the mountains. It’s a great time to be outdoors in North Carolina. Join us on September 22nd when Mayor David Smith kicks off the Asheboro Fitness Challenge in Bicentennial Park at 6:00 pm. Get a team of co-workers, friends or family together and form a team. Log books will be available to track your miles, and there will be prizes and awards for the team that walks the most. I would love to see Asheboro walk across the US (figuratively!) from September 22nd to November 22nd. Check out the Community Events calendar on pages 70-72. WOW – there is so much going on it’s going to be a challenge attending everything. This month there are several charity rides at Cox’s Harley Davidson, Apple Day at Millstone Creek Orchards, the last Asheboro Cruise-in of the summer – where Asheboro Recycling Center is giving away a muscle car. There are concerts, art shows and the biggest one of all – Asheboro’s 39th Fall Festival! Last year was my first, and we went every day to wander the streets, see the different vendors, try the food, and meet the people of Asheboro. If you don’t have it on your calendar, please mark it down now – it’s an event not to be missed!! We have lots of great writers this month, and we appreciate every one of them. Citizen journalism is really taking off in Asheboro, and we want to encourage more of it. Mary Murkin wrote a great article about the new artists group in town, Lark Artists. They have a holiday show coming up in early December so read all about them and plan to attend their event. Don’t forget Asheboro Magazine’s Face to Facebook party on the patio at Uptown Charlie’s on Wednesday, September 28th from 7:30 pm to ?? Door prizes and cash are given away at every event!! I look forward to seeing you all out and about in Asheboro! Thanks for reading,
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SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW By Sherry johnson
SUNSET AVENUE HAS CHANGED TREMENDOUSLY IN THE FIFTEEN MONTHS THAT I HAVE LIVED HERE IN ASHEBORO. SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS HAVE OPENED, CLOSED OR RELOCATED. IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BE IN BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN ASHEBORO. WHILE CHANGE HAPPENS OFTEN, ONE SHOP HAS REMAINED FOR THE PAST 18 YEARS, THE COLLECTOR’S ANTIQUE MALL. KNOWN AS A GREAT PLACE TO FIND THAT UNIQUE ONE-OF-A-KIND ITEM THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, COLLECTORS COME FROM NEAR AND FAR TO WANDER ITS AISLES AND FIND FUN AND UNUSUAL ITEMS. David and Janet Rich started the Collector’s Antique Mall in the former B. C. Moore’s Department Store building in 1993. David worked at First American Savings and Loan, and was one of the very last employees left before it shut its doors for good. He and Janet had been selling antiques and collectibles in Greensboro up until that point in a rented space at Gallery Antiques, where they met Jack Gorham. Jack worked there part-time and at the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department in the summer music program. He studied music education and piano at Greensboro College, and planned to become a Music Teacher. When they decided to open the Collector’s Antique Mall, David offered Jack a position working for them in Asheboro. Jack took the job, thinking that in a couple of years he would get a teaching job. He has been with them ever since. Jack is passionate about the 10 | ASHEBORO Magazine | September 2011
Antique Mall. One of the things he loves about the mall is you can come in with as little as $5 in your pocket, look around, and leave with something cool – a piece of history, a treasure – new or old. There are over 90 dealers at the Collector’s Antique Mall, which has 35,000 sq. ft. over two stories. They are open every day of the week: Monday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. In addition to owning the Collector’s Antique Mall, David Rich restores fine furniture. There are several examples of pieces that he has rescued and brought back to life in the mall, including the Magic Hostess Wooden Hutch by Park pictured here. It has storage for china, and a fold down server table built in and is a beautiful piece of American craftsmanship. You can find just about anything you are looking for at the mall,
in one booth or another. There are literally hundreds of thousands of items for sale. It is truly an Aladdin’s Treasure Cave. To rent a booth space at the Collector’s Antique Mall is very easy and affordable. A 10’ x 10’ space is between $120 and $160 per month, plus 10% commission on the items sold. They haven’t changed this formula since the early days, and it’s worked well over the years. On average, they sell between 2,000 and 4,000 items each month. Jack’s advice to people looking to get into this as a business or a sideline, you have to have an insatiable curiosity and desire to discover things. It also doesn’t hurt to have an entrepreneurial spirit. The dealers that do well in the mall truly care about the presentation of their wares. Different booths appeal to different people – for example, an exhibit crammed full of goodies from floor to ceiling might appeal to someone who
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“One of the things about the mall is you can come in with as little as $5 in your pocket, look around, and leave with something cool – a piece of history, a treasure – new or old.” likes to work for their “finds”, whereas a clean streamlined booth might appeal to someone else. You can find it all at the Collector’s Antique Mall and everything in between. If you keep it fresh, add new items and rearrange your things on a regular basis you will appeal to more people. Several local people own booths in the Collector’s Antique Mall and next time you are in the area, you should definitely stop in and check out the great items they have for sale in their booths. Sunset Treasures is owned and operated by Barbara Herzog. She has two locations in the Mall – one on the first floor of the main building and one on the second floor. She specializes in vintage and country style furniture, as well as many unusual collectibles. She attends estate auctions, public sales and also purchases items through private sale. Barb has always been interested in For Advertising Information, Call 336.698.3889
antiques. Her mother and grandfather both loved antiques, and were a major influence on her. She started at the Collector’s Antique Mall in April, 2008 sharing a booth with a friend. She quickly expanded into her own space, and now has approximately 427 sq. ft. “I love being part of the Collector’s Antique Mall, working with David, Janet, Jack and the entire staff. The Mall is clean and well run by these knowledgeable individuals. Many of my best friends are fellow exhibitors, which makes the business so much fun.” Saturday’s Child belongs to Linda Murphy. She has always loved fine things and has wonderful taste when it comes to art. She has collected for years, and has signed and numbered prints by William Mangum, Cathy Cranford Futrell prints, still life – both signed and unsigned. She has a beautiful antique framed tapestry of unknown origin available for sale. She
also carries silver, crystal, small furniture and home décor. My mother-in-law had a wonderful time shopping her jewelry selection, as she offers both estate and costume jewelry. She finds her booth stock at local estate and tag sales. Linda started attending estate sales with a friend, and discovered an interest in buying and selling beautiful things. Shannon Mintz owns the Vintage Heart. Shannon grew up in Asheboro and attended Asheboro High School. Two years ago she started the Vintage Heart, which carries jewelry, purses, furniture, books, dolls and glassware. She is an RN with CareSouth Home Health and runs her four booths at the Collector’s Antique Mall as a sideline. She is married to Jimmy Mintz and they have two children, Brittney and Gabby. Stop in and check out the great selection of items she has in her booth. Cindy Brower has 14 booths at the Mall volume 2 | issue 2 | AsheboroMagazine.com | 11
under the name Simply Charming. She offers a wide selection of jewelry items, fashion eyeglasses for reading, books, furniture and one booth dedicated to Christmas. She has been with the Antique Mall for three and a half years. She has always loved antiques and she met her husband 33 years ago at an auction. In fact, she says that he was the best thing she ever got at auction. She enjoys collecting and decorating, and making something old into something new and unique. She grew up in Asheboro, and has three children and a Great Dane, named Duke. Cindy is always looking for new items for her booth, and attends auctions all over to add to her collection. Joyce’s Collection is Joyce Spoon’s booth. She specializes in fine linens: tablecloth, napkins, placemats, handkerchiefs, pillow cases, doilies, runners, coverlets, quilts and even vintage clothing for adults and children. She also carries a wide variety of collectibles: glass, china, some furniture, and art work. There are several great hats in her booth, for your next Kentucky Derby party. Her booths are located along the center aisle of the main 12 | ASHEBORO Magazine | September 2011
floor, and she has approximately 460 sq. ft. of space. She has been at the mall since late 1998. Her business, Joyce’s Collection grew out of her own personal love of fine linens, and finally outgrew her home. At that time, she decided to share a space with a friend. They quickly outgrew the one space and both got their own. One of the things that Joyce likes most about her business is the thrill of the hunt. She and Linda Murphy go out in the wee hours of the morning to shop. “We have a great time and it has been a tremendous learning experience for both of us.” I have been back to the Collector’s Antique Mall several times since I spoke to everyone, and each time I go back I find something new that I didn’t see before. You have to go often, because something that you have to have and can’t live without might arrive on a Tuesday and be sold by Saturday. While I was there chatting with Jack, a former vendor of the Mall came in and purchased an old Soap Box Derby car. Apparently, he comes down often to see what’s new at the Mall. I’ve definitely put it on my list of places to shop on a regular basis! Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/asheboromagazine
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LET’S GO TO THE As a child, I knew that September always meant that fall was just around the corner and it was time for the local county fair. I could hardly wait for the fair to arrive. I remember the first ride that you would see when arriving at the fairgrounds was the Ferris wheel; it was then, without a doubt, that good times were about to begin! Man, did I ever love to ride those rides! It was always nice to have your favorite pal with you, but my personal objective was finding a girl to ride the rides with. Fall also meant back to school, but the county fair meant time to find a girlfriend for football games, Christmas, maybe even through Valentines Day. You may ask, Mike, what do you mean? Well, since things have changed quite a bit since 1977, I am going to make public an old secret code all the guys used during our thirteenth and fourteenth year of existence. The first rule of thumb when going to the fair was to make sure that the girl you have had a crush on since the fourth grade was going to be there, because now was the time to “man up!” It was one thing to get a buddy to ride with you, but to get “her” to ride was most important. The first step was getting up enough nerve to ask her and hoping she’d say yes. In step one you always started with something like the Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel was an easy ride, and you would almost always get stopped at the top. If you got stopped at the top, then this was the time to get to know her, and just maybe, if you were lucky enough, hold her hand. If you were able to hold her hand by the time the ride stopped, then there was a good chance she would ride a few more rides with you. Now that you are holding hands and following the code, of course, the next ride was the tilt-a-whirl. If she rides the tilt-a-whirl with you and enjoys it, you are in like Flynn! By now it’s time to do a little walking around the fairgrounds, throw a few rings at bottles, or softballs at something, and of course squirt the gun in the clown’s mouth. Let’s face it, no matter what the game, winning a teddy bear was a very important part of the night. By this time, if she’s still by your side, holding that teddy bear in one hand and holding your hand with the other, things are looking real good! By now, it’s time for my personal favorite ride; the Himalaya. Everybody knows this ride is “the ride” to get close on. No matter what, the person on the right ends up in the lap of the person on the left, and it better not be a dude! Chances are, if you get off that ride and she is still with you, the only thing left is the spook house for a first kiss, and the night is complete. Ahh, fond memories! I guess one thing we can all agree on is that the “local fair” was always fun for everyone. Here in Randolph County, we can trace the local fair back to the mid-1700s, when it was held in the Johnsonville area, in the northern part of the county. Back then, the main attraction was horse racing, foot races, and shooting competitions. If you were lucky enough to win the horse race, you got to crown the beauty queen. Those early fairs were formed mainly from agricultural societies. The purpose of agricultural
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COUNTY FAIR societies was to improve the local crops, as well as the well-being of the livestock. The ladies auxiliary society was active in displaying needlework, hand weaving, pantry items, and art work. After 1793 the fair moved south of town, to what is now Wells Hosiery, commonly known as the old Black and Decker property. There was not much recorded history about the fair through the 1800’s, but I found out that around 1920 the fair officially became the Randolph County Fair Association. History tells us that in 1926 the Randolph County Fair opened with record attendance. The fair ran for about a week in September, and had a day set aside for “school day.” On “school day” all the local schools let the children out at noon so they could attend the fair. Back then, on the opening day of the fair, a bugler would sound his bugle at noon. This was the signal for everyone at the fair to stop what they were doing and bow their heads while several local ministers gave thanks to God for the bountiful crops He had blessed them with that year. I have to say, that had to be a good thing! Back in those days the fair had a lot of exhibitions. Exhibits included fancy works of art, livestock and poultry, field crops, curios and relics, and the bench show — which was a favorite back then. At the 1926 fair, a fellow by the name of Ed Cranford was in charge of this particular “bench show.” His slogan was “we are trying to improve the hunting dog.” According to Mr. Cranford, Randolph County had hunting dogs that could keep up with any dogs from any county! Now that had to be a lot of fun! They also had the “made in Randolph County” exhibit, put together by Hal M. Worth. That sure would be nice to have today! I would love to be able to step back in time to those simple good ole days; they had to be so much fun! Later on, the Randolph County Fair moved north of town near Hub Morris Road. During those days the fair consisted of all the usual farm animals, plenty of food and a lot of rides. Around this time, side shows became popular and you guessed it, the famous “hoochie coochie show!” I guarantee that every boy in America from the mid-1900’s probably snuck in, or dreamed about sneaking into a hoochie coochie show! And if you were brave enough, you could wrestle with a real live gorilla! How cool would that have been! Well, I guess most of us can reminisce about a fun time we had at a local fair. Unfortunately, the last Randolph Fair was in September of 1966; it was that year that a “jungle show” operator was shot and killed while packing up after the fair. Parking at the north end of town was pretty bad, and people began to lose interest. Unfortunate, I say. Wouldn’t it be fun to put on a 1920’s type fair today and re-live the good ole days? After all — sometimes simple is better!
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REYNOLDS LISK GREW UP IN ASHEBORO. HE WAS BORN AND RAISED HERE, AND EXCEPT FOR HIS YEARS AT UNC CHARLOTTE, HE NEVER LIVED ANYWHERE ELSE. TO HIM, ASHEBORO IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY AND CALL HOME. “THIS COMMUNITY IS NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART. OUR TOWN IS SO BEAUTIFUL WE NEED TO ENCOURAGE NEW BUSINESSES TO TAKE A LOOK AT ASHEBORO.”
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Reynolds went to work for his dad in 1980 right out of college, but he wasn’t sure insurance was the right career path for him. He had always loved cars and when he was offered an opportunity to open his own business selling BMWs in Greensboro he took it. The cars were purchased overseas for much less than they were selling in the US, and from 1984 to 1986 they shipped the European BMWs to Greensboro, federalized them (brought them up to US standards) and sold them. Reynolds met his wife Mary when she moved here to run the Employee Wellness program at Acme McCrary. She had studied physical education at Appalachian State University and upon getting the job at McCrary had left Charlotte and moved to Asheboro. It was love at first sight. They became engaged three months after they met, and were married nine months later, in October of 1985. In 1987, his dad encouraged him to return to the family business and he returned to work at the Neely & Lisk Insurance Agency in Asheboro. In 2005, Neely & Lisk Insurance, which
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was founded in 1959, and Mid-State Insurance, which had begun in 1948, merged together to become Insurance Associates of the Triad. These were two of the oldest most established names in Asheboro, and they decided to create a brand new company. Reynolds’ partners in Insurance Associates of the Triad are Charles Swiers and Richard Garkalns. Their philosophy is supporting their community through volunteering their time and by financially supporting many local organizations and fundraisers. Each employee is given two hours of company time per month to volunteer for the cause of their choice. They are encouraged to do so, and to be a positive force in their community. Reynolds is the co-chair of the Downtown Development Committee along with Kurt Lorimer. That committee, with the help of other people and organizations in the community has been instrumental in creating some of the great events that bring business and traffic to downtown Asheboro, including Christmas on Sunset and the Asheboro Criterium, a cycling
event that debuted this past April. Many cyclists from as far away as Massachusetts came to the event, and most commented on what a great course it was, and how well organized the event was. Reynolds is very excited about the potential future economic impact the bike race will have on our community. In addition to the Downtown Development Committee, Reynolds is a Vice President of Community Development for the Chamber of Commerce and he has been a mentor through the Communities in Schools program. He’s also on the Board of Randolph Hospital, and is the current United Way Board President. Reynolds was awarded the 2009 Citizen of the Year Award by the Chamber of Commerce and was also the recipient of the 2006 North Carolina Governor’s award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. He is proud of those awards, although none of what he does is for the honors or accolades. It’s just the right thing to do. The Communities in Schools program has been very rewarding to him since he enjoys working with young people. He
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now mentors a young man who is in his second year at Pembroke, and is one the first of his family to finish high school. Reynolds also enjoys being a judge for the Asheboro High School senior projects, and has been doing that for the past 10 years. Reynolds and Mary have two children, Tyler and Laura. He is a huge football fan and loves to attend the Blue Comets and the Carolina Panthers games. Reynolds believes in being active. He enjoys exercise by lifting weights three or four days each week. He also loves anything that has to do with the water. Whether it’s water skiing, hydrofoiling or wakeboarding, basically any sport you can do on the water, he loves it. He’s also still into cars, boats and motorcycles and enjoys all types of racing. If it’s got a motor and makes noise, it usually catches his attention! When it comes down to it though, family and friends are what Reynolds enjoys the most. Reynolds is definitely a people person and loves to meet new people. He believes that getting involved in your community, local organizations or your church is always a great way to meet new people and help make a positive impact on the world at the same time!
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The pumpkins and gourds are ready for decorating Don’t you just love it . . . the wonderful fresh air of fall? It is cool enough to get your blood stirring, yet warm enough to make you want to be outside. The leaves on the trees seem to be catching fire with all their bold orange colors, mixed with reds and yellows. The sunsets seem brighter and the moon is glowing as if it is painting the night with a light and splendor all its own. The garden is still full of wonderful bounty and beautiful plants. The pumpkins and gourds are ready for decorating our yards and tabletops, as well as for those great pumpkin pies. Tomatoes are still being harvested and can be brought in before it gets too cold. In case of a light frost, you can cover them with a sheet and protect them from the cold so they will last longer. Cool crops such as lettuce, kale, collards and autumn squash are ready or almost ready for fresh fall produce and can all be found at your local farmers’ markets or produce stands. This is also a “Remember to enjoy the Fall and great time to take care of your lawn. embrace the wonderful days and Rake fallen leaves nights that we are granted in this so the grass can get air. You may beautiful world of ours where wish to reseed the lawn so that it will nature warms our souls and be beautiful when restores our vigor” Spring comes. Fertilize your lawn, and if you have a lot of weeds, you may want to use a weed preventer mixed in with your fertilizer for cool season grasses (which include Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass). If the soil is hard and packed you will need to aerate in order for the seed and water to be absorbed by the earth. For a green lawn in the winter months, apply Annual Ryegrass seed. Keep the seed watered until it germinates and takes root. September, October, and early November are ideal months to plant trees and shrubs; especially Dogwoods, Maples and Oaks. The ground is still warm, so the roots can become established before it gets too cold. For best results, place them at the same
depth they were planted in the nursery. If you are planting in an area that is wet natured, put them in a raised bed. Try to pick plants suited to the site they are being planted on, whether it is a wet or dry area. There are many great landscape shrubs you can plant now for beautiful color next year; Forsythia and Encore Azaleas for Spring, summer blooming Hydrangeas, Gardenias, Crepe Myrtles and roses, Fall berry-producing plants like Beautyberries, Pyracantha and hollies, and winter blooming Daphne and Camellias. These and so many more can keep the garden alive with color during all the seasons. Replace summer annuals with pansies. I know you are saying…”But my flowers are too pretty to tear out;” but unless you do, the pansies won’t have time to establish themselves before cold weather arrives. Add some beautiful cabbages and kales in the flower beds as they will add great color and last all winter. Another great idea is to put tulip bulbs in your pansy beds so there will be great color for early Spring. Fall mums add color to the landscape and will return next year. You will need to keep them watered until they die back. Next year, in late May to early June, cut them back so the plants will not be too leggy in the fall. This week as I walked in the yard with my grandchildren, one of them commented on how beautiful the pink Crepe Myrtle was. I explained that their great-great grandmother had given it to me when I first built my house, and it was a sprout off her own Crepe Myrtle. Even though she has been gone since the fall of 1992, each time I see that Crepe Myrtle blooming, or the Iris she gave me blooming in Spring, I think of her and she continues to live on in my heart. Add a blooming plant in your own yard; one that will make you always think of that special person in your life each time you see it, and pass down a sprout to those coming after you. She was my husband’s grandmother, but she made me feel as if I was her own granddaughter and it was through her that my love of plants and the pleasure they bring to our lives began. Remember to enjoy the Fall and embrace the wonderful days and nights that we are granted in this beautiful world of ours where nature warms our souls and restores our vigor. www.flex-pay.com
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IF YOU HAD TO LIST TEN PLACES YOU’D LOVE TO VISIT FOR A VACATION, I AM FAIRLY CERTAIN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED. IN FACT, IF YOU HAD TO LIST TEN PLACES ON THE EAST COAST YOU’D LIKE TO VISIT, BALTIMORE WOULD NOT MAKE THE LIST OF MOST. IT IS A SHAME REALLY, BECAUSE BALTIMORE HAS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT TO OFFER, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DENTISTRY. OK, SO MAYBE THAT WOULDN’T BE ON
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I found myself going to Baltimore “out of the blue” so to speak. Ralph, a very good friend of mine called and asked me what I was doing Labor Day weekend. I told him I was attending the Food and Wine Festival in Pinehurst with Sherry; a romantic weekend away. I went on to tell him that I was in dire need of a vacation of any length. Since we started publishing Asheboro Magazine, I have been working 100+ hours per week (no exaggeration) and I was on the brink of burning out.
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I have known Ralph for a long time and there aren’t many people who know me as well as he does. He knows that I love motorsports — from NASCAR to F1 — and everything in between. He should know, because he is the one who introduced me to motorsports. He also knows that I tend to work too hard and, at times, take things a little too seriously. He has been my boss at several different companies and remains my mentor to this very day. He knew, if he extended me an offer to join him somewhere to watch a race, I would do anything and everything in my power to make it happen, which is exactly the reason I ended up in Baltimore and the dog house on the very same weekend. Ralph’s invitation went something like this: “Dave, I have an extra ticket to the Baltimore Grand Prix, paddock passes (Indy parlance for pit passes) and a hotel room that has already been paid for. This is the first time Indy Cars have been raced on the streets of Baltimore and you can’t really call yourself a motorsports enthusiast unless you are there. But, I would understand if you’d rather spend the weekend at a Food and Wine festival that happens every year and doesn’t involve cars racing at over 195 miles per hour. Plus, Danica Patrick is going to be there and you’ll get to see her in action. By the way, I need an answer within the hour … these tickets are too hot to sit on for any extended amount of time.” I won’t go into the details of how I convinced Sherry to let me go. Suffice it to say, there was a lot of begging, groveling, apologizing and the future promise of a bigger and better romantic weekend away. Thank goodness my wife is so patient and understanding. She did say there would be a price to pay, though, which I was very willing to pay, to attend this
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sitting near us saw me struggling with my crab. She got up from her seat and came over to our table and said “let me show you the proper way to eat a crab.” Before I could respond, she had taken the crab from the table and began giving me a step-by-step lesson on how to ferret out the meat. It was very educational and entertaining, to say the least. And, not only did I learn how to get the most meat possible out of a crab, I made some new friends — which is always one of my goals while vacationing. During the race festivities on Saturday, a guy from a local pub called Alewife was walking around the track handing out flyers inviting people to come try one of the forty different beers they have on tap or eighty they have in a bottle. We decided that after the race, we were going to give it a try. It was here I had the best hamburger and fries I have ever tasted. To call it a burger would be similar to calling the Mona Lisa a painting; it was more a life altering culinary experience. The Smoke Burger (as it is known) is an 11oz house ground rib-eye, brisket, skirt and filet of beef burger topped with smoked gouda, gruyere cheese, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized Cippolini onions and chipotle aioli on a brioche bun and served with duck fat fries (French fries cooked in duck fat). There are no words to adequately describe how good it was.
MORE event. So I called Ralph back, told him I would be there and that is how I ended up visiting Baltimore. Baltimore is an amazing town; even if you aren’t an Orioles or Ravens fan. There is so much to do there and it is only 5 hours from Asheboro. Of course, I was there to see the Inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix, but we didn’t spend all of our time at the race. In fact, we spent much of our time just outside the fenced-off race area at the Inner Port. This is a beautiful waterfront area lined with restaurants and shops, and one restaurant in particular, Phillips Seafood. Although some of the locals we spoke with said this wasn’t the best seafood restaurant in town, we found the atmosphere (an outside patio that overlooked the harbor and inside piano bar) very relaxing and the service was phenomenal. It was here that I was taught how to properly eat a crab. Being from Maine, I can pick a lobster clean with the best of them, but getting the meat out of a crab is more challenging. One of the patrons
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This burger alone is worth the trip to Baltimore and I can tell you that I will be making that trip as frequently as I can. Sunday and the main event came and went much quicker than I care to admit. It was awesome watching the Indy cars race around the streets of Baltimore. And, although I didn’t run into Danica, she did get 6th place which made it all the more exciting for me. Monday morning came too quickly and after driving my friends to the airport, I headed back to Asheboro. Even though it was Labor Day the traffic wasn’t too bad, making the drive almost perfect. Visiting Baltimore was one of the best vacations I have ever had and I will go back to see some of the other sites like the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, the Baltimore Museum of Art and maybe even the National Museum of Dentistry. I will definitely
be back for next year’s Baltimore Grand Prix. If you are tired of the same old thing year after year and looking for a place to take the family on vacation, you should seriously consider Baltimore, Charm City. There is literally something there for everyone.
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VARNER Sam Varner is an author, coach, professional speaker and expert in the field of health and wellness. He has degrees in Nutrition and Biology from NC State University. Sam is the former Director of Wellness at The Cliffs Communities in the Carolinas, and is the former Director of Fitness for Pebble Beach Corporation in California. He was the assistant Strength and Conditioning coach of the Clemson Football Team - 1981 National Champions and 1982 Orange Bowl winner. Sam has trained 7 Olympic medalists, professional athletes and many celebrities including Faye Dunaway and Ed Ames. Sam Varner is the author of 4 books. He is currently working on his 5th book: Living Wellness: Health and Wellness Based On The Bible. For more information, go to: www.samvarner.com
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If you have an important event coming up soon, and you need get rid of a few extra pounds, here are 13 tips to help. However, the practice of losing weight quickly should not be done often as it can negatively affect long-term health. 1. Eat 4 to 6 small meals a day consisting mostly of vegetables and low-fat protein. 2. Make sure one of your meals each day is a green vegetable salad. 3. Avoid drinking anything carbonated, as sodas contribute to swelling or bloating. 4. Drink at least 12 glasses of water a day. Drinking lots of water will help keep you full and prevent you from retaining fluid. 5. Cut all junk food for 7 days including sweets, processed “carbs,” soft drinks and alcohol. 6. Minimize certain starchy foods and fruits especially at night. Avoid potatoes, white rice, white bread and pasta and reduce the intake of fruits to less than 2 servings a day. 7. Walk for at least 20 minutes a day. 8. In addition to walking, get at least 30 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise daily like jogging, biking or group exercise class. 9. Get at least 7 hours of sleep a night. Your sleep will be more beneficial for weight loss if you go to bed by 10 pm. 10. Cut the sodium. Avoid table salt and stay away from processed foods. 11. Practice deep diaphragmatic or belly breathing at least ten minutes 1 to 2 times a day. This stimulates your lymphatic system and helps cleanse your cells. 12. Avoid any food or drink 2 to 3 hours before your regular bedtime. Going to bed on an empty stomach elevates fat burning hormones and cleanses the system. 13. Program your mind for successful weight loss (Romans 12:2). If you would like to learn more wellness tips and really improve your health, come hear Sam Varner speak: Mon, Sep 19 @ Nautilus Family Fitness, Asheboro: 7-8 pm Mon, Oct 17 @ Nautilus Family Fitness, Asheboro: 7-8 pm Need a Wellness Coach to help you reach physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, contact Sam Varner @ Nautilus Family Fitness (336) 633-3887 Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/asheboromagazine
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If you have ever changed employers you may have left behind an old retirement account or 401k that is just sitting there un-attended to. There are multiple reasons I usually advise clients to transfer their old accounts. MORE INVESTMENT OPTIONS Most of the 401k plans I see only have 10-15 investment options, usually chosen by your employer or someone else. By transferring your 401k to an IRA you and your investment advisor can select better suited investment options from mutual funds to stocks, bonds and annuities. The bottom line: it is your money and you should get to choose your investments. Also, every few years employers change 401k providers…and each time they do your money keeps getting left behind unmanaged. By transferring…You get the money out of your employers control and into your control. SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE If you have multiple IRA’s and retirement accounts you may benefit by combining all accounts into one single IRA account to cut down on fees and expenses, tax forms and paperwork. Less paperwork equals more efficiency and makes it easier to keep track of what is going on in your financial life. This may be a good time to consolidate and re-evaluate! CONTROL YOUR INCOME Another aspect you may want to consider, especially if you are approaching retirement, is being able to control your retirement income. Typically, when you take a distribution from a 401(k) plan, they are going to withhold the standard 20% tax withholdings. Once you roll over to an IRA, you have some discretion in taxes you want to be withheld from your distribution and which investments to draw from. When it comes to retirement income planning, how much to withdraw each month and what investments options to draw from are very important. This is the most difficult part of retirement planning and you may need help from an experienced advisor once you reach retirement age. Another consideration is once you reach age 70-1/2, you have to start what’s called required minimum distributions or RMD’s. Within the IRA you have more options and discretion, as far as what investments you want to liquidate or remove from the IRA. For assistance and investment guidance with 401k rollovers….you can reach me at (336)-672-2155
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One of the most stressful jobs around today isn’t found in corporate America. Rather, it’s a job that one in every four Americans wakes up to each morning. Can you guess what it is? It comes with the title “family caregiver”—a role that brings significant rewards and equally significant challenges. Statistics from a recent report tell the story. This information was collected through Home Instead Senior Care’s Web site www.caregiverstress.com. About 76 percent of the 8,000 family caregivers who took the company’s stress test reported that their aging loved one’s needs are overwhelming. Here’s more: • 91 percent of family caregivers who completed the test said they have episodes of feeling anxious or irritable; • 73 percent have disturbed sleep patterns; and, • 56 percent seem to become ill more frequently. Every day, we encounter these family caregivers: people who love and want the best for their aging family members, but don’t know how to fit it all in. For these compassionate people, stress is a constant companion. A study released late last year by the National Association of Social Workers and the New York Academy of Medicine describes this very well. The study was entitled “Squeezed Between Children and Older Parents: A Survey of Sandwich Generation Women.” The poll, which surveyed more than 1,100 women ages 35 to 54, showed that more than 60 percent of women concerned about an aging relative’s health said they have difficulty managing stress. That compares with 48 percent of women for whom an aging relative’s health was not a worry.1 Furthermore, women concerned about an aging relative’s health were about three times more likely (34 percent) to say they worry “a great deal” about having enough time for family. That compares with 12 percent of women who were not responsible for the care of an aging loved one.2 Social workers and other senior-care experts often recommend resources to keep seniors independent and to help their family caregivers manage stress.
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These services—such as companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, shopping and errands— also help provide a respite for weary family caregivers. And, because they can be just what harried family caregivers need to help fill in the caregiving gaps they may be experiencing, this type of support can help alleviate the stress and worry that caregiving can place on their lives. Most family caregivers agree that there are many rewards associated with this job, so they don’t want to give up caregiving. Rather, they just need some additional support—which can make all the difference for them, and for the people to whom they’re providing care.
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Glaucoma is actually a group of eye diseases which, in most cases, lead to gradual loss of vision. In the past, glaucoma was described as a disease characterized by increased pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure). Now, research has established elevated intraocular pressure as just one of many so-called “risk factors” for the development of glaucoma. Although elevated intraocular pressure is still considered the most important risk factor, other risk factors, including ethnicity, age, family history, history of eye injury, and steroid use have been recognized as well. Common to all types of glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve, the nerve which sends visual information from the eye to the brain. Glaucomatous optic nerve damage leads to gradual, progressive loss of vision; if not treated appropriately, glaucoma may result in blindness. It is estimated that over four million Americans, and over 70 million worldwide, have glaucoma. Experts estimate that half of those with glaucoma are unaware that they have it. Glaucoma has been described as the most important preventable cause of blindness in the world. Obviously, for prevention to happen, those with glaucoma must be found and treated appropriately. Modern treatment for glaucoma is very effective at preventing vision loss. Treatment regimens may include use of eye drops, use of laser surgery or conventional (“incisional”) surgery. By making people who are most at risk to develop glaucoma aware of their risk, hopefully many of the estimated two million Americans with glaucoma can be identified and offered treatment. Everyone is potentially at risk for glaucoma, and regular eye exams with an eye care professional (optometrist or ophthalmologist)is the first step towards diagnosing those with glaucoma. Certain high-risk groups should particularly be encouraged to be examined for possible glaucoma. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among African-Americans, which is six to eight times more common in African-Americans than in Caucasians. Recent research also indicates a much greater risk of glaucoma for Hispanic populations as well when compared with those of European ancestry. Although no age group is spared, glaucoma is much more common among
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older people. A person is six times more likely to get glaucoma if over age 60. The most common type of glaucoma, and also the most insidious, is open angle glaucoma. It is hereditary. People with an immediate family member who has glaucoma are at four to nine times greater risk to develop glaucoma than those without a family history. Injury to the eye can lead to glaucoma-even decades after the injury has occurred. Blunt trauma (such as that suffered by being hit by a fist or a baseball) or “penetrating” trauma can cause damage to the eye’s drainage apparatus, leading to elevated intraocular pressure. Steroid use can also lead to glaucoma. This may include use of topical steroids in or around the eyes, inhaled steroid use (for example as treatment for asthma) or systemic steroid use. Those people in the above-mentioned groups at risk for glaucoma should be examined annually by an eye care professional. There is great reason for optimism for those who have glaucoma today, and those who are diagnosed in the future. Research leads to greater understanding of glaucoma, and better treatment modalities. Modern day treatment for glaucoma can prevent vision loss in the overwhelming majority of patients. Treatment involves a partnership between patient and clinician-in most cases a partnership that lasts for years, if not decades. Everyone should be checked for glaucoma at least every three to five years. Those at greatest risk should be checked annually, hopefully allowing for early diagnosis and treatment of this potentially sight threatening eye disease.
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CHAUDHARY, MD Umbreen Chaudhary, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. If you would like to ask Dr. Chaudhary a question to be featured in this column please visit Rejuvenation Medspa’s Facebook fan page or email the question to rejuvenationmedspa@ gmail.com
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Q: I have thinning hair. I have tried everything available it seems. I recently heard about a procedure where they use a machine to transplant the hair instead of cutting the scalp. Is this an effective treatment? A: There currently are devices which dramatically improve the accuracy and speed over the traditional methods of hair transplant. The newer processes utilizing devices, such as the NeoGraft™, are minimally invasive; eliminate the need for scalpels incisions or stitches and therefore leave no scar along the back of the head. There is less downtime associated with the newer techniques and the results are comparable to the old “strip” method. This option is great for both men and women who wish to transplant their own hair to areas of the head where the hair has diminished. Q: How do I know if I have varicose veins? A: V aricose veins are generally bulging or raised, blue veins which are usually painful. There are cases where the vein is not visible on the surface of the skin but pain in the legs will signal a deeper problem. The best way to know for sure is to visit a physician who will have an ultra sound of the leg performed. The ultrasound will show if the vein is functioning improperly and allow the physician to determine the best treatment for the individual.
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GLAMOUR GIRLS PAGEANT SYSTEMS By Sherry Johnson
Glamour Girls Pageant Systems is a new business created by Kelly Cates and Lisa Kearns. Kelly owns Images Salon and Kelly’s on Main Dance Studio in Randleman. Lisa Kearns is a stay at home mom, and her daughter is a student at the dance studio. They host pageants across North and South Carolina for girls 24 and under. The pageants are held in local shopping malls and other public venues, and their goal is to build self-esteem and confidence in young girls. They work with local dance studios and hair salons to promote the events. They hope to take this concept Nationwide in the near future and hold an international pageant in 2013. As participants in an event held by Glamour Girl Pageant Systems, young women are given the opportunity to perform, compete, volunteer, and earn cash prizes. At Glamour Girl Pageant Systems, every contestant receives a trophy. Each contestant will also receive a signature Glamour Girl Pageant System Shirt. Overall winners in each age division will receive a large trophy, a beautiful crown and their beauty fee paid to
the Glamour Girl Pageant Systems State Finals. At each Glamour Girl Pageant, one contestant will be chosen as the recipient of the “Glamorous Heart for Others Award™.” This award will include an honorary donation in the recipient’s name to Victory Junction in the amount of the contestant’s entry fees. In addition to this, the contestant will receive a beautiful crown and trophy, a rhinestone heart scepter, and full reimbursement of their entry fees. The pageants consist of several categories: Age divisions: Baby Miss (Birth -24 Months), Tiny Miss (Ages 2-3), Little Miss (Ages 4-6), Young Miss (Ages 7-9), Junior Miss (Ages 1012), Teen Miss (Ages 13-15), Miss (Ages 16-19), Elegant Miss (Ages 20-24). Additional categories include prettiest eyes, best
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TUCHMAN, DPM Dr. Richard Tuchman has been in private practice since 1972, and is the founder of The Triad Foot Center. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Tuchman graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He received his medical degree and residency training at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Tuchman is certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
YOU R FE ET - SELF TREAT OR S EE A PODIATRIST?
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At some point or another, almost everyone will have an issue with their feet or ankles. So how do you know when self-treatment is sufficient or when it is time to see a podiatrist? Just walk into any drugstore and you’ll see shelves full of over-the-counter self-treatment fixes for your feet and ankles. There are blister and corn pads, nail clippers, shoe inserts, fungus sprays, ankle braces and more. Following the guidelines below will help you know when it is time to see your podiatrist. Certain conditions such as diabetes or peripheral vascular disease (PVD) are strong indications to visit your podiatrist. In fact, anyone with these two conditions who has foot and ankle problems, should always visit the podiatrist even for minor issues. For people with these conditions, minor issues can become major health concerns when left untreated by a podiatrist. If you do not have these conditions, you should be wary of pain, color changes, drainage, heat, swelling, or open areas in or on any part of your foot or ankle. These types of problems warrant the help of a podiatrist to resolve the issue. Use home remedies in moderation as they can sometimes cause a new problem or make existing problems worse. If there is any concern, see your podiatrist.
ADVICE FOR COMMON FOOT AND ANKLE ISSUES listers - Blisters on your feet can usually be self-treated. If a blister pops, cover B it with a band-aid or sterile dressing. Watch it carefully to make sure proper healing is occurring. I ngrown Toenail – Many people will try to contend with an ingrown toenail for far too long. Over-the-counter treatments for an ingrown toenail are not recommended. If you believe you have an ingrown toenail, see your podiatrist as soon as possible. Your podiatrist can safely remove the ingrown nail, prevent or treat infection and help you prevent the possibility of a future recurrence.
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arts and Fungal Nails – Over-the-counter medication W for wart removal is relatively mild. If left on too long they can cause ulcerations. Your podiatrist can do a simple procedure to rid you of warts. A podiatrist also has more effective medications than you will find over-the-counter. Despite numerous suggestions of curing warts and fungal nails with duct tape, Vicks Vapo-Rub, white vinegar and other household items, there is no scientific evidence or research to support the use of these items. prains and Strains - Initially sprains and strains can S be treated at home using the “RICE” treatment…rest, ice, compressions, and elevation. If swelling does not diminish, it is best to visit your podiatrist to determine the exact cause such as a fracture or other issue causing the problem. In general, if you have any condition with your feet or ankle that persists, don’t hesitate to visit your podiatrist. In some cases, not getting sufficient treatment can cause worsening and even other medical conditions with your feet and ankles.
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SWANSON 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.
A TRUSTED ADVISOR
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A consultant can have many names – contractor, freelancer, or specialist. However, one of the best names is trusted advisor. Someone the client goes to when an opportunity or challenge arises. Someone the client can use as a sounding board. Someone the client can trust. It may take days, months or years to become a trusted advisor with a client… or you may never reach that level. Trust can be like a type of currency. It can both increase and decrease in value. Just because you trust someone does not mean that you necessarily agree with them, but that you do value their thoughts and weigh them accordingly. Now, being an advisor adds to that trust. Clients may or may not execute on your advice. That is their choice, your job as a trusted advisor is to give your best timely advice. With that said, there is a difference between advice and conjecture. Advice can be a combination of your experience and knowledge. Conjecture is more or less about something you may have heard second hand or know very little about (i.e., a guess). When working with clients, make sure you delineate between the two. If you are asked for your advice in an area with which you are not familiar, then tell your client that you can provide conjecture, but only that. Clients will appreciate this. A client once asked me how they should proceed with a complex financial situation. I asked a few questions to fully identify what they really wanted to know and told them the names of people with deep expertise in these areas. Yes, it was lost business on my part, but it was a situation in which I knew other people who were better suited to steer the client in the best direction. Clients want to know that you are taking into consideration their viewpoint. One thing to constantly remind yourself as a consultant is that when a client is using your services, they are basically saying, “I am unable to solve this current situation, that is why I am consulting you.” This again reinforces why it is so important to have that trusted relationship. If you are looking for a trusted advisor, consider the following about them: Do they have you or your company’s best interests in mind? Are they easy to get a hold of or if they miss your call, get back to you in a timely manner? Has their advice in the past been mostly on the mark (remember, no one is perfect)? Have others had a good experience using their services too? Do you trust them? Remember, a great trusted advisor can offer new perspectives, new solutions, and potentially help take your business to the next level. The key is trust. Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/asheboromagazine
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T HE FIRST STEP IS THE FOUNDATION
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For some reason I am fascinated with identifying the first step in any given problem or process. Every task or process of life has a first step. Since all processes are linear, we must identify not only the first step but the order for each subsequent step. I guess it stems from my belief that if you can accurately identify the correct first step you will succeed because the first step is the foundation upon which all subsequent steps must sit. So when we are in pain, or have noticed our posture in the mirror and have finally decided to do something about it, it becomes necessary to identify the first step accurately. In the case of the human body you can definitely make things worse if you fail to start off right. In the panic of pain many people’s first step is to go the gym and start lifting weights, or put heat on the area, or something else that in reality is making the pain worse. The human body lends itself very well to mechanical comparisons and linear processes. It is a menagerie of pulleys, cables, levers, lubrication systems, shock absorbers, central processing units, mini furnaces and a framework of supporting structures. Try to visualize the body for a moment as a machine. Since our eyes and hands are in the front the work of the machine is in the front. Over time, with work and all that we do in life, we create an imbalance of muscle strength where the strong ones in the front overpower the weak ones of the back. Those weak muscles are in pain because they are breaking down, heating up and swelling as they try to keep up. So, these “parts” of the machine are not aligned correctly and we see this in our loss of posture as our bodies slowly migrate to a bent position. This loss of posture leads to friction,heat, wear and tear and eventually breakdown of the system. So, the point of my story; we are all in a constant state of inflammation leading to pain, stiffness, and disease. This aforementioned point is the underlying cause of most musculoskeletal pain that I see in my clinic. Prevention of course is the best option. Keep your postural muscles strong, keep your weight in check, and eat foods rich in natural phytochemicals. Unfortunately we wake up one day and realize we have neglected our bodies as we pursued our careers and raised our families. Not to worry, there is good news…its really quite easy to keep these destructive forces at bay. Simply Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/asheboromagazine
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engage in a daily workout routine on a therapy ball for 10 to 15 minutes and take a natural anti-inflammation supplement daily. Finding a natural anti-inflammatory is tricky but worth the effort. Over the counter and prescription drugs do a good job but they are harmful to the liver, kidneys and the stomach. You get the results but the price to our organs is too much. There are juice based products that have the fruit mangosteen and other vitamins and minerals that are excellent in maintaining low levels of inflammation and nourishing our bodies. They are also expensive, but in my opinion it is the ultimate daily supplement. Another great choice is Systemic Enzymes. They come in a pill, and are relatively inexpensive. Enzymes are responsible for keeping the heat of metabolism at bay. As each cell burns food for fuel the enzymes keep the process to around 98.6 degrees. So they are very effective at reducing inflammation. Of course there are additional steps to creating and maintaining health, but It is my opinion that we have just identified the absolute first step in preventing pain and disease and living a long and healthy life. For more information please feel free to contact Michael at his website thehealthybackclinic.com
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CROSBIE Chris Corsbie is the owner of Fresh Start Solutions, a new service in Asheboro, offering senior relocation services and organizing services to all ages. Chris has a B.S.W. from East Carolina University and 28 years of experience working in community mental health services. 336.629.3638 freshstartasheboro@gmail.com www.FreshStartAsheboro.com
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“Mom is having a hard time living alone in her home. She is somewhat independent but she is finding it harder and harder to complete certain tasks on her own. She struggles with knowing she needs to move and the loss of some of her independence. I want to help her but I don’t know what I need to do, and I don’t have time to do it all. Is there a service that can help us?” “I want to move to a retirement home, but I’m not sure if I should. My children do not all agree and I’m afraid of making the wrong decision. I’m not sure I really know what is best for me and I don’t want to create conflict among my family. Is there someone who can help me?”
Moving Can Be Tough on Seniors Senior citizens who have chosen to move or were forced to move will tell you about the challenges they experienced in the process. Whether they are just downsizing or transitioning to some form of residential care, it is one of the most difficult changes they will ever experience. Some may have fought with their families or friends to the bitter end to avoid moving. Some may have been excited about giving up the demands and expense of maintaining a house, looked forward to making new friends and having more time to relax and enjoy themselves. It doesn’t matter why the senior is relocating; using a team approach that involves the senior, their family, and a professional service provider, can help the move go smoothly and not overwhelm the senior. For many, this major change in their life can be very stressful and painful. Making the decision to leave a home you’ve lived in for many years is extremely difficult for many seniors. Sometimes an adult child or a medical professional has to help make the decision for them. Even when they choose to relocate, some are reluctant because they are not confident about their decision. They may experience a lot of fear and anxiety about the move that can cause a variety of problems: memory lapses, anger, confusion, conflict among family or friends, depression, and actual physical illness. Moving may worsen existing medical conditions, Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/asheboromagazine
increase the risk of accidents, or generate emotional reactions that make the experience even more negative. At times, this loss of independence is coupled with the misconception that the move could be the beginning of the end, thus creating significant emotional and physical strain. Professional counseling may be helpful to the senior and their families Frequently, family members who want to help their parents are juggling many demands in their own life and struggle with how to get started in the relocation process. Seeing their parents in this situation can be extremely painful and confusing. At times, the child has to become the parent and has to make the difficult decisions. This new experience can cause a number of new and difficult emotions for adult children and their parents. A professional service, such as Fresh Start Solutions, can help both parties navigate the moving process and adjust to the new living arrangements.
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Lina
LANDESS 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 energy-based techniques; EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), which is an acupuncture tapping technique (without needles) and Usui Reiki (Universal Life Force energy).
YOU R FE ET - SELF TREAT OR S EE A PODIATRIST?
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In the first article of this series on Emotional Freedom Techniques, (EFT), I described the electrical/energetic system of the body as similar to the electrical wiring in our homes, and a trauma, metaphorically, as a short circuit. To more accurately define the process as it has to do with our physical bodies, when we experience a trauma, chemicals are released by the brain into the body where we experience them as emotions. When a subsequent event reminds us of the trauma, even at the subconscious level, those same chemicals are released and we re-experience the emotions — the feelings of fear, anxiety, shame, etc. — we felt when the incident originally occurred. And even though we’ve been focusing thus far on traumatic events, the genesis or cause of negative emotions is not limited to major, death-defying trauma as it’s defined in my online dictionary, ‘an extremely distressing experience that causes severe emotional shock and may have long-lasting psychological effects.’ Traumatizing events don’t need to conform to our idea of ‘extremely distressing or severe’ to affect us at the psychological level. According to Deborah Rozman, Ph.D., a spokesperson for the HearthMath Institute, “Each time we feel annoyed, frustrated, worried or angry, we’re literally broad-casting that stress to every cell in our body. Emotions are potent and extremely influential over our health.” Any unresolved painful experience — such as being embarrassed by Dad in front of our friends, feeling abandoned and afraid when we momentarily ‘lose’ our parents in a department store, or believing that we’re unlovable because our best friend in school dumped us — can be traumatic enough to create a negative belief that we carry with us into our adult lives. The emotions and beliefs caused by these events remain with us as unresolved negative emotions — waiting, as it were, to sabotage our grown-up relationships, our sense of security and our ability to trust. As Dr. Rozman says, “The human body doesn’t care if it’s (what we’re experiencing) a big stress or a little one. Many people don’t realize that the body responds to stress the same, whether a tornado just tore through your town or you’re irritated at the phone company.” From the ‘little’ traumas and stresses we experience, unconscious beliefs can be formed about our value, our place in the family or in the larger society. If we’ve ever been unfairly punished, compared and found wanting, or had love given or withheld based on our performance, it’s not a huge leap for us to judge ourselves as fundamentally flawed; as unlovable or unvalued. Whether it’s true or not doesn’t matter; it’s what we believe, based on these painful or hurtful experiences. Physicians, scientists and researchers now recognize that 85%-90% of all physical Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/asheboromagazine
illnesses have an emotional cause. Dr. Rozman continues, “This is evident in our current health-related statistics. For instance, 75 to 90 percent of all doctor visits are stress related.” To understand that, we simply need to recognize the relationship between our bodies and our emotions. Right now, take just a moment and think about something that makes you feel anxious or stressed — perhaps your next performance review, doctor’s visit or the thought of giving a speech to 200+ people. Did your heart start pounding? Your chest tighten? Your throat begin to close? The brain communicates with the body all the time — when we’re happy, the body feels lighter, our minds freer. When we’re stressed or unhappy, we experience a heaviness or dullness in both our bodies and our minds. Since the brain is the seat of both physical and emotional pain, it’s important that we pay attention to and acknowledge the pain we are experiencing and do something about it earlier rather than later. Gary Craig, the developer of Emotional Freedom Techniques reminds us, “The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system.” If the flow of energy is disrupted long enough, it can eventually manifest as physical illness. We can avoid this situation by resolving the negative emotions — those emotions we know are there but that we’re afraid are just too painful to accept. There is a saying that goes something like this, “Denial is more than a river in Egypt,’ which speaks to the capacity to deny our feelings for as long as humanly possible. We try to talk ourselves out of them, thinking we shouldn’t let little things effect us. If they do, we tell ourselves that we’re weak; that there’s something wrong with us. As a result, we carry them for decades, hoping that they will eventually go away. Instead, they build up and build up until we can no longer deny them —until they become so painful and exruciating that they are truly impacting our lives, forcing us to act out now in rage-filled, anxious, stress-induced ways, driving us to distraction with alcohol, food, tobacco, shopping and any of the other outlets we find to deny our suffering. We can continue down that road, or we can stop and make a different choice. We can find the courage within ourselves to admit that we need help; that we are ready to write a different story about our lives — a story that finds us free of those limiting beliefs and painful memories; a story wherein our lives open up to the joy that is always available, wherein we are living the lives we were meant to live. I am excited to begin sharing with you, next month, stories of how clients I’ve worked with over the years came to discover — thanks to Emotional Freedom Techniques — the joy, the love and the life waiting for them as the effects of ‘their’ traumas and painful memories fell away.
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THE BASKET By Bianca Tyler
“PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR PHONE,” MY HUSBAND, PHILLIP, SAID TO OUR SON HOLDING OUT HIS HAND RESOLUTELY. OUR 19-YEAR-OLD’S EYES DARTED TO HIS BUDDY AND THEN BACK TO MY HUSBAND. “YOU, TOO,” HE SAID TO THE FRIEND, HOLDING OUT HIS OTHER HAND.
“With kids off to school early in the morning, sports and other extracurriculars taking up afternoon time, and little ones going to bed at a decent hour, dinner may be the only chance to spend quality time – so reclaim it!”
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They both stiffened but did as they were asked, my husband’s calm but firm voice indicated determination so they weren’t about to question it. Phillip took the phones and dropped them into a basket on the table. Then he added his Android, the I-pad, I-pods, remotes and my Blackberry. “We are reclaiming dinnertime,” I announced. “No more texting under the table, watching TV or the old ‘Let me just look that up’ on the I-pad. We’re going to have dinner with family and friends and we’re going to t-a-l-k…you know, like in the olden days...” It was like sucking the life out of these boys. They sat fidgeting in their chairs, eyes shooting to their phones every time they vibrated in the basket. They were jittery, practically sweating, like withdrawal symptoms of plugged-in addicts. These teens were plugged out of the world right now and had to actually communicate for a FULL 30 minutes with real human beings in front of them. Phillip and I are not against technology in the least. Quite to the contrary, we are social media networkers ourselves connected via tweeting, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogging, texting and a number of Web sites. We enjoy the latest gadgets and encourage our children to learn and use technology to stay abreast of the latest innovation and advancements in the modern world. But enough is enough when it comes to family time. With kids off to school early in the morning, sports and other extracurriculars taking up afternoon time, and little ones going to bed at a decent hour, dinner may be the only chance to spend quality time – so reclaim it! Even if it’s only 2, 3 or 4 times a week together, make it count. Get a basket and sound the call in your family. It’s been months now since we’ve employed “The Basket” and everyone – the family, teens and friends – all agree dinnertime is a whole lot more fun. We talk, we laugh, we joke, we communicate and we do it UNINTERUPTED! Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/asheboromagazine
One year I was out with family and friends for my birthday dinner and someone at the table was sending out an e-mail on a small hand-held device . “I’ll only be a minute,” he said hastily when I gave him the eye. I asked him why he was doing it in the first place. “I send out e-mails here and there and it helps me save some time.” “Save it for what?” I queried. “You’re trying to save up a minute here and a minute there for what? To create a pocket of imaginary “saved time” for something really special…like perhaps a birthday dinner with a loved one?” I don’t even think he hit Send. He pocketed the
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yoga gardening By jacquie Reininger
I planted my fall garden a few weeks ago. I till the soil the oldfashioned way, with a shovel. As I made my way across the large raised bed where I planned to sow the lettuce, I fell into a soothing rhythm, turning one shovel full at a time. I purposefully coordinated my breath with the action of digging, lifting and turning the soil. There was a definite sense of well-being, even joy that welled up in my heart on that warm, late summer day. You see, I had had a hard morning. I had been handed a conflict in the business and I was feeling worried and agitated. I knew that I could use time in the garden to alleviate some of those stresses. I have learned as a yoga student and teacher that the key to finding peace in my heart is to allow my senses to pull me away from the mental chatter in my head and into the delight of the present moment. On that summer afternoon, I let my senses entertain me. I enjoyed seeing the sun slanting through the trees, smelling the soil as I turned it, tasting the last of the cherry tomatoes and listening to the hum of a lawn mower in the distance. Paying attention to these things drew my mind away from my worries. It was a delightful experience! After I had finished sowing the beds, I was able to come back to my desk and deal with the conflicts that had arisen with a new sense of balance and control. They no longer appeared so daunting, and I was able to find solutions 46 | ASHEBORO Magazine | September 2011
In my former life, as a Type A Super Woman, I would have allowed the challenges of the morning to ruin my day, or even to have stolen peaceful sleep from me that night. Over the years, I am finding that my regular daily practice of yoga is a true blessing. What I develop on the mat are tools that can help me keep my equilibrium throughout my very busy days. They work~ so long as I remember use them! (Sometimes I forget, and those are the times when I have allowed life’s challenges to upset me more than they need to.) Yoga is more than just a physical routine, although the benefits to our skeleton, muscles and organs are now frequently documented in medical journals. Very quickly, perhaps even during the first session, a yogi will find her mental state softening, as if there appears to be more space between the usual ricocheting thoughts in the mind. She may find her emotional state hovering in balance, rather than swinging through highs and lows, moment to moment. She may even begin to sense the presence of her Self within the container of her body. This coming together of Mind, Body and Spirit in “union” is the translation of the word “yoga”. We use many techniques to achieve this. We start by paying attention to our breath, we pay attention to the impressions from the environment around and within
us, we pay attention to the movements and sensations of our body, we pay attention to the patterns of our mind. You guessed it: paying attention is the key to higher consciousness and a state of peace and joy. We learn on the mat to turn “ON” the switch that makes our body vibrant, our mind clear and our hearts open. We maintain it through practice. We all have daily conflicts… if we didn’t, life would be so mundane! So we can think of these challenges as opportunities to grow and to learn to become more supple, strong and balanced human beings. I was fortunate that I was able to leave my desk, walk out the door and head for the garden. But most of the time we can’t simply drop what we’re doing and have a mini vacation. This is why it is so important to practice on a regular basis to hone our skills while we are feeling healthy! As we become familiar with the foundations of Yoga, we can “practice” off the mat, too, walking and sitting with new awareness of our posture, our breath and our mental state. Then, when issues arise which require a clear head, an open heart and a generous spirit, we will have had lots of experience. Making Yoga a habit could be the best thing you do for yourself! It will make you more supple, strong and balanced. And I’m not just talking about your body, right?
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I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost
Story and pictures by Donna & Dustin Elledge
Our tour group leader was Kellene Bock, a home gal from Wilkes who also does her own ghost investigations. She can tell you straight up if a dwelling is “active” with spirits. On our walk, which normally lasts around an hour and a half, we visited several houses — all built before or around civil war time — and one graveyard. The Cleveland house was our first stop. These folks were very wealthy for their time. This house had only four rooms (2 upstairs, 2 down) and one window! Originally, there was a basement where the slaves lived. Seventeen people lived in this house during the civil war. Several ghosts have been seen here, some being seen by tour groups. Old antique rockers 48 | ASHEBORO Magazine | September 2011
AT LEAST I WASN’T UNTIL I FELT THE COLD CHILL; THE ONE THEY SAY IS PRESENT WHEN A SPIRIT IS NEAR. ON SATURDAY NIGHT (AUGUST 20, 2011) THE WILKES HERITAGE MUSEUM’S TOUR GUIDES TOOK THE LARGE GROUP THAT HAD GATHERED THERE AT THE OLD COURT HOUSE AND PLACED US IN SMALLER TRAVEL GROUPS OF 15 FOR THEIR GHOST TOUR OF THE TOWN OF WILKES. R.G. ABSHER STARTED THESE TOURS BACK AROUND 2004 AND THE PROCEEDS OF THE EVENT GO TO THE UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MUSEUM. ALTHOUGH IT’S AN OVERCAST EVENING AND THERE IS A SEVERE THREAT OF RAIN, IT’S NOT DARK AND I’M NOT SPOOKED — YET. THAT BLACK HEARSE PARKED IN FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE FOR “EFFECT” HASN’T BOTHERED ME ONE BIT (CHECK BACK WITH ME LATER). rock back and forth by themselves with no one sitting in them, and doors open for no reason. A soldier’s reflection can sometimes been seen in the mirror. The corner cupboard has very heavy stoneware displayed on it, yet the dishes rattle at times as if someone is reaching for them to use for an evening meal. Beside the Cleveland house sits the old jail. It has been bricked, but was once just a log cabin. In those days, a jailer lived in the jail with the prisoners. The house was divided; living quarters for the jailer and his family were on the left, and the prisoners were kept in two rooms upstairs. The back room was the women’s cell and the front room was for the Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/asheboromagazine
men. Strangely, the women’s room was painted white while the men’s cell was dark and ugly. This leads us to the story of Tom Dooley, hanged in Statesville for a killing he said he never committed. The locals today will also tell you he didn’t do it. The triangle love affair legend has been carried down through generations of Wilkes families and all will tell you “Ann did it.” Tom dated Ann Foster, but while he was away serving in the Confederate Army, Ann met and married James Melton, a very wealthy merchant. Upon Tom’s return he found his true love married, so he began dating Ann’s cousin, Laura. Not long after, Laura became pregnant, so she and Tom planned to elope. A very young Laura Foster packed her bag and left home on a horse to meet Tom late one night, and was never seen alive again. Tom Dooley and Ann Melton were arrested. Tom was convicted and hanged for Laura’s
murder. A knocking has been heard in the jail for many years on the upstairs walls. It’s believed to be Ann telling Tom not to reveal the real killer’s name. The Kingston Trio made the legend and the town of Wilkesboro famous in their folk song “Hang Down Your Head Tom Dooley” Our tour moved on to a cabin where slaves had scribbled voodoo spells on the walls and spirits of children have been seen playing there. Walking up the drive, Kellene tells us the story of a little girl who had been playing there many years ago, when the streets were dirt and travel was mainly by horse and buggy. She was accidently run over by a wagon as the driver turned in too quickly and did not see her. Ah, the cold chill hit me right where the child was hit. It felt like I was standing next to a block of ice on a very warm summer night. Our tour ended in the Wilkes graveyard, with most graves dating before the Civil war
and later. And another cold chill hit me. The group returned to Main Street, walking by the old Wilkes Hotel where we were regaled with more spooky stories. The hotel is now a restaurant and bar, where the waitresses tell of how they set the tables each night in preparation for dinner, and the spirits of the previous owners have been known to “re-set “ the tables. They have seen silverware rearranged, heard voices, glasses clanging in the kitchen and when they enter to see who is in there, there is no one there! The black hearse is now making me very uncomfortable. We’ve taken several pictures and a lot of them have orbs and light out-lines of “something.” This is a step back in time, into a very dark part of history, where the ghosts of Wilkesboro walk with you! For more information, go online to www.wilkesheritagemuseum. com or call them at 336-667-3171.
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> COMMUNITY NEWS
Top 10 Reasons to Walk (from medicinenet.com) 1. Walking prevents type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program showed that walking 150 minutes per week and losing just 7% of your body weight (12-15 pounds) can reduce your risk of diabetes by 58% 2. Walking strengthens your heart if you're male. In one study, mortality rates among retired men who walked less than one mile per day were nearly twice that among those who walked more than two miles per day. 3. Walking strengthens your heart if you're female. Women in the Nurse's Health Study (72,488 female nurses) who walked three hours or more per week reduced their risk of a heart attack or other coronary event by 35% compared with women who did not walk. 4. Walking is good for your brain. In a study on walking and cognitive function, researchers found that women who walked the equivalent of an easy pace at least 1.5 hours per week had significantly better cognitive function and less cognitive decline than women who walked less than 40 minutes per week. Think about that! 5. Walking is good for your bones. Research shows that postmenopausal women who walk approximately one mile each day have higher whole-body bone density than women who walk shorter distances, and walking is also effective in slowing the rate of bone loss from the legs. 6. Walking helps alleviate symptoms of depression. Walking for 30 minutes, three to five times per week for 12 weeks reduced symptoms of depression as measured with a standard depression questionnaire by 47%. 7. Walking reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer. Women who performed the equivalent of one hour and 15 minutes to two and a half hours per week of brisk walking had an 18% decreased risk of breast cancer compared with inactive women. Many studies have shown that exercise can prevent colon cancer, and even if an individual person develops colon cancer, the benefits of exercise appear to continue both by increasing quality of life and reducing mortality. 8. Walking improves fitness. Walking just three times a week for 30 minutes can significantly increase cardiorespiratory fitness. 9. Walking in short bouts improves fitness, too! A study of sedentary women showed that short bouts of brisk walking (three 10-minute walks per day) resulted in similar improvements in fitness and were at least as effective in decreasing body fatness as long bouts (one 30-minute walk per day) 10. Walking improves physical function. Research shows that walking improves fitness and physical function and prevents physical disability in older persons. 50 | ASHEBORO Magazine | September 2011
On September 22, 2011 at 6:00 pm in Bicentennial Park, Asheboro Mayor David Smith will kick-off the Asheboro Fitness Challenge, a healthy competition to promote fitness in our community! Registration begins at 5:30 pm. Form a team and participate in a healthy walking/jogging program. Track your team’s progress for a chance to win recognition and prizes for both your team and individually. The goal is to see how far Asheboro can walk in two months. The Adequates, a local barbershop quartet will be performing. During the challenge any walking that you do will count – walking trails, the NC Zoo, and exercising on a treadmill counts towards the final total. It will be great to add up all the miles and find out Asheboro walked across the entire state during the two months! In January, 2010 the Community Wellness Committee was formed to increase the health of the community and to educate the community through the media about nutrition. Asheboro was awarded a $65,000 grant through the NC Community Wellness Trust Fund to work toward becoming a “Fit Community.” The funds from this grant
were to be used to fund sidewalk repairs and hire the part-time Active Living Coordinator, Lisa Park. There are currently several organized walks each week led by Lisa Park. Monday through Thursday at 9:00 am and Tuesday at 7:00 pm a group departs from the Farmer’s Market for a one hour, three mile walk. On Monday and Wednesdays they depart from CASPN Homes at 8:15 am for a one mile walk, and Lisa also offers chair stretch classes through the Senior Center and at First Baptist Church. Registration forms for the September 22nd walk and the Asheboro Fitness Challenge can be found at www. asheboroparksandrecreation.com. Forms should be submitted to the Cultural & Recreation Services office at 241 Sunset Avenue or they can be turned in during the September 22nd walk. T-shirts and walking journals will be given out to participants while supplies last. For more information on the September 22nd Downtown Walk Kickoff or the Asheboro Fitness Challenge, contact Lisa Park at 626-1240 or lpark@ ci.asheboro.nc.us.
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Fire Prevention 101 A real world guide to saving lives By Michael Moore President of Sentry Fire Protection Co. October is Fire Prevention Month, and with cooler weather every day, it’s a perfect time to prepare you and your family for the unthinkable. Every 23 seconds a fire department somewhere in the US responds to an active fire call. Every 31 minutes a civilian is injured in a fire, and every three hours a civilian dies as a result of a fire in the US. While these numbers seem staggering, consider the fact that we are actually trending down in the areas of structure fires and fire related deaths. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) tracks these stats from 1977 through the current year, and is the source of the statistics provided below. In 1977 there were over 3.25 million reported fires, and there were 31,190 injuries, and a staggering 7,395 fire related deaths. These numbers do not account for fire service related deaths that were pegged at 157 that year. Fast forward to 2009: 1.34 million reported fires, 17,050 injuries, 3,010 deaths, and we lost 82 fire service professionals. This was a 60% reduction in the number of fires, 45% reduction in the number of injuries, and 60% reduction in the number of deaths due to fires. You can see the effects of better construction techniques, the advance of smoke detectors, and the pro-active education of the public (and fire service) that has had a direct impact on these statistics. Most home fires (about 37%) start in the kitchen and are usually cooking related. Because these fires occur while someone is cooking, the death rate is relatively low, due in part to the time of day, the fact that the person cooking is aware of the fire, and has time to escape. Unfortunately, a high number of injuries occur (36%) because people think they can put the fire out themselves rather than calling the pros. It is always a good idea to have a small fire extinguisher for your kitchen, a 5Lb. ABC extinguisher will handle most any stove top fire and can be purchased for around $30. But don’t be a hero! If the fire is too far developed, make sure your family is out! Go to a neighbor’s and call 911, and NEVER go back into a burning structure. Only 4% of fires start in rooms other than the kitchen and bedroom. These rooms include living rooms, dens, and family rooms. These fires account for 24% of all fire related deaths! Only 8% of fires start in bedrooms, and they account for 25% of all fire related deaths, and 21% of the injuries! Why is that? There are several factors that play into these very terrifying numbers, most all are always preventable. Home structure fires peak between the hours of 5 and 8 For Advertising Information, Call 336.698.3889
pm - dinner time. Remember, most fires start in the kitchen. Since we’ve established that most of the deaths occur in fires where the room was one other than the kitchen, then we have to examine why so many deaths occur in rooms where so few fires start. The first thing to examine is the causes of these fires, and how to prevent them. Some things you can do to protect your family are: 1. Install smoke detectors in every room of your home 2. Install a fire sprinkler system in your home 3. C hange the batteries in detectors every six months, whether you think they need them or not 4. H ave an escape plan for each member of the family, and an alternate escape plan 5. Practice your plan 6. H ave a meeting place established to account for each family member 7. Never leave cooking items unattended 8. K eep a full, serviceable fire extinguisher in the home 9. Keep all lighters and matches out of the reach of children If you take out the causes that we could consider ‘acts of god’ or things that would normally be out of our control, like lightning strikes, you can easily see that every other instance is 100% avoidable. Ironically, fires caused by lightning strikes account for only about 12 civilian deaths per year! If we go further and take out the intentional fires, we can focus on the top three that kill far too many people every year, almost every single one of them avoidable. 302,000 fires could have been avoided of the examples listed above. The top three account for 78% of these fires! They are #1 – smoking materials, #2-heating equipment, and #3 – children playing with fire. That, to me, is staggering, and AVOIDABLE!! #1 - As if the health risks weren’t bad enough, smoking is one of the largest contributors to home fires of any other cause aside from kitchen fires. If you smoke, you might consider smoking outdoors, and always fully extinguish your smoking materials. Never dump ashtrays in to a trash can after using it, and always be sure that you keep these items away from children. Heating Equipment – There’s been an ice storm, the power is out, there is no heat, and it is days until power is expected to return. Space heaters, kerosene heaters and other fuel (Continued on page 67)
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> THE CELLAR
COOL WINE By Dave Johnson
I HAVE TO BE HONEST…MOST WINES LACK THE “COOL FACTOR”. SIMPLY DEFINED, THE “COOL FACTOR” IS NOT EASILY DEFINABLE BECAUSE THE WORD ‘COOL’ MEANS SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO EVERYONE. FOR ME “COOL IS, AS COOL DOES”. THAT IS, A PERSON THAT IS TRULY COOL DOESN’T THINK ABOUT BEING COOL, THEY JUST ARE. COOL PEOPLE ARE NATURAL LEADERS AND EVERYONE WANTS TO BE LIKE THEM. THEY ARE TRENDSETTERS, BUT HAVE MOVED ON TO SOMETHING ELSE BEFORE THE TREND IS SET. WHEN YOU ARE IN THE COMPANY OF SOMEONE COOL, YOU KNOW IT. IF ASKED TO EXPLAIN IT, YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO. COOL PEOPLE ARE FUN TO BE AROUND AND EASILY ENVIED.
smelling wine before I drink it. I like to soak up the various aromas before I dive into the taste. To my surprise, the first scent I noticed with Rockus Bockus was coffee. Since I am a coffee fanatic, I knew this wine was going to blow my socks off. From the first sip to the last, it did not disappoint. As it opened up, I also picked up the scents of black 52 | ASHEBORO Magazine | September 2011
Things can also have the “cool factor.” They are those material goods we all wish we had like an Aston Martin Vanquish, Converse Chuck Taylors, Zippo lighters, a custom-made chopper or a leather bomber jacket. Cool things are timeless. They were cool then, they are cool now and they will be cool long into the future. When you think of wine, the word cool isn’t the first thing that pops into your head. Frankly, I think that is the problem with wine. One man is out to change how we perceive wines, and with his first iteration of a “cool wine” he has done just that. Jeff Bundschu, President and sixth-generation of the family’s Gundlach Bundschu Winery and
a founder of The Wine Brats, was frustrated by the dearth of good wines available at the price point of a cocktail that would be at home in his favorite hangouts. Rockus Bockus is Jeff’s “cool wine” and it is a bold, juicy, proprietary red that brings a new level of quality and flavor to the under $20 red blend category. The 2007 Rockus Bockus Red Wine is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, Syrah, malbec, merlot and petit verdot. I will spare you the “winespeak” because, frankly, this wine deserves a much cooler description. Being one of the first people in North Carolina to sample Rockus Bockus made this particular wine experience very cool for me. I spend a lot of time
cherries and chocolate and by the time I set glass to lips, I was salivating. I have found that some wines have a great nose, but the taste is a little bit of a letdown. This is not one of those wines. The flavor is nothing short of heavenly. It is bold, fruity and clean. Unfortunately, I was unable to enjoy more of this wine than a glass because, at the time of the tasting, it was not readily available. This probably worked in my favor because I am certain I would have finished off the bottle and gone back for a second. I have tasted some great wines over the years but there is something about the Rockus Bockus that transcends the word great; it
is obviously cool, too, which enhanced the entire experience. But the “cool factor” didn’t stop there. As many of you know, I tend to buy wine by the label. Before now, I wasn’t sure why. I have come to realize that I was searching for wine with the “cool factor” much in the way a computer nerd looks for the one thing that will bring him closer to a hot girl. Until now, I was disappointed time and time again; the label would be awesome and the wine mediocre, or vice versa. This is not the case with Rockus Bockus. Jeff approached one of his favorite artists, acclaimed British illustrator Ben Newman, to create the groundbreaking
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Stuffed Hamburgers with Hass Avocado and Jarlsberg Cheese Ingredients • 1/4 cup mayonnaise • 1/4 cup coarse ground mustard • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce • 1 1/2 teaspoon prepared steak seasoning • 1 ripe Hass avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • 1 head garlic, roasted • 4 slices Jarlsberg cheese • 4 ciabatta rolls, sliced and toasted on the grill • 24 baby arugula leaves, rinsed thoroughly and dried • 2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced in 1/4-inch thick rounds Directions 1. Combine mayonnaise and mustard, set aside. 2. In a bowl, combine meat, Worcestershire sauce and steak seasoning. Mix well. Divide meat mixture into equal portions per serving and form each portion into two thin patties, set aside. 3. Gently combine avocado and lemon juice, making sure all avocado is dressed. 4. Top half of the patties with the avocado mixture and squeeze the contents of two Roasted garlic cloves on top of the avocado mixture on each patty. Then top each with another patty pinching to seal, forming a smooth edge. 5. Grill over medium-hot coals for 5-6 minutes per side or until no longer pink inside. Just before removing from the grill, place a slice of cheese on each patty and allow to melt. Place ciabatta rolls cut side down on the grill to toast. Remove burgers and rolls from the grill. 6. To prepare sandwich: Spread mayonnaise mustard mixture on both sides of each roll. On the bottom slice of each roll place arugula, tomato slices and grilled meat. Finish with roll top. Tips: To make Roasted garlic: Slice 1/4-inch off top of garlic head (opposite of root end). Place in oven-proof pan, root side down, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast in a 350°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool. Separate cooked cloves and use as desired. Delicious as a spread on toasted bread. 7. Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Rockus Bockus label. Ben’s fantastical monsters and characters have toured the world in exhibitions, books, figurines and even an exclusive line for the Tate museum. For Rockus Bockus, he imagined a modern-day Bacchus who has come to rock your world. He makes great wine by day and shares it by night. In short, Rockus Bockus is the complete package as far as wines go and it defines the phrase “cool factor.” Before now, my favorite wine was the Heavyweight Purple, but Rockus Bockus has knocked it out and, in my opinion, is the new champion of the wine world. What I like most about this bottle of wine, beyond the “cool factor” is that it will go with everything from burgers to filet mignon. By the time you read this, Rockus Bockus will be available in Asheboro at Lumina Wine and Beer. You don’t want to wait to see what others say about this wine because, with only 1,800 cases available and a price tag under $20, it is going to fly off the shelves. To enhance your experience and learn more about this wine, be sure to become a fan on Facebook (facebook.com/ rockusbockus) or visit their website at rockusbockus.com. For Advertising Information, Call 336.698.3889
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> DAILY DEVOTION
THE NEIGHBORS MOVE CLOSER
In the shorter days of winter light a red- my eyes from them. colored Northern Cardinal couple keep us The humans of our house sat one June company and keep us believing in Summer. day in the backyard sunshine as the sweet They are townies who winter over. They are whistling male of the nest landed on our locals, and no two are alike anywhere, except blue garage and stayed and stayed and stayed that they are all sharp-crested, with warm, nearby until I spooked him. Today, playing red accents, stout beaks and chubby bodies. audio recordings of Northern Red Cardinals They are a cheer to see in icy winter and a singing, with all my windows open, I tried soulful delight in the warmth of summer. to make better friends with my winged This couple lived near us for years in a nearby neighbors. The male’s curiosity brought him spruce thicket. This spring, our red-crested quite close, followed later by the female, as couple moved in closer to our isolated home my machine played vocal recordings of his by nesting in nearer shrubbery. Never before kin. I have little understanding of what I was this year have our winged neighbors come saying to him, but he replied in kind and we
Let’s Pray: Dear God, I don’t know your language, but I wish to speak, be heard, and understand. Teach my soul to speak even when I don’t know the words. Amen. Here’s a Thought: Whatever your language, God hears when you pray.
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N.C. Zoo Offers Photo Opportunities Galore Come early for best shots By Tom Gillespie, N.C. Zoo staff
THE NORTH CAROLINA ZOO OFFERS VISITORS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO PHOTOGRAPH BOTH NORTH AMERICA’S INDIGENOUS WILDLIFE AND SOME OF AFRICA’S MOST EXOTIC SPECIES. FEW PLACES, SHORT OF THE GREAT AFRICAN PLAINS OR THE ALASKAN WILDERNESS, WILL ALLOW PHOTOGRAPHERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CAPTURE WILDLIFE IN AN ENVIRONMENT SO CLOSELY RESEMBLING THE ANIMALS’ NATURAL HABITATS. The N.C. Zoo was the first zoo in America built from its inception to be a natural habitat facility, so opportunities abound at every turn for both amateur and professional photographers. Except for a few plains exhibits, designed specifically to give the animals plenty of space to roam free, the animals are close to visitors and easy to photograph.
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Fall is an excellent time to photograph the animals. Summer crowds have thinned out, which makes it easier to get to the animals. Like humans, many of the animals search for a shady spot to escape the heat. During the cooler fall days, animals are generally more active and more likely to be out close to the visitors. In any season, however, early morning is the best time to catch the animals up and about--and more photographable. The animals are in both indoor and outdoor exhibits. For those with point-and-shoot cameras with built-in flash, film speed or ISO is not particularly critical, since the flash will usually supply enough light for the indoor shots in the low-light-level exhibits. However, when photographing animals through glass with flash, avoid shooting straight into the glass. Shoot at an angle to avoid having the light bounce back directly into your lens. For those who don’t want to use flash, be sure to bring a tripod since you might be
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shooting at shutter speeds of 1/30 (of a second), 1/15 or lower at times. ISO settings of 400 or higher might be needed in some of the indoor exhibits. For those with cameras with interchangeable lens, bring your longest lens. Some animals, particularly those on the African Plains and the Prairie, can be several hundred yards away at times. Long lenses are great for zoo photography but can be expensive; a 2X teleconverter is a good tool for those who don’t want to spend a mint. In addition to bringing the subject closer, long lenses also blur distracting backgrounds by shortening the depth of focus. Those who want to photograph keepers with the animals should be at the harbor-seal exhibit for daily feedings at 11:30 (and sometimes at 1:30 p.m.). It’s one of the few times at the park when keepers are in the exhibit with the animals. Also, the gorillas at Forest Glade are fed daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Although keepers are not in the exhibit, the feeding does typically bring the gorillas into an area where they can be more easily photographed. Animals are routinely taken off exhibit for short periods for specific veterinary care or husbandry or so that keepers can clean and maintain the exhibit. So if you’re coming to the zoo to photograph a certain animal, call ahead to the ranger office (336-879-7540) as early in the day as possible to ensure that the animal is not off exhibit that day. Rain often prohibits certain animals from being put on exhibit that day (not to mention that it will obviously get your camera wet), but cloudy or overcast days can be the best times to photograph animals. Clouds can soften harsh shadows and contrast and will often decrease the glare at glass-enclosed exhibits. The use of a polarizing filter can also cut down on unwanted reflections. Spend a little time with the animal you’re
photographing to observe its behavior. Understanding its behavior can help you anticipate the right moment to shoot. The best advice for those looking for great wildlife photographs at the zoo: Be patient. The animals will eventually look at you, move into better light or do whatever it is you’re waiting for. Oh, and brings lots of film—or batteries for your digital.
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Food is subjective and one man’s feast is another man’s fast. Therefore suggesting any food is among the “top” carries with it a certain amount of risk of ridicule. Since I have never been one to shy away from the risks inherent with my occupation, I decided that a series of articles that explores the top food and other things in Asheboro was worthy of my time. So as the saying goes, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” To remove some of the subjectivity, I decided to poll the local Facebook community, specifically the group “I grew up in Asheboro.” Of course, my opinion weighs heavy on the final outcome, but I also solicited opinions from Sherry and the kids. Also, as with some publications, whether or not the restaurants advertised with us had no bearing on the results. I got this idea from my favorite magazine, Our State. Some time ago, they featured burger joints throughout North Carolina. I thought it would be cool to start the Asheboro’s Top Five series with burgers because they are so ubiquitous. In fact, just about every restaurant in town, minus a few of the ethnic eateries, has burgers on the menu. And thus began my quest for Asheboro’s Top Five Hamburgers. The results here signify the Top Five hamburger joints in Asheboro, nothing more and nothing less. All of these eateries are winners and this will not be a contest where one will be judged decidedly better than the others. Again, back to the subjectivity of food; just because a bunch of folks say one burger is best doesn’t make it so. Plus, having sampled many burgers from each of the restaurants represented here, even if you threatened to tar and feather me if I didn’t announce a singular winner, I would say it was too close to call. Without further adieu, I present Asheboro’s Top Five Burger Joints. 1. Paw Paw’s Place, 2004 N Fayetteville St., Asheboro, 336672-7577-Any restaurant that advertises as the best of anything deserves a closer look. Paw Paw’s Place is the only restaurant 58 | ASHEBORO Magazine | September 2011
bold enough to call their burgers the best. Again, I am not here to say one burger is better than the other, I am simply pointing out that Paw Paw’s says their burger is the best that Asheboro has to offer. And, as Samuel L. Jackson’s character in Pulp Fictions, Jules says, it’s a tasty burger. The best part is watching them make it to order. There are no pre-made patties and they are certainly not frozen. Their burgers start as a ball of ground beef which is shaped and placed on the grill under a heavy burger press. They add a little salt and pepper and then replace the press until the burger is ready to serve. The buns are toasted and the burger is served in a plastic basket with your French fries, onion rings or whatever. Paw Paw’s Place received a substantial amount of votes during our online poll. Most of the comments that Paw Paw’s Burger
accompanied the votes said the burgers were the best in Asheboro. I found them be absolutely outstanding and I would certainly recommend them to anyone. If you are a lover of burgers, you owe it to yourself to stop by Paw Paw’s Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/asheboromagazine
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and try one for yourself. You will not be disappointed. 2. The Dipper, 663 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, 336-3182111-The first meal I had at The Dipper was Chicken and Dumplings and immediately I thought of that song where she’ll be coming around the mountain. There is a verse in that song that says “she’ll be eatin’ chicken and dumplings when she comes” and I always imagined that the quality of the chicken and dumplings would have to be particularly high in order to make it into a very popular folk song. I am fairly certain she got her Chicken and Dumplings from The Dipper. I didn’t realize it at the time, but The Dipper is also known for their top-quality burgers and if I had to say one burger joint received more votes than any other, I would say it was The Dipper. Another thing The Dipper has going for them is they get their meat from Fresh Cuts Butcher and Seafood so, unless they have a cook that can’t, it is almost certain the burgers are going to be outstanding. Unlike Paw Paw’s place,
The Dipper’s Burger you can’t see the burgers being made, but they end up in your stomach just the same. If you have active taste buds like I do, they’ll be dancing a jig when that burger makes its way down your gullet. No doubt, The Dipper has phenomenal burgers and their onion rings were out of this world. When Sherry suggested it, I was happy to go back a second time just to make sure their burgers are consistently good. They were. 3. Mid-Town Dixie Express & Fuel, 455 W. Salisbury St., Asheboro, 336-629-7333-Over the years I have learned that as far as food is concerned, you cannot judge a book by its cover. Some of the best Mexican food I have ever tasted has come from places most would least expect. And, just because you can fill your car up at a place doesn’t mean their food isn’t knock-your-socks-off good. I had a little insight as to the quality of food served by the Mid-Town Dixie Express because of some chicken strips I had at a Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. When I found out the best chicken For Advertising Information, Call 336.698.3889
strips I had ever tasted came from the gas station around the corner, I was a little surprised. Well, their burgers are absolutely delicious and their seasoned French fries are out-of-the- universe good. Plus they make ordering and picking up food really convenient and there is, as I mentioned before, the added benefit of being able to fill your car up with gas while you wait. They do have seating so you can eat it there, but I prefer to take it home and enjoy it in front of the television. 4. The Flying Pig-208 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, 336-610-3737This is another one of those restaurants I frequent but had never ordered the hamburger. The online poll suggested that The Flying Pig’s burgers are as tasty as their pizza which, I think, is some of the best in town. In fact, when we feature pizza in Asheboro’s Top Five, I am certain the Flying Pig is going to be on that list, too. Sherry and I went to the Flying Pig just to try the burgers. It was a Friday night and although we were relatively early, they were very crowded. We decided to eat at the bar instead of waiting for a table which turned out to be a wise decision. Not only did we get our food faster, but we could also watch the sports highlights on the TV over the bar and chat with the owners and some new friends who were also eating at the bar. I ordered the cheese burger with onion rings, which were served in no time at all. To my surprise, the onion rings were the “real thing”. That is, they were homemade not frozen and they were simply delicious. The burger was awesome and as good as any of the others on this list. There is one thing that made the Flying Pig stand out among the rest, the chocolate bourbon pecan pie which is made fresh right there in their kitchen. Take an outstanding burger and add a piece of this pie to the equation and the sum total is a meal worthy of my rants and raves. I refuse to choose a favorite burger, but The Flying Pig has the best chocolate bourbon pecan pie, perhaps the best dessert period, I have ever tasted. 5. Everything Under the Bun, 1512 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, 336-672-0505-If you haven’t heard of this place, don’t feel bad. They just opened two weeks ago and it was a last minute decision to include them, but I will stand by my decision to do so. In the beginning, this iteration of Asheboro’s Top Five was about burgers, regular, everyday burgers and not gourmet burgers like one might find on the menu at Timothy’s or Bistro 42. Admittedly, Everything Under the Bun has some odd burger, condiment combinations like “The King” which is a burger topped with peanut butter, sliced banana and bacon. It did not sound appealing to me, but Sherry is ready to give it a try the next time we eat there just to find out what the combination tastes like. Everything Under the Bun has their meat freshly ground
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at Fresh Cuts daily. Second, their fries are hand cut, not frozen. Third, they serve their Coke in a frosted mug. Fourth, although the service was excellent at all the other burger joints, the service at Everything Under the Bun was sensational. Finally, the menu has fifteen different burgers to choose from or a build-your-own option. Despite their somewhat unconventional toppings, they are not overly priced. In fact, the prices here are in line with all the other places. I had the Pimento Cheese Burger and Sherry had the Down South Burger which was topped with a fried green tomato, goat cheese, bacon and aged balsamic. Both were crazy good
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and large enough so that we didn’t feel like ordering dessert when it was offered. But, as we sometimes do, we threw caution to the wind and had a Deep Fried Milky-Way Bar to finish things off. I know what you are thinking and, frankly the same thought went through my head. However, the fried candy bar was delicious, if not a little decadent. One final thing about Everything Under the Bun, they have a 3-pound triple-decker burger that is served with four toppings of your choice, fries and a drink. It’s pricey at $21.99, but if you eat it all within 30-minutes, its free and you get your name on their Challenge Board of Fame. Although they had only been open a week when we ate there, there was already one name on the board. As much as I liked their burgers and believe they are worthy of being on this list, you will never see my name on the Challenge Board of Fame. So there you have it ladies and gentleman; Asheboro’s Top Five burgers in no particular order. Tune in next month when we explore the top five places to in Asheboro to get macaroni and cheese. One parting thought…if you are the proprietor of a restaurant and think your burger should have been included on this list, shoot me an e-mail and I will come out and give yours a try. There are no rules to this contest and there is nothing to stop us from having Asheboro’s Top Five Burgers: Part Deux.
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FALL FESTIVAL By Winona Stalvey Wentworth
START WITH A HOMEMADE “TATER BIN.” THROW IN SOME GREAT BBQ, ASSORTED HOMEMADE CRAFTS AND SHISHKABOBS. ADD THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND WHAT DO YOU GET…THE 39TH ANNUAL ASHEBORO FALL FESTIVAL! For Advertising Information, Call 336.698.3889
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The Fall Festival started when the Randolph Design Department at Randolph Technical Institute started holding an Arts & Crafts Fair. Dwight Holland had seen a “Fall Celebration” at a church Downeast and thought it would be a wonderful idea for the Randolph County area. He took his idea to a board meeting for the Randolph Arts Guild and the Randolph Festival was born. Dwight and a few others went around town to get support to close off Sunset Avenue for one Sunday afternoon, but no one thought it would work, so none of the businesses gave it a second thought. The Arts Guild decided to go ahead with the idea and chose a date. They appeared before the City Council to request Sunset Avenue be closed to traffic and the Council agreed. Articles ran in the local newspaper, garden clubs and churches were called to invite their participation. On the date of that first “Randolph Festival,” Dwight Holland and Frances Auman arrived to discover that the street had not been closed off, so Frances parked her car on one end of the street and Dwight parked his car on the other end, and they hoped for the best. The next thing they knew the street was full of people. A bluegrass band showed up around 3:00 pm and started playing around the area where Arts Guild is now. Suddenly a square dance broke out. That was when Dwight said he “knew it would work.” During the Festival’s formative years, the Arts Guild charged a registration fee of $10, which would be deducted from the first
$100 of sales, so that people didn’t have to pay anything upfront. They used the honor system and each craftsman paid 10% of their gross sales to the Festival at the end of the day. The Festival quickly grew and more streets were added. The Arts Guild soon realized that they needed to add something different each year to make it more interesting. One year Mr. Holt from Holt Concrete brought in a truck and put it on Fayetteville Street for a band to use. The Randolph Cattlemen started cooking BBQ and let people use the grassy area nearby on Worth Street as a stage. Jerry Atwood from Coleridge put together a band and they would sing Gospel music. Bobby Britton worked at First National Bank and let the Festival use the parking area for Antique Cars. (As an interesting aside, how many people remember when there were actual exhibits inside the bank?) A stage was built and placed in the Midtown Bank parking lot for dancing, and Odell Kivett put up the stage for many years. An annual parade began and opened the Festival on Saturday morning each year. Ronald Hudson started the Horse Parade and hired school groups to pick up the “droppings” as the horses went by. I remember the years of watching where I stepped, just in case “something” got missed. The local 4-H added the Cattle Show. A putt-putt engine was brought in and the sound of it is something a lot of us will always remember. Many different things were tried in order to keep things fresh, but everything was kept regional.
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One specific decision had to do with the food sold at the Festival. Only local non-profit organizations could sell food, to help with their finances. The 4-H was well-known for their BBQ, the Civitans for their pinto beans, the Lions Club for their hamburgers and the Boy Scouts served BBQ chicken on the courthouse lawn. Personally, the food is one of my main reasons for going! Dwight says, “The Festival was when Randolph County came together and had a party.” As the Festival grew it became harder to keep commercial items out of the craft area. Mr. Holland walked the entire Festival every Saturday morning looking at every booth to make sure all their items were homemade. He felt it was important to do this to maintain the Festival’s original intention: a festival for crafts and heritage items. Ann Hamlet was the first director of the Arts Guild, and worked very hard alongside Dwight. One thing he always said was that without the City of Asheboro, the Festival could never have happened. The City employees blocked off the streets to help start the Festival and cleaned up afterwards. The City of Asheboro Police Department also played a huge role. In all his years, Dwight said there were no problems and he credits them with their help to make that happen. Dwight loved that people started planning family reunions, weddings and other events to coincide with the Festival. In the early 1990’s, Phil Shore took over the reins. He still remembers the year he messed up a wedding. He had changed the weekend normally known for the Fall Festival, and since the couple had planned their wedding to coincide with the Festival, they were NOT happy about it. He made sure not to ever change the weekend again! When I asked Phil about his memories of the festival, he wondered how many people remember the tobacco spitting contest, a corn grinder which ground cornmeal, and a Mr. Greer with Pilgrim Tracts of Randleman, who ran a printing press powered by a lawnmower engine. Phil told me that he cannot say enough good things about the City of Asheboro. They always make sure the city “sparkles” by mowing grass, trimming branches, making sure flower pots are full and garbage cans ready and clean. And that’s all before the Festival even starts! On Sunday they clean up so well that by Sunday night you wouldn’t even know a Festival had taken place. The Police For Advertising Information, Call 336.698.3889
Department is in full view, but not for the reason you might think. Along with making sure there are no problems, they use the Festival as a chance to meet and get to know people in the area. Derrick Sides took over in 2010, and is enjoying the challenge. He sees it as the community’s Festival and wants to return it to its roots. His efforts include working to find a balance between providing handmade arts & crafts and offering goods with prices people can afford, given today’s economy. He wants to make sure that the people who come for the original Festival experience will find the homemade arts and crafts they want to see. For those who want to buy and sell flea market items, he wants to make sure they are in the correct area. Derrick is “committed to ensuring the Festival is something the community can be proud of.” The way he sees it, “When you’re at the Festival, you’re family.” And when 80100,000 people come every year that is one big family! Starting this year and going forward, the Fall Festival will be held on the first Saturday of October. Derrick hopes this will help people with long range plans. As for me, I love the Fall Festival! My fondest memory is of dancing in the middle of the street one year when my aunt and uncle were performing as part of a square dance team. They invited people to jump in, and I did! I go every year and must have certain things. Here are my requirements: two shish-ka-bobs, one hamburger from North Street (where they have actual seating while you eat!), six fried apple pies (and sometimes I miss out on them), fresh-squeezed lemonade… guess I love the food! I also go to see all the homemade crafts! And the people . . . you will see people you haven’t seen for a long time . . . or at least since the LAST Fall Festival! All I know is this — if you haven’t
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gone to the Festival in a while, please give it another chance. Next year will be the 40th Anniversary and they have a lot of wonderful things planned for the celebration. But come this year! I promise you will enjoy it!
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MILLSTONE CREEK ORCHARDS Just down the road in Ramseur
By Cindy Wilkens
Fall is in the air, in the trees and on the vine at Millstone Creek Orchards, a familyowned farm located at 506 Parks Crossroads Church Road in Ramseur. By the time you read this, the apple harvest will be in full swing. While visiting the farm in August, Beverly Isom-Mooney explained that early apples, such as Cortlands, were being picked and the cider press was running. The family recipe for cider includes a light apple, a hardy apple and a crisp apple. Gala apples are the first hardy apples harvested, along with Honeycrisp, and the farm’s Mystery Apple #1, a variety that the State of NC Department of Agriculture has yet to identify. A taste test of fresh cold cider proved to be the lightest, fresh and fruity, rooti-tooti cider I’ve ever tasted, to borrow a phrase that fits! By the end of the season, Millstone Creek Orchards will have harvested 12 varieties of apples with 2 new apples coming down the pike in a few years: Goldrush and Arkansas Black. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, September 24th, Apple Day 2011, at Millstone Creek Orchards. Apple Day runs from 9:00am to 5:30pm. Owners, Byrd and Diane Isom, daughter, Beverly Isom-
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Mooney, and other family members will be on hand to welcome the public to the farm for apple picking, apple bobbing, cider pressing demonstrations, orchard product tasting, and hay rides. In addition to fresh fruits and summer vegetables, the family produces apple butter, apples chutney, blackberry syrup, and barbeque sauce, just to name a few. Mother Diane Isom oversees the canning and the baking in Granny’s kitchen located inside the farm store. And if everything goes as planned, her son, Michael Isom, will be retiring from military service to join the family, along with his wife, Donna. Millstone Creek Orchards is waiting to welcome Michael home! And wait, there’s life after apples! Pumpkins will be ripe for picking in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Two days of family fun and pumpkin pickin’ are scheduled for October 21st and 22nd, the Friday and Saturday before Halloween. Kids under 10 and parents will enjoy cutting their pumpkins off the vine, watching
family-friendly Halloween movies, going on hay rides, and roasting hot dogs and marshmallows in the spacious picnic area beside the farm store. Millstone Creek Orchards provides the food for cooking at a reasonable cost to comply with health department regulations; no outside food can be brought into the farm. For carving and cooking, the farm produces 5 varieties of pumpkins including Snow White, a really white pumpkin, and Long Island Cheese, a true baking pumpkin. Call Millstone Creek Orchards at 336-824-5263 for more details about the pumpkin pickin’ events, school trips, and group visits to the farm. As September winds down and the crisp, cool days of October take its place, set a date to visit Millstone Creek Orchards. The rocking chair front porch of the farm store invites you to stop and enjoy the season of harvest in Randolph County; it’s just down the road!
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PAUL SMITH
PAUL SMITH WAS BORN IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI TO MATTHEW AND KAREN SMITH, BUT HAS LIVED IN ASHEBORO SINCE HE WAS SIX WEEKS OLD. I THINK THAT MAKES HIM A NATIVE BY MOST STANDARDS. OVER THIS PAST SUMMER, PAUL PARTICIPATED IN RSVP’S PRODUCTION OF “CAMELOT,” AND HAVING SEEN THE PRODUCTION MYSELF, IT WAS AWESOME!!
He just started his sophomore year at Eastern Randolph High School. His grade point average consists mostly of A’s and his favorite subjects are math and science. Chemistry is one of his favorite sciences, which he took in his Freshman year. His Chemistry teacher was very fun and since he is retiring in November, Paul feels very fortunate that he was able to have him as a teacher before he left. Paul plans to apply to the NC School of Science and Math this year, which he hopes will help him get into a good college, if he makes it. His goal is to attend either UNC Chapel Hill or the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering in Greensboro. He would like to be a nanotechnologist when he graduates. Paul has an insatiable curiosity, and loves to read; especially Popular Science magazine. He enjoys seeing the newest prototypes or reading about the revolutionary ideas that people have come up with. He loves watching football, whether from the field playing in the pep band or watching for his older sister, Kaitlin, in the band at UNC on TV. When it comes to team loyalty, he roots for UNC and the Washington Redskins. 66 | ASHEBORO Magazine | September 2011
Paul plays bass drum in the marching band, and lots of keyboard instruments (bells, xylophone, marimba) or timpani in symphonic band. He participates in Randolph Youth Theatre Company shows, when marching band and winter drumline don’t interfere. He also sings regularly in the choir at Central United Methodist Church. His sister, Kaitlin, has been his inspiration for just about everything he has ever done. “I would watch her in plays, performing in marching band, or chorus and think, ‘Wow that is AMAZING! I want to do this when I get older!’ and so far, I have been able to.” In addition to being in “Camelot”, he did a Week of Hope mission camp in Orlando, Florida over the summer and a local mission camp last summer. Next year he wants to work as a volunteer at Mt. Shepherd Retreat Center’s Summer Camp program. Opportunities to get involved abound in Asheboro, and Paul has been exposed to several of these through his church and his parents. He is part of this year’s StudentLIFT through the Chamber of Commerce, which he learned about through his dad and his guidance counselor at school. He is organizing
a rummage sale to benefit the ERHS marching band through that program. Paul loves to travel. His favorite thing to do on vacation is see the things special to a particular area. His favorite vacation spot so far has been The Black Hills of South Dakota. In the summer of 2010, Paul and his family went on a trip to South Dakota, where they saw the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, and Crazy Horse. They took a day trip out to Devils Tower, Wyoming, and saw a chuck wagon dinner show. It was all so different than what you find in Randolph County. He loved it! If he could change one thing about the world, it would be to give everybody the opportunity to get a good education. “We all need to understand what is happening before we can get a good grip on a solution.” Paul regularly attends Central UMC’s UMYF and goes on its annual winter ski retreat to Boone, NC. He gets together with friends in his free time and likes to play Frisbee golf at North Asheboro Park, and basketball, but not on any organized teams. He also likes to relax and read a good book or play Playstation 2.
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(Continued from page 51) heaters are at their most dangerous in these times. There are dangerous toxic byproducts produced by these heaters, such as CO2, and they get extremely hot under normal operating conditions. Many times, the CO2 renders the victims unconscious, and then the fire starts. If you use these items, follow these simple tips: operate them on a solid floor, away from furniture, curtains, trash cans, etc. Always be aware of the heater’s functions, safety mechanisms, and never disable any of these features. I suggest a ‘fire watch’ that you can rotate every hour or two so someone is always monitoring the status of the heater. But in the end, my advice is only use them as a last resort. Children playing with fire – Having three children of my own, and being in the fire protection business and a fire fighter for most of their lives, my children were force fed fire safety from day one. This is the best advice I have for kids, repetition, exposure to the consequences, and keeping these materials out of their hands is the best practice. NFPA has excellent articles, brochures, and videos that can help you with all of this (http://www.nfpa.org). Day trips to safety demonstrations such as the one we are hosting in conjunction with the City of Asheboro Fire Department on October 15th at the Randolph Mall are a great educational tool. I would like to see the numbers we reviewed in this article continue to decline. It takes education, planning, and repetition on everyone’s part to make this a reality. As the cost of new technology decreases, and regulatory requirements increase, most homes will have automatic sprinkler systems one day. Current codes require them in all multi-family housing units, dormitories, hotels, and assisted living facilities. The loss of life in a fully sprinklered, properly maintained building has never exceeded one. The reliability of these systems is unquestionable, and their performance far outweighs their drawbacks. While builders will tell you that the cost of these systems is unreasonable, consider this, you will spend more on your choice of carpet, or finishes for your cabinets, than you will spend on a sprinkler system. A typical residential sprinkler discharges about 16 gallons per minute, and effectively controls the fire to allow occupants to escape. In contrast, a fire departments hose discharges approximately 100 gallons per minute. Sprinklers only activate when they are directly exposed to a heat source that is consistent with a fire, so water is contained to a small area around the fire. For more information visit www.homefiresprinkler.org. The best protection against the tragedy of a fire is preparation and planning. I encourage you to research and share the information with friends and family. Michael Moore is the President of Sentry Fire Protection Co. in Asheboro, and holds a Level I and II fire fighter certification with the State of North Carolina. He has been in the fire protection business for 17 years and is nationally certified and recognized by several boards and organizations. For Advertising Information, Call 336.698.3889
Out-Dated & Left-over Prescriptions? What to do By Kim Price What should I do with my out-dated and left-over prescriptions? This is a question many people ask at various times in the course of or after an illness or injury. This question may last for years unanswered. The popular and previously encouraged practice was to flush the unused medication in the toilet. Many times the medication would sit around the home in medicine cabinets, on shelves or other places not in view of everyday living. Some folks would keep the “pills” to take later if the need arose. These medications were often forgotten and were out of date for some time before they were looked at again. This is when the question was usually asked; what do I do with these? In today’s environment, abuse of prescription medications ranks among the top of substances abused in our country just behind Marijuana. This includes the taking of other persons’ medications as well as the over consumption of their own medications (taking more than the doctor prescribes or taking older medications well after the prescription expires). In many regions, private dwellings as well as business locations have been burglarized to obtain current or older prescription medications for illegal use. This increases the necessity to dispose of our older and unused medications properly. Some don’ts in disposal are: a. Do not flush! The residual from the medications dissolves and enter our water systems. This may take a while or react more quickly. Varied amounts come through your system for our consumption without our knowledge. According to several municipal water treatment facilities, medications cannot be filtered out of our water supply. This is not good for anyone. b. Do not place in the garbage! This places the product in an open environment for exposure to humans as well as wildlife. It will then go to a landfill where the leaching process may put it back into the water supply. And while it may sound “gross” to you and me, desperate people will go through garbage to retrieve unused medications. c. Do not give them to anyone else for their personal use! Even if you think the other person has the same or similar symptoms you had, giving your prescription to another person is ILLEGAL. We’ll leave this for another article. You ask then “what should I do?” Locally, the Randolph County Sheriff’s department and Safe Kids NC hold “Take Back Days.” These are days that older and un-used medications may be taken to a participating business such as Safe-T-Works for drop off and proper disposal. This is for any prescription, including veterinary, as well as over-the-counter medications. It is so easy and free- just do the following: **Do not remove the labels (we destroy the containers as well) **Cross out your name only – for your privacy **Place them in a plastic bag, baggy, or box **Drop them off at an official, secure location on Saturday, October 29. In Asheboro, you can drop them off at Safe-T-Works, 624 S. Fayetteville Street.
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Lark Artists Presents “Handmade Holiday”
By: Mary Murkin Photography by: Alyssa Murkin
LARK ARTISTS WAS FORMED IN THE FALL OF 2010 AS A GROUP OF FRIENDS WERE PONDERING HOW TO MARKET THEIR ARTWORK AROUND THE COMMUNITY AND ONLINE.
THE IDEA OF JOINING FORCES AND
WORKING TOGETHER WAS MENTIONED AND THAT IS WHAT HAPPENED.
Want to Join Lark Artists? Are you an artist looking for more support for your artistic endeavors?
The group launched a website (larkartists.org), established an online Facebook presence (facebook.com/larkartists), and hosted their first successful art show this past summer. Lark Artists is comprised of nine area artists and is a creative collaborative dedicated to promoting, empowering and inspiring its members’ artistic endeavors. Each artist is from a very different walk-of-life and together they create one eclectic mix of artwork. Upon visiting the Lark Artists website (www.larkartists.org), a website designed to bring these artists together as a group, visitors will see that each artist has a page on which they can debut their artwork. Featuring each artist lets the collector shop with the artist of their choosing while introducing them to other artists they may not have been familiar with before. The site offers an easy-to-use platform to visit and view the online portfolios of each artist’s work, the artist’s biography, and links to further information about the artist. These links include artists’ websites, Facebook fan pages, and where their work can be found locally for sale. Many Lark Artists have online shops, which makes shopping easy, effortless and convenient for customers. Shopping online, in the comfort of one’s home, and having a personal and direct relationship with the artist makes the shopping experience convenient and interactive. 68 | ASHEBORO Magazine | September 2011
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About the Show With fall emerging and the holiday season right around the corner, most artists and shoppers are gearing up for the holiday season. Lark Artists will host an invitational “Handmade Holiday” juried art show on December 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Exchange, 204 S. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC. The focus of Lark Artists is to foster artful opportunities for its members and the community — a “Handmade Holiday” art show is just the way to do both by promoting the purchase of handmade. Applications to participate in this show are available on the Lark Artists website (www.larkartists.org). Lark Artists’ goal is to highlight the work of over 40+ local designers and artisans at the “Handmade Holiday” show. This just might be the largest live holiday art show in the area! There will also be a silent auction of donated items
from participating artists. Proceeds from the silent auction will go to the Christians United Outreach Center (CUOC) in an effort to give back to an organization that gives so much to the community all year long. We will also be accepting canned goods at the door to donate to CUOC for the holidays. If you (or your business) are interested in sponsoring the Lark Artists “Handmade Holiday” show, please contact larkartists@gmail.com to find out about sponsorship levels.
Meet the Lark Artists Laurie Abela lives on a small homestead in Seagrove, NC. Laurie is a massage therapist, soap maker, gardener, metal worker and art thread stitcher. She grows some of the herbs and flowers used in her body care products; her eye pillows are filled with her homegrown organic lavender. She retired from cardiac nursing last year to allow time for more artistic pursuits. Cori Cagle is an artist living in Asheboro, NC. Cori is a painter at heart, with a wide variety of other artistic pursuits, including jewelry design and altered photography. Color and texture motivate her, as well as nature and the theme of home. Cori is an art teacher by day who loves inspiring creativity in her students and helping them foster an overall love of the arts. ET Hacskaylo began her painting journey in the 1990’s when she studied painting and printmaking at UNC-G. Art has helped her renew a strong connection to nature. Inspiration for her more representational work tends to originate from trips, gardens and life experiences; her mindscapes and abstractions are inspired by dreams, the subconscious, and watching clouds. Amy Keith Barney is an artist from Asheboro, NC who spends her free time making one- of-a -kind pieces of art in her studio. She is a Librarian by day and artist during her free time. Dabbling in stained glass, painting, jewelry, dolls and other handmade creations, she is inspired by bold graphic patterns, organic shapes, fabric motifs, nature, found objects and places she has traveled. Mary Murkin is a North Carolina based fiber artist and jewelry designer. Join her in her imaginative adventure by wearing some of her fiber fashions or jewelry, dressing your little ones in her wee creations, or playing with some of the toys she is making. Mary is a homemaker for her family and full-time caregiver for her 85-year old mother, as well as a home schooling Mom. This fall will begin her thirteenth and final year of home school teaching. Rich Powell is an artist and illustrator currently living in central North Carolina. His illustrations have appeared in magazines as crazy as MAD Magazine and as classy as Our State, on board games, in computer games and apps, on t-shirts and ball caps, in ads and anywhere else that can hold ink (or pixels!). In addition to illustrating, Rich works on large-scale acrylics, watercolor and many other mediums. Brooke Sides is a metalsmith and jewelry artist who resides in Asheboro, NC. Her work is inspired by organic lines, pattern, and repurposed findings. Since 2002, Brooke has been creating elegant jewelry. BSidesMetal features ten lines of wearable creations that focus on design, function and comfort. Brooke enjoys making jewelry that incorporates other media besides metal — including paper, resin, photography, prints, beads, fibers and enamel. Debra Spinks grew up in a small town near Rochester, New York, and spent many years in both Hawaii and the San Francisco Bay area before moving to North Carolina in 2005. Debra enjoys photographing the “wild things” in the woods surrounding her home, which she uses as references for many of her paintings. Over the years, Debra has accumulated an extensive background, working in watercolor, oils, acrylics, graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, and pastel. Melissa Walker lives in Seagrove, NC. Melissa can most often be found creating abstract mixed media collages or painting abstract landscapes in watercolor or pastel. She also creates visual journals, altered books and Artist Trading Cards in addition to her paintings. Melissa is a National Board Certified art educator with over 22 years experience teaching elementary, middle, high school and adult students. Melissa currently teaches Art at Randleman High School. For Advertising Information, Call 336.698.3889
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September 16th – Friday Night Bluegrass, Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. True Grass will be playing. Doors open at 6:30 pm, the show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. For more information call (336) 6261240.
of Oz, Bicentennial Park – 135 Sunset Avenue, 7:00 pm. Great free, family-friendly event! Bring a blanket or chair for seating. www.bandofoz.com
September 17th – USO Dance, NC Aviation Museum, 222G Pilot’s View Road, Asheboro. The NC Aviation Museum is hosting a “USO Dance” featuring the Randolph Jazz Band, food and dance lessons by Shelly LaCoss in Hangar 2. Cost is $15 for individuals or $25 for couples. For more information call (336) 625-0170 or go to www.ncairmuseum.org.
September 24th – Run to Victory Half Marathon & 5K Run/ Walk, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, 7 to 11 am. Start & finish at Victory Junction; 1/2 marathon and 5K. Contact Nancy Donahue at (336) 495-2066
September 22nd - 13th Annual Habitat Golf Classic, Pinewood Country Club, Tot Hill Farm Golf Club, Holly Ridge Golf. September 17th – Randolph County Family Crisis Center Sign up by contacting Sam Ramsey at 626-6688 or AsheboroDinner & Dance, Pinewood Country Club, 247 Pinewood Randolph Board of Realtors at 629-5671. Road, 6:00 – 8:30. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at RCFCC Offices, The Red Door Bargain Boutique, The Red September 22nd – Mayor’s Walk, Bicentennial Park, 135 Door Home Store, Security Savings Bank in Randleman, Sunset Avenue, 6 pm. Join Mayor David Smith for the kick-off White Oak Family Physicians, Circa Gallery, & Something of the Asheboro Fitness Challenge. For more information, call Different. 626-1240.
September 18th – Triathalon at Ramseur Lake, 549 Ramseur Lake, Ramseur, 8 am. This inaugural triathlon features both an Olympic distance race and a sprint distance race. Come join the fun at this 9 acre park. For more information, contact Libby Michel at (517) 331-4014 or go to www.triviumracing.com September 18th
September 24th – Annual Antique Car & Tractor Show, Downtown Liberty, 8 am to 4 pm. The Liberty Chamber Of Commerce is conducting the Annual Antique Car / Tractor Show on September 24th from 8 am - 4 pm in Downtown Liberty. There will be food vendors and craft/art vendors. For more information, email:libertychamber@rtelco.net or call (336) 622-4937.
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Asheboro YMCA, 343 NC Highway 42N, Asheboro, 8 am to 4 pm. The YMCA facility, Splash Pad, Fitness Classes, Face Painting, Freeze Pops, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Walking Track, 4-H Youth Fair, Hard Hat Tours of New Addition and much more are open to the whole community for FREE! SAVE! $60-$100 in fees if you join the YMCA & NO GUEST FEES Sept. 23rd-Sept. 25th! Flu shots will be given by Walgreens Pharmacy from 9am-1pm in the YMCA After School classroom. The shots are FREE & Covered with Medicare & MOST Insurances (must bring cards) and $27.95 cash or check for all others. Please sign-up for a flu shot appointment at the Front Desk. The YMCA Aquatics Department & FAST Swim Team will also be providing FREE swim lessons; you must preregister for these at the Front Desk. For a complete list of the Community Day events & times please visit www.randolphasheboroymca.com. September 24th – Rolling in Randolph County Bike Ride The ride will begin at 8:00 am from Memorial Park. The riders will have their choice of 25, 50 or 100 mile routes. The ride goes throughout Randolph County riding past many attractions such as the Pisgah Covered Bridge, NC Zoo and Lakes Lucas and Reese. For more information call 336-626-1240. September 24th – Liberty Antiques Festival, 2855 Pike Farm Road, Staley, 8 am to 5 pm. Twice a year over 375 dealers from more than 20 states pack this 100 acre farm with 18th - 20th century furniture, paintings, pottery, glass, clocks,
dolls, toys, jewelry, quilts, and folk art. For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Sico at (336) 622-3040 or go to www. libertyantiquesfestival.com. September 24th – Apple Day, Millstone Creek Orchards, 506 Parks Crossroad Church Road, Ramseur, 9 am to 6 pm. Hayrides*, Apple Cider Pressing Demonstrations, Apple Picking, Apple Bobbing, Orchard Product Tasting (Fresh, Baked & Canned). *All Free except for Hayrides. For more information call (336) 824-5263 or go to www. millstonecreekorchards.com. September 24th – Cereal Sale & United Way Campaign Kickoff, Randolph County Mall Parking Lot, 10 am to 12 pm. Join United Way for the second annual Cereal Sale and Campaign Kick-off hosted by the Malt-O-Meal Company. This event will be at the Randolph Mall parking lot in front of Books-aMillion on September 24, 2011 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm (or until cereal is sold out). The Malt-O-Meal company’s popular cereal varieties will be sold to the public for $1.00 a bag. Proceeds will be contributed to the United Way of Randolph County’s 2011 Campaign. September 24th – Bikers for Boobs Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Cox’s Harley Davidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Registration starts at 8 am, Ride leaves at 10:30 am. $20 per bike. For more information, call (336) 622-4238. 50/50 tickets, silent auction, kids inflatables and more
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Randolph Arts Guild this festival is a combination of street fair, bazaar, harvest celebration and homecoming. It attracts more than 350 vendors and tens of thousands of visitors. There will be Art & Craft Booths, Crafts Demonstrations, Crafts for Kids, Flea Market Section, September 24th – Classic Car Cruise Food Booths & Live Music. For more In, Bicentennial Park & Downtown information email: arts@asheboro.com Asheboro, 2 – 8 pm. Many of the or www.randolphartsguild.com. downtown shops may be offering Cruise In Specials, so plan to come out October 8th – Annual Tractor Parade and bring the whole family and all of & Show, Downtown Asheboro & your friends. “The Attractions” will be Bicentennial Park, 10 am to 12 pm. providing live entertainment and other Once again tractors of all years, makes, great happenings will be going on and models will parade through the during this last event of the year! Make streets of Asheboro, NC. After the sure not to miss it. parade everyone will come together in Bicentennial Park for tractor games, September 24th - Sisyphus Saturdays, kiddy tractor pulls, static displays of 5-8 pm. Zimmerman Vineyards, 1428 tractors, hit & miss engines, and farm Tabernacle Church Road, Trinity. implements and a kid’s beauty pageant! Trophies will be given in numerous September 27th – Randleman Chamber categories. We are also looking for Fall Cash Give-Away Banquet, Victory vendors to show and sell their wares! Junction Gang Camp, Randleman, 6 to 9 pm. The evening includes a dinner October 13th – Asheboro Randolph buffet including fried chicken, BBQ, Chamber of Commerce Business green beans, whole potatoes, slaw, Showcase, Randolph/Asheboro YMCA hushpuppies and French fries, as well in the Gym, 10 am to 4 pm. The 18th as desserts and beverages, all catered Annual Asheboro/Randolph Business by Snyder Farms Catering. The meal Showcase will be held at the Randolphwill begin at 6 pm and the program Asheboro YMCA. This annual event will begin at 7 pm. Join the community offers businesses a chance to “showcase” fellowship and be a part of this exciting products and services to residents, and fun filled event. Proceeds from the visitors and business professionals event stay in the community not only for throughout the Triad. Chamber projects but also to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Tickets October 15th – Operation Red Sleigh are $100 per couple, which includes the Motorcycle Ride & Concert, Cox’s buffet, and must be purchased prior Harley Davidson, 2795 NC Hwy 134, to September 27. The grand prize for Asheboro, 8:30 am to 3 pm. Charity the evening is $2,500, with four prizes Motorcycle Ride & Concert to benefit of $200, and numerous door prizes Operation Red Sleigh, Inc. Registration donated by area businesses. from 8:30-9:30, Ride Departs at 10:00 am. $10 for one rider, $5 for passenger (Door September 30 – Asheboro Fall Festival Prize Tickets with Registration). There Parade, Downtown Asheboro, 7 pm. will be a 50/50 Raffle, $1 Tickets, 6 for $5. The Randolph Arts Guild coordinates Hot Dog Lunch will be available & will the Asheboro Fall Festival. All kinds benefit the Asheboro Harley Owners’ of entries will be in the parade! For Group (HOG) from 11:30-2:30 pm (2 further details, contact the Randolph Hot Dogs, chips, drink for $5). FREE Arts Guild at (336) 629-0399 or www. CONCERT with Southbound 49 from randolphartsguild.com. 1:30- 3:00. For sponsorship opportunity or more information go to www. October 1st & 2nd – 39th Annual operationredsleigh.com or call (333) 625Asheboro Fall Festival, Downtown 9624 Asheboro, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1 to 5 pm. Sponsored by the Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/asheboromagazine
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High School Relationships Teen Self Esteem
Featured Artist Photographer - Blake Shaw
Dear Teens, Four months. It’s amazing when I think about it.
October issue is going to be! There are so many
More and more teenagers are interested in writing
ideas I’m excited to launch now that we’re getting
and being involved. For example, Blake Shaw, this
our online edition, and I can’t wait to start working
month’s cover story, has volunteered his time for
on the October issue. But of course, I need to
whenever Alyssa isn’t able to take pictures with
finish this one first!
us — which, I’m sad to announce, Alyssa has
If you go and “Like,” the teen2teen page on
relinquished her Partner-in-Crime status because
of how busy she is with school. But, don’t fret,
get all these updates, and more, while they’re
that doesn’t mean I’m all on my own. I’m proud to
happening. You’ll even be able to vote on the
announce that the teen2teen council is only getting
articles, features, and ideas that you like most. I
bigger.
Not only have I added Cloie Wilkins
try to come up with as many ideas as I can so
and Blake Shaw, but I’ve added my right-hand-
that everyone who wants to can be featured in the
writer, Dustin Saunders! This month he wrote the
magazine! Whether it is because of something
Gentleman’s Teen Self-Esteem.
cool you’ve done in the community, or because I
(facebook.com/teen2teen)
you
can
Which is yet another thing we’re adding. When
have a contest going – I’ll try and come up with as
it’s called for, Teen Self-Esteem will now have two
many different ways as I can to include everyone
articles; one for the Ladies, and one for the Gents.
who wants to be featured.
There are so many things we’re adding from now on. Like...let me see...oh, yeah, in October
I can’t wait for next month, and I’m already planning and starting to write. Until next month!
we’re going sixteen (or more, really it’s unlimited and whatever I feel like) pages online!
We’ll
still have a few pages printed in the Asheboro
Stay beautiful, Lauren
Magazine, but most of our content is going to be online. In October we’re adding Themed Artist Showcase pages, which theme, at the moment, is up for vote, but it’s leaning strongly toward a Halloween theme . . . which is what the entire
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Thanks,
Lauren
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T s i t r w A a h d S e r e u k t a a l e B F r e h p a r g o t Pho
son uren John a L y B w Interv ie
What got you into Photography?
this I can inf luence people to care about the world. Hopefully, if it works, my kids can see the world as I do today.
I always enjoyed pictures as a child, but in my sophomore year of high school I came across an old P e n t a x How long have you been 35mm camera and started messing around. My first rolls of film were terrible but after It’ll be two years in a a few months I got decent. month. However my parents you want didn’t f e e l Do l i k e photography to be your future career?
pay ing for film or the development costs, so I invested in my first DSLR, a Nikon d3000. What kind of camera do you use now? Currently I use a Nikon d7000 and my favorite lens is my Nikon 50mm 1.4. What are some of your favorite things to take pictures of, and why?
I world
how
Anything that catches my eye, honestly. I love wildlife and plants probably the most, though. I feel that most people take the world around us for granted; they don't see how bad our surrounding nature could be. thus take it as a challenge to show the beautiful it really is, and maybe through
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into photography?
Yes, I originally didn’t want to but I decided to follow my passion and have since decided to take it on as a career. I’m planning to apply to the Savannah School of Art and Design but if that falls through I’ll just go to RCC which is just as good, if not better than the aforementioned art college. What kind of photographer do you want to be? I’m not sure. My dream would be to photograph for National Geographic but that’s just a dream right now, considering they are some of the best in the world. I feel that I’ll find my niche as a photographer in college. Whatever type of photographer, I want to see the world and capture it. Do you like any other mediums? I like writing; I use it to express myself when photography isn’t exactly ideal. It’s a more direct form of expression and I can vent more extreme emotions more easily. Currently I’m writing a tragic love story (kinda) novella. Are any of your family photographers? Sadly not.
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I wouldn’t be completely honest here if I didn’t say a great deal comes from a girl from whom I learned to love and more importantly, deal with the sadness of unrequited love. From her, I developed a definition for love which allows me to express it. When people look at your photog raphy W h a t what do you is your want them see favorite thing about to first? photography? T h a t depend s on what kind of picture it is. If it’s a portrait of a person, I want them to see the person how they really are, not some generic pose that hides their inner self. If it’s an What do you try to express through your photography? animal or f lower, I want them to see the beauty of nature Love. Most of my emotion in photography is love. I love making in a way they normally don’t when they just glance at it. If it’s people smile with a picture, I love giving people memories, I a sport or event or something along those lines, I want them to love doing something that is my talent. I love happiness, and see a memory that brings about a good memory and a smile. Being able to stop a moment, freeze time and store it. Time f lies so fast in our life, in just two years I can go back and look at old pictures and start reminiscing. I would also like to add that I love being able to show a part of the world from another view, usually a view less often seen..
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’ A Gentleman s Insight on High School Relationships By Dustin Saunders
High school relationships are undoubtedly among the concepts most heatedly debated in our culture. Derided by our elders and romanticized by our peers, the idea of becoming romantically involved with someone during those four formative high school years is very controversial. Between the strict restrictions placed by parents upon this institution and the heavy emotional investment paid by the people involved, teenage trysts evoke some of the strongest emotions we will feel throughout our adolescence. Let me preface this discourse by making it clear that I believe high school relationships are a good thing. They prepare us for courtship and other, more mature, romantic endeavors in the future, as well as simply how to deal with other people. Aside from developing our emotional and behavioral maturity, they are just outright fun, if done appropriately. However, we all know those people who do not conduct their dating lives as they should. Disgusting public displays of affection, ignoring friends, and even getting engaged (I know, right?!) are all indicators that you or your pals may be taking your relationship a little too seriously. As enjoyable as dating may be, these all-too-common faults need to be avoided. Let’s face it: statistically, you’re very unlikely to find your true love or spouse in high school. Those
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who think they will happily marry their “babe” of two weeks and live happily ever after are sadly mistaken. Don’t get me wrong, dating is an integral part of the high school experience. I have a girlfriend of whom I’m very fond. The butterflies you get from nervously preparing for a date, holding hands with that cute girl you’ve crushed on from afar for a long time, or those late-night telephone calls cannot be compared. We guys are often the brunt of accusations such as being insensitive and not appreciating these little things. Let me put it out there: those who don’t are indeed outliers, and give our gender as a whole this bad reputation. My last point lay in asserting that relationships are not required. I’ve heard my fair share of friends complaining about being single and lonely, and acting as if it were the end of the world. High school is too short to worry about these kinds of things; live it up! You are your own person, and a significant other does not define who you are. Go party with your friends and make these years memorable. Ultimately, the point I’m trying to make is this: don’t get too caught up in relationships. Yes, they are fun. Yes, they can be serious. However, they are not all that they’re cracked up to be. Keep it casual, and don’t fool yourself into thinking that throwing around the word “love” after a day of dating will end up in life-long marriage. Keep things simple, have fun, and enjoy the ride.
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A Lady's Insight on High School Relationships By Lauren Johnson We all (or well, most of us anyways) know that we can't have our own personal Edward Cullen, and that waiting around for your own sparkling, undead soul mate will only be a waste of your time. (As well as the time of everyone you break up with in realization that they're neither sparkly, nor undead.) A relationship with Edward Cullen in high school is never going to happen. Not only does Edward Cullen not exist, but he “is” 100+ years old, and has figured out how to act around a lady. Most High School boys have yet to figure out how we as ladies work, so we confuse them and that makes them nervous. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, we can actually address the matter of High School Relationships, and how they are completely and totally unlike anything you've read, (or seen) in Twilight. Or any other book, movie, TV show, or game that has dating in high school involved. A lot of teenage girls have it in their heads that if they don't have this perfect romance in high school than they're going to be alone for the rest of their lives. Not true. High School is a place for learning, and that goes for social interactions as well. The person you're dating now may not be the person you're dating in an hour, tomorrow, in a week, in a month, or in a year. The rocky road of high school relationships is confusing, and usually short. When it comes to relationships in high school, we're uneducated: We still have our training wheels on for the most part. We don't know what's what, and because we don't know we're eager to learn, and figure it out. In the clichéd world that High School normally is, with its everchanging trends, it's rotation around drama, and gossip, dating appears to be a big thing to a lot of people. Those who don't care about dating in high school, (as weird as that may sound to some, there are people who actually don't care,) they probably find the never-ending drama that dating adds to everything amusing. (I sure do.) But if you're someone who does have a boyfriend (or
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wants one), there are a few things you really should think about before (even while) having a relationship with someone of the opposite (or same) gender. • Do you want to be in a relationship for the right reasons? Meaning: Do you actually like this person? Or are you dating them just because you are desperate to be in a relationship? Because if that's the case, than I suggest you get out of that relationship now. It will end up failing miserably in the long run, and both of you (probably the other person) will get hurt. Just because your friends have boyfriends doesn't mean you need one. It doesn't mean that you should feel that you're not important, or beautiful, or loved because you don't have a boyfriend. I know that dating is important to a lot of girls, but dating just to say you're dating isn't a good idea. (That's when other girls start calling you things that aren't true.) • Is this person taking away from time you have for yourself, or for your friends? Friends come first. Always. Never let a guy get in between you and your friends, because when you leave him, or he leaves you and you are upset, you'll need your friends. Relationships come and go in high school, but if you have a true friend you will always be able to count on that person. High school is when we start to discover ourselves, and if you start worrying, “Oh, will he think this is cute on me?”or “What if he doesn't like this?” That shouldn't matter. You shouldn't change who you are to fit the person you are with. All in all, have fun. Don't let drama and everything else that comes with high school get in the way of that. Don't let anyone pressure you into doing anything you don't want to do. Don't feel like just because everyone else has a significant other that means you need one too. The only person who can dictate your life, and make decisions for you – is you. Please “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teen2teen
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