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Contributors Faylene Whitaker Greg Smith Gail Moore Dr. Richard Sikora Anna Fakadej, MD Sam Varner Michael Harmon

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LETTERS from the publisher MEET OUR NEW MASCOT randolph 14 FEATURE STORY

the mother lode 16 COOL KID

clint hill, jr 18 NATURE’S NUANCES october days in the carolinas 20 FEATURE STORY

ymca nears completion 22 ASK THE EXPERT

your fitness 24 ASK THE EXPERT your money 26 ASK THE EXPERT

seniors 28 ASK THE EXPERT your body 31 HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE 33 RECIPE

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paella with mussels 50 COMMUNITY NEWS nc cooperative extension offers 2012 piedmont farm school 51 CITIZEN JOURNALISM

take care of your ride 54 DAILY DEVOTION don’t expect perfection 56 ZOO ZEAL

box turtles 58 FRIENDLY FACES 60 COMMUNITY EVENTS 62 CITIZEN JOURNALISM 4th annual celebration of seagrove potters

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In addition to her TV awards, she has also been honored with 8 other awards including the Women’s Leadership Award and a Citation of Excellence from the Connecticut State Senate.

Bianca has appeared in over 135 publications worldwide and has explored more than 40 countries on 5 continents.

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.

Reverend Peter Baldwin Panagore of DailyDevotions.org, is a native of Massachusetts, graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree in Divinity from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut and with a B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. St. John’s High School of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, an Xaverian Brothers sponsored school, provided him with his preparatory school education.

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Happy Fall!! Its official, it’s getting cold at night and call me a wimp, but I already miss summer.

October does offer beautiful sunny days for long country rides to check out the trees full of riotous color all over the county, against blue skies and perfect temperatures in the mid-70s. If you like to work in your garden, check out page 18 and get tips from an expert on what’s best to plant now and how to take care of your lawn to get it ready for winter.

Back by popular demand, we have returned the Friendly Faces section to the magazine – there has been so much great content lately that we didn’t have room for the two page spread of pictures, but we’ve heard you and brought it back. Flip through and see who you know!

I had a chance to sit down with Fran & Warren Knapp, and Patrick O’Hara recently at the YMCA and learn more about the great things that are going on there. If you haven’t seen the expansion project in action, I urge you to stop in and check it out – it’s incredible!! This facility will rival those in much larger cities when the project is complete.

This time of year offers lots of opportunities for Motorcycle Charity Rides, Auctions & BBQ fundraisers, Pottery Kiln Openings, and other great local events in our community. Please support your local nonprofits, retailers and artists as you start to think about the holidays. As you plan your meals with family and friends, please remember the CUOC and pick up a bag or two of extra groceries to help keep their pantries stocked.

This month we launched our new feature called “Date Night.” A big thanks to Eddie & Andra Burks for being our first featured couple. If you have a cool date night tradition, or do something unusual to celebrate a special occasion - please let us know about it at publisher@asheboromagazine.com. Check out Clint Hill, our Cool Kid this month. Learn why he’s been invited to France in January to represent the USA. As always, thanks for reading and keep your great ideas for stories and features coming, we love hearing from our readers!! The more involved you are - the more it’s YOUR magazine!

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If you’ve driven down any of the country roads in and around Asheboro, you’ve undoubtedly come across a turtle or two crossing the road. If you are like us, you check to see if anyone is coming, pull over into a safe area and help the turtle across the road. I don’t have the ability to drive by a turtle, especially box turtles, without stopping to make sure they are safely on the other side.

The Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina) is the only “land turtle” found in North Carolina and is the state reptile.

Box turtles are omnivores and will eat things like worms, fruits and berries, mushrooms and insects. As they age and mature their diet changes from primarily animal to vegetable.

Eastern box turtles are declining over much of their range. They are very susceptible to habitat fragmentation, and road-related mortality. They also suffer from collection as pets. Because they take so long to mature, it is hard for box turtle populations to recover from these pressures. Box turtles also possess a homing instinct. If you find a box turtle on the road, do not take it home with you and release it. A box turtle released away from its home range will often wander until it dies. Rather – if it is safe – move the box turtle to the side of the road.

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According to the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State’s website, “The box turtle was chosen as the state reptile in 1979 because it ‘watches undisturbed as countless generations of faster “hares” run by to quick oblivion, and is thus a model of patience for mankind, and a symbol of our State’s unrelenting pursuit of great and lofty goals.” It is this unrelenting pursuit of great and lofty goals, that defines us, our company, and we believe, the City of Asheboro and all of Randolph County making the box turtle the perfect mascot for Asheboro Magazine.

Since we began publishing Asheboro Magazine, we’ve struggled to find the perfect mascot. We owe a very special thanks to our friend Frankie Powell for dreaming up the idea of a box turtle as a mascot, and her husband Rich for bringing him to life. Randolph the box turtle will have a regular presence in Asheboro Magazine and we are confident that he will help us with our goal of making each magazine better every month. So, without further ado, we present to you, Randolph the Box Turtle.

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A Real Working Family Farm

By Sherry B. Johnson

RICHARD WHITAKER GREW UP ON A TOBACCO FARM IN CLIMAX, THREE MILES FROM THEIR CURRENT LOCATION. HE AND FAYLENE WERE HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEARTS AT EASTERN RANDOLPH. HIS GOAL WAS TO FINISH SCHOOL AND HE DIDN’T INTEND TO WORK ON A FARM EVER AGAIN – IT WAS REALLY HARD WORK. FAYLENE ATTENDED ASHEBORO BUSINESS COLLEGE FOR ACCOUNTING AND AFTER SCHOOL, RICHARD GOT A JOB INSTALLING SHEETROCK ONE SUMMER. THAT WAS ALL IT TOOK, HE DECIDED TO GO BACK TO FARMING.

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In 1975 they leased 10 acres of land and planted tobacco, while living in Asheboro and started Whitaker Farms. They worked it for two years before purchasing their own land in Climax, where their current farm sits, in 1977. They farmed tobacco and planted trees for several years.

In the mid 1980s, they added tomatoes and strawberries to their crops. Richard ran the tobacco farm and Faylene took on the produce side of the business. Faylene, being from “town,” did not know a lot about farming, so she read every book she could find on the subject, and became known around the area as the “book farmer.” She and Richard both enrolled in classes offered through North Carolina State for anything having to do with agriculture.

Faylene would often run into resistance from vendors and suppliers because at that time, it was traditionally a man’s world, and women were not accepted as farmers and business owners. She had grown up around heavy equipment and bulldozers in her Dad’s business, so she wasn’t intimidated by the work or the culture and soon earned the respect of her peers.

Whitaker Farms and Garden Center has grown out of hard work and a respect for the land. They have expanded from the original 10 acre tobacco farm to over 186 acres in mostly organic tobacco, from 1.5 acres of tomatoes to over 40 acres, and from .5 acres of strawberries to 8 acres.

Once strawberry season has passed, the fields are replanted with pumpkins for Fall.

In 1998, Faylene planted the first crop of nursery flowers and Richard his first crop of greenhouse tomatoes. She wasn’t sure how they would do, but they sold out of the flowers that first summer. They couldn’t sell the tomatoes, because no one would try them, so they ended up giving most of the crop away to get them in people’s hands. The next year, the tomatoes were in high demand and that business has grown steadily ever since. They now have trucks going to Raleigh 3 nights a week during harvest season, and customers up and down the East Coast will call in an order and pick them up there. They guarantee their products if they are in a box with their name on it, so if you buy a box of tomatoes and for some reason they are not good when you get them home, you can return them and they will replace it, no questions asked.

Their sons, Shane and Travis grew up working on the farm, learning early that you work hard for what you want, and earn it on your own. Shane attended A&T for engineering and returned to work on the farm in 1990. He is involved with both the tobacco and vegetables production. Travis attended For Advertising Information, Call 336.698.3889

Elon, on a full scholarship for football and got a teaching position at a local high school. He returned to the farm in 1996 to manage produce sales. Travis went back to school for a national certification in Aquascapes. When they lost their landscaper five years ago, Faylene went back to school for landscaping. In North Carolina and Virginia, when they take land out of production, Travis and Shane are hired to go in and plant pine trees.

Faylene opened the produce and flower stand on Hwy 64 in 2003. “The staff on 64 are the only reason I am able to have two locations,” she states. They have expanded their merchandise selection to include outdoor gifts and seasonal items, things you can enjoy in your garden or on your deck year round: fountains, benches, pots, etc. They are closed in January and February to the public, but funeral arrangements can be ordered by calling the farm.

Each funeral arrangement comes with a live plant that can be planted in memory of the deceased, and enjoyed year after year.

They offer tours to local elementary schools, in May for strawberries and October for pumpkins. In fact, they booked a 184 student tour while I was interviewing Faylene, which with adult chaperones will consist of approximately 250 people for one mid October morning.

They offer a little train the kids can ride, they get to plant a plant and take home a pumpkin or strawberries.

In 2009, Travis launched WF Waterscapes by Whitaker Farms. He started by building ponds in Asheboro at local residences, but his reputation quickly spread and he has steadily grown the business to include jobs in Greensboro and Fuquay Varina. “He has a natural talent for it, he can take a pond, place it and make it look like it’s always been a part of the scenery.”

When I asked Faylene what her favorite part of the business was, she promptly replied: “I get to work with my family on a daily basis. Even though we may disagree and even get mad, at the end of the day, that’s what’s important.” The family enjoys Sunday dinner together after church each week.

Shane’s wife, Kelly, is the Soil & Water Engineer for Randolph County, and Travis’ wife, Shannon, is in the medical software field. Faylene is blessed with four grandchildren; Travis has two girls and Shane has one of each. “The farm will always be here if they show an interest in working it, but if not, that’s okay, too.”

Everyone on the farm constantly attends seminars and

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workshops to keep up with the latest techniques and varietals.

They go to school every year for what’s new. The staff at each location also attend local trade shows regularly. Licenses also have to be updated every year for pesticides, and they attend classes for that as well. In addition to continuing education classes, the Whitakers are very involved at the local and state level in various capacities.

Faylene is the Chairperson of the North Carolina Agricultural Advancement Consortium, which promotes the benefits of a strong farm sector and considers new ways to increase farm profitability. In addition, the consortium assumed a leadership role in supporting the development of the North Carolina biofuels industry and in farm disaster relief. She is also a member of the NC Farm Bureau’s Women’s Committee, President of the NC Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, and serves on the NC Rules Commission Review Board.

Richard is County President of the NC Farm Bureau, and serves on the state board of the NC Farm Bureau. Shane is Chairman of the NC Farm Bureau Labor advisory, and serves on the NC Tobacco Growers Board. Travis works in an advisory capacity with the Randolph County School district.

Richard has plans to expand the greenhouse tomato

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production in the future. They will convert the tobacco operation to completely organic and will also expand the Waterscapes business. They want to put a “lettuce house” in production, and be able to offer fresh local lettuce year round.

One of Faylene’s dreams is to have a breakfast and lunch café at the store on 64. They will offer fresh local baked goods, made from products grown on the farm. If she finds the right person to run it, this could be a reality much sooner than you think.

Almost everything they sell at their retail locations is grown on the farm. The only things they don’t grow themselves are apples, sweet potatoes and trees and shrubs. These items are all purchased locally from North Carolina growers.

Whitaker Farms is a real working family farm, and everyone has their niche. I grew up in Maine on a 13 acre strawberry farm, so it was a pleasure talking to Faylene about techniques and methods for raising her strawberries. For the first time in years, I actually found strawberries at Whitaker Farms that were as good as my Dad grew. Although the methods differ from when I was a teenager, the principles are still the same.

Work hard, take care of the land, and pray for a good growing season.

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When you hear the phrase “mother lode” it means different things to different people. For some of the younger folks, a rock band might come to mind. The older generation might think of something big, like winning the lottery, or marrying for money for the third time around.

To aspiring treasure hunters it could mean finding a chest full of gold coins, not that this has ever happened, but maybe someday. But from a miner’s point of view, the “mother lode” is a principal vein or zone of veins consisting of gold or silver ore.

The “mother lode” originally came from the Spanish phrase “la Veta Madre,” used back in 1548 to describe a large vein of silver discovered by the Spanish in what is now modern day Mexico. History also uses this phrase during the California gold rush in the 1850’s. The thing I find most interesting, is American history talks about the California gold rush, but rarely ever mentions North Carolina. The fact is that gold was discovered in North Carolina long before California, and just for the record, North Carolina was the leading wine producing region in the nation back in those days as well, but that’s another story.

A prospector would find his way to the “lode” by panning a stream. If he found a nugget, or “placer,” he would continue upstream, panning for nuggets until they ran out. It was then he knew there was a vein somewhere nearby. Rock slides or formation changes (shifts) in the rocks would work the ore out of the vein, and it would find its way into the stream. By working his way back up to where there was no placer gold, a miner knew that he was close to the source.

History tells us the first gold found in North Carolina was by a twelve year old named Conrad Reed. I have found several conflicting stories on this little piece of history. In my opinion, I believe Native Americans were the first to discover gold

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L O D E ”

By Mike Grant

in the area. Here in Randolph County, the first gold mines started popping up around 1800. The most profitable was the Hoover Hill mine, west of Asheboro. In 1848, a gold lode deposit was found on the east side of the Uwharrie River in the Hoover Hill-Mt. Pleasant community. This mine is said to extend more than 350 feet deep, and was at one time, the largest gold producing mine in North Carolina. It is said that around 17,000 ounces came out of the Hoover Hill Mine.

There are more than 75 mines scattered throughout Randolph County, and believe it or not, there are one or two old mines inside Asheboro city limits. You will find some of the old mines on government land, mostly in the Uwharries or on private land. So if you get any ideas to go out and look for gold, make sure you have the landowners’ permission first.

Back in the 1800’s, most of the gold found locally eventually ended up at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to make gold coins, and later at the Charlotte Mint. The Asheboro branch of the Randolph County Public Library has an abundance of historical information on local gold mines. One of my favorite writers on history, Harriette Hammer Walker, wrote about local gold mines, Rich Returns Yielded by Gold Mines in Piedmont North Carolina on file in the Randolph Room.

I have done a little recreational panning on government land in the past. I enjoy panning for gold, and when asked, “Have you ever found anything?” I always reply, “Well, not a whole lot, but I have found a nugget or two.” The next statement is always “I have never heard of anyone finding gold around here.” Well, you can’t find gold sitting in front of an iPad or playing video games. For me, I’d rather take my pan and head out my back door for a morning hike into some of the most beautiful countryside in America.

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Clint enjoys school, with history as his favorite subject. He loves to play basketball — his favorite sport — after school. He loves everything about it, from playing to watching others and learning everything there is to know about the game. He also enjoys baseball, and is a champion “foosball” player. Yes, you read that right. Otherwise known as “table soccer,” foosball is a popular national and international past-time in clubs and tournaments worldwide.

Clint and his partner, Paul Smith, have only played in three events together.

Paul usually plays forward and Clint plays the goalie position. They took 1st together at the US Open in Atlanta in Junior Doubles, and 2nd at Nationals in the same event. They placed 1st in the Junior Doubles event at the Kentucky State Foosball Championships in early August, winning the right to represent 16 | Asheboro Magazine | October 2011

the USA in the World Championship Finals in Nantes, France, to be held on January 5-8, 2012 along with $500 toward their trip abroad. As many as 500 of the world’s best foosball players from approximately 40 countries will be on hand to compete for the overall titles and prizes. There will be over 5,000 spectators watching this event – that’s a lot of pressure!

In order to compete, Clint needs to raise approximately $1,500 for expenses — and is looking for sponsors to help him reach his goal. A group of friendly competitors plays weekly on Tuesday evenings at Coach’s in Asheboro and will be printing t-shirts to promote their sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring Clint, please contact Asheboro Magazine and we will put you in touch with Clint, Sr. Clint’s dad, Clint Hill, Sr., has taught him everything he knows about

sports and competition. They like to practice foosball and play against each other. In fact, Clint, Sr. also placed well in the Kentucky State Foosball Championships in his age group.

The family attends Glad Tidings Church and Clint volunteers around the property, mowing the lawn and changing the sign.

Clint met his girlfriend, Danielle, at a youth conference held in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have been dating for about a year and a half — they talk on the phone a lot and see each other four to six times per year. Danielle is the same age as Clint, and attends Gateway Christian School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Clint and his dad are looking forward to their trip to France to compete in the 2012 World Championships. All of us at Asheboro Magazine wish them Bonne chance!!!

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By Faylene Whitaker Whitaker Farms The frost is on the pumpkin, the harvest moon is shining, the apples are ripe for harvest and families are enjoying all the festivals that October brings to North Carolina. What a wonderful place to live!

Now for the garden it is definitely time to plant those bulbs if you want their terrific color in the spring. Daffodils and hyacinths and those wonderful tulips add great color in pansy beds and mixed into the edges of woodland.

Be sure to get those leaves raked and off of your lawn so the grass can breathe. This is the perfect month for planting perennials, shrubs and trees. Be sure to clean your vegetable

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garden once it has stopped baring vegetables. You will need to till the soil so all the debris can deteriorate during the winter. Decide where you will be planting your tomatoes for next year and add lime to that area to prevent blossom end rot on your tomatoes next year. Also tomatoes should not be planted in the same space as they were planted this year.

Remember as the days begin to get colder if you have deer in your area they are going to be looking to see what is available for eating. There are several plants that are deer resistant but notice I only said deer resistant. Some of those plants are listed below.

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There are also some plants that you can plant in with your other plants that help with keeping the deer out because they don’t like the smell of them. Some of those are oregano, lavender cotton, curry, catmint, sage, lantana and thyme just to name a few.

A lot of us only think of putting out new mulch and pine straw in spring when we want everything to look new but our plants need protecting from the freezing temperatures of winter so if you don’t have enough around your plants to protect the roots this winter go ahead and add some now.

If you haven’t done a fall display in your yard it is defiantly time to add some fall harvest items into the landscape that can take us into Thanksgiving such as mums, pumpkins, pansies and individual planters that can make it through the winter.

I love to use winter blooming camellias in my containers surrounded by ivy and pansies then in spring I can plant the camellias in my yard and have a beautiful shrub that will give me beauty for years to come. Winter cabbages mixed in with ornamental grasses and pansies are also great fall containers that will survive through the winter. These will need weekly watering throughout the fall and winter months.

There is always ways to enjoy the garden, whether it is planting, raking leaves, harvesting fresh fruit and vegetables or just jumping into a pile of leaves with the kids (which is the most fun of all). Take some time outside in nature to enjoy the days while health allows you and you will find that the soul can find peace and contentment to restore you to face and enjoy another blessed day.

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THE RANDOLPH-ASHEBORO YMCA STARTED IN A LITTLE HOUSE NEAR AVS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TOWN IN THE 1970S. IT RAN PROGRAMS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES. IT ACQUIRED OFFICE SPACE AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN ITS FIRST EXPANSION IN THE LITTLE “BOY SCOUT” OFFICE.

In 1978, a group of local residents came together with the idea of a building, and with the help of the Chamber of Commerce, raised the necessary funds for the current facility they now occupy. They built the fitness center in 2000, and in 2003 added the racquetball courts and lobby area with the help of funding from the family of Dr. William Hendricks.

Patrick O’Hara joined the YMCA staff in 1995. He is a hands-on Executive Director; he spends quality time with the seniors who swim in the mornings, because if he doesn’t, they have been known to push him into the pool fully dressed! He greets everyone that he encounters in the hallways by first name, and asks after their families.

If you don’t believe he is passionate about the YMCA and the Community of Asheboro that it serves, just spend 15 minutes with him on a busy Monday morning. He always has time for a smile and a story.

Approximately 10 years ago, Patrick and the Board of Directors and Trustees of the YMCA started discussing the need for expansion. They have taken numerous community surveys in that time with the help of their staff, getting the pulse of the people and finding out what the needs are and how they might fill them. They surveyed current members, local government, and people who do not currently belong to the YMCA, but live in the community and have a need that the YMCA could fill.

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they could offer programs and services that would benefit the community and its citizens.

The Executive Committee approached Warren and Fran Knapp to head up the capital campaign that would be needed to complete an expansion of the scope they were considering. Warren had received a shoulder injury that required physical therapy, and he began attending the YMCA. When he realized the impact it had on the Randolph County community, and the lives that it touched on a daily basis, he began to get more and more involved. Patrick asked him to give out the awards at a Special Olympics swimming event, and by the end of the day, he was soaking wet, but proud to be a part of something that did so much good for so many.

Patrick, Warren and Fran worked behind the scenes, contacting foundations and a list of donors to get the campaign rolling. They contacted the Edward M. Armfield, Sr. Foundation in Greensboro right off the bat. The owner grew up in Asheboro and although he had passed away, there was a connection with the family to this community.

In December, 2009 they got a call from the Foundation – they had been awarded $1 million to start their fund. From that moment on, it was full steam ahead! Over the next year, they raised an additional $1.2 million to get the project underway.

In January, 2011 they broke ground on the first phase of the planned expansion, a 13,000 fitness center to replace the aging one in existence today.

All new machines have been ordered, doubling the capacity of the workout room. The machines that are being replaced are being integrated into school athletic programs throughout the County, so they will continue to serve the community.

There will be three separate classrooms –they will be able to offer Yoga, Pilates and Spin classes all at the same time.

This will allow them to have a better variety of classes scheduled during the prime workout times. Brand new adult only locker rooms are being added next to the fitness center, offering separate handicapped access to individuals with special needs. Brand new family locker rooms will be available in Phase 3 of the project where the lockers are currently located.

They have completed the pool area renovations, and have added all new efficient, tinted windows to keep out the drafts.

S. E. Trogdon & Sons, a local general contractor was hired to manage the project, with a commitment to use as many local subcontractors and suppliers as possible in and around Randolph County. An estimated 450 people will be involved in various phases during the project upon its completion.

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renovated to double the size, a new community room will be added off the lobby to offer space for meetings and seminars to take place that can seat over 100 participants.

It will include a kitchen to offer groups options for catering their functions. A new entrance will be added at the back of the YMCA for families dropping off and picking up children from the daycare programs. There will be a recreation room for seniors during the day, with computers available for them to log on and catch up with loved ones via Facebook, couches and tables to play games and interact with others on a daily basis after their workout. During the afternoons and evenings, this room will be available for teens to have a safe, healthy environment to do homework or hang out with their friends.

Over the course of a one year period, there are 100 different activities that go on at the YMCA. 15,000 people use the YMCA in a year, and approximately 5,000 of those are members. The YMCA serves the community in so many more ways than just a summer program and daycare for kids, or a great place to work out. They host Special Olympic athletic events throughout the year, they play host to a Chamber of Commerce Job Fair in the gymnasium, and Randolph Hospital, who does not have

pool facilities onsite, use the YMCA Pool for their aquatic therapy patients.

Randolph Community College does not have gym facilities on-site, so they use the YMCA for their intramural basketball and volleyball games.

The YMCA also hosts the largest JV Basketball Tournament in the United States each year in December. This year they have over 60 teams signed up to participate. That has a tremendous impact on our local economy because those teams stay in local motels, eat at local restaurants, shop in local stores, and are exposed to all that Asheboro has to offer.

The YMCA under Patrick’s leadership has grown their membership from 1,489 to almost 5,000 members over the past 16 years. His goal when the renovations are complete is to increase that membership by another 2,500. The Y Give Scholarship Program is designed to ensure that YMCA services are accessible to everyone in the community and that no one is excluded because of the inability to pay. Almost $180,000 is given annually in scholarship assistance.

The gymnasium will be closing on October 15th for two months and they will be replacing the floor and upgrading fixtures. It will reopen on Christmas Eve in time for the JV Holiday Classic.

In November, there will be a ribbon cutting to officially open the new addition and the community is invited to tour the facilities. Lots of great events are planned to celebrate the completion of the first phase. The YMCA has come a long way in the past 33 years.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR FITNESS 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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THE OPTIMAL TIME TO IMPLEMENT THESE HABITS When is the best time of day for working out? How about the best time for meditating or eating breakfast or checking your body weight? Based on the latest scientific research, here is a helpful guide for the timing of your daily wellness habits.

1 The best time to weigh is in the morning. If you want to get an accurate measure of your body weight, it is best to weigh first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything and after you visit the restroom. Weighing at any other time of day will provide a less accurate body weight measurement, as people tend to weigh more later in the day due to fluid retention and excess glycogen storage. You are the leanest and lightest first thing in the morning.

2. The best time to exercise is first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

Exercising in the morning revs up your metabolism, burns body fat and continues to burn fat at a much higher rate throughout the day. Working out on an empty stomach in the morning stimulates the body to break down adipose fat more efficiently than at any other time of day. It also increases blood flow to the brain resulting in improved concentration and heightened mental acuity throughout the day. Early bird exercisers are more likely to stick with a morning exercise routine because there is less distraction and minimal time demands at this time of day. Exercising in the morning also helps regulate your internal biological clock and contributes to better sleep patterns. One of the healthiest 22 | Asheboro Magazine | October 2011

habits you can implement is exercising in the morning before breakfast.

3. The best time to eat your first meal of the day is right after your morning workout. There is no other time of day when your body needs vital nutrients more than in the morning after a vigorous workout. A healthy breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day, because it interrupts the all-night fasting state and gives your body the necessary nutrients it needs to “jump start” the day.

Eating breakfast also optimizes two very important hormones, Leptin and Gherlin, which help to control appetite throughout the day. Studies show that people who eat a healthy breakfast regularly are five times less likely to become obese.

4. The best time to take a fiber supplement is with the last meal of the day. Fiber is vital for good health and supplementing fiber is necessary for many people who do not get the recommended 30 grams of fiber a day.

For best results, take a fiber supplement with your last meal of the day, as this allows more time for the fiber to cleanse the colon while you are sleeping.

5. The best time to abstain from food is before bedtime. For optimum nutrition, it is beneficial to eat every 2 to 3 hours throughout the day. However, studies show that going to bed on an empty stomach increases the production of Human Growth Hormone or HGH. Human Growth Hormone incites fat burning, stimulates muscle building and slows the aging process. For a leaner, healthier, younger

“you,” go to bed on an empty stomach.

6. The best time to meditate is right before you go to sleep. Practicing meditation at any time of day is extremely beneficial, however, bedtime is the most optimum time to do so. Proper meditation helps prime the brain and condition the mind for a more restful sleep. Your mind is more receptive to goal setting, visualization, success conditioning and meditating on God’s Word at bedtime. Therefore, for optimum health, practice meditation before you go to sleep every night.

7. The best time to wakeup and go to sleep is the same time every day, including weekends. Of all the studies on improving the quality of your sleep, it is determined that waking up and going to bed at the same time everyday is one of the healthiest habits to implement. Of course, getting 7 or more hours of sleep is essential, but maintaining a consistent sleep/wake cycle is just as important. Try to wakeup and go to sleep at the same time everyday even on weekends.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR MONEY Greg Smith is a local investment advisor and has over 19 years experience in the investment field.

He is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in business.

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Building a Portfolio for Income With interest rates near historic lows building an incomeproducing portfolio has become more challenging than ever.

Should you stick with safe Bank CD’s and their paltry yields or do you reach out for higher yields and more risk?

Some options besides Bank CD’s may include dividendpaying Stocks, Bonds or Fixed and Variable Annuities or some combination of all of these? There is no one right answer—it depends on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

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some guaranteed income streams like Social Security or a Pension. But you may also need to generate income off your investment portfolio. Regardless of your stage in life, there may be times you want to generate income for a specific goal, say to pay college bills.

To help you understand more…..I have included a partial chart of different investment options—and the average return and yields of each Since September 2008. This Chart was prepared by Fidelity Investments.

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5) Let your older loved ones know they can call you. Put your number, or that of another family member or friend, on speed dial.

6) Reassure them the house is secure. Rehearse with them the process to make sure their doors and windows are locked.

7) Make sure the interior of the house is safe by installing grab bars and eliminating throw rugs.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR BODY Michael Harmon is the owner of The Healthy Back & Body Clinic, and the physical therapist responsible for patient care. Michael has a Masters Degree in physical therapy earned at Western Carolina University.

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The long days of Summer are nearly over and the short days of Fall and Winter are just around the corner. I love cooler weather and the festivities that come with it, however, these shorter days have negative sides where maintaining our health is concerned. For many people, myself included, its dark when we get home after work, so finding time to squeeze in healthy activity gets tricky. Learning how to make the most of quick breaks while at work can have a tremendously positive impact on our daily lives.

As a physical therapist I get to hear about many different kinds of work that people do every day. Daycare workers who lift small children all day, truck drivers who must endure long trips in sitting, factory workers who repeat the same repetitive task hours on end, plus all the things that we must do when we get home…keeping the house clean, vacuuming, making up beds, all the yard work that must be done, and a myriad of other tasks. Whew, I’m getting stressed just thinking about it. Now here I come along and say we should find time to do more? YES! I say. We should find time for ourselves. We should at least be able to give ourselves healthy breaks, a respite from the daily grind.

Let’s take each of the occupational examples I have listed so I can give some examples of healthy break exercises.

First let’s look at the day care worker. This person is lifting children all day. The back will endure the greatest burden and will be the first to break down and cause pain. So if bending forward and 28 | Asheboro Magazine | October 2011

lifting is the problem, simply reverse the motion by arching your back the other way after each and every lift. If there is a freezer on site, then during lunch a quick five minute icing of the low back will do wonders. Correct lifting technique is still required.

How about the truck driver? No access to ice packs and no chance to stand and stretch for hours at a time.

There is still a lot he can do. Most important is lumbar support. If the chair of the truck has a lumbar support feature it should be used to relieve the stresses on the back. How much and where to put support is a little tricky but worth the effort. Think of your pelvis like a bowl full of water. When we sit without proper lumbar support, our pelvis is allowed to roll back and the water would spill out the back. With this in mind you would place your support just above the belt line so that the bowl (your pelvis) is made level, and no water would spill out. With the lumbar spine aligned properly he will be able to endure prolonged sitting much longer without pain. Then each time the trucker does get to stop and get out of the truck he should arch his back (the opposite of sitting) and walk the length of the truck twice before doing any lifting. This will get blood flowing back into the muscles of the legs and prevent injury.

Repetitive factory work can be some of the most damaging activity a person can do. Many factories work 12 hour shifts with employees having little time to think of themselves over production. It’s a shame really that

modern industry cannot see how much more productive their employees could be with shorter shifts, access to cheap stretching equipment and ice packs. Its hard for me to imagine what “Human Resource Department” really stands for.

Nevertheless, even these folks have the ability to counter the stresses of work with stretches. Again, think opposites.

If you are doing a job that requires your wrist to constantly bend in one direction, take the time every few minutes or so to bend the wrist in the opposite direction.

You can apply this concept to any joint of the body. Even a couple of seconds relief will do wonders preventing injury.

Granted, you should still do the 10 – 13 minutes of strengthening on a therapy ball that I have written about many times before for the full benefits of staying healthy.

So the day is done and its dark out already, with other tasks waiting to be done, but that’s OK you have already exercised.

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the Service Corps of Retired Executives, referred to as SCORE, is alive and well and doing its part – in spades – to come to the aid of the jobs effort and the economy of the city and Randolph County.

The organization counsels and advises business people and aspiring entrepreneurs weekly on ways to strengthen their existing operations, as well as others who are contemplating starting businesses.

Indeed, that is the core purpose of SCORE; a non-profit national association dedicated to helping existing and startup businesses grow and succeed.

SCORE is a nationwide organization formed in 1964 as a resource partner of the U. S. Small Business Administration, with 364 chapters across the country providing confidential business mentoring and counseling at no charge. Asheboro is one of 15 chapters with locations across the state, from the mountains to the coast of North Carolina.

The Asheboro chapter began functioning in the early ‘90’s — as a satellite of Greensboro SCORE — as the result of the efforts of George Gusler, Executive Director of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce. It became a self-sustaining chapter on October 19, 1998.

Asheboro SCORE has over 20 specialists who conduct counseling sessions regularly in small groups with professionals whose background and experience are especially geared to the needs of the client. And the discussions and information exchanged are completely confidential.

The local SCORE organization is heralding what members say is a signature event on November 10 with a Business and Economic Forecast Seminar with speaker Justin Catanoso, founder and former editor of Triad Business Journal and current director of journalism at Wake Forest University. It will be held at AVS Banquet Centre, 2045 N. Fayetteville St. in Asheboro at 12 noon and is open to the public.

Tickets, which include lunch, are $25 and can be purchased

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N ew ly - i n s t a l l e d president Hooker Thomas, long-serving SCORE member and former banking executive, said local volunteers can offer advice in marketing, finance, human resources, manufacturing, cost accounting, inventory control, social media and other business avenues.

Thomas refers those who want additional information about SCORE to visit their website www.asheboro.score.org.

Currently, local SCORE offers:

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“Our aim is to promote business and grow the economy as expediently and quickly as possible and we dedicate our chapter’s efforts to that,” he added.

Anyone wanting to make an appointment, or who would consider volunteering with SCORE is invited to contact Amy Rudisill at the chamber of commerce, 626-2626.

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3. Divide dough in half. Set one portion aside. To the remaining portion, knead in the peppermint extract and the food coloring.

4. To shape dough, roll out each portion of dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper to form a 12x11-inch rectangle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper from plain and pink doughs. Invert plain dough on top of pink dough. Peel off top sheet of paper. From the long side, roll up, jelly-roll style, removing bottom sheet of paper as you roll. Cut roll in half, crosswise. Wrap and chill for 4 to 24 hours.

5. Cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375° F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.

Remove cookies and cool on wire rack.

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Date Night

By Winona Stalvey Wentworth

Eddie and Andra Burks The Couple: I had the honor of sitting down with two wonderful people to talk with them about their relationship and “Date Nights.”

I went to high school with Eddie, and had met Andra when she attended an event in town with him. Edward Burks was the Mayor of Franklinville from 1987-1989. He was elected to the Asheboro City Council in 2007, and is currently running for re-election.

However, my way of thinking of him will always be as “Snoopy” in a high school performance! (I was Peppermint Patty!) Andra is a school teacher at Silk Hope School in Siler City where she teaches 6th and 8th grade Math and Science. They met on March 18, 1994 and Eddie “somehow knew” only two days later that he would “marry that girl.” They were married on June 9 of the following year. Though some people thought they were going too fast (one of her friends sent her a letter about her concern that he might be an axe murderer or something!), Eddie and Andra knew they had found the love of a lifetime. They were both 32 years old and neither had been married. From what I can see, they were meant for each other! Now, 17-1/2 years later, I sat in their living room talking with them. I could feel the love flowing between them as he reclined on the sofa with a broken leg and she sat across from him on a love seat. It felt like an invisible cord connected them.

It’s easy to see that their love is one of those “one in a million” loves we all dream of having.

Date Night: According to Eddie, every night is “Date Night;” and according to Andra they are still on their first date. But when they go out for what we would consider a date, they have a few things they love to do. For a “super special” night their restaurant of choice is usually “Timothy’s.” Eddie says the Filet Mignon is to die for and that you can cut it with a butter knife. He also said that the reduction sauce served with it is heavenly. Andra says everything they get there is terrific. (Note to self…go try out Timothy’s!)

Another thing they love to do is attend the plays performed by the Randolph Arts Guild. They really enjoy the quality performances by local actors.

Other things they enjoy are ballgames, going to the movies and visiting family. But one “date night” they really enjoy is when they spend the evening at home alone. With their busy schedules, it is hard to spend as much quality time alone as they would like, so a “home date night” is wonderful.

Now that we know some things they do, we can “borrow” some of them for our own date nights … so get out and have fun!

If you’d like to be featured on Date Night, please send an e-mail to the publisher@asheboromagazine.com.

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ASK THE EXPERT INSURANCE Over the past 13 years I have assisted over four thousand Medicare beneficiaries with making a Medicare decision. It is very important to me that you are well informed and understand all of your available options.

Should you have any questions or concerns, call me at (336)880-0089 or email at janet.blakley@yahoo.com. I will be happy to help you if I can.

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Here are some tips to assist you in choosing the plan that’s I will be available to assist you again in choosing a plan right for you: that fits your needs. I will be sending out letters confirming the dates and times of the workshops that I will be holding 1. Verify that the plan is being offered in your area. in the near future. Feel free to call me to set up an in-home appointment or make a reservation for one of the workshops.

2. Check the insurance company’s star rating. Medicare assigns a star rating to all insurance companies offer 2. Medicare Once again, I look forward to assisting you with your Advantage Plans. The star ratings can be verified on www. Medicare decisions for the 2012 Annual Enrollment Period.

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3. Be sure that your plan has a large network of doctors and facilities. Great benefits mean nothing if you do not have a large network of providers. With PFFS plans (plans that allowed you to go to any doctor or hospital) phasing out, your available options are now network based, HMOs/ PPOs. 4. Verify that your doctors are in-network. If they are not, chances are, you may have to pay some or all of the cost of that office visit.

5. Be sure that the insurance company provides you with a provider book, which lists doctors and hospitals that are “in-network.”

6. Verify that all your prescription drugs are covered. If they are, verify how they are covered, for example - preferred vs. non-preferred.

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Shedding Light on Facts about Cataracts Q. What are the causes of cataracts?

A. This is an exciting time in cataract surgery. We now have artificial lenses that can correct astigmatism and restore the A. Cataracts are a clouding of the natural human lens that ability to read. These were not available just a few years ago. is inside the eye. There are many causes of cataracts but the Also, we will be using lasers to perform cataract surgery. most common is aging of the human lens. Other causes include medications and diabetes.

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Cataracts develop more slowly in patients that incorporate healthy diets and exercise into their routines. Some cataracts are hereditary.

Q. How should one decide whether to have cataract surgery?

A. If the patients are having trouble with their vision then a complete dilated eye examination should be done by their eye doctor. Their eye doctor can help advise when surgery would be needed. Patients will then make the decision to have surgery based on their visual disabilities.

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The more "egg" shaped the eye, the more the astigmatism.

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Q. What should I expect from the surgery?

A. In preparation for cataract surgery, patients will have a complete eye evaluation with several tests. These tests will determine other eye problems. This evaluation will take several hours to complete. When the patient has surgery, the patient will be sedated and the surgery will be done using advanced cataract techniques. Vision will be blurry for several days after the surgery. The eye will feel scratchy but usually patients do not have pain. Most patients only require over the counter pain medicines following surgery.

Q. How has technology changed within the last few years?

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> LET'S TALK

You Just Cannot Do That To Children!

By Bianca Tyler

We ordered our meal in a newlyopened, still unknown, not-yetpatronized restaurant in a nearby town.

While we waited for dinner, we walked with our 6-year-old over to an enormous tank to enjoy the fish. Mesmerized, she gazed with great intent at the graceful creatures swimming by.

A staff member came over and asked, “Do you like the fish?” “Oh, yes, I love them very much,” she replied, looking up at the woman with big, blue eyes. Another staffer, hearing this, came over, “Would you like to take one home with you?” Her face lit up in awe, “Really? Do you really mean it?” She looked up pleadingly at my husband and me, “Can we please, can we?”

Dinner arrived and it was hard to pull her away from the allure of the iridescent scales. The two waitresses followed us. Because the restaurant was practically empty – only one other table was occupied – the women hovered around as we ate. We didn’t mind. They were pleasant and kept asking us how the food was, where we were from, how we found out about them.

“Are you serious about a fish?” I asked. “She totally loves marine life and your offer is generous. She would be thrilled!”

My husband pulled out his phone and showed them pictures of our daughter tickling a Beluga whale’s

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tongue, swimming with dolphins and kissing them, and snaps of our trips to various aquariums. “Really, are you totally serious about the fish? She’s completely in love with sea creatures and we just really need to know.”

“Oh, yes,” they assured us, “She can pick one out after dinner.” Bursting with excitement, she, of course, only ate half her meal, and then begged to go back to the tank. A short while later she ran back to the table, “I found her, I found the fishie I’m taking home!”

My husband looked up at the staff, and when they all nodded, he called the nearest pet store to ask when they closed. “Open till 8!” he informed our little one and she ran back to her fish in a flash. There were three waitresses with us now lingering around our table, chitchatting, viewing photos and listening to our family maritime adventures. I smiled at my husband and thought what a friendly restaurant.

After dessert, our daughter came back with great news. The maître d had given her the net to catch her fish and she was holding it up with eyes that urged us to move on a little quicker.

Phillip chuckled and said, “You’re right, we need to go, the pet store closes in a half hour.”

We paid the bill and joined our daughter whose nose was still pressed against the glass with anticipation.

“There she is! Look, there she is, she’s waiting for me.”

“Well, bye-bye,” said one of the staff members as the group of employees stood by the door to see us out. “Byebye,” I said smiling, “We’ll be back, this was really nice being treated so special.”

I peered inside the tank standing beside our daughter waiting for someone to come over to us before we left. “It’s that one,” I pointed out waiting for one of them to move our way.

“Well, bye-bye,” they chimed all together.

It was becoming clearer as no one moved. My heart sunk. Was this really happening? “But you said she could have a fish.”

They laughed. “We were only kidding!” My stomach felt sick as I saw our little one turn her head from the tank and look up a the group of adults.

My husband was livid. “But we asked you over and over if you were serious.

You were with us through the meal, you saw all the photos of how much she loves sea animals, you heard us call the pet store! Was this all a joke?”

“We were only kidding,” they repeated. Tear welled up in our daughter’s eyes. They rolled down her cheeks and her lower lip quivered uncontrollably as she put her small hand on the clear glass and stared at her fish. Then she turned abruptly

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I lifted her into my arms and we left and headed straight to the pet store.

Who knew you have to wait 14 – 21 days for water to stabilize! We explained to our daughter we could not take home a fishie that night but we would decorate the tank and fill it with water and make it the happiest fish tank in the world.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR FEET Triad Foot Center – Asheboro, Greensboro and Burlington Originally from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Richard Sikora graduated from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. He received his medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency training at the Central Carolina Residency Program. He has been in private practice since 1990 and is certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

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Your Feet - Self Treat or See a Podiatrist?

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 selftreatment 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.

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ADVICE FOR COMMON FOOT tape, Vicks Vapo-Rub, white vinegar AND ANKLE ISSUES and other household items, there is no scientific evidence or research to Blisters - Blisters on your feet can support the use of these items. usually be self-treated. If a blister pops, cover it with a band-aid or sterile Sprains and Strains - Initially sprains dressing. Watch it carefully to make sure and strains can be treated at home proper healing is occurring. using the “RICE” treatment…rest, ice, compressions, and elevation. If swelling Ingrown Toenail – Many people will does not diminish, it is best to visit your try to contend with an ingrown toenail podiatrist to determine the exact cause for far too long.

Over-the-counter such as a fracture or other issue causing treatments for an ingrown toenail are not the problem. recommended. If you believe you have an ingrown toenail, see your podiatrist In general, if you have any condition as soon as possible. Your podiatrist can with your feet or ankle that persists, safely remove the ingrown nail, prevent don’t hesitate to visit your podiatrist. or treat infection and help you prevent In some cases, not getting sufficient the possibility of a future recurrence. treatment can cause worsening and even other medical conditions with Warts and Fungal Nails– Over-the- your feet and ankles. counter medication 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 overthe-counter.

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Making an Informed Decision People make decisions every day that impact how they live. Some just wing it and see how things turn out while others spend time to look at the different options before arriving at a decision.

Do you know what kind of car you can afford? Should you wait any longer to fix the bad area of the roof? How much money will you need saved up for retirement? For each one of these questions, how you approach decision making can greatly affect the outcome.

With that said, let us look at a process on how to make an informed decision.

1) Ask questions that will help frame the desired end result. If you want to buy a car, ask your friends which car they bought and why. What was their end result? Maybe the car was more fuel efficient or could haul more cargo. Talk to experts and advisors. Look at websites, books, magazine or journal articles to gather some outside perspective.

2) Once you start receiving answers, collect all of that data in a spreadsheet, word document, or note taking application. If you prefer paper and pen, write it in a journal. The goal is to organize the information so you can easily access it and have it all in one place.

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draw conclusions. If you are unable to answer even some of the basic questions, keep digging.

4) Make an informed decision.

This process can take some time, but it is well worth it. With that said, there are a few things to consider: • Once you have enough data, make the decision. Don’t stall and wait to get even more information when you already have what you need.

• There will be times when you will be forced to make a decision without all of the data in hand. You may be tempted to ask the “what if” questions (e.g. what if I had more time, what if I had another

report, etc). In this case, make a decision and move on.

• Try not to fall into the “analysis paralysis” scenario. This can happen when you look at all of the data (analysis) and end up doing nothing (paralysis). If you begin to encounter this, make sure you have set a specific deadline to make a decision and have someone hold you accountable to it.

Making informed decisions can help you realize business opportunities, make better investment choices, improve your health, and help those close to you.

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> LIVING SPACES

Out With the Golden Octopus

By Molly McClean

Just like a fine meal, the dining room is a space where the possibilities are endless. I don’t know about you, but my favorite past times usually involve eating, whether it is a family gathering or just a small bite. This leads me to say, the dining room is one of my favorite spaces in the home. Take inspiration from your furniture when deciding upon a color scheme. This is where you can create an intimate atmosphere and showcase your favorite things, whether it is in a hutch, china cabinet or atop a buffet. If you prefer to have your table set, then by all means show off the wedding china or grandmother’s antiques that rarely come out for show; however, you may have to give a little light dusting before having a meal!

Whether your idea of a beautiful space is glamorous, modern or traditional, there are a few key tips in creating the perfect dining space. Some designers prefer to select a color and then create the space around your room; however, if you are like most, you have been dragging furniture from one residence to another and you have to work with what you have. There is a bit of nostalgia to using what you currently have, after all, there probably isn’t a price tag on that six leaf dining table that your mother finally passed down to you and if you want to spice it up a bit, the dining chairs are the place to show some creativity.

The color palette in this room creates an intimate setting with the deep chocolate walls balanced by the cream beneath the chair rail.

The off white silk panels are hung above the window, just below the crown molding to draw the eye upward to the cathedral ceiling.

The dining table is the main attraction in this room, so to break it up a bit; pattern is introduced in the cheetah print on each of the six chairs. Additional seating is provided with the upholstered chairs placed on either side of the faux painted cabinet. The cabinet, which was originally stained, and now painted adds a casual look to an otherwise formal room. For more patterns, fabric is placed at the back of the cabinet to soften the piece.

Ambiance is very important in this space, for a pop of color and to save money, the existing chandelier was spray painted white to cover its former brass finish. Out with the golden octopus!

Magnetic prisms were added to provide a touch of glamour.

Accessories are a key ingredient in adding personality to the room, so don’t forget the artwork. White and cream colored dinner plates, frames and mirrors provide the contrast needed against the dark wall color. This is a simple color scheme of chocolate, cream and white with pops of green added in the throw pillows and table arrangement which creates a cozy atmosphere for dining guests to enjoy.

And lastly, don’t forget about your floor. An area rug warms and softens the floor while anchoring the table. Depending upon your space, you can go pattern or plain. This is a simple indoor/outdoor rug to again reinforce the casual look in an otherwise formal room.

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After the review I wrote last month on Rockus Bockus, I almost decided to hang up my wine critiquing hat. Then I asked myself, where would we be today if Lewis and Clark stopped in what is present day Sioux City, Iowa after Sgt. Charles Floyd died of a probable burst appendix or, if Pink Floyd stopped making albums after Dark Side of the Moon? The world would certainly not be what it is today. Although last month’s wine article could have served as my wine article to end all wine articles, I will soldier on for the good of wine drinkers everywhere, or at least, for those who read my article... all three of you (I would have said four, but I can’t in good conscience include my mom because she is somewhat obligated to read it).

This month’s wine is a Spanish number from the D.O. Montsant, which is part of a larger historic region that has a long tradition of producing wonderfully robust, yet elegant wines — or so says the label on the bottle of 2009 Blau. I was going to write my own explanation of the winery and the region that produced this sensational bottle of wine, but I found someone who can do it much better; Debbie Lapmardo, author of the Wine Cellars Club blog (www.thewinecellarsclub. com). Since I have never reviewed a Spanish wine, I found some of the terminology a little confusing. Debbie has a wonderful way of simplifying things, as you will see.

“Celler Can Blau is a winery that began in 2003 as a partnership between Spain’s Gil Vera family and Victor Rodriguez. None of these folks were new to Spanish wine, but they set out to develop a relatively new wine region.

Their winery is in the Montsant D.O., and I have to admit that I’d never heard of it.

It turns out that the Montsant appellation was created in 2001, and includes a horseshoe-shaped patch of land that surrounds the more famous Priorat region on three sides. Montsant is unique in its soils, if not its climate.

The weather is fairly typical for a Spanish wine region: the summer days are hot and dry, but nearby mountains bring very cool nights. Wine grapes thrive when there’s a big difference,

like 25 – 30 degrees C, between the daytime and nighttime temperatures.

This builds structure to help create a balanced, bold wine.

Montsant’s soils are more unique: they include three very different soil types, each suited to a particular grape variety. And guess what? Can Blau creates its wine from those three different grapes: Carinena (Carignan to some), Syrah and Garnacha (Grenache).”

Now that the difficult part is out of the way, I will pick up where I left off. Unlike other reviews, where I lock myself in a room and drink the entire bottle by myself, I decided to try something different for a change and invited three of my favorite people to share the experience with me. These people were Sherry (the publisher and my lovely wife) and Mike and Julie Moore our good friends and owners of Sentry Fire Protection whose office is in the same building as ours. We drank the wine while we munched on some sharp cheddar, smoked Gouda, whole wheat crackers, and apples. Certainly sharing the wine with friends heightened the overall experience and, I have decided, is much more enjoyable than drinking alone.

The first thing that appealed to me about the 2009 Blau is the label. While not as artistic or creative as the Rockus Bockus label, it is very attractive and if you buy wine by the label like I do, you won’t be disappointed. The design and foil-like ink used to print the label gives it a three dimensional look and feel. I say this because the taste of the wine is also somewhat three dimensional, so the label is very fitting, to say the least.

The 2009 Blau is made from 50% carinena and 25% each of garnacha and syrah which, in my estimation, is a perfect blend of these three grapes.

While other reviews I have read suggest hints of cherry, raspberry, floral notes and even cola, the first thing I experienced was blueberry which, I’ll admit, may have been psychological from the name of the wine and color of the bottle. Be that as it may, the three people I was enjoying this bottle with also indicated that they had experienced a similar aroma.

I found the 2009 Blau to be very

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Paella with Mussels exciting on the palette. It boasts a bold, almost wild, flavor that is as well balanced as it is tasty. While drinking it, I thought about the movie Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and the candy treat that changed flavors as it was eaten. The first sip of the 2009 Blau was a veritable fruit cornucopia.

Each sip afterwards yielded a different taste from what you’d expect (blueberry, plum and cherry) to the unexpected chocolate and, even cola as other reviews suggested. I think my palette is becoming more sophisticated because this was one of the few bottles of wine with which I actually experienced some of the same tastes and aromas as other wine reviewers.

To sum things up, the word that comes to mind is fun. The 2009 Blau was not only delicious, it was fun to drink. The only downside to this bottle of wine is it went too fast, leaving us longing for more. As for pairing this wine, it will go with just about anything, but would be perfect with a great big dish of paella. Whatever you serve it with, make sure you have a second bottle on hand or you will be disappointed after the first one is emptied. The 2009 Blau is available for the paltry sum of $13.99 at Lumina Wine and Beer. As always, if you pick up a bottle or two, let them know you read about it in Asheboro & Randolph County Magazine.

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This Paella recipe with mussels is so yummy that you might feel like eating it even before you finished cooking it. But beware and be strong, it’s worth waiting! Start preparing it by letting the mussels for some 2 hours in cold water. Of course, before putting those into the water wash them. After 2 hours throw those mussels away that did not open. They might be harmful.

Ingredients: 12 big mussels (opened) 1 cup of dry white wine 1 little red onion, cut into pieces 3 tbls of olive oil 1 chicken breast, cut into small pieces ½ lbs of marinated shrimp or lobster claws ¼ lbs squid or cuttlefish rings ¼ lbs of white fish, without bones, cut into pieces ½ yellow or white onion, cut into pieces 4 pieces of garlic, minced 1 small red pepper, cut into pieces 1 peeled tomato, cut ¼ lbs of peas Sweet paprika 1½ cups of rice, long grain ¼ teaspoon of saffron 1½ liters of chicken broth 2 tablespoons of minced parsley Directions: Warm the wine with the onion at low heat, add the mussels, cover the pan with a lid and now let it boil for 5 minutes. After 3 minutes, you can start to take out the mussels that are opened and let them cool off. If, after 5 minutes, there are still unopened mussels – don’t use them. Reserve the wine, we will use it a little bit later.

Heat half of the oil and roast the chicken. After 5 minutes, take off the chicken, set it aside and put the fish, squid and shrimp in the pan for another 2 minutes. When they are ready, set them aside. Add the rest of the oil and roast the yellow onion and the pepper for 3-5 minutes. Add the tomato, the peas and the spices. When done, pour the wine in the pan and add the rice.

Meanwhile melt the saffron into the broth and pour it over the rice. Let it come over, lower the heat and let it boil without stirring. Place the chicken, fish, squid and shrimp over the rice. Let cook for other 10 minutes. Stir the meat into the rice, using a wooden spatula.

Tips: Serve it in bowls, and place the mussels on top. Garnish it with parsley.

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Most of us live such busy lives with work or school, errands to run and grocery shopping, moms taking kids to and from various activities. We count on our trusty ride to get us there and back.

We never give it a second thought; just get in (usually in a big rush), turn the key and go. . . until that dreaded day when it will not start or worse yet, breaks down somewhere.

So, with cold weather approaching, we should pay some attention to our ride. We can do some things to help it stay “healthy and safe.”

Most important are consistent oil changes; the lifeblood of an engine. And here, cheap can be expensive! Cheap oil filters and oil are just that. Remember, you get what you pay for. Rotate your tires every third oil change. Everyone’s driving habits vary, but this is a good rule of thumb; tires should be checked periodically for correct pressure, cracks and splitting or insufficient tread depth, which could cause hydroplaning in wet weather and loss of control — the number one cause of cause of cars going off the road in wet weather. Uneven tread wear could mean improper alignment or worn components. Did you know that good tires, properly balanced, aligned, and inflated will improve your gas mileage?

Coolant should be checked to be sure it is correct for winter protection. All belts and hoses need to be checked for signs of wear. Check your windshield wipers. Did you know that ozone in the air and the sun cause wipers to become brittle and crack? When it rains and you

need them, all you will get are streaks and squeaks — and you won’t be able to see.

Check battery condition. Life span of a battery is 3-5 years. When was the last time you purchased a battery? Or had yours serviced? Cold winter weather affects the battery’s ability to produce power. The colder it gets, the harder it is for it to produce power. It may start one time and not the next. Slow or labored cranking when starting the car is an indication of a weak battery. This may be caused by other mechanical issues, but if your battery is three years old or more, it is the most likely suspect. And just because the battery has enough power to turn the lights on does not mean it has enough to crank the engine. Check battery terminals. Corroded terminals, even with a new battery, can cause it not to charge completely.

If you can’t remember the last time you had your brakes done, have them checked. A brake failure can be very dangerous.

Transmission fluid should be serviced per the manufacturer’s instructions. Many of today’s modern automatic transmissions are sealed and may never need fluid changes; doing so may cause damage.

You should always carry a flashlight in the glove box — just check to make sure batteries are still good.

Let’s do what we can to keep our rides safe and reliable!

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Don’t Expect Perfection

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I like small town living. You live in a small town long enough and everybody knows your successes and your failures, your sorrows and your joys. They might hold high expectations for you, but they don't expect you to be anybody other than the person you actually are. There's honesty to a small town living, because there is no hiding; everybody knows everybody, and they see you at your worst and at your best. More commonly, they see you just living, and if you are lucky, they love you anyway.

My job is being the inspiration man,

the hope giver, the guide to spirituality and to God. I do those things not as a leader, not as a guru, not as some kind of holy Joe, but as one who seeks, studies, and desires God. In my town, people expect me to have a beer, have fun, make mistakes, say the right thing, and sometimes say the wrong thing.

They don't expect perfection and that's fine with me. Only God is perfect.

The messengers never are, and if they pretend they are, then watch out.

Let me put it this way. I work for the company as a company man. I'm not the

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Box Turtles

By John D. Groves & Tom Gillespie N.C. Zoo staff

WE’VE ALL ENCOUNTERED BOX TURTLES. THEY’RE THOSE SLOWWALKING WANDERERS THAT PLOD ACROSS OUR YARDS, THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND--TOO OFTEN TO THEIR DEMISE--ACROSS ROADWAYS. All six of the world’s box turtle species live in the United States or Mexico.

The United States has two species: the ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornate) that lives mostly west of the Mississippi River, and the common box turtle (Terrapene carolina), who ranges from the East Coast west into Texas and into parts of northern Mexico.

A subspecies of the common box turtle—the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina)— is arguably the most famous of the box turtles.

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the reptiles. Kids seem to love them. Kind drivers lift them over centerlines and onto shoulders. Yet, despite their broad appeal, box turtles seem to be in decline from pollution, traffic and habitat loss.

Ten years ago, North Carolina Zoo staff members began a long-term study of its resident Eastern box turtles. So far, they have collected natural history, population and home-range information on more than 497 local box turtles.

To their surprise, their data suggest that more than 3,000 wild box turtles live within the zoo’s boundaries.

As zoo staff see and retrieve turtles, they measure, weigh and mark each captured turtle and enter its data—along with other information—in a database dedicated to the zoo’s turtle population.

The turtles are returned to where they were found as staff members use the information to try to unravel the secrets of the turtles’ lives. Important questions are investigated: When do they move?

Where do they go? How much land do they need?

What are their ages? What are their sexes? How do they spend their time?

To find out more details about the turtles, staff members glued tiny radio transmitters on six wild box turtles. They track the turtles regularly, using their transmissions to map movements and home-ranges and to speculate on how the turtles spend their time. Staff members use these data to ensure that new exhibits or programs will not harm the spaces a n d

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habitats that the local turtles depend on.

Zoo staffers also take turtle conservation off the zoo grounds. Every two to three years, they organize symposiums that bring researchers, educators, wildlife biologists and managers together to talk about ways to counteract issues affecting turtles in different parts of the country. One of their programs engages private citizens by asking them to record when and where they encounter box turtles. Researchers then use these data to draw current, accurate boundaries on box-turtle range maps and to gauge how densely populated these ranges are.

By comparing recently-collected data to museum records, wildlife managers can not only gauge trace changes to turtle distribution, but also identify places of high turtle mortality and can suggest interventions that may protect remaining box turtles.

Several years ago, biologists with UNC-Greensboro, Davidson College, N.C. State Parks, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Zoo started a new statewide program to gather information on box turtles.

The program has involved state parks and environmental centers in monitoring their box turtle populations.

Currently, 33 environmental facilities and state parks from every region of the state have joined this program, called the Box Turtle Connection.

To participate, individuals must attend training sessions and learn a standard protocol for collecting and recording box turtle information so that all the data can be combined into a single study. These findings will go to the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission to help their biologists protect and manage box turtles throughout the state. It will also alert biologists about problems that develop with this species in the future.

Zoo staff members hope that box-turtle programs will help build scientific literacy and ecosystem awareness in the state while they still have time to protect their ecological resources. While this program will focus on box turtles, it will also link their situation to the needs of people as well as other wildlife.

Since turtles do not do well once they are taken out of their local habitats, zoo staff members ask that the public not bring turtles to them.

“A subspecies of the common box turtle—the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina)—is arguably the most famous of the box turtles.”

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October 20 - Thrifty Thursday Movie “Psycho”, Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, 6 & 8:15 pm.

Admission: $5 (includes a small popcorn and a small drink).

All proceeds will benefit Randolph County Senior Adults Association, Inc. program expenses and building fund. Open to the Public. Admission: $30 per ticket, which allows bearer to have 3 items evaluated.

Contact Bill Craig, Outreach Coordinator at RCSAA for guidance about what to bring and how to bring it!

October 21 – Wine Down Friday Wine Tasting, Off the Vine, 126 W Swannanoa Avenue, Liberty. Enjoy wines from Stanly County’s first winery, Dennis Vineyards and Winery. Their holiday line will be featured for tasting. Call Robin Honeycutt for more details at 336795-0070.

October 22 – Benefit Ride for Mollie Salley Kinney, Cox’s Harley Davidson, Asheboro, NC, 9 am to 3 pm. Mollie, a 1994 graduate from Asheboro High School has liver disease (stage 3) with possibly 3 yrs left without a transplant.

Registration starts at 8:30 am, ride begins at 10:30 am. $10 for bikers, $5 for passengers. (Riders October 21 - Friday Night Bluegrass, Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset will receive a yellow ribbon to tie on the front of their bikes, Avenue, Asheboro, doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7 pm. the color yellow represents liver disease). There is something Admission is $5 in advance, $7 at the door. for the whole family, so please come out and support this local wife, sister, mother, daughter and friend!

October 22 – 1st Annual Randolph Treasures, Uncovering the Secrets of our Antiques and Collectibles, National Guard October 22 – 3rd Annual Fall Festival Open House, Randolph Armory, 1430 S Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, 10 am to 3 pm. County Animal Shelter, 1370 County Land Road, Randleman,

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October 22 – 27 – High Point Furniture Market, 101 S Main St, Ste 101, High Point. Saturday – Wednesday 8 am to 7 pm., Thursday 8 am to 5 pm. Admission charged.

October 24 & 25 - Randolph Youth Theater Company Auditions, Moring Arts Center, 6 to 8 pm. Ages 8 to 18 are welcome to audition for the Christmas show, an adaptation of A Christmas Carol. For more information contact the RYTC at rytc.org.

October 28th - “Trick or Treat in the Park”, Bicentennial Park, Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, 7 to 9 pm. Bring your witches and goblins to the park to trick or treat at participating businesses.

Fun for the whole family. FREE!! If you own a business and would like to participate, please contact the Cultural & Recreational Services Department at 336-626-1240.

Cup Old Timers Club will also be in attendance with a display of vintage race cars.

October 29 – Liberty’s Heritage Festival, 239 S Fayetteville St, Liberty, 10 am to 3 pm. Start your morning at the Patterson Cottage grounds with basket weaving demonstrations, crafts, agricultural lessons, beekeeping, and machinery. Don’t miss the pumpkin carving competition and the pie baking contest October 29 – Halloween Carnival at Creekside Park, 214 Park Drive, Archdale, 6 to 9 pm. Enjoy the fall season by taking a hayride along the greenway, playing carnival games in the gym, and participating in the costume contest.

November 3 - Thrifty Thursday Movie “Gone with the Wind”, Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, 6 & 8:15 pm.

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November 4 & 5 - Annual Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, “Caring, Sharing and Connecting In Cary” at the Embassy Suites, Cary, NC. This year’s Chamber retreat has several new events planned, including a meet and greet with October 29 – 23rd Annual NASCAR Day Festival, Downtown Bev Perdue at the Governor’s Mansion. Contact the Chamber Randleman, 9 am to 7 pm. One of the Triad’s best known for more information at 336-626-2626. outdoor events, this year’s 23rd Anniversary Celebration will be held all in a one day super event. The festival will be held November 4 – 13, RSVP Production of “Don’t Cry for Me in conjunction with the Richard Petty Fan Club Convention Margaret Mitchell,” Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Avenue, the same weekend. Handmade crafts, food booths, live bands Asheboro, Friday & Saturday, November 4, 5, 11 & 12th at 7 pm, and entertainment, NASCAR Show cars, drag cars, vintage Sunday, November 6 & 13 at 2 pm. Tickets are available at the antique automobiles, custom cars, official NASCAR souvenir Randolph Arts Guild (336-629-0399). vendors and games and amusements for kids. The Winston

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4th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters

By Susan Greene

Planning for the 4th Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters is well underway and the participating artists are all busily working on special pieces for the Celebration weekend, as well as on collaborative pieces to be auctioned at the Friday night Gala, November 18, 2011. Last year's event was yet another resounding success, drawing over 400 people to the Friday evening Gala and over 5,000 folks from NC and multiple states to the unique festival. Each year the event has generated a total measurable financial impact of over $485,000.

The Celebration is distinctive; it is a showcase of the pottery artists of Seagrove, an area that covers the three county corner region of Randolph, Moore and Montgomery counties.

Over 100 Seagrove potters, from 62 shops are participating this year. Participating shops are: Avery, Ben Owen, Blue Hen, Blue Stone, Bulldog, Cadwell-Hohl, Chad Brown, Chris Luther, Country Pots, Cross Creek, Crystal King, Daniel Johnston, David Stuempfle, Dean & Martin, Dirt Works, Dixieland, Donna Craven, Dover, Eck McCanless, Fat Beagle, Firestone, From the Ground Up, Gingerbread House, Great White Oak Gallery, Hatfield, Hickory Hill, Humble Mill, JLK Jewelry, Johnston & Gentithes, Jugtown, Keith Martindale, King’s Koepnick, Kovack, Lantern Hill, Latham’s, Luck’s Ware, McCanless, McKay, Michele Hastings & Jeff Brown, Nelda French, Nichols, Old Gap, Ole Fish House, Original Owens, Patrick Rowe, Pebbles, Pottery by Frank Neef, Potts, Ray, Riggs, Rockhouse, Seagrove Stoneware, Studio Touya, The Hutch, Thomas, Tom Gray, Triple C, Turn & Burn, Uwharrie Crystalline, Whynot, and Windsong.

COSP will again be held indoors at the historic Luck's Cannery, on NC 705, Pottery Highway, one half mile south of the traffic light in Seagrove. The Celebration potters admire and continue the spirit of the original Luck's Cannery - people of the Seagrove area working together to provide a future for their community.

The festival offers shoppers a one-stop, indoorshopping opportunity to purchase authentic Seagrove pottery.

The show offers the chance to meet the Seagrove artists, to learn about and purchase their work, all under one roof. There is excitement in every booth, where the exhibits embrace a striking variety of forms and functions.

Seagrove is the largest working community of potters and clay artists in the country, and offers something for everyone. The event offers not only the authenticity of Seagrove pottery, but also the opportunity to participate in historical 62 | Asheboro Magazine | October 2011

and educational demonstrations. Children have a special area dedicated to them, where they can try their hand in clay and also purchase specially “kid priced” pieces of pottery. A donation from the proceeds of the children’s area is given to the arts programs of our local elementary schools.

The event kicks off with the opening night Gala. Guests can peruse and purchase from the booths, while enjoying food and beverages, live jazz music and enjoy the opportunity to view and bid on collaborative, one-of-a-kind pottery pieces.

The planning and implementation of the Celebration of Seagrove Potters festival has become a strong example of community and teamwork. Many committees are work together to bring this professional and creative event to life. Local companies and organizations, such as The Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau, First Bank, Randolph Hospital, Randolph Electric Membership Corporation, Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation, The North Carolina Zoological Society, Asheboro Magazine, Life 103.1, Carolina Arts, Our State, Flowers on Main, StarWorks, and Wet Dog Glass have already provided sponsorship and there are many opportunities still available to partner with additional sponsors who recognize the unique prospects provided by the distinctive demographics of the Celebration attendees.

Contact Rhonda McCanless for additional sponsor information at (336) 964-4206 or professional_page@rtmc.net.

Volunteers serve as the backbone of the festival. We strive to provide Celebration attendees the finest experience possible, warmly welcoming them to spend a leisurely time browsing and shopping, seeing the process, developing and renewing relationships with the potters of Seagrove. This would not be possible without the immense dedication of our volunteers, mainly comprised of Asheboro residents, including members from City Council, The Randolph Arts Guild, auctioneers, educators, pottery lovers and collectors. We are always looking for ways to build on this essential team.

Volunteers have the opportunity to work on many aspects of the festival, including the auctions, artist relations, gala preview event, production, special projects and more. Contact Bonnie Burns at www.CelebrationOfSeagrovePotters.com , redhare@rtmc.net or 336-953-5491.

Seagrove pottery has long been known for its collectability and the Seagrove name is recognized worldwide. Located in the central piedmont, the town of Seagrove is at the intersection of NC Business Highway 220 and

NC Highway 705, which in 2002 was designated as Pottery Highway because it runs through the heart of pottery country. Seagrove potters are located throughout the countryside, all around these two major roads, and are all easily accessible from them. The shops are diverse and interesting, and all worthy of a visit and most will be open throughout the Celebration weekend.

The Celebration of Seagrove Potters merged with SAPA, (Seagrove Area Potters Association) a local non-profit marketing entity that promotes, publicizes and markets the Seagrove community of potters in August of 2008.

For up-to-date information and photos on the upcoming Celebration visit www.

CelebrationOfSeagrovePotters.com and for more on potters of the Seagrove community and other local events visit www.DiscoverSeagrove. com . Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook at Celebration of Seagrove Potters.

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