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CLAPPS MOUNTAIN TOP LIVING

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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COOL KID

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COMMUNITY NEWS Third Annual Run Wild

COVER STORY

Clapps Mountain Top Living

COMMUNITY NEWS

Continuing Watercolor Classes with NC, Artist, Ken Hobson

FEATURE

Volunteers - Answering the Call

AT THE YMCA

Keeping Kids' Minds and Bodies Active

ASK THE EXPERT Stay Awake

ASK THE EXPERT Your Eyes

ASK THE EXPERT Your Feet

FEATURE

Project Racing Home

Calvin Smith

FEATURE

Pausing at Pisgah

ASK THE EXPERT Your Hands

ASK THE EXPERT Your Money

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AT THE YMCA

A Diamond Anniversary Celebration

ASK THE EXPERT Seniors

COMMUNITY NEWS Summer Swim Team

FEATURE

Unplan Your Next Trip

DAILY DEVOTION

Left Road or Right Road?

ASHEBORO MILL LOFT APARTMENTS Come Home to Comfort

AND THATS HOW I SEE IT Mobile Profile

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Dinosaurs Roar Back to Life at the NC Zoo

FRIENDLY FACES

PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN GALA

Mother Goose on the Loose

BUSINESS BUZZ The Mad Celtic

COMMUNITY NEWS RCC Art Exhibition

COMMUNITY NEWS A Taste of Asheboro

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//Publisher’s letter pril showers bring May flowers, or so my grandmother used to say. This year, I’m just hoping April brings warmer weather. It’s been so cold I haven’t had a chance to plant anything in the ground yet in my garden.

April starts off with a whirlwind of activities – Hospice of Randolph County is holding its 3rd annual Southern Home & Garden Show at the Petty Garage in Level Cross, there are several RCC Foundation fundraisers to support this year’s Dancing with the Randolph Stars competitors, the Partnership for Children’s Annual Gala with a Mother Goose theme, and the Chamber of Commerce’s No Tie Affair to name a few. If you are into outdoor activities, the Dinosaurs are back by popular demand at the NC Zoo, and there is a run/walk for charity on any given weekend.

If you are looking for a walking companion, check out Project Racing Home and look into the prospect of adopting a greyhound.

Greyhounds are beautiful creatures, and as it turns out, a very easy breed to take care of. If you have room in your home and your heart, there are some wonderful dogs who would love to adopt you just up the road in Randleman.

Calvin Smith, an eight year old who lives in our community is one of a kind. For the past three years to celebrate his birthday, he has held food and toy drives to help the less fortunate for the CUOC. While I see many encouraging signs of an upswing in the economy everywhere I go…new shops opening, businesses expanding, cars and homes selling again, there will always be those who need our help. Calvin recognizes this and does his part. Read about him in the Cool Kid article this month.

The Asheboro Mill Loft Apartments opened this month and now provide much needed affordable housing right in downtown Asheboro. Not only that – they are beautifully refinished and if we lived in New York City, these apartments would rent for several thousand a month!!! Take a peek inside and see the beautiful job Rehab Builders from Winston Salem did. This same company is in the process of restoring the Sunset Theatre and I can’t wait to see the end result there.

Whatever you do this April, make it your plan to get outside and enjoy the Spring weather – it’s been a long cold winter and you deserve it!

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3RD ANNUAL RUN WILD oin us for the 3rd Annual Run Wild 5k run/walk at

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the North Carolina Zoo! The event takes place on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 7:30AM. Race day

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As you traverse the Zoo's visitor pathways, be sure to listen for the morning howls of our Red Wolves and the roars of our African Lions. Then perhaps stay for the day and enjoy the Zoo at a more leisurely pace! n

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n 2002, J C Delk, a constant visitor at Clapp's Nursing Home, spent many hours talking to Denise Clapp Campbell about the lack of senior resident living complexes in Randolph County, and urged her to consider building one to compliment her nursing care facility. J C, a good friend of her parents, was a very community oriented person, and he got others in the community to encourage her to build something that allowed people to stay in Randolph County, but offered the level of service and quality of lifestyle they were moving to bigger cities to find.

When Denise started researching a senior living apartment complex, there weren’t a lot of options for someone to retire in Asheboro and live a maintenance free lifestyle. Many longtime residents were

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leaving the County and moving to Greensboro, Raleigh or Charlotte to find senior living alternatives that offered the amenities they were looking for in a retirement community.

Denise traveled around the state, touring and researching other facilities like the one she had in mind for Asheboro, developing an idea that had just the right look and feel for this area.

She hired a consultant to do a mini-study to figure out how many apartments the County could support, so she would know exactly what size facility to

build. The consultant came back and suggested she build 30 units to start, with room to build an additional 30 units in a second phase in a few years.

Denise made the decision that if she was going to undertake this project; she was in for the whole thing. She held informational sessions to gauge the interest in the Community, and had a waiting list of 20 people with deposits in hand before very long.

She hired

"What more could you ask for?"

-June Cochran

S. E. Trogdon, the local contractors who built Clapp’s Nursing Home and got to work on the 60-unit totally enclosed facility. Construction started near the first of the year in 2003, and was finished by April 2004.

Her uncle, Bobby Marshall, was her very first resident. He was a retired professor, who spent most of his life in the Tidewater area of VA and had never married. He wanted Denise to take care of him as his medical caregiver in his later years, so she moved him into the apartments, where he would be nearby and she could do just that. He and several of the original residents who moved in that year are still living at the facility today.

Clapp’s Mountain Top Living offers independent living that caters to active senior adults who are looking for a maintenance-free, socially active lifestyle without the hassles and expenses of owning their own home.

They come and go as they please, and have no yard work or property taxes to deal with. 80% of the residents still

drive and have their own cars. For those who don’t, Clapp’s offers outings once or twice a month to different locations, as well as weekly trips to the doctor, grocery store and to run other errands.

The facility offers six one bedroom and 54 two bedroom apartments in the complex. These are beautiful fully applianced apartments, including a washer and dryer. Those on the ground floor have a private entrance leading into their apartment. Every apartment has a sunroom. The facility’s common areas include an exercise room, an entertainment room where they watch movies, a lounge where they hold wine and cheese parties, or relax after dinner asheboromagazine.com

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with a cocktail, as well as a wonderful library. It’s often described by residents as living at the country club. The evening meal and Saturday brunch are served in the dining room, prepared by a fulltime chef and served by a wonderful wait staff. Menus are posted each week so residents can plan their evenings.

There is a raised bed garden behind the facility that allows the residents to participate in growing vegetables and herbs if they choose.

The complex offers many social opportunities, including a poker club, bridge, bible study, etc. Bingo was offered one Friday a month, until a couple of residents offered to do the calling and now they have a weekly bingo game. Residents socialize together much more in this type of environment, and there is a lot of visiting and looking out for each other. The facility is so nice, outside groups often request to use the common rooms, and

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"It's a lovely place to live."

-Sue Joyner

First Methodist Church hosts several events there each year.

Denise wanted Mountain Top to be an affordable option for seniors, without locking them into long expensive contracts. There is a non-refundable application fee of $1,500. After that, you have 90 days to move into your apartment, and then it’s a monthly rent just like any apartment complex. All that is required is a 30 day notice if you are planning to move out. This is the extent of the commitment the facility requires for you to live there. The industry norm in senior residential apartment living is to require a huge deposit and lock you into long contracts, plus charge you individually for the amenities that you use. Mountain Top offers you everything for one affordable monthly price. Included in the rent is cable, utilities, housekeeping, transportation if you need it, activities, and meals.

Most residents wish they had moved in

earlier once they get there.

Each apartment is equipped with a pull cord in case of emergency. After hours, it rings at the nurses’ station in the Clapp’s Nursing Home. There is now a CNA, Tyler, who works at Clapps Nursing Home and has an apartment at the complex. He is available for emergencies during the night.

Pets are allowed at the facility, with a small pet deposit fee, just like any apartment rental would require. There are no restrictions on the size of the pet, within limits - Denise draws the line at llamas!!

Debbie Carlisle, the apartment

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paintings he's made over the years.

Ken is a graduate of Kendall College in Grand Rapids, Mich., and the Illustrators Workshop in Tarrytown, NY. He worked as a Senior Artist at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida as well as working for several national design firms before moving to Greensboro in 1987.

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three separate topics on Saturdays -landscapes on April 13; waterfalls on May 11; and florals & more on June 8. Classes meet from 10:30a -- 2p at the Moring Arts Center located at 123 "Ken leads the way to colorful scenes" -- courtesy of the Randolph Arts Guild

Continuing Watercolor Classes with NC Artist, Ken Hobson

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Volunteers - Answering the Call

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olunteers are everywhere in our community and provide a variety of services from educating visitors at the NC Zoo to delivering meals to people’s homes to escorting patients and families through the hospital.

What makes one community different from another are those volunteers who give so selflessly to support the good of the whole.

In Randolph County and especially at Randolph Hospital we are truly blessed to have so many volunteers. So, why does one volunteer? Those who volunteer are quick to say that volunteering motivates them, helps them learn new skills, keeps them physically and mentally alert and gives them knowledge about their community. But the number one response volunteers

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give is “I want to give back to my community.”

So, how can we tap this valuable pool of seasoned volunteers? At Randolph Hospital we strive each day to grow our volunteers because their value greatly improves the relationship the hospital shares with its patients. “Our volunteers are spread throughout our entire organization and work in 40 different areas and 23 different virtual programs,” said Sylvia Beamer, director of Volunteer Services. “Often times, our volunteers are the first and last face that patients see – so our volunteers truly are the face of our organization.

As more and more companies recognize the value of volunteers the challenge of recruiting and retaining seasoned volunteers is getting more competitive. Also, as the economy continues to impact our local community the traditional volunteer

Volunteer Photo 1: Service with a Smile – (L to R) Betty Routh and Peggy Nanfito operate the coffee and beverage cart at Randolph Hospital. On any given day the beverage cart travels a couple of miles dispensing free beverages to patients and family members throughout the hospital.

demographic no longer exists.

Volunteers are of all ages, races and skill sets.

“We have had to evolve and create new, innovative ways to engage volunteers. From our virtual volunteer program, where volunteers work from home to specifically targeting high school and college volunteers – we’ve had to think outside the box in order to be competitive,” said Beamer. “Volunteers can go anywhere. We want them to come to Randolph Hospital, so creating that ultimately unique experience for each volunteer is what keeps our number of volunteers in the hundreds.

Randolph Hospital is proud to have over 200 volunteers who combined donated 44,800 hours to the hospital last year. The national

Volunteer Photo 2: How May I Help You? Kay Kowalsky serves as a Service Excellence Volunteer meaning she visits with patients and family members within the hospital and discusses their quality of care.

this a great place to live and work. “At Randolph Hospital we are so fortunate to have dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers who donate their time and energy,” said Beamer.

“It never ceases to amaze me how our volunteers go above and beyond for patients and their families. It is such an honor to work with these people who give so freely of themselves – their time and energy- to help someone else. It’s a real gift.”

Randolph Hospital continues to

recruit new volunteers each month and would love to welcome you to the team. “We can create an opportunity that would allow you to best utilize your talents and skills, while developing rate of volunteer time (as determined by the Independent Sector) is $21.79 per hour. To put that in a dollar figure, volunteers saved Randolph Hospital $976,192 or roughly the cost of 21.5 new full time employees in 2012. Typically, a hospital volunteer completes at least one 4-hour shift a week although there are several volunteers who graciously give two or more shifts per week.

Not only does Randolph Hospital take great pride in the services provided by its many volunteers and tries to recognize them daily and especially annually during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, which is April 21 – 27th, but some of those volunteers have reached North Carolina State accolades for their volunteer excellence.

Last year, only five North Carolina’s Governor’s Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service were given and four of those awards were presented to Randolph Hospital Volunteers. “Our volunteers go above and beyond each and every day and partner with us in

creating an atmosphere that puts the patients and their families needs first and foremost,” said Beamer. “It’s very rewarding that others outside our organization and at the state level also recognize the value and importance that our volunteers play not only in the hospital, but in our entire community.”

As National Volunteer Week gets closer, take a minute and look around this community and see how many people truly give of their time to make

many new social interactions,” said Beamer. “We won’t take you for granted and welcome your thoughts on how you might be able to improve our organization.”

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Happy to Help – Wade Boger staffs the Visitor Entrance providing directions, answering phone calls and is often found personally escorting patients and families throughout the hospital.

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Keeping Kids’ Minds and Bodies Active

by Celena R. Fleming, Community Development Director usy schedules and life’s daily demands can make it difficult for parents to ensure that their children are practicing healthy habits on a regular basis. According to the YMCA's Family Health Snapshot – a survey of parents that gauges their children’s activity levels during the school year – less than 20 percent of the nation’s children get 60 minutes of physical activity, read books for fun, and eat at least eight fruits and vegetables every day. According to North Carolina Nutrition and Physical Activity Surveillance System (NC-NPASS) 38.9% of kids, ages 5-11 in Randolph County are overweight or obese and Asheboro City Schools reported 41.6% read below grade level in 2012.

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On Saturday, April 27th, the RandolphAsheboro YMCA is celebrating YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event to get more families moving, learning and living healthier.

Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative of the Y, takes place at 1,900 Ys and features fun, educational activities such as Kid’s Dance & Yoga Fitness Classes, Karate Class Demo, 30 FREE Swim Lessons, a Nutrition/Healthy Snack Lesson by the Randolph County Cooperative Extension Service and more! There will also be prizes and giveaways available for participants.

“At YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, we are focusing on health and education to ensure fewer children are at an increased risk for childhood obesity and more children succeed in school,” said Robin Hatch, Wellness Director.

“But it’s not just a single day of fun, active play and learning – it's a kick off to

helping parents get a jump on creating a healthier summer.”

During summer, many children lose exposure to out-of-school activities that keep their minds and bodies active, leaving them at risk of falling behind academically and gaining weight twice as fast as they would during the school year.

Following are five ideas f o r activities families can begin d o i n g now and throughout summer to stay healthy.

n Begin planning now for summer activities. Check with the Y or the local parks and recreation for opportunities with day or resident camp, swimming, arts and crafts, or sports. n Start a book series and read together each night as a family. Reading at night keeps the brain buzzing and young minds active! n Drink water. Have fun with flavor, give it some pizzazz with a slice of lemon, lime, orange, or even cucumber. n Take a walking staycation. Map out a new neighborhood or hiking trail in your area and get your family to explore on foot. It's a great way to make Saturday a healthy, active start to the weekend. n Next time you get "I'm bored!" give your kids a jump rope!

It's an awesome way to have fun and keep moving. They can go solo or get others in on the fun. n Start a "Words I Want to Know" notebook for the entire family. When there is an unfamiliar word, write it down, look it up, and add it to the family's vocabulary. You can even keep track of these on the refrigerator.

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by Jacquie Reininger y 50th birthday was last year. There…I said it out loud.

I certainly don’t feel that age. But when I think about the progression of my life, I see that I couldn’t have done all that I did in any less time! I assume all 50-year-olds, if they stop long enough to think about it, could say the same thing.

I like where I am. Looking back, I realize that every conflict I met was simply a challenge from God to encourage me to grow. I used to be pretty naïve. I still am quite a bit, especially in the business world, but I have learned a very important rule. *Stay Awake*. Simply keeping my eyes open and seeing how everything

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you spend is balanced with the energy you receive.

Surround yourself with people who support you.

Don’t spend the time on people who don’t. (Refer to Number One) Keep a positive outlook, and if you don’t feel positive, fake it!

Worry (about the future) is the best way to waste your

I choose to do will have an effect on something, or someone, in the end makes me choose more carefully.

This awakening has guided me to be more understanding with my two teenage children and husband, more compassionate with my students, more mindful of how I treat the resources we are blessed with on this planet and more forgiving towards myself. I am practicing standing back for a breath before I act, so that I can respond from my heart, rather than react with my brain.

My brain, you see, has been trained by our culture to measure success in money and material things. It learned long ago that “I” would be more “valuable” if I appeared thinner, richer, smarter, faster, more popular than the next person. My ego (a part of my brain) strives to compete with others’ egos. My heart, on the other hand has never been wrong to guide me to do the right thing for the good of all. I am learning that my heart acts as the interface between me and the divine.

Did I say I am not so naïve as I energy.

6. Regret (about the past) is the second best way.

7. Find the gift you are meant to share and develop it!

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in this life is to do Number Seven.

Wake up each morning with the idea that you just never know what can happen today, the potential for growth is

I know there will be times in the next half of my life when I forget to implement these rules.

And the rules will probably evolve as my inner ears and eyes open wider. And in the process of improving my own state of being, I know that the effect will ripple out and benefit the community I live in as well. I still sign my emails with the quote by Gandhi: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” n

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used to be? Maybe I meant to say that I am even more naïve than I used to be! Imagine, in this era, that I am condoning we listen to our hearts over our minds! But poets, philosophers, and yogis have been saying this forever…follow your heart…listen to that voice inside….do the right thing.

I was not listening when I was young.

I listen now. I make it a habit every day to be still, on purpose, so I can listen. It took some practice…I was too busy competing to even notice I was breathing. (If you know me, you know how much practicing Yoga has helped me soften a bit around the edges.)

As a teacher, I can’t help but want to share a list I typed up back in December, while I was dealing with a lot of stress. It helped me work towards my higher potential back then and I still refer to it.

Maybe one or two of these suggestions will help you “soften a bit around the edges” too! immense and can be hidden in the smallest event.

Remember that everything you do has an effect on someone or something somewhere…so run your plans past your heart and listen to what comes through it before acting.

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The 411 on Dry Eye

Fig. 1 ry eye is one of the most prevalent ophthalmic conditions. It may range from mild irritation while blinking to sight- threatening severe discomfort. Although it is most likely related to insufficient activity of glands around the eye, it can be a symptom of systemic disease.

Dry eye syndrome affects approximately 10-30 % of the population. Women are twice as likely to have the condition as men. There are an estimated 3.23 million women and 1.68 million men affected. The majority of the men are older than 50 and the women older than 40 years of age.

Two categories of dry eye are decreased tear volume (called aqueous deficiency, from the lack of water production), and evaporative dry eye which is due to a lack of oil secreted into the tears by glands lining each eyelid.

They may also occur in combination. There are approximately 25 meibomian glands on

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the rim of each eyelid (Fig. 1). If the secretion from these meibomian glands is not sufficient, then the tears have no surface oil layer which causes rapid evaporation. Ironically, this results in excessive tearing due to the attempt to lubricate the eye with poor quality tears.

However, these tears are simply water and therefore very poor lubricants. It’s comparable to wetting chapped lips - it just doesn’t work.

The human tears are comprised of three layers. (Fig. 1) The tears coat the surface of the cornea (the clear front of the eye) as a “water sandwich.” Closest to the cornea is the mucin layer which helps the tears cling to the cornea and also makes them slick. The aqueous (water) layer is in the center and makes up approximately 98% of the thickness of the tear layer. The outermost layer is the lipid (oil) layer from the meibomian glands. As a first line of defense, the tears also contain bacteria destroying enzymes.

Dry eye syndrome due to lack of water (aqueous) is the result of a deficiency of the

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lacrimal gland (Fig. 2). Testing for aqueous deficient dry eye incorporates tests that evaluate tear volume and production over a period of time. Treatment for aqueous deficiency comprises lubricants, oral supplements (omega 3s), cyclosporine drops, and closure of the tear drainage ducts allowing the tears to remain in contact with the eye for a longer period of time. It is equivalent to” plugging the bathtub drain”. This is achieved by inserting plugs or surgically closing the opening to the duct. Restasis® (cyclosporine) decreases inflammation and has restorative properties for the lacrimal and mucin producing glands. There are numerous formulations of drops and supplements that your eye care physician may choose for you.

When the quantity of tears is adequate, but the quality is lacking, the meibomian glands are to blame. Testing for lipid deficient dry eye in the past was limited to looking for blocked meibomian glands. Recent technology allows us to assess the amount of oil in the tears, facilitating more customized treatment. A new instrument called the Lipiview® is a device capable of analyzing the lipid content of the tears. Observation of meibomian function, combined with the Lipiview® analysis, can confirm if someone would benefit from the Lipiflow® treatment. This painless 12 minute treatment has the ability to rejuvenate the meibomian glands allowing previously nonfunctioning glands to again produce the lipids needed to greatly increase the quality and longevity of the tears. Anti -inflammatory agents and antibiotics such as doxycycline may also be beneficial in increasing the secretions from the meibomians.

In summary, we are better equipped than ever to diagnose the deficiency causing the dry eye and to customize treatment either addressing the water deficiency by the use of lubricants, medications, and punctual (tear duct) plugs or to enhance oil (lipid) production by utilizing the Lipiflow® system. n

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TIGHT CALF MUSCLES

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t’s never a good idea to ignore tightness

podiatrists. These splints are designed to

in the calves. Many people have tight

control the amount of dorsiflexion, or the

calf muscles, which can actually greatly

pushing of the foot and toes upward, which

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with a variety of foot conditions. It’s important

be causing your calf muscles to shorten. A

to get to the bottom of what might be

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tight calves as a result the Achilles tendon

initial exams are designed to address your

and calf muscles stretching to accommodate

concerns and give you options about

a person’s stride. Left untreated, this can

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quickly lead to a painful condition called

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Tight calf muscles can be most painful or stiff first thing in the morning because the muscles in the foot and leg tighten overnight.

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Project Racing Home

By Chelsea Tolman

J

ust envision smooth, sleek muscles on a slender body beating a path down an oval track. Picture the streamlined, wind resistant form of a racing

Greyhound. This is a scene you won’t soon forget. Bred for their incredible speed and trained to think swiftly, while navigating around a track with seven other hounds is more amazing than I realized.

When we walked into the front

attention and then Moon would try to get

Greyhound’s life, the puppies do

in the middle of the action by pushing

nothing but play. They compete with

through our outstretched, scratching

their siblings to be top dog in the litter,

hands. They reminded me of children

but are as pampered and loved as

vying for their parents’ attention. As

children. When they hit the one year

we chatted with Kimberly, Wendy

mark, a professional trainer takes

curled up on her cushion, covered up

over and starts the lessons needed

in her blanket, and Moon sprawled on his own comfy bed and the two fell fast asleep. It was then we realized that we knew nothing about these animals.

For the first 12 months of a

to turn these babies into thinking, racing machines. As they grow into racing Greyhounds, they are kept to a strict regimen of rest, sleep and race training. The fat gets turned to muscle and the once playful active babies

office of Project Racing Home,

become unbelievably toned and

we were greeted by Moon (for

muscled. The food they are given

Blue Moon) and Wendy (yes, for

is all natural, with fats and irons

Wendy’s), two of the Director of

to keep them fit, trim and avoid

Project Racing Home, Kimberly

muscle cramps.

Jewell’s own Greyhounds. Wendy

their ability to race successfully,

kept wrapping her head and neck

retirement comes between the

around my leg soaking up the

age of two and four.

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Depending on

So where do they go when the

docile, friendly and

glitz and glamour of their incredibly

lazy.

short career is over?

approximately

Kimberly had

They

sleep 20

the answer. They are adopted to new

hours and only eat

homes and are cared for like the royalty

4 cups of food a

their bloodline suggests. The need

day! Obviously they

for good homes for these incredible

differ in personalities

animals is great, and Kimberly and

and energy levels,

her staff (volunteers of about 30) work

just

tirelessly to protect the well-being of

and

these magnificent hounds. Currently,

adoption

they average 150 adoptions a year

it’s up the parents

and roughly 60 from other rescues.

to figure out what

These animals are vetted and checked

their

for the types of homes they would be

individual needs are.

best suited for before any adopting

remember that these Greys have

occurs.

spent their life with rigid structure in

The adoptive parents are

given a folder with the Grey’s history, bloodline

and

information on every aspect of their new child’s life.

The

mission

of Project Racing

like

people,

when

an occurs

Greyhound’s

Greyhounds have a deep rooted history dating back 4,000 years, and are even mentioned in the King James version of the Bible (Proverbs 30:29-31).

You must

daily routine and need the adoptive parents’

time

and patience to adapt to a life of retirement.

Greyhounds have

a

deep

etched on the walls of Egyptian tombs, and Pharaohs revered them as first of all animals. They were so admired by Arabs their birth ranked only second to that of the importance of the birth of a son and the only animal permitted to share their tents and ride the camels.

In fact, in 1014 King Canute of England stated that only nobleman could hunt with Greyhounds. In the 1500’s, Queen Elizabeth I inaugurated the Pursuit of Hares, officially the “Sport of Queens.”

Home is to educate the public about

rooted history dating back 4,000 years,

the misconception people have of

and are even mentioned in the King

Greyhounds. They sure look and

James version of the bible (Proverbs

sound like high maintenance animals,

30:29-31).

and even I thought they would be

revered all over the Middle East and

that.

an energetic mess, but I was quickly

throughout Europe all the way back

to the Americas in the late 1800’s to

corrected.

to ancient times. Their pictures are

assist Midwestern Farmers with their

Greyhounds

are

very

Greyhounds have been

Shockingly the Greyhound Hall of Fame is actually in Abilene, Kansas!

I know I never would have guessed The Greyhound was imported

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jackrabbit problem. Around 1912 the

adopt a Greyhound you are

invention of the mechanical rabbit by

not just getting a dog you

Owen Patrick Smith, made the circular

are getting royalty.

track possible and in 1919, the first

Greyhound facilities,

can read more about the Greyhounds

Racing Home, are 100%

incredible history in Project Racing

privately funded and are

Homes Adoption Manual, or Googling

in need of donations and

it online.

volunteers to keep the

With these facts in mind it is no

like

rescue

racing track opened in California. You

facilities

Project

well-maintained

wonder that the parents used for

and the hounds fed and

breeding these pups are the best of the

healthy.

best and extremely valuable. Every

w w w. g e t a g r e y h o u n d .

attempt at pregnancy is recorded

com

and published, then the breeders

amount of information on

must publish whether there was a

how to contribute to the

successful pregnancy or not. It goes

overall success of these

even deeper, every Greyhound born

retirees.

(alive or stillborn) is tattooed on one

food, including chicken and

ear with the birth date and the order

turkey carcasses, chicken

number of each pup, and then the

broth,

other ear is tattooed with their litter #.

pasta and supplies such as

Every Greyhound is DNA tested and

bleach, pine-sol, paper towels, toilet

breeding is so regulated that there

paper, dog shampoo, and many more

are only approx. 10,000 bred each

items are needed for the facility to

year.

Your Greyhound would come

operate. Even donating your time as

with a bloodline that you can readily

a volunteer is a priceless gift to keep

track back to the 1800’s! So when you

these facilities running.

The

has

an

website abundant

Donations of

vegetables,

rice,

looking for just a smidgen of human

As we readied to leave, Kimberly asked if we wanted to hear the dogs sing.

Of

course the answer was “Yes!” so we proceeded to the back of the building where the “condos” were located. On this day there were about 40 dogs housed there. Kimberly stood in the middle of the room and started to howl

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contact. Take a minute today to look at the Greyhounds available for adoption at www.petfinder.com.

The facility is located at Hwy 220 & Hwy 62 and is in need of your help.

Kimberly has a vision of the land they own becoming a park-like retreat for Greyhounds and a place where other rescues can bring their dogs for exercise and comingling, but without help, the adjoining land will stay vacant and bare, as it has for the past 5 years.

Please consider a small portion of your time or table scraps to help Kimberly and her volunteers continue to care for these beautiful creatures, while searching for their forever homes.

and in no time we were

You can contact Kimberly Jewell

surrounded by all pitches of

at Project Racing Home by calling

howling Greyhounds echoing

336-674-5774,

off the walls.

getagreyhound.com.

Every condo

or

visiting

www.

You can also

we approached was a Grey

email her at projectracinghome@

with “take me home” eyes,

yahoo.com, or stop in at the facility

scrunched as close to the

located at 7015 Faulkner Road in

opening as they could get,

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ost kids who have a birthday the month before Christmas would be ecstatic, thinking about all the “loot” they would be getting, two months in a row.

Calvin Smith has always marched to his own drum. The son of Scott and Megan Smith, he decided that with Christmas around the corner, he didn’t need birthday presents for himself, and wanted to do something for someone else. When he was six years old, he threw a party for his birthday at the Sunset Theatre, and invited people to donate to the Sunset Theatre Renovation fund instead of giving him presents. They raised over

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$400 towards the renovations that evening.

The Smiths attend First Presbyterian Church in Asheboro, where Jerry Hill from the CUOC is also a parishioner.

Calvin and his grandfather, Gary Jarrett, volunteer on Thursday afternoons at the CUOC after school.

Calvin stocks the shelves and does whatever else Jerry has for him to do that afternoon. He enjoys this time with his grandfather, and can feel good about the service he is performing in his community.

In 2011, Jerry was concerned that with the economic climate being so bad, children would be getting clothing instead of toys for Christmas, so they had something to wear. Calvin

overheard this, and discussed it with his Dad. Scott, who owns Able Custom Signs, and the rest of the tenants in the building, Joe Harrell Construction and Susan Harrell’s Studio Gallery, helped Calvin hold a Misfit Toy Drive. They decorated a float for the Chamber's Christmas Parade along the theme of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’s “Island of Misfit Toys”. They received so many donations, it took three trips in Scott’s truck to deliver them all to the CUOC. In 2012, Calvin set himself an ambitious goal. He wanted to donate 1,000 cans of soup to the CUOC's food pantry. He gave himself from November till Christmas to raise the cans. He wrote a letter to Campbell’s

Soup, telling them what he was doing, and they replied to him, including in the envelope a stack of coupons to help him on his way from the Campbell’s Foundation. With the help of his dad, who created a sign to put up at his business on Fayetteville Street, and several other local businesses who shared it out through their social media pages, he received donations of over 1,800 cans in just 12 days!

Calvin has been a great influence and role model for his five year old sister, Penelope. This year for her 5th birthday, she decided rather than get presents, she wanted people to donate food for the Randolph County Animal Shelter. She was able to raise over 30 bags of dog and cat food, which she delivered to the Shelter in October.

It’s wonderful to see young children who recognize a need in their community and want to help by giving up something of themselves and giving to others who need it more. It’s my hope that more and more children are inspired by Calvin to do something similar in their communities…the world would certainly be better a place for it. n

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by Julie Bates

T

he Pisgah Covered Bridge leads to a journey back in time.

Here is a place to step out of the car and breathe in the pine scented air while walking on a leaf strewn trail that meanders around the West Fork Branch of the Little River. Two or three other vehicles may populate the gravel lot. Frequently people stop to take photos, walk the gently meandering trail or steal a moment to sit on one of the benches. Once on the old wooden structure, the dominant sound is that of footsteps. The floor carries the scars of old wagons and farm equipment. Light streams through cracks in the boards. Peering through a knothole provides a view of the river rushing over the rocks below. On some days, the woods Photo courtesy of the Randolph Public Library echo with the laughter of children who have discovered the magic Local builder William Moffitt remembers of outdoors where there are trees to be that his uncle drove the Seagrove School climbed, huge rocks to stand on and the irresistible call of a gently rippling bus from 1939-1941 over the bridge.

“The old bus mirrors stuck out. He stream. Within this small park nature had only a couple of inches to spare is freely accessible and not overrun on either side. He’d tell the kids, ‘Now by the sounds of cars and machines.

People come to picnic and wander the don’t be hanging your head or arms or handicapped accessible trail through anything out the window or you’ll lose it!’”

By 1957, a new bridge was built and woods, by an old baptismal pool, and the road realigned and the old bridge over the foot bridge before circling back began to decay all but forgotten except to the bridge. for the community. Locals went there At one time, over forty covered for picnics and family gatherings and to bridges existed in Randolph County fi sh.

Other Randolph bridges such as the linking a rural community dotted with rivers and streams. The Pisgah Bridge Skeen’s Mill Bridge disappeared.

As time passed, the bridge fell into was built in 1910 or 1911 reportedly for a modest $40.00 by local businessman J.J. disrepair until the NC Zoo, among others, Welch. It remained in use for decades. stepped in to refurbish the bridge. Rallying

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public support, over $73,000 dollars were raised to preserve one of the last covered bridges in North Carolina. Dr. David Jones, director of the North Carolina Zoo, believed the bridge could become a tourist feature for its unique rural and historic character. The zoo led efforts to restore the historic bridge.

Nearby residents Gerald Parker and Brye and Lena Baker donated land for a little park to envelop the structure. Pisgah Covered bridge was refurbished and a nature park was built featuring picnic tables and a walking trail. The last remaining covered bridge in Randolph County had been saved.

Then came the storm that ripped apart the Pisgah Covered Bridge and devastated the community.

The little bridge that survived ninety years of time, neglect, as well as Hurricane Hazel, and hurricanes collapsed in a flash flood of epic proportions. On August 10, 2003 rainwater surged through the creek, lifting the bridge off its stone foundation and throwing it into the chaotic swollen waters below. As the news spread, cars lined the road down to where the bridge once straddled the creek. It was as if a beloved family member had died. People crowded outside the yellow tape put up by the sheriff’s department. Some came to stare at the destructive power of nature; others remembered grandparents and other family members who helped build the original bridge. Moffitt remembered parts of the bridge being scattered down the river some caught in tree limbs and places difficult to access. Residents gathered and stared in disbelief. As news spread,visitorsspread, visitors traveled

Photo by William Bates to see the carnage. Media outlets both local and national covered the loss of a rare American icon. Dr. Jones recalls getting an early morning call from a friend who had been out jogging telling him the bridge was gone. When he came down to see the damage, the debris trail stretched over 300 yards. It occurred to him that most of the bits were retrievable except that the locals were carrying it away.

The desire to rebuild swept Randolph County almost immediately. At a community meeting Dr. Jones said, “If you will raise $5,000, I will find the rest.”

A community event held a few months later, raised over $20,000 for the project.

Local businesses donated equipment, money and workers. Restaurants held bridge nights where portions of that night’s proceeds went to the restoration of the bridge.

Near the bridge a trailer was set up for people to return bridge pieces taken as mementos with no questions asked.

Over ninety percent of the original structure was salvaged. Locals offered timber from old barns. Moffitt worked on rebuilding the bridge while Dr. Jones spearheaded fundraising efforts.

People gave their time, money and skills for varied reasons. Moffitt took charge of the building process donating his time and expertise to recreate the bridge where he had many childhood memories. He recalled fishing for brim in the creek and playing with friends at the

site. Gene Hurley brought his portable saw mill to the site and resawed ancient oak boards originally milledcut by his grandfather.

Maany people came by that winter to view the reconstruction of the bridge.

Moffitt recalls the day when an elderly man drove up and got out of the car.

He had come to the bridge to celebrate his 65th wedding anniversary. “Claude Morris was an elderly gentleman with a full head of white hair, white shirt and red suspenders. He was excited to see how the (rebuilding of) the bridge was coming along. He pointed to a large rock near the picnic tables and said ‘I was standing on that rock when the bridge first opened up. The first man to cross with a team of mules was Matthew Cagle.’ This interested two of Moffitt’s workers because Cagle was their great grandfather.

Moffitt said ‘are you sure it was this bridge? (The bridge was over 90 years old at this time).

Morris replied, ‘Yes, I’m sure. I grew up around here! How old do you think I am?’

Moffitt guessed Morris to be about eighty-five years old.

Morris said, ‘I will be 103 this spring!’

Morris returned several times during the reconstruction and lived long enough to be present at the rededication of the bridge in 2003.

Dr. Jones recognized the uniqueness of the structure, being one of only two

covered bridges that remain in the state of North Carolina. Many historic structures were lost in the 1950’s and 1960’s because no one saw the value in preserving them. All but oneMost of Randolph County’s covered bridges had disappearedd due to neglect and weather. Pisgah Bridge was salvageable.

Dr. Jones considered the bridge an icon.

He believed the bridge could be a linking point for developing a series of walking trails that could draw many people to the Asheboro Community.

Moffitt took charge of rebuilding the structure. It was difficult work where workers were frequently in the river in the winter. “We just wanted to put it back the way it was, authentic. I put period (hand forged) nails in the structure like they would have had in 1910. (One of) the hardest things (to do) was driving four inch nails into the floor (of the bridge) with two pound shop hammers.

It was absolute manual labor. Very little was mechanized. We made mortar by pumping out river water with a sump pump, then carrying it back to lay the stone. I’m not in the business of building bridges. This was my one and only.”

Ten years have passed since a flash flood washed the Pisgah Covered Bridge into the river. Today the Bridge stands where it once did, looking untouched by time to anyone unfamiliar with the story.

Moffitt noted that the bridge’s rebirth is due to “a lot of people doing a lot of hard work, a lot of giving, a lot of generosity.”

Diverse organizations such as the North Carolina Zoo, NC Department of Transportation and Piedmont Land Conservancy and Land Trust for Central North Carolina maintain the bridge.

The bridge has been host to scouting events, family gatherings as well as local wildlife. Stopping here provides an escape from the busyness of life, a chance to refresh the spirits and listen for the echoes of those who once used it as a passage into town. Today it is treasured by locals and travelers alike.

The bridge is located in the Uwharrie National Forest at 6925 Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd in Asheboro. Easily accessible via exit 49 from Hwy 220/I-73/I-74, the bridge can also be reached via Hwy 220 Business and Hwy 49. The site is open from dawn to dusk. n asheboromagazine.com

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

C

arpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an inflammatory disorder in which the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed and causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand. Only certain parts of the hand are affected. The involved area is associated with the distribution of the median nerve that is compressed. If the compression is severe enough, it can also cause loss of strength from muscle atrophy.

The causes of carpal tunnel syndrome are numerous and include repetitive stress, physical injury or a medical condition. Medical conditions include diabetes, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis.

Hormonal factors and retained fluid during pregnancy can cause CTS. Many individuals associate the cause as being related to work place factors. However, there is no strong evidence of a cause and effect relationship. In fact, most current studies suggest it is primarily associated with medical or physical conditions.

CTS is most likely to be due to a combination of risk factors that lead to nerve damage in the hand.

Many individuals misunderstand problems that arise from their hand. Although a hand may tingle or fall asleep, not all nerve compression problems are carpal tunnel syndrome. Many individuals report that their hand is “falling asleep� and feel that the hand lacks sufficient blood flow. However, this is not the case.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is not a lack of blood flow. CTS is the compression of a nerve that is specifically located in the wrist.

Bill Walsh with patient Evelyn Cox.

Treatment for CTS is specific to its cause. Foremost, medical conditions which cause the underlying problem need to be addressed. Once medical conditions are managed, additional measures can be taken to minimize symptoms. As CTS is primarily an inflammatory condition, medications for inflammation can be administered by mouth or by injection into the wrist. One noninvasive approach to administering anti-inflammatory medication is iontophoresis. Medication is placed on an electrode which is then placed over the wrist.

Low volt electricity is used to drive the medication transdermally thru the skin into the inflamed tissues.

Other treatment methods include the use of a splint or brace for Immobilization of the wrist, especially during sleep hours. It can provide significant relief of symptoms. Daytime use of the device is based on the severity of the condition, convenience of use during work and leisure activities and recommendations by your health care provider. Thermal modalities (heat and cold) are effective when administered correctly to control inflammation. Specific temperatures and application times and methods should be considered in order to be effective. Although heat is more pleasurable, cold modalities are usually more effective for inflammatory disorders.

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the hand.

Although it can be treated by a variety of medical providers, often it is most effectively resolved by a certified hand therapist or hand surgeon. An initial evaluation followed by a recommended course of treatment can control and often resolve the pain and aggravation caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. n

//ASK THE EXPERT YOUR HANDS William W. Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, MBA, MHA

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According to these firms: Corporate balance sheets are stronger than ever and many companies have raised their dividends and expectations. There has been growth in energy development, health care and a resurgence of domestic manufacturing in the U.S. Many companies are moving jobs back to the U.S. or relocating to different states.

Outside of the US, global economies are exploding and there is a boom in middle class families in China, South Korea and Taiwan. According to Franklin Templeton, “Asia has more consumers than Europe, North America, Latin America and Africa combined.”

Did you know that 62% of Apple revenues, 69% of Coca-Cola revenues and 64% of Nike revenues come from overseas markets? Feel free to call or email me to receive free copies of these

reports on the revival of the US stock market and global economy.

Which is better…. mutual funds or stocks?

Here is tough question with no perfect answer.

Individual stocks may be better if you plan to hold them for a long time and if the stock pays good dividends. The tax consequences can be better for stocks over time. Mutual funds work best for large investments such as 401k rollovers or retirement money because of the diversification they offer. Mutual funds also work well because they can be exchanged for other funds without tax consequences in an IRA account. After asking several questions I can determine which is better for your situation.

Should I be putting money in my 401k or is a ROTH IRA better?

Overall the ROTH is the better IRA in the long run, but the answer I always give to this question is based on whether your employer matches your contributions. If they do not or if the match is very low I would prefer the ROTH IRA. If your employer matches

very well it would be foolish to pass up the free money.

Should I use a 529 plan to invest for college?

The answer to this question depends on how old your kids are and how much you can invest now and each year. A 529 plan is a tax-deferred method of investing for college but you also have rules to abide by. Sometimes I recommend just using taxable mutual funds for smaller amounts of money or for those very close to entering college. It takes some specifics about your situation to answer this question.

These are just a few of the questions I get on a weekly basis. You may have different questions. Please call me and ask your question, I can help you plan for the future. n

//ASK THE EXPERT YOUR MONEY

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A Diamond Anniversary Celebration

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by Celena R. Fleming, Community Development Director

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October

of

2004

the

Asheboro Country Club and will

YMCA

be held in their renovated facility

partnered with Mark Joyce,

on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 6

then Manager of Rock Ola

until 9 pm. Something Different is

Café, to hold the First Annual

catering the “Bling” themed event

Father

Prom.

with heavy hors d’oeuvres and

The event was held at Asheboro

beverages. Dads and daughters of

Country Club with 30 attendees.

ALL ages are welcome at the Father

Ten years later the event has grown

& Daughter Prom. Participants will

to over 140 participants! In an effort

enjoy music, dancing and receive a

to make the father and daughter

commemorative photo, as well as

dance more prom-like, the YMCA

door prizes and giveaways!

scheduled the event again just a

few months later in April, 2005. This

April 14th at the Front Desk of the

change paid off.

YMCA; they will NOT be sold after

April 14th.

Randolph-Asheboro

Top, Mark Joyce spins six year old daughter Hannah, at the very first Father & Daughter Prom in 2004. Nine years later, at the 2012 “Fiesta” inspired event, they continued their tradition, a little older, wiser and taller!

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&

Daughter

Growing in size every year,

Tickets are on sale now through

All proceeds benefit

this dance has become one of the

the Y-Give Scholarship Program.

Randolph-Asheboro YMCA’s most

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special night! Contact the YMCA

many daddies and their “little” girls.

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HAVING THOSE HARD CONVERSATIONS/ WHEN HEALTH CHANGES LIFESTYLES startling piece of research revealed that nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have a major communication obstacle with their parents that stems from continuation of the parent-child role. The fact that many of these families still operate according to a parent-child model rather than a peer-to-peer one makes these conversations particularly difficult.

A list of communication tips provided is intended to help adult children of aging parents surmount this obstacle and pave the way for better communication a more fulfilling relationship.

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they think would be good solutions. If your parents don’t recognize a problem, use concrete examples to support your case.

3. Sooner is best. Talk sooner rather than later when a crisis has occurred.

If you know your loved one has poor eyesight or has trouble driving at night, begin to address those issues before a problem arises.

4. Forget the baby talk. Remember you are talking to an adult, not a child.

Patronizing speech or baby talk will put older adults on the defensive and convey a lack of respect for them. Put yourself in your parents’ shoes and think of how you would want to be addressed SEVEN TIPS TO HELP BOOMER in the situation.

CHILDREN COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR AGING PARENTS: 5. Maximize independence Always try to move toward solutions that 1. Get started. If you’re 40 or your provide the maximum amount of parents are 70, it’s time to start observing independence for the older and gathering information carefully and person. Look for answers thoughtfully. Don’t reach a conclusion that optimize strengths and from a single observation and decide on compensate for problems. the best solution until you have gathered For instance, if your loved information with an open mind and talked ones need help at home, with your parents. look for tools that can help them 2. Talk it out. Approach your parents maintain their with a conversation. Discuss what you’ve strengths and observed and ask your parents what compensate they think is going on. If your parents for acknowledge the situation, ask what problems.

6. Be aware of the whole situation. If your dad dies and soon afterward you mom’s house seems to be in disarray, it’s probably not because she suddenly became ill. It’s much more likely to stem from a lack of social support and the loss of a life-long relationship. Make sure that your mom has friends and a social life.

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r e m m u S Swim Team

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Asheboro will be joining as a new member of the Alamance Swim Association (ASA), which holds meets on Tuesdays from June until the end of July, excluding the week of the 4th of July. All meets will be held at facilities in Alamance County and participants must be able to make their own travel arrangements.

Swimmers interested in joining our inaugural swim team should come to the Asheboro Cultural and Recreation Services Department office, located at 241 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro, to complete all registration requirements.

The cost is $20 for Asheboro residents and $50 for those who live outside the city limits. All Randolph County residents will be accepted. The deadline to register is Friday, May 3rd at 5:30pm.

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Unplan Your Next Trip

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ur 11-month vacation gave us the opportunity to travel differently than we’d ever been able to before. Obviously, we didn’t have the “oh boy, back to work I go” dread that inevitably creeps in at the end of a vacation. Beyond that, however, it gave us the chance to travel without a specific plan. With no itinerary most of the time, we were able to just pick a general direction and start driving, stopping where and when we wanted to.

Roadside attraction? Sure, why not!

Gravel road clinging precariously to the side of a mountain? Oh yeah! Traveling without an itinerary was so great that we fully intend to do it whenever and wherever we travel now. We’re already unplanning our next trip, a weekend in Washington D.C. The ultimate contrast to going with the flow was a couple we met in Denali National Park. We were sitting next to the lady, who was giving us some suggestions for places to go. Then she whipped out her phone and pulled up their travel schedule.

Of the couple of days she showed us, every single minute was planned.

• 12-2pm: Ranger-led Hike • 2-4pm: Visit Park Museum • 4-6pm: Dinner at XYZ Restaurant • And on and on...

The poor husband looked like he was just being dragged along from one thing to the next. His wife might have even planned bed time. While that’s an extreme

by Scott Kustes

example, with a schedule like that, it’s no wonder people need a vacation from their vacation!

We don’t know about you, but there’s no way we can travel like that. We rarely even picked a place for dinner until it was time to go for dinner, much less what we were going to want to do from 2-4pm on a Wednesday weeks away.

So why should you unplan your next vacation? Simple...it gives you the flexibility to do whatever it is you feel like doing at any given moment without feeling like you’re “missing out” or “not seeing everything”.

You Can’t See Or Do It All The thing we realized is that we could never see or do everything, no matter where we were. It doesn’t matter if you’re sitting 100 miles from nowhere in the middle of the Nevada desert for 2 days, there’s probably still more to see and do than you can comfortably fit in.

We found that trying to cram too much into our days just led to irritation with each other and less enjoyment of our activities.

It ended up being way more fun to sit at a sidewalk cafe and eat gelato instead of going to see yet another tourist attraction.

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during our very extended vacation, we pretty well mastered the art of not overplanning our destinations. Once we picked a destination, we’d come up with a route – sometimes direct, sometimes not – and figure out what attractions were along the way.

Then we cut the list in half. Or even to a quarter. We get more enjoyment out of spending an hour in two places than spending 15 minutes in 8 places.

Even our trip to D.C. is shaping up this way. We have the list of things we could see (a huge list considering it’s Washington

D.C.) and the very short list of things open for whatever you feel? Do you feel we’re actually going to see. As far as we’re like you missed out if you don’t try to see concerned, if travel isn’t laid back, easy it all? n going, comfortable, and relaxing, what’s the point?

How about you? Do you find yourself worn out after a vacation or refreshed? Do you cram your trips with activities or try to keep your schedule

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//DAILY DEVOTION

By rev. Peter Panagore

Left Road or Right Road?

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.

In 2003, he was recruited to apply for the position of Pastor of the First Radio Parish Church of America (DailyDevotions.org).

FRPCA is America’s oldest continuous religious broadcast, founded 1926, and now reaching 1.5 million listeners, viewers and readers a week on T V, radio and internet, including American Forces Radio Network.

From 1999-2006 Reverend Panagore was a staff writer at Homiletics, the leading and cutting-edge nationwide worship preparation journal for mainline clergy. Homiletics has published more than a hundred of his sermons. He has also published short stories in anthologies, most notably, Chicken Soup for the Veteran’s Soul, by New York Times Best Selling editor Jack Canfield. Two Minutes for God was released by Touchstone/Fireside an imprint of Simon & Schuster, in early December of 2007 and landed immediately on the Maine Best Seller list.

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H

ere is an ancient tale told once again.

Long ago in a land far away, an old and virtuous monk leaned on his young student as they walked along a dusty road. They stopped when they reached a fork in the road, with one branch leading to the right and the other leading to the left. "Let us rest here," said the old monk, "and sit up upon this large rock between the roads to rest and meditate." They sat. They rested. They closed their eyes and prayed in silent meditation.

Sometime later, their quiet was interrupted by the sound of earthpounding feet and the arrival of a woman, running. Her face was streaked with tears, and droplets of blood speckled her lips. Her clothes were torn. Her eyes were filled with fear. She stopped a moment to decide

which way to run, and picked the right-hand road. Glancing once at the monks who watched her in silence, she ran on.

Seven minutes later, a man ran down the road and upon seeing the monks, shouted threateningly at them, "Which way did the woman go?

WHICH WAY DID THE WOMAN GO?" The old monk said, "She took the left hand road," and pointed with his finger.

The man ran as fast as he could down the wrong road.

The young monk stood and said to the old monk in an accusing voice, "Master, you lied!"

"Of course," said the old monk.

"That is virtue."

Let's Pray: Dear God, let me never confuse honesty with virtue, or truth with compassion. Amen.

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Asheboro Mill Loft Apartments: Come Home to Comfort

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he Asheboro Mill Loft Apartments in the renovated B&H Panel building opened this month with little fanfare and a whole lot of happy people taking up residence.

If you haven’t had a chance to see the beautiful landscaping, and the hard work Rehab Builders did

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cleaning the outside of the buildings - take a slow drive down Church Street.

With all the new shops opening, businesses expanding and things happening downtown – Asheboro is where it’s at these days!

Landmark Properties took a dilapidated, rundown eyesore in the middle of Asheboro and in a few short months have turned it into a trendy, cool property anyone would be pleased to call home.

Each building presented unique challenges.

In the largest building, they were able to save most of the original hardwood plank floors, and all the apartments reflect the charm of the old floors, with exposed brick on the exterior walls, huge windows and very high ceilings. Each apartment is fully appliance with refrigerator, stove and dishwasher, as well as equipped with laundry hook-ups.

by Sherry Johnson Photos by Lauren Johnson

The smaller of the two buildings has a mixture of tile and carpet where the hardwood floors could not be salvaged.

Each apartment is unique, because they had to work around existing structural beams to maintain the integrity of the building so no two apartments are exactly alike. They have one, two and three bedroom apartments, and each comes with lots of closet, cabinet and counter space.

The complex offers a computer room for residents to use who don’t have their own, a coin-operated laundry room in each building and a community room that can be used for larger functions. Off street parking spaces are available, along with a full equipped playground for the kids and an outside seating area. On a warm summer night, you could sit and listen to the concerts in Bicentennial Park from the patio.

These renovated buildings enhance the downtown landscape and bring new life to an area that has previously been unattractive and sad. There are still a few apartments available – call Kendrick Coble, Site Manager at the Asheboro Mill Lofts and tour the property today at 336-521-4793.n

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//AND THAT'S HOW I SEE IT

Mobile Profile!

By Caroline Jones

T

here seems to be an insatiable need to “put yourself out there” these days. It is as if people think everyone, close friends or complete strangers, want to know their personal profile. Personally, I think it has gone too far when people start using their car as their mobile personal profile.

I have never been a big fan of the family figurines stuck on the rear window. You know exactly what I am talking about. The mom, dad, the kids, the pets. When the trendy stickers first came out, they were generic and not very telling. But now with this “need” to let everyone know everything about us, they have morphed into a person’s mini facebook profile.

I have seen the dad holding a briefcase, mom with a tennis racquet, son with a soccer ball and daughter doing ballet. Facebook translation: dad makes enough for mom to stay home, play tennis and lunch with the gals. The son is over booked playing multiple sports, but focused on soccer; travelling soccer, indoor soccer and Satan’s Sunday soccer. (A friend just told me that. Isn’t that hilarious?) And the sweet little sister gets to dance only once a week because all the other days are filled with her being dragged to her brother’s countless sporting events, with only her mini iPad to entertain her.

The best (or worst) I have seen lately is the crazy cat lady car. Her minivan window was decorated with a lady sticker followed by 8 cats and 4 dogs. Facebook translation: I am clearly single. My best friends are my pets. I let them all over the furniture, they sleep with me and all my clothes are covered with fur. I am so glad her

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minivan can’t send my SUV a friend request. If it could, I would quickly hit ignore!

The truth is, the whole world does not need to know everything about us. Does the world really care what we do for work, what our hobbies are, how many kids we have and their interests or how many pets we own? We use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, Pintrest and now our automobiles as a way to shout to the world "Here I am!"

What could possibly be next? And That’s How I See It.

The above is a personal favorite! Who wouldn’t want to put this on their car?

Caroline Jones lives in Greensboro, NC with her husband and three children. You can subscribe to her weekly blogs at www.AndThatsHowISeeIt.com.

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//ZOO ZEAL

Dinosaurs Roar Back to Life at NC Zoo

Story & photos by Tom Gillespie, N.C. Zoo staff

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hey're baaaack! The most successful temporary exhibit ever at the North Carolina Zoo roars back bigger and better for a second season when "Dinosaurs" returns to the park Easter weekend through Oct. 31.

As part of this limited-engagement outdoor exhibit, visitors will encounter dinosaurs representing species that once roamed North America throughout the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods-from gargantuan herbivores, to savage predators.

Through the magic of futuristic technology, these mammoth, life-like animatronic creatures will offer a fullblown dino-reality experience to zoo visitors as they travel back in time along a lush, winding pathway with ancient plants, where a new experience lurks at every turn.

Each dinosaur is built on a steel frame and meticulously equipped with textured, intricately painted rubber

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skin, bold colors and theatrical touches that make it seem real.

Realistic movements include grasping hands, menacing claws and gnashing teeth.

Real dinosaurs, of course, became extinct ages ago, but each of the 15 life-like (and most, lifesized) dinosaurs offer bestguess snapshots of those prehistoric animals based on the most up-to-date research.

State-of-the-art electronics power each dinosaur to control the movements and sounds.

The realistic movements are produced by a pneumatic-piston system that enables the dinosaurs to move smoothly and precisely.

A whole new cast of creatures has been chosen for this year's experience and promises to be bigger, bolder and better. Among the featured species will be Giganotosaurus--all 43 feet of it--which will take the place of last year's Tyrannosaurus Rex. “Giga� is actually believed to have been larger than the T-Rex, with a massive skull more than six feet long.

Other new species for 2013 will include Acrocanthosaurus, a large carnivorous

dinosaur whose name means "high spined lizard;" Amargasaurus, featuring elongated pairs of spines running from the base of the head down to the base of the neck; Citipati, an emu-sized creature with a distinct toothless head crest and proto-feathers.

Others include Edmontonia, one of the last known living dinosaurs; Parasaurolophus, a massive duckbilled dinosaur with a distinct elongated crest that has been shown to function as a resonating chamber, possibly for sending low, deep, sub-sonic sounds to herd members miles away.

And returning is the always-popular Triceratops, easily one of the most well known and recognizable dinosaurs with its three distinct horns on its face. Others include Coelophysis, Deltadromeus, Parasaurolophus, Styracosaurus and Quetzalcoatlus (the most requested when asked of Zoo visitors what new dinosaur they most wanted to see this year).

During their trek back in time, visitors will additionally be able to explore a paleontologist's tent and get the latest scoop on fossil sites in North Carolina. At the end of the excursion, they can dig around in fossil pits for an ancient relic to take home or climb aboard a yellow jeep for a family photo.

These giant mechanical dinosaurs were designed and built to scale by

Texas-based Billings Productions, North America’s largest maker of lifesize animatronic dinosaurs for zoos, museums and theme parks. Their creations include 50 different species-from Allosaurus to Tyrannosaurus rex. Their clients have included zoos in Houston, Cincinnati and Detroit as well as Dinovotion in France and Misaki Park in Japan.

The company, founded in 2003, is one of only a few enterprises in the world that produce large, life-size animatronic dinosaurs for traveling and permanent exhibits and is the only American company that specializes in creating animatronic creatures that can withstand the outdoor elements.

"Kids really connect with the dinosaurs," said Tom O'Konowitz, marketing assistant at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, where the exhibit had a record-breaking run. "They tend to already know a lot about the different species when they get to the zoo. You can see how excited they get when they're up close with these huge creatures right in front of them."

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Diddle

importance of reading to children

Diddle! Join the

from a very young age. The classic

Randolph County

rhymes you remember as a child will

Hey,

for

be represented and top of mind as

Children on Saturday, April

the Partnership’s volunteer teams

Partnership

13 for an evening of modern-day,

transform the beautiful barn.

Mother Goose merriment. Every Jack

Honorary co-chairs of the event are

and Jill around will be at Kyle and

Bill and Ann Hoover. Gala committee

Pattie Petty’s Adaumont Farm for the

chairs include Linda Bean, silent

5th annual Gala for the Children. The

auction; Stacy Griffin and Bert Lance-

event will be held from 6:30–11:00

Stone, sponsorships; Deborah Smith,

p.m.

desserts committee; Janice Spainhour,

Each year the Gala is themed

Archdale-Trinity

Committee;

Duffy

on a well known children’s book,

Johnson, live auction and Wayne

emphasizing

Jarrell, set-up.

the

Partnership’s

focus on family literacy and the

Showcased at the main entrance will be a large, hand-painted cutout display of a cow, moon, fork and spoon, donated by Kristen Varner with Spade & Broom. News 14 Carolina personality, Caroline Blair, will be the emcee for the evening. She will be joined by Mother Goose herself (a.k.a. Lynne Qualls) and Old King Cole (a.k.a. JB Griffith) who will bring a contemporary twist to your favorite

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Dumpty Wobble dance.

A range of live and silent auction items

will

autographed

be

showcased.

sports

From

memorabilia,

one-of-kind pottery pieces, vacation packages,

commissioned

jewelry

pieces, a large variety of themed baskets,

dining

more—there

is

experiences

and

something

for

everyone. Even Little Jack Horner is guaranteed to come out of his corner to check out these great items!

Mother Goose rhymes. There’s a

Along with a themed dessert bar

chance you will find Little Miss Muffet

and a buffet dinner catered by Snyder

sitting on a tuffet enjoying a great

Farms, guests will experience Grove

mix of oldies and beach music from

Park Winery & Vineyards, who will

The Attractions Band, while others

be on site pouring their wines. Natty

are having a blast doing the Humpty

Greene’s Brewing Co. is providing a

Photography in Trinity, will capture the

Associates; Sentry Fire

night’s greatest moments.

Protection

range of beer. Patti Smith, with PS

“Proceeds from the Gala directly

Company

benefit programs that serve children

and Technimark, LLC. Randleman

throughout Randolph County,” says

Enrichment Center is sponsoring

Duffy Johnson, Partnership board

a photo booth for guests to have a

chair. “We also raise funds to sponsor

memento of the fun evening.

children to receive books through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.”

MOM

Brands

is

returning

as

presenting sponsor for this year’s event. Higher-level sponsors include Commonwealth Hosiery Mills; High Point Regional Health System; Prestige Fabricators, Inc.; Thomasville Medical Center;

Acme-McCrary/Sapona

Foundation; Elizabeth Aldridge; Kris Julian Studio; Liberty Advisors; Pam Hill, Clerk of Court; Randolph Medical

“We appreciate the community’s continued support of the Gala,” says Stacy Griffin, chair of the Sustainability Committee.

”We

have

seen

a

significant increase in sponsorships this year and are truly thankful for our ongoing partnerships.”

Just like Hickory, Dickory Dock, you may hear…tick tock, tick tock…and that’s because time is running off the clock! Get your ticket before the event sells out. Tickets can be purchased at the Randolph County Partnership

for

Children

office (349 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro

or

call

629-

2128) and at Etc. Boutique.

Tickets are also available through Gala volunteers.

Individual ticket price is $50, or purchase a reserve table of eight for $400. Visit the Partnership’s website (www.randolphkids.org)

or Facebook page to learn more.

For sponsorship information or to donate an auction item, contact Jill Jackson, Director of Marketing and Development, at 629-2128 ext. 12 or e-mail jjackson@randolphkids.org.

The Randolph County Partnership for Children, a nonprofit organization, is the community’s lead organization for young children and their families.

The

Partnership

for

Children

is

a United Way agency. For more information, visit: www.randolphkids. org. n asheboromagazine.com

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Restaurant around and made Uptown

Your friends, family and fans may each

Charlie’s profitable.

Prior to Mark

only be able to give a small amount, but

becoming the GM at Uptown Charlie’s,

if you can convince enough people to

they had never had a waiting list on

donate, or several mega donors plus

Friday or Saturday nights. Under his

many small ones, you can reach your

management, Uptown Charlie’s became one of Asheboro’s most

funding goal.”

Mark’s well thought out crowdfunding program gives investors an opportunity

popular eating spots.

Mark isn’t just known for his

to be a part of Asheboro’s economic

superior restaurant management

growth

skills

also

benefits for it. He has set up many

passionate about giving back

different tiers from the Moonshiner

to the community. One of the

Level at a $500 investment to the

things Mark has been involved

Mad Celtic Level for those wanting to

with over the years is the

invest $10,000.

YMCA’s annual Father/Daughter

be reimbursed financially or receive the

prom. He and Patrick O’Hara put

multitude of benefits that go along with

together a great night for fathers

the corresponding investment level.

to take their daughters out for

For example, at the Leprechaun Level

a special evening.

Over the

($3,000) investment, you receive a

years, Mark has also supported

$150 gift card per month for 24 months

many Randolph County school

($3,600 value), a plaque on the wall of

church

through

fame, guaranteed seating for up to 12

donations.

people (just call ahead), two engraved

He also fed all the volunteers at the

pint glasses (with your name and pub

annual JV Holiday Classic Basketball

name and membership into the Mad

Tournaments, which raised money

Celtic Mug Club. If you are going to eat

In fact, in a recent Forbes for the YMCA Scholarship Fund and Magazine article, it was suggested is very active with Toys for Tots, Zoo that as much as 70% of the workforce To Do, and many other charitable

out twice a month anyhow, prepaying

V

ery few people have the opportunity to make a living doing something they are passionate

and

fundraising

though,

he

is

organizations events

and

about.

hates their job. This hatred manifests organizations. itself as marginal or poor service and Instead of seeking employment we are so accustomed to dealing with at another restaurant, Mark has unhappy people that in the very rare decided to fulfill his long-time dream occasions we stumble into someone of parlaying his passion into profit by that is passionate about their job, we opening his own restaurant. Currently are pleasantly surprised, almost elated. he is seeking investors, in the form of One of the people in Asheboro that a home-grown crowdfunding program is truly passionate about his chosen to open Asheboro’s first authentic Irish profession, is restaurateur Mark Joyce. Pub, aptly named The Mad Celtic. If you Chances

are

you

need

no aren’t familiar with the crowdfunding introduction to Mark. He was the concept, according to simplifyreality.

General Manager at Rockola in com, “it is a way of raising money for Asheboro for 11+ years and then a specific project using the internet moved to Uptown Charlie’s in the and social networking technologies to same capacity after being downsized. get small amounts of money from a lot He turned the once struggling Varsity of people (Therefore, a lot of money).

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and

receive

tremendous

Investors can either

for it and receiving an extra $600 worth of products and services on top of your

investment makes a lot of sense. Not to mention all the other great benefits that go along with it.

The menu, while relatively simple, is sure to please all.

With sandwiches like Corn beef on rye and a Celtic Club to the traditional Irish fare Bangers and Mash and Fish-nchips, there will be something on the menu for everyone.

But, perhaps, the most important aspect of The Mad Celtic, is Mark’s vision for the entertainment which is essential to the success of a restaurant of this type. If all goes to plan, The Mad Celtic will have a piano in the bar with someone singing Wednesday through Friday nights, acoustic guitar performers, Irish back ground music, TV’s in the bar area only and weekly events including Sunday brunch.

As

Mark puts it, “it will be THE fun place to be!.”

Mark has been meticulous in his planning of the Mad Celtic. Every detail from the logo, designed by local artist Terry Locke, to the menu to the décor has been carefully thought out. In Mark’s own words, “It’s been my dream to open my own restaurant; an Irish pub specifically. Coming from and Irish heritage and having patronized my share of Irish pubs, I feel the Mad Celtic would be a perfect fit

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for Asheboro because of the sense of community Irish pubs are known for creating. When a place provides great food, even better service and a fun environment suitable for the whole family, a loyal Asheboro Customer base will become family! With my experience and success running restaurants in Asheboro, I feel it is time to take the plunge.

I believe that Asheboro is a perfect fit for the Mad Celtic.”

There are very few things in life that can be considered “sure things”.

From an investment in your community

standpoint, Mark Joyce his Mad Celtic Irish Pub concept are about as close as you are going to get. Mark’s track record of success speaks for itself and his commitment to the community is undisputed. Combine these with a meticulous plan for a business whose time has come, and success is all but insured.

Mark has received substantial commitments toward the $150,000 he hopes to raise to get his business off the ground. If you are interested in joining his crowdfunding efforts and investing in a great business idea, contact Mark directly at (336) 420-1681 or by e-mail at msjoyce48@ gmail.com. n

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ART EXHIBITION CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

R

andolph Community College has four pieces of art included in the 16th North Carolina Community Colleges Art Exhibition now on display at the Caswell Building in downtown Raleigh.

One hundred and thirty-nine pieces of artwork from 44 North Carolina community colleges are featured throughout the six-story building, and the exhibit includes a wide variety of media ranging from paintings and sculpture, to functional pieces such as lamps and jewelry. This exhibition is particularly unique because it also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the North Carolina Community College System. Several submissions to the two-year exhibit showcase the history of community colleges in North Carolina.

Locally, 26 artists submitted over 75 works of art for possible representation of RCC in the exhibition. RCC President Robert Shackleford made the careful selection of the final four in an anonymous showing. The four selections included three photographs from the Photographic Technology department and the commissioned 50th anniversary portrait painted for RCC by North Carolina artist William Mangum of Greensboro. The photographs chosen, all Giclée prints, were “Twin Falls,” by James Capers of Asheboro, Photographic Technology instructor; “Snow Drops,” by Photographic Technology student Rebecca

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Holland of Greensboro; and “Nature’s Simple Pleasures,” by Photojournalism student Laura “Blue” Greene of High Point, a print which was also selected for the N.C. Museum of Arts student exhibition, “A Life, Still.”

Greene said of her photograph, “The discovery of a patch of mushrooms on the edge of my backyard renewed in me a creative spark. I first photographed them in their natural habitat and enjoyed the feeling of being ‘lost’ in their beauty.

The next day, I gently removed two of them for an indoor studio design to be included in my large format portfolio.

The earth tone hues from the oxidized pieces of metal used as a backdrop blended well with the slightly dried up mushrooms—a perfect combination.”

Of her “Snow Drop” photo, Holland said, “During the winter of 2010, we had a beautiful white Christmas. With a thick layer of snow on the ground, we headed outside as a family to make a

“Nature’s Simple Pleasures” by Randolph Community College photography student Laura “Blue” Greene of High Point.

snowman. My two-year-old son was lost in thought as he watched his daddy pat the snow into a round ball. I pointed the camera in Casey’s direction and captured the most beautiful expression on his face.”

“Twin Falls” by James Capers, RCC Photographic Technology instructor.

Capers said that as a 10-month instructor, he used some of his two months off to tour the mountains of Western North Carolina and captured the waterfall scene.

“Featuring the art of community college students, faculty and staff in the Caswell Building gives our agency a great sense of pride,” said Dr. Scott Ralls, N.C. Community College System president. “The added focus on our 50year history gives this exhibition even greater meaning as we look back on the role community colleges have played in educating and training North Carolina’s workforce.”

The North Carolina Community College System Office partnered with Johnston Community College’s Fine Arts Department to install the artwork.

The exhibition will be on display for two years, and can be viewed via virtual tour at http://www.nccommunitycolleges. edu/pr/ArtExhibit/. Public tours are available on a limited basis and may be scheduled by calling 919-807-7100.

This William Mangum portrait was commissioned to honor Randolph Community College’s 50th anniversary and is being exhibited in the 2013-15 North Carolina Community Colleges Art Exhibition to honor the System’s 50th anniversary.

Snow Drops” by RCC photography student Rebecca Holland of Greensboro.

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A Taste of Asheboro May 14, 2013 • 6 - 9 pm

A Venue on Worth ancers: Julie Moore (Sentry Fire Protection and A Venue On Worth), Will McCanless (McCanless Pottery), Jennifer Parrish (Lumina Wine and Beer) and Bo Davidson (Remax Realty) are combining their efforts to host A Taste Of Asheboro event.

This event will host over 20 local restaurants, beer and wine will be provided, live entertainment and a silent auction. All proceeds from this event will benefit the RCC Foundation Scholarship Program.

Tickets are $35.00 in advance and $40.00 at the door. Tickets can

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“Dancing With The Randolph Stars” is a non- profit event sponsored by Randolph Community College. All proceeds raised from this event benefits the Randolph Community College Foundation Scholarship Program for students.

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