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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Dreaming Big...to be a Star with Melissa Parrish

COVER STORY

Honest Service for a Fair Price

COMMUNITY NEWS Happy Birthday Cody!

COMMUNITY NEWS

"Watercolor Pure and Simple" with NC Artist, Ken Hobson

COMMUNITY NEWS

n Jim Pena Comes to Asheboro n Adult Softball Registration Begins

ASK THE EXPERT Your Eyes

ASK THE EXPERT Your Taxes

ASK THE EXPERT Your Feet

FEATURE STORY The Water of Life

ASK THE EXPERT Employment

COMMUNITY CHARACTER Dustie Gregson

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ASK THE EXPERT Seniors

AT THE YMCA Aquatic Zumba

COMMUNITY NEWS

State Board of Community Colleges Announces Awards

DAILY DEVOTION Temper, Temper

ASK THE EXPERT Your Body

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We're all Earth's Trustees

CITIZEN JOURNALISM Balance

FEATURE STORY

The Country Schooling of a City Dog

COMMUNITY NEWS Wake 'N Flake

FEATURE STORY

Memories of a Day at Dewitts Game Farm

NATURE'S NUANCES

Life is Still Alive in the Winter Garden

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//Publisher’s Letter Dear Readers, I would like to thank all of our online readers of Asheboro Magazine – Issue 29 had over 6,406, and 31% of those readers did so on a mobile device! I love technology!!

Love is in the air! I’ve seen lots of engagements pop up on Facebook since Christmas and I want to say “Congratulations!” To help plan your “perfect” day, Asheboro Magazine is proud to sponsor the 2nd annual Randolph County Bridal & Prom Show on February 17th from 2 to 5 pm at The Exchange in Downtown Asheboro.

Admission is FREE! There you can meet local vendors who can provide all your wedding (& prom) needs, including dresses, tuxedos, photographers, djs, catering & cakes, hair, make-up and skin care, to locations for bridal showers and wedding, rentals and more. Best of all, we have a travel agency that is going to be giving away a Surprise Honeymoon this season and you can register to win at their booth. The trip includes airfare and the drawing will happen before the end of April!

They are also giving away a prize the day of the show, so be sure to stop by and register to win!!

We took a trip to Golden Valley, NC in January to meet a local company who distills single malt whiskey. Blue Ridge Distillery is a great example of the entrepreneurial spirit that is alive and well in our great State, and I hope if you are ever going to be near Rutherfordton, you will take a side trip to Golden Valley and visit with Tim and the crew at Defiant Marine. They have the best whiskey available here and abroad, in my opinion.

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PUBLISHER Sherry B. Johnson

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VICE PRESIDENT DESIGN & ADVERTISING David A. Johnson dave@asheboromagazine.com

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren E. M. Johnson

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CONTRIBUTORS Ryan Dodson Michael Harmon Gail More Faylene Whitaker Dick Jones Rev. Peter Panagore Anna Fakadej, MD Shawn Columbia Knox Sommer Tom Gillespie Benny Jernigan Dr. Katheryn Egerton jacquie Reininger COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY Donna Allen Donna Allen Photography ADDRESS PO Box 1369 Asheboro, NC 27204 Phone. 336-698-3889 FACEBOOK facebook.com/asheboromagazine

www.asheboromagazine.com Asheboro Magazine is published monthly by Asheboro and More Marketing, Inc. Any reproduction or duplication of any part thereof must be done with the written permission of the Publisher. All information included herein is correct to the best of our knowledge as of the publication date. Corrections should be forwarded to the Publisher at the address above.

Sherry B. Johnson Publisher

Disclaimer: The paid advertisements contained within Asheboro Magazine are not endorsed or recommended by the Publisher. Therefore, neither party may be held liable for the business practices of these companies.

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//COMMUNITY NEWS "Dreaming Big . . .

To Be A Star with Melissa Parrish"

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are meant to be! Learn how to make healthy, positive

offer a creative class designed for

choices in fun and practical ways.

students in kindergarten through 5th

Parents ~ this is a class taught by Melissa Parrish,

grade whose interests range from

MMFT, LPC. She is a licensed professional counselor

budding artists to future government

who works with children and adolescents in the

officials, athletes, and everyone in

community. Melissa uses her professional experience

between. “Dreaming Big . . . To Be A Star” is a one-

to mentor and motivate your child to creatively develop

of-a-kind art class designed by Melissa Parrish. She

a positive self-image, goal-setting & achieving, being

is a licensed professional counselor with a knack for

the best that he/she can be, and learning strategies for

teaching healthy, artful ways to live a balanced life.

success in school, friendships, & life!

“Other art classes teach technique and skill. Melissa’s

“Dreaming Big . . . To Be A Star” meets on Mondays from

class explores the fundamentals of self-confidence and

5:30p -- 6:30p, February 4, 11, 18, & 25 at the Morings

self-esteem as they apply to the arts through a variety

Art Center located at 123 Sunset Ave. in downtown

of fun projects,” says Les Caison III, Program Director

Asheboro. All materials for this class are provided. The

for the Randolph Arts Guild.

class costs $30 and is designed for children currently

“Dreaming Big . . . To Be A Star” is a four week art class

enrolled in kindergarten through 5th grade. Registration

that blends developing self-awareness and improving

and payment are due by Wednesday, Jan. 23. For more

self-esteem with visual art, role playing, improvisation,

information about this class, contact the Randolph Arts

and music. Kids, get ready to take a journey to explore

Guild at (336)-629-0399 or visit us on the web at www.

and express yourself. Let’s dream big to be the star you

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Story By Sherry B. Johnson Photos by Donna Allen Donna Allen Photography

HONEST SERVICE FOR A FAIR PRICE

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il and Rosie Goldstein opened G&G Automotive Enterprises in Asheboro, in June 2009. At G&G Auto you can get your oil changed, have your car inspected, get new tires, get a precision alignment, have brake work done, air conditioning repaired and much more.

Everyone needs a vehicle to get to and from work, school, or to do their job everyday, or just to run errands.

We take for granted how much we really use our vehicles until there is a problem. Some of us may have no idea how our cars work or what happens when they are not properly maintained. We want to feel comfortable and confidant with the place we take it for maintenance and repairs. When you bring your vehicle to G&G, they listen carefully to what the customer says, to why they are concerned, what noises the car may be making and where they are coming from. Gil explains that “no one knows their car as well as the customer�. Once the car is put on a lift and examined, Gil will carefully explain in plain English what is needed to repair the vehicle, and will bring the customer into the shop to show them so they understand what is happening and why. Getting your car serviced, to most people, is an inconvenience, so listening carefully and resolving the customers repair concern in a timely manner is the goal.

Gil is a natural when it comes to anything with an engine, his training started very young!

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When Gil was seven years old, his Dad got him started with go carts. He taught him how to take apart the engines, repair them, rebuild them, and race them!

It was on from there! Gil loved engines, cars and going fast and learned all he could. By the age of 17, he was working in one of the best speed shops on Long Island, building muscle cars and drag racing cars. Gil assembled complete street and race engines, manual and automatic transmissions, rear axle assemblies, fuel systems and suspensions. He also specialized in custom carburetor and ignition systems, performing fine tuning on a chassis dyno. He was a natural. He was even featured in the November 1971 issue of CarCraft magazine because he was the first one to put a V-8 engine in a Ford Pinto. He worked at the shop for several years before purchasing the business. When Gil sold the shop he worked for a brake and muffler chain, opening several stores for the company on Long Island. He worked there for 13 years as a store manager, and became area supervisor and trainer before the company was sold. He met Rosie when he opened the store just down the road from where she lived ,and she took her truck there to have work done on it. She had heard that it was the best place in town to have your vehicle serviced. They started dating and have been together ever since. Gil moved on to manage a store for one of the East Coast's largest tire and front end dealers and then became a branch manager for Case power and equipment. Rosie worked for The Home

Depot on Long Island and in 2002 she was able to transfer to Greensboro.

They sold their home on Long Island and moved to Asheboro in September 2002. Gil went to work for Asheboro Ford as a service adviser, then moved on to a service manager position at Clapp Bros Tractor in Siler City where he worked for 4 years. After an ownership change, he moved on to the service manager position at Montgomery Motors Ford in Troy. When the economy took its down turn in 2008, Gil was let go.

Last in, first out. That same week, September 2008, Gil`s brother came up from Florida with a proposal. He wanted Gil to build him a car. The new “Factory Five” 1933 Ford Hot Rod kit car had just come out and Gil`s older brother wanted him to build it, because he knew he would do a great job. The project got started in a friends race car shop but needed to move somewhere else to finish.

He noticed a building for rent on the north end of town, where a muffler shop had been. They had noticed

the building when they first moved to Asheboro and thought it was a nice shop, and now it was available.

Gil rented the shop to finish the Hot Rod. He moved his tools into the shop and fell in love with the atmosphere and the location. Rosie thought it was great and the idea of opening their own repair shop began to grow. Rosie started working on the plans for the business and thought back to when she first met Gil and he was running the brake and muffler shop at the end of the street. It was the cleanest shop she had ever been in. Within a few months, they opened the doors to G&G Automotive Enterprises. The primary goal was to provide their customers with a different and personal experience in having their vehicles serviced or repaired.

The shop came equipped with one of the largest lifts in the Asheboro area, so it is great for servicing commercial fleets, as well as heavy duty pickup trucks. Although there was some equipment in the shop, Rosie and Gil

purchased the most upto-date Hunter Alignment equipment, brake lathe, tire balancer and mounting equipment. The idea was to have a shop where they could perform everyday vehicle repairs, work on commercial trucks and also work on muscle cars, hot rods, and specialty cars all with the same attention to detail and quality work.

Rosie, who still maintains her job at The Home depot, is at the shop every afternoon. She wanted a woman`s touch in the shop so women would feel comfortable coming in and having their cars serviced. She takes over the phones and office duties, makes sure the paperwork is in order. She handles the financial end of things and all the marketing and advertising.

Roy Sheppard joined G&G in August 2010. He graduated from Guilford Tech with an Associates Degree in 1985 acquired thru Friendly Ford, and eventually moved on to Asheboro Ford. Roy also worked as a shop manager for DOT and

specializes in alignments and front ends. He holds certificates in all Ford training from 1987-2003, and is known as the shops general practitioner—and shop manager. Roy also enjoys the diagnostic side of general repair.

His methodical approach always achieves the correct results. Roy utilizes the latest Snap-on Diagnostic equipment with all updates for foreign and domestic vehicles. This allows him to resolve all types of common and unique repair problems and concerns.

Mike Nooe was hired in October 2011. He has been building cars as a hobby since 1968. He worked as a superintendent for a large commercial masonry contractor managing crews of 100 people or more on construction projects.

His true passion has been building show quality cars in his own professional shop at home. Mike is extremely talented and is now living his dream of building and working on cars. His attention to detail is the same if he is working on a $100,000 custom car

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or a customer’s daily drive.

The last team member is Mike Bowman. He is a great custom exhaust fabricator and general repair technician, and is called in to work on special projects. Mike has specialized training in electronic system repairs.

Everyone in the shop gets along well, they enjoy what they do and love to see the look on a satisfied customer's face. At this shop, the team`s sole job is to fix the customers vehicle correctly. They are not paid commission or flat rate. This philosophy creates a comfortable atmosphere of teamwork with everyone working together for the same goal—truly a unique environment in the automotive industry.

One of the things that I like about G&G Auto is how clean the shop is. Not just the waiting room, but Gil is meticulous about making sure that things are put away, the floors are kept clean and it is very well organized in the shop. No matter how busy they are, they will bring

and tuning carburetors. If you have an older muscle car, hot rod or other vehicle that needs some carburetor help, or a late model fuel injected car, give him a call. Other services include custom A/C systems, custom exhaust systems, brake systems and more, thinking outside the box when necessary for unique solutions. They also do supercharger installations for those of you that want to go really fast.

They have now added an engine assembly clean room—and for those of us who didn`t know, building an engine requires a sterile environment. One speck of dirt in the wrong place can cause a major problem!

In addition to being known as the problem solvers for your daily drivers, word is spreading about the team's ability to fix issues on hot rods and muscle cars. Also, their inventory of high performance parts for sale over the counter is growing. In addition to the parts they have in stock, they deal with four major distributors and

the customer into the shop, show them what the problem is, explain things in clear simple terms so customers [like me] can understand what their car needs, and then come up with solutions that work for the situation and the budget. They engage the customer in the repair process, not just telling them what to do and how much it will cost.

One challenge Gil found back when he was building the Hot Rod, is that parts are not always made well if they come from overseas. They are often inferior and not up to the job, particularly on the performance side of the business. Because of this, Gil has partnered with several companies as a dealer/distributor. Most of these partner companies manufacture in the USA and provide higher quality parts. If you are looking for high performance parts, Gil is the one to see, his pricing is very competitive.

He works with Edelbrock, vintage Air, Dynamat, American Racing Headers, Comp Cams, Spec Clutches, Vortech Superchargers and Russell Fuel systems to name a few.

They also install what they sell!

Gil also has a special talent for repairing, modifying

have many factory direct connections, which gives them access to hundreds of aftermarket parts. If it is made, they can supply it, or build it! When you call or stop by to speak to Gil about your special project or parts you need, you will receive experienced and knowledgeable advice from a team of professionals. Gil likes to make sure that customers purchase the correct parts for the project they are working on to meet their goals and budget.

You never know what you might see in the shop when you stop by. Aside from the everyday repairs, there is always some special project going on. Currently, they are installing a crate motor in a 1934 Chevy, they just finished a custom designed complete engine package in a 1966 Ford Mustang, and you just may see Aaron tooling around town in it. You certainly will hear him!

There is a 1940 Ford for a complete new rear suspension project and they just completed a custom fuel tank and fuel system upgrade in a 572 cid.`69 big block Chevy Camaro Z28. There is a 2002 Crown Victoria in for a Vortec supercharger, stainless steel headers and

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complete exhaust. And a neat little `58 Nash Metropolitan for brakes all around.

If you work in the local Asheboro area, G&G can provide executive pickup and delivery by appointment, and will work on your car while you are at work, and bring it to you when it is finished. G&G services all types of vehicles from Acura to Lexus, Mercedes to Volvo, and GM, Chrysler, Ford and everything in between. Rosie, Gil, and their entire team work hard every day to build and grow their business and they encourage people to come by, and see what and how they do business. It is a different experience.

Whether you own a car, truck, commercial box truck or muscle car, or just want to buy parts, the attention to detail will be the same and you will get honest service for a fair price. Call Gil at G&G Auto for all your automotive needs. n

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Happy Birthday,

Cody !

By Sherry B. Johnson

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ross Road Retirement Community is a special place for both the people who live and work there. One very special resident has not two, but four legs. Cody has been living at Cross Road for 4 years. On January 10, 2013 he celebrated his 4th birthday with a party for the residents, staff and special guests.

One of the staff members knew of someone who was looking for a home for Cody, and they brought him to CRRC to try out with the staff and residents. Everyone immediately fell in love with him, and he’s lived there ever since. Joyce Rife, the Resident Care Director is in charge of Cody’s care and training, and is considered his “Mom.” He is extremely intelligent, and knows where his favorite snacks are kept. He can even open the drawer and retrieve them for himself if you aren’t paying attention!

Cody has a very gentle personality. He will go up to residents and guests, and they can pat him on the head

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or rub him. He will sit beside them on the sofa or in a chair. He has even sensed when someone was nearing the end, and gone into her room to gently lay his head on her bed to be with her.

Cody allows himself to be dressed up like a pumpkin, a cupid, bunny rabbit, or a doctor and has worn flashing lights in the Christmas Parade. He is more than a dog, he is a member of the team that gives care to the residents and he offers them unconditional love. He puts a smile on their faces and doesn’t mind if they can’t remember his name, and call him by their own pet’s name. He loves going for walks with his favorite “buddy,” Harold McManus, the Executive Director at CRRC, and it’s been said that he smiles when Harold comes to get him.

Pet therapy seems especially effective for senior citizens suffering from Alzheimer’s. Many people with dementia experience periods of agitation, and this can be very difficult for caregivers. Studies have shown that regular contact with a therapy animal can

help decrease anxiety and increase feelings of calm and well-being. Studies found that some Alzheimer’s patients were able to stop taking certain medications after regular contact with pets was initiated. They are also used in Brenner’s Children’s Hospital at Wake Forest Medical Center. When Lauren was a patient undergoing her chemotherapy treatments, she had a visit from Molly, the therapy dog they use

twice. The beautiful lab got up on the bed with her and laid down for over a half hour, letting Lauren hug and pet her. I could see that the visit with Molly really perked up her spirits.

One of Cody’s favorite activities is riding the bus with the residents and going out for a milkshake. What a joy dogs can be, and how wonderful for Cody to have found a home where he is loved by so many. Happy Birthday, Cody!

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“My ability as an artist is a gift from God that hopefully affects the viewer in a positive and uplifting way.”

"Watercolor Pure and Simple" with NC artist, Ken Hobson

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here is an art to leading a great visual art class.

North Carolina watercolor artist, and Greensboro resident, Ken Hobson fills the role via a talented duality. He is great at encouraging others to pick up a paint brush. Ken is also masterful at creating artwork that easily attracts public appeal.

Ken is the reigning “Best In Show” Winner from the 2012 Randolph Arts Guild Annual Juried Show. But that’s not all, over in

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Galax, VA he recently participated in the Mt. Vale Vineyard’s Plein Air Art Show in conjunction with the Chestnut Creek School of Art. Part of the event featured artists painting a new painting on site in the morning to be completed and included in the afternoon exhibition.

Ken was fortunate to not only sell his painting but also win both a Honorable Mention and also The People’s Choice Award. These are merely the recent awards among the 1500 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.

The Randolph Arts Guild is pleased to host another opportunity for the public to work alongside Ken in an upcoming dynamic instruction art class. This brand new course for 2013 is called “Watercolor Pure and Simple” and covers many topics necessary to make confident stokes in watercolor. Attendees will learn

during three Saturday sessions how to use complementary colors, the importance of color values, how to create form & dimension in your work, when to add detail in your paintings & knowing when enough is enough, the basics of perspective, how to create loose & vibrant florals, creating mountains, water, and understanding composition & the focal point of your painting. (All in three sessions!) There will be plenty of demonstrations by Ken as well as class time to practice.

“Ken is an old school artist deft at communicating visually through pictures. He’s also great at communicating to others how to grasp an art technique and make it their own -- all with smiles, jokes, and casual charm. I recommend this course for anyone who wants to further their watercolor creativity,” Les Caison III, Program Director for the Randolph Arts Guild.

“Watercolor Pure and Simple”

is designed for people high school aged and up. The class meets on Saturdays, Feb. 2, 9, & 16 from 10:30a -- 2p at the Morings Art Center located at 123 Sunset Avenue in downtown Asheboro.

Bring a lunch. Students are to bring basic supplies (a supply suggestion list is available upon registering). This course costs $75. Registration and payment are due by Wednesday, January 23, 2013. For more information, and to register for this class, contact the Randolph Arts Guild at (336) 6290399. For more of Ken’s work visit: http://www.hobsonart.com/.

Ken has been drawing and painting since he was a child, so it is no surprise that this led to a career in art. Ken is a native of Michigan and a graduate of Kendall College in Grand Rapids, Mich., and the Illustrators Workshop in Tarrytown, NY. He was a six-year member of the Art Advisory Council at Ferris State College in Big Rapids, Mich. He is a former art instructor at Caldwell Academy in Greensboro, NC. Ken built a strong national reputation while working for advertising

agencies and design firms as an Illustrator and later worked as a Senior Artist at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., before moving to Greensboro in 1987. Over the years, he has painted more than 1,500 paintings and has donated many paintings and prints to charitable organizations. Ken has exhibited in more than 20 shows, including The Society of Illustrators Traveling Exhibition to Japan and China, The Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition, The Saginaw Art Museum, The Henley 14th Annual Southeast Spectrum, The Center for Creative Leadership, The Illustrators Annual, New York and the Watercolor Society of North Carolina Juried Exhibition. Ken’s paintings and prints are in private and corporate collections throughout the world.

His collectors have used words such as sensitive, meticulous, whimsical, spontaneous and moody to describe his work. Ken says, “My ability as an artist is a gift from God that hopefully affects the viewer in a positive and uplifting way.” n

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JIM PENA

Clinical Exercise Physiologist & New York Times Bestselling Author is Coming to Asheboro

J //COMMUNITY NEWS ADULT SOFTBALL REGISTRATION BEGINS

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sheboro Cultural & Recreation Services is now accepting both team and individual registrations for its 2013 Spring Adult Softball season. Entry forms are available at the Cultural & Recreation Services office located at 241 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Entry forms can also be obtained online at www.ci.asheboro.nc.us. The deadline to return all entry forms is Friday, February 8th. Entry forms can either be submitted in person or emailed to Jody Maness at jmaness@ci.asheboro.nc.us.

Men’s, Women’s, and Coed Leagues will be offered. **NOTE** - A minimum number of teams are needed to have any league. For additional information, please contact Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services at 626-1240. n

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immy Pena, a clinical exercise Physiologist & New York Times bestselling author, is coming to Asheboro on February 9th at 2:00 pm in the FLC at Central United Methodist Church. Come hear what Jimmy has to say about health and wellness and how taking care of our bodies is a means of praise.

Jimmy received his master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1998.

He served as the fitness director for Muscle and Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers. He is one of the nation's most published training experts. Jimmy and his wife Loretta live in Los Angeles.

Jimmy has a passion for God and a passion for good health. He founded PrayFit (Faith and Fitness), which offers a daily devotion followed by different health articles, and usually a weekly work-out. Take advantage and sign up for the daily devotions on e-mail and check out the website at PrayFit.com to see what else they have to offer.

Two points that might summarize the PrayFit message: "Life is not about the body, but our health is a means of praise," and...

"We don’t strive to be healthy to BE loved by God, we strive to be healthy because we ARE. It’s not about being thin, it is about being Healthy." Come join us on Feb. 9th and see why Jimmy Pena is so passionate about health and wellness. After his presentation, there will be a Q&A session and work-out demonstrations, where audience participation is encouraged. This is for everyone at any age. Whether you need to take the first step toward getting fit or you are well on your way and just need a little encouragement, Jimmy has something for you!

Local companies sponsoring his visit to Asheboro include Central United Methodist Church, Cross Road Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, Dr. Jim Rich, Nautilus Family Fitness, NEW-R Bodies Fitness Center, Prevo Drug, Randolph/Asheboro YMCA, and Randolph Hospital. n

We’ve Got Your Back.

(Literally.)

DR. SHAKEEL DURRANI Randolph Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Does it hurt when you bend? LEAN ON US. LIFE IS FULL OF MOTION, which is precisely why we have a Human Motion Institute with dedicated specialists ready to help if you ever have muscle or joint pain. With the addition of Dr. Shakeel Durrani, Randolph Orthopedics and Sports Medicine now offers expertise in comprehensive spine care, too. Highly skilled at both surgical and non-surgical techniques to alleviate neck and back pain, Dr. Durrani is ready if chronic pain or injury is slowing you down.

THE HUMAN MOTION INSTITUTE AT RANDOLPH HOSPITAL Spine Care You Can Trust

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| 336-629-8818 The Human Motion Institute has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hip and Knee Replacement.

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Clinical Data Validate the Unequaled Performance of Catalys™ In Laser Cataract Surgery

Clinical data was presented by OptiMedica at ESCRS 2012 in Milan, to confirm the unparalleled performance of the Catalys Precision Laser System for cataract surgery. The subject of multiple presentations at the meeting, Catalys™ was shown to deliver dramatic improvement in the precision, effectiveness and ease of performing cataract surgery.

Carolina Eye was the first on the East Coast and second in the United States to offer cataract surgery with the Catalys Presicion Laser. Catalys™ is a next generation laser cataract surgery platform that combines a femtosecond laser, integrated 3D Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging, and breakthrough pattern scanning technology in an ergonomic, easy-to-use system. Distinguishing features include a Liquid Optics™ Interface that ensures stable system-patient attachment and optimizes the optical path to the patient’s eye, and a integral Guidance™ mapping system that ensures the femtosecond laser pulses are delivered safely and precisely to the intended location. In addition, Catalys™ features an easy-to-use and elegant graphical user interface designed to simplify the planning process and minimize the time the patient is under the Catalys dock. These Significant gains represent an incredibly exciting development in cataract surgery.

“We chose Catalys™ because it allows us to provide leading technology in efficacy, safety and comfort for our patients. The Catalys™ laser enables us to offer the

most precise visual outcomes.” said, Anna Fakadej, MD, Cataract and Aesthetic Laser Specialist. The Catalys™ Precision Laser System enables removal of the top layer of the cataract without manual involvement, by providing custom control of size, shape and position; precise lens fragmentation, including segmentation and softening the actual cataract prior to removal by the surgeon. This allows for much less energy to be applied to the eye during cataract removal, thus reducing the chance of possible complications.

The Catalys™ A more precise procedure should enable cataract surgeons to more accurately position the lens in the patient and this is key in visual outcomes.

Whether you call Carolina Eye directly for an appointment or are referred by your family eye doctor or medical doctor, the physicians and staff will provide you with the finest medical and surgical care available topped with compassion and personalized attention.

For more information about Carolina Eye and the services they offer visit their website at www.carolinaeye.com or call 336-629-1451. n

Left Photo- Anna Fakadej, MD, Cataract and Aesthetic Laser Specialist preparing a cataract patient for the Catalys Precision Laser System.

Right Photo - is Carolina Eye Associates, Cataract Surgeons in front of the Catalys laser. Shown Left to Right: Tarra Millender, MD, Neil Griffin, MD, Anna Fakadej, MD, John French, MD and Daniel Messner, MD.

//ASK THE EXPERT YOUR EYES Anna Fakadej, MD, Carolina Eye Associates, Cataract and Aesthetic Laser Specialist. To learn more about the services available at Carolina Eye Associates visit our website www.carolinaye.com or call 910-295-1501.

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NEW SURPRIsES FROM THE IRS?

The year of 2012 has left us and we are

between personal and business. This new

wondering what new surprises the IRS can

option means that you can save some time

have in store for 2013. The Fiscal Cliff has

from filling out Form 8829 (43 pesky lines)

left some reeling with such a late filing date.

and from separating all those pesky receipts

Never, in my career, has the filing date been

that seem to never be where you left them.

as late as it is this year for the majority of

However if we determine that filing the long

tax payers.

form will save you more money, we will do

Beginning January 30th the

IRS will accept tax returns for the majority of taxpayers. That doesn’t mean you should

so.

I

would like to remind small business

wait to see us until then. If you have your

owners that they can deduct up to $100,000

information, come on in, we will complete

of profit on their North Carolina tax return.

your tax return and have you first in line. For

Come in and see us and we will tell you how

those thinking about filing by the old pen and

much you can deduct.

paper forms, the IRS will not process those

I wish everyone a happy return and safe

either until January 30th. Electronic filing

filing as the tax season begins. As always if

and direct deposit will speed up your refund.

you have any questions please contact the tax

There are a select few that will have

professionals at Liberty Tax for assistance,

to wait even longer. Generally if you are

we are here to help you take advantage of

filing depreciation, or if you are claiming

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wait until late February or even early March to file your taxes. The IRS has not issued an exact date as of yet to file those returns.

With all this talk about the Fiscal Cliff and late filing, the IRS has announced one change for 2013 that I foresee helping some taxpayers. If you are claiming a home office, they are simplifying claiming that office. You will be able to choose the original Form 8829 or claim the new optional deduction, capped at $1,500.00 based on 300 square feet at $5.00 a square foot. With the new option you would not be able to claim depreciation on the business portion of your home, but you would still be able to claim the entire amount of the mortgage interest, real estate taxes and casualty losses on Schedule A. These deductions would not have to be allocated

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DRY, CRACKED FEET

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particularly common side effect.

prevent painfully cracked feet.

open-heeled or high-heeled shoes, as these

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can make cracked feet drier. Instead, wear

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breathable shoes with cotton socks. Lastly,

plethora of homemade remedies that can

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soften dry skin, including soaks with milk

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key is making time for regular soaking and

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scrubbing. Make this a part of your routine

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THE WAT E R OF LIFE

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By Sherry B. Johnson Photos by Dave Johnson

e recently attended The Big Sip Beverage Expo in Greensboro, which was one of the best festivals we’ve ever been to. They had all manner of beverages represented, from beer & wine, tea & coffee, to locally made rum, vodka, moonshine and whisky. These local companies are the ones we gravitated to because as you know, we love to support local, North Carolina products.

Dave is a huge fan of single malt scotch, and in the very back corner of the building we discovered the Blue Ridge Distilling Company from Golden Valley, NC serving singlemalt whisky. You actually can’t call it scotch unless it is distilled and aged in Scotland, although it’s essentially the same thing. Surprisingly, this whisky is very smooth and slides down your throat to warm you up with none of the harshness you get from some brands.

I am not sure if it was their laidback attitudes, their warm and inviting smiles or their generosity when it came to pouring samples of their single-malt whisky, or maybe it was all of the above, but we liked

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them immediately. In chatting with two of the guys at the booth, Bob and Dan, we mentioned that we would like to do an article on the company. They generously invited us up to tour the distillery, have dinner and spend the night. They got busy serving their samples, and we wandered off to try other beverages at the event, weaving back and forth between the alcoholic and nonalcoholic variety, to keep our heads.

Over the course of the afternoon, Dave made several trips back over to the Blue Ridge Distillery tent to “sample” their whisky, and by the time we left, we had a solid plan to contact them after the New Year.

I sent an email right after Christmas, figuring it would take a while to coordinate schedules and get our weekend trip planned.

Tim Ferris, the Founder of Blue Ridge Distilling Co. got back to me immediately and said to come on up any time. I confirmed that the offer of dinner and overnight accommodations were still a go, and we made plans to drive up on a Friday afternoon.

Golden Valley is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,

just outside of Rutherfordton. It’s a beautiful area, full of rich history and 328 hearty souls call it home. There are some who believe that Abraham Lincoln was actually born there, not in Kentucky as is commonly accepted.

We took mostly back roads from Asheboro, as Dave and I love to get

off the beaten path and explore the region as much as possible. The Distillery is located on Ferris’ family farm, which his Dad purchased twenty years ago. He relocated his family from Connecticut to a working farm in the North Carolina mountains, knowing that being selfsustaining was going to be important

in the not too distant future. Tim purchased the farm from his parents in 2010. There are several cabins located on the property – his parents’ home, the one he built for himself, and one that his Dad had sold to a pastor and his family in the past, and that Tim now rents for use as a “bunkhouse” when his crew is

in town.

Tim has been diving for 12 years, and has worked all over the world.

In 2010, he started Defiant Marine, a deep sea diving, consulting and salvage company.

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“THE SPIRT OF WHO WE ARE IS IN EVERY BOTTLE” taken directly from his website sums it up best: “OUR MISSION IS TO RESPOND TO THE U.S. & INTERNATIONAL MARITIME MARKETS WITH EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS TO ANY & ALL SITUATIONS THAT MAY ARISE WITH COURAGE, INTEGRITY & HONOR.” They have been called in to help with many recent disasters, including refloating the Vega Sagittarius in the cold seas west of Nuuk, Greenland, and remediating the environmental threat when a chemical and oil tanker ran aground on the rocks of Santa Panagia, Italy due to bad weather. They were also brought in this past November to help pump out the flooded Montague R and N tubes of the New York subway system under the East River after

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Hurricane Sandy.

Tim’s crew members are ready to go at the drop of a hat to respond to any maritime disasters, and their courage, reliability and resourcefulness are sought after from all corners of the world. They spend anywhere from a few days to several months on a job, because they don’t leave until it is completed to their satisfaction, and that of the company or country that hires them.

With such an exciting and oftentimes dangerous job, what would you do with yourself while you are waiting for the next adrenalin rush? Tim says that the minute they get back to shore and settle in at home, they are itching for something to do. Originally, he built the building that houses the distillery to warehouse equipment for Defiant Marine, but he quickly realized that

the companies only wanted to hire his crew, not their equipment. With the cement foundation poured and the walls going in, he sought another use for the building.

He has always had a fascination with distilling alcohol, and North Carolina has a long and exciting history of distilling, both legally and illegally. Taking inspiration from the TV Show M*A*S*H, he remembers watching scenes of Hawkeye wearing the red “smoking jacket” and drinking gin out of martini glasses in The Swamp. The idea for distilling his own brand of alcohol was born.

Tim is not one to go off halfcocked. He always has a plan.

Before he put the time and money into building the distillery, he wanted to make sure this was the right thing for him. He put out feelers and

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purchased his first small still locally, which sits proudly in the corner of the distillery today. After that first batch of whisky, the rest as they say, is history. Notice the spelling – he has taken the original spelling of whisky from the Scotch, dropping the Americanized “e”. The word whisky is from the Gaelic “uisce beatha” meaning “water of life.”

When his crews were not out salvaging and diving to rescue ships and tankers, they helped him build the distillery from the ground up. They are expert welders and the plumbing system is a marvel of exposed piping running the length of the back wall, beautifully displayed. Every board and fixture of the building has been hand-built and placed for both form and function.

We arrived at the distillery at 6:00 pm and Tim was waiting to greet us and show us around. We toured the operation, making notes for the article, and learning about the process of turning water, malted barley and yeast into this amazing thing called whisky. Then came the best part – tasting the finished product. First, Tim poured me a glass of Macallan, which is considered one of the best single malt scotches in the world. I sipped gingerly. The bite in the back of my throat and the burn all the way down are the reasons I don’t like drinking whisky to begin with. Then, he poured a glass of his whisky, and as I sipped, I was surprised at the texture, and subtle flavors that teased my tongue as it slid smoothly down my throat. It was an eye opener,

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because I really did not think that I liked whisky, but I was clearly mistaken - I just haven’t had one this good before!

Distilling whisky is a complicated process. Singlemalt whisky, which is distilled from 100% malted barley is even more so. The process of malting barley is “tricking” it into thinking it’s sprouting, which makes the starch change to sugar.

The first step to creating whisky is to create a “mash,” which is the hot water soaking process that causes big sugars and whatever starches are still there to break down into littler sugars. Then yeast is added to start the fermentation process and it goes into a stage of dormancy, before being poured into the still, and fired up. They use pure Mountain Spring Water from the farm that is tested every few months to make sure it maintains the pH balance needed to make great whisky. Many distilleries have to spend money and time treating the water to get it to just the right pH for making fine whiskey, but the water that comes out of the well at the farm is perfect right from the tap.

Sitting forlornly in the courtyard of the distillery is the first still they purchased from a company in Germany.

It had a regulator issue, which caused a failure in the guts of the pot. But, through disappointment comes opportunity, and Tim worked with the German company, making several suggestions to modify the design and alleviate the problem.

Once it comes off the still, it is a clear liquid that is drinkable, but extremely potent. As the liquid comes from the still, the first few gallons is called the Head. This is the phase of the whisky that is responsible for severe hangovers, and Tim considers unusable. The Head is very astringent and is poured into steel tanks for later disposal. As the liquid is poured from the still, Tim taste tests it every couple of minutes to get to the sweet nectar, which has a very buttery nose. This is called the Heart and is the essence of what makes good whisky. Then you get what is called the Tail, which has a grainy smell and taste. You don’t want this in your whisky either, but the Tail is captured in yet another set of tanks and can be reused in the next batch.

The Heart is cut down in strength and allowed to age for a period of time with hand-selected fine American White Oak. This aging helps compliment and mature the whisky and give it that rich amber color, before it’s bottled and available for general consumption.

The only ingredients in each bottle are water, yeast, barley and oak.

This is the simplified version of the distilling process, because I don’t want to give away any “proprietary secrets” and because I encourage you to call Tim and arrange for a tour of the distillery for yourself. Tim named his whisky Defiant, not because it is the name of his company, Defiant Marine, but because, as he says, “The spirit of who we are is in every bottle.”

We finished up our tour, and Tim invited us to the bunkhouse for dinner. Not knowing what to expect, we followed his four-wheeler in our

car, winding through the narrow dirt country roads farther up the hill, and almost lost sight of his lights a couple of times as he sped through the woods at breakneck speeds (clearly knowing where he was going!) One of his favorite things about having the distillery is being able to drive a four-wheeler or gator to work every day.

As we entered the house, we were greeted by the most amazing aromas coming from the kitchen.

Bob Weihe, one of the divers at Defiant Marine and obviously an amazing cook, placed plates of bread with three different cheeses on the table to whet our appetites, while he finished the prep for dinner.

He had put together a chicken and sausage puttanesca over pasta, topped with fresh grated parmesan – it was a meal fit for kings.

Over dinner, the guys regaled us with stories of their exploits all over the world, from Egypt to Greenland, to their recent job in New York City pumping out the subway tubes, and

the interesting adventures they’ve shared. Back at the distillery, there is an original subway sign hanging on the wall that was presented to them in thanks at the end of that successful job.

Tim’s sister, Missy, showed up at the end of dinner, to say hi.

She lives in South Africa with her husband and two children, and is an investor in the Distillery from afar, until it grows big enough to be able to support her family here in the States. They have been visiting her husband Jeff’s relatives in Rhode Island for Christmas, and she took a quick side trip to see everyone in North Carolina. She was busy training to run a back to back 1/2 marathon and full marathon at Disneyworld in Florida this month.

She completed both and received not only receive a Donald medal for the 1/2 marathon and a Mickey medal for the full marathon, but the coveted Goofy medal (her favorite character) for completing both.

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the cabin

the Golden Valley Getaways cabin that Tim arranged for our overnight stay.

looking down

the view of the dining area and country Christmas tree from the balcony.

our view

the panoramic view of the mountains from the back deck of the cabin.

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It’s been a long day, and it’s time to head to bed.

We assumed we’d be bunking at the house, but Tim had arranged through a neighbor to rent a cabin from Golden Valley Getaways for us to use while we were in town. He and Missy led the way to The Hawks Nest, about five miles from the distillery. As we drove up we got the sense of a lot of space, but since it was “country dark” it was hard to see anything at that hour.

Suffice it to say there were no streetlights, and nothing but dark for miles around. After they let us in, showed us around and headed home, we poured two glasses of wine and sat down in front of the fireplace to relax and enjoy the rest of our evening. With the cheerfully crackling fire and wine mellowing us out, it wasn’t long before we were yawning and ready to call it a night.

When I woke up the next morning the sun was streaming through the blinds. As I stepped into the living room, floor to ceiling windows greeted me, overlooking a panoramic view of the mountains in the distance. It was breathtaking! It was a little chilly, so I lit the fireplace, and enjoyed a quiet hour to myself reading a book and basking by the warmth of the fire. We were in no hurry and somewhat reluctant to head back home, we were enjoying our visit with Tim, Bob, and the rest so much. Eventually, we got ready, packed our bag, and headed back down the hill.

When we got back to the distillery, Tim and Bob were already hard at work on the beams in the office.

There is always work to be done, and their hands are never idle. Whisky distilling is a lot of “hurry up and wait”, so in their downtime they work on the building, as well as other projects, including repairing their dive equipment to be ready for the next job.

We sat around the workbench drinking freshly ground coffee, fine tuning the article, and discussing philosophy. For Dave and I it was great to spend time with like-minded people who believe passionately in what they do. Something Tim said stands out above all. When I asked him what his goal was for the distillery, he said “To make the best single-malt whisky in the world.” It’s just that simple.

To learn more about Blue Ridge Distilling Company you can visit their website www.blueridgedistilling.com, like them on Facebook or call Tim at 828.245.2041 Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 pm to schedule your own tour of the distillery, a three hour drive. Defiant Whisky is now available in ABC stores throughout North Carolina, but you might have to ask them to order it – it just became available on December 12th and hasn’t made it onto all of the shelves yet. n

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Weaving A Lifetime Web of Influence Through NETWORKING

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How many times have you heard it said that “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”? This is an appropriate response to the person who is looking for employment.

According to an ABC News report, 80% of today’s jobs are acquired through effective networking.

What is networking? Networking is the strategic practice of using personal or indirect associations in order to make contact with influential people. The ultimate goal of the networker is to ensure there is a linking of individuals who, through trust and relationship building, become human advertisements for one another.

An experienced networker understands that you never just shoot straight for the target. You must also cultivate and develop relationships with people who will eventually be willing to put in a good word for you.

Who are these people?

Everyone in your life should be a part of your network. This includes your family, friends, neighbors, current and former coworkers, club members, church members, and business acquaintances. Your list is probably longer than you think. Your networking group can provide you with information, contacts, and referrals. A good network of partners will keep you in mind as they hear of an opportunity that might be right for you. Keep in mind that most jobs aren’t advertised. If you build your network correctly, people outside of your circle will eventually meet you and become resources.

In order to make networking profitable, you should know yourself and your skills.

Above all, know what you are looking for in a job. You should be able to articulate your background in less than a minute, which includes what you are doing, what you want to do, and why you would do it well.

Use understandable language, leaving the other person wanting to know more about you. When networking, you should be cheerful, confident, and straightforward.

Always follow up on connections and recommendations and gather key information on the referral leads.

It takes time to become a strategic networker. If you are shy, first try networking with a friend. This will help you feel more comfortable meeting new people. Try raising your profile by attending events such as career fairs, conferences, Chamber of Commerce mixers, as well as joining service clubs such as Kiwanis and Civitans functions for the purpose of meeting new people. Social media can also serve as a link to influential people through the use of Facebook and LinkedIn. If you’re really cyber savvy, the creation of your own webpage can give potential employers an overview of your talent. Take advantage of every opportunity to be where people are.

Develop a list of your networking contacts. This should include their name, contact information and their associations.

Keep a record of your networking and job leads. This is valuable both now and in the future. Good networking is a long-term tool.

Always remember that networking is a two-way street, so be willing to share your knowledge, experience and contacts with others. Think about what you can do for your network partners in exchange for the information and contacts they share with you.

In summary, building a network is essential to making career advancing opportunities.

• Relationship building is key.

• Networking requires an investment of time, patience and your own human resource. Cultivate relationships.

• Know yourself and your skills.

• Take advantage of every opportunity to meet people and make your presence known at social events.

• Reciprocate by sharing your knowledge, experience and contacts with others.

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ustie Helser (now Gregson) moved to Sophia with her parents, Ken & Linda Helser when she was in 2nd grade. They opened a Christian retreat center on their land, called A Place for the Heart. Currently, her brother Jonathan David and his wife, Melissa hold retreats and a school for children from all over the world there.

Dustie gets her passion for life from her experiences growing up. Her mom was an amazing cook, and their home was always a place where people would gather. Her Dad’s love was the garden, and her Mom created “…an environment where people could come and feel welcome, a place of community.” Dustie plans to create that same environment in her new venture, The Table

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Farmhouse Bakery, located on Church Street in the old B&H Panel Administrative building in Asheboro.

She met her husband, Andy, when she was 15 years old. “I was leaving school one day and I saw this guy outside the school.” It was truly love at first sight. He was 19 at the time and attending The Citadel, in South Carolina. He was the older brother of a friend of Dustie’s, who introduced them.

Dustie attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for two years after high school, studying apparel arts. She and Andy had been together since they met, and she left UNCG to marry him. He was in his third year at Campbell University, in the Norman A. Wiggins School of Law. After he graduated from law school, he owed the Air Force a four year active duty commitment.

They were stationed for two years in Fort Worth, TX

and another two years in Washington, DC. While in Texas, Dustie began pursuing a career in furniture design at the University of Texas at Arlington.

She got into that because she loves to design and it was a natural extension of her UNCG studies. While they were stationed in Washington, DC, their son Luke was born, and when Andy’s tour was up they returned home to Sophia, and built a house across the road from where she grew up. Her other children, David Cole and Jacob, were born here in North Carolina.

While her boys were small, she incorporated all of her training into designing children’s furniture and interior design, focused mainly on children’s rooms. She needed an outlet for her creativity while her boys were growing up so she converted their dining room into her work area, and was able to take care of the boys and work at something she loved at the same time.

When they got a little older and went to school, Dustie got an itch to open a business in Asheboro. She didn’t know what it was that she wanted to do; she just knew it was time to start looking around. She found a house for sale and put a bid on it. One day when she was returning from a client’s house where she was doing some interior design work, she got a knot in the pit of her stomach that it just wasn’t the right time, and she withdrew her bid. Two weeks later her son Luke was diagnosed with Diabetes. She has learned to listen to her instincts, because they have always led her on the right path.

The desire to own a business in Asheboro never went away, but the timing was never quite right. She got a job with Aspen Home Furniture, as a sales rep and has worked there for many years selling furniture part-time.

In June of 2011 she was driving through Asheboro, searching for a

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property that would suit her needs.

She looked at everything and anything that was available. The B&H Panel Administrative building was just sitting there and she stopped at the mill to ask about the unused building. She learned that the Landmark Group was in the process of putting the buildings under contract to rehab them into apartments and that the building was probably part of the package. Not one to give up easily, she called weekly to find out if the contract had gone through and if they were going to be taking the Admin Building as well.

Finally, after months of waiting, she got the news that they were not putting that particular building under the contract. But she learned that the asking price was far too high, based on her study of the building and the renovations that it would need to

make it a feasible property.

Again, she persisted and finally placed an offer that told them she was serious about the building, but knew what she was doing and was aware of the amount of money that would be needed to bring the building up to useable condition. They rejected her offer, and she bided her time.

Months passed, and circumstances changed on the building. She was finally able to purchase it for close to what she originally offered. “During this process, I learned to have a lot of patience,” Dustie told me with a smile.

The building is now in the process of being renovated and she hopes to open her restaurant, The Table, early this spring. The plans are to be open Monday through Friday, offering breakfast and lunch. On Saturdays they will be serving Brunch, and on asheboromagazine.com

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings she plans to stay open later to offer a great place to go for coffee and dessert after a play or concert at the Sunset Theatre, or after a movie at the mall.

She has hired a classically trained pastry chef, and will have breads and pastries for purchase, and other local “market” items. During Christmas on Sunset they were supplying chai and cocoa to keep people warm and if that is an indication of the quality of the products they will be offering, they will be very busy!

Dustie’s decisions to pursue or not to pursue things have come from prayer, listening and waiting. “In our marriage of 25 years we have tried to commit everything that we do to the Lord.” Her mom sent her a scripture when she was starting the process, Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.” “I know that His timing is always perfect for us and our family. I

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am thankful for an amazing husband who has walked and encouraged me in this journey.” When Dustie looks back at all the locations they could have pursued, she is glad she waited and that the time is right.

The name “The Table” came about from one of her favorite books, One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp.

The book talks about living fully right where you are, and that starts with a heart of Thanksgiving. Her favorite quote is “Wherever you are, be all there is only possible in the posture of thanksgiving. I want to slow down and taste life, give thanks and see God.” The table truly represents that place. In the business of our lives, the table is where we finally stop, we share with one another what is going on in life and we can come and give thanks for our many blessings.

I look forward to Dustie’s new venture, and getting to know her (and her pastries) better! n

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PNEUMONIA

Grandma Lizzie’s grand day was near

Exercise and Activity: Senior loved

– she was eagerly anticipating her

ones often are urged to maintain a daily

dismissal from the hospital. Pneumonia,

regime of simple at-home activity or

which sometimes is difficult to diagnose

walking.

in seniors because they don’t always

Support: Pneumonia may make an

exhibit the classic symptoms, had

older adult very weak. Have someone

sapped

that can offer that support and oversee

her

energy

and

left

her

confused just two weeks earlier. Now

their daily needs.

bright-eyed and smiling, she couldn’t

Excessive

wait to get home.

Emotional

Stress

Depression: It’s not uncommon for a

Not so fast, a doctor told the 73

senior loved one to become anxious

year old widow and a granddaughter

or depressed after returning from the

who had planned to drive her home.

hospital. Watch for signs of stress or

The doctor noted how important it was

depression.

to ensure that Grandma Lizzie avoid a

Keeping

Records:

Many

senior

return trip to the hospital. He explained

loved ones will be required to keep

to them that the elderly are less likely

a medical diary that can be shown to

to notice they have pneumonia until

a health care provider. This

it’s too late. Younger patients often

provide

visit their doctor with symptoms such

medications, eating habits.

as chills, shortness of breath and

consistency

Doctor

of

Appointments:

should

exercising, Follow-up

chest pain, but elderly sufferers are

visits to doctors are often required to

often asymptomatic That is because

ensure that an older adult’s lungs are

their immune response is already in a

rebounding.

somewhat weakened state.

For more information contact your

The doctor offered a plan that

local Home Instead Senior Care office at

included close monitoring at Grandma

336-610-8800 or visit ReturningHome.

Lizzie’s home for the coming weeks,

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along with other suggestions. Lizzie’s granddaughter,

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course,

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Nutrition Management: Since diet plays a big role in recovery, preparing healthy meals and recording the intake.

Medication

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AQUATIC ZUMBA AT

THE YMCA

by : Shawn Columbia

Coming soon to the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA… Aqua-Zumba®. Zumba® is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program created by a dancer and choreographer in Colombia during the 1990s. Zumba® continues to grow in popularity on a daily basis, mostly due to the fact that it is easy for anyone of any skill level to enjoy and see positive results both physically and mentally.

This high-energy, group-oriented exercise combines an activity that a lot of people enjoy, dancing, with an activity that can be perceived negatively, exercise, and puts the body in motion while engaging and toning the muscles and cardiovascular system.

After all, Zumba® is for everybody! If you have decided to start Zumba®, you’ve made a wise (and fun) decision, just go through these tips to ensure your Zumba® goes smoothly.

As the name suggests, Aqua-Zumba® keeps the Zumba® fitness workout party in the pool, led by instructors who have specialized licenses.

Exercising in the water gives you the same or even better benefits as exercising on land. During the workout or class, you may experience splashing, stretching, twisting and even shouting, laughing hard, hooting at each other and hollering and lots of fun that will charge you up!

Combining the Zumba® formula and philosophy with traditional focuses of aqua fitness, the Aqua Zumba® class merges it all into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that helps in cardio-conditioning, body-toning,

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and most of all, invigorate beyond belief.

In-water exercise provides the following additional benefits: • Less strain on joints, bones, and tendons • Anti-inflammatory effect due to water pressure • The cooling effect in a warmer climate • Increased resistance for toning in muscles • The higher muscular activity and workout intensity due the water’s resistance compared to land Because of the resistance of the water, movements will be slower and the cadence adjusted to the water environment than in a regular Zumba® class, yet they can be just as intense. It is recommended that you wear special water shoes while doing water aerobics. These shoes can provide support, adhesive friction and protection from pool floors.

Aqua Zumba Steps To get started is as usual as you do it on land, the difference is the medium, the only thing different in Zumba® underwater is the water itself, because of its high resistance you need to make forces heavier.

Perform large muscle movements by reaching your arms and lifting your legs underwater, as well as circling your hips and shoulders.

The typical Zumba® dance steps done on the land, such as cha-cha, merengue, salsa, and mambo, need to be more appeased and slower in the water, so the tempo in water becomes a half of the land tempo.

Who should do it?

Aqua Zumba® is designed for anyone who can follow instructions and manage being in the water. Unlike regular water aerobics, which are monotonous from one end to another, Aqua Zumba® entails different movements for the lines, chorus and rhythm of each song. It can be intriguing to someone who likes to chill in water or doesn’t want to get as hot as in the land-based classes.

Health concerns Those who suffer from hip or knee replacement prefer

Aqua-Zumba®. The low impact of being in the water, plus the resistance that water induces on the muscles and joints is greatly beneficial. Also, with safety being the first priority, there will always be a lifeguard on duty, as well as the possibility of your instructor being lifeguard certified.

Water effect Almost eighty to ninety percent of your body weight is submerged in the water when the water is at your chest level. Thus your knees, hips, and back endure less pressure when doing Aqua Zumba®.

At the same time, “your body works four times harder than on land,” experts say. Scientifically, you deal with the resistance of the water rather than gravity.

For even more resistance, perform Aqua Zumba® standing with the water at your collarbone level instead of at your chest.

Speed, Power and Force Combine the properties of speed, power, and force to the normal motions of any exercise. Increase or decrease the intensity of speed to adjust the force applied to the muscles and joints. Add the intensity of power by increasing strength to the movement, like using water dumbbells. Further increase the intensity by making the motions bigger.

Inertia Inertia, as applied to water aerobics, is the act of moving through still water and thereby creating a current. These currents can be used for resistance. Jogging in place will elevate your heart rate. However, jogging six steps forward then six steps backward, called a zipper jog, will heighten aerobic intensity. Have three to six participants form a circle and hold hands. Cue them to run sideways clockwise two times around or until the water in the center begins to swirl. Call out to them to reverse direction. It will challenge them to overcome the water’s inertia.

Look for this exciting Aqua-Zumba® class at Your YMCA near the end of February. This class is sure to add spice and excitement to your exercise routine. Your YMCA offers a wide-array of land and water exercise classes to best meet your individual needs. Much of the information in this article pertains to other exercises classes as well.

Please contact the YMCA at 336-625-1976 for more information or stop by and check out the latest brochures on exercise class offerings and schedules. n

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Congratulates the Asheboro/Randolph County Chamber of Commerce 2012 Member Award Winners Thank you to Outgoing Chamber President Kim Markham

Kim Markham and Reynolds Lisk

Welcome to New Chamber President Reynolds Lisk

Richard Schoenberger

Volunteer of the Year Richard Schoenberger

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//COMMUNITY NEWS

STaTE bOaRd Of COMMuNiTy COllEgES aNNOuNCES awaRdS

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he State Board of Community Colleges announced the recipients of the President of the Year, Excellence in Teaching, Staff of the Year and Distinguished Partners in Excellence Awards Friday, January 18.

“These award recipients truly exemplify the excellence of North Carolina’s community colleges,” said State Board Chair, Hilda Pinnix-Ragland. “The work they do to further the mission of their college, build partnerships and positively impact the lives of North Carolinians looking for new opportunities certainly deserves the highest accolades we, as the State Board, can bestow.”

Dr. Robert S. “Bob” Shackleford Jr., President of Randolph Community College in Asheboro, was named Wells Fargo President of the Year. The President of the Year Award was established by the State Board of Community Colleges in 2001, with financial support from Wells Fargo, and rewards outstanding leadership and commitment to the community college mission among the presidents of the 58 institutions of the N.C. Community College System. During Dr. Shackleford’s tenure, Randolph County residents approved a sales tax increase to assist in funding the renovation of a 47,000 square-foot warehouse into a premier Continuing Education and Industrial Center that will provide instructional space for in-demand industrial and technical programs. The facility is working to meet gold LEED standards, making it the first LEED-certified building in Randolph County. Under

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Dr. Shackleford’s leadership, Randolph Community College has expanded program offerings at all of its campuses and re-designed how student services are provided, increasing efficiencies and more effectively serving students. Dr. Shackleford is also committed to implementing and integrating technology to both increase efficiencies and to provide students with technology equivalent to what they will find in the workplace.

Deanne Opperman, Chemistry Instructor at Southwestern Community College (SCC) in Sylva, is the recipient of the R. J. Reynolds Excellence in Teaching Award. Mona Cornwell, Director of Communications and Marketing at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, is the recipient of the BB&T Staff of the Year Award.

Infastech Advel and Stanly Community College, and Siemens Energy and Central Piedmont Community College are the recipients of the Distinguished Partners in Excellence Award.

“As we celebrate 50 years of community colleges in North Carolina, these awards are particularly important,” said Dr. Scott Ralls, NC Community College System President. “The founding fathers of North Carolina’s Community College System envisioned that we would provide our citizens with training and opportunity. All of the State Board award recipients announced today are passionate about offering the people who walk through their doors the chance to be competitive in the workforce and attain the level of skill and education that they deserve.” n

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By Rev. Peter Panagore

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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t was rush hour on the highway just outside the city. The State Trooper pulled over a driver, and asked for his license and registration.

The driver asked, “What’s wrong officer? I wasn’t speeding, not in this traffic.”

“No you weren’t,” says the trooper, “but I saw you give the one finger salute as you swerved around a car a couple miles back, and I then observed your angry red face as you shouted at the driver who cut you off, and just now I saw how you pounded violently on your steering wheel as the traffic slowed to a crawl. I have been following you.”

“Are those crimes, officer?”

“No, sir, but when I saw a “Jesus Loves You” bumper sticker on the back of this car, I wondered if it was a stolen car.”

We have all behaved badly on occasion. We are not asked to treat

others as we are treated, but to treat others as we would like to be treated.

Our actions reflect what we hold in our hearts and speak louder than any words we say we believe in. It is as simple as that.

If God is love, and if we have faith in God, how do we live love on the most frustrating of days? n

Let’s Pray: Dear God, on a bad day keep us calm, and let not anger rule our hearts. If we feel like exploding, or raging, or shouting, send Your angel to us and bless us with a breath of peace. Amen.

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I SING THE BODY MECHANIC

For some reason I am fascinated with identifying the first step in any given problem or process. Not only the first step but the order for each subsequent step. Relieving back pain is simple once this is done because you have a clear path of action that will guide you toward relief and open the way to get back into your life.

So, when we are in pain, or have noticed that our posture is worsening, it becomes necessary to identify the first step accurately. Interestingly with the human body you can make things worse if you fail to start off right. In the panic of pain many people’s first step is to go the gym and start lifting weights, or start running, or put heat on the area, or something else that in reality is making the pain worse.

Thankfully the human body lends itself very well to mechanical comparisons. It is a system of pulleys, cables, levers, lubrication systems, shock absorbers, central processing

units, mini furnaces and a framework of various supporting structures. Try to visualize the body for a moment as a machine and think about the way we are made. Our eyes and hands are in the front of our bodies so the work of the machine is always in the front. Always. Over time, with all that we do in life, we create an imbalance of posture and muscle strength.

Simply put we must always bend over into flexion for everything we ever do, so the muscles in the front stay healthy and strong while the muscles in the back become weak. Over time this imbalance becomes large enough that the strong muscles in the front overpower the weak ones of the back. Those weak muscles become painful, because they are overused and begin breaking down, heating up and swelling as they try to keep up with your activities. So, these “parts” of the machine become worn out and represent the first real problem of aging: the loss of postural strength.

As we lose our posture our bodies slowly migrate to a bent forward position. This leads to ever more wear and tear that will eventually breakdown the system.

This aforementioned point is the underlying cause of most musculoskeletal pain that I see in my clinic. Prevention of course is the best option. Keep your postural muscles strong, keep your weight in check, and eat foods rich in natural phytochemicals. Unfortunately we wake up one day and realize we have neglected our bodies as we pursued our careers and raised our families.

//ASK THE EXPERT YOUR BODY

Not to worry, there is good news… its really quite easy to keep these destructive forces at bay. Simply engage in a daily workout routine on a therapy ball for 10 to 15 minutes and take a natural anti-inflammation supplement daily. Finding a natural anti-inflammatory is tricky but worth the effort. Over the counter and prescription drugs do a good job but they are harmful to the liver, kidneys and the stomach. You get the results but the price to our organs is too much.

There are juice based products that have the fruit mangosteen and other vitamins and minerals that are excellent in maintaining low levels of inflammation and nourishing our bodies. They are also expensive, but in my opinion it is the ultimate daily supplement. Another great choice is Systemic Enzymes. They come in a pill, and are relatively inexpensive.

Enzymes are responsible for keeping the heat of metabolism at bay. As each cell burns food for fuel the enzymes keep the process to around 98.6 degrees. So they are very effective at reducing inflammation.

Of course there are additional steps to creating and maintaining health, but It is my opinion that we have just identified the absolute first step in preventing pain and disease and living a long and healthy life. 1) Keep your postural muscles strong.

This is easily done with my 14 minute ball exercise routine. Gentle consistency will do the trick.

For more information please feel free to contact Michael at his website thehealthybackclinic.com. n

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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“NC Zoo General Curator Ken Reininger loads used fluorescentlight bulbs to take to a nearby recycling station.”

We’re All Earth’s Trustees

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e’ve become a disposable, Styrofoam society. Throwaway towels, bottles, gloves, cups—even cameras.

Unfortunately, we often overlook the wake of debris and mountains of trash these disposals leave behind. Recycling has become an unsubstantiated rumor, it seems.

Imagine for a moment the average coffee counter in any fast-food restaurant or convenience store: personalized plastic milk and cream containers, individual packets of sugar, plastic stirrers and cups (with plastic tops), even an added paper or plastic ring around the cup to avoid burned fingers. Then imagine this debris collecting each hour, each day, each week, year after year. And that’s just for coffee. Don’t even get me started about excessive fast-food wrappers.

Unfortunately, creating disposable products is a viable business strategy since it means that consumers must buy replacement products.

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By Tom Gillespie, NC Zoo Staff

often used for multiple children and finally used as rags (replaced now by paper towels) when too worn for baby use.

As consumers, we’ve been so acclimated to disposable or upgraded products that we don’t even think about it. After all, advertising has taught us that new is good and old is bad--or at least horribly out of style. How many of us have bought a thinner, faster cell phone with more “bells and whistles” when our old phone worked just fine?

As trustees of our planet, we must begin to consider the footprints that we leave on the earth and take steps in our daily lives to lessen our personal impact. By now, we all know and understand the importance of recycling. Recycling is great, but reusing is even better.

Try these tips: Put plastic knives, forks and spoons in the dish dryer for re-use. For sanitary reasons, it’s best not to use them after about a week, but even then you can use the knives for handy markers for plants in the garden. Just write whatever you planted in Sharpie on the handle and stick it in the soil.

Save the plastic bag that wraps the morning newspaper. Put it in your purse or briefcase for when you have to take your wet umbrella indoors, simply pop it in the bag. Re-use yogurt containers for small seedling pots or to store leftover food and other perishables.

Wash and re-use Styrofoam takeout containers. They’re obviously good for holding leftovers and also for craft rooms or workshops. Old cardboard egg containers are great for soundproofing a room. Their design is perfect for absorbing sound waves. They also make good fire lighters for camping trips and make good containers for things like hair ties or small office supplies. And, like yogurt containers, they’re great for seedling pots.

How about that old shower curtain? Use it as a drop cloth for painting, as a cover for picnic tables or, when cut to size, use it as a windshield cover against ice in winter.

And for those who are serious about water conservation, save the water in the tub after showering. Then, dip the water out with a bucket and use that

water to flush the toilet. Also, consider not having the water running the entire time while showering.

Make your home green. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs, low-flow shower heads and other energy-efficient devices. They’ll help both the environment and your budget. Use jars for food containers; use newspapers as wrapping paper; and use cloth shopping bags instead of paper or plastic.

Understand that common household cleaners, pesticides and oils are hazardous waste and should be disposed of according to instructions. Proper disposal reduces runoff of toxic residues and prevents further waterways and wetlands pollution and destruction.

Learn more about the products you purchase. Learn and understand the impact that the production, gathering or hunting of these products has on the environment. Look for more sustainable products such as shade-grown coffee, biodegradable cleaners and organic produce. We can greatly contribute to conservation simply by making wise purchases each day.

And remember: We’re all Earth’s trustees. n

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BALANCE

by jacquie Reininger

I was walking the dogs near my home the other morning.

The woods were alive with the promise of Spring.

The sun was peaking at me through the trees and the last of the morning fog.

By the time I reached the fallow field I could hear peepers in the low areas of the landscape. Maggie and Shakti were thoroughly enjoying the trip, and they sniffed toward rabbit holes and deer scents.

I was practicing walking. What I mean is-I was practicing walking correctly!

My New Year resolutions were to bring myself back to balance. Losing my Dad at Thanksgiving, moving to a new home and then meeting the holidays swayed me a bit off center. I was going to call upon my knowledge of Yoga and practice grounding myself to bring me back to my steady home.

As I walked, I made diligent effort to step well and firmly on the earth. I looked for and felt a connection from my feet up my legs to my pelvis, and the bones and joints aligned more clearly. From this steady foundation my spine was free to grow upwards and a line of strength rose gracefully up my central axis to the top of my head. I felt tall, confident and fluid.

Walking became more vigorous but required less effort. A simple change in my step had changed my entire experience, and the activity warmed my body and cleared my mind.

After disentangling the dogs from some stubborn field weeds, I paused to stretch. A Redtail Hawk soared overhead and even called out. Standing Spread Eagle in the fallow field, arms outspread, heart lifted to the sun I felt that perfect balance of ease and strength. I was utterly content and had a glimpse of enlightenment, where the world appears

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very clear and all is well with the world. My simple commitment to participating more fully in how I stepped or stood seemed to yield good results! (Of course, the stage on which this drama occurred likely played a strong supporting role.) I resolved to apply this awareness or engagement more often in my life. To find balance I would start with a firm foundation , invite strength and confidence to rise up my axis, and infuse my posture (or you could also say my attitude) with grace…in everything that I do! This is when an idea was revealed to me. I could resolve to doing yoga all of the time! I knew this was a humongous resolution, and that I would likely sway from the commitment, and even forget that I am “practicing”. That’s OK, I like to shoot for the moon, and then allow myself a great deal of unconditional love and forgiveness when I land in the stars. Not only have I been walking well, I am also practicing riding well, letting the car I am in take me smoothly along the road to work and back. I am play tug with the dogs and allow the pull to lengthen my back and shoulders. Mundane household tasks have been infused with enthusiasm and even enjoyment! Yoga always makes me feel good, and more Yoga makes me feel better. (I think I am onto something!) n

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The Country Schooling

of a City Dog [In the past two issues, you had a chance to read articles from Scott and Edie of onesixtyk.com about the lessons they learned during their 11 month road trip around the U.S. and Canada. This month, you get to hear from their dog, Knox.]

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By: Knox Sommer Photos by: Edie Sommer

rior to November 2011, I thought I was one tough dog.

I was the dominant dog in my group of canine friends.

I chased birds, squirrels and chipmunks, who all scurried away in fear. I growled at strangers and they crossed the street to avoid my terrifying presence. And then my humans decided to drag me along on their road trip.

To say I was ill-prepared for the world beyond my mid-size Southern city is an understatement. I was a mere pup by comparison to my hardened country brethren.

Our first farm stay in central Georgia was a real eye-opener. It all began with a few horses. Coming from Derby City, USA, I had seen plenty of horses. I’ll admit, most were of the fiberglass variety (and let me tell you, I sure showed those horses who was boss when I bit their hind legs each and every time I walked by one!), but I did see an occasional live horse pulling a carriage through town. However, the farm horses were different; they fought back.

Within minutes of arriving at the farm, I was zapped by the electric fence surrounding some of the horses. The sharp zap to my paws was enough to send me running back to the truck! But then the two female farm doggies came out to meet me, and remembering my way with the ladies back home, I ventured back away from the truck and attempted to show them my dominance. Unfortunately for me, they were not charmed by my suave city-dog ways and promptly put a tooth hole in my hind quarters. It was a rough first day.

The rest of our two week stay did nothing

to increase my interest in farm life. I was chased by the farm’s stallion, zapped three more times by electric fences, and scarred during additional beat-downs from the female farm doggies. Although my humans enjoyed their stay, my only bright moment came when the lady of the farm fed me bits of ham. So Lesson #1: farm doggies are tough, and horses are scary.

Thankfully, our next farm stay wasn’t quite so bad.

There were no electric fences to zap me, and only one of the farm doggies was female. She did give me a new tooth hole or two, but at least I could actually play with her most of the time. I also learned that some horses won’t chase you; they’ll actually let you run with them. Though I do have a cautionary Lesson #2 for other city dogs: steer clear of the hoofs because it hurts to be stepped on!

Things improved after those first rough farm stays. I didn’t get beaten up by any more female farm doggies.

In fact, Scott and Edie took me to new homes on an almost weekly basis where I had new canine buddies, who played nicely, thank goodness!

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you sleep outside. I decided camping was pretty cool since I could hear nifty animal noises all night long and Edie was nice enough to let me under the sleeping bag at night. My Lesson #3 was that camping allows you to cuddle up with your humans on cold nights, even when you stink from slobbery play with other dogs.

I also got to join my humans on something they called “hikes.” From what I can tell hikes are just walks that take place in really pretty places where I don’t have to be on a leash. Talk about a picnic for your nose! Hiking means so many cool new smells: markings from other dogs, fresh poop from deer and other wild animals, plus interesting new plants. Watch out for some of them though; they have stickers that can result in a seriously bad haircut from your humans! Despite that, the chance to run around leash-free with so many new things to see and smell is quite possibly one of the best things in a dog’s life. Lesson #4: hiking is awesome!

Now don’t get me wrong. I am still a city dog who appreciates the finger things in life, like regular grooming and ice cream cones with my Grandma. But I’ve got to hand it to my country cousins – roaming through forests and the countryside is pretty darn awesome, too!

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Wake ‘n Flake

By Greg Hodgin

What started out as a whim five years ago

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has now turned into one of the most successful and interesting fundraisers

ack in 2008, I wanted to wake board and snowboard on the same day just for the heck of it. So my friend, Travis Whitaker, agreed to go wake boarding with me in the morning and my friend, Tyler Strider, to go snowboarding with me in the evening.

In the days that followed, I had other friends that expressed an interest in doing the same.

A year later, one of my friends on Facebook, sent me a message asking when is “Wake and Flake?” I thought that was pretty funny, so I started a new Facebook group called Wake and Flake. Within a week we had over 100 members. I thought, “Wow, I wonder if I could use this as a fundraiser for Wake the World?” So, I got on the phone and called my boat dealer buddies and told them my idea. Every one of them said that they would be glad to help out. A month later, we had our very first organized Wake and Flake event with 63 participants. We wakeboarded on Belews Lake and then snowboarded at Appalachian

Ski Mountain in the evening. This year, we will have 10 dealerships and 2 wake parks on seven lakes in North Carolina and one lake in Tennessee to pull wake boarders during the day then we all will converge on Appalachian Ski Mountain in the evening for snowboarding. We are expecting well over 100 participants this year.

On a typical day, participants show at up a designated lake, wake board behind brand new boats, share lunch, share stories then travel to Appalachian Ski Mountain, where they meet up with all the other participants from across the state for some night time snowboarding.

The day also includes a goodie bag and hooded sweatshirt. It also gives everyone a chance to check out the newest products on the market.

We have had days that were in the 80s and people were snowboarding in their board shorts and we’ve had days that were in the high 40s and freezing, but every time is fun!

Wake and Flake has become a must do event for the Southeast’s

most serious wake boarders and snowboarders. We have participants that travel from as far away as Michigan and Texas to attend. It has become a reunion for our veteran board enthusiasts. We have been fortunate to have TV news coverage every time.

Wake and Flake has become our main fundraiser for our Wake the World project. Wake the World is a group of boat owners that take abandoned, abused, and neglected children as well as wounded warrior and other handi-capable people out for a day at the lake. Wake the World started out as a small group of friends doing something nice for the American Children’s Home in Lexington and the Baptist Children’s Home in Thomasville. Since that time, WTW has taken off across the nation, inspiring others to do the same type of thing. For 2013, there will be more than 20 WTW events in 15 states! Find out more about Wake the World at WaketheWorld.org.

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Mr. Bobby in the blind.

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Memories of a day at Dewitts Game Farm

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t wasn’t the kind of day you think of for duck hunting. The temperature that late winter Tuesday was warm, about 70 degrees, and there was only a slight breeze. It was just a little too comfortable to really be duck hunting. The blind we were in was also comfortable. Well camouflaged, it had a rusty tin roof and was grassed with reeds and branches. Ernie, my 14 year old Lab, sat where he could see, his tail rhythmically drumming against the side of the blind.

We’d only been in the blind a few minutes when the first flight of ducks came in. I was arranging the stuff in my blind bag and getting my camera ready when I heard a faint whine from Ernie. There was a quiet whistle of wings, and a grunt from my hunting companion, Bob. I knew before I looked up what had happened. The ducks had come in from behind the blind and caught us unawares. They’d lit on the shallow end of the pond before Bob could even get his safety off. Ernie saw them coming, he was an old hand. Bob didn’t see them until it was too late. I was hunting with a 77 year old rookie and a 14 year old pro.

My 77 year old rookie friend was Bob Craft, of High Point. Bob and I fished and hunted together for the last four years of his life and, though

he’d hunted all his life, he’d never hunted ducks. We were great friends who met each other just a little late in life. We fished from Hatteras to High Rock, and even caught sailfish in Acapulco, Mexico. We hunted doves and pheasants, but this was his first duck hunt.

Some of the most inspiring moments I’ve spent outdoors have been duck hunting and I talk of it often.

At 77, Bob could walk, but extended walking or walking over rough ground was tough. His handicap was not severe enough to keep him from shooting, fishing, and hunting but it

did impose limits. We had to figure out how to get Bob on a duck hunt but, with the help of Chris Dewitt at Dewitt’s Game Farm, we figured it out.

I once wrote about things that make a duck hunt better. I covered a lot of simple rules that waterfowlers often miss, but I didn’t cover one that I almost made in a quest to get Bob on a duck hunt. The rule I almost forgot was, “Don’t overlook the obvious”. I knew Chris Dewitt, at Dewitt’s Outdoor Sports, in Ellerbe and I knew they did preserve duck hunting; what I didn’t know was how good the shooting was.

Normal preserve shooting involves ducks that are released and then fly to the pond the blind is on. It’s better than not being able to hunt, but the feel of the duck hunt is not there since you’re pretty sure when the birds are coming in.

At Dewitt’s, the arrangement is more like conventional hunting. Chris raises mallards and releases them in the first part of the season. The ducks are free to leave, but don’t because they have everything they need. There are 4 ponds that have been planted and then flooded to provide just the kind of environment that mallards love. The ducks move constantly from one pond to the other

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and so you don’t know when they are coming or where they will come from.

This kind of preserve shooting is so similar to shooting wild birds that I’m sure that you could take an experienced waterfowler hunting there and he wouldn’t know the difference. These birds have been shot at enough to be wary and they’ll flare if you expose yourself too much. They respond to calls, though I thought that they weren’t as talkative on the day we hunted as truly wild birds. I kept my calls to a minimum, only calling birds I thought were going to fly past our pond.

In this kind of hunting, all the same rules apply except the limit. You still have to be HIP certified, have a duck stamp, and use nontoxic shot. The birds fly just like they would if you had found a secret honey hole somewhere and on cold windy days, it’s just as cold and windy. What’s different is that it’s just a few miles down US 220, you don’t have to rent a motel room, and you’re almost certain to get shooting.

When Bob put his first duck on the water, Ernie bounced into the water like he was still four. He labored out, took the mallard in his mouth and rounded back towards the bank. When he reached the bank, he was too weak to climb it and I helped him up. Bob looked at me with wet eyes. “Should you let him do that? He could die trying to retrieve a duck.”

“Bob, If he dies today retrieving a duck, I’ll know he died happy.” I saw understanding in Bob’s eyes and I believe I know what he was thinking. On every retrieve, I saw Bob’s eyes dampen and every time I helped Ernie up the bank, Bob encouraged him and loved him up once he was back at the blind.

Since that wonderful day of duck hunting, both Bob and Ernie have passed on. Ernie died within a couple of months, at the ripe old canine age of fourteen and a half. When the time came, it wasn’t as pleasant as that day on the pond and I wished Ernie could have passed that day. Bob passed away a couple of years later. I found my old friend on his living room floor on Thanksgiving Day. I was told it was instant, but it still hurt. I miss them both but I will always have that day at Dewitt’s in my memory.

We hunted the afternoon out, Bob shot some ducks, he stayed warm, he didn’t wear himself out walking, and got to see old Ernie the Wonder Dog do his life’s work.

That rusty tin blind is still down at Dewitt’s but Bob and Ernie have gone on to a better place. I’m looking forward to when we can all be together again, whether there’s duck hunting there or not. n

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Two of the best friends of my life, one canine, one curmudgeon, take a little break from the hunt.

Bob and me with a double limit of greenheads.

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Life is Still Alive in the Winter Garden

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By Faylene Whitaker (Whitaker Farms)

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oday is one of those days when you just want to sit inside and read a book, outside it is cloudy,grey and miserable. Oh! But then you look out the window and the birds are playing all around the feeders and the droplets of water on the bare branches look like diamonds and you realize no matter what season it is that life is still to be lived to its fullest.

The garden offers refuge in the winter months for the birds, squirrels, and dogs and, guess what - we

humans, too. There are many plants to enjoy during the winter months in North Carolina. The hollies with their red berries, nandinas, hellebores, camellias, evergreens with their different colors whether it is a blue toned cedar deodara or a gold toned chamaecyparis . All these plants add color and beauty to the winter garden.

You can also enhance the winter garden by adding lighting to give it a warm homey tone.

Colored pots add some color in the winter garden. There are beautiful

water features and large stones or statuary that make the garden come alive in winter. Birdhouses and bird attract creatures to come and sing their songs.

There is also work to be done in the garden during February and early March. Be sure to rake dead blooms and leaves from under your shrubs especially camellias to help prevent disease. It is time to cut back lirope before it starts to put out new shoots for spring.

Fertilize cool season grasses such as Fescue and put out seed now. You also want to put out crabgrass killer in February, while it is dormant because once it comes out of dormancy it seems almost impossible to kill. Cut any dead or broken limbs out of your trees before they start putting on new buds. The end of February or early March cut back knockout roses and I also thin mine out a little. Do not cut back any other spring blooming plants now or you will be cutting off your blooms.

You can cut back your hollies and other broad -leaf evergreens now.

For the vegetable grower it is time to get the garden ready for those cool crops. Till the soil and add any amendments you may need such

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camellia HOLLY as black cow manure, topsoil, fertilizer or lime. You can begin planting in late February and early March vegetables such as onions, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, cauliflower, potatoes and garden peas, then as the days get warmer you can add other vegetables.

It is also time to plan and start putting in that outdoor kitchen, patio, deck, or water feature you hope to enjoy this summer. All of these items take planning and preparation in order to enjoy them in the coming warm months.

Don’t forget that the inside of our homes need plants during the winter months to help purify the air since we are not bringing in fresh air from outside. Leaf surfaces and roots digest contaminants in the air. Some great plants for

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inside are Peace Lilies, English Ivy, Boston Ferns, Snake Plant and Gerber Daisies. Also cut flowers added inside during the winter months along with fruits such as oranges and lemons in bowls uplift our spirits and make us feel happy.

So now that my work is done for the day. Ha! Ha! I’m making it a short day I am planting my chair by the bay window with my book and hot tea so that I can see and enjoy the birds playing on the birdfeeders outside and pretend that I am getting everything done in my own yard that needs doing.

Enjoy the garden, your home, your family and friends and know that I will be doing the same because this is a great privilege God has given me and I don’t want to take it for granted. n

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