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12 08 departments Community News 12 R CC Dedicates Charles W. McCrary, Sr. Boardroom 24 R andolph Arts Guild Announces Winners of the 1st Annual Chug & Chunk Clay Triathalon 26 Chug & Chunk F riendly Faces 50 R andolph Arts Guild to Host Indie Folk Artists Ian Thornton & Shiloh Hill Live at the Sunset Theatre 58 Community Events 60 R CC Foundation President Ann Hoover Wins N ational Council for Resource Development Award

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Ask the Expert 18 20 22 34 36

Your Money Your Eyes Your Taxes Your Hearing Your Feet

Monday’s Blues 6

A Dog’s Life

Community Character

16 C hris Kelly: 2 Guys Named Chris Show

features

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08 G oodwill Industries of Central North Carolina I Had No Idea ...

38 From Asheboro, NC to Cuenca, Ecuador 42 Handmade for the Holidays 54

Friendly Faces

28 2014 Faces of Halloween

At the YMCA 52 N ew Dive-in Family Movies at the YMCA

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint this Holiday Season

Dear Readers, I woke up this morning in Ecuador! Dave has been here since September, 10th and I am joining him for some much needed rest and relaxation (and to make sure he comes home!) One of the reasons Dave came to Ecuador was to investigate the possibility of starting a magazine for the English speaking community in the city of Cuenca. Iti s not only feasible, but he has actually gotten the ball rolling and if all goes according to plan, Zero (for Zero Latitude) Magazine, Cuenca will roll off the presses in late January, 2015. This would not have been possible without our new business partner, Sara Coppler. Sara lives in Cuenca and will be the publisher and face of the new magazine. Her experience is extensive, including a recent stint working for gringotree.com, a well respected website.

On the home front, the holiday season has snuck up on us once again. We return from Ecuador the day before Thanksgiving, but that will not stop me from cooking and baking early the next day. We may eat just a little later than normal, but we will have our Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving, complete with all the fixin’s – including at least three types of pies for dessert. I have a lot to be thankful this year, but mostly for my sister-in-law, Sally and my nephew Joshua who recently to Asheboro. Thanksgiving will have special meaning with two more family members at the table. I hope that your Thanksgiving is just as special.

Once we’ve cleared the table from our Thanksgiving feast, it will be time to get serious about Christmas. Dave took me to the Mall here, and it was beautifully decorated with a three-story blue Christmas tree in the center. After seeing that, it was impossible for me not to feel a bit festive. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. I always look forward to the events that take place around the city, and spending extra time with our friends and family.

Please remember to shop local this season. Our local merchants spend a great deal of time and effort to provide us with a vast array of items that make perfect gifts. Also, be sure to check out “Handmade for the Holidays” in this issue for locally-made gift ideas.

Remember, it isn’t the gift, but the thought that counts, and what could be more thoughtful than a locally purchased or hand-made gift.

That is all for now.

Enjoy this latest edition of Asheboro! Caio!

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Contributors Gavin Johnson, Greg Smith, Debbie Faircloth Alex Alfonso, Dr. Arghavan Almony Dr. Richard Sikora, Ryan Dodson Greg Smith, Dottie Lewis, Brooke Miller

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Monday’s Blues

A Dog’s Life

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don’t remember

By Monday Johnson

when he’s under his blanket.

He likes me now, and we’re friends! We play and

much before I

wrestle all the time. Sometimes I feel bad because he’s so

was adopted.

old and he gets tired really easy. He’s still grumpy, but he’s

I remember

always grumpy. I think my humans are sad that he’s old.

having lots

I don’t really like humans other than mine, but my

of brothers

humans bring over others a lot and it’s scary sometimes.

and sisters! I

I try to tell them, but they don’t seem to understand me.

remember how

Sometimes when I talk loud they say my name a lot and I

scared I was when

like that. I love it when my human mom gives me attention,

the humans took

she’s my favorite. I like to sleep under her desk when she’s

us out in the cage,

there. It helps that she has a heater under there, it’s always

and all these other

nice and warm.

humans started

I love my humans, and I love that they adopted

taking my brothers me. My human mom and dad are really great. My dad is and sisters one by

gone right now – I don’t know where he is but I know he’s

one. Each time

coming back soon but I miss him very much. I sleep with

one of them was

my mom every night so that she doesn’t get lonely and I

taken, it made me sad – that is until a nice lady came up to

make sure to keep her company because I know she misses

me and asked, “Do you want to come home with me?”

my dad. He will be back in time for Thanksgiving though.

She brought me back to where she lived. She took

Holidays at my house are always fun – my humans give me

me back to this back room where there was another human!

lots of treats. They even make sure to take off the skin on

We woke up the human and when she saw me she was so

the turkey for me, because they know it’s bad for dogs. 

excited! She held me, and pet me, and told me my name was Monday. I don’t know what Monday means, but it sounded pretty nice to me. I stayed with the other human a lot, she was so happy that I was there and it made me happy too!

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Goodwill Industres of Central North Carolina I Had No Idea...

Story by Sherry Johnson Photos by Donna Allen Photography

Goodwill Industries International was founded in Boston in 1902 by a Methodist minister, Rev. Edgar J. Helms. Rev. Helms collected used household goods and clothing in the wealthy areas of Boston and then hired the poor to mend and repair these items. They were then resold or given to the people who had repaired them. This is how the Goodwill philosophy of self-sufďŹ ciency was born.

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n 1963, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina began serving the Piedmont Community, offering career development services to people who needed help finding a job, whether because of a lack of experience or a disability. A Goodwill store opened in Asheboro in 2000, but moved to its present location on East Dixie Drive when the Community Resource Center was opened in 2007.

Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina now operates 21 retail stores, five Community Resource Centers, and two Career Centers in the Triad. They serve five counties including Randolph, Alamance, Caswell, Guilford and Rockingham.

When you donate to Goodwill Industries, 86% of the revenues from those donations help fund the job training programs and employment placement services for people who want to work, but are having a hard time finding a job, either through lack of education, employment experience or other barriers to employment. The services are free to anyone who needs them, and their commitment to putting people to work is evident.

The Community Resource Center in Asheboro has three full-time employees to serve the needs of their “customers.”

Benny Jernigan is the Community Resource Coordinator and has more than 20 years experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. He manages the daily flow of activity at the Resource Center, as well as acting as community liaison. As a spokesperson for the program and how it benefits the community, Benny belongs to several community groups and is available to speak to local civic organizations, churches, and businesses to educate them on how the Resource Center can help them with their staffing needs. He is a member of the Asheboro/ Randolph Chamber of Commerce and belongs to RPNII, a networking group within the Chamber that meets every Thursday morning. He is also on the Randolph County Career Center Leadership Team, a member of the Success Team at the Department of Social Services, as well as the Community Resource Committee, an organization that raises money for things needed at the prison, and teaches classes at the prison to ease prisoner reentry into society.

Benny is also on the Career and Education Business Advisory Board for Randolph County Schools.

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Benny and Audrey in administrative duties. If Audrey is his right hand, Tanya is his left. Benny would not be able to do what he does every day without either of these hardworking dedicated women, and he is the first to say so.

In addition to helping customers create a professional resume, they offer career counseling and interviewing skills. They teach people how to take the small steps necessary to set and achieve their goal of getting the job they want.

Providing a oneon-one service, they create a comfortable productive environment to assist people in achieveing their goals. Benny is a problem solver, and the more challenging the problem, the harder he works to find a solution.

Goodwill of Central NC works closely with the Vocational Rehabilitation Service to determine a person’s work capabilities, interests and skills. Vocational evaluations may be requested from one to 30 days in length, depending on the needs of the customer. Vocational skills training classes prepare individuals for competitive employment. VR sends people to Goodwill for vocational evaluations, work adjustment services, and job placement services. Goodwill partners with businesses including K&W, the Greensboro

Coliseum and the Grasshoppers to provide year round and seasonal workers from among their customers.

The Community Resource Center in Asheboro has business and industry partners that enable them to strengthen their curriculum to meet industry needs through collaboration with local community colleges. As a result, business/industry partners have benefited by having a pool of qualified candidates for filling employment needs as well as driving training based on industry trends.

“We have people from all different levels of education and skills come in, and we pride ourselves on knowing what local employers are looking for and what the trends are. We try to change lives, offer hope and encourage people to do their best.”

In their fiscal year 2013-2014, the Asheboro Community Resource Center served 1,795 customers, helped 542 individuals find employment, which in turn generated $8,947,444 in earning potential for the local economy.

In addition to helping people find a job, Goodwill also offers many other programs to assist their customers. The Wheels to Work Program offers qualified participants the opportunity to own reasonable, reliable transportation to maintain employment through donated vehicles. This program is not free, but is affordable. Last year, 10 cars

“We have people from all different levels of education come in, and we pride ourselves on knowing what local employers are looking for and what the trends are. We try to change lives, offer hope and encourage people to do their best.”

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were awarded to deserving individuals.

Another program they offer is Jobs on the Outside (JOTO). JOTO is a comprehensive, collaborative initiative that provides ex-offenders with skills training, job search assistance, job placement assistance and other services as an alternative answer to a relapse into undesirable behavior which can become a downward spiral.

The Resource Center offers ABE and ESL classes through partnership with Randolph Community College, as well as basic and advance computer skills. They sponsor job fairs to help match employers with potential employees

throughout the year. The Resource Center is equipped with computer stations where applicants can come and work on their resume, or search online for jobs in the area. There is also a community bulletin board that is updated frequently with available jobs in the area.

When you donate to Goodwill, it benefits both you and the community. You give your gently used items a second life and get a charitable donation receipt to deduct from your income taxes, and others in the community receive job training and get a second chance at life.

I had no idea that Goodwill did all that … did you? 

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Community News

RCC Dedicates Charles W. McCrary Sr. Boardroom

R

andolph Community College dedicated its newly renovated boardroom in the Administration/ Education Center as the Charles W. McCrary Sr. Boardroom on Nov. 6. “They talk about Dallas Herring being the father of the North Carolina Community College System,” said Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr., president of RCC, during the ceremony. “If there is a father of Randolph Community College, it would be Charles McCrary Sr.” Several members of the McCrary family were present for the dedication, including Charles W. McCrary Jr., to whom Dr. Shackleford presented a signed copy of “Creating Success,” a 50th anniversary history of the NCCCS recently published by Chapel Hill Press. The book contained a personal message from the author, Joseph W. Wescott II. Also present were McCrary Sr.’s son-in-law Charles Simmons (husband of the late Betty McCrary Simmons); granddaughter Ann Simmons Barnes; granddaughter Suzanne McCrary; and grandson Charles Walker McCrary III, his wife Shannon, and their children, Charles W.

McCrary IV and Samantha McCrary.

Another granddaughter, Lizbet Simmons, of Los Angeles, could not attend but sent a message which read, in part, “When I was a very young child, my grandfather spoke candidly with me about Randolph Community College and its importance to the Piedmont region of North Carolina.

Those conversations ultimately influenced my own interest in public education and helped to shape my professional and civic life.” Lizbet went on to earn a Ph.D. in Education from UC Berkeley and worked as a professor for many years.

Shackleford noted that not only was McCrary instrumental in the establishment of an Industrial Education Center in Randolph County (which became RCC), “He also helped advocate for and establish these schools across the state. Therefore, Randolph County’s own Charles W. McCrary Sr. is also considered one of the ‘fathers of the N.C. Community College System.’”

The McCrary family has a rich history of economic development and civic service in Randolph County. McCrary Sr. was the son of Acme-McCrary founder

Charles W. McCrary Jr. (seated) looks at the display honoring his father in the newly dedicated Charles W. McCrary Sr. Boardroom in Randolph Community College’s Administration/ Education Center. With him is his son, Walker (Charles W. McCrary III), and grandson, Charles W. McCrary IV. 12 | Asheboro Magazine - Issue 50

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Dr. Stuart Fountain, a member of the State Board of Community Colleges (left), and Dr. Robert S. Shackleford, RCC president, listen to Walker McCrary after the dedication ceremony naming RCC’s newly refurnished boardroom the Charles W. McCrary Sr. Boardroom.

D. B. McCrary. He and his father helped found Randolph Hospital and he was president of Randolph Hospital from 1946-1976 and was vice president until his death in 1984.

He served on the Asheboro City Board of Education from 1936-1956 and was chairman from 1941-1956, when he was appointed to the N.C. State Board of Education by N.C. Gov. Luther H. Hodges. He served on the state board until 1965. He was appointed chairman of the Committee for Industrial Education Centers in 1957.

In fact, Shackleford said, in 1957, McCrary made the first bid in Raleigh for the establishment of such a school in Randolph County. This was the first bid of any county in North Carolina. However, other counties would beat Randolph in opening their schools. Randolph Industrial Education Center opened in 1962. “McCrary helped community leaders see the potential the school had for developing Randolph’s industrial potential, bridging the gap between the production worker and the engineer, increasing the per capita income of the county, and stimulating interest in new and expanding industries,” said Shackleford.

Shackleford recognized two people in the audience who had recently served on the NCCCS 50th anniversary committee and who helped plant the seed for the naming of the boardroom: Dr. Stuart B. Fountain, a Randolph County resident and current member of the NCCCS Board, and Clark Adams, RCC English instructor and historian.

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Shackleford also acknowledged the work of Cindi Goodwin, director of facilities operations for RCC, and Tara Williams, director of information technology services, and their staffs for their efforts in refurbishing the boardroom with new furniture, artwork, and installing a videoconferencing/presentation system that uses desktop virtualization and a 70” touchscreen.

RCC Board of Trustees Chair Mac Sherrill, Trustee Curt Lorimer, and RCC Foundation President Ann Hoover, were also in attendance. 

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hris Kelly, of “The 2 Guys Named Chris” radio show fame on Rock 92 is from Asheboro. He attended Asheboro High School, graduating in 1989. He knew early on he wanted to be on the air, and he filled out a career survey in high school where he put down on paper his dream of becoming a radio sportscaster. He had applied for a job at WKXR and didn’t get it. A month or so later, his chemistry teacher handed him a note that said to contact WKXR again and in 1987, at 16 he landed the job, where he worked through high school graduation. Larry Reid started at the station a year later.

In those days, BLR (Before Larry Reid), WKXR Radio 1260 AM was a much more conservative station, and Chris was constantly cutting up, inviting guests on the show, and generally having a good time.

After graduation, he got a job as a weekend DJ at G-105, Raleigh’s Hit Music Station located in Durham, and they created his radio name, Chris Kelly. He applied to Appalachian State University to enter their Broadcast Journalism school, was accepted, and relocated to Boone.

He worked at the local station there, where he first met Steve Finnegan, who is now reviving WZOO AM - Playing Hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s – the Music You Grew Up With” right here in Randolph County.

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Once he graduated from Appalachian State University, he landed a job with WKZL and worked with Jack Murphy on the Murphy in the Morning show. On January 4, 1999 he moved to Rock 92, a sister station, and started the morning show with Chris Demm.

Chris gets more done before 11 AM, than most people accomplish by 5 PM. He gets up weekdays at 3:00 AM and arrives at the station around 3:40 AM. He preps the show until 6 AM, when they go on air. They are on air until 10 AM, then they run the “Best Of” portion of the show until 12:00 PM. He leaves the station around One PM if he doesn’t have any meetings to attend. They average between two and three weekend radio remotes on Saturdays, as well as several events that the radio station sponsors like the Summertime Brews Festival and the Comedy Show.

They created the Comedy Show five years ago with several of the comedians that visit the show regularly, and they have moved it around to different towns each year.

This year, for the first time, it will be in Asheboro at the Sunset Theatre on November 22nd. There will be two shows – at 6:00 and 8:30 PM. Headlining this year’s show are Pat Godwin, James Sibley and Jordan Fisher, who MCs the Comedy Zone in Greensboro.

Come out to the Sunset Theatre on November 22nd and say hi to Chris Kelly, one of our own and tune in to Rock 92 mornings to be entertained by and informed of current events. 

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Ask the Expert-Your Taxes

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year-end tax planning. The goal is to minimize

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Randolph Arts Guild Announces Winners of the First Annual Chug & Chunk Clay Triathlon

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ontestants had to get muddy on Sunday, November 9th, 2014 for the Chug & Chunk Clay Triathlon. The Randolph Arts Guild hosted the first annual competition. “We had some leftover clay and thought to put it into the hands of people who could use it. However, the arts guild rarely does anything straightforward, so this event was developed to celebrate silly, creative fun,” says R.A.G. Program Director, Les Caison III. The triathlon occurred just outside Lumina Wine & Beer. The festively attired contestants had to complete three simple, artful events. First they had to ‘chug’ 12 ounces of beverage. Next they had to create a clay mug on the potters wheel located in an alleyway just outside Lumina. Finally, each contest

Brooke Avery accepting First Prize from Derrick Sides

had to ‘chunk’ the freshly made clay mug for distance down the alleyway. Judging was based on a complex formula that only the judge, North Carolina Pottery Center’s Executive Director, Lindsey Lambert could comprehend.

The first place winners in the womens’ and mens’ category were Brooke Avery of Archdale and Jared Zehmer of Seagrove. Each first place winner took home 200 pounds of clay and significant bragging rights -- and all the contestants were winners for entering this wacky competition.

Womens’ Category: First Place: Brooke Avery Second Place: Beverly Fox Third Place: Alexa Modderno

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occur the older we get. In addition to sudden onset of hearing loss, most patients will also experience significant tinnitus (or “ringing in the ears”), and occasionally dizziness or vertigo which makes the whole situation far more disorienting and even frightening.

So what causes sudden hearing loss? There are many speculations as to why this happens which range from something as simple

as having fully impacted earwax or an ear infection to more complex scenarios including viruses, trauma, or autoimmune disorders. In order to determine the severity of loss, and, when a baseline audiogram is available, the exact amount of change, a full diagnostic hearing test should be performed along with a full medical evaluation and discussion of treatment options with an otolaryngologist (also

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In the event the ear is checked and either ear wax or an ear infection is determined to be the culprit, the treatment is fairly straightforward and involves either removing the cerumen or treating the infected portion of the outer or middle part of the ear. Surprisingly, the specific cause of other types of sudden hearing loss in a given person is able to be reliably diagnosed only 10-15% of the time.

Although there are many reports of spontaneous recovery to some types of sudden hearing loss, full evaluation is strongly recommended in all situations nonetheless. When diagnosed and treated properly and efficiently, some degree of recovery, if not a full return to baseline, is observed in approximately half of the cases. The most common form of treatment includes an oral steroid regimen that is typically prescribed by a specialist. Recovery may take anywhere

from a few days to several weeks, and unfortunately in some cases, may not occur at all.

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From Asheboro to Cuenca, Ecuador Story & Photos by David Johnson

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have not been on a “real” vacation in twenty five years. I have taken a mini vacation every now and then, but my entrepreneurial passion has kept me too busy to allocate two or more weeks a year to relaxing on the beach. Top that off with some very challenging years and you have a recipe for burnout which is exactly where I found myself at the end of the summer. Fortunately, I have the most understanding wife in the world and when I suggested leaving the country for some much needed rest and relaxation combined with a little business, she encouraged me to go.

I had been researching Cuenca, Ecuador for some time. It has a large international expatriate community and seemed ripe for an English-language magazine. Located in the Andes, it also appeared to be a great place to relax while enjoying the culture and nuances of a different country.

I also had some health and fitness issues to address and Ecuador seemed to be as good a place as any to reevaluate my unhealthy lifestyle. On September 10th, I boarded a plane and seven hours later I was in a foreign country where I not only didn’t speak the language, but had no real idea of what I was going to do or how I was going to do it. I didn’t realize how far outside my comfort zone I had stepped until I climbed into a taxi at the Guayaquil airport and attempted to instruct the driver to take me to the hotel I had booked online before I left.

I have been here for seven weeks now and have gotten fairly comfortable with my new surroundings but the one thing I have not been able to shake is my homesickness.

First, I have never been away from my family for more than a couple of days. Secondly, Asheboro has truly become my home and I miss all my friends and the familiar friendly faces I am accustomed to seeing on a daily basis. Fortunately, the Internet has allowed me to stay in touch and share my experiences with my blog (www.nc2cuenca.com), but it isn’t the same as being there.

To combat the profound feeling of homesickness, I find myself comparing Cuenca to Asheboro and while there are many differences, there seem to be just as many similarities.

My favorite similarity is both cities’ commitment to the arts.

I am a huge fan of the arts and have always believed that the arts are a major distinguishing factor between those cities that thrive and those that struggle. While the public art seems somewhat rudimentary here in Cuenca, it is obvious,

as it is in Asheboro, that the community feels art is important to its long term growth and sustainability. The difference is, Cuenca’s population is approximately 500,000 and although Asheboro is 1/12th the size, our arts programs rival theirs. For this, you can thank the myriad of arts focused organizations and the people that support them. Just one of many reasons Asheboro is a great place to live.

Another similarity that stands out is each community’s commitment to having a vast selection of churches, cathedrals and other places to worship. It is obvious that both

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communities believe that churches provide valuable contributions to their residents. Along with direct economic contributions, churches provide social services, community volunteering, education, civic skills training and reduced levels of crime. Additionally, much like a strong school system, many families and individuals consider the presence of local religious organizations when making decisions about moving to a community or purchasing property. Churches and cathedrals also add to the beauty of their surroundings.

For me, seeing a steeple cresting a treeline is a sight to be marveled. For this reason, I found myself taking an inordinate amount of pictures of the churches and cathedrals here in Cuenca.

Perhaps the biggest similarity between the two communities is the people. When Sherry and I first moved to Asheboro, we were welcomed with open arms. We were blown away by the kindness, graciousness and generosity of the people we encountered. While we have lived many places over the years, we have never felt as welcomed or at home as we have in Asheboro. One of the things that made the length of my visit to Cuenca bearable are the people I encounter, indigenous and expatriates. I do not speak much Spanish, but despite this I have found the locals to be very patient, understanding and willing to help. Many of them speak a little English and use our encounter to practice. It has been nothing short of amazing. The expatriates I have met have also been extremely welcoming and helpful. In the short time I have been here, I have already made some

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lifelong friends, some of which I hope will come visit me in Asheboro some day.

I have accomplished most of my goals for visiting Ecuador, the biggest of which being laying the groundwork for a magazine similar to Asheboro Magazine for the English speaking community in Cuenca. If all goes to plan, there will be a positive, upbeat, hyper-local, community focused publication here starting in January of 2015. On top of that, I have lost 25 pounds and started an exercise program that will hopefully allow me to lose more weight and become healthier. Most importantly, I am certain my health has improved because of the quality of food I have eaten and the amount of walking I have done. For these reasons Cuenca will always hold a special place in my heart, but I am really looking forward to coming home and sharing my experience with anyone willing to lend an ear. ď&#x201A;&#x2122;

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High Meadow Alpaca Farm

Brenda Jones owns a small farm on 33 acres north of Asheboro on Spero Road. They have 13 alpacas, a Great Pyrenees guard dog and two Bernese Mountain Dogs who are Certified Therapy dogs. They use the wonderfully soft insulated fibers to spin, felt, knit and weave into hats, shawls, and scarves. I have a studio/store where you can see my art work. Brenda demonstrates weaving and spinning on a spinning wheel. Pictured are felted hats.

Our address is: 2102 Spero Rd, Asheboro, NC, 27205 website: ncalpacafarmofhighmeadow.com. phone 336-672-2118

Art From the Heart

Cara Bevan is a self-taught professional artist out of Trinity, NC, specializing in photo-realistic acrylic paintings of animals and nature. She also creates life-like and whimsical animal sculptures from gourds.

Cara grew up on a hobby farm for rescued animals and learned a deep respect for all of nature. The animal friends and family taught her many things that she translates into her work. Each painting shares a story, and each sculpture shows her respect and fascination with animals. She has been painting and sculpting since 2007, with her business “Art from the Heart.” “Jack in Paradise” is a 11” x 14” acrylic on canvas.

You can view more of Cara’s work at www.carabevan.com.

G. Michael Shinn

Mike Shinn was inspired and assisted in constructing his first birdhouse by his grandfather in 1949 and he has been building birdhouses and supporting homeless birds ever since.

Reclaimed materials and aged artifacts, such as door knobs, keys, horseshoes, barbed wire, nails, grapevines, etc., are incorporated on each uniquely finished birdhouse. When completed, each has its own “antiqued” personality which creates the appearance of a birdhouse that is generations old. All of his colorful birdhouses are topped off with a rusty tin roof that has been salvaged from old barns and outbuildings.

Contact information can be found on his website at www.gmichaelshinn.com.

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the Holidays

Debra Spinks, Artist

Debra Spinks draws her inspiration from the bounty of nature in her backyard in Franklinville, North Carolina. Her work includes original paintings created with watercolors, oils, and acrylics on paper and canvas. Her newest loves are watercolor batiks and monotypes. This peacock batik is 7x9” and is priced at $110. Debra’s work can be found at both Brightside Gallery and Moring Arts Center in Asheboro. She is also excited to be participating for a fourth year in the Lark Handmade Holiday on December 6 at 105 Worth Event Centre, Asheboro.

You can find more information about Debra and her art at DebraSpinksArtist.vpweb.com.

Yagmin Designs

Born and raised in the Asheboro, NC Area, Candice Yagmin, owner and creator of Yagmin Designs, is a self-taught jewelry artist who specializes in personalized and heirloom handcrafted jewelry. Her Jewelry has been featured in numerous craft shows, boutiques and galleries throughout North Carolina and can be purchased through her sales websites at either www.yagmindesigns.com or cydesignstudio at www.Etsy.com.

“The key to success for a jewelry designer is their ability to communicate with their customers.” I am extremely passionate about each piece I create; knowing someone is wearing one of my designs, brings much joy to my heart.”

Wood Products by Rog

Roger enjoyed working with wood many years before retiring from teaching high school science and starting the business Wood Products by Rog in 2009. He handcrafts a variety of products from cedar, oak, walnut, and poplar in my Asheboro, NC workshop. Product examples are: cedar chests, bird houses, jewelry boxes, children’s toys, wood turned vases and bowls, cutting boards, Christmas ornaments, and decorative wall plaques.

Some of my products can be seen on my Web Site: Woodproductsbyrog.com. I also create quality custom products upon request.

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Judi Wilkins, Fabric & Acrylic Arts

Judi works with a variety of media to complete traditional or contemporary works. She often combines media to capture a vision. One recent mixed media piece titled “Frog’s Eye View” is lily pads from the frogs viewpoint.

Working with different media Judi has successfully completed full room murals, church banners, display windows, and standard portraits and landscapes. Through collaboration with others she preserves their memories of a favorite pet, car, business, home, or loved one. She has taught quilting and fabric arts through community and private organizations throughout the state.

You will find Judi’s work at: the W.H. Morning Arts Center in Asheboro, December 6th Art-A-Fair at All Saints Church on Wayne St. in Greensboro.

Carol Kroll

The trajectory of Carol Kroll’s art has been through gardening. In 2006, she moved to rural NC, west of Siler City, where she planted a large garden. Serendipitously, Carol planted the seeds that came to be used as her sculpture material; the hard-shell gourd. Carol celebrates the beauty of nature through her mixed media art. Her work explores a wide range of art forms such as painting, carving and sculpting. Carol’s fine-art gourd sculptures, wall art and functional art, will create an artistic statement in your home or business. For information and where to find Carol Kroll’s work, visit carolkrollart.com; 919-742-4440

Blue Heron Bead & Craft Works

Jesse Lynn has been making one-of-a-kind jewelry since a very young age.

She grew up in Alaska and learned traditional beadwork techniques from native Alaskan friends. About 18 years ago she moved to Asheboro and in that time has expanded her work to include mixed metals, semi-precious stones, and French beadwork. Every piece is one of a kind, and each creation can be as individual as the wearer.

Designing jewelry from the many things she finds is freedom, therapy and happiness all in one. You can purchase her work at www.etsy.com/shop/ BlueHeronBeading.

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the Holidays Karen Fisher Pottery

Working in clay connects Karen to her past but also invites her to infinite possibility. Childhood memories of decorating cookies for Christmas come to mind as she prepares for the holidays this year. Her mother is an artist, so decorating cookies is serious business and serious fun. She makes these ceramic ornaments using her mother’s collection of cookie cutters. Steeped in artistic traditions, she follows her own muse in clay from childhood afternoons spent at Greenwich House Pottery in New York City, to studio time and classes at Claymakers in Durham. Website: http://ksf411.wix.com/karen-fisher-pottery

Ashley Fetner Photography

After receiving his photography degree from Randolph Community College in 1979, Ashley served a two-year apprenticeship with former White House Photographer B. Artin Haig. He has also taught photography at Appalachian State University and for the last ten years has taught in the two year Professional Photography Program at Randolph Community College. Ashley has owned his own fine art studio, displayed his images in art galleries and one man shows in North and South Carolina and has also won state, national and international awards for his fine art photography. His images have been featured in National Geographic. www.ashleyfetnerphotography.com/

Four Paw Pottery

Kay Bevan is the owner and potter of Four Paw Pottery.

She began the business in 2002 after leaving her career as an architectural draftsman. At the age of 40, she knew it was “now or never.” SheI had taken a 6 week introduction class to pottery and had an epiphany that this was what sheI was going to do when the time was right. Kay specializes in face jugs and face mugs but also makes vases, clay animal whistles, clay baskets, and bowls. She has a shop gallery at an antique barn where she converted one of the horse stalls for her shop. www. fourpawpottery.com

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Handmade for the Holidays Mary Murkin, Artist Area artist and Brightside Gallery co-owner, Mary Murkin, is now creating handmade porcelain flower ornaments. These ornaments look spectacular on a Christmas tree, or just hanging in a window with the daylight shining through the translucent petals. The ancient art of making porcelain items is now bringing us Victorian elegance at its finest! You can find Mary’s work at Brightside Gallery, 170 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stop in sometime soon and enjoy a whole world of art in one location!

Christopher Koenig

While growing up on Long Island, NY, Christopher Koenig was influenced at an early age by the bold, vibrant colors of Peter Max and the creative brilliance of The Beatles. In time, these influences helped to foster Koenig’s imagination.

Currently living in Liberty, NC, his inherent need to create is expressed through painting, photography, illustration and writing as he continually challenges his creative threshold.

Original artwork and fine art prints are available through christopherkoenig.com and Artmongerz Gallery, 610 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC.

Deborah Marcus, Photographer

Deborah only recently, in the past four years or so, discovered that photography can be a bridge between what she sees and her ability to share that perspective with others. She has closely observed the world around her since she was very young. It brings her great joy to share with others her love of wandering around in woods, by rivers and streams, carefully noting the little things, the interactions that take place that can easily be missed if one is not paying attention. To hear from others how her photographic work brings people closer to these things, to an awareness of different aspects of life, is such a pleasure! Deborah’s work can be found at Brightside Gallery, 170 Worth Street, Asheboro

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Community News

Randolph Arts Guild to Host Indie Folk Artists Ian Thornton & Shiloh Hill - LIVE at the Sunset Theatre

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n Wednesday, November 19th at 7pm the Randolph Arts Guild will host indie folk artists Ian Thornton & Shiloh Hill LIVE at the Historic Sunset Theatre in Downtown Asheboro. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale in advance at the Randolph Arts Guild (Mon. - Fri 10am -5pm and Sat. 10am - 2pm) and at the door as available.

The Randolph Arts Guild, in its efforts to continually push the envelope in the realm of creating cultural opportunities for the community is venturing into hosting local “indie” or “independent” musicians at the Sunset Theatre. According to Executive Director, Derrick Sides “We feel that featuring local and regional indie musicians is an area of cultural experience that is currently untapped.

After the success of Mike Gaffney’s concert earlier this summer we’re excited to follow that show with two equally talented acts. Ian Thornton is a phenomenal solo artist, and Shiloh Hill is a brand new group that is destined to go far.”

Ian Randall Thornton is a locally grown musician and song writer from Norfolk, Virginia. He plays many instruments in multiple genres, but prefers the unadulterated simplicity of folk music as the setting to display his more weighty lyrical content and concepts. Though Thornton

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is still in his early twenties, his maturity, insights and experience are far beyond his years.

Similarly, in an age where the “folk” and “indie” genres are taking the music world by storm it is not often that you find a band that not only understands their roots but also understands how to create a sound that is continuously evolving and fully unique. Many artists have the ability of portraying exactly what is expected from a genre but few recognize the importance and have the knowledge to be more and move outside of that prototypical sound. This is where Shiloh Hill comes in.

Shiloh Hill is a project that focuses on a joint contribution of artists showcasing not only excellent songwriting and lyricism, but a simple yet effective ensemble of harmonizing vocals, guitars, banjo, and percussion. With just the right mix of folk, pop, and fireside feeling, each song has way of pulling you in and eventually taking you away.

The show set for 7pm Wednesday, November 19th and will be held at the Historic Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Ave. in downtown Asheboro, NC. Doors open at 6pm. For more information, links to the band’s websites, and sample tracks visit www.RandolphArtsGuild.com. 

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New ‘Dive-In’ Family Movies at the YMCA

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he everyday life of a family is so busy doing this and that and running here, there and everywhere, but how much time do you actually spend together as a family? There are so many health benefits of quality family togetherness. It not only builds strong emotional bonds and better communication between parents and children, but it also has a direct impact as your kids continue to grow. Kids who spend time together and communicating with their parents tend to do better at school, which could lead to less behavioral problems in the future as teenagers.

This year, the staff of the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA has made it their goal to implement more family programming

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and activities for the community to help build relationships amongst families. We are excited to announce our NEW Dive-In Movie Nights! Families of all ages can enjoy a water-themed movie and quality fun time together in the Y’s 25 meter, six lane, heated, indoor pool. The first DiveIn Movie night is Saturday, November 22nd, featuring Finding Nemo. The second film, The Little Mermaid, will be shown Saturday, December 6th as part of the YMCA’s Annual Family Holiday Weekend events. The Y will have certified lifeguards on duty, as well as, noodles and swim belts available to those who wish to use them. Inflatable flotation devices are not permitted in the pool.

Dive-In Movie Nights are only $3 per child and $5 per adult for Y members and $5 per child and $7 per adult for non-members.

Each night begins at 5pm, with time to check-in, change clothes and enter the pool before the movie begins. The YMCA will serve light refreshments after the movie and family swim time. Please join us for this exciting, new program and make memories with your family that will last a lifetime!

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he holiday season is typically one when everything is done bigger and better. Excess may run supreme, and for those who are concerned about how their actions impact the environment, such excess can clash with their ideals.

The following are some effects the holidays can have on the environment and changes anyone can make to still enjoy the festivities and help the planet at the same time.

•Trash: From gift wrap to cards to disposable decorations, trash has a way of piling up during the holiday season. According to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Americans generate 25 percent more waste per week between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than during the rest of the year.

This creates an additional 1.2 million tons of trash per week, or an extra six million tons throughout the holiday season. Cutting back on trash is one of the easiest steps a person can take to reduce his or her environmental impact. Purchase cards or paper made from recycled, post-consumer content and printed

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with nontoxic inks. Choose postcards that do not need a separate envelope for mailing. Use reusable decorations, dinnerware, boxes, and bags to prevent extra garbage from ending up in landfills. Bring your own fabric shopping bags to use in place of plastic bags and, when prompted, choose to have your receipts emailed instead of printed to further reduce paper consumption.

• Food: Lavish meals are central components of holiday gatherings. Leftover food produces waste, so purchasing too much food or selecting products that were not locally produced can negatively affect the environment. Shipping food over long distances requires use of fuel and other natural resources. In some instances, products shipped from other countries may harbor parasites or insects not native to this country, and such unwanted guests can prove harmful to local ecosystems.

To meet the extraordinary supply demands of the holiday season, food suppliers may beef up livestock and produce with artificial hormones, fertilizers and pesticides, all of which are detrimental to the

environment. Shop wisely this time of year and only buy what you need, rather than cooking to impress.

Choose locally grown or organic foods and in-season produce instead of exotic, imported fare. Promptly package and freeze leftovers so they can be enjoyed again.

• Decorating: It’s tempting to purchase ready-made, plastic imported holiday decorations. But these objects are not always the most sustainable options, and there are plenty of decorative items that have less impact on the planet. LED holiday lights, for example, use 90 percent less energy than traditional incandescent lights and can last up to 100,000 hours. Only keep lights on when you’re home and awake to save energy.

Instead of purchasing new ornaments, make your own or host an ornament swap with friends. Create your own wreaths and centerpieces from natural materials found around the yard. Soy candles do not emit unsafe hydrocarbons and produce less soot than paraffin wax candles.

• Travel: Travel is a large component of the holidays, as friends and family members criss-cross the globe to spend the season together. According to Green Choices, aviation accounts for 75 percent of the travel industry’s greenhouse gas emissions, followed by road transport (32 percent). Look for the most cost- and eco-effective method of travel to reduce your carbon footprint. If you will be away from home or the office for long periods of time, remember to set your thermostat to a lower temperature or program the vacation setting on your programmable thermostat. You also can turn down your water heaters to conserve energy.

It is possible to enjoy the holidays and protect the planet at the same time. A few easy changes are all it takes to reduce your carbon footprint this holiday season. 

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Community Events

Small Business Saturday

November 29th Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local.

C hristmas Parade

December 5th The Asheboro Christmas Parade will begin at 7:00 p.m. in downtown Asheboro, coordinated by the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce and the Asheboro Jaycees. Come to Downtown Asheboro for an old-fashioned Christmas parade featuring more than 100 creative floats, carolers, and marching bands.

C hristmas on Sunset

December 12th Downtown Asheboro will come alive for an old-fashioned Christmas on Friday evening, December 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. Christmas on Sunset will take place in downtown Asheboro, along Sunset Avenue and adjoining streets.

Musicians and carolers on the street provided by the Sunset Brass Ensemble, Asheboro High School Band, Park Street Ensemble, Southwestern Randolph High School Band and Choral Ensemble, Asheboro Community Chorus, Zoopendous Show Chorus of the Sweet Adelines Int., and the Randleman High School Choral Ensemble.

Also, the First Presbyterian Church Bells! Angels! will be performing in the Republican Headquarters building on Sunset Avenue and Ashegrove in the Randolph Arts Guild.

• Reading of the Christmas Story followed by Christmas Carol Singing in the Sunset Theater; • Live Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Elves and Santa; • Hay Wagon and Carriages rides through Downtown Asheboro;• Kids Crafts; • Model Train Display; • Hot cider & hot chocolate stations; • Marshmallow roasting on Church Street sponsored by the shops in The Mill; and much more!

C hristmas Concerts

A “Swing On” Christmas Holiday Concert Sunday, December 7, Showtime: 3 p.m. ; Admission: $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

RSVP Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol Saturday, December 13, Showtime: 3:30 p.m.; Admission: Free A Bluegrass Christmas Friday, December 19, Showtime: 7 p.m. ; Admission: $5 in advance and $8 at the door.

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Community News

RCC Foundation President Ann Hoover Wins National Council for Resource Development Award

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andolph Community College Foundation President Ann Hoover was honored on Saturday, Nov. 8, with a Council for Resource Development Benefactor of the Year Award at the organization’s 48th annual conference held at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, D.C. Only six people were chosen from across the country.

The CRD Benefactor Award recognizes individuals, foundations, or businesses/corporations for outstanding contributions to community colleges. The award embodies the ideals of philanthropy, leadership, and volunteerism in the service of community, technical, and junior colleges.

Award winners are honored at the CRD Benefactor Awards Banquet in conjunction with the CRD annual national conference in Washington.

CRD categories (size of school, urban or rural) are based upon those established by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. Hoover was honored in the Public Suburban-Single Campus category. She was nominated by the staff members of the RCC Foundation; the nomination included a narrative on her accomplishments and a video introduction (which can be viewed here: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=YgK0so346NQ&feature=youtu.be).

The nomination reads, in part, “(Ann Hoover) works tirelessly to make sure RCC students have the funding they need to attend school. As president, she played a huge part in our record-breaking annual campaign this year. She even dressed up as a pirate to encourage participation. The tactic worked. For the first time in the history of the Foundation, 99.5% of College employees and 100% of Foundation Directors and College Trustees contributed.

“Ann’s leadership with Dancing with the Randolph Stars over the last five years we’ve held the event is immeasurable. She helps plan the event, finds community personalities to be dancers and judges, and always gets the most sponsorship commitments. Ann is not afraid to dive in and work hard to get all the necessary tasks accomplished.

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scholarships.”

Hoover attended the CRD event in Washington with her husband, Bill; RCC President Robert S. Shackleford; and several members of the RCC Institutional Advancement team.

“We are so proud of Ann and thankful for all she does for our students,” said Lorie McCroskey, RCC’s director of development. “Congratulations to Ann on a well-deserved honor.”

For more information on the RCC Foundation, visit www.randolphccfoundation.org or contact Lorie McCroskey at llmccroskey@randolph.edu or 336-633-1118. 

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