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alentine’s day is around the corner. As I’m typing this I’ve made reservations at Hamilton’s for two to celebrate - this will be the first Valentine’s that Dave and I have been in the same country for 4 years! Although Valentine’s was never a big holiday to me before I met Dave (probably because I was usually single, so it’s one of those couples holidays that really suck if you are single), he has made it special over the years in different ways. I want to return the favor this year, so dinner at Hamilton’s to let him know how much he means to me. Whatever way you celebrate Valentine’s this year, whether with a spouse, fiance, girlfriend/boyfriend, family or with good friends, enjoy! One couple is celebrating Valentine’s day at Disney World this year. And EVERY day of 2019. Check out their story in “Here with the Ears” on page 56, and learn why they are spending an entire year living at the Disney World Resort properties. I had the privilege of writing an article about a great local family owned company that I do business with this month - Saunders Plumbing. I called them recently for a pipe that wasn’t draining properly, and they were prompt, courteous and explained exactly what they were doing every step of the way. At the end of the visit, they offered suggestions on how I could prevent them having to return for the same issue and that’s what I call great customer service! Another wonderful local company that I’ve done busness with is Furniture Market Warehouse - in fact, most of the furniture in my home has come from there! Stylish, affordable and they are so helpful in putting looks together for your home. Check out the insert on Page 23 for more of their story and what they have in stock! I hope you have a great February, stay warm and cozy and snuggled up with your Valentine! Cheers to you and Happy Reading,
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SAUNDERS PLUMBING STORY BY SHERRY JOHNSON PHOTOS PROVIDED
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arryl Saunders grew up in Asheboro and graduated from Asheboro High School in 1981 where he met his wife Mitzi. He worked at Davis Tire straight out of high school for a couple of years and then went to work for Mitzi’s dad in the maintenance department of Acme McCrary in 1984. This is where he developed an interest in plumbing and was encouraged by his father-in-law to pursue a career in the field. Darryl did jobs in the evenings and weekends until finally taking the plumbing exam in 1986 to get his license. He left Acme and went to work with a local plumber to get some valuable experience, before going out on his own in 1988. This was a big step for a 26 year old with a family to support, but he took the leap of faith and so Saunders Plumbing, lnc. was born. Darryl worked by himself or got help from his brothers or friends when needed in the beginning. His Dad also worked with him a couple of years
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John Primm running new water line at Georgia Pacific after retiring from driving a truck, which they both enjoyed, and these are cherished memories with his Dad who is now deceased. New construction was booming in these days and Saunders Plumbing had several contractors that they did the plumbing for. In 2008 when new construction stopped in the recession, Darryl had to think fast. By investing in some equipment, he slowly built a reputation for professional and trustworthy businesspractices and word of mouth goes a long way in a small town. Daryn Saunders, the oldest son, always had an interest in plumbing from an early age. He went on jobs on weekends and during the summer, and like his Dad, he enjoys the freedom that working for yourself allows and the gratification of helping people with some of the worst problems at the worst times. Each call is different, from a simple leak to a sewer catastrophe, which not everyone has the stomach for. Daryn has worked with his Dad since graduating from Southwest High School
in 2003, and he passed his plumbing license in 2014. He is also Back Flow Test Certified, which is something that commercial companies have to have performed on their systems annually. Chad, the younger son, also grew up going on jobs with his brother and Dad. There have been times where Darryl would carry a little TV set for Chad and Daryn to watch while he worked. They would also keep themselves entertained by hammering nails into scrap wood and even glued perfectly good pipe and fittings together to help their Dad, or so they thought. Chad graduated from Southwest High School in 2008 and worked a few years in a mill before deciding the family business might be a better ticket. He got his plumbing license in 2013 and continues to grow his knowledge of plumbing along
with the family business. Both Daryn and Chad have families of their own now, and are hopefully bringing up another generation of plumbers for the family business, even if they are mostly girls. Mitzi has helped Darryl through the years when she could with billing, payroll, taxes, etc. while working a full time job to keep them covered with health insurance, but in 2016 they took another leap of faith and she quit her job to take on the scheduling as well, which gave Darryl more time to be in the field, giving estimates and overseeing jobs. She admits working with your spouse can be challenging at times, to say the least, but does not regret her decision to help build Saunders Plumbing into something their grandkids can continue to build on and thrive from. Saunders Plumbing handles most residential
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Daryn Saunders digging a new water service line plumbing problems such as, leaks, pump repair and installation, water heater repair and installation, clogged drain lines, faucet replacements or rebuilds, bathroom remodels, sewer and water line repair and replacement. They also handle messy sewer line clogs and have the equipment to clear the clog, locate the problem, then run a camera in the line to show you exactly what the problem is, whether it’s a broken pipe or roots in your lines. This time of year also brings the possibility for frozen pipes. It hasn’t been as bad this year as last year, but it’s still a problem when you get up to get ready for work and ...no water! Their best advice:
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When the temperature is below freezing for a few days, leave a trickle of water running, and open cabinet doors where pipes sit close to an outside wall. Unhook outside hoses and install a cover on each spigot. 10 | asheboromagazine.com
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Chad installing Rinnai tankless water heater Saunders Plumbing lnc. also installs and services Rinnai tankless water heaters, which are energy efficient and offer on demand hot water, so you never run out. The Rinnai tankless water heater will save you hundreds of dollars on your electric bill by replacing your outdated water heater that maintains a constant temperature throughout the day. More and more people are electing to switch their electric water heaters for a Rinnai. They can also install and maintain whole house water filtration systems. Saunders Plumbing lnc. is committed to provide the people of Randolph County and surrounding counties with quality work at affordable prices. They have been a trustworthy, reliable, family owned and operated business for over 30 years. Call them at (336) 629-8581 for all your plumbing needs.
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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR FEET
Why Does My Ingrown Toenail Keep Coming Back?
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t may be small in size, but an ingrown toenail can make a very big dent in your day. Just what it sounds like, an ingrown toenail—the medical name is onychocryptosis--is a nail that has grown beyond the nail bed and is curling into the fleshy part of your toe, making your toe painful, hot and swollen, and creating the conditions that can lead to inflammation and infection. Once an ingrown toenail takes hold it’s very hard to walk without wincing, and at its worst a toe can become sensitive to any kind of pressure, throbbing painfully even at the weight of sheets and blankets at night. Once you’ve experienced the pain of an ingrown toenail you don’t want it to return. Toenails can be forced out of their normal growth pattern by an injury, improper trimming, or by habitually wearing shoes that are too tight and crowd the toes. If you have simply stubbed your toe or had some other trauma to the toe the condition will most likely correct itself once the ingrown section of the nail has been trimmed off, but if the ingrown toenail keeps coming back chances are, you need to fix the conditions that caused the problem in the first place: • Wear comfortable shoes with plenty of room in the toe box, and avoid wearing heels so high that your toes are crowded downward. If you play sports or walk a lot it is particularly important that you pay attention to your footwear.
• Trim your toenails with care—keep the nails short, but no shorter than the edge of the toe. Cut the nails straight across without rounded corners. • Keep your feet clean and dry. Moisture trapped in shoes can soften the nail and cause the skin underneath to swell, eventually increasing the curvature of the nail so that it begins to bite into the flesh below. There may also be factors out of your control that are contributing to your susceptibility to ingrown toenails. Heredity can play a part; diabetes or any other condition that lessens the flow of blood to your feet may also make you more susceptible to ingrown toenails. No matter what originally caused the condition you will want to be proactive as soon as you notice it is there—the earlier you treat it the sooner you’ll get relief and the less likely that it will turn into a serious infection. Switch to sandals or open-toed shoes to take the pressure off your toes, and soak the affected foot in warm water three or four times a day (dry your foot thoroughly with a clean towel after each soaking). You can also gently clip away the visible nail near the inflamed part of your toe, rub on some antibiotic cream, and cushion the toe with a slip-on toe separator. If you treat the toe and don’t see an improvement in two or three days it may be time to see your podiatrist for an evaluation. Triad Foot & Ankle Center has three convenient locations to serve your foot and ankle care needs. Call 336-375-6990 to make your appointment.
Michael J. Price, DPM is originally from Long Island, New York. He completed pre-medical studies at the University of Scranton, where he majored in biochemistry, molecular biology, and philosophy. He then graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, where he received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. After earning his medical degree, he completed his residency at UF Health Jacksonville.
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Is a Handwritten Will Legal?
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aking a Last Will and Testament is the key to any solid estate plan. While North Carolina law does not require anyone to make a will, if you do not have one, when you die, your property will be distributed as provided by state law. A will allows you control over the distribution of your estate. While there are many forms of wills the most effective is a “self proving” will. This is the form that most attorneys prepare for their clients. This is a will that is signed by the testator, the person making the will, in front of two witnesses and a notary. The testator declares in the presence of the witnesses that he or she is signing the document of their free and voluntary act, they are of sound mind, under no undue constraint or influence and they are over eighteen. The witnesses then acknowledge to the notary they have witnessed the will and the notary notarizes it. This form of will does not require your executor or heirs to track down witnesses after you have passed away. The will can be probated without any additional documentation. North Carolina also recognizes two alternate forms of wills, holographic and nuncupative wills. A holographic will is handwritten, not typed, and must be entirely in
the testator’s handwriting. Holographic wills are valid without witnesses, but the testator must still sign it. In order for this type of will to be probated, your heirs must track down witnesses who can acknowledge that the handwriting is in fact yours and also the person who “finds” the handwritten will must also attest to where and when it was discovered. A nuncupative will is an oral will made in the presence of at least two witnesses. Most US states do not recognize nuncupative wills, but North Carolina does if the testator is dying from his or her “last sickness or in imminent peril” and in fact dies as a result of that sickness or peril. North Carolina only permits nuncupative wills for the disposition of personal property. Real estate assets can only be disposed of by a written or holographic will. I have seen families spend unnecessary time and money to probate a holographic will. Often the language in the holographic will creates more issues that it resolves. Before you create a will, protect your family and your assets by seeking the guidance of a licensed North Carolina attorney who practices in estate planning.Contact our office at 336.625.3043 or visit our website www.iveyeggleston.com.
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any people wait until the last minute to file their income tax returns, whether they’re taking more time to find and organize tax documents, or maybe it’s just simple procrastination. Don’t be among them! As long as your taxes are completed by the April 15, 2019, filing deadline, you will not incur any penalties for filing your taxes late. However, waiting until this date does not free you from last-minute stress. Here are a few benefits that come with filing sooner rather than later. Fraud or ID Theft According to the IRS, there were right under 900,000 phony returns and $10 billion in fraudulent refunds during the 2017 filing season. If you file your tax return early in the season, you’re less likely to become a victim of a fraudster trying to collect a refund in your name. Criminals tend to file fraudulent returns early to try and get to the IRS before you. They won’t be able to file in your name if
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Social Security and Medicare Changes for 2019
s with many areas of our lives, the coming of a New Year brings changes, and thus it is with Social Security and Medicare. Social Security is one of the few public retirement programs that has inflation adjustments. As the cost of living rises, you get a bump up in your monthly benefit. With the biggest increase awarded since 2011, more than 67 million Social Security beneficiaries have seen a 2.8% cost of living adjustment (COLA) paid in their December 2018 payment received in January 2019 How much of a Social Security benefit you receive depends upon how old you are when you file for benefits, how much you earned over your career and what kind of benefit you receive (retirement, disability, spousal, survivor, etc.). In 2018, employees were required to pay a 6.2% Social Security tax(with their employer matching that payment) on income up to $128,400. Any earnings above that amount were not subject to the tax. In 2019, the tax rate will remain the same at 6.2%, but the tax cap will increase to $132,900. The flip side of this is that as the taxable maximum increases, so does the maximum amount of earnings used by the SSA to calculate retirement benefits. In 2018, the maximum monthly Social Security benefit for a worker retiring at full retirement age was $2,788. In 2019, the maximum benefit will increase $73 per month to $2,861. In 2019, the normal retirement age increases by two months to age 66 and 6 months for individuals born in 1957. Your full retirement age depends on the year in which you’re born. For people born after 1954, it increases by two months every year to age 67 for individuals born 1960 and later You can only collect your full Social Security benefits if you wait to claim until normal retirement age, which is also called full retirement age. Retire earlier than that point and your Social Security benefit will be reduced based on the number of months early you begin drawing your benefits. The absolute earliest you can start claiming Social Security retirement benefits is 62. However, claiming before your full or normal retirement age will result in the payout being permanently reduced. If you work while collecting Social Security benefits you may find all or part of your benefits withheld, depending
on how much you earn. However, those income limits will increase slightly in 2019. Prior to reaching full retirement age, you will be able to earn up to $17,640 in 2019. After that, $1 will be deducted from your payment for every $2 that exceeds the limit. If you reach full retirement age in 2019, you will be able to earn $46,920. For every $3 earned over the 2019 limit, your Social Security benefits will be reduced by $1, but it will only apply to money earned in the months prior to hitting full retirement age. Once you hit full retirement age, no benefits will be withheld if you continue working. There are several changes for Medicare enrollees in 2019 including the standard Part B Premium increase to $135.50 per month. Individuals who have higher incomes will pay more. The Part B deductible increased to $185 for 2019. Part A premiums, deductible, and coinsurance are higher in 2019. The 2019 Part A deductible is increasing to $1,364 in 2019. The Part A deductible covers the enrollee’s first 60 inpatient days during a benefit period. In 2019, a new Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period will run from January 1 – March 31. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you’ll have a one-time opportunity to switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan, or drop your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare, Part A and Part B, and sign up for a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (if you return to Original Medicare). The final major change to discuss is the new Medicare Cards with the new Medicare Beneficiary Identifier. Earlier this year, Medicare began mailing out updated cards that have an 11-character identifier that replaces Social Security numbers. Scammers are calling consumers saying that they need their information so they can get their new Medicare card or that they have to pay a fee to get their new card. Those things are false and Medicare beneficiaries should just hang up. Medicare cards are free. New cards have been mailed to enrollees in 33 states and the District of Columbia and are in the mail to consumers in the other 17 states. For more information about Social Security and Medicare, call Warren Coble & Associates at 336-879-0848 to talk with an experienced consultant.
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Tips for Selling Your Home in the Winter Months
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and recycling bins every day. You want the temperature inside to be comfortable and to give the buyer more incentive to linger, especially on a cold day. If you have a fireplace, light it up, but be sure to open the damper, place a screen in front of it, and don’t Evoke a sense of summer. Place vases filled with flowers around the house. Display photographs showcasing flower gardens and lush green lawns. Put pansies in a planter on the porch to bring color to the outside of your home. Have soft music playing throughout; light jazz or classical music is always soothing Don’t spray the air or plug in air fresheners as many people are allergic to scent. Don’t burn candles or spray perfume in the bedroom for the same reason. These will create an inviting environment for a buyer to view your home, and even with a barren landscape outside, you have created a nest of warmth and welcome.
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Your Questions Answered • How to furnish a small space • Finding the right bar height stool • Mixing fabrics
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ABOUT
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urniture Market Warehouse is more than a furniture store. It’s an adventure. People from all walks of life come into this business seeking quality furniture at deep discounts. It’s easy to find furniture that meets your style to incorporate into your space and make it feel more like home. They carry all styles from traditional to elegant to farmhouse; you name it. Furniture Market Warehouse offers unique styles to add a twist to your home and set it apart from the rest. The inventory is constantly changing, which brings customers back to see what new finds are in.
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Meet Curt Furniture Market Warehouse CEO, Curt O’Briant began his story in furniture when he was 27 years old. He started working at his stepfather’s furniture factory, Michael Thomas Furniture, in Liberty, North Carolina. He worked his way through each department, learning about fabrics and patterns, framing, and 8-way hand tied spring systems. “I fed off his artisans love for furniture and his business acumen.” Curt says about his stepfather, Tom Jordan. ”From there, I was active in the marketing world and along the way built websites for various furniture companies.”
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This love of furniture and marketing ability encouraged Curt to start a retail company that strived to help customers find high quality furniture at affordable prices. Through his family connections, he was able to work with an exclusive buying group, as well as local and regional furniture lines such as Serta, American Woodcrafters, and Black Dog Salvage. Thus, Furniture Market Warehouse was born.
Featured Items at Furniture Market Warehouse
Black Dog Salvage Aviation Desk
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Mary Davis is an owner and Chief Operating Officer. She has been with Furniture Market Warehouse for four years. Her extensive experience in retail and visual merchandising plays a vital role in the overall aesthetic of the Asheboro store. She enjoys assisting customers in choosing the perfect piece for their space, no matter the style or budget! When she is not working, Mary spends much of her time remodeling her 1940’s farmhouse.
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How to choose the best furniture for your home
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ith an abundance of choices, shopping for a new living room set may seem overwhelming. Size, style, fabric, lifestyle and budget are all factors that need to be considered to find that perfect upholstered piece. Keep the following tips in mind, and you will be shopping like a pro! Draw a diagram of the room, include the room measurements and note the placement of windows and doorways. This simple step will help determine the number of pieces that will fit in your space. A sofa is typically 76-84 inches wide, loveseat 58-64 inches wide, and armchair 35 inches wide. The fabric that you choose will determine the durability and cost of your upholstery. Leather is typically more expensive, but is more durable. • Top grain leather, the top portion of the hide, is the strongest leather and considered the highest quality. • Full grain leather is top grain that has been sanded or buffed. • Pieces that are leather match are manufactured using top grain leather on all the surfaces that the body touches, (cushion, arm rest) and non-leather on the back and the underside of cushions. • Bonded leather is manufactured from taking leather scraps grounded and bonded onto a thick layer of polyurethane, worth noting, bonded leather normally consists of only 17% leather. • Leather gel is manufactured using melted leather scraps that are coated onto polyurethane, resulting in a more durable and authentic feel than bonded.
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Fabrics come in an array of colors and patterns. Choose neutral tones that will stay in style longer, then add trendy touches with throw pillows or an occasional chair that can easily be switched out as styles change. Most of the fabrics you choose should be a combination of polyester and rayon, as cotton wears out quicker. Think about your lifestyle when choosing your upholstery piece; a white sofa and small children may not be the best fit! If you have pets, consider a fabric with a tight weave that won’t catch claws. Pet hair does not cling to leather. Microfiber wears well and is easy to clean. Decide on your budget before you shop. Know your style! Is your decor farmhouse or modern? Cottage or nautical? Research online furniture styles that fit your style! Gather fabric swatches, wallpaper and paint samples that you want to incorporate into your design.
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has quality merchandise at deep discounted prices. Come down to either location where one of our professional sales associates will find the perfect set for you!
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions by customers
“What are the best ways to mix fabrics? Are there any patterns to avoid?”
“How do I determine the height of bar stools I need for my counter?”
“I’m trying to arrange the furniture in my living room, but I’m not sure where to start. Any ideas?”
The best way to mix fabrics is to
First of all, you should measure the
The best way to start is to arrange
have at least one common color
height between the floor and your
for conversation! You want your
among them. You also want
counter. It’s always best to choose
furniture to be facing each other
to try and aim for about three
a bar stool that is about ten inches
in a way that allows people to talk
patterns, more than three would
less than the space you measured.
without having to turn around. You
appear too busy. When choosing
You can always purchase stools
can also arrange the furniture at
your patterns, it’s best to look for
that adjust in height if you can’t find
diagonal angles to make the space
patterns of different origin such as
any that fit perfectly. Adjustable
seem larger. Symmetry is also
organic or geometric. Depending
stools will also enable you to move
great to please the eye. If you have
on your two first patterns, it’s best
them to different height counters
a sofa and two chairs, its best to
to make the third pattern either
without having to buy more.
arrange them in a symmetric way,
larger or smaller than the other
allowing them to face each other.
two so there’s balance amongst
Adding end tables to the sides of
them. You should always play with
the sofa and/or a coffee table in
different fabrics to see which ones
the center would create a space for
fit the look you are trying
drinks and snacks. It’s always best
to achieve.
to move all of your furniture around and see what fits your space the best!
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Christian O’Briant is the new manager at the Raleigh Furniture Market Warehouse location. He is a recent graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in business and plans to pursue his MBA while managing the store in Raleigh. Christian is known as an honest, kind employee who strives to help his customers in the best way he can. Christian has worked alongside his father since he was a freshman in college and is excited to help the company continue to grow. Whether you are looking for a bedroom set, mattress, rug, or you are looking to furnish your entire home, Christian will make your experience the best possible.
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Fashion in Furniture
Reclaimed Furniture: A Fashionable Alternative
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t may have seemed like a fad. Terms like “reducing your carbon footprint” and “ecologically responsible” have been bantered about for years. Some industries have even gone as far as putting their money where their mouths are and made strides to make the manufacturing process less invasive to mother earth. Discovering what was previously thought impossible is actually doable has created a demand from eco-conscious consumers for more eco-friendly products and services. The furniture industry is answering this call in a big way, creating fashionable homewares and furniture that tread more lightly on the earth. Creating sustainable options using recycled and reclaimed materials is a growing trend that is delighting consumers and creating a demand for more of the organic and handmade products in their homes. Sustainable living is the new hot topic among furniture designers. Instead of designing furniture the “oldfashioned way” with little regard for the materials used and the impact they may have on the environment, designers are now building furniture around recycled materials like plastic, steel and fallen wood. Some furniture designers are even finding inspiration from discarded products like airplanes, boats, old machinery and even automobiles. Not only is this reclaimed and recycled furniture having a positive impact on the environment, it is breathing new life into an industry that has been struggling for years. Reclaimed furniture allows manufacturers to create unique, often one-of-a-kind pieces less expensively than traditional furniture. Consumers are asking for more from manufacturers - they want a story to tell about the furniture they use to decorate their homes and they want it to be as unique as possible. In other words, they don’t want the
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process of buying new household furnishings to be tedious or expensive, but instead an adventure. Roanoke, Virginia’s Black Dog Salvage is a perfect example of a company that is successfully making furniture from reclaimed goods. They use architectural salvage, old house parts, custom upcycled designs and reproduction garden statuary to build salvage inspired furniture and décor. Taking it a step further, they hire regional artisans and vendors to offer an ever-changing mix of new, vintage, and antique home decor. Contrary to popular belief, eco-friendly furniture is often more affordable than the regular type of furniture. The main reason is that sustainable furniture is often made of recycled materials, which are much cheaper than the processed ones. Besides that, eco-friendly materials have a different texture that might give your home a very interesting feel. Therefore, an eco-friendly furnished house can be both affordable and stylish. Additionally, many recycled furnishings are created in a way that has minimum negative impact on the planet. When wood is used, it comes from renewable sources, whereas chemicals used in the process are not harmful for the environment. Moreover, some types of sustainable furniture are made exclusively of recycled materials, which is ideal if you’re a true environmentalist. The benefits to the planet of reducing, reusing and recycling are clear. When you make the decision to purchase a lovingly restored piece of furniture, you become part of the global solution to the world’s crisis rather than part of the problem. But that does not mean that you have to sacrifice style. You can help to save the world and still have a lovely home!
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AT THE YMCA
“Exercise is so difficult when you have to and so easy when you want to. “
Felicity Luckey
By Robin Hatch
Raising the Barre at the YMCA
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t the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA we realize that this is a true statement. Our goal is to deliver to our members and the community the best quality and variety of exercise opportunities so that “the want to” for exercise is easily attainable. Barre classes have become one of the hottest trends in the fitness industry in recent years. This ballet-inspired workout – often fusing elements of pilates and yoga has struck a chord with those looking for a low-impact conditioning workout. The addition of the Yoga Wall in our Mind and Body Studio set the stage to take us a step further on the cutting edge with the add-on of ballet barres. We are excited to announce that we are now offering Barre classes at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA! Ballet Barre is a soothing, yet upbeat class of
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stretching and toning using a ballet barre. You’ll perform numerous modified ballet sequences that are intertwined with core-engaging exercises that activate your legs, arms, shoulders and mind. This class is an elegant and effective full-body workout that will make you sweat, tone your muscles, and centralize your balance. Ballet Barre class will improve your coordination and stretching with a lowimpact, purifying class experience. Barre classes are just one of the many “boutiquelike studio” classes offered at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA free with your membership. With an Indoor Cycle Studio featuring Visual Scenery, BeastMode Box Functional Training Center, the Mind and Body Studio equipped with a Yoga Wall, and a Group Exercise Studio offering live freestyle and LesMills BodyPump classes, as well as a library of over 400 virtual classes including LesMills, Piloxing, BeachBody, Jillian Michaels, and Boxx available to fit your schedule, there are exercise opportunities for every level of fitness! So come and take a Barre class with us and see what the latest craze is about! While you’re there try out other studio classes, take a swim or class in our indoor pool, play a game of basketball in the gymnasium, or a game of racquetball. Before you know it exercise will move from being difficult because you have to and become easy because you want to at the Y!
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Four Saints Brewing, 218 Fayetteville St., Asheboro Gather with us to enjoy community, a lively theological discussion, and, of course, great beer. CTH: World Tavern Poker League Wednesdays @ 7 & 9 pm Carolina Tap House 1525 Zoo Parkway, Suite R, Asheboro Every Wednesday, first game starts at 7 pm, second game tarts at 9 pm Visit www.worldtavernpoker.com to learn more and sign up. Free to play. FSBC: Music Bingo Wednesdays @ 7 pm Four Saints Brewing, 218 Fayetteville St, Asheboro It’s Music Bingo at Four Saints Brewing Company. Test your music knowledge and compete against friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play and all are welcome! FSBC: Taproom Trivia Thursdays @ 7 pm Four Saints Brewing, 218 Fayetteville St., Asheboro 2 rounds, 15 questions each. Teams of up to 6 people (single players permitted) B&C: Keg Killer Saturdays Saturdays @ 12 pm Bottle & Can, 326 W Salisbury St., Asheboro Join us every Saturday to kill the kegs! Select drafts are $3.00 all day. B&C: Soul Sundays Sundays @ 2 pm Bottle & Can, 326 W Salisbury St., Asheboro Join us every other Sunday for SOUL SUNDAY, 2 - 8pm. We’ll be spinning old school 70’s R&B and funk all day, on radio and vinyl, so bring your own classic albums and smooth out with a cold one. B&C: Soul Sundays Sundays @ 2 pm Bottle & Can, 326 W Salisbury St.,
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Randolph Arts Guild, at Sunset Theatre. Dinner option sponsored by our partner, Hamilton’s Steakhouse. B&C: Live Music w/Drew Foust February 8th, 8 pm Bottle & Can, 326 W Salisbury St., Asheboro Reared in Central North Carolina, representing the common wealth of Alamance County, residing in Haw River. Skyler Drew Foust blends his experience of the American south and his steep musical influences into a one man band featuring strings, percussion and harmonica. Sammy Kershaw at the Liberty Showcase February 9th, 7 to 10 pm The Liberty Showcase Theatre, 101 S Fayetteville St., Liberty Sammy Kershaw is a Multi-Platinum - selling artist with six gold and three platinum albums that have sales of 5 million records and more than 70 million combined songs sold. More than 25 top 40 singles - 11 top 10 singles, including two #1 hits with ‘’She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful” and ‘’Love of My Life.’’ He is currently writing his autobiography, slated for release in 2019. Sammy was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in February 2010. Many other noteworthy credits, including playing a supporting role in the independent film feature, Suicide Notes. Admission: VIP GOLD, $65; VIP, $55; HOUSE, $45; VIP BALCONY, $55; BALCONY HOUSE, $35 FSBC: James Vincent Carroll February 16th, 7 pm Four Saints Brewing, 218 Fayetteville Street, Asheboro Classic Rock hits from the 70’s-90’s by JVC on his acoustic guitar! James also mixes in lots of his original written songs that people continue to learn to love! FSBC: NC Fresh Catch: Hwy 64 Oyster Tour (Asheboro) February 23, 3 to 8 pm Four Saints Brewing, 218 Fayetteville St., Asheboro It’s that time of year! Oyster Roast, Seafood Gumbo and more served up fresh at Four Saints Brewing Company Saturday, February 23rd. Join NC Fresh Catch for its final stop
of this season’s Hwy 64 Oyster Tour in Asheboro, North Carolina. Food served street-side at the brewery from 3:00-8:00pm. Get some to go or step inside the brewery for pints and live local music from 3:00-10:30pm. Rain or Shine! This is a family-friendly, free event. Come rain or shine. All food is served while supplies last. For menu and event details please visit NC Fresh Catch at www.ncfreshcatch.com Stephen Freeman at the Liberty Showcase February 23rd, 7 to 10 pm The Liberty Showcase Theatre, 101 S Fayetteville St., Liberty Stephen Freeman is the most requested Elvis Tribute Artist at The Liberty Showcase Theater. The Echoes of A Legend Show Band is joining him for live music with no tracks! This big show sells out everywhere they go. Get your tickets now with Stephen Freeman as Elvis. Admission: VIP, $30; HOUSE, $25; VIP BALCONY, $30; BALCONY HOUSE, $20 Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mtn. Boys Special Guest Dewey & Lesley Brown March 2nd, 7 to 10 pm The Liberty Showcase Theatre, 101 S Fayetteville St., Liberty Dewey and Lesley Brown & The Carolina Gentlemen will open the show. On May 26, 2017 Stanley Records released the self-titled album by Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys. This is the first recording released since Ralph II honored his father’s wishes by taking ove the Clinch Mountain boys name. These big shoes are being filled by the talents of previous Clinch Mountain Boy John Rigsby on fiddle and mandolin, Alex Leach on banjo, Noah Brown on the upright bass, and Ralph II on Guitar. Ralph II has had two Grammy nomination on previous albums he recorded with Rebel Records. In 2002 he earned his first Grammy along with his father. Dr. Ralph Stanley for their collaboration with Jim Lauderdale. Admission: VIP GOLD: $35, VIP: $25, HOUSE: $20, VIP Balcony: $25, BALCONY: $20
Street, Asheboro Unlimited sampling for a $5 donation to Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen of Asheboro. One ingredient requirement: St. Augustine’s Jalapeño Smoked Brown Ale will be available at the taproom two weeks prior to the event. (provided by the brewery to competitors). The Liberty Showcase Theater presents The Dosses Southern Gospel March 9th, 7 to 10 pm The Liberty Showcase Theatre, 101 S Fayetteville St., Liberty The Dosses with their unique blend of voices insatiable desire t0 sing the gospel wherever they go, are considered one of the most refreshing and exciting groups today. The Dosses began in 1961 as a trio consisting of Donnie, Debbie and Dianne Doss in their home church in Salisbury, NC. Their mom and dad later joined them and they sang as a family for years. Their youngest daughter, Dianne, along with her husband Neal, chose to continue the ministry of the Dosses. Admission: VIP GOLD: $25; VIP: $20; HOUSE: $15; VIP BALCONY: $20; BALCONY: $15 FSBC: 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 16th, 2 pm to 7 pm Four Saints Brewing, 218 Fayetteville St, Asheboro Mark your calendars for this most awesome of dates! The 4th Annual Downtown Asheboro St. Patrick’s Day Celebration promises to be bigger, better, and more fun than all previous years! Music! Craft vendors! Beer garden! Bounce houses! And MORE! Sláinte!
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Let’s Talk About It
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ey all, I am so excited to connect with you. First, I’d like to recognize and applaud Dave and Sherry for their decision to add this piece to their ever-growing magazine! What I’ll share here is such an important part of life … but there is very little information available that is up to date, factual and relevant to the world we live in today. I’m honored to be invited and look forward to sharing with you, the readers of Asheboro Magazine. Now, let’s dig in! I’m Karie King. I am a wife, Mom of three, Progression Coach, and an entrepreneur. However, the most exciting thing I do is create change. I open minds and bring awareness to taboo topics that no one is talking about but should be. My husband Scott and I are the owners of Karie’s Kloset here in Asheboro. The Kloset is an adult novelty boutique that is certified and recognized as a Sexual Health & Wellness resource for couples and singles. We built the Kloset after recognizing the need for a safe, non-judgmental space for education in the genre of intimacy and sexuality. In a society where the norm tells us NOT to talk about “it,” we encourage and celebrate communication. After all, communication is the foundation where ALL intimacy is built. To be clear, we don’t have degrees, PhDs or letters beside our name. We don’t have all the answers because every person and situation are unique, especially in this space. But what we do have is awareness that people are emotionally damaged due to the lack of education and resources available surrounding this topic. There is unnecessary shame, confusion, curiosity, fear and a lot of unanswered questions. This “don’t talk about it” adaptation is a societal issue that fuels failed marriages, broken families, and an overall ignorance of sexuality and the major roll it plays in what it is to be human. With the growing separation and division, we are experiencing due to our differences, there is one topic that every single person on the planet can relate to
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and that ALL of us have in common – and that is our sexuality. The basic human need for emotional and physical intimacy. We are days away from celebrating our 9th year in business. Our goal for this upcoming year is to continue to bridge the gap between social stigma that is our sexuality, and the responsibility of educating as opposed to ignoring. Intimacy is a very natural and necessary piece of our overall health and wellness, and it’s time we pull our heads out of the sand and start the uncomfortable conversations so this topic becomes natural … as it should be. In this column, I will provide an inside view of what we do at the Kloset, answer your questions (for those brave enough to ask them) and share relevant information that is important for us to know. I’m raising my hand and willing to be the first to extend the invitation … “Let’s Talk About It!” Karie
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COMMUNITY NEWS Millions of People Suffer from Hand/Wrist Pain. Do You?
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o you have hand pain, tingling/numbness, weakness or limited range of motion? Have you been diagnosed with arthritis, carpal tunnel or other conditions which affect nerves and joints? If so, you are not alone. Because hand pain is so prevalent, Randolph Health is conducting a free hand screening. This screening will be conducted on Thursday, February 21st at Randolph Health Outpatient Center, from 4 - 6 p.m. Hand and or wrist pain – usually due to repetitive strain injury – is the most prevalent occupational illness today according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), whether in the workplace or at home, are growing at an unprecedented rate. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers in the United States spend more than $8 billion on compensation costs and even
more than that on medical treatments, lawsuits and lost productivity due to repetitive strain injuries. Recent statics bring home the sheer numbers and cost of hand and wrist injuries: • Over 1,000,000 hand injuries in the U.S. alone • 70% of hand injuries result from not wearing any type of hand protection • 20% of disabling workplace injuries involve hands • 30% of hand injuries caused by wearing the wrong glove • Over $740,000,000 in hand and wrist injuries You don’t have to live with hand pain. Get checked today by registering for the FREE Hand Screening. To register for this screening, please call the Community Events Desk at (336) 633-7788 to register. Registration is required and space is limited.
RCC offering social work classes
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andolph Community College is offering two classes that will help students on their way to becoming social workers. “Phase I: Human Service Exploration — DSS” covers skills and strategies designed to provide employability skills training and career exploration for the role of Income Maintenance Caseworker within Division of Social Service agencies. Students are required to pass the WorkKeys Test before the last day of class. Students can call NC Works to schedule the WorkKeys test. The course (#68462) is 6-9 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 11-April 3 at the Archdale Center. The cost of the class is $125, while the test is $30. Students may receive a waiver for Phase I if they are employed, have received notification of a pending layoff, are working and eligible for Federal Earned Income Tax (FEIT) credit, or are working and earning wages at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. “Phase II: Income Maintenance Case Worker — NC
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Fast” is designed to cover a variety of skills associated with the Income Maintenance Caseworker role to determine service eligibility. The specific focus will include proficiency in the utilization of the NCFAST application. Students will enter application information into the NC Fast System and troubleshoot for problems with data entry. Other topics include skills in communication, interviewing, time management, data gathering/compiling, and data analysis. Phase I completion is a prerequisite for Phase II. Phase II (#68463) is 6-9 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, April 15-June 10 at the Archdale Center. The cost is $133. RCC’s Archdale Center is located at 110 Park Drive. For information or to register, call 336-633-0268.
RCC hosting information sessions as Apprenticeship Randolph enters third year
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andolph Community College is hosting two information sessions for students and parents wanting to learn more about Apprenticeship Randolph Thursday, Jan. 31, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium. Apprenticeship Randolph is entering its third year of recruitment, starting with information sessions at each area high school at the end of this month and the first of February. Apprenticeship Randolph began in June 2016 as a collaboration among RCC, the Randolph County School System, Asheboro City Schools, the Asheboro/ Randolph Chamber of Commerce and members of the local manufacturing industry. The goal was to
bridge both the interest and skills gaps in modern manufacturing and provide a vehicle for expanding the workforce pool for advanced manufacturing in the county. With tuition funded through Career and College Promise and the N.C. Youth Apprenticeship Tuition Waiver Program and books paid for by the school systems and the participating companies, Apprenticeship Randolph produces an educated, skilled, debt-free workforce. The program, which is for high school juniors and seniors, begins with a six-week, pre-apprenticeship summer program that consists of two RCC classes and 40 hours per week of on-the-job training. Once a business selects its apprentice after this trial period, the program is spread over four years with students receiving paid, on-the-job training while earning an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Manufacturing Technology through RCC and a Journeyman Certificate from the N.C. Community College System and U.S. Department of Labor. Currently, there are 28 apprentices in the program with titles such as CNC Machinist, Tool Maker, Medical Knitting Technician, Robotics Technician, Maintenance Technician, Plastics Technician, and Electronics Technician. Industry leaders will present at the high schools Jan. 28-Feb. 7. After that, the industries will open their doors to students and parents during Apprenticeship Randolph Industry Open Houses Feb. 11-March 4. Four new companies have been added for 2019. In addition to Accuchrome, Allen Machine & Fabrication, Convanta Environmental Solutions, DS Smith, Energizer, EG Industries, Elastic Therapy Inc., Hubbell Industrial Controls, Jaeco Precision Inc., MAS Acme, Mohawk Industries, Pemmco Manufacturing, Phoenix Precision Machining, Post Consumer Brands, Sapona Plastics, and Technimark, Jowat Adhesives, Unique Tool and Manufacturing, United Brass Works, and Loflin Fabrication are now taking part in the program. A Spanish translator will be on hand at both of the sessions at RCC. For information, go to apprenticeshiprandolph. com or students should speak with the Career Development Coordinator at their school. asheboromagazine.com | 53
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.”
-Mignon McLaughlin
Adriana Scheuering & Gabriel Johnson
Peggie Cassidy & James Coble
December 28th, 2018 Photographer: Tammy Johnson
November 1, 2018 Photographer: Kristie Booth of Booth Photography
Brittany Stout & Jacob Hodgin December 13, 2018
Hunter & Anna Hogan
Engaged: 11-25-2018 Photographer: Eliza Grace Photography
Sarah Skipper & Nicholas Bromund
Kendall King & Shannon Davis
October 14, 2018 Photographer: Ken Thomas Photography
Engaged at Grandfather Mountain July 29, 2018 Photographer: Ariel Perez
Krista Garner & Michah Woolard November 22, 2018 Photographer: DeeDee Woolard
Haley Dawkins & Julio Diaz
Engaged January 5, 2018 – Married January 5, 2019
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Monica Oakes & Joshua Hinesley December 25th, 2018 Photographer: Clifford Stickler
Sierra Hutchins & Cameron Johnson October 2018 Photographer: Chastity Chen
Katie Barr & Cody Osborne
Scarlett Pell & Matt Brooks
October 14, 2018 Photographer: Christin Coats
November 16, 2018 Photographer: Cynthia Pell
Christina Jarvis & Tim Somers
November 16, 2018 Photographer: Cheryl Coley/Britney Bishop
Zachary Lewallen & Cassie Hulin
Laura Brown & Chris Kirby
June 1, 2018 Riley & Taylor Beck Photography
February 14, 2018 Photo by Lauren Brewington
Michelle Walker & Robbie Mclean
September 1, 2018 Tanya Walls with Shays Sweet Photography
Ivey Goins & Ryan Prater
December 24, 2018 Photographer: Meagan Elise Stanley
Kelsey Hoover & Hunter Walter
August 10, 2018 Nicole Dombrowski with Magnolia Mills Photography
“Marriage is a mosiac you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story.�
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HERE WITH THE EARS
Here with The Ears
Follow the Couple Spending a Year With “The Ears� at Walt Disney World
Many of us have been to one or more of the Disney theme parks over the years, some more than once. Have you ever thought what it would be like to live there for an entire year? Robert and Alyssa Simmons have done just that and beginning on January 1st, they are spending every day and night at Disney World in Florida, moving approximately every three days - and they are going to blog about it. They are going to give real time information on the best way to plan for your vacation to Disney, based on what you are looking for in a vacation. Follow them on their blog, on Facebook, and here in Asheboro Magazine for an exclusive look at their year at Disney! 56 | asheboromagazine.com
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ave you ever tried booking a trip to Disney World and found yourself wondering how to choose between the wide variety of food, hotel, and attraction options? Do you enjoy the idea of making magical memories with your family at Walt Disney World but just aren’t sure where to begin? I’d like to introduce you to a couple that completely understands the struggles that can arise with all the planning and options involved in booking a Disney World vacation, and they want to help. Meet Robert and Alyssa Simmons. This young couple from Northwest Indiana wants to help families have the best vacation to Disney World possible, and they’ve come up with a crazy idea to do so. For the year 2019, they are going to live at Walt Disney World. And when I say live at Walt Disney World, I literally mean, live at Walt Disney World. These two are going to live out of the 32 different resorts at Walt Disney World to review the rooms for family size, family friendliness, theming, pricing, and more. And because of all the different room types Disney has to offer, they’ll be trying a variety of them to show the difference. This means, on average, they’ll be changing rooms every three nights!
But what about when they’re not changing rooms or reviewing the resorts, you ask? They’ll be reviewing the parks for crowd size, weather, after-hours options, extra activities, parties, and all the other fun things Disney World has to offer to help you decide what would be best for you and your family. This also includes eating at every sit-down restaurant Disney has twice to review breakfast and lunch or dinner to help you know if you and your kids would enjoy the food and experience. Who knew there were so many things to consider? Obviously this couple did, which is why they’re taking on this crazy venture. Robert Simmons was born in Siler City, North Carolina, and grew up in Staley until he went off to college when he was 18. As the oldest of 11 siblings, he has had plenty of experience around kids. His family started going to Disney World when he was five, and consistently went multiple times every year. They loved going to Disney World because there was something for everyone to do, no matter what age they were, and everyone made tons of memories together there. Robert continued going to Disney World with his family whenever he could throughout college, where asheboromagazine.com | 57
he studied Media and eventually met his sweetheart, Alyssa. Alyssa was born in Northwest Indiana and is the oldest of five siblings. Her family went to Disney World a couple times growing up, and they loved all things Disney. They were constantly watching Disney movies together or singing the lyrics to Disney songs. She went to a nearby college to get her secondary education degree and majored in English and Business. She began going to Disney World regularly when she and Robert got engaged. For their honeymoon, Robert and Alyssa went on a Disney Cruise for a week and then stayed at Walt Disney World the following week. They continued going to Disney World together and, whenever possible, with both sides of their family. They enjoy making memories in a place that everyone can enjoy themselves and have a great time. Through each of these trips, they were able to go with different family sizes and types. From the children in Robert’s family to the teenagers in Alyssa’s, and going by themselves and with other friends, Robert and Alyssa have visited Disney World in a wide variety of situations. They’ve also stayed at many of the different resort types Disney has to offer, as well as used the dining plan or even brought their own meals. All of these experiences have helped them
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better understand how different family sizes and types require entirely different planning for their successful Walt Disney World vacations. About two years ago, they had the idea of moving to Disney World for a year, but they laughed it off thinking they’d never be able to do something so big and crazy. But over time, as their marketing agency grew, and they were able to hire a few people, the idea wasn’t such a fairy tale after all. As long as they have internet, they can work from anywhere. They began traveling a lot, often to Disney World, running their business from wherever they are since it is all remote. As friends and family members started seeing how often they were going to Disney World, they’d share their stories and adventures and how much they love going to Disney, their favorite rides, favorite food, favorite parks, and more. Then they began hearing stories of families who didn’t have such a magical experience at Disney World. Those families had saved up and were so excited about going to Disney World together, only to have a terrible time and never want to go again. Or friends they knew who were so stressed and overwhelmed with all the planning of their Disney World trip, they didn’t get to fully enjoy the anticipation of their upcoming vacation. As more of these stories came out, the common denominator they discovered was the information
families were given and the amount of planning that was put into their trip to Walt Disney World. Someone who decided a year in advance to go to Disney World, planned according to Disney’s timelines, and got good information would have a much better time than someone who decided three months in advance, didn’t plan anything, and got information that wasn’t necessarily up-to-date or helpful. For example, a family with little kids should plan a very different trip than those with teenagers or no kids. But if you are given information about a restaurant or attraction that kids would enjoy, your teenagers probably aren’t going to be thrilled about it. And if you book meals and rides that your kids won’t enjoy or can’t ride, you’ll end up with little ones crying and upset because they can’t enjoy what you had planned. All of these factors can either make or break your family’s Disney World vacation. And this is why Robert and Alyssa are so passionate about what they’re doing. We all know living at Walt Disney World for a year sounds like a dream come true, and of course it is, but they’ll also be working hard reviewing restaurants, resorts, extra activities and attractions to provide the most up-to-date, quality information they can. They’ll also be taking pictures and video to help families get a full picture of each part of their Walt Disney World vacation planning. Isn’t
it awesome that they want everyone to have the best family vacation possible? By providing families with good information about resort stays, restaurants, extra activities, and other attractions Walt Disney World offers, Robert and Alyssa believe every family can have a magical vacation where dreams do come true and memories last a lifetime. You can follow along on their adventure and their reviews through their website (herewiththeears. com) or either of their social media channels (www. instagram.com/herewiththeears or www.facebook.com/ HereWithTheEars.
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS 1. Chop or cut 4. Political action committee 7. Male parent 10. Doctors’ group 11. Ottoman military commander 12. A metal-bearing natural material 13. Lively ballroom dance 15. Male Gypsy 16. Once-popular card game 19. Occurred just once 21. __ Streisand, singer 23. Shiny yellow minerals 24. Get hitched again 25. See (Latin) 26. Lies between the Caspian and Persian Gulf 27. Scourges 30. Sentence 34. Supervises flying 35. Bar bill 36. Alfalfa 41. Type of dishwasher soap 45. Witnesses 46. Ancient Italian-Greek colony 47. Newspapers need them 60 | asheboromagazine.com
50. Discuss again 54. Small group with shared interests 55. Support 56. Wool 57. Take hold of 59. Likely the first Meso-American civilization 60. Woman (French) 61. Automobile 62. Popular Georgia rockers 63. Soviet Socialist Republic 64. A major division of geological time 65. Make an effort CLUES DOWN 1. Czech monetary unit 2. Able to arouse feeling 3. Elk 4. Muscular weaknesses 5. Earlier
6. Lightweight fabric 7. One who greets 8. Soldiers sometimes wear one 9. Officially prohibit 13. US political party 14. Used of a number or amount not specified 17. Make a mistake 18. Biopic starring Jamie Foxx 20. Ancient Media inhabitant 22. About aviation 27. Popular American sports league 28. Cologne 29. Partner to cheese 31. When you’ll get there 32. Not pleased 33. One point east (clockwise) of due north 37. Respects 38. Shake up 39. Ethiopian river 40. Intrinsic nature of something 41. Principal parts of the brain 42. Brews 43. Where ships dock 44. One who wassails 47. Shock treatment 48. Popular average 49. Things 51. A type of ‘bear’ 52. Utilize 53. European Economic Community 58. Swiss river Answers found on page 49
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Emerging Artist Series Daniel Ayers Thursday, February 14th from 6-8 pm; Sunset Theatre - $10 ticket at the door
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he Emerging Artists Series was born out of a need for the Randolph Arts Guild to highlight and showcase local talent. We at the RAG want to support local artists in any shape possible to help them gain exposure and popularity. Emerging Artists concerts will be held once a month at the Sunset Theatre from 6-8 pm. Admission is $10 at the door. Please come out and enjoy the talents of our local musicians! A history teacher by day, Daniel Ayers moonlights as a millennial folk artist, bringing his gifts as a songsmith and storyteller to audiences statewide. At twenty-two years old, Ayers’ eclectic blend of musical traditions reveals an artistic aptitude far beyond his years. Audiences can expect the unexpected with Daniel Ayers as he rolls out country, blues, old-time, bluegrass, rock ‘n roll, folk, and even a helping or two of North Carolina’s rich storytelling tradition. Ayers’ North Carolina Piedmont pedigree spans three centuries and the people and places of Ayers’ treasured homeland hold a sacred place in his art. In 2016, Ayers’ ballad “Chelimo Ran to Rio”, an ode to Greensboro’s hometown hero and Olympic medalist Paul Chelimo, received widespread media coverage and glowing approval from the Olympian himself. In 2018, Ayers won the Piedmont One Mic Festival’s songwriting competition with “L.G.B. & T,” a timely, light-hearted reflection on love in the twenty-first century. Ayers’ honest, homegrown songwriting has attracted the interest and advocacy of venerable North Carolina songwriters such as David Childers, Jim Avett, and Bruce Piephoff, with whom Ayers has frequently shared the stage. An up-and-coming millennial
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artist, Ayers is making good time around the Piedmont musical circuit, performing at the Haw River Ballroom, the Raleigh Farmers Market, the Saxapahaw Farmers Market Haywagon, and High Point’s Centennial Station. Most notably, Ayers recently performed at Greensboro’s Listen Speakeasy before a soldout audience. http://danielayersmusic.com/ For more information about upcoming events, come by the Randolph Arts Guild at 123 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC., visit our website at www.randolphartsguild.com or like us on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ Randolph-Arts-Guild-152641808079954/
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