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Dear Neighbor, Welcome to the first issue of Archdale & Trinity Magazine. We are happy to bring you a positive, upbeat community magazine that celebrates the towns where you live and work. Our goal is to make this magazine better each month, adding more content. With this in mind, we are open to any suggestions, constructive criticism and/or ideas that will make this magazine a “must read.” Sherry and I have been publishing magazines together since 1993. For the last two years, we’ve been publishing Asheboro Magazine and we felt it was time to add our positive, upbeat, hyper-local magazine to another community. We’ve looked at many communities including Sanford, Clemmons, Salisbury, Burlington and even Rockingham County over the past few months, however, we felt it made sense to publish our second magazine a little closer to home. We chose Zimmerman Vineyards to be on the cover of this month’s magazine because we have been spending a great deal of time there lately with Sisyphus Saturday and Cinema Al Fresco. Plus, Norm and Leslie are two of the kindest, warmest, most genuine people you will ever meet. If you have not been to Zimmerman’s in a while, you should certainly pack a picnic and head out there for an evening of communing with nature. We are certain you will find the company and atmosphere to be relaxing and fun. The wine is excellent, too, as you will discover in this month’s The Cellar article. Archdale resident and artist Jeremy Sams is our community character for the month. If you have not had the opportunity to meet Jeremy, you should find the time. Not only is he a stellar human being and a really nice guy, he is a tremendously talented artist who can paint a mural for your home or a family portrait to hang over your fireplace and just about anything in between. As the magazine grows, so will the content. We will share some of the relevant content we publish in Asheboro Magazine, but our goal is to make Archdale & Trinity Magazine as unique as the community. If you are an aspiring writer, we encourage you to submit article ideas and articles. The best way for us to keep the magazine’s content relevant is to get it from the community. If you’ve ever wanted to be published, this is a great opportunity. Please e-mail Sherry (sherry@atmagnc.com) any ideas, events or content you would like considered for publication. Finally, we want you to know that publishing is our passion. This is a family business and we feel fortunate to be able to earn a living doing something we love. We aren’t perfect by any stretch of the imagination and, undoubtedly you will find mistakes if you look hard enough. But, know that we genuinely endeavor to deliver a magazine that is worthy of the time you take to read it. Enjoy!

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CONTENTS 4 | Publisher’s Letter 6 | Zimmerman Vineyards

Randolph County’s Best Kept Secret

10 | Community Character Jeremy Sams

12 | Feature Story

Let’s Go to the County Fair

14 | Ask the Expert Your Feet

16 | Friendly Faces

Photos of people from the community

18 | Zoo Zeal

NC Zoo Abuzz with Arrival of New Baby Giraffe

20 | Fountain of Library Information Job Hunting in the Library

22 | The Cellar

Zimmerman Vineyards Sisyphus - Simply Superb

24 | Daily Devotion Truckin’

26 | Nature’s Nuances

Those Wonderful Days of Fall

28 | Upcoming Events

September & October ‘12 Upcoming Events

30 | Falling for Autumn

12 Painting By Jeremy Sams

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Randolph County’s Best Kept Secret By Sherry Johnson Photos By Autumn Song Photography Donna Allen Photography & Dave Johnson

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hen I thought about who I wanted for the first cover of this first edition of Archdale & Trinity Magazine, Zimmerman Vineyards immediately jumped into my mind. Aside from the fact that Norm and Leslie Zimmerman are the warmest people you will ever meet, their vineyard is a little slice of heaven. Every time I visit Zimmerman Vineyards, I experience something new from a breathtaking view to a life-altering conversation with Norm or Leslie. As if that weren’t enough, the wine that is produced from the grapes grown there is nothing short of ambrosia. Being the type of person that revels in the complete experience, I am fond of telling others that there is no better place to become one with nature than Randolph County’s best kept secret, Zimmerman Vineyards. When you pull into Zimmerman Vineyards, Buddy and Hulk, the Zimmerman’s dogs, amble out to greet you like old friends. The first thing that strikes you is nature’s chorus - birds chirping, cicadas buzzing and clicking and a light breeze whispering through the trees. The one sound you won’t hear on the property is traffic. Far from the highway, you can relax on their terrace, overlooking the rows of planted grapevines and enjoy a glass of wine. From this vantage point, it is hard to imagine that this land was overgrown and covered in trees just a few years ago. Leslie is originally from Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She is an accomplished swimmer and was one of the first females to get an athletic scholarship through Title IX. She attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and went on to become a Division I All-American Swimmer. Norm grew up in Sioux City, Iowa and was a Division III National Champion Diver. Shortly after college, he got a high school teaching /coaching position in Houston

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with one of Leslie’s friends from college. Many friends from college came and went at the program, and Leslie ultimately joined them. Norm began working for a petroleum company in Texas when he left the teaching world. Meanwhile Leslie later moved to the Canary Islands and they maintained their friendship over the years. Norm left Houston when he took a sales position in North Carolina a few years later. He settled in High Point, North Carolina liking what he saw of the area. Meanwhile, Leslie moved back from the Canary Islands and decided to get her Masters Degree in Science. She applied to several universities, all located in states where she had family. Appalachian State University offered her a Graduate Assistant position if she would teach in their swim program. She took the position, and lived with her sister and brotherin-law while at school. She and Norm reconnected, and romance bloomed. They visited each other for months,

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before deciding to get married. They purchased the land where Zimmerman Vineyards is currently situated “to get away from it all” in 1987. The Zimmerman Family odyssey began in 1988 when Norm and Leslie were married. Little did they know, or could they have possibly imagined, what fate had in store for them. When Norm and Leslie first purchased the property, it had been left destitute for six decades and become thoroughly overgrown. Although there was a “house” on the property, it wasn’t habitable. If you had asked them where their life would lead them twenty years in the future, it is doubtful they would have seen themselves tending the vines on a five-acre vineyard. The reality is they probably would have told you they couldn’t possibly think that far in the future, especially since they were living in a tent on the property they had just purchased. Although meant to be temporary quarters, the tent would be their home for over a year while they restored the old house.

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They wanted to live simply and “get away from it all.” They did all the work themselves in building their home, but they were adopted by the community, and people would show up just when they were needed to lend a helping hand. Along with building a new house, the Zimmermans started their family of five children almost immediately. They were rebuilding their home on the property, and living in a tent until it was complete. In fact, Leslie had to endure the unique living arrangements while pregnant with their first child. They would don wool hats, mittens and down parkas to sleep at night during the winter months. As their house got closer to completion, they slowly transitioned into one room with plywood walls, a skillet, coffee pot, crock pot and toaster oven. Their shower was a hose hooked up to the well they had dug, and strung up in a tree branch. Although this seems like a very “rough” existence to some, it worked for them. Their children (Taylor, 23, a science teacher at Smoky Mountain High School in Sylva, NC, Shane, 21, a Senior at Appalachian State University, Adrian, 19, a Sophomore at UNC-Charlotte, Lauren, 17, a Junior at Wheatmore High School and Julian, 13, in 8th grade at Uwharrie Middle School) grew up working the property. After 15 years of owning the land, they started researching ways for the property to work for them. They considered building a bed & breakfast, or

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having little rental cabins for people to use along the river, etc. While their children were growing up, one of the local girls, Karen Maguylo, was their babysitter. She was around so much, she became a part of the family. Karen came over for dinner one night while home on break from North Carolina State University. The conversation turned to their search for a way to make the property work for them. Karen began enthusing about the possibility of their land being perfect for growing grapes. At that time, there were only 16 vineyards in the whole state, and the cooperative extension agent who knew the most about growing grapes was from NC State. Karen went on to explain what to look for in a property - the right ‘aspect’, having slopes for the cold air to travel down so the vines don’t freeze, eastern exposure so when the sun comes up it can dry the grapes quickly to prevent rot, and good soil. They were intrigued and gave it more than a passing thought. They hired a consultant to take a look at the property and determine if there was even a possibility that it could be viable as a vineyard. He said they had everything they needed for the grapes to thrive, so in 2000 they began clearing the land and pulling out stumps. In order for the field to produce, they had to leave it idle for a year to get it ready for planting. In 2001 they planted their first acre of Chardonnay grapes and

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another of Cabernet Sauvignon. On the advice of experts, these were the two most popular wines and the best to start with. In 2002, they planted Merlot, Viognier and Cabernet Franc grapes. To be considered a commercial vineyard, you must have five acres in production. They have the capacity in a good year to produce 1,000 cases of wine. They harvested their first grapes in 2005, and contracted with Childress Vineyards to produce the wine. They opened their tasting room at the vineyard to the public on June 1, 2007. Their grand opening event went far beyond their expectations. They are open on weekends from March to December, and by appointment only during January and February. Leslie is a full-time teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL) in Trinity, and Norm works the vineyard full-time, taking care of the vines, and constructing all of the beautiful buildings on the property. His goal is to eventually build a winery on the property, and be able to process and make the wine on site. They offer many events throughout the year. One of the most popular is Sisyphus Saturday, held the last Saturday of each month during the high season from April to October. From 5:00 to 8:00 pm they have live music, wine tastings, and you can bring a picnic or purchase Goat Lady Dairy cheese trays to enjoy. This past year, they added Cinema al Fresco, playing romantic movies on the second Saturday of each

month. From 6:00 to 8:30 pm they have live music, and the movie starts when it gets dark - between 8:45 and 9:00 pm. This new event was a big hit and they look forward to continuing to offer these and other programs during the year. In 2012, Zimmerman Vineyards and Linbrook Estates teamed up to celebrate the annual rite of grapevines in bloom with their Blooming Wine Festival in May. Many artisans participated in the event in Artisan Alley. Each artisan incorporated a bloom into their craft…a delicate Cloisonné flower embedded in a wine stopper, the form of a flower woven into a wrought iron plant stand, blooms forever captured in note cards and prints, these are just a few ways local artisans celebrated the blooming of the vines! Artisans also were on-hand to demonstrate their crafts throughout the day. A shuttle took people on a tour from Zimmerman Vineyards to Linbrook Heritage Estate every half hour. The ride began with a drive by the magnificent Linbrook Hall, setting for Hallmark’s movie “The Confession,” then proceeded to the Hoover House and the Neal John Deere® Tractor and Industrial Museum. This is shaping up to be one of the best annual events in Randolph County, and not to be missed. There are any number of reasons for you to make the trip to Zimmerman Vineyards, but the best reasons are Sisyphus, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Viognier, Persephone, and Aegina. 

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Community Character

Jeremy Sams

By Dave Johnson

s he stood there among the grapevines painting, I watched as he made a little corner of Zimmerman Vineyards come to life. It was almost hypnotizing to watch the canvas go from stark white to an amazing facsimile of the path and trees he was seeing. He mixed the colors on the palette with skill, almost as if Mother Nature was whispering to him directly; a dab of titanium white, a spot of

Phthalo Green and smidgen of soft black combined to formulate the precise shade of the evergreens. His brush strokes were fluid and precise and the painting came to life while we chatted. Referred to as En plein air painting, a French term for “in the open air,” it describes painting outdoors. It is Jeremy Sams’ favorite form because it gets him away from his easel at home and into the outdoors, where the sounds, sights and smells of nature enhance his work. Jeremy is soft-spoken and very easy to talk to. He put me at ease immediately, as if we were old friends. I found Jeremy online while I was researching Zimmerman Vineyards; he has done quite a few paintings there and his name came up frequently in Google searches. I reached out to him via e-mail in June, but we didn’t get together until late August. During the interview, I discovered that our paths had unknowingly crossed in February. Jeremy, among dozens of other local artists, had donated a painting for a fundraiser held for my daughter, Lauren, who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) right before Christmas of last year. Jeremy grew up in Farmer, North Carolina and his parents still live there. When he graduated from high school, he got a job at a local building supply company. He approached the owners about a blank wall they had at the store, and his idea for a mural he’d like to paint on it. They agreed and when it was complete, contractors would come in and finding out that he had painted it and request he come to their houses to paint something for them.

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Jeremy spent a year at college, but he took a semester off to do some painting. He painted his first portrait when he was 17 years old of a little blond girl. He made the frame for the painting by hand, and sold that first piece for $40. It was at that time that he decided to pursue his art more seriously. He worked for a time with local artist, Phil Christman in High Point, before going out on his own. He paints faux finishes, murals, portraits, and landscapes, which are his favorite. If he doesn’t like the scene of a landscape, he can paint always something in or out. Jeremy has begun a ministry that uses his artwork as a means to communicate the gospel. He often sets up at a festival, and while painting he “proclaims the good news that Jesus Christ has provided salvation for all People are so visual, it’s easier something than for them

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Feature

LET’S GO TO THE COUNTY FAIR By Mike Grant

s a child, I knew that September always meant that fall was just around the corner and it was time for the local county fair. I could hardly wait for the fair to arrive. I remember the first ride that you would see when arriving at the fairgrounds was the Ferris wheel; it was then, without a doubt, that good times were about to begin! Man, did I ever love to ride those rides! It was always nice to have your favorite pal with you, but my personal objective was finding a girl to ride the rides with. Fall also meant back to school, but the county fair meant time to find a girlfriend for football games, Christmas, maybe even through Valentines Day. You may ask, Mike, what do you mean? Well, since things have changed quite a bit since 1977, I am going to make public an old secret code all the guys used during our thirteenth and fourteenth year of existence. The first rule of thumb when going to the fair was to make sure that the girl you have had a crush on since the fourth grade was going to be there, because now was the time to “man up!” It was one thing to get a buddy to ride with you, but to get “her” to ride was most important. The first step was getting up enough nerve to ask her and hoping she’d say yes. In step one you always started with something like the Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel was an easy ride, and you would almost always get stopped at the top. If you got stopped at the top, then this was the time to get to know her, and just maybe, if you were lucky enough, hold 12

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her hand. If you were able to hold her hand by the time the ride stopped, then there was a good chance she would ride a few more rides with you. Now that you are holding hands and following the code, of course, the next ride was the tilt-a-whirl. If she rides the tilt-a-whirl with you and enjoys it, you are in like Flynn! By now it’s time to do a little walking around the fairgrounds, throw a few rings at bottles, or softballs at something, and of course squirt the gun in the clown’s mouth. Let’s face it, no matter what the game, winning a teddy bear was a very important part of the night. By this time, if she’s still by your side, holding that teddy bear in one hand and holding your hand with the other, things are looking real good! By now, it’s time for my personal favorite ride; the Himalaya. Everybody knows this ride is “the ride” to get close on. No matter what, the person on the right ends up in the lap of the person on the left, and it better not be a dude! Chances are, if

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you get off that ride and she is still with you, the only thing left is the spook house for a first kiss, and the night is complete. Ahh, fond memories! I guess one thing we can all agree on is that the “local fair” was always fun for everyone. Here in Randolph County, we can trace the local fair back to the mid-1700s, when it was held in the Johnsonville area, in the northern part of the county. Back then, the main attraction was horse racing, foot races, and shooting competitions. If you were lucky enough to win the horse race, you got to crown the beauty queen. Those early fairs were formed mainly from agricultural societies. The purpose of agricultural societies was to improve the local crops, as well as the wellbeing of the livestock. The ladies auxiliary society was active in displaying needlework, hand weaving, pantry items, and art work. After 1793 the fair moved south of town, to what is now Wells Hosiery, commonly known as the old Black and Decker property. There was not much recorded history about the fair through the 1800’s, but I found out that around 1920 the fair officially became the Randolph County Fair Association. History tells us that in 1926 the Randolph County Fair opened with record attendance. The fair ran for about a week in September, and had a day set aside for “school day.” On “school day” all the local schools let the children out at noon so they could attend the fair. Back then, on the opening day of the fair, a bugler would sound his bugle at noon. This was the signal for everyone at the fair to stop what they were doing and bow their heads while several local ministers gave thanks to God for the bountiful crops He had blessed them with that

year. I have to say, that had to be a good thing! Back in those days the fair had a lot of exhibitions. Exhibits included fancy works of art, livestock and poultry, field crops, curios and relics, and the bench show — which was a favorite back then. At the 1926 fair, a fellow by the name of Ed Cranford was in charge of this particular “bench show.” His slogan was “we are trying to improve the hunting dog.” According to Mr. Cranford, Randolph County had hunting dogs that could keep up with any dogs from any county! Now that had to be a lot of fun! They also had the “made in Randolph County” exhibit, put together by Hal M. Worth. That sure would be nice to have today! I would love to be able to step back in time to those simple good ole days; they had to be so much fun! Later on, the Randolph County Fair moved north of town near Hub Morris Road. During those days the fair consisted of all the usual farm animals, plenty of food and a lot of rides. Around this time, side shows became popular and you guessed it, the famous “hoochie coochie show!” I guarantee that every boy in America from the mid-1900’s probably snuck in, or dreamed about sneaking into a hoochie coochie show! And if you were brave enough, you could wrestle with a real live gorilla! How cool would that have been! Well, I guess most of us can reminisce about a fun time we had at a local fair. Unfortunately, the last Randolph Fair was in September of 1966; it was that year that a “jungle show” operator was shot and killed while packing up after the fair. Parking at the north end of town was pretty bad, and people began to lose interest. Unfortunate, I say. Wouldn’t it be fun to put on a 1920’s type fair today and re-live the good ole days? After all — sometimes simple is better!  atmagnc.com

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NC Zoo Abuzz With Arrival of New Baby Giraffe By Tom Gillespie, N.C. Zoo staff

or the first time since 1996, the North Carolina Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a new baby giraffe, Juma. The "little one," about six feet tall at birth, was born at the zoo July 6. The newborn female brings to six the number of giraffes visitors can now see at the park's Forest Edge exhibit in the Africa Region. For a while, Juma will be exhibited intermittently, depending on weather conditions and how well other animals in the exhibit-particularly the zebras--adjust to her. Visitors can check the zoo's website, nczoo.org, for updates. Much like elephants, female giraffes in the wild generally bond together in small herds. The only males in those groups are typically those still under the care of their mothers. Mature males will eventually leave the herds and spend the rest of their lives alone, except when it is time to mate. In its natural African habitat, an adult giraffe has no predators— except man—but newborns can fall prey to big cats, hyenas and wild dogs. Calves are born in special calving grounds from a standing female, so they can fall as much as 6 feet to the ground when first coming out of their mother. Birth weight is about 100-150 pounds and height is about 6 feet. Although wobbly, they can stand minutes after birth and begin to feed about 20 minutes later. Giraffes are one of the world’s most superbly adapted species for feeding on the high foliage well beyond the reach of other animals in the African environment. Averaging about 15 to 17 feet tall, male giraffes are the tallest land mammals; at 1,700 to 4,200 pounds, they are also among the heaviest. Even though giraffes have the longest necks of any mammals, they have only seven neck bones (cervical vertebrae), the same as most other mammals, including humans, although each is greatly elongated. Unusually elastic blood vessels with a series of valves help offset any sudden buildup of blood and prevent fainting when a giraffe raises and lowers its head or swings it quickly. Giraffes are social animals, feeding for about 16 to 20 hours each day in the wild and eating as much as 140 pounds of fresh browse daily. In the wild, they feed largely on tall, thorny acacia trees. A muscular, prehensile tongue (which can extend as much as 18 inches); a thick, gluey saliva; and a special upper palate enable them to process these thorny morsels.

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Like some cultures today, ancient peoples in Africa revered the giraffe. When it was seen for the first time by outsiders exploring Africa, the giraffe so excited their curiosity that it was sometimes sent as a diplomatic gift to other countries. An early record tells of one being sent from Kenya to China in 1415. The animal was thought at one time to be a cross between a camel and a leopard. The mistake was immortalized by the giraffe’s scientific name: Giraffa camelopardalis. When outsiders first saw the giraffe, they also believed it to be mute, since its “voice” was so rarely heard. But today, researchers—particularly those at the North Carolina Zoo-are finding out that giraffes produce some limited auditory vocalizations, including grunts, snorts and bleats, and produce infrasounds below the range of human hearing. Head and neck movements are also believed to be part of their communication process. Unlike most other ruminants (“cud” chewing animals), giraffes are born with horns (actually knobs covered with skin and hair, positioned above the eyes to protect the head). At birth, the knobs lie flat against the skull but become upright after about a week. Both sexes have horns. If all goes well, the zoo will also have two additional new arrivals. Two of the zoo' three female gorillas are also pregnant and are expected to give birth in August and November. 

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Job Hunting in the Library

By David Bare

he Randolph County Public Library System is an ideal way to look for and find a job or build your career. If you are in the process of ‘beating the streets’ for work, come by one of our seven branches and sign on to one of our free comput- ers. We have several exceptional tools for every aspect of your job search, from building the ideal resume’ to updating your curriculum vitae to investigating entrepreneurial opportunities; you’ll find it right on the front page of our website, called RandQuest! If you are just beginning your search, you can start by looking at these resources:

 NC Job Bank, Division of Employment Security. Formerly known as the Employment Security Commission, The North Carolina Division of Employment Security is part of the Department of Commerce and an excellent site to check on for all your employment needs. You can get information on jobs in your area, apply for unemployment and receive up-to-the-minute information about the Job Market in our state. For more information visit the website at https://www.ncesc.com/default.aspx  Triad Careers is an online resource from The Greensboro News & Record and is a site for employers to post open positions and future employees to find the right occupational match. Sign up for a free account and receive email notifications about new positions opening near you. For more information visit the website at : http://triadcareers. news-record.com/  I ndeed is a one stop shop for all your career search needs. Simply sign up for a free account and search nearly 600,000 possible job opportunities. For more, visit the website at: http://www. indeed.com/

resumes to choose from, gives you step by step directions to make your resume’ shine and gives expert advice on interviewing processes. It’s free for you if you have a library card.  Entrepreneurial Studies Source covers topics relevant to entrepreneurial and small business including key periodicals, reference books, case studies, company profiles and 600 + videos with transcripts from Harvard Faculty Series and Vator.T.V. This resource is free for you, if you have a library card.  Small Business Reference Center offers a wide variety of information on all small business and entrepreneurial subject areas, common business types, a help and advice section and provides information on how to create business lectures and ‘how to’ videos, and well as state-specific resources. This product is free if you have a library card.

These are a handful of our most popular resources, however, and there are plenty more to be found. In this age of technological advances it can sometimes feel a little threatening to embark onto the World Wide Web without assistance. Any of our Reference Librarians can assist you in your endeavors to find work. We also have hundreds of books and periodicals dealing with starting a small business and legal and tax information. One of the best resources that we offer is a place to meet with SCORE Mentors from our area. SCORE is a free consulting organization that creates an opportunity to meet with mentors to discuss the various stages of your small business planning. They can help you with developing a business plan, finding out how much startup capital you need to begin and offer advice on all of the myriad issues you face as an entrepreneur. Their help is free and completely confidential. To set up a meeting with SCORE If you are ready to create your resume’ and have a definite contact the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce. idea of what you want your career to be, you can use these The economy is in an upswing and new jobs are coming websites to help: to North Carolina all the time. Now is the time to begin your new job search. Let Randolph County Public Library be R esume’ Builder has thousands of examples of your source for your all your job search needs!  20

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The Cellar

Zimmerman Vineyards Sisyphus

Simply Superb By Dave Johnson

his is my first critique of a native North Carolinia wine and to stay on the theme of the magazine, I’ve chosen Zimmerman Vineyard’s Sisyphus to review. In case you haven’t had the chance to read one of my reviews before, my goal in writing them is to remove the snobbery that surrounds the wine industry and, I think, prevents people from learning to enjoy wine to its fullest. I am certainly no wine expert. I write how I feel and I typically don’t use accepted wine terminology. Every now and then I will throw in a “wine word”, more for edification purposes than to sound snooty, but for the most part, I like “keeping it real”. If you read the cover story, you know that the land that is Zimmerman Vineyards is perfect for growing grapes. And, if you know Leslie and Norm, you’d be hard pressed to find owners of a vineyard that are as passionate and meticulous about their crops. The result is great tasting, consistent wines that can easily go head-tohead with anything coming out of the North Carolina AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) or California for that matter. In fact, I’d put their Sisyphus up against just about any bottle 22

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with a similar price point. According to the Zimmerman Vineyards website (zimmermanvinyards.net), “Sisyphus is a blended red wine that contains only those varieties that are authorized for use in the red wines of the Bordeaux region of France. A typical Bordeaux Blend will have either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot as the primary grape but the other grapes will make up from 15% to 50% of the blend. Our Red Table Wine has a Cabernet Sauvignon base in addition to Merlot and Cabernet Franc.” The description alone was enough to make me want to give this bottle a go. One late afternoon after spending the day in front of the computer, my eyes were beginning to cross and I was feeling the need for a glass of wine. As it happens, I had a bottle of Sisyphus in my wine rack and decided it was the perfect moment in time to open it. Most “wine people” will tell you that you should let a bottle “breathe” after opening and, for the most part, I would agree. However, I like to taste the wine right after opening so that I have a starting point to compare the rest of the glass to. Many times, I am mildly disappointed when I take the first sip from a newly opened bottle. This is because the wine hasn’t

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had enough exposure to air, it hasn’t had the opportunity to “open up” and release its full flavor. After the first sip, I check the nose (smell) which is exactly backwards from how most people do it. The great thing about learning to taste wine is just because everyone says there is an order to things doesn’t make it so. My suggestion is find what works best for you and don’t fall into the trap of doing something just because everyone else does it. The first sip of Sisyphus was simply superb. I couldn’t imagine how it could taste any better. On the nose were hints of big juicy cherries and black currents with a hint of chocolate. For a wine that is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, it was remarkably smooth and while dry, not too much so. You could certainly taste the influence of the merlot and cabernet franc and the mixture yields a great big bold and fruit forward taste. In the mouth it was velvety and soft and I almost didn’t want to swallow it. But swallow it I did and the finish was nothing short of remarkable… not too long and not to short….just right. In fact, it left me salivating for another taste. If the first taste was this awesome, would I be happy or let down by the wine as it opened up. Further tastes were as wonderful as the first and as the Sisyphus opened up, it became more exciting and dynamic with deeper, fruitier flavors. I can think of only two other bottles of wine that thrilled me to this level. Both of them did not make it beyond the afternoon they were opened and so was the fate of the Sisyphus. I don’t drink so indulgently often. However, in the case of Zimmerman Vineyards’ Sisyphus, I couldn’t put my glass down without wanting to fill it again. I guess I should be grateful I didn’t have another bottle on hand. As for pairing this wine, I’d say it will go nicely with just about anything from a nice fruit and cheese plate to a grilled filet mignon. Because of the preponderance of flavor though, I would suggest pairing it with something equally eclectic like Mushroom Steak Marsala. For under $20 a bottle, you’d be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable wine for the money. You can get this stupendous bottle of wine directly from Zimmerman Vineyards or pick it up at The Wet Whistle Co. at 101-E Bonnie Place in Archdale. 

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You could certainly taste the influence of the merlot and cabernet franc and the mixture yields a great big bold and fruit forward taste.

Mushroom Steak Marsala Ingredients: 2 (8 to 10 ounces each) 1-1/2-inch thick sirloin steaks Olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (about) all-purpose flour for dredging 2 Tablespoons butter 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, brushed clean and sliced thick 2 Tablespoons finely minced onion 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup dry Marsala wine 1/2 cup strong beef broth 2 Tablespoons butter, at room temperature Preparation: 1. Rub steaks with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Dredge in flour, shaking off any excess. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the flour for later use. 2. Heat a large, deep heavy skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add butter and swirl to coat the pan. Sear steaks to medium-rare doneness, until nicely browned on both sides, turning only once. Remove to a platter and keep warm. 3. Add mushrooms and onions to the pan drippings. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Stir-fry until lightly golden and mushrooms release their liquid. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside. 4. Whisk reserved 1 tablespoon of flour into the drippings and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in Marsala wine and cook for 1 minute until thickened, then add beef broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits (fond) into the sauce. Continue to cook, reducing the liquid by half until thickened and syrupy. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if necessary. 5. Return the cooked mushrooms to the sauce and stir to combine, then return the steaks to the pan, turning to coat. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes to re-warm the meat. 6. Divide mushroom Marsala sauce evenly over the steaks.  atmagnc.com

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Daily Devotion

Truckin’ By Rev. Peter Panagore

Here’s a Thought

he little boy loved trucks – backhoes, dump trucks, graders, and bucket loaders. He loved reading his picture book or watching his video about big trucks. When his neighbor started new construction, the little boy begged his mom to watch every day. They watched for hours as the yellow backhoe dug a new foundation hole. One day, the backhoe operator waved to the little boy. The little boy waved back. The next day the backhoe operator stopped working, got out of his cab and walked over to the mom and little boy. “If it’s okay with your mom, how’d you like to dig the foundation with me?” “In the backhoe?” the boy whispered in awe. “In the backhoe,” the man laughed. His mom thought it was fine so long as she could watch. The man and the boy climbed inside the cab of the noisy machine. The boy sat on his lap, his eyes wide and his smile wider. Placing the boy’s hands on the levers, and his hands atop the boy’s hands, the two of them set to work. The man’s face was serious. The boy’s face was gleeful. This backhoe man often let little children dig big holes with him in his powerful backhoe. Kindheartedness toward children is inspired. The Rabbi himself was kindhearted toward children. He said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them. Heaven belongs to such as these.” Aren’t we all children? Can’t we all be kind? 

God’s Heaven belongs to children.

Let’s Pray: Dear God, let Your blessings fall on Your sons and daughters who are kindhearted toward the little children. Amen Reverend Peter Baldwin Panagore of DailyDevotions.org, is a native of Massachusetts, graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree in Divinity from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut and with a B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. St. John’s High School of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, an Xaverian Brothers sponsored school, provided him with his preparatory school education. In 2003, he was recruited to apply for the position of Pastor of the First Radio Parish Church of America (DailyDevotions.org). FRPCA is America’s oldest continuous religious broadcast, founded 1926, and now reaching 1.5 million listeners, viewers and readers a week on TV, radio and internet, including American Forces Radio Network. From 1999-2006 Reverend Panagore was a staff writer at Homiletics, the leading and cutting-edge nationwide worship preparation journal for mainline clergy. Homiletics has published more than a hundred of his sermons. He has also published short stories in anthologies, most notably, Chicken Soup for the Veteran’s Soul, by New York Times Best Selling editor Jack Canfield. Two Minutes for God was released by Touchstone/Fireside an imprint of Simon & Schuster, in early December of 2007 and landed immediately on the Maine Best Seller list.

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Nature’s Nuances

Those Wonderful Days of Fall By Faylene Whitaker of Whitaker Farms

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Remember to enjoy the Fall and embrace the wonderful days and nights that we are granted in this beautiful world of ours where nature warms our souls and restores our vigor

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air of fall? It is cool enough to get your blood stirring, yet warm enough to make you want to be outside. The leaves on the trees seem to be catching fire with all their bold orange colors,

mixed with reds and yellows. The sunsets seem brighter and the moon is glowing as if it is painting the night with a light and splendor all its own. The garden is still full of wonderful bounty and beautiful plants. The pumpkins and gourds are ready for decorating our yards and tabletops, as well as for those great pumpkin pies. Tomatoes are still being harvested and can be brought in before it gets too cold. In case of a light frost, you can cover them with a sheet and protect them from the cold so they

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will last longer. Cool crops such as lettuce, kale, collards and autumn squash are ready or almost ready for fresh fall produce and can all be found at your local farmers’ markets or produce stands. This is also a great time to take care of your lawn. Rake fallen leaves so the grass can get air. You may wish to reseed the lawn so that it will be beautiful when Spring comes. Fertilize your lawn, and if you have a lot of weeds, you may want to use a weed preventer mixed in with your fertilizer for cool season grasses (which include Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Annual Ryegrass). If the soil is hard and packed you will need to aerate in order for the seed and water to be absorbed by the earth. For a green lawn in the winter months, apply Annual Ryegrass seed. Keep the seed watered until it germinates and takes root. September, October, and early November are ideal months to plant trees and shrubs; especially Dogwoods, Maples and Oaks. The ground is still warm, so the roots can become established before it gets too cold. For best results, place them at the same depth they were planted in the nursery. If you are planting in an area that is wet natured, put them in a raised bed. Try to pick plants suited to the site they are being planted on, whether it is a wet or dry area. There are many great landscape shrubs you can plant now for beautiful color next year; Forsythia and Encore Azaleas for Spring, summer blooming Hydrangeas, Gardenias, Crepe Myrtles and roses, Fall berry-producing plants like Beautyberries, Pyracantha and hollies, and winter blooming Daphne and Camellias. These and so many more can keep the garden alive with color during all the seasons.

Replace summer annuals with pansies. I know you are saying… ”But my flowers are too pretty to tear out;” but unless you do, the pansies won’t have time to establish themselves before cold weather arrives. Add some beautiful cabbages and kales in the flower beds as they will add great color and last all winter. Another great idea is to put tulip bulbs in your pansy beds so there will be great color for early Spring. Fall mums add color to the landscape and will return next year. You will need to keep them watered until they die back. Next year, in late May to early June, cut them back so the plants will not be too leggy in the fall. This week as I walked in the yard with my grandchildren, one of them commented on how beautiful the pink Crepe Myrtle was. I explained that their great-great grandmother had given it to me when I first built my house, and it was a sprout off her own Crepe Myrtle. Even though she has been gone since the fall of 1992, each time I see that Crepe Myrtle blooming, or the Iris she gave me blooming in Spring, I think of her and she continues to live on in my heart. Add a blooming plant in your own yard; one that will make you always think of that special person in your life each time you see it, and pass down a sprout to those coming after you. She was my husband’s grandmother, but she made me feel as if I was her own granddaughter and it was through her that my love of plants and the pleasure they bring to our lives began. Remember to enjoy the Fall and embrace the wonderful days and nights that we are granted in this beautiful world of ours where nature warms our souls and restores our vigor. 

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Upcoming Events

September & October ‘12 08 SEPT

Camp Challenge Ride, Victory Junction Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, 7:30 am to 3 pm. The Second Annual Camp Challenge Ride will be held in Randleman, NC at Victory Junction on Saturday, September 8th, 2012. Start and finish at Victory Junction, a member of a Serious Fun Camp founded by Paul Newman. FEE: $50

2012 Run Wild 5K at the NC Zoo, North Carolina Zoological Park, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, 7:30 am to 1 pm. Adults: $25.00, $30.00 after September 1. Youths (under 18): $20.00, $25.00 after September 1. Kids’ Fun Run: Free.

15 SEPT

Airblown Entertainments Drive-in Theater, Kagans Furniture, 1628 South Main Street, High Point, 8 pm. For more information please visit www.niacacinc.org or call 336 617 7722. $10 per car, Walk-ins welcome - $4 for adults, $2 for children 9 and under.

Liberty 2nd Saturday Cruise In, Downtown Liberty, 2 to 8 pm. Enjoy displays of hot rods, rat rods, muscle cars, exotic late model trucks, military themed, motorcycles, vintage bicycles, pedal cars, and race cars. For more information contact Kevin Bowman at 336-622-4937.

Seagrove Country Days, Clay Presnell Park, 5129 Seagrove Plank Road, Seagrove, 10 am to 4 pm. Features food and craft vendors, games for the kids and a lawn mower pull. Proceeds go to Seagrove Civitans Club. For more information about the event, contact Brenda Harrelson at 381-3289 or at Seagrove Family Restaurant, 873-7789.

08 SEPT

27th Annual Bush Hill Heritage Festival, Hwy 62/N Main Street, Archdale, 9 am to 4 pm. A one day street festival including music, food, crafts, commercial items, classic cars/ trucks/tractors/motorcycles, quilt show, and import car show. Find family fun with a children’s area featuring clowns, amusements, and rides. Admission is FREE.

Apple Day 2012 at Millstone Creek Orchards, 506 Parks Crossroads Church Road, Ramseur, 9 am to 5 pm. Enjoy an extensive sampling of orchard creations including fresh, baked and canned goods. FREE Admission; $5 hayrides, 2 and under free.

08 SEPT

1st Annual Franklinville Deep River Festival, Downtown Franklinville, 12:00 - ??. Richard Goodwin is throwing the 1st Annual festival in Franklinville. He already sees the future of The Streets closing, bands playing on each block and the best Handmade in the land! FREE for vendors to participate this first year, and FREE to attendees.

Cruis’n Asheboro, Downtown Asheboro – Sunset Avenue, Classic car cruise-in, 12:30 to 7:30 pm. FREE event.

13 SEPT

3rd Annual MOM Cares Golf Tournament, Asheboro Country Club, 5105 Old Lexington Road, Asheboro, 8 am Shotgun Start. $50 per player (teams of 4). All participants will receive a $50 Callaway golf gift card provided by Strider Buick of Asheboro. Please Contact Alan Zoeller or Kristi Bryson at 336-683-5503.

Triathalon at Ramseur Lake, 549 Ramseur Lake Road, Ramseur, 8 am to 1 pm. Trivium (TRY-veeum) comes from the Latin word literally meaning the meeting of three ways. Here at Trivium Racing we bring together the three disciplines of swimming, biking, and running. Admission to the race is free. No charge for spectators.

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7th Annual Chili Cook-off, 1st Presbyterian Church of Thomasville, 11 am to 2 pm. There will be two bands, huge bake sale, hot dogs, cold drinks, & lots of CHILI! Also, Davidson County Woodworkers & Mission Pottery will have a presence with displays, activities, and hands-on.

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October 4 – Party in the Park, Doak Park, 301 W Main Street, Thomasville, 6 to 8 pm. This is the GRAND CELEBRATION! Free food & drinks. There will be entertainment and live media at this event. Come out and support Thomasville, NC.

Greensboro Ballet presents “Hansel & Gretel”, 200 N Davie Street, Greensboro. Come at 2 pm to decorate your own gingerbread cookie. Ticket prepurchase is recommended; this event has sold out in previous years. To purchase tickets or get more information call 336-3337480 or visit greensboroballet. com

07 OCT

40th Annual Asheboro Fall Festival - Downtown, Asheboro, NC

Candidates Forum, Archdale Public Library, Hwy 311, Archdale, 7 pm. Questions may be submitted in writing to the chamber office by fax (336.431.5845) or by email (beverly@archdaletrinitychamber. com). Deadline for presubmission is September 18, 2012. Public is encouraged to attend.

11 OCT

14th Annual Habitat Golf Classic, Asheboro Country Club, Holly Ridge Golf Links, Pinewood Country Club, & Tot Hill Farm Golf Club, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A & the Asheboro/ Randolph Board of Realtors. www.habitatgolfclassic.com.

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4th Annual Art & Sole Walking Studio Tour, Westerwood, Greensboro’s Arts Community, 10 am to 5 pm. Artists of Westerwood will be opening their homes. This year’s tour will include 18 artists selling to suit all budgets. Visit their facebook page for more information at www.facebook.com/ westerwoodartandsole.

Free Fall Concert, Archdale Recreation Center, 11 am to 12 pm. Big Bang Boom will be performing a free concert for kids and families of all ages! In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside. Stage set-up provided by the Angel Foundation

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Falling For Autumn

s the nights grow longer and the kids at the school bus stops start donning layers, the trees are preparing for their winter dormancy. Byproducts of the chemical changes that occur within the trees are the bright colors of fall foliage. While the splendor has no apparent biological function or significance, it does serve to make the heart quicken and the mind to dream of mountain escapes and scenic road trips. Though the intensity of fall colors in New England with its maples and birches turning at the same time cannot be matched, closer to home we can enjoy the most varied fall color, as well as the longest lasting, in the southern Appalachians. In our own backyard we can enjoy the longer fall season since a dozen or more kinds of trees may change color at slightly different times. Fall color will first show at higher elevations, and colors will be intensified if the fall is dry, with sunny days and cool nights. Traditionally, the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountain area with their incredible mixture of foliage show deep colors. The Blue Ridge Parkway offers a supreme view of fall foliage ranging in elevation from 6,684 feet at Mount Mitchell – the highest point east of the Mississippi -- to 2,200 feet in some valleys. Fall color in this area typically begins in early October and lasts for as long as six weeks culminating in a riot of reds, gold, yellows and oranges. To help travelers preparing for a fall mountain vacation the N.C. Division of Tourism has established the “Leaf Peepers” program. Each week individuals across the state report the status of changing leaves. These weekly reports usually will begin the week of September 19th at www.visitnc.com or call 1-800-VISIT NC for the latest update. The State Parks located in the Upstate region of South Carolina 30

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are ideal for viewing fall foliage, especially those located on Scenic Highway 11. However, there are other great parks throughout the state that also lend themselves to some exceptional leaf peeping. South Carolina State Parks makes the following recommendations. Caesars Head Overlook, Caesars Head State Park --The view is stunning as you stand atop the outcropping and gaze at the Blue Ridge escarpment and Piedmont draped in a canopy of red, gold and yellow, with the mountains of North Carolina and Georgia as a backdrop. Other popular landmarks, resplendent in fall color, are Table Rock, the Table Rock Reservoir, Matthews Creek Valley, and to the southeast, the city of Greenville. For a really spectacular scene, take a moderately difficult hike through the forests of Caesars Head State Park to the observation platform at Raven Cliff Falls. A different yet awesome perspective for viewing is Jones Gap State Park north of Greenville. Near Blacksburg, SC, Kings Mountain State Park offers a number of venues for viewing fall color. Trails of all types - from hiking and nature to equestrian – traverse the parks rolling hills where hardwoods offers autumn’s colorful showcase close up. Located in the South Carolina Piedmont, Chester State Park has long been a haven for hiking, picnicking and fishing, and there’s no more beautiful season at Chester than fall. A trip to Poinsett State Park, located just outside of Sumter in the South Carolina Midlands, will make one think they’ve escaped to the South Carolina Mountains. Of course there are many, many more vantage points and parks in the Carolinas that provide awesome vistas of fall color. We hope you find yourself enjoying “Autumn... the year’s last, loveliest smile.”--William C. Bryant 

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Night of Hope

The Randolph County Family Crisis Center invites you to a

Saturday, September 29 from 6-11 p.m. Pinewood Country Club, Asheboro Doors open at 6 p.m. • Buffet at 6:30 p.m. Silent & Live Auction • Steppin’ Out Entertainment Tickets are $50 per person • $100 Cash door prize to be awarded. Tickets can be purchased at the Red Door Boutique and Red Door Home Store both located in the Hill Side Shopping Center on S. Fayetteville St. Asheboro

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FAMILYCRISISCENTER Support • Protect • Educate For more information on the event or to become a sponsor, call the Asheboro Office at 626-5040 or the Archdale Office at 434-5579. All proceeds will directly support both Randolph County Family Crisis Centers for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Asheboro and Archdale.

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