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05 PUBLISHER’S LETTER NEWS 06 COMMUNITY Jeremy Young A Hero's Homecoming

STORY 08 COVER HEAG Pain Management Clinic STAND THE TEST 14 TO OF TIME TOWN 16 AROUND Upcoming Local Events QUOTES 18 COATS Dear Teacher

19 Our VFW Post Commander STILL SERVING

THE EXPERT 23 ASK Inspiration to Motivation GRANDMA'S 22 FROM CUPBOARD Local Recipes

To Dance 24 D.A.R.E. Keeping Our Kids Off Drugs Through Education & Fun

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NEWS 27 COMMUNITY North Carolina Miss Amazing CORNER 29 LIBRARY Book to Movies

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//PUBLISHER'S LETTER Dear Readers, One of the scariest thing a person can do is to go into business for themselves. Suddenly that counted on weekly paycheck disappears and one has to think “am I good enough to get customers who want to pay me?” There is a problem with this thinking though. Although some people have no business owning a business, if you love what you are good at and take a chance on yourself things really will, as they say, fall into place.

The little guy keeps shifting and disappearing because a bigger company has come to town. If you think about it though, that bigger company had to start from the little guy too. It is the small business owners, the ones who take a chance that creates whatever economy we live in.

When I read Dave’s Johnson’s publisher’s letter in issue 6, one thought really stood out to me. He said that if you turn off the national media and look in the streets you live in, there is economic growth all around us. The country we live in, as a whole, expects tragedy. The gore of a car wreck gets better ratings than the senior center fundraiser. I don’t know why but for some reason on a big scale drama keeps most of the attention.

Which is why this magazine really is vital to the health of our communities. I am not saying stop listening to the news but take a moment sometime and listen to the undercurrent of the community arround you. In talking to some of our local business owners, I have found that the focus of most of them is not just to be independent, but to provide their neighbors with value and quality. The advertisers in this magazine love their community and deserve to be supported, just like they support you with this magazine. When the small business wins the community wins.

One of my many favorite bands is Cold Play and in one of their choruses it says “…..I don’t want to battle from beginning to end, I don’t want to cycle or recycle revenge….” I bring this up because if we are constantly battling on the large scale, we can do nothing but cycle revenge. One attack after another, competing for the next customer. I have worked long enough to realize that business is business and there has to be some kind of competing to stay afloat, but I have also learned that loving the customers you have and giving them the chance to love you back creates a much more satisfying relationship for you and them. Embracing the diverse ways your “competition” operates gives the community a choice without the dread of having to choose. Thank you Archdale and Trinity for embracing this positive contribution to our community, it’s just another small step in the right direction.

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JEREMY YOUNG HOMECOMING

All too often the homecoming processions for our soldiers end at the cemetery. Sharing the story of one that ends on happier terms is an honor that is hard to describe. 23 year old U.S. Army Private First Class Jeremy young was serving in Afghanistan when he was shot 12 times on July 3, 2013, and lived to tell about it. The events that led to the shooting is one for the history books. In a relaxed setting where soldiers take off their guns and have a sense of safety, Jeremy put on his gear for guard duty and started walking to his post. He was gunned down when an Afghani soldier opened fire thinking no one was armed.

Caught off guard by Jeremy shooting back, a melee followed. During the fight the Afghan soldier realized that he had not killed Jeremy and continued to shoot him and finish the job.

He and four others were wounded during the counterinsurgency mission. Thankfully Jeremy is not the only wounded warrior who survived.

During his seven month hospital stay and recovery time, Jeremy’s home town was planning his grand arrival, or more correctly Deborah Smith started planning his arrival.

With little encouragement this town banded together and in no time this shindig had a

band, the honor guard, patriot riders, speakers and everything else that is needed for a full on parade and celebration. The group met at Braxton Craven Middle School on Saturday, March 23. A procession was started there and ended at Creekside Park. Archdale Police Officers had the streets blocked off for this joyous procession. The ceremony participants included the Randolph County Honor Guard, Steve McSwain of Hope Springs Baptist Church, Carlton Boyles – Mayor of Trinity, The Pride of Carolina Cloggers, The Robertson Boys and an acoustical trio of Dan Miller, Robert Lamm and John Chambers.

Even after three days of talking to people shaking hands and interviewing, Jeremy’s mother had the graciousness to take a few minutes out of her day to talk to me. She told me that Jeremy had wanted to serve his country for as long as she could remember. After high school he went to college for a couple of years and volunteered at the Y to work with children. He joined the Army in 2010 and pursued his heart by serving his country. He still has some time to go before he is healed enough to be released from the doctors and when he is healed he wants to go back to volunteer work with children.

Jeremy’s mother Sherry Akines would like to thank everyone for their support and especially their prayers. This is proof that belief works in cont. pg 7

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mysterious ways.

Jeremy, thank you for everything you have gone through for us and our future generations. It is an honor to live in the same town as such a hero.

Thank you to all who participated in putting this homecoming together, your hearts and generous souls are what keeps the beat of this town positive.

This story is another testament to how wonderful this community is. All it takes is one pebble to ripple through a crowd who then bands together for a greater purpose. ✦

THE LOSS OF A LOYAL FRIEND..

It is with a heavy heart that I have to post this from Jeremy's mom.....I want to thank everyone who helped look for Rusty. Yesterday morning one of our neighbors came over and told us that they found him. He had crawled up under their pool deck and died. Thanks again to everyone who helped, made signs and prayed. We really appreciate all of it.

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HEAG

PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC

By Chelsea Tolman Photos By Patti G. Smith

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EAG stands for Health, Education Assistance to Gaina.

The HEAG approach includes modern pain management in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and uses only state of the art equipment and integrative therapies to treat any pain issue. You will receive a medical review of your pain, diagnostic evaluation and a stepped treatment plan specific to you. The HEAG Pain Management Clinic treatments include the following: back and neck pains, atypical facial pain (including migraine), cluster headache pains, sympathetic dystrophy, complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, vetebroplasty (vertebral compression fracture), herniated disc/failed disc syndrome, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, cancer pain and immune disorder pain. The staff at HEAG are dedicated to each and every individual’s pain and situation. Great care is taken with every case to help bring a sense of normalcy to a patient’s everyday life, relieved of pain, without invasive surgeries and minimal use of harmful narcotics.

Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa MD has an impressive array of study and certificates that

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has increased over the years. His specialties include anesthesiology & pain management.

His studies started in Russia 1984 where he attended Volgograd State Medical Institute.

During this time he was the publisher of Medical Journal in English and Russian languages. He received his MD in June 1990.

His post-doctoral fellowship in critical care was at Yale University School of Medicine.

His residency in anesthesiology included training in general, neuro, trauma, obstetric,

pediatric, cardiac and pain management. Aside from his impressive history and dedication to his profession, he now runs a private practice with four locations. He attended Seton Hall University – School of Graduate Medical Training in 1997. In 1995 – 1997 he served at St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. He has reviewed for American Boards of Anesthesiologists. Currently he holds active licenses in NY, CT, VA, NC, OH, TN, NV, KY, HI and MI. He provides Locum Tenens coverage in numerous hospitals, clinics and treatment centers in anesthesia, critical medicine, pain management, and office based treatment of Opoid addicts. Aside from all these acheivments the Dr. is married with one child.

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possible. The locations of HEAG Clinics are Durham, Greensboro, Greenville, and now Archdale. The staff at the Archdale clinic are the manager Cathy, Lacey, Tracey and Stephanie, come welcome the clinic and the staff to our neighborhood! Come in and see for yourself the newest state of the art facility located at 106 Baker Road in Archdale or any of the other facilities that are conveniently located around us. ✑

injections, zygapophysical joint injections, radiofrequency, discography differential spinal blockade, sympathetic ganglion blockage, percutaneous disc decompression, intradiscal electrothermal annulpasty and joint nerve blocks.

Rest assured the treatment you will receive from the HEAG clinics is second to none and the staff and physician are dedicated to relieving you of pain in the most comprehensible way

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s impressive as it was just driving into the beautiful and perfectly manicured 400 acre Kyle and Pattie Petty Adaumont Farm. The dÊcor really stole the show. From mother goose flying in a tree to dozens of round tables all perfectly set with black table cloths and lime green accents. The center pieces were handmade by childrens classes and represented Humpty Dumpty, Little Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill, Old Mother Hubbard, and any other fairy tale rhyme motif that one could think of. The auctions, silent and live, were teaming with products and certificates ranging from an autographed baseball from Hank Aaron, gift certificates from Smokey T’s, Twisted Linx and countless others to unbelievable jewelry, trinkets and framed art pieces. The delicous buffet was catered

by Snyder Farms and desserts and other food donations came from Deborah Smith, Archdale Bakery, Tyson Nixon, JD Walker, Joanie's Chocolate Creations, Todd Henderson, Mimi Cooper, Central Bakery and Janice Spainhour.

So what is all the fuss? Why would so many adults take time, money and such great lengths to make a big deal out of nursery rhymes? In 2012 the Gala for Children

raised about $41,000.00. The money that is raised goes to help Randolph County Partnership for Children. They assist children to learn to read and learn to appreciate reading. They coach child development in the first 5 years of life and assist families with literacy awareness.

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So all of these grown ups got dressed to impress and headed out for a night on the town to celebrate nursery rhymes. April 13, 2013 raised about $50,000.00.

It's just another show of how amazing our community is! Join the fun next year for food, dinner, dancing, wine and beer. All the ingredients needed for a great night of fun and comraderie with the ultimate goal of helping the next generations. Besides you could a lucky auction winner next time.

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By: Lisa Winslett

TO STAND THE TEST OF TIME

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magine if you will its 1825 late in the winter. A small family is trudging through the last of the snows that will soon be melted to make way for spring. The family has with them their most precious cargo, livestock. They search for the best setting for their new home, a place that has plenty of timber, fresh water and fishing. As they find a meadow that provides all these requirement, they stop to claim the land that is their new home. The first, most important task is to build a barn. This is shelter for their livestock, their livelihood.

Fellow settlers help the barn raising as a team, the goal is to have each barn built in the matter of days and then move on to someone else’s. The women prepare a feast and the children help in any capacity they are able,

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bringing water to the men, helping the women set the tables. The timber is dropped, the beams hand hewn mostly using hardwood such as Oak, Poplar, Elm etc. Countless backbreaking hours of constant hard work, rain or shine.

Every old barn you see in your town have very similar stories built into them. Every nail and board and paint flake, is the story of our ancestors and if you are lucky, your family.

When Thomas Jefferson envisioned the new republic as a nation dependent on citizen farmers, the family farm has been a stable icon of fierce pride. Farms have been an important image in the American consciousness for its strength and its symbol of freedom. Barns especially create the American ideal of stable,

hardworking people who prided themselves on morals and sweat equity. It is a treasure to pass by an old barn that, even though it’s been sitting alone and vacant for years, still creates the image of strength and self-reliance. So few people these days see the farmer as an important piece of our daily lives, in fact the family farmer has been a steady source of our survival from the beginning. As the main structures of farms, barns evoke a sense of tradition and security and closeness to the land and community who built them.

Prior to the 1900's, most barns were made of posts and beams. They were referred to as framed barns.

Built strong enough to withstand high winds and the weight of animals and grain. Between 1900 and 1940, dairy barns were

becoming more prevalent. A dairy barn was built to hold feed for dairy cattle. The cows would come in to be milked, and would be fed at the same time from the grain and hay that was stored in the hayloft above the main room of the barn. The hay would be pitched down to feed the animals below. In the 1970’s barns started to be made of metal. Just as sturdy as the wood barns but less expensive and quicker to put up.

Old barns are often a local community landmark that hinges past and present histories of traditions and local customs. North Carolina, one of the lucky areas of the country which is still rural enough to sustain farm land, barn raising represents that same likeness of community and self-reliance. They reflect the changes in farming practices and the technological advancements of our current age. The future thinking farmers who have adopted a more modern way of farming have hung on and relished the original barns due to their impeccable reputation of standing strong and tall through the years.

Today old barns still have use. They are carefully torn apart and used in our modern homes for a variety of furniture pieces and also to add a nostalgic feel to our latest conveniences. Others have been reclaimed and turned into wedding halls, restaurants or simply just taken care of and continue its purpose for the farmer. Still there are an abundant amount of old barns left in the woods to slowly be reclaimed from the soil that birthed them. Some old barns get burned due to safety factors but no matter the reasons almost everywhere you drive in NC, you are sure to find barns in various states of dismantle or fresh repair, serving as historic relics that continue to stand the tests of time and ravishes of mother nature. One cannot imagine any structure, old or new, that represents so much and continues to survive and stay standing year after year. So next time you drive past an old barn without a thought, remember that dilapidated, leaning, disheveled landmark is a symbol of heritage, strength, resilience and pride‌‌.American pride!

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EVENTS ROUND TOWN Who, What, When, Where, Cause and Contact Archdale Trinity Chamber of Commerce – Annual Open Golf Tournament, May 17th 11:30am, Holly Ridge Golf Course, 7933 US Hwy 311 Archdale, for more information call 434-2073.

Archdale Trinity SerCo Club – Spaghetti dinner kids $3 adults $7, May 18th 4:30 – 7:30, Archdale United Methodist 11542 N Main St Archdale, -442-6956 Bush Hill Masonic Lodge #732 – Regular stated meetings, 2nd Tuesday every month 7:30pm, 300 Goodman St, Archdale, contact Richard Wall 259-9431 Fairfield United Methodist Church – benefit for Jetty “booboo” Tuttle, breakfast supper and silent auction, May 18th 4:30-7:00pm, 1505 NC Hwy 62 W., High Point, 431-5743 High Point Bowling Center – I’m a Survivor, Raise awareness for LoveLine who assists cancer patients, May 19th 2:00pm, 309 W Fairfield Rd., High Point, 434-6301 High Point Museum and Historical Park 1859 E Lexington Ave., High Point, 885-1859– Stenciling in the park, May 11th 10:00am – 4:00pm / Blacksmithing Demonstration, May 18th 10:00am – 4:00pm / Alexanders Battle Field Hospital, reenactors demonstrate 19th century medical procedures and equipment, May 18th 10:00am – 4:00pm / Time for Tea, learn why tea was boycotted during the American Revolution, May 4th 10:00am – 4:00pm / Walking Tour of Washington Street, was business and entertainment for black community during segregation, May 18th 9:00am, starts at Changing Tides Cultural Center, 613 Washington St., High Point Hospice of Randolph County – Advanced Directives Clinic, April 30th 9:00am – 3:00pm by appointment only, Education Building / Improving Care for Veterans Facing Illness and Death, May 18th 1:00pm – 4:30pm, 416 Vision Drive., Asheboro, 672-9300 First Church of God Weant Rd., Archdale– Ignite Youth Ministry, Run for the Son 8th Annual Car show, May 18th, call for details 31-1337 Mommy & Me – Clay beaded jewelry class, May 4th & 11th 2:00pm – 5:00pm please RSVP, at I Don’t Know …..Coffee? 104 18 N Main., Archdale Nima & Kristen 858-5716, Kelli Delgado-Edwards, 588-4144 NC Zoo – Birds & Blooms May 11th, Save Our Snakes, May 18th & 19th, 4401 Zoo Parkway., Asheboro 879-7000

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North Western Randolph County Arts Guild – Art Gallery of Cara Bevan, Sechrest Funeral Service 120 Trindale Rd., Archdale, 336-861-4389 please call ahead / Art Gallery of Helen Mendenhall, walk in during business hours, Ed Price & Associates, 118 Trindale Rd., Archdale 336-861-7653, reception for both artists will be held on June 2nd 2:00pm – 4:00pm refreshments and music provided / 3rd annual Art Daze, April 27th 10:00am – 2:00pm, Creekside Park 214 Park Dr., Archdale 802-1957 Organic Jewelry by Kelli – Undrilled stone jewelry classes, 3rd Friday of every month 2:00pm -4:00pm & 6:00pm – 8:00pm, I don’t know Coffee 10418 N Main St., Archdale Kristen & Nima 858-5716 Kelli 588-4144 Park Place Baptist Church – Community Yard Sale, April 27th 7:00am – 1:00pm, 201 Kern St., Thomasville 689-9564 Petty’s Garage – Car Show, May 25th, starts at 8:00am, 311 Branson Mill Rd., Randleman 498-3745 Poplar Ridge Friends Church – Youth Group Golf Tournament, May 11th, Starts at 12:40pm, Blair Park Golf Course, 1901 S. Main St., High Point 861-5026 Rancho’s – Homeless Veterans Meal, May 25th, 1:00pm, 10463 N Main St., Archdale-861-5590 Roy Hill Drag Racing – Jr Dragster Event, May 9th & 10th call for details / Jr Dragster Race, May 11th call for details Peidmont Dragway, 6750 Holts Store Rd., Julian 498-7964 Springfield Friends Meeting – Annual Golf Tournament, May 18th, 11:30 registration, Blair Park Golf Course, 1901 S Main St., Archdale Ken Hill 495-0672, Tommy Bryant 431-4362 Triad Cowboy Church – Cowboy Stampede & Rodeo, May 11th, gates open at 12:00, Davis Ranch Arena, 5615 Elmer Beeson Rd., Archdale Trinity Historic Preservation Society – American Red Cross Blood Drive, May 25th, 10:00pm – 2:00pm / Preserve the History of Trinity, come experience the history of Dr. Winslows House and Duke University, Trinity Historic Museum, 7524 Hwy 62., Trinity 861-8357 VFW Post 9899 – Public Memorial Day Cookout, May 27th, 2:00 - ????? / Fill a Rack Pack, bring travel size toiletries to assist returning troops with their first 48 hours home, cut off for donations May 11th, 2923 Archdale Rd., High Point, 431-1106 Wildcat Tournament – 2 Day Bass Tournament, May 18th & 19th, launch at 2:30pm, Randleman Lake-302-1721 You Fix It – Free Car Care Clinic, every Saturday in May, by appointment, 8718 US 311, Archdale 431-6594

**These events are gathered from many different sources and are not guaranteed. Please contact the host of these events and verify times and dates. If you have an event that you wish to print in the next issue please contact us preferably through email to minimize miscommunication chelsea@atmagnc. com. Thank you.

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COATS QUOTES

DON'T MISTAKE IS HIS TIMIDITY FOR LACK OF UNDERSTANDING

By Christi Anna Coats

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oday I registered my son for kindergarten. In August, I will walk him into your classroom and allow his mind to be molded by what you have prepared. My little boy is the one with the brightest blue eyes and the most concerned face. He’ll be the one who stands very closely to his mother, curling his finger around my hair for comfort. He’ll be the one that will take everything in for processing and will express it later.

I just want you know that he gets what you’re saying. He’s intuitive and smart. He misses nothing.

His memory is exceptional. He doesn’t always say what he is thinking. Don’t mistake his timidity for lack of understanding.

I just want you to know that the first time is the hardest for him.

He likes to know what to expect.

You’ll have to explain what you mean, and repeat what you say.

Eventually, he’ll try most anything.

Don’t dismiss him. You have the capacity to foster a love of learning or a disdain for the same.

I know it is a responsibility you do not take lightly. I’m trusting you on that.

I just want you to know that he is not like his brother. You may think you know him, but you

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do not. He is a whole entire person, all on his own. Know that.

I just want you to know that he believes he is part ninja, but doesn’t ever want to really hurt anything. He will rescue insects, encourage the underdog, and he will not cry in front of you. Not even if he is really hurt, or really upset, or really scared. He won’t cry.

He won’t be your squeakiest wheel, but will occasionally need some grease.

You’ll know when.

I just want you to know that he is really funny. He will say things you won’t believe. He will occasionally catch you so off guard with his humor, that your coffee may very well come out through your nose in your invoked laughter.

And teacher, I just want you to know that I love that little boy with a fierce kind of mother’s love. That love that I thought couldn’t get more or deeper or bigger the day he was born…

did. And my love for him now is fiercer than ever.

God charged my husband and me with a great responsibility in raising him, and now here we are 5 years later, ready to share with you some of that responsibility. Until you have a 5 year old child of your very own, it’s hard to explain how big a deal that is. But it is big.

I just want you to know that by walking him into your room, I am trusting you with a piece of me. It’s the piece that is my heart. It is a tender, gentle, wonderful, wild, radically funny, impressionable heart.

Please take care to nourish it properly. 1

STILL SERVING HIS FELLOW VETERANS

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im Whitlatch is the Commander for the Archdale VFW Summers Hodgins Post 9899. He has a long history of service and we are lucky to have him in our community. He also served in the VFW post in West Virginia for about 15 years.

He married his current wife Sharon on August 23, 1983 after dating for about a year. Between them they have 3 children, Jason, Missy and Lisa and currently 5 grandchildren. He and his wife moved to the Archdale area to be close to Sharons family who have since passed on.

Unfortunately too many of our returning vets are forgotten or dismissed once they get home. The truth is, they actually need

more support from us after they get home.

Whether these men and women are physically injured and may face learning a new way to live life and tackle daily duties, or emotionally and mentally damaged due to what they have been through protecting our rights. Jims story is one of so many, please take the time to read this article with the understanding there are many unkown thousands that are struggling and fighting through some of the same things...today and right now......and there are only more to come.

Born in Parkesburg, WV, Jim enlisted in the Navy June 6, 1966. He served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman and was part of the Fleet Marine Force. During his time in the military he has seen lots of combat and like so many others still struggle with that horrors he witnessed to this day. He was honorably discharged December 19th, 1972. Jim retired from CSXTransportation as a locomotive Engineer in March 2007, was a volunteer fireman, and has been involved in the VFW in Archdale for about 7 years. His passion and dedication to this community is unsurpassed as he spends so many hours doing for others and creating excitement for the younger generations. He was elected as the VFW

Commander in June of last year and is still tirelessly working to get more involvement at the post.

As post Commander Jim also serves on the Board of Directors at Guil-Rand Fire Department. He encourages veterans who

are eligible to become members and asks if you are a returning Vet, please come in for help, which is what they are there for.

The VFW serves as a family where there is camaraderie and shared experiences with others who have been through similar encounters, you are not alone. They have programs for helping Vets find jobs, pay their bills, assist with food and get back to a normal life. VFW post 9899 opened in 1948 and is the second oldest in NC. Currently they have 172 members and serve Archdale, Trinity, High Point and surrounding areas. Jim has started a project in High Point where people can serve their probationary community service hours by helping at the post. The members that run the post are all volunteer positions, so you can see how important it is to get involved and support these men and women who have fought for us. The WWII founders are not as able to run the post due to age and declining health, because of this, the membership has also declined. They need new Veterans to boost membership and keep the programs meant for our returning Veterans to adjust and make headway in the confusing and even terrifying places they have been.

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to step up and get involved. "We are not a bunch of beer slurping men that sit around telling war stories" says Jim. Fundraisers and community service is the core of the VFW post 9899 and we should back them up every chance we get. These men and women have stuck out their necks so that we have certain rights and agree with it or not, we owe them our gratitude and support. They are involved in Toys for Tots at Christmas, sponsor blood drives, cook Easter dinners and Sausage suppers, the list goes on, and you are all invited. Currently the post is working on a newsletter and web page www.vfwnc.9899. org, but in the meantime please call and find out what events are coming up that you can be involved in, or just stop by The Canteen which is open to the public Monday thru Monday 8:30am – 8:30pm. Whatever you do, help our Veterans like Jim help the next generation of Veterans when they get home. The post is located at 2923 Archdale Rd., High Point, NC 27263 (336) 431-1106

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Small Town Quality Sure Beats City Quantity

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ne of the greatest gifts of my childhood was visiting my grandparents on their farm in the small town of Cheney, Kansas. The 2010 census reported Cheney consisted of 2,094 residents. Sure, creating bonds and priceless memories with my family is always great. As I sit here in my favorite chair, enjoying some quality time with my two sons, I can’t help but to reflect on my own childhood. I close my eyes and I can smell the catfish in the bucket on the deck of my grandfathers’ boat . I can hear the clinking sound of the horseshoe my Dad, Brother, or Grandfather just tossed to make a ringer. I can hear my mother warning my sister and I, as we gathered eggs, that the rooster “Sammy” is heading our way to protect his ladies. Mostly, I can remember how soothing and safe it was to be a part of a small town.

My grandparents have long since passed on but the town and our family farm continue to press on.

In small town America, where good old fashion American roots still thrive, we find an honorable trait that is just a byproduct of the environment just like the fresh air that the wind blows in. It is the comfort of knowing that your neighbors are more than just neighbors. There is a brotherhood and bond that starts with the land and homes we tend then naturally grows into the community. Community you just can’t experience in a large population base.

I call this phenomenon the roots of America. Good roots allow for nourished souls. Oh blessed are thee who belong to a small town.

By Clint E. Ingram

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FROM GRANDMA'S CUPBOARD

Fruit Cobbler Fill baking dish with fresh or frozen fruit.

Tressie Pierce

Mix topping in separate mixing bowl: 1 cup self rising flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup buttermilk Bake at 375 for 20 min or until top is golden brown.

Serve warm with ice cream.

Submitted by: Janice Spainhour If you have a recipe from your Grandmother that you would like to share, please submit it with a picture of proud Grandma to Chelsea@atmagnc.com or mail to P.O. Box 14459, Archdale, 27263.

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From Inspiration to Motivation S

pring is in full bloom, and it is time to get started on decorating that room that has really needed your attention. But where should you begin? Finding inspiration to get you motivated to begin your project is the key to getting started.

You’ve heard it before – use an item as inspiration to pull a whole room together. But what item? And once you have the item, what do you do next? For our example, we are going to use a guest room that could use some love and care.

1. Start with an item that you love. Look around your room what might you find? For example, maybe a white painted wicker chair with a pink stripe cushion. And maybe the fabric on the cushion is not your taste, but you have great memories of picking out the fabric with your mother, so the chair and fabric are going to stay.

2. Select fabric. Because fabric is so diverse, from casual to formal and every little thing in between, the fabric itself can guide you to the rest of the room choices. For this room example, it was important that the new fabric choices work with the stripe of the wicker chair, yet allow for moving in a different direction.

3. Select furniture. Easy enough for a guest room – you know you will need a bed and a bedside table, perhaps a dresser, and of course the wooden chair. Refer back to your inspiration item and your fabric choice. White wicker and a floral print definitely set a stage for a cool colored relaxing room that is not overly formal. Be sure that your furniture selections have the same feel as your fabrics and inspiration piece. For this room, let’s choose a white iron bed, and more white, wicker accent pieces.

4. Select paint color. Again, refer to your fabric choice. This fabric allows for many choices, from every shade of pink to a myriad of greens and even tan. Knowing this guestroom would host both male and female guests, let’s opt for a cool shade of green.

5. Select bedding. Refer to your previous selections to guide you in your bedding choices. This is a great place to add a third fabric selection, which works with the pink stripe and floral.

Here we brought in small gingham check with tan from the floral and pink from the stripe and floral, and will use it for accent trim, pillows, and the tailored bed skirt.

6. Select window treatments. The way you dress the windows in your room plays a big part in the way the room feels. You also need to take privacy and heat and light control into consideration when determining the style. Much like the furniture that you select, the window treatments need to work with that overall feel. And high –gloss white cornices are a perfect way to tie all of the fabrics and white accent pieces together.

7. And last but not least – accessorize. Easily overlooked, accessorizing really is that finishing touch. Consider artwork, mirrors, lamps, and vases, keeping in mind the feel and function of the room.

By the completion of this guest room, all of your creature comforts are met – a very welcoming bed, an armoire for housing your things, a sitting and reading area for relaxing, and a breakfast table complete with china tea cup just waiting for your wishes. Can’t you just picture it??! Now, to secure an invitation for a weekend visit! So pick your inspiration – grandmother’s lamp, your father’s old golf clubs, your favorite blanket from childhood – and get motivated!

And call me if you need some help!

//ASK THE EXPERT INTERIOR DESIGN Tina Griffin graduated from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC with a BS in Arts & Technology in 1989. Her specialty was in Interior Design, both residential and commercial.

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WHO WOULD TO DANCE

By Chelsea Tolman

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pon our arrival, about 30 minutes early, the lobby of Creekside Park and Rec center was buzzing with activity. Getting tickets ready, filling cups with soda. Kids running everywhere.

The music man was at the far end of the auditorium, setting up the speakers and equipment for the festivities. While waiting for the limousines to drop off more children, I interviewed Deputy Larry Linthicum about the program. I thought I had a pretty good idea about what DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) was, simply to keep kids off drugs. I was not aware how much this program had expanded and changed since I had first heard of it years ago. Deputy Linthicum graciously started the story from the beginning.

1983 was the birth year of the DARE program in LA. It began as an educational program for children to resist the peer pressure of taking drugs.

In the many years since, the program has expanded its message to include all good decision making for the elementary school children. The idea is to target these children earlier and hope they take the lessons to middle school and beyond. The model of the DARE program has also become an acronym for Define, Assess, Respond, and Evaluate, allowing the officers to cover a broader area of dangers that kids are exposed to. The DARE Dance was

introduced to Archdale and Trinity elementary schools about 13 years ago and started with Creekside Park as the host. The response was so great that it has now expanded to other areas. There is a dance that includes Level Cross, Randleman and New Market. Another that caters to Southmont, Seagrove, Farmer and Tabernacle. Then one for Ramseur, Franklinville, Coleridge and Liberty.

As of right now the Archdale & Trinity Dance has the biggest attendance (due to town size) and usually includes anywhere from 200-250 children.

The officers that teach the DARE program go through an intense 2 week training and are constantly updating the program

Deputy Larry Linthicum, Deputy M. Sandt, Deputy Freida Coleman

to include the changing dangers that children are exposed to.

The three licensed officers that were present were Deputy Larry Linthicum, Deputy M. Sandt and Deputy Freida Coleman and host these dances with no other compensation than the opportunity to show these kids you can have fun without drugs and alcohol.

The lessons these children are getting go beyond tobacco and alcohol.

They are taught about peer pressure, consequences, communication, non-communication, bullying, helping others and more. They are taught about prescription drugs and over the counter drugs and this year they added “keepin it REAL� which was developed as a middle school curriculum but because of the massive success of the program, DARE has adopted it into the elementary school lesson plan as well.

As the stretch limousines came into sight a small crowd of eager parents gathered outside to get the best shots of their kids climbing out of the cars. Dressed in their best it was absolutely priceless to see these young faces rushing out of the cars towards the building doors, it was all we could do to stop a few

for a candid picture moment. It was not long that the music was blaring and the auditorium filled with children that are learning these invaluable lessons and hopefully passing them to friends and family alike. Some kids were dancing but the snack bar was packed! Pizza and drinks flowing freely. Providing the music was DJ Craig Grimmett of Showtime Productions and has been DeeJaying for every DARE dance all 13 years and has yet to send a bill.

I cannot think of a better way to get kids excited about being good decision makers than the DARE program and the parents who support it. R

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MOTHER’S DAY GARDEN By: Chelsea Tolman

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hat better gift to give a mother than a garden dedicated just for her. Every time she steps outside she will see and remember why it is there and what makes each section special.

You’ll want to find a spot suitable for a growing garden and easily seen (so friends and neighbors can see and comment!) Start at the farthest point and get to work.

First you will want to research what types of flowers to grow in the beginning, be selective, you want the plants to represent your mother and how you feel about her. Keep in mind to choose plants and flowers that not only reflect how you see your mother but plants and flowers that are easily maintained. Some examples would be Marigolds, Impatiens, Peony are just some examples. Blanket flowers, ground cover and small bushes can be easily planted with low maintenance but still make a huge impact. Understand the plants tolerance for sun and soil and which ones will come back every year. This may sound like a lot of work but not only can it be easy and fun, remember the sacrifices your mother gave for you and it all becomes worth it.

The next step you’ll want to take is find a day when your mother is not busy and plant her in a chair next to the gardening spot, fix her some lemonade, prop up her feet and as you place each flower or plant in the soil, explain why you chose that plant for her and how it reflects your gratitude for all she has done for you. Then watch it grow and reap the rewards as she brags about your brilliance in her mother’s day gift! All Year Long!

Every year you can find new and different plants that are memorable to you and your mother for any reason at all, from the color of a prom dress she made you, to the familiar smell of a perfume she may have worn, even her favorite herbs. As your mother’s day garden grows every year, it will be a treasured tradition for you and your mom that will always thrive. 2

The Randolph County Department of Social Services is looking for loving, supportive families to serve as foster families for the children of Randolph County in need.

We are focusing on homes for sibling groups, teenagers, and medically fragile children

If you are interested in becoming a Foster Parent, please contact the Randolph County Department of Social Services at 336-683-8062 to get more information on the requirements and training opportunities.

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North Carolina Miss Amazing!

Gabby Arthurs

10 year old Gabby Arthurs from Trinity competed in the first ever NC Miss Amazing Pageant, designed for girls and women with disabilities, where she won the crown for her age division (preteen). Gabby will now move on to the first ever Nationals held in Omaha Nebraska in August to represent NC. Gabby was born with a rare genetic disorder called Trisomy 14 mosaic. Gabby's story can been seen on Fox 8 (10 year old to compete in miss amazing) in search bar-also was featured in the Archdale/Trinity newspaper on march 21-2013 show support for this little Trinity resident as we get our fundraising off the ground for team Gabby.

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n April 13th Lisa and I strolled into Archale’s McDonalds at 7:30am (ugh) to join up with several other volunteers ready to pick up trash on the cities roadsides. Being our first time volunteering we were not sure what to expect but I was a little overwhelmed at the men and women willing to give an hour or two out of their own precious Saturday morning to help clean up our city streets. As we ate our free breakfast, donated by McDonalds, we spoke with some of the other volunteers and realized, we have to make this bigger!

When breakfast was over the group paused for a picture and headed to City of Archdale Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Zeb Holden’s truck to gather trash bags, gloves, and orange vests (saying community service on the back) and headed to our destinations. Within a matter of about 40 minutes we and our teammates, Matt and Dakota, had picked up liquor bottles, cigarette butts, spit bottles, fast food bags and wrappers and every other sort of junk that people so carelessly fling to the roadside for someone else to deal with. Personally I was prepared to be picking up trash for longer and was surprised at how little time and effort it took to clean up such a large section of road.

Twice a year, in the spring and in the fall, look for the dates when you too can drag out of bed, have some free coffee and breakfast and help clean the streets that we live on, then look back in pride and purpose that you helped keep our city clean! 3

"Thank You City of Archdale For Your Continued Support and Pride in Our City!"

Zeb Holden, Codie Roseberry, Max Nance, J.D. Quakenbush, Dara Matthews, Femi Quakenbush, Chelsea Tolman (kneeling), Kathy Whitman, Martha Collins, Lisa Winslett (kneeling), Jan Burge, Matt Wilson, Sarah Harrison, Dakota Wilson, Shannon Craddock (kneeling), Wayne McCanless, Jason Miller (kneeling), Jerry Yarborough

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Grubb Family YMCA Camp Speed Zone: The Fast Lane to Friendship!

By Jessica Jansen

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amp Speed Zone is a YMCA day camp, located at the Grubb Family YMCA. Camp begins at 7:30AM and ends at 6:00PM Monday thru Friday (except July 4th when we are closed).

What do we do all day?

As we arrive first thing we will hang up our bags and lunches, and play in the gym while we wait for the rest of our friends to arrive. Our first snack is around 9:30am, but not before we say a prayer.

Mondays and Fridays after snack we will play group games, do an arts and crafts project or visit a park.

Tuesdays and Thursdays after snack we will go swimming. Wednesday is the best day of the week, when we go on a field trip, to somewhere fun and educational. Field trips include: the Zoo, Butterfly farm, Bowling, Skating, Transportation museum, The Mad Platter, Homeland Creamery, and more.

We are certain your child will have lots to do and see and make some awesome friends and many memories. We tend to get messy so, extra clothes are always a good idea.

Lunch time is usually around 12 noon. Children need to bring their lunch every day. There is no refrigerator, so please pack a cold pack if your child’s lunch needs it. No microwavable items. We will not always be on site at lunch time and we will also be picnicking occasionally.

In the afternoons we love to explore nature on our walks in the woods behind our YMCA, have competitions and games in the gym, we enjoy practicing for our yearly talent show, and sometimes we just have a dance party. Playing outside and soaking up some sunshine is one of our favorite things to do! Reading or being read to is a good way to enjoy our afternoon snack. We never miss an opportunity to work on our juggling skills, or making something to juggle with. Our sidewalks do not color themselves, so we take full advantage of all the chalk and decorate the sidewalks for our members to enjoy. We do all of this while building new friendships too.

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Benefits of Camp and what to expect: Safety comes first at Camp Speed Zone. Our well-trained staff ensures that your child is provided a high quality camp experience every day. All of our staff are certified in CPR and First Aid and must pass a criminal background check. Pre-summer trainings include: child safety, healthy discipline, positive reinforcement, games, songs, social skills development through character building activities, and child abuse prevention. Camp ratios are based on a 1 to 15 counselor to camper ratio.

A YMCA Director supervises Camp Speed Zone every day. We recruit our day camp staff through local churches, leadership organizations and from area colleges. All Camp Speed Zone staff members are required to attend over 30 hours of training prior to the beginning of camp season. We take pride in the high expectations for our summer camp staff and each year and evaluate them on a regular basis.

We emphasize their role in the lives of our campers and the community. Being a camp counselor is one of the most demanding yet rewarding jobs a person could choose. They are influencing and impacting lives as a role model, a leader and a caregiver. In this there is a lot of excitement and responsibility.

Interested in attending? Weekly Camp Fees are $100 for Family Members, $115 for Youth Members, and $140 for Non-Members with a $35 registration fee. For more information call or stop by the YMCA and talk to Jessica Jansen, our Program Director! To contact Jessica, call (336) 861-7788 or email her at jjansen@hpymca.org.

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ovies based on books are big right now.

As a quintessential bookworm, I love this trend, and hope to see it continue. Even when the on-screen story varies from the book I read, I still enjoy seeing someone else’s vision of the story brought to life. In fact, sometimes, I end up liking the movie better than its original book form.

BOOKS TO MOVIES

Which is better..the book or the movie?

By: Rebecca Fleming

Here are a few of my favorite book-turned-movies: •

Anne of Green Gables

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The Black Stallion Returns

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The Chronicles of Narnia

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Beastly

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The Devil Wears Prada

Of course, the movies listed above are a small sample of books that have become movies, and do not include movies I loved but have not read the books for (Sahara, Hidalgo, and How to Train Your Dragon to name a few). There are so many more – from Nicholas Sparks novels to the Twilight saga to Star Wars (yes, there are books about our favorite intergalactic rebels!) to a multitude of movies you may not realize are also books. Who knows, maybe there has even been a movie made of your favorite book – or your favorite movie could have been a book first. Investigate, experiment, and see which you prefer: book or movie?

Event

Archdale Library May Calendar of Events Dates

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Mother's Day Tea and Craft Time

May 8

3 - 4pm

Archdale Library Friends Spring Book Sale

May 11

9am - 4pm

Archdale Library Friends Spring Book Sale

May 13

9am - 6pm

Archdale Library Friends Spring Book Sale

May 14

9am - 2pm

Archdale Library, 10433 S Main St Archdale, NC 27263 (336) 431-3811

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