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CONTENTS

WELCOME TO BURLINGTON MAGAZINE

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Publisher’s Letter

COVER STORY

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Zero Travel

ASK THE EXPERT

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Real Estate

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Burlington Police Department to Release 5-Year Plan

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Alamance Summer Art Camps

ASK THE EXPERT

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Travel

ZOO ZEAL

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Experience something “Nu” at the Zoo

HISTORY

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John Rich Ireland

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Graham Worker Surprises All in Biscuitville’s Bake-off Competition

FEATURE

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Carolina Bronze

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Positive Community Magazines PO Box 1369 Asheboro • NC • 27204 Web: http://www.burlingtonmagnc.com Facebook: burlingtonmagazine Twitter: burlingtonmagnc

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Contributors Sherry Johnson, Heather McWilliams, Gavin Johnson, Walter Boyd, City of Burlington, Paul Smith

PCM Staff Publisher, Sherry B. Johnson sherry@asheboroandmore.com Advertising Director, Sally Carré sallyanncarre@gmail.com Business Development, David A. Johnson dave@asheboroandmore.com

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

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“The only thing you take with you when you’re gone is what you leave behind.

What will YOU leave behind?”

Welcome to Burlington Magazine

Dear Readers,

Summer has arrived with a vengeance. The temperatures soared into the high 90’s the past few weeks and people flocked to the beach in droves. Please make sure your pets and children have plenty of water and a shady place to spend time. Have a great summer, enjoy your time with family and friends and don’t forget all the great events being held downtown and around the County this summer. Support your local retailers and restaurants when you are in town and definitely introduce out of town visitors to all the great things Burlington has to offer.

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the runway in preparation for takeoff, I gripped the arm rests on either side of me tightly and shut my eyes. Four minutes later we were safely in the air, my stomach had settled down and I began to enjoy one of the most memorable trips of my life.

That was in 1987 and since that time, I have traveled many, many times and each time the pilot taxis down that runway I feel a little jump in my stomach because I am off on another

adventure.

I love to travel. When I was growing up, my step-mother was afraid of boats and planes, so if we couldn’t drive to our destination, we didn’t go. I think back on how limiting that was – I grew up in the Northeast, so most of our summer vacations were spent exploring Maine,Vermont & Canada.

While I treasure every memory of those trips with my family, the world is so vast that to limit the exploration of

it to our small corner seems wrong.

I was fortunate enough in my career to be the Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of the Wholesale Division for a large luxury shoe manufacturing company, owned by NIKE. That meant I worked on sales meetings, runway shows, trade shows and director’s offsites. Dallas, Chicago, New York,Vegas, these were the places that I frequently traveled to meetings and events, and I became an expert on group travel – booking large and small groups into very nice luxury accommodations and negotiating the best prices.

Our parent company had a travel department who would book the airfare, but I always did my own research and found the best flights, at the lowest prices before I called so that I knew my team was getting the best option. If you aren’t careful, to save $20, you could find yourself sitting in an airport in Topeka, KS for a five hour layover instead of spending the extra $20 and have more time to spend at your destination. Not that Kansas isn’t a lovely place to visit, and it’s definitely on my top 1,000 places to see … someday.

Traveling gives us an opportunity to explore other parts of the country, the continent or the world and see how the people there live. Every time I travel I learn something new

about myself, as well as about the area that I have traveled to.

“Investment in travel is an investment in yourself.” Matthew Karsten Within seven years I was the official Meeting & Event Planner for the entire company, for all wholesale and retail meetings. I love all aspects of travel. I love spending the time researching to find the best deals on hotels, airfares and excursions. I am an expert at planning destination events and coordinating vendors.

When I left the company in 2006, I spent the next eight years missing that excitement and not traveling much at all.

In February, 2015 I launched Zero Travel, your one stop destination for all things travel. You can book your next cruise, or a Sandals all-inclusive beach resort, or a family trip to Disney World and let me do all the work. Most people are under the mistaken impression that if you work with a travel agent, it costs more. That is not true – working with a travel agent can provide valuable services that savvy travelers know can make the difference between an ordinary getaway and one that they remember for the rest of their lives. Travel agents sometimes have access

“Investment in travel is an investment in yourself.” ~ Matthew Karsten

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One of 52 churches in the city Cuenca, Ecuador - 2015 to perks and upgrades that might not be available to the ordinary person booking their trip online, or have a contact through the travel network that can give them the inside scoop on an area – where to shop, where to dine, what to see and do while you are there.

Planning your own vacation is also a time-consuming process that can seem like a second job. If you go that route, you should expect to spend hours looking for the best deals and the must-see places to visit while simultaneously figuring out how to get from point A to point B and so on. A travel agent can take the burden off of your shoulders, doing most of the legwork for you once you have chosen a destination. Even if you do all of your own exhaustive research, travel agents will still likely know more about your potential destination than you will. If you want a truly unique trip, then lean on a travel agent who’s in the know about the latest trendy hotels or luxury offerings at destinations across the globe.

When I decided to open my own travel agency, I knew there was a lot that I didn’t know – the industry has changed tremendously over the years since I traveled, so I partnered with a large established company, Xstream Travel, out of Texas to provide training and support. This company has been in business for twelve years, and is now expanding all over the country to grow their business and I am excited to be a part of it. They offer a support team that is second to none, and if I have questions about a destination or which

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ship is the best option for a specific type of cruise, they have the answers.

Opportunity Knocks One of the ways that Xstream Travel is expanding is by offering people the opportunity to become a travel agent without having to complete arduous hours of community college. Through a new arm of the company, Paycation Travel, Xstream Travel offers a direct selling vehicle that allows people to book travel for themselves, their friends, family and customers and get paid to do it.

Paycation enables you to run a successful business right from the comfort of your home with the most exciting product worldwide. Whether you are a stay at home mom, a retiree, doctor, student, or one of the millions of full time, hardworking, yet underpaid and under-appreciated employees, Paycation gives you the opportunity to become financially independent by working your own home based business with all the tools, training and support you need to become successful.

Travel is an 8 trillion dollar industry and with Paycation you can simply join our Paycation Travel Club (PTC) to enjoy the best prices on all types of vacations and custom trips or by becoming a Paycation Independent Associate (IA), referring the PTC program to your friends, family and co-workers, you can turn Paycation into serious savings and a great income opportunity.

At Paycation, you also have the option to become a Referral Travel Consultant (RTC) and earn on all the travel you take or business you refer to your personal travel site or the corporate office.

Many people are looking for a career change. Thanks to Xstream Travel, that option is available through Paycation.

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You can go through the Xstream Certified Travel Consultant (CTC) Program and become a Certified Travel Consultant (CTC) and earn some of the highest travel commissions in the industry plus enjoy all the travel perks and tax advantages available only to travel agents or consultants.

Paycation has created the strongest compensation plan in history to give everyone the opportunity for financial success. For more information visit www.zerotravel.us and click on Opportunity. To book your next trip, visit www. zerotravel.us and click on Book Now. I look forward to helping you travel the world!

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Ask the Expert Real Estate

Add value to your home with these renovations

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omeowners choose renovation projects for a variety of reasons. Although many improvements are made to increase functionality and comfort of a home, several others are seen as worthwhile investments.

These investments can add up to a higher resale value when the time comes to sell a home. Certain projects have a history of providing a greater return on homeowners’ investments than others.

The following renovation tips can add beauty to your home and generate great returns when you put the home up for sale.

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Heather McAndrew and her husband fell in love with Central NC, moved here in 1983 and raised two daughters. As the overall real estate team leader, she spearheads the management, marketing and financial operations of the local Keller Williams Triad to Triangle real estate team. Her emphasis is listing property, working with Sellers, Buyers and referral clients, negotiating contracts and coaching team members. As a Realtor and Broker for over 20 years, she built her business through referrals from years of satisfied clients. By using her expertise, she delivers performance, not just promises.

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well with the rest of your home. Homeowners should know that a deluxe renovation may not be necessary, as relatively moderate improvements can create a whole new look for a kitchen.

• Look to paint. One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a significant impact, is paint.

Neutral, modern colors can easily liven up any space. If you paint with low-VOC paint, you also can advertise an eco-friendly home, which is very desireable these days.

• Put in another bathroom. Multiple bathrooms are an attractive selling point, particularly in older homes that may not have been equipped with more than one bathroom. Finding extra space for a bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets, areas under stairs or even taking some space away from another room. Popular home-improvement television channel HGTV advises that half-bathrooms require at least 18 square feet of space, while full baths need 30 to 35 square feet for a stand-up shower or bathtub.

• Renovate the HVAC system. Aesthetic improvements aren’t the only ones that add value to a home. Many home buyers are eager to purchase a home that has a new heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that furnaces and air conditioning units are substantial investments that can last for years. Other improvements, such as adding attic insulation or replacing older windows and doors with more energy efficient options, also are smart bets.

• Add illumination to rooms. A dark home is a dreary home.

Adding light can mean including more overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch.

Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that may not have south- or west-facing windows.

• Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor living spaces have become more desireable, especially as the ‘staycation’ has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards more appealing. The scope of your investment will depend on the size of the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can cut the cost of decks in half, but only if you have the specific tools or experience to tackle such a project.

• Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exteriors. Completely renovated interiors may never be seen if buyers pass up your home because of a less attractive exterior. Classy, subtle changes, like wellplaced shrubbery and a green lawn, can work wonders.

An inviting front door and well-lit entryway also add curb appeal to a home. Before making improvements, homeowners should determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their investment.

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Community News

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BURLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE 5-YEAR PLAN

urlington Police Department will reveal and discuss their new five-year community-based strategic plan on Tuesday, July 14th. This strategic plan was designed by the community through 7 strategic planning sessions that the Burlington Police Department hosted in March and April of 2015. Each session averaged attendance of approximately 25 community members and consisted of 4 hours of engaging discussion to identify both visions and strategic directions for the Burlington Police Department’s future. Additional sessions were also held internally with civilian and sworn employees of the Burlington Police Department.

At the culmination of the strategic planning sessions, the Burlington Police Department’s executive staff spent many hours combing through over 650 visions and strategic directions that had been generated at the meetings. These visions and directions were assembled and categorized to create what is now the Burlington Police Department’s fiveyear plan.

“I was so impressed with the diversity of input that we received,” commented Chief Smythe. “The sessions were a remarkable opportunity for citizens to engage in strategic planning with the police department. The community came together and truly created a vision for a better department.”

Gene Boswell and his wife participated in a community-

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based strategic planning session held at the Burlington Housing Authority. He commented that the sessions were “bridging the gap between the community and the Burlington Police Department.”

The public is invited and encouraged to attend the introduction of strategic plan at the Paramount Theater (128 East Front Street) at 6:00pm on Tuesday, July 14th.

More information about the Burlington Police Department Strategic Plan is available online at www.BurlingtonNC.gov/ StrategicPlanning.

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Alamance Summer Art Camps Alamance Arts still still has limited space available in their summer Art Camps. All camps will take place at Alamance Arts in the Captain White House. For more information call 336-226-4495, email bbogaert@ alalmancearts.org or download their Art Camp Brochure at www.alamancearts.org.

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Inspiration will be drawn from Audubon, Rousseau, author/illustrators Eric Carle and Leo Lionni and the Alamance Arts exhibit featuring “art” created by the exotic animals of the Conservator’s Center of Burlington. Focus on color will be the emphasis in this nature-themed week.

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Art Gumbo (ages 9-13) July 27-31 (1pm - 4pm); $105 per child Campers will explore hip-hop with Andy Warhol, play along with Pollock, sculpt a Moore creation, and have a party! Possible outdoor explorations and visits weather permitting. The camp-artist’s own creativity will add the final spice to this tasty art stew. Fingers will get dirty!

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honeymoon provides a welcome retreat for couples after months upon months of budgeting, planning and ironing out the details of their weddings. On their honeymoons, couples get the chance to escape the pressures of everyday life and simply enjoy being alone with each other in special locations. Honeymoon vacations can be expensive, and many couples want to ensure they get the best value for their trips.

Honeymoon vacations can be expensive, and many couples want to ensure they get the best value for their trips. A honeymoon that is overshadowed by inclement weather can make this once-in-a-lifetime trip memorable for all the wrong reasons.

While not every hiccup can be avoided, couples can plan their honeymoons for those times of year when specific locales experience their best weather. • Jamaica: Couples tying the knot in the earlier part of the year may want to honeymoon in Jamaica. With average temperatures in the 80s year-round, Jamaica makes for a great honeymoon destination. January through April see less rain than other times of the year, and keep in mind June through the end of December is hurricane season. • Australia: People opting to get married in the winter in the

When to visit these honeymoon hotspots

As a Meeting & Event Planner for Cole Haan, Sherry oversaw all corporate travel for the company. She worked with top tier hotels and resorts planning sales meetings, trade shows, and special events around the country. Through Zero Travel, she uses her years of experience to help clients plan their perfect getaway. If you are planning a destination wedding, honeymoon, cruise, or family vacation, let Zero Travel help you make the most of your trip.

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Northern Hemisphere might want to escape the cooler temperatures and shorter days with a honeymoon south of the equator. Australia and New Zealand are beautiful spots to visit and enjoy summer when those in the Northern Hemisphere are mired in winter.

• France: Paris and other French cities can be enchanting to visit any time of the year, but locals advise honeymooners visit in September when the climate is quite comfortable and tourism is minimal. Spring is another great time to visit France, especially for those people who want to spend plenty of time outdoors.

• Mexico: Areas of Mexico, such as popular Cancœn and Cozumel, tend to stay warm all year long, but they can be particularly hot in the summer. Spring brides and grooms may want to venture there before the summer season is in full swing. Couples might want to avoid vacationing in certain areas in March, as students visiting for spring

break may compromise the romantic atmosphere honeymooners are hoping for.

• Hawaii: Spring and summer can be ideal times to visit the islands of Hawaii, as the weather can be beautiful and travel tends to be less expensive during these times of year. Rains increase as autumn sets in, and Hawaii often sees the bulk of its vacationers during the winter, meaning higher costs and bigger crowds.

• Italy: April through June and September through October are some of the best times to visit Italy. Be aware that Venice tends to be misty and damp during the late fall and early spring. Italy, especially southern Italy and Sicily, can get quite hot during the peak summer months.

Weather and tourism should be considered as newlyweds choose where to go on their honeymoons.

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ZOO Zeal

Photos & Story provided by Gavin Johnson

Experience something “Nu” at the North Carolina Zoo

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his summer experience something “Nu” at

“Jesus and Jones,” featuring Sam Moore, was named one

the North Carolina Zoo. Help support the

of Country Music Nation’s Top 14 Songs of 2014 and was

zoo on Saturday, July 25, and connect with

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nature while listening to the sweet sounds of

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Bluegrass’ fastest rising act, Nu-Blu. This “Nu” family fun-filled event will include animal

the Morning, Reno’s Old Time Country Music Show, and more.

encounters, activities for kids and a special visitor from

The band is comprised of Carolyn Routh, who handles

the zoo’s Dino World. Enjoy food and beverages in the

bass and vocals; Levi Austin on vocals and banjo; Austin

zoo’s outdoor Africa Amphitheatre. This event highlights

Koerner, on mandolin; and Daniel Routh, who is the

local musicians, breweries, hard cider and wine makers.

band’s guitarist, singer, manager and tour coordinator.

Nu-Blu, based in Siler City, is a musical group that brings its lively and entertaining version of Americana-bluegrass music to audiences across the country. Nu-Blu’s song

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The group’s sound acknowledges the traditional institutions that have shaped it, yet is innovative and daring enough to bring a fresh sparkle of contemporary acoustic music that lands them squarely in the forefront

of bands blazing the trail in acoustic entertainment.

Ticket prices for Nu-Blu’s concert at the zoo include: VIP Tickets • Age 21 and older - $45, includes 4 adult beverages, light refreshments, signed photograph, VIP event and evening concert.

• Any age - $30, includes VIP event, evening concert, light refreshments and signed photograph • Under age 2 is free Evening Concert (bench seating and chair seating) • Age 13 and older - $10, includes evening concert • Adult Armband - $25, age 21 and older and includes

Evening Concert (Lawn Seating) • Age 13 and older - $8 • Age 21 and older - $23, includes three adult beverages • Age 2 to 12 - $5 • Under age 2 is free The VIP event is from 4 to 5 p.m. at the zoo’s W. David Stedman Education Center and the concert is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsors of the event include: Four Saints Brewing Company of Asheboro, Steel String of Carrboro, Unknown Brewery of Charlotte, Terrapin Beer Company, Bold Rock Hard Cider of Asheville, Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau, Sodexo, N.C. Zoo Society, Randolph County EMS, City of Asheboro and DART.

• Ages 2 to 12 - $5

Tickets are limited for this “Nu” after hours event that will entertain people of all ages. To order tickets, visit the zoo’s website www.nczoo.org and click on events or

• Under age 2 is free

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History

John Rich Ireland: The Man Who Captured a President

By Walter Boyd

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n May 8, 1861, one week after his 20th birthday and less than two weeks before North Carolina cast its lot with the Confederacy, Altamahaw native John Rich Ireland, Jr. joined Company E of the 13th North Carolina Infantry Regiment. Like most young men at the time he probably thought that the war would be over quickly and certainly could not have imagined how it would impact his life.

Rutherford B. Hayes. Although the capture of a general was a rare but not unheard of feat, this particular prisoner was unique because on March 4, 1877 he became the 19th President of the United States.

The war ended for John Ireland on April 1, 1865, at the Battle of Five Forks, when a bullet passed through both of his lungs. Since Richmond was being evacuated, he was put aboard a train and sent home to North Carolina.

During the last three years of the Civil War, John Ireland Unbeknownst to John, the box car in which he was riding was nearly always in the thick of the action of virtually had been used previously to transport gunpowder and quite every major battle fought by General Robert E. Lee’s Army a few loose grains still remained on the floor. Just as the of Northern Virginia, and his bravery and leadership skills train was approaching John’s destination, the Gibsonville resulted in his promotion up through the ranks from private depot, one of the soldiers aboard the train lit his pipe and to lieutenant. But he paid the price and received no less dropped the still burning match on the floor. The resulting than six bullet wounds during those battles. At the Battle explosion severely scarred John’s face, hands, and neck, and of Gettysburg in July 1863 he was shot in the knee while taking part in the infamous and ill-fated Pickett’s Charge and both of his ears melted off. Although he later grew a heavy beard to hide most of his facial scars, he was so disfigured had to lie in the hot sun among the bodies of thousands of that many people could not bear to look at him. his dead comrades all day. When night fell he crawled over a mile back to Confederate lines.

After the war, John moved to what is now Burlington and ran a 100-acre farm near the railroad shops (where Ireland Of all the battles that he participated in, the Battle of Street is located today). Until his death on March 15, 1909, Chancellorsville in May 1863 has to rank as his most he was a leading citizen and was devoted to education, memorable. Widely regarding as the most lopsided heading the effort to found Burlington’s first graded school Confederate victory of the entire Civil War, it is best remembered today for the death of the brilliant “Stonewall” system in 1901. President Hayes evidently harbored no hard feelings against his captor since he later approved Jackson. But for Sergeant John Ireland the battle was John’s appointment as a federal revenue inspector for memorable because, on May 3, he and two privates under his command captured a Union brigadier general named Alamance County.

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Graham worker surprises all in Biscuitville's Bake-Off Competition

his week, Biscuitville FRESH SOUTHERN® (www. biscuitville.com), named the grand champions of its 15th annual Bake-Off competition. The biscuitmaking contest included more than a hundred Biscuitville team members from the 54 companyowned restaurants in North Carolina and Virginia competing to be named the supreme biscuit maker. Greg Kearns, operator of the N. Fayetteville St. Biscuitville in Asheboro, North Carolina, was named Grand Champion biscuit maker among managers, and Maroua Abbou of the S. Main St. Biscuitville in Graham, North Carolina took the 2015 title among crew members.

In this year’s Biscuitville FRESH SOUTHERN’s 15th annual Biscuit Bake-Off contest, over 100 Biscuitville employees competed for the Grand Champion title. In the end, two winners were selected: one crew member and one manager.

Maroua Abbou from the 310 S. Main St. Biscuitville location in Graham took the Grand Champion biscuit-making title among crew members, and Greg Kearns from the 1442 N. Fayetteville St. Biscuitville location in Asheboro took the 2015 title among the managers.

Both Maroua and Greg are first time winners, and have a great story to tell. Maroua’s win took everyone by surprise since she has worked for Biscuitville for just eight months,

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and this is her first job. In contrast, Greg, who started working for the company when he was 16 years old, has had many years of practice making biscuits, but this is his first time winning the coveted Champion title. Both winners receive $1,000 cash prize and bragging rights to the supreme biscuit maker title.

“At Biscuitville, we pride ourselves in making high quality, authentic southern food, and mouthwatering made-fromscratch biscuits,” said Biscuitville Chief Operations Officer Connie Bennett. “Our team members strive to deliver Biscuitville’s brand promise to all of our guests, and this competition is an opportunity for them to demonstrate their biscuit-making skills, win a big cash prize and obtain sheer bragging rights. Among the winners, Greg is a skilled leader and biscuit-maker, and Abbou, who has been with Biscuitville for just over eight months, is a shining star in our restaurant.”

The road to the Bake-Off championship, and its $1,000 grand prize, is arduous. Contestants must first prevail in their home restaurants, then at district competitions to qualify for the final round. At the Bake Off Grand Finale held on June 29, two finalist groups competed amongst themselves to win the biscuit champion title within their respective crew member and manager groups. They

showcased their mastery of measuring, mixing and kneading in the product development test kitchen at Biscuitville’s headquarters in Greensboro. Judges assessed each contestant’s ability to follow Biscuitville’s procedural criteria and certification techniques, including accurate measuring, and proper dough rolling and flexing. Final assessments score each contestant’s ability to make the perfect biscuit based on its golden brown color, texture, height, 3 inch diameter size, weight and overall appearance.

Since 1966, making delicious, scratch-made biscuits the oldfashioned way has been serious business for Biscuitville, and it is one of the primary reasons for the company’s success.

While Biscuitville’s coveted biscuit recipe only calls for three basic ingredients – flour, buttermilk and shortening – making the perfect biscuit requires special talent and a mastery of skills. Producing hundreds of biscuits each and every day with perfection, precision and pride is culinary artistry at its finest.

About Biscuitville FRESH SOUTHERN®: Biscuitville FRESH SOUTHERN is a family-owned company headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The company was founded in 1966 when owner Maurice Jennings opened two restaurants in Burlington, North Carolina. After several years, the company added its signature, made-from-scratch biscuits to its menu that were so well-received, business boomed and the Biscuitville brand evolved. Today, Biscuitville employs nearly 900 people and operates 54 restaurants in North Carolina and Virginia.

The company, which built its success on making guests a priority and serving fresh, authentic food with integrity, recently introduced its FRESH SOUTHERN lunch menu that includes fresh-made sandwiches and sides. Biscuitville serves breakfast all day from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Visit www.biscuitville.com for more information.

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short drive off of Exit 61 on US 73/74 lies Carolina Bronze Sculpture. Opened in 1990, Carolina Bronze currently works with both artists and commissioners to create bronze sculptures ranging in size from shelf decorations to larger than life portraits and memorials. Owner and President Ed Walker, along with General Manager, Jim White and fifteen other employees, are using modern technology to make a six thousand year old process easier.

Helping Artists and enhancing ancient PRocesses

Bringing New Life to an Ancient Process Traditionally, casting a statue of bronze involved first creating a full-size model of the sculpture of clay. A mold is made from that model using rubber. Another model is then made from this using resin wax, which is covered in a ceramic mold. The ceramic is heated in a kiln, where the resin melts or burns off. Bronze is finally poured into the ceramic mold, which is broken off and the bronze is polished, producing a finished sculpture.

When Carolina Bronze first opened in 1990, this was their process. At that time, Ed was only able produce molds and copies of sculptures at their original size. On occasions where Walker was not the designer of the sculpture, the artist would bring in a full size model in clay or another less expensive material and present it to the staff at Carolina Bronze, who would use this process and return the finished sculpture to the sculptor, or install it where it was to be displayed. Working only in full sizes could be a challenge when creating works thirty feet high and twenty feet wide.

Now, however, artists can bring in scaled down, easily transportable rough models, which are scanned using highly sensitive and accurate software and enlarged. Here they might make a resin model at half of full size and invite the artist back to add finer detail. The mid-size model is then rescanned and recast into the full size.

Technology is making Ed’s job easier and more efficient. The scans of the sculptures are analyzed and transformed into a 3D model, which is sent to a computerized router, where

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Carolina Bronze;

By Paul Smith Photos Courtesy of Carolina Bronze

the mold is cut to within a millimeter accuracy. This allows Ed and his crew to make a sculpture that is exactly to the artist’s design. In addition to this, technology has made producing bronze sculptures faster.

“There is a trickle-down from government research,” Ed says.

The Kiln they use to set the ceramic molds takes one hour to heat to the proper temperature, where it would have taken a full day to do so before. This is thanks in part to a super-insulation originally designed to be used as heat shields for space shuttles. The technology they use to melt down the bronze was originally designed to make turbine blades. Additionally, improved technology has brought Carolina Bronze more business. One of their recent projects involves casting aluminum streetcar parts for TIG/m, a company that makes hydrogen fuel cell powered streetcars.

Ed Walker is always keeping an eye out for ways to streamline the process and reduce waste. “The more we recycle, the better.” When the resin models are melted out of the ceramic molds, around twenty five percent of the wax is burned off, but the rest is collected and saved for future models. In the near future, a sandblasting chamber will be installed that will collect the sand to be reused. It will

also include a way to filter the air and keep those operating the machine safe. “My main interest is taking care of my valued employees,” Ed says.

The Heart of Carolina Bronze There is always something happening at Carolina Bronze.

Ed Walker says, “It requires a creative person to do this kind of job because there’s nothing routine about it.” For one employee, most of the day consists of “jumping from one job to another.” They may help pour a casting, then move to a different part of the shop to remove the resin model from a rubber cast, then help weld together different sections of a finished bronze sculpture, all before lunch.

Because most of the process involves waiting for models and casts to cool or heat up, Carolina Bronze can work on up to twenty five projects at a time. In the last year, they churned out eight to ten tons of finished casting in the last year. “The people who need to do the same thing over and over again all day don’t usually last long here.” But those

where former students of his were looking to find a place to cast their sculptures. In 1990, he moved the operation to Seagrove in part so that his kids could be closer to their grandparents, and he established an impressive resume in the years that followed. Along with the Wilmington Firefighter Memorial, Carolina Bronze has designed a portrait of Nathanael Greene by Jim Barnhill, which is a prominent feature in Greensboro. They also cast a bas-relief of a painting for the Saratoga Museum in NY, a sculpture

who stay, love it. Ed believes himself to be a very fortunate person in that he considers his work fun. The vast majority of the work they do is art. “What’s really satisfying is that it’s made to last.” Bronze sculptures are virtually indestructible and can survive through what most other art would not.

Ed remembers that a building containing one of his works burned down, and the sculpture inside still stood, needing only minimal scratch repairs.

“I’ve always been a kind of do it yourself type of person” Walker says. His favorite pieces are those he designs himself.

Among these is the Wilmington Firefighter Memorial which features a life sized firefighter propping up an I-beam that was found among the rubble of the World Trade Center, along with individual memorials to the seven Wilmington firefighters who have lost their lives since the inception of the Department.

Ed began his commissioned bronze work in New Orleans,

dedicating the Asheboro sit-ins, a portrait statue of Ronald Reagan which sits in the White House Rotunda, and a series of small mice for a discovery trail in Graham.

Ed believes that each person has traits which make them unique, and tries to capture the subject’s personality through sculpture. “You can’t make a portrait of me standing like this [straight and rigid]. No, I slouch a bit.”

For more information on Carolina Bronze Sculpture, Inc, visit their website at www.carolinabronze.com. www.BurlingtonMagNC.com

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