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WELCOME TO ASHEBORO MAGAZINE

COVER STORY

COMMUNITY NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS

ON THE ROAD

ASK THE EXPERT

ASK THE EXPERT

ASK THE EXPERT

COMMUNITY NEWS

ASK THE EXPERT

COMMUNITY NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS

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FRIENDLY FACES

COMMUNITY CHARACTER

SPECIAL TRIBUTE

COMMUNITY NEWS

RECIPE

COMMUNITY NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS

BUSINESS BUZZ

TECH SAVVY

Publisher’s Letter

Insurance Associates of the Triad

Randolph Arts Guild Offers Visual Art Field Trip to Boone

Your Eyes

John Czop

You Never Know When You Will Meet Someone That Changes Your Life

Ceramic Jewelry Bowl and Beads Class

2014: - Year in Review

Randolph Arts Guild Announces Painting Exhibition with Artist Ed Rich

Chronic Headaches Reaching Epidemic Proportions

What to Expect in Technology This Year

Smoked Wings

Creative In Randolph: A Publicly Juried Art Exhibition

Randolph County Relay for Life Moving Back to South Asheboro Middle School

‘Your Heart is at the Y’ Valentine’s Dinner & Dance

Your Taxes

Agape’s Newest Innovation

Asheboro/Randolph Chamber to Relocate

Home for the Holidays

Your Money

Your Hearing

Randolph Rotary Raffle & Silent Auction


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It’s 2015!

I remember when I was in high school I used to dream about what the world would be like in the next century - would we have fl ying cars and food replicators, would there be any grass and forests left or would it all be large cities and concrete jungles. Well, at last check, my car didn’t have wings, I still have to cook my food although it has become much more convenient to do so, and I can walk down to any of the lovely city parks to stick my feet in the grass, no skyscrapers in sight. Regardless, if you are a tech nerd, like me, check out our new Tech Savvy section (page 62) where each month we will discuss new gadgets, apps, and programs designed to make our lives easier or just more fun.

On January 1st, along with thousands of other people, I made a few New Year’s resolutions for the coming year. The fi rst thing I did was look back on the resolutions I made last year to see how many of them I actually accomplished. Rather than feeling bad that I didn’t succeed at all of them, I realized that they are really just a roadmap for how I would like my next year to be. They don’t take into account the cool side roads and detours one encounters along the way. I never would have imagined that in 2014 I would travel outside the country to Ecuador, get to go home to Maine to see my family (see Home for the Holidays on page 16). You just never know at the beginning of the year what exciting things may come up. I’ve made my plan, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me this year. For our February magazine, we are sponsoring a Poetry Contest for Valentine’s Day! We are looking for poems or short stories relating to love. The submission is due by February 5th, and a winner will be chosen by a panel of judges. The winning entrant will receive a $100 gift certifi cate to Bistro 42. Poems or short stories can be emailed to me at [email protected] or you can send them to us through the Asheboro Magazine Facebook page. We will publish the top three entries in February’s magazine.

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In 2004, Reynolds Lisk, Charles Swiers and Richard Garkalns saw an opportunity to merge two independent insurance agencies into one company. Both located in Asheboro, they had similar philosophies and visions

and it made sense to join forces. On January 1, 2005 they opened Insurance Associates of the Triad, a full service independent insurance agency representing multiple “A” rated preferred insurance companies. As an independent agency, they can quote your insurance and not only get you competitive rates but get you the right coverage to protect your family, home or business. Whether you need personal insurance for cars, homes, boats, life, health and RV's or you need business insurance for your small or large business, Insurance Associates of the Triad can help. When they merged, they retained the staff from both agencies. Insurance Associates is proud of the fact that their agents have many years of experience in the insurance business. In 2007, they acquired another firm, Family & Business Insurance Agency and four employees from that company stayed with them. In December, 2014, Richard Garkalns retired.

“We want people to know that we are a local agency, owned by local people, with local employees. We have been blessed with the patronage and support of the citizens of Asheboro and Randolph County for the past 10 years and we see no reason for that to change in the future” Lisk said. All of the employees at Insurance Associates of the Triad are licensed to sell insurance and bonds, and many have advanced professional designations. Management at Insurance Associates of the Triad supports and encourages a commitment to continuing education, making sure employees have the time to attend classes and enhance their insurance knowledge.

As an independent agency, they are able to find the right product for their clients, and they are not locked in to just one company to do this. One company might have the best auto policy, but another offers a better life insurance product. The agency has strong relationships with a few core companies, but for the benefit of their clients, they have access to dozens of companies through insurance brokers to tailor your insurance policy to fit your specific situation like a glove.

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companies that offer the most comprehensive coverage – whether it be homeowner’s, business liability insurance, automotive coverage or life insurance. “We don’t want to just sell you a policy, we take the time to assess your needs and find the policy that best fits your situation. We represent a lot of companies and can find the right product to cover just about any situation. However, we don’t write a separate ‘Dog Bite Insurance’ policy” Reynolds said, half joking. They have actually received calls saying the internet shows Insurance Associates writes ‘dog bite’ insurance. Lisk said he did not know where that comes from because this is not a coverage they offer.

Staff turnover at Insurance Associates of the Triad is low, and Reynolds attributes this to the employees themselves. “We are a family. We do a lot of activities outside of work together and in the community.”

“We encourage our employees to perform community service and we offer them two hours paid time off each month to get involved. The agency was honored in 2006 as the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce

Business of the Year” Charlie stated proudly. He is currently serving his fourth year as a member of the Asheboro City Council, as well as an active member of the Randolph Rotary club and Asheboro/Randolph YMCA board of directors. Reynolds is past board chair of the United Way of Randolph County and the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves as a member of the Randolph Hospital Board of Directors and the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees. He is also Treasurer for the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation and sits on the Downtown Development Committee for the Chamber. They are both passionate about Asheboro and the community and they strongly encourage their employees to feel the same.

In 2008, they challenged their employees to work on a community project. Angela Joyner chose to host a blood drive as her project. She worked hard putting it together and had everything in place but in July 2008 she passed away, unexpectedly. The employees went ahead with the drive and held it in her honor that first year. Since then, they have perpetuated the Angela Joyner Memorial Blood Drive which they hold each year in September. They routinely fill all of the appointments. There are people


who have been signing up and giving every year since it originated.

Another annual commitment is to host a Christmas Party for the Boys & Girls Club in Asheboro. This past year they partnered with the Martinez Nationwide Insurance Agency for the event. Previously, the employees purchased coats, sweatshirts, backpacks, sports balls, make-up, etc. and the young people were able to come in and pick an item they would like and take it home. This year, the team took it one step further. They met with Andrew Oliver, the Director of the Boys & Girls Club, who made a list of members and asked each one of them what they wanted for Christmas. The list of items was divided up, presents were purchased and wrapped, and goody bags were stuffed with candy and cards for a free Chick Fil-A sandwich provided by Sam Ramsey. They arranged for a visit from Santa, ordered 25 pizzas and someone even supplied a large sheet cake. At the party, the employees were spread out among the tables and they had as much if not more fun than the children.

In addition to community service, their staff members serve on many local boards and contribute time to

volunteer organizations in the area. Individually and as a company they support many organizations, charities and schools through financial contributions. “As a local company, we feel an obligation as good corporate citizens to support the local community in any way we can. We feel the need to give both time and money back to the community that has been so good to us. When others see our community outreach, we hope it inspires them to do something, too.”In December, Insurance Associates of the Triad celebrated their 10th anniversary with a party for their employees. When asked what does the future hold for Insurance Associates Reynolds said “the agency will look a lot different five years from now. Stay tuned, there is a lot more to come...” and that was all I could get him to say on that subject.

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Boone's Turchin Center for Visual Art winter exhibitions and attend the multiple gallery receptions that evening. The trip is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2015 (weather permitting). Those registered for the trip will meet at noon in downtown Asheboro, enjoy lunch, and trek over to Boone with provided motor coach. The day long trip includes visiting the Turchin Center’s six galleries on their First Friday art reception night from 6 p.m -- 10 p.m. The trip costs $20 for R.A.G. members and $30 for non-members. Attendees will need to bring funds with them to purchase meals.

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reserve your seat by Wednesday, January 28. The exhibitions featured include TWENTY: Contemporary Art From South Africa; Bosnian artist Tanja Softic´’s mixed media works on paper; NC master wood carver, Andrew Fullwood; the 28th

Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition; "Hootenanny! - The hometown art show with Andrew Abbott and Paige Willow"; and "Looking Up" Les Caison III’s solo exhibition of recent mixed media paintings. To check out all the upcoming exhibitions at the Turchin Center please visit: http://tcva.org/exhibitions.

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Citing their responsibility as stewards of the Members’ resources, Board Chairman, Jerry Moore, said “we have reached a point where the cost to maintain the property and fund the property taxes is beginning to cross the line and could possibly impact our ability to deliver our mission.” The Dixie Drive building and property have a tax-assessed value of just over $1 million. “The property taxes this year were in excess of $14,000. Plus, with a 31-year old building, we are at a time in the building’s life where from now on, we’ll need to be investing in it on an annual basis. As a non-profit organization, our annual net revenue is a very small margin. The property tax is our largest non-program expense.”

“We have spent the last five months looking at this from every possible angle”, shares Chamber President, Linda Brown. “This is an iconic building and location – and has been a source of great pride to the business community. Once you get over the shock of the idea of it, and you

begin to look at the numbers involved, then you realize it makes good business sense.” Brown said they met and spoke with numerous stakeholders to seek their input, including Mr. David Stedman. “The Stedman Corporation originally gifted the land to the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce many

years ago. So it was important to meet with him and discuss the situation. He was very pleased to learn how the property’s value had increased over the years.”

“This location has served us well over the years”, says Moore. “We are committed to moving into a location that is more within our financial means, enabling us to completely focus on providing benefit to both Members and our community. I think the best thing a Chamber of Commerce can do is demonstrate that sometimes businesses need to make really tough decisions to remain sustainable. That is exactly what we are doing right now”, said Moore. “We would like to find a suitable location in the downtown Asheboro area; but first we need to sell our building.”

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I have never really been a big fan of Christmas. I think the holiday has become commercialized and more about retail sales than the true meaning of the season. In fact, my kids call me the Grinch and even went as far as giving me Grinch pajamas as a gift one

year.

This year I changed my attitude. I celebrated the season for what I believe it is all about…bringing family together. I have everything I need and most of the things I want. When the kids asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I couldn’t think of a single thing. Of course, I might have been feeling a little guilty for spending the past three months in Ecuador. I told each of them that I was grateful we were healthy, and that is more than anyone could ask for.

Christmas Lights in Tommy’s Park Portland, ME.


I did want to do something special for Sherry this year, in light of my recent travels. It took some prying but finally she answered, “I’d like to go to Maine and see my family at Christmas.” Her entire family gets together on the Sunday after Christmas to celebrate. It’s “pot luck” and if you want to participate in “dirty Santa,” you bring a wrapped gift. We haven’t been able to attend since we moved to North Carolina in 2008, and I know she has missed seeing her family so in keeping with my new outlook, I agreed. In this case, the old song “Over the River and Through the Woods to Grandma’s House We Go” actually meant driving 14 hours and passing through ten states. While I wasn’t excited about the time behind the wheel, I was thrilled that I was able to give Sherry such a memorable gift.

Fourteen hours is a long time to spend in the car, so we broke the trip up into two days. Since it was Christmastime, I thought it would be fun to spend an evening in Bethlehem, PA, which put us in the car for about eight hours the first day and six the second. Our plan was to stay in Portland for three days and take two days for the drive back to North Carolina, stopping in Baltimore the last night. While this may seem like a convoluted way to travel to Maine and back, there was method to my madness and it centered around one of my favorite activities, eating. Three years ago I went to Baltimore to attend the Grand Prix. While there, I discovered the best hamburger I have ever eaten at a pub named Alewife. The burger was so good that I was willing to battle traffic over the George Washington Bridge, drive the New Jersey Turnpike and through Baltimore just to eat there again.

Day 1-Asheboro, NC to Bethlehem, PA

We headed out around 10 a.m. the day after Christmas. Bethlehem, PA is roughly halfway between Asheboro and Portland, so I thought it would be the perfect place to stop during this trip, especially considering the time of year. The ride up was perfect; the weather was gorgeous and the traffic, light.

The hotels were booked and paid for so we didn’t have to worry about there being no room in the inn (pun intended). I was thrilled that we were able to stay at 3½ star hotels the entire trip and the most we paid for a room was in Baltimore at the Westin for $72. The price of gas had also been going down, ranging from the least expensive at $1.99 in VA to the most expensive at $2.59 in CT. We checked into the Hyatt Place Hotel in Downtown Bethlehem around 7:45 pm, and to our surprise and delight, the front desk upgraded our room to a corner suite. We ventured out to grab some dinner, but being the Friday after Christmas all the restaurants we had scouted out on Yelp and Urbanspoon were booked solid with long wait times and we were starving. (Note to self: next trip consider making reservations beforehand).

Downtown Bethlehem was beautifully decorated for the holidays and most of the shops were still open. We decided if we couldn’t find a place to eat soon, we would head back to the hotel and order a pizza. Just when we were about to give up, we found a table for three in The

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A ferry docked in Portland Harbor

Lobster traps on the wharf in Portland, ME


Tap Room at the Hotel Bethlehem.

I have discovered that sometimes the best things happen by accident and that was certainly the case with The Tap Room. It was not on our list of potential places to eat, but it definitely should have been. The atmosphere was festive, the food outstanding and the service sensational. I couldn’t have asked for a more pleasurable dining experience.

Day 2-Bethlehem, PA to Portland, ME

We wanted to get on the road early because we had plans to meet up with friends for dinner once we arrived in Portland. We took advantage of the breakfast at the hotel which was included with the room, loaded up the van and hit the road. I wasn’t looking forward to this leg of the trip because we were going through New York and traffic can be heavy around the Tappan Zee Bridge.

We arrived in Portland around 3:00 pm, checked into the hotel and headed out to meet our friends for dinner. We haven’t been back to Maine in six years and I expected there to be a lot of changes. To my surprise, Portland had changed very little.

Our good friend Ralph, whom we hadn’t seen in years, was waiting for us at a tapas-style restaurant, called Sur-Lie. There, every dish is deliciously unique and served as an appetizer, allowing us to try and share a lot of different things. If you are traveling to Maine, Sur-Lie in Portland is a must. The food, atmosphere and service are outstanding.

We spent the rest of the evening walking around Portland’s Old Port, reminiscing about all the good times we had there and marveling at the restaurants, clubs and shops that had changed and those that had remained the same.

Day 3 – Portland, ME to Denmark, ME

Day three started off with Sunday Brunch at an old favorite, Bintliff ’s American Café. This is a restaurant you must also experience when visiting Portland. It is always busy and unless you get there early or are really lucky, you will have to wait to be seated, but it is worth it. I ordered Eggs Benedict with Lobster and Sherry had the French toast with real Maine maple syrup. The food was better than I remembered, and got me a little nostalgic. When our daughter was just a baby, we used to eat there all the time. After breakfast it was time to head to the Christmas Party. We drove out to the country, where there are more deer than people and cell service is nonexistent, to spend the day with Sherry’s family. She grew up in western Maine near the New Hampshire border, about an hour from Portland. No one other than the hostess knew we were coming since she wanted our visit to be a surprise.

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Fried Oysters at Sur-Lie

Lobster Roll at The Muddy Rudder, Yarmouth, ME


cousins, while Sherry caught up on family gossip. Instead of traditional gifts, they have a “dirty Santa” exchange. The gifts were varied and hilarious and it was great fun watching them change hands many times. All in all it was a great day.

Day 4 – Portland, ME to Freeport, ME

If you ever get the chance to visit Maine, there are two things that should be on your “to do” list – eating a lobster roll and visiting the original L.L. Bean Store in Freeport. In fact, you really haven’t experienced Maine until you have done both. We stopped for lunch at The Muddy Rudder in Yarmouth, which sits on Cousins River and is well known for its fresh seafood. We ordered a cup of New England Clam Chowder to start, and two half-pound lobster rolls with fries. They were made to perfection – just enough mayonnaise, lightly toasted roll, and the sweetest lobster meat you have ever tasted. I am salivating just thinking about it. This meal alone made the 1,000-mile drive worthwhile.

It was cold and breezy when we left the restaurant and headed to Freeport. We decided not to spend much time there, because we didn’t want to walk around in the cold. We stopped and took a picture of the giant L.L. Bean boot in front of the store, to prove we had been there. If you are not familiar with “Bean Boots”, they are a staple in any Mainer’s wardrobe and are worn with everything, despite how unfashionable they look. I had forgotten this until I saw women wearing their “Bean Boots” with leggings. There are some things that should never be worn with leggings and “Bean Boots” top that list.

Day 5 – Portland, ME to Baltimore, MD

We were heading home on Tuesday, but Sherry had a few errands she wanted to run before we left. We picked up fresh lobster meat from Harbor Fish Market, family owned for over 40 years and located on Portland’s working waterfront. If you’d like to experience a taste of Maine without making the 2,000-mile round trip, you can order directly from their website, harborfish.com.

After a few more stops, we jumped on the highway and began our journey home. The smart thing would have been return the same way we came. However, we would not have gotten the opportunity, as I mentioned earlier, to eat one of the best hamburgers on the planet. The burger is so good it was worth fighting traffic on the George Washington Bridge, along the New Jersey Turnpike and on the outskirts of Baltimore. In fact, I have often daydreamed about this particular burger to the point that I have almost, on a number of occasions, driven the seven hours to Baltimore just to refresh my taste bud’s memory. Combined with 40 micro brewed beers on tap and an untold number served in the bottle, Alewife has got to be one of the best pubs in the country.

Once we reached New Jersey, I wasn’t sure the decision to come home via Baltimore was the right one. We got caught on the New Jersey

Harbor Fish Market, Portland, Me

Manhattan Skyline at Sunset from the GWB

Giant Bean Boot in front of L.L. Bean


Turnpike at rush hour and sat in stop-and-go traffic for what seemed like hours. I was trying to keep my cool, but I wasn’t sure we were going to make it to Baltimore in time to eat at Alewife, which was the whole reason we went that way to begin with.

Luckily, we arrived in Baltimore a little after 8 p.m. and drove directly to the restaurant. I told the waitress that we had traveled to Baltimore specifically for their burger and duck-fat fries, and I was hoping that it was as good as I remembered. She assured me it would be. We all ordered the Smoke Burger with fries, and a macaroni and cheese appetizer to share. I was hoping Sherry and Andrew would enjoy the food as much as I knew I would. To my delight, they did and both agreed it was worth the long wait between lunch and dinner.

Day 6 – Baltimore, MD to Asheboro, NC

By now, you’ve figured out that we like to eat. For us, part of the fun of going to a new place is trying out the local restaurants. We researched breakfast options in Baltimore and chose to eat at the Blue Moon Café, whose tag line is “Bad Ass Breakfast.” The reviews we read about this place on Yelp were all great. Their two signature dishes, Captain Crunch French Toast and Sweet Baby Jesus along with their world-famous cinnamon buns made this a “must try.”

We got to the restaurant around 10 a.m., and it was packed. A small place, there was no room to wait inside for our table once we put our name on the list. We were told that it was going to be a twenty-minute wait and because we had to stand outside in the cold, we almost decided to eat somewhere else. As it turns out, that would have been a huge mistake.

It was more like forty minutes before we were seated, but it was well worth the wait. Sherry ordered the French toast crusted with crushed Captain Crunch cereal with blueberries & strawberries, and a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Andrew and I both ordered the Sweet Baby Jesus, layers of hash browns, cheese and crab meat, topped with eggs and hollandaise sauce. We ordered a cinnamon bun for the table because we were told it was gargantuan, and they only had one left.

I don’t think I can put the taste of this food adequately into words. Suffice it to say it was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. It is not for the faint of heart or those on a diet. The cinnamon bun was so enormous we couldn’t finish it.

In comparison to the rest of the trip, the ride home from Baltimore was uneventful aside from getting caught in Washington, D.C. traffic. Traveling through big cities on New Year’s Eve is probably not the best idea, and had my taste buds allowed my brain to give the route more thought, I would have mapped a way around Washington. Oh well, live and learn.

Spending time with family and friends is one of my great joys and being able to give Sherry the opportunity to see her family made this one of our best Christmases ever - of course, the quality of the food didn’t hurt!

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As much of the world slowly recovers from the far-reaching economic downturn that began in 2008, the International

Monetary Fund has predicted a 3.2 percent growth for the global economy in 2015. Some countries, including the United States, have already witnessed an uptick in industrial growth. But other nations are not seeing the same level of success. Slow growth and inflation is plaguing areas of South America. Trade surpluses in Germany are likely to shrink in 2015. There is still steady growth in areas of Asia, but China’s projected 7.1 percent growth, though high compared to other nations, is the country’s lowest in 15 years.

With regard to the American economy, job growth and more qualified people returning to the marketplace continue to benefit the economy. But uncertainty as to whether the Federal Reserve will begin to raise the federal funds rate in 2015 continues to loom over the American economy. The higher the federal funds rate, the more expensive it is to borrow money. Since the end of 2008, the federal funds rate has been unusually low. The low rate was essentially an emergency measure in the wake of the financial crisis, and it’s still an unknown if the country’s economy can survive without the low rate. Forecasters are saying the demand side of the American economy will have solid

growth, but the supply side is still sketchy. Higher taxes and a loss of benefits to lower-income workers may impact the job market and overall economy. But certain industries have emerged as the safest bets for employment possibilities and success in 2015. A recent survey from researchers at Michigan State University found certain job sectors anticipate strong hiring growth of recent college graduates and others with industry experience.

Growth in information services, which includes telecommunications, publishing, motion pictures, and broadcasting, is expected to surge. Finance and insurance remain strong and safe bets for employment as banks now will make up for cutbacks during the recession. Other strong employment contenders include management consulting, accounting, law, computer design, and engineering services. Health and wellness services appear recession-proof as well. IBIS World Industry Research notes Pilates and yoga studios were highly resistant to the recession. With a predicted annual growth of 4.8 percent, these health and wellness industries are targeted for growth and increased success in 2015. Pieces of the global economic puzzle are coming together while others are falling out of the mix, and it should be interesting to see how the world economy reacts in the New Year.

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The CentraSight® treatment program features the first-ever telescope implant surgical option for patients with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most advanced form of AMD and the leading cause of blindness in older Americans. More than 15 million Americans are affected by some form of AMD. The number of Americans afflicted with macular degeneration is expected to double with the rapid aging of the U.S. population.

End-stage AMD results in a loss of central vision, or blind spot, and is uncorrectable by glasses, drugs or cataract surgery. This blind spot makes it difficult or impossible for patients to see faces, read, and perform everyday activities such as watching TV, preparing meals, and self-care. The telescope

implant has been demonstrated in clinical trials to improve quality of life for those with central vision loss in both eyes by improving patients’ vision so they can see the things that are important to them, increase their independence, and re-engage in everyday activities. It also may help patients in social settings as it may allow them to recognize faces and see the facial expressions of family and friends.

The telescope implant offers a new hope to patients living with end-stage AMD. The device is integral to CentraSight® a new patient care program. It is the only surgical option that improves visual acuity by reducing the impact of the central vision blind spot caused by End-stage AMD.Smaller than a pea, the telescope implant uses micro-optical technology to magnify images which would normally be seen in one’s “straight ahead” or central, vision. The images are projected onto the healthy portion of the retina not affected by the disease, making it possible for patients to see or discern the central vision object of interest.

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Although some are ready to say their fond farewells to 2014, thought needs to be given to the 12 months that just passed as tax-filing season approaches. Tax season is here and it’s never too soon to begin preparations for filing income taxes. Some people prefer to toast the New Year and then arrange appointments with their accountants, while others use the New Year as an opportunity to get organized and start compiling paperwork and tax questions. Preparing for tax time at the dawn of a new year can make the process go more smoothly in the months ahead. Here are some tips on how to prepare for the upcoming tax season.

• Start a documents folder. Employers, charitable organizations, banks and other financial institutions begin mailing out tax forms from the previous year in early January. Individuals should keep their eyes open for any mail that appears to be tax-related. Store these documents in a folder that can protect any sensitive information. Such folders also make information more accessible as more and more documents arrive in the mail.

• Begin collecting receipts and itemizing expenses. Many expenses are tax-deductible. These can include education costs, moving expenses, home improvements, medical expenses, charitable donations and childcare costs. Store receipts and other documentation, including canceled checks, with the other tax documents. These will come in handy should an audit ever be ordered.

• Create a spreadsheet of important information. It is handy to have all financial information at the ready. This can include creating a profit/loss statement on investments, or working up a tally of charitable donations. Make an itemized list of all pertinent information so it will be handy when tax-filing time arrives.

• Don’t forget about items you gave to Goodwill or Salvation Army. We can’t deduct anything when someone says “I gave away 3 trash bags.” The IRS wants the details. So write down what you can remember what was in the bags. 8 shirts, 4 kids pants, a table & chairs, etc.

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With the IRS you will win and lose with the details.

• Start saving money. Although the goal is to get a refund each and every year, taxpayers sometimes owe money, which can be troublesome for men and women whose budgets are stretched thin already. Those who owed money in the past should begin saving money for tax expenses as early as possible.

Do not be surprised if you owe on your North Carolina taxes. The state recently announced that the amount of revenue collected is millions of dollars short of their projections. They blame this shortfall partially on not enough taxes being withheld from wages. For the returns we have seen so far this year, way more folks owe to NC than in past years.

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When the fi rst and second grade students of Agape Christian Academy returned to school on January 5th,

they entered a “chair-less” classroom. Yoga or exercise balls, also known as stability balls, have replaced the usual school chairs. Their teacher, Karen Buhrman (known to students as Mrs. B.), saw a Charlotte TV news report about a fi rst grade teacher in a Charlotte public school using the balls which piqued her interest.

A number of articles and research studies have been done concerning the benefi ts of the balls in the classroom, including studies from the Mayo Clinic and Harvard. Sitting on the balls improves posture that is felt to improve focusing and concentration. In addition, the balls improve balance, which helps to engage both sides of the brain. Core muscles are strengthened and for the “fi dgety” child, the balls provide a quiet means to help dispel excess energy.

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to solicit funds for the stability balls also. When the balls were introduced to the Agape students, it took a couple days for the students to learn that the balls are a privilege and to improve education, not for fun and games. After the fi rst week, Mrs. B. has been very pleased with the successful use of the balls in her classroom. She has observed the students staying engaged for a longer time and improved behavior. Mrs. B. has even incorporated the use of the balls for a classroom PE

experience. More teachers at Agape will be incorporating the stability balls in their classrooms.Agape Christian Academy is a non-denominational, non-discriminatory K-8 school located at 1627 Browers Chapel Rd in Asheboro. For more information, please call 625-0455 or send an email inquiry to [email protected]. There will be an Open House on Saturday, February 21st, from 10 am – 1:00 pm. Come and have a seat!

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removing the cerumen or treating the infected portion of the outer or middle part of the ear. Surprisingly, the specifi c cause of other types of sudden hearing loss in a given person is able to be reliably diagnosed only 10-15% of the time. Although there are many reports of spontaneous recovery to some types of sudden hearing loss, full evaluation is strongly recommended in all situations nonetheless. When diagnosed and treated properly and effi ciently, some degree of recovery, if not a full return to baseline, is observed in approximately half of the cases. The most common form of treatment includes an oral steroid regimen that is typically prescribed by a specialist. Recovery may take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, and unfortunately in some cases, may not occur at all. The moral of the story? A sudden change in hearing should be considered signifi cant cause for concern and be addressed ASAP! The audiologists here at The Hearing Clinic will be able to help you determine the total effect on hearing acuity and will then guide you on to the next steps of the treatment process via referrals and recommendations based on your specifi c needs. Remember: time is of the essence when it comes to protecting your most valuable tools for communication.


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Save the date—On Saturday,

February 21, 2015 the Randolph Rotary Club will host the annual Randolph Rotary Raffl e at the Pinewood Country Club. Doors open at 6:00 pm and dinner starts at 6:30 with the cash drawdown and silent auction to follow. Come for your chance to win cash prizes totaling $10,000 including a grand prize of $8,000. Proceeds from the last year’s event has helped to fund 19 local agencies including The Salvation Army, Hospice of Randolph County, Partnership for Children, Central Asheboro Boys & Girls Club, Our Daily Bread, Christian United Outreach Center, the Sunset Theater and A-3 Community Wellness. The ticket price is $150 that includes one meal and a guest meal ticket is $35. For tickets contact Douglas Allen at [email protected] or 336-881-3543, Diane Winnemuller at dwinnemuller@

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Randolph County Relay for Life is proud to announce it is moving back to the track at South Asheboro Middle School for 2015. “We are excited about getting back to our roots” says

Co-Chair Mark Vuncannon. “It’s has been a task logistically, but with the help of Mike Mize and Jason Hayes, our logistic chair, we have a plan and ready to give the teams and this community what they have been asking for, Relay is back.” “This will be Randolph County’s 20th year of Relay. In that time Randolph County teams, sponsors and participants have raised over 6 million for cancer research. To celebrate this milestone, we want everyone that has ever been a part of this event to come back for this special night. We want to show others the progress this community has made in 20 years to defeat this terrible disease and to celebrate the survivors that have been with us these past 20 years.”

The format and times for Relay will stay as they were at Bicentennial Park. Relay will remain on a Saturday to avoid any school programs or games and the traffic congestion that comes with them. Luminary service and the final lap will wrap up Relay and conclude at approximately 10:30 pm.

Layout for the event will be close to as it was when Relay

was at SAM’s and SWRHS. Teams placed around the track facing the stage. The survivor meal will be in the parking lot and kids play area on the practice field. The only real change being that no vehicles of any kind are allowed on the track. Volunteers will be there to help teams in setting up and tearing down.

Dates and times for Relay for Life team captains meetings and the date of Relay have also been set. Team Captains meeting will for 2015 will again be at 1st Assembly Church on Meadowdale Dr. Meetings will be at 5:30 pm on January 8, February 5, March 5 and April 2. Team t-shirt pick-up day will be May 7 with a meal provided and Relay for Life will be held May 16 from 4pm-10:30 pm. Team Wrap-Up meeting will be Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 5:30 pm.

Entertainment has yet to be finalized, but Asheboro’s own South Bound 49 has committed to play again. Look for announcements on other entertainment as it is booked. Randolph County Relay for Life is looking for new teams, sponsors and donations for the silent auction. Please contact Mark Vuncannon at [email protected] or 336-465-9669 if you have any questions or would like to participate.

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John Czop was born on the north side of Chicago, and moved to Lake in the Hills, a suburb of Chicago when his sister was born. He started drawing when he was five. When his teachers discovered he had a talent

for drawing, they would offer him extra credit to draw special seasonal projects for the class - a Christmas tree or Easter egg - that they could Xerox off for the whole class to color, or fill in with a holiday crossword puzzle.

In 5th grade, he won an award for the young author’s competition. He didn’t write a story, but he was commissioned by his friend Kim Kelly to illustrate her book about a black lab and a lemonade stand. The book won the contest at their school, and they went on to win their district, but didn’t win at the State level. That was the first commissioned illustration he ever did.

In high school, people would pay John to draw funny pictures of people they didn’t like as a joke. He never studied art or had any formal training up to this point, but when he graduated from high school and realized that he could make money with his craft, he became passionate about it.

John chose to attend the Joe Kubert School of Graphic Art & Cinematic Animation in New Jersey after High School. This was before the age of computers where everything was done ‘old school’ using multiplane animation cameras – Disney-style. The head of the Animation Department was Milt Neil, who had been an apprentice to the original “nine old men” at Disney from 1935 to 1944. Milt had worked on Dumbo, Fantasia, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and many others in his day.

All of the teachers John became friends with knew people in the publishing world. John knew that he loved the action of New York, and although many people headed to Singapore or Los Angeles where the big animation studios were located after graduation, he narrowed his focus to his first love – comics so that he could stay in New York.

Since he knew a lot of people who worked at Marvel Comics, he would do page after page of sample art and hang out in their art “bullpen.” The bullpen was a liberal place where ideas were kicked around and if you had any imagination at all, it would nurture and feed your talent. Freelancers like John would often hang out there, hoping to get work when Marvel editors would come in looking for someone to illustrate a page or two. © Copyright Marvel Comics


One day, Don Daley, the editor of the Punisher series of comics came in looking for someone to illustrate pin-ups (covers) and a short Christmas story featuring the Punisher. He selected John and he got his first paying gig with Marvel Comics at 20 years old. This led to working on another seven issues of the Punisher, all of which never went to print and saw the light of day. In 1992, John was hired to illustrate the new Spider Woman comic by another Marvel editor. The first issue sold over 200,000 copies. Over time, he also worked on Blade the Vampire Hunter, Iron Man, The Avengers and X-men. He drew trading cards for Topps and Fleer; he worked pre- and post- production on movies, and drew advertising pieces for magazines and other mediums. He was in high demand as an illustrator.

John has worked for Marvel Comics on and off for about twenty-two years. He has done work for the NFL and MLB franchises, schools like Ohio State, Notre Dame, and the University of Michigan painting football cards, as well as illustrations for the Family Guy and Hell Boy franchises. He has painted the likenesses of players like Joe Theismann and Tom Brady, as well as former presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Regan.

The list goes on and on – Garbage Pail kids, Teletubbies, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; he has illustrated every single character (heroes and villains) from every single episode of the entire Star Trek franchise up to and including the new Voyager series.

“I have been fortunate that I was able to follow my dream and live the life I have had.”

After 20 years in NY, it became too expensive to live there. He started researching a move to Portland, Oregon – home of Dark Horse Comics. He would still be able to live in a city and be surrounded by like-minded artists. In April 2013, Bia and Eric Rich visited him in New York, mentioned they were renovating a building and opening a restaurant in North Carolina, and it planted a seed. He had always loved the restaurant business, and when they offered him a job and a chance to learn the business from the ground up, he accepted.

John works the lunch line in the kitchen, he bartends and waits tables at Bia’s Gourmet Hardware. In moving to Asheboro, he gets the best of both worlds because he is still surrounded by amazingly talented artists: glassblowers, potters, fellow cartoonists, and the Randolph Arts Guild is located about a mile from his current residence. In fact, Asheboro reminds him a lot of Lake in the Hills, the Chicago suburb where he grew up. His only lament is the lack of a good art supply store and a vibrant after hour’s night life.


As passionate about his art as John is, he also loves to show others what they can do and inspire them to follow their own dream. Dave Bare, Teen Services Reference Librarian at the Randolph County Public Library in Asheboro, invited him to present how he got started with his art, and he brought drawings form the time he was five through his current work to illustrate the progression through the years, and to encourage young people to pursue their own artistic talents.

On January 15th at 7 pm in the Asheboro Public Library Teen Zone he will talk about his work while drawing various styles of comic book characters and other art. Pencils and paper will be provided so attendees can follow along and create their own.

In February, the Randolph Arts Guild is featuring John’s work in the Sara Smith Self Gallery with an opening reception on February 3rd from 5:30 to 7 pm which is open to the public. Many original pieces will be available for sale, some never before published and he will also have prints for sale as well of some of his favorites through the years. His work will be displayed for the entire month of February at the Randolph Arts Guild on Sunset Avenue, Asheboro.

John can see himself in Asheboro for the foreseeable future. Eventually he would like to move west to be closer to his family, who migrated from Chicago to Arizona a few years ago. Until then, we are very fortunate to have him sharing his work with us.


Special Tribute

You Never Know When You Will Meet Someone That Changes Your Life.

One of my first days in Cuenca, Ecuador although I was suffering from altitude sickness and wasn’t really interested in eating, I had stopped in to San Sabas, a restaurant that

is popular among the international crowd to people watch. A lady came in wearing tie-dyed pants, a tank top, and little bells around her ankles. At first, her behavior seemed rather bizarre. I watched her flit here and there much in the same way a hummingbird dances from flower to flower – she seemed so carefree. She had obviously eaten at this restaurant quite a bit because the waitress knew what she wanted without having to take her order. Although many people were looking at her as if she was disturbing them in some manner, she didn’t seem to notice or care. I was intrigued.

Without saying a word, she invited herself to sit down at my table and struck up a conversation. She said her name was Shelia Felker and that she liked my watch. I felt a little uncomfortable at first, but I soon warmed up to her friendly demeanor. She asked me if I had any plans and since I didn’t, she invited me to tag along with her while she went about her daily routine. I mentioned I wasn’t feeling that well because of the altitude sickness and she said she knew just what I needed. We left the restaurant and walked to one of the local markets. There she instructed me to buy some coca leaves to chew on to help with the altitude sickness. I

also bought some lozenges made from the same leaves, and “dragon’s blood” which she suggested would help with a lot of things. Dragon’s Blood, is a resin produced from the red sap of the rattan palm tree (its color gives it the dramatic name). I hadn’t had a chance to visit an ATM since I arrived and was running short on cash, but she lent me the money without giving it a second thought.

Upon leaving the market she took me to a cathedral where she bought me a tea that had been blessed by the nuns that live there. We purchased candles and went inside the church and lit them after saying a little prayer. This was a new experience for me because I was not raised catholic, nor am I very religious. For the rest of the day, we walked around the city and she showed me a lot of things that I wouldn’t otherwise have found on my own. Around 3:00 pm, she said she was tired and needed to go home. We said goodbye and I thanked her for taking the time to show me around. I left not knowing if I would ever see her again.

Fortunately, I ran into her again a few days later and we spent another delightful afternoon doing much of the same. During our second meeting she told me she likes to offer free hugs and broke out a sign that read “abrazos gratis”. She walked into the middle of the park and stood there with her sign. People would see the sign, smile and give her a hug. Kids would run up to her and hug her - she seemed to really treasure each and every one. I never

Shelia Felker and “her kids”.

By Dave Johnson


participated, but I really enjoyed watching the happiness she brought to people’s lives with a simple hug.

Our relationship was hit or miss. The only times we hung out were the times I would run into her on accident. I don’t think she ever gave me her phone number and she told me she never answered her phone anyway. The few afternoons I spent with her while in Ecuador made a lasting impression on me. She introduced me to so many people. If she didn’t like someone, she made no bones about it but the people that she took time to speak with were the “good ones” and, like me, fortunate to know her.

One afternoon, I was having lunch with some new friends and she came into the restaurant with three of the shoeshine boys that worked in the local parks. She sat them down at a table and ordered lunch for them. Before they could eat, she made them wash their hands. After lunch, she bought them each a piece of cake. When the cake arrived their eyes became big as saucers and their smiles huge. Shelia said goodbye to the boys and left without having any lunch herself. Watching the boys laugh and enjoy their cake made my day. I later found out that she often does things like that for many of the poor children in town.

Honestly, when I stopped seeing her periodically, I didn’t think anything of it. When Sherry arrived in Ecuador, I wanted her to meet Shelia, but we were so busy I never got a chance to introduce them. As it turns out, Shelia hadn’t been out and about anyhow because she had been sick.

I got back to the States and I am ashamed to admit I still didn’t give her much thought. Getting back into my daily life and catching up on things after being gone for almost three months demanded most of my attention. Periodically, I would see what was going on with the network of people I had met in Ecuador on Facebook. It was there I found out Shelia was really sick and in ICU at the local hospital. No one seemed to know for certain why she had fallen ill but carbon monoxide poisoning seemed to be the culprit which, apparently, led to her having a stroke. At first the prognosis seemed positive, but then things took a turn for the worse and she passed away.

While I didn’t know her that well, her death hit me especially hard. Normally I am a very positive and upbeat person, but I was going through some hard times of my own when I arrived in Ecuador. In the words of Austin Powers, I’d lost my “mojo” and I was hoping to get it back. I realize now that Shelia entered my life when I needed a fresh perspective. Her positive attitude and smile were infectious and I am a better person having known her. Now that she is gone, I think about her often. She was a ray of sunshine and the world was a better place because of the number of lives she touched with her “abrazos gratis.”

Our world could use more Shelias and more abrazos gratis.

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To start off the 2015 exhibition calendar, the Randolph Arts Guild is set to exhibit works by local artist Ed Rich. The exhibition will be featured in the Randolph Arts Guild’s Sara Smith

Self Gallery located at 123 Sunset Ave. in downtown Asheboro. The show will begin with an opening reception on Tuesday, January 6th from 5:30 - 7:30pm and will on display until January 27th.

Ed Rich is a life-long resident of Asheboro and Randolph County. He and his wife Ginny, own and operate Total Fitness and The Heritage Diner and American Classic Motorcycle Museum on Hwy 64 west of Asheboro. Ed is essentially a self-taught artist. He credits Dwight Holland who taught as what was then Park Street School for giving him direction and inspiration. According to Ed, “Dwight

stressed the importance of art in everyday life and that has been a part of every piece of work I do."

Ed’s love for the history and people of Randolph County, as well as his love for motorcycles is clearly evident in his work. His paintings equally examine life’s ups and downs, clearly capturing the emotion of fleeting moments. His diversity of subject matter coupled with his varying exploratory approach makes for an exhibition unlike any featured at the Guild in recent history.

The opening reception as well as the exhibition are both free and open to the public. The Randolph Arts Guild is open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday from 10am - 2pm. For more information please call 336-629-0399.

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The Randolph Arts Guild (RAG) in partnership with the Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC) presents "Creative In Randolph" -- a publicly juried art exhibition on display in Southern Pines, January 9 -- 30, 2015. What is a publicly juried exhibition you might ask?

RAG wanted to hold an exhibit that would honor Randolph County-based visual artists complete with selecting one artist as "Randolph County's 2015 Favorite Artist". In order to do that RAG created an online voting ballot via social media so that the public could vote and decide who their favorite artist would be. Any Randolph County-based artist could upload their artwork to be considered for the exhibit. The eleven artists selected to be in the exhibition are Brian Brown, Brooke Avery, Cara Bevan, Chrissy Neelson, Derrick Sides, Jared Slack, Jennifer Harvell, Jeremy Sams, Jim Thompson, Joshua Strayhorn, and Les Caison III. "Creative In Randolph" includes a variety of art disciplines including photography, ceramics, painting, and mixed media. Derrick Sides, RAG executive director says, "this is a truly unique opportunity for a community arts organization like ourselves to offer our artists. We are excited to share their artwork with an audience outside of Randolph County. And we are honored to partner with another awesome arts organization."

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405-P East Dixie DriveAsheboro, NC 27203

336-625-3663 (FOOD)

Monday - SaturdayLunch 11am to 3pmDinner 5:00 to Until

Welcome to Bistro forty two!

Catering & Casual Dining

www.ncbistrofortytwo.com

Find out about Bistro forty two on yelp.com!

Everything was delicious! My husband noted the oysters were fried perfectly and filet mignon was tender. I had never had crab cakes with Texas caviar, but it was a great pairing and the salad was surprisingly good. Tiffany, our server had a great personality and made some awesome recommendations

- Tamaria W.Tallahassee, FL

For a long time, it has been necessary to differentiate between good food and good food for being in Asheboro. No more. Bistro 42 has food that can stand up to some of the best restaurants in the region. The menu is good all around (so go back several times to try it all). Unexpectedly, the pizza is amazing. Best in Asheboro. Decent beer and wine selection, too.

- Will P.New York, NY

Make your reservations now for New Year’s Eve.We are open on New Year’s Day!

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TechSavvy

As technology continues to evolve, devices are being used in ways that might have seemed impossible as recently as a couple of years ago. Several industries have begun to institute changes that reflect the population’s growing reliance on technology. Many airlines now offer Wi-Fi service for passengers, and retailers have worked with vendors to provide mobile applications that facilitate buying via smartphones and tablets. Many feel the future of technology will revolve around merging the real and virtual worlds. Over the next 12 months, the following technologies figure to gain more steam:

• On-demand computing: Reliance on desktop and laptop computers continues to dwindle as tablets and smartphones grow in popularity. The Pew Research Center reports that 58 percent of Americans have a smartphone, while 42 percent own a tablet. These gadgets allow for immediate connectivity for gaming and streaming television and video.

• Mobile consumerism: Retailers are continually revising their offerings to consumers in an effort to cater to mobile users. Many businesses now boast websites that are optimized for tablet use, while others have developed apps that work in conjunction with traditional websites or as stand-alone services.

• 3D printing: Consumer analysts say 3D printing will reach a tipping point in the next several years. As the demand for 3D printing increases, the cost of 3D printing devices will fall and make them even more accessible to the masses. For those unfamiliar with 3D printing, the technology allows a user to make a 3D manipulated object from a digital file. The printer lays down successive levels

of material, usually a polymer plastic, to form the end product. Reproducing a digital file via 3D printing can take anywhere from minutes to days.

• Energy management information systems: Analysts expect companies to place a greater emphasis on energy management in coming years as a means of reducing energy consumption.

• Cloud computing: Cloud computing involves large groups of remote servers networked together to allow centralized data storage. Instead of data saved to a hard disk or drive in a home or business, it is stored to a drive that runs through the Internet. People may be surprised at just how much data actually is stored in the cloud. It’s what enables a user to access a file from work at home or finish playing a game that began on a computer or a mobile phone. Businesses are increasingly bypassing internal servers and software in favor of cloud-based options. The cloud is prolific, but it still is expected to grow more.

• The Internet of things (IOT): This concept involves using the Internet in ways that allows objects to send and receive data. Examples of embedded computing devices can include biochip transponders on farm animals, sensors built into vehicles, heart-monitoring implants, and thermostat or lighting systems that enable remote monitoring. According to Gartner, Inc., an American information technology research and advisory firm, there will be around 26 billion devices on IOT by 2020.

Technology continues to evolve and affect the way the world operates. Each year brings new information and services that can have profound impacts on how people live and do business.

What to expect in

technology this year


onsite sales representative

wade woodruff1327 middleton circle

asheboro | nc | 27205

office | 336-633-0111cell | 336-465-0486

[email protected]


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