ASHEBORO

magazine
september 2010

fayetteville street
christian school
prayer comes standard

festivals & fairs health & wellness community

Renaissance Fair-huzzah! It’s can you eat well eating out? character
time for some medieval fun! candie rudzinski
A
sheboro Magazine is all about promoting and
supporting locally-owned, independent businesses.
It’s about making your hard-earned money go
further, fueling the local economy, and helping to
preserve the unique character of Asheboro. We would like
to introduce Asheboro Proud, a shop local community effort
to keep more of your hard earned dollars in the Asheboro
economy and strengthen the small businesses that make
Asheboro unique.
Be aware of the impact of your dollars.
A locally owned independent business returns
approximately 73% of each dollar spent back to the
community. Local, independent businesses assist the
community through a “multiplier effect”: one dollar spent at
a locally owned business will return five times that amount
within the community through city taxes, employees’ wages,
and purchase of materials and supplies at other independent
businesses. In addition, these businesses will turn that dollar
back into the community through school funding, social
services, and contributions to local non-profit organizations.
Chains and franchises contribute roughly 43% and at times
as little as 20% of the store’s sales back into the community
through employee wages, sales taxes, and property taxes.
Frequently, a chain store's location is owned by the larger non
local company, and the business is given tax breaks in order for
shareholder profits to remain high. Locally owned independent
businesses do not receive such benefits and thus contribute a
far greater proportion of revenues to local taxes.
Choice makes for a richer community
Local, independent businesses are located all over greater
Asheboro. You can grab a coffee to go, pick up locally grown
An illustration of the
importance of doing
business with locally
owned businesses.
produce or freshly baked bread, shop for unique gifts or
household items, or choose a good book for a day at the beach.
You can get your hair cut, have your taxes prepared, or apply
for a mortgage at your friendly community bank or credit
union.
These businesses add to the character that is Asheboro,
contributing more than just goods and services. They
offer personalized attention, add diversity to our shopping
options, and bring life to historic buildings. And they pay
their employees—and local taxes—with the income they
receive. Each time you choose to spend your dollars at a
local, independent business, you are voting for the continued
strength and vitality of our community. Below are 10 great
reasons to shop at locally owned businesses every day.
1. Buy local to support yourself
2. Keep our community unique
3. Be eco-friendly
4. Create more jobs
5. Get better customer service
6. Put your taxes to good use
7. Invest in the community
8. Support community groups
9. Promote competition and diversity
10. Encourage future investment
We’re proud to be Asheboro business owners and we
intend on keeping as much of our money local as we can and
hope you will help us raise awareness of this initiative by doing
the same. We are just in the beginning stages of the Asheboro
Proud initiative, but we were so excited, we wanted to let
everyone know about it. Stay tuned...there is much more to
follow.
  letters
Dear Readers,
I
would like to say “Thank You” to
all who contacted me after the
August edition was published.
The outpouring of goodwill and
excitement from the Community of
Asheboro is truly astonishing, and I am
humbled by your enthusiasm for the
magazine. I look forward to publishing
lots of the stories that you brought to
my attention over the next few months,
as well as working closely with the
community to bring you more of the
stories you want to read!
I have also had a couple of people
ask me recently, “Won’t you run out
of things to write about in Asheboro?”
There is so much going on in this
town, it’s mind blowing. I have had so
many article ideas forwarded to me
that I had to rein myself in this month
because otherwise it would be a very
large magazine! It is good to see that
the community has so many positive
stories to share. We love receiving
your emails and posts on Facebook.
Please keep them coming.
By the way, a HUGE thank you goes
out to all those who have become fans of
the magazine on Facebook – we hit 600
on September 12th and we are now
well on our way to 1,000 fans!! That’s
my goal by the end of October. Please
make sure you tell all your friends on
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Facebook to fan our page, and also to
go to our website (asheboromagazine.
com) and register to win the $500
cash we are giving away in October!
Deadline for registration is September
30, 2010.
We launched a new website this
month, www.asheboroevents.com.
Any time we attend a local special
event, we will post a mini special event
magazine for it, full of pictures from the
event.
Fall is in the air! Please enjoy our
feature Falling for Autumn. We bring
you lots of things to do this month
that support great causes, Bikers for
Boobs, a breast cancer motorcycle ride
by Cox’s Harley Davidson to benefit
the Randolph Cancer Center’s Patient
Assistance/Mammography Fund; the
Renaissance Faire in Charlotte starting
in early October; another motorcycle
ride to benefit Operation Red Sleigh,
a non-profit organization that brings
Christmas to children in Randolph
County each year; and many more.
There are lots of great articles inside,
so please read on.
October is our first print edition. You
will be able to pick up our magazine
at various locations around town. If
you would like to have a supply of
magazines for your business patrons
to pick up when they visit, please let me
know – we are looking for more outlets
to distribute them. We will be listing
all the locations that magazines are
available on Facebook when we publish
our October edition, so your business
will get a nice plug!
Enjoy this issue of Asheboro
Magazine as much as we enjoyed
bringing it to you, forward it to all your
friends, and we will see you around
town!
Sincerely,
Sherry
Sherry Johnson, Publisher
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departments
4    letters
features
6   
from the publisher
editorial
dave 2.0 beta
The Caring Community 11

questions & answers
fanpage fun 
We have all seen her. She lives in every neighborhood, rich, poor or anywhere in 12  community character
between. For the sake of this article, we’ll call her Bertha. She could be anyone’s candie rudzinski
mother, grandmother or great grandmother. She celebrated her 89th birthday just 14  cool kid
last week and although she is a little slower these days, she is generally in good damon maness
health. She’ll tell you her doctor says she will outlive him. 16  news & views
22 breast cancer survivors make a difference
18  asheboro in pictures
20    going places
Falling for Autumn wales, the land of castles
28    the cellar
As the nights grow longer and the kids at the school bus stops start donning layers, the
the controversy of Pinot Grigio
trees are preparing for their winter dormancy. Byproducts of the chemical changes
29  wine pairing recipe
that occur within the trees are the bright colors of fall foliage.
fish in foil by devin allen
30    health & wellness

24
can you eat well eating out?
31  restaurant review
affordable, delicious & authentic mexican fare
32    daily devotion
Gorilla Troop Changing at NC Zoo a million minutes for peace
33  calendar of events
To some, gorillas represent an image of actress Fay Wray being carried up the 34    festivals & fairs
Empire State Building by an enraged and misunderstood King Kong or a Mighty Joe huzzah! it’s time for some medieval fun!
Young rampaging through Hollywood. But for the North Carolina Zoo, they’re docile 35    community events
primates, vegetarians and the “greatest” of the Great Apes—a group that also includes operation red sleigh
orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos. 36    citizen journalism
25 various articles
38    going green
green looks good on you

fayetteville street christian

school
prayer comes standard
Every parent dreams of having their child ascend the social
ranks at school to become popular either through athletics,
14
academics or because they are just a really likable person.
Being at the top of the social echelon makes for an easier time
at school and, studies have shown, better grades and a higher
likelihood of getting accepted at a chosen college.

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  editorial
I am Dave and dave 2.0 beta is a project I am
working on that helps people who want to start
their own business by providing information
and other resources that may not be freely
available anywhere else. It is my goal to
show everyone that, contrary to what we’ve
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and it doesn’t necessarily take a lot of capital
either. Coming soon: a blog, podcast, video
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starting your own business.
I have been called a serial entrepreneur.
I use jobs as stepping stones from one
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have bootstrapped six businesses, five
of which would be considered successful
by most definitions. My first business
was a miserable failure, but only after
three years of struggle. I learned a
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years and would put my “school of
hard knocks” education up against any
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learned more about practical business
applications and practices during those
three years than one could ever hope
to learn in business school. The thing
that resonates the most with me is how
important small businesses are to the
local economy.
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E
very parent dreams of having their child ascend the social ranks at school to
become popular either through athletics, academics or because they are just a
really likable person. Being at the top of the social echelon makes for an easier
time at school and, studies have shown, better grades and a higher likelihood of
getting accepted at a chosen college. Fast forward to post graduation and these same
people enjoy higher paying jobs and greater fulfillment as an adult, so says the same
studies. And all of this makes sense. But what about the kids that, for one reason or
another, are not able to climb the social ladder. What about the kids that because of their
size, shape, hair color, religious beliefs, or skin color aren’t popular or well liked? What
about the kids that are bullied and harassed? For most of them, they can look forward
to a life opposite of those at the top of the social spectrum.
I am the parent of such a kid. He is overweight and I shoulder a great deal of guilt
because of it. Obviously it doesn’t make me love him any less and if kids would look
beyond the exterior and get to know him, they would find a kid that has a huge heart, is
very caring and is more loyal as a friend than most. But some kids are mean and make
it their purpose in life to make others feel bad about themselves. My son has been

bullied most of his childhood and this has created a great deal of
pain and stress for everyone in the family. This is especially hard
for me because I was well-liked in school because of my athletic
ability and, although I never really cared about what group I
was lumped into, I will say having lots of friends made it easier
to enjoy my time spent at school. My son, on the other hand,
was bullied so much in the Charlotte public school system that
he would make himself physically sick at the thought of going to
class every day. And, worse, the teachers and administrators
did very little to solve the problem. In fact, the only anti-bullying
poster at the middle school he attended could be found in the
administrative office hidden behind a fake ficus benjamina. Like
drugs, there should be a zero-tolerance policy regarding bullying
in schools. In the real world, bullying is called assault and people
go to jail for it.
After we moved to Asheboro, our son’s education weighed
heavily on our minds. Because of the sheer size of most public
schools and the diverse ethnicities and different values that come
with different cultures, we knew that the likelihood of bullying at
the public school was high. We contemplated home schooling
him but think it is important for him to learn how to deal with
conflict, while learning better social skills. Besides, owning a
business is not conducive to having the time necessary to provide
a proper homeschooling environment.
While talking with a friend and expressing our concerns, she
related a very similar story about her own trials and tribulations
with her son in the public school system. She said that she
had transferred him to the Fayetteville Street Christian School
(FSCS), and he has turned into a different person; more confident
and enthusiastic about his education. We hadn’t really given any
thought to a private school, let alone a school that is spiritually
based. We are spiritual people but are private about our faith. To
us, our relationship with God is private and we have never felt the
need be open about our beliefs. For this reason, we were a little
concerned about sending our son to an openly Christian school.
What if their beliefs differed from ours?
We did our due diligence and researched the school. Like their
website touts, we also believe that any educational program that
excludes God is incomplete and detrimental in developing the
child into a whole person. While I was growing up, my parents
made me go to church. They would say that when I became
an adult, I could choose to do whatever I wanted regarding my
spiritual journey, but while I was living under their roof, I would
not only attend church, I would participate by singing in the

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choir or being active in the youth group.
Because of this, my moral compass and
values were built upon a strong spiritual
foundation. Regardless of your upbringing
or what you believe, the Bible, at the very
least, is a wonderful guidebook for living a
morally, ethically and fulfilling life. At best,
it is the road map to living out eternity in
Heaven. In other words, there is no down
side to being exposed to spirituality, even
if it differs slightly from what you believe.
After meeting the Principal and touring
the school, my wife and son felt certain
that Fayetteville Street Christian School
was a good fit. Mr. Jeffreys, the Principal,
spent a tremendous amount of time with
each of them helping to make sure the
right decision was being made about
our son’s education. And, when my wife
expressed her concern about bullying,
he assured her that it wasn’t anything
to worry about because it is not part of
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the Christian values they teach. In other
words, it was a non-issue. We learned that
his 6th grade class had only ten students
(his class in Charlotte had 44!) and that his
new teacher, Ms. Garner, was a favorite
among current and past students. For the
first time since second grade, our son was
actually looking forward to his first day of
school.
Fast forward four weeks and our son
is as excited to go to school now as he
was the first day. He is making very good
grades, enjoys his schoolwork, has made Fayetteville Street Baptist Church, down
several new friends and has not been to pouring the concrete for the stairs out
bullied once. He is being exposed to new front. They believe that an alternative
ideas and philosophies and the spiritual education that includes the worship of
foundation that we started is being built God is important; with a focus on creating
upon and strengthened. Needless to say, good, moral citizens in their communities.
we are ecstatic. The goal at FSCS is to provide a curriculum
This year marks the 40th anniversary that is not offered in public school. Among
of the Fayetteville Street Christian School. the twenty-two teachers who chose to
It was built by hand by the members of the educate the students at FSCS, eight have
been at the school for more than 15 years.
They are dedicated to the educational
and spiritual goals of the school, and are
passionate about their craft. They offer
a happy medium between a comfortable
setting and a strict adherence to the rules.
They are personable, and truly encourage
the parents to become involved in their
child’s education.
FSCS welcomes children as young as
3 years old into their pre-school program
right through high school seniors. Last
year, they accepted a new student every
week for 15 weeks in a row. In the first
three weeks of the 2010 school year, they
have seen 12 to 15 new students enroll.
The sophomore class was so large this
year (22 students) that they actually split
it into two classes.
In addition to the core curriculum of
English, Math, Science & Social Studies,
Bible classes are taught every day, and
the students attend chapel once a week.
The school celebrates Spiritual Emphasis
Week in the Fall at The Wilds Christian
Camp in Brevard, NC and in the Spring,
college students come to the FSCS campus
from Encounter Revival Ministries for a
week of celebration including song and
praise worship.
All students are encouraged to try
out for the various sports teams that the
school offers. For the boys in JV there is
Basketball and baseball, while JV girls
can try out for volleyball or basketball. For
Varsity, the boys are encouraged to play
soccer, basketball or baseball; while the
girls are offered the choice of volleyball,
cheerleading, basketball or softball. They
compete in the North Carolina Christian
School Association 1A Division, and for
the past two years the baseball team has
brought home the championship. They
also offer a strong Fine Arts program
at the school, and compete in the 1, 2 &
3A divisions. They consistently finish
at the top in the categories in which they
compete.
Parents are encouraged to participate
in any and all school activities. From
coming in and helping serve lunch, to
volunteering in your child’s classroom once
in a while, or anything else that you feel
would be of benefit. While I was chatting
with Mr. Jeffreys, my son greeted the head
of the School Board by name, and I found
out that he and his wife serve lunch to the
students one day a week so they can stay
involved. That is the kind of community
spirit and involvement that I want to teach
my son.
There are many ways to get involved
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through the Booster Club. FSCS has
several fundraising events throughout the
year, including their Fall Festival in October,
Donkey ball in December (an event NOT to
be missed!), an all-day pancake breakfast
in February, and a golf tournament in May.
With class sizes averaging 14 students,
and the teacher to student ratio at 7:1;
Fayetteville Street Christian School offers
an excellent alternative to public school.
If you are searching for a place for your
child to get a “complete” education, where
they are encouraged to grow personally,
educationally and spiritually, Fayetteville
Street Christian School may be just the
place. My son has done a complete
turnaround and has gone from loathing to
loving school. More importantly, he is not
judged and ridiculed for being overweight
because the students at FSCS are well
versed in the bible and they believe, as
Matthew 7:1 states, “Judge not, that ye be
not judged”. v
  editorial (cont. from page 6)
the mills began to close and the local
residents lost their jobs. Since there
were a lot of people out of work and no
jobs to sustain them, people began to
commute to other towns and cities or
move away altogether. It is no mystery,
to anyone who has lived in Asheboro for
any period of time, why the economy
faltered. The
same thing
happened in
cities all over
the country
that were
dependent on
big-business
manufacturing. Flint, Michigan is all but
a ghost town for this very reason.
Fast forward a few years to current
day. I moved my family to Asheboro
from Maine via Charlotte because I
saw a town that seems to understand
that small businesses are what’s
needed to build an economically healthy
community. I see a community that
is full of opportunity and poised for
tremendous growth. I see a community
that welcomes new businesses with
open arms and has the infrastructure
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needed for continued growth. Most of all,
I feel welcome. It is difficult enough to be
a small business owner. Combine that
with a city like Charlotte whose Chamber
of Commerce is very big-business
focused, and the challenges for a small-
business owner multiply. Asheboro’s
business environment is exciting,
invigorating
and fueled by
more talent
than I have
ever seen
in a single
place. Our
Chamber of
Commerce is strong and the members
are committed to helping the local
economy grow. The Mayor is a small
businessman. If you look around, you
see new businesses popping up left and
right. The best part of a strong business
environment is it attracts medium and
big businesses which in turn attracts
more small businesses and so on and
so on.
Despite the vibrant small business
environment that is cropping up here in
Asheboro, we cannot rest on our laurels.
We need to continue to encourage
small businesses to set up shop here
and begin to develop entrepreneurs
in our schools. Asheboro is gaining
economic momentum but it is far from
critical mass. As a city, I believe we are
positioned for tremendous growth, but in
order to get there we need to continue to
encourage our local business people and
support them whenever possible. And
most of all, if you have ever thought of
starting a business, now is the time. You
will find, as I have, that not only are there
a bunch of really smart people running
businesses here, but they are also more
than willing to offer assistance where
and when they can. I think starting a
business in Asheboro has been one of
the best decisions I have ever made. I
look forward to growing my business
here and being part of the tremendous
growth that is on the horizon.  v
   fanpage fun   questions & answers 

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Here is one of the questions and a sampling of the answers
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asheboromagazine and click the “like” button and then you
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Q: What song always makes you

happy when you hear it?

Answers:
• Alyssa Paige Murkin-There are hundreds! But
one is Fresh Feeling by Eels.

• Fawn Cook-I Gotta Feeling by the Black Eyed

Peas
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• Beth Norris-Lean on Me

• Candice Varner-Magaritiville Jimmy Buffet

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Beatles

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rainbow (beach version)

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shiny day

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  community character   candie rudzinski
  article & photos by dave johnson

W
hen Candie Rudzinski became the Executive Director of
the Randolph County Senior Adults Association (RCSAA)
in 1992 she had twelve employees and a budget of
$700,000 per year. Shortly after she began working with
RCSAA, the Regional Coordinated Area Transportation System (RCATS),
which provides public transportation service to all Randolph County
residents on an advance reservation basis, came under her organization
due to budgetary reasons. Today RCSAA employs 60 and has an annual
budget of $2.4 million with half the resources going to RCATS and half
going to the four Senior Centers.
When I met Candie, I liked her immediately. She is a humble person who
attributes her success to having a very capable staff. She is passionate
about serving seniors and, although her job keeps her very busy, she
always makes time for folks that pop their head into her office to say hello.
“I really feel that we are making a difference in the lives of the seniors
we serve”, she says with an amiable smile. As she talks fondly about the
people that visit the Senior Center, it is easy to see why she is so well liked;
she is genuine and kind and puts the quality of her organization’s services
above the importance of her position. “I don’t consider myself an extremely
smart person”, she continues. “I’ve surrounded myself with intelligent
people and I have an excellent staff. I don’t consider anything that has
been accomplished here my doing...everything is a combined effort and
nothing would get done without the involvement of every member of my
team.”
Although she derives a great deal of satisfaction from what she
does, there is one thing that, if given a magic wand, she would change
immediately and that is limited resources. She is very quick to explain that
the community is very supportive and that all the non-profits work very
well together. But, with the baby boomers aging, the need for resources
is outpacing the availability. All things considered, Candie feels very
fortunate to be part of a community that has so many that freely volunteer
their time to make a difference in the lives of thousands of seniors that
utilize RCSAA’s services each year.
Candie is not all work and no play. She leaves her competent staff
in charge when she takes vacations to spend as much time as she can
with her husband of 40 years and three grown children. Her husband
retired after working for the United States Postal Service for 35 years,
and although he encourages her to retire, Candie says she isn’t going
anywhere anytime soon. When she does, she would like to travel and
plans on visiting as many of the 48 continental United States as she can
as they cruise around the country in an RV.
Until that time comes, you will find Candie enjoying her job and spending
as much time with the seniors her organization serves as she can. “They
are full of wisdom and have been through things we’ll never have to go
through. Growing older does not have to mean going into a nursing home,
it just means adjusting to a new life and we are here to help with that
adjustment as much as we can.”   v

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 Charity Motorcycle Ride
and Concert
Saturday, October 9, 2010
(Rain Date: October 16, 2010)
TO BENEFIT

Operation Red Sleigh, Inc.

Operation Red Sleigh, Inc. is a non-profit organization
that began in 2000. Local law enforcement including NC
Highway Patrol started the organization to assist families
in Randolph County who were in need. Our organization
is given names by the school system's counselors and we
help underprivileged children in Randolph County who
will not have a Christmas. We raise money throughout
the year and provide the children with gifts and a hot
meal for the family the day the presents are handed out
prior to Christmas.

Registration from 8:30-9:30 Hot Dog Lunch will be Available

Cox’s Harley Davidson, & will Benefit
Asheboro Asheboro Harley
Ride Departs at 10:00 a.m.
Owner’s Group (HOG)
$10 for One Rider/$5 for Passenger 11:30-1:30 p.m.
(Door Prize Tickets with Registration)
(2 Hot Dogs, chips,
50/50 Raffle $1 Tickets/6 for $5 drink for $5)
v FREE CONCERT v
October 9, 2010
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Bring Lawn Chair
or Blanket

www.operationredsleigh.com or 333.625.9624
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  cool kid
article & photos by dave johnson
W
hile most kids are
playing video games
and watching
television, Damon
Maness can be found on the track at
Zoo City Motor Sports Park, pushing his
85cc Honda dirt bike to the brink and
beyond. It’s almost as though he has
Mario Andretti’s saying running through
his head at all times; “If everything
seems under control, you`re just not
going fast enough”.
As a former competitive cyclist, I know
all too well the behavior of someone who
isn’t just satisfied with participating, and
I saw it in the eyes of Damon Maness
as I followed him around while he went
about his routine of preparing to ride.
You could almost see him going through
14  ASHEBORO Magazine  September 2010
  damon maness
each corner and over each jump in his
mind. I love being around competitive
people and could have just hung out
and watched him practice all day, but I
was there to do an interview.
The problem was, what do
you ask an eleven-year old
who has already seen more
success on the track than
most people will experience
at anything in a life time. I
decided that it was best just
to hang-out and listen to him
talk with his friends instead of
bombard him with questions.
What I discovered not only
impressed me, but also made
me realize that underneath
the helmet, neck-protector,
gloves and racing boots, is a
regular kid that just happens
to be a superstar on his dirt
bike. Unlike many kids that
experience success early in
life, he didn’t seem to have the
ego that goes hand-in-hand
with being an above average
competitor. It was almost as
if he could take it or leave it.
When he began to ride, it
was as though he was made
for his bike-he appeared so
comfortable maneuvering
it around the track that it
almost seemed like the
machine was an extension of
his body; exactly what you’d
expect from someone that
has been riding since he was
three years old.
 Before heading out to the track, I did a little research on ®
Damon. If you Google his name, you will see that he has Group Cruises
already compiled a vast resume of top finishes on tracks
around the country. You can learn about his sponsors (he Family Reunions
has many) and you can learn that his idol is Ricky Carmichael,
a motocross legend who is transitioning to stock-car racing.
Honeymoons
What you can’t find out about him is that off the track, he
enjoys spending time doing many of the same things other
boys his age do like playing with air-soft guns and spending Anniversaries
time with his family. He is a sixth-grade student at Fayetteville
Street Christian School, which may be one of the reasons he Couples
seems so grounded. In short, Damon Maness is the “real
deal,” which is the main reason we chose him as Asheboro Families
Magazine’s first cool kid of the month.
(To nominate someone for Cool Kid of the Month, please email publisher@
asheboromagazine.com with their name, age, and parent’s contact
information so we can follow up)

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  news & views breast cancer survivors make a difference
article by sherry johnson

F
ay Morgan fought a two year battle with breast Cloggers and
cancer, and won. She recently told her husband she music by DJ
wanted to ride a motorcycle to celebrate life and live it Susan Hunt.
to the fullest. He didn’t hesitate for a second, but took There will also
her directly to Cox’s Harley-Davidson in Asheboro to pick out a be a fashion
new bike. While shopping at the store, she met Joy Hicks, an show of Harley-
employee at Cox’s who had just survived her own battle with Davidson’s pink
breast cancer. In fact, they were diagnosed two weeks apart! label line, 50/50
They bonded immediately, and raffle and silent
have become all but inseparable. auction.
“There is a special bond you have Asheboro
with someone who has walked in hasn’t seen an
the same shoes, and understands event of this
exactly what you have been scope for breast
through.” Fay remarked. cancer before.
They started discussing ways Fay and Joy
they could help others who battle breast cancer, and help with hope to make this an annual event. The money raised through
detecting it much earlier. They both discovered their cancers this event will go to the Randolph Cancer Center Patient
at an advanced stage and they wanted to make sure that Assistance/Mammography Fund to help women who do not
early detection was available to all women. have insurance, and provide cancer treatments to patients
Fay and Joy enlisted the help of Robbie Cox, third generation who struggle financially.
owner of Cox’s Harley-Davidson, who was immediately
supportive of the event. Bikers for Boobs was born! Their hope
for the event is that it will catch people’s attention and draw as
many people as possible to participate. Also involved in the

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country radio station, who’s Hometown Handshake tour will
end with a concert at the event by country music recording
star, Sunny Sweeney. savings
On September 25, 2010 Bikers for Boobs, the first ever
breast cancer event in Randolph County will take place at
your mouse
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off with a two hour ride through beautiful Randolph County
can miss.
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 ATTENTION PARENTS
Do you need a break?
Don’t know what to do with the kids?

Bring them to the Randolph-

Asheboro YMCA because
we are giving you a...
PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
Three dates available:

Saturday
October 9, 2010
Saturday
November 20, 2010
Saturday
December 4, 2010

5-10 pm

This event is for children ages 6-11 years ALSO PROVIDING

Nursury Care for Infants
and includes: age 6 weeks to Children
age 5
` Yummy Food
` YMCA Staff Supervision
` Lots of Fun & Games
` Swimming (for 5-11 year olds ONLY)
Please come dressed in your swimsuit & bring your towel!
` A night of peace & quiet for you!

Each night is only $10 per child for members and For More Information Contact

$20 per child for the public 336.625.1976

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  going places wales, the land of castles
article by Tami Weske

W
hen you think first experiences with this beauty
about the United was on our visit to St. Fagans, an
Kingdom, what open-air museum chronicling the
typically comes culture, lifestyle, and architecture
to mind? England and Scotland, of the Welsh people, and listed as
certainly. With a population of only one of the top 10 free attractions in
3 million people, the small country the UK by TripAdvisor. Also on the
of Wales often gets overlooked. grounds is St. Fagans castle. The
My daughter and I were first thing to catch our attention
privileged to visit this country were the vivid colors of the gardens
for two weeks this summer as surrounding the castle.
members of an 8-person mission While many things in Wales
team from First Baptist Church of Asheboro. Our ministry are different from the U.S., such as the fact that they drive on
took place in downtown Cardiff (the capital city) and consisted the left-hand side of the road and the steering wheel is on the
of planning and promoting a Childrens’ Holiday Club, leading a right-hand side of the car, much of what we experienced was
men’s and a women’s Bible study, and coordinating activities very similar . . . English and Welsh are the official languages
for the youth. of Wales, so virtually everyone speaks English, albeit with
An interesting fact I learned while in Wales was the a different accent. McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway, TGI
difference between Great Britain and the U.K. (United Friday’s, and Ruby Tuesday were common sightings. There
Kingdom) . . . Great Britain is typically referred to as England, was even a store much like our dollar stores called Poundland!
Scotland, and Wales, while the UK includes these as well as In the main shopping district of downtown Cardiff, a new,
Northern Ireland. Our host also informed us that Wales has modern shopping mall had opened just prior to our arrival with
the most castles per square kilometer than any other country many of the same stores seen in our shopping malls here in
in Europe. America.
Wales is a stunningly beautiful country, and one of our Cardiff is a very multi-national city, many people seeking

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asylum in the UK are sent to Cardiff. In the course of our
mission with Tredegarville Baptist Church, we were blessed
to be invited into the homes of Welsh, Iranian, and African
families for meals and fellowship, where we learned much
about other cultures, as well as immigration from the point of
view of the immigrants.
At the end of our stay, we visited the country home of one
of the church’s pastors about an hour from Cardiff known as
“The Barn”; a large stone dwelling that was once a horse barn
that now has been converted into a home, which can also
be rented out as a retreat center (call us for more details if
interested in renting this property). We took a 2-mile hike,
the first half of which was up one of these steep hills (I swore
it was a mountain!) to a spectacular view at the top of lush,
green hills as far as the eye could see and little white dots
everywhere you looked . . . sheep! We were able to meet
some of these fluffy white creatures up close and personal on
the way back down to The Barn.
We spent two full weeks in this amazing country and
would love to return sometime very soon! If you would like any
further information about the country of Wales, or any other
destinations on your “bucket list,” please give Go Forth Travel
a call at 336-420-1350 or e-mail us at goforth@heavenlink.
net and we would be happy to assist you!
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 left after paying the bills
for food. Her doctor has
treated her for illnesses
related to malnutrition and
told her that she must eat
regularly if she is to stay
in good health. She is too
embarrassed to tell him
she can’t afford to buy
groceries.
Impoverishment is an
often overlooked issue
among the senior and
disabled community. If
you are single over the
age of 65 and live on less
than $902.50 per month,
you are impoverished.
For a couple, the figure is
$1,214.17 per
service offers the community respite for
caregivers, because the stress of caring
for someone 24 hours a day 7 days
a week is a burden no one should face
alone. The Senior Center also maintains
a Sitter List of people who will come into
the home to perform chores, repairs, or
act as a sitter. If you are interested in
becoming a Sitter, please call the center
to put your name on the list. Studies
show services like this help reduce the
care needed by everyone involved, and
therefore the cost to the community.
Information and Case Assistance
is provided at the Senior Center in
Asheboro. This service handled over
three thousand calls last year from two
thousand individuals. They refer calls to
the appropriate agencies that can fill a
clients’ or caregivers’ need. Calls often

The Caring Community

month. deal with the confusion surrounding
One of the Medicare D enrollment. The Information
programs and Assistance program has saved a
By: David Lowa
that Randolph number of individual clients thousands
County Senior of dollars a year in prescription costs by
Centers offer is Meals on applying Medicare D in the most efficient
Wheels. They currently manner. There are also representatives
serve 407 individuals over from the Seniors Health Insurance

W
e have all seen her. She lives
in every neighborhood,
rich, poor or anywhere in
between. For the sake of
this article, we’ll call her Bertha. She could
be anyone’s mother, grandmother or great
grandmother. She celebrated her 89th
birthday just last week and although she is
a little slower these days, she is generally
in good health. She’ll tell you her doctor
says she will outlive him.
Bertha recently lost her husband, who
worked in maintenance in a textile mill
where they met. They courted on their
off hours and eventually married. They
had three children, and she considers it
a good year if they all get together for
Thanksgiving. The telephone keeps her
connected to them, but only if they call
her; she really can’t afford to call them
on her fixed income.
Bertha will tell you that her life is
“just fine”. Secretly, however, she has a
couple of serious issues that often leave
her crying herself to sleep. One is the
crushing loneliness of her life, there are
simply no friends left, and the other is
that because her income is limited and
her medications expensive, she has little
20 routes. That’s 68,000 Information Program (SHIIP) available
home delivered meals and supplements to anyone in need of assistance with
like Ensure and Glucerna last year, their health insurance.
which if recommended by a doctor, are The Randolph County Senior Center
delivered at no charge. The
Asheboro center oversees the
Congregate Meals program
as well. Last year the four
centers served over 28,000
meals each. That means that
in total, throughout the county
the centers served 97,000
meals to people who, for any
number of reasons, might not
have eaten that day.
Another much needed
program offered is adult
day service, located at 713
Farr Street in Asheboro.
This program offers anyone
who qualifies over the age
of 18 a place to go during
the day with supervision,
including people with very
early Alzheimer’s. The
program is licensed for a daily
population of twenty. This

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offers so many programs and services
that are vital to the healthy aging of our
senior population. Additional programs
administered by Randolph County
Senior Adult Association include: Craft
Classes, Dance and Exercise Classes,
an Emergency Fund that is provided
by a number of local churches, Friday
night Gospel Music, durable medical
equipment that can be loaned out, and
on-site Notary Services to name a very
few. Please visit their website for a
complete list of all the programs they
offer. of people will pass through the doors
The senior center is there of this new building and just as many
for people like Bertha, and thousands of people will reap the benefit
virtually anything she needs of their exposure to this extraordinary
from companionship to legal organization. There’s no dodging it, it’s
advice is only a phone call going to take some deep pockets to get
away. If she can’t get to the this job done, but as the old proverb
center, the center will come pronounces; “A journey of a thousand
to her. miles begins with a single step.”  v
Plans are in the works to
build a new Senior Center.
With the advent of the baby
boomers, all of these needs
will become important to
more and more
people. New staff and
storage space as well as a
crisper, brighter environment
is needed. The land has been
purchased and is partially
paid for and plans for the new
building have been drawn up
and approved. Now, all that
is needed are the dollars
to make the dream that so
many have had for so many
years come true. Thousands
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Falling for Autumn
By: Kirsten Gordon
A
s the nights grow longer and
the kids at the school bus stops
start donning layers, the trees
are preparing for their winter
dormancy. Byproducts of the chemical
changes that occur within the trees are
the bright colors of fall foliage. While
the splendor has no apparent biological
function or significance, it does serve to
make the heart quicken and the mind to
dream of mountain escapes and scenic
road trips. Though the intensity of fall
colors in New England with its maples and
birches turning at the same time cannot be
matched, closer to home we can enjoy the
most varied fall color, as well as the longest
lasting, in the southern Appalachians. In
our own backyard we can enjoy the longer
fall season since a dozen or more kinds of
trees may change color at slightly different
times.
Fall color will first show at higher
elevations, and colors will be intensified if
the fall is dry, with sunny days and cool
nights. Traditionally, the Blue Ridge and
Great Smoky Mountain area with their
incredible mixture of foliage show deep
colors. The Blue Ridge Parkway offers
a supreme view of fall foliage ranging
in elevation from 6,684 feet at Mount
Mitchell – the highest point east of the
Mississippi -- to 2,200 feet in some
valleys.
Fall color in this area typically begins in
early October and lasts for as long as six
weeks culminating in a riot of reds, gold,
yellows and oranges.
To help travelers preparing for a fall
mountain vacation the N.C. Division
of Tourism has established the “Leaf
Peepers” program. Each week individuals
across the state report the status of
changing leaves. These weekly reports
usually will begin the week of September
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19th at www.visitnc.com or call Midlands, will make one think they’ve
1-800-VISIT NC for the latest update. escaped to the South Carolina Mountains.
The State Parks located in the Upstate Of course there are many, many more
region of South Carolina are ideal for vantage points and parks in the Carolinas
viewing fall foliage, especially those that provide awesome vistas of fall color.
located on Scenic Highway 11. However, We hope you find yourself enjoying
there are other great parks throughout “Autumn... the year’s last, loveliest
the state that also lend themselves to smile.”--William C. Bryant  v
some exceptional leaf peeping. South
Carolina State Parks makes the following
recommendations.
Caesars Head Overlook, Caesars Head
State Park --The view is stunning as
you stand atop the outcropping and
gaze at the Blue Ridge escarpment and
Piedmont draped in a canopy of red, gold
and yellow, with the mountains of North
Carolina and Georgia as a backdrop.
Other popular landmarks, resplendent in
fall color, are Table Rock, the Table Rock
Reservoir, Matthews Creek Valley, and to
the southeast, the city of Greenville.
For a really spectacular scene, take a
moderately difficult hike through the
forests of Caesars Head State Park to the
observation platform at Raven Cliff Falls.
A different yet awesome perspective for
viewing is Jones Gap State Park north of
Greenville.
Near Blacksburg, SC, Kings Mountain
State Park offers a number of venues for
viewing fall color. Trails of all types - from
hiking and nature to equestrian – traverse
the parks rolling hills where hardwoods
offers autumn’s colorful showcase close
up.
Located in the South Carolina Piedmont,
Chester State Park has long been a
haven for hiking, picnicking and fishing,
and there’s no more beautiful season at
Chester than fall.
A trip to Poinsett State Park, located just
outside of Sumter in the South Carolina
Gorilla Troop Changing at NC Zoo
Story & photos by Tom Gillespie, NC Zoo staff

T
o some, gorillas represent an image of actress Fay Wray being carried
up the Empire State Building by an enraged and misunderstood King
Kong or a Mighty Joe Young rampaging through Hollywood. But for
the North Carolina Zoo, they’re docile primates, vegetarians and
the “greatest” of the Great Apes—a group that also includes orangutans,
chimpanzees and bonobos.
For visitors to the N.C. Zoo in the park’s early days of the 1970s
and on into the 80s, they also represent the names Ramar, Carlos and
Kwanza that are now almost synonymous with gorillas. These noble
primates have been at the park even before its official opening as an
interim zoo in August 1974. Ramar was the first mammal brought into
the zoo’s animal collection.

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cont. from previous page
In all, 14 gorillas have called—or are
now calling--the N.C. Zoo home. But with
the deaths in 2009 of three of the zoo’s
oldest gorillas, the face--and age--of
the zoo’s gorilla troop has dramatically
changed.
Today, the new faces in the zoo’s
gorilla troop include Jamani, a female
born at the San Diego Wild Animal Park
in November 1999, who arrived at the
N.C. Zoo in January 2010; Acacia, a
female born in January 1995 at the
Oklahoma City Zoo, who arrived at the
zoo in February 2010; and Nikosi, a
silverback male born at the Columbus
(OH) Zoo & Aquarium in September
1991, who arrived in March 2008.
Nikosi, called “Nik” by his keepers
at the zoo, is somewhat of a celebrity.
His grandmother, Colo, was the world’s
first gorilla born in captivity. Born in
December 1956, she’s also the world’s
oldest gorilla presently in captivity. The
oldest captive gorilla ever was Jenny,
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who was 55 years old when
she died in September 2008.
But none of the zoo’s
gorillas, past or present,
can match the fame of
Ramar, who lived at the park
intermittently from 1974-
1998. Before his arrival
there, he gained notoriety
as part of noted trainer Jack
Badal’s animal act in the early
1960s and ‘70s. By age
7, Ramar was being called
the best-trained performing
gorilla in history. Wearing a
leopard-skin loincloth, Ramar
rode a tricycle and scooter,
walked on stilts, danced to the
beat of drums and did a one-
arm handstand atop a 15-foot-high pole. central Africa and are divided into four
He became a star, and he received the or five subspecies—depending on which
star treatment. primatologist you ask.
Gorillas--the largest of the primates-- Gorillas have about 95 percent of
are ground-dwelling and predominantly human DNA and are the closest living
herbivorous (plant- relatives to humans, after chimpanzees
eating). In the wild, and bonobos. And, like humans, they
they inhabit the have individual finger prints. But, unlike
tropical and sub- humans, almost all gorillas share the
tropical forests of same blood type—B.
Visitors to the North Carolina Zoo
Saturday, Sept. 18, & Sunday, Sept.
19, can see and hear more about
gorillas and chimpanzees during the
park’s “Great Apes” weekend, with
zoo-keeper talks throughout the day,
information tables, kids’ activities and
animal feedings by the keepers (11:30
a.m. & 1 p.m. for gorillas; 2 p.m. for
chimps).
 Considered highly
intelligent, gorillas in
captivity are often taught
and understand visual
and verbal cues. Like
all great apes, gorillas
develop strong family
bonds, can think about
the past and future, can
laugh and grieve, and make and use
tools.
All species of gorilla in the wild are
now considered endangered, that is,
their population is at risk of becoming
extinct because of dwindling numbers or
threatened by changing environments
and predation. Like so many other animal
populations, particularly those in Africa,
threats to gorilla survival include habitat
destruction and a bushmeat trade in
which they are killed for subsistence or
commercial purposes.
In 2004, a population of several
hundred gorillas in the Republic of
Congo was essentially wiped out by the
Ebola virus. A 2006 study concluded
that more than 5,000 gorillas may have
died in recent outbreaks of the virus in
central Africa.
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But there are possibly
better times ahead for
gorillas in the wild. The
Gorilla Agreement of
2008—whose goal is
to provide a framework
for the conservation of
gorillas and their habitats-
-is the first legally binding
instrument exclusively targeting gorilla
conservation. The international treaty
binds the parties to conserve gorillas in
their territories.
Today, new faces like Jamani, Acacia
and Nikosi represent the park’s next
generation of gorillas that will carry on
the tradition of great apes started by
Ramar, Carlos and Kwanza. The “old
boys” would be proud.  v
  the cellar
H
ere in the United States, the most
popular Italian wine, at least in terms
of quantities consumed, is Pinot
Grigio. In fact, about 1 bottle of every
8 imported into the United States is a Pinot Grigio,
and the majority come from Italy (other regions
also produce Pinot Grigio, including some notable
examples from the Alsace region of France,
where it is known as Pinot Gris). The grape itself
is a variant clone of Pinot Noir, so it’s pedigree is
legitimate. Good Pinot Grigio is nicely fragrant on
the nose, but not over-powering, and when done
well offers up the grape’s signature honey and
floral aromas. It offers pleasing acidity, and lemon
and citrus flavors. It can produce powerful and
highly textured wines, adding drama to food and
enhancing it’s flavors.
So given the obvious popularity of the wine, writ
unequivocally by its sales volumes, where is the
controversy? The controversy lies in the huge delta
in quality among the wine’s many producers. A bad
Pinot Grigio is the wine-equivalent of a lite beer –
it is wet, cold, and might be thirst quenching, but
otherwise is utterly forgettable. Oenophiles (also
known as Wine Snobs) have largely turned their
back on the wine – perhaps justifiably given some
of the bad ones that are out there. Many reviews
of the wine include words like neutral, vapid, bland,
boring, and (the ultimate aspersion!) flavorless.
If Pinot Grigio can be so seductive when made
well, where should we direct the blame for the
pallets of bad ones oozing out of their shipping
containers dropping on these shores? Two villains
emerge, unrelated but clearly aiding and abetting
their respective efforts. The first miscreant is a
group of Italian makers who overcrop and harvest
early in an effort to maximize the sheer quantity
of wine they produce. Perhaps precipitating
consumer disinterest, or reacting to it, their goal is
not differentiation and character, but case count.
Eagerly abetting this first group of malefactors is
an equally apathetic bevy of chain retailers and
mass merchandisers – fixated entirely on under-
cutting the behemoth across town by pennies per
SKU, they blithely stack cases and cases of wines
appropriately described as vapid, bland, boring and
flavorless. Therein lies the risk to the uninitiated
wine consumer – the Soul-less MegaMart chooses
its wine inventory just like it chooses its toiler paper
inventory. The stack of wine on the end-cap is being
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the controversy of Pinot Grigio
article by Frank Stokes
hawked by a marginally
over-employed wine
salesperson differs
from Charmin only
in the content within
the package – it is
simply the product
they got a good deal
on, so they are foisting
on unsuspecting
customers in a
desperate effort to
eke out an extra half
percent of margin.
But this article is a
celebration of the oft-
maligned grape – so don’t
give up on the category.
There is hope aplenty,
presenting itself in the form
of Bidoli Pinot Grigio from the
Northeast region of Friuli. The Bidoli
takes the qualities of good Pinot Grigio and ramps
them to an entirely new level. The wine starts you
off with an abundant nose of spicy pear, backed with
a pleasing minerality that begs you to move past
the aroma and get to the taste. The fruit carries
through nicely on the palate, and the flavors are
unbelievably nuanced, carefully and seamlessly
layered, with apricot and citrusy lemon alternately
emerging and moving to the background, never
battling for attention, intent on harmony. The
essence, but not the sweetness of honey is back
there somewhere as well, all balanced by cleansing
acidity. Whereas a poorly made Pinot Grigio is
watery and thin, the Bidoli has a rich and round
mouthfeel to it with a full-bodied and persistent
finish. Such rich mouthfeel is achieved only through
ripeness at harvest, and maniacal attention to the
grapes as they approach harvest. The wine is a
marvelous aperitif, awakening the palate to the
meal ahead, but also a beautiful accompaniment to
food. It pairs well with fish, shellfish, poultry dishes
and vegetarian risottos and paella.
Surely such Oenophilic art must come at a dear
price, correct? Fortunately not, the Bidoli Pinot
Grigio is available for around $12.99 per bottle.  v
fish in foil by devin allen wine pairing recipe
This recipe is a variation of a French classic Fish en Papillot, but substitutes aluminum foil for the more finicky
parchment paper. The use of foil also allows the dish to migrate to the grill for outdoor entertaining.
Ingredients
1 small yellow squash and 1 small zucchini, each with ends trimmed and cut into 1/8 inch rounds
1 small container of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
Pinch of crushed red pepper
4 teaspoons Bidoli Pinot Grigio
4 filets (approximately 6 to 8 ounces each) of skinless mild white fish, such as grouper, mahi mahi, snapper or
cod
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
Sea salt and ground black pepper
8 12 inch by 12 inch squares of aluminum foil
Preparation
• Toss the zucchini and squash with 1 teaspoon sea salt and set atop a strainer for about 20 minutes. • • Transfer
to a paper towel and cover with a second paper towel, pressing to soak up as much moisture as possible.
• Combine tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red pepper, oregano, and about 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a bowl and
stir to coat
• Arrange the zucchini and squash, equally divided and slightly overlapping, in the middle of four squares of foil
• Salt and pepper the fish filets, and place one atop the vegetables on each square of foil
• Top each filet with 1/2 of the tomato mixture, and drizzle each with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of the Pinot
Grigio
• Cover each packet with one of the remaining squares of foil, and crimp the edges to form a tight seal
• Each packet can be placed directly on the grates of a grill on high, or placed on a baking sheet and put in a
450 degree oven. Cook for 12 minutes.
Remove and let rest for 2 or 3 minutes, then carefully open the packets (steam with escape). Gently slide the
fish, vegetables, tomato topping and accumulated juices on a plate. Serve immediately with a glass of Bidoli
Pinot Grigio.

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  health & wellness can you eat well eating out?
article by Dr. Christopher Kane

W
ho doesn’t like to dine out? With so many two gravies, heavy sauces (Alfredo, hollandaise), bacon and
working parent families and single working potato chips.
parents, it’s often easier to pile everyone into Avoid processed foods:
the car and hit the nearest restaurant for • When
 you order pizza, ask for vegetable toppings instead
dinner. Not to mention those who live alone find it difficult to of processed meats (pepperoni, sausage).
cook for only one. The question is, is it really possible to eat Reduce portion size:
well when you eat out? •D on’t think you have to “clear your plate” just because
The answer is yes, if you rule out fast food restaurants; it’s in front of you – ask to take the leftovers home for another
they are major contributors to weight gain and the growing meal. Or two! Better yet, ask for a to-go box and take one half
problem of worldwide obesity, especially among children and of the food off the plate before you start.
teenagers. Eating the wrong foods can also affect your energy • Steer
 clear of the all-you-can-eat buffets and specials!
levels, strength, and mental and emotional well-being. What Control a tendency to overeat:
is one of the biggest offenders? Soda, of course; it is a sugar- •M ake sure you are not starving when you enter the
laden beverage that causes weight gain and interferes with restaurant. Much the same as food shopping on an empty
the absorption of calcium. The sugar-free stuff is even worse. stomach – you are apt to order everything on the menu!
There are almost always healthy choices on the menu, so • Drink
 two large glasses of water before you eat. This will
look for them. Eating out can add variety and spice to your diet. help you to feel fuller before you start and will keep you
So, what can you do to make better choices when you’re hydrated.
eating out? Dining out should be social and enjoyable. Don’t let bad
Make better choices: menu choices ruin what
• Order healthy salads should be a time to relax
as entrees, with the and unwind with friends
dressing on the side and family. Remember,
to dip into instead of no one likes that guilty
pouring over. feeling of fullness that
• Order fish and meats accompanies an evening
that are baked, grilled of overindulgence …or the
or broiled, not fried. inevitable results on the
• Pick fruit for dessert scale the next day!  v
instead of a sugar-rich
and fat-filled dessert –
or order only one and
share with the table!
Avoid bad fats:
• Avoid selections with
mayonnaise, sour
cream, or butter.
• Avoid bread and butter,
French fries, onion
rings, cream soups,
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affordable, delicious & authentic mexican fare restaurant review
article by Sherry B. Johnson/photos by Dave Johnson

Y
ou don’t have to go to Mexico, or even Tex-
as for that matter, for authentic Mexican
food. In fact, a short drive down North Fay-
etteville Street will get you the finest fare
north of the border. Burrito Brothers has a casual
atmosphere, with traditional fun Mexican décor.
You can choose a booth, or tables and chairs which
offer more flexible seating that can accommodate
large or small parties. The atmosphere lends itself
to fun and relaxation.
Burrito Brothers’ offer authentic Mexican dishes
made from the freshest ingredients. Their salsa,
chips, queso dip and pico de gallo are exceptionally
delicious. There are no bad choices on their varied
and mouthwatering appetizer menu.
We ordered margaritas to start off, Burrito Brothers
while we read through the menu. One of Authentic Mexican Style
the things I noticed right away were the Mexican Restaurant
English translations under each menu
item, which made ordering a breeze. The 1019 N. Fayetteville St.
wait staff delivered our drinks which Asheboro
were excellent, and then took the food 336-328-0168
orders. They were really accommodat- 336-328-0148
ing to the kids at the table, who just Hours
wanted simple steak and cheese quesa- Sunday-9 am to 10 pm
dillas with guacamole. Monday-Thursday-10 am to 10 pm
I ordered the Pechuga Con Salsa
Friday & Saturday-9 am to 11 pm
Verde, which consists of chicken breast,
covered in melted cheese and a mild Service
green chili sauce. Dave ordered Mar Y
Tierra, which is a very generous ribeye Food
steak cooked perfectly, and 6 jumbo Atmosphere
shrimp on top. Both dishes were served
with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, to- Price vs. Value
matoes & sour cream, and our choice
of flour or corn tortillas. They were de- you.
licious, but my favorite by far was the Burrito Brothers doesn’t accept reser-
chicken. Every bite was a wonderful vations, but they do get busy during the
blend of spices. In fact, I liked this dish peak hours, so leave yourself plenty of
so much that I have been back twice and time.
ordered the same thing each time! The Burrito Brothers is located at 1019
prices for a family are very reasonable N Fayetteville Street and offers plenty
and a family of four can dine out in style of parking. They are open seven days a
for less than it costs to fill my gas tank, week – Sunday 9 am until 10 pm; Mon-
excluding alcohol. day through Thursday from 10 am until
My only regret on this evening is that 10 pm; Friday and Saturday from 9 am
I was too full to even look at the dessert to 11 pm.
menu, which has some wonderful choic- One side note, Burritos does have
es (Flan Napolitano, Fried Ice Cream, breakfast on their menus, which is
Churros, and Sopapiya, just to name a served anytime – day or night. So if you
few). If you are looking for a great night get a hankering for some Huevos Con
out with the kids, Burrito Brothers is def- Chorizo or omelettes of any style, let me
initely a place you should try. It’s warm know how they are! If I don’t beat you
and welcoming staff make you feel right to it!  v
at home and they are always glad to see

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  daily devotion a million minutes for peace
article by Rev. Peter Panagore

T
he great faith traditions teach that peace in the world
begins with peace in our hearts. But when we see
people of goodwill struggling throughout the world,
we know that world peace
doesn't happen simply by speaking
spiritual truths. Are there practical ways
of getting the peace in our hearts into our
world? I think so.
DailyDevotions.org is partnering
with Odyssey Networks, and invites you
to join us in A Million Minutes of Peace.
One minute to pledge. One minute to
pray. No fee, all for free. The United
Nations International Day of Peace is
on Monday, September 21st. People of
faith all over the world - Jews, Christians,
Moslems, Buddhists, Hindus, and more -
will stop at high noon and pray for peace
for one minute - in their own way. It
only takes a minute. Go to www.DailyDevotions.org to view a
video, and follow the link to sign the pledge to pray for peace.
Get involved in A Million Minutes for Peace. It's easy. It's
simple. It's profound. It's global. Take one minute on September
21st, at noon, for the United Nations International Day of
Peace, to pray for peace. Be one voice in a chorus of a million;
pray for peace. Visit www.DailyDevotions.org.
Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
I don't give to you as the world gives. Don't let your hearts be
troubled, and don't let them be afraid."
Let's Pray: Dear God, Peace on earth begins with me; grant
me Your peace which surpasses understanding. Amen.

Today's Thought Is: A Million Minutes for Peace. Join

us September 21st.

Reverend Peter Baldwin Panagore of DailyDevotions.org, is a native of Massachusetts, graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree
in Divinity from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut and with a B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. St. John’s High School of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, an Xaverian Brothers sponsored school, provided him with his
preparatory school education.

In 2003, he was recruited to apply for the position of Pastor of the First Radio Parish Church of America (DailyDevotions.org).
FRPCA is America’s oldest continuous religious broadcast, founded 1926, and now reaching 1.5 million listeners, viewers and
readers a week on TV, radio and internet, including American Forces Radio Network.

From 1999-2006 Reverend Panagore was a staff writer at Homiletics, the leading and cutting-edge nationwide worship preparation
journal for mainline clergy. Homiletics has published more than a hundred of his sermons. He has also published short stories in
anthologies, most notably, Chicken Soup for the Veteran’s Soul, by New York Times Best Selling editor Jack Canfield. Two Minutes
for God was released by Touchstone/Fireside an imprint of Simon & Schuster, in early December of 2007 and landed immediately
on the Maine Best Seller list.

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 calendar of events
September 18 – 4H Youth Fair & Food Drive, Randolph Mall, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are $10, and can be purchase in advance
Asheboro, NC, 9:15a-BRING: Up to five cans of food for our HUNGRY at the Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Office (241 Sunset Avenue)
TO HELP FOOD DRIVE-The judges will select the projects that will or at the door. Davis typically performs in Asheboro only once each
represent Randolph County 4-H at the North Carolina State Fair in year, but volunteered to perform because he feels strongly about
Raleigh in October. All projects will remain on display at the Mall the need for Sunset Theatre to be transformed to a performing
until 2:00 PM. 4-H will be collecting food at the Mall on September arts venue. “There aren’t a lot of places to play in this town,” said
18. The food is collected to help replenish the supplies at our local
Davis, who has performed around the country for over 30 years.
food pantries. Please call us at 336-318-6000 or 336-318-6000 “It’s a shame you can’t have someplace to play in your own county.”-
for more information. Davis performs a wide range of music styles, including classical,
September 18 – Electronic & Rigid Plastic Recycling, Randolph Mall jazz, flamenco, mariachi and bluegrass. His concert on the 26th will
(near Dillards), 8-11a-Recycle your old computers & peripherals for consist mainly of bluegrass. Judy Brown on upright bass and her
FREE. Computer Equipment including monitors, laptops, desktops husband Stan Brown on banjo will perform with Davis. Larry’s early
& external hardware; communication devices including cell phones, exposure to bluegrass came from his father Glenn Davis. Larry got
home phones, answering machines, pagers; and miscellaneous serious about music in college, and has spent decades performing
items including PDAs, data cartridges, servers, routers, hubs, across the county and perfecting his craft. “I just hope people turn
remotes, cables, radio & record players,cameras. For $10 per set, out and support the cause for this,” said Davis.
they will accept any TV. October 1 – 38th Annual Asheboro Fall Festival Parade, 7:00p
September 23 – FREE Car Seat Clinic, Randolph Community October 2 – Zoo Fest at the North Carolina Zoo, 9a-5p October
Services Building, 213 Balfour Drive, Archdale, NC, 10a-4p-Safe Saturday's are filled with Fall celebrations of the exotic, the
Kids Randolph County will be conducting a car seat clinic. Please endangered, and the mysterious for the young - and young at heart.
come out and let us check your car seat to make sure that they are Native American Art, Dance, Music, & Mystery. FREE w/Zoo
properly installed, have not expired or recalled. For more information Admission.
you may contact Shea Cox at 336-318-6198 or 336-318-6198, or October 2 – 38th Annual Asheboro Fall Festival, Asheboro's fall
J.C. Parrish at 336-362-2593. celebration is attended by nearly 100,000 people who enjoy walking
September 23 – Chick-fil-A & Asheboro/Randolph Board of Realtors Asheboro's booth-filled downtown streets. This popular festival will
Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament, Pinewood Country Club, Tot have a variety of quality vendors offering a diverse selection of arts
Hill, & Holly Ridge Courses, NOON. Help us Build a House. Contact crafts food & fun.
Sam Ramsey to sign up – 336-626-6688. October 9 – Charity Motorcycle Ride & Concert, Cox’s Harley
September 25 – Strider’s Cruisin’ Asheboro, 4-8p-See classic cars Davidson, Asheboro, NC – 8:30a – 2p
cruise the strip of Sunset Avenue in Asheboro and enjoy downtown Registration begins at 8:30 at Cox’s Harley Davidson, the rides
shopping and dining. FREE departs at 10:00. $10 per bike, $5 per passenger. Door prize tickets
with registration. 50/50 raffle $1 ticket/6 for $5. Fundraiser to
September 25 – Bikers for Boobs, Cox’s Harley Davidson, benefit Operation Red Sleigh, a non profit organization who provides
Asheboro, NC – 9a – 4p-This is the first ever Breast Cancer event children with toys at Christmas. FMI visit www.operationredsleigh.
in Randolph County. Registration for motorcycle ride will begin at com.
8:00am $ 20.00 per bike and the ride will leave at 10:30am. It's a
2hr ride through beautiful countryside in Randolph County. Led by October 9th – November 21st; The Annual Carolina Renaissance
the Guardians of the Ribbon-NC Chapter for afew miles then the ride Festival & Artisan Marketplace, 16445 Poplar Tent Road,
will be led by Asheboro Hog Chapter. Tthe Big Pink Fire truck will be Huntersville, NC, Saturdays and Sundays 10a-5:30p,
there for survivors to sign. Come see Sunny Sweeney in concert from The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European style art
93.1 the Wolf. There will be food, music, cloggers. 50/50 tickets and and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus
a Silent Auction table. Vendors will be set up selling Breast Cancer entertainment, arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, a
Items. We will be selling shirts, patches, pins. All money raised feast fit for royalty, and much much more. For more information, visit
will go to the Randolph Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund/ www.royalfaires.com or call (704)-896-5544. Tickets: Adults $19,
Mammogram Fund. A bike will be given away. All bikes welcome. Child: $8.00 (prices per day)

September 25 – Hot Summer Nights Series, Zoo City Motor Sports October 16 – 22nd Annual Ramseur Fall Festival – A Day on Main
Park, 3:30 pm.-Adults: $10, children under 6 FREE Street, 9a-5p-Come enjoy the annual Ramseur Fall Festival featuring
September 25 – 12th Annual Charlotte Oktoberfest, Metrolina live music, local arts and crafts, fun, and games for the kids and great
Tradeshow Expo, Charlotte, NC - 2-7p-Come enjoy over 350 craft food! FREE
brewed beers from around the Southeast and the World, live
entertainment, visit Creative Loafing’s Beerlympic Village, food October 23 – 22nd Annual NASCAR Day Festival, Randleman,
vendors, tickets $35 & buy them early, this event has sold out in NC, 9a-7p-Main Street is transformed by its vendors to include
advance for the past three years. something for everyone. There is a large selection of things to see, buy
or do . . . handmade crafts, food booths, live bands and entertainment,
September 25 - Chamber Antique Car, Tractor, & Bike Show, Historic NASCAR show cars, drag cars, vintage antique automobiles, official
Downtown Liberty, 10a-2p Come enjoy factory original street and NASCAR souvenir vendors and games for kids. Visitors especially
modified antique cars, tractors, and motorcycles in historic downtown enjoy the opportunity to meet and visit with members of the Winston
Liberty. Local musical entertainment and food will also be available. Cup Old Timers Club, and admire the collection of vintage race cars
on display. A highlight of this annual event is the glittering fireworks
September 26 – Larry Davis Presents “Sunday at the Sunset”, display near the downtown festival area that is sponsored by Richard
Sunset Theater, Asheboro, NC – 2 & 4p and Lynda Petty.
Local music legend Larry Davis will perform two concerts on Sunday,
September 26 to benefit the Sunset Theatre Capital Campaign. The
hour-long shows will be held in the theatre at 234 Sunset Avenue at

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  festivals & fairs huzzah! it’s time for some medieval fun!

S
ince I was four my
parents took my
brother and me to the
annual Renaissance
Faire in Black Point Forest
in Novato, California. My
mother sewed us coordinating mother- medieval musicians, singers, dancers,
daughter costumes in rich velvet, heavy storytellers, magicians and puppeteers.
brocade, and intricate lace. I wore a A tournament arena allows spectators
garland of flowers with ribbons dangling to watch as skilled stunt riders, outfitted
from the back and enjoyed my status as in suits of armor, ride their horses into
‘maiden’ for the day as we wound our way battle during jousts.
through the canopy of trees enveloping The medieval village is 22-acres of open-
the magical kingdom. Everywhere my air storybook shops and enticing tents.
child-eye glanced there was something Artisans showcase clothing, armor-
mysterious and making, pottery, glass blowing, stained
thrilling: boys glass, jewelry and more. Kids and adults
playing games I’d will enjoy the challenges of archery, ax-
never seen before, throwing, castle-storming, and climbing
ladies taunting Jacob’s ladder. Human-powered rides
crowds with their such as da Vinci’s Flying Machine,
words, crafts that Voyage to the New World, the Piccolo
invoked dreams Pony (a rocking horse bigger than an
of another land, elephant), and the Swan Swing provide
and captivating wonderful photo opportunities. Tossing
stage shows. tomatoes at the surly fools locked in the
We feasted on stocks at “Vegetable Justice” delight my
turkey legs, sorbet boys, while ‘Twig’, the woodland fairy,
served in orange and face-painting enchant my daughter.
halves, steak-on- The Royal Kitchens serve a vast feast
a-stick, and other of Scotch eggs, bread bowl stews, steak-
delicious English on-a-stake, gourmet sausages, and the
fare. My eyes festival’s famous giant roasted turkey
were wide and my young sponge-brain legs. For those who seek the sweet life,
blithely soaked up the wonderment. The try the crepes, cakes, cookies, candy, and
Renaissance Faire became a yearly cinnamon-
tradition that I carried into adulthood and r o a s t e d
now merrily share with my husband and almonds.
children at the Carolina Renaissance Quench your
Festival, one of the largest renaissance thirst with
festivals in the country. soft drinks,
The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a
beer, wine,
medieval amusement park with over champag ne,
500 hundred costumed characters, an ale, coffees,
arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and Medieval
and a feast – all rolled into one non- Margaritas.
stop, day-long family adventure. Ten Halloween
stages feature comedy acts, acrobats,
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at the festival includes free
event admission for kids,
free Halloween bags, and
treats to be discovered. A
treasure hunt and costume
contest with prizes will thrill
the children. The Festival celebrates
Halloween on Saturday and Sunday,
October 30th & 31st from10:00 AM
until 5:30 PM.
When I close my eyes, I can still hear
the chanting of wenches, the smells of
roasting turkey, and the sight of nobles,
peasants, and jesters alike wandering
through the enchanted forest. How
wonderful that I can recreate those
sensory pleasures right here for my own
children and make it a family tradition!
Thou would’st be best to get thee to thy
faire where you too can leave thy cares
behind and enjoy thy pleasures of a
simpler time in a storybook town.  v
Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday, from October 9th through
November 21st.
Hours: 10 am-5:30 pm every Saturday and Sunday rain or shine
Location: Just north of Charlotte between Concord and
Huntersville on Highway 73 at Poplar Tent Road (between I-77
and I-85). Exit 25 on I-77 or exits 52 or 55 on I-85.
Parking: FREE
Advance Discount Tickets: $18 for adults, $7 for kids ages 5-12,
available at Harris Teeter or for self-print online. Children under 5
are always free. Tickets at the gate are $1 more. Senior discount
tickets (60 and over) are $17 at the gate.
Visitor Information: Visitors should call (704) 896-5544 or toll
free (877) 896-5544. Facilities for Disabled Guests: Call the
Festival office at (704) 896-5555 with special needs.
operation red sleigh community events
article by Sherry B. Johnson

Christmas dinner in December, which

helps them reach their goal each year.
The money raised through these events
provides children in Randolph County

O
with gifts and a hot meal for the family
peration Red Sleigh (ORS) the day the presents are distributed, prior
is a non-profit organization to Christmas. In 2009, the organization
that began in 2000. Local was able to help 399 children.
law enforcement agencies, In 2009, a Microsoft based program
including the NC Highway Patrol, was created that allows the organization
started the organization to assist families in Randolph County to compare the names of those in need on their list with other
who were in need. The organization is provided names by the area agencies that also offer similar programs. In this way,
local school systems’ counselors. They help underprivileged duplicate names can be removed and assistance can be
children in Randolph County who might not have a Christmas offered to more people.
without the help of the community. A lot of families are
ORS holds several fundraisers throughout the year, put on multiple lists in
including The Sleigh Ride in July. It has become known as the County, and this
the safest cycling event on the east coast. Since program provides a way
2001, this organization has to see that more people
relied on the cycling event as it’s are able to receive
main fundraiser. Each year assistance through the
since inception, the number of wonderful efforts of this
participants has increased community.
and they offer options for all
level of riders, from beginners to professionals.
The terrain and views along the route are beautiful. In
prior years they have provided 100K, 50K, and 20K routes.
Experienced riders enjoy a beautiful ride through southwest
Randolph County. This route offers challenging climbs that
bring out the best in riders.
Moderate riders have the choice to challenge themselves
on a 75 mile route or ride the 50 mile route. The 50 mile route
has moderate hills and it offers the same majestic views as
the 100k.
Beginners have the option of a 20 mile route with minimal
climbs.
All routes have police escort and emergency service or
law enforcement at every intersection for riders’ safety. They
also have a sag wagon available for those with mechanical
problems, as well as rest stops every 20 miles.
In the past, this
organization has
relied on the cycling
event, donations,
contributions and
fundraisers held
by other local
organizations.
This year, they
added a Gospel
Concert in April, a
motorcycling event
and Bluegrass
Concert in October,
and the annual
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the most important word in the english language?
in this section are stories from our readers about the wonderful city we call home.
We want to know whats on your mind. Feel free to submit anything as long as it
is positive and upbeat including poetry, fiction and pictures. We can’t promise
it will get published, but it just might. Send submissions to: publisher@asheboro-
magazine.com.
asheboro: cycle-friendly potential
by: brad shiflet
I
'm sitting in the Coffee XChange writing this and thankful
to be alive after surviving another death-defying journey
from my home to this very satisfying caffeine/Wi-Fi
oasis. If you have not paid it a visit, I highly recommend it.
To the point, while Asheboro is not presently a cycle- friendly
city, I see that it has enormous potential to become one.
While there is no way to completely evade danger anywhere
on a bike, I have an idea that could enhance the downtown
Asheboro experience, curb vehicle emissions, cut gas use, as
well as promote a
healthier lifestyle.
I do not know how
feasible this is but
I envision the area
of downtown, the
stretch of Sunset
from Community
One to Hops BBQ,
as a car free zone.
I think closing this
stretch off to cars
would make this
area highly attractive to business, entertainment, and people
just wanting a nice evening out. I would also build a "parking
garage" for bicycles. I think this would spawn cycle friendly
paths and roads that connect to downtown and would promote
and encourage alternate transportation. Hopefully Asheboro
can become more cycle-friendly, until then, please be aware of
people on the road that are not driving cars.
Fun Fact
G randfather Mountain,
highest peak in the Blue
Ridge, is the only
private park in the
world designated
by the United Na-
tions as an Inter-
national Biosphere
Reserve.
36  ASHEBORO Magazine  September 2010
citizen journalism
by: doug high
doug his wife, carol, own natural highs massage and more
W
hen I was a youngster
my father (May he rest
in peace) taught me
something that was
totally untrue.
What was that?
He said, “Son, there’s no such word as, “can’t.”
Of course there’s such a word as can’t. We hear it, read it,
and say it many times daily. It’s a restrictive word. It often
stops creativity or trying dead in their tracks. It keeps people
stuck.
But, guess what, there’s GOOD NEWS! “Can’t” can be
magically transformed by adding one simple, little, three-
letter word, perhaps the most important word in the English
language.
What’s that word? The word is, “YET.”
Instead of saying, “I can’t,” try saying instead, “I can’t…yet!”
Instead of saying, “I don’t know,” try, I don’t know yet!” Feel
the difference.
That little word can convert obstacles into opportunities,
barriers into openings, restriction into freedom, negative into
positive, and a victim into a champion.
Try it. See what happens. Feel yourself getting energized.
Feel the gloom fade and the glow return.
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through your neighborhood will show you why we repeat this.
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green looks good on you!
W
e all
h a v e
s e e n
t h e
recyling symbol. You
may have also heard the
term Reduce – Reuse &
Recycle which frequently
accompanies this symbol.
We all think that simply
by recycling we are “doing our part” and
recycling is good, but it is the last step
in helping make our environment better
now and in the future.
The first step is Reduce. We will give you
some helpful tips on reducing everything
from energy consumption to trash.
Recycling is great, but it does still require
energy to do it, what we want to do is
reduce not only the amount of trash that
goes into our landfills (and subsequently
under our homes, shopping centers,
amphitheater’s and the oceans) but the
amount of items we recycle which use
up energy. If given a choice between
paper and plastic for example, take the
paper UNLESS you have another use
for the plastic. But to reduce, you would
choose neither because you would have
re-usable bag.
Here are some ways to reduce in
everyday life –
• “Loop” all your errands into one trip.
Know the destinations and any time
commitments and chart your course.
38  ASHEBORO Magazine  September 2010
in. It also takes
energy just by
by Kirsten Gordon being plugged in.
• AC/Heating
units; set your
thermostat
to 75. You
will have a
Reduces the amount of
carbons and pollutants
being put into the air and
the amount of fuel you’ll
use (which will save you comfortable
money at the pump). temperature year round and it will take
• Reduce the amount of less energy to either heat up a really
individually packaged food cold house, or cool off a really hot house.
and beverage items. Ex. It is easier and less expensive to put on
Instead of a case of soda, a sweater or put on shorts than to heat
buy a 2 liter bottle. Instead of “prepared” or cool an entire house. This will not only
meals in a box, buy ingredients and help the environment but will save you
prepare, it will not only give
you more than one meal at
less cost, but will be healthier.
• Reduce the amount of items
that cannot be recycled. Look
for items that come packaged
in recyclable materials,
cardboard, glass & aluminum.
Plastic can be recycled, only if
the neck (top) is smaller than
the rest of the container. Don’t
purchase items that come
with wasteful packaging. Ex.
Instead of the apples from
the “warehouse” type store
that come in a plastic tray, stop by the hundreds of dollars over the year on
produce stand. You will get fresher your energy bill.
produce, without all the packaging and There are always going to be times
you can re-use the plastic bag, or it takes when you need the convenience of
up less space in the trash. Many plastic packaged meals, or to make multiple
produce bags now are bio-degradable. trips, etc. but try to be conscious of
• Go Paperless! Get online statements ways to help the environment and earth
and pay your bills online. Virtually all every day. It doesn’t take more time
sites are secure; you can do it or energy to make reductions in life,
either through your financial just more thought. As a family of 4 we
institution or through the spend approx. $100 /wk on groceries,
business. If you still want to fill 2 recycling bins and wouldn’t even
receive paper statements and fill the large trash container in a month.
bills, shred & recycle them. Both We still have a good quality of life and
options help protect your identity want to do our part to make sure that
as well. the future generations do as well. One
• Unplug small appliances and of the reasons we purchased in The
turn off the lights when not in the Palisades was for the trees, we don’t
room. This is the most common want to impede on what nature intended
form of energy waste. Even when their purpose to be; which is keep the air
the appliance is “turned off”, it is clean.
still using energy. Cell phone wall
charger; unplug it from the wall
when the phone is not plugged
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