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departments
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letters
from the publisher
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from the mayor
one day at a time 8 editorial

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Daniel Mustard grew up in a traditional home in Hollywood,
California. His younger years were rife with abuse from his
12 community news-the arts
rtist gazing-the figures of artist Cass
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mother. Because of this, he started drinking when he was
only ten years old. Catlett
16 community news
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harmonize the world
citizen journalism
light at the end of the tunnel
lets talk: the giving heart 22 asheboro friendly faces

32 the cellar
Children are, by nature, giving little beings – they love to give thomas jefferson was here
33 wine pairing recipe
kisses, they’ll shower you with hugs, they’ll offer you countless
pieces of handcrafted artwork – and the more love you give to
strawberry peach stuffed french toast
your children, the more you’ll get back a million-fold (see my
34 community character
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post “What You Give The World Gets,” October 20, 2010 at
www.TheLetsTalkMom.com). janet harllee
36 daily devotion
sponge nose smarty fins
37 community news
home for christmas riginal comic book art to be auctioned
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At the base of a granite outcropping, carved with scenes for charity
of men and women, one at the wheel of a schooner, some christian musicians donate time &
hauling nets, all being watched over by a celestial being, sits a talent to feed the hungry
small 25 year old motorhome. 38 zoo zeal
zoo’s forest aviary warms winter’s chill
28 40 restaurant review
bistro 42
42 business buzz
joseph sand pottery
44 community events
46 going green
part of the solution
dr. roma
cheek d.d.s
living the dream
Some people are born

knowing what they want
to do with their life. It’s a
calling, and the desire far
outweighs the challenges.
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Dentistry was like that for
Dr. Roma Cheek.
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s the year wraps up, I can’t help
but look back at 2010 with pride.
It’s been a joy to serve as Mayor
of the City of Asheboro. I have a
front-row seat to all the exciting things hap-
pening in our town, and to the hard work and
dedication of city council and staff.
David H. Smith
Mayor, City of Asheboro
Over the past year, we’ve seen still trying to raise a little more so that and telling our story. We were named
Randolph County’s unemployment rate we can go beyond the basic renovations a Preserve America community, and
drop from 12.8% in January to 9.3% proposed, but we’re confident that you’ll worked with the Randolph County
as of October. There were 205 new see the theatre transformed in 2011. Historic Landmark Preservation
jobs created in Asheboro in 2010, and Our community events continue to be a Commission to begin recognizing
we have entered into grant agreements huge success. We were proud to partner historic buildings and sites within our
with Allen Precision Industries and with the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber community. Volunteer Ricky Allred’s
Malt-o-Meal for the creation of 94 more of Commerce for the first downtown tours of the Old Asheboro Cemetery
jobs over the next three years. Randolph cruise-in series which brought hundreds are consistently drawing groups of 40
Community or more people who want to
College has seen hear stories of Asheboro’s
record enrollment, past. This interest in our past
as our citizens deal reminds us that we live in
with the changing a community with a unique
economy by and important history, and
training for new that we have to remember
jobs. who we have been in order to
Within City know where we are going.
government, I could write for days
we’ve completed about the wonderful things
distribution of happening in Asheboro, and
recycling roll carts I hope that in 2011 we find
and every single- even more ways to share
family home these sorts of updates with
in the city now you. It’s an exciting time to
receives curb-side live in Asheboro, as we take
recycling pick-up. We are making plans of classic car fans to town over the the small-town values and community
to add recycling pick-up for businesses summer. Our second annual Trick-or- spirit we’ve always held dear into a
and multi-family housing. We’ve also Treat in the Park event was an even future of renewed economic prosperity,
succeeding in raising $1.2 million for more resounding success than last year, excellence in education and improved
the renovation of the historic Sunset with over 5,000 people attending. Our quality of life. To all the residents of
Theatre. The ability to raise this funding Neighborhood Crime Watch program Asheboro, I wish you a wonderful
in difficult financial times is a sign of how started this year, and we now have six holiday season!
important the community considers this communities taking an active role in
facility, and the commitment they have keeping their neighborhoods crime-free.
to transforming this old movie house into This year we’ve also seen a
a top-rate performing arts facility. We’re commitment to preserving the past

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Giving 365 wreath to remind others about the importance of

giving. In fact, you could do everything you do for the Holidays
all year long. Or, at a minimum you could find someone in
need to give something to once a month. And when I say give
something, I don't mean something that costs money. Many
people just need someone to come by their house and share a
cup of coffee or tea with them.
Giving 365 could be whatever you wanted it to be with
the goal of keeping the giving spirit alive all year long. I think
about the joy I receive from giving and I get excited about the
prospect of extending this feeling over an entire year. Please
help me make this new holiday a reality. Tell everyone you
know about Giving 365. Do something nice for someone out
of the blue and afterward say, "Happy Giving 365". It may
seem goofy at first, but after a while it will just become part of
I
love this time of year but not for the reason you might your daily routine. And, just imagine what a wonderful world
think. The presents, parties, food and treats that seem ours will become if we put giving at the forefront of everything
never ending at times, while fun, aren't the things that we do.
make this time of year special to me. I love this time of In closing, I'd like to thank everyone that has given to
year because most people are Asheboro Magazine. Many of the folks that contribute
more charitable now than material do so without
“You can have

any other time. There are expecting anything in return.
numerous organizations out Bianca Tyler, Doug High, Dave
everything in life that

there whose entire reason Lowa, Rev. Peter Panagore
for existing is to make sure and many others. I have said
you want if you will

underprivileged kids have that Asheboro Magazine
a nice Christmas, too. This is going to become what
just help enough other

weekend, while we were out Asheboro Magazine wants
and about, we stopped in at to become and it is evolving
people get what they

the North Ridge Church to just the way it is supposed
get some Chili to help them to. Without these people
and the fantastic businesses
want.”
raise funds for the Dream
Center. The Dream Center that support our endeavor
is a non-profit organization by advertising with us, there
designed to provide a
— Zig Ziglar would be no magazine. We
mentoring program and feel so very fortunate to call
educational services to at-risk students. We were given a each and every one of them
tour and told about the positive impact it has had on the local friends.
children who might otherwise not have an opportunity to Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and
excel. Happy, Happy Giving 365.
It dawned on me then that one of the reason I have come to
love Asheboro so much is the tremendous giving spirit that I
see on a daily basis. This is truly a community that takes care
Dave
of one another and the strong spirit of giving is infectious. So
much so that we are going to be volunteering on Christmas
Eve and Day helping others serve food to those who are less
fortunate than we are. We've decided that this will make for a
magnificent new family holiday tradition. If you aren't already
doing something similar, there are plenty of organizations that
could use your help during this busy time of year.
I'd like suggest that from this point forth, we celebrate the
giving part of the holiday season 365 days a year. We could
create a new holiday and call it Giving 365. You could send
Happy Giving 365 cards to friends and family members just
to let them know you are thinking of them. You could put up a
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ome people are born knowing what they want
to do with their life. It’s a calling, and the desire
living the dream

far outweighs the challenges. Dentistry was
like that for Dr. Roma Cheek. When she found
dental hygiene as a profession, Dr. Cheek knew
by sherry johnson immediately her passion for dentistry would
photos contributed by: dr. roma cheek, dds lead her to go further and become a dentist.
Graduation from dental hygiene school
presented a step toward her dream.
While waiting for the results from
her licensure exam, she found out
she was expecting her first child.
After much soul searching, she
chose to spend quality time with
her family, so she put her personal
dreams on hold and became a
mom, while continuing to work as a
dental hygienist.
Her husband Gerry worked for an
electronics company, and for the first few
years they moved around quite a bit within
his territory, living in cities and towns
throughout North and South Carolina. In
order to work in another state, Dr. Cheek
traveled to Charleston to take the South Carolina
licensure exam. With North and South Carolina
licenses in hand, she could work in either state. As the
couple settled into an area, she would look into taking
classes to continue to garner the courses needed to apply
to dental school. In time, the Cheek family relocated
back to North Carolina. In deciding on a place to
live, they chose Asheboro. To the Cheeks,
originally from Robbins, Asheboro
had always felt like home with its
quaint, family-like atmosphere.
She and Gerry had been on
lots of dates to Asheboro as
teenagers.
While raising her sons,
Seth and Adam, who were

samples for her to pour over and choose for the décor during
her lunch hours. Everything was important, and no detail
was too small to give it her personal attention. The comfort of
the patient was of great importance. Her office was recently
presented in a competition for the Best Office Décor of a single
practitioner size.
The result of the labor has been a practice that embraces
technology. Her reception area may look like a living room,
but the operatories have the latest in dental equipment.
She uses digital x-ray technology for regular and panoramic
x-rays, so the amount of exposure to the x-rays is very
minimal to the patient. Sensors enhance the image and
it is available immediately, no waiting for the x-rays to be
developed. It’s also much better for the environment, with no
toxic chemicals needing to be disposed of. Her office is also
paperless, as every exam room has a computer terminal
and monitor available to the hygienist, dental assistant and
dentist - records are available with a login and password. Flat
screens are available for the patients in every room that can
be positioned for reviewing x-rays or watching TV. X-rays
can also be emailed directly to another specialty practice if
they have the technology to receive it, rather than being hand
carried to their office. Exam chairs offer a gentle air-based
massage while you are being treated to relax you. All these
details enhance the patients’ enjoyment of their visit to the
born 12 years apart, she worked as a dental hygienist dentist office, and help to relax nervous patients.
wherever they lived. When Adam entered elementary school, In keeping with the technological advances, patients have
she knew it was time to pursue her own dreams again. Her their option of how they will be reminded of their appointments
desire to be a dentist had never gone away, and she wasn’t – they can receive the traditional phone call, an email or a text
going to rest until she accomplished it. She began taking message on their cell phone – or any combination of the above.
courses at night, while continuing to work during the day. Her Dr. Cheek feels that the real stars of her practice are her
acceptance to the University of North Carolina’s School of patients. She doesn’t just inform them of what they need and
Dentistry came in 2001. Seth was off to Appalachian State move on. She takes the time and attention to make sure the
University, and the family relocated to Chapel Hill so she could patient understands all their options, and then helps them
attend classes full time. make an informed decision that is right for them. The care
Dr. Cheek loved dental school. “I have always been inspired
by the quote from George Eliot.” says Dr. Cheek It is never too
late to become what you might have been. The atmosphere
of learning at UNC was awesome.” Dr. Cheek graduated from
UNC School of Dentistry in 2005 - one weekend apart from
her son, Seth from Appalachian State. Once again Asheboro
would become home, as a very gracious dentist who had
known Dr. Cheek for many years offered to have her join his
practice as an associate. “Dr. Gary Parks has been very kind
and helpful. My working in his office helped me get started.”
In addition to working as an associate, Dr. Cheek worked
with the Lexington County Health Department doing dentistry
on a vast majority of children. With Access Dental Care, she
has enjoyed helping with dental care to seniors in assisted
living facilities like Cross Roads Retirement Center. Access
Dental Care takes the dental equipment to the facility and
sets up on site to provide dental care to the residents. This
was very rewarding but as her practice began to grow, she
had to give up the extra work.
While practicing in Asheboro Dr. Cheek began looking
for more space. She found several opportunities but none
of them felt quite right. When the home on Sunset Avenue
became available, it was perfect. She wanted her office to
be welcoming and feel more like a home than a clinical office.
While they were renovating and decorating Gerry would bring
of her patients and their comfort is her number one priority. and water skiing. They are members of the First Presbyterian
If you ask her patients, the one word you hear over and over Church congregation and she sings in the choir and plays the
to describe her is “Compassion.” Her gratification in the work hand bells. Gerry plays trombone, and plays in the brass
comes when the patient is in tears as they ensemble for Easter.
smile in the mirror, because they are so Traditions and family mean a lot to
happy. Dr. Cheek and her staff provide an Roma. When her mom passed away 12
“I didn’t ever
exceptional amount of detail to assure the years ago, she became the keeper of the
dentistry received is of the highest quality. traditions in her family. Her father, Arnold
want to say, I
Her love of learning continues as she does Swindell, has moved to Asheboro and now
many times the amount of continuing resides at Mountain Top. “He is a sweetie
education required for her license renewal. and was very supportive of my desire to
Quote Dr. Cheek. Dr. Cheek’s staff consists should have

“I enjoy working with a very fine staff.” become a dentist.” states Dr. Cheek Her
13 family members gather at her house on
done that.”
of Vickie Hughes (Financial Coordinator), Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas each
Mandy Ashley (Appointment Coordinator/ year. The festivities start at breakfast
Assistant), Jamie Garner (Dental when her father arrives. They share love,
Assistant), Tina Ivey (Dental Hygienist) laughter and great food throughout the day
and Kathy Allred (Dental Hygienist). and well into the evening – telling stories
“These wonderful ladies take very good care of our patients.” and laughing. The kids spend time outdoors, and commandeer
Dr. Cheek’s professional associations include the Randolph the den to play games like Rock Band on the Wii. When the
County Dental Society, American Academy of Cosmetic food is put away and the kitchen is clean, the adults join the
Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Docs Sedation, kids in their games. The kids play until they literally fall asleep
North Carolina Dental Society, American Dental Association, where they sit.
Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, & the Mid State For Dr. Cheek, it was always a question of when she would
Rotary Club. continue her education and become a Dentist, not if. She
When she has free time, she loves to read novels of knew she wanted to practice the art of dentistry and knew
espionage. The book has to grab her attention in the first what she needed to do to make it happen. It’s never too late
paragraph, one of her favorite authors is Tom Clancy. She to pursue your dreams and make them a reality if you believe
also enjoys outdoor activities with her family, such as boating in yourself. 

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ARTIST GAZING
the figures of artist cass catlett
by scott plaster
“I
had definitely never consid- the country and in Europe when she Serving as inspiration for us all, Catlett
ered that I could or would lived there in the 1970’s. Then one day is now 62, and says a person is never
make art. In fact, like many in 2003, her partner Gabrielle asked too old to explore a desire or dream. Un-
people, I did not consider my- her the question, “What is your heart’s til beginning work in her own studio in
self a ‘creative’ person,” said visual art- desire?” She described her response: Fisher Park, Catlett was one of the Lyn-
ist Cass Catlett. This statement is shock- “After a few moments of having no an- don Street artists, where she both cre-
ing when you witness the remarkable swer to that, I literally heard myself say: ated and sold her work. She now exhibits
power of her latest female figure series. “Well, I’ve always wanted to paint”. It her work in a number of venues, includ-
Amy Keith Barney of the Circa Gallery was a shock to me.” Catlett wrestled ing the Gallery of the Arts in Winston-
in Asheboro says, “her work is colorful, with conflicting emotions for the next Salem, Artwalk in Boone, and the Circa
delightful, and sure to influence people’s few weeks, including negative self-talk, Gallery in Asheboro. She is also a mem-
emotions with just a glance of her care- fear of disappointing others, fear of fail- ber of the Cosmic Cow Society (www.
fully painted pieces. One can’t help but ure. Catlett finally put aside these fears cosmiccowsociety.com), a select group
want to travel to the places she has cre- and began painting. She calls her experi- of artists from central North Carolina
ated and be surrounded by the vibrant ence of facing these paralyzing doubts, with the mission of changing the way
colors.” So what led her to say one day, “walking through the veil of fear.” Under the public views art. With this group,
“I’m going to do this no matter what” and the initial direction of watercolor painter Catlett has found new venues for her
begin painting? Jo Leeds of Greensboro, Catlett discov- work, including a show at the Commu-
Catlett had been around art her entire ered her inner ability to draw, choose nity Arts Cafe’s Underground Theatre in
life, visiting famous museums across colors, and paint. Winston-Salem.

The recent reception on November 19 etc. that suggest the feminine or yin en-
including a “Small Talks Art Symposium” ergy. There are also shapes and lines of
where she was able to (very quickly - 25 masculine/yang energy in each paint-
seconds per image!) discuss her new fe- ing that ultimately may say something
male figure series. The unique paintings about the androgynous or the balance
feature female figures in various posi- of yin/yang. Personally, as a painter, my You can learn more about Cass Catlett
tions adorned with vivid colors, outlines, journey over the last several years has at her website at www.casscatlett.com
and figurative lines. She explains her in- and continues to be about finding and and keep up with events of the Cosmic
terest in these figures, saying “I became honoring the balance of both feminine Cow Society on its website at www.
intrigued with presenting female figures and masculine energy in my paintings.” cosmiccowsociety.com or its Facebook
in compositions using strong design el- True of so much great art, Catlett’s page. Catlett’s work is on display at the
ements and color which I found excited paintings remain alluring and mysteri- Community Arts Cafe show and the Gal-
my imagination.” ous. She says, “I would say that these lery of the Arts in Winston-Salem, Art-
Catlett’s figure series capture an inter- paintings are all about reflection, in all of walk in Boone, Zaytoon in Greensboro,
esting “yin / yang” of the feminine and the meanings of that word, both inward the Circa Gallery in Asheboro, and other
masculine, she explains: “Being female, and outward. The element of mystery is venues across the Triad. You can view
it is of course about my journey as a always important in all of my work and more of her work, including the figure se-
woman. You will see space divided in or- this is especially true of these paintings. ries, in her online gallery at tinyurl.com/
ganic shapes and lines like curves, arcs, The mystery must be there for me.” casscatlettgallery. 
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community news harmonize the world
harmony is four-part, unaccompanied,
close-harmony. Melody in the second
voice, called the "lead" is sung in the
range between A below middle C, and
B
C above middle C. Tenor is a harmony
everly Dale has been part sung consistently above the lead.
directing singing groups Although tenor is the highest voice
since 1970. She recently in barbershop harmony, it should
returned to the role of not be confused with the soprano of
director after a 10 year absence. When conventional singing groups. The tenor
she started searching for a director should have a light, sweet, pure tone
position, there were positions available that will complement but not overpower
in Virginia, but she and her husband the lead voice. Baritone covers
didn’t want to relocate from their home approximately the same range as lead.
in Winston-Salem. Never one to let a The baritone harmony notes cross the
small thing like that stop her, she began lead notes; sometimes sung below and
the process of starting a new chapter of sometimes above. Bass singers should
Sweet Adelines International, a highly have a rich, mellow voice and be able
respected worldwide organization of to sing the E flat below middle C easily.
women singers. Beverly took a look at Bass should not be confused with the
the current chapters in the area, and alto of conventional groups.
in looking at a map, the obvious choice Members extend over five continents
became clear and the Zoopendous Show and belong to more than 500 choruses
Chorus was born in Asheboro. and 1,200 quartets. Today's Sweet
She held a tea for potential chorus Adelines choruses and quartets sing
members at The Exchange on exciting a cappella, four-part harmony
September 14th, and the rest as they music, barbershop style. The music
say, is history. The ladies handed out includes special arrangements of today's
flyers at the Asheboro Fall Festival with ballads and upbeat songs, popular show
invitations to a Guest Night on October tunes, and even jazz. Members say that
7th. Thirty-five ladies attended the singing the powerfully balanced sounds
event. of barbershop harmony provides a rich,
A group of more than 20 ladies meet rewarding experience.
every Thursday evening at the First Some of the ladies have been singing
Baptist Church on Church Street. They with other chapters for many years, and
have members who drive in from many have never been in a group like
Southern Pines, Fayetteville, Winston- this. “If you can sing Happy Birthday
Salem and Greensboro to sing each in tune, we want you singing with us,”
week. They range in age from a 23 year Beverly stated.
old UNCG student to the most senior If you happen to be in the vicinity of the
member, who is over 80 years old. First Baptist Church on Church Street
Sweet Adelines International is in Asheboro on a Thursday evening
committed to advancing the musical art around 7:00 pm and hear the dulcet
form of barbershop harmony through voices raised in song, stop by and join
education and performance. Barbershop the party. 

street instead of a mattress underneath
HOMELESS
sheets and covers? Who would choose
eating out of a dumpster over a hot meal
at a table with loved ones? I realized
then that my father, like so many, and
are quick to judge without walking in the
tattered shoes of a homeless person.
And yet there, but for the grace of God,
go any one of us.
Most people probably don’t think of
homelessness much, if at all. In rural
areas like Asheboro, what there is isn’t
easy to see. That is, unlike New York
City, there aren’t homeless people on
every street corner asking for your loose
change. But, the reality is, we are much
closer to becoming homeless than any of
us care to imagine. And, as you will see
in this story, it doesn’t take much to find
yourself a productive member of society
one day at a time

one minute and a homeless alcoholic
the next. Depending on your emotional
by dave johnson disposition and your support system
photos provided by daniel mustard (i.e. family and friends), it can happen in
I
the blink of an eye. So, while it is easy
am politically ambivalent. In other to discount the likelihood of something
words, I am disillusioned by our like homelessness happening to you, I
political process. It seems so self would ask for the sake of this story that
serving and, in the big spectrum you try to imagine what circumstances
of things, has very little to do with me. it would take to become homeless and,
I vote but it feels futile because even what it would be like to be homeless. In
if the person I vote for wins, very little this season of giving, please make it a
if anything ever changes. And then I goal to find a homeless person and show
look around at the state of our country, them a little kindness, because as you
supposedly one of the strongest in the will see, it goes a long way.
world and I am embarrassed. While Daniel Mustard grew up in a
we spend trillions on a war that we can’t traditional home in Hollywood,
win, fifty million Americans go hungry, California. His younger years were rife
unemployment continues to skyrocket, with abuse from his mother. Because of
and more and more people lose their this, he started drinking when he was
homes every day. Additionally, 30 only ten years old. Despite the less than
million Americans are uninsured and ideal upbringing, he persevered, grew
our educational system is in shambles. into an adult, got a job, got married and
All the while oil companies, banks and settled into being a productive member
major corporations post record profits. of society.
I wonder if anyone else wakes up, Then disaster struck. His wife left
scratches their head and says, “There him, taking most of their possessions,
is something monumentally wrong with including their dog. Shortly after that his
our system.” father, who he was very close to, passed
I have had a soft spot in my heart for away. Daniel found himself slipping
the homeless as long as I can remember. into a constant state of depression.
I don’t recall the first time I ever met a This resulted in the loss of his job and
homeless person, but I am confident I after six months, he was broke. He
felt sorry for them. I remember my ultra- left Hollywood for New York City, to
conservative father saying something to housesit for his sister, who was going
me like “homeless people choose to be to be out of the country for a while. She
homeless” and me thinking who would offered Daniel a place to stay while he
choose to be homeless if they could tried to get his life back together.
have a roof over their head. Who would It was in New York that Daniel really
choose sleeping in a cardboard box in the started putting his time and heart into
his music. Try as he might though, the the good Karma created by the charity of the video states, “the only version of
pain caused by the losses in his life was cancels out the bad created by them this song I have heard sung better is the
unbearable and when his new employer, taking advantage of the homeless on original” and, I would say Mr. Mustard’s
Tower Records went out of business, their show for the sake of entertaining rendition is the better of the two.
he lost his will to live. This resulted in their listeners. I will spare you my diatribe on the
a strained relationship with his sister Daniel “Homeless” Mustard is a tastelessness of this radio program...
who eventually asked him to move out familiar face in Washington Square suffice it to say I don’t believe there is
of her home. And that was Daniel’s very Park, known for its arch, honoring enough Good Karma in the universe
short journey from a regular person like George Washington, and thanks to to offset that Bad Karma created
anyone of us to becoming homeless. his appearance on the show is now a by treating people in this fashion.
This isn’t a story about a mentally familiar name on You Tube. His videos However, if Daniel had not appeared on
ill person who could not assimilate have been seen well over 2 million Opie and Anthony, we would never have
himself into “normal” society, whatever times, collectively. To put this into had the opportunity to get to know him
normal is. This is about anyone of us, perspective, only a handful of videos and, ultimately, call him friend. From
your neighbor, a friend or an associate ever hit 100,000 views and you have the moment I saw Daniel’s video, I felt
experiencing the perfect emotional a better chance of winning the lottery compelled to do what I could for him.
storm and the resulting fall-out. than posting a video that gets 1 million Anyone that has over a million hits
Fast forward three years and Daniel views. In fact, according to bookofodds. on YouTube is somewhat of a celebrity,
found himself on the Sirius Radio’s com, you have roughly a 1 and 3.1 so I searched for Daniel on Facebook. I
Opie and Anthony show as part of their million chance at getting a million views reached out to him there and asked him
“Homeless Shopping Spree” where they in the first 30 days after posting a video if he would consider doing an interview
create a humorous show making fun of to YouTube. One of Daniel’s videos, his for a small magazine in North Carolina.
the homeless while providing them with rendition of Radiohead’s Creep, has He was very kind and gracious and
the clothing and incidentals they need gotten 1.6 million views. It was this agreed to do it. The only problem is he
to weather the New York winters. My particular video that introduced me to doesn’t have a phone of his own. After
friend summed up the gist of this show Daniel “Homeless” Mustard and, hence, his appearance on the Opie and Anthony
best with the term “Karmic Cancellation”; this article. Someone in the background show, he entered a rehabilitation
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program and is now in a half-way house time there writing and playing music tunnel. Since I spoke with him, he has
trying to re-enter society. So, after a few and just hanging out. Because of released a five-song album (available on
near misses, we finally connected on the the Opie and Anthony show he has iTunes) and is playing at various venues
phone and had a great conversation; I become somewhat of a celebrity and around NYC. His Facebook pages are all
felt like I was talking to a long lost friend. people are constantly recognizing him atwitter with “mad props” for the quality
I don’t know what I expected, but I didn’t on the streets of Manhattan. Jokingly, of his new album and he appears to be
expect an articulately intelligent person he said this makes it easier to bum a on the right track for a full recovery.
on the other end of the line but that is cigarette. He went on to say, because However, right before we ended our
exactly what I got. He talked candidly, of his YouTube fame, some people conversation, I asked him if there was
unashamed, of his circumstances and actually come to Washington Park to anything he needed and he said, “I am
no question was taboo. seek him out. He said he has met some still technically homeless. I don’t have
I had done quite a bit of research really fantastic people and even has a a job yet, and really have no way other
on Daniel prior to talking with him so I new friend from Delaware who he has than my music and panhandling to make
already had quite a bit of information visited on a number of occasions. money. And, because of my
to work with. The thing that three years on the street, I
weighed heavy on my mind am not too proud to accept
was the cold, cruel reality of
living on the streets. I couldn’t “Poverty is a weapon of mass anything you are willing to
send”. We are sending a care
imagine how difficult life must
be for someone with nowhere destruction. Homelessness is package with items he can
use, like long underwear.
to go and nowhere to call
home. What I discovered a weapon of mass destruction. In a time that seems
bleak, there is a silver lining
surprised me in some ways
and in others made sense. For Unemployment is a weapon on most dark clouds. Often
times, it goes unnoticed
example, when I asked Daniel
about basic necessities like of mass destruction.” because we are too caught
up in our own problems.
food he said “no one goes
hungry in New York. In fact, -- Dennis Kucinich Daniel “Homeless” Mustard
is one of those silver linings.
I probably eat better than you He is hope personified and
do”. Apparently, at the end of he represents what can
the night, restaurants put food out for the After an hour of conversation, I happen to a person who is down and out
homeless. That is, instead of putting it in finally asked him what his hopes were when others reach out with a helping
the dumpster, chefs from restaurants all now that he has started to turn his hand. As I listen to soulful songs on his
across the city put the food in see through life around. In his very casual way he brilliant album, I smile knowing that he
bags near the dumpster. This prevents said, “I really have no plans and don’t has a very bright future ahead of him.
them from violating any city rule or want to make any promises. I have But, he is just one of many lost souls
ordinance regarding the distribution of always sung, even as a kid, so I want to who could benefit from the kindness of
unused food and provides sustenance continue to write songs and pursue my a stranger. Next time you encounter
for many of the homeless. Plus, Daniel music career. Before appearing on the a homeless person, don’t be quick to
said, people are very generous when it Opie and Anthony Show, I never gave judge and think about the happiness a
comes to giving money to panhandlers any thought about becoming a star. I little spare change could provide for a
which, he said, is very hard for him to still don’t think of it much, but it seems person who doesn’t have the privilege
do and one of the main reasons he was closer now than it did before and its of having a regular place to call home.
drunk most of the time. keeping me motivated to stay off the More importantly, be grateful for what
He said that homelessness is not an streets. I guess, I am going to take it one you have and remember there are many
ideal lifestyle but it isn’t as bad as he day at a time.” others out there with far less. 
thought it would be. The other homeless For a guy that once shared the
people that hang out in Washington stage with Lady Gaga (before she was
Park have become his support group famous), it seems as though there is
and family. He spends a great deal of light at the end of a very long and dark
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the giving heart
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hildren are, by nature, giving little beings – they love the envelope and I read it out loud to everyone. I choked up as
to give kisses, they’ll shower you with hugs, they’ll I read that he donated an operation for a child suffering from
offer you countless pieces of handcrafted artwork a severe cleft palate through the program Operation Smile.
– and the more love you give to your children, the It would change the life of a little person forever. That will go
more you’ll get down as one of our best Christmas’ ever.
back a million- Those memories were simply indelible to all who were
fold (see my present that beautiful evening – especially to the children who
post “What You are learning about giving through example.
Give The World Giving doesn’t have to be tangible items or money, often
Gets,” October 20, charities need people who can donate their time. A few days
2010 at www. ago, my husband and I brought the children and one of their
TheLetsTalkMom. friends to a special “packing party” for Operation Christmas
com). Child.
As kids get During a 3-hour
older, that giving trend may start to turn to more of a “Me-me- period, along
me” attitude. Continue to teach them to open their hearts and with all of the
give willingly. And let them take ownership in those tasks – other volunteers,
for example, let your child put the money in the bell ringer’s we filled 1,000
bucket outside plastic shoe boxes
of the store. Or with goodies for
let your child children living in
decide what non- extreme poverty in
perishables to put other parts of the
into the shopping world. Each box
cart for the local was marked for a boy or girl, ages 2-4, 5-9 and 10-14.
food drive. Bring Items included school supplies, a washcloth, a comb, candy
your children to the canes, stickers, a t-shirt, toy helicopters, beaded necklaces,
collection station little rings and
and let them put the goods into the bins themselves. bracelets, hair
Giving should be a year-round joy. It’s easy to remember accessories and
it around the holidays, you can’t get away from people asking yo-yos, loads of
for help. But don’t wait to be asked. Meals and clothing are knick knacks that
needed in the summertime, too. could fill every
In our home, we keep a “Running Donation’s Box” in the crevice and, of
storage room. At any given time, one of my children may come course, for each
up to me and say, “I don’t need this anymore.” I immediately child, 1 cuddly
have a place to put it, the house keeps from getting cluttered stuffed animal.
and someone else will get to enjoy the item. At the end of
I always let my children decide what books, toys and the event, the teen
clothing they no longer wish to keep. Again, it gives them friend we brought
ownership in giving and eliminates the potential for the along thanked us
classic, “Why did you get rid of that?? I loved it!” although you for letting him experience one of the greatest feelings he’s
clearly knew they hadn’t used the item in ages. ever felt “doing something for someone else.”
I’d like to share with you that last Christmas, after all the In a world where we see our teens hooked on X-Boxes,
gifts were opened, my husband pulled out a surprise envelope I-Pad, I-Pods, incessant texting and other technological
and said, “This is a special family gift.” Then he handed me paraphernalia, good old-fashioned, hands-on volunteering

citizen journalism
really does bring
out the feel-good light at the end of the tunnel
fuzzies in any by scott r. davis
person, old or
young.
I was proud of
the children. Our
A
5 year old reveled
in the feeling she s we are in the middle of the holidays, there are
got from being many obstacles that we must face. Whether we
able to independently fill each box, picking out any items she are in the middle of a loss of a family member or
wanted, and then filling the boxes by herself (yes, all boxes – are in the middle of a drawn out job hunt with no
regardless of the packer’s age – were checked for gender and prospects in sight, there is light at the end of the tunnel that
age appropriate items, of course). shines ever so faintly which guides one's way.
The dimming and readjustment of the light for me came
at the beginning of this summer when I walked into work one
Monday morning and set out to do my daily work. What fol-
lowed was the summoning of me to the office of my boss to
find out that it was my last day. I was being given a new set
of clothes to wear. Not ones that I wanted to wear. I always
vowed to keep my former job and to fight through each day.
But I have learned to wear this new set of clothes and to like
what I have been given.
It is so important during these days of life to have a strong
support group of friends in order to get through the challenges
of going through the ringer of life.
One of my friends, Mary, suggested that I regard this tran-
sition as a trial retirement and I have called it as sabbatical.
The children worked hard and had fun. They will remember It has taken me to several towns in the Northeast as I have
that day forever and will, hopefully, pass the volunteering gone to the different public libraries to do research.
tradition on to their children as my parents did to me. The Even today, I misinterpreted how to get to an appointment
Bright Spot™ - Remembering that the more love you give to resulting in having to reschedule it. After having taken a bus,
your children, the more you’ll get back a million-fold…and so a train and a bus. But being in a foreign town and no friends
will the world!!  passing by, it almost harks back to the time of Christ over
2,000 years ago when He faced the same struggles.
You can read more about my charitable history on www. So look to the
TheLetsTalkMom.com under the “Giving Back” sidebar. Hills for help as we
navigate through
the course of life
and as we see
the lights become
brighter for us as
we eventually ap-
proach the end of
the tunnel. 
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Christmas in
Christmas
last month’s Local
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Holiday Shopping
elaborate gift-giving
Guide, we thought we
and decoration.
would discuss the other big
religious holiday that is celebrated this time of
year; Chanukkah. Even though we are not Jewish, we have The Story
celebrated Chanukkah to give our kids the experience of
another culture. It was a great learning experience for all of The story of Chanukkah begins in the reign of Alexander the
us and now when our Jewish friends talk about the nuances Great. Alexander conquered Syria, Egypt and Palestine, but
of their celebration, we have a more complete understanding. allowed the lands under his control to continue observing their
own religions and retain a certain degree of autonomy. Under
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this relatively benevolent rule, many Jews assimilated much
hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication, also of Hellenistic culture, adopting the language, the customs and
known as the festival of lights, is an eight day the dress of the Greeks, in much the same way that Jews in
celebration beginning on the 25th day of the America today blend into the secular American society.
Jewish month of Kislev. More than a century later, a successor of Alexander,
Chanukkah is probably one of the best known Antiochus IV was in control of the region. He began to
Jewish holidays, not because of any great religious oppress the Jews severely, placing a Hellenistic priest
significance, but because of its proximity to in the Temple, massacring Jews, prohibiting the
Christmas. Many non-Jews (and even many practice of the Jewish religion, and desecrating
assimilated Jews!) think of this holiday the Temple by requiring the sacrifice of pigs
as the Jewish Christmas, adopting (a non-kosher animal) on the altar. Two
groups opposed Antiochus: a basically nationalistic group led Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Passover.
by Mattathias the Hasmonean and his son Judah Maccabee, The only religious observance related to the holiday
and a religious traditionalist group known as the Chasidim, is the lighting of candles. The candles are arranged in a
the forerunners of the Pharisees (no direct connection to the candelabrum called a menorah that holds eight candles:
modern movement known as Chasidism). They joined forces one for each night, plus a shammus (servant) at a different
in a revolt against both the assimilation of the Hellenistic height. On the first night, one candle is placed at the far right.
Jews and oppression by the Seleucid Greek government. The The shammus candle is lit and three berakhot (blessings) are
revolution succeeded and the Temple was rededicated. recited: l’hadlik neir (a general prayer over candles), she-asah
According to tradition as recorded in the Talmud, at the time nisim (a prayer thanking God for performing miracles for our
of the rededication, there was very little oil left that had not ancestors at this time), and she-hekhianu (a general prayer
been defiled by the Greeks. Oil was needed for the menorah thanking God for allowing us to reach this time of year). After
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reciting the blessings, the first right (because you pay honor to the newer thing first). On the
candle is then lit using the eighth night, all nine candles (the 8 Chanukkah candles and
shammus candle, and the the shammus) are lit. On nights after the first, only the first
shammus candle is placed in two blessings are recited; the third blessing, she-hekhianu is
its holder. Candles can be lit only recited on the
any time after dark but before first night of the
midnight. holiday.
Each night, another candle It is traditional
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t the base of a granite outcropping, carved with others, she is mother to the other three. The father had taken
scenes of men and women, one at the wheel of one look at the snaggletoothed litter he helped bring into the
a schooner, some hauling nets, all being watched world and jumped ship in Lubbock, Texas some years back.
over by a celestial being, sits They didn’t miss him; he was a pig at
a small 25 year old motorhome. the dinner table.
Here and there a streak of rust Let me introduce you to Cleta
runs through the fading paint and the and Charlie Harmon. One of the ever
curtains in the sun distorted windows widening segments of society that call
need replacing. By the front door, under the road home. After retiring in 1985
an orange and brown awning, sits a from a small machining company in
older couple, smiling at the passersby Medina, Ohio, they bought a class C
and sipping lemonade from plastic motorhome, which is the type with a
thermal cups that they got in 1987 with van front end, sold the house, and held
the purchase of 40 gallons of unleaded. a huge yard sale. 560,000 miles, two
They were on their way to Utah for the engines, a transmission and several
fall colors. Chihuahua’s later they are still at it. This 25 foot long camper
Around their feet dance four Chihuahua’s, one obviously has been home to this couple for the past 25 years and they
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It was July when I ran into them and they had their year For the past ten years, they have lived in a 129 square
pretty well planned out. Cleta has always relocated down foot house. It has everything they need to live a full life. More
through the years thermostatically. Her goal is never to be space is dedicated to their books than to their clothes or
anywhere where the air conditioning or heaters are needed. cooking space. The walls are not visible, they are bookshelves.
The one exception Out in the yard, between the wind generators and solar
to the rule is panels is a small green house which produces enough
Christmas. chlorophyll charged grasses, sprouts, greens, and herbs to see
Christmas is them through the dark winters of upstate New York. They love
always spent at the each other, they love their home and they love entertaining in
KOA campground it particularly during the Christmas season.
just down the As Bob hangs the 1000 bulb string of LED lights and sets
road from the big up the colorful blinking Santa’s Sleigh and Reindeer, he is
Grand Old Oprey calculating the wattage he is about to use and whether or not
Hotel in Nashville. his power inverters will handle the extra load. He sends up a
To Cleta’s way silent prayer for a sunny couple of days and a consistent wind.
of thinking there Bob’s sister and her husband, Iris’s brother and his wife
was little chance and their friend Stanley and his girlfriend are all invited. They
of snow, and the Christmas celebration, much of which is will sit and eat a combo veggie and carnivore meal of tofu and
free, indoors, and spectacular, was probably the best in the goose with all the trimmings, then walk down to the town’s
country. Charlie considered arriving at the huge hotel complex baseball field, now 2 feet deep in snow, for the community
in Nashville as being home for the holidays. Thanksgiving was Christmas tree lighting.
important and normally spent in the vicinity of Charleston, Bill and Jenna-Lyn have a great Christmas planned. The
SC., but Christmas was where next year’s conversations and kids are all out of the house now. From the four families they
plans were made. They had a big family they could spend the have formed there are now ten grandchildren. The youngest,
holidays with, but they figured it wasn’t worth the hassle and Billy is 8 months, and the oldest, Sarah, is 10. It used to be no
their family lived in heater or air conditioning territory anyway. trouble at all to set a separate table up on the sun porch and
Bob Lamont has a different idea. He has always been a feed the kids separately, but now they were either too young,
bookish, counterculture sort of guy. He is the person you too old or too many so the separate table had been joined to
would see walking up and down the curb in front of General the big dining room table and spilled out into the living room.
Dynamics facilities anywhere in the country holding a sign Christmas dinners are made of memories. Traditions from
with a picture of a straw hut with a missile sticking in the roof. generations long gone surface in the form of pies, gravies,
He is a vegetarian, likes foreign movies and prides himself on silverware and napkin rings. In this family there are always
his ability to watch the French ones and not need subtitles.
His long term girlfriend, Iris, is a music teacher whose
passion is Czechoslovakian romance literature. They buy
their groceries at a food co-op where they volunteer to sustain
their membership on Friday nights. Bob makes sure that the
vegetable tables are fully loaded for the weekend and Iris runs
the register and advises in the herbs and oils isle. They are
both very much into the environment and sustainable living.
extra-large olives, lines of celery filled with cream cheese and

lightly salted, horseradish and oyster crackers for the kid to
dare one another with, and a choice of red or white wine, the
white is always Sauterne.
After the festivities, every family always leaves with a
little white box filled with a confection simply known as Raisin
Squares. No one can remember the origin of this recipe, they
thought that one of the great grandmothers used to make it,
but that kind of oral history was becoming less available to the

family every year. It was two pieces of browned up pie dough fairly safe. There was still hope for them if they were in jail.
filled with some kind of raisin slurry that when cooled formed When they got home with their box of Christmas cheer,
sort of a raisin pate. they put the turkey breast in the freezer, the bread in the
Everyone got the meat they wanted as long as it was refrigerator and the cans in the pantry. It was getting late
turkey, white or dark. Two fat birds were to be roasted the
slow way, 325 degrees no matter how long it took. Everyone
except the youngest could remember the year they all finally
sat down to eat at 9:30 pm because the bird wouldn’t finish.
That was the year grandmother Burton did the cooking and
put the Butterball into the oven frozen as hard as a rock. The
stuffing was good that year, so they made a meal of it, collected
their Raisin Squares and agreed to meet the next night down
at the diner. No one said a word to grandmother, but she was
a little miffed when she went to make a turkey sandwich the
next day and the bird had disappeared.
Not long after the wine decanters have been emptied for the
second time, someone would insult one of his or her siblings
and cause a minor row at the table. In order to maintain peace,
mother always selects that person to start clearing the table
for dessert. In the process they are given a stern talking to in
the kitchen and the expectation of an apology is made clear. and they had to get over to the Baptist Church on Central
No one can remember how many thinly formulated apologies Ave before 4:30 to beat the line that formed up for the soup
have been uttered over the years, but everyone could tell you kitchen. Dinner there at Christmas time was great last year
who had done the dishes each year. Dishwashing two years and if they survived, they knew it would be just as good next
in a row meant that your Sauterne consumption was severely year.
curtailed at the next holiday gathering. For them Christmas was a time of increased opportunity.
LaVern and Rashid knew Christmas was coming. The The gift of the season was that for a couple of days it was just
town had hung little lit Christmas trees from all the light posts a little easier to survive. It was true for every little apartment
in the shopping district and there seemed to be more traffic on in the huge public housing complex in which they lived.
Friday nights in the neighborhoods. The impact of Christmas Thousands of families or couples just like them were simply
on public housing was limited to the appearance of empty Big grateful to be alive.
Wheel boxes waiting on the curb for the post-holiday trash For some, expectations are so high that the anticlimactic
pickup. Occasionally one would see the remnants of last nature of the ending of another year buries them in depression.
year’s Big Wheel sitting alongside of the new one’s box. For others the religious fervor is the beginning of another year
Christmas meant that another year was passing and they closer to the divine. There is no denying the new beginning
had survived. Social Services was getting harder to deal with, the season represents. Death, decay and hibernation are all
but that and LaVern’s disability check was all that they had in around us, but the promise of a new birth is constantly in the
the way of income, so they had to make it work or be homeless. back of our minds. The Northern hemisphere goes on break
The Christmas blessing for them was always survival. while the climes to the south come back to life. We can always
On December 23rd they would join the line at the little be uplifted to know that it is late spring in Buenos Aires.
gymnasium behind the Salvation Army headquarters in town. Still the Holidays are festive no matter where you are or
They would get there early or the line would have wound its what your situation. The crush and rush for many people
way around the building and they would have to stand out in can be overwhelming. In big cities it’s is easy to get lost or
the cold for hours. forgotten in the chaos. For me the squirrels and rabbits and
Once inside they would be handed a cardboard box and bears have the right idea. They have made a temporary home
moved along a line of tables manned by volunteers. As they and have crawled into it to wait the earth’s rebirth.
moved from table to table they would receive a frozen turkey It has long been said that there is no place like home for the
breast, a couple of cans of lima beans and a couple of cans of holidays. I’m not sure that’s entirely true. An empty house, or
yams, a large package of dehydrated potato flakes, a pound of a home in which no one can relate to you is probably not the
butter from the USDA commodities program, some cheese, best place to be. Let’s kill off that old myth once and for all. I
a loaf of bread and six cans of tuna fish, most of which had think a better well-worn saying that we can apply here might
no labels. Lastly, if you had kids under the age of two, you be, there’s no place like a place where everyone knows your
would be given a pack of pampers and ushered out the back name for the holidays. I know, I know, it would be impossible
door. The whole process took 6 minutes and as each can hit to sing that line; it just feels better, more holistic in some
the bottom of the box the volunteer offered his or her Holiday strange way. As for me, the one quasi quote from that ancient
greeting. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, God Bless You. “Treason Speech” carries me through each holiday season
There was no family to bring this feast home to. They had and I am sure it will ring bright and true this year as well.
all fallen prey to one degree or another to the drug culture. “I know not what course others may take; but as for me,
LaVern’s prayers at night were often filled with gratitude for give me The Waffle House or give me death! “
jails. At least there her living relatives would be warm, fed and Merry Christmas! 

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‘T
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is never a bad idea. It makes for a great last minute the very same foothills of Southern France. By
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to kick off the Christmas morning festivities than American President was an expert on French
toasting to all that we have to be thankful for. Along wines and Blanquette de Limoux was an integral
with orange juice, sparkling white wine goes great part of his wine cellar.
with pomegranate and blueberry juice, too as I So, what do the pros say about this sparkling
have just discovered. white wine?
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J
anet Harllee is an internationally- coming more and more ill. Janet felt
known storyteller, character ac- a “nudge” that told her it was time to
tress, speaker, and songwriter. move back to Asheboro and be closer
She has written and produced nu- to her family. She started making calls
merous Christian dramatic productions regarding employment, and was able to
that combine story, humor and song to find a position with an assisted living fa-
make people laugh and encourage them cility. She was able to spend two years
to hang on to their faith. with her Dad before he passed away.
Janet grew up in Asheboro. Through- She became very involved in the drama
out her school years, she always loved ministry at Cross Road Baptist Church.
acting and being involved in drama. It She has coordinated and written skits
was a dream of hers to perform and sing. She spent a sum- and shows for them through the years. Drama is a powerful
mer at the Burnsville Parkway Playhouse, a small summer tool to get the message out. It’s a non-threatening and enter-
theater. She performed in community theaters, Theater in the taining way to spread the word.
Round and dinner theaters. When she went away to school She wrote a skit creating characters for herself and the Pas-
at Gardner-Webb University, tor’s wife, Renea Henderson
she majored in theater and to perform. Mitsy Lou & Ditsy
“The Lord has given me

English. Lou Puppernickel were born.
After Janet met and married Janet credits the Lord with
Robert, her husband, they the names, as they just came
moved to High Point for 14
years, before relocating to songs – sometimes they to her one day. Mitsy Lou
has since evolved into her
come so fast I have to

Greensboro. She saw an ad- own character, and now trav-
vertisement in the local paper els around Randolph County
for a storytelling group and and beyond, performing for
decided to attend because
she had heard how much fun
capture them quickly church groups, businesses,
and women’s organizations.
before they are gone”

it was. She got bit by the bug Mitsy Lou Puppernickel is a
her very first meeting. When tacky southern hairdresser
she attended the second who thinks she’s on the cut-
meeting, she had a story writ- ting edge of fashion. You may
ten of her own to tell. not agree with her style - but
Janet started out writing and re-writing old folk tales, and then there’s no arguing that her heart-warming humor and power-
branched out to write stories of her own, based on personal ful messages about staying the course will have you laughing,
and family experiences. Some are embellished, and some are remembering what you have to hold on to, and feeling good
not. long after the show is over.
Her Dad was diagnosed with COPD and in 2000 he was be- Mitsy Lou’s first solo show, A Closer Stumble with Thee, was

quite a hit. She has performed it for women’s groups, church- spin on it.
es and conference retreats. She can specially design a pro- Janet is currently working on several projects; a book, Mitsy
gram to fit the needs of the group. This program will always Lou’s Devotions: A Makeover with the Maker; a manual of
be her favorite, because it was her first and that makes it spe- plays and skits she has written to offer other churches who
cial. “The Lord has given me songs – sometimes they come are interested in starting a drama ministry, her songs are be-
so fast I have to capture them quickly before they are gone,” ing compiled onto a CD; and several stories she has written
states Janet. over the years for children ages 7 to 11 are being edited and
Janet received a call from Steve Rumbley, who wanted her cover art is being considered for a book as well.
to join his staff at Cross Road Retirement Community. She Janet’s fondest wish is that “The Lord will work through me
made the move, and became their Admissions and Marketing and make a difference in someone’s life. We need to hang
Director. She is able to spend time with her Mom, who is 96, on to our faith, and
and currently resides at the facility. She attributes her love of be steadfast in
storytelling to her mother, who was her inspiration. Her Mom this ever changing
taught Sunday school at church for 54 years. Janet says she world.” 
takes after her Mom with her storytelling, but puts her own

daily devotion
Sponge Nose Smarty Fins
by rev. peter panagore
S
cientific American titled it, ”Sponge-Nose Smarty Pants”. A close-up
photo showed a bottle-nosed dolphin wearing a sea sponge on her nose.
Marine biologists working in Shark Bay saw that certain females wore
sponges to protect their tender snouts when they were rooting for food on
the sea floor. Males did not wear sponges ever, and neither did every female. The
question was – was this behavior instinct or was it learned? Using DNA from 13
"spongers" and 172 "non-spongers", scientists determined that all the spongers
had a common ancestor, but they couldn't find a gene pattern that would cause the
behavior. There was no "wear a sponge on your nose" gene. Science’s conclusion?
Mothers taught it to daughters. It was learned
The role of a mother, or a father, is to protect a child -- sponges on noses
works for dolphins. We humans don't put sponges on the noses of our
kids to protect them from harm, but we do make them wear bike helmets,
and we help them, best as we are able, to avoid injury.
The last thing we ever want to do is inflict pain in our child's life, and yet
sometimes it happens. In divorce, children are hurt. It may be best that
the parents separate, but the pain to a child is real and lasting. Let's pray
for the kids who can't be kept from emotional injury, and that includes all
of us.
Let's Pray: Dear God of soft places, give comfort to Your children,
especially children of divorce. Guide them through this painful time, let
them know they are loved, and give them tools to cope. Amen.
A Simple Thought: Remind kids that they are loved. 
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ORIGINAL COMIC BOOK ART TO BE CHRISTIAN MUSICIANS DONATE TIME
AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY & TALENT TO FEED THE HUNGRY
The Comic Conspiracy teams with Christian Rock Christmas IV
Make-A-Wish Foundation® for HeroWish Rocks the Sunset Theater
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n Friday December 17th North Carolina’s oldest n Saturday evening December 18th The Comic
comic book shop will be auctioning off pieces of Conspiracy, in association with Christians United
original comic art, statues and signed memorabilia Outreach Center and AWE Ministries, will present
to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central Christian Rock Christmas IV at the Sunset Thea-
& Western North Carolina. The auction will take place at tre in downtown Asheboro. Beginning at 7:00 pm three
Circa Gallery, located at 150 Sunset Ave. in Asheboro, N.C. regional Christian rock bands, The Five Man Jesus Band,
beginning at 6:00 p.m. The artwork and memorabilia will be on HeRose and Sword, will take the stage with original mate-
display at the gallery from December 14th until the end of the rial and Christmas renditions for the admission price of at
auction. Items up for grabs include pieces donated by industry least one can of food. The Five Man Jesus Band hailing from
greats such as Stan Lee, Billy Tucci, Billy Tan, Bart Sears, Joe Thomasville, NC will be headlining this year’s concert. Their
Staton, Neil Vokes, Jim Valentino, Jamal Igle, Al Bigley, Koi gritty southern rock style and precise vocal harmonies have
Turnbull and many more. made them one of the most popular Christian rock bands in
“I was very pleased at the response we got from the comic the area for many years. HeRose debuts an all new line-up
book industry.” said Jeff Lamb, owner of The Comic Conspiracy. following a year long hiatus. The band features inspiring
“Once we had a couple of confirmed donations the whole thing Christian lyrics and the incredible lead vocals of songwriter
just snowballed.” Mark Isom.
Personnel at The Comic Conspiracy, with additional help Sword is a three piece Asheboro band lead by well
from long time shop customers and friends, began contacting known veteran musician Tim Sink. The band utilizes elec-
artists, writers and editors at DC Comics, Marvel Comics and tronic sequencing and old school playing technique to
many independent publishers and requested donations for the deliver a style that they call “progressive southern gospel
HeroWish charity auction. rock”. Sword will be featuring music from the band’s newly
“Once the artists realized that HeroWish was the real deal released second CD, Seeds of Truth which will be available
and that 100% of the proceeds from the auction were going to at the show.
Make-A-Wish Foundation®, we were able to add quite a few “All we ask is that if at all possible please donate more
prestigious names to our confirmed donation list.” said Ellis than one can of food.” said Jerry Hill, executive director of
Aldridge, a business partner at the comic shop. CUOC. “We go through canned and non-perishable food
After securing a venue for the auction, the necessary papers items at the rate of over 3,000 pounds each day and use
were submitted to Make-A-Wish Foundation® and Don over 3,000 plastic bags a day.”
Timmons came on board as the representative for the Central Coinciding with the concert, the Comic Conspiracy is
and Western N.C. Chapter of the organization. The Make- holding a raffle for a full color, signed comic art print. From
A-Wish Foundation® is the nation’s largest wish-granting now until closing on Saturday December 11, a raffle ticket
organization. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has enriched the lives will be given for each can of food donated at their store
of children with life-threatening medical conditions through located at 108 North St. in downtown Asheboro. In addi-
its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the tion to the art print raffle, a special prize is being offered by
life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on Comic Conspiracy owner Jeff Lamb, a retired professional
children, families, donors, sponsors and entire communities. musician. A brand new Epiphone Thunderbird bass guitar
From their humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a from his private collection will be given to the Church youth
police officer, they’ve evolved into an organization that grants group with the highest attendance at the concert.
a child’s wish in the U.S. every 40 minutes. Pastor Rick Davis of First Baptist Church in Asheboro
Circa Gallery owners Mandy Sloan and Amy Keith Barney and co-founder of the HeartSpace and Alternative Worship
have donated use of their gallery for displaying the artwork and Experience ministries, has been involved behind the scenes
holding the live auction. The shop also recruited the services of with Christian Rock Christmas from the very beginning.
veteran auctioneer Ray Parks of Ray Parks Auctions who also HeartSpace volunteers have done everything from work
willingly agreed to donate his time to HeroWish. the door, collect and transfer food donations, market the
“We’re a small shop in a small town and we’re having to event, design logos and promotional material and even
run this entire event on a zero budget.” said business partner work with the band road crews. AWE is a Sunday evening
Benny Littreal. “We’re completely dependent upon people worship service located in the old Salvation Army building
willing to donate their time and energy to this project.” beside Monroe’s Music and Jewelry on Sunset Ave. This
Items to be auctioned for HeroWish will also be available for ministry provides service to believers as well as those who
viewing on The Comic Conspiracy website beginning no later are unsure of their beliefs and who have questions concern-
than December 1, 2010. In addition to being a live auction, ing spirituality and Jesus Christ and anyone with desire for
absentee bidders will be able to phone in bids from all over community.
the world. Any items which are unsold at the live auction will Because of scheduling conflicts there was no Christian
be listed in an online auction at a later date. Items remaining Rock Christmas concert in 2009, but this year’s concert
unsold will be returned to the artists and writers that donated looks to be the best yet. For the price of a can of green
them. Anyone wishing to bid either in person or by telephone beans, Christian rock music fan’s will get to see three pro-
must register either online, by telephone or in person at quality live bands perform almost three hours of music
the store. Non-auction contributions will also be gratefully while at the same time helping the Randolph community’s
accepted.  less fortunate. 

zoo zeal
Bali Mynah Bird
Zoo’s Forest Aviary Warms

Winter’s Chill
Story & photos by Tom Gillespie, NC Zoo Staff
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ven in the grip of winter, when the area’s songbirds destroyed by human encroachment.
are gone and summer’s warmth has turned to win- Always one of the zoo’s most popular attractions, the
ter’s freeze, the R.J. Reynolds Forest Aviary exhibit Forest Aviary gained national attention in the 90s when re-
at the North Carolina Zoo averages a warm mid- nowned zoo exhibit designer John Coe named it one of the 10
70s. With more than 2,500 specimens representing almost best zoo natural-habitat exhibits in America in an article pub-
600 species, the Forest Aviary is believed to house the larg- lished in USA Today.
est tropical plant collection under one roof in North Carolina. Since an extensive 18-month, $850,000 renovation was
The award-winning exhibit officially opened Aug. 26, completed in May 2000, even more exotic plants and ani-
1982, and immediately became a visitor favorite. mals have been added, including the green wood hoopoe and
Inside, tropical plants, exotic birds and unique displays rec- the yellow-rumped cacique. Forest Aviary visitors may also
reate the wonders of tropical forests from around the world. recognize many old favorites such as the scarlet ibis, Victo-
In addition to the flora and fauna, educational panels and dis- ria crowned pigeon and Chilean flamingo. Generally, the best
plays help visitors understand the fragile nature of these for- time to view the birds is at their 9:30 a.m. feeding.
est ecosystems, particularly how rainforests are being quickly After the renovation, the zoo’s horticulture staff also added

S
ince its Forest Aviary
exhibit opened in
1982, the N.C. Zoo has
been recognized for
some of the most significant bird
hatchings among American
zoos. One such event is the first
American hatching of a golden
white-eye, a bright yellow and
green species that is native
to the Marianas Islands in the
western Pacific. The species
is now classified as critically
endangered in the wild on their
native island, Saipan, because
of the introduction of the
brown tree snake. A non-native
species, the snake is thought
to have reached the island by
cargo ship or plane.
To stop this decimation,
proactive measures have
included the establishment of
captive-breeding programs
and the introduction of the
species to snake-free islands
on their archipelago. Currently
in the United States, there are
35 golden white-eyes—four of
which are at the N.C. Zoo. Zoo
visitors can daily see two of the
four in the Forest Aviary exhibit.
a significant number of species to better represent the topical petition from other bird species. Conservation officials in their
rain forest theme. native Bali have even resorted to using armed guards to pro-
Because of their natural camouflaging, many of the birds tect nesting areas.
in the Forest Aviary are not easily seen at first. According to The Aviary’s Bali mynahs are taken off exhibit between
Aviary and educational staff members, visitors who want to September and March due to their interference with the
fully appreciate the exhibit need to sit for a while and listen breeding activities of other Aviary species.
and look, not just quickly walk through. But just as it is in a rain Unfortunately, the safety of the plants and animals inside
forest, if visitors give the birds time, they will come out. the Aviary’s miniature rain forest is a far cry from the uncer-
One of the N.C. Zoo’s most important objectives is to main- tainty of today’s indigenous rain forests worldwide, where cat-
tain viable populations of exotic and endangered birds for their tle ranching, settlement, logging, large mining operations and
own collections as well as for other zoos and bird facilities hydro electric dams daily threaten their existence. Rain for-
around the country. To this end, the Zoo has become a nation- ests are the source of some of our most widely used products
al leader in the breeding of rare and endangered birds, most and the wintering ground for many of our favorite migratory
of which will be exhibited in the Forest Aviary at some time. birds. Yet tropical rain forests are being decimated, and spe-
One such species that visitors can see at the Forest Avi- cies are being lost before we are even able to discover them.
ary is the highly endangered Bali mynah. By some accounts, It’s an exhibit where visitors can go inside, close their eyes
there are less than 15 left in the wild. Like so many other and pretend they’re on a tropical island, engrossed in the won-
endangered bird species, the mynah population in the wild derful bio-diversity that’s there. Not a bad experience, espe-
is being dramatically impacted by habitat destruction due to cially on a cold winter day when summer’s warmth is a faint
timber harvest, illegal bird trade, poaching and nest-site com- memory. 

restaurant review bistro 42
article by Sherry Johnson
photos by Lauren Johnson
– Andrew went
with a regular pizza,
light sauce with
bacon for his topping.
Lauren chose a white
pizza (no sauce and four
cheese base consisting of
provolone, ricotta, mozzarella
and Romano), then added
the Meat Lovers toppings:
B
pepperoni, Italian sausage,
istro 42 relocated meatball & ham. Dave and I chose
to its new space on E from the specialty menu. I picked my
Dixie Drive near Century favorite, the Margarita, a wonderful
Link the first weekend in version of a white pizza, with Filetto Di
November. Luke put a ton of time Pomodoro, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella,
and effort into remaking the building and diced roma tomatoes. Dave is the
into a very cool space, and the result is a most adventurous of us all, he ordered the
wonderful place to meet friends for a quick Rustica; a three cheese, artichoke hearts,
drink after work, or take the family out for a tomato, eggplant, caramelized onion, fresh
great dinner. He has plans for the summer basil and no sauce pizza. These were all
to expand to the side and offer shaded patio individual pizzas so we wouldn’t have to share,
seating, something that Asheboro needs more of. however, we ordered a Crostada for the table,
Bistro’s menu is still very similar to their which consisted of three cheeses, Italian sausage,
previous location, with one notable exception. fresh basil, filetto di pomodoro & garlic.
Jason Raynor, a native New Yorker, has brought a If you haven’t tried their pizza yet, you are in for a
little something extra to the table – Pizza! Not just any treat. Raynor takes the dough, shapes it with his fingers
pizza, but NY Style, slice folding, do NOT eat this with a first, and then tosses it and stretches it to get a nice round
fork and knife ‘ZA!! shape. I worked for a deli/pizza place in Portland, Maine
When we heard that they were adding pizza, we had for several years and although I could throw a pie with
to check it out – Pizza being one of the four most important the best of them, they never came out quite round … which
food groups. Being from New England, it’s challenging to find is okay, until you try to fit them into a pizza box. Fortunately,
foods that remind us of home. When I worked for Cole Haan Raynor appears to be an expert at tossing pies, and his were all
Footwear and Accessories, I spent a year living in Manhattan uniformly round.
with my friend, Pat, and my favorite meal was two slices from Once shaped, he builds the pies, individually and with much
the Greek place at 18th Street & 1st Avenue and a “pop”. care and attention to detail. Some require going into the oven to
Deb and Marcella greeted us when we walked in and
ushered us to the dining room side of the restaurant. Marcella
(Marci) came over and took our drink order. While that was
being filled, she read us the nightly specials. Although we were
definitely there for the pizza, it never hurts to hear what else is
on the menu. Of course, that also opens you up to temptation –
since they all sounded so good! We did break down and order
the roasted oysters on the half shell, served with chunks of
mozzarella cheese, and drizzled with balsamic vinegar as an
appetizer. They were absolutely delicious!
For the traditionalist, they have regular pizza with your choice
of toppings. My kids are not adventurous when it comes to their
pizza, so this was good for them. If you are looking for something
unique and tasty, take a walk down the specialty pizza menu.
We got down to the serious business of ordering our pizzas,
and if you’ve ever eaten with my family you would know, none
of us likes the same thing – a more diverse group of diners you
would be hard pressed to find. So the kids ordered their pizzas

melt the slices of cheese on the top before adding the toppings, cream, a dollop of whipped cream and drizzled fudge sauce over
while others are crafted and put into the oven all at once. This is the whole. The plate was lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
pure art, people. No pans are used in the cooking process; rather The presentation was lovely and the taste – out of this world. In
the pizza is assembled on a pizza peel and then placed directly on fact, it quickly disappeared and we had to order a second one.
the oven deck to cook. If you haven’t had the opportunity to stop in and experience
We arrived before the dinner crowd really gets going at Bistro 42’s new location, please stop by. The bar offers several
6:00p, so while there were a few people at the bar, we were choices for seating – high-top bar tables for four, or individual
the only patrons on the restaurant side. This made it easy to seats at the expanded bar. You can order beer on tap, or a
go over and chat with Raynor while he was making the pizzas. nice glass of wine or mixed drink. The dining room has been
That didn’t last long, and both sides filled up very quickly for a expanded and includes more tables. Although reservations are
Tuesday evening. recommended, with all the expanded room you can still drop by
Marci delivered the pizzas to the table, and my mouth started on a whim and most likely find a place to relax and eat. You can
watering. The aromas of tangy tomato sauce, melted cheese eat your pizza there or take-out, but you will not be sorry. It’s well
and spices combined to tease the palette. The pizza epitomized worth the trip! 
NY Style ‘Za – it presented a puffy, bread-like outer crust which
quickly tapered down to a very thin, crisp middle. The crust is
lightly browned and somewhat charred in appearance. This is a
pizza that would stand up to any corner pizza shop in New York!
You do not eat this pizza with a knife and fork unless you
wish to insult the chef! Picking up a slice, I folded it in half and
took my first bite. Flavor explosion! The crust had just the right
consistency - not soft and soggy but a satisfying “cracker crunch”.
Raynor was not exaggerating when he said he knew pizza! This
was a slice of home and we dug in with a vengeance. I sampled
one of each of the pies we had ordered, and while they were all
good – my favorites were the Crostada and the Margarita. Dave
concurred with my choice of the Crostada, but his second choice
was the Meat Lovers.
Although we made quite a dent in the slices on the table,
we couldn’t do a restaurant review without trying at least one
dessert. We ordered one flourless chocolate torte for the table,
with four spoons. When it arrived, it was topped with vanilla ice

business buzz joseph sand pottery
article by Sherry Johnson
photos by Dave Johnson
I
f you went to the Fall Festival in Asheboro this year, you may
remember seeing pots as large as a man on the corner of
Sunset and South Fayetteville Street. They are wonderfully
crafted and beautiful to look at. We had a chance to meet
Joseph Sand and his wife, Amanda, at the festival and chat with
them.
Joseph was born and raised in Austin, Minnesota. He
graduated from Austin High School in 2001, and attended the
University of Minnesota in Duluth. Joseph spent a portion of his
junior year in Europe, studying art in Cortona, Italy.
During his senior year, he attended a wedding in Duluth, and
that’s where he met his future wife, Amanda.
Joseph was the recipient of a Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship
through the University of Minnesota. This award allowed him to
continue his studies by providing funding for a fifth-year of college
education abroad. Joseph used his scholarship money to attend
the University of Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton, England.
It was during his time in England that Joseph decided to
become a potter. After visiting and spending time with many full-
time potters, Joseph knew that this was the life for him. In 2006,
Joseph graduated with honors and received a Bachelor of Fine
The Kiln

Arts degree in General Studio Art, with an emphasis on ceramics.
Joseph and Amanda moved to North Carolina, where he completed a
three and a half year apprenticeship under master potter Mark Hewitt. Mark
was a great mentor, and Joseph will always be indebted to Mark and Carol
Hewitt for teaching him the finer points of being not only a professional potter,
but also showing him a great example of how to balance work and family life.
In the summer of 2009, Joseph and Amanda purchased a home and
property to set up a studio and kiln near Randleman. He built the kiln by
hand to accommodate the larger pots that he is known for. His pottery
combines the styles of traditional, Southern alkaline glaze ware and East
Asian designs. Using a wood-fired kiln, both salt- and ash-glazed wares are
produced.
Joseph was a recipient of the Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artist Award
through the Durham Arts Council, which provided funding towards the
construction of the kiln. He also held a Buy a Brick drive to complete the
construction. They fire the kiln and host sales three times a year in April,
August & November/December. It takes him approximately two and a half
months to throw enough pots, bowls and beautiful vases to fill the kiln for
firing.
I had the pleasure of attending his recent Holiday Kiln Opening and his
talent is unmistakable. He makes everything from Christmas ornaments,
teapots and wonderful bowls, to pots that are taller than I am, which can be
kept outdoors or brought in for a stunning visual display. If you didn’t have
the time to come out and view his work at the Kiln Opening, you can set up
an appointment to visit the pottery.
For more information, visit www.jsspottery.com or look for him on
Facebook, Joseph Sand Pottery. 
There is an entire gallery of pictures taken at Joseph Sand’s Kiln Opening on

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December & January
December 16th – Thrifty Thursday Movies at the Sunset to Hank Williams”. Enjoy vintage classic country music by
Theatre, Asheboro, NC, 7:30-9:30 p. A Christmas Carol, The Malpass Brothers. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 day
2009 animated version of this holiday classic, starring Jim of show. Call 336-622-3844 for more information.
Carrey. Tickets $5.
January 21st – Annual Meeting, Asheboro/Randolph Cham-
December 16th – Lane Ragsdale Christmas Concert, Ran- ber of Commerce, Pinewood Country Club, 6:30-9:30p. The
dolph County Public Library, Asheboro, 7-8p. Hosted by 85th Annual Meeting Dinner & Awards Ceremony of the
the Friends of the Library, Asheboro’s own Lane Ragsdale Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are avail-
presents his annual holiday cabaret show. Contact Arlene able for $65 per person. The event will feature presentations
Smith at 336-318-6802 for more information. of the 2010 ATHENA Award, 2010 Citizen of the Year, 2010
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December 18th - Santa’s Workshop, Sunset Theatre Annex, Volunteer of the Year. The gavel will be passed from 2010
9a. At Santa’s Workshop the kids will create one craft project, Chamber Chairman of the Board, Carla Freemyer to 2011
take a picture with Santa, see a movie and enjoy a snack. Sign Chairman, James Gouty. Retiring Board of Directors will also
up to participate at the Cultural & Recreation Services Office. be recognized for their service and support. Reservations will
Admission - $10 per child. be taken first come, first served. Get your tickets today at the
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December 21st - City of Asheboro Blood Drive, Public Works Drive, Asheboro, call (336) 626-2626 or email chamber@
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going green
part of the solution

by barbara adams
As a result, EcoFaeBrick won the 2009 Global Social Venture

$25,000 competition at the University of California. They were
one of 123 participating universities. The Global Social Venture
Competition is the largest and longest-running social business
plan competition providing mentoring, exposure, and prizes for
winners in the world.
By hiring locals, EcoFaeBrick has also greatly improved the
economic condition of the Indonesian people. EcoFaeBrick plans
to expand into many farm areas in both Indonesia and third
world countries. The 75% cow dung brick is 20% stronger, and
yet 20% lighter than the usual clay brick. Being a renewable
resource, its manufacture reduces carbon emissions; solves a
hygiene problem due to health risks from large amounts of cow
dung; while the biogas used in the process saves on firewood (a
non-renewable resource), and reduces production costs. The brick
has no odor, and is also environmentally sound, as it decreases a
farm’s cattle waste; eliminates the necessity of excavating farms
for clay; and returns the use of more agricultural land for farming,
the purpose for which it was intended.
The best part of using cow dung to make bricks is the very
low expense. There is a never ending supply of the base material
and most farmers would gladly give it away. It would be relatively
easy to create a program similar to or in conjunction with Habitat
for Humanity that puts the homeless to work excavating the
waste and transforming it into bricks. Once the bricks are made,
they could be used to build housing with the majority of the
I
n a recent study of 50 cities nationwide, it was shown that expense covered by sweat equity.
there are more homeless than there are available shelters, When you remove profit out of the equation, there is a solution
and in rural areas, which comprise 9% of the homeless, for every problem in the world. Sometimes it just requires a
the shelters are generally non-existent. Unfortunately, the little outside-the-box thinking and a can-do attitude. In this case,
EcoFaeBrick has discovered a solution to a monumental problem
number of foreclosures across the country today is compounding
while also having a positive impact on our eco system. This may
the problem. In Massachusetts, a housing subsidy is expected to
not be the solution to homelessness, but it is certainly a viable
disappear because the stimulus funds are expected to be cut in
way to reduce the cost of housing for those in need. 
January.
There are also a large number of veterans without a place to
live. It is impossible to determine the number of homeless with
100% accuracy, because countless numbers are never included
in research. They are in locations where the researchers cannot
take a head count, such as those living in makeshift housing, on
the streets, or in tents, boxes, under bridges, in box cars, or even
caves.
Due to the increasingly serious problem of the homeless
worldwide, alternatives are being sought to supply affordable
housing, while, in this “going green” era, keeping in mind the
possibility of ecological and economic solutions. The company
EcoFaeBrick, started by students at the Prasetiya Mulya
Business School of Indonesia, seems to have an innovative
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December 2010 • Vol. 1 • Iss.

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