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Contributors:Ryan Dodson, Michael Harmon, Gail Moore, Faylene Whitaker,

Dick Jones, Rev. Peter Panagore, Neil Griffin, MD, Megan Clapp,Scott Kustes, Tom Gillespie,

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05 | Letter from the Publisher08 | Friendly Faces10 | Cover Story - Triad Property Solutions14 | Nature's Nuances - The Scents & Scenes of the Winter

Garden18 | Ask the Expert - Your Eyes20 | Daily Devotion - It's Not Just A Game22 | Ask the Expert - Your Taxes24 | Community Character - Patrick O'Hara30 | Feature Story - The Stories Around Me34 | Ask the Expert - Your Body36 | Feature Story - Fueled By Passion42 | Ask the Expert - Seniors44 | Zoo Zeal - A Chef on Noah's Ark48 | Business Buzz - Solavei50 | Ask the Expert - Your Teeth 52 | Feature Story - An Afternoon on Randleman Lake56 | At the YMCA - Partner with the YMCA to Meet Your 2013

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Dear Readers,

In Ancient Chinese Wisdom, the Year of the Snake means

all things are possible. Saving money and being thrifty

are top priorities. To gain the greatest benefi t from this

year, you must control your spending and use your talents

wisely. All indications are that this will be a great year for

doing business.

If you take a walk downtown Asheboro right now, you will

see many businesses that will be opening their doors this

Spring – Four Saints Brewing Company on Fayetteville Street,

Brightside Gallery on Worth Street, The Table, a new eatery

on Church Street, and many other small local independent

businesses. Asheboro is growing and we are so blessed to

be a part of the success of this town.

Looking back on 2012, there were a few hiccups in the

road, but if it taught us anything – it’s that time is fi nite, and

how you spend it – both at work and at play – is important. If

you have always wanted to make jewelry and have your own

business, maybe 2013 is the year that you should step outside

your comfort zone and have a jewelry show. If you love working

with your hands, and you watch the clock at work until it’s time

to leave each day – maybe it’s time to explore your talents and

build something you can be proud of, in a town that supports

and celebrates the small independent business owner. I’m not

suggesting you run out and quit your day job, but if you have

a talent and a passion for something other than what you are

doing – life is too short to be unfulfi lled – live your dreams!

I am very fortunate that I get to do what I love to do everyday

– talk to people. If you’ve met me, you know that about me

already. I enjoy learning about the businesses and people

we write about. Finding out what drives them to succeed.

The answer I usually come up with is PASSION. If you are

passionate about something, you can accomplish almost

anything.

This is the year that I’m going to do more of the things I love

to do – travel, spend time with family, and get healthy. We all

make New Year’s resolutions, and then usually, if you are like

me, you break them half way through February. This year I am

going to make a “New Me” resolution – I’m going to work on my

faults, improve my strengths, take life a little slower, and spend

time enjoying the journey.

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Triad Property Solutions can handle the purchase of any home, in any price range.

Triad Property Solutions doesn’t just purchase homes from people who need to relocate. If you need to sell your home because you have fallen behind in your mortgage payments or you are just looking for someone to take over the payments, TPS might be an option. “Sometimes we can help, and sometimes we can’t. Each situation is unique and treated accordingly,” says Lee.

If you are interested in having Triad Property Solutions purchase your home, contact Lee via phone (910) 443-9233 or visit the website at www.triadhomebuyer.net. He will call you to learn more about your situation, and go through all the options you have available to you to make sure that you are aware of them, before he even considers purchasing your home. He then schedules an appointment to meet with you, tour the house and explain the process. Within three days, he will come back to you with up to three formal offers for your home. The reason for the different offers is there are several ways to go, depending on what you are trying to accomplish.

1. All Cash – straight purchase2. Some offers involve some seller financing3. Taking over the mortgage paymentsLee often shows homeowners options they may not have

considered. He doesn’t offer any legal advice, but he is very knowledgeable, and works with each homeowner to find the best solution in every case.

After Lee purchases a home, he has a team of contractors that he works with go through the house, making any small repairs and renovations necessary. Alex Strayhorn with Odd Jobs Unlimited acts as his project manager and spearheads all the renovations. Alex hires local companies like Delta Plumbing & Electrical and Gardiner Heating & Air as needed, as well as using local labor to do the repairs. Once the home is in tip top shape, they thoroughly clean it and put it back on the market for sale.

Lee grew up in Randolph County and attended Asheboro High School. He majored in Communications at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, with a minor in Spanish. While in college, he and a couple of friends started a landscaping business. Although he enjoyed the extra money, it definitely wasn’t what he saw himself doing for the rest of his life.

After college, he got bitten by the real estate bug when he bought his first house, fixed it up and sold it for a profit. He discovered he had a passion for real estate, so he took the time to educate himself on the ins and outs of buying and selling property. After two and a half years, he sold his share of the landscaping business to his partners and moved back home to Randolph County.

Lee started Triad Property Solutions in 2010 because he realized there was a gap in the real estate industry here in the area. What do you do when your company transfers you to another location - oftentimes to another state, and you have less than a month to move? What if you own your home and need to sell it quickly? He was familiar with a service in New Hanover County that provided home buying services to individuals and wanted to be able to offer it to Randolph County residents as well. When the real estate industry changed and began to falter, this service became more important than ever.

There are a lot of preconceived notions about this type of house buying company, and Lee works very hard to dispel them.

They are going to make me a lowball offerTriad Property Solutions usually pays you what you would

receive if you went through a local real estate agent, without having to wait for the right buyer to come along.

I have no equity in my home, they wouldn’t be interested

Triad Property Solutions can purchase your home regardless of whether you have equity in it or not.

They probably don’t buy houses in my price range

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Triad Property Solutions is not a large foreign company buying up properties to make a fast buck. This is a local company owned by local people, helping local families. They provide a service to the community and at the end of the day it makes them feel good. “People thank us all the time for giving them an opportunity at homeownership and also for being problem solvers.”

Miah assists Lee with the administration and marketing of the business. They met at Asheboro High School in 9th grade chorus. “She was the cutest thing in the class!” Lee told me, smiling. They were good friends throughout high school, but lost touch when Lee moved to Wilmington to the University. They reconnected through Facebook many years later, and have been together over three years.

Miah works hard behind the scenes helping manage the business. “She is my cheerleader and her belief in me is what drives me and ultimately this business! I couldn’t do it without her!”

If his early success at Monopoly is any indication, Lee will continue to grow the Triad Property Solutions business and help more families own their own piece of the pie right here in Randolph County. Ï

Using TPS, you can avoid the hassle of For Sale by Owner, and trying to sell your house yourself. You can avoid the uncertainty of listing a house with a realtor and not knowing when, or if, it will sell. It doesn't matter if your house is in perfect shape, needs repairs, is vacant, or neglected, they can buy it fast.

The other side of Triad Property Solutions’ business is financing homes for buyers. When they have a home that they have purchased and fixed up, they have an email list of buyers waiting for the chance to own their own home. To get on their email list, visit www.tpshomeownership.com and add your name and information. They work through local mortgage broker, Pamela Voncannon to get the buyers pre-qualified. “She is an integral part of the team. A lot of homeowner’s have something on their credit that might prevent them from owning a home. The benefit of working with Pamela – we can offer someone a way for them to live in the home while they work out the financing in a rent-to-own situation.”

Lee is also starting to get into the purchase and sale of multi-unit properties. “We are going into multi-family units and are currently considering the options. This is definitely something we are interested in for the future.”


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This is the time of year when we bring the beauty

and scents of the garden inside our homes. There is

the smell of fresh pine, cedar and eucalyptus in the

air. The beauty of red nandina berries and fresh

holly on the hearth blend with the smell of cinnamon

coming from the kitchen.

T here are many great plants to bring nature’s

beauty into our homes. I love to bring in fresh

cedar and pine mixed with magnolia leaves to

make wreaths and sprays to go on my mantle

for the holidays. Eucalyptus is another good

plant to add into the wreaths and sprays along

with fresh nandina berries, pine cones, and if available cotton

bulbs. You can also add some bare branches into arrange-

ments to add some different texture.

Lemon Italian Cypress, Rosemary and Lavender are great

small plants to bring in to add greenery to your home. Ivy topi-

aries can be added to dress up your buffet along with oranges,

lemons and pomegranates.

Poinsettias are beautiful plants to decorate your home with

during this time of year. Never let them dry totally out or they

will lose their leaves; keep the soil moist but not wet. They will

do best when not placed in a direct air draft. Christmas cac-

tus along with some ferns are also great. Amaryllis bulbs and

paper whites are also great additions for live arrangements.

In the garden there are the beautiful berries of hollies, nan-

dinas, pychantha and the beautiful new soft caress mahonia

these are great for color and also a source of food for the birds.

You can also find the camellias blooming in the garden,


along with some beautiful winter daphne. There are many ev-

ergreens to add beauty to the winter landscape such as juni-

pers, pines, and cedars of all types (One of my favorites is the

electric blue cedar deodar). These are all great places to have

for the birds to stay in during the winter months.

We are now cold enough that we need to keep our bird-

feeders full and keep fresh water available for the birds. If we

get snow and ice remember that the birds will not be able to

find insects to eat so our berry shrubs and trees become very

important for them.

The sun is fiery red in the sky as it goes down for the day

and I am closing out another day on this great land I have been

given the privilege to enjoy. Night is coming and with it the

stars and moon that glow like the lights on the tree. They seem

to touch the ground with a glow that streams down from the

heavens and they also touch my soul, because I know there is

no beauty that can match what nature gives us. That beauty

surrounds us all if only we take the time to look at it; the won-

der in a child’s face, the wrinkles on an old man’s face, and

the love in the eyes of those around us these are the faces of

nature along with the plants and air that nourish all of us. So

I hope each of you had a Merry Christmas, and I wish you a

Happy New Year. May you be blessed beyond measure. Ï


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Ophthalmologists from around the world have spent years researching and perfecting surgical techniques to reduce dependency on glasses and contact lenses. The concept of corneal refractive surgery is to change the shape of the cornea so that images seen will

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Dr. Neil Griffi n, corneal disease, LASIK & cataract specialist states, “LASIK was developed to give faster results with less discomfort. Here, a thin fl ap of corneal tissue is created, gently lifted and excimer laser treatment is applied to the cornea below. The fl ap is placed back over the treated cornea. Originally, a blade was used to make this fl ap but the femtosecond laser has almost entirely replaced the older blade method. Both surgical options,

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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 Canfi eld. 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.

Daily Devotion

uring a heated game of Ultimate Frisbee on a college quad, Simon held the 165gm Frisbee. He saw an open teammate, and threw the disc hard, straight and fast. Just then the elderly and distinguished Professor Lancing H. Ricks, emerged from a walkway. Ricks had not seen the game. His back was to Simon. Simon’s throw hit Ricks with a thud to the

back of his cranium. The game stopped. Simon sprinted over to Ricks as Ricks bent to pick up the Frisbee from the grass with one hand, as he rubbed the back of his head with his other hand. Simon humbly apologized. Ricks, holding the Frisbee, looked squarely at Simon and said, "Son, it's not just a game, it's a way of life!" Unexpectedly, Professor Ricks

skillfully threw the disc

across the fi eld into the hands of an astonished

player. As Professor Ricks sauntered

away, smiling and still rubbing his head, the fi eld of players burst into cheers!

“It’s not just a game. It’s a way of life.” For those whom spirituality is a way of life, their outward lives don’t differ much from their friends and neighbors. They work, raise families, participate in their communities, attend cultural and sporting events, play games, and have fun. The difference lies in their inner life. For spirituality– for faith –to be effective as a way of life, prayer and meditation should be practiced in the inner life.

Let’s Pray: Dear God, lead me in Your way of life that I might grow in faith, action and understanding. Amen.

A Thought: Faith – it’s not just a game. It’s a way of life. Ï

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T here is nothing more fun than after the Holidays turning your attention to something that is maybe not as exciting . . . . Filing your tax return. It is time to start getting your information together for filing your taxes. Just a few thoughts as you are sorting thru your receipts.

The IRS will not accept returns until January 22nd for the 2012 tax year. This gives us a few extra days to gather those important items that you will need for the visit to your tax professional this coming January. Keep a folder on your desk just for those envelopes that are starting to come in marked “Important Tax Papers” just to save yourself time in the coming weeks. If it is all in one place, it will be easy to grab as you head out to your tax professional to file your income taxes.

Some of the documents you collect report your income for the year – think W-2 or 1099-INT from the bank. You will also need to gather documents to calculate your deductions. Deductions lower your taxable income so it’s important to have accurate records to take the deduction.

Most deductions are itemized on the Schedule A. For medical expenses, request a statement from the doctor, dentist, chiropractor, therapist, hospital, and long-term care, showing amounts paid for the year.

If prescriptions are filled at the same pharmacy, the pharmacy can print out a year-end report for amounts paid for medications. Deductions are only for amounts paid, not billed. It is extremely important to separate these bills.

You may only deduct amounts paid during the year for medical expenses. The statements from the doctor and pharmacy can help calculate medical miles. Mileage can be deducted for medical visits, trips to pharmacy and hospital at a rate of .23 cents per mile. There are some other hoops to jump through in order to deduct medical expenses, but we can discuss those hoops when you come in to visit us.

Charitable contributions - to ensure the deductibility of your contribution, you must have the appropriate documentation to substantiate the amount of your donation. The tax law has specific record keeping rules for documenting your charitable deductions.

Donations of less than $250 —required documentation includes a canceled check, receipt from the charitable organization showing its name and the amount and date of the contribution, or other records containing this information.

Donations of $250 or more —you may not rely solely on a canceled check but must obtain written substantiation for every separate cash donation of $250 or more. The written acknowledgment must include the amount of the contribution (or a description of donated property), along with a description and good-faith estimate of the value of any goods or services you received.

And of course, my favorite deduction – non-cash charitable contributions. Many of us give away gently used clothes or toys to Goodwill, Salvation Army or CUOC. And many of us do not take this deduction on our tax return. If you are giving it away and it is deductible you should by all means take advantage of this deduction. The deduction is simple – you need to write down what you gave, the value of the property (typically what it sells for in these organization’s stores), how long you owned it and the organizations name & address. If you are giving away a lot of items, it could add up to thousands of dollars in deductions.

Charitable miles can be deducted at a rate of .14 cents per mile. Charitable miles are miles incurred while volunteering or taking donations to charitable agencies.

Mortgage interest and real estate taxes paid are deductible, so bring in your Form 1098 with your mortgage interest and copies of your paid real estate taxes. If you do not have your real estate tax bills, you can obtain this information from the Randolph County Tax Department website.

Business expenses that are not reimbursed by your employer are deductible after jumping through another hoop. These expenses can include: uniforms, steel-toed shoes, union dues, mileage, travel, lodging, tolls, parking, meals and equipment or tools.

It is extremely important to track these receipts. Miles must be recorded with destination, purpose, and beginning and ending miles. Receipts for meals must include who the meal was with, and the purpose.

With only a few more weeks before the tax filing season, start gathering those receipts to take advantage of these deductions.

I know it is a pain to put all of this information together, but think of it this way – If you are taxed 32% for taxes (25% Federal, 7% state), you are earning $32 for every $100 of deductions you find. A little bit of work will save you a lot in taxes. See you soon. Ï

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Patrick O’Hara… A Community Character

How do you say goodbye to someone that has made as big an impact on our community as Patrick O’Hara? The answer to this question is easy, you don’t. As Trey Parker (Co-creater of South Park) so eloquently puts it, “Saying goodbye doesn't mean anything. It's the time we spent together that matters, not how we left it.” This seems especially appropriate because there aren’t many people here in Asheboro who haven’t spent some meaningful time with Patrick.

Since 1995 the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA has had the benefit of having Patrick at the helm. What he has accomplished since then has been nothing short of miraculous. This list is very long (see list of accomplishment at the end of this article) but some of the things that stand out are: the YMCA having a balanced budget for 14 consecutive years; he increased membership by over 100 percent during his time as Executive Director/CEO; and, he led the YMCA on a successful $2.9 million capital expansion which resulted in the completion of an outdoor splash pad, a 6,000-square-foot new wellness center construction, a group fitness area and a spin room. For most, these would be career defining accomplishments, but for Patrick, as you will read, he would expect nothing less of himself.

Perhaps the most important accomplishments for Patrick are those that aren’t easily quantifiable or documented. The “little” gestures that he makes on a daily basis like organizing the YMCA’s annual Father & Daughter Prom, the encouraging word he shares with a member or the hug he so freely gives to any number of people are the things that are of real importance to him and how he will be fondly remembered.

It would be easy to fill this magazine with a list of the selfless things that Patrick has done for our community, but instead we decided to let some of the people that have worked closest with him share their thoughts. Please join us in wishing Patrick and his family our very best as they embark on a new adventure in their lives. Florence, SC and the Florence Family YMCA are very lucky indeed to have Patrick and his family as part of their community.

There are so many fine and admirable qualities that define Patrick O’Hara and make him the leader that he is, but the trait that stands out most to me is his love and commitment to his community. He has shown this dedication through pioneering fundraisers and community events such as the YMCA’s Annual Community Days, Father & Daughter Prom, Sam Bossong Memorial Golf Tournament, High School Volleyball Tournament, Community Yard Sale and Senior Days. Patrick also serves as a volunteer for Special Olympics Track & Field, Swimming and Basketball Events and is a member of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC), Rotary Club, and various Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce committees. For the past 14 years he has co-directed the largest basketball tournament in the nation; the Annual Bank of the Carolinas JV Basketball Tournament. Earlier this year, Patrick participated in the Randolph Community College Foundation’s Dancing with the Randolph Stars fundraiser which raised over $90,000 in Scholarship funds for RCC students; far exceeding the totals of the previous two years that the event has taken place. Probably the volunteer commitment that

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Patrick holds nearest and dearest to his heart is coaching. He has always said it is his “therapy”. For the past 25 years, he has coached T-Ball/C-Ball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, JV & Varsity Basketball, JV & Varsity Football, Middle School Football, YMCA Midnight Basketball and Pee Wee Football Recreation Leagues at Uwharrie Middle, Southwest Randolph Middle & High and Central Davidson. His influence goes deeper than just teaching sports skills; “The O'Hara family and my family go back to elementary school. Patrick coached me in football and basketball throughout middle and high school. He was like another dad to me, no matter what I needed; I knew I could count on him. He kept my head on straight even when times were tough.”- Jake Hall, 2012 Southwestern Randolph High School Graduate. Only an individual who is truly passionate about their community and their organization would dedicate so much time and effort to serving others. -Celena Fleming, Community Development Coordinator at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA… on behalf of the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA Staff

Only those who know Patrick best can attest to his true character…

Patrick O’Hara has made a huge contribution to this community. From his tireless efforts in running the YMCA, to his involvement on the multiple non-profit boards in the community, to his love for his family, to his love for football, to his love for the people at the Y and in the community. He always gave much more than he received. He and his family will be sorely missed.Patrick was “on” all the time. I can rarely remember a time when he didn’t have his phone with him to handle whatever anyone needed from him. He never met a stranger and the people he met always had a new friend. People like Patrick are rare. He lights up the room when he walks in. He can carry on a conversation with a rock and make it smile. People like Patrick don’t come along often.The Florence, SC YMCA and area are getting a very good person and family. This family will miss the O’Haras. Good Luck, Patrick, Denese, Branson and Ryan.Scott, Rebecca, Nash and Ian Dunn-Scott Dunn, President of the Board of Directors

No one loves children more that Patrick O'Hara!-Robin Hatch, Wellness Director at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA

Through Patrick's leadership over the past 16 years he has helped to position the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA as


a premier not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the entire family. Patrick had the foresight to realize that impacting the lives of people in the community could be realized through collaborations, upgraded and new facilities, a quality staff team and a committed and engaged volunteer board. Over the years of his executive leadership, Patrick's tenacity and passion drove the many successes achieved by the YMCA. He will be missed by the Asheboro community.-Phill Morgan, YMCA of the USA Resource Director

Through Patrick's dedication to our YMCA, there has been tremendous growth making the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA one of our county's greatest assets. At a time when health and wellness is foremost in the minds of most, Patrick's leadership has given us a state of the art facility. He has built a strong network of friends who will miss him greatly. Patrick has a very strong faith that has been a constant guiding star for me and others. He and his family will leave a mark on this community to long be remembered; and though we regret losing him, we wish much success in his next endeavor.-Ann Hoover, Honorary Campaign Chairperson for the Capital Campaign

Patrick is a close friend and will be missed not only by me but many others in Asheboro and Randolph County. He has done a wonderful job with the Y during his 17 years here and is leaving us with a state of the art facility. He has been an inspiration to others and has represented the Y in a highly professional manner at all times including a talented performance in Dancing with the Randolph Stars which ended with a tribute to the YMCA. Patrick loves the employees at the Y and speaks highly of them all the time. They feel the same for Patrick which is evident by their respect for him and high employee morale with little employee turnover. Patrick has great human skills, is always happy and friendly, and is admired by all. The Y has prospered under his leadership and has been one of the few Y's in the state that has been profitable during this economic downturn. Membership has increased dramatically as well as the number of programs and activities for both youth and adults. It will seem strange not seeing Patrick and his smiling face at the Y. I will surely miss him and wish him, Denese, and the boys much success and happiness in this new phase of their lives.-Bill Hoover, President of the Board of Trustees & Honorary Campaign Chairperson for the Capital Campaign

Since the day Patrick took over as the Director of the


Age: 53

Birth Place: Patterson, NJ

Alma Mater: Western Carolina University

Hobbies & Interests: Coaching kids, Golf, Beach

YMCA History: 27 year YMCA veteran; Youth & Adult Sports Director

& Associate Director - Kernersville YMCA (1985), VP of Operations

-Salisbury YMCA (1990), Serving Asheboro and Randolph County

the past 17 years as the Executive Director/CEO at the Randolph-

Asheboro YMCA (1995)

Awards, Honors, & Organizations:

• AYP Leadership Award 2012

• Randolph County Schools 2006 – Present

Athletic Committee

• Board Member Juvenile Crime 2001 – Present

Prevention Council

• Board Member, 1997 – Present

Associated Professional Directors

• Board Member, North Carolina 1996 – Present

Friends of the Zoo

• Rotary Club Board of Directors 1995 – Present

• Director, Sustaining Campaign 1988 – Present

• Coordinator, United Way 1988 – Present

• Board of Directors United Way 2001 – 2003

• Administrative Achievement Award 1998

• Graduate, New Chief Executive’s Institute 1996

• Graduate, Executive Director’s Program 1995

• Coordinator, Special Olympics 1993 – 1995

• Executive Director, International 1995 – 2001

Management Council

• Member, Kiwanis Club 1992 – 1995

• Member, Rotary Club & Board of Directors 1990 – 1992,

• Certified National YMCA Senior Director 1987

• Certified National YMCA Director 1986

• YMCA Beginning and Advanced 1986 – 1987

Career Development

Patrick Philip O’HaraRandolph-Asheboro YMCA 17 years ago, his mission was to grow our YMCA. There was a lot of work to do. Membership needed to increase, programs improved and expanded, community involvement increased, and partnerships formed with civic groups and businesses. Patrick was successful in all of these ventures, but his success created a challenge. The existing YMCA facility was no longer adequate and an addition and renovation project was the only answer. With the blessing of the Trustees and Board of Directors Patrick formed a capital campaign committee and the hard work began.For the past four years I have worked side by side with Patrick on a very successful capital campaign that has allowed Patrick to realize his dream for the people of Asheboro and Randolph County. The new and renovated facility is fabulous, but it is what happens here that makes Patrick happiest and most proud. Patrick cares about people, all people. He is as concerned for the wellness of the most athletic and fit as he is for those who come to the Y to rehab after surgery or illness. Patrick loves everyone, babies and old folks alike and his infectious smile and kind words brighten the day for all of us.I have enjoyed working with Patrick and will miss stopping in his office almost daily. We have each other on speed dial and have been in constant communication as we set about to create the finest YMCA possible for the people of Randolph County. Florence, SC is a lucky city to get Patrick and it will not take them long to figure that out. On the other hand, it might take me a long time to head straight into the fitness center without opening his office door first. Fran and I wish Patrick and Denese great success and happiness in the years to come. –Warren Knapp, Board of Directors, Campaign Chairperson for the Capital Campaign Ï


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Last month, Asheboro Magazine printed Edie’s

article about what she learned on our road trip around the United States and Canada (read more

at www.onesixtyk.com). This month, it’s

Scot t’s turn.The

Stories Around Me

Story By Scott KustesPhotos By Edie Sommer

I suppose if I had to pick the main thing I learned on

this trip, it’s this: “Where you go is less important

than who you go with and who you meet along the

way.” Obviously the “who you go with” part was

great, so I won’t drone on about what great travel

companions Edie and Knox are.

Time and again, when people ask me about the trip, I end

up telling stories about the people we met. Of course, I tell

them how beautiful Alaska is, the unbelievable landscape of

Utah, and what an epic drive the west coast of the United

States is, but talk always quickly turns to tales of the people I

met and the other cultures I learned about right here within our

own borders.

Before we set out on our trip, I really wanted to travel overseas

(I still do). Lots of long-term travelers head to Southeast Asia

or South America to experience new cultures. I thought that’s

what I needed to do to really have new experiences. Boy, was

I wrong!

The culture of Alaska is as different as the culture of

California, Texas, Florida, or New Mexico. Being from the

eastern half of the country, I thought I really knew about the

history of the US. Wrong again. There’s so much history,

particularly out west, that wasn’t in my textbooks.

Edie had to pull me away when we’d go into museums

and visitor centers because I wanted to read every single word

on every single display. From the long-gone civilization of the

Anasazi that lived in the cliffs of Mesa Verde National Park to

the adventurous (or crazy, some may say) gold-seekers that

rushed into the great frozen north in the late 1890s, I just can’t


get enough of this kind of history. There’s a ton to learn from

the personal stories of people that risked it all to get in a wagon

and cross the Great Plains to Oregon.

More than anything, though, meeting all of these new

people taught me that everyone has a story. And I want to

hear them all. I think we all have a tendency to think we know

what drives other people. We have the TV and the internet,

which are full of information about the world, right? All we need

to know is a few pieces of demographic information about

someone and we can fill in the blanks: age, gender, profession,

income, religion, political leanings…that about covers the key

information.

Then, I spent two weeks of days and nights listening to

Charlie’s stories about hitchhiking across the country in the

70s, herding goats in the desert, living in Switzerland, and

literally building a house. I listened as self-described gun-

loving hippies and pot-smoking Evangelicals dispelled every

stereotype I walked in the door with. I had real conversations

with gay, straight, Christian, Mormon, atheist, Hindu, Democrat,

Republican, and Independent people and realized how little

every single one of these people is from what I’ve been told

they’re supposed to be like.


It’s far easier to be mean and nasty about disagreements

on the internet and it’s far easier to believe that we’re all so

divided when the talking heads constantly tell us so. But when

people sit in the same room and talk to each other as fellow

humans, differences become really minor, just a back drop to

discovering what really makes us each tick.

I had real, in-depth religious and political conversations

with people whom I disagree with on nearly every point. Yet

somehow, we managed to disagree amicably instead of

accusing each other of being the root of everything that’s

wrong with the world.

I wasn’t much of a news watcher before the trip, but now I

can’t watch it at all. After 11 months on the road, camping in

the middle of nowhere and sleeping in strange people’s houses

with not a single incident, I see how little the news relates to

real life. The news is murder, rape, murder, car wreck, danger,

fear. The real world

is “Hey, welcome to

the campground.

Do you want a

beer?” Of course,

prudence is wise,

but I can’t see

the world as the

dangerous place

it’s portrayed to

be, because really,

is crime all that

happened in the

city today?

So in the end,

I guess what I

learned is that I really enjoy learning about people, whether

historical or alive and kicking today. The urge to travel and

learn about culture and people is stronger now than it was just

over a year ago. Ï


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Most often when we think of work related injuries we think of people in industry or manufacturing where workers stand in an assembly line doing repetitive motion activities. However, sitting at a computer work station will hasten tissue and muscle

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I met a young lady in her late 30's earlier this year who was a triathlete and in great shape. She had no prior history of neck or shoulder pain before she accepted a job as director of admissions at a local University. That job required long hours of staring at the computer screen, holding a mouse with an outstretched arm and holding her shoulders up as she typed at her keyboard. At first the pain barely registered; besides she was used to aches and pains. But eventually the burning pain in her neck and shoulders became unbearable. She would have days that she could hardly turn her neck because of the pain. Her pain was extreme but the circumstances that led to it are not uncommon.

As many as 63% of all office workers will suffer from neck and or shoulder pain. Women are at a greater risk than men according to a recent study. The underlying cause is a muscle imbalance between the strong front muscles and the weak back muscles. This imbalance occurs because our eyes and hands are in the front of our bodies causing us to lean forward to engage in our work. Eventually the neck and shoulder muscles cannot sustain the work load anymore, be it static or dynamic. When muscles are continually used beyond their ability, they begin to break down microscopically, causing inflammation and swelling. As swelling continues it pushes into nerves leading to the burning pain in our neck and between our shoulder blades that we all know too well. When the pain gets your attention the first thing you should think of is frequent stretching at your work station and then ice and ibuprofen at home to address the inflammation and swelling. I have made a list of three easy exercises you can do at work or at the end of your day to relieve the stress in your muscles and make them strong again so your activity does not lead to pain.

Although Jessica is using weights you don’t necessarily have to use weights if you are at work or some other place where you don’t have any. Its amazing what a challenge it can still be to do these with just the weight of your arms. Always remember to do these at least one time per day and you will avoid serious pain and injury. Ï

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Coming together is a beginning;

keeping together is progress; working together is success.

- Henry Ford

Nothing great in the world has been

accomplished without passion.

- Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

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FueledBy

Passion

As a society, we tend to focus on the

negative which is one of the reasons we

started Asheboro Magazine. Our goal

was simple, to highlight the hyper-local,

positive and upbeat stories that help

celebrate our town. Like many, we were

tired of reading about all the “bad” news.

This negative focus seems to be especially prevalent on

the business end of things. The media tends to focus on

those businesses that, for whatever reason, didn’t make it.

Conversations about failed businesses are abundant and

usually start with “I knew they weren’t going to make it” or

“that was a bad idea to begin with” or something else that

doesn’t take the hard work and crushed dreams of the failed

business owner into account. Usually the people saying

these negative things have never taken a single risk in their

lives. They have no idea what it is like to bet everything on a

dream, and they can’t fathom life without a steady paycheck

and benefits. But, without the brave entrepreneurs of the

world, there would be no innovation and we’d all have to

settle for marginal products and services.

Luckily for all of us, there are those who are willing to

risk everything to fill a need in the communities where they

live. In doing this, some fail, but many succeed, despite the

odds, and become an integral part of the local economy.

And then there are those very rare occasions where a

business idea seems destined for success. That is, they

don’t appear to have the struggles that many products or

services entering the marketplace do. In Asheboro there

have been more than a few of these “homerun” businesses

opening up in the last few years like Lumina Beer and Wine,

di’lishi Frozen Yogurt, Santosha Yoga & Bistro 42, to name

a few. And although they are all different, they all have one

thing in common - the two quotes above seem to be their

business philosophy.

Four Saints Brewing Company is a relatively new player

in Asheboro, but clearly one of those business ideas that is

destined for success. And, it seems, knowingly or not, they

have taken Henry Ford’s philosophy to heart. They bring

By David A. Johnson


people together by sampling their beer at various venues

and events around town. This gives people a “risk free”

opportunity to try their different beers and get to know the

people that are responsible for brewing them. In fact, if Four

Saints Brewing Company is at an event with their beer, you

can bet there will be people coming together.

Joel and Andrew, founders of Four Saints Brewing

Company are keeping people together by involving them

in their journey, most recently with a successful Kickstarter

campaign (Kickstarter is the world's largest funding platform

for creative projects) where they raised more money (over

$50,000) than any other microbrewery ever. Working

together seems to be their specialty which is why, perhaps,

they have seen such great success thus far. In designing

their Kickstarter offerings (different products were rewarded

at different investment levels) they used all local business

people and artists. For example, mugs that were a part

of the mug club offering were made by local potters (Jeff

Brown Pottery, Betsy Browne Pottery, Great White Oak

Gallery, Bulldog Pottery, Whynot Pottery, From the Ground

Up, Ben Owen Pottery, Old Gap Pottery, New Salem Pottery,

Ray Pottery, the Tagawa Collection, Pottery Junction Studio,

Pottery by Frank Neef, Blue Hen Pottery, Chris Luther

Pottery, and Dirtworks Pottery). Certainly they could have

accomplished their goal with one or two potters, but involved

as many as they could to spread the wealth around. This

“working together” as Henry Ford suggests, is why Four

Saints has been and will continue to be successful.

But there is more to this story than how their business

model fits in with a quote, and what I believe is the ultimate

reason Four Saints Brewing Company will become a rising

star in Asheboro. That one thing is passion. Not just passion

for their product, but passion for their customers, community

and making a positive impact in everything they do. Joel and

Andrew work tirelessly (they both have other jobs while they

are getting the brewery up and running), not only to bring

something new and exciting to Asheboro, but to make the

best product possible. Where some would, and do, stop

with good, Joel and Andrew want every beer they brew to

be great. This is what defines a business fueled by passion.

Recently, Joel and Andrew were rewarded for their passion

and the quality product it produces. On Saturday, December

The new home of Four Saints Brewing Company


8th at The Big Sip Expo in the Greensboro Coliseum,

breweries, distillers, wineries and tea and coffee companies

all came together to feature their products for judging by

the public. Some of the breweries participating were “heavy

hitters” in the industry including world-class brewers like Sam

Adams, Brooklyn Brewery, Sierra Nevada and Sweet Water

Brewing Company. Despite the tremendous odds against

them, Four Saints Brewing Company won the award for Best

Brewery. And, if that wasn’t enough, they ended up winning

the award for Best in Show, too.

Sherry and I attended The Big Sip and after the winners

were announced we congratulated Joel and Andrew on the

awards. I reminded Joel that he had won over some of the

top beer in the world. His response was, “It was our fans

more than it was the beer”. Although, I have said before and

I truly believe their beer is world class, Joel’s response was

indicative of his and Andrew’s modest and humble attitude

and the keeping together portion of Henry Ford’s recipe for

success. As a fan of their beer and a Kickstarter supporter,

I can personally attest to their ability to make everyone that

enjoys their beer feel like part of the Four Saints Brewing

Company family and an integral part of their success. This

refreshing approach to doing business is most certainly part

of the reason they have ascended to such heights so early

in the evolution of their business.

What is really amazing about Four Saint’s success is

they have done everything thus far on a shoestring out of

Andrew’s garage. The purpose of their Kickstarter campaign

was to give them the capital needed to take their business

to the next level which includes getting the licensing needed

to manufacture and sell their beer and the funds necessary

to secure a “real” business location.

Finding and securing a location for a microbrewery in

Asheboro was a challenge. The vats and machinery used to

mass produce beer take up a great deal of space. Since the

location is going to serve as the brew pub, it needed to have

the right ambiance, a look and feel that will make patrons

comfortable while they hang out and drink beer. And, it had

to “fit” with Joel and Andrew’s vision of what Four Saints

Brewing Company will ultimately become and a space fit for

Some of the mugs that will be rewarded to mug club members

The Award Table

Four Saints Brewing Company Growlers


their “Saints”.

On December 5, 2012, on the 79th Anniversary of the

end of prohibition, Joel and Andrew announced the new

home of Four Saints Brewing Company at 218 S. Fayetteville

St. Their new space was aptly described in a recent e-mail

to fans and supporters: “With 5,000 square feet - enough

for production, distribution, and the all-important tasting

room - this location is everything we've been looking for over

the past few months. The large glass front lets in a generous

amount of natural light, and there's a second story area that's

itching to be a private party area. Can you imagine watching

the Christmas parade with your friends and family from one

of those windows while sipping on a Caramel Quad? Chills

are running up this spine just thinking about it.”

On Sunday, December 16th local Kickstarter backers

were invited to Four Saints Brewing Company’s new digs to

pick up our “schwag” (promised items from the Kickstarter

campaign) and tour the new space. It was fun watching

everyone stop in, hang out for a spell and get a tour, knowing

in the not too distant future, these would be the same people

I would be sitting shoulder to shoulder with, drinking Four

Saints beer and reminiscing about the days before Asheboro

had a microbrewery. Ï

Outside looking In at Four Saints new location

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Zoo Zeal

Ten tons of fish, 100 tons of grain, three

tons of bananas, 115 tons of hay and

almost four tons of prepared meat.

It’s not the gross exports of a small

Caribbean nation but a small part of

the yearly diet of the animals at the

North Carolina Zoological Park.

Each day the commissary staff of four prepares and delivers

meals for nearly 1,200 animals – from 8,000-pound elephants,

to hummingbirds that weigh no more than a penny. Everything

from crickets to corn flakes to cow’s blood is prepared for the

250 different species.

Proper nutrition for the animals is one of the primary goals

at the Zoo and allows the animals to maintain good health and

growth.

“Our job is to ensure the best possible nutrition for the

animals so they can reach their full potential,” said Carol

Ricketts, supervisor of the commissary. “Proper diets help

eliminate health problems and help to give the animals a better

quality of life.”

The spotless food-preparation area resembles the kitchen

of a large hotel. Stainless steel counters hold industrial mixers

and white, five-gallon plastic buckets. The buckets are used

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By Tom GillespieN.C. Zoo Staff


to deliver each animal’s food and are

sterilized after each use to eliminate

contamination.

Staff member Lynne Gabby checks

one of several large three-ring binders

that hold the diet for each animal. She

checks the book like a chef would check

a recipe, chopping and slicing and

adding ingredients.

Metal racks in the kitchen hold jars of

peanut butter, cans of grape and apple

juice, boxes of corn flakes, bunches

of bananas, and plastic bottles of

chocolate and butterscotch syrup. “This

is one of the ways we get the animals

to take medicine and vitamins,” Ricketts

said, referring to the items on the shelf.

Some of the animals get kids’ chewable

vitamins, but most get all the needed

nutrients from their basic diets.

Maintaining proper diet and nutrition

for the animals includes both the scientific

approach and simply observing the


animals, according to Ricketts. Diets are continually analyzed

by a group of zoo nutritionists who know the requirements

for each species. Commissary staff members adjust diets as

they receive new scientific and nutritional information from the

group. Diets are also affected by such things as the animal’s

age, general health, activity level and by simply watching the

animal to see what it does and does not eat.

Amounts and types of food the animals consume are closely

monitored. Like humans, animals can be finicky eaters too,

Ricketts said. Just giving the animal the food is no guarantee

that it will eat it. Periodically Ricketts and the keepers weigh the

excess food left by a particular animal after feeding and adjust

the diet accordingly.

“We feed primates apples and spinach,” Ricketts said, “but

they might want to eat just the apples. We then have to cut

back on the apples so they will eat more spinach.”

The amount and variety of food fed daily to the animals is

staggering. Each day an adult, male elephant eats about 25

pounds of grain and 3.5 bales of hay. Each polar bear eats,

along with other items, more than 10 pounds of meat per day.

Primates and other omnivores eat a ton of produce per week.

Birds, reptiles and amphibians are fed more than 250 mice

and rats a week (humanely euthanized before feeding, by the

way), and small reptiles and birds eat 1 million live crickets a

year.

One back storage room at the commissary looks like a

feed and seed store, with pallet after pallet of bagged dry

food. There seems to be a dry chow for every animal, from

monkey biscuits and trout chow to ostrich pellets and feline

“zupreme.”

Three walk-in freezers hold everything from frozen mice

(bagged by size) for reptiles and birds to frozen loaves of

hamburger-like meat for birds of prey and other carnivores.

Boxes of frozen squid, mackerel, sardines and herring will later

be thawed for seals, sea lions and seabirds.

Whether it’s birds, reptiles, hoofstock or primates, no animal

goes hungry at the North Carolina Zoo. After all, three tons of

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Dentists are typically known for filling cavities and capping broken or cracked teeth. So what is a health – promoting dentistry model? Well, it is one in which prevention is prioritized, dental needs are met in a comfortable manner within the confines of a trust-based relationship, and overall

health is promoted. This is the model on which we have built our practice during the past 18 years at Randolph Center for Dental Excellence.

The hallmark of this type of dental practice is an emphasis on prevention. This includes prevention of a problem in the first place as well as prevention of a problem of further breakdown and deterioration due to problems already present. There is no doubt that people with healthy mouths have a much better chance of maintaining optimal emotional and overall physical health. Dental problems can interfere with eating and adequate nutritional intake, speech, and self-esteem. With the exception of chronic or severe infections, most dental issues are not life-threatening, but almost all have a negative impact on quality of life. Our philosophy is to actively involve our patients in setting their own goals for achieving health so that we may help them become as healthy as they choose to be. We offer nutrition counseling and recommendations for preventive products that will work best with your lifestyle. Our recommendations never have a “cookie cutter” approach but are individualized. We offer our patients assistance with such issues as managing dry mouth and tobacco cessation. We also emphasize early diagnosis, through technologies such as digital x-rays and laser cavity detection, and conservative treatment options, whether addressing functional or esthetic issues.

An important component of successfully practicing preventive dentistry and delivering conservative care is stress management. When external stressors exceed a patient’s coping mechanisms, we often see signs such as dry mouth, acid erosion, an increased rate of decay, grinding of teeth, and TMJ pain and facial muscle soreness. All of these conditions can benefit from increasing patient awareness and education, but many patients also need assistance in achieving balance in their lives in their needs for meaningful work, light hearted play, spiritual health, and community connections. Some patients

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An Afternoon on Randleman Lake

Story and Photos By Dick Jones

Feature Story

Fish or no fish, Randleman Lake is a great place to spend an afternoon. The fall colors are gone now but spring will be a beautiful time and is not far away.


“There he is! Another smAll one.” mike lAthAm wAs grinning As the frisky one And A hAlf pound bAss dArted towArds the bottom And then rose to the surfAce And flipped,

erupting the smooth, dArk surfAce of the wAter into A thousAnd diAmonds of sprAy cAught in the lAte Afternoon, october sunlight. the fight wAs A short one. mike lipped the little bAss, held him up for me to shoot A picture, And releAsed him bAck into the lAke.


“Sometimes, we just don’t catch

‘em like we want to,” he said and fl ipped the fl uke towards

a promising rock on the bank. I thought he was doing pretty well. At this point, he’d

landed fi ve or six small bass and we’d only been fi shing a little more than an hour. So far, I was fi shless but the view was so spectacular I didn’t mind. We were on Randleman Lake, just a few miles north of Asheboro and it was a beautiful fall day.

Randleman Lake is a fairly new location for fi shing. Built in 2004, the lake opened to public use in 2010 and has been a popular fi shing spot since. Just over 3,000 acres, Randleman Lake is fed by Deep River and Muddy Creek. With no houses on the lake and forest, fi elds, and distant farms providing the scenery, Randleman Lake makes for a pastoral view from a bass boat.

We’d launched the boat at about 4:30, under a bright blue sky speckled with high white clouds. A man couldn’t ask for a better day to fi sh. Mike took me to several points and we fi shed fl ukes, worms, crank baits, and I even tried a Zara Spook top water in some shallow areas. I hadn’t fi shed for bass in years and I really didn’t mind my lack of success. I expected to be out-fi shed because Mike is known to be one of the most successful anglers on Randleman Lake.

It’s been said that the time a man spends fi shing is not

deducted from his allotted time on Earth. I don’t know if that’s true or not but I do know there’s

no better way to connect with your Maker, your fellow man, and nature than to spend

time with a line in the water. After fi shing a couple of spots, Mike

said, “I want to take you to my favorite place.” Favorite fi shing spots aren’t normally revealed to strangers,

especially strangers who just might reveal them for all the world to know

by pointing them out in the pages of a magazine. I learned this wasn’t just a favorite

spot because of the fi shing, though it could produce. Photos on the way.Mike called the spot, Donnie’s Island after his friend,

Donnie Hammer who died from falling out of a tree stand in 2010. We quietly fi shed around the island as Mike told me the kind of friendship the two men had. He told me of a great bass Donnie had caught right there at that island and how Donnie never fi shed the lake unless he fi shed the spot. He told me how close they were and I could hear the pain in his voice as he described his friend.

Everyone has friends and those friends connect in our lives on multiple levels. In my life, my closest friends have all shared time outdoors with me. Maybe the bond is so close because we share something we love; maybe there is some primordial link that’s come up through eons of time that links men who provide for their loved ones by hunting and fi shing in pairs or groups. I have no idea how that link works, but I know, whether I’m with a friend

or alone, I feel a closer connection to my Maker outdoors than any other place.

Mike and I talked about losses and

Mike releases a nice bass to swim and give another angler pleasure.

Like black lace on gold satin, the treeline trims the horizon of a Randleman Lake Sunset.


diffi culties in our lives and the role our faith and love of the outdoors keeps it all in perspective. I learned Mike has recently gone through some tough times with his own health and I sensed the gratefulness for the recovery he’s been experiencing. I thought of

how blessed I’ve been in my life with good

health and reminded myself never to take that quality of life for granted.

By the time the boat was headed back to the landing, I had a new friend, someone who trusted me and whom I trusted with my deepest thoughts. It is the outdoor miracle that happens every day, whether on a bass boat in perfect October weather or in a cold, wet duck blind during the worst weather imaginable. Whether the fi sh bite, the deer show up, or the birds fl y, makes no difference, the outdoor miracle can happen. I backed

Mike’s trailer down and we loaded the boat as if we’d been fi shing together for years. We stood, talking on the driveway until the lake warden was ready to close the gate.

As we parted, Mike called out, “I’m sorry we didn’t do better.” I smiled and waved him off. As I pulled past, he was arranging the gear in his boat for the ride home. He was a stranger just a little over two hours ago and now he was a friend. October sun-downs, fi shing rods, and time on the water, have a way of making things like that happen. I thought we did pretty good. Ï

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The New Year is upon us and so are the

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right, get in shape, have more energy, and lose

those extra pounds accumulated over the holidays.

There is no better time than now to partner with the

Y, set wellness goals, and begin the journey toward

reaching those goals.

The key to successfully navigating this

journey is to set realistic goals that work for

you and your lifestyle. Having a long term

goal is vital to knowing where you want to

go and breaking down your goal into smaller

weekly or monthly increments will allow for

a successful experience along the

way. Knowing that each week

will bring different results and

challenges will prepare you

mentally and emotionally for the

journey as well.

Setting realistic goals and

achieving those goals are worlds

apart. Once the goal is set, you

must arm yourself with a plan and

the determination to put the plan

into action. Many people choose

to follow fad diets and celebrity

weight-loss plans, while

others look to diet pills

and those “miracle”

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While some will see quick results from

these types of products, lasting results

are hardly ever realized. For optimal

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Accountability is often

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Without properly positioned

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administer a dose of tough love, those New

Year’s resolutions generally won’t make it through the end of

the month. Surround yourself with people who believe in you,

respect your decision to regain your health, and encourage

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Asheboro YMCA we are

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choices to be healthy and live well.

We are pleased to partner with Sam

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Living Wellness Workshop in January to

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YMCA. This workshop is a Biblical and

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To register or for more information you

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Back Pain”

presented

by

(Continued from Page 56) Dr. Yaste and Dr. Durrani.

These are wonderful

opportunities for all in

our community.

We are also committed

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members reaching their

wellness goals. Each member

has the opportunity to meet

with our fitness staff to create

a comprehensive plan that will

help one get on track to meeting

their wellness goals. With the

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enjoy the convenience of

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At the Randolph-Asheboro

YMCA we are more than a

gym. We welcome you to tour

our beautiful new facility, try out

a few of the 80 group exercise

classes offered each week, or

just spend the afternoon with your

family in the pool, playing basketball,

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Various factors play into why your feet may hurt and how much: the shoes you wear, the amount of standing or walking you do, activities you enjoy and so on. The majority of foot problems are the result of improper foot mechanics and many can be caused by these lifestyle factors.

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The popularity of over the counter inserts, or orthotics, has increased awareness of their benefi ts. However, OTC orthotics do not replace the value of a custom made insert. While cheaper at purchase, the expense is greater than that of custom orthotics over time. Typically, OTC inserts only last a couple of months, making replacements a necessity. A custom orthotic can last 3-5 years and is a money saver in the long run. Additionally, because of the precision of the process and the accompanying knowledge of a licensed professional, custom orthotics will often treat secondary problems caused by feet conditions.

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Community News

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House have been scheduled for Randolph Community College’s new Continuing Education and Industrial Center in January. North Carolina Community College System President Scott Ralls will be among the dignitaries to speak at the ceremony at 1:30

p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4. An Open House will follow from 2-3:30 p.m. with the public invited to attend and tour the building, which was fi nanced with county tax money from the 1/4-cent sales tax approved by Randolph County voters for this purpose in March 2010.

The new building will be the school’s showcase project for the Better Buildings Challenge, a national initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy. RCC is the fi rst community college in North Carolina to become a Challenge Partner. The CEIC, designed to meet LEED Gold standards, is believed to be the fi rst public building of its kind in Randolph County and one of the fi rst in the state. It will include a solar hot water heating system, a 3,200-gallon rainwater harvesting tank that will provide water for the entire Asheboro Campus landscape, an innovative chilled beam HVAC system, high-effi ciency lighting, and an interactive dashboard in the lobby to show energy savings.

The 47,283-square-foot Continuing Education and Industrial Center will house RCC’s Computer-Aided Machining, Industrial Engineering, and Electrical/Electronics Technology programs, as well as doubling space for the College’s Continuing Education programs, which provide services to business and

industry, train students for EMS and other licensed careers, and assist entrepreneurs and small business owners.

The renovation and furnishing of the old Klaussner Furniture warehouse, which the county purchased for $850,000 in 2008, cost $7,666,820. Smith Sinnett Architecture was the architect for the project, and Hodgin Construction was the general contractor.

The Continuing Education and Industrial Center is located at 413 Industrial Park Avenue on the Asheboro Campus. Plentiful parking spaces are available on the side and rear of the building. To reach Industrial Park, take the McDowell Road exit off Highway 220 Bypass (I73/I74), just south of the interchanges with Highways 64 and 49. Ï

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