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ASHEBORON

august 2010

P R E M I E R E D I T I O N

school dayshow can I be an advocate for

my childs education?

living spacesmake your living room windows

your rooms focal point!

fabulous foodi found my shangri-la

lumina wine& beerdont pursue

happiness, create it


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Asheboro Magazine is all about promoting andsupporting locally-owned, independent businesses.Its about making your hard-earned money gofurther, fueling the local economy, and helping to

preserve the unique character of Asheboro. We would liketo introduce Asheboro Proud, a shop local community effortto keep more of your hard earned dollars in the Asheboroeconomy and strengthen the small businesses that makeAsheboro unique.

Be aware of the impact of your dollars.A locally owned independent business returns

approximately 73% of each dollar spent back to the

community. Local, independent businesses assist thecommunity through a multiplier effect: one dollar spent ata locally owned business will return ve times that amountwithin the community through city taxes, employees wages,and purchase of materials and supplies at other independentbusinesses. In addition, these businesses will turn that dollarback into the community through school funding, socialservices, and contributions to local non-prot organizations.

Chains and franchises contribute roughly 43% and at timesas little as 20% of the stores sales back into the communitythrough employee wages, sales taxes, and property taxes.Frequently, a chain store's location is owned by the larger nonlocal company, and the business is given tax breaks in order for

shareholder prots to remain high. Locally owned independentbusinesses do not receive such benets and thus contribute afar greater proportion of revenues to local taxes.

Choice makes for a richer communityLocal, independent businesses are located all over greater

Asheboro. You can grab a coffee to go, pick up locally grown

produce or freshly baked bread, shop for unique gifts orhousehold items, or choose a good book for a day at the beach.You can get your hair cut, have your taxes prepared, or applyfor a mortgage at your friendly community bank or creditunion.

These businesses add to the character that is Asheboro,contributing more than just goods and services. Theyoffer personalized attention, add diversity to our shoppingoptions, and bring life to historic buildings. And they paytheir employeesand local taxeswith the income theyreceive. Each time you choose to spend your dollars at alocal, independent business, you are voting for the continuedstrength and vitality of our community. Below are 10 great

reasons to shop at locally owned businesses every day.

1. Buy local to support yourself2. Keep our community unique3. Be eco-friendly4. Create more jobs5. Get better customer service6. Put your taxes to good use7. Invest in the community8. Support community groups9. Promote competition and diversity10. Encourage future investment

Were proud to be Asheboro business owners and weintend on keeping as much of our money local as we can andhope you will help us raise awareness of this initiative by doingthe same. We are just in the beginning stages of the AsheboroProud initiative, but we were so excited, we wanted to leteveryone know about it. Stay tuned...there is much more tofollow.

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letters

from the publisher

Sherry B. JohnsonPublisher

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the rst editionof Asheboro Magazine.The future is now.

If you are reading this,you are experiencing the future of allprinted products. With the advent ofthe iPad and the evolution of similartechnology, more and more people are

turning to digital editions of their favoritenewspapers and magazines. In fact, atamazon.com, electronic publications forthe Kindle exceeded sales of traditionalpublications for every month of the sec-ond quarter of this year. The writing is onthe wall.

As long-time ink on paper people,we were faced with the hard decision oflaunching Asheboro Magazine in the tradi-tional way or, bite the proverbial bullet andlaunch it electronically. When we took ahard look at the various technologies thatwere available to us, the learning curveand the fear of being pushed outside ofour comfort zone, the decision of whichway to begin was daunting to say the least.We are experts at publishing magazinesthe traditional way. We can almost do itin our sleep with one arm tied behind ourback. Publishing the new way is similarin many regards but there are many things,like programming Flash that we werenteven remotely familiar with.

We thought about it long and hard andtalked to many a trusted friend and poten-tial advertising client about our quandary.

The feedback we received frightened andamazed us at the same time. The over-whelming consensus from everyone weconferred with was to go the digital route.In fact no one thought we should launchthis endeavor the traditional way.

The challenge then became how toget the word out about the magazine. Weare experimenting with a mixture of old-school marketing like mailing postcards

and networking, combined with new waysof reaching out to your target audienceincluding Facebook, e-mail and viralmarketing.

If you combine the rapid speed inwhich people are embracing this newdigital-magazine technology with thepositive impact not printing a magazinehas on our ecological system, it became ano-brainer.

From here we are going to publishthe second edition of the magazine indigital format only and then in October

add a printed version. By then, we shouldhave the online trafc needed to print farfewer magazines than originally planned.Combine this with a dynamic web-site,a digital page-turning magazine that canembed audio, video and ash and Ashe-boro Magazine will hit its target readershipvery quickly.

Please bear with us as we strugglethrough the learning curve. There aresome really cool things on the horizon.While we are reducing our carbon foot-print by eliminating the need to print as

many magazines, we are blazing a new trailin the publishing arena so there are boundto be mistakes and instances that pop upthat we couldnt have planned for evenif we were psychic. We will do our bestto get through this learning process asquickly as possible, but any way you sliceit, there is a tremendous amount of timeinvolved.

Finally, feel free to reach out to uswith feedback and submissions for themagazine. We value your opinion andwant to create a publication that Ashe-boro residents can be proud of. Once themagazine is launched, should you have anydifculties getting the full enjoyment outof it, let us know.

We hope you enjoy this magazine asmuch as we have enjoyed bringing it toyou.

Sincerely,

Sherry Sherry Johnson, Publisher

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lumina wine & beerdont pursue happiness,

create it

COVER STORY

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lettersfrom the publisher 4from the mayor 6

cover storydont persue happiness, create it 7

positive parentingit takes a village... 10community characterDavid Camp 11

community newsone concert remains in the summer series 12

school dayshow can I be an advocate for my childs education? 13

lawn of the montha perfect garden 14

asheboro in pictures 16

health & wellnessask the expert 18the cellar

no $!*$ merlot! 20

the reading roomthe saffron kitchen 22

zoo zealChimpanzees Remain an NC Zoo Favorite 23

tantalizing tidbitsask the expert 26

living spacesmake your living room windows your rooms focal point! 28daily devotion

rock piles 29

fabulous foodi found my shangri-la 30

local events 32

school calendarsAsheboro City Schools 2010-2011 34Randolph County Schools 2010-2011 34
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Dear Readers,

Idont have the opportunity to

welcome every citizen, or evenevery business, to Asheboro so it is a pleasure to have

the opportunity to welcome Asheboro

Magazine to our community.As a small business owner myself, I

know both the challenges and rewards

of running your own business. For-tunately, many Asheboro residents arestrong supporters of local businesses.We have seen the impact that occurs

when jobs move out of the country,and we know how important it is tobuy from local manufacturers, retailsand agricultural producers. We are also

strong supporters of our media. I think

it is remarkable for a town our size tohave a daily newspaper, weekly news-

paper, weekly entertainment guide andlocal radio station. We are proud tohave a new monthly magazine to add tothe mix, and to keep us informed about

all the unique people and events in ourhometown.

As a life-long Asheboro resident, italways makes me proud when someone

chooses to re-locate to the community

David H. SmithMayor, City of Asheboro

I have always called home. Out of the

countless cities and towns in NorthCarolina, or even the entire country,people are deciding to make Asheborotheir new home. I suspect that each

person who moves here would giveyou a different reason why they choseAsheboro, but in the end I hope they all

nd a few shared experiences. I hopethey feel welcome. I hope their neigh-bors and coworkers take the time to talkto them and answer any questions they

may have about the area. I hope theynd a way to get involved whetherthrough their house of worship, theirchilds school or through a civic group.

Finally, I hope they take the time to en-joy the variety of cultural and recreationopportunities available around them.

Asheboro isnt a town that cares about

keeping up with the Joneses. Its a townwhere youll be respected if you treatpeople right. Its a place where we know

the importance of quality time withfamily and friends. Its a town with apromising future, as long as we all worktogether for its success.

To Asheboro Magazine welcometo town. We wish you, like every smallbusiness in our community, lasting suc-

cess!

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dont pursue happiness, create itstory and photos by dave johnson

In cities all over the world, in ferreted-out spaces along main streets, andsmall dark alleyways one might easily miss, people open unique businessesspecic to their owners, their passions and their personalities. These areplaces born of dreams entrepreneurial and economic dreams, dreams ofbringing a taste of something (home, mom, that magical country once visitedwhile on the vacation of a lifetime) to a city thats lacking it. Lumina Wine and

Beer is one such business, and Asheboro is the city beneting from the vision ofits owners Tim Moss, Jennifer Parrish and Emily Hieronymus.

Lumina Wine and Beer, located on Sunset Avenue just before the tracks (orafter them depending on which direction you are heading) is a big-city wine barthat ts nicely in its small town environment. Inside youll nd the normal thingsthat youd expect in such a business like wine racks lled with a great inventoryof local, domestic and foreign wines; a large beer cooler loaded with specialty andmicro brewed beers; comfortable leather furniture for hanging out relaxing withfriends and a handcrafted bar. It is the perfect place to meet up with friends foran evening out or unwind with a great glass of wine after a long day. There is abeautifully crafted deck out back with umbrella covered tables should you prefer

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dont persue happiness, create it (cont.)

to sit outside and watch people stroll along SunsetAvenue, or listen to music drifting across fromBicentennial Park during concerts on the lawn.But, perhaps, more interesting than the businessLumina Wine and Beer, is the story of how it cameto be which, in turn, denes its personality.

Tim attended the University of North Carolinaat Wilmington, and started his career in marineconstruction, xing piers and retting docks

and marinas. This was a universe away from cityplanning and cartography, which is the directionhe saw his undergraduate degree taking him. Fora guy with drive, ambition and a strong work ethic,all of which he attributes to his late grandfather,business ownership was always the plan. In thefall of 2008, because of the tumultuous economy,business dried up for the company he was workingfor and Tim found himself at a crossroads. Insteadof pursuing employment elsewhere, Tim and hisgirl friend, Emily, along with his sister Jennifer,decided it was time to put their entrepreneurial

ambitions to the test.It is said that luck is when preparation meetsopportunity and Lumina Wine and Beer is a perfectexample of this truism. Fate put the wheelsin motion for this venture in the unlikeliest ofways when the town voted to legalize the sale ofalcohol in Asheboro in July of 2008. During atrip to Sonoma Valley, Tim and Jennifer had jokedthat if the sale of alcohol ever became legal inAsheboro, they should open a wine shop, thinkingthe likelihood of that ever happening wasnt veryhigh. With that major obstacle out of the way, and

the loss of Tims job creating the exibility neededto consider delving into business ownership, Emilyquit her job and they moved from Wilmingtonback to Asheboro. They rolled the dice and puttheir money and reputation on the line, and it haspaid off. Entrepreneurs see opportunity whereothers do not, like investing in a dream in themiddle of a recession, in a business that untilrecently, has been against the law.

To the owners of Lumina, opening a placewhere people could buy good wines and beers justmade sense. Our store carries wines you typicallydont nd at chain stores. And were the onlyspecialty shop within a 20 mile radius of Asheboro.We want to carry $10 bottles of wine that taste likethey cost $25, Tim shares.

The clientele that frequents Lumina is as eclecticas the selection of wines and beer. A wonderfulcross mix of the young and upwardly mobile andthe comfortably retired grace the seating on anygiven evening, and conversation is as varied as it

is interesting. The residents of Asheboro haveembraced the wine shop and are very encouraging.The rst actual employee was hired in the summerof 2010, and with expanded summer hours, thingsare going better than expected. In fact, they haveexceeded the goals outlined on the business planthat prompted the SBA to fund their venture.

Customers have come to enjoy the winetastings which allow you to sample wines fromnear and far and learn more about them fromthe knowledgeable and personable staff anddistributors, as well as the live music that Lumina

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offers. Local musicians Gritcakes and Small TownGossip have played acoustic sets to an enthusiastic

and appreciative audience on many occasions.After moving to Asheboro, one of the things I

missed most about Charlotte was the local wine barI frequented. I dont like traditional bars becausethey tend to be very noisy and the choice of wineis usually somewhat limited. For me, The WineShop in Charlotte was like Cheers was to NormPeterson, a place where everybody knows yourname and theyre always glad you came. I kneweveryone that worked there and they knew me andmy wine preferences. If something new came inthey thought Id like, I would gladly try it knowing

they were familiar with my taste. Not to mention,on Wednesdays, they had a keyboard playerwho sounded like Wayne Newton or Paul Ankadepending on his mood.

Lumina Wine and Beer has lled that voidperfectly. For me, nothing is better than havinga glass of wine or beer in support of like mindedpeople, like Tim, Emily and Jennifer, who havethrown caution to the wind, started their ownbusiness, and, despite the economy, have learned

the secret recipe needed to thrive.Small businesses are the lifeblood of our local

economy. How many times have you heard thatsaid? The reason it is said so often is because itis true. It takes a special breed of person, risktakers and those who dare to turn their dreams intoreality, to have a vision and from that vision createa viable business. Often times, entrepreneurs aremisunderstood. Most people that have worked fora paycheck their entire lives have no idea what it islike to have weeks where you get paid and weeks,because sales were down, where you dont. In fact,most of us take our local entrepreneurs for grantedand, at times, even chastise them for venturing out

on their own.I am not one of those people because I know,

rst hand, what it takes to get a business off theground and I support those who take the risk.That is why you will nd me at Lumina Wine andBeer from time to time, savoring an excellent glassof wine or beer. Id encourage you to do the same,and if you happen to see me there at the bar, besure to stop by and say hi.
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Do you ever need someone to watch your children without adding expenses ontogoing out? Do you sometimes just need to go to an appointment without thekids in tow? Perhaps, starting or belonging to a babysitting co-op is right for you.Babysitting co-ops are starting all over the country due largely to the strugglingeconomy and parents need to make cuts in home budgets.

A babysitting co-op or cooperative is simply a group of families in a community who agree to watcheach others children without the exchange of money. A group of women near Seattle Washington

created the babysitting co-op idea in the early 1980s. Although the idea is not new, its popularity hasrisen with more and more babysitting co-ops starting all over the country. The benets and advantagesof a babysitting co-op are many. They allow neighbors to get to know one another better and forchildren to make new friends. In addition; money is saved, parents get free time, as well as a greater senseof security.

Setting up a co-op takes a little bit of time but is relatively easy. There are many resources andguidelines available on the internet to help you. To start, you will need to gather your members.Membership should be no less than six and no more than 25. If there are not enough members,then availability becomes an issue. Likewise, if there are too many members, then members may not

know each other. Send out an invitation with what you areproposing and add invitees if you need to get more families

involved.Now that you have your members, you can set the co-

ops guidelines. The babysitting co-op uses a point system tokeep track of who has babysat and how often. As familiessit for other families, they are awarded points that can beredeemed for their own babysitting. Points are measured bycounting beads on a shoestring, chips, or the like. The point

system can be either simpleor complex depending onthe individual co-op. Pointshave value depending onsuch things as the number of

children, weekday or weekendhours, and the location ofbabysitting.

An example of the pointsystem with a 30-pointbase for each new member:Members are charged onepoint for one child per hourand an additional point foreach additional child perhour. No matter what systemis used, members need to

pay attention to totals. Arule of thumb for the 30-point or 30-hour system is thatonce a member has 15, it is time for her to start babysitting.Members with totals of 60 or more are urged to get out more!

All co-op members receive the name, address, and phonenumber of each member, their childrens names and ages,an emergency number and the name and phone number ofthe childrens doctor. The list may include other information,including which members are willing to babysit evenings andweekends.

Periodic membership meetings are crucial. Membersdiscussions may run the gambit from rst aid to favorite date

positiveparenting

it takes a village... by claudine gut

night destinations. These meetings allow mothers and childrento get to know each other better. Although primarily social

in nature, a meeting like this also serves to increase groupcohesiveness and as a reminder to use the co-op.

The babysitting co-op concept is uncomplicated and offersthe chance to participate in the community while gettingfree babysitting. It also provides the opportunity to give yourtime to others. You and your children may form lifelongcamaraderie.



David Camp

David Camp, General Manager for the Asheboro Copperheads, comes by his loveof sports naturally. He has participated inand been around sports his whole life. Hisfamily has a history of sports involvement. His father played two

sports in college, and coached high school basketball and baseball in

Cleveland County for years. His older brother, Steve Camp, was therst director of UNCs Dean E Smith Center, served as Executive

Director of the Charlotte Coliseum Authority until 1997, and then

became President and General Manager of the Charlotte Checkers,

Charlottes American League professional hockey team. The Camp

familys love for sports is in line with Bostons love for the Red Sox.

David Camp grew up in Shelby, North Carolina and attended the

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Tar Heels!). When

he graduated, he worked on the Shelby Star in Cleveland County

for ve years, before relocating to Asheboro in the late 70s. He has

been involved in journalism for a good portion of his career and was

fortunate enough to combine his love of sports with his occupationas a sports editor for both The Courier-Tribune and The Burlington

Times-News. His career in journalism reached its peak in the early

90s when he became the editor of the Randolph Guide.

In 1999, Camp became the ofcial scorer of the Asheboro

Copperheads when they joined the Coastal Plain League. The CPL is

a wood-bat summer league, which allows college ballplayers a chance

to hone their skills through the summer. There are currently 15

teams from North Carolina, South Carolina & Virginia participating

in the League.

As the General Manager, Director of Sales/Marketing &

Community Relations, Camp wears a lot of hats. He can be seen outin the community raising awareness of the team for both new fans

and potential sponsors. His goal in taking on this role is to make the

Copperheads one of the best teams in the CPL.

The Copperheads were eighth in the league going into the Playoffs,

but were knocked out of the running by the Forest City Owls in the

rst round. Overall, they had a very strong team this year and, with

Camp at the helm, will be a team to beat in the 2011 season.



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are a rst time parent embarking on the road of schooling,or a seasoned parent looking for new ways to help your child,advocating for your childs education is a top priority. To be-gin advocating for your child, build a relationship with his/her teacher. Building a positive relationship will let your childknow that you both care about his/her success. An impressive way to build relationships with teachers is volunteering. Atevery level, teachers appreciate a helping hand however youcan give one. Spend time inside your childs classroom, volun-teer to make copies, help the teacher prepare for a project, ordonate supplies for an upcoming special event.

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lawnofthemonth

a perfect garden by dave johnson, pictures by lauren johnson

Award winning gardening-book author, Syndey Eddison once said, "Gardens are a formof autobiography." If that is truly the case, Gail & Tom Brady have led extraordinarylives as is evident by their awe inspiring garden.

I stumbled upon Gail and Tom as I was driving around Asheboro with my daughterLauren. They happened to be out working in their garden at 320 Brantley Drive and I was soimpressed I stopped immediately and asked them if I could feature theirs as the rst Lawn of theMonth in this rst issue of Asheboro Magazine. Instead of treating me like a complete

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stranger, Gail and Tom showedLauren and I around their yard andtalked to us as if we were long-timefriends. Undoubtedly, their heart-feltkindness and hospitality is felt by everyplant or ower thriving in their yard.

Tom and Gail have been Ashebororesidents for 15 years and married for45. Tom is retired from the packaging

industry and Gail is a Branch Managerfor Carolina Bank. Along with a full-day's work at the bank, Gail gives freelyof her time volunteering for severalcivic organizations including the ZooLand Civitan Club. That she ndsthe time to maintain a garden this

beautiful, is utterly amazing.Tom and Gail have two grown

daughters, three grandchildren andtwo cats. When they aren't in thegarden Tom can be found on the golfcourse at Asheboro Country Club

or they can both be found on theirpontoon boat they keep at Badin Lake.

To call Gail's yard beautifulwould be akin to saying the mythicalGreek goddess of beauty, Aphrodite,

was pretty; an understatement ofunparalleled proportion. She gardensas a stress reliever and because "I justlove stuff being pretty".

As is evident by the pictures, everyplant, ower and garden accessory ismeticulously placed. Among Gail'sfavorite plants are rhododendron

bushes and big pretty, colorfulknock-out rose bushes because theydon't invite insects and they bloomall summer. When I commentedon the amount of work that had

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been placing and I've been digging".What is truly amazing is that they

do everything themselves-that is,they do not utilize the services of alandscape company. And, it is obviousthat this is a team project because Tom

went on to say that it is Gail's green

thumb and artistic vision that add thebeauty and Gail is proud to say thatTom is wonderful with the grass.

Gail's secret to a beautiful gardenisn't really a secret at all. In fact, itis more a recipe for a fruitful andpurpose-lled life-'nd something todo every day and enjoy it'. She goes onto say "the longer you do it, the better

you get at it". These words of wisdomwill not only result in a beautifulgarden but also success in any otherendeavor one undertakes.

My time with Tom and Gail passedquickly and after I realized I had takenup two hours of their time I thankedthem and Lauren and I left knowing

we had just added two wonderfulfriends to our lives. As I was drivingoff, something Gail said earlier came tomind; "Seems more like home when allthe other details are in place".

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I want to lose weight and get

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exercise for me?

Target Heart Rate Equation

220 your age = Your maximum heart rate [MHR]Next, you multiply your [MHR] by the level of intensity you would like to exercise at. The equals your Target Heart Rate. Heres an example of a 50 year old person who would lexercise at a 75% level of intensity.220 50 = 170 [MHR][MHR] 170 X [Level of Intensity] 75% = [THR] 127.5

While exercising, the person will try to maintain a Target Heart Rate of 127 Beats Per M

The rst answer I tell my patients Thbest form of exercise is one you enjoy doing.The more you enjoy it and the easier it is for

you to master, the more likely you will makeit a regular part of your life.

The recommendation Iofer most walking.Walking comes naturallyor almost all o us.Walking is a low impact orm o exercisethat almost all o us, give or take aew months, began to accomplishsuccessully around our rst birthday.We are great walkers by design and you

have already covered thousands o miles(researchers estimate the miles walkedby a human to be approximately 65,000over a lietime). e only equipmentrequired is a pair o good tting,supportive and cushioned shoes withsome comortable clothing. e risk oinjury is very low and walking can beaccomplished almost anywhere.

Now that you know you can do it,the question is how you make it efectiveto increase your overall health.

My number one recommendation is

to walk at a pace o moderate-intensity,one that raises your heart rate enoughto break a sweat yet still being able tocarry on a conversation. is level ointensity targets stored at in the body,enabling it to burn it as uel. Walkingbriskly at a conversational pace is anideal intensity to reach a level o exercisethat benets your cardiovascular system,strengthening both your heart andlungs.

Research has proven this type o

exercise plays a signicant role in theprevention and treatment o more than40 chronic diseases including diabetes,heart disease, hypertension and cancer.In addition walking is benecial orthose sufering rom arthritis or othermusculoskeletal problems such as back

pain. e progression o Arthritis is alsoslowed down. Your joints need movementor the arthritis will likely progress morerapidly. On top o all the physical benetso walking, it has also proven to be a greatstress reliever.

Here are a ew tips to establish Walkingas a Healthy Habit.1. Begin slowly. Choose a distance and

time you can accomplish easily andthen increase it by 10 % a week untilyou reach the recommended goal o 30

minutes, 5 times per week.2. Get a good pair o walking shoes.Look or ones that have good archsupport with a stable yet cushionedheel counter and a comortable t.Running shoes are designed diferentlyand oten do not ofer the propersupport or walking.

3. Use good walking posture; stand tallwith your head up and your stomachlightly engaged. Move your arms inrhythm with a smooth heel to toetransition.

4. Make it enjoyable. Walk with a riend

or amily member. I oten recommend walking as a good orm o amilexercise, as children 6 years or olderoten can keep pace quite well. It alsois a wonderul activity or grandparentsand grandchildren to share. I you go ialone, try bringing some music. Its a

great distraction i the sounds o thegreat outdoors are not enough.

5. Wear sunscreen, a hat and bring waterespecially on hot days.

6. Once you get in your walking routineyou can better gauge your level oexercise by tracking your target heartrate [THR]. You can purchase a heartrate monitor that you wear whilewalking which will track your heartbeats per minute [BPM]. e key is tond your personal THR based on your

age and goals.

e level o intensity you choose toexercise at depends on your current leveo health. e best measure is to beginany orm o exercise slowly and continueto work towards your goals. I there areany medical concerns, it is wise to consula health care proessional beore youbegin.

As we embark on a new year, takethis opportunity to give yoursel the gio health by doing something that you

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There is no doubt about it--popular culture andentertainment inuence our collective tastesand buying patterns. Wine is a taste denitelysusceptible to trends. For example, in 2004,

Merlot was among the fastest growing wine categories in theUnited States; California vineyards owners were shoe-horningin more acres of Merlot stock,and ripping up less- demandedgrapes.

But then a buddy moviecalled Sideways hit theaters andpr o ta g on is t, Miles, madethe famous expletive-riddendeclaration, as in the title above,followed by an impassioned andsensual tribute to Pinot Noir.

S e e m i n g l y , o v e r n i g h t ,the growth curves crossed,and Merlot co n su m pt io nbegan a yet uni nt er r up teddecline; Pinot began a rocket ship ride that still has barelyabated. It seems that many viewers did not understand thatMiles comment about Merlot recalled the painful memories

he associated with the grape due to his estranged wifes lovefor the wine, and instead they attributed his outburst as anindictment of allthings Merlot.

For anyonewho has ever tasteda superb PinotNoir, whether fromCalifornia, thePacic Northwest,Burgundy, oreven the SouthernHemisphere, thesource of Milespassion is clear; thebouquet is perhapsone of the mostcomplex of any varietal, and the descriptors used by critics canbe effusive and extravagant.

Pinots tend to be marked by red fruit or black fruitavors, and the nose can carry cinnamon and spice along with

the fruit. Some tasters describe barnyard aroma in Pinot Noir,which, at rst blush, does not sound very appealing. Thosetasters are trying to describe a unique earthy element to somePinot Noir that some fans of the varietal will aggressively seekMany Pinots even show trufe on the nose and palate, addinga complexity that is not found in other varietals. Perhaps themost pleasing aspect of good Pinot Noir is its soft texture, all

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velvety and lush. It caresses and soothes, and evokes liquidsilk.

While the rewards are tremendous, the risks of Pinotshould not go unnoticed. Pinot is nicky, fragile, difcult to

grow, and even more difcultto handle in the winemakingprocess. The plant isgenetically unstable, andthere are literally hundreds

of clones grown aroundthe world. The plant is also vulnerable to every threatexperienced in a vineyard.It leafs early, so late frostsdecimate the plants. Bugs, viruses, and even birds playhavoc with the plants and thefruit, which is thin-skinnedand delicate. Carelessfermentation can lead to afading of color and loss of

aroma. There are the man-made threats as well. Withthe soaring demand for Pinot

Noir, some growers and winemakers have attempted to ll thatdemand with a focus on prot, and an afterthought for quality.The world (just check the aisles of the mass merchandisers) islousy with thin, tart, and forgettable Pinot Noir. Sometimes Imarvel that excellent Pinot exists at all.

Given the tremendous risks but substantial rewards thatare attendant to the Pinot Noir experience, we get jubilantwhen we nd a great one. The Monticello Vineyards Estate

Pinot Noir from Corley Family Vineyards is an exquisite PinotNoir, and it comes from a lovely winery.Founded in 1969, Corely is operated by the second

generation of the family. This relatively small winery craftsartisanal wines of incredible quality by hand. Pinot Noir hasbeen part of the portfolio since 1984, and with the latestvintage, has reached perhaps its highest expression.

The 2006 Monticello Vineyards Pinot Noir reects theCorley belief that good wine begins in the vineyard. The grapescome from two different vineyard blocks, each planted withfour different Pinot Noir clones. Each unique clone possessesits own distinctive characteristics. Bright fruit character in oneblock complements darker avors in another, rm tannins inone clone balances silkier texture from another.

Their pinot has very strong red-berry aromatics, includingraspberry and strawberry, with hints of violet and rose. Thefruit is just the beginning of the avor prole accented by vanilla, clove, and ginger. The tannins are rich and supple,providing structure to the bouquet and avors of the wine. It ismedium-o-full bodied, nicely balanced with wonderful texture,and presents a subtle oak, likely due to the use of French ratherthan American oak during aging. The mouth feel is like liquidsilk with a persistent nish. This wine could be condentlypaired with The Wine Shops Cumin Coriander Chicken (seerecipe here), salmon, lamb, or duck.

By Devin Allen

Note; this is a healthier version of a fried entre. It would a

be excellent with duck breast or leg of lamb.

Ingredients

5 pounds chicken (split breast quarters, wings, thighsdrumsticks, etc)1/8 cup coriander seed, crushed slightly

2 tbsp cumin seed, crushed slightly1 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoons fresh lime juice1 tbsp kosher or sea salt cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation1. Rinse chicken in cold water and pat dry with pape

towels. Place in mixing bowl or large Ziploc bag2. Stir remaining ingredients together, and pour ove

chicken. Toss to coat.3. Let marinate at least 1 hour in the refrigerator (no

than 3 hours), stirring or tossing frequently4. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, toss or turn over, an

cook until internal meat thermometer registers 16(approximately 30-45 more minutes)

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married life, Maryam is haunted by herpast and her fathers brutality.

Maryam gives herself a free pass toescape her present life in search of theanswers which she feels lie in Mazareh.Daughter Sara comes to despise her buteventually travels to Iran at Maryams

T his is Yasmin Crowthersdebut which mayprovide for the modest,careful telling of familydifculties that can arise when onemember has not let go of the past. Thebook swings between the voices of

Maryam Nazar and her daughter; Sara,interweaving them through the main self-discovery theme.

Sophisticated and skeptical Londonis contrasted with the primitive life inrural Iran where Maryam lives in herheart regardless of where she pays hertaxes. Hers is a tale of defensiveness,unshed shame, anger, and steadfastness.Despite the surface routine in London with committed Edward; her love forher fathers former servant and herhomeland, Mazareh, are percolating into

what reads like a mid-life crisis.Maryam ed to England when her

father; a strong military man, disownedher in a violent manner. She met Edward,married him, had his child, and settled inthe leafy, afuent London suburb ofRichmond. But over the course of their

invitation. She learns to accept the lovebetween her mother; the exiled andshamed daughter of a general for theShah, and his servant.Reading Room reactions:

Te Saron Kitchen feels like a mildly exoticexample of Middle Eastern chick lit but evolveinto an interesting novel of tied-together vignetteof cultural and generational tension. I knew

was invested in the story when I realized howangry I was with the main character. Marredby the occasional clunky transition between the ashbacks and narratives, the book was stiworth the read. Kirsten Gordon

Tis is a book about how you cant shut ou your past and the tension that builds anbubbles up due to trying. Te exotic Iranianculture adds an interesting textural backdropto a mothers forgotten love story and thnew world through the daughters eyes. Dee Dee Davis

A complex book that oers a glimpse of a culturenot usually glimpsed through the individualives of its people. Perhaps my favorite part ofthis story was seeing how the Iranian culturis so intricately linked to the features of itlandscape. Carolyn Newell

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Maybe it's because they

look like us and act like

us. Maybe it's because

they share 98.4 percent

of our DNA. Or maybe it's simply that they

are such fun to watch. Whatever the reason,

chimpanzees remain one of the favorites and

a mainstay for visitors at the North Carolina

Zoo.

The zoos chimpanzee reserve is a spectacu-

lar half-acre habitat resembling the African for-

ests where troops of chimpanzees forage for

food and socialize. Climbing trees and other

activities within the exhibit keep the chimps

challenged and entertained, and overlooks pro-

vide excellent viewing and educational displays

for visitors.

The zoos troop (as chimpanzee groups are

called) totals 13 individuals, including adult

males, females, juveniles and even a recently

arrived infant. Together, they represent the

largest chimpanzee troop in any U.S. zoo.

The new baby, a female named Nori, arrived

Aug. 2 and is the rst of its species to be born

at the zoo in 12 years. The rst-time motheris a 16-year-old who was also born at the N.C.

Zoo.

Chimpanzees are native to only the 21

countries across the tropical forested region of

equatorial Western and Central Africa to the

Congo River. As recently as 50 years ago, there

were believed to be about 1 million chimpan-

zees remaining in the wild. Today, primarily be-

cause of hunting and habitat loss, their number

is estimated at about 150,000, with about 2,400of that number in the United States. Of these

2,400, about 1,700 are used for biomedical

testing, 200 are used for entertainment (cir-

cuses, acts, etc.) and 500 live in zoos.

Most visitors are surprised to learn that

chimpanzees' closest relatives are not gorillas

or orangutans, but humans. And like humans,

chimpanzees experience a long childhood,

often nursing until they reach 5 years old. In

Chimpanzees Remain an NC Zoo FavoriteZoos troop is largest in any U.S. zoo

By Tom Gillespie, N.C. Zoo staff

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the wild, a chimpanzee will stay with its mother and

siblings until it reaches 9-11 years and will usually reach

adulthood at about 13-15 years. During this period, as in

human adolescence, young chimpanzees learn their sub-

tle and complex communication system of expressions,

gestures and vocalizations. And, like humans, they learn

proper respect and behavior from both their mothers

and other troop members.

By the time a baby chimp is 3, it is as strong as an

adult human; by adulthood, it is about 5 to 8 times as

strong. An adult chimpanzee can reach a weight of 150pounds and can live to be 50.

A common misconception is that chimpanzees are

monkeys, which they are not. Although both are pri-

mates, the great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans

and bonobos) have no tail and walk using turned-down

knuckles. Monkeys have prehensile (gripping) tails and

walk with their palms down.

From warfare to parenting, chimpanzees and humans

have much in common. Probably no other chimpan-

zee behavior is as anthropomorphic (humanlike) or has

received more notoriety than their making and use of

tools. It might be the skill of cracking a shell without

pulverizing the nut, which can take years to master. Or

it might be the skill of probing for honey and insects

with twigs and stalks, which is a relatively simple task

for them and picked up quickly. Other tool-use includes

using wads of crumpled leaves as sponges for gathering

water. And like humans, they pass these learned skills on

to their young.

Noted chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall discov-ered that the seemingly peaceful chimpanzees sometimes

hunt smaller primates, such as monkeys, for meat and

that some females kill the young of other females in

their own troops in an effort to maintain dominance.

Researchers are just now beginning to fully appreciate

the chimpanzees' knowledge of medicinal leaves, berries

and roots. Chimpanzees' ingestion of certain plants con-

taining toxic compounds may help to combat parasite-

related disease. Just as chimpanzees are able to learn tocont. next pag



identify and avoid harmful plants, researchers reason that

they should also be able to learn to eat things that can

make them better.

Currently, the zoos great-ape conservation efforts

extend far beyond the boundaries of the zoo and are

part of larger conservation programs focused in Africa.

Teams led by the zoos Curator of Conservation & Re-

search Dr. Rich Bergl are using cutting-edge technology

to save Africas most endangered apes and supporting

the research of some of Africas most experienced eld

biologists.

Visitors to the N.C. Zoo can daily view and enjoy the

parks chimpanzee troop and see rst-hand how much

more we share with chimpanzees than the 98.4 percent

of our DNA.

Betcha didnt know:

Chimps use a rich repertoire of vocaliza

tions, postures and facial expressions to

communicate with each other.

The chimp Ham, who orbited Earth in1961 & became the rst "American" in

space, lived for a while at the N.C. Zoo

after his NASA retirement.

The greatest threat to chimps in the wi

are from humans & leopards.

Chimps arent monkeysmonkeys have

prehensile (gripping) tails and walk wit

their palms down.

While foraging for food, chimps either

eat the item immediately or save it as asnack for later.

Although it resembles a human smile,

a facial grimace shows that a chimp is

frightened.

Chimps greet one another by hugging,

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If you know me, you know I liketo eat. Even if you don't knowme, there is plenty of evidence to

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Old Max was literally on his deathbedat our hospital, which is where I gotto know him. He urged me to go toOcean Point to see his rock piles. I

didnt know what to expect, but I was busy, and didntwant to bother. Max insisted. I went.Its hard to describe whats (t)here (around me). Its a

magical place. Even now, I wonder if there are fairiesliving among these acres of winding rock formations,or beneath Maxs series ofperfectly balanced roundmounds of loose stone, ordancing on his broad stageof at rock, edged with wa-ter, a wall, and ledge. They

are not piles. They are art,ringed by berries, moss,ferns, owers, and trees.Beautiful. Awe inspiring.Its like being immersed ina sensible fantasy world.Who would have imaginedthis half-time hermit, this

ships engineer, could be an artist whose medium waseldstone, whose canvas was the earth? Language cantdescribe his art. Cameras cant capture it. You must beimmersed in it. Parts of life require direct experience.Words just wont do.

Gods like that. No number of pretty words can con- vince any skeptic of the reality of faith. God must beexperienced directly and personally.

Lets pray: Dear God of art and nature, show us yourpresence which words cannot contain or explain. Touchour imaginations and souls today with a direct experi-ence of Your love. Amen.

Heres a pebble for your pocket: An open heart experiences God.

Reverend Peter Baldwin Panagore of DailyDevotions.org, is a native of Massachusetts, graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree in Divinity from YaleUniversity in New Haven, Connecticut and with a B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. St. Johns 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 Americas oldescontinuous religious broadcast, founded 1926, and now reaching 1.5 million listeners, viewers and readers a week on TV, radio and internet, includingAmerican 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 VeteransSoul, by New York Times Best Selling editor Jack Caneld. Two Minutes for God was released by Touchstone/Fireside an imprint of Simon & Schuster, in earlyDecember of 2007 and landed immediately on the Maine Best Seller list.

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One of my greatfriends and mentorshas a philosophyabout life that I have

adopted...show up and see what happens.I have found that planning and theinevitable changes that occur to most plans

causes a great deal more stress than simplyshowing up and seeing what happens.Not to mention, when you start off withno or low expectations, your life is lledwith surprise and wonderment rather thandisappointment. And,taking this approachleads to many morestress-free instancesthan the planningapproach-at least formy personality.

Asheboro, at rstglance, may seem notto have much in the way of culinary delights for your averagefoodie. Dixie drive is franchise restauaranthaven and if you are just passing through,or arent willing to venture off the beatenpath, you are likely to miss one of the best

restaurants on the planet. I know what youmight be thinking...saying anything is oneof the best on the planet carries with it a

great deal of risk. Well, I wouldnt havestarted a business in the middle of theworst recession ever if I was risk adverse.My motto, nay, my mantra, has become,go big or go home. But, as you will nd,saying Bistro 42 is one of the best eaterieson the planet isnt as bold as it may seem.

First, the Chef and owner, Luke Armitage, is not only passionate (which

almost guarantees greatness) about hiscraft, he was schooled at, arguably, one thenest culinary campus on the planet (thereI go again), Johnson & Wales. Not onlywas this where Emeril Lagasse gained and

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graduates a leg up in landing some of thebest positions in the industry. I could stopthe review here and give you the sage adviceto show up and see what happens, but Ihave the propensity and the reputation toblather on, so I will not disappoint.

Since we started this business, Sherry(my lovely wife) and I havent gotten outfor a date night that didnt include others.

We needed some time to ourselves, awayfrom the kids to unwind; a meal and alibation or two at the Bistro 42 seemed likethe perfect solution and, if you dont feellike reading any further, perfect it was.

Service can make or break a diningexperience. Our waitress was awesomeand, even though she was responsible forthe entire dining room, our service wassensational from the moment we were shown

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to our table. She was very knowledgeableabout the menu and the wine selection

which is small butdiverse, and superfriendly to boot. Weopted for wine soI ordered a Merlotand Sherry ordereda Chardonnay.

We began ourexperience withthe Fire CrackerShrimp, which, asour waitress said,

was served with ahot-spicy apricotdipping sauce which was mind-blowinglygood. Frankly, when the order of shrimp arrived at thtable, I was a little taken aback; it was avery generous portion. In fact, calling thiparticular appetizer a light meal would nobe a misrepresentation.

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For our main entree, I ordered the Filet Mignon, which is a saltand pepper rubbed grilled hand cut 8-ounce beef tenderloin lightlycovered in blue cheese butter sauce served with smashed Yukongold potatoes and asparagus. The let was cooked to absoluteperfection. Sherry had the Shrimp and Grits which is a deliciousblend of gulf-white shrimp, stone ground cheddar grits, all naturalChorizo sausage, plum tomatoes, basil, demi glace, mushrooms,and green onions. The name of this dish doesnt do it justice. Infact, Sherry said this was the best meal shed ever eaten. Afterexperiencing this earth shatteringly delicious meal, I am certainI had found the culinary equivalent to Shangri-la (I would havesaid Nirvana but I have been there before). To be sure, I scannedthe deep recesses of my feeble mind to recall any meal equivalentand the only one that came close was Asia de Cuba in the MorganHotel in New Yorks trendy Murray Hill area (if you are lookingfor the best mojitos on the planet, youll nd them there).

Normally, Sherry and I share dessert because we are usually toofull after the meal. I love key-lime pie and crme brle almostas much as I love air and since both were on the menu and we

couldnt decide which to order, we ordered both. In her veryamiable way, the waitress assured us that we would be as pleased,or more so, with the desserts as we were with our meals. I triedthe crme brle rst and I am glad I wasnt standing when I tookthe rst bite because I got weak in the knees and I most certainly

would have fallen down...it was THAT good. Any words I couldthink of to describe how gloriously decadent and delicious thidesert was, with the exception of Ambrosia (the food of the Godsin Greek mythology), would not do it justice. The key lime pie didnot disappoint either.

The best part of the meal though was the bill. I have paidfar more for meals that have left me agonizingly dissatised (andI am fairly easy to please). A comparable meal for two (althoughnothing I have ever experienced falls in the same category) inCharlotte would be close to $200 and in NYC $300 or more. Andyet, in rural North Carolina, we had salads, an appetizer, threeglasses of wine (two for me and one for Sherry), two entreestwo desserts and coffee for less than a Ben Franklin. To quoteLord Gainsford from the 1937 lm Lost Horizon, GentlemenI give you a toast. Heres my hope that Robert Conway will ndhis Shangri-La. Heres my hope that we all nd our Shangri-La. Ifound mine and it is called Bistro 42, right here in Asheboro. (Bythe way, all other restaurants we do reviews on know were comingand put on their best show. In this case, we did not go there to

review the restaurant, we just went there to eat. Every time I havebeen back, the food has been equally good which speaks to Lukeconsistancy).
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August 20, 2010 Big Dog Gala, The Exchange, Asheboro,NC, 7:30-11:30 p You have to bring your dog out to thisunusual event!! Donating money to a great cause while you andyour canine companion(s) enjoy a wonderful night out together.What to expect at the Big Dog Gala: Red carpet entrance-with photographer to capture the moment. Wonderful dinner,musical entertainment, wine and beer for humans and mockdoggie martini and snack bar. Door prizes, silent auction, &

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