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Dr. Michael Price, W. Clark Adams, Mike Key, Vickie Gallimore, Nick McNeill Ryan Dodson, Megan Crotty

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Publisher’s Letter

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s the sands of time run out on this decade, I have spent some time reflecting back over the past 10 years. The relationships I have made since moving to Asheboro in 2010 with friends and clients, the milestone of printing our 100th issue this past summer, and the growth I have seen in our community.

It inspires me every day as I drive downtown and see all the changes that have happened in just the past 10 years that I have lived here (even in the past two years!) I can’t imagine how it feels to someone who has lived here for their entire life. It’s exciting, refreshing and gives me so much hope for the future.

Small businesses and farms are the backbone of what’s going to keep this country moving forward into the future, and without them, towns just like Asheboro wouldn’t exist.

A perfect example of a small business making an impact downtown is Keye to Healthy, this month’s cover story. Sherry is bringing wonderful healthy options for cooking, baking, eating and living. Not only does she carry products that are healthy for our bodies, she holds several classes a month to teach people how to eat better, and take care of themselves for better health.

If you haven’t had a chance in the past year, park downtown in Bicentennial Park and take a walk downtown. Make sure you check out all of the shops on Church Street, Sunset Avenue, North Street, Fayetteville, Worth and Academy. There is so much going on and so many wonderful places to shop, eat and drink that it’s an exciting time to be living in Asheboro.

Enjoy all of the holiday traditions with your loved ones and say a prayer for those we have lost.

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What do your next 56 days look like?

Sherry Keye met Carrie Hicks, the co-founder of The Next 56 Days, when she was working in Thomasville. Sherry put together a small Next 56 Days class in Asheboro and the program worked so well for her that she was able to release 35 pounds and go from a size 14 to a size 7.

Her brother-in-law was so impressed with her progress that he took the next class offered and Sherry helped him through it. It was in that class that it became clear to her that this was not a diet, this was a permanent lifestyle change. She enjoyed mentoring her brother-in-law through the process and realized how much she liked helping and encouraging others. That’s when she decided to take the necessary training to become a coach.

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Since that time, Sherry and her team have coached hundreds of people in the Asheboro area through their first 56 days, and beyond.

Sherry opened Keye to Healthy on Hwy 49 in May 2018. The location had been in the back of her mind for a while as she passed it every day going to and from Asheboro. It was a great space, with stocked shelves full of The Next 56 Day approved products that are hard to find in some of the local grocery stores. There was a classroom in the back with seating for 20 and those seats filled up for every class.

She quickly realized they were outgrowing the space before they had even settled into it and began looking around for something larger that would accommodate her growing clientele. She heard through friends that there might be a space opening up on South Fayetteville Street in downtown Asheboro and she approached the owner of the building to ask if there was anything available. At that time, she was told that Asheboro Printing would be closing on December 31st and that space would be available. She toured the space and parking lot available, and front and rear entrances for took it immediately. It had what she was looking for – easy access. She was going from an 800 sq. ft. space to high visibility, foot traffic, centrally located with a huge over 3,000 sq. ft.

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The space had been occupied by Asheboro Printing for many years, so when Sherry took possession in January, they began minor renovations, removing a wall and tearing up layers of flooring to reveal the original wood flooring underneath. The building is over 100 years old, and it has recently gone through a renaissance of sorts, with many small, local entrepreneurs opening businesses in the building and adding to the downtown scape that has been growing and changing for a number of years.

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While they were renovating the space, Mr. Hedrick used to stop by and visit, telling her stories of the many uses for the building over the years, including a roller rink with beautiful wooden floors on the second floor.

The space has since been broken up into smaller offices, but you can still see the original wooden floor from the rink in a couple of the rooms.

Keye to Healthy opened in the new location in March, 2019 offering Asheboro and the surrounding community healthy options for baked goods like cupcakes, lemon bars, peanut butter cups, almond joys, cookies, cheesecakes, etc. In addition, Sherry stocks refrigerated or frozen prepared meals to make it easier for class participants to stick to the program. Everything offered is sugar free and gluten free, and approved for The Next 56 Day program, plus other healthy programs such as Keto. She also carries a selection of highquality supplements from ARIIX including protein shakes, natural energy and detox pills, vitamins and homeopathic weight management drops, which reduce hunger pains and aid in emotional stability. You do not have to participate in any program to purchase items

from the store.

You can find many healthy alternatives to regular flour and sugar, including coconut and almond flour, flax seed, sugar substitutes that don’t raise your blood sugar level which is good for diabetics and those seeking to lose weight. The store offers a wide variety of glutenfree products, including pasta, bread mixes, and snacks.

You can also stop in and enjoy a sugar and soy free protein shake, if you just want a quick lunch.

Sherry hired additional staff and coaches for the new space and the demand it has created. Greta McDowell and Kim Kirkland work in the store and also coach classes, and Donna Pierce works part time in the store as well. If you are interested in The Next 56 Day program, they offer classes at Keye to Healthy at different times and days, and if you can’t find a time that works for your schedule, a complete list of classes in the area can be found on the website – keyetohealthy.com or thenext56days.com.

If you are not in the area, or can’t find any class that fits your schedule, there are online classes and coaching available. Free #thenext56day informational classes are being held in the education center at Keye

to Healthy on January 3rd at 9 am, January 4th at 11 am, January 7th at 12 and 6:30 pm or January 21st at 4 pm.

If you are attending one of these classes, sign up online at keyetohealthy.com and plan on arriving a half hour early to go through a quick assessment so class can start on time. Sign up to learn more about the program.

Class attendees also get access to a private Facebook group with thousands of recipes and tips posted to help you maintain your new healthy lifestyle.

Local restaurants are also recognizing the need to offer healthy alternatives on their menu. The manager at La Hacienda and his wife have attended a Next 56 Day coaching class with Sherry, and they realized they could adapt several of their menu items to accommodate those who want to eat out with their friends and family but want to stick to the program. Next time you are there, check out their Next 56 Day approved menu items, they are delicious!

Keye to Healthy is located at 152 S Fayetteville Street, Asheboro. They are open Tuesday - Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. Stop in today and check it out!

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Ask the COMMUNITY expert Taxes NEWS

12 YEAR-END TAX TIPS TO HELP YOU CUT YOUR TAX BILL

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t may sound crazy, but there are all kinds of moves you can make this time of year to pay less when you do your income taxes. We’ve compiled 12 year-end tax tips below. For most of the savings, you’ll need to itemize your deductions. It’s a little more work, but it could mean a bigger tax refund. Just follow these steps and start saving.

Tip 1: Add - Add money to your retirement plan, if you can, to lower your taxable income. For the 2019 tax year, you have until April 15, 2020, to set up a new Traditional or Roth Individual Retirement Account or add money to an existing one.

Tip 2: Subtract - Take money away from your Flexible Spending Account (FSA). In other words, spend FSA money on eligible expenses like glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids. You may be able to carryover $500 into next year, but then again, you may not. Use it, so you don’t lose it.

Tip 3: Give - Donate money to a qualifying charity.

Keep bank records and documentation from the organization with the date and amount contributed.

Tip 4: Take - Take clothing and household items like furniture, furnishings, electronics, and appliances to a charity as a donation. Help others as you help yourself. You can deduct the fair market value (what they’re worth now, not when you bought them) of your donations.

Tip 5: Buy - Purchase necessary equipment and supplies if you’re a business owner. Business expenses are deductible in the year they are purchased.

Tip 6: Sell - Unload those loser stocks or mutual funds to offset the capital gains that will add to your taxable income.

Tip 7: Check - Check your health insurance status.

If you need to enroll or re-enroll in state or federal Marketplace plans for next year, you can do so until December 15 for coverage starting January 1. Even though there is no longer a tax penalty for not having health insurance, you should still seriously consider having healthcare coverage, just in case you need it.

Tip 8: Double-check - Double-check your withholding. With changes in your income, you could be in another tax bracket, you need to make sure you’re not having too much or too little taken out of your paycheck.

Tip 9: Pay - If you’re in school, pay next semester’s bill now, if possible. You can claim your payment on your 2019 tax return.

Tip 10: Pay again - If you’re self-employed and pay estimated taxes, pay your outstanding balance this month.

Tip 11: Hire - A professional tax preparer will make sure you get all the deductions you qualify for.

Tip 12: Fire - Light a nice, toasty fire in the fireplace, and relax. After you’ve done all of the above, you deserve a break.

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Here are some of the most sought-after styles for 2020.

Ceruse Hardwood Flooring Finishes Ceruse White Oak flooring highlights the beauty of natural hardwoods and adds a casual sophistication to a room. The whitewash and gray undertones create a subtle alternative to grayfinished floors, and the cool hues work well in both urban spaces and beach houses.

Smooth Grain Patterns For a more contemporary look,

woods with minimal grain patterns are a top pick. The smooth grain pattern creates a sleek, streamlined feel that complements minimalist furnishings and midcenturyinspired touches.

Light Tones Want a look that complements today’s biggest design trends?

Light-colored wood floors are a must, especially among homeowners seeking to achieve coastal or modern-farmhouse styles. White oak floors are light but rich.

Timeless Design Hickory hardwoods with a clear finish are a sought-after option for homeowners looking for versatility. The look is timeless, it complements both contemporary and traditional homes, and it

adds interest to a room thanks to intermittent blonde sapwood woven throughout the grain and random floorboard widths that vary between six and twelve inches.

Herringbone Floors A style once reserved for entryways, the Herringbone craze has spread to the whole home, especially among homeowners who love a traditional or opulent look.

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Ask the COMMUNITY expert Real Estate NEWS

REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK FOR 2020

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he 2019 housing market has been one of low rates, high demand and limited supply— particularly on the lower-priced end of the market.

According to experts, these trends will continue for at least the first half of 2020.

Mortgage rates will stay low—or maybe go lower.

Mortgage rates currently sit at 3.75%, according to Freddie Mac’s most recent numbers—nearly a 1% difference from the monthly average a year ago. The drop in rates caused a surge in refinancing over the last few months, and purchase activity was up as well.

Prices will keep on rising.

Home prices will continue their climb upward, according to experts, largely due to tight inventory and high demand. According to the latest home price forecast, home prices should rise 5.6% by next September—up from the just 3.5% jump we saw this year.

Inventory will be tight.

Housing inventory is going to remain limited for

much of 2020. The average homeowner is staying in their home 13 years—up from just eight years in 2010.

In some cities, the average is as high as 23 years.

Millennials will keep up their homebuying streak, while Boomers hold up inventory.

Data from Realtor.com shows Millennials made up a whopping 46% of all mortgage originations in September—up from 43% one year prior. Meanwhile, shares of Baby Boomer and Gen X mortgage activity declined.

Millennials rank homeownership as one of their main goals in life—higher than even marrying or having kids—and with interest rates low and incomes up, it’s the right time to buy a home for many.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR FEET

DON’T LET FOOT PAIN SIDELINE YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

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t’s a new year, which means you’ve got 365 days to make better than the last. If you’re like many people and setting New Year’s resolutions, you’ve likely vowed to become more physically fit and may have even signed up at a local gym, started running more, joined a sports team or become more active in general.

With the increase of activity, you may have started to notice an accompanied increase in foot pain, which may be threatening your resolution for a better and healthier new year. If the foot pain seems to have correlated with your physical activity, here are the most common conditions that arise because of it: Heel Pain: Heel pain is often a result of plantar fasciitis, which is when the ligament that connects from your heel to the ball of your foot becomes inflamed. Stretching, using orthotics and arch sports, including ensuring that you are wearing properly fitting shoes, can help alleviate your pain.

If heel pain persists, Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT), which is a non-invasive procedure that sends acoustic pressure waves is an option for treating heel pain before having to resort to surgery.

Pain in the Achilles Tendon: Going from zero to 100 in your activity level can

bring on Achilles tendonitis, where the rear of your foot becomes painful and tender. The RICE therapy (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) and stretching can typically help resolve the tendonitis.

Pinched Nerves Improperly fitted athletic shoes, especially ones that are too tight, could result in pinched nerves in the foot, otherwise known as a neuroma.

A tingling feeling in the third and fourth toes and pain in the ball of the foot are common symptoms of a pinched nerve.

Padding the shoe, orthotics, Cortisone shots and antiinflammatory drugs are among the remedies that may be prescribed to alleviate pain.

It is advised that you ease into your new workout routine to help prevent any foot-related issues that may sideline your New Year goals. But should problems arise, contacting a podiatrist to assess your issue can help you get back on your feet faster and working on your goal again.

To schedule an appointment with a podiatrist at the Triad Foot & Ankle Center, please call 336-375-6990 or visit www.triadfoot.com to request an appointment.

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Community News

New Electrocardiograph Essentials course coming to RCC, medical coder classes returning

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o you remember that teacher you adored? The one who could make every student feel “seen” regardless of their background or skill-level. The one who could teach life lessons, but not in an elitist or pretentious way. The one who remembered your name from year to year and made an effort to ask about how you were doing.

Randolph Community College can help start 2020 on the right foot by helping students achieve their certification as an electrocardiogram (EKG) technician or as a medical coder. Starting in January, Randolph Community College is offering a new “Electrocardiograph Essentials” course along with two online medical coding classes.

The 108-hour “Electrocardiograph Essentials” hybrid class is designed and approved to prepare students to become certified EKG Technicians through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians Inc. (ASPT). The course covers the anatomy and physiology of the heart; principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus; junctional/atrial rhythms; heart blocks and bundle branches; and ventricular ectopy rhythms. Skills will include operating EKG equipment and running and mounting strips as well as reading and interpreting cardiac lead tracings produced from 12 lead monitors as it relates to heart function.

The class (#72186) is from Jan. 27-April 24 online with two on-site clinical days April 17 and 24 from 9-11 a.m. at the Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center. The cost is $180.55 plus the required textbook, “ECG Mastery: Improving Your ECG Interpretation Skills, 2nd Edition,” which can be purchased through the RCC Campus Store by calling 336-633-0236 and prepaying

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two weeks in advance of the start of class. The cost does not include the cost of the EKG Certification Exam, which will be administered during the on-site clinical portion and costs $60 plus a membership fee of $30. The cost of the exam must be paid prior to the exam date.

RCC’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division also is giving students a chance to begin their journey toward a lucrative career as a professional medical coder. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for certified medical coders will increase 22 percent through the year 2022.

In two online classes, students will learn medical terminology and anatomy as well as how to use the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM to work as a coder in the health care field (doctors’ offices, clinics, public health facilities, hospitals, etc.). These classes help prepare students for the American Academy of Professional Coders CPC (Certified Professional Coder) National Exam. The CPC is the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings.

The first course (section #71189), “Medical Terminology & Anatomy,” is from Jan. 12-April 4. The registration deadline is Jan. 2. A high school diploma or equivalency diploma is required. The cost is $180, plus approximately $60 for a textbook.

The second course (section #71188), “Medical Coding,” runs from May 4-July 31. The cost is $180, plus approximately $400 for textbooks. The prerequisites for this course include a high school diploma or equivalency and successful completion of the first course, “Medical Terminology & Anatomy.”

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RCC hosts Agriculture Summit, updating community on Pathway

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andolph Community College (RCC), the Randolph County School System (RCSS), and Asheboro City Schools (ACS) faculty and staff; local agriculture industry representatives, and community partners gathered Tuesday, Dec. 3, in RCC’s JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center for an Agriculture Summit to share what has developed out of and share new ideas for the Pathways to Prosperity Agriculture Pathway that was released in April 2018.

After RCC President Dr. Robert Shackleford Jr. welcomed the summit attendees, he discussed the strides the College has made toward an Agribusiness Technology degree, including new Department Head Derrick Cockman. Shackleford also mentioned RCC’s discussions with the North Carolina Zoo to develop a Horticulture program.

RCC Pathways Activities Coordinator Stacey Miller introduced the goals from the final plan for the Agriculture Pathway: • Help students see that a career in agriculture is

Southwestern Randolph High School teacher and RCC Agricultural Mechanics Instructor Andrew Atwell discusses Agriculture Day on Tuesday, Dec. 3, during an Agriculture Summit in the JB & Claire Davis Corporate Training Center on the Asheboro Campus.

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more attractive than before.

• Increase K-12 awareness and exposure to agriculture in Randolph County and beyond for students, staff, and parents.

• Support agriculture business education opportunities.

• Develop an Agribusiness Technology curriculum and career pathways at RCC. Miller then introduced several joint initiatives — Agriculture Day, Summer Teacher Internships, APP (Agriculture Production Pathway) Camp, and Job Shadow Day — in which the schools and community had taken part to help increase awareness and interest in agriculture in Randolph County.

Southwestern Randolph High School teacher Andrew Atwell, who is over the Agricultural Mechanics program at the school and also is an Ag Mechanics instructor at RCC, stressed the importance of not only Ag Day, but the schools’ involvement in the National FFA Organization in bringing a “real-world context” to his students.

“We toured Allens Dairy, and you would not believe how many kids said, ‘I didn’t know where my milk came from,’ ” he said, noting SWRHS received a $15,000 grant from Timken for Ag Mechanic projects in May 2018. “We need training.”

Asheboro High School teacher Elizabeth Pack, who heads the Agriculture program at the school, and student Thayla Letterlough both attended the inaugural APP Camp over the summer.

“The theme was exposure — a lot of us are really farremoved from the farm,” said Pack, who said the campers did everything from visit the Zoo School to learning about forestry to touring Founder’s Hemp to visiting a working farm. “The science and biology that go into farming are amazing.”

“It was more engaging,” said Letterlough, who attended all three Pathways Camps. “We learned that, no matter what you do, everything leads to agriculture.”

AHS student Jaquelinne Ruiz-Torales participated in Job Shadow Day, following a health inspector for the local schools. The inspection took place at lunchtime, and RuizTorales described her experiences shadowing a health inspector during lunchtime at Trinity High School.

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Representatives from RCC, ACS, and RCSS then discussed the school systems’ initiatives.

Dean of Curriculum Programs Melinda Eudy and Director of Workforce Development Wanda Beck presented RCC’s Agriculture Pathway progress. Eudy talked about the Agribusiness Technology program, which started this fall; the PackTrac option with North Carolina State University; the Zoological Horticulture certificate, which will be offered in Fall 2020; and the Career & College Promise entry points with Agribusiness Technology and AgriAccounting certificates. Beck showed RCC’s continuing education initiatives — Agritourism and Ag Mechanics classes and the Veterinary Assisting classes that prepare students to sit for the CVA 1 exam through the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.

ACS Career & Technical Education (CTE) Administrator Sarah Beth Robbins and RCSS CTE Director Nancy Cross presented their respective school systems’ Pathways initiatives, including Comets2Careers (ACS) and the K-12 Systematic Career Development (RCSS). Both brought data showing the top 10 enrolled program areas for their school systems with Health Sciences first for ACS (Agriculture is sixth), and Agriculture Education first for RCSS, including 6,254 students taking one or more CTE courses and 6,563 earning postsecondary credentials in CTE program areas (sixth in the state).

Robbins said the center for ACS’ Ag programs are at the Zoo School, which is hoping to add Animal Science.

“We’re hoping to grow our Ag program,” she said. “Our collaboration with the other school systems and local businesses is exemplary for the state.”

Cross said there is at least one Ag teacher in every county high school, and discussed the school systems’ recent partnership with the University of Mount Olive where students can earn an Associate of Science degree in Agriculture.

To show attendees a student’s perspective, SWRHS student Zachariah Mabe described his experiences taking Ag Mechanics classes, being a member of the school’s FFA team and placing first at regionals the past three years in the Ag Mechanics division, and taking welding courses at RCC. “You’re not just sitting in a classroom, learning from a book and watching a video,” said Mabe, who is one of five CTE U.S. Presidential Scholars from North Carolina. “I can’t stand that; I get stir-crazy.”

Mabe said after he graduates from RCC, he is hoping to attend N.C. State and major in Mechanical Engineering.

After that, he is hoping to open his own welding and fabrication business.

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Founder’s Hemp COO and Innovative AgriProducts CEO Jamie Crumley then discussed the opportunities in the hemp industry, noting that the APP Camp was the first time students visited their facility.

“We’re used to having business meetings and leaders coming into our facility, but having the students come opened our eyes,” she said, noting that the business is looking to change the hemp stigma. “They asked the questions adults were afraid to ask. They’re the next generation. We want to spearhead education and get involved in agriculture programs.”

The last presenter was Kenneth Sherin, the new Randolph County Cooperative Extension Director, who discussed how important agriculture is to the county and noted that the office is starting to get elementary school students more aware of and involved in 4-H. After the presentations, Miller led a question-andanswer brainstorming session, asking these questions to the attendees: • How can we recruit more students into Agriculture Pathways?

• Are there ways to incorporate more work-based learning opportunities into the Pathways?

• Are there any emerging agricultural occupations and/or fields we should be preparing our students for?

Southwestern Randolph High School student Zachariah Mabe gives a firsthand account of his Ag Mechanics and Welding courses.

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Asheboro High School student Thalya Letterlough describes her experience in the APP (Agricultural Production Pathway) Camp this summer.

• Are there industry-recognized credentials that we should be preparing our students to obtain?

RCC Vice President for Instructional Services Suzanne Rohrbaugh closed the Summit, thanking everyone for attending.

“I once heard, ‘Farmers know how to farm, but they don’t know how to run a business,’ ” she said. “This ultimately led to our decision in developing the Agribusiness Technology Program. The return on investment for Randolph County will be phenomenal, developing a strong workforce in the agriculture industry. At the end of the day, it’s what we can do for Randolph County and training our own.”

The Pathways to Prosperity project is based on a report, “Pathways to Prosperity: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing Young Americans for the 21st Century,” released in 2011 by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, in which school systems are “called to align Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses with area and state labor market demands and create a system of career-focused pathways that span the last years of high school and at least one year of postsecondary education or training that leads to an industry-recognized certification or credential.”

The first Pathways initiative in 2015 focused on Advanced Manufacturing, while the second initiative in 2016 focused on creating health care pathways.

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BEWARE OF ADDED SUGAR IN FOODS

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ugar is a naturally occurring component in many healthy foods, including fruit.

Sugar is a naturally occurring, simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types of sugar.

1. Natural sugar is found in whole, unprocessed foods.

These include fruits, vegetables, dairy, and some grains.

Fructose is a natural sugar found in fruit. Lactose is a natural sugar found in animal dairy products.

2. Added sugar is found in processed foods and drinks.

It also includes sugar you add to foods at home and cook with. Added sugar provides little to no nutritional value. It is used for different reasons, such as: - to keep baked goods fresh longer

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- to keep jellies and jams from spoiling - to help fermentation in breads and alcohol - to improve the flavor, color, or texture of foods and drinks.

But people looking to eat healthy should be wary of foods that contain added sugars, which can pose a significant threat to long-term health. According to the Harvard Medical School, added sugars are not currently listed on most Nutrition Facts labels (though the Mayo Clinic expects that to change in the future). That can make it hard to spot foods that contain substantial amounts of added sugars.

However, the HMS recommends looking at the ingredients listings on food labels and keeping an eye

out for words ending in ‘ose.’ The Mayo Clinic notes that fructose, lactose, dextrose, glucose, sucrose and maltose are the chemical names for various types of sugar.

These ingredients can serve as a red flag that a product contains added sugars that can be detrimental to your overall health.

In addition to words ending in ‘ose,’ shoppers can scan ingredients listings for other common types of added sugars like agave syrup, brown sugar. cane juice and cane syrup, confectioners’ sugar. corn sweetener and corn syrup, fruit juice concentrates, granulated white sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, invert sugar, malt syrup, molasses, raw sugar and syrup.

There are a lot of ways to limit or avoid added sugar in your diet.

• Choose heart-healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains for meals and snacks.

• Cut out candy, baked goods, and dairy desserts.

• Skip sugary drinks and choose water instead. A 12-ounce can of regular (non-diet) soda contains 8 or more teaspoons of sugar and about 130 calories.

• Cut out processed foods. These are high in added sugar, sodium, and • Look for recipes that use less sugar when you are cooking or baking.

Your body needs a certain amount of calories each day for energy. Think of this as your daily calorie goal.

Your goal depends on your age, height, weight, and level of activity. Most of the calories you eat and drink should provide nutrients. Since added sugars don’t have much nutritional value, they are called “empty calories.”

You may gain weight if you eat or drink too many empty calories. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website ChooseMyPlate.gov lists recommended daily limits for empty calories.

Start the new year and new decade off by setting realistic goal to reduce the amount of added sugar in your diet. You will be glad you did, as a number of health issues can be caused by too much sugar as well.

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The relationship between eating and exercise

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iet and exercise are each vital components of a healthy lifestyle. While these components tend to be looked at separately, diet and exercise are actually interconnected.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, adequate food and fluid should be consumed before, during and after exercise. Following that advice can help men and women maintain their blood glucose concentration during exercise, which allows them to maximize their performance and improves their recovery time. Some people understandably may feel that eating before exercising seems counterintuitive, as food may contribute to feelings of sluggishness that would make it hard to maximize a workout. But what people eat, and drink, prior to working out is important, as the right foods can make a positive impact while the wrong foods can have the opposite effect.

The American Heart Association and the ACSM recommend hydrating with water prior to working out.

The ACSM recommends drinking between two and three cups of water two to three hours before exercising.

Adults accustomed to working out in the early morning can try to wake up earlier so they can give their bodies time to hydrate before they begin exercising. It’s also important to continue hydrating during a workout, as the ACSM recommends drinking between 1/2 and one cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes during a workout

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(amounts can be adjusted based on variables such as the weather and individuals’ body sizes).

After a workout, the ACSM recommends drinking two to three cups of water for every pound lost during the exercise session. Food also plays a vital role in maximizing a workout and improving recovery time. The AHA recommends fueling up on healthy carbohydrates, such as whole-grain cereals, whole-wheat toast or lowfat or fat-free yogurt, two hours before exercising. Doing so might pose a problem for early morning exercise enthusiasts, and in such instances the AHA advises eating a piece of fruit such as an apple or banana five to 10 minutes before beginning a workout.

Avoid saturated fats and a lot of healthy protein prior to working out, as it takes longer for these fuels to digest in the stomach. Until foods are digested, muscles may not get all of the oxygen and energy-delivering blood they need during a workout, so it’s best to stick with foods that the body can digest more quickly.

The Mayo Clinic notes that it’s also important to make food a part of your post-workout routine. Eating a postworkout meal that contains both carbohydrates and protein can aid muscle recovery and replace glycogen stores that help increase energy levels after working out. The most effective way to exercise involves healthy foods, which can improve performance and lead to quicker post-workout recovery.

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RCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter inducts new members, celebrates 20th anniversary

PTK advisor and English/Communications Instructor W. Clark Adams (at the podium) presided over the ceremony in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium. chapter.

By W. Clark Adams, PTK advisor and RCC English/ Communication Instructor

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n Nov. 23, Beta Theta Rho, Randolph Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, inducted 60 new members and celebrated its 20th Anniversary as a student organization at the College during its fall induction ceremony. Nearly 200 family members, friends, faculty, administrators, and Board of Trustee members filled the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center Auditorium to celebrate the academic achievements of both past and present students.

The ceremony was led by PTK advisor and RCC English/ Communication Instructor W. Clark Adams, who greeted the guests and inductees: “This is a day of recognition, remembrance, and reunion.” He acknowledged the special occasion of the chapter’s 20th anniversary and the success of the new inductees.

Following Adams’ welcome, PTK Secretary Dashanese Carpio-Ventura led the Pledge of Allegiance, and PTK Vice President Gabriela Vazquez led the invocation for the ceremony.

Adams then explained the mission and purpose of Phi Theta Kappa, and noted that, since receiving its charter Nov. 1, 1999, nearly 4,000 students have joined RCC’s chapter.

He provided a review of a few world events and references to pop culture from 1999.

“While many of us were preparing for Y2K and the end of the world, several people on this stage were working at RCC and preparing for the future,” Adams said, acknowledging RCC President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr., who was working at the college as Department Head of Early Childhood Education, and English Department Head Dacia Murphy, who was an instructor at the College, in 1999.

Adams then shared a brief history of the chapter and paid tribute to past chapter advisors over the last 20 years.

“Our current faculty advisors stand on the shoulders

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of these advisors who provided the leadership, time, and commitment that it takes to have a successful chapter,” he said. “I am grateful for them all and their unique contributions to this chapter.”

Murphy provided the audience with her memories of establishing the chapter in 1999 with fellow English Instructor Amanda Fields, who led PTK with Murphy until 2002.

“My true passion is teaching and helping students succeed and achieve their goals, so it was very exciting to have the opportunity to help found the Beta Theta Rho chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at RCC 20 years ago,” Murphy said. “Looking back, what I remember most is working with the enthusiastic and dedicated students, the heart of the organization, as our chapter was starting to grow.

It has been wonderful to watch Beta Theta Rho continue to flourish over the past 20 years. PTK provides amazing opportunities for our students to become more engaged and grow as they become servant leaders and give back to the community. It has been a delight to have been a part of Phi Theta Kappa at RCC.” Adams also acknowledged the work of Sociology Instructor Carol Savchak, who served as advisor from 20012008, and retired Business Administration Department Head Waymon C. Martin, who served as advisor from 20022017. Martin and Savchak began the work to establish a PTK Scholarship with the RCC Foundation in 2006.

Martin shared his memories of being an advisor for 15 years and the work that was done to raise the chapter to its Five Star level. Martin spoke of the many projects and activities the chapter participated in through the years, the many conferences and conventions, and the contacts that were established in the community.

“In 2017, Mr. Adams had the scholarship’s name changed to the Waymon C. Martin Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship,”

Martin said, “so I have many reasons to return to celebrate today. We have provided four scholarships to members since 2018, and hope to for infinity.”

Other PTK faculty advisors include: Adams (Instructor, English/Communication, 2010-present), Melissa Earliwine (Developmental Mathematics Instructor, 2010-2017), Dorothy Hans (Instructor, English, 2013-2017), Scotty Duyck (Department Head, Social/Behavioral Sciences, 20172018), Ellen Adams (Instructor, Mathematics, 2017-present), Dolores DeHaro (Instructor, Spanish, 2017-present), and Gabby Nall (Instructor, Spanish, 2017-present).

Adams then introduced a number of PTK alumni members who attended the ceremony. Ten past presidents of the chapter sat onstage, and five shared their memories of PTK and the impact that both the chapter and RCC had on their lives. Those who spoke were: Dianne R. Steed (President, 2002-2003), Barbara Robinson (Interim President, 2010), Briana Gullett (President, 2013), Donna Burleson (President, 2015), and Jahmina Ollison (President, 2016). Other past presidents at the ceremony were Carolyn Herron (2003-2004), Charleen “Sherry” Holt (2008), Shawn Vuncannon (2011), and Luke Alderman (2018).

PTK member Dr. Brenda Lopez served as the Alumni Spotlight speaker. Lopez graduated from RCC with an Associate in Arts degree in 2009, and then enrolled at

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she completed her bachelor’s degree. She was then admitted into the UNC School of Dentistry, where she graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2015. Lopez, currently a dentist in Gastonia, described the impact that RCC and PTK had on her life and how her experience helped pave the way for other family members to attend college. Lopez was the ninth of 11 children and was born in Mexico, the daughter of a migrant farmworker. She told the new inductees that she did not know how to get into college when she was in high school, but asked everyone questions and had the strong desire to be a trailblazer for her younger siblings.

“I encourage you to go out and attend a four-year college if you desire, apply for that job position you have been dreaming of, and maybe afraid to try; and most of all, share the gifts and talents you have been given to serve others,” she said. “You are all very special students at this campus, and I am so proud of each of you. Go out there and conquer your dreams.”

At the conclusion of her speech, Adams presented Lopez with a certificate from PTK headquarters in recognition of her service and leadership.

Shackleford shared a brief message to the new inductees about overcoming limitations and not letting the opinions

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RCC PTK alums joined President Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the RCC chapter. of others dictate or derail their success. Through several anecdotes, Shackleford illustrated how obstacles in life can be overcome and that the new inductees should not let those obstacles define them.

Following Shackleford’s speech, Adams presented Honorary Membership status (certificates and medallions) to Murphy, Martin, Earliwine, Duyck, Shackleford, and Vice President for Student Services Chad Williams. Adams also presented PTK certificates of recognition to all past presidents and chapter officers in attendance.

PTK President Tyler Bohlen led the new inductees in the society’s pledge, explaining the significance of the carnation as the symbol of PTK, and Williams announced the names of the inductees. The new members signed the membership roster, while Bohlen, and Secretary Dashanese Carpio-Ventura handed the new members a carnation.

Adams presented each new member with a certificate.

The ushers for the ceremony were Maria Jose Cruz Rivera and Maria Fernanda Cruz Rivera, who are both PTK members and RCC graduates.

Following the ceremony, there was a reception in the Armadillo Café for the new members, alumni, and their family and friends. The reception was hosted by DeHaro, Nall, and Adams.

Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is the only international honor society serving two-year institutions.

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It recognizes the academic achievement and integrity of students enrolled in curriculum programs. Students who are invited to join PTK must have completed 12 credit hours and must possess a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Beta Theta Rho has maintained a Five Star status for 17 consecutive years. The Five Star status recognizes chapters that have completed every requirement set

by PTK and for chapters that go above and beyond to make sure their projects and service to the College and community are the very best they can be.

Students (identified by hometowns) who were inducted include the following: Archdale: Jessica Anguiano Asheboro: Aeman Raji Alazzam, Lizette Analia Tornero Ascencio, Mariah Ashanti Brown, Brittney Janelle Bunting, Kyla Elizabeth Carter, Rose Lynn Catherwood, Joseph Madison Coats, Jessica Elaine Cox, Anna Abigail Diaz, Jonathan Estrada-Herrera, Crystal Lynn Farrington, Emma Marie Fowler, Tyece Lashai Henry, Elena Alexandra Hernandez, Rachel Ann Hogan, Nallely Sarahi Jaimes, Crystal C. Kinney, Anna Sophia Morgan, Brandi Sue Owens, Mayra Perez-Cortez, Kelly Burns Robertson, William Anthony Stallings, Cherilyn Marthea Standfield, Joshua Lucas Timberlake, Jacob Jefferson Williams Franklinville: Daisy Beiza-Maya, Bethany Michelle Walker

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Why you might be better off exercising at a gym than at home

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outine exercise benefits minds and bodies in various ways. Studies have shown that physical activity can improve mood and lower people’s risk for various diseases, including heart disease and diabetes.

As beneficial as exercise can be, many people simply don’t make physical activity part of their regular routines.

Recent studies and reports from the United States’ National Center for Health Statistics and Statistics Canada, conducted separately from each other, found that roughly 80 percent of adults in both the U.S. and Canada are not meeting the minimum physical activity requirements recommended by their respective governments. While a host of factors can influence a person’s decisions on physical activity, where to exercise is one factor that could go a long way toward determining just how much adults exercise. Basements, attics, spare bedrooms, or two-car garages may seem like the perfect places to create home

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gyms. However, the benefits of working out at a gym may outweigh the convenience of working out at home.

Workout partners and/or other gym members may improve your chances of losing weight. People who exercise at home tend to work out alone. In so doing, they may be removing a potentially strong motivator that could keep them exercising.

A 2016 study published in the research journal Obesity found that increasing contacts and interactions with thinner individuals, and declining contacts and interactions with heavier individuals, were linked to actual weight loss. In other words, working out with a fit friend or simply interacting with fellow gym members who maintain healthy weights can benefit people who are trying to lose weight through exercise.

Gym memberships have a way of paying for themselves.

The cost of a gym membership is one factor many people cite as a reason for not exercising more. However, many

health insurance plans now offer sweat equity rebates that reward policy holders for working out. Such rebates can greatly reduce the cost of a gym membership, if not remove it entirely.

For example, a sweat equity program that offers a $200 rebate every six months for policy holders who exercise 50 times during that period can make a $30 monthly gym membership free. In that example, gym members would pay $180 for six months but get all of that money back if they work out 50 times in a six-month period.

Gyms can make it easier to diversify your workouts.

Exercise boredom is something even the most ardent fitness enthusiast can relate to. Exercise boredom refers to the disinterest that can develop over time as people do the same workouts for weeks, months or years at a time.

A home gym may not be spacious enough to include too many machines, whereas gyms typically include enough machines and classes to allow people to diversify their workouts as often as theyÕd like. Working out at home may be convenient, but people looking to make exercise part of their daily routines may get better results by exercising at a nearby gym.

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Preventive care involves safeguarding mental health as well

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reventive care is often looked at as something people need to do to protect their physical wellbeing. For example, a healthy diet and routine exercise, while beneficial to mental health, are often viewed as lifestyle choices that can make people feel better physically. But taking steps to protect one’s mental health also is vital to a long, productive life.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that positive mental health and mental wellness can have a profoundly positive impact on a person’s life.

Positive mental health can help people realize their full potential, cope with the stresses of life and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

What can you do to protect your mental health?

Learning to recognize the early warning signs of mental health problems can help prevent such problems from escalating and compel people to seek help. The DHHS advises anyone feeling these signs or recognizing these signs in others to seek help for themselves or their loved ones: • Eating or sleeping too much or too little • Pulling away from people and usual activities • Having low or no energy • Feeling numb or as if nothing matters • Unexplained aches and pains • Feeling helpless or hopeless • Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual • Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry, upset, worried, or scared • Yelling or fighting with family and friends • Severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships • Persistent thoughts and memories you can’t get out of your head • Hearing voices or believing things that are not true • Thinking of harming yourself or others • An inability to perform daily tasks, such as taking

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care of your children or getting to work or school Taking steps to protect one’s mental wellness is a vital component of preventive care.

Try therapy.

Having a trusted, licensed therapist with expertise in evidence-based modalities, such as cognitive behavioral treatment, is worth its weight in gold. You can find a therapist who fits your distinctive needs through your primary care physician, health insurance company, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), word of mouth, and referrals from reputable organizations such as the American Psychological Association, the National Association of Social Workers.

Find community.

Isolation can quickly erode mental health. Loneliness is being called “the new smoking,” the health risk of our modern life, where we are more connected and disconnected than ever before. Relationships provide critical protection against loneliness and foster a sense of belonging that we are wired for. Finding people you can safely and openly share with can help curb selfdoubt and provide needed support to navigate the joys and complexities of life.

Set boundaries.

You can’t say yes to everything and still have the time to make mental health a priority. Decide what’s most important, then make the decision to delegate,

renegotiate, or change your responsibilities. Mental health can quickly erode in the face of too many yeses.

Live mindfully.

Mindfulness activities, such as meditation, deep breathing, and yoga, have all been linked to elevated brain chemistry and lower levels of cortisol. Research shows that when we work to stay in the present moment and avoid the mindless trappings of overwork, “infobesity” (technology and news overload), being stuck ruminating over the past or locked in anticipatory anxiety over the future, we are more likely to thrive.

Understand no one is perfect.

Research show that perfectionism can quickly spiral into strivings that become unhealthy. While pursuing rigorous goals can be healthy and lead to positive outcomes, expecting perfection and sustaining an inhumane schedule in the long haul can leave us at greater risk for mental health distress.

Take daily breaks Carve out small chunks of time where you are focused on doing something that renews your mind, body, and soul.

It can be singing in the car, brisk walks, deep breathing— anything that provides you respite and momentum along the way.

Practice self-care.

Prevention is less costly than repair. Research shows that taking the time to uphold lifestyle medicine principles, such as proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise, can provide the kind of lift that helps us regenerate.

Find your fun and funny.

Humor is cited as a significant protective factor that contributes towards resilience. When we take life too seriously, we can become cynical, jaded, and hypercritical.

Taking time to be playful and silly can help break tensions that can have a negative cumulative effect on our wellbeing.

Avoid consumerism.

The promise of retail therapy, being cool, or having status can lure us into spending money on stuff we don’t need. Research shows that when we move away from the “goods life” to the “good life”—one that focuses on spending our time and money on lasting things, like relationships and legacy, we will be more inclined to flourish and thrive.

Your mental health is everything. It’s more important than your grades, your job, your status, likes on your feed, and any other metrics of success. As the World Health Organization asserts, there is no health without it. How will you protect yours?

More information about mental health is available at www.mentalhealth.gov.

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AT THE YMCA

Join The Y For A Stronger Community

by Nick McNeill, Marketing & Membership Director

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t the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, we are changing lives one at a time. We believe when we work as one, we build a stronger community. We are a powerful association of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We are more than just a fitness center. A membership at the Y also ensure that we keep our services and facility available for kids and families who need it most. Every day, we work to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Everyone belongs at the Y! A membership at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA is easy and offers you the best value in enjoying the many facets of our organization. With the New Year approaching, a Membership Drive will be kicking off on December 26th and will run until February 16th.

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The theme of the Drive will be, “Exercise Your Heart In More Ways Than One.” During the Membership Drive the joining fees will be waived, this is a savings that can range from $50-$100. There will also be lots of incentives and prizes during the Membership Drive as well.

Nick McNeill, Director of Marketing and Membership says, “When you join the Y, you are helping create a stronger community. We want to focus on the fact that the Y is more than just a fitness center or rec center.

Each Y membership is helping pay for those in the community who need the services we offer the most.

We want to raise awareness of all the many different aspects and programs that are taken place on a daily basis within this facility. If you haven’t checked out the Y recently, we invite you to come take a tour and see for yourself what happens here.”

When you join the Y, you’re coming together with

men, women and children from your community who are committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility; you’re part of a greater cause.

With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and giving back and supporting our neighbors, the Y gives you and your community the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

When you join the Y, you join a community organization that offers health, hope and opportunity: Parents find a safe, nurturing environment for their children to stay active, be engaged and learn positive values. Families come together to have fun and spend quality time with each other. Children and teens play and develop self-confidence while feeling accepted and supported. Adults connect with friends, pursue interests and learn how to live healthier. People from all backgrounds and walks of life come together to volunteer and help strengthen their community. We all build relationships that further our sense of belonging and purpose!

The Y also now offers Nationwide Membership which enables you to visit any participating YMCA in the United States through membership at your “home” YMCA. Valid for active, full facility YMCA members.

Nationwide member visitors must use their home Y at

least 50% of the time.

For more information about membership rates and programs contact the YMCA at 336.625.1976.

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Feature

When to hire a dog trainer

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o, you got a dog for Christmas this year? People welcome dogs into their lives for many reasons.

Some want to selflessly rescue dogs from poor situations and provide a forever home in which the animal can be loved and grow, while others may want to provide a companion for their kids and to teach lessons of devotion and responsibility.

Sixty-seven percent of households in the United States own a pet, according to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association. While most dogs are inherently affable, affectionate creatures, not every puppy is obedient right out of the gate. Many dogs exhibit behaviors that may seem cute when dogs are young, but become problematic as the animal ages.

Thanks to a wealth of readily available information, both online and in print, many dog owners can address minor issues on their own. However, when certain behaviors persist, a professional trainer may need to be brought in. Certified dog trainers have been taught how to recognize and interpret the unique language of dogs and educate others so owners can recognize how to interact with their pets more effectively. Dogs are committed to pleasing their owners, but they may not always realize what their owners are asking. Trainers can help bridge this gap more quickly. Trainers also are more likely than owners to see problem behaviors from an unbiased perspective.

A pet owner may think their dog is acting out or being spiteful, while a trainer can explain that isn’t the case and that boredom or another factor may be behind the behavior. Putting problems in an objective light can make it easier to find solutions. According to the California-based Break It Down Dog Training, if more pet owners were proactive about seeking professional training from the start of the pet-owner relationship, that could preempt many of the problem behaviors that tend to spring up.

Trainers may specialize in treating certain behaviors, so it’s a good idea to seek a recommendation from a veterinarian or speak with a rescue or humane society group. Word-of-mouth recommendations from friends who have had success also is a smart idea. A number of behavioral problems may indicate a trainer is

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needed. These behaviors include, but are not limited to: • Resource guarding of food or toys • Separation anxiety • Pulling on the leash • Door-dashing • Pica, or eating inappropriate items • Jumping up on people • Nipping and growling • Severe fears and shyness Many trainers can usually resolve common problems in a few sessions and help dog owners with innovative techniques to curb bad behaviors and teach owners how to communicate better with their pet.

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CALENDAR DEC/JAN CTH: World Tavern Trivia Mondays @ 7 pm Carolina Tap House 1525 Zoo Parkway Suite R, Asheboro Enjoy a night out with your friends while you Eat, Drink, and THINK! Answer topical questions from hilarious categories designed for you and your team to have fun. Plus, earn a victory in a Trivia game and you’ll be entered into one of our four online National Trivia Championships events where $10,000 in cash is on the line every year!

B&C: Trivia Tuesdays @ 7 pm Bottle & Can 326 W Salisbury St, Asheboro Come out and join the fun! Trivia consists of 30 questions; 2 rounds, 15 questions each. Team and solo players welcome, 6 person team limit.

Winning team receives a free draft on the house, and don’t forget, all drafts are $1 off on Tuesday! Game will be hosted in the private event room. **Free Draft Beer prizes must be consumed on premises the day of winning.

FSBC: Taco Tuesday Tuesdays from 4 to 10 pm Four Saints Brewing 218 Fayetteville St., Asheboro Las Cebollitas spends every Tuesday with us to fill our bellies with great tacos, tortas, empanadas, and more!

FSBC: Drinking Religiously 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7 pm Four Saints Brewing 218 Fayetteville St., Asheboro Gather with us to enjoy community, a lively theological discussion, and, of course, great beer.

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by the glass, also buy one bottle, get one bottle 50% off! BUT wait, there is more.... $1 off all single serve CANNED WINES, HARD SPRITZERS, HARD SELTZERS, SAKI, and HARD KOMBUCHA and other COCKTAIL STYLE OPTIONS! CTH: World Tavern Poker League Thursdays @ 7 & 9 pm Carolina Tap House 1525 Zoo Parkway, Suite R, Asheboro Whether you are an experienced poker player or just learning the game, come out on Thursdays and play with us. Earn points towards regional and national championships, where you can win over $100,000 in prizes!

Every Thursday, first game starts at 7 pm and second game starts at 9 pm.

Visit www.worldtavernpoker.com to learn more and sign up. Free to play.

FSBC: Taproom Trivia Thursdays @ 7 pm Four Saints Brewing 218 Fayetteville St., Asheboro 2 rounds, 15 questions each. Teams of up to 6 people (single players permitted) B&C: Keg Killer Saturdays Saturdays @ 12 pm Bottle & Can 326 W Salisbury St., Asheboro Join us every Saturday to kill the kegs!

Select drafts are $3.00 all day.

21st Annual Bank OZK JV Holiday Classic Dec 26th - 28th, 10 am to 10 pm Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, SW Randolph Schools 343 Hwy 42 S, Asheboro This is a JV High School Basketball Tournament for both JV Boys and JV Girls and is open to any public, private, or charter school. All schools play 3 games, and there is no entry fee charged. Teams are divided into brackets based on school size and talent level.

It’s A Wonderful Life: Radio Play by Rhinoleap Productions Dec 27th - 29th, 7:30 pm & 2 pm Sunset Theatre 234 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro Rhinoleap Productions presents the story you know and love, recreated with masterful voices and inventive sound effects by only five actors as they breathe life into all your favorite characters from Bedford Falls. You will laugh and cry as Clarence the Angel tries to convince George Bailey that his life has, indeed, been well lived.

FSBC: Taillight Rebellion Dec 28th, 6 to 9 pm Four Saints Brewing 218 Fayetteville St, Asheboro Tail Light Rebellion is an amalgamation of roots music genres, incorporating styles from Irish, Slavic, Canadian, and American folk music.

Started as a one man band, this project blossomed into what is now a folk dance band that can both move a room and invoke emotion. Consisting of an acoustic guitar player who sits upon a homemade suitcase drum kit, a bass player, and accordion- the rich tones, moving rhythms, dynamic leads, and righteous harmonies will not disappoint.

CTH: New Year’s Extravaganza!

Dec 31st, 8 pm to 1 am Carolina Tap House 1525 Zoo Parkway Suite R, Asheboro Join us as we ring in the New Year with music, fun, food and games! Joining us for the amazing event is Brenda the Drag Queen! Brenda will be here from around 9p-Til closing. Don’t miss it!

FSBC: New Year’s Celebration: Roarin’ 20s Dec 31st, 5 pm to 1 am Four Saints Brewing 218 Fayetteville St, Asheboro We are ringing in 2020 in style, the 1920’s to be exact! Join us this New Year’s Eve and enjoy live music by The Randolph Jazz Band and William

Nesmith, as well as Great Beer for Great People. Complimentary food will be available during the event.

FSBC: Ziggy Pockets Jan 3rd, 7 to 10 pm Four Saints Brewing 218 Fayetteville St, Asheboro Ziggy Pockets was born in rural West Virginia to a dedicated mother and a rambling guitar playing father who sang to Ziggy from the time he was old enough to listen. In 1989 his mother Kim moved him to Charlotte, North Carolina and he was introduced to the southern music culture including hip hop and southern bluegrass. Influenced by the likes of Waylon Jennings, Johnny Paycheck, 2 Pac, N.W.A., and living legend Roger Alan Wade, Ziggy developed a unique style that can only be his own.

FSBC: Tyler MIllard Jan 4th, 7 to 10 pm Four Saints Brewing 218 Fayetteville St, Asheboro Grab a beer, sit back, and enjoy live music from Tyler Millard!

FSBC: Jakobs Ferry Stragglers Jan 10th, 7 to 10 pm Four Saints Brewing 218 Fayetteville St, Asheboro Hailing from the mountain towns of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland, The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers draw freely from Old-Time, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, and Swing music to create their own brand of high energy, Appalachian Bluegrass. As an offshoot of a former project, The Weedrags, JFS was formed by Gary Antol (Songwriter/ Guitar/Vocals) and Libby Eddy (Fiddle/ Vocals) in 2014 with a very simple goal: write good songs, have fun, and take it to the road. In the times since, JFS has appeared a festivals from New England to Florida and played club dates from the eastern seaboard to the west coast.

The Liberty Showcase Theater presents Ronnie McDowell Jan 18th, 6 to 10 pm Liberty Showcase Theater 101 S Fayetteville Street, Liberty Ronald Dean McDowell is an American

country music artist and songwriter. He is best known for his 1977 song “The King Is Gone”, a tribute to Elvis Presley, who had recently died.

FSBC: Matt Walsh Jan 18th, 7 to 10 pm Four Saints Brewing 218 Fayetteville St, Asheboro Matt Walsh is a vocalist, guitarist and prolific songwriter from Statesville NC who performs 200 plus shows a year either solo or with his rhythm section, ‘The Movers’. His album ‘Life After Rock N Roll’ (2017 Full Bloom Records) has been hailed by music publications and played on radio stations in the US, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Australia and his new release, ‘The Midnight Strain’ (2018 Full Bloom Records) is quickly catching up to that status since it’s release on November 10th.

Music sponsored by Cox’s Harley Davidson.

The Liberty Showcase Theater presents Confederate Railroad Jan 25th, 6 to 10 pm Liberty Showcase Theater 101 S Fayetteville Street, Liberty Confederate Railroad is an American country rock–Southern rock band founded in 1987 in Marietta, Georgia,

by Danny Shirley, Michael Lamb, Mark Dufresne, Chris McDaniel, Warren “Gates” Nichols and Wayne Secrest.

FSBC: Brother Oliver Jan 25th, 7 to 10 pm Four Saints Brewing 218 Fayetteville St, Asheboro Brother Oliver is a South Carolina-based musical project formed by two brothers, Andrew & Stephen Oliver. The brothers deliver high-energy performances through the lens of a folk-rock / psychrock aesthetic—a genre they’ve officially coined as “psychedelic folk-rock.” Their explorative approach to music strikes a chord with any audience and has gained recognition in the Southeast and abroad—landing them on bills alongside the Steve Miller Band, Father John Misty, Drake Bell, of Montreal, Matthew Logan Vasquez, SUSTO, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and more.

The Last 5 Years by Rhinoleap Productions Jan 23rd - 29th, 7:30 pm & 2 pm Sunset Theatre 234 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro An intimate window into the hardship of love. We follow a struggling actress and a budding novelist as they meet, fall in love, marry and divorce over the span of five years. As the musical unfolds, she moves backward in time ending with their first date, while his story moves forward ending with the pair saying goodbye.

Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner for Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce Jan 24th, 6:30 to 9 pm Pinewood Country Club 247 Pinewood Road, Asheboro The Board of Directors of the Asheboro/ Randolph Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to join us for the 94th Annual Meeting Dinner & Awards Ceremony.

North Carolina Zoo presents Strange Tails at Four Saints Brewing Jan 27th, 6 to 9 pm Four Saints Brewing Company 218 Fayetteville Street, Asheboro Enjoy an evening at the Four Saints Brewing Company in Downtown Asheboro with the North Carolina Zoo’s Director of Animal Health, Dr. Jb. Minter.

Hear from Jb and the Zoo’s animal care staff and they tell the tales of the Zoo’s largest and smallest of more than 1800 residents. Ticket includes dinner, a locally crafted beer, and a raffle entryall benefiting the Zoo’s Conservation Programs, which help save wildlife and wild places across the globe.

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Community News

Timken Foundation awards $110,000 grant to RCC

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he Timken Foundation has awarded a grant of $110,000 to purchase a hi-fidelity patient simulator mannequin for Randolph Community College’s Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center, which will house the Associate Degree Nursing, Radiography, and Medical Assisting programs as well as the Emergency Medical Services continuing education program.

Timken officials were on the Asheboro Campus on Friday, Dec. 13, to present the check to Shackleford, who is RCC’s president and the new building’s namesake.

“It’s a great help to us,” he said. “There are tremendous opportunities with these mannequins.

Timken has been very good to us.”

The new mannequin can be programmed to have a variety of medical issues that students could face

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in a clinical setting, and is equipped with technology that allows instantaneous feedback on a student’s performance.

“This is very important because it’s going to improve the health and well-being of our local community which, at the end of the day, helps our associates and, hopefully, brings even more of a workforce of people to the local community,” said Plant Manager Megan Guinee, who noted the Timken Foundation has given out more than $400 million in grants since 1934.

“We’re very, very proud and pleased to be a part of this.

We look forward to more partnerships like this.”

The Allied Health Center will open in the spring of 2020.

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At Randolph Health, we think if you live in Randolph County you should be able to stay in Randolph County for high quality and affordable healthcare.

Medical issues are stressful enough without having to drive somewhere else to receive the care. That’s why we have expert doctors, compassionate and skilled nurses, and the latest hi-tech medical technologies right here in Randolph County. Like all vital resources, we’re here because people like you recognize our value and utilize our strengths. Thanks for choosing Randolph Health.

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