Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

COVER STORY

ASK THE EXPERT

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COMMUNITY NEWS

FRIENDLY FACES

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COMMUNITY NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS

ZOO ZEAL

RECIPES

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Playhouse Showcase

Your Feet

Your Eyes

Win $250 in Triad Goodwill’s DIY Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest

North Carolina Zoo Receives Grant that will help Save Gorillas

2015 Holiday Tour of Homes

Tickets on Sale for Rock the Runway

Insurance

RAG Offers Holiday Clay Bells Class w/NC Potter Brooke AveryRAG Announces 2015 Artist Hang Up

Your Hearing

COMMUNITY NEWS RCC Presents to Include Tree Lighting Dec 2nd and Children’s Play in March 2016

CONTENTS

AT THE YMCA ‘Your Heart is at the Y’ Valentine’s Dance

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Christmas Cookies


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Dear Readers,

With Christmas so few days away, it’s natural that we start being secretive, sneaky and want to hide things. It’s human nature. I’ve been told I’m “evil” because I hide things all the time at my house and it’s like a scavenger hunt to fi nd them again. Sometimes, I forget where I put things and have to leave myself secret notes so I remember where they are. Ah, the joys of getting old.

My husband Dave hates surprises. He once gave me all my Christmas presents on Thanksgiving because he couldn’t stand the anticipation, and the agony of knowing I would like what he purchased for me so he gave me everything early. As much as he doesn’t like surprises, that makes it all the more fun when I can pull something over on him. By the time you read this, I will have pulled off a ‘douzie!’

As you know, Dave is living in Ecuador and publishing a magazine for English speaking Expats. I was supposed to fl y there for Thanksgiving, but the tickets were so expensive I had to make the painful decision to not go and that I would try to come at Christmas. I received a text alert from American Airlines last week that let me know the prices had dropped by $600! Without telling Dave, I booked my ticket and I will arrive there on Tuesday, November 24th at 2:30 or 3:00 am. I’ve arranged all of this without breathing a word to Dave, or my daughter, or anyone for fear of the secret getting out. Knowing how much he hates surprises, I’m sure he will forgive me just this one time!

Surprise someone this Christmas – call someone you love who lives far away, send your best friend a “just because” note telling them how much you appreciate their friendship, or go to visit someone you haven’t seen in years. Life is too short!! Live it … full of surprises!

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving, and a very Merry Christmas – from our home to yours!

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� e Playhouse ShowcaseMaking Dreams Come True!

HBA PLAYHOUSE SHOWCASE

Built by: SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL

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Drawing December 4th during the Asheboro Christmas Parade

Winner will have his/her choice of our FIVE Playhouses!

HBA PLAYHOUSE SHOWCASE

Built by: Providence Grove

High School

Project Manager: Kenny Rich

Auction: December

19th, lpm

@ Lowes, Asheboro

Parking Lot


This is the sixth year of partnership between the Home Builders Association of Asheboro/Randolph County and the carpentry and masonry programs of fi ve Randolph County High

Schools.

Each year the students at ERHS, SWRHS, PGHS, THS and WHS are given a complete set of custom designed plans and all the materials necessary to construct their own unique playhouse. They have from February to October to compete their task. Project managers volunteer from the HBA to oversee construction, answer questions and deliver materials to the schools as necessary. The schools are allowed to choose exterior and interior fi nishing materials and are encouraged to be creative in overall presence and curb appeal. Every year the schools strive to push themselves to produce a quality playhouse that will take home the trophy for fi rst place. This year the petite homes are more beautiful than ever.

The playhouses are currently on display in the Lowes Hardware parking lot on E Dixie Drive in Asheboro and raffl e tickets can be purchased at the Lowes Customer Service desk or from any HBA Member. The drawing will take place on December 4th during the downtown Asheboro Christmas Parade. The raffl e winner will have his/her choice of the fi ve playhouses and the remaining four homes will be auctioned off in the Lowes parking lot at 1 pm on December 19th.

The Playhouse Showcase judging will take place on December 19th and the winners will be announced just prior to the live auction. The showcase winners, auction and student interviews will be broadcast live on WKXR 1260AM from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

This is the largest annual fundraiser of the Home Builders Association. Because of the success and support of the Playhouse Showcase we are able to donate yearly over $25,000 back to our schools. The HBA awards scholarships to students, materials and cash directly to the programs. It has become our mission to invest in building the future of our building industry and it is an honor and a privilege to work with the talented students that enroll in the construction career classes each year.

One of the playhouses constructed last year for the HBA Playhouse Showcase by Trinity High School was an adorable little pink playhouse. The playhouse was sold at auction in December, but the purchaser was unable to take delivery when she realized it could not easily be delivered to her backyard. Your Silver Linings, a local non-profi t who provides prayer ponies to critically ill children or those who have suffered a tremendous loss, purchased the playhouse from her for the exact amount of the


original auction.

Over this past year, the little pink playhouse that had such a beautiful start has been in the process of completion. The inside has been trimmed out with pink, purple, and yellow - colors that a five year old princess would love. It has been decorated and fully furnished with all things glittery and fun. It proudly displays a beautiful American

Flag on its tiny front porch column. The playhouse was originally constructed by the students at Trinity High School, and was delivered this spring to Southwestern Randolph High School to finish the interior.

On Saturday, November 14th at 1:00 pm, Your Silver Linings held a Veterans Day BBQ and Playhouse REVEAL Party in Asheboro, NC. The little princess pictured is five

year old Rylee Anne Stephens from Ramseur, NC.

On September 28, 2012 we lost an American Hero and Rylee lost her father. Army Sgt. Riley G. Stephens was a 39 year old Special Forces Medic assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC. Nearing retirement, Riley was deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Freedom for his fifth and final tour. Amidst enemy fire that day, he lost his life, leaving behind his loving family and friends.

On the one year anniversary of her father’s death Rylee Anne’s grandparents took her to see her father’s memorial stone in Fayetteville. Their ride home was an unimaginably somber and sad journey. When they arrived home, waiting on their front door step was a package addressed to Rylee Anne. It was a Patriot Prayer Pony from Your Silver Linings in Asheboro. A beautiful horse named Honor, complete with dog tags and the American Flag; he came with a special prayer card of comfort to remind Rylee Anne that she is never alone.

In honor of Army Sgt. Riley G. Stephens, Your Silver Linings gifted the adorable pink playhouse to her in honor of her


father and his sacrifice. A crowd funding site was set up for this event last year and through the contributions of many, this special Playhouse Mission became possible. The BBQ Celebration and Reveal Party was held to thank everyone who helped make this possible and to invite them to share in Rylee’s surprise and delight!

The Home Builders Association of Asheboro/Randolph County is about more than just building homes. With the help of local individuals and companies, they donate more than $25,000 to local schools can change lives. “It is my sincere hope that more playhouses in the future will go to such deserving children to offer them fun, love and surprises in the midst of tough life tragedies,” Kim Farmer.

Let us never forget the incredible sacrifices made by our American Heroes and their loved ones every day.

With the unexpected cancellation of this year’s Fall Festival, raffle ticket sales are down. Please consider purchasing a raffle ticket for the Playhouse drawing on December 4th, and help support our local schools. For more information, on the Playhouse Showcase, visit the HBA website at http://edward9544.wix.com/hba-website. To learn more about Your Silver Linings or to order your Prayer Pony, visit www.yoursilverlinings.com.


ASK THE EXPERTYour Feet

5 Questions Diabetic Patients Should Ask Their Podiatrist

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Richard Sikora graduated from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. He received his medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency training at the Central Carolina Residency Program. He has been in private practice since 1990 and is certified in Foot Surgery by the American board of Podiatric Surgery.

Believe it or not, diabetes doesn’t just wreak havoc on your heart, eyes and kidneys, among other organs; they affect your feet and if left unchecked, can ultimately result in your lower extremities being

amputated. Because of this, a podiatrist should be among your list of physicians that you regularly see to treat your condition. If you’ve scheduled an appointment with a podiatrist to discuss your foot health, here is a list of topics you should talk about during your appointment:1. The Types of Shoes You Should Wear: Diabetics

need different footwear than the average person—many may need custom footwear. They will likely advise you to stay away from open-toe sandals, fl ip fl ops, and shoes that don’t provide adequate support or even weight distribution.

2. Changes in Feeling in Your Feet: Many diabetics lose sensation in their feet or experience numbness and tingling, which is associated with a condition called neuropathy. Due to the loss of feeling, diabetics don’t feel cuts, scrapes and other injuries that as a result, go untreated. These could easily turn into diabetic wounds and ulcers.

3. Injuries: A common side effect of diabetes is the inability to heal from otherwise simple injuries or wounds. This

combined with the loss of feeling can create huge health problems for diabetics, like diabetic wounds and ulcers. Untreated wounds and ulcers can morph into a truly serious condition that can lead to amputation of the limb.

4. Calluses & Corns: For those without diabetes, treating corns and calluses can be somewhat simple. But for diabetics, treating corns and calluses is best left to the professionals. A minor cut while trying to scrape or fi le a callus or corn could result in injuries that could become serious.

5. Skin Changes: Dry, cracked skin of the feet is a common side effect of diabetes. The cracked, peeling skin could result in open sores that won’t heal. Be sure to talk about this during to your appointment so your podiatrist can go over the best skin care treatment options for you.

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Doug Allen is a lifelong resident of Asheboro and a graduate of UNC-Charlotte. A member and past-president of the Randolph Rotary, Doug is a commercial insurance executive with HPB Insurance Group.

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The recent fl ooding in South Carolina certainly caught a lot of people’s attention—not just here but across the

country. One often thinks of cities along the Mississippi and America’s other large rivers as prime areas for fl ooding, but if there’s one thing that the recent events in South Carolina taught us, it’s that nearly any region of the country is subject to experiencing a fl ood disaster.

And yet comparatively few of us have fl ood insurance.

Your standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover fl ood damage. Nor, unfortunately, do umbrella policies, as many people might assume. The only way that you can be sure that your property and associated expenses would be covered in the event of a fl ood is by purchasing fl ood insurance.

Since 2010, the average residential fl ood claim amounted to nearly $40,000. If you don’t have fl ood insurance, that’s an out-of-pocket expense. And $40,000 worth of fl ood damage would ruin the fi nancial wellbeing of many American households. Federal disaster assistance isn’t always available to cover fl ood damage suffered by property owners who don’t have

fl ood insurance, and if it is, it’s usually a loan that must be repaid in full.

The typical fl ood insurance policy costs about $700 per year, according to statistics from the federal government. Fortunately, however, most homeowners in low fl ood risk areas can purchase policies for signifi cantly less. If you think that being in a mapped low-risk fl ood area means that you don’t need fl ood insurance, consider that nearly 25 percent of fl ood insurance claims come from residents of these areas—meaning that there are real disasters taking place in what were thought to be low-risk regions. In the past fi ve years, all fi fty states have experienced fl oods or fl ash fl oods.

The cost of fl ood insurance is standardized by the National Flood Insurance Program, a federal program. Asheboro, along with most other towns in North Carolina, is an NFIP partner, meaning that its residents are eligible to purchase fl ood insurance through this program.

Consumers can select how much coverage they would like to purchase, and whether it would cover the structure of their home, or just the contents within it. If you’re in a low-risk fl ood area, as many of the readers of this magazine probably

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are, you could decide to purchase $40,000 worth of coverage to replace damaged contents of your home for about $130. If you’d like to add on $100,000 of coverage against structural damage, that’s an additional $212. Note that these are estimates and that other factors are taken into account, such as whether your home has a basement (note however that basements and their contents are not insurable).

While costs for coverage are prescribed by the National Flood Insurance Program, the government doesn’t sell this insurance. It must be purchased from an agent. So it’s important to fi nd an agent that is knowledgeable about the NFIP and knows how to ask the right questions of the customer to help determine just the right amount of coverage so that you don’t overpay or underinsure.

So when you are in the process of thinking about or renewing your home, auto, and umbrella policies, it might just be benefi cial to consider adding one more policy to your insurance portfolio—fl ood insurance.

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When your child is born four months early, the weight of the world is lighter than you ever imagined.

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The Randolph Arts Guild offers a simple clay project that will resonate with any age. Join North Carolina potter,

Brooke Avery and create your very own ceramic bell. Create a bell from scratch or simply assemble one with string and “ringer bead” that is already fi red. To make a bell from scratch plan to drop-in on Thursday, Dec. 3 between 6 p.m. -- 8 p.m. To pick out and assemble an already fi red bell plan to arrive on Dec. 11 during Xmas on Sunset between 6p -- 8p. Once the bells are made, you can take them home with you on December

11th. The cost is $10 per bell -- cash or check preferred. No registration deadline -- it’s fi rst come, fi rst serve while supplies last. Ages 7 and under please bring an adult with you. This workshop meets at the Randolph Arts Guild located at 123 Sunset Avenue in downtown Asheboro. For more information contact the guild at (336) 629 -- 0399.

The Randolph Arts Guild Offers Holiday Clay Bells Class with N.C. Potter, Brooke Avery

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information contact the guild at (336) 629 -- 0399.

Each and every December, the Randolph Arts Guild opens its gallery at 123 Sunset Ave in downtown Asheboro for artists of all media and from all walks of life to share their works of art with the community during its annual Artist’s Hang-Up exhibition. Artists are allowed to bring up

to three pieces of his or her art to hang up and display. The exhibition will cover the walls with artwork from fl oor to ceiling. It is free to hang-up your art but donations are always appreciated.

All works should not have been entered into any past exhibits at the Guild. The art works should be ready to hang and it is the responsibility of artist to select a space and hang their work on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. The guild will provide hangers, nails, and hammers. Special concerns or considerations should be addressed in advance by calling 336-629-0399 x 23.

Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, or even if this is the fi rst work of art you’ve ever created, this is the perfect time to share it with others. All works are to be delivered Saturday, Nov 28th (10am – 2pm), or Monday, Nov. 30th (10am - 5pm). Artists should make sure that the back of each piece is marked with the artist’s name, address, and title. If the work is for sale, the price should be listed to include a 25% commission to support the Randolph Arts Guild if the piece sells.

The Opening Reception will be held Tuesday, December 1st from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and as always the opening reception will be free and open to the public.

The Randolph Arts Guild is “Your window to the arts in Randolph County” providing classes, workshops, exhibitions and much, much, more. For more information please call 336-629-0399, or email [email protected].

Randolph Arts Guild announces 2015 Artist Hang-up


Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans? Diabetes affects nearly 30 million Americans, and the National Eye Institute estimates that 40 to 45 percent (12 to 13.5 million) Americans living with diabetes have some form of diabetic eye disease.Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye conditions that can affect people with diabetes. Eye problems that affect those who have diabetes include cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.• Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially blinding condition in

which the blood vessels inside the retina become damaged from high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes. This damage prevents the eye from receiving the blood and oxygen it requires and may lead to severe vision loss. It is the most common vision complication associated with diabetes.

• A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens. Cataracts also tend to develop at a younger age in people with diabetes.

• Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve—the bundle of nerve fi bers that connects the eye to the brain. Some types of glaucoma are associated with elevated pressure inside the eye. With diabetes your chances of developing glaucoma are doubled.

All forms of diabetic eye disease have the potential to cause severe vision loss and blindness.To maintain healthy vision with diabetes, ophthalmic professionals recommend the following:• Get a comprehensive dilated eye examination at least

once a year (or more often if recommended by your doctor).

• Work with your medical doctor to control your blood sugar.

• Maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.• Exercise regularly.• Quit smoking, or never start.Diabetics can live with diabetic eye disease for a long time before noticing any changes in vision or symptoms. Typically, noticeable symptoms do not appear until signifi cant damage to the eye has already occurred.Early diagnosis of diabetes signifi cantly reduces your risk of developing cataracts, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy due to your diabetes. Because symptoms of diabetic eye disease do not typically present until the condition is severe, it is crucial that you receive a dilated comprehensive eye exam at least every year if you are a diabetic. Early detection of diabetic eye disease and treatment may save your vision.Treatment options depend on the type of diabetic eye disease you have, but include surgical procedures to stop the progression of the disease. Established in 1977, Carolina Eye Associates is one of the largest eye care facilities in the Southeast. The practice provides a full range of quality medical and surgical eye care services. For more information on diabetic eye disease or other services offered by Carolina Eye, call (800) 733-5357 or visit www.carolinaeye.com.

ASK THE EXPERTYOUR EYES

What is Diabetic Eye Disease?

Dr. Arghavan Almony is a specialist of the retina and vitreous. Her specialty covers the treatment and surgery of diseases and disorders affecting the back of the eye, including diabetic eye disorders, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and trauma to the

eye. Call 336-629-1451 or 800-222-3043 or go to www.carolinaeye.com.


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North Carolina Zoo Receives Grant that will help save Gorillas

The North Carolina Zoo’s award winning conservation program has received a $51,460 grant from the

United States Fish and Wildlife service to help conserve gorillas living in the wild. Money from the grant will go toward researching and monitoring diseases that threaten Cross River gorillas, the most endangered type of gorillas in the world.

“We have been able to put together a great team of scientists and fi eld biologists for this project. With expertise from Emory University, New York’s Wildlife Conservation Society and the North Carolina Zoo, we will be able to answer a number of important questions regarding the threat that disease poses to these critically endangered gorillas” said Dr. Rich Bergl, Curator of the

Zoo’s Conservation and Research Department.

There are only between 200 and 300 Cross River gorillas remaining in the wild. The species is restricted to remote and mountainous areas of Nigeria and Cameroon. Cross River gorillas are listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. One potential threat to the long-term viability of the Cross River population is disease transfer from humans and livestock. Many ape populations across Africa have experienced signifi cant mortality as a result of disease.

The impact of diseases that apes contract is exacerbated in situations where, as in Cross River, the population is already under stress due to habitat loss, hunting and other pressures where there is a signifi cant human presence.

Due to those signifi cant levels of human activity, it is important to research and study diseases so conservationists can develop strategies for limiting their potential impact.

“The North Carolina Zoo has been working with a number of partners for almost 10 years to protect the Cross River gorilla population,” said Pat Simmons, Director of the Zoo. “This project will be a signifi cant addition to our existing work, which uses science and technology to make conservation efforts more successful.”

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Triad Goodwill’s 7th annual Rock the Runway fashion fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Empire Room, 203 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Tickets are on sale now

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Randolph Community College will host two cultural arts events in the 2015-2016 school year as a part of its cultural arts series, “RCC Presents.” The fi rst RCC Presents will be the College’s 8th

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The Holiday Tour of Homes is back and better than ever. This year all proceeds from the Tour will benefi t Hospice of Randolph County. Sunday, December 13th from 1 to 5 pm hop in the car and tour these beautiful new and

historic homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Tickets for the event may be purchased at the individual homes from a Hospice volunteer, or you can purchase them at various merchants throughout the area. There is no specifi c order to the tour, you can begin and end where you like using the map (opposite).A Lenton Slack print is available for purchase of Reverie Place at Brightside Gallery, Hospice of Randolph County or the Petty Museum.

Howard Home - Holidays for Tom & Barbara Howard are “over the top”! With more than seventeen Christmas trees and seventy-fi ve Dickens Village pieces to assemble, it’s no wonder they start several months before December 25 to decorate!The Howards’ traditional two-story brick home has interesting features such as a peninsula fi replace, second story overlook, stone fi replace, coffered ceiling, custom bookcases, and high shelves in the keeping room matching the kitchen island. Furnishings are preferred antique family pieces including a walnut hutch built in the 1860’s by the owners’ great-great-grandfather, who was killed in the Civil War, antique door, roll-top desk, and pool table. The Howards’ favorite retreat is the downstairs “man cave” with

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Freeman Home - Raymond and Irene Freeman love the holidays and they decorate to show just that! Outside décor, for their brick home, is up by Thanksgiving burning brightly through December 25. Inside there are seven Christmas trees refl ecting the personalities of the Freemans. The travel tree depicts aspects of all forty-eight states they have visited. Over three hundred Hallmark ornaments adorn a “fun” tree. A traditional tree with a Christmas village and a tree with handmade ornaments refl ect the Freemans’ sense of home and family. For a different take on decorating, don’t miss the “purple” tree that matches bedroom décor. Some unique pieces, such as a 1960’s Pepsi Santa and handmade items made by Irene’s late Mother, round out the décor. Nativity scenes, in different sizes and shapes, are seen in most every room.The Freemans’ favorite retreat is the front porch, so come for a visit and “set-a-spell”.

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Scott Home - Approaching the front porch of the Jimmy and Doris Scott home, you will be drawn to the rustic elegance beneath timber trusses framing eight foot glass doors. The exterior features cedar shakes and stone, emulating a semi-rustic lodge style. The rear porch with cedar columns and stone floor features an outdoor stone fireplace. Upon entry into the Scott home, a vaulted foyer and adjacent dining room immediately greets guests. Interesting details are heart pine molding, quarter sawn white oak floors, arch windows and arch ceiling in the lodge room. The kitchen is centrally located and near to several larger rooms enabling conversation to flow freely. This Designer Dream Home captures the essence of what it means to embrace the great outdoors.The Scotts’ enjoy traditional holiday décor with a twelve foot Christmas tree and an assortment of decorations. Their family tradition includes the immediate family on Christmas Eve and extended family visits on Christmas Day. Naturally the lodge room is their favorite retreat area of the house.Experience the calming views and blending of the outdoors with the indoors in a home that embraces tranquil living---the Scotts.

Poe Home - The anticipation of the holidays is evident in every room of the two-story traditional brick home of David & Barbara Poe! Their home is furnished with numerous family pieces as well as furniture and accessories “found” during their many travels. Several collections are on display—including 500+ pencils—only a former educator would think of that!Every room features a special tree with some areas having multiple trees ranging in height from four inches to seven feet tall. You’ll be sure to find a favorite; “Little Golden Books”, 50 states, UNC, buttons, tobacco sticks, needlepoint Chrismons stitched by Barbara, childhood

memories, and Scher….. crafted by a dear friend.The Poe’s retreat is the back porch decorated with a birdhouse collection and the family farm “junktique”---tobacco planter, saws, and well pulleys. Barbara’s favorite room is a bedroom furnished with childhood pieces and her grandmother’s sewing machine. David likes the downstairs den where he can watch all the sports he wants and “play” with his yardstick collection.The holidays hold special memories of children, grandchildren and friends of the Poes and they are excited about sharing them with you!

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Brightside Gallery - The J.D., Sr. and Ida Morris Ross house was designed in 1917 by a Greensboro architect. The most prominent aspect of this Bungalow style is the jerkin-headed shed roof; combined with the continuous shed dormer, enough additional head room is provided for a complete second floor. Rafter ends sawn in graceful curves are notched to support the gutters. Stubby, coupled square columns support the porch where a central gable calls attention to the entrance flanked by tripartite windows. There are four fireplaces, dark hardwood floors in the main hallway, pocket French doors, a full “bay” room and picture


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C hristmas Cookie RecipesIngredients1 chai tea bag1 (17.5-oz.) package sugar cookie mix1/2 cup melted butter 1 large egg 4 tablespoons eggnog, divided PARCHMENT PAPERCinnamon sugar1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies

Preparation1. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove tea leaves from tea bag; discard bag.2. Stir together tea leaves, cookie mix, butter, egg, and 2 Tbsp. eggnog until well blended.3. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten dough slightly with bottom

of a glass dipped in cinnamon sugar.4. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack, and cool

completely (about 10 minutes).5. Whisk together powdered sugar, nutmeg, and remaining 2 Tbsp. eggnog until smooth. Spoon over cooled

cookies.

Ingredients2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups white chocolate morsels1 (6-ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries Preparation1. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; set aside.2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1

at a time, beating until blended after each addition.3. Add flour mixture to butter mixture gradually, beating at low speed until blended. Stir in white chocolate

morsels and cranberries.4. Drop cookie dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.5. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies

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Ingredients8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1/2 cup finely crushed hard peppermint candies6 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon peppermint extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morselsAdditional coarsely crushed hard peppermint candies, divided1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional) 2 1/2 teaspoons milk (optional) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels, melted (optional)

Preparation1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; cook over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is

smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup crushed peppermint and 6 Tbsp. sugar. Let cool 30 minutes.

2. Add eggs to melted chocolate, 1 at a time, stirring well. Stir in extracts.3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to chocolate mixture, stirring until combined. Stir in chocolate

morsels. Cover and chill dough 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.4. Shape dough into 1 1/2” balls; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12 to 13

minutes or until cookies are puffed and cracked on top. Sprinkle coarsely crushed peppermints onto cookies; press candy lightly into cookies. Let cookies cool 5 minutes on baking sheets. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

5. Whisk together powdered sugar and milk; drizzle over cooled cookies, if desired. Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired. Sprinkle cookies again with chopped peppermint, if desired. Let cookies stand until glaze and chocolate are firm.

Peppermint Bonbon Cookies

IngredientsMERINGUES:4 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon almond extract2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped CHOCOLATE GLAZE:1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Dipped Meringues

2. Beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form (do not overbeat). Gently fold in almond extract and chopped chocolate. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Bake at 200° for 2 hours or until dry. (Meringues are done when the surface is dry and meringues can be removed from paper without sticking to fingers.) Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven 1 hour or until cool and crisp. Remove from oven; carefully remove meringues from paper. Cool completely on wire rack.

3. To prepare glaze, place semisweet chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 30 seconds or until melted, stirring until smooth. Dip half of each meringue in chocolate. Place on wire rack to dry. Store in an airtight container.

Preparation1. Preheat oven to 200°. To prepare meringues, cover a baking sheet with parchment

paper; secure to baking sheet with masking tape.


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