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(Ramseur) Unless youve take up residencedirectly beneath a rock, the above headlinemay be old news. But just in case you have,(hey, at least they cant foreclose on your rock!)on September 23rd long-time Ramseur MayorHampton Happy Spivey stepped down fromhis position, citing personal reasons. Although

this publication has taken a stand againstprinting gossip, the fact cannot be ignored thatSpiveys time as Mayor has included multiplecontroversies having more to do with hispersonality than his service to the town.

You either love him or hate him - thatwas the first statement I heard about Happywhen I began covering Ramseur. And its astatement that has rung true in the differentcircles in our area. Thankfully though, thetowns reaction process has been muchsmoother than some of the conversations onemay have had with the outspoken formermayor. Happy has done a great job as mayorand as a town we are thanking him for all of hisyears of service. Town Administrator KevinFranklin said, There was far less upheavalthan people probably imagine. The board wasquick and like-minded in their decisions

following the resignation. A fact which showshow serious these public servants are aboutw h a t s b e s t f o r R a m se u r . 1 5 - y e a r

commissioner andMayor Pro-TemDanny Shaw wasappointed to thevacant seat in theOctober 4th townmeeting. Having

Shaw take overseems to be anatural choice,considering hislong tenure ofservice; as well ash i s p r e v i o u saspirations for this very position. In Shawsp lace , the board appo in ted fo rmercommissioner Charles Lane, who did not seekre-election at his last opportunity. The currentterms on both these positions will expire inNovember of 2011. It is unknown whethereither will seek re-election at that time.

Shaw will now dive into more day today activities such as the current NC-STEPprogram and the town leadership is extremelyconfident he will slide into his new position withrelative easy and success. Spivey was unable

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Follow the musicbehind the scenes asEastern Randolphsband gets ready forThe Wildcat Classicon October 16th.

One of the breast...er, Imean, best fund-raisersone reporting readerhas been to. See howlocals helped a goodbras...uh, good cause.

The Review turns oneyear-old this month.Take a look back atsome o f the bes tmoments and what tolook forward to next!

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October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Day on Main Street(Ramseur Fall Festival)October 16 All Day @ EasternRandolph HS The Wildcat ClassicBand Competition (see page 2 for more)

October 18 & 25 (Mondays) at 7:00p.m. Ramseur Volunteer FireDepartment meeting at the Fire StationOctober 19 (Tuesday) from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. NC STEP community meeting atTown HallOctober 21 (Thursday) at 10:30 a.m. Fall Leaves Fall (Preschool Storytime)October 23 & 24 (Sat/Sun) from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. (Sat) & 2 - 4 p.m. (Sun) Ramseur Community Museum openOctober 28 (Thursday) at 10:30 a.m. The Scarecrows Hat (PreschoolStorytime)October 28 (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m. Deep River Rail Trail CommunityMeeting at Town HallOctober 30 (Saturday) from 5:00 to8:00 p.m. Halloween in Ramseur in

downtown RamseurOctober 30 (Saturday) from 6:00 to9:00 p.m. Halloween Open House atthe Fire Station


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S DOIT AGAIN - At that, a field full ofdressed down and sweaty highschoolers scrambled back to invisiblespots on the grass. I had finallyreached the practice field whereEastern Randolphs marching bandwas in full-force practice mode underthe command of their Director JoshCvijanovic. Over the next hour these

committed teen musicians exerted a type of hustle that any footballcoach would appreciate in his own padded warriors. But theseathletes have been hitting the notes more than each other inpreparation to host the triumphant return of The Wildcat Classic onOctober 16th. Originally established in 1994, this will be the firstyear ER will put on this gathering since it got rained out close to adecade ago.

Hosting this event has been a huge undertaking for theWildcat band. Not only are they performing, but each member hashis or her own responsibilities in running the days operations.Weve already sold ads, stocked the concession stands, and madethings to sell for fundraisers..., they rattled off to me during a break,and well have to man the gates, escort bands around, and allkinds of stuff before we get to go on. In fact, they will be the lastband performing that day - so their endurance will be tested.

Weve been working them hard Cvijanovic told me fromatop his perch overlooking the field of Marching Wildcats. We wentfor 2 weeks straight this summer at camp and then have 3-hourrehearsals twice a week. They also have been competing in other

competitions this year, winning the Randolph County Invitationaland just recently grabbing a slew of 1st Place awards includingColorguard, Music Performance, and Visual Performance atSoutheast Guilford - most impressively winning Grand Champion forboth Classes 1A and 2A. But the students are the only ones workinghard. Shout out to the parents! Cvijanovic said. Theyve beenHUGE. We couldnt pull this off without them! Mr. C (as theyaffectionately have shorted him to) also spent most of this day s

practice running around the field to each section, making sure they

knew where to be and what to play. SERMS band teacher EmilyScotton backed Mr. C up while first year Drum Major Jordan Mowerthrew himself into keeping the band on pace and on beat whilepreparing to execute a show they call The Golden Age.

But as this energetic group of young musicians prepare forthe great challenge that lies ahead - one resounding quality maygive them what they need to triumph. We are just one big familyone student added; a thought that was echoed by many as theafternoon progressed. We all are close, even away from ourinstruments. Were going to have fun no matter what. The most

excitement I felt was from a young lady who wasnt even out on thefield. I wasnt able to be in band this semester - but I am totallygoing to be out there next semester. I cant wait! Its that type ofenthusiasm that has radiated from Cvijanovic all the way down toeven the newest freshman. Its an enthusiasm that they will need onthe 16th as they put on The Wildcat Classic once again. I wouldwish them luck, but its probably more appropriate to end like theyend each practice. So Wildcats - go GET SOME Saturday!

Interested in finding out more about the Wildcat Bands?

Please visit us online at www.easternrandolphband.org.

**The Wildcats would love to get YOU, the community, involvedin this event and see whats going on with the ER Band - so the

Band Boosters are offering $1 off your admission ticketwhen you present a copy of this article at the gate on 10/16/10!

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The NC-STEP program continues to move forward this month. On 10/12 theteam held a breakfast meeting at the Ramseur Fire Station. The breakfastwas sponsored by Randolph Community College and Dr. Bob Shackleford,RCC President, was on hand to both learn more about NC STEP and toshare about the ways in which RCC is serving the residents of RandolphCounty. RCC is one of Ramseurs strategic partners.

There is an opportunity to attend an Energizing Entrepreneurship workshopon the 21st of this month. The program is targeted to teams of communityleaders who care about local economic development, including the growth of

small businesses. Ideally, we need to send a team of four to eight members,and we need at least one more person to meet that minimum level ofcommitment. The workshop will be held in Windsor in Bertie County, so it willinvolve an overnight stay on Wednesday and a late return home onThursday evening. If you have specific questions or would like to join us,please let me know as soon as possible since the registration deadline isFriday of this week. I have attached some additional information for yourreview. Please take advantage of this great training opportunity.

If you are interested call Kevin Franklin @ 824-1830 or stop by their booth atthe Fall Festival on Saturday, October 16th!

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The Dockside Band will take stage at 2 p.m.

McCrary Chapels Men of Faith sing at noon

Another sign of the Autumn season is the return of all those great seasonal festivals.Ramseurs downtown comes alive again on the 3rd Saturday of October every yearfor the Fall Festival - dubbed A Day on Main Street. This 22-year tradition hasseen its up and downs - but continues to be an attraction that the whole communitylooks forward to each year. The vendors line the downtown area with all kinds ofknicks, knacks, and snacks for you to enjoy. This year will be no different withbooths for local and original art, photography, scrapbooking, silk flowerarrangements, purses, jewelry, tote bags, Christmas items, scented candles,personalized poems, pottery, glass art, hand-woven baskets, woodcrafts, stainedglass, quilts, birdhouses...and more! All that shopping could make a family hungry!Thats why the ever-popular Eastern Randolph Booster Club will be there in fullforce serving Lexington Style BBQ. There will also be hot dogs, burgers, fish,chicken, roasted corn, fries - pretty much anything you can put on a grill! Plus sweettreats like funnel cakes, cotton candy, homemade cakes and pies, nuts, cookies,

candy, and more! Providing the musical soundtrack for the Day on Main Street is a great lineup of bands playing from the main stage. The Quick Silver Cloggers will start off at11 a.m., followed by McCrary Chapel Men of Faith at noon. Finally, the highly-anticipated main act - Dockside - will take the stage from 2 until 4:30 in theafternoon. Although The Ramseur Review wont have its own booth this year - wewill be around taking picture for next months issue. Maybe well catch you tappingyour feet or stuffing your face on Main Street! See you out there!


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Eastern Randolph High School needs $2,000.00 for its library to provide studentsand teachers with the resources they need for reading, research, and curriculumsupplements. There simply is not enough money in the budget to fill our library with

the books our students and teachers need, said Jane Doe, the schools leadlibrarian. The library plays a critical role in increasing literacy and test scores among

students, as well as contributing to a lifelong joy of reading.

The library is now looking to parents, community members, and businessesfor help in raising the needed funds. They are participating in a new onlinefundraising program called Funds4Books, sponsored by Mackin EducationalResources, a school library and classroom vendor with 26 years of experience. Forevery $25 donated, the library can purchase a new book that is ready to be shelvedand checked out. Most important, 100% of every donation goes to the library.

To participated, donors go to www.funds4books.com and log in to ERs

personal page with the code 7a25. For those without a computer or credit card, thelibrary will accept Fund4Books checks. You may donate online October 1st untilDecember 10th and anytime to ERHS, 390 Eastern Randolph Rd., Ramseur, NC27316. Donations are tax deductible.

Mackin Educational Resources, located in Burnsville, MN, created the newFunds4Books program in response to nationwide school budget cuts and a strugglingeconomy. Mackin works with librarians to analyze their inventory and determine whatadditional books should be purchased to effectively meet the unique needs of theschools students and faculty. If everyone gives a little, we can reach our goal of

$2,000, said Ms. Mohnson-Mills. I cant wait to see all those smiling faces when the

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Ramseur Police Dept.

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September 2010

Citations: 51Traffic Offenses: 58

Warnings: 28

Parking Tickets: 0

Traffic Accidents: 5

Criminal Calls: 31

Susp. People: 18

Susp. Vehicles: 20

Doors/Wind Open: 6Alarm Calls: 14

Domestic Calls: 15

Out of Twn Asst: 11

Asst Med Rescue: 3

Animal Calls: 25

Misc Calls: 44

DWI: 1Warrants Served: 2

On Sigh Arrest: 5

Warrants Taken Out: 4

Warrants Served: 1

Total Arrest: 12

Homicide: 0

Sexual Assault: 0

Assault: 3Burglary: 1

Arson: 0

Fraud: 3

Larcey:10

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September 25th at Coxs Harley Davidson in Asheboro therewas an event like no other that I had the pleasure of attending andphotographing. Fay Morgan, Joy Hicks and Robbie Cox held the1st annual Bikers for Boobs Cancer Ride. To hear Fay talk aboutthis event for months I thought I knew what to expect. Needless tosay as the day unfolded I had no other word to say but WOW. Tosee bike after bike roll into the parking lot from before 8 AM untilafter 3 PM was impressive to say the least. There were well over600 bikes there by the end of the day. During the day Iphotographed men and women wearing pink shirts, men with pinkbeards, vendors, hard working people setting up, volunteers, kids jumping in bounce house, Rhythm Masters Cloggers, TroupeBellysima belly dancers, Harley Davidson Pink Line fashion shows,50/50 tickets, silent auction, survivors posing by the pink Cadillacconvertible, and a custom Harley Davidson bike that was beinggiven away and survivors signing and posing by Kayla the FireTruck. Thats just the short list for the day.

There was also a concert provided by Wolf 93.1 staring SunnySweeney and her band. There were so many incredible things thathappened through out the day its hard to pick a favorite. I will saythat to have a dream, dreamt up by two ladies is one thing, but tosee how successful the day was, how emotional, and to see that somany people can come together for a cause, an important cause,the reality of the dream was breath taking. The support that they

received to carry this event to the end has to be impressive even ifyou did not have the chance to attend.

Whether you are a rider or not this event was for everyone and wasto bring the community together to raise money for an importantcause. Proceeds are going to The Randolph Cancer Center

Patient Assistance/Mammogram Fund. This will go to fundmammograms for women who cannot afford them at RandolphHospital. Fay and Joy are both survivors of cancer and to have thepleasure of meeting Fay and being able to capture the day for herwas an honor. Fay is one of the most incredible, strong willed andpositive people I have had the pleasure to meet. I was honored tohave been a part of this event and cant wait till next year to do it allover again on September 24th 2011.

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As a Tobacco-Free facility, Randolph Hospital is pleased to onceagain bring QuitSmart, the Smoking Cessation Program, to arearesidents who wish to gain freedom from the three chains that bindyou to cigarettes and tobacco-products: physical addiction, habitand emotional dependence. This three part series will be held onTuesday, October 5, 19 & 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Randolph Hospital.The classes will be held in the conference room of the Home HealthBuilding located at 341 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro (across fromthe main hospital campus). During the classes, participants willlearn several proven techniques to ease off nicotine, as well asdecide if they need medication and ultimately break the habit ofsmoking. QuitSmart is a proven series and the success rate for thisprogram is twice that of other methods. Why is QuitSmart sosuccessful? Most smokers try to quit cold turkey using willpoweralone to stop. To overcome physical withdrawal symptoms, theQuitSmart System has smokers quit "warm chicken." Nicotineaddiction is reduced gradually by switching each week to cigarettesat 40 to 50 percent less nicotine. After two weeks, with much of the

nicotine out of the body, the smoker will be able to quit much easier.To overcome psychological dependence on cigarettes, QuitSmartteaches positive thinking (similar to reinforcement strategies usedby successful athletes), decision-firming techniques and hypnosis.The classes are free andfunded through a grant fromthe Randolph Hospi talC o m m u n i t y H e a l t hFoundat ion. For moreinformation or to register, please call (336) 629-8836.

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Randolph County Animal Shelter is having a party, and all localresidents are invited. The second annual Fall Fling will be onOctober 9, from 10am until 2pm, at the shelter. Driving directions

can be found at www.rcaspets.org. Guests are invited to meet andplay with adoptable pets and enjoy a brief show by our miniaturehorse, Stargazer. Local photography will be available for purchaseas well as designer dog accessories. Everhart Farms of Asheborowill be on site offering local produce, pumpkins and more. Comehungry and enjoy a hot dog, snow cone or cupcake, with a portionof your purchase benefiting the shelters adoptable animals. TheGirl Scouts of Troop 40680 have worked with shelter staff to makethis event a success. Girl scouts will be on hand to assist potentialadopters, and toys made by the scouts will be part of adoption

goody bags. The Randolph County Animal Shelter is a county runshelter that serves Asheboro and the surrounding towns and ruralareas. The shelter offers animals for adoption weekly from 9am to4pm. The adoption fee is $15, cash. All adopters are required tohave their pet spayed or neutered within 30 days of adoption. Acurrent list of available pets can be seen at www.rcaspets.org.Theanimal shelter is located at 1370 County Land Road, Randleman,NC, 27317.

Local Shelter & Girl Scouts Say:

Party With The Animals

QuitSmart Classes Start Again

Friends of a slain cyclist want a killer to come forward. State troopers

say a driver fatally hit 48-year-old Michael Pellegrino and took off. Ithappened on Highway 421 between Old Liberty Road and Troy EstatesRoad. Someone spotted the body recently at 7:30 on a Sundaymorning, but investigators don't know exactly when the crash happened.Pellegrino's roommates said he often took long cycling trips - more thanonce to New Jersey, and last month to Knoxville, Tennessee. BrianMarcum last saw his friend when he headed for the beach from theirStokedale home. He wanted to go because he had never seen theNorth Carolina coast, said Marcum. Trooper Matthew Mitchell saidsomeone struck Pellegrino from behind. Mitchell is not sure whetherPellegrino was riding or walking his bike on Highway 421. "I'm sure they knew they hit something," Mitchell said of thedriver. "Obvioiusly it wasn't a deer. I mean for some reason they keptdriving." Investigators recovered pieces of broken headlight glass at thescene. They're using that to try to identify the vehicle that struckPellegrino. Trooper Mitchell also noted there were no skidmarks. Hesaid that means the driver did not brake before or after the crash.Mitchell said it appears the driver gradually veered onto the shoulderand struck Pellegrino. His roommates hope someone will come forwardwith information. "He was too good of a guy to die that way," saidMarcum. If you have any information about the crash, you can contactthe highway patrol at 334-5500.

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The 2010 Midterm elections are probably the mostimportant set of midterms Ive seen in my 25 years of life. Thepolitical landscape is positive, as the Republicans are poisedto take back the House of Representatives, and come close totaking back the Senate, or at the very least get close to even.There are several significant and interesting races all over thecountry, and also in our very own state. Id like to break down the high profile national races,then touch on more local elections. First, is the senate race inNevada that features the Senate Majority leader, Harry Reidand Tea part y candi date Shar ron Angle . Therealclearpolitics.com average is showing Angle up 0.6percentage points, and election projection.com is alsoshowing a weak GOP gain for this seat. This is importantbecause if, Harry Reid is, in fact defeated, we will replace one

of the most liberal members in the United States Senate, witha solid Conservative Republican, who opposes the disastroushealth care reform bill. Senator Reid was one of the moststaunch supporters of Obamacare and the stimulus package,which was nothing more than 787 billions dollars in pork barrelspending. Next, is The three way race in Florida with ModerateCharlie Crist, who left the Republican Party after he lost in theprimary to run as an independent, Democratic Candidate

Kendrick Meek, and Republican Candidate Marco Rubio.Most polls do not suggest that Rubio and Crist will split theR e p u b l i c a n v o t e a n p r o p e l M e e k t o a w i n .Fivethirtyeight.com uses high powered math and algorithmsand has determined that Rubio, another Tea Party candidateand solid conservative has an 87.9 percent chance of winning. Those are the biggest national races because theyfeature Tea Party candidates who are extremely likely to win.Overall, the Republicans stand to gain about eight seats

according to most polls, pundits and online algorithms. Eightseats doesnt give the Republicans control of the senate, but itwould get them a 49-49 tie, with the two independents whocaucus with the Democrats. So, for all purposes, theDemocrats would only hold a two vote lead in the Senate, thatreally wouldnt matter considering the Republicans, in alllikelihood will regain control of the house. Now, for our local races, folks, get out and vote for andsupport any way you can, Senator Richard Burr. We need to

re-elect Burr, and not allow liberal Democrat, Elaine Marshall

to upset Mr. Burr next month. Also, support RepublicanHoward Coble in his house race too. Coble has representedmost of Randolph County for many years and has providedthe Conservative leadership in Washington, the sixth district ofNorth Carolina wants. Remember, as you go to the polls, what has happed inthe last few years, since 2006, when the Democrats regainedthe majority in both houses of congress; The worst economiccollapse since the Great Depression, in the fall of 2008; bankbailouts, deficit spending, and massive job losses all over thecountry. We need conservative leadership, now, more thanever, so please, vote for the most conservative members ineach individual race next month, so we can get our countrymoving again, in the right direction.Agree? Disagree? Let us know! [email protected]

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AT THE WELLan anonymous column

At the center of the Village is a deep well of life-giving water where the townspeople meet. As theydraw water their voices blend in the culture, society and wisdom that they share. Each month meethere at the well to hear those voices.

It is true that we dont know what weve got till it is gone. Think of what you would not wantto find yourself without. It would not be material things, except for survival needs; food, water,shelter. Granna has been such a blessing and a joy to our lives. We have taken her for granted,though a part of us knows that she wont be with us forever. Why then, did we wait until a medicalevent woke us up? Granna felt vague symptoms of unwellness. She has aged gracefully and iswithout the 15 drugs that most folks her age struggle with. She is active and strong. This day shewas taken to the emergency room, in spite of her fuss, just to be sure that her indigestion was notsomething more. While there, the doctors gave her medications, just in case and a dose of insulin.They insisted that it was protocol along with the x-rays they took of her chest. $1,500 later, Grannawas in insulin shock and had a reaction to those heart medications that were given, before the x-rays showed that she did not need it. We took a much more sickened Granna back home with along recovery ahead for her.

When back at home she asks, Did anyone remember to feed my sourdough? We look atone another. Nothing is wrong with her memory! someone says. I sure hope it will be ok, shecontinues, while moving to the kitchen to do what we had not. Her life has meaning. Her sourdoughneeds her. I have fed this sourdough since before you were born, she tells me. Now she has my

attention. I feed it and it feeds you, me, and all who need to be fed. I feel something within methat wants to be needed by sourdough and by a healthy, well-fed family. Nobody in the family knewwhat Granna knew about this. She had always produced the fresh bread and the waffles eachbreakfast, from this very important unassuming glob that had lived as long as I.

Will you tell me how to care for it? I ask, feeling the heaviness of a responsibility to feedand use this EVERY day until my great-grandchildren ask me about it. Sure, its not much troubleshe says. This comment, coming from a woman who had her children born at home and who raisedher own siblings after her mother took ill, was a little skewed. She went on talking, while I scribblednotes on a paper. She could talk and do the things faster than I could write it down. First, well

feed it, since it is hungry she says. It cant feed us since we did not feed it, so we cannot makebread today. She dips a one-cup measure into the bin of Rye flour and dumps it into the big clear

bowl where the sourdough lives. Next, it needs water for life she continues as the water flows inriverlets through the dry flour. Stirring with a wooden spoon, which stays in the bowl, she says,Now we can just cover it with the cloth and put it back on top of the fridge. Tomorrow morning wewill have fresh waffles and prepare to make bread. It will be strong and ready to feed us. Grannais tired from the trauma of her hospital trip and glad to be back home. She rests, while her well-fedsourdough rests. Morning comes, Granna feels better and takes the sourdough from the fridge top to makewaffles. I am ready with my note pad. Eight wooden spoons of sourdough, one egg, cinnamon,

salt, Rumford baking powder with a tablespoon of melted butter. Heat the waffle iron she sayswhile she takes out two cups of the remaining sourdough to make her loaf of bread. Do you wantto feed it today? she asks me. I sure will I say, realizing that this is the beginning of my longrelationship with sourdough. Granna may not be with me forever, but I will make sure that hersourdough is, and that it never goes hungry. After all, if I feed it, it will feed me and all the world if itneeds to. Sort of like loaves and fishes I say aloud, not realizing that no one has heard mythoughts. What? Granna asks. Nothing I say as I dip the one-cup measure into the flour bin.More miracles than one have happened here. I notice that giving life to the sourdough, and givinglife to her family has given life to Granna. It has even brought her back quickly from a near medicaldisaster. Next time Granna feels sick, it just may take only her sourdough to make her feel better.

Mysteries of life are everywhere, if we only choose to see them.

ROLLED BAKED CHICKEN(4 servings)

- 4 organic chicken breasts, boneless, salt &pepper to taste- skinless (about 5 ounces) 4 ounces Fontina orGruyere cheese- 12 Peppadew peppers (jarred piquante peppersfound in most grocery stores)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Butterfly chicken breasts to obtain one wholepiece of roughly the same thickness;Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Cut cheese into small strips and lay them on eachbreast. Chop peppers and sprinkle on top ofcheese. Roll breasts tightly lengthwise. Wrap inaluminum foil, twisting the ends tight to keep

juices inside. Place these rolls in oven and bakefor 30 minutes or until the center reaches 165degrees.

When done, remove the rolls from oven and let

rest before unwrapping and slicing. If using cold ina salad, keep rolls in the foil till ready to use. Theycan be stored in refrigerator for a couple of days.

Note: The peppers and cheese can be replacedwith any number of other toppings to createdifferent delicious combinations. Try pesto,roasted tomatoes and mozzarella; olive tapenadeand provolone cheese; roasted vegetables andFontina. ENJOY!
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LOCAL OBITUARIES

Dr. Clyde Allen Graham, Jr1921 - 2010Dr. Clyde Allan Graham, Jr., 89, of 420 NC Hwy 22 N. , Ramseur,died Friday, September 17, 2010 at his residence.

Jim William Floyd, Jr.1930 - 2010Jim William Floyd, Jr., 80, of 129 Yarborough Rd., Candor, diedMonday, September 20, 2010 at Manor Care in Pinehurst.

Clayton Jesse Albright1918 - 2010Clayton Jesse Albright, 91, of 202 Hospice Way, Lexingtonformerly of Ramseur, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 atHinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

Claude Edgar Tucker1949 - 2010Claude Edgar "Eddie" Tucker, 60, of 2203 Dixon St., Ramseur,died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Randolph Hospitalin Asheboro.

James Daniel McNeill1953 - 2010James Daniel McNeill, 57, of 4018 Riverside Rd., Ramseur,died Monday, October 4, 2010, in Asheboro.

David George Grainger1951 - 2010David George Grainger, 58, of 1392 Church St., Ramseur, diedMonday, October 4, 2010 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.


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Its official folks; one full yearo f cove r i ng Ramseu r ,Franklinville, and Coleridgehas gone into the historybooks. It was Fall Festival 09

when I began passing outdebut issues and getting theword out that there was

finally a local paper back in town. I think Iheard the history of Ramseur publications(from the old store to the Randolph Guide)about 75 times before the day was out -but I didnt mind. I could feel theexcitement from the people I spoke to.Finally, there was a place to go and findout about things happening in our littletown. Finally, there was an affordableplace to advertise for local businesses!

Not to say the excitement haswavered, but each of the 12 issues thatfollowed that first edition have brought withthem many challenges, victories, andfrustrations. Not an issue went by withoutchanging and improving from the one

before. And each time I started to burnout; I would receive an email, phone call,or run into someone who would tell mehow much they appreciated somethingthey read in our paper. It was just enoughto keep the pathway lit for another month.

There have been some outstandingmemories brought to life in the pages ofthis publication. In June we gave someexposure to the coolest spot of thesummer, Dave & Lews Ice Cream shop. I

had the honor of sitting down a few timesin the spring with local author and journalistic legend Henry King. (Whosevisits taught me a lot about how to carrymyself as a journalist) Weve been heavilyinvolved with informing you aboutimportant town happenings like the NC-STEP program and other changes in localcivic life.

We have also been unashamed tohighlight how the Christian faith is alive

and working in our area through churchfunctions like First Christians Singing Treeand Parks Crossroads 4 B.C. trail. Ipersonally have been straight forward inmy beliefs and opinions, a stance that hasbeen both encouraged and attacked. Ivehad many of you tell me how a column orthought in the paper has spoke to you in a

spiritual way. Those things outweigh thefew criticisms that have come in contrast.

But even the criticisms have beena blessing - because that is what I desirefor this paper. To have the communityengage in public discourse and keep the

folks of Ramseur, Franklinville, andColeridge informed and enlightened aboutthe people and places around them.

It has taken a bit longer than Ianticipated; but I am excited about thepeople that are contributing and gettinginvolved with who we are as a paper. I amhoping that Volume 2 will bring TheRamseur Review to new heights. Ill endnow with a conversation that has stuckwith me all year. I was delivering in late2009 when I ran into Joseph Lineberry Sr.- I had just included the story of his sonJoseph Lineberry Jr. being promoted in

the Army. Mr. Lineberry was so gratefulthat a newspaper had taken the time to tellthe story of what his son has achieved. Itold myself later that THAT conversationwas the best explanation for why TheRamseur Review exists. People need tohear about these things. Someone has tobring it to life. We look forward to beingthe ones that do that for another year andmany more to come.

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OpEd: Looking Back At Our First Year In Publication


Ben Suggs is the Editor

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