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PAGE Become a musician. It’s never too late! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Greenville Museum of Art and Its History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Join us at the 15th Annual Derby Dash Bash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A Tasty Event — For the Love of Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Healthy Moms. Strong Babies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ENC Annual Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Making Impressions Photo Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Educating & Empowering PCC Students for Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Be the Solution to Protect Bees in Crisis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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The Wright School of Music
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The Greenville Museum of Art
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Become a musician. It’s never too late! As a mother, professional musician, business owner, and a strings teacher for over 30 years, there are several phrases I've heard many times from those attempting to explain why they do not take music lessons, even though they would love to play a musical instrument. The most common include: “I’m too old to learn to play”; “I have no musical talent,” and (most popular of all) “I wish my mother had never let me quit.” As of yet, I have never heard anyone say, “I am so glad I never learned to play a musical instrument.” For those who have always wanted to learn music, but have never done so, recent scientific research draws a hopeful picture. Contrary to popular belief, this research tells us that musical “talent” and age have very little to do with acquiring competency in a musical instrument. In fact, research tells us that the simple act of learning a musical instrument often provides us with the
very abilities that popular belief identifies as possible only with an inborn talent. Beneficial side effects of learning an instrument include: increased auditory cortices, larger cerebellum and greater connections between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. These abilities are responsible for the increase in intellectual, perceptual and cognitive skills in music students. Neural connections such as these can even be developed later in life. If they are developed in children, they last into adulthood and compensate for cognitive declines later in life. Music students are truly given a gift that keeps on giving! As if that were not enough to have you running to the nearest music teacher, the longer one takes lessons and strives to improve, the stronger and greater these brain connections and improvements become. It saddens me that even with the latest research
showing brain neuroplasticity, some are discouraged by the old-fashioned notion that they may be too old or not talented enough to learn. It concerns me as a mother and a teacher, that overwhelmed parents may not be receiving the support required to keep their children taking lessons during their formative years. Untangling the nature versus nuture question is quite complicated. There will always be those exceptionally talented in music. However, in the right learning environment, with highly-trained teachers who enjoy the journey with you, the ability to play an instrument is available to all who have ever dreamed of learning to be a musician, even if your audience never goes beyond your own backyard! Ready to start or continue your musical journey? Call The Wright School of Music at 252-PLAYNOW (752-9669). Article by Carol Wright, The Wright School of Music
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Greenville Museum of Art and Its History The original impetus for the formation of the present Greenville Museum of Art was the first Women’s Club Arts Festival in 1935. Rachel Maxwell Moore contacted the Federal Art Project in Raleigh, which authorized the establishment of a Federal Art Project’s Gallery in Greenville. The building on the northeast corner of Fifth and Cotanche street was converted into an art gallery. During these early years of federal sponsorship in the arts, the entire program became an integral part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). In 1943, when Congress made the decision to end the WPA, the federal government announced a plan for donating one of the numerous small traveling exhibits to local centers meeting certain requirements. A local group was organized under Mrs. Moore’s guidance and requested a collection for Greenville. This collection of graphics was granted, as a
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Shown above: the front sign and entrance to the Greenville Museum of Art.
long-term loan, and formed the nucleus of what is now GMA’s collection. With closing of the WPA Gallery on Fifth and Cotanche Streets, space for the newly established Community Art Center was furnished by Sheppard Memorial Library with an exhibition area on the second floor and facilities for art classes in the Library’s basement.
On January 5, 1955, a dinner was held to inaugurate the plan to establish extensive support for the arts in eastern North Carolina. Dr. Robert Lee Humber addressed the group. His enthusiasm stimulated considerable interest. A decision was made to create, on the spot, a new, more widely representative organization with a fresh mandate. Three weeks later, the new organization chose the name East Carolina Art Society and appointed a committee to locate a building to be used as the Greenville Art Center. On December 30, 1959, they purchased the Flanagan Home, a classical revival home, at 802 South Evans Street. It functions today as the headquarters of the Greenville Museum of Art. The inaugural art exhibit opened in May 1960 and was a gala affair. This landmark exhibit was comprised of Old Master paintings loaned from various New York galleries and Mrs. Moore and
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From left to right: Marge Jackson, June Ficklen, and Rachel Maxwell Moore
Humber coordinated the effort. Following Moore’s death in 1964, the Directors of the Greenville Art Center were Mrs. Bernard Jackson (Marge), Mrs. O’Brian Edwards and Edith B. Walker. Mary Anne Pennington was named Executive Director in August 1980 and in the following October the name was changed from the Greenville Art Center to the Greenville Museum of Art (GMA). In 1986 the Museum received accreditation by the American Association of Museums, the highest honor that can be bestowed on any museum. In 1988, Nelson Britt was named Executive Director. A couple of years later, the Museum facilities were expanded by a 7,000 foot addition. In 1992, Barbour Strickland became Director, a position he held for 14 years. Charlotte Fitz-Daniels was appointed Executive Director of the Museum in 2009 and held the position until 2016. In 2017, Edward (Ned) Puchner was appointed Executive Director by the GMA Board of Trustees. The GMA’s mission is: To Provide and Promote the Visual Arts through the Collection, Exhibitions and Education. With over 17,000 visitors a year and numerous lectures, programs, and tours throughout the year, the Museum is passionate about culturally enriching the lives of all who walk through its doors. The Museum is open from Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. For more information, call 252-758-1946, email info@gmoa.org or visit www.gmoa.com. Article and images from www.gmoa.org
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Join us at the 15th Annual Derby Dash Bash The special horses at Rocking Horse Ranch Therapeutic Riding Program are our equine partners because they help those with disabilities enhance their quality of life. Our largest fundraiser, the Derby Dash Bash, will occur on May 5, 2018 at 4pm at Rock Springs Center, concurrent with the running of the Kentucky Derby. Attendees will enjoy appetizers, drinks, dinner, dessert, live entertainment, games, and live and silent auctions, along with viewing of the Derby. There will also be an opportunity to meet some of the horses which for over 25 years have been making students’ experiences at Rocking Horse Ranch extraordinary. This year, join us at the 3rd Annual Derby Darlings Hats Off to Horses, which has expanded to complement the Bash. You and your family are invited to join us at Greenville Country Club on Sunday, April 15th. Rocking Horse Ranch was founded in 1991 to provide equine assisted activities and therapy to children and adults with physical, cognitive, or psychological disabilities in eastern NC. Since 2003, the not-for-profit program has operated as a full-time therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities facility at the former Blue Banks Farm in Greenville. Lessons are offered Monday through Friday during day and evening hours.
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Although the program is in Pitt County, nearly a third of our students come from over nine surrounding counties. The program provides the facility, horses, and professional staff to promote a positive humanequine interaction that can improve students’ physical, cognitive and/or social skills. Most lessons are private one-on-one therapeutic riding sessions, but group lessons, ground school, interactive vaulting lessons, Equine Services for Heroes for veterans, and Healing with Horses for cancer survivors cocreated with Vidant are also available. Gunner and Sammy, two miniature horses, are part of the Minis on the Move program, and can visit those who might otherwise not have an opportunity for equine-assisted activities at the barn. The two have enjoyed visits to several nursing homes, retirement communities, and local schools. Instruction is tailored to each student’s individual needs and goals, and each can progress at his or her own pace. In 2016-17, over 100 students participated in weekly lessons. Disabilities common to riders at Rocking Horse Ranch include: anxiety, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, ADHD, hearing or visual impairments, head or spinal cord injuries, stroke, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. Riders range from 4 years to adults of all ages. Benefits participants receive from thera-
peutic riding stem from the three-dimensional movement of the horse as it walks. Over time, riders can improve strength, posture, and coordination in response to the movement. Therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities improve participants’ quality of life. An improvement in physical skills can mean better mobility and functional skills in everyday life. While lessons also stress improved communication, attention span, cognition, and socialization, these skills are emphasized more with groups that participate in our interactive vaulting or equine facilitated learning modules. Community support is the financial foundation of Rocking Horse Ranch, which receives no federal, state or local government or private agency funding. Your support is vital. We look forward to seeing you at the Derby Dash Bash on May 5, 2018 at the Rock Springs Center. Proceeds support the operating fund for Rocking Horse Ranch, helping pay for staff salaries, horse care, and facility maintenance. Individual and corporate sponsorships are still available. For information on becoming a participant or volunteer at Rocking Horse Ranch, to become a Derby Dash Bash sponsor, or to reserve a ticket for the Derby Dash Bash, visit www.rhrnc.com or call the barn office at 252-752-0153.
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A Tasty Event — For the Love of Children The 6th Annual International Taste of Greenville is a fund-raising event benefiing the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant Medical Center. This year’s event takes place on April 19, 2018 from 5:30-9:30pm at the Hilton Greenville. Event attire is dressy/business casual.
Tickets are $100 per person, tables of 10 for $750. 100% of net proceeds provide support for programs and services at Maynard Children’s Hospital. Tickets are available at www.tastegville.com and at sponsor locations: Bailey’s Fine Jewelry in Greenville and AVA Formals in Washington.
Join us for a fun and rewarding evening of wonderful food and fellowship “ for the love of children!” For additional information, call 252-9758540, emails galafloral@gmail.com or visit www.tastegville.com
Locally, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals program benefits Maynard Children’s Hospital. Each year, Maynard Children’s Hospital has more than 53,000 pediatric visits from the hospital’s 29 county service area. Support of this event directly impacts the lives of sick and injured children in eastern North Carolina. The International Taste of Greenville presents a world of food and beverage tastings from the United States and contributing countries. In addition, there will be many wonderful auction items. During the event, inspirational stories of children whose lives have been touched by Maynard Children’s Hospital will be shared. As of press time, the following restaurants are scheduled to participate. Over 30 restaurants are anticipated in total. Abrams Bateeni Mediterranean Bonefish Grill Brook Valley Country Club Cheddars Famous Baking Company Golden Corral Kasturi Indian Cuisine Kona Ice Longhorn Steakhouse Marabella/Nino’s Olive Garden On The Waterfront Outback Steakhouse Rock Springs Center Sam Jones BBQ Sue Dail Cakes The Rickhouse Tie Breakers Vanilla Bean Bakery Villedge/Hilton Greenville Zoe’s Kitchen www.KeyMandM.com
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Healthy Moms. Strong Babies. March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We believe that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one. We are changing that — and you can help us. This year marks our 80th anniversary. For
eight decades, March of Dimes has helped millions of babies survive and thrive. We support moms throughout their pregnancy, even when everything doesn’t go according to plan. We advocate for policies that prioritize their health. We support radical improvements to the care they receive. And
we pioneer research to find solutions to the biggest health threats to moms and babies. Today we are stronger and more committed than ever to guiding moms through every stage of the pregnancy journey. We are fighting for the smallest among us and advocating for their health each and every day. Contact us to join the fight: 919-424-2164.
Bringing Culinary Excellence Together — so Every Baby Can Have the Best Possible Start! In Greenville, we will host our annual Signature Chefs Auction on September 20 at Rock Springs Center. This not-to-bemissed culinary gala celebrates the talents of area chefs and includes exciting silent and live auction packages. It’s not too late for restaurants to get involved, and sponsorship opportunities and corporate tables are available. For additional information visit www.signaturechefs.org or email Vickie Goodwin, vgoodwin@marchofdimes.org. March with Us — We’re Leading the Fight for All Moms and Babies! On November 4, March for Babies comes to the Town Common, bringing together individuals, families and businesses to celebrate and remember babies An opening program is followed by a “Superhero Sprint” for children 12 and under, and a 3-mile walk. Refreshments and family fun follow. Businesses can get involved with March for Babies through sponsorship or starting a work place team to show their support of this community event. Families can start a team with friends, neighbors or place of worship. Visit www.marchforbabies. org/event/greenville to get started. 8
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WINE & SPIRITS 14th annual festival features 20 premier wine + food events set in the historic seaport town of Beaufort, NC SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY
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MAKINGIMPRESSIONS Rocking Horse Ranch Derby Dash Bash — Rock Springs Center — May 6, 2017
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Educating & Empowering PCC Students for Success Pitt Community College (PCC) Foundation had a successful fall fundraising campaign in 2017. Fundraising began August 31 with a luncheon to kick off the Employee Annual Fund Drive and continued with the PCC Foundation Golf Classic, and wrapped up with another successful Down East Holiday Show at the Greenville Convention Center.
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According to PCC Alumni & Development Services Director Ashley Smith, faculty and staff gave and/or pledged over $92,600 in just one month during the Employee Annual Fund Drive, surpassing their $85,000 goal. PCC Recruitment & New Student Orientation Coordinator John Carrere co-chaired the drive with PCC Health Care Programs Director Sidette Boyce Brown. Carrere said the amount of funding contributed by employees shows they understand, better than anyone else, the needs and challenges of the students they serve and the Foundation’s key role in student success. “Our faculty and staff see the direct impact their support of the PCC Foundation has on the lives of those we serve,” he said. “That said, their continued generosity and enthusiasm in giving to the Employee Annual Fund Drive will never cease to amaze me.” The annual Fall Golf Classic helped raise more than $18,000 for the students. Fundraising continued at the 16th Annual Down East Holiday Show. The event featured a record 191 vendors, drew 11,460 shoppers, and raised more than $141,000. “Each year, the Holiday Show unites our faculty, staff and students with the business community and residents to achieve a common goal, raising money to support PCC students working hard to improve themselves through higher education,” said PCC Events Specialist Erin Greenleaf. “I look forward to it each November, the atmosphere, people smiling as they come in and out of the show, and the chance to interact
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EDUCATIONMATTERS with the many vendors we’ve made friends with since the event began in 2002.” According to PCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement Susan Nobles, the Foundation has awarded $286,075 in scholarships during the 2017-18 academic year. Additional scholarships will be awarded during the spring and summer semesters. Since 2007, the Foundation has provided more than $13.4 million in support of the college’s mission to educate and empower people for success. Its three major areas of contributions to PCC are scholarships, program support and capital projects. The organization’s fundraising endeavors continued in February with “A Taste of Mardi Gras,” featuring live music, silent auction, games and New Orleans cuisine at Rock Springs Center. On Friday, May 18, 2018 from 6-10pm at Rock Springs Center, they will be holding “The President’s Gala — A Tribute to President G. Dennis Massey,” featuring dinner, live music from the Emerald City Big Band, silent auction and more. Tickets are $100. Table Sponsorships are $1250. To purchase tickets or sponsor a table at the President’s Gala, visit www.pittcc.edu and click “Shop Now” or mail checks, payable to Pitt Community College Foundation to: PO Drawer 7007, Greenville, NC 27835. For more information, call 252.493.7287 or email egreenleaf@email.pittcc.edu. Article from www.pittcc.edu
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Be the Solution to Protect Bees in Crisis Believe it or not... you have a bee to thank for every one in three bites of food you eat. Wild and domestic honey bees perform about 80 percent of all pollination worldwide. One colony can pollinate 300 million flowers each day. Grains are primarily pollinated by the wind, but fruits, nuts and vegetables are pollinated by bees. Of the top 100 human food crops, which supply about 90 percent of the world’s nutrition, 70 are bee-pollinated. What’s killing the bees? Worldwide bee colony collapse is not as big a mystery as the chemical industry claims. The systemic nature of the problem makes it complex, but not impenetrable. Scientists know that bees are dying from a variety of factors: pesticides, drought, habitat destruction, nutrition deficit, air pollution, global warming and more. Many of these causes are interrelated. Humans are largely responsible for the two most prominent causes: pesticides and habitat loss. Female worker bees live about six weeks in summer and several in winter. Colonies produce new worker bees continuously during spring and summer; reproduction slows during winter. Typically, a hive or colony will decline by 5-10 percent over the winter, and replace lost bees in the spring. In a bad year, it may lose 15-20 percent. Winter US losses commonly reach 30-50 percent. In 2006, David Hackenberg, a bee keeper for 42 years, reported 90 percent die-off among his 3,000 hives. US National Agricultural Statistics show a 60 percent bee decline from 6 million hives in 1947 to 2.4 million hives in 2008.
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The number of colonies-per-hectare provides a critical metric of crop health. Among US crops needing bee pollination, coloniesper-hectare have declined by 90 percent since 1962. The bees cannot keep pace with the winter die-off rates and habitat loss. Pesticides and bees Biologists have found over 150 different chemical residues in bee pollen, a deadly “pesticide cocktail” according to University of California apiculturist, Eric Mussen. The chemical companies Bayer, Syngenta, Dow, BASF, DuPont and Monsanto shrug their shoulders at the systemic complexity, advocating no change in pesticide policy. Wild bee habitat shrinks yearly as industrial agribusiness converts grasslands and forest into mono-culture farms, which are then contaminated with pesticides. To reverse the world bee decline, we need to fix our dysfunctional, destructive agricultural system.
seeds, persist at the core of the toxic “pesticide cocktail” found in hives. A Greenpeace report identifies seven main bee-killer pesticides: the three nicotine culprits, plus clorpyriphos, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, and fipronil. The neonicotinoids act on insect nervous systems. They accumulate in bees and in colonies, including the honey the bees feed to infant larvae. Bees that do not die outright, experience sublethal systemic effects, development defects, weakness, and orientation loss. The die-off leaves fewer and weaker bees, who must work harder to produce honey in depleted wild habitats. These conditions create the formula for bee colony collapse. In 2009, the market for these three neonicotinoids reached over $2 billion. Syngenta, Bayer, Dow, Monsanto, and DuPont control nearly 100% of the market for genetically modified pesticides, plants and seeds.
In Europe, Asia and South America, annual bee die-off lags behind the US, but the trend is clear and response has been more appropriate. In Europe, Rabobank reported that annual European die-offs have reached 30-35 percent and that colonies-per-hectare count is down 25 percent.
In 2012, a German court charged Syngenta with perjury for concealing its own report showing its genetically modified corn had killed livestock. In the US, they paid out $105 million to settle a class-action lawsuit for contaminating drinking water for over 50 million citizens with their “gender-bending” herbicide Atrazine. These corporations are waging multi-million-euro campaigns denying responsibility for colony collapse.
A European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report found three widely used pesticides: nicotine-based clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiametoxam, pose “high acute risks” for bees. These pesticides, used in soils, on foliage and embedded in
In May, the European Commission adopted a two-year ban on the three necotinoid pesticides, and later added non-neonicotinoid fibronil. Scientists will use the two years to assess the bee recovery rate and a longerterm ban on deadly pesticides.
What we can learn from Europe
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HOME&GARDEN The US continues to support corporations producing these pesticides. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to allow use of neonicotinoid pesticides, in spite of a US Department of Agriculture report warning of the dangers of bee colony collapse. Sadly in 2014, the “Monsanto Protection Act,” gave the biotechs federal US court immunity from damages to people and the environment caused by commercial compounds. Solutions that can save the bees Common sense actions can restore and help to protect bees. Here’s a strong start: 1. Ban the seven most deadly pesticides. 2. Preserving wild habitats. 3. Restore ecological agriculture. Ecological farming is the new policy trend that will stabilize human food production, preserve wild habitats, and protect bees. The nation of Bhutan has adopted a 100 percent organic farming policy. Mexico banned genetically modified corn to protect its native varieties. Eight European countries banned genetically modified crops. Hungary burned over 1,000 acres of corn contaminated with genetically modified varieties. In India, a scientist and a network of small farmers built an organic farming resistance to industrial agriculture over two decades. Ecological, organic farming is how most farming has been done over the course of history. Ecological farming resists insect damage by avoiding large monocrops and preserving ecosystem diversity. It restores soil nutrients with composting, avoids soil loss from erosion, and avoids pesticides and chemical fertilizers. By restoring bee populations and healthier bees, ecological agriculture improves pollination and crop yields. Ecological farming takes advantage of natural ecosystems, water filtration, pollination, oxygen production, and disease and pest control. Organic farmers advocate research and funding to develop new organic farming techniques, improve food production, and maintain ecological health. This revolution would promote equitable diets and support human crops, while avoiding crops for animal food and biofuels. Article from www.greenpeace.org www.KeyMandM.com
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Spring/Summer Car Care Spring is here and summer is close behind. Activities ramp up and almost always require constant use of your automobile. A
little basic maintenance and auto upkeep will make for a safer spring and summer, and ultimately save you money on more
extensive repairs, additional maintenance and fuel costs. Maintenance Check tires. Examine the tread. Excessively worn tires should be replaced immediately. Use a pressure gauge and ensure that the tires are inflated to the level recommended in your owner’s manual. Don’t forget that the correct pressure indicated in the manual is for tires that are cool. Driving in the summer heat increases the pressure in tires. Testing after even a short drive will yield a false reading, so be sure to test the pressure before starting out. Don’t forget that you have five tires — be sure check your spare. Good treads and proper inflation are imperative for several reasons, as they lower the chance of both having a blowouts and of hydroplaning in wet weather. In addition, proper tire inflation will lengthen the life of the tire and decreases your overall fuel costs. Check the essentials The single most important task that needs to be performed on an engine is regular oil changes. Most mechanics still recommend a complete oil change every 3,000 miles. With the recent advances in synthetic oils, some newer cars can last as long as 7,500 miles between oil changes. I recommend referring to your owner’s manual for the most accurate information and manufacturer recommendations.
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HOME&GARDEN Other fluid levels that should be periodically checked are brake fluid, power steering fluid and window washer fluid. And, it also wouldn’t hurt to change windshield wipers at the beginning of the season, as spring and summer rainstorms can often be particularly heavy. Lastly, take a minute to ensure that your brake, signal and other lights are functioning. Have a mechanic take a quick look at the vehicle. Just by listening and watching, a good mechanic can tell if your new vehicle needs a tune-up. Tune-ups are relatively inexpensive and will repay you in lowered cost of fuel. At the same time, I would also have your mechanic check the brakes. Interior Keep it clean. Foods spoil quickly in an enclosed space heated by the sun. Plastic items melt and unopened containers can often burst, causing an unsightly mess and leaving a sticky, smelly residue. Empty the trunk of all the non-essential items. Carrying a full toolbox or your weight set will cost you money in extra fuel. Put them in the garage. It’s a good idea to get an emergency kit. At the minimum, I would include the following items: safety cones, a hand-cranked flashlight, booster cables, an air compressor and a first aid kit. Blankets, water and a few non-perishable snacks is also helpful. Exterior Again, keep it clean. If you go to the beach or even just happen to drive by the ocean, be sure to rinse off any sea spray that may have doused your vehicle. Salt air and salt water is extremely corrosive and can harm both your car’s engine and exterior. The same is true of bugs, bird droppings and any other detritus that may be clinging to the finish. Be sure to wash it off before the sun permanently sears into your finish. All of these tips are easily accomplished and fairly inexpensive to perform. Take the time to do them and you will enjoy a far safer and less costly summertime. Article by Hugh McInnes from ArticlesFactory.com
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Working the ball’s direction... on purpose A seasoned, experienced player can think about what they want the ball to do, picture it, swing and it will happen. But for most us, it isn’t quite that simple. I practice, teach and recommend the “Jack Nicklaus way.” This is how he taught amateurs to curve the ball on purpose. It takes a little practice, setting up properly to the ball and trusting that it will happen. Situation: You need hook a ball 30-40 yards around a tree to reach target. Righthanded golfer. Steps to take: 1. Hold club loosely in your hands. Set the face square to where you want the ball to go. 2. Set your stance and body in the direction you want the ball to start. Your stance and body line would be to the right of the tree. Club face would look hooded, aiming left of the tree at your final target.
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3. Grip the club as it lies on the ground. After gripping the club, the face should still be hooded and turned left in your hands. That is correct. 4. Now swing in the direction you want the ball to start, to the right of the tree. Trust It! 5. The ball should start right of the tree and curve left to your target. 6. When playing an intentional fade or slice you do the same thing but just the opposite. Open the club face to the right to your target. Set your body lines left, where the ball needs to go. Start left of the obstacle in your way, grip it open in your hands and swing in the direction that your body is set. The ball will curve right to your target. See you on the course.
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Beaufort Wine and Food Readies for Annual Festival Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 25, through Sunday, April 29, as Beaufort Wine and Food brings talent from across the country and beyond together for five days of cuisine and beverages, all in the name of charity. This year marks the festival’s 14th year, and guests can expect to see the high level of epicurean talent that they have come to enjoy for years. “Beaufort Wine and Food offers something for everyone, whether it’s an intimate wine dinner in area restaurants or the grand scale of the Vin de Mer Epicurean Village, it’s the perfect venue for a food festival to celebrate the chefs and cuisines of Eastern NC and beyond,” explains Lindsay Parker, Beaufort Wine and Food’s executive director. “The wine dinners are special because you
get participating chefs and winemakers from all over the world and pair them with the great local talent we have in our area. Add to that the fact that all these events are held in the name of charity and it makes for a truly memorable culinary experience that we hope festival goers will remember a long time,” explains Parker. Event Highlights Wine Dinners – These premier dinners are held in private homes the evenings of Wednesday, April 25th and in area restaurants on Thursday April 26th. During the dinners, a guest chef teams up with local chefs and visiting wine makers to put on a truly unforgettable dinner. These dinners sell out quickly and are available for sponsorship. Fashion Show Luncheon – Held on Friday, April 27th, this event has grown into a
festival favorite. A host and guest chef are paired with a winemaker to guiding guests through a multi-course wine luncheon. During the event, area retailers display fashions on the red carpet. A guest moderator is on hand to speak on the attire. Wine, Bread & Cheese Seminar – A crowd favorite, this Friday, April 27th event features a variety of wines, paired with breads and cheeses. Guests are walked through pairings by a featured wine maker, cheese monger and bread maker. Casual attire is suggested. The event venue is the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center at the NC Maritime Museum. General Tickets are $50. BW&F Members are $45. Grand Reserve Tasting and Auction – Held Friday evening, April 27th. Beaufort Wine and Food’s single largest fund raising event. The live and silent auction features large format and rare wines, culinary excursions, art and more. The semi-formal event has a dozen chefs all creating an unforgettable menu, and dozens of reserve wines for guest indulgement. Live music rounds out the evening’s entertainment. Vin de Mer Epicurean Village – The biggest event of the festival will be held Saturday, April 28th. Guests are immersed in controlled chaos where hundreds of wine labels and dozens of local and regional restaurants come together in perfect harmony. Cooking demonstrations, too. Sponsored by Mary Cheatham King Real Estate. Historic District Wine Walkabout — this will take place after Vin de Mer, and offers guests the opportunity to enjoy wine and food pairings in some of Beaufort’s most beautiful historic homes. With guest chefs at each stop, ticket holders have the opportunity to mingle with chefs and winemakers in the relaxed atmosphere of NC’s third oldest town while enjoying courses at each of the 4 stops on the walkabout. Saturday Night Roundup – The Festival’s energy peaks during this concert event on April 28th. Guests and sponsors mingle with guest chefs and wine/beverage representatives. Live music from The Holy Ghost Tent Revival will keep guests on their feet at Front Street Village. Guests sample wine, beer, and specialty spirits with food from
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DAYTRIPS&GETAWAYS participating restaurants serving up a variety of menu items. Casual attire suggested. General Tickets are $65. BW&F Members tickets are $58.50. The event is sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Celebration Champagne Brunch — Beaufort Wine and Food wraps up the weekend with a guest favorite, the Champagne Celebration Brunch at Front Street Village. Guests mingle with event personalities and reflect on a week filled with community and camaraderie to celebrate epicurean arts, all in the name of charity. Smooth jazz for your listening or dancing pleasure. Multi-course brunch paired with the world famous Pol Roger Champagnes and various sparkling wines. Dressy casual attire is suggested. General Tickets are $100. BW&F Member tickets are $90. This event is sponsored by Emerald Isle Realty. All of the hard work by the Beaufort Wine and Food board, staff and team of volunteers not only brings culinary and wine experts to the coast for an unforgettable experience, but it also enables Beaufort Wine and Food to give back through its grant program. A nonprofit organization itself, proceeds from Beaufort Wine and Food events benefit nonprofits that excel in community enrichment and enhance quality of life in Carteret County. Through the generosity and support from sponsors, members and wine and culinary participants, Beaufort Wine and Food has raised more than $670,000 that has been donated to nonprofit organizations in the last decade. Beaufort Wine and Food has expanded its efforts to reach a broader range of nonprofit organizations. In 2017, grants were awarded to almost a dozen organizations. Beaufort Wine and Food was able to pledge over $50,000 to nonprofits from its 2017 April festival alone. For the year, Beaufort Wine and Food was able to donate almost $80,000 to charity. For more information on the upcoming festival, sponsorship opportunities, or to become a member, call the Beaufort Wine and Food office at 252-515-0708 or visit www.beaufortwineandfood.com. Article and photos provided by Beaufort Wine and Food
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