Pinehurst Magazine

OUR PETS... LIKE FAMILY {P.18}

PINEHURST

速

M AGAZ INE

STIE A T E H T

ST

D N A S HES WIC TOWN IN

PINEH U R S T

|

S O UT H E R N

P I N E S

SEPT E MBER/ O C T O BER

001 COVER.indd 1

|

AB E R D E E N

2013

8/21/13 11:14 AM

002_011 AD PAGES.indd 1

8/21/13 4:02 PM

002_011 AD PAGES.indd 2

8/21/13 4:02 PM

002_011 AD PAGES.indd 3

8/21/13 4:02 PM

002_011 AD PAGES.indd 4

8/21/13 4:02 PM

002_011 AD PAGES.indd 5

8/21/13 4:02 PM

002_011 AD PAGES.indd 6

8/21/13 4:02 PM

fromthepublisher SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013 Sandhills Media Group, Inc. PUBLISHER Jill Futch ADVERTISING SALES Jimmy Orban Jill Futch Julie Shaw

HAPPY READING! As Fall approaches, I’m looking forward to the cooler weather my dog loves – all 150 pounds PHOTO © SEAN JUNQUEIRA of him! “Bigley”, pictured with me here, is a Newfoundland and such a gentle giant. He truly is a member of my family!

In this issue, we discovered it’s the same with you. Pets are family. On page 18, readers tell us what their pets mean to them. You’ll also find fun ideas for you and your pet and how to help homeless pets in the Sandhills.

Don’t miss our interview with Phil Michelson on page 35.

Michelson has had numerous “close calls” over the past 15 years. Here, he talks about his quest to win the US Open at Pinehurst #2.

On page 46, we delve into women’s health for tips and information from local health experts to keep you in shape. And speaking of getting in shape, get out there and go in this cooler weather. Writer Kate Turgeon gives us the lowdown on the season’s special events and activities for families on page 52.

Getting hungry? You can never go wrong with a sandwich.

Turn to page 12 for a close look at the tastiest sandwiches in the Sandhills. The pictures themselves are good enough to eat. Chef Joseph Henderson from Lady Bedford’s even offers some classic recipes to try at home.

Happy reading and happy Fall! Send us your comments and article suggestions; we love to hear from you, and we read every letter and email. Your opinions count, and we thank you for sharing them with us.

Jill Futch Publisher

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Travis Aptt ART DIRECTOR & MARKET MANAGER Heath Hilliker GRAPHIC DESIGN Jennifer Casey CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Christa Gala • David Droschak • Joseph Henderson Robyn James • Dolores Muller • Dan Bain Robert Gable • Kurt Dusterberg • Lari Powell Hatley Kate Turgeon • Brenda Bouser • Michelle Laframboise PHOTOGRAPHY McKenzie Photography

For advertising or subscription inquiries call 919-782-4710.

Pinehurst Magazine is published six times annually

by Sandhills Media Group, Inc. Any reproduction in part or in whole of any part of this publication is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher.

Mailing address: 4818 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone (919) 782-4710 Fax (919) 782-4763 Email: jill@pinehurstmagazine.com Unsolicited material is welcome and is considered intended for publication. Such material will become the property of the magazine and will be subject to editing. Material will be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Pinehurst Magazine will not knowingly accept any real estate advertising in violation of U.S. equal opportunity law.

www.pinehurstmagazine.com “Pinehurst” is a trademark of Pinehurst, Inc.

002_011 AD PAGES.indd 7

8/21/13 4:02 PM

hunt gather_glenwood_PHM_so.pdf

002_011 AD PAGES.indd 8

1

8/17/13

6:11 PM

8/21/13 4:02 PM

18

46 12 42 52

features 12 THE TASTIEST SANDWICHES IN TOWN The best of the best featured here!

18 LIKE FAMILY Here, check out the latest in activities, care and how to help animals in need.

42 FALL FASHION Local boutiques showcase skir ts and accessories for fall.

46 WOMENS HEALTH Giving care to the caregivers.

52 EVENTS FOR FALL From pumpkin patches and hayrides to shopping and theater, we welcome a new season.

56 HICKORY NUTS Pinehurst-based Carolina Hickor y Golf Association – a model club

002_011 AD PAGES.indd 9

september/october 2013 contents in every issue 16 professional spotlight 26 chef’s corner 28 wine review 35 golfer’s corner 36 calendar 54 diy 55 home 59 tech 60 firsthealth spotlight 66 sandhills sightings

*Cover photograph by McKenzie Photography.

Cover sandwich photograph from Nosh the Deli.

8/21/13 4:02 PM

002_011 AD PAGES.indd 10

8/21/13 4:02 PM

12 | Pinehurs tMa gazine. co m

012_017 SANDWICH PROFSPOT.indd 1

8/21/13 4:09 PM

THE TASTIEST

SAND

WICHES IN TOWN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? T here’s nothing better than sitting down to lunch with an exceptional ‘wich! We asked around to find out who in the Sandhills has the best, and most unique, sandwiches. H ere’s a list of some of the best.

JUMBO LUMP

CRAB CAKE SLIDERS At Pinehu rs t Res ort’s Ryder C up Lounge

T hese sliders are tall and stacked with two hand-shaped thick crab cakes, smooth, smoked tomato aioli, lettuce, slow roasted tomato, marinated jicama, green papaya, cucumber and finally topped with crispy onions. T he Jumbo Lump C rab C ake Sliders have been on the menu since the R yder C up reopened in 2009.

$15

AT THE CAROLINA HOTEL

Pinehurs tMa gazine. co m | 13

012_017 SANDWICH PROFSPOT.indd 2

8/21/13 4:09 PM

BEEF

TENDERLOIN SANDWICH a p erfectly cooked piece of filet mignon is the superstar of this sandwich - its backup? g oat cheese and balsamic mushrooms and onions. Pair that with fries and a cold beer and you’ve got a meal that can’t be found anywhere else in the sandhills.

A t Dugan’ s Pub

$15.50

AT DUGAN’S PUB

BEEF

BRISKET SANDWICH At The Bel l T ree Tavern

$9.95

AT THE BELL TREE TAVERN

the best beef brisket sandwich around! the Bell t ree t avern smokes their own brisket in-house with handpicked pecan wood. they add homemade barbecue sauce and cole slaw to top it off. a local favorite – especially when you smell the smoke on the patio, it sets the tone to order this delicious sandwich.

14 | Pinehurs tMa gazine. co M

012_017 SANDWICH PROFSPOT.indd 3

8/21/13 4:09 PM

THE

ANNA MARIA A t Lad y B ed ford ’s Tea Pa rlour

Sliced turkey breast on a buttery croissant with sweet strawberry preserves and cream cheese spread: this unique combination of ingredients makes a surprisingly delicious sandwich. It is named after A nna Maria Stanhope, the 7th Duchess of Bedford who was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria.

$10

AT LADY BEDFORD’S TEA PARLOUR

THE

NOSH & A HALF A t N osh the Deli

/näSH / Eat food enthusiastically – this delicious sandwich features your choice of three meats, two cheeses and toppings on a 12 inch sub. T his sandwich is perfect for those with a hearty appetite or for sharing – this will satisfy at least two people!

Pinehurs tMa gazine. co m | 15

012_017 SANDWICH PROFSPOT.indd 4

8/21/13 4:09 PM

professionalspotlight

BY LARI POWELL HATLEY

PARTNERS When Sgt. Robert Williams opened the door to his police cruiser, Boely, a three-year-old Belgian Malinois, leapt out with the grace, agility and focused energy of an Olympic athlete.

“That’s not a bad analogy,” said Sgt. Williams. “These dogs maintain peak physical and mental condition at all times. They train every day, eat a special diet, and receive regular veterinary attention.”

16 | Pinehurs tMa gazine. co m

012_017 SANDWICH PROFSPOT.indd 5

8/21/13 4:09 PM

During working hours, dogs in the K9 C ore are stationed in police cars. T he cruisers serve as luxury kennels. Everything behind the front seat is specifically outfitted for the dog’s safety and comfort. T he car is climate-controlled at all times, and the dog has continual access to water. Every two hours the dog joins his human partner for exercise and training sessions and any needed “potty breaks.”

O nce out of the car, Boely graciously accepts pets from an adoring public, allowing bystanders to stroke his short, silky coat, but it is extraordinarily clear that his focus never waivers from Sgt. Williams. Boely quivers with controlled anticipation. H e knows time with his partner will be fun.

T he Southern Pines Police Department’s C anine Unit uses the Detection, the R andy H are Detection T raining Method of animal training, and for obedience we use praise, correction, and reward.

“I make our training sessions super fun,” explains Sgt. Williams, as he takes out a textured rubber ball on a rope. Boely is immediately hyper alert, clearly eager to play/work. A game of tug-o-war ensues. A s S gt. Williams maintains control of the rope, Boely growls. It is a sound that inspires fear.

“T hat is what we are looking for,” Williams explains. “A good police dog must have a certain amount of aggression, but both dog and handler must have clear heads and the ability to balance aggression and a desire to serve. T hey are partners. E ach has the other’s back. We are looking for dogs that are driven. Work or play, they give it everything they’ve got.” Dogs in the K9 units need to be able to comfort a lost child, sniff out narcotics or explosives, or drop a bad guy.

T hey may need to do all three in one day.

“We are looking for dogs that are comfortable working outside the proverbial box,” Williams said. “We have a standard test that we give them, but even dogs that do well on the test don’t always work out. T hey may be scared to work in the dark, afraid to enter a place with slippery floors. A good K9 dog will “go for it” regardless.

O f course, some dogs just lack the needed aggressive streak. T ake Lyka. S he is a beautiful Belgian Malinois. S he has confidence, energy, drive, but she was just too sweet for police work. I took her home. S he makes a great family pet. “ Sgt. Williams continued, “O fficers and service dogs have a special bond. It is as strong or stronger than the bond between human partners. You know you can count on each other. No matter what.”

C anines and officers are together 24/7. T hey live together when they are off duty. Part of the process for selecting new K9 officers includes having Sgt. Williams talk with the neighbors of the prospective officer to see if the neighbors would be comfortable having a service dog live nearby. Sgt. Williams says that the most common response is that people say they welcome it. T hey feel safer knowing the trained dog is in the area.

A sked how he became a K9 officer, S gt. Williams replied, “I always had dogs, and I always wanted to be a police officer. I hadn’t been in the department long when I saw a canine apprehend a suspect. I thought, “I gotta have me one of those!”

S gt. Williams grinned. T en years later, he is the S outhern Pines Police Department’s C anine S upervisor and a Patrol S ergeant.

“We purchased Boely from Mr. Dave Reaver from Adlerhorst International Kennels Police Training in Riverside County, California. I think what makes Boely such a special dog is that I was able to meet Mr. Reaver a few years ago during a local seminar. I was impressed with Mr. Reaver’s knowledge and true love for dog training. I met Boely at a local seminar earlier this year and was impressed with Boely’s drive and demeanor, so when I found out Boely was from Adlerhorst International I knew I had a good dog. Additionally, the details of the sale for Boely were handled during a phone call between Mr. Reaver and me. The phone call was more like two dog guys talking rather than a K-9 vendor to police department sale. Mr. Reaver is really a good guy and I know his reputation is premier in the dog world, so I am very proud and happy to say the Southern Pines Police Department has an Adlerhorst International K-9 working here.” says Sgt. Robert Williams

S gt. Williams’ first K9 partner, Kyran, was another Belgian Malinois. T he breed is particularly well suited to police and military work. T hey are known for their confidence, drive and energy. T hey are loyal, and happiest when they have a job to do.

Kyran was well known in the community. H e and Sgt. Williams were frequent visitors to schools and community events. When Kyran was diagnosed with bone cancer, Sgt. Williams said their bond just got stronger.

“Kyran took care of me for eight and a half years. I knew I would take care of him for as long as he had.” Even in illness, Kyran served. A fter his leg was amputated in an attempt to control the cancer, Kyran was eager to meet the public. When he felt strong enough, S gt. Williams took him to the Elks’ Fun Day. Kyran didn’t let only having three legs slow him down. H e inspired others with his ability to cope and overcome.

When Kyran lost his battle to cancer in February of this year, Sgt. Williams wasn’t sure he could continue as a K9 officer, but he says the town and the police department gave him time to mourn and to heal. Finally, Sgt. Williams decided that he needed to continue as K9 Supervisor as a tribute to Kyran and to train new dogs as part of Kyran’s legacy.

Sgt. Williams opens the door to the police station. H is new, young, still-learning partner, Boely, leads the way. A s he has been trained, Boely automatically sweeps the area. H e checks every room, every hall, making sure passage is safe for his partner.

Sgt. Williams smiles. H e is proud of the way Boely is performing.

“I love this job,” Williams says. When Boely returns, sits at his partner’s side, and focuses his full attention on Sgt. Williams, it is clear.

Boely loves his job, too.

Pinehurs tMa gazine. co m | 17

012_017 SANDWICH PROFSPOT.indd 6

8/21/13 4:09 PM

18 | PinehurstMagazine.com

Like

family…

(And sometimes even

better)

We love our pets. And, boy, do they love us. They’re often our best friends. We feed them, give them medical care, set up playdates and take them on vacation. That’s to say nothing of the countless hours they spend camped out on our sofas, at our tables and in our beds.

If you have a furry – or even a scaly – friend, you’re not alone. More than 72 million households in America own at least one pet. Dog households take the lead over cats by a slim margin with birds, horses, fish and reptiles bringing up the rear. We are a nation in love with animals. Here, check out the latest in activities, care and how to help animals in need.

By Christa Gala

Rocky has been my best friend for 15 years and as his years wind down, I reflect on our relationship. Some may not understand the bond between people and their dogs. He has licked my tears away in times of sadness and jumped for joy with me in times of great happiness. His scruffy face always brightens my day and seeing him still trot across the yard makes me smile. My heart swells every time I look in his eyes knowing he loves me unconditionally and I him. I will cherish our time together for the rest of my life. ~ Sara Davis Photo © Crystal Kelly Photography

PinehurstMagazine.com | 19

What we spend: In 2013, Americans are projected to spend more than $56 billion on our pets, according to the American Pet Products Association.

Fix Moore

Every 11 seconds, a healthy, adoptable cat or dog is put down in the U.S.; Moore County is no exception. Last year, the Animal Center in Moore County in Carthage euthanized more than 2,900 cats and dogs.

SNAP (the Spay/Neuter Assistant Program) offered through the state is available in Moore County and offers funds for about 120 procedures. This year, The Animal Center in Moore County announced its own initiative to tackle the euthanasia rates. Through the “Fix Moore” Community Spay/Neuter Fund, residents make a donation that helps provide subsidized spay/neuter procedures in partnership with the Spay/Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills in Vass. As funds increase, other local organizations will be given vouchers to assist countywide.

For more information and to donate, call 910-947-2858 or visit moorecounty.nc.gov (departments, animal operations).

Good behavior gone bad Think twice about teaching the following skills. Though cute at first, they can lead to unwanted behaviors, according to Vrnda Bailey, owner of Watch My Wag, LLC, a behavior center and kennel in Southern Pines. Bailey is also a certified dog trainer and dog behavior consultant.

CUTE

• Shaking hands • Giving hugs • Playing Tug

UNWANTED BEHAVIOR

• Scratched faces, arms and legs caused by “swiping” for attention • Jumping on people • Aggressive, dominant behavior if not played properly

A few nono’s: • Don’t ask “Who’s at the door” when the doorbell rings.

• Don’t make an arrival a big event.

• Don’t use a highpitched tone of voice, which often leads to excitability and vocalization in dogs.

Ever have someone come to you and ask your name and where you live? I reply by saying who I am, and I live on Strathaven Drive. Their reply is...Oh, you’re Snickers’ Dad. Everyone knows and loves my adorable 11-year-old cocker spaniel. Not only is Snickers handsome; he is also very smart. Snickers quickly mastered his “YUPPY PUPPY” machine as a young pup. He can dispense his own food and feed himself.

(Restrictions had to be put in place, so he wouldn’t eat too much.) Snickers loves to “show off” for visitors whenever asked to perform. ~ Len Block

20 | PinehurstMagazine.com

Let ‘em roam

We all get bored with our surroundings. Dogs are invited to roam off-leash at Martin Park in Southern Pines (Commerce Avenue).

Dog dreams come true exploring 50 acres of trails and wooded areas.

You’ll have fun, too. Just remember to pick up after your pooch.

For less acreage, try Pooch Park in the Pines, a three-acre fenced dog park in Whispering Pines that provides two separate fenced areas – one each for small and large dogs. Membership is required ($35 annually); gates are unlocked by a key pass.

How does your dog see you?

“We need to think of our nonverbals first,” says Vrnda Bailey, a certified dog trainer and dog behavior consultant and owner of Watch My Wag. “This is the clearest form of communication we have with dogs. This covers body positioning and eye contact. How are you holding and using your body in relation to your dog and the room?”

In other words, be confident, calm and authoritative for the best results when working with your dog.

If barking drives you crazy…

Believe it or not, owners often encourage and reward barking without realizing it. “When your dog barks, resist looking in his direction or responding to the bark,” says certified dog trainer Vrnda Bailey. What to do? Issue a firm, calm ‘No,’ then leave the room.

“Totally remove yourself from the ruckus your dog is creating. Doing so will remove the dog’s resource (you) from the room in case that is part of the trigger. Show your complete disinterest.”

You may also want to use baby gates to restrict your dog’s access to entries so there will be less excitement when greeting guests.

Molly Cue’s greatest joy is lying quietly on our sofa waiting for one of our larger poodles to pass by. When one approaches, she crouches behind her white blanket then leaps into the air with a growl that is not quite as deep as a cougar’s and attacks the startled canine. With moves like a trained boxer, she dives in, out and around as she brings the poodle to the floor. Then Molly dances on her hind legs and we give her a standing ovation. ~ Frank & Maureen Horansky PinehurstMagazine.com | 21

Puppy 101 If you’re currently raising a puppy, you’re probably exhausted.

And your house could well be in shreds. Don’t worry, though.

Like kids, if you put in the time and work in the beginning, you’ll end up with a great companion for years to come. A few things to keep in mind, recommended by The Humane Society of the U.S.:

Senior Dogs As your dog enters the senior years, he or she will slow down a little and may get gray in the muzzle. Modify the dog’s exercise according to his needs. You’ll also want to visit the vet every six months instead of once a year. Dogs can age as much as three years (in human terms) in one calendar year. More frequent visits will help you stay on top of approaching issues.

• Crate training: It will help house-train your dog and will provide the animal with a safe place when you’re sleeping or not at home. Start by feeding your pup in his crate (with the door open) and putting special toys and rewards in there as well.

Never use the crate as punishment.

• Housetraining: Take your new pup out every two hours or so on a regular basis. Head for the same spot and reward when he or she goes.

• Socialization: Troubling behaviors such as anxiety and aggression can often be avoided if a puppy is properly socialized.

In other words, puppies need to experience the world in a positive way. It’s a good idea to expose them to other people, animals, sounds and situations (thunder, fireworks) very early and praise and reward them for good responses. If your dog becomes fearful, don’t force it. Remove him from the situation and try again another time.

• Vaccinations: Your puppy should get his or her first round of shots between six and eight weeks old and will finish up with the first year of shots at about 16 weeks.

Every Dog…

ea and tick worm and fl onthly and Needs heart are given m st o m s; n io -to-rememmedicat Pick an easy e. m ti e m calendar! at the sa k it on your ar m d an e ber dat

Fun things to do with your dog: • Go for a walk or a hike.

• Take a training class together.

• Visit a dog park to make canine friends.

• Go for a swim in one of the area’s many local lakes.

• Explore the nooks and crannies of the Village.

Dugan is my dog. In order to sway my husband into getting a dog, the name had to be something that referred to Pinehurst, and something Irish. Dugan was the logical choice.

Dugan is a 12-year-old Coton de Tulear, who loves to come to work with me whenever he can. He greets most customers with a kiss, and occasionally sleeps on the job! ~ Cristin Bennett

22 | PinehurstMagazine.com

When we adopted Luther as a rescued 3-month-old puppy, I knew he was destined for something more. Luther and I became a certified therapy dog team, traveling the state and beyond.

Whether he was sitting on a hospital bed, working as a reading buddy for a student or presenting at a statewide teacher’s conference, Luther innately made that special connection. Luther will always be my little buddy who changed my life big time! ~ Rebecca Vassallo, M.D.

What can I do to help?

• Adopt a pet from an animal shelter • Donate cash or wish-list items • Consider fostering • Volunteer (Shelters need help raising funds, hosting adoption fairs, taking calls and working regular shifts taking care of animals).

Do the can-can Through the end of the year, donate a can of dog or cat food to the Moore Humane Society in Carthage and a generous donor will donate two more. The shelter prefers cans without gravy. Drop off donations at 5355 NC Hwy. 22 in Carthage or to Dogs’ Best Friend at 225 Pinehurst Avenue in Southern Pines.

What is “fostering?”

Most animal shelters have a list of volunteer fosters – kind people who take in shelter dogs until a forever home can be found. Fostering an animal is a rewarding experience that helps in several ways: • Helps the animal recover from the stress of being kenneled in a shelter.

• Provides care, grooming and exercise for the animal.

• Works with the dog on any behavioral issues.

• Help make room for another dog at the shelter.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 23

See for yourself

Adopting

The Haven-F riends for L ife is a no-kill anim al shelter th at holds adoption fa irs at the Pe tSmart on Skibo Ro ad in Fayett eville every Saturd ay and Sund ay from 11AM to 5:30 PM.

A PET Roughly 65 percent of Americans pay a small amount for their pets or get them for free, according to the American Humane Society. If you’re thinking of a getting a pet, consider one of our nation’s 5,000 animal shelters that take in 5 million animals annually. There are several great shelters right here in the Sandhills. Volunteers are extremely helpful and will work with you to find you a perfect match.

Typically the price to adopt a dog ranges in price from $65 to $115, which often includes spay/neuter, rabies and distemper shots as well as de-fleaing and de-worming.

Cats range between $25 to $95.

Contact these local shelters for specific information on pricing and the application process: Moore Humane Society 5355 NC Hwy. 22 Carthage, NC 28327 Moorehumane.org Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption Cara-nc.org/ 42 Deep River Road Sanford, NC 27330 The Haven: Friends for Life 400 Fulford Road Raeford, NC 28376 thehaven-friendsforlife.org/index.html Animal Advocates of Moore County 229A Ridgeline Drive Aberdeen, NC 28315 Aamcnc.org

Seven toxic substances From www.petpoisonhelpline.com

1. Chocolate 2. Vitamins and minerals 3. Tylenol 4. Mouse and rat poisons 5. Cold and allergy medicines 6. Glow sticks 7. Poinsettias

Did you know?

• The most popular dog name in America is Max. • An estimated one million dogs in the U.S. are the primary beneficiaries of their owner’s will.

• Cats typically reserve their meows for humans, rarely other cats.

• A cat can jump as much as seven times its height.

• Dogs can donate blood to other dogs and cats to other cats.

From the North Shore Animal League of America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.

Here is my story about Theo. He is now a 14-month-old Havanese.

He becomes very excited about certain TV programs. This photo was taken while he was watching the Westminster Dog Show. His favorite was this gorgeous blondish Golden Retriever! We admired his taste! Though he is a small dog, he has a very large personality and hasn’t met a dog he didn’t like. ~ Terri Birkhauser

24 | PinehurstMagazine.com

Home away from home No matter how much you love your pet, sometimes you can’t take him with you. If you’re considering boarding your pet, do your homework. Make sure the owners are reputable and have experience running a kennel. Visit first and get plenty of references.

Candace Brock and her husband, Billy, researched kennels across the country before opening Five Points Pet Resort in Raeford in 2004, a 9,000-square-foot facility that operates on a family farm. Their goal is to provide socialization, stimulation and exercise for each animal. Each “suite” has a bed, private dog door to a covered patio and three potty breaks a day. You can upgrade to an entire room with comfy couches, perfect for one dog or multiple family dogs. The penthouse and luxury suites offer webcams so you can check in on your pets while you’re away. Extras include a golf cart ride, gourmet treats, walks and a spa bath before pick-up.

Each cat is housed in a separate cat condo and playtime is spent in the secure cattery, comprised of tunnels and climbing obstacles.

“Our staff-to-pet ratio is kept small, which ensures safety and customized care for your individual pet’s needs,” says Candace Brock. “Our staff is here, providing attention to pets all day long, seven days a week, not just a few hours in the morning and evening.”

Top five questions to ask before you board your pet: From Watch My Wag, LLC.

1. What is required of all your employees to work here? (Certifications are important.)

2. How often are the dogs fed? (Typically you want the facility to stick to the at-home feeding schedule.)

3. If the dogs play, who decides how the dogs are grouped? (A certified behavior consultant will make the best pairings.)

4. Can I see your state inspections? (This will help you see the standard the facility has maintained over the years.)

5. If I leave a message, when will it be returned?

PinehurstMagazine.com | 25

chef’scorner recipes by EXECUTIVE Chef Joseph Henderson, Lady bedford’s tea parlour Photography by McKenzie Photography

Kentucky Bourbon Bacon and Cheddar Quiche Crust: (1) 9 inch deep dish pie crust Filling: 12 slices of Kentucky Bourbon bacon, cooked and crumbled 4 large eggs 3/4 cup whole milk 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Directions: 1. Bake crust for 5 minutes at 375 degrees.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream and pepper. Pour into the baked crust. Crumble bacon over the top with the shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes ,or until quiche filling is set and lightly browned.

Pair with a hearty breakfast tea such as Assam Satrupa or English Breakfast.

26 | PinehurstMagazine.com

CHICKEN Pecan Salad & Peach Vinaigrette Dressing For salad: grilled chicken lettuce peaches pecans For dressing: 3 tablespoons ripe peach balsamic 2 tablespoons Koroneiki oil 1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper

Lemon-Mint Scones

In a small bowl, whisk ingredients one minute until emulsified. Drizzle over salad.

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed dry mint leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup prepared Lemon Mint Rooibos, cooled* 1 large egg 1 large egg, separated Turbinado sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, mint, salt and lemon zest, stirring well. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream, rooibos, egg and egg yolk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. (If mixture seems dry, add more cream, one tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms.) On a lightly floured surface, gently knead dough until smooth. Roll dough to a ž to 1 inch thickness. Cut with a 2 ½ inch round cutter. Place scones approximately 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, lightly best egg white. Brush scones with egg white and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes. Makes 12 scones. *Pour 3/4 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon Lemon Mint Rooibos and steep for 5 to 7 minutes. Strain and discard solids.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 27

winereview

BY ROBYN JAMES, PROPRIETOR, THE WINE CELLAR & TASTING ROOM

THE CRISP WINES OF FALL When the cool breezes of fall blow into town, it always turns my mind and palate to match wines to the season. I want more spice, fuller body and bright acidities that will pair with the earthier foods of fall.

Here are this year’s picks for fall!

28 | PinehurstMagazine.com

WILLOWGLEN SPARKLING BRUT AUSTRALIA, approx. $12 Fresh, herbaceous aromas with delicate and refreshing fruit flavors and a creamy palate with a clean, crisp finish.

CHAMISAL UNOAKED STAINLESS CHARDONNAY CALIFORNIA, approx. $15 The lime, kiwi, orange and lemon fruit flavors are so delicious, you won’t miss the oak accents at all.

Its bright, vital acidity makes it shine like polished silver. This is a very good food wine at a reasonable price.

NICOLAS SAUVIGNON BLANC FRANCE, approx. $8 Wonderfully balanced and smooth, with crisp acidity showing ripe peach, pear and apple flavors. Floral and tropical delights abound!

BARISTA PINOTAGE SOUTH AFRICA, approx. $14 This is a spicy, lushly textured wine with concentrated aromas and flavors of black berries, bramble, chocolate, chicory and coffee. Ripe, dark fruit and berry flavors linger into the mediumlength finish, with a soft note of earthy spice on the back.

TILIA MALBEC-SYRAH ARGENTINA, approx. $11 Mild herbal, spice, red plum and red bell pepper scents are what you’ll find on the bouquet of this Malbec-Syrah blend. The palate is round, with good acidity maintaining balance. Berry flavors are tasty but generic, and there’s no shortage of oak and vanilla on the lasting finish.

shopaberdeen

PinehurstMagazine.com | 29

030_035 SPGROUP GOLFREV.indd 1

8/21/13 3:47 PM

shopsouthernpines

PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM | 31

030_035 SPGROUP GOLFREV.indd 2

8/21/13 3:47 PM

shopsouthernpines

32 | PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM

030_035 SPGROUP GOLFREV.indd 3

8/21/13 3:47 PM

030_035 SPGROUP GOLFREV.indd 4

8/21/13 3:47 PM

shopsouthernpines shopaberdeen

talk of southern pines

Upcoming Races: AUTUMNFEST

October 5 | 9AM Downtown Southern Pines

MILES FOR MIRA

October 19 | 9AM Sandhills Community College

WEE SCARECROW RUN October 26 | 8AM MclEndon Hills

sandhillsraceseries.com

shop pines

Aryia The Bell Tree Tavern Bella Filati Eve Avery Framers Cottage Monkee’s of the Pines Morgan Miller Nosh the Deli Opulence of Southern Pines The Refinery Wine Cellar & Tasting Room

34 | PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM

030_035 SPGROUP GOLFREV.indd 5

8/22/13 5:08 PM

golfer’scorner

BY DAVID DROSCHAK

CAN PHIL CEMENT GREATNESS AT PINEHURST NO. 2?

Caddy Mike Hicks was seconds removed from jumping into the arms of Payne Stewart on the 18th green at Pinehurst No. 2 in what is now among the more famous celebratory photos in golf history, milling around in the scoring tent when he turned and saw a disconsolate Phil Mickelson.

Stewart had just drained a dramatic 15-foot par putt on the diabolical Donald Ross green to win the 1999 U.S. Open by one shot over Lefty, who at the time had yet to capture a major championship – and was unaware of just how elusive his chase for the USGA trophy would become.

“It was like somebody had punched him in the gut, which is understandable. He was prepared for a playoff, and I’ll be honest with you, so was I,” Hicks told Pinehurst Magazine in a recent interview. “I turned to Phil and said, “You are going to get a lot of opportunities, and for my guy it might be his last chance. I know it hurts right now but you’ll get yours, you’ll get one of these.” It turns out that he still doesn’t have one, but how many times can you come that close?’

For the record, the Phil Meter of “close calls” stands at six, including yet another runner-up finish in 2013 at Merion. So, over a 15-year period dating to 1999, Lefty has finished a bridesmaid an incredible 40 percent of the time in the U.S. Open.

The stakes are so much higher now as Mickelson ponders his return to his initial “near miss” at Pinehurst No. 2 for the 2014 U.S. Open. This summer, carding one of the more spectacular final rounds in major golf history, Mickelson won the British Open Championship. That victory sets the stage for his first crack at the Career Grand Slam, a feat accomplished by just six golfers – Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Mickelson’s contemporary arch-rival Tiger Woods.

For those who believe in karma, Mickelson turns 44 on June 15th, 2014 – the final day of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

“If I’m able to win the U.S. Open and complete the career Grand Slam, I think that that’s the sign of the complete great player,” Mickelson said. “And I’m a leg away. And it’s been a tough leg for me. Those players that have done that are the greats of the game. You look at them with a different light.”

Pinehurst No. 2 has already garnered a ton of pre-Open publicity with a recent restoration of the historic Ross layout that will produce the first U.S. Open without rough, along with the USGA bringing the U.S. Women’s Open to the same course a week later. But scores of Career Grand Slam fodder began soon after the Mickelson family group hug ended across the Pond in July.

Mickelson’s trip to the Sandhills in 2014 is expected to be accompanied by “rock star” media attention that will give the game of golf a boost in TV ratings, especially if Mickelson gets off to a good start and is in contention.

In addition to his second-place finish in 1999, Mickelson shot an opening-round 69 at the 2005 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 and was two shots off the lead, only to bogey six of his final seven holes in round two to fall off the pace. He finished in a tie for 33rd.

“The irony is if you look at the overall record of Phil Mickelson you might make the argument that his best major, MICKELSON AT 2005 OPEN. PHOTO © BOB DONNAN in terms of how he plays year-in and year-out, is actually the U.S. Open, the one he hasn’t won,” said USGA Executive Director Mike Davis. “This guy has finished runner-up six times, been in the top 10 ten times, has been playing the U.S. Open ever since he was an amateur in 1990 and has had so many close calls. His first real close call was in 1999 right on No. 2. It would be fitting if he won in 2014 because I know Phil has been heartbroken at times almost getting there.”

Mickelson will be one of the favorites at Pinehurst because of his world-class short game and knack for hitting irons on a higher trajectory than most players – a good strategy coming into the difficult No. 2 greens.

“When you miss a green at Pinehurst you have to have an incredible imagination, but you also have to have great technique, and you have to have great execution,” said Davis, who is also in charge of setting up the Open courses. “What is so neat about Pinehurst No. 2 is you are often left with a choice, which is very, very rare in golf. If you miss a green you can putt it; you can play a bump-and-run; hit a little hybrid shot or you can hit a pitch shot with spin on it or a flop shot. There are so many different ways to play it, and that’s where Phil really shines. He seems to have not only great imagination seems to be really able to execute those really tough shots. I do think Pinehurst No. 2 fits his game. He has a marvelous putter and a marvelous short game.

“I’ve done 25 of these so you come to learn you not only have to be a really good player to win a U.S. Open and be on your game that week, but there is something to what course we play,” added Davis. “Even if you’re on your game that week, certain courses work for certain players better.

You take a Pebble Beach in June that is always rock hard because it never rains and has tiny greens and you are going to get wind all four days, so whoever wins on a course like that is probably different than somebody who is going to win at Pinehurst No. 2.”

Add in the pressure of the moment and Mickelson will be facing a supreme test in his first crack at the Career Grand Slam.

“You know what, if it were anybody else I think it would be too much, but Phil deals with pressure about as good as anybody,” added Hicks, who plans to retire from caddying at the end of 2013 after 33 years. “Phil has been so close and really it hasn’t been someone else, a couple of times it has been him making a bonehead play to lose. It is one thing about somebody beating you and you beating yourself. Well, he beat himself a couple of times. He has learned to deal with that, and he’ll be the first to tell you the British Open was the last tournament he ever dreamed about winning.”

PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM | 35

030_035 SPGROUP GOLFREV.indd 6

8/21/13 3:47 PM

caendar s ep t emb er • oct o be r

Womens Exchange Opening Day SANDHILLS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB | | September 4 | 10AM | 910.295.4677 September 9 | 7-9 PM | Hannah Theater Center at The O’Neal School, Southern BOOT CAMP BASICS | September Pines | sandhillsphotoclub.org 4 | 12:30-1:30PM | The Laser Institute of Pinehurst | pinehurstlaser.com, Carolina Terrier Association 910.295.1130 Group Show | September 13 | Harness Track, Highway 5, Pinehurst | REAL FOOD IN FAST TIMES | Septem- mckcnc.com ber 6 | 10:30AM-12PM | Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, Ball Visitors Center, Central Carolina Cavalier King Pinehurst | 910.695.3882 Charles Spaniel Club Specialty Show | September 13 | Harness Track, FIVE POINTS HORSE TRIALS | Septem- Highway 5, Pinehurst | mckcnc.com ber 6-8 | Carolina Horse Park, Raeford | carolinahorsepark.com, 910.875.2074 9TH ANNUAL FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL & GRAPE STOMP | September Paint Pinehurst Pink Wine Walk | 14 | 12-6PM | Cypress Bend Vineyards, September 7 | 4-8PM | Village of Pinehu- Wagram | cypressbendvinyards.com, rst | InsidePinehurst.com, 910.687.0377 910.369.0411 Pinewild Garden and Home Tour | September 7th | 10AM-4PM | lindengardenclub.com

ARTIST IN STUDIO | September 7, 14, 21, 28 | NOON-3PM | Hollyhocks Art Gallery, Pinehurst | 910.255.0665, hollyhocksartgallery.com

36 | PinehurstMagazine.com

Moore County Kennel Club two-day all breed shows | September 14 and 15 | Harness Track, Highway 5, Pinehurst | mckcnc.com

THE DANCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY | September 16 | 9AM-4PM | Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, Ball Visitors Center, Pinehurst | 910.695.3882

Pinehurst Live after 5 w/ Ken Knox & Co. | September 20 | 5:308:30PM | Downtown Village of Pinehurst | facebook.com/pinehurstliveafter5

Family Movie Night – Smurfs 2 | September 20 | 7PM | Village Arboretum | vopnc.org

Pinehurst Oktoberfest | September 21 | NOON-6PM | Village Arboretum | pinehurstoktoberfest.com

r

PINEHURST FALL DRESSAGE SHOW | September 21-22 | 8AM-5PM | Pinehurst Harness Track, Route 5 | vopnc.org, 910.692.1788

2013 INTERNATIONAL SARDINE FESTIVAL | October 11 | 11AM-2PM | Aberdeen Lake Park | 910.944.1115, townofaberdeen.net

6th Annual Tag Sale | October 18 & 19 | 8AM-4PM & 8AM-1PM | Community Presbyterian Church 125 Everett Road, Pinehurst | 910.295.6848

43RD ANNUAL HISTORICAL CRAFTS & FARM SKILLS FESTIVAL | September 27-29 | 8:20AM-4:30PM, 10AM-6PM, NOON-5PM | Malcolm Blue Farm, Aberdeen | malcolmbluefarm.com, 910.944.7558

SHAW HOUSE VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUES FAIR | October 12 | 10AM-4PM | Shaw House, Southern Pines | moorehistory.com, 910.692.2051

HOLLY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL | October 19 | 10AM-4PM | Village of Pinehurst | pinehurstbusinessguild.com, 910.295.7462

ANNIE OAKLEY’S BOOM DAYS | October 12-13 | Pinehurst | insidepinehurst.com

20th Anniversary of Putting on the Ritz | October 19 | 6PM | Campus of Scotland Health Care System, Laurinburg | scotlandhealth.org, 910.291.7543

TOP FIVE “TREATS” | October 2 | 12:301:30PM | The Laser Institute of Pinehurst | 910.295.1130, pinehurstlaser.com The 2013 Kitchens and Moore Home Tour | October 3 | 10AM | 910.947.3188, angela_priest@ncsu.edu

SANDHILLS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEMBERS NIGHT PLANT PRE-SALE | October 18 | 4:30-6:30PM | Sandhills Community College, Steed Hall, Pinehurst | 910.246.4959

SANDHILLS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FALL PLANT SALE | October 19 | 8AMNOON | Sandhills Community College, Steed Hall, Pinehurst | 910.246.4959 Three Rivers Arts Festival | October 19-20 | Sanford | threeriversartsfestival.net Parker Quartet | October 28 | Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines | mooreart.org, 910.692.2787

SEPTEMBER

TAI CHI/QIGONG IN THE GARDENS | September 30 | 9AM-12:30PM | Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, Ball Visitors Center, Pinehurst | 910.695.3882

SANDHILLS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB | October 14 | 7-9 PM | Hannah Theater Center at The O’Neal School, Southern Pines | sandhillsphotoclub.org.

1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30

OCTOBER

Antique Automobile Show | September 28 | 9AM-3PM | Village Arboretum | ncregionaaca.com/sandhills

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26

6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28

A complete list of events throughout the Sandhills can be found on our website

www.pinehurstmagazine.com Community events you would like considered for publication in the calendar may be emailed to jill@pinehurstmagazine.com.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 37

038_041 PHGROUP NEXTISS.indd 1

8/22/13 11:26 AM

Pinehurs tMa gazine. co M | 39

038_041 PHGROUP NEXTISS.indd 2

8/22/13 11:26 AM

shoppinehurst

40 | Pinehurs tMa gazine. co M

038_041 PHGROUP NEXTISS.indd 3

8/22/13 11:26 AM

T S R U H E PIN

®

M AG AZ IN

PINEHURS T

E

M A G A ZI

h t l a e H s ’ n e M N UPHILL BATTLE

+ A

BBORNNESS

RST PINEHU

|

UGUST JULY/A

PINES

|

NE

Pinehurst CelebrateResort Closing in o n d Golfing Doublehe ader

U AGAINST ST

ERN SOUTH

®

EEN ABERD

PINEH URST

2013

+

|

Take it Ou

tside

There’s ple

SOUT HERN M AY / JUNE

nty to do

PINES 2013

|

outdoors

ABERD EEN

PM 6/24/13 2:37

001 COV

ER.indd

1

dd 1

001 COVER.in

coming up in the next

PINEHURST

4/19/13

®

ANNUAL GIFT GUIDE Check out the best gifts from the local shops!

You’ll be sure to find something wonderful even for the person who has everything!

HOLIDAY DECORATING Need some ideas for your mantle? Front porch or even your bathroom? Local shops show you what they have in store for you!

HOCKEY Professional hockey has become even more popular - see what’s going on in the NHL!

PLUS Fashion

2:19 PM

&

in every issue:

Wine Review • Book Review Sandhills Social Sightings Golfer’s Corner • DIY • Technology Chef’s Corner • Healthy You Professional Spotlight

Local fashion shops show you what is new in holiday attire.

Pinehurs tMa gazine. co m | 41

038_041 PHGROUP NEXTISS.indd 4

8/22/13 11:26 AM

Lafont and Tom Ford sunglasses Available at Eyemax

Trina Turk “Sydney” skirt with side zippers Available at Monkee’s of the Pines

fall fashion into

Update your wardrobe with these fabulous finds from our local shops and fall back in love with fashion this season.

42 | PinehurstMagazine.com

Yala chevron print skirt Available at Opulence of Southern Pines

Flowing assymetrical skirt Available at CoolSweats

Me Too ballet flat (ruby) Me Too ballet flat (silver) Me Too boot Available at Cameron & Co.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 43

Vecceli red handbag J.Renee snake handbag Available at Village Fox

Italian leather handbag Handwoven wrap Available at Le Feme Chateau

44 | PinehurstMagazine.com

Casual Studio abstract print skirt Available at Lookin’ for Linda

Salaam printed skirt Available at Morgan Miller

Tory Burch “Ivy” pump (black) Rowen “Ivy” flat (fuchsia) Tory Burch “Kiernan” 35mm riding boot Available at Monkee’s of the Pines

PinehurstMagazine.com | 45

Women’s Health: Giving Care to the Caregivers

by Dan Bain

If I asked you what the top health risk/leading cause of death is for men, would you know the answer? How about for women? Trick question – it’s the same answer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), here’s how the top ten stacked up for women in 2009:

46 | PinehurstMagazine.com

1. Heart disease – 24.0% 2. Cancer – 22.2% 3. Stroke – 6.3% 4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases – 5.9% 5. Alzheimer’s disease – 4.5% 6. Unintentional injuries – 3.5% 7. Type 2 diabetes – 2.8% 8. Influenza and pneumonia – 2.3% 9. Kidney disease – 2.0% 10. Septicemia – 1.6%

On top of all this, they have to cope with the unique challenges associated with the female reproductive system. And on top of that, there seems to be a prevailing attitude that could prevent women from caring for themselves.

Dr. Harriet Ng Hansell, of Boylan Healthcare in Raleigh, has a related theory. “Women typically are great caretakers for everyone else, but sometimes neglect their own health,” she explains. Even if a woman chooses and accepts that role, however, she won’t be able to take care of anyone else if she doesn’t first take care of her own health. Hansell recommends a healthy diet, adequate sleep and regular exercise toward that end, and stresses that it’s possible to get all of these without taking away from family time – for example, she says, exercise can be accomplished with family recreational activities such as walking, swimming, or riding bikes together.

Drew Schultz, founder and president of Live Well Longer, LLC, concurs on the issue of self-neglect.

“Family life and relationships are top priority,” he says, “and many times women find their fitness takes a back seat to family obligations. The benefits of exercise from ‘me time’ only enhance the quality of your life in the time you give to the people you care about the most.”

Exercise is a topic that pops up repeatedly in any discussion of women’s health and/or heart disease; unsurprisingly, it’s one of Mayo Clinic’s five recommendations for preventing heart disease:

1. Quit and/or avoid smoking or chewing tobacco.

2. Exercise 30 minutes a day as regularly as possible.

3. Eat a heart-healthy diet: low fat, cholesterol and salt; plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy; plus beans and fish; and minimal amounts of saturated fat (red meat and dairy) and trans fat (deep-fried foods, bakery items, packaged foods, margarines and crackers).

4. Maintain a healthy weight, with a body mass index (BMI) less than 25.

5. Get regular screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.

For corroboration, we spoke to medical professionals at two Sandhills facilities: Dr. Anna Fakadej and Dr. Tarra Millender, of Carolina Eye Associates; and Mandy Martin, ANP, of FirstHealth Family Care Center – Seven Lakes.

Martin took us through warnings and recommendations for four decades and more of a woman’s health needs:

20s

Martin’s Highlights: “For women in their 20s, the biggest health concern is sexually transmitted diseases. Younger women tend to have more sexual partners, increasing their odds of transmission. Women in their 20s are also at a heightened risk for eating disorders – not just anorexia and bulimia, but binge eating and disordered eating such as orthorexia, an unhealthy obsession with ‘healthy’ eating.”

Recommended Screenings: Anual Pap smear to check for the human papillomavirus (HPV, the most common sexually transmitted disease) as well as cervical cancer; if you are sexually active, also ask your doctor to check for chlamydia and gonorrhea at the same time.

30s

Martin’s Highlights: “Fertility tends to top the list of women’s health concerns in their 30s. As professional women continue to put off childbearing longer, fertility begins to decline slightly in the early 30s, and more significantly with each passing year. This is also the time where women who battle their weight may develop pre-diabetes, often a precursor to type 2 diabetes, where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.”

Recommended Screenings: If you’re overweight or have other diabetes risk factors, including a family history of diabetes, get a glucose test. The American Thyroid Association recommends having your thyroid-stimulating hormone levels checked (a TSH screening) beginning at age 35 and again every five years, although you should be checked again sooner if you’ve gained or lost weight, or feel sluggish. If you’ve been unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant for over a year, your doctor may recommend fertility testing.

40s

Martin’s Highlights: “Women in their 40s are at an increased risk of depression, and although experts aren’t sure why, hormonal changes due to perimenopause (the start of menopause, which most women enter in their late 40s) may play a role. Hormones are also the reason women in their 40s may find it easier to put on weight, and harder to take it off. Although breast cancer is relatively rare for women in their 40s, treatment is most successful when the disease is caught early, so screening starts now. And of course, heart disease. Although your risk goes up as you age, more and more women are developing heart disease at a younger age, and women of color are at a particularly high risk.”

Recommended Screenings: Pap smears, a glucose test, and a thyroid test. The American Cancer Society recommends an annual mammogram for all women beginning at age 40, although if you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, your physician may recommend beginning sooner. If you haven’t already started, now is the time to have your cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure checked, too.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 47

50s

Martin’s Highlights: “For women in their 50s and beyond, heart disease remains the number one concern. The majority of women who develop it will begin to experience symptoms during or after their 50s. Estrogen appears to have a cardioprotective effect, and as estrogen levels decline, heart risks increase. The risk of almost all cancers increases with age, but breast and colon cancer remain the biggest concerns (along with lung cancer, which disproportionately affects women who’ve smoked). By their mid-50s, most women will have gone through menopause – the period that marks the end of menstruation – and related issues like hot flashes will eventually resolve themselves, although menopause can mean permanent changes in weight, vaginal dryness and loss of libido for some women.”

Recommended Screenings: A colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer at least every 10 years beginning at age 50; an annual mammogram; glucose testing; a bone density screening for osteoporosis; and a Pap smear every three years.

Heart Disease in Women Ask a woman what health threat concerns her the most, and she’s more likely to name breast cancer than heart disease.

Martin says women tend to think of breast cancer as their biggest health threat. While breast cancer is noteworthy, women should focus on heart disease, which presents its own gender-unique set of challenges.

Martin says heart disease symptoms in women can be different from symptoms in men. “The most common heart attack symptom in women is some type of pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest,” she admits, “but it’s not always severe or even the most prominent symptom, particularly in women.”

Women are more likely to have heart attack symptoms unrelated to chest pain, including: • Neck, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort • Shortness of breath • Nausea or vomiting • Sweating • Lightheadedness or dizziness • Unusual fatigue Even the contributing factors can differ by gender, says Martin.

Men and women share the traditional risk factors for coronary artery disease – high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity – but other factors may affect women more in the development of heart disease. Martin says these include: • Metabolic syndrome, a combination of fat around the abdomen • High blood pressure 48 | PinehurstMagazine.com

• High blood sugar and high triglycerides • Mental stress and depression • Smoking • Low estrogen levels “Women under the age of 65 who have a family history of heart disease should pay particularly close attention to the heart disease risk factors,” Martin warns.

Eyes Through the Ages Interestingly enough, there are links and parallels between certain women’s health issues and diagnoses, and the changes and tests that their eyes go through. Fakadej explained them by age group:

20s/30s

“If women wear contact lenses, then they need regular eye examinations.

Contact lenses should be removed and cleaned properly every day. This is a good age range for LASIK refractive eye surgery if people want to be less dependent on glasses. During pregnancy, vision can change, so women need to be aware that if they are pregnant and vision changes, then they should be examined by an eye care professional.”

40s/50s

“Presbyopia, or the inability to focus at near, occurs around 40 to 45 years of age. Usually this requires reading glasses or bifocals, which can be prescribed by an eye care professional. These are also the years that systemic health issues like diabetes or hypertension begin to be diagnosed.

Regular eye examinations can help to diagnose these diseases.”

PinehurstMagazine.com | 49

60s/70s

“In this age range, many women suffer from dry eye, which arises from a combination of causes – notably hormonal changes, decreased blinking due to aging, side effects of medicines, and decreased fluid intake. Also, the main reason for vision loss in this age group is cataracts. There are many exciting advanced technology options for improving vision with less dependence on glasses. The Catalys cataract laser can now be used to aid in improving visual outcome.”

Fakadej also reminded us that, regardless of age or gender, long-term eye health is dependent on the same issues behind other healthy living elements – namely, nutrition, exercise, and controlling systemic problems like high blood pressure.

Living the Good Life The secrets to healthy living should really not be secret anymore; we’ve all heard them plenty of times. Want to reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke? Want to manage, if not reduce, your risk of various forms of cancer?

There are steps you can take to do so, helping to improve your odds of staying healthy well into the golden years. Martin spelled out ten tips for women:

1. Exercise 30 to 60 minutes a day on most days of the week.

2. Maintain a healthy weight.

3. If you smoke, quit. If you don’t smoke, don’t start.

4. Eat a diet that’s low in saturated fat, cholesterol and salt

and includes plenty of fruits and vegetables.

5. Manage chronic conditions. If you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, follow your doctor’s treatment recommendations. If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under control.

6. Manage stress. Take steps to reduce it, or learn to deal with it in healthy ways.

7. Protect yourself from the sun. When you’re outdoors, cover up and use plenty of sunscreen.

8. Limit your alcohol intake. If you drink, drink in moderation only.

9. If you have babies, breastfeed them if you can, as breastfeeding may help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

10. Take early detection seriously. Go to your doctor regularly, and get the regular screenings recommended for your age.

Millender had some tips of her own, going beyond physical health. First, she recommends establishing a network of like-minded peers who share your health-conscious attitude, so they can provide support and hold you accountable to your healthy habits. Secondly, she recommends a holistic approach to health, setting aside a daily time for meditation and/or prayer.

“One thing I feel like women neglect is paying attention to their needs as a whole person – physical, mental and spiritual,” she says. “Women don’t talk about their mental and spiritual health, and often neglect it. I think daily meditation and prayer, as well as finding a support network of like-minded folks, is crucial to whole body wellness. You cannot separate physical health from mental health from spiritual health; they are intricately related.”

50 | PinehurstMagazine.com

Women’s Exercise Options One recurring theme of women’s health issues is exercise. We spoke to three businesses that can help you in that respect; below is their advice: Michelle Kaiser of Southern Pines Yoga Co. says yoga gives an individual a “whole body tune-up” by emphasizing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual in each session. She says yoga can help to control anxiety, soothe pain, improve muscle tone, build flexibility and strength, improve concentration, stimulate the immune system, and more, and that it is accessible to everyone – novice, veteran, young, old, male, female, etc. But it resonates with women, she feels, because “Women are born with an innate drive to nurture and care, and often times they leave themselves out in the question of care. Yoga gives them the permission, space and time to practice selfcare – to reconnect with their true essence.”

Aryia Pole Fitness owners Yuewen Xi and Heather Rossio are spreading the word about a new form of fitness that they say evolved from pole dancing, and combining strength, endurance and flexibility training. The studio offers lessons in pole fitness, pole conditioning, pole stretch, chair dance and floor dance. Xi and Rossio promise women in their classes will tone their bodies, gain muscle strength (especially abs and arms), and improve their flexibility and endurance. And of course, there’s plenty of cardio exercise involved. Xi referred to pole fitness as “Pilates and yoga performed on a vertical bar.”

The Pilates Barre offers Pilates classes, Booty Barre classes and Redcord suspension training. Additionally, says owner and Pilates instructor Michelle Jones, the studio offers personalized nutrition coaching and carries two lines of whole food supplements to promote wellness and weight loss. Jones says Pilates results in a strong, limber, beautifully aligned and lengthened body by focusing on exercising from the core. She views Pilates as “a life insurance plan for your spine” and says her studio focuses on individualized training and proper technique. Pilates, she adds, “improves your function and performance in everything else you do in your life.”

sports

By DAVID DROSCHAK

Doeren’s Direction NC State changing course again on gridiron North Carolina State hasn’t won an Atlantic Coast Conference football championship since 1979, sampling nearly every conceivable coaching style and personality over the last three decades in order to capture what has been an elusive title formula.

Monte Kiffin parachuted into Carter-Finley Stadium, Dick Sheridan was the I-AA national coach of the year, Mike O’Cain was hired from within, the flamboyant Chuck Amato wore red shoes and was a top assistant at powerhouse Florida State, and Marine Tom O’Brien built Boston College into a consistent winner and was a stickler for details.

Still, the Wolpfack has remained mostly a .500 team since the late 1970s, finishing in The Associated Press top 25 just five times in that time frame, with only one season of double digit wins (11-3 in 2002) – and no appearances in the ACC championship game.

The Wolfpack is off in a new direction again in 2013, handing the keys to the football program over to 41-year-old Dave Doeren, who impressed every athletic director looking for a new coach last winter by leading mid-major school Northern Illinois to the Orange Bowl, becoming the first Mid-American Conference school to earn a BCS bid.

Doeren will now be competing against the likes of Clemson and Florida State every season in his quest to get the Wolfpack into high gear, not MAC schools Ball State or Eastern Michigan.

Doeren sports a crew cut and his team expects to display an up-tempo, razor sharp offense even though he doesn’t have a quarterback with experience or the talent of a Philip Rivers, Russell Wilson or Mike Glennon – all NFL players who were unable to lead NC State to an ACC title.

“There are a lot of bright eyes and lots of energy,” Doeren said when asked about his offense. “The up-tempo style we have requires a different mindset. There will be a lot of warm games in the first six to seven games.”

Doeren is regarded as an excellent recruiter, as was Amato, who had a pipeline to Florida and stocked the Wolfpack with its best overall talent when he was at the helm.

“We’ve added some good skill … and our depth has increased significantly,” Doeren said. “But you can always get faster.”

Doeren is well aware of State’s hungry fans and did his homework prior to taking root in Raleigh.

“The passion that our fan base has, and the loyalty, is impressive,” he said. “I knew we had good fans. I had heard about it and I called other coaches [before I took the job] and said, ‘What’s it like to play there?’ When you get around our fans and you see how long some of them have been season ticket holders, that’s refreshing.”

PinehurstMagazine.com | 51

Events worth

Falling FOR

Summer’s heat is giving way to sweet, fall relief. The air is as crisp as the apples at the farmer’s market. And it’s just about time to pull the jeans, boots and jackets out of the closet. What better time to get outside and see, taste and experience all that’s special about the season?

Get out your calendar because Pinehurst Magazine has a list for you. From hayrides to shopping events, there’s plenty to do right here in Moore County. And, as far as the events that are a short road trip away, well … there are pumpkin lattes and fun playlists of music for those journeys. Enjoy!

By Kate Turgeon

52 | PinehurstMagazine.com

FUN FALL EVENTS Three Bears Acres | Creedmoor Unplug and have some old-fashioned fun. Think: hayrides, open fields and tree houses. Three Bears Acres is a 50-acre playground for the young and old alike, says owner Melinda Gross. “Children explore at their own pace and can easily spend a few hours at Three Bears Acres,” she says. “We are creating a special seasonal activity area for families to create memories.”

The list of pumpkin activities includes playing in a pumpkin playground, pumpkin bowling and a pumpkin toss. If sweet potatoes are a family favorite, they’ll be ready for picking by late September, says Gross. And if you happen to catch the scent of gooey melting chocolate, you just may be getting close to the fire pit, where s’mores are on the menu. Check out www.threebearsacres.com for details.

Autumnfest | Southern Pines Presented by the Arts Council of Moore County and the Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department, Autumnfest is an event that fills Downtown Park on Saturday, October 5th. If you have a penchant for the charm of a small town, try Autumnfest for arts and crafts, food, rides, live entertainment and even exercise in the form of a one-mile fun run and a 5K road race.

Gross Farms | Sanford It’s amazing. Well, a-corn-mazing. Last year’s corn maze was a 15-acre labyrinth complete with three puzzles. But the fun at Gross Farms in Sanford doesn’t stop there. It’s easy pickings at the pumpkin patch (call to find out when this year’s crop will be ready) and there’s plenty of farm fun to be had on the John Deere tricycle track. For those looking for a hayride, Gross Farms delivers. Take a seat on some straw and enjoy the tour. For more information, visit www.grossfarms.com.

Temple Theatre | Sanford Fall brings music, drama and comedy to the stage at Sanford’s Temple Theatre.

“The Music Man,” a Broadway classic, opens in September. It’s a nostalgic score of marches, quartets and ballads. With “The Music Man,” theatergoers learn the story of a traveling salesman who set out to con a small town, but fell in love in the process. In October and early November, Temple presents “The Dixie Swim Club,” which tells the story of five North Carolina women who meet once a year at the same beach cottage. We know; y’all can just about imagine the humor and heartstrings, can’t you?

Sandhills Farmers Green Market | Pinehurst Looking for what’s local and fresh? Through the end of September, the Village of Pinehurst is sponsoring markets at Cannon Park (Wednesdays, 3PM. until 6PM) and the Village of Pinehurst’s parking lot (Saturdays, 10 AM until 1PM) Local farmers and artisans are on-hand with fresh veggies, free-range heritage eggs, local honey, baked goods, soaps and even birdhouses. Visit www.sandhillsfarmersmarket.com for more information.

A Shopping SPREE! | Raleigh Would you make a hop, skip and a jump to Raleigh for a premier shopping event?

Think: hundreds of unique vendors, an art gallery and the You’re Invited Back Café, which serves up tried-and-true recipes from the Junior League of Raleigh’s awardwinning cookbook. It’s worth a day trip to get a start on holiday shopping, right?

The event runs October 24th-27th. Visit www.ashoppingspree.org for details.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 53

diyworkshop

You’ll need: Pot/canister • Tree limbs

By christa gala

photography By stacy cathey

Tree

ME There aren’t many crafts you can repurpose seasonally but our holiday tree works for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter. The kids will love this one. It’s a neat way to ring in each holiday, decorate, and stash treats like candy canes and chocolates. You can do this project in an afternoon for between $10 and $15 or less.

1. First, find a canister for your base. You can use a flowerpot, decorative bucket or anything similar you have around the house. Stuff floral foam (available at a craft or dollar store) tightly into the base.

2. Next, head outside and cut a few tree branches. Ours varied in length from 36 to 48 inches; remember a portion of the branches will be pushed into the floral foam so you may want to err on the side of cutting a little longer.

3. Arrange your branches in the floral foam until you get a look you like. Once placed, hot glue your sticks at the entry point.

4. Cover your base with a cloth and spray-paint your branches; black and silver are good choices and work well for other holidays.

54 | PinehurstMagazine.com

Moss • Glitter Elmer’s glue and hot glue Hanging votives (or something similar) Black or silver spray paint Clear coat spray paint (optional)

5. Place craft-store moss on top of the floral foam in the base.

6. Now it’s time to make what you’ll hang from the branches. For Christmas, you could use crystal balls and snowflakes; no other work required. We chose pumpkin votive-holders for Halloween and gave each pumpkin a coat of spray paint.

7. We wanted our pumpkins to have a little extra pizzazz, so, using a small paintbrush, we painted each pumpkin with Elmer’s glue.

Work quickly as it will dry fast.

8. Here’s the messy part: pour glitter over each pumpkin and dump off the excess. Once dry, spray with a clear coat to prevent shedding.

9. Finish off with a scarecrow or another Halloween accessory; trick-or-treat signs, bats, skeletons or gourds are good ideas and are all available at dollar or grocery stores. Finish off with a votive candle or a bite-sized candy.

Kids will delight in each season as you prepare the tree together, a tradition in the making.

Have questions about this project? Email scatheyeng@aol.com.

home Accent Pieces Trending

at NY Market for fall are strongly influenced by nature. Shades of white, brown natural tones, wooden surfaces and other simple materials set the foundation. There are pops of color too, thankfully! Add combos of wisteria, orange and soft blue for pops of color. ~ Tanda Jarest, President, Opulence of Southern Pines

1.

3.

2.

4.

1. Opulence of Southern Pines, Decorative Frames and Box 2. One Eleven Main, Throw Pillows 3. Hunt & Gather, Antique Chest

6.

4. Tesoro Decor, Pinehurst Pillow

5.

5. The Potpourri, Italian Wood Frames (made in America) & Vera Bradley Lamp 6. Cameron & Co., Custom Decorative Monogram 7. The Shop On The Corner, Decorative horse sculpture

7.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 55

HICKORY

NUTS Pinehurst-based Carolina Hickory Golf Association – a model club

Maybe the success of the Carolina Hickory Golf Association can be traced to its close proximity to some of the best collections of Donald Ross courses in the country. Or maybe to the fellowship that has generated such fitting nicknames amongst the group as The Mad Doctor, Billy Hill (a takeoff on hillbilly), Lang Willie or Grumpy.

By DAVID DROSCHAK

Mike Henderson dresses the part in a recent hickory sticks competition.

56 | PinehurstMagazine.com

Or maybe it’s just that nostalgic feeling those self-proclaimed Hickory Nuts get as ball takes flight off a hickory-shafted club, struck perfectly from a small sweet spot – a feather leaving the clubface indeed, a sense of true accomplishment golf’s forefathers would be proud to call their own.

“The major question all of us get is ‘why, why do we do this?”’ said William “Lang Willie” Engelson, one of the six founding fathers of the Pinehurst-based CHGA started in December 2005. “The answer is elusive, kind of like: ‘Why did you marry her?’ It’s a hard thing to answer.

Hickory golf is hard, hickory tournament golf is harder still, but there is a satisfaction of a well-struck shot that releases adrenalin and is very therapeutic, very satisfying.

“I’m a traditionalist, I like old things, I like history, so it’s nice to carry around a bag of old clubs and ponder on ‘who had these before, where have they been, how did they get here?’’’ he added. “I kind of look at myself as a steward of those clubs and a steward of the game. I know somebody is going to be playing my clubs after I go, which is actually going to be my son.”

The association’s first event in early 2006 was staged in Fayetteville and attracted 24 players. Now, there are more than 100 paying dues members (it’s just $100 for one lifetime) and more than 325 signed up on a website (www.carolinahickory.com), conversing back and forth about trading hickory clubs or where the gang will be playing next.

There are monthly outings that can draw more than 50 players, most if not all dressed in 1930s garb, and popular trade shows where hickory golfers try to acquire that “perfect feeling” club missing from the bag.

“When I retired I said I would never wear a tie and I threw all of my ties and sport coats away,” said Mike Henderson, who picked up his nickname ‘Billy Hill’ because he’s from West Virginia. “Now, here I am playing golf in a tie. If you dress right, you have the right clubs and you play a good replica ball, and you get on a golf course like Mid Pines it’s like a trip back in time. When everybody is doing it it’s really neat.”

The CHGA welcomes all players. Sign up on the website and in less than 24 hours one or more of the current members will welcome you to the organization and encourage a hickory round.

I have no hickory clubs, you might think. True, but that’s not a problem with Jay “The Mad Doctor” Harris part of the equation. While Engelson brings organizational skills to the table, Harris, a former state high school golf champion and quite a champion hickory player, fixes, restores and crafts clubs for those wishing to purchase or just rent.

Your first set of hickory rentals is free of charge from Harris, who used to be a dentist and now says his favorite piece of machinery is a club grinder in his shop. Harris has accumulated hundreds of clubs over the years that are squeezed into every corner of his garage and workshop.

If you get hooked on hickory golf, expect to pay between $1,000$2,000 for a good set of hickory sticks, and if you’re after originals and not reproductions it could take several years to obtain clubs that fit your game to a tee. Remember, while most hickory clubs “look alike” they are much less forgiving than modern clubs and are all unique pieces of wood from various trees.

Harris, whose lives off Pinehurst No. 2, is a key cog in the association since hickory shafts can snap, rot or old clubs can show up in a state of much needed TLC. Harris, the only golfer to have won the U.S. Hickory Open and National Hickory Open, fixed teeth for a living, not clubs, so it was an exercise in trial and error when he first started his “retired hobby.”

“Center of gravity? I didn’t know what you were talking about on a club until I started tinkering,” Harris said. “I had always bought my clubs right off the rack because everything was so standardized, but hickory clubs are anything but standardized. So, I got into the dynamics of swing weight, overall weight, you name it. And every hickory club is unique.

A group of hickory clubs await a new convert in the garage of Jay Harris.

Harris, nicknamed “The Mad Doctor,” examines one of his hickory clubs.

Bill Engelson, one of the CHGA founding fathers, displays a unique vanity license plate.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 57

I’ve put a hickory club together and said, ‘This boy will hit and it doesn’t hit a dollar and then others look the same and they hit.’

Now why? So, I had an internal curiosity … and I just like fixing broken down things. I just can’t help myself.

“If you are going to have a successful hickory group like ours you’ve got to have someone like Bill, somebody to do the computer work and line the matches up, then you have to have somebody who can fix clubs, especially broken shafts. No telling how many shafts I’ve put in.”

Some of the hickory stories are as entertaining as the matches themselves.

Harris is quick to pull out a hickory wood from his collection with a large drill bit punctured through the center. It just so happens the piece of metal also got drilled right into his finger and hand as he was mending the club.

“I came into the house with this thing attached to my hand and told my wife, ‘Honey, looks like we need to go the emergency room,”’ he said, laughing when retelling the story with Engelson.

Hickory golf is played from a shorter distance since the ball doesn’t travel as far. A layout between 5,400 and 5,900 yards is normally a nice challenge.

“Distance and power are relegated to a lesser degree with hickory clubs,” Henderson said. “In today’s golf it has become

all about distance and power. The skill; the little shots around the greens; the little run ups … that’s why when they go somewhere like Merion (the site of the 2013 U.S. Open) it eats their lunch, and it will happen when they play Pinehurst No. 2 in 2014. In hickory golf everything is not just ‘grab a lofted club and hit it up there.’”

“Courses like Mid Pines are passé for a lot of people, they say it is too short and that history has passed it by,” added Harris. “Well, I’ll tell you what, if you can only hit your drive 225 yards, all of the sudden you see the genius of those old courses. They are treasures. Listen, 7,000 yards used to be long. Now 7,000 is short, they are going to 7,500 and it’s crazy. I’ve got a little bit of rebel in me. Hickory golf is my revolt against that. We’re just birds of a feather, we just all flock together.”

The CHGA will hold the inaugural Tufts Archives Hickory Pro-Am on December 9th at Pinehurst No. 3. It is believed to be the second such hickory pro-am staged in the nation.

“We’re just here to introduce people to hickory golf,” said Engelson, who hit the first hickory shot on the recently restored Mid Pines Resort. “I’ll play right along with all the other guys and they’ll always say ‘what do you have there, what are you doing?’ And I tell them to hit a ball and that’s about all it takes. I’m sure you’ll remember your first hickory shot.”

The CHGA will hold the inaugural Tufts Archives Hickory Pro-Am on Dec. 9 at Pinehurst No. 3. It is believed to be the second such hickory pro-am staged in the nation.

58 | PinehurstMagazine.com

technology

By DAN BAIN

MindWave Mobile® harnesses brainwaves to control apps We’ve previewed some leading-edge products here before, but this one’s straight out of a science fiction movie – a device that reads your brainwaves and uses them as input. Yes, you control the device by thinking.

When you think, any number of billions of tiny neurons interact in your brain, creating an equally tiny electrical discharge. When a dominant mental state causes them to act collectively, hundreds of thousands of concurrent discharges can be measured from outside the skull – and NeuroSky has developed a device capable of reading them while filtering out other input. Located on the forehead, the MindWave Mobile® sensor is capable of detecting a user’s sheer concentration, then transferring the resulting data via Bluetooth™ to your mobile (iOS or Android) or desktop (Win or Mac) device.

So, what’s the best way to harness this incredible technology? Why, fun and games, of course! NeuroSky offers two packages to get you started with the sensor headset, enabling you to enjoy more than 100 apps downloadable from their online store. Fight zombies, blow bubbles to catch bugs, throw darts at balloons, improve your math skills, shoot at space aliens, solve mazes, hit a hole-in-one, track your meditation skills, “choose your own adventure” in a video story, map your brainwaves, play tug-of-war, treat yourself for stress, levitate objects, try some parkour, exorcise demons, and more – all with the power of your own focused concentration.

The starter packages are $99 and $129, depending on which accessories and bundled apps you want with your headset, and additional apps ranging in price (many are $10 or less). NeuroSky stresses that the devices are read-only, and cannot put thoughts into your brain. Please visit http://store.neurosky.com/ for more information or to order.

healthy living

BY Brenda Bouser Photography by McKenzie Photography

60 | PinehurstMagazine.com

Frank Neef majored in psychology at Missouri State University and then spent six years working in the mental health field.

He recognized the value of a practical profession in a practical world, but could never quite escape the siren-call of the potter’s wheel.

“I always made my way back to the potter’s wheel as a form of therapy,” he says. “I really enjoyed the spinning action of the wheel. I liked the result at the end. I liked the fact I was making it with my hands.”

Nearly 40 years later, Neef now lives his dream in Seagrove, North Carolina – turning out pieces with his signature crystalline glaze in a community of others whose artistic passions have taken them in a like direction. This year, he will be the Chairman’s Choice potter for the 18th Annual Hospice Pottery Auction, the annual fundraiser for the FirstHealth Hospice Foundation.

“Hospice is a great thing,” he says.

Neef has been involved with the Pottery Auction for several years, but this year hospice has a personal meaning for him.

His mother died last year while in hospice care in Augusta, Georgia.

“I am very supportive of what they do,” he says. “They help people at a critical juncture of their lives and supply support and love.”

The 18th Annual Hospice Pottery Auction will be held Saturday, October 5, in the clubhouse at Forest Creek Golf Club just outside Pinehurst. It is a new location for the event, which has been held at the Country Club of North Carolina for the past several years.

In 2012, a Neef vase won the Pottery Auction’s first-ever “People’s Choice Contest” in which event-goers were invited to vote for their favorite work. The piece also fetched an impressive bid during the event’s silent auction.

“Each year we try to select a potter who has not only supported Hospice through an involvement with the Hospice Pottery Auction, but who is also a potter whose work will have a broad appeal,” says Mary Ellen Tindall, chair of this year’s Pottery Auction. “Frank Neef’s intricate designs have really created energy and excitement in the past couple of auctions. This year, we wanted to highlight his work not only to showcase his talent, but also to really get the bidding going for the live auction. That makes it a win-win for both Hospice and the potter.”

The making of a potter

Neef knew from his junior year in college that he wanted to do something with his hands. Welding and pottery were “real and tangible” possibilities, but Neef quickly eliminated one from consideration.

“I was not a very good welder,” he says.

Neef took up pottery in 1975. After a couple of personal segues that included returning to school for a teaching certificate so he could coach and a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, he became a full-time production potter and demonstrator at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.

For several years, beginning in 1981, he threw pots and entertained tourists in the famed vacation destination of the Ozarks. “People would camp out and watch potters throw pots,” he says.

Neef turned out functional stoneware – mugs, plates and bowls – but crystallineglazed porcelain, his “true passion,” was never far from his mind. He had discovered crystalline glazes while thumbing through a book called “Glazes for Special Effects” in a college library. After the book, and its information on the crystalline formula, disappeared from the library, he went in more traditional directions, but still aimed for the more decorative crystalline wares.

After tiring of the “corporate world” of Branson, Neef cashed out his 401(k) and set out on the wandering life of a pottery nomad, moving from art show to art show and art gallery to art gallery, showing and selling his work throughout the Midwest. His travels took him from Minnesota to Houston, from Colorado to Ohio and various points between.

Not surprisingly, that, too, eventually proved unsatisfactory.

“We were constantly packing up and dealing with the weather,” he says.

A comment from wife Cindy, “the supportive spouse that every artist needs,” helped close that particular chapter of their life.

“I don’t want to be doing this when we’re in our 60s,” she said.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 61

Settling in Seagrove

When Cindy retired from teaching, and with their son and daughter grown, the Neefs began to think about having their own studio and gallery. A friend told them they ought to think about Seagrove.

Neef had visited the area in 1988 and been tantalized by the prospect of living and working in a community of fellow potters.

He and his wife scoured the real estate listings forwarded by their friend, who continued to encourage them to make the move.

In 2009, they zeroed in on the historic Auman property at 258 E. Main Street, Seagrove. Originally a private dwelling, it was later an antiques store and then a pottery showroom and gallery with plenty of room out back for a studio.

“I saw it in November and bought it in January 2010,” Neff says.

“I knew it would be the last place I’d ever work so I decided I would make it what I wanted. I’ll be here until I can’t do this anymore.”

The surrounding atmosphere of potters of “all different sensibilities” turned out to be all the Neefs expected it to be and more.

“The diversity of potters in this area is amazing,” Neef says. “You have fifth- and sixth-generation potters with groundhog kilns [as well as those with] graduate degrees from Alfred University. We’ve made great friends and been well-accepted.”

The lure of the crystalline glaze

Neef has been fascinated by the pure nature of crystalline glazes since first laying eyes on the pictures in the out-of-print college library book.

“I thought they were the most spectacular things I had ever seen,” he recalls.

Spectacular but “elusive.”

So was the formula.

After several years of experimentation, he finally got the information he needed from another potter at a workshop he was attending. “I had always been intrigued by the process,” he says.

Developed in 19th century Europe as the result of the science behind galvanizing metal, crystallines are a curious occurrence of a fired and re-fired kiln, developing after the kiln is fired to peak temperature, then allowed to cool and then fired again.

Because the process is so temperature-sensitive and the technique so precise, Neef describes it as fitting only for “retired electrical engineers or anal-retentive potters.”

“It comes out like it’s going to come out,” he says. “You have to resign yourself that you have no control over this and give way to nature.”

Neef’s gallery glows with the rich color palate of his crystalline creations and pieces influenced by the porcelains of China’s Song Dynasty, Korea’s Koryo Dynasty and the art nouveau work of Victorian potter Adelaide Robineau. Scattered among them are the dishes, trays and tiles made by his wife whose job also includes helping the “kind of color-blind” Neef with his color choices.

“It’s the only thing I’ve ever been able to turn over to someone,” he says. “I can’t turn loose of any step of the process.”

62 | PinehurstMagazine.com

To benefit FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care.

Saturday, October 5 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

At Forest Creek Golf Club, Pinehurst (new venue) Featuring silent and live auctions, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Tickets are $100 per person.

For more information and tickets, call 910.695.7510.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 63

healthy living

Eat like

YOUR LIFE depends on it

BY MICHELLE LAFRAMBOISE, OWNER OF PILATES BARRE

In this day and age

of items on shelves that barely resemble food, produce labeled “GMO” and ingredients that are downright unpronounceable, it is crucial to know what we are putting in our mouths – we are indeed what we eat. I read something recently – there was a picture of a doctor and patient, and the doctor said “Yes, organic food is expensive. However, last I heard, cancer is pretty expensive, too.“ The food we eat can be the most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison. There’s food for thought!

All of the negative and toxic influences of our modern day diet disrupt gut function – and the secret to our overall health lies in the gut! Dr. Alejandro Junger, New York Times bestselling author of Clean and Clean Gut, states that the root of most chronic diseases and minor ailments alike starts in your gut – cancer, autoimmune disease, diabetes, arthritis, insomnia, weight gain, fatigue, depression and premature aging just to name a few. Yikes! So what can we do to achieve long-lasting health and vitality?

Here is a good start: • Cut out processed, chemicalized and packaged foods.

Cut out all flavored, sugared drinks. Do not consume anything that is labeled no sugar added, artificial flavoring, natural flavoring, diet or low fat – they all contain chemicals that alter your body chemistry, “tricking” your brain into feeling false hunger and wreaking havoc on your metabolism. Do NOT use artificial sweeteners! Stick to raw honey and organic pure maple syrup to lightly sweeten.

64 | PinehurstMagazine.com

• Focus on eating whole, plant-based foods – organic and locally grown when possible. The majority of your plate should consist of a variety of veggies with an emphasis on dark leafy greens like spinach, kale and collard greens.

• Cut down on wheat and dairy – they are the two most common toxic triggers. Our modern-day methods of growing wheat, using genetic modification, and adding hormones and antibiotics into our dairy supply cause widespread sensitivities such as skin irritation/acne, weight gain/retention, fatigue and gastrointestinal pain, bloating and irregularity.

• If you eat meat and fish, opt for organic, pastureraised and grass-fed. Smaller, cold water fish (salmon, halibut, trout, mackerel, sardines) are lower in heavy metals and toxins.

• Eat (good) fat to lose fat! Did you know that fish oil actually “turns ON” your fat-burning genes? If you do not eat fish on a very regular basis, supplement with fish oil and add ground flax seed and chia seed to smoothies, oatmeal, soups and salads. Forego bottled dressings for olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Cook with coconut oil. Eat avocados and unsalted, unprocessed nuts and nut butters.

• Stay hydrated with filtered water.

Add lemon for its cleansing properties and fresh flavor. Drink unsweetened teas. Cut down on alcohol and caffeine – they interfere with hormone levels and cause calcium loss.

• Supplement smart – we have nutritional deficiencies as a result of both poor lifestyle choices and lack of nutrients in our modern day agricultural soil. Fish oil, vitamin D3, probiotics, multivitamins/multi- minerals and magnesium are all important to supplement with.

It is also critical to listen to your own body. There is no one formula for everyone. Try eliminating known foods that cause widespread sensitivities such as wheat/grains and dairy, and slowly reintroduce and note how you feel. The whole point is to learn how to best NOURISH and NURTURE YOURSELF. Eat good food.

Get good sleep. Move your body.

Surround yourself with the people who lift you up. Life is short, it is true ... but it can be a little longer and a lot more enjoyable and fulfilling by treating it well! Here’s to your long and healthy life!

PinehurstMagazine.com | 65

2 3

1 1 3

2

fresh market grand re-opening After extensive renovations The Fresh Market in Southern Pines held its grand re-opening on June 29th. Samplings of their products along with musical entertainment, games, face painting and food marked the festivities.

1. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese cutting marked the official grand re-opening by store manager John Craven, Alanna Young & Jyrel Blue. 2. Meat Market personnel – Michelle Scevic, Al Wakeman, Dennis McIntyre, manager Danny Colell and Daniel Hanson.

3. Manager John Craven with Regional Director of Operations Steve Schemm and District Manager David Fish.

4

an evening on the green On the beautiful evening of June 15th a celebration of the opening of the Tufts Memorial Park took place on the new Village Green. This inaugural event featured a concert by the Carolina Philharmonic.

1. Pinehurst Mayor Nancy Fiorillo and husband Ray with family: Chris, Rachel, Reagan & Cameron Roy. 2. The Feggeler family: Teri, Mark, Nathan, Noah & Sara. 3. Ashleigh & John Williams. 4. Paula & Perry Youngblood, Charles & Maritza Webb, Bert & Carol Higgins, Barbara & David Nordloh and Tom & Joan Owen.

1

2

2 1

3

3

garden club luncheon

summer floral arrangements

On June 20th the Linden Garden Club of Pinewild held their year-end luncheon at Weymouth Center in Southern Pines.

On July 10th the Sandhills Horticultural Society hosted a Summer Floral Arranging Workshop at the Ball Visitors Center. Maggie Smith of Maggie’s Farm Floral and Garden Designs conducted the workshop.

1. Past president Kathryn Talton & incoming president Janet Farrell. 2. The luncheon committee: Suzanne Wright, Ginny Notestine, Jeane Kays, Jackie Collins, Dianne Schultz, BJ Barrett and Karen Fogle. 3. Margie Butcher, Betsy and Kaitlyn McCarty and Rita Dixon-Kent.

66 | PinehurstMagazine.com

1. Instructor Maggie Smith. 2. Judi Schanilec and Elaine & Jerry Schwartz with their arrangements. 3. Carol Currier, B.J. Barrett, Jackie Collins and Jeane Keys.

1 Want your event featured in Sightings? Call

Dolores Muller 910.295.3465

1 3

2

2 4 5

3

susan whitfield

6

Susan Whitfield was the featured author at the Given Memorial Library Meet the Author event on June 21st.

1. Susan Whitfield with event organizers Joan Latta and Ann Howell.

2. Doyle & Susan Whitfield. 3. Rosemary Zuhone, Cav Peterson and Jane Lewis.

2

1

7

3 8

pinehurst 4th of july

4

pcc grand opening

A parade with dogs, horses, antique cars, bag pipers and shriners along with food vendors, music and the farmer’s market made for a fun 4th of July in Pinehurst.

The Grand Opening of the newly renovated Pinehurst Country Club was held on July 23rd. A golf tournament, long driving exhibition and dinner in the beautiful club house dining room celebrated the day.

1. Tom, Emma, Matthew, Margaret and Heidi get ready for the pet parade. 2. Cade & Mark Wehrum. 3. Josefine Sandell and Sandy Berger. 4. Guy & Cheryl Veni with Betty Jane & Bill Wardle. 5. Jazzy & Elaine Wilderson. 6. Joan & Bill Thurman. 7. Carolina Mounted Search and Rescue. 8. Kelly, Spencer & Maggie King with Mary Ann & Dick Mc Crary.

1. Senior Vice President of Golf and Club Operations Jay Biggs with General Manager Jeff Shepard. 2. Nancy Sadler (members relations manager) welcomes Theresa & David Tesh. 3. Herb & Lin Hilton and Bob & Barbara Gault with member services representative Kim Frick. 4. Membership manager Gina Brooker with Jerry & Joan Montgomery.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 67

sandhills sightings

2 1

3

1

4 3

u.s. kids golf 2

succulent workshop The “plant diva” Linda Hamwi conducted a succulent workshop hosted by the Sandhills Horticultural Society on July 27th. Participants created a planter filled with succulents to take home.

1. Tiffany Chapman, Amber Chalker & Paula Parke with the containers they created. 2. Instructor Linda Hamwi with Kathryn Paul and Phyllis Frederiksen. 3. Sheila O’Brien.

The Sandhills of North Carolina once again hosted the U.S. Kids Golf. Tournaments were played throughout the week on area golf courses and the parade of nations took place on July 30th in the Village of Pinehurst.

1. From the Ukraine: Oksana, Maria & Roman Fedorowycz and Yoko & Hiroshi Tai. 2. Participants representing Mexico.

3. Representatives from the U.K. 4. Clay Stirsman, Clay Merchent and John DuBois.

3 1

2

1 4 3 4

farm to chef dinner at longleaf The Tavern at Longleaf Restaurant, which is open for dinner on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and daily for lunch, had a Farm to Chef dinner on July 27th. Fresh fruits, vegetables and meats from local farms were prepared for this buffet dinner.

1. Restaurant owner and his family: Con, Chandler & Betty O’Mahoney. 2. Tom & Denise Welker, the Tavern at Longleaf executive chef, Karen Littlefield and Marilyn & Ronald Fanelli. 3. Terry & Carol McDaniel, Keith Thomas and Ann & Frank Crisafulli.

4. Suzanne Faker and Sandra Eriksson with Suzanne, Isabelle, Virginia, Joan & John Schenkel and Sharon Faker.

68 | PinehurstMagazine.com

2

33rd annual fine art show On the evening of August 2nd the 33rd Annual Fine Arts Show opening reception/awards presentation was held at The Campbell House Galleries in Southern Pines.

1. Best in Show winning artist Gloria Carrera. 2. Beth Dowd, Margee Anawalt, Suzanne Faker, Joan Latta and Jeanne Paine.

3. Artists K.C. Sorvari, Pam Griner, Barbara Sickenberger, Betty Hendrix and Lori Fischler. 4. Ron Davidson, Eve Avery and Marilyn Neely.

3

2

1 2

1 3

small gems of art The Artist League of the Sandhill’s opening reception for its latest show titled Small Gems of Art took place on August 4th.

1. Artists Barbara Brando, Annette Martin & Linda Bruening. 2.

Margaret & Frank Giordano. 3. Joan Williams and Deane Billings.

2

4 5 6

3 8

1 4

7

military appreciation day

lady bedford’s 5th anniversary Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour in Pinehurst celebrated its 5th anniversary with a Friendship Tea on August 13th.

1. Marian Caso, Lady Bedford’s owner. 2. Phea Steptoe, Katrina Crotty and Anne Cornell. 3. Judy Middaugh and Joan Barrett.

4. Amber Mosteller, Pamela Copley and Elizabeth Pena.

The Sandhills Horticultural Society hosted its first Military Appreciation Day at the Horticultural Gardens on June 15th.

Food, games, exhibits and demonstrations were part of a fun day of activities for military families.

1. Matt Ashabranner & Matt Godwin with Bassie from K2 Solutions. 2. Dustin, Maureen, Gabby & Coralin Elias.

3. Kaitlyn Hejny & Screech from Sanford Wildlife Rescue.

4. The Golf Capital Chorus singers. 5. Marlee Allen. 6. Chip Gentry of Hawk Manor Falconry. 7. Bob, Troye and Kate Curtin.

8. Danica & Johnathan Batrolo.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 69

bookreview

BY ROBERT GABLE

CUSTER George Armstrong Custer is one of the legendary figures in America’s Wild West folklore. A reenactment of his “Last Stand” became a prominent part of Buffalo Bill’s traveling show, which took Custer’s legend global. Much like Buzz Lightyear, who didn’t fly so much as he fell with style, Custer didn’t win but he failed with style. Larry McMurtry re-examines the Custer myth in his masterful, coffee-table book CUSTER. McMurtry remembers being a kid in his local barbershop and seeing the Anheuser-Busch sponsored painting of Custer, surrounded by attacking warriors. For years he wondered what to make of the Custer legend. America likes to celebrate winners.

Was Custer truly the fearless, dashing leader of the ill-fated 7th Cavalry? (Buffalo Bill’s skit was called “Custer’s Last Rally” to underscore the heroic nature of the battle, not the mistakes that led up to it.) Or was he an impetuous glory-hound, rash in his decision-making, and too stubborn to listen to his troops?

The author presents the story and lets you decide. This is a well-designed book, with photos, artist’s renderings of battles, maps and illustrations throughout the book – over a hundred illustrations in all. The oversize pages have a semi-gloss finish, allowing for a vivid recreation of the images, some of them two-page spreads. Thirty-six short chapters keep the narrative flowing along. You can sit down and browse through the photos, then read through the story the next time you pick it up. Here is Custer as a confident young man, or the brash Civil War cavalry leader, or the trail-weary Indian hunter. Also appearing are his wife Libbie, General Sheridan, General Sherman, Major Reno, Captain Benteen, and tribal leaders Red Cloud, Sitting Bull, Red Dog, Big Crow and Chief Gall. (No Crazy Horse, though – he refused to be photographed.)

This is a clear-eyed, sober approach to the events surrounding Custer. It’s a “short life” biography, so he’s not trying to include every bit of historic detail on Custer, he’s trying to bring clarity.

McMurtry owns a bookstore in Archer City, Texas, and notes, “As a rare book dealer I once owned a collection of Custerology numbering more than one thousand items: scrapbooks, diaries, trial transcripts, regimental histories, publications of learned societies, reprints of reprints, and so on.” So he examines what happened and frames it in the context of the time, given the luxury of hindsight, 137 years later.

Custer wasn’t a John Wayne-type of Wild West commander.

He didn’t care much about the well-being of his enlisted men. McMurtry observes, “If Custer singly lacked something it was what the rest of the world calls conscience. He had no capacity for empathizing with the pain and suffering of others.” (Custer, on the other hand, had his own personal cook whenever he hit the trail.) Fellow officers didn’t much like him, because after Custer’s one Indian Wars victory, at the Washita, he callously left Major Joel Elliott’s body out in the field. Elliott and his command were killed and the bodies were mutilated and left to rot. Custer rode away, which did not endear him to the troops. It turns out the battle was mostly a raid that resembled a massacre. He surprise-attacked the camp at dawn and killed 103 Cheyenne Indians, of whom only 11 were fullgrown fighting men – the others being women and children.

Such behavior did not endear him to the Indians, either.

Historians have deemed Little Bighorn a significant battle, and McMurtry agrees, because it marked the end of an era.

He notes, “If one takes a literary rather than a historical view of the great battle one might suggest that the Battle of the Little Bighorn is the point at which the narrative of American settlement ends … That the settlement had been successful was never seriously questioned again, not as the Indians contested it that hot day, June 25, 1876 by a little river slicing through the rolling plains of southern Montana.” Sitting Bull won the battle, but it became clear that the Army would never stop now. The Indians would either be killed or “reservationized,” but their traditional way of life was doomed.

So what to make of Custer? McMurtry is attuned to the danger of judging our predecessors against current sensibilities. America in the 1870’s had just recently (and forcibly) banned slavery. Indians were considered savages, and few whites thought past that overarching opinion. There was also a translation problem, leading to misunderstanding – some 350 treaties between both sides were broken. Indians and whites rained atrocities on each other with equal fervor.

Custer supposedly smiled in the face of death, according to the diary of Private Thomas Coleman, the first solider to walk the killing field. McMurtry sums it up by saying, “…but in fact he may have died without knowing exactly what he faced…

Like so much about the Little Bighorn the smile is part of the vast amount of accumulated gossip. It’s like the Matter of Troy, or some other national narrative cycle. We may speculate as much as we like, but we will never know.”

By Larry McMurtry >> Simon & Schuster >> 179 pages >> $35.00 70 | PinehurstMagazine.com