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Features MARCH/APRIL 2016

12 Stoneybrook Steeplechase

A delicious array of tailgating fare. A refreshing cocktail sure to be a hit. And, of course, the fabulous hat that will stop them in their tracks.Oh yes, it’s race day.

22 Sunday Supper

The 1895 Grille brings a touch of elegance to traditional Southern cuisine.

28 Concours d’Elegance

The 4th annual Pinehurst Concours continues to find new ways to celebrate classic cars.

38 The Art of Tea

Henry James said, “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Well said James, well said indeed.

51 A Look Back

D ancers, comedians, singers, drinks, food, and even some gambling. No, not a speakeasy in New York. This was the Dunes Club on Midland Road.

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ON THE COVER

44 Pick of the Pines

Wedding Guide

48 Life Under Pines 54 Book Review

Concours d’Elegance | 65th Stoneybrook Steeplechase

56 The Garden

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60 Golf 66 Puzzles 70 Calendar 75 Sightings

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80 Last Impression

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From the Editor If I can channel my kids for a moment, this is so cool.

When my business partner Amanda Jakl and I were first presented with the opportunity to purchase Pinehurst Magazine, we had to keep reminding each other it was real.

You see, we started Sand & Pine Magazine in the fall of 2014 because we wanted to inject some new energy into the Sandhill’s publication scene. We saw the continued growth of our area and the evolving demographics and thought there was a place for a new publication that perhaps featured some stories as yet untold.

Fast forward just a year to last fall, Sand & Pine was continuing its steady path of growth (still is!), when suddenly we found ourselves at lunch in Raleigh talking with the owner of our area’s oldest and most distinguished magazine, Pinehurst Magazine.

The dichotomy was just slightly surreal.

For more than two decades, Pinehurst Magazine has been the voice of our community, celebrating the distinctive feel and the elegant setting that is the Sandhills. We were cognizant, of course, of the business side of purchasing the magazine; we were also honored once realizing that we’ll now be part of such a great tradition. And now here we are with our first issue.

Amanda and I have been in the magazine business for many years, and so while we optimistically imagined basking for a time in the excitement of this new opportunity, we quickly understood the need to get to work. The conversations that followed with people from across this area were both innumerable and immeasurable. The marathon strategy sessions with our magazine team were exhaustive and energizing. The healthy, steady dose of caffeine was essential.

All of it has given us an even better understanding and a deeper respect for our community. It has also highlighted several themes we felt important to share with you.

Change. “To improve is to change; to perfect is to change often.” Ah, Winston Churchill. As you picked up this latest issue, you may have noticed we have a different name on the cover. We are now Pinehurst Living. A subtle change, to be sure, but we also think a significant one. This magazine is about celebrating life in our area. It’s about living it, experiencing it and relishing in it, whether you just arrived to enjoy our little corner of the world or your family goes back generations. This, we feel, should be reflected in the name, and we think Pinehurst Living best represents that ideal.

Home. One of the first words Amanda and I both uttered when the opportunity arose to purchase the magazine. We couldn’t wait to bring the magazine home. Local writers, local stories, local celebrations, local flavors. And…local owners. We live here, and so your stories are our stories. We’re confident that connection will be reflected through the pages of Pinehurst Living.

Tradition. As I trumpet the changes that we’ll be making, it’s important that I also note our admiration of the past. There’s a reason this publication has lasted so long, and as we move forward we’ll continue to recognize the wonderful history of the magazine and the area. “Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd.” Churchill said that as well.

So welcome to the new pages of Pinehurst Living. And thank you for letting us be part of your life under the pines.

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Stoneybrook 65th

Steeplechase

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Welcome to Carolina Horse Park. The track at Carolina Horse Park is surrounded by 250 acres of land. The venue

features 192 permanent stalls, three show jumping rings, a dressage area, six championship level cross country courses, driving obstacles and a 7/8 mile steeplechase track. The 65th Steeplechase is April 9.

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Stoneybrook Steeplechase

The Glorious Hat

Yes, Steeplechase is a horse race, but let’s be honest, it’s also about the fashion happening on the infield that makes this day so special. In particular, it’s about the hats. This is the one day of spring that you can go absolutely crazy with your headwear and leaving your competition speechless is encouraged.

Aside from wearing a big, fabulous hat, there are some fashion rules you should keep in mind when dressing for race day:

Top by Cool Sweats, tote by La Feme Chateau and hat by Aldena Frye

• Skip the stilettos. You’ll be on grass, dirt, maybe some mud, so stick to wedges if you need the height, sandals if you don’t. Keep it simple and comfortable, especially since everyone’s attention should be focused above your head.

• Keep your dress simple. Let your hat do the talking. Stay away from busy patterns or overwhelming colors. Of course, if you decide on a simple hat with little decoration, your dress can be a bit bolder. Color should be a splash, not a tidal wave.

• Pants are OK too. The Steeplechase isn’t the Derby, so while fashion is important, it can be more laid-back. A fun pair of capris with a smart sleeveless blouse reflects the fun of race day without looking frumpy.

• Men should complement their ladies. The color of your tie/bow tie can reflect the dominant color in her outfit. And of course seersucker suits and bow ties are always in style at Steeplechase.

Once at the race, don’t forget to enter your hat in one of these categories: Most Creative • Most Original • Showstopper • Breath of Spring • Spirit of Stoneybrook • Best in Show

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Creating your own

Steeplechase Hat SUPPLIES Wide brimmed hat Floral tape Floral wire Wire cutters Scissors Wired ribbon Glue tabs Silk or faux flowers Silk or faux greenery Assorted feathers A bit of bling

There are no set rules for creating a Steeplechase hat, but here are some simple tips: • Try on several hats before buying one. Comfort is just as important as style.

• Create a focal point. You don’t need to pile five pounds of faux flowers on a hat to make a statement.

• Mix textures. Feathers with flowers, tulle with spiky greenery—mix and match until you come up with something fabulous.

• Use wired ribbon. It’s easy to manipulate and will stay where you put it.

• Glue tabs work wonders for making odd shaped pieces, like feathers, stay put. Using glue tabs will allow you to take apart your hat next year and try a different design.

• Don’t fear big and bold. If you go for height, take weight into consideration. Use lightweight materials to avoid a neck ache after 10 minutes of wearing.

Need more guidance? Aldena Frye Floral Design will be offering a hat-making class on April 5th at 6 p.m. at the South Street location. Go to Aldena’s Facebook page for more details.

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Stoneybrook Steeplechase

The Cocktail

Think beyond beer and wine for this year’s race.

Instead, try a drink named after the race itself – The Steeplechase. Refreshing and refined. Laid back, but not lazy. Simple to make, yet sophisticated enough to add flair to your pre- and post-race celebrations. Add a muddler, some old-fashioned glasses and a strainer to your tailgating supplies and you’re set. Make it to order or whip up a pitcher to keep the drinks flowing.

This one just might give the mint julep a run for its money.

The Steeplechase

3 - 4 mint leaves 1/4 ounce blackberry brandy 1/4 ounce orange curaçao liqueur 2 ounces bourbon 2 dashes bitters 2 ounces fresh orange juice

Pinehurst Living Magazine’s official drink of Stoneybrook !

Muddle the mint leaves with the curaçao and brandy in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add all other ingredients, shake well and strain into an oldfashioned glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint, and serve in an old-fashioned glass.

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Stoneybrook Steeplechase

The Fare

Delicious food doesn’t have to be complicated or cumbersome. Make-ahead

Sides Fruit and vegetable trays are simple and delicious with little worry of spoilage. But skip the boring carrot sticks. Try zucchini strips, jicama matchsticks, asparagus spears and sugar snap peas. Dips that don’t include dairy products, like hummus, salsa and guacamole, will stay fresher longer than those made with cheese and sour cream.

Mains Sandwich platters are always a good idea. Whether you get them catered or make them yourself, sandwiches are graband-go items that provide little mess. But skip the “salad” style sandwiches – egg, shrimp, chicken – and go for cold cuts and cheese. If grilling, kebabs make a nice alternative to burgers and hotdogs. If you’re feeling adventurous, try grilling a pizza – you’ll be the envy of the tailgating community.

Chicken wings are another great choice since they’re delicious hot, warm or cold. If the forecast is showing chillier temps, consider a chili or stew. Just make sure to transport it in an insulated container.

Don’t forget the desserts Cookies, brownies and bars are always good choices since they travel well. Fruit pies will hold up better than meringues.

Avoid puddings, mousses and trifles and anything with a frosting.

dishes that can go straight from the cooler to the serving table remove the stress of preparation and allow you to focus on the fun. Consider some of these tailgating food ideas when planning your Steeplechase spread. Oh, and don’t forget the wet naps.

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Sunday Supper

1895 Grille

By J.M. Walter / Photography by Don McKenzie

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tepping into the Holly Inn is to step back in time. Pillars and floors of dark wood and low ceilings encourage cozy conversations around a crackling fire, while elegant hints of Art Nouveau influence the lobby, from the Tiffanystyle lamps to the luscious patterned carpets.

One step inside and you’ll crave a deep amber cognac and a fine Dominican cigar, but only after a good meal at the 1895 Grille, the formal dining room of the Inn. While the name reflects the year the Holly Inn first welcomed guests – the Inn opened on New Year’s Eve in 1895 with 20 guests paying $3 for the night – the restaurant did not open its doors until a century later, in 1999.

Executive chef Thierry Debailleul, who oversees all four dining establishments of the Pinehurst Resort, describes the 1895 Grille as having “old world service,” proudly pointing out that the 1895 Grille is the only AAA four-diamond rated restaurant in Moore County.

“You’d have to go to Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill to find another one, so we’re very proud of that,” he says. It’s even more impressive when you realize that there are only 15 fourdiamond rated restaurants in all of North Carolina.

The dining may be formal, but your meal will feel a bit closer to home. The cuisine, as Debailleul describes it, is North Carolina regional cuisine but in a fine dining setting.

“If we’re going to do a rendition of fried chicken and collard greens, we’ll put a lot of attention to it. We’ll plate it very nicely with beautiful china, beautiful silverware. It’s what you expect from a fine dining room.”

All the Pinehurst Resort restaurants strive for that touch of uniqueness and consistency, Debailleul says. Every meal must be exquisite and the highest level of service must be maintained. That standard, of course, can only be achieved with a strong leader in the kitchen. In eight years there have been only three head chefs, also known as chefs de cuisine, at the 1895 Grille. Adam Hinderliter took charge of the kitchen last year. A Pennsylvania-native, Hinderliter has been with the Pinehurst Resort for more than a decade, working his way from culinary intern to his current position as second-incommand, one step below Executive Chef Debailleul.

Hinderliter credits his Italian grandmother for his cooking influence. “I remember once or twice a month on Sundays

after church, I’d go into her house and every room would have tablecloths everywhere and there’d be pasta spread out everywhere, drying,” he says. That tradition left a lasting impression. Hinderliter now makes pasta from scratch for the restaurant.

To attain “North Carolina regional cuisine but in a fine dining setting,” Debailleul and Hinderliter have created a menu teeming with unique takes on southern cuisine. Diners will find shrimp and grits, but in a distinct 1895 Grille-style (see the recipe on page 24), fried green tomatoes with local goat lady dairy chèvre, Scottish salmon with caramelized blood orange vinaigrette and roasted young chicken and truffles, to name a few.

“When you’re building a menu or a dish, you’re looking for different flavors that complement each other but also a bit of contrast,” explains Hinderliter. “So that when you’re eating, it’s something you’re not expecting. It’s not a southern staple to have shrimp and grits and artichokes. You’d have shrimp and grits and collards, but the artichoke offers a deeper flavor that goes well with the bitterness or sourness of the collard greens.

They play off each other.”

Other menu staples might focus on one particular ingredient. “We’ve always had a pork chop, but several renditions of the pork chop [rather than one recipe],” says Hinderliter. “We’re proud of our pork chop because we get it from a [local] farmer. It’s hand cut and hand selected, so it’s good. And we might change the recipe over the years, gravitating around local ingredients.”

Indeed, the 1895 Grille was one of the first restaurants in the area to source local ingredients, working with the Sandhills Farm to Table Cooperative. “Early in the game, three, four years ago, we were one of the first partners to sit down at the table with farmers and businesses and (say) ‘we’re in,’” says Debailleul. “We took a look at all our purchasing for the prior year and decided to divert [funds for local ingredients]. If we bought strawberries from California or Chile at a certain time, we said as soon as the local comes in we’re going to buy local strawberries. It’s been very successful.”

Tradition, elegance and talent blend, allowing the 1895 Grille to stand out as one of the finest restaurants in the state.

It’s time to treat yourself.

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Dress slacks, collared shirt and dress shoes for men and corresponding attire for women.

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1895 Shrimp ‘N Grits Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

30 large shrimp, 5 per person 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon whole butter 6 cooked artichoke hearts Salt and black pepper to taste 1 recipe chive and crème fraiche grits 1 recipe chipotle sauce 1 recipe red pepper gastrique 1 batch collard greens - cooked your favorite way METHOD OF PREPARATION AND PLATING

• Gather your shrimp; peel, devein, and remove the tails. Bring to medium heat in non-reactive skillet, and add 2 tablespoons oil. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Carefully place shrimp into the heated oil, and cook until shrimp are no longer translucent – about three minutes per side on medium heat.

• Once shrimp are cooked, add the Chipotle Sauce and one tablespoon whole butter; toss together in pan, and reserve for plating.

• Split artichokes in half. In a sauté pan at medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Place halves of one artichoke face down in pan; sear until golden. Flip artichoke halves and cook on the back side for one minute. Repeat with all artichoke halves, then season and toss with herbs; reserve for plating.

• For individual servings use large bowls, and place grits in the center; place tender-cooked collard greens on top of the grits.

Then place the two halves of an artichoke on top of the collard greens, making the shape of an X and assuring the stems point toward the bottom of the bowl.

• Place the shrimp around the clump of collards, with the tail ends pointing to the center of the bowl. Drizzle red pepper gastrique on the shrimp, and serve.

Chipotle Sauce INGREDIENTS

1/4 can chipotle peppers in adobo 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 4 ounces vegetable stock 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 of an onion METHOD OF PREPARATION

Sauté onion, garlic and peppers until soft. Place all ingredients into a blender together, and blend until completely smooth.

e Red Pepper Gastrique INGREDIENTS

8 ounces red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar METHOD OF PREPARATION

Place all ingredients into a non-reactive pot. Bring to a simmer, continuing until reduced by half. Place mixture into a blender, and blend until smooth – about 2 minutes.

e Chive and Crème Fraîche Grits INGREDIENTS

1/2 small yellow onion, diced 2 tablespoons cooking oil 3 cups heavy cream 5 cups chicken stock 1 – 1 1/2 cups yellow stone-ground grits 2 tablespoons sliced chives 1/2 cup créme fraîche Salt and pepper to taste METHOD OF PREPARATION

Place oil in a large heavy pot; sweat onions until translucent.

Once onions are soft, place stock and cream into the pot, and bring to a simmer. Begin whisking the grits into the simmering pot; whisk constantly until all grits are incorporated. Reduce heat, and cook grits for 20-25 minutes, or until softened and the liquid is absorbed.

When grits are done, remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, chives and crème fraiche.

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“It’s not a southern staple to have shrimp and grits and artichokes. You’d have shrimp and grits and collards, but the artichoke offers a deeper flavor that goes well with the bitterness or sourness of the collard greens.

They play off each other.”

- Adam Hinderliter 1895 Grille chef de cuisine

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Wine Review

IN VINO, VERITAS

By Nathan Continenza Sommelier and Executive Chef at Ironwood

As seasons change, our palettes tend to follow suit. Warming up with a nice glass

of Cabernet while being enchanted by the roar and crackle of a freshly stoked wood-burning fireplace certainly paints a picture of the fall and winter months. On the other hand, cooling off with a crisp and vibrant glass of Pinot Grigio on a warm, sun-filled Saturday afternoon, the mind can’t help but drift to the spring and summer months. With those parameters set, I offer to you the game changer: Chardonnay.

More specifically, Chardonnays from the Russian River Valley AVA in California. The Alluvial soils of the valley floor combined with the dense fog that creeps up river in the evenings, via the Petaluma Wind Gap, creates an ideal growing region for expressive wines with depth and versatility. The cool maritime breezes and fog create a loosely draped blanket over the vineyards of the Russian River valley, allowing the grapes to retain acidity during ripening, which is essential in making structured world-class wines.

One of my favorite Chardonnays, and one I recommend often from the region, is a single vineyard offering from RAMEY. The 2012 RAMEY “Ritchie Vineyard” Chardonnay retails for around $60.00, and has been rated 97 points from Wine Enthusiast and 94+ points from Antonio Galloni, the wine advocate.

Aged sur leis for 18 months in 30 percent new French oak, this Russian River Chardonnay embodies both power and elegance. Playful notes of hazelnut, Granny Smith apple, almond and honeysuckle amuse the nose as the creamy texture and velvety tannins balance with acidity to please the palette, all the while being framed seamlessly by a fully integrated oak presence.

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CONCOURS

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ppropriate, it would seem, to name a gathering of some of the most exclusive automobiles in the world a “Competition of Elegance.” It becomes even more apropos in its French translation, Concours d’Elegance. In just its fourth year atop the manicured grasses of Pinehurst Resort, the Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance is making a name for itself not only in international stature but also with innovative ideas.

“The quality of the field is definitely expanding as the event matures and the selections are more varied,” says Pinehurst Concours president Jay Howard. “A decision to move the [event] from Sunday to Saturday and adding a concert proved to be a perfect match in our championship setting, and instrumental in helping our event grow into one of the most unique Concours in the country. The Commodores performing will just add another level to our Pinehurst experience.”

The genesis of the modern-day Concours goes back to the French aristocracy of the 17th century, who paraded their elegant and elaborately decorated horse-drawn carriages and coaches along the Champs-Elysees. Très élégant, en effet.

Today, of course, the non-motorized vehicles have been replaced with automobile and motorcycle classics spanning more than a century into the past. But don’t mistake the gleaming paint jobs and the beaming smiles of the owners as just a beauty contest. The Concours, at its core, is a competition based on a detailed 100-point system. The judges are checking everything from the proper color and upholstery to hose clamps and wiring.

“I’m very passionate about preservation and authenticity,” explains Nigel Matthews, chief judge of the Pinehurst Concours.

“We realize there comes a point and time when a car has to be restored, but what we’re looking for is that the car be restored to a level of how that car would come off the showroom floor when new. We’re not big fans of trailer queens or over-restored cars.

We’re trying to keep these vehicles for future generations to see how they actually were.”

Authenticity in aesthetics and parts must combine with operational efficiency as well. Cars must drive onto the field under their own power, and if it’s the class winner it has to drive onto the podium. Indeed, there have been cars named Best in Show at the pinnacle Concours event at Pebble Beach, California that lost the honor when the car wouldn’t start or didn’t have the power to make it onto the podium – heartbreaking, to say the least.

Owners, of course, are aware of all the requirements and some have come up with suspect ways to impress the judges. Matthews recalls one owner of an Aston Martin, a car that is notorious for having faulty electric clocks.

“I walked the line and I knew that only one car out of the eight had a clock that was actually working,” he relates. “So as I approached one car, I kept my eye on the owner as he leapt into the car and adjusted the clock to the correct time of 9:15. So then we did our judging thing and I kept my eye on him, and when he didn’t think I was looking he’s back in there again adjusting it to 9:30. So I tapped him on the shoulder and said, ‘Why don’t you leave it alone. It’ll be right twice a day.’”

Concours d’Elegance vehicle classes can vary between competition and can be organized by build year, vehicle type, country of origin or manufacturer. Pinehurst Concours expects more than 300 cars and motorcycles for this year’s event. There will be 12 classes of cars, from pre-war American and pre-war French curves to future Japanese collectables, a first to be featured in the United States.

“There really is something for everybody, young and old,” says Matthews. “The Japanese cars are certainly becoming collectable and appeal to a younger demographic. The Ferrari class will continue to be absolutely amazing with just multi-million dollar cars. That’s where the collector car market seems to be right now. And the interest in Porsches is really strong as they are commanding skyrocketing values now.”

Each class is inspected by a team of three judges (chief class judge, class judge and student judge). The student judge is another innovative component unique to the Pinehurst Concours. Students interested in automobile repair and restoration from the three high schools in Moore County are paired with expert judges and experience the competition firsthand. One student judge is then awarded a scholarship to Sandhills Community College.

At the end of the event, a winner is named for each class, and then the judges will award one car with Best in Show honors.

Past Best in Show winners of the Pinehurst Concours were a 1919 bright purple Pierce-Arrow Model 66 A-4 Tourer (2015), a midnight blue 1931 Cadillac 452A (2014) and a rare 1938 Steyr 220 Glaser Roadster (2013).

The Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance is April 30.

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“The interest in Porsches is really strong as they are commanding skyrocketing values now.�

- Nigel Matthews | chief judge, Pinehurst Concours

This year’s Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance expects more than 10,000 attendees.

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2016 Classes PRE-WAR AMERICAN (Open & Closed Until 1942)

POST-WAR AMERICAN (Open & Closed Until 1974) PRE-WAR EUROPEAN (Open & Closed Until 1942) POST-WAR EUROPEAN (Open & Closed Until 1974) FERRARI (Until 1975) PORSCHE (Air-Cooled Cars Until 1988) CORVETTE (Until 1972) PRE-WAR FRENCH CURVES FUTURE JAPANESE COLLECTIBLES RACING CARS MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SL COUPE & ROADSTER (1954-1963) INDIAN MOTORCYCLES

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Tea THE ART OF

BY MARIAN CASO

P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y D O N M CK E N Z I E & A M A N D A J A K L

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The art of taking tea means different things to different people.

There is nothing quite like a fragrant cup of tea, whether shared with family or friends in beautiful china with sparkling crystal, polished silver, linens, a cozy-covered teapot and dainty little treats served on a three-tiered tray or a simple cup of tea sipped alone.

Strange how a cup of tea can represent the comforts of solitude or the pleasures of company.

As legend has it, the lovely tradition of afternoon tea began with Anna Maria Stanhope, the 7th Duchess of Bedford and a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria. Around four in the afternoon, the Duchess would get a “sinking” feeling because she was hungry.

She asked her maid to bring her a cup of tea and a light snack.

Finding this respite so refreshing, she soon began inviting her friends to join her and “taking tea” in the middle of the afternoon became the fashionable thing to do. This new social event known as afternoon tea continues today.

A cup of tea is much more than a pleasing beverage. It is the culmination of careful cultivation, back-breaking labor, craftsmanship, thoughtful preparation and centuries of history.

It is believed Chinese Emperor Shen Nong discovered tea by accident more than 5,000 years ago when he was boiling water outside to drink and a few tea leaves fell into his pot. The emperor enjoyed the aroma and flavor the leaves gave to his drink and that’s how tea became a beverage. It cleared his mind and relaxed him, so he named it Tai (meaning peace).

The emperor is quoted as saying that “tea gives one vigor of body, contentment of mind and determination of purpose. It is better to drink such a beverage than to drink wine which loosens the tongue. Tea’s liquor is like the sweetest dew from heaven.”

The influence of tea has impacted every aspect of society and culture ever since. Throughout history, tea has influenced world politics and shaped international events, from the British colonization of India to the Boston Tea Party.

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“TEA’S LIQUOR IS LIKE THE SWEETEST DEW FROM HEAVEN.”

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- Chinese Emperor Shen Nong

Teas are as unique as a fingerprint and comparable to wine. Like the grape from which wine is produced, the tea bush produces all tea, but not all tea is the same. For example, green teas are light and delicate and comparable with white wines, while black teas are deeper in flavor and more in line with red wine. Tea, like wine, is affected by where it grows, the soil, altitude, climate and geography, as well as history and cultural preferences. Each contributes to the wonderful flavor that tea naturally contains. As a rule of thumb, less oxidized teas are lighter in color and flavor whereas highly oxidized teas are darker in color and bolder in flavor. The different types of tea are as follows: Black tea is made from fully oxidized tea leaves. The leaves are first withered then rolled to expose the leaf’s oils to maximize oxidation, causing the leaves to turn dark. Once the desired color and pungency is reached, the leaves are dried. It is good for cleaning up the digestive track because it’s an emulsifier for fat and cholesterol. Black tea is higher in caffeine than other teas.

Milk and cream may be added to black teas.

Oolong is made from partially oxidized leaves. The leaves are tossed in bamboo baskets to lightly bruise the edges so that the outer part of the leaf is oxidized, while the center is left green.

They are then rolled and fired to halt further oxidation and are thus relatively thick in flavor. Creating oolong tea takes more care and requires a tea master to accomplish. The leaves give off a distinctive fragrance often compared to apples, orchids or peaches. Oolong is also an emulsifier for fat and cholesterol. Milk and sugar are commonly added to this type of tea.

Green tea is the most natural of teas. The leaves are allowed to wither slightly after being picked and then oxidation is stopped very quickly through rapid heating. This allows the leaf to retain its emerald hue. The leaves are then rolled or twisted and fired.

Green teas are very thirst-quenching and are described as smooth and strong, though delicate in flavor. They appear light in color with a hint of red and tend to have a wheat or grass-like aroma.

Green tea is believed to have the most medicinal value of teas and is very low in caffeine. Green teas are generally enjoyed without cream, sugar or lemon.

Yellow tea is similar to green tea but with a smell closer to black tea. They are lightly oxidized and get their name from their color, which is achieved through stir-frying the leaves during production. The object in making yellow tea is to remove some of the grassy smell of green tea. Yellow teas are very rare because the process is time-consuming and difficult. An example of a yellow tea is Silver Needle.

White tea is the least processed of all teas. The fragile tea buds are picked only in early spring and are neither rolled nor oxidized and must be carefully monitored as they are dried. This precise technique produces a subtle cup of tea with mellow, sweet notes.

White tea has the lowest caffeine content and is very light in color and aroma.

Red tea, known as Rooibos, is similar to green tea and is said to help delay the aging process, which may be why it is becoming so popular. It is from a red bush from South Africa, so it is technically not a tea since it does not come from the camellia sinensis plant. Red tea is naturally caffeine free.

The base of a flower or scented tea can be black, green, white, etc. Then, ingredients like flower petals are added.

Jasmine tea falls into this category as its base is green tea with jasmine petals added.

Compressed tea or pu-erh teas are produced in the Yunnan province of China. The tea leaves are fully oxidized and undergo a microbial fermentation process after they are dried and rolled. This is a Chinese specialty that is sometimes referred to as dark tea. Pu-erh teas are sometimes aged for 50 years or more.

They usually come in bricks but can come loose. Bricks of pu-erh were used as currency in ancient times. An amount to cover the cost of goods would be shaved off the brick of tea.

Herbal or tisane teas, which contain no tea leaves (so are not technically teas) are a single or blended infusion of herbs, berries, citrus peels, spices, flowers or botanicals.

To be sure, there are thousands of other things that affect the flavor, aroma, health benefits, caffeine levels and quality of each variety, but all teas fall into one of these categories. So experiment and find your perfect cup of tea. It’s that pleasurable pause in the day we all need.

Marian Caso is proprietor of Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour and Gift Shoppe in Pinehurst. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

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A Story Behind Every

Tea Cup

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“This cup is part of a set that belonged to my mother-in-law. Funny thing is, she never used it. She would save the “pretty” things for special occasions. Me? I use it all the time, because I think every day is special. “

- Sandy Rognon

2.

“I grew up in a family of coffee drinkers, but my fondest memories involve beautiful teacups and teapots. I remember tea parties with my grandmother at Province Lake in New Hampshire on hot summer afternoons. I have three daughters, and each Easter as they were growing up I would hunt for just the perfect cups and saucers to give to them that sense of simplicity and elegance of a lovely cup of tea. I found my special teacup years ago in an antique shop in Dover. I love to pour and enjoy that special cup of tea when needed. I can conjure up those wonderful afternoons with Nanny and my aunt Maisie and smile to myself.”

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1.

3.

“This lovely Limoges teacup belonged to Amanda Olson, my great grandmother who was born in Sweden and immigrated to New York City in 1896. The cup was originally owned by one of Amanda’s employers, and was given to her when the lady of the house updated her set. It sat in my grandmother Lily’s hutch when I was a child. The thought of being able to see this little treasure on my nightstand every day and remember both Amanda and Lily fills my heart with joy. It’s no longer used to drink tea, but to hold my wedding ring…my blessed little tea cup.”

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- Karen Lehto

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“I have a large teacup collection, and people bring me teacups from all over the world. My husband’s fellow soldiers would bring me a teacup from their deployments. I’ve received teacups from Japan, China and Germany, just to name a few. My brother, David Cummings, brought me back this teacup from England about 10 years ago. The feet make it so distinct.”

- Vickie Hicks

5.

“This is from a set called Blue Onion, and it was the first set we ever owned. I picked it out at the Moores Department Store in Sanford about two years after we got married.

I was 17, he was 19. That was 64 years ago.”

- Lois Bullock

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Life Under Pines

This is My Love Letter

to Southern Pines

By Sundi McLaughlin

I

t was the winter of ’07 when we received orders to return to Fort Bragg.

My husband’s buddy recommended checking out Moore County rather than the logical notion of moving back to Fayetteville where we already had a house.

That same friend found a rental for us in Southern Pines and that was it…we said goodbye to our friends and family, loaded up our heavily sedated dog and drove away from Florida filled with equal parts excitement and trepidation.

As we grew closer to the area I became increasingly concerned by the number of questions swirling in my head to which I hadn’t the answers: Will I find a job, will I make friends, is there a cool movie theater near by, why are there so many signs for “free parakeets” on this road, why did we rent a house without seeing it, why did we move to a town without doing research, will it snow there and if so how does one drive in snow, will Dr. Addison Montgomery Shepherd find love in Private Practice after leaving Seattle Grace in Grey’s Anatomy?

By the time we drove into town I had worked myself into a full-blown, face twitching conniption. My husband, sensing my anxiety/hysteria, gave me a little pat as you would a jittery stallion and assured me, “This is going to be great. Trust me.”

I drew an unsteady breath as we pulled down Dogwood Lane, only to find my husband’s friend Paul and his wife Lauren waving from the front steps. They

welcomed us to town, gave us a tour of the house and couldn’t have been kinder despite my nervous energy, shaky smile and weird facial tick.

They soon introduced us to Spring Fest, First Friday and the parades…

Oh the parades! Christmas, Carriage, Veteran’s Day, I love them all. It is a thing of Rockwellian dreams, and when the snow dusts these quaint villages it is absolutely magical. And then there’s the train…when my friends and relatives come to visit they fall in love with the trains that roll through town blowing their low sonorous horn day and night like something from an old movie.

As the months went by, I found the awesome theater in the Sunrise that I was so worried wouldn’t exist. I discovered I love snow and will willingly throw my body down on a sled with reckless abandon and total disregard for physical injury. Most importantly, I learned with a little gumption on my part – you get back what you give five fold.

The friends that I’ve made here are really the important part. I shudder to think where I would be if I hadn’t swallowed my anxiety and put myself out there. Or what would have happened if I had never gotten a call from a stranger named Kathy who invited me out to dinner upon discovering I was new in town?

It turns out Lauren and Paul’s kind welcome was the perfect introduction to our lives in Moore County. I quickly caught on to the differences of living in a small town, and thoroughly relished in them. My

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hometown in Florida is just big enough to where you can run errands all day and never see anyone you recognize. I love knowing that I am bound to recognize someone when I leave the house, whether at the movies, grocery store, or out on a walk with Dodge, the giant dog.

When I moved into the house we now live in I would work till the wee hours painting or scraping wallpaper with my faithful paint-covered dog by my side. A few neighbors brought me a meal, dessert, or just a friendly introduction. I learned that neighbors can be great friends, like the beautiful Ann who feeds me when I’m sick, loves my giant pony of a dog and has even become quite friendly with my mom.

When I was thinking about opening up a shop downtown, Jessica and Petra from Swank Coffee told me to go for it.

They supported me and even framed my first $1.00. When a customer walked in one day chatting about the Sunrise Theater, I mentioned how much I would love to be a part of it. Within a few months I was on the movie committee. Thank you Loretta.

Last year while I was recovering from shoulder surgery and my man was simultaneously recovering from back surgery (don’t get me started – 2015 was definitely the year of woe), my amazing community of friends rallied. Lisa cared for me and stayed for hours while feeding me pain pills like a baby bird. Kelly brought delicious meals several times a week – and even took requests. Lindsay provided hours of laughter and constant support and love, and

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there were so many others who gave of themselves – too many to list. I had never experienced anything like it, and I’m not sure this would’ve happened had we played it safe and moved back to our old house in a bigger city.

I learned this small town is the perfect place to dream big. I don’t believe there is another community where I could’ve opened up a shop in the middle of a recession and still be here today. My customers and my neighbors became my friends and allowed me the time to grow and find my voice, even forgiving me when my sensibilities went awry; I’m speaking of the horrible chip clip debacle of 2010…my apologies.

I owe everything to this town and it’s all thanks to a good friend, his beautiful wife, a little bit of gumption, and a husband who can talk me down from the precipice of anxiety like a pro. Thanks Paul and Lauren for introducing me to a community that has brought so much joy to our lives and allowed us to live this amazing “life under pines.”

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A Look Back

Rewinding Time: The Dunes Club

By Jean Barron Walker | Photography courtesy of The Tufts Archives

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night club with New York stage shows and broiled lobster dinners on sleepy Midland Road? You bet! In the spring of 1937, the Dunes Club, advertised as a chic Sandhill’s rendezvous, opened for dancing in the remodeled Archery Company building with Paul Dreyfus and his orchestra. The newspaper ad read, “Guarantee your Gaiety by Reservations Now. Phone 4604.”

Through the years the orchestras changed, and headliners were performers from nightclubs and television. They included singers, dance teams, comedians, acrobatic groups, marionette shows and magicians.

Usually three different acts were featured each week, with nightly shows at 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.

The Dunes Club had a reputation for an outstanding menu. Lobsters brought in live from Providence, Rhode Island, and steak and chicken dinners were “the best food in town.”

It was the place to be and be seen. Although weekly newspaper ads never mentioned the word gambling, games were readily available. As winter resort guests and wealthy “cottagers” arrived for dinner, dancing and floor shows, they were invited to enter the gambling room on the right side of the long building. There, the room manager directed the roulette wheel, and the poker, craps and blackjack tables. And because the club was located between the police jurisdictions of Pinehurst and Southern Pines, it was never quite clear whose job it was to raid the club. 4

Dunes Club, 1940.

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A good time was had by all at the ‘Party for Horsemen’ at The Dunes in 1948.

The Dunes Club had a reputation for an outstanding menu.

Lobsters brought in live from Providence, Rhode Island, and steak and chicken dinners were

“the best food in town.”

According to lore, whenever state officials felt the need to crack down on illegal booze and gambling, authorities phoned the club to alert the staff so they could cover up the gaming tables with table cloths, shoo the guests out of the room and throw the opened liquor bottles out the back window. Many broken bottles were found on the site after the building was razed. The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) came calling in the early 1970s. On October 20, 1971, at 12:20 a.m. the Dunes Club was raided, gambling devices, cards, chips and dice were confiscated, and three persons were arrested. There were two more raids in March and November of 1974.

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Alas, this chic Sandhills rendezvous was gutted by fire and declared a total loss in November 1975. Photos showed a burned canopy entrance to one of the best entertainment spots in the area.

Four years later, in 1979, five and a half acres on Midland Road were sold to Dr. Robert G. Martin and Dr. George W. Tate, Jr., local ophthalmologists. The fire-gutted building of the Dunes Club was cleared away to build Carolina Eye, which opened in 1982.

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Book Review

Pearls of Wisdom

By Robert Gable SEARCHING FOR THE ANSWER TO LIVING A GOOD LIFE—and how to deal with the best and worst that life has to offer—is a quest that everyone shares. Sometimes life is a breeze, other times it is difficult. Finding the answer is something that keeps wise men up at night. Author and educator Tom Morris has spent his life thinking about how to live our lives in a happy and meaningful way. The Oasis Within tells a story about life that entertains while it enlightens.

Tom Morris, a native of North Carolina and educated at UNC and Yale, has taught philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He currently runs the Morris Institute in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he deals with personal values, current topics, and applied philosophy. He’s written numerous books and talked to major media outlets. He has a wealth of knowledge and is eager to show that philosophy can be fun and uncomplicated. In 14 concise chapters, followed by an appendix, he explains that simple truths are nonetheless profound—and they can be approached without resorting to a 600 page tome.

The story is of a boy named Walid and his uncle Ali traveling on a caravan across the Egyptian desert years ago. As they encounter people and problems along the trip, they discuss what happens. The content of the conversations allows author Morris to dispense practical, effective advice for conduct while outlining his approach to life. “The oasis within” refers to being content inside your heart whether you’re sad or glad, rich or poor, in good times or bad.

Without being pedantic, Morris has the characters talk about many topics, such as: trying to live fully in the present moment, choosing a good perspective for keeping grounded, and not letting a problem seem bigger than it really is. They also discuss how to keep a balance of emotion and reason, fear and courage, and spontaneity and planning as we move forward in life, re-balancing as we go along. Another interesting exchange deals with opportunities, and how they’re of two kinds; they can be opportunities for particular actions, and they can be opportunities for directions of growth.

The appendix is a summation of key concepts within the story. To name just a few, there are The Triple Double for Dealing with Trouble; the four elements that can exist within people; the conditions needed for succeeding in whatever we do; and how to deal with life’s surprises and uncertainties. He says, “We shouldn’t worry about what we can’t control. We should focus on what we can control and make the best of it.” In all, Morris presents some very astute and succinct observations that are certainly worth noting.

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The Garden

The

T Dogwood Tree A Harbinger of Spring

BY DOLORES MULLER

THERE IS NOTHING PRETTIER THAN SPRINGTIME in the south with the Dogwood trees in bloom.

They look like lace butterflies floating under the tall pines; a sure sign spring has arrived.

Native to North America, the Dogwood, Cornus florida, is an under-story tree that thrives in semi-shady and acid soil conditions, which describes our area perfectly. It’s no coincidence the Dogwood flower is North Carolina’s state flower.

The very dense, hard wood was used to make the finest weaving shuttles and was a popular choice for golf club heads made in America during the early 1800s. How appropriate that they grow so well in our area. Later in the century, golf club manufacturers replaced the Dogwood as their wood of choice with persimmon.

Dogwoods were integral to the design of the Village of Pinehurst as well. Warren Manning, working in the offices of Fredrick Law Olmsted, did the planting design for the Village, and archives reveal he utilized both pink and white Dogwood trees in the plans.

Christian legend has it that Christ was crucified on a cross made of Dogwood. Native Americans believed the dogwood had medicinal properties and used the roots to treat malaria.

When supplies of quinine ran low during the Civil War, dogwood extract was substituted. Its roots are also used to make brightly colored dyes.

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The Dogwood tree’s small size provides a variety of uses in the landscape and their appeal extends throughout the year.

They have outstanding fall color, and their red berries give winter interest and are loved by birds. This spring, pay particular attention and notice the many Dogwoods in our area. Their fragile pink and white flowers floating under the pine trees heralds the arrival of spring!

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PRIDE FORSAKEN

If

By Jim Moriarty

a group of lions are called a pride, and crows a murder, what would you call a bunch of golf writers? A slander? Well then, on its way to the Masters, a slander of dues-paying members of the Golf Writers Association of America will descend like a plague of locusts on Mid Pines and Pine Needles, where the organization’s mostly annual championship will be contested in what amounts to the Ministry of Silly Walks for tournament golf.

Fittingly, the three-day competition will surround April 1. The economic impact of such events is often measured in dollars brought into the community. This one should be measured in pints taken out.

The Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship and PGA Championship have skipped years for minor events like the occasional conflagration of world war. The GWAA will go dark in years when nobody wants them, a number which, to date, has been shockingly few.

In its formative years, this annual laying over of the divots was conducted in Myrtle Beach, mostly at the Dunes Club. There is water at the Dunes Club. Rae’s Creek notwithstanding, the only constructive purpose any golf writer with a club in his hand could imagine for water would be to limit the damage of an immature Scotch, and then only in the most judicious amounts. Fortunately, neither Mid Pines nor Pine Needles has an excess of such hazards, though the water tables of the ones that do exist are certain to rise during the writers’ three-day golf cart gymkhana.

In a preface to The Golf Omnibus, P.G. Wodehouse wrote, “The trouble with reaching the age of ninety-two…is that regrets for a misspent life are bound to creep in, and whenever you see me with a furrowed brow you can be sure that what is on my mind is the thought that if only I had taken up golf earlier and devoted my whole time to it instead of fooling about writing stories and things, I might have got my handicap down to under eighteen.” This sentiment runs through the golf writer’s championship the way Zoysia zips through a goose. 4

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One enormously talented Pittsburgh golf writer not named Drum, whose identity shall be withheld here in the event of longstanding unpaid wagers, suffered greatly in the swamps of Myrtle Beach, and would have no doubt avoided the occasional shipwreck had the event been moved to the relative aridity of the sand hills in the days when he was still of a competitive mind.

“I had a number of extraordinary performances at the Dunes,” says The Oldest Writer, a contemplative moistness puddling in the corner of his twitching right eye. “Perhaps you’re referring to my hole-out from a dusty cart path at the par-3 12th. This was an all-water carry. Of course, I missed the green. My tee shot ended up on this dusty cart path to the left of the green and somewhat above pin high. I was about 15 yards left of the green and maybe 30-35 yards from the pin (Editor’s note: This is prior to the advent of ShotLink, but no doubt, as Marisa Tomei would suggest, dead on balls accurate.) but downhill to a green sloping away toward the pond, or lake, or swamp, or loch or whatever it was. I must admit, I did hit a controlled beauty. Pitching wedge. I can see it still. A little puff of dust and the ball lifting to a green, sloping toward the mucky water beyond. It floated exquisitely (forgive the outburst of adverbs) to the green. It landed softly and trickled and trickled and rolled right into the hole. A writer from Detroit had arrived at the back of the 12th in time to see this shot. He caught up with me on the 13th and congratulated me, with no little enthusiasm, I must note. ‘What a great shot!’ he said, wanting to know if it was for a birdie. ‘It was,’ I said, ‘for an eight.’ There was nothing unusual about an eight at the Dunes.”

One should not, however, leap to the conclusion that all golf writers type a better game than they play. The late, great Charles Price, who spent the last years of his life in Pinehurst and wrote as elegantly about the game of golf as anyone who ever put a thumb on a space bar, played the PGA Tour for a short time back in the days when amateurs could do such things. Charley’s stature was such that he was a confidant of both Walter Hagen and Bobby Jones but, physically, he was as imposing as a lawn jockey. One day on the practice putting green he was approached by Clayton Heafner, a giant of a man from Charlotte who was twice a runnerup in the U.S. Open. Heafner looked Price up and down and said, “Charley, have you noticed anything about the men out here?”

Price asked what that would be. “Well, the players out here are built like truck drivers but have the touch of a hairdresser. You, on the other hand, are built like a hairdresser with the touch of a truck driver.”

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Par-3, 186 yards (205 yards for 2014 U.S. Open) Designers: Donald Ross, 1907; Restoration: Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, 2010 Pinehurst No. 2 History: Opened in 1907, No. 2 was designed by Donald Ross, who called it “the fairest test of championship golf I have ever designed.” Starting in February 2010, the design firm of Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw began to restore the natural and strategic characteristics that were the essence of Ross’s original design. The project included the removal of about 35 acres of turf and the reintroduction of hardpan, natural bunker edges and native wire grasses. Today, you are playing the restored course as originally envisioned.

17th Hole History: After a brilliant par-saving putt on 16, Payne Stewart regained the lead in the final round of the 1999 U.S. Open with a stunning tee shot to 4 feet on 17, calmly making birdie to take a 1-stroke lead over Phil Mickelson. In the 2005 U.S. Open, Michael Campbell also made birdie to effectively cinch his major triumph, and in the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open, Michelle Wie did the same, sinking a sliding 25-footer for a clinching birdie, pumping her fist when the ball fell into the cup.

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

In the Right Place at the Right Time

by Ellen Cooper, FirstHealth of the Carolinas

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n July 27, 2015, the life of Richmond County resident Jerry Sheppard forever changed. After his normal workout routine at FirstHealth Fitness in Rockingham, he began to feel unwell – not normal and foggy, as he describes. He continued to the showers, part of his regular routine, where minutes later he collapsed. By chance, another member was in the men’s locker room at the same time – something Sheppard says is a rare incident – and called for assistance from personal trainer Sam Stokes.

Paramedics from FirstHealth Emergency Medical Services were on scene immediately to assist Sheppard, who was in sudden cardiac arrest and was transported to Reid Heart Center in Pinehurst.

There, Sheppard, a man with no prior health issues, was diagnosed with a 94 percent blockage in his left descending artery, the so-called “widow maker” because of the low survival rate of patients who experience this type of heart attack.

Thanks to the immediate and thorough medical attention from interventional cardiologist Steven J. Filby, M.D., and other members of the Reid Heart Center team, Sheppard not only survived the massive heart attack but has been able to thrive since the episode.

“To survive an attack in the ‘widow maker’ is rare,” says Dr. Filby. “The fact that Mr. Sheppard survived is amazing.”

Since leaving the hospital three and a half weeks after arriving, Sheppard has successfully completed the FirstHealth Cardiac Rehab program, resumed working out five days a

Jerry Sheppard credits the FirstHealth Fitness-Richmond staff for saving his life. “I was in the right place at the right time when I went into cardiac arrest, and I am a walking miracle – I truly believe that.” he says. “If it hadn’t been for these folks finding me, I wouldn’t be here today. I thank the Lord for putting them in my life.”

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week at the fitness center and received a clean bill of health from Dr. Filby.

“At my last visit, Dr. Filby walked into the room with a smile on his face and told me I had no damage to my heart,” Sheppard says. “I asked him if that was unusual, and he responded and told me that is almost never the case.”

Sheppard was fortunate enough to have access to care and the resources available to bring him back to perfect health.

“Not only did I receive exceptional care – from the doctors and nurses at Reid Heart Center to the FirstHealth Security staff that drove my wife back and forth to the Clara McLean House – but thankfully, I had a support system and insurance to assist my family and me during this time,” he says.

Many people aren’t as fortunate as Sheppard. For many, a life-threatening episode, access to health care and navigating the health care system can be incredibly confusing, and illness can place a great financial strain on the patient, family and friends. FirstHealth has various resources for helping patients and their families through these often frightening, and sometimes confusing, health care experiences. The FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital Foundation’s CARE Fund is available to help those who are in this situation. Many of these resources are supported by community events like Run for the Ribbons. 4

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n annual event, Run for the Ribbons celebrates life and well-being. Its proceeds support the Richmond Memorial Hospital Foundation’s CARE Fund, which provides assistance with community health needs such as transportation, medical equipment and supplies.

The CARE Fund also funds community awareness and education programs that inspire exercise and healthy nutrition in the effort to decrease local childhood obesity rates as well as preventive screenings and the community’s annual Wellness Day to help reduce Richmond County morbidity rates from heart disease and lung cancer.

Proceeds will be divided equally between Discovery Place KIDS – Rockingham and the CARE Fund.

When

Saturday, April 16, 2016 Family Fun 1K, 9:30 a.m.

Run for Ribbons 5K, 10:30 a.m.

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Discovery Place KIDS, Rockingham

For more information, visit www.firsthealth.org/ribbons.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Music 3/4/2016 Richard Smith The Rooster’s Wife|114 Knight Street |Aberdeen Doors open at 6:00 pm, show at 6:46 pm. Advanced tickets $10, day of $15.

Tel.: 910.944.7502 Time: 6:46 p.m.

3/4/2016 The Carolina Philharmonic presents: “Behind the Music” Owens Auditorium | Sandhills Commuity College Featuring Young Mee Jun, soprano and David Michael Wolff, piano in recital.

Tel.: 910.687.0287 Time: 7:00 p.m.

3/6/2016 The Fretless, Stray Local The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street |Aberdeen Doors open at 6:00 pm, show at 6:46 pm. Advanced tickets $10, day of $15.

Tel: 910.944.7502 Time: 6:46 p.m.

3/13/2016 Quiles and Cloud The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street |Aberdeen Doors open at 6:00 pm, show at 6:46 pm. Advanced tickets $10, day of $15.

Tel.: 910.944.7502 Time: 6:46 p.m.

3/20/16 The Moore County Concert Band Carolina Hotel | 80 Carolina Vista Drive | Grand Ballroom Join the band on a musical tour of the American West with stops in Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. The program will feature music from the soundtrack composed by John Williams for the 1972 movie “The Cowboys,” starring John Wayne. Free and open to the public.

Time: 2:00 p.m.

3/20/2016 Canadian Brass Concert Lee Auditorium | Pinecrest High School | 250 Voit Gilmore Lane | Southern Pines Their concerts will show the full range from trademark Baroque and Dixieland tunes to new compositions and arrangements created especially for them - from formal classical presentation to music served up with lively dialogue and theatrical effects.

Tel.: 910.692.2787 Time: 5:00 p.m.

3/22/2016 NC Symphony: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Lee Auditorium | Pinecrest High School | 250 Voit Gilmore Lane | Southern Pines Grant Llewellyn, conductor; Karen Strittmatter Glavin, electric violin; Dovid Friedlander, violin; Rebekah Binfrod, violin; Elizabeth Phelps, violin; Jacqueline Saed Wolborsky, violin. Aaron Jay Kernis: Musica celestis; Nico Muhly: Seeing is Believing; Vivaldi: The Four Seasons.

Tel.: 877.627.6724 / Web: ncsymphony.org Time: 8:00 p.m.

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4/8/2016 Live After 5 Tufts Memorial Park |110 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst Kicking off this free spring concert series will be classic beach music by “The Embers.” Bring your dance shoes for the shag dance competition at 7:00. Food trucks will be selling sandwiches, pizza and desserts. Beer, wine, water and soda available for purchase. Or bring your own picnic basket (no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted). Bring your own lawn chair or blankets.

Time: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

4/9/2016 The Carolina Philharmonic presents: Symphonic Masterworks: A Night at the Opera Owens Auditorium | Sandhills Community College Concert featuring four vocal soloists.

Tel.: 910.687.0287 / Web: carolinaphil.org Time: 7:00 p.m.

4/28/2016 NC Symphony: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto Lee Auditorium | Pinecrest High School | Southern Pines SEASON FINALE. Grant Llewellyn, conductor; Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin.

Tel.: 877.627.6724 / Web: ncsymphony.org.

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Stage/Film/Theatre 3/5/2016 Puccini’s Manon Lescaut Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines Sunrise Met Opera Event, live via satellite with English subtitles. Tickets $27.

Tel.: 910.692.8501 / Web: sunrisetheater.com Time: 1:00 p.m.

3/13/2016 Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus via satellite from Moscow Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines Sunrise Met Opera Event. Live via satellite. Tickets $25.

Tel.: 910.692.8501 / Web: sunrisetheater.com Time: 1:00 p.m.

3/24/2016 On Golden Pond Owens Auditorium |Sandhills Community College On Golden Pond is a heartwarming and hilarious show about generations of a family learning to communicate and care. Broadway film and television star John Davidson (as seen in Wicked, That’s Incredible, Hollywood Squares) stars. March 24 - 27.

Tel.: 800.514.ETIX Time: 7:00 p.m.

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Lectures/Talks/Signings 3/8/2016 Morgan Sills of the Judson Theater Company speaker Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour | Pinehurst Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour Tea Talk Tel.: 910.255.0100 Time: 2:30 p.m.

4/1/2016 The Hillbenders Concert: The Who’s Tommy, a Bluegrass Opry Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines “You haven’t heard “Acid Queen” until you’ve seen it sung by a bearded man with a mandolin. Covering the Who’s Tommy in its entirety as a “bluegrass opry,” they faithfully replicated the songs, even giving short synopses of the plot at key points, but embellishing them with banjo, mandolin and dobro to give the music an extra moonshine kick.

Tel.: 910.692.8501 / Web: sunrisetheater.com Time: 7:30 p.m.

4/2/2016 Puccini’s Madame Butterfly Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines Sunrise Met Opera Event, live via satellite with English subtitles. Tickets $27.

Tel.: 910.692.8501 / Web: sunrisetheater.com Time: 1:00 p.m.

4/10/2016 Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote via satellite from Moscow Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines Sunrise Met Opera Event. Live via satellite. Tickets $25.

Tel.: 910.692.8501 / Web: sunrisetheater.com Time: 1:00 p.m.

4/16/2016 Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines Sunrise Met Opera Event, live via satellite with English subtitles. Tickets $27.

Tel.: 910.692.8501 / Web: sunrisetheater.com Time: 1:00 p.m.

3/10/2016 Tea Time in the Sandhills Sandhills Woman’s Exchange | 15 Azalea Road | Pinehurst Luncheon lecture with Helen Von Salzen RSVP: 910.295.4677 Time: 10:30 a.m.

4/7/2016 Ruth Pauley Lecture Series Owens Auditorium | Sandhills Community College Dr. Lauren Alexander Augustine will talk about building community resiliency into disaster planning. Dr. Augustine is the director of the Program on Risk, Resilience, and Extreme Events in the Office of Special Projects in the Division of Policy and Global Affairs.

Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

4/12/2016 Titanic Tea Traditions Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour | Pinehurst, NC Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour Tea Talk Time: 2:30 p.m.

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4/28/2016 Live Performance: Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming Temple Theatre | 120 Carthage Street | Sanford Join the gospel-singing Sanders Family as they send Reverend Mervin and his wife off to preach in Texas. A hilarious and touching story with toetapping Bluegrass Gospel favorites.

Tel.: 919.774.4155 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

4/30/2016 R. Strauss’ Elektra Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines Sunrise Met Opera Event, live via satellite with English subtitles.

Tickets $27.

Tel.: 910.692.8501 / Web: sunrisetheater.com Time: 1:00 p.m.

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4/14/2016 Quilting with Linderella’s Sandhills Woman’s Exchange | 15 Azalea Road | Pinehurst Linda Sullivan, owner of Linderella’s in Southern Pines will talk about quilting.

Time: 10:30 a.m.

3/16/2016 18th Annual Kelly Cup Championship: Golf Fore a Cause Pinehurst Country Club | 80 Carolina Vista Drive | Pinehurst Shotgun Starts at Pinehurst No. 8, The Centennial Course to benefit Sandhills Children’s Center. Entry fee includes: Greens fees and cart, beverages, snacks and dessert.

Tel.: 910.692.3323 Time: 1:00 p.m.

History/Outdoors

3/6/2016 Tarheels & Turpentine Weymouth Woods |1024 Fort Bragg Road | Southern Pines Learn the history of the industry that once produced one-third of the world’s supply of turpetine, products produced from pine resin, and the origin of our state’s nickname “The Tarheel State.”

Tel.: 910.692.2167 / Web: www.ncparks.gov/weymouth-woods-sandhillsnature-preserve Time: 3:00 p.m.

3/13/2016 North Carolina’s Natural State Symbols Weymouth Woods |1024 Fort Bragg Road | Southern Pines Learn more about our state bird (the Northern Cardinal), state insect, state reptile and state mammal. Find out about these symbols we find in nature, and sample some of the edible ones.

Tel.: 910.692.2167 Time: 3:00 p.m.

3/19/2016 2016 Spring Garden Symposium 536 North Eastern Boulevard | Fayetteville Come join the Cumberland County Extension Master Gardeners and Cape Fear Botanical Garden as we present our Spring Garden Symposium. The keynote address “Woodland Wonders from the Wild” presented by Barry Glick promises to be an enlightening, entertaining and educational look at some of the plants that we overlook on our woodland hikes.

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Nonprofits/Fundraisers

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4/9/2016 Habitat’s Gala 2016 Pinehurst Country Club | 1 Carolina Vista Drive | Pinehurst Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills invites you to their annual fundraising event on April 9, 2016 at Pinehurst Country Club to celebrate making a difference in the Sandhills. It’s a night filled with music, silent and live auctions and a delicious three course meal. Over 200 neighbors will be in attendance to support Habitat’s mission to provide affordable and decent housing locally. Proceeds from the evening will help revitalize West Southern Pines through new home construction and repairs. Be a part of the change while celebrating our community at Habitat’s 2016 Gala. Tickets are $150 and includes an open bar and a three-course meal.

Web: sandhillshabitat.org 3/8/2016 8th Annual Lunch with Legends Pinehurst Country Club | 1 Carolina Vista Drive | Pinehurst ‘Lunch with Legends’ is an annual fundraiser of the League of Women Voters of Moore County. Attendees will have a lovely luncheon and hear the actual words of historical ‘legends,’ Mary McLeod Bethune and Rachel Carson. Tickets: $35, advance sales only.

For more info: 910.235.9208 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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4/7/2016 Barn Dance: The Magic of Horses The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Road | Pinehurst To benefit Prancing Horse Center for Theraputic Horsemanship. Dinner, dancing, music by King Curtis and silent aution. Tickets $50 per person.

Reservations available for tables of eight.

Tel.: 910.246.3202 Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Annual Events

4/9/2016 65th Stonybrook Steeplechase Carolina Horse Park | 2814 Montrose Road | Raeford Enjoy a day of horse racing in the country with family and friends. Visit vendors in Merchants Crossing, the expansive kid zone, the hat contest, stick horse races and so much more. Call to purchase tailgating spaces, Turf Club tickets, general admission and preferred parking.

Tel.: 800.514.3849 Time: 9:00 a.m.

4/29/2016 - 4/30/2016 Fourth Annual Pinehurst Concours D’Elegance Pinehurst Resort |80 Carolina Vista Drive | Pinehurst Two days of events showcasing vintage and pristine collector automobiles at the Pinehurst Resort fairways. It begins with the Iron Mike Rally for Concours participants and the Acura Par 3 Challenge on Friday and ends with the Concours itself and awards on Saturday. Followed by The Commodores performing in concert. Tickets include entry to the Concours and the concert.

Tel.: 910.630.6656 / Web: pinehurstconcours.com Time: 9:00 a.m. - midnight

Author Events at The Country Bookshop 3/2/2016 Katy Simpson Smith, Free Men Time: 5:00 pm

3/24/2016 Erik Larson, Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Tickets required. Time: 5:00 p.m.

4/20/2016 Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, Book Scavenger Time: 4:00 p.m.

4/27/2016 William Geroux, The Mathews Men: Seven Brothers and the War Against Hitler’s U-Boats Time: 2:00 p.m.

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NATURE’S PRISM: FROM SEA TO SEE Paintings by Donald Parks

Artist League of the Sandhills February 7th

From top left, clockwise: Donald Parks; Susan Capstick & Marti Derleth; Carol Peters & Nancy Johnson; Greg & Linda Linville; and Joan Williams with Harry & Marilyn Neely.

BOW TIE BALL Sandhills Classical Christian School Valentine’s Day Fair Barn in Pinehurst February 12th

From top left, clockwise: Rita Byles, Kathie Parson & Amanda Jacoby; Board members: Brian Clodfeller, Ted Thomas, Trudy Engebretson, Tom Martin & William Fields; Tyler & Monica Walrond, Sidney & Jenni Abbott, Cheryl & Eric Ross; Annabelle Black & Abby Andersen with Piper; and Head of School Dr. Alan Marshall & wife Kendra with Honorary Co-Chairs Pat & Kara Simpson.

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Sandhills Sightings A NIGHT ON BROADWAY Carolina Philharmonic featuring Josh Young and Emily Padgett Owens Auditorium February 7th

From top left, clockwise: Emily Padgett & Josh Young; Lynn & Don Pocock, Emily, Clay & Nan Padgett with Josh Young; Charlie & Rosemary Zuhone, Barbara Keating, Kurt Kreuger & Phil Notestine; David Michael Wolff; and Sherran & Mark Reif.

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL The Women of Pinehurst United Methodist Church celebrating chocolate and charity

Pinehurst United Methodist Church February 6th

From left: Nancy Schmidt, Carnetta Bell, Jan Humphrey & Sandra Knapp; SCC Culinary student David Toporek demonstrating making Chocolate Mousse; Bill, Kathy & Bill Taylor and Kinley Beard & Jennifer Starr; Charlie & Suzy Carlton; and Melinda & Hannah Summers.

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Sandhills Sightings FRIEND TO FRIEND LUNCHEON Benefiting Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims

Country Club of North Carolina January 26th

From top left, clockwise: Guest speaker Sabrina Garcia of Chapel Hill police and Rev. John Hage; Director Anne Friesen and staff; Sabrina Garcia, Trish Harris, Traci Baxter, Anne Friesen, Amie Fraley, Melissa McSweeney & Rev. John Hage; Outstanding Community Partner award to Melissa McSweeney & Kim Disney; and Dorothy Mann, Lesley Berkshire Bradley & Sharon Berkshire.

HEART N’ SOUL OF JAZZ Featuring singer Molly Ringwald Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst February 13th

From left: Ralph & Rosa Ronalter with Charlene Vermeulen; Molly Ringwald; Michael & Terrell Granberry with Leigha & Charles Dickerson; and Gordon Glover, Jennifer Montrose and Tracey & Paul Polit.

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Sandhills Sightings OLD TOM MORRIS, DONALD ROSS AND THE MAPLES FAMILY LINEAGE Dan Maples, Guest Speaker Given Memorial Library February 11th

From top left, clockwise: Bill & Mary Pierson; Ashley Maples Turner, Nancy & Robin Weant and Kay Lund; Given Library program director Lisa Richman; the gathering; and Dan Maples, son Bradley & Audrey Moriarty.

SANDHILLS WOMAN’S EXCHANGE RE-OPENS Pinehurst February 2nd

From top left, clockwise: Mary Beth Miller, Barbara Keating & Hollie Ivester; Martha O’Connor, Nancy Oakley, Rachel Carr, Allis Rennie & Rennie O’Connor; President Cav Peterson with the Chinese delegation; Linda Cockman & Lois Lacci; and Bill Callison, Jason Howk, John Strickland & Bill Case.

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Sandhills Sightings SANDHILLS WEDDING EXPO Pine Needles Lodge January 31st

From top left, clockwise: Cory Ammons & Kat Smith; Aldena Frye Floral Design wedding table; Kelly McKenzie, bride Stephanie Gibson & Laura Marshall; Carole Boxall of the Village Fox Boutique & Stephanie Hoover of Sweet Birch Gourmet; and Leslie Habets & Aldena Frye.

20th ANNUAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Presented by the Moore County Arts Council Campbell House Gallery, Southern Pines February 5th

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Dolores Muller From top left, clockwise: Judges Choice award: Jesse Benedict & mom Rachel; Nicole Adam, 1st place Mixed Media; Kimberly, Neil, Caroline & Ryan Oakley; High School winners and their teachers; Ed Dennison with Arts Council Program Director Rollie Sampson.

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Last Impression

pinehurst trolley

photograph and caption courtesy of The Moore County Historical Association

THE Pinehurst trolley offered a daily passenger shuttle to Southern Pines and was used by residents and tourists alike.

Nostalgia is like a grammar lesson: you find the present tense, but the past perfect.

- Owens Lee Pomeroy

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