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Trey Moore is one of many Beaufort County hunters who go a more challenging route with crossbow hunting. To read about the sport, read “True Hunter” on page 26.
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s spring begins to slip into summer on the Pamlico, I’m reminded how fortunate we are to live in an area with so much to explore. The warm weather brings on a steady stream of outdoor activity. The water begins to call, ballparks are abuzz and the fairways begin to glow green and inviting. From expert to beginner, public to private, relaxed to meticulous, Beaufort County’s golf courses offer something for every player. Three different courses — Cypress Landing Golf Club, Washington Yacht and Country Club and Bayview Golf Club —feature fun and challenge in three unique settings. Tee it up on page 38. C.J. Wilson was a Super Bowl champion just five years after dominating the gridiron for the Northside Panthers. The Oakland Raiders’ big man shares a story of humble beginnings in his small hometown of Belhaven, where he was known to play organ at his father’s church even after becoming a standout at East Carolina University. Suit up with C.J. Wilson on page 32. The Pamlico River is one of our area’s most prized resources. Paired with another natural resource, the wind, it holds a world of exploration for those willing to harness a time-tested form of navigational power. Our waters offer sailing of all sorts, from dinghies and catamarans to keelboats, racers and cruisers.
Catch the wind and glide across the water with local sailor and Little Washington Sailing School instructor Jules Norwood on page 21. From a Washington High School yearbook to the jumbotron at Madison Square Garden, Lisa Rowland Callahan’s career path landed her a 10-year TV gig and the title of NBA Team Physician of the Year. Catch up with the 1979 WHS graduate, now head physician for the New York Knicks, Lady Liberty and New York Rangers on page 60. Archery is a practice that dates back to the beginnings of mankind, but the sport, the art, appears to be growing in popularity in eastern North Carolina. Local archers like Rick Anderson, a founding member of the Beaufort County Archers Club and businesses like Washington’s Tree Time Archery, are leading the way. Flying arrows find their targets on page 26. Now is the time to get out and enjoy the many recreational opportunities in our area. See what so many others have already discovered when you do eastern North Carolina “for the sport of it.”
Until next issue, see you downtown.
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OUT AND ABOUT
Music in the Streets
THE SCENE
For the first Music in the Streets of 2015, local acts of various genres came together to showcase the sounds of Beaufort County to residents and out-of-towners participating in the 12th annual Cycle North Carolina Coastal Ride. Local organizations like the EC Cats cheerleading squad displayed its tumbling skills and sold baked goods, while owners of restaurants and shops met the masses for a better-than-usual weekend of business.
Mac Clebone, Hannah Easley, Susan and Ron Lundy
Beverly Pitsenberger, Jerry and Paul Oughton
Misty, Russell and Parker Davenport, Barbara Tansey
Cecilia Redding, AnaRita Eason, Lori Larimer, Diane Huis, Lonnie Brooks
Jeff and Dianne Wood, Drew Mathrusse, Morris and Elizabeth Thorpe
Jake, Jessica, Barbara and Bennie Ambrose
Missy and Troy Smith, Miranda Williams
Meredith and Mira Loughlin, Dustin Dixon, Seth Windley, Neil Loughlin
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Young Life on the Pamlico The annual Young Life on the Pamlico banquet, held at First United Methodist Church, featured good times, good laughs and great skits put on by local youths. The organization is centered on giving teens a safe harbor, and mentors who can relate to their issues.
Walt Gerard and Will Page
Carla Mitchell and Carl Alligood
Brantley Peck and Scott Stafford
Tom Johnson, Scott Stafford and Bo Brooks
Walt and Laura Gerard, Dawn and Zane Buckman
Young Life ladies serve up dessert. Young Life kids cut up before they take the stage. MAY/JUNE 2015 | WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE • 9
OUT AND ABOUT
Annual Rotary Reverse Raffle
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The annual Rotary Reverse Raffle is a lively event, one in which many ticket holders walk away with a prize. One of two major fundraisers held each year by the Washington (noon) Rotary, the combination dinner, entertainment and ongoing raffles always draws a big crowd to the Washington Civic Center. The last card standing gets the cash pot, but this year, the remaining five cardholders opted to split the pot. Featuring Victor Hudson and the multi-instrumental 13 and a tablescape contest, the Rotary affair meant a good time was had by all.
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C.J. Booker and Susan Daughtry
Robert Belcher and Kenny Watson
Hank and Judy Van Dorp
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Kris Bowen and Lisa Woolard
Tom Payne and John Tate
Patricia Tyson and Stacy Brooks
Sara Dahlen and Adam Feldhousen
Trent Tetterton and Sandy Ratcliff
Judy Van Dorp, Clarissa Phillips and Katherine Tate
Liane Harsh and Connie Cipriano
Mac Cox and Mayhew Cox
Sarah and Phillip Ninan
Charlene and Bob Pippen, Ed and Lee Martin Adams
Janet and Jeremy Hood
Tommy Franz and Brenda Till
April Spruill and Brian Alligood
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Taste the Good Life in Little Washington Taste the Good Life in Little Washington has become a popular annual event in Washington. Held at the Washington Civic Center on March 17, ticket holders were treated to all the finest in Washington: food, beverages and more. Local restaurants and distributors brought out their best cuisine, ales and wines for the crowds drawn from near and far.
Buffy Johnson and Paige Allen Harris
Elizabeth Tanner, Jennifer Walker and Shannon Niederhauser
Sarah Stewart and Jeremy Fite
Deborah Carter and Rick Brass
Donald Sadler and Ed Booth
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Greg Purser and Ann Martin
Jeff and Kat Barwick, Suzanne and Chris Respess
Marti Tolbert and Sandy Holt
Georgeanne Atkins, Rosie Smith and Tom Atkins
Lauren and Zak Keech
Jeff and Kathey Rumley
Jennifer and Sandy Ratcliff
David and Julie Howdy
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Katelyn and Parker Bateman
Kelly McCarvill and Rosie Smith
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Washington Souvenirs For the out-of-town guest or even a local, what better way to remember Washington and represent what it has to offer than apparel? The North Carolina Estuarium plays an instrumental role in educating its visitors about the area’s ecology and, in part, its maritime history. Find the visor and tote bag, both of which have been monogrammed with Washington’s unofficial mascot, the crab, at the NC Estuarium on the Washington waterfront. Visor, $13, Tote, $12.
A Day On The River With spring fully in swing, locals and outof-towners alike will be getting out on the Pamlico River. The “Carolina, Y’all” acrylic mason jar mug will help keep your beverage cool and make your recreational days more enjoyable. Find it at Nauti Life in downtown Washington. Mug, $16.95.
Home Cooking Summer is the time to get out on the grill, deep-fry some fish and spice up life in general. This selection of locally made products will add some pizazz to summer barbecues and home cooking. They can all be found be found at Little Shoppes of Washington. Plantation Breader, $5.50; Bone Doctors’ Barbecue Sauce, $5.75; Ghost Chili Hot Sauce, $5.99; Cayenne Chili Win Sauce, $5.75; KBee’s Spices, $5.50. 16 • WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2015
Representing Washington A good way to keep Washington close to your heart and mind is this shirt, with logo custom-created by local artist Braxton O’Neal. Find both at Little Shoppes in downtown Washington. T-shirt, $15.
Summer Garden Flowers are in bloom and so too will she in this sleeveless tunic by Joy Joy. Take a stroll through the garden, paired with leggings, or take a walk on the wilder side without. This hand-washable tunic has two light layers, 100 percent polyester on top, with cotton beneath. It can be found at Bloom Women’s Apparel in downtown Washington. Tunic, $103.
Here Fishy, Fishy Liven up any gathering by presenting hors d’oeuvres in these summery ceramic fish by creativeco-op. These festive plates are microwave and dishwasher safe and can be found at South Market Antiques in downtown Washington. Large fish, $16; small fish, $6.50.
By The Seashore Evocative of shells and the deep aqua to pastel greens of the southern seas, the Vietri platter and bowl make a summer statement in any home. Handmade in Italy, each piece is dishwasher, microwave and oven safe. They can be found at Stewart’s Jewelry Store in downtown Washington. Platter, $187; bowl, $187.
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Saving a Place With Washington being a river town, nautical items are quite popular. What better way to save a place at the table than with these nautical placemats and “Feeling Nauti” 15-oz. stemless wine glasses? Find them at Nauti Life in downtown Washington. Placemats, $9.95 each. Wine glasses, $10.95 each.
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A Bucolic Setting That’s all that’s needed: a pretty place, a blanket to spread on the ground, some good company and, of course, this picnic basket filled to the brim with good eats. Boasting four place settings of wooden-handled utensils, plastic wine glasses and plastic plates that buckle into place, the only thing missing is a sunny day. This picnic can be yours at Little Shoppes of Washington. Picnic Basket, $79.95.
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s Beaufort County’s biggest and most valuable resource, the Pamlico River offers many opportunities, one of the most prevalent being the art of sailing. Whether dinghystyle, the larger catamaranstyle, keelboats, racers or cruisers, members of the sailing community must stick to basic principles, weighing factors like wind direction, wind speed and several others to safely and enjoyably navigate the river and its tributaries. Jules Norwood, local sailor and instructor at Little Washington Sailing School, says the most important thing is to exercise safety, adhering to the U.S. Coast Guard regulations, which vary depending on the size of the craft and whether or not it has an engine. For example, life jackets are required to be on the boat for every passenger, as well as flares, a fire extinguisher and several other things, Norwood says. “That’s probably the biggest, red flashing light,” Norwood said. “Other than that, it’s knowing what you’re doing and being MAY/JUNE 2015 | WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE • 21
aware of your surroundings.” Using the same basic principles when one first started learning to sail can be applied to different styles of boats — being aware of water depth and how much water one needs for the boat, wind and wave conditions, being aware of one’s surroundings and who else is out on the water, Norwood says. With the Pamlico River offering great sailing rounds for every style and size of boat, there are all different kinds to try: dinghies, intended for one or two people, that are small and responsive; small catamarans, which are a little bit faster, a little more physically demanding and require a little bit more knowledge base; keelboats, which have a ballast in the bottom and normally have cabins for long sailing excursions; racers, for competitive sailing; and cruisers, which have more accommodations like a head, galley, bunks — things to make trip more enjoyable and comfortable. And there are even wide ranges of boats in those categories, Norwood says. “The principles are all the same,” Norwood said. “The main difference as you get larger in size is there are bigger forces involved — sails are bigger and weigh more; the amount and size of lines used to control the sails; and on larger boats, wenches to control sails.” But whether in a smaller boat or a bigger boat, which requires more preparation, the overall concept is the same — put the boat in the water, rig the sails, make sure you have your life jacket on, get in and go, Norwood says. And these principles are handed down to the youngest of sailors, some of which participate in the Little Washington Sailing School. The school hosts 10 classes each summer, taking young 22 • WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2015
Knowledge of sailing is passed down to younger generations in the area through the Little Washington Sailing School, a summer sailing school for kids that teaches safety, techniques and other important information to young sailing enthusiasts.
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sailing-enthusiasts through the fundamentals of learning how to sail — tying proper knots and knowing which knots to use, how to gauge the wind direction, how to trim the sails and other techniques. In fact, the first thing young sailors are tasked with doing is learning how to recover when their boat is capsized, Norwood says. “That class is geared toward teaching fundamentals,” Norwood said. “We start out with a capsized boat and teach them how to recover from it. Depending on weather and ability level, we spend as much time with them in the boats and on the water as we possibly can. Working with the sailing school, I’ve gotten to
meet a lot of sailors in the area, and there’s a lot of great folks, who have spent a great deal of time and energy to get younger kids into sailing so there’s someone to step up down the road.” While most of the sailing activity in the area is on what Norwood considers to be smaller and mid-size cruising sailboats, some use larger boats and there is even a small racing community. The majority of sailboat owners in the area spend the night or a weekend out on the water, cruising around or setting anchor, and many of those sail back and forth to Ocracoke Island, a prime destination for sailors, beach-goers and the like, Norwood says. Also in
While some sailors use smaller dinghy-style crafts, others use bigger sailboats like this cruiser, providing the opportunity for longer trips due to its accommodations like its head, galley and bunks.
Not every boat is perfect for every person. It’s just like a car. Each one is built for a purpose and you really have to experience them a little bit to learn what it is you are looking for.
the county, there are organizations like the Pamlico Sailing Club, which annually hosts the Dog Days Regatta, a sailboat-racing event. And for the sailing enthusiast thinking about purchasing a sailboat, Norwood gives the same advice. “The best advice I can give and what I try to tell anyone that will listen is to sail on as many different boats you can get access to,” Norwood said. “Not every boat is perfect for every person. It’s just like a car. Each one is built for a purpose and you really have to experience them a little bit to learn what it is you are looking for. People love to talk about their boats, and they usually love to
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share their love of sailing — that way you can learn a little bit more before you put your money on the line and buy a boat.” No matter the style or size of sailboat, the Pamlico River is a great resource for sailing and offers a lot of undeveloped secluded spots for exploring and navigation — something Norwood says is a prize in itself. “We have a great area and an incredible resource in the Pamlico River,” Norwood said. “It’s a good, protected sailing area with generally good wind throughout the year. There are great places to go and also a lack of development along the river. We’ve been really blessed. People are amazed when they come down here, and they see they’re the only ones on the water on a Saturday afternoon.”
This Vanguard 420, a dinghy-style sailboat, makes for a perfect model for these young Little Washington Sailing School students to learn techniques and safety first-hand. PHOTO: JULES NORWOOD
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he shooter quietly loads an arrow onto his bow, setting the string, being careful not to make a singe noise that would alert his prey. He pulls back, aiming the tip at his projected target. He takes a deep breath in, holds it and, in an instance, lets the arrow fly. Whether hunting or competition, there are many local residents that
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practice the ancient art of archery. Most start young, but some enter the realm of archery as teenagers or even as adults, as there are frequent opportunities to compete against other archers in the county and surrounding areas, says Rick Anderson, a founding member of the Beaufort County Archers Club who was introduced to archery by his father as a youngster. Anderson says no matter the age one starts or what kind of archery in which one participates, safety and mechanics should be the focal point. Tim and Todd Little, owners of Tree Time Archery in Washington, also founding members of the club, sell an array of bows, targets and other hunting gear to members of the archer population in the county.
to be safe with.” As the elders and more experienced archers of the club, Anderson and the Littles also stress safety to younger, less experienced members, whether it’s making sure no one is standing in lanes in front of archers during competitions or being sure to give someone notice and one’s location upon setting out
to a rifle, brings one closer to nature, giving the prey more of a chance and making the hunter use a bit more skill and patience. With a bow, anything over about 30 yards is a pretty difficult shot, so bow hunters must be really sharp and pay close attention to minute details like wind direction and speed, Little says.
Every hunter is different, but to me, there’s more of a sense of accomplishment. Our success rate is a lot lower than those hunting with rifles. It’s not about the kill, it’s about the experience.
Local bow hunters Trey Moore (right) and (Rhett Woolard) set up tree stands complete with a video camera in the hopes of filming the perfect kill. PHOTO: TREY MOORE
As brothers who grew up shooting, the two formed a love for the sport and offer different styles of bows to fit any archer. However, the two also focus on safety when shooting and when selling bows and gear, Anderson says. “Tim and Todd, as sellers, they do a good job of setting people up and giving them instruction on safety,” Anderson said. “They have a good understanding of how to be safe with (bows). They let (customers) know that it’s a dangerous weapon that they need
on a hunt. And the three pass along more than just safety to younger members — proper shooting mechanics and experience are passed on as well, like focusing on anchor points, three points to set up a proper shot. “It’s like fine-tuning a baseball swing,” Anderson said. “It’s very technical. That’s an ongoing thing in bow hunting. You got to shoot a lot. In (archery), you develop all those smaller muscles in your shoulder you don’t normally use. When you develop those, you’re able to hold the bow a lot more still and you develop muscle memory.” Both Anderson and Little say although the BoCO Archers Club, a 50-member-strong organization that competes against other archery clubs during weekend competitions throughout eastern North Carolina, is made up of many younger, experienced archers, the club has many who also bow hunt, something the two agree is an exciting challenge. Many archers agree that using a bow as opposed
“To me, there’s an adrenaline rush when you’re that close to an animal and able to draw a bow and make a correct shot and be able to take that animal from such a close distance,” Anderson said. “There’s much more of an adrenaline rush, to me. Every hunter is different, but to me, there’s more of a sense of accomplishment. Our success rate is a lot lower than those hunting with rifles. It’s not about the kill, it’s about the experience.” Little says depending on the archer’s size and preference, as well as the intended use, there are several different options to choose from when selecting the style and size of a bow. With different classes of shooters within the club, as well as the county, bows range from traditional — longbows and recurves — to compound bows, which are used for hunting for the most part, and tournament bows, which sometimes have an apparatus used for steadying the bow. As part of the Down East Archery Coalition, the local club MAY/JUNE 2015 | WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE • 27
Archery competitions like those held by the Beaufort County Archers Club and Down East Archery Coalition give experienced shooters an opportunity to compete against others and hone their skills and allows young archers, like pictured here, to learn the art and compete with other young up-and-coming archers.
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It’s the life of the sport — of any sport actually. If you don’t get young people involved, the sport will fizzle out and die. Not only does it get them off the couch and away from things like their phones and video games, it gets them into the outdoors. PHOTO: WILL PRESLAR MAY/JUNE 2015 | WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE • 29
As his prey approaches from the underbrush below, local bow hunter Trey Moore perches atop a tree stand, cameraready, as he pulls back his string in the hopes of making the perfect shot.
contains members that use all different types of bows, Anderson says. The club and coalition host competitions that involve what is referred to as 3-D target archery, where 10 to 20 different 3-D animal targets are set up for archers to try their hands, with different classes of archers shooting from different distances. As a nonprofit organization that hopes to make contributions to local charities as it continues to grow and as more people learn the art and get involved, the founding members focus on passing down the knowledge to
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the younger generations, the lifeline of any sport, Anderson says. Most members even bring their families. Locally, the sport is not limited to men and young boys — young girls and women also compete at the competitions and, in some cases, bow hunt. And as the club and the sport grows, Todd Little says schools are even starting to form teams for the Olympic sport. “It’s the life of the sport — of any sport actually,” Little said. “If you don’t get young people involved, the sport will fizzle out and die. Not only does it get
them off the couch and away from things like their phones and video games, it gets them into the outdoors. We just want everyone to get better.” Anderson agrees and says that even the most experienced archers can learn from even more experienced archers. “The archery community is very good about sharing knowledge of the sport,” Anderson said. “I’ve been in a group with other guys that are even better and they pass on tips. Anything we can pass on to help them be more successful is really good.”
Archery, a tradition practiced among hunters and competition shooters throughout the area, is passed down to younger generations. Competitions allow families of archery enthusiasts to gather and participate in a family hobby, some local shooters say.
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DOWN HOME
Humble beginnings
From Belhaven to football’s biggest stage
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he clock was ticking down on former Northside standout C.J. Wilson’s chances at earning a place on an NFL roster. Alongside family and friends on April 24, 2010, the East Carolina defensive end sat impatiently in the Mount Olive Pentecostal Faith Church, his father’s place of worship, eyes glued to the television, waiting for
his name to be called. Projected to go as a late third or early fourth round selection, Wilson watched the fifth round pass, then the sixth. The 2010 NFL Draft being the first to span over three days, opposed to a traditional two-daylong process, impatience soon turned to nervousness, as Wilson found himself undrafted with only a handful of picks remaining.
After four years with the Green Bay Packers, Belhaven native C.J. Wilson inked a deal with Oakland prior to the 2014 season. He re-signed with them on a two-year deal this fall.
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Wilson goes in for a block against an Arizona Cardinals lineman in a game last season.
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Then, as if the 6-foot-3, 300-pound senior had not been tested enough, “East Carolina” appeared on the screen, but instead of Wilson, the New York Giants had taken Pirate punter Matt Dodge with the 221st pick. “It was the longest night of my life … The longest night of my life,” Wilson said. “My dad said, ‘I’m praying that you go to a team that goes to the Super Bowl.’ My mom said, ‘Yeah right, you know how hard that is? You have a better 34 • WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2015
chance of winning the lottery.’” But finally, after hours of waiting, the phone rang and it was the Green Bay Packers on the other line, letting Wilson know he would be taken with the 230 overall pick. He had earned the opportunity to make an NFL roster, a dream fulfilled, but it was a story that was far from over. Less than 10 months after being drafted, five years removed from walking off the Pinetown gridiron for the final time, Wilson
stepped out of the tunnel at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in front of 103,000 screaming fans. Four quarters later, the rookie defensive end and Belhaven native was hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. From small town, 1-A football to the biggest stage in professional sports, Wilson’s road to stardom was accelerated, but there were no shortcuts along the way. Through it all, without faith and his high school head coach, the Lombardi
Trophy would have remained simply a dream. Bing Mitchell, who spent seven years as coach of the Washington Pam Pack in the 1980s, coached at Northside from 1998 to 2005, Wilson’s senior season. As a freshman in 2002, the Panthers were abysmal, posting their worst record in school history at 0-11. A 218-pound Wilson, who looked to his six brothers for athletic guidance, still yearned for inspiration inside the classroom, where he struggled early on. Mitchell filled that void, instilling the idea of using his athletic ability to earn a college degree. “I remember like yesterday, he was coaching me one day and said he’d love to see me play for the ECU Pirates,” Wilson said. “That was the first time I had ever even thought about going to college. It was because he mentioned it and brought it up to me. That was the first time. After that, I told myself I would go to college. But all the honor and glory goes to God because that’s the only way I made.” Under Mitchell’s direction, Wilson became a seasoned athlete on the field, doing whatever he could to help the team, even if that meant returning kicks or dropping back to safety on defense. If Coach needed him, Wilson answered the call, a testament to the values taught during his upbringing, values Mitchell saw as an excellent foundation to build upon. Over time, the grades improved and despite not garnering serious interest
From 2006-2009, C.J. Wilson recorded 26 sacks for the Pirates, including three in one game on the road against Tulsa on Nov. 15, 2009.
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It’s a feat that’s just one of those once-in-a-lifetime stories, coming from Pinetown and Belhaven and standing on the Super Bowl stage five years later.
C.J. Wilson jogs off the field during a game against the Chiefs last year.
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from N.C. State and UNC-Chapel Hill, Wilson landed at Mitchell’s ideal destination, East Carolina, where he recorded 26 sacks at defensive end in four seasons, including a team-high 10 in 2008. “It’s a feat that’s just one of those once-in-a-lifetime stories, coming from Pinetown and Belhaven and standing on the Super Bowl stage five years later,” said Keith Mitchell, Bing’s son. “It just speaks volumes about C.J.’s desire to succeed even with all the trials and tribulations coming up.” “(My father) always said C.J. had very good work ethic, worked hard and deserved everything — all the rewards, accolades and accomplishments he received.” Through the years, Wilson and Mitchell continued to stay in
touch, whether it was Mitchell attending an ECU practice or talking on the phone before a big game. Two years after being diagnosed with cancer, Mitchell’s condition worsened in 2010. “While he was sick, C.J. came over and visited Daddy whenever he got the chance. It was a very strong relationship,” Keith Mitchell said. “I’m sure he was very proud of him, having the opportunity to coach C.J., being able to help C.J. and influencing him in a positive manner. Pride would be the biggest thing.” Mitchell, who had led Wilson and the Panthers to the eastern regional championship game in 2004, lost the battle against cancer, passing away at the age of 64, less than three months before Wilson suited up for the
Super Bowl. Last month, Wilson earned his third professional football contract, re-signing with Oakland Raiders for two-years, $2 million guaranteed. Looking through the success, Wilson still thanks God and his coach for getting him to where he is today. “Coming from a small area like that, you don’t get exposed to a lot of professional players or college football camps or even guys coming and talking to you,” he said. “Coach did a great job and he ran the program like it was a small college. I didn’t know that until I got to college. He did a wonderful job and if he was still alive, I would commend him in the way he ran it. First class the way he took care of us on and off the field.”
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On par Cypress Landing’s signature hole, teeing off at 15 means overlooking Chocowinity Bay, shooting your drive through a tunnel of greenery. PHOTO: CYPRESS LANDING 38 • WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2015 MARCH/APRIL 2015
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Denny Karpy, a Cypress Landing resident, takes advantage of the golf course outside her and husband Ray's back door.
Beaufort County’s golf courses offer three uniquely challenging looks STORY BY DAVID CUCCHIARA
The bridge on hole 18 of Cypress Landing offers a scenic finale to a beautiful course.
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rom pleasing scenery to professional links, golfing in Beaufort County is an experience fitted for the amateur, fair-weather and professional golfer. Featuring two 18-hole courses and one nine-hole course, a weekend spent on the county’s lush fairways and Bermuda greens offers variability, each unique and representative of the communities they’re carved into. Bayview Golf Club, built in 1976 by Jack Swindell, a former Bath storeowner, is a nine-hole course transformed from timeworn farmland nestled on the Pamlico River waterfront in Bath. Built hole-by-hole from the hands of a town local, the course’s narrow fairways and micro greens reflect Bath’s personality — small, quaint, practical and charming. Chiseled into rolling hills, lined by evergreens, with creeks running through the fairways like veins, is Cypress Landing, an 18-hole course that cuts through modern waterfront houses along the Chocowinity Bay. Built in 1996, the course emits a pristine, championship feel that can make the most amateur of golfers feel like Phil Mickelson. Then, like the Original Washington itself, the Washington Yacht and Country Club is Beaufort County’s oldest golf institution. Originally built as a ninehole course in the late 1940s, now an 18-hole course, it’s parallel fairways and bent grass greens are located on the bank of the Pamlico River, about 15 miles upstream from Bayview. “I think it’s a reflection of the eras of golf,” said Joe Burns, the Northside High School golf coach. “When you’re talking Bayview being kind of built out of farmland, then you have the (Washington Yacht and) Country Club, which started as a nine-hole golf course, then you have more of your modern style golf course at Cypress Landing. They’re all great in their very own unique ways and I enjoy all three golf courses.” MAY/JUNE 2015 | WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE • 39
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WASHINGTON YACHT AND COUNTRY CLUB For Daniel Bergevin, an area native, the links at the Washington Yacht and Country Club were an unforgettable childhood memory, instilling and fulfilling his passion for the game. From constructing his swing to learning the correct putting stance, Bergevin, now president of the board of directors, developed a relationship with the club over time and as he grew, so did the course — from nine holes to 18, from a Washington staple to a par72 course of a certain championship pedigree. “I always had a passion for it having success and surviving. I feel like its success is a huge part of the 40 • WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2015
community,” Bergevin said. “The transformation of the course has been very dramatic with the redesigning of several holes, adding bunkers, adding ponds and increasing the size of those bodies of water, removing trees and adding trees as the course changes. The parking lot used to be dirt in several areas and now it’s all paved as well. They’ve done major improvements to the club itself.” WYCC remains the only course in Beaufort County with bent grass greens, a type of surface best suited for coastal locations, adding to the originality of the area’s first course. Still the county’s only full service country club, consisting of everything
from fine dining to a marina to tennis courts, the fairways vary from thin to large, as the holes range from curvy, challenging par 3s to tighter, more linear holes, better suited for amateurs. “At least on No. 18, a lot of the times you’re getting the wind from the river, which can be challenging approaching the green,” Bergevin said. “We have several holes where you need to carry water the entire way. Our signature hole is No. 13 where it’s all water. As far as your drives, they have to be on point or you’re going to be in the water or out of bounds.” “It’s a friendly course for learning, but it’s also a challenging course.”
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CYPRESS LANDING GOLF CLUB If WYCC has history on its side, it’s the Cypress Landing Golf Club that has prestige. Jeremy Shadle, a 20-year member of the Professional Golf Association (PGA), made Beaufort County his home in 2001 and has been here ever since. After spending most of his years as the golf professional at WYCC, the Ayden native is now perfecting members swings at Cypress Landing, one he considers a course of an elite championship caliber. “The design of this golf course, there’s nothing around like it,” Shadle said. “It’s just a really special laid out golf course, from the routing of the holes through the
community to the views up on 15, our signature hole, the par 3 that goes down into Chocowinity Bay. It’s just unbelievable. It’s a great, welldesigned golf course.” The most vertically challenging course in the area, hole 15 at Cypress Landing resembles that of a golfer’s paradise — pristinely manicured greens, lush fairways and a cool breeze, overlooking the waters of Chocowinity Bay. It’s a picturesque setting, yet, much of the course is, especially in the spring, where a sunny, mid-70s afternoon offers a panorama of vermillion, marigold and pinks. Unlike Beaufort County’s other two courses, Cypress Landing, rated a four-star institution by Golf Digest, is unique in the fact that it
was the only course built to hold 18-holes, meaning very few fairways overlap and each green has its own personality. “You get that secluded feel when you’re out there,” Shadle said. “You almost feel like you’re the only one out there because you don’t see other holes while playing yours. They’re lined with trees and homes.” “It’s just a challenging layout that’s well-bunkered and tree lined. There’s plenty of water hazards on the golf course … It has some elevation changes to it, which is rare for eastern North Carolina. I would say we’re certainly the cream of the crop. Golf course design wise, there’s not a lot east of (Highway) 95 that’s going to rival this layout.” MAY/JUNE 2015 | WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE • 41
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BAYVIEW GOLF CLUB With just 2,830 yards of course and nine-holes, a par 35, there’s nothing conventional about the Bayview Golf Club, yet, that’s what makes it so distinctive. Built by the bare heads of a Bath native, the fairways are pencil tight, lined by pines on both sides, breaks in the tree line giving way to gusts from the Pamlico River, winds that can change the trajectory of drives. It’s never the same course twice. The home of Northside High School golf, the team must adjust to different conditions. “The design of Bayview is challenging in itself because the greens are small, 42 • WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2015
Joe Burns, head coach of the Northside golf team. PHOTO: WILL PRESLAR
not very receptive to the golf ball. The guys have had to come up with creative ways to play the golf course,” Burns said. For example, the greens on hole three — a 150-yard par 3 — are more forgiving during the warm months of the year. Any golfer aiming for the pin can expect their ball to hold on contact. During the winter, however, the Bermuda grass has been known to shoot balls behind the greens. Sprinkled with water hazards, the swirling winds coming off the river can make hole eight a nightmare for the fair-weather golfer. “You have to hit it out of a shoot and if you’re not careful not paying
attention to where the wind is blowing the wind will grab your ball and you’ll end up in the water,” Burns said. “You have to play really conservative on that hole. It’s a small green and it’s really hard to land it on the green and get it to stick.” Despite the course ever-changing intricacies, Burns is confident that Bayview benefits his team in the long run. “I would say the condition of the gold course makes the golf course probably the most challenging course we play all year. I think because of our familiarity with it, it allows us to have a significant advantage on that course.”
Hole 18 at Cypress Landing takes the golfer across a stream and through a backdrop of colors, a great finish to a championship course. PHOTO: CYPRESS LANDING MAY/JUNE 2015 | WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE • 43
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Find the grill that’s right for you. If you’re a tailgater, grab a simple, reliable charcoal grill. If you’re entertaining a lot at home and have the space, a gas grill is a great long-term option. Help your grill last with proper maintenance. Clean it regularly, remove charcoal ashes after they cool, and wipe up any spills to prevent corrosion.
Support your local farmers’ market — buy seasonal meats and produce from local vendors. You’ll save some cash and keep your meals and your community healthier. Live near the coast? Mix in seafood for a great alternative to the usual slabs of beef.
Use fuel wisely
Skip expensive store-bought marinade and experiment with making your own. Every kitchen has the basics, like lemon juice, vinegar and pepper, plus there are tons of online recipes for easy dry rubs. It’s fun and saves serious cash.
Both propane and charcoal can burn up money fast. Be efficient. A gas grill needs only five to 10 minutes to heat. When you’re done, close the tank right away. For charcoal grills, you only need about 3 pounds of charcoal to serve 4-6 people, and charcoal is ready to cook in about 15 minutes or so.
Get the most out of your efforts If you plan on grilling a lot, buy meat in bulk from a volume meat seller like Acre Station or Sam’s Club. Separate meat into portioned, labeled bags and toss in the freezer for later meals. Save on fuel (and time) by grilling more than you need for your event. It’s great having your favorite grilled items in the fridge ready to eat.
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Boost the local economy with summer fishing on the Pamlico
arying opinions exist on the optimal outdoor activity in our area (as so many options exist); however, I'm a bit partial to our fishing, being a fishing guide. Fishing is, in my opinion, the chief outdoor activity on the Inner Banks. Just get up early one Saturday morning and take a leisurely drive on Highway 264 from Belhaven to Greenville and count all the boats being trailered eastbound in the opposite land. You will be convinced that I am right. Sometimes I wish I could take some of our most influential state politicians for that very same ride, so that they can see the impact recreational fishing has to our area. It supports gas stations, grocery stores, tackle shops, boat dealers, hotels, motels, rental properties and the list goes on and on. This outdoor activity is a real boost to our local economy, and it should be embraced, supported and promoted to ensure that it remains not just a viable influence to local businesses, but also a real injection of outside dollars to our area. The great thing about tourist is that they come to our area, bring and spend their money, and then they leave. We don't have to provide services that support them for the long term. One of the more popular times to fish our area is in the summer months. Summer fishing can be really good and also a little bit tricky. Most people fish in the summer
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because the winds are milder and the temperatures are warmer and more comfortable. In the summer months, anglers can expect to catch speckled trout, especially in the early morning and late afternoon hours, puppy drum, flounder, striped bass and host of other species, such as croaker, spot, gray trout, black drum, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and a few others. Summer fishing is a time of great variety in species. Great light tackle opportunities exist for the species I mentioned; however, anglers can also catch large fish such as our giant red drum and tarpon that enter
the Pamlico Sound and Pamlico River during the summer months. The giant reds range in size from 25-60 pounds and the tarpon can reach 125150 pounds. These are giant fish that are true prizes for any angler. For a chance to experience the abundant variety the Pamlico has to offer, I encourage you to fish the area. Not only will you be helping our local economy, but you will also experience some of the best fishing of the year and have opportunities to catch a variety of species in our bountiful waters. Capt. Richard Andrews is a resident of Washington and the owner of a local year-round guide service offering fishing excursions on the Pamlico and nearby rivers. He can be reached at 252-945-9715 or richard@tarpamguide.com MAY/JUNE 2015 | WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE • 47
DINING GUIDE
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WORD ON WINE
Road trip WRITTEN BY VIRGINIA FINNERTY
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f you are a wine enthusiast and would enjoy a quick and fun getaway this summer, you are in luck! Both North Carolina and Virginia offer a wide variety of wines, settings and events from which to choose and are just an easy drive away. North Carolina has over 100 wineries scattered throughout four different regions: the mountains, piedmont west, piedmont east and the coast and three American Viticultural Areas (AVAs): Yadkin Valley AVA, Swan Creek AVA and Haw River AVA. Virginia has over 250 wineries in nine regions and seven AVAs. Depending on your personal preference, you can go to the mountains and enjoy
breathtaking views while sipping the local “juice”; visit the Piedmont region and add golf, museums and music to the experience or stay near the coast if you prefer sweeter wines, warmer temperatures and ocean breezes. You will find wineries housed in simple, rustic cabins, grand historic structures or elegant Italian style chateaus. The diverse climates of the different regions of North Carolina and Virginia allow a wide array of varietals to be cultivated. You will come across Europeanstyle grapes like Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc; French-American hybrids such as Chambourcin, Seyval
Mountains Piedmont Coast Yadkin Valley Appellation Yadkin Valley Appellation & Swan Creek Appellation Haw River Valley Appellation
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Blanc, Vidal Blanc and Villard Noir. In addition, in North Carolina you will also find the Labrusca-type like Catawba, Concord, Delaware and Niagara as well as the indigenous Muscadine; in Virginia, you will also find Petit Manseng, Norton and Petit Verdot. If you are a “do-ityourselfer,” both states have plenty of resources for you to plan your own road trip, or you can take advantage of the tours offered by a multitude of organizations.
Winery resources North Carolina Resources
ncwine.org visitncwine.com visitncwinecountry.com yvwt.com ncgrapeescape.com travelsinwinetours.com yadkinwinetours.com northcarolinawinetours.com
NC wineries not to miss:
RagApple Lassie, West Bend, Raffaldini and Buck Shoals
Virginia Resources:
virginiawine.org virginia.org hovawinetrail.com 211winetrail.com skylinewinetrail.com vawineinmypocket.com/wineries virginiawinelovermag.com/VirginiaWineries/ visitloudoun.org/trip-ideas/wine-country/wine-clusters
Virginia wineries not to miss:
Linden, Barboursville, Trump, Early Mountain Vineyards, RdV, Delaplane Cellars, Rappahannock, Pollack, King Family Vineyards, Lovingston, Tarara, The Boneyard and Glen Manor
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LET’S EAT
Al fresco
Anytime Quesadillas
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Warmer weather, cooler dishes WRITTEN BY KEVIN SCOTT CUTLER FOOD PREPARATION AND PHOTOS BY VAIL STEWART RUMLEY
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ith the arrival of warmer weather, folks want to spend less time toiling away in a hot kitchen and more time in the great outdoors. Boat trips along the Pamlico River beckon, and a hike in Goose Creek State Park is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon. These recipes offer the best of both worlds: great dining with a minimum of work. Fresh strawberries from a local farm
are the focal point of a salad, and summer's cucumber harvest is anticipated by anyone who loves a good, crisp freezer pickle. Many of these dishes call for fresh produce, always a treat in warmer weather, and perhaps even better, most can be prepared ahead of time. Even the laziest of cooks will find them a snap to prepare, and best of all each requires little or no cooking. So prepare a few, give them a try ... we guarantee they will become new family favorites!
Strawberry and Spinach Salad Catherine Pfeiffer Washington Pediatrics 1 package spinach; 1 cup of strawberries, sliced; 1 package of arugula (optional); 1/2 cup of toasted or candied walnuts; 2-4 ounces of goat cheese; raspberry and walnut vinaigrette (bottled or homemade dressing); salt and pepper to taste. Mix all ingredients together; toss with salad dressing. Note: May use any desired amounts of any ingredients depending on preference.
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Texas Caviar Adra Kennedy First Presbyterian Church Drain and set aside two cans black eyed peas (or black beans); 1 can hominy (corn can be substituted); 4 green onions, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bottle Italian dressing. Mix all then add dressing. Marinate for at least two hours. Note: I add cilantro, lime juice and cumin to taste.
Guacamole Nikki Smith Klapp The Wilkinson Center 2 ripe avocados; 1/4 onion, diced; 1/4 cup corn; 8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved; salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle of garlic; juice of one lime; several sprigs of fresh cilantro or parsley. Muddle the onion in the bowl; add avocados. Gently smash with a fork; add lime juice, salt and pepper, garlic, parsley, corn and tomatoes. Mix all together. Serve with blue corn chips or tortillas.
Tomato Salad Kathie McDonald Washington Pediatrics Cherry tomatoes (amount varies based on size of bowl); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons red pepper Italian dressing; 6-7 bacon strips; 1/3 container feta cheese; almond slices. Cut tomatoes in half to line bowl/dish one to two slices thick. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar (may add more if desired). Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top. Fry bacon until crunchy, break into pieces and sprinkle on top of tomatoes. Crumble feta cheese; sprinkle over top. Top with almond slices.
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Mediterranean Pasta Jingle Robinson Beaufort County Arts Council 4 cups chopped tomatoes (vine-ripened or plum) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons chopped black olives; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 cups angel hair pasta (or thin spaghetti), cooked; 1/4 cup crumbled feat cheese. Combine first eight ingredients in a bowl. Stir and let stand 10 minutes. Serve at room temperature stirred into pasta. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Yield: four small servings.
Layered Cauliflower Salad Carolyn Drexler Grace Lutheran Church 1 head lettuce, cut into one-inch chunks; 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 medium onion, sliced thin; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 cup mayonnaise; bacon bits or several pieces of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled. Layer lettuce, cauliflower and onion in bowl. Mix Parmesan cheese, sugar and mayonnaise together and spread on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Add the bacon bits or crumbled turkey bacon and toss before serving.
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Anytime Quesadillas Vail Stewart Rumley Flour tortillas; shredded cheddar and/or jack cheese; green onions, diced; Adra Kennedy’s recipe for Texas Caviar; butter. Sprinkle a tortilla with cheese, just enough to cover loosely, and green onions. Add Texas Caviar, dispersed evenly. Sprinkle with more cheese and cover with another tortilla. Melt a teaspoon of butter in a pan, place quesadilla carefully in pan. Cook until bottom turns golden and flip. Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream. This recipe is extremely versatile — leftover chicken, beef, beans and more are easily transformed into an easy, tasty Southwestern meal. Guacamole
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OUT AND ABOUT
All month in May Thursday Night/ Saturday Morning Jam • Turnage Theatre • Open jam Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Musicians and fans are encouraged to attend and play. There is no admission fee. www. bctma.org.
Every Saturday in May Saturday Market • Downtown Washington • 8 a.m. to noon. The Market begins on April 19 and runs thru October. Our market features local growers of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers. You will also want to try some delicious, fresh baked goods. You never know what you might find; the products are always changing! Call 252-946-3969 for more information.
River Roving Educational River Tours • North Carolina Estuarium • Learn about the history and habitats of the Washington waterfront. These boat tours cruise the Pamlico River Wednesday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. No admission fee or other cost is involved for the tour, but advance reservations are required. Riders should check in 15 minutes in advance. Children must be at least 6 years old to ride; a responsible adult must accompany children under 16. Call 252-948-0000 for reservations.
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CALENDAR 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends and neighbors in Historic Downtown Washington. No matter what your musical taste, you will find entertainers to delight you in this monthly musical event. Downtown Washington comes to life, shops stay open late and the restaurants are glad to see you. Call 252946-3969 for information.
May 15-17 Pirates on the Pungo Regatta • Belhaven • Belhaven once again hosts Pirates on the Pungo Regatta on May 16-18. Attracted by Belhaven’s beautiful waterfront community, participants from Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, D.C. and Maryland come to enjoy shoreside activities, sailboat and dinghy racing and the Buccaneer Bash dinner/ dance. Call 252-943-3770 for more information.
May 16 Bath Fest • Historic Bath • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This Town of Bath event features craft vendors, free house tours, crafts, performances and other activities! Free of charge. For more information, call 252-923-3971.
Annual Cutthroat Croquet Tournament • Historic Bath • 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join the Beaufort County Community College Foundation as it sponsors the 12th annual croquet tournament, with flights for beginners or more advanced players. Play occurs at lot beside Bonner House, 200 Front St. For more information, call 252923-3971. Cost: Charge for players, free for spectators unless purchasing luncheon ticket.
Wine and Cheese Paddle • Inner Banks Outfitters • 5 p.m. Call 252-975-3006 for more information.
National Kids to Park Day • Goose Creek State Park • 2 p.m. Load the kids up and head out to visit Goose Creek State Park. You will be led on an awesome adventure through one of our swamps. We will stop and catch a variety of critters for the kids to view. Some may be big, some may be small. You never know what you will find in nature’s playground, but we will do our best to make this day unforgettable! Please meet at the park visitor center. You may want to bring water, sunscreen and bug spray. Call 252-923-2191 for more information.
Ivan Parker in concert • Tar Heel Variety Theater • 7 p.m. Call 252-975-2117 for tickets or more information.
May 19 SUP basics • Inner Banks Outfitters • 6 p.m. Stand up paddle boards (SUP) offer a fun, relaxing way to play on the water. Paddle boarding delivers a full-body workout and thus has become a popular crosstraining activity. Call 252-9753006 for more information.
May 22-24 22nd annual Aurora Fossil Festival • Aurora • Food, music, educational events, lecturers, dancing, entertainment and more. Wonderful parade and breakfast honoring our
veterans that served the country. Lawnmower pulls, car shows and lots of other surprises for the entire family. Please call the Chamber Office at 252-322-4405 or the Aurora Fossil Museum at 252322-4238 for more information.
May 23 Palmetto Boardwalk Hike • Goose Creek State Park • 2 p.m. Take a walk through a hardwood swamp and see how it’s changing into a marsh. Meet at the visitor center. Call 252-9232191 for more information.
May 24 Mallard Creek Hike • Goose Creek State Park • 2 p.m. Go for a 1-mile hike down to the water on Mallard Creek. We’ll be walking through a Loblolly Pine plantation and end up in an old mixed stand of Loblolly Pine and hardwoods that are draped with Spanish moss. We’ll discuss what this area would have looked like when the early settlers arrived and also some of the ecology of the forest, Mallard Creek and the Pamlico River. Meet in the last parking lot. Call 252923-2191 for more information.
May 25 Memorial Day Celebration • Festival Park • 5 p.m. Help us honor all those who have served this great nation. Music, inspiring speeches and fireworks. Scheduled to perform are the 82nd Airborne Division Band and the Backyard Groove Band. Call 252946-3969 for more information.
May 28-31 Carolina State Championship • Hunters’ Pointe Sporting Clays •
OUT AND ABOUT Call 252-975-2529 for information. www.hunterspointenc. com.
May 30 Daily & the Vincent • Tar Heel Variety Theater • 7:30 p.m. Call 252-975-2117 for tickets or more information.
May 30 Amazing Race of Beaufort County
9 a.m. Fundraising event to benefit Ruth’s House, Domestic Violence Shelter. Participants will via to win the race, which is based on the TV reality show “Amazing Race.” Call 252-945-8135 for more information.
All month in June Thursday Night/ Saturday Morning Jam • Turnage Theater • Open jam Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Musicians and fans are encouraged to attend and play. There is no admission fee. www. bctma.org.
Every Saturday in June Saturday Market • Downtown Washington • 8 a.m. to noon. The Market begins on April 18 and runs thru October. Our market features local growers of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers. You will also want to try some delicious, fresh baked goods. You never know what you might find; the products are always changing! Call 252946-3969 for more information.
River Roving Educational River Tours
• North Carolina Estuarium • Learn about the history and habitats of the Washington waterfront. These boat tours cruise the Pamlico River Wednesdays through Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. No admission fee or other cost is involved for the tour, but advance reservations are required. Riders should check in 15 minutes in advance. Children must be at least 6 years old to ride; a responsible adult must accompany children under 16. Call 252-948-0000 for reservations.
June 6 PraiseFest 2015 • Festival Park • 1 p.m. Prayer provided! Bring your own chairs, food and drinks. Music, testimonies, dancing, river baptisms. Featuring live bands.
National Trails Day • Goose Creek State Park • 2 p.m. Celebrate National Trails Day with a 3/4-mile hike along the Ivey Gut Trail. Bring water and bug spray. Meet in the campground parking lot at the entrance to the campground. 252-923-2191 for more information.
June 11 Senior Dance • Washington Civic Center • 7 p.m. Singles and couples over 50 are welcome to come and dance the night away. Admission is $7. 50/50 drawing. Door prizes. No Alcohol/No Smoking/ No Children.
June 12-13 The 32nd Annual Washington Summer Festival • Washington waterfront • A community festival committed to providing a variety of familycentered activities held in
downtown Washington. This year’s activities include the annual street fair featuring food, arts and crafts and commercial vendors, free concerts, a kids zone with children’s entertainment and activities and much more. This event attracts around 25,000 people annually. For more information, call 252-946-9168 or visit www.wbcchamber.com.
June 13 4th annual Bath Showdown • Bath Elementary School • 8 a.m. Custom & Classics Car, Truck and Bike Show. https://www.facebook.com/ events/885274458159437/
June 15 Kids Night Out • Pizza Inn, Washington • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The first 100 kids eat free at this event sponsored by former NFL wide receiver and Washington native Terrance Copper and Washington Police and Fire Services. Limited to children ages 5 to 17, all must be accompanied by a guardian.
June 16 Kids Night Out • Zaxby’s, Washington • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The first 100 kids eat free at this event sponsored by former NFL wide receiver and Washington native Terrance Copper and Washington Police and Fire Services. Limited to children ages 5 to 17, all must be accompanied by a guardian.
to children ages 5 to 17, all must be accompanied by a guardian.
June 18 Kids Night Out • East Coast Wings, Washington • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The first 100 kids eat free at this event sponsored by former NFL wide receiver and Washington native Terrance Copper and Washington Police and Fire Services. Limited to children ages 5 to 17, all must be accompanied by a guardian.
June 19 NFL Day on the Washington waterfront • Festival Park • 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Meet and greet NFL players at this community-wide event sponsored by former NFL wide receiver and Washington native Terrance Copper and Washington Police and Fire Services. Hot dogs, chips and drinks, DJ, autographs signed by NFL players and more. Call Kimberly Grimes, 252-943-1715 for information.
Exhibit Basketball game — Washington Police and Fire Services vs. NFL/NBA players. • Washington High School gym • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join the fun for this highly competitive game, free of charge. Call Kimberly Grimes, 252-943-1715 for information.
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June 17 Kids Night Out • HWY 55, Washington • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The first 100 kids eat free at this event sponsored by former NFL wide receiver and Washington native Terrance Copper and Washington Police and Fire Services. Limited
• Downtown Washington • 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends and neighbors in historic downtown Washington. No matter what your musical taste, you will find entertainers to delight you in this monthly musical event. Downtown
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Lisa Roland Callahan on the Jumbotron at Madison Square Garden.
LETTERS HOME
Team player PHOTO: GEORGE KALINSKY
STORY BY VAIL STEWART RUMLEY
“W
ork hard. Say yes to every opportunity, and don’t be afraid to fail." That’s what Lisa Rowland Callahan says. It’s what she tells everyone she mentors. And she knows of which she speaks, because Dr. Lisa Callahan — head physician for the New
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York Knicks, the Lady Liberty, the New York Rangers and two more developmental teams, one of the founders and medical director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center–Hospital for Special Surgery — has lived those words for the past three decades. Callahan was born and raised in Washington — her parents, Bill and Rose Rowland, still live
in the same house they built on John Small Avenue in the 1950s. She attended Washington schools, graduating from Washington High School in 1979, but it was when she was accepted into the Governor’s School of North Carolina, a summer program for the state’s “best and brightest,” that her path in life was cemented.
“That was really a pivotal experience for me, when I first realized that women could be doctors. I met a female physician in Governor’s School when we toured an anatomy lab. That was when I realized that was what I wanted to do,” Callahan said. And it was what she set out to do, but she’ll be the first to tell you that her storybook career came about through a combination of her three rules and being in the right place at the right time. In high school, an essay she wrote was, unbeknownst to her, entered into a national contest by her WHS English teacher, Will Ferrell. When she won, it garnered the attention of several schools, but it was a full scholarship to East Carolina University that kept her close to home, at least during the first part of her studies. She stayed at ECU for med school, then followed her husband Mark, also a doctor, out to Stanford University for her residency. It was there that the next step was put into play with a fellowship in an emerging field in medicine: non-operative primary care sports medicine. Callahan was one of the first 50 to do her fellowship in the new field, of those, only a handful were women. At that point, she thought she’d stay in Palo Alto forever. But life had other plans for Callahan. In 1994, Mark was recruited by Cornell University back east, and the couple moved across the U.S. again, to a place Callahan never thought she’d live: New York City. Many people move to the cultural mecca that is New York City hoping beyond hope to be “discovered,” to launch a career that will bring
Dr. Lisa Callahan in her office at Madison Square Garden, where she oversees the health of players from five different sports teams.
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fame and fortune. The odds of that happening, however, are pretty slim. But shortly after moving to New York, Callahan did an interview with a local TV station, an interview that a producer for an up and coming cable network happened to see. The Food Network came calling and Callahan said yes to opportunity. It launched a years-long TV career, first with the Food Network, hosting a live, everyday call-in show on health, fitness and nutrition. When that show ran its course, she did stints with Discovery Health, Lifetime Television, then landed at ABC as a medical correspondent for “Good Morning America.” In the meantime, she and others were founding the Women’s Sports Medicine Center–Hospital for Special Surgery, the first facility of its type in the U.S. Now several others in the country have been based on its model. “That was my first real passion and my first thing I did,” Callahan said. For the first 10 years in NYC, Callahan treated patients and appeared on TV. But when the opportunity to become part of the Madison Square Garden team — the Knicks, the Liberty, the Rangers — arose, once again, Callahan said a resounding “Yes” to that opportunity. That was 11 years ago. Last year, she was promoted to head physician of all five teams. She leads an army of doctors, trainers, nutritionists and more, each reporting to her about 62 • WASHINGTON THE MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2015
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Minnesota Timberwolves trainer and head of NBA Trainers Association Gregg Farnham presented Callahan with the Team Physician of the Year award at a recent N.Y. Knicks game. Pictured will Callahan are Farnham (left) and Knicks’ head trainer Roger Hinds.
I go home pretty much every day — it’s not every day — feeling like I made a difference in somebody’s life. the health of every single player. It’s not just the physical health that she’s looking at, not just treating injuries as they crop up — it’s preventative medicine, understanding why injuries happen and how to keep them from happening, or from happening again. It’s looking at the whole body and understanding what it takes to keep this particular person in prime physical condition on the court or on the ice. It also means she has an interesting schedule. “Basically, I oversee the care for all of the athletes, so every day is different,” she says. “The only thing that’s predictable in my schedule is it’s unpredictable. … The goal is always to keep our athletes healthy, performing and successful, and there’s a lot of things that go into that. I don’t manage the details of all those things, but I oversee the coordination of all
those things. … A pro athlete misses one day of work? That costs thousands and thousands of dollars. And we have to catch things early. If you don’t, that might cost a kid his career.” Callahan’s passion for her work is obvious. She’s as dedicated a team player as anyone on the roster and that dedication is reflected in the relationships she has with the players. She’s dwarfed by most of them, yet they still look up to her as a surrogate mom, an aunt, a sister, a friend, the person who really does care about their overall health, be it mental or physical. Callahan laughs about the fact that on the court, the ice and in her office, players she’s talking to immediately take a seat while she remains
standing. It’s not rude — it’s so they can see eye to eye. “I live in a world of giants and I guess I forget I’m not one of them,” she laughs. “You know what? I’m 5-foot-2. I got used to it in my life at a very young age, that people were bigger than me. Other people, it’s one of the first things they notice: they notice that I’m female and I am petite, but after people get to know me, that’s not what they see.” Instead, they see someone who truly cares. “People forget that pro athletes, they’re just people. … They are so appreciative to have someone take care of them who doesn’t want anything from them. … It’s very rewarding. I go home pretty much every day — it’s not every day — feeling
like I made a difference in somebody’s life.” When she chose to go into medicine that summer between her junior and senior years at WHS, Callahan set out to make a difference, but she never envisioned the path that would lead her to the largest city in the U.S., caring for those whose health corresponds with milliondollar contracts. Her and Mark’s Upper East Side apartment is a long way from Washington, but they’ve carved out a little bit of home 100 miles north of the city: 27 acres, up a hill, on a dead end road. It’s the antidote for when the city gets a little too crazy,” Callahan says. “It’s a lot hillier than Washington, but it’s a little taste of getting back home.”
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Why I love Washington
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moved to Washington seven years ago from the Atlanta area after also considering Wilmington and New Bern as desirable places to retire. I was looking for a place in reasonable proximity to Greenville, to be close to where my Mom still lives. You will notice the places I considered have another commonality — water, which I also considered a fundamental requirement. I visited each location for several days, familiarizing myself with the area and looking at housing, ultimately settling on Washington. I loved the historic downtown waterfront area and really liked the feel of Washington Park. I decided if I couldn’t find a house I wanted in either of those areas I wanted to be within walking distance of the downtown boardwalk along Stewart Parkway. I used to take my beloved Labrador (not retriever…he wouldn’t retrieve anything), Beau, for a three-mile walk around my subdivision in Georgia. So, I decided on moving not more than a mile and a half from downtown and ended up in Smallwood, the goal being for him to continue to take me on his three-mile walk. I was considering Washington within a couple of weeks of the Turnage Theater’s first reopening and my real estate
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broker very wisely took me by for a tour of the theater. Having had the opportunity to enjoy many performances at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, the beautiful, historically renovated Turnage was a major attraction to making Washington my home. In fact, when I’m showing people around Washington now, I always include the Turnage as one of our many local attractions of which I’m so proud. I typically describe it to friends as a smaller-scale Fox Theater. Thankfully it has reopened after being closed for a couple of years, having been purchased by the Beaufort County Arts Council (BCAC), and is once again providing lots of exceptional, diverse
entertainment while creating vibrancy, and economic growth and stability for our downtown and its merchants. The Turnage Theater is a very significant historical landmark and cultural treasure of our community! But, the main attraction of Washington is THE PEOPLE. Our people are some of the friendliest, nicest, most diverse and interesting you’ll find anywhere. Everyone is sincerely welcomed, regardless of heritage, race, lifestyle orientation, education, age, religion or any other traits and freedoms we are blessed with in this wonderful country. I used to describe it a “no one really cares (if you’re different),” but that’s not really true. They do care, they find it interesting and they embrace the difference and your right to be different. Having grown up in eastern North Carolina in the ‘60s, I find that very refreshing and I’m proud of how we’ve evolved. I readily tell people what a joy it is to be here, particularly in the spring, summer and fall when there’s so much to enjoy outside. To use a promotional phrase of the Washington Harbor District Alliance (WHDA), Washington is a great place to shop, dine and play. But it’s much more than that: Washington’s also a wonderful place to grow up, to live, to raise a family and to retire!
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