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the city lifestyle magazine of greenville since 1997

features blackbeard and other pirates famous scabbards that left their mark on the north carolina coast

personalizing your outdoor space landscaping and gardening trends for 2014

greatness by design a brief history of north carolina golf architecture

sections the arts • business • community • travel what’s in store • health + wellness home + garden • eat + drink • recreation

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the arts business community travel what’s in store health + wellness home + garden eat + drink recreation

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3-D printers at ECU inspire students to create

talking about long-term care

don’t wait too long to find out about your options

enc annual events

be sure to mark your calendar

making impressions

dream factory ‘spread the dream’ wine tasting & auction

blackbeard and other pirates

famous scabbards that left their mark on the north carolina coast

shades for style & safety

uv rays and your eyes

personalizing your outdoor space

landscape and gardening trends for 2014

we’re a diggin’ and a delvin’

gadgets and gizmos for the true gardener or even the wanna be

fruits of the vine

wine matches for summer grilling

the printed word

big decisions are best made with hot dogs

fruits of the vine

mastering the art of wine tasting

greatness by design

a brief history of north carolina golf architecture

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publisher / creative director kathryn yorke

v-p / director of sales & marketing john lee

special event photographer will preslar

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prototypes is promising for a range of fields including art, cartography, architecture and building, automotive manufacturing or even medicine. It can also be a teaching tool, Agarwala said, as it promotes understanding through sight and touch.

ECU seniors Matt McCotter, left, and Brad Raynor show one of the 3D printers that they built following a class in the Department of Technology Systems. (Article by Kathryn Kennedy, ECU News Services / Photo by Jay Clark)

just press ‘print’ 3-D printers at ECU inspire students to create An East Carolina University course that included fabricating designs on a 3-D printer captured the imagination of two students who went on to build their own machines. Matt McCotter and Brad Raynor, seniors in the Department of Technology Systems, were enrolled in professor Ranjeet Agarwala’s rapid prototyping class last year when they first used a 3-D printer. The machines create what their name implies: 3-D objects that are printed using various materials such as raw plastic or a powder substance based on designs created as “.STL” files.

created using 3-D printer plastic. If a part breaks, they can print another. McCotter and Raynor are primarily printing small novelty objects and gifts for friends and family. However, there are also significant real-world advantages to the machines. Agarwala has found that the ability to make

“If you want an idea of what something (you’re creating) will be, this is like a rough draft,” Raynor said. “They can look at it and see what needs changing. Anything you can think of, you can now create.” “It gives students an end goal,” added Sheldon Dryer, another senior with experience in 3-D printing. “You can design it, but at the end of this you can have it and take it home with you.” Raynor imagines the buzz about 3-D printers will grow similarly to when personal computers first hit the market. It’ll be a small community at first, he said, but demand will grow and machines will get more affordable. Plus, no assembly required.

The College of Technology and Computer Science houses four industrial 3-D printers, which are shared across multiple disciplines. There is also a 3-D printer in the Office of Innovation and Economic Development. Instruction on those machines can help students bring innovative ideas to future careers, Agarwala said. “We’d never seen anything like it before we were in the class,” McCotter said. “You’re not taking a block of something and cutting away from it, you’re taking a design and hitting print,” Raynor said. The pair paid for a weekend workshop in Raleigh soon after in which a company provided them each with a kit and taught a class on building personal 3-D printers. They worked into the night to assemble and test the machines and have been using them ever since. Even the printer’s gears are spring / summer 14

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talking about long-term care

Facts About Long-Term Care Insurance from the NC Department of Insurance

don’t wait too long to find out about your options Long-term care issues can be complex and confusing. With so many options, services and settings in which care is given, many people delay learning about the issues until they are personally affected. Unfortunately, that is likely to be the time when you are under the most pressure to make a decision, and when time is too short to carefully weigh your options. Because these long-term care issues deserve your careful attention, don’t wait until it’s too late to find out all you can about this important health care alternative. This article includes direction and information on the services and resources available in North Carolina to help you with your long-term care decisions. Don’t wait any longer to learn this important information!

what is ltc? Long-term care (LTC) is the day-in, dayout assistance you might need if an illness or disability lasts a long time and leaves you unable to care for yourself. This may or may not include a nursing home stay. In other words, it’s a continuum of services that can be provided in a variety of settings ranging from one’s own home, assisted living facility, adult day care facility or a nursing home. Long-term care covers a broad spectrum of care and services ranging from basic personal care to medical care.

what is the ncltc partnership? During 2010, North Carolina legislators passed Session Law 2010-68, i.e., Senate Bill 1193, authorizing the establishment of the

North Carolina Long-Term Care Partnership (LTCP) program. The LTCP is an innovative partnership between North Carolina Medicaid and private insurers of long-term care insurance policies. It is designed to assist North Carolinians in planning for their cost of long-term care needs while providing the consumer with protection of some or all of their assets. If a LTCP policyholder’s long-term care needs extend beyond the period covered by their private policy, they can access Medicaid LTC benefits without meeting the usual asset “spend down” rules. Only partnership policies provide Medicaid asset protection. A long-term care product must meet specific requirements to be considered a “partnership policy.” It must be a taxqualified policy, contain specified inflation protection if sold to an individual under age 76, meet certain consumer protection requirements, and the insured must be a resident of the state when the coverage becomes effective. Partnership policies are available from participating insurance companies who are authorized by the North Carolina Department of Insurance to market and sell these policies.

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Calendar entries courtesy visitnc.com. To submit calendar items, email kathryn@ImpressionsGroupLLC.com.

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MLK Jr. March, Elizabeth City 252.335.3686 NC Jazz Festival, Wilmington 910.763.8585

Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend (see ad at right) www.beaufortwineandfood.com 252.515.0708 Music in the Streets, Washington 252.946.4975

Festival on the Neuse, Kinston 800.869.0032 Derby Dash Bash & Golf Tournament, Greenville 252.752.0153 www.rhrnc.com

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Strawberry Festival, Vanceboro 252.244.0017

Annual Hogfest, Edenton 252.482.4057

Ham & Yam Fest, Smithfield 919.934.0887

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The Lost Colony, Manteo 800.488.5012

Homes Tour, New Bern 252.638.8558

Neuse River Days, New Bern 252.637.7972

Farmville Dogwood Festival 252.753.6706

Sunday in the Park, Greenville 252.329.4567

Azalea Festival, Wilmington 910.794.4650

Bluegrass Festival, Kinston 252.522.5923

Big Rock, Morehead City 919.247.3575

Shad Festival, Grifton 252.524.4356

Battle of Moore’s Creek, Currie 910.283.5591

PirateFest, Greenville PirateFestNC.com

Music & Water Festival, Edenton 800.775.0111 www.edentonmusicandwaterfestival.com

East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival, Washington 252.946.2897

Pirate Golf Classic, Greenville 252.328.4530

Bass Fishing Tourney, Edenton 252.482.5343

March of Dimes March for Babies, Greenville 252-531-7203 www.marchforbabies.org

Beach Blast, Carolina Beach 910.458.8434

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Old Homes & Gardens Tour, Beaufort www.Beauforthistoricsite.org 252-728-5225

Greenville Choral Society Gala 252.353.5495 admin@greenvillechoralsociety.com

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Blackbeard Fest, Morehead City 252.726.5083

Kite Festival, Nags Head 877.359.8447

february SRAPAS Valentine’s Day Soiree, Greenville 1.800.ECU.ARTS or www.ecu.edu/ecuarts

march Quilt Extravaganza, Manteo 252.475.1506 St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Emerald Isle 252.354.6350 Greenville Museum of Art Fine Arts Ball, Greenville 252.758.1946

Manteo Dare Day, Manteo 252.475.5629

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BHA Summer Party, Beaufort www.Beauforthistoricsite.org 252-728-5225 Pirates on the Pungo, Belhaven 252.943.3770 Blues Festival, Wilmington 910.350.8822 Bay Challenge, Edenton visitedenton.com

august Pirate Invasion, Beaufort 252-728-5225 Watermelon Festival, Winterville 252.756.1068 Horse Show, Williamston 252.792.5802

september MS Bike Tour, New Bern 800.344.4867 Cup Regatta & Show, Oriental 252.249.0901 Gospel Reunion, Greenville 252.757.0365 Rodeo, Williamston 252.792.1521 Annual Shrimp Feast, Edenton 252.482.4057 Pirate Festival, Nags Head 877.FLY.THIS Collard Festival, Ayden 252.746.2266

october Seafood Festival, Morehead City 252.726.6273 March of Dimes Chefs Auction, Greenville 252-531-7203 or www.marchofdimes.com New Bern MumFest 252.638.5781 Peanut Festival, Edenton 252.562.2740 Smoke on the Water, Washington 252.975.1001 Oakwood School Eagle Classic, Greenville 252.931.0760 www.theoakwoodschool.org PCC Golf Classic, Greenville 252.493.7287 Scuppernong River Festival, Columbia 252.796.2781 rhett_townofcolumbia@yahoo.com

november Oyster Roast, Washington 252.946.7211 PCC Down East Holiday Show, Greenville www.downeastholidayshow.com 252.493.7287 Bass Fishing Tourney, Edenton 252.482.5343 Jumble Sale, Beaufort 252.728.5225

december Reindeer Dash for Cash, Greenville www.ReindeerDashForCash.org Decoy Festival, Harkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island 252.728.3755 Festival of Trees, Greenville 252.328.4494 Christmas Tour, Edenton 252.482.7800 Christmas Walk, Beaufort 252.728.5225 Greenville Choral Society Annual Holiday Choral Festival, Greenville 252.353.5495 spring / summer 14

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improving life for those with disabilities the rocking horse ranch therapeutic riding program The special horses at Rocking Horse Ranch (RHR) Therapeutic Riding Program can help those with disabilities enhance their quality of life. The program provides the facility, hor-ses, and professional staff to promote a positive human - equine interaction that can improve students’ physical, cognitive or social skills. RHR was founded in 1991 to provide equine-assisted activities and therapy to eastern North Carolina children and adults with physical, cognitive, or psychological disabilities. Since September 2003, the not-forprofit program has operated as a full-time dedicated therapeutic riding facility at the former Blue Banks Farm in Greenville. Lessons are offered Monday through Friday during daytime and evening hours. The

program is located in Pitt County, however, 30% of students come to RHR from twelve surrounding counties. Instructors develop a lesson plan for each student based on his or her functional skills. Since over 90% of lessons are private one-on-one sessions, instruction can be tailored to each student’s individual needs and goals, and each student can progress at his or her own pace. Between 2012 and 2013, 106 students participated in lessons. Disabilities common to riders at RHR include cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, ADHD, hearing or visual impairments, head or spinal cord injuries, stroke, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. The many benefits students receive from therapeutic riding stem from the three

dimensional movement of the horse as it walks. Over time, riders can improve their strength, posture, and coordination in response to this movement. An improvement in physical skills can mean better mobility and functional skills in everyday life. While lessons also stress improved communication, attention span, cognition, and socialization, these skills are particularly emphasized with the groups that participate in our new interactive vaulting or equine facilitated learning modules. Volunteers play a key role in the success of the lesson program — last year, 114 high school, college, and community members donated 3,400 hours of service assisting RHR students. Local community support is the financial foundation of RHR, which receives no federal, state or local government or private agency funding. Last year, community funding provided about $111,000 (70%) of total operating income; much of that was generated by the program’s major fundraiser, the Derby Dash Bash. The 2014 Derby Dash Bash will be held at 4pm on May 3 at the Rock Springs Center, concurrent with the running of the 140th Kentucky Derby. Attendees enjoy appetizers, drinks, dinner, dessert, live entertainment, games, and live and silent auctions along with the viewing of the Derby. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet some of the horses that make students’ experiences at Rocking Horse Ranch so special. Proceeds from the event support the operating fund for Rocking Horse Ranch, helping pay for staff salaries, horse care, and facility maintenance. Individual and corporate sponsorship opportunities are still available. For information on becoming a rider or volunteer, a Derby Dash Bash sponsor, or to reserve a ticket for the Derby Dash Bash, visit www.rhrnc.com or call 252-752-0153.

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southern enthusiast returns home journalist & tastemaker frances schultz to speak at may 7th luncheon Power of the Purse speakers have ranged from Wonder Woman to English royalty, and Women for Women is thrilled to add NC’s Frances Schultz to this impressive list. If there is a southern talent or hobby you would like to explore, there is no doubt Frances can entertain you with her knowledge. Frances is an enthusiast on a variety of topics—decoration and design, food and entertaining, culture and style. She is a journalist, tastemaker, television personality, world traveler, hostess, cook, Sunday painter, fledgling gardener and outdoor lover. She is author and co-author of several books, including A House in the South, and was for six years an on-air host of the award-winning cable television show Southern Living Presents. A contributing editor to House Beautiful magazine and former editor-at-large for Veranda, she contributes also to the prestigious travel website Indagare and has written for numerous others, including Town and Country and the New York Social Diary. Frances has appeared on such programs as The Today Show, CNN’s Open House, The Christopher Lowell Show, The Nate Berkus Show and Turner South’s Home Plate. Born and raised in Tarboro, Frances began

to cultivate her theme of “finding beauty in everyday life.” She graduated from St. Mary’s School with honors and from the University of Virginia with distinction. She serves on the boards of the Horticultural Society of New York and Empowers Africa. Frances tells us “I am incredibly honored to be invited to speak to Women for Women’s Power of the Purse luncheon and thrilled to be coming home. Eastern NC is one of the finest places on the planet. It was a privilege to grow up here, and it is a privilege to be welcomed back by such a wonderful and important group as the Women of Pitt County.” Frances Mallison, President of Women for Women states, “we are so excited to have the talented and fun Frances Schultz as our 2014 speaker and to be able to add something new to our event with the tablescapes area for all to view. Many of us like to see photographs in magazines demonstrating new and beautiful ideas for table settings. Over 30 individuals will prepare a table setting using their own unique accessories. We hope you and your friends are making plans to attend the Power of the Purse luncheon, so that we can continue to give grants to those 501(c)(3) groups who help women and girls in Pitt County.”

Previous Power of the Purse luncheons have hosted over 1,400 ladies and speakers have included “Wonder Woman” Lynda Carter, country star Naomi Judd, Good Morning America host Joan Lunden, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, actress Marlo Thomas and comedienne, Vicki Lawrence. Their mission is “to give hope, change and a brighter future for the women and girls of Pitt County” by funding a permanent endowment that generates monies for grants for local women’s programs. Since inception in 2006, Women for Women has given more than $400,000 in grants. Over 869 women and girls were touched by dollars distributed in 2013 alone. Grant recipients have included Meals on Wheels to serve women in Pitt County, ECU TEDI BEAR Children’s Advocacy Center, Building Hope Community Life Center, Rocking Horse Ranch, Habitat for Humanity (Pitt County), and Center for Family Violence Prevention. Women for Women began with eight members in 2005 and has grown to over 350, each of whom contributes a minimum of $100 annually to the endowment fund. For details or reservations for the Power of the Purse Luncheon call 252-756-5238 or visit www.womenforwomenpittcounty.com.

Don’t miss the Women for Women Power of the Purse Lunch featuring

FRANCES SCHULTZ Designer, Decorator, Entertainer and Tarboro Native Wednesday, May 7, 2014 As a complement to this year’s event, arrive early to view Tablescapes. More than 30 table settings decorated by area businesses and individuals will be on display. Advanced reservations only. To make credit card reservations call: 252-756-5238. spring / summer 14

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making children’s dreams come true the dream factory The Dream Factory of Eastern North Carolina (DFNC) is a national, volunteer-based non-profit organization, dedicated to granting dreams to children age 3-18 whose lives are threatened by critical or chronic illness. DFNC services 29 counties of eastern NC. The national Dream Factory is the second largest US children’s wish-granting organization, granting over 25,000 dreams thus far. Dreams have included: sending a teenager on a shopping spree in a limo, sending a young woman and her family to Florida to swim with the dolphins, and sending many children to Disney World. All funds are raised locally through fundraisers, raffles and events like Belk Charity, to be held May 2nd. For tickets, see contact info below. In February, DFNC held their 4th Annual “Spread the Dream” Wine Tasting /Live & Silent Auction at the Greenville Hilton and raised nearly $30,000. The 5th Annual Wine Tasting is slated for February 7, 2015 at the Greenville Hilton. For additional information, call 910-269-1780, or email designbyallison@hotmail.com or visit www.dreamfactoryinc.org. Be sure to “LIKE” the Dream Factory on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dreamfactoryenc.

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blackbeard and other pirates

Article by Jason Frye | www.visitnc.com

famous scabbards that left their mark on the north carolina coast Up and down the North Carolina coast you’ll find places where pirates walked, sailed, lived and died; places steeped in pirate lore; and people dedicated to keeping their stories alive.

outer banks According to legend, Nags Head was home to pirates and proggers, or shipwreck salvage artists, who’d lead a mare along the crest of Jockey’s Ridge. Sailors would see the beacon and think they’d found a safe harbor only to wreck on submerged sandbars, providing treasure for those waiting onshore. Explore pirate legends including Blackbeard’s supposed pact with the devil by taking the Graveyard of the Atlantic Walking Tour in Manteo or visiting the Whalehead Club in Corolla. The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in nearby Hatteras has exhibits devoted to pirates off our coast, and Pirate Adventures of the Outer Banks

gives kids the chance to become pirates as they search for treasure with the crew of the Sea Gypsy. The Outer Banks Pirate Festival, held annually in August, includes a treasure hunt, pirate games, a Scallywag School where kids learn pirate ways and more. On Ocracoke Island, visit Teach’s Hole, the channel where Blackbeard met his fate, and the shop by the same name featuring a life-size Blackbeard, an impressive display of pirate weapons and flags, scale models of Blackbeard’s ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, and a documentary on his life and death. Legend says Blackbeard, impatient to start what would be his final battle, stood on the deck of his ship in the predawn darkness and cried “O crow cock! O crow cock!” giving the island its name.

crystal coast Blackbeard had a home in Beaufort; visit it and learn about him and his comrades on the “Port City Pirates and Ghosts” tour from Port City Tour Co. Stop by Beaufort’s North Carolina Maritime Museum to see artifacts recovered from Blackbeard’s ship, and explore the town’s numerous historic sites on a double-decker bus tour. Shackleford Banks is home to the survivors of the wreck of a Spanish pirate

ship. Banker ponies, descendants of Spanish mustangs that washed up here more than 300 years ago, live their lives on this uninhabited island a short boat ride away.

topsail area Topsail Island, a barrier island north of Wilmington, is rumored to be a favorite hiding spot of Blackbeard. Wary captains learned to look for the highest masts, or tops’ls, and flee. Cruise the waterway where the Queen Anne’s Revenge lay in wait on the Belle of Topsail Pirate Cruises. On the tour, be wary, a pirate-packed galleon may try to board and a water-canon battle might ensue.

wilmington area Explore Money Island, rumoured resting place of Captain Kidd’s buried treasure, on a Pirate Cruise with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours. A costumed guide and cohort of Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet and other pirates who plied these waters will tell you of their lives, deaths and the acts of piracy that made them famous. Need more... downtown Wilmington’s Pirate & Unusual Tales Walk will take you to haunted and nefarious locations, while Pirates on the Cape Fear gives you the ghastly details on the capture of Stede Bonnet in the river’s mouth and the Ocracoke death of Blackbeard.

brunswick islands Make way to Southport, where Stede Bonnet was captured in Bonnet’s Creek. Stop by the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Across the river, visit Bald Head Island, where Theosodia Burr’s ghost, daughter to Aaron Burr, is said to roam. Ride the ferry to the island, climb Old Baldy, NC’s oldest lighthouse, and take the Ghost Walk to learn Theodosia’s story and hear about pirates, ghosts and legends that inhabited the island. Each August, pirates invade Bald Head and set up camp on the grounds of Old Baldy. Visit a pirate camp, view replica and antique weapons and artifacts, learn to walk and talk like a pirate, hear pirate songs and enjoy in a host of piratical activities. 20

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shades for style & safety uv rays and your eyes Just as the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage skin, they can also harm the lens and cornea of the eyes. UV radiation increases your odds of getting cataracts, which cloud the eye’s lens and lead to diminished eyesight. It has also been linked to macular degeneration, a treatable, but incurable disease of the macula, a part of the retina that is essential for sharp vision. Sunlight that bounces off highly reflective surfaces such as snow, water, sand, or pavement can be especially dangerous. Photokeratitis is a corneal sunburn. “In photokeratitis, tiny blisters form on the surface of the cornea,” says Gail Royal, MD, an ophthalmologist in Myrtle Beach, S.C. “It’s a condition that will generally resolve on its own with proper medical treatment, but it’s uncomfortable enough to spoil your vacation.” Sunglasses play a vital role in shielding the fragile tissue around the eye, says W. Lee Ball Jr., OD, an optometrist at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. “This skin, including the eyelid itself, is very thin and vulnerable to skin cancer, and that’s especially troubling since dermatologists are reporting an epi-

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demic in all types of skin cancer,” Ball says. “I’ll point out that sunglasses will protect not just against basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas and melanoma,” Royal says, “but also against the formation of wrinkles like crow’s feet and the unsightly thickening of the skin that can sometimes be caused by UV exposure. Just as we’ve learned that you can get a really nasty sunburn on an overcast, hazy day, you’re exposing your eyes to damaging UV rays on these days, too.” Sunglasses are especially important for kids, says Peter Kehoe, OD, an optometrist specializing in kids’ vision. “UV eye damage is cumulative over a lifetime,” Kehoe says, “so it’s important to make wearing sunglasses a habit early. Children’s eyes are especially vulnerable because they’re still developing.” Choose sunglasses that provide full protection against ultraviolet light. Look labels or stickers saying one or more of these: • Blocks 99% or 100% UVB and UVA rays • Meets ANSI Z80.3 blocking requirements • Provides UV 400 protection The coating that blocks UV rays is clear, so a darker lens isn’t necessarily more effective than a lighter one. Hue does play an

important role in color perception. Yellow or rose tinted lenses can make it difficult to distinguish changes in traffic lights. Gray, green, and brown lenses minimize color distortion and are a better choice when you’ll be behind the wheel. Polarized lenses reduce glare by filtering out the reflected sunlight that bounces off surfaces like water or pavement. They’re a good option for boaters or water skiers, and they can cut down on glare from flat, smooth surfaces like road pavement or the hoods of cars. But, with polarized lenses, it can be difficult to read your cell, GPS device, LCD displays or ATMs. Polarization has nothing to do with UV protection, so check the label to make sure they provide full UV filtering. Eye care experts agree that price isn’t a

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gauge of UV protection. But very inexpensive sunglasses are likely to contain lenses that are stamped out of a mold rather than ground and polished. That can affect optical quality. “Consistency is a concern with lowerpriced glasses,” says Kehoe, a past president of the American Optometric Association. “You might find one pair that offers great clarity and another that’s the very same brand and model and highly distorted.”

bing. To prevent light from hitting your eyes from overhead, choose a pair that fits close to your face around the brow area, but not so close that your eyelashes are hitting the lenses, Royal says. Whether you opt for high-priced designer sunglasses or

a more affordable pair you find at your drugstore, you can easily find sunglasses that are flattering and functional. And protecting your eye health is one sunglass trend that will never go out of style.

To test optical quality, the FDA suggests focusing on a vertical edge or line. Move your head back and forth, allowing your eyes to sweep across the lens. “If there is any wiggle in the line,” the FDA guidelines say, “then the lenses may have an optical defect and you should choose another pair.” Wraparound sunglasses offer the broadest protection against UV damage because they block more of the light that hits your eyes from the sides. Sunglasses with large lenses and wide temples provide the nextbest protection. “Large lenses cover a wider area of skin so there’s a decreased window for UV penetration,” says Royal. “Sunglasses that come down to your cheekbones are a good choice.” Think Jackie O’s iconic oversized glasses rather than John Lennon’s small, round shades. Sunglass frames should fit snugly on your nose and ears without pinching or rub-

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Dr. Gwendolyn Knuckles, MD, FACOG Dr. Knuckles is a native of Greenville, SC but has lived in Greenville, NC since 1995. She attended Tulane University in New Orleans and did her residency at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center. Dr. Knuckles joined Women’s Health Center in 1995. Her areas of interest include menopausal medicine and gynecological surgery. Dr. Knuckles is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Mattie Collie, RN, FNP-C Mattie joined in practice with Dr. Knuckles in 2008. She is a native of Nashville, NC and moved to Greenville, NC in 1990. Mattie attended North Carolina State University in nursing and adult education. She then attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she received her Master of Science in Nursing. She received North Carolina Registered Nurse Certification, as well as ANA Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Women’s Health Center of Greenville Healthcare from a woman’s point of view

2317-A Executive Park Circle, Greenville • www.whc.com 252-830-1035 or toll free 1-888-200-5141 Women’s Health Center of Greenville is a private practice, founded and owned by Dr. Gwendolyn Knuckles. Since 2003, their mission has been to provide “woman-to-woman” compassionate personalized, comprehensive gyn care to empower each woman to be her at all the stages of her life. At Women’s Health Center of Greenville, they value patient concerns and questions about health, and they understand the importance of one-on-one time with a provider. They also understand the busy lifestyles that women of all ages experience, from that of a young student to that of an older retired woman. Their goal is to create a positive experience for each patient complete with creating a strong sense of well-being and comfort to aid in helping patients to actively participate in their own personal healthcare. Many of the staff have been part of the practice for years. These familiar faces and voices help to create a familiar small office setting where patients feel valued, not like a number. Dr. Knuckles is a board certified physician offering expertise in gynecology, pelvic surgery, hysteroscopy, urology, laparoscopy and laser surgery. Office procedures include: essure® tubal ligations, hysteroscopy and ablations. Women’s Health Center of Greenville looks forward to taking care of all their patient’s gyn healthcare needs.

107 Oakmont Drive, Greenville, NC Phone: 252-321-2500 • www.drqdentist.com Dr. Danny Qualliotine (Dr. “Q”) and staff are committed to putting our experience and skill to work to provide you the area’s best in preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Our patient-centered staff brings the highest standard of service and care to bring you a healthy, beautiful smile! Dr. Q and team strive to offer patients quality dental care in a warm, relaxing atmosphere, using the latest in technology and techniques. Services include: gentle cleanings, CEREC porcelain crowns, onlays, veneers, air abrasion (no-drill fillings), bonding, whitening, fillings, restoration of implants and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Q has extensive training in cosmetics and is one of the original users of the CEREC machine. He holds a U.S. patent on one of the CEREC process devices. Learn more at PowderPerfekt.com. Dr. Q is a member of numerous national, state, and local dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of Computerized Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the N.C. Dental Society. Dr. Danny Qualliotine

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Carolina Radiation Medicine / 21st Century Oncology is located at 801 WH Smith Boulevard in Greenville.

801 WH Smith Moye Boulevard, Greenville, NC 252-329-0025 • www.21cOncologyPittCounty.com Leading edge technology and hometown personalized care

Carolina Radiation Medicine /21st Century Oncology is the only nationally-accredited radiation oncology practice in eastern NC. We meet or exceed national guidelines for radiation safety, quality of care, documentation, peer review and other criteria set by the independent accreditation arm of the American College of Radiation Oncology. Our practice features board certified attending physicians with decades of experience providing state-of-the-art cancer services: peer-reviewed multi-disciplinary care; patient navigation; RapidArc™ 2-minute treatment; CT scan-based IGRT; IMRT; cranial, body and Gamma Knife radiosurgery; Calypso® GPS for the Body;® prostate seed and HDR brachytherapy; SAVI® partial breast radiation (Center of Excellence); holistic and nutritional care; and expert second opinions.

physician and associate professor. In 2000, Dr. Allison joined ECU’s Brody School of Medicine as professor and chair of radiation oncology and served as director of the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center.

Ron Allison graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BS from Brooklyn College and an MD from State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical School. He completed an internship at Kings County Hospital Center and a residency at SUNY Health Science Center, named chief resident He then joined SUNY-Buffalo and the NCI designated Roswell Park Cancer Institute as attending

Andrej Hnatov received a BS in Anatomy and Cell Biology from The University of Saskatchewan, graduating with the President’s Medal for highest academic achievement, and an MD from the University of Saskatchewan, graduating with Great Distinction. He completed a five-year residency at the University of Manitoba in Winnepeg, Canada, named chief resident his final two years.

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Cynthia Ballenger graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS from NC State University and an MD with honors from UNC-Chapel Hill. She completed a fellowship in Pathology at Emory University, an internship in Internal Medicine at Moses H. Cone Hospital in Greensboro, and a residency in Radiation Oncology at UNCChapel Hill, named chief resident. Prior to joining 21st Century Oncology, Dr. Ballenger served on the faculty at Duke University and Emory University. She also served as Medical Director at the Albemarle Hospital Regional Oncology Center.

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personalizing your outdoor space landscape and gardening trends for 2014 For 2014, landscape and gardening trends are all about personalizing your outdoor space to suit your own tastes. This idea revolves around themes of sustainability, color, simplicity, and details. While there are many more trends, following are a few that we have seen in development over the past year.

outdoor living Outdoor living is all about expanding your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity to accommodate your lifestyle. This can be accomplished by creating new living spaces or refining existing outdoor areas. This current trend on the landscape home front is one that, if done well, can add tremendously to the value of your

home and can be a rewarding outlet for personal expression as well.

dramatic details If your landscape is lacking in dramatic effect, introducing fire and flame in the form of a torch, fire ring, or outdoor fireplace could be that beautiful and bold

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gesture that will bring your outdoor space to life. Current lighting technologies are providing many opportunities to accent the residential landscape in dramatic, yet smart and sustainable ways. New on the market are photovoltaic LED glass pavers (illuminated bricks that can be incorporated into a walkway, patio, or other hardscape design), new LED fixtures that are sleek and stylish, and technology that allows for more convenient and reliable ways of managing and controlling an entire lighting system. Think devices and apps.

entertaining Outdoor kitchens continue to increase in popularity with pizza ovens currently being at the forefront of the conversation. But the possibilities with outdoor kitchen are limitless, ranging from mini kitchens containing the basics to fully-loaded kitchens that come complete with state-of-the-art appliances.

pavers As the quality of concrete pavers continues to improve, so does their use in various hardscaping projects. Pavers are becoming the stylish and affordable alternative to natural stone or brick. Whether seeking an old world style or a more contemporary line, it is all about getting the right blends or pattern. Newly on the market and currently

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trending is a narrow linear paver that can provide the effect of planking; a great choice for “patio decking.” Is your outdoor room in need of ground or floor treatment? Try the latest in durable outdoor rug decor or use pavers in patterns that can create rug-like effects.

lawn combines the visual effect of a lush green and fine texture with drought tolerance and disease resistance.

plant material For planting, the trend is toward building garden habitats. The goal is to put together a sociable community of compatible companions that will grow and thrive together as low maintenance and self-sustaining. Nurturing biodiversity is a large part of this and many are starting to adapt pollinator friendly practices to counter habitat loss. With all of the improved varieties of perennials, grasses, and continuous bloom shrubs available, choices are many and opportunities are endless. For a useful guide to these gardens, pick up Roy Diblik’s Small Perennial Gardens: The Know Maintenance Approach. When it comes to your lawn, the latest research shows the smart alternative to pure Kentucky Bluegrass is a Turf-Type Tall Fescue/Kentucky Bluegrass blend. The resulting

For something new overhead, consider unusual vines to cover arbors and pergolas, like passion flower, porcelain berry, or even hops. For effective tree canopy, select some more unusual or under-utilized, like diseaseresistant elm cultivars or Japanese katsura.

sustainability Sustainable design is here to stay. Sustainable materials with eco-friendly attributes are increasingly available and are often the smart way of doing things. Green roofs, green walls, rain gardens, keyhole gardens, and permeable pavement are components that can be a part of the residential landscape. And it’s becoming more appropriate to do business with companies that are environmentally responsible and that match your own personal values.

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we’re a diggin’ and a delvin’ gadgets and gizmos for the true gardener or even the wanna be the aero garden™

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The world’s first kitchen garden appliance that allows anyone — even “brown thumbs” with no gardening experience — to simply, conveniently and affordably grow healthy and delicious Farmer's Market Fresh™ herbs, lettuce, tomatoes and more, all year-round, right on their kitchen counter top, without dirt, bugs, weeding or mess.

Put some teeth in your digging with the Super Shovel! It slices roots, rocky soil and baked clay with sharp teeth forged of high-carbon steel. Reinforced fiberglass handle, stronger than other handles, absorbs shock; reduces fatigue.

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garden tool set with tote & folding seat Sturdy, steel frame stool with easy-to-clean polyester seating surface; Cast aluminum tools for long-lasting use; Detachable tool bag for convenient transportation and tool storage. Makes a great gift for any gardener!

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nippon work gloves Featuring an intricate Celtic chain in white acrylic resin. Fade-proof and 100% polyester, these stylish gloves will help you get a grip on gardening and household chores!

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habitat chicken coop The Habitat Chicken Coop has a unique look and has been designed to provide your chickens protection from predators and weather conditions. The long slanted roof provides the perfect cover to protect your chickens from weather conditions and the spacious coop is perfect for those looking for a combined chicken house and run. The Habitat Chicken Coop can comfortably hold up to 4 hens and comes with a large nesting box for your chickens to lay their eggs and the lift up lid makes it easier to collect them, without disrupting your flock. Hardware and instructions included. Customer assembly is required. Made of Fir Wood.

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upside down tomato garden This is the elevated tomato garden that trains vines to grow downward, allowing tomatoes to ripen in the air (not in the ground) where they won’t rot. The compact planter can fit in any space with ample sunlight, even balconies. Complementary plants like basil and parsley can be planted on top, which holds up to 80 lbs. of topsoil.

radius garden hand tools set Patented ergonomic grips provide more leverage with less wrist stress. Unique tools that means business, aluminum blades, sharp tips and serrated edges. Surprisingly light; remarkably strong!

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soothing aloe rock garden Grow one of the most essential and beneficial plants in the world with the Soothing Aloe Rock Garden. Known for its amazing medicinal properties, it can clean the air, soothe and heal skin, and treat cuts, scrapes, and burns. It is one of the only houseplants that releases oxygen at night and removes carbon dioxide in the air. The aloe’s healing gel can be extracted from the plant's fleshy lower leaves!

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haute culture chlorophylle mini garden Give your table or desktop a pop of color and life. Start with something green from the Prêt-à-Pousser collection (that’s Ready-to-Grow kits), the enclosed growing mixture—grass, peas or basil seeds and Polyter, a singular technology that reduces watering by half and provides the mini “lawn” with essential nourishments.

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Oyster Bar Menu Getting Started Calamari Chicken Wings Clam Strips Fried Mushrooms Buffalo Shrimp or Oysters Sandwiches Chicken Breast Sandwich Crab Cake Sandwich 1/2 lb Classic Angus Burger Soft Shell Crab Sandwich Fried Grouper Sandwich Shrimp or Oyster Po Boy From the Sea on the Grill Daily Kabob Special Grilled Shrimp Skewers Oyster Bar Classics Peck & Pound Steam Pot Oysters Peck Oysters 1/2 Peck Snow Crab Legs 1 Lb Snow Crab Legs 1/2 Lb Shrimp 1/2 Lb Shrimp 1 Lb Oysters on the Half 1/2 Doz. Dozen Clams Billy’s Famous “Char-Grilled Oysters” Dozen Billy’s Famous “Char-Grilled Oysters” 1/2 Dozen

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Sides Onion Rings, Fries, Sweet Potato Chips, Chips, Slaw, Fried Green Beans & Fried Zucchini * Dinner menu also avail. in Oyster Bar *

Starters Hot Crab Dip 9 Ahi Tuna 9 Little Neck Clams 9 Redneck Rockefeller 9 Marinated Shrimp Cocktail 9 Crisp Dill Pickle Fritter 5 Sweet Onion Tower 5 Deep Fried Calamari 8 Starter Sampler 15 Soup & Salads Soup of the Day Cup 4 Bowl 7 Seafood Bisque Cup 4 Bowl 7 House or Caesar Salad 6 Specialities OTW Shrimp and Grits 16 Grilled Portobello Mushrooms 16 Fresh Scallops 16 Fresh Catch of the Day Market Carolina Crab Cakes 16 Pamlico Platter — 12 / 14 / 16 Choice of One, Two or Three Seafood Pasta 16 Soft Shell Crab 18 Shrimp Scampi 15 Grilled Salmon 16 Marinated Chicken Breast 14 Carolina Clam Bake 16 Riverwalk Ribeye 18 Filet Mignon 25 Filet Oscar 28 OTW Filet Oscar 29 Sides Red Roasted Potatoes, Fries, Baked Potato, Seasonal Veggies, Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, Asparagus & Side Salad

Be sure to check out — Valerie’s Martini Bar at OTW Relax with friends or that special someone. Savor the flavors of our signature martini’s or extensive wine and beer selections. Also enjoy weekly entertainment In the Oyster Bar — Karaoke every Wed. 8-11pm & Live Music every Sat. 7:30pm-until Prices & items subject to change. Call 252-946-3463 for more information. spring / summer 14

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fruits of the vine wine matches for summer grilling Some like it hot! If you’re gassing up your grill for summer and wondering which wines go with which grilled sensations, then the Griller’s Guide for matching wines with food and fun is for you.

grill-friendly reds Zinfandels can handle a wide variety of red meats. This bold red bellies up to meaty, smoky flavors — allowing the varietal’s black pepper spice, acidity and ripe tannins to carry the meat’s fats and texture to a new dimension. Zins also work well with BBQ sauce, steak sauce and mild salsa—if there’s too much spice in the sauce, the two will compete and both wine and sauce end up as losers. Merlot is the spicy sauce answer to the above dilemma. With the characteristic fruit-forward flavor profile, this varietal supports the spice and won’t aggravate it. Grilled chops, chicken and gardenvariety salads with light dressings also mingle well with Merlot. Shiraz/Syrah is another grill-friendly varietal. This one is delicious with just about any red meat. Offering dynamic, somewhat aggressive fruit flavors, balanced with mellow tannins and a softerfuller body—this wine’s place to shine is definitely at a BBQ gathering! Rhone Syrahs tend to have a smokier flavor characteristic and lend themselves extremely well to smoked brisket. Cabernet Sauvignon is made for steaks with a higher fat content and burgers of beef or turkey will pair equally well. The tighter tannins are significantly mellowed by the meat’s fat, producing a palate pleaser to remember! Top your burgers with bold cheeses, like blue or sharp cheddar and this varietal gets even better! Pinot Noir is a flexible varietal known for being extremely foodfriendly. It can go from grilled fish to a juicy burger in a single sip! It’s ideal for grilled fish—especially salmon, burgers and chicken. If you aren’t sure what wine will work with your grilled dinner, Pinot Noir will likely be your best bet.

grill-friendly whites Chardonnay will work wonderfully with grilled fish and shellfish, chicken with creamy sauces, and grilled corn with lots of butter! Riesling is the perfect varietal for grilled brats, shrimp, barbecue chicken, grilled pineapple and a variety of grilled veggies. Sauvignon Blanc has a herbaceous quality that supports marinades and sauces with similar attributes. Grilled chicken doused in Italian dressing or a citrus marinade will be unbeatable with a Sauvignon Blanc. Roasted peppers, veggies in fresh herbs, grilled fish with dill and lemon will also be shine with Sauvignon Blanc. Article continues on page 35. spring / summer 14

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the printed word big decisions are best made with hot dogs These stories capture a folksy, warm-hearted view of life with its full — and universal — spectrum of sorrow, joys, fears, and hope, told with some good old Southern humor and a dash of common sense.

should always be made with hot dogs.

Life’s little challenges get a little easier — and a lot less embarrassing — when you know you’re not the only one going through them. Culled from Joe Hudson’s weekly North Carolina newspaper column and public speeches, this collection of stories illustrates the spectrum of life with all of its sorrow, joys, fears, and hope, told here with warm-hearted Southern humor and a dash of common sense.

• Attended public school in Greenville, NC from first grade through graduation from J. H. Rose High School • Worked as a Youth Minister at Black Jack Free Will Baptist Church • Completed undergraduate work at East Carolina University • Received a Masters in Public Administration from UNC-C • Completed the NC Institute of Government Municipal Administration School 1998 • Has worked for the City of Statesville as Director for the Water Resources Department for 28 years. • Lives in Statesville, NC and attends Western Ave. Baptist Church with wife, Louise and son David. • Writes a weekly column for the Statesville Record & Landmark now in it’s 6th year of publication. • Is now published on the NC Writers Network and has been on the NC National Public Radio show “The State of Things” with Frank Stasio. • Is a member of the NC Writers Network. • Can be reached at 704-682-2914 or joejud@hotmail.com.

Life in the South, from childhoods spent outside and barbecues on hot summer days to attending church on Sundays and working hard for what often feels like very little reward, is shared here in all its ups and downs. Through the joys and struggles of parenting, building relationships with our friends and family, or trying to cook a Thanksgiving dinner with everyone in the family messing up your kitchen, life never stops surprising and challenging us. Though we may not know the people in these stories, we feel like we do -- and as we nod along with their successes and mistakes, triumphs and embarrassments, we learn to see ourselves better. We can laugh at our own mistakes and joys. And we accept the universal truth that for reason, life is far more comfortable when you realize someone else has experienced the same thing you have — and feels the same way you do. So grab a glass of iced tea, pull up a chair, and get ready to laugh, cry, and recognize yourself and your own friends and family in these stories — and, of course, learn why the biggest decisions

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Gewurztraminer often offers a balance to spice with its slightly to moderately sweet character. This varietal would be a great choice to go with Mahi Mahi, or grilled chicken with fresh mango salsa. In general red wines go well with grilled red meats —your basic burgers, steaks, ribs and the like. These meats can be somewhat salty, a bit smoky and tend to be a touch sweeter if grilled due to marinades, sauces, condiments, cooking times, etc. Lighter meats and sauces are more apt to flow better with white wines that share similar flavors as the foods they are meant to accent. If you are having a backyard BBQ, offer a few whites and a few reds and let guests mix and match to see which flavor pairs suit their preferences. They’re no hard and fast rules when it comes to pairing wines with grilled foods, just generalities that can get you going. Ultimately it’s your palate that your seeking to please by the pairing.

will tell you that tasting wine is more about smell than taste buds.

fruits of the vine mastering the art of wine tasting

Article by Paul Duxbury

Even though many just assume that wine tasting is sipping, swishing, and swallowing — many are amazed to find that it’s actually a bit more. Wine tasting is more of an art, an art that’s used to distinguish the taste of fine wines. Wine can be a tasty and refreshing drink — if the bottle was stored correctly and aged properly. Wine tasting begins with the swishing. The reason why wine tasters swish the wine around in their mouths is to get the taste. Both the front and back areas of the tongue contain taste buds, although neither one has any distinct sensation in taste. Taste buds can detect food and liquid that is bitter, salty or sweet, without a problem. To get the proper taste from wine however, you need to swish it around in your mouth and allow your taste buds and sense of smell to bring out the unique and fine flavors in the wine. When you have a cold however, wine can taste very different. When tasting your wine, your sense of smell has a major impact on the taste. What many fail to realize, is that over 75% of our taste is due to our sense of smell. When we have a cold, our sense of smell is affected. Therefore, when eating or tasting wine with a cold, the taste will appear different. Wine tasters from all across the world spring / summer 14

The art of wine tasting is an art. Wine tasters do however, follow some general guidelines and rules that judge how great a wine is. These techniques can help you bring the most out of your wine, providing you follow them and know how to bring out the taste. The first thing to do with wine is to look. With wine, you can tell quite a bit by looking at it. You should always start by pouring the wine into a clear glass, then taking a few minutes to look at the color. As far as color goes, white wines are not white, but actually yellow, green, or brown. Red wines on the other hand are normally pale red or dark brown color. Red wine gets better with age, while white wines get stale with age. Next, is the smell of the wine, which you should do in two steps. You should start with a brief smell to get a general idea of the wine, then take a deep, long smell. This deeper smell should allow you take the flavor of the wine in. The more experienced wine tasters prefer to sit back a bit and think about the smell before they actually taste the wine. Last but not least, is to taste the wine. To properly taste wine, you should first take a sip, swish it around in your mouth, and then swallow. Once you swish the wine around in your mouth, you’ll bring out the rich and bold flavors of the wine. After swallowing, you’ll be able to distinguish the wine’s after taste and overall flavor. Once you’ve looked at the wine, smelled it, and tasted it, you’ll be able to evaluate wine from the standpoint of the taster. This is the easiest way to determine the wine’s quality, and whether or not it’s been properly stored and aged. As with all things in life — the more you taste — the better you’ll get at distinguishing unique flavors. 35

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greatness by design a brief history of north carolina golf architecture

Golf began on lofty ground in North Carolina. In fact, the earliest golf holes seem to have appeared in 1895 in the mountain resort area now known as Linville. It was the habit of the upper-class to come to the North Carolina High Country seeking relief from the summer heat. Entrepreneur Hugh McRae and his family decided to use golf to entice more of these wealthy visitors to their elegant Eseeola Lodge. The designer of these early golf holes is unknown. The profession of golf architect didn’t exist in America at the time. Instead, the task of designing and building golf holes often fell to entrepreneurial families; some used outside collaborators and others did not. By all accounts, the McRaes were more of the do-it-yourself types. In the late ’90s, they developed a nine-hole course, Tanglewood. By the turn of the century, Donald McRae had added five more holes, and guests played four of the Eseeola holes twice to make it a full 18. Holes were given colorful names, including:“Cozy Corner,” “Over the Top,” “Belle Meade,” “Grandfather,” “Meadowbrook,” “Hillcrest” and “The Oaks.” This early course remained untouched until the 1920s, when Hugh McRae’s son, Nelson, began an ambitious expansion plan and brought in a famous architect by the name of Donald Ross to build a new course. 36

birth of pinehurst The next documented appearance of golf holes in North Carolina occurred at a much lower elevation.Those holes and the phenomenon they spawned took the American game to unprecedented heights. It all happened at a fledgling resort called Pinehurst. Massachusetts soda magnate James Walker Tufts, a sickly man who had visited health resorts around the world, thought he could improve on the existing models. He also thought the pine-scented air and gentle climate of North Carolina’s Sandhills would offer uniquely restorative qualities for himself and his guests. Two years after he began turning his vision a reality, Tufts noticed that guests had brought their golf clubs and were scaring his cows with their occasionally misguided golf balls. Being a natural entrepreneur, he immediately recognized an opportunity when he saw it — and the design and construction of Pinehurst’s first golf course began. Contrary to popular belief, the first golf course designer to work in Pinehurst wasn’t Donald Ross. Dr. P. Leroy Culver crafted the first nine holes in 1898. His credentials: He was a pretty good golfer, and he had been to Scotland. Instead of greens, this course had “horserolled” ovals of sand, maintained using a horse-drawn machine with rollers. The tee

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boxes were also made of rolled or packed sand. Tufts brought in its first golf pro, John Dunn Tucker, who in his dual role as greenskeeper began remodeling the course. After reigning British Open champion Harry Vardon played the course. “Then the big thing happens in March of 1900: Harry Vardon [credentials-reigning British Open champion] comes to Pinehurst and plays an exhibition on the Number One course against Hallock and Tucker. This was Vardon’s first U.S. Tour, and I’m sure that at that time, Pinehurst was the only course in the area up to a par that he would have considered playing.” By the season of 1900-1901, Tucker was no longer the pro at Pinehurst. Another Scotsman arrived on the train in December of 1900 to take his place. And soon, that quiet, unassuming man was to change the face of golf forever. His name was Donald Ross.

facts and figures • North Carolina boasts more than 400 golf courses sprinkled from the highest mountains east of the Mississippi to 300 miles of coastline. • According to the National Golf Foundation, North Carolina is one of the five most popular destination states for golf travelers. • Linville Golf Club, built in 1895, was North Carolina’s first golf course. • James Tufts created Pinehurst in 1895 w w w. i m p r e s s i o n s - m a g a z i n e . c o m

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and America’s first golf resort soon followed. Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed New York’s Central Park, also designed the Village of Pinehurst. • The first miniature golf course, called The Lilliputian Golf Course, was built in Pinehurst in 1916 or 1917. Putt-Putt miniature golf was founded in Fayetteville and is currently based in WinstonSalem. • Famed course architect Donald Ross designed courses from Wilmington to Asheville. His courses include Pinehurst No. 2 and Black Mountain Golf Course. • North Carolina has a few of the longest holes to be found anywhere. Black Mountain Golf & Country Club’s 17th hole is 747 yards with a par of 6. The 18th hole at Farmstead Golf Links in Calabash, another par 6, is 20 yards longer—golfers tee off in South Carolina and sink their putt in North Carolina. As for par 5s, Wake Forest Golf Club near Raleigh lays out a 711-yard challenge on the first hole.

(East and West), Meadowlands Golf Club and Sea Trail Golf Resort.

and Linville Golf Club among the top 100 courses you can play.

• Arnold Palmer, whose aggressive play and winning personality are credited with earning golf national attention, honed his skills on the championship golf team of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem.

• North Carolina is an easy drive for golfers living in the eastern U.S. and Canada. The state has excellent north/ south access via I-77, I-85 and I-95. I-40 and I-26 are beautiful gateways to the mountain region.

• Champion golfers Curtis Strange, Lanny Wadkins, Jay Haas, Davis Love III and Ray Floyd all attended college in North Carolina or grew up here.

• Domestic and international air travelers have easy access to all regions of the state through airports including Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh/Durham and Wilmington.

• Charlotte native Charlie Sifford, known as the Jackie Robinson of golf, became the first African-American to compete in a PGA Tour event. At the Greater Greensboro Open in 1961, he came in fourth place, and seven months later, the PGA dropped its Caucasians-only restriction.

Of course, every region of North Carolina truly offers exceptional golf. For additional information or interesting golf facts, please visit Golf.VisitNC.com.

• North Carolina has 85 golf courses rated four stars or higher by Golf Digest. Golf Magazine ranks Pinehurst, Pine Needles

• The U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, PGA Championship, PGA Tour Championship, Ryder Cup, U.S. Senior Open, PGA Junior Championship, and the Men’s and Women’s U.S. Amateur have all been held in North Carolina. • Pinehurst No. 2 has hosted the 1991 and 1992 PGA Tour Championships, the 1994 U.S. Senior Open, and the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open Championships. In 2014, the course will be the first to host both the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open championships in back to back weeks. • Pine Needles in Southern Pines hosted the 1996, 2001 and 2007 U.S. Women’s Open. LPGA legend Peggy Kirk Bell founded America’s first golf school for women (Golfari) at Pine Needles. • Golf courses recognized as top courses for women include Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club and Pinehurst No. 8 (ranked first and 20th by Golf for Women magazine for 2010), Hound Ears Lodge & Country Club in Blowing Rock, Brunswick County’s The Pearl spring / summer 14

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greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s river park north and the river park north 2014 photography contest River Park North is a 324-acre nature park offering a variety of activities including pedal boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, and a nature center. School, scout, church, and other groups are encouraged to visit.

amenities at river park north Some amenities require fees and advance reservations. For more information or to make a reservation, call 252-329-4562. Fishing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5 ponds, 2 piers

4 Rental fishing boats Camping â&#x20AC;&#x201D; group camping area, 3 primitive campsites, 2 drive-to sites Wildlife observation Pedal boating (available seasonally) 3 Hiking trails Fossil pit 2 Picnic shelters w/ grills, 40 picnic tables Sand volleyball court

park operating hours Summer (May 1 - Aug. 31): 6am - 8pm Fall (Sept. 1 - Oct. 31): 7am - 7pm Winter (Nov. 1 - Feb. 28): 8am - 5pm Spring (March 1 - April 30): 7am - 7pm

camping Organized groups may camp, with the approval of the Park Coordinator. $4 per person, Greenville Residents $8 per person, non-residents Two drive-to campsites are available, as well as three primitive campsites. Please call 329-4562 for more information.

fishing rates $1.50 per day for Greenville residents $3 per day for non-residents $12 yearly (one year from purchase date) permit for Greenville residents $24 yearly permit for non-residents $20 combination fishing/boat launch yearly permit Senior citizen fishing permits are free (age 62+) and can be obtained at River Park North Science and Nature Center. Children 15 and under fish free.

fishing piers Two 900-sq. ft. fishing piers are now open. Handicap accessible with low rails and a 12-car handicap parking area. Artificial reefs within easy casting distance are located in areas around the piers.

community lake fishing program 800-1000 channel catfish are stocked in the largest fishing pond each month April through September. Fish are already a good size for catching and eating when delivered. Feeders are used to keep them healthy, growing and concentrated in an area where fishermen have easy access to catch them. This is a cooperative program with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. 38

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Oct. hours: Saturday and Sunday 3pm-4pm Reservations are available for picnics, birthday parties and private groups on weekends and weekdays with at least a week’s notice at the fleet rate. The entire fleet (8 Pedal Boats and 1 Canoe) can be rented for a group rate of $32 per hour, 50% discount off single boat rate. Pedal boats are available for group reservations the first Saturday in May thru October 31 by advance registration only.

private boats $2 daily boat launch • $12 season pass Greenville Residents $4 daily boat launch • $24 season pass Non-residents

jon-boat rentals $7 - up to 5 hours • $14 - full day (more than 5 hours) Anne Grimes Cardinal, 2013 River Park North Photo Contest Adult Winner

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This is a joint program with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Rods and reels are available for loan to people fishing at River Park North. Application forms must be filled out and signed by parents for children registering. For information or to register, call 252-329-4560.

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picnic shelters A large shelter with maximum capacity of 250 people is available for half day or full day rentals. Half day reservations are available from park opening until 3pm or 3pm until park closing. $30 - 1/2 day for Greenville Residents $45 - 1/2 day for non-residents $60 - full day Greenville Residents $90 - full day non-residents Groups of 75 or more pay an additional $50 clean up fee.

annual photography contest River Park North is currently accepting entries for its 9th annual photography contest. Entries should be photos featuring the nature of River Park North. Contest is open to the public, amateur photographers only. Photos must have been taken at River Park North between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014. Entries must be received before 5pm on May 31, 2014 at the park. For contest rules and official entry form visit www.greenvillenc.gov/departments/rec_ parks_dept and click on the River Park North link on the left. For more information, call 252-329-4577 or 252-329-4560.

A small shelter is peacefully located on a quiet peninsula, perfect for birthday parties. Shelter capacity is 25 people.Half day reservations are from park opening until 3pm or 3pm until park closing. $20 - 1/2 day for Greenville Residents $30 - 1/2 day for non-residents $40 - full day Greenville Residents $60 - full day non-residents Individual picnic areas are available free of charge in shaded areas on a first-come, first-served basis.

pedal boats and canoes (Seating for two to three dependent on boat) Summer hours: First Saturday in May through last Saturday in Sept. — Sat. 10am11am and 3pm- 4pm; Sunday 3pm-4pm / spring / summer 14

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the pro’s corner

Alexander Financial ....................................Page 10

counterbalancing: an old trend catching on

Beaufort Realty ..........................................Page 12

Players of all skill levels are spending $50 plus per club to have an interchangeable weight installed in the butt end of their woods, irons, wedges or putter. This is called counterbalancing or back-weighting.

Brent Lee, Lee of Greenville, Inc.................Page 11

Bailey’s Fine Jewelers ..................Inside Front Cover Basil’s Restaurant ................................Page 23, 30

Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend..................Page 13

Carolina Radiation Medicine ....Page 25, Back Cover Chatlee Marine ..........................................Page 21 Chef Mike Santos ........................................Page 4

Back-weighting runs from approximately 10-50 grams in full-swing clubs. In putters, it runs 10-150 grams. Jack Nicklaus is the most notable advocate of this technology. A hole is drilled in the butt end of the grip, and drop-in weights installed. These weights lock into the shaft with a friction-fit mechanism, can be changed in a few seconds. This allows golfers to experiment with different weights and find one that works best. You should try the heaviest weight possible with someone who tends to slice and a lot of times it’ll straighten out the ball flight.

Chico’s Mexican Restaurant..................Page 18, 30 Coach Rock Golf Tournament......................Page 37 Dingbatters Restaurant ........................Page 17, 31 Derby Dash Bash/Rocking Horse Ranch ......Page 14 Dr. Q Dentistry ..........................................Page 24 Dream Factory of NC ..................................Page 16 ECU Arts..................................................Page 6, 7 Eye Care Center ........................................Page 22

This is the final puzzle piece to making golf clubs the best they can be for various golfers.Counterbalancing is about feel. Additional weight in the butt of the club alters balance point, decreases swing weight, and increases overall weight. In trade jargon, a backweighted club often is called a “heavier hammer” because of increased mass. Back-weighting increases swing speed which increases distance by putting more load or kick into the shaft. Lighter clubs have less feel and create a control issue, while heavier clubs offer a force to push against. Heavier clubs will make you swing better and make better contact. Looking for a counterbalance tip for fighting the yips? An old time remedy is to fill the shaft of the putter with sand. The putter shaft becomes so heavy that it’s virtually impossible to stroke the putt with a jerky motion. I would definitely recommend trying it out. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. John LaMonica PGA Professional General Manager Ironwood Golf and Country Club

Fitness Connection ....................................Page 17 Greenville Museum of Art ............................Page 9 Greenville Utilities ........................................Page 4 Hoffman Haus Pet Resort ..........................Page 39 Inlet Inn ....................................................Page 21 International Taste of Greenville ..................Page 13 Ironwood Golf & Country Club ......Inside Back Cover Meridian Park Apartments ............................Page 8 Oakwood School ........................................Page 26 On the Waterfront Restaurant ..............Page 23, 31 Pitt Community College ..............................Page 21 Realty Specialists / Whit Proctor, CCIM ......Page 11 Robinson’s Jewelers....................................Page 38 Ruby’s Red Wigglers ..................................Page 29 Vidant Health ..............................................Page 1 Villedge Wood-Fired Kitchen ................Page 17, 32 Wasabi 88 Asian Bistro ........................Page 32, 34 Wimpies Steam Bar ..............................Page 5, 33 Women for Women/Power of the Purse ........Page 15 Women’s Health Center ..............................Page 24

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