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From the Publisher September/october 2014 Sandhills Media Group, Inc. publisher/Editor Jill Futch
Crazy For Our Pets! It’s that time of year again! Time for pumpkins and spice and everything nice! I am a huge college football fan, and I love cozy sweaters and jeans, so fall is definitely my favorite season! To help you celebrate, we’ve captured some of the Pinehurst area’s quintessential fall activities and events on page 54. As you’ll see in our piece Forging a Future, those fall activities are being enjoyed by retirees and young families alike, as our area is growing to reflect an exciting diversity. Though steeped in rich heritage and tradition, Pinehurst unfurls a welcome flag to smart growth and vibrant renewal that make the area ripe with possibility. You’ll see what we mean on page 44. Are you a dog person or a cat person? Or both? I know many of you are head-over-heels in love with the furry members of your family, and I understand the
obsession. My 155-pound, sixyear-old Newfoundland, Bigley, is – literally – a huge part of my family. We reprise our popular pets feature beginning on page 22. Finally, you won’t want to miss Changing of the Guard on page 50, where we offer a peek into what’s ahead at Pinehurst Resort, as incoming president Tom Pashley prepares for a job he seems exquisitely prepared for. After reading our profile, I think you’ll agree. Enjoy this issue of Pinehurst Magazine, enjoy the bounty of fall, and please continue to pass along any comments or suggestions. We always love hearing from you!
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jill futch Publisher/Editor
Your opinions matter to us. Let us know what you think of this issue of Pinehurst Magazine. Please email jill@pinehurstmagazine.com with your comments.
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Advertising Sales Jill Futch Julie Shaw Charis Painter creative director Travis Aptt graphic design Jennifer Casey contributing writers Christa Gala • David Droschak • Robyn James Dolores Muller • Dan Bain • Robert Gable Kurt Dusterberg • Jenni Hart • Russell Sugg Stephen Phillips • Kay Grismer photography McKenzie Photography For advertising or subscription inquiries call 919.782.4710. Pinehurst Magazine is published six times annually by Sandhills Media Group, Inc. Any reproduction in part or in whole of any part of this publication is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher. Mailing address 4818-204 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone 919.782.4710 Fax 919.782.4763 www.pinehurstmagazine.com Unsolicited material is welcome and is considered intended for publication. Such material will become the property of the magazine and will be subject to editing. Material will be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Pinehurst Magazine will not knowingly accept any real estate advertising in violation of U.S. equal opportunity law. “Pinehurst” is a trademark of Pinehurst, Inc.
In This Issue
september/october 2014
departments Southern Chatter 10 Tech Radar 12 Sporting 14 Do It Yourself 16 Wine Review 18 Book Review 20 Financial Focus 39 Making Rooms ~ Kitchen 40 Chef’s Corner 48 Calendar of Events 51 Be Fashionable ~ Maroon 60 Shopping Local
FEATURES
22 photography © John Gessner
22 PETS! Our complete guide to all things pets!
66 Healthy Living 71 Sandhills Sightings
ON THE COVER
PINEHURST september/oc
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Pinehurst area events & attractions page 54
Special thanks to McKenzie Photography for our great cover photo.
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50 Changing of the Guard Pinehurst Resort turns keys over to Tom Pashley.
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54 See this issue online at: www.pinehurstmagazine.com
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Southern Chatter tech radar
Pets Go GoPro
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by dan bain
Ever wish you could see the world as your pet does? French company Eyenimal® – designer of various high-tech accessories for cats and dogs – makes it possible. “Our products are meant to be daring and visionary,” the company boasts on its website, and its flagship Petcam makes good on that claim. Billed as “the world’s first video cam for pets,” Petcam is the animal equivalent of GoPro – a wearable video camera that shows the viewer everything the wearer sees. Lightweight and easy to use, Petcam clocks in at little more than 1.2 ounces, attaches easily to a dog’s or cat’s collar, records up to 4GB of video and audio at a time, and has a battery life of two and a half hours. That’s plenty of time to capture a pet’s adventure as it roams, before downloading the 680x480 video and recharging the battery via USB. As if that weren’t enough,Eyenimal has developed
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species-specific models. The Dog Videocam is the sport version, sturdier and waterproof. It can record continuously, when the dog is moving, or when it is pointing, and includes a protective lens cap. It’s slightly heavier than the original, at 2.2 ounces, and shoots at 736x480 pixels. The Cat Videocam is slightly smaller and lighter (1.1 ounces), and also shoots at 736x480 pixels. It’s built for the feline lifestyle, with a movement detector that prevents recording when the cat is asleep, or most of the day. And because cats are nocturnal, it includes night vision, so you won’t miss a thing your cat is up to, day or night. The cameras start at $99, and are available online at dogtek.com and from Amazon. More information is available at eyenimal.com/en, but really, what other questions might you have? These are videocams for pets; you know you want one….
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Historic Pinehurst No. 2 Getting “New” Amenities by David Droschak
The lovely afterglow of two successful U.S. Open Championships at Pinehurst No. 2 was quickly replaced by construction this fall at the resort – both on the famed course and its surrounding clubhouse. “We’ve had plenty going on, that’s for sure,” said Tom Pashley, the resort’s incoming president. For starters, the last putt was barely in the bottom of the cup from the U.S. Women’s Open when construction crews began replacing the layout’s greens with Bermuda grass, which many courses in North Carolina have converted to over the last two to three years.
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“Going to Ultra Dwarf Bermuda just gives us more days in a year where the conditions are ideal,” Pashley said. “If you’ve played on bent grass in the summer and Bermuda grass in the summer, you get it. I’ve done both, and it is a more fun surface to play on. When we finish our No. 2 course four of our eight courses will have been converted to Ultra Dwarf, so we’ve got something for every season is one way of looking at it.” Expect No. 2, already an extremely challenging course in and around the greens, to play even firmer and faster this fall as the greens take hold. “There is no question that Bermuda grass is
a harder surface to play on. Just look at the scoring averages – they go up, but the overall satisfaction is much greater, the ball doesn’t stick in the green – it’s a firm, fast surface,” Pashley said. “Golfers never seem to complain about the greens being too fast, but they will let you know if they are too slow. This allows us to control the green speeds more than we can now.” In addition to the greens project, the clubhouse pro shop has been expanded and a new pub – to be named The Deuce – is scheduled to replace the former No. 2 pro shop and open sometime this coming spring. Golfers and pro shop merchants can now check in at the same counter, offering a more efficient process for resort guests and members. “We knew with No. 2 closed for the greens project until September that it was a good time to do some of the renovation work we just needed to do,” Pashley said. “The site lines in the pro shop have changed; we’re bringing more light into the room. There were windows in there but they were lined with fixtures, so you couldn’t really see outside. We wanted a more open feel.” “And the pub is going to be a fitting end to your round at No. 2. We’ve had a veranda bar, that was portable and opened sort of seasonally. We just needed a better post-round experience. You’ll have beautiful views of Pinehurst No. 2. What we’ve seen after renovating the member’s portion of the clubhouse is more energy, more outside dining. So, when you’re playing No. 18 now, and if you do it at the right time of the day, people will clap and applaud if you make a big putt or a good shot to the green. That just adds more flair to the experience.” Pinehurstmagazine.com 13
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Southern Chatter do it yourself
You’ll need: • An old chair • Spray paint • Dog bowl with a lip
• Pencil • Electric drill • Electric jig saw
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Our little furry friends get cute outfits that make large breed dogs look, well, ridiculous. This food bowl holder is a tribute to them. The project cost $15 and took about two hours (which included drying time)! This is a great way to get food or water off the kitchen floor and puts the food at face level for bigger dogs, which helps eliminate the choking hazard of eating from the floor. You could use a bench to fit both food and water, but we used a single chair which we had on hand. First, purchase a dog bowl if you don’t already have one, and make sure it has a lip. The lip will help hide any imperfections in your circle. Bowls typically cost between $5 and $10 at any pet store. We started with our chair. Flip it over and unscrew the seat from the base. The fabric and
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batting from our seat came off quite easily. Attach the seat back to the base and return the chair right side up. Place your dog bowl in the center of the seat and trace around the bottom, drawing a full circle. Now, take your drill and place it at any point just on the inside of the circle, near your pencil line. Drill a hole that will basically get you into your circle; it will be your starting point for the Jig Saw. Insert the Jig Saw into the hole and follow the line to cut your circle, cutting just inside the pencil line. Remember: it’s better to err on the side of cutting a tad smaller. When you test the fit of the bowl, you can always cut a bit larger if you need to. When you have a good snug fit, give your new pet bowl stand two or three coats of paint and let dry. Now fill’er up for dinnertime.
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Southern Chatter wine review A to Z CHARDONNAY
B SIDE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TORTOISE CREEK SYRAHGRENACHe
GLORIA FERRER SONOMA BRUT
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Wine Spectator
Oregon Malolactic fermentation was suppressed to create this bright and steely white. It leads with a lemony scent and carries brisk apple flavors toward a crisp finish, ideal for a late season picnic. One of the best values of the year.
Napa Valley, California Everything you want in a Napa Cabernet. It’s dry, balanced in acidity and tannins, and elegantly constructed, with classic blackberry and cassis liqueur flavors touched by oak. A very nice wine to drink now.
Rhone, France The friendly raspberry and boysenberry fruit is layered with a red licorice note, revealing a fruitcake echo on the finish. A touch jammy, but will have some fans for sure.
California An exceptional value. Round and full-bodied, with rich, ripe apple, pear and honeydew melon flavors. This complex sparkler has a nice touch of yeast and doughy aromas that give it added character, turning creamy with a touch of vanilla.
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by ROBYN JAMES, PROPRIETOR, THE WINE CELLAR & TASTING ROOM
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Spain Grown on headpruned, dryfarmed, 43-year-old vines planted in the granitic soils outside Madrid. It’s as delicate as a pink peony in color and weight, yet holds a vibrancy that makes it feel succulent and mouthwatering. For shrimp fritters – the kind you’d find in a tapas bar. $12/bottle
Southern Chatter book review
Underdogs Rejoice
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by Robert Gable
Life frequently involves conflict, and resolving that conflict is always a challenge. One side typically appears to have the upper hand. As often happens, though, the favored side doesn’t always win. The underdogs sometimes pull off upsets. There’s a chance they would do better if they tried unconventional tactics more often. How underdogs battle giants is the subject of Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book, David And Goliath. As Gladwell says in the introduction, “David And Goliath is a book about what happens when ordinary people confront giants. By ‘giants,’ I mean powerful opponents of all kinds – from armies and mighty warriors to disability, misfortune and oppression. Each chapter tells the story of a different person – famous or unknown, ordinary or brilliant – who has faced an outsize challenge and been forced to respond.” He makes his case over the course of nine chapters, starting with the introduction, and followed by the acknowledgments, notes, and an index. His book has three main parts: Part 1 is “The Advantages of Disadvantages (and the Disadvantages of Advantages).”The second is “The Theory of Desirable Difficulty.” Part 3 is “The Limits of Power.” Each of the chapters stars a representative underdog, one who turned conventional wisdom
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around and achieved remarkable results. We would do well to appreciate that power isn’t just physical might, and he notes that “…power can come in other forms as well – in breaking rules, in substituting speed and surprise for strength… In the pages that follow, I’m going to argue that we continue to make that error today, in ways that have consequences for everything from how we educate our children to how we fight crime and disorder.” He chooses all of these underdogs and misfits to explore two ideas. He writes, “The first is that much of what we consider valuable in our world arises out of these kinds of lopsided conflicts, because the act of facing overwhelming odds produces greatness and beauty. And second, that we consistently get these kinds of conflicts wrong. We misread them. We misinterpret them.” Gladwell is a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. He has long been probing issues that, at
first glance, seem unremarkable. As he digs deeper into an issue, he starts to question the standard wisdom, leading to a number of “Hmm, I never thought of it that way” moments. He keeps that approach going in this, his fifth bestselling book. He presents, right at the start, a new take on the David and Goliath story. Gladwell argues that the Israelites, the Philistines and Goliath were all thinking conventionally – that Goliath’s oneon-one challenge meant it was going to be the standard shield-and-armor, slash-it-out fight. David, the wily underdog, was thinking otherwise. No dummy, he stayed well out of reach and was not about to trade sword-blows with a giant. He knew a slingshot, in capable hands, could launch a rock at his lumbering foe from a safe distance. In essence, David brought a gun to a knife-fight, slinging a rock at Goliath with bullet-like speed. When it comes to advantages versus disadvantages, Gladwell has an interesting take on the problem of handicaps. He wonders: does a handicap always have to be negative? Some people are done in by a problem – others are spurred on to success. Consider attorney David Boies, who has dyslexia. To overcome that problem, Boies is forced to listen closely and remember pertinent facts, rather than poring through mountains of law books for information. He’s now one of the most formidable trial lawyers in the U.S. He found an ingenious way of using the abilities he did have to circumvent the usual route to success. More interesting points come up throughout the book. Gladwell makes a good case for why it may be better, in the long run, to be a big fish in a little pond when it comes to choosing a college. (He self-admittedly continues the fun of taking on – some may even say bashing – the Ivy League schools.) Then there is the case of a fledgling group of French artists, later known as the Impressionists, who decided back in 1874 to flaunt the Salon and stage their own small show. That audacious – desperate – move turned the art world on its head. There is also the underdog Vivek Randadive, who knew nothing about basketball, but coached his 12-year-old daughter’s rag-tag team to the third round of the nationals. And witness how Dr. Emil Freireich was courageous and stubborn enough to try new methods to battle the devastating scourge of childhood leukemia.
DAVID AND GOLIATH: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants By Malcolm Gladwell 305 pages Little, Brown and Company $29
Gladwell weaves all the different stories of each underdog together as the chapter progresses. His style is to stretch across different fields and patiently tell you a little something about a variety of subjects. (He casts a wide net, just like in his previous books.) In this current offering he touches on history, sociology, psychology, medicine, art history, sports, business and civil rights. If his previous books appealed to you, this one will not disappoint. Some might argue that his conclusion isn’t so startling: sure, underdogs can pull off a win. But it’s the ingenuity used to confront the odds that interests Gladwell. In a recent magazine interview Gladwell aptly summed it up: “If conventions are stacked against you, challenge the conventions.” Pinehurstmagazine.com 19
Southern Chatter financial focus
The Numbers in Pet Ownership
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by Corey Dall, First Bank
Allergies aside, one of the best parts about living in the South is undoubtedly the milder weather year-round. Not just a boon for gardeners, the warmer temperatures are perfect for a trail run or a leisurely walk around town, especially when joined by friends of the four-legged variety. But if you don’t have a pet yet, and you’ve found yourself staring longingly at the dogs going past your home on those cool but pleasant evenings, you may want to consider the following facts and figures before you commit. According to the ASPCA, in its first year alone a dog will cost you anywhere between $1,300 and
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$1,800, depending on its size, including food, medical expenses and the necessary supplies. Over the lifetime of your pup (about 14 years for some breeds), you spend $6,000 to $8,000. If you’re more of a cat person, know that cats cost roughly $1,000 in their first year, with $670 spent each year after that (up to 16 years for some). Given that 68% of all households in the United States own pets (according to the 20132014 APPA National Pet Owners Survey), it’s clear that the benefits of having either a cat or dog – or really any pet you like – are far greater than the monetary sacrifice.
Owning a pet has been proven to: • Lower blood pressure • Lessen anxiety • Improve mood • Promote fitness (especially with dogs) • Boost immunity Even the government, through the National Institutes of Health, exhorted the positive impact of the human-animal bond. Pets then, like a gym membership or a car, are a boon to be budgeted for. If you have children, consider encouraging them to open a savings account to learn about the responsibility and sacrifice that owning a pet entails. Additionally, be sure to educate yourself about the different breeds out there. Dog lovers can use the American Kennel Club’s extensive descriptions; cat lovers have Animal Planet’s Cat Breed Directory. Finally, take advantage of local resources and animal shelters. Most have websites through which you can browse available animals, or you can use national sites like ASPCA.org, Petfinder. com or Adopt-a-Pet.com. Pinehurstmagazine.com 21
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Care And Prevention For A Long, Healthy Life By Jenni Hart
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Pinetree Animal Hospital in Aberdeen was established in 2000 and serves the communities of Pinehurst, Aberdeen and Southern Pines. Practice Manager Kathleen Dickenson shared some of the wisdom and expertise the Pinetree staff is known for. Pinehurst Magazine: Many prospective pet owners underestimate the time and money it takes to properly care for a pet. What are your recommendations for ongoing preventive care for dogs and cats? Dickenson: It should begin with getting the right pet for you and your family. Generally, veterinarians and veterinary technicians are happy to do an assessment with potential owners to help pick the best fit. For example, if you live on the 15th floor of an apartment building, you may want to consider a cat instead of a new puppy that needs to be walked several times a day. If you live on a farm, a larger dog may be suitable. As far as ongoing care, all pets should see their veterinarian annually at minimum. Base line blood screening at these visits is important to catch potential problems early. Pets age much faster than humans, so a seven-year-old, medium-sized dog or cat is near in age to a 50-year-old human. Puppies and kittens need three to four visits the first year, and senior pets or pets with chronic health problems may need more frequent visits. There are insurance plans for pets that can help offset the cost of medical care. They can vary greatly, so be sure to read the fine print. Pinehurst Magazine: What are some of the most common preventable conditions or diseases you see in your practice? Dickenson: Parvovirus and heartworm disease in dogs are usually preventable. Parvovirus hits young, unvaccinated dogs and is difficult to treat. Puppies, as well as adult dogs with unknown vaccination history, should be kept away from other dogs and walked only where no other animals could shed the virus until they have
completed the recommended series of vaccines. Heartworm disease is preventable with annual blood screenings and preventatives year-round. We now have available monthly and six-month preventatives. Treatment for both of these diseases is harsh on the patient and costly to the owner.
Pinehurst Magazine: Some pet owners might be surprised to learn that common household products and foods can endanger their pets. What are the potential dangers or toxins they should avoid? Dickenson: Chocolate is a big one we see. Also, people still give pets human medications without realizing the potential risk. Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, etc. are extremely toxic to both cats and dogs and should never be given to pets. Pet owners should also keep pets away from bread dough, onions, garlic, raisins, grapes and foods that are high in fat. Anti-freeze is also very toxic and can be a big problem in the winter. Even small amounts can be fatal. If you suspect a poisoning, have the product container in hand if possible, and call the veterinarian immediately and prepare to transport the pet. It is also helpful to have the Pet Poison Hotline app downloaded on your smartphone. Pinehurstmagazine.com 23
Pinehurst Magazine: Do senior dogs require special care? Dickenson: Schedule routine check-ups with your veterinarian. Regular blood screening is vital to rule out heart, liver and kidney problems. We also treat senior pets that have developed arthritis, but fortunately there have been profound advances in medications to help keep seniors comfortable. Maintaining a healthy weight is also important. This is easier now than ever before, with many pet food companies such as Purina offering a variety of formulas that target weight and chronic disease management. If your veterinarian gives the okay, exercise in moderation is great for a senior pet’s mind and body. In addition, all pets should have access to a cool place with fresh water in the summer and a warm, draft-free, comfy bed in the winter. Pinehurst Magazine: Any final tips for pet owners? Dickenson: Our pets are part of our family, and with regular checkups, proper dental care and disease prevention we can keep them with us for many years. As veterinary professionals, we are here to assess each pet and each family’s needs for proper health care.
Dogs’ Best Friend Since 1996, dog owners in Moore County have relied on Dogs’ Best Friend (DBF), professional pet care providers, for boarding, doggie day care, grooming and training. Owned and operated by Bruce and Becky Warner, DBF has an approach to boarding and day care that is unique. They structure the day around safe and positive socialization and interaction with other dogs and humans. “We understand the vital importance of socialization for dogs, and we’re committed to providing positive outdoor socialization opportunities for the dogs that visit our facility,” Becky says. She adds that the professionals at DBF are heartbroken by the overwhelming number of dogs surrendered each day to shelters, and they know that in many cases, it’s due to poor socialization and training. “It’s so gratifying to see the positive behavior changes that happen right before your eyes,” she says.
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By Jenni Hart
The Warners understand that dogs are, by nature, pack animals, and that providing them the opportunity to interact with other dogs in a safe and structured environment is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally healthy for them. “Dogs need daily exercise, and our boarding and doggie day care emphasize exercise and activity at a level they may not get at home,� Becky adds. Once a dog’s temperament is assessed, he or she is placed in a small playgroup of two to four dogs of similar size, age and temperament. Each group is rotated from individual play areas to a large, open area with specialized equipment for play and agility. All play areas feature recycled rubber flooring to ensure comfortable, safe play, and dogs are closely monitored to ensure polite interactions. DBF also has a full-service grooming salon and an in-house trainer with more than two decades of training experience. For more information, visit www.dogsbestfriendinc.com. Pinehurstmagazine.com 25
Moore Humane Society By Jenni Hart
Johnnie was brought in to the Moore Humane Society after being found under a John Deere tractor, hence her name. A mixed breed dog with brindle coloring, Johnnie arrived with a severe case of mange. She was very fearful and had not been properly socialized. The caring volunteers at the Humane Society worked with Johnnie to get her more comfortable around strangers by taking her on frequent walks through town and visits to the dog park. They even enrolled Johnnie in Randolph County’s “New Leash on Life” program, an eight-week training and socialization program. When a photograph of Johnnie happened to appear in the local newspaper, one woman showed it to her husband and told him she wanted to adopt Johnnie for her birthday in lieu of a present. She later admitted to volunteers at the shelter that she had a soft spot for dogs that had a hardscrabble start to life, and
that she understood they needed extra attention and care. The retired couple ultimately adopted Johnnie, renaming her Shadow because she now follows her adoptive mom everywhere. This is just one of many success stories that demonstrate the exhaustive efforts of shelter volunteers and the support of those who donate money and supplies to the Moore Humane Society. “Without our volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be able to function as an organization,” says board member Lynn Conrad. “We have very few animals that are returned to us after an adoption,” Lynn says. “I think that’s a testament to the success of our screening process.” Lynn adds that they stress the quality of their adoptions rather than the quantity. “Numbers of animals adopted out are really not our focus, but rather the health and well-being of the animals we care for, and the process of adoption where the priority is what’s best for the animal,” she says. Facts about Moore Humane Society that may surprise you: • Operates as a no-kill shelter. • Receives no government funding; operates solely with volunteer donations. • Adoption fee for both dogs and cats is $75. • All animals are spayed or neutered and completely up-to-date on immunizations prior to adoption. • Future plans for the shelter include the design and construction of a new $2 million facility. The assistance of a fundraising leader is needed to launch the campaign. For more information, or to volunteer your time or make a donation, please visit www. moorehumane.org.
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Five Points Pet Resort
Five Points Pet Resort in Raeford is celebrating its 10th year in business, and we caught up with owner Candace Brock to find out more about the wide range of exceptional services they offer. In addition to luxury overnight boarding for dogs and cats, Five Points offers a doggie day care program and full-service grooming. And while most boarding facilities are designed to accommodate dogs and cats only, Candace says they’ve been known to have guinea pigs, hamsters, bearded dragons and birds on their guest list. Candace stresses that Five Points offers a truly exceptional experience for the pets they care for. As a pet resort, they strive to provide personalized care for each animal, with nature walks, golf cart rides, and access to nature trails and ponds on the extensive acreage surrounding their facility. “There is also an active farm for the dogs to explore,” Candace says. “It’s an absolute joy to watch the dogs encounter a cow for the very first time!” She says the mental stimulation and the variety of physical activities are what make the experience at Five Points so special.
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Candace credits much of Five Points’ success to the dedication and skill of the staff. She says a deep love for animals and commitment to their individual needs are prerequisites for the job, and adds that some of her employees have been with her from the very beginning. “Every pet is different, and the transition from caring for puppies to senior dogs can be a challenge, so our animal care technicians are great at adapting to meet every individual pet’s needs,” she says. Although Five Points enjoys a five-star rating and nearly 1300 Facebook likes, Candace says the only way to fully appreciate the business is to stop by for a complimentary tour. Many visitors are impressed by the comforting thought of having the option of observing their pet via on-site webcams while they’re away. “Leaving your best friend in someone else’s care requires a tremendous amount of trust, and checking in from time to time is a great way to know you’ve made the right decision for your pet,” she says. For more information, or to watch an informative video of the facility, visit www. fivepointspetresort.com.
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Lists to Allay Your
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Fret
So you think you want a pet? Great! They’re a lot of fun, and can be loyal, loving companions in the right conditions – and if you get the right one. While you think it over, consider these tips… By Dan Bain
the Do’s and Don’ts
Do predict how a new pet will impact your life
Acquiring a Pet
Do think about where to get your pet. Be wary
OF PET CARE
Whether you already own a pet or are thinking about getting one, you might have questions about how to do right by the animal(s) and the people in your life. We’ve compiled lists of do’s and don’ts to help assure a positive relationship with both….
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choose carefully. Know what kind of pet you want, from the species to the breed. Research all of the ones you are considering, and get to know the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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over the full range of its life. Consider your budget and the costs of food, shelter and medical care. Talk to people who own similar pets, and get a feel for what you’re in for. of puppy mills and shelters with animals from more than 100 miles away. Look into local rescue agencies; their animals need another chance, and will often be guaranteed healthy.
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consider mixed breeds. Pedigrees are nice, but are likely to have inbred deformities and abnormalities. These can cause pain for the animal, not to mention your vet budget.
Do arrange to meet the pet first, if possible.
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prepare for your pet’s arrival. Check your home for hazards. Set up the pet’s primary environment – be it bed, crate, or something else – prior to bringing it home.
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be patient, calm and forgiving with your new pet. Be prepared to take on some initial challenges and mishaps.
Don’t get a pet on an impulse. This is a serious responsibility, and you should conduct some research and give yourself time to make a well-informed decision. Don’t give a pet to someone as a gift. The recipient might not be ready for one; again, it’s a serious responsibility and a big decision. Don’t
rely solely on the advice and information of a pet store employee; consider the information from multiple sources.
Don’t
allow yourself to be badgered into getting a pet – whether by a salesperson, a wellmeaning acquaintance, or your own impulses – until you know you’re ready for one.
Don’t place too much importance on price, looking for a bargain; if the seller has provided proper medical care up until that point, they’ll expect you to pay for it. Don’t
hold nor play with your pet too much for the first day or two after bringing it home. Also, don’t invite everyone you
know to come and see your new pet right away. Instead, give it time to become settled and secure first.
Caring for Your Pet Do
give your pet proper medical care. Schedule an annual check-up with your vet, and stay on top of those vaccinations. Know what your local laws require, such as rabies shots. You should get those at a bare minimum, even if you think your pet will never go outside – you just never know when your cat might make a dash for the open door, or worse, when something rabid finds its way into your home (it happens).
Do
have your pet spayed or neutered. Again, even if it’s an indoor pet, there’s always a chance it could run out for a little fun, and too many times, a little fun results in more homeless pets.
Do
praise your pet, show it affection, and give it confidence and a sense of security. Spend quality time with your pet daily – walk a dog, pet a cat, play with a pet, etc. Talk to your pet.
Do
be firm but loving when establishing and enforcing your rules.
Do
keep things interesting; a bored pet is a misbehaving pet. Whenever possible, involve your pet in your life. Make it feel like a family member – after all, it is!
Do
provide a balanced and healthy, but varied, diet for your pet.
Do
make arrangements with family or friends to take care of your pet in the event something should happen to you. They will need a spare key, plus knowledge of where your pet’s supplies are.
Don’t
hit your pet. You might need to give a large pet a mild swat to get its attention, but don’t strike a pet in anger or with intent to do harm.
Don’t leave your dog alone at home for too long. They are social animals, and need to be around their “pack.” Don’t violate your pet’s trust in you; its trust is essential for pet-owner bonding. Don’t deceive a pet, using anticipated rewards to lure it to you for punishment. Don’t lose your temper, or your pet won’t feel secure around you. Don’t
expect your pet to be perfect, nor to live up to human expectations. It can’t possibly meet them.
Don’t place your pet in harm’s way. DON’T ever, ever, EVER leave your pet in your Pinehurstmagazine.com 31
car on a hot day. Inside a glassenclosed space, temperatures rise quickly – and even a car with windows rolled down will experience dangerous increases in temperature. When the outside temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit, your car’s inside temperature can increase to 99 within 10 minutes. This can cause heatstroke, irreversible organ damage, or even death. Either leave your pet at home, or let it out of the car and take it with you. Consider these tips, and you and Marmalade will be fast friends for as long as s/he lives – a time period that will undoubtedly be extended by proper pet care.
the Do’s and
Don’ts
OF
Petiquette Pet owners have a responsibility to the people who have to be around their pets; even if their behavior seems perfectly acceptable to us, it doesn’t mean it’s acceptable – or appropriate – to the people who live near us, visit us, and happen to cross our paths in public. Here’s a list of do’s and don’ts to ensure you and your pet have good manners: 32 Pinehurstmagazine.com
Do
terrified of the animals we willingly bring into our lives. Still others might like animals, but prefer to keep them at a safe, clean distance.
keep your dog on a leash whenever you’re outside, and keep it close to you and firmly in your control. Some people don’t want to be approached by another person’s dog; plus, it’s probably illegal to not have Buster on a leash.
Do
Do clean up your pet’s waste.
Do
Pet poop is gross, unsightly, smelly, unsanitary, and a potential health hazard. It should be disposed of properly, as is probably dictated by local laws.
Do keep your pet’s collar, I.D. and rabies tag on it all the time. You never know when the leash might break, and Bailey might make a break for it.
Do be aware of other people’s
feelings. Some people are just not pet-friendly; others are downright
warn potential visitors that you have pets before they come over; you never know who might be badly allergic to sweet little Domino.
train your dog. At the very least, teach it some basic commands that will keep it out of trouble, like “down,” “sit,” “stay,” “heel,” “come,” “leave it,” etc.
Do
socialize your dog – with adults, children and other dogs. That way, Millie will learn the appropriate behavior and boundaries associated with each group.
Do exercise your dog. It will be less likely to seek out ways to release pent-up energy, which often results in inappropriate behavior.
Don’t allow your
dog to bark excessively. Be in tune with the noises it’s making. You might be used to them, but you have no right to inflict them on your unsuspecting neighbors.
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When outside, Don’t allow your dog to approach someone unless they ask. And DON’T allow it to approach another dog without first asking that dog’s owner for permission.
Don’t ask your friends to take care of your pet for you, unless you’re willing to reciprocate. Don’t
allow your pet to go into your neighbors’ yards. It’s a lesson all of us should have learned, pet or no – respect other people’s property.
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Don’t allow your pet to jump on visitors in your home, or passers-by outside of it. You might think, “It just means Dakota likes them!” But they might think, “Yikes!” Don’t take your pet with you when
you visit someone, unless they specifically invited you to do so. (And don’t ask if you can bring Wellington with you, or even drop hints – that’s just awkward.)
Don’t let your cat out at night. You don’t know whose property Ginger is destroying, or whose sleep is being disturbed by Jasper’s caterwauling. Keep these tips in mind, and your friends, family and neighbors will likely enjoy your relationship with your pet just as much as you do. Now, go out and get one!
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Four-Legged
Superstars
Animals have a unique way of helping humans to heal, whether they’re certified therapy dogs or not. Does your dog have what it takes? Plus, meet some special animals that make a difference. By Christa Gala
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Q What do therapy dogs do? A “While the original purpose
of therapy dogs was to comfort seniors or people with illnesses or disabilities, the therapeutic use of therapy dogs has expanded,” says Ljungren. “In addition to hospitals, assisted living and settings for people with disabilities, therapy dogs now go to schools and work with children on their reading, help veterans who have PTSD and are used in courtroom settings to help children who are afraid to testify.”
Q What kind of training is
involved?
A “All therapy dogs should have
basic good manners. That’s why we encourage passing the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test as a first step for therapy dogs,” says Burch. “After CGC, dogs should be registered with a therapy dog organization that has a testing procedure and provides liability insurance to the owner and dog for therapy dog activities.” (See www.akc.org/akctherapydog under ORGANIZATIONS for a list of registering organizations.) What is a therapy dog? Although the idea of animals helping people seems relatively new, it’s actually been happening for centuries. “As early as the ninth century in Gheel, Belgium, animals were used in the therapy of people with disabilities,” says Mary Burch, PhD, director of the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen program. “And in the 1700s, the York Retreat in
Yorkshire, England found that when mental patients learned to care for animals, physical restraint and harsh drugs could be avoided.” If you think your dog has the temperament to be a therapy dog, he or she must first achieve the Canine Good Citizen Award. Here, Burch and Doug Ljungren, an AKC vice president who oversees the organization’s therapy dog certifications, answer a few questions.
Q Can any dog be a therapy dog? A “All dogs aren’t suited for therapy
work,” says Burch. “In addition to the basic training and skills required, dogs should have the right temperament. They should want to interact with people and enjoy the interaction. When a therapy dog visits someone, the person should be thinking, ‘This dog loves me,’ not ‘This dog tolerates me.’” Pinehurstmagazine.com 35
Q What traits won’t work well?
Q Is there anything else to consider?
A “Certainly any dog with behavior problems,
A “It’s important to make sure that you really
especially aggression, is not a good candidate for therapy work,” says Burch. “Dogs who are aloof and don’t care for meeting new people aren’t the best therapy dogs.”
Q If my dog isn’t suited for dog therapy, does
that mean I did something wrong?
A “A dog owner shouldn’t feel bad if his or her
dog isn’t right for therapy work,” says Burch. “If you love your dog and your dog loves you, that’s good enough. If your dog is not cut out for animal-assisted therapy but you’re driven to get involved in therapy work, you can volunteer with a local program and help handle other dogs.”
a “match made in”
have a desire to help people before starting animal-assisted therapy work,” says Burch. “While this is a dog activity, the main focus should be the people – from babies to seniors – you and your dog will be visiting. Making their lives better is what this is all about.”
Q How can I learn more about classes? A “AKC doesn’t train or certify therapy dogs,”
says Ljungren, “but many of our AKC training clubs have therapy dog classes or basic training classes that teach the skills needed for therapy work. You can find an AKC club or Canine Good Citizen class near you at www.akc.org.”
Ronnie Sadoski loves animals, and he loves veterans. In June 2012, he and a woman named Terri Stober launched the non-profit Wags4Tags, Inc., which matches shelter dogs with veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury related to combat. “We noticed that there was a need,” says Sadoski, CEO of the non-profit. “North Carolina has the highest kill rate in the nation, and we’re ranked number three in the nation of having the highest military population with active and inactive military.” So why not connect the two groups to facilitate healing and unconditional trust?
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Stober and Sadoski met while both were working as district managers for a similar organization based in California, but the group decided to close its North Carolina chapter. “Terri and I sat down and said, ‘We’ve made a lot of progress; do we want to just let it go or do we keep all our volunteers and keep on going?’” says Sadoski. “That’s how Wags4Tags was born.” For Sadoski, it’s personal. He knows first-hand how a dog can save a veteran’s life. “I do it because my Sadie, my German Shepherd, saved my life when I was in a dark place, and I was deciding to take my life,” says Sadoski. To date, Wags4Tags has made 22 matches. Once a qualified veteran fills out an application, Sadoski conducts a phone interview followed by a home visit. “The reason for the home visit is that I want to meet them and their family,” he says. “I want their spouse to be there and their children. I want to be able to observe if they have any other pets and how well-groomed or well-kept these other pets are, how well-behaved the children are. Are these going to be children that are going to be pulling ears and tails, or are they going to be nice to the animals?” Dogs aren’t selected by breed, but by temperament and sometimes by size if there are physical disabilities to consider. Sadoski and Stober work with high-kill shelters across the state to identify good matches. “If I have a good feeling that this dog is the part of the veteran
that’s missing, then I do a meetand-greet with the veteran and the dog. If it’s a good meeting, then I bring in the family. If that goes well, it’s a match made in heaven.” Most veterans train their dogs once a week with assistance from professional trainers, provided they live within 100 miles of Lap it Up, the Wags4Tags training facility in Durham. If veterans live farther than that, there are other options, including rescue groups close to their homes and training programs at correctional institutions. The latter, a program called New Leash on Life, uses inmates from minimum- and moderatesecurity prisons to train animals under the close supervision of professional trainers. The regular instruction between veteran and dog yields amazing results. “Within a couple of weeks, you start seeing this veteran open up,” says Sadoski. “They’re smiling; they’re talking more when they come to training. They’re meeting other veterans.
Upcoming Wags4Tags events September 13th Second Annual Music Festival from 4pm to 2am at Doherty’s Irish Pub, Cary. October 2nd Saving a Pet ‘n’ Vet 5k; 8:30am at 4704 Fayetteville Road in Durham; Fun run at 11am. Early bird registration is $35. Visit www.petsforvets5k.com for more information. October 31st Golf tourney (details TBD)
They’re coming out of their shell and leaving the home. I have one veteran who, before he got his dog, couldn’t even walk his children to the bus stop, which was right down the road from his front door. Once he got his K-9, he was able to take the children to the bus stop and wait for them after school.” For more information, visit www.wags4tags.org. Pinehurstmagazine.com 37
meet
Scout Three years ago Scout was crushed by a car and left for dead. After several days on life support, owner Amy Sawyer was advised to put Scout down. “We were told if she ever woke up, at least one of her rear legs would need to be amputated and, because her pelvis was crushed, she would never walk again,” says Sawyer. But Sawyer just couldn’t give up on Scout. It was a long haul – three orthopedic surgeries. Scout had metal rods in her pelvis to facilitate healing; Sawyer had to carry her around for five months.
But these days, Scout is back working as a therapy dog in Moore County schools. “Scout and I go into classrooms trying to motivate kids right before they have to take the dreaded end-of-grade tests,” says Sawyer. “I always talk to the kids for about 20 minutes, letting each child pet Scout and cuddle her and walk around the classroom before I ever mention her accident. The kids are absolutely mesmerized when they learn that Scout is made of metal! If Scout can walk through this classroom, you kids can take those tests. “My Scout is the most happiness-inducing being on Earth,” continues Sawyer. “She brings out the best in everyone she comes in contact with; autistic children blossom and exhibit ranges of emotions not always seen.” 38 Pinehurstmagazine.com
a battle with
brain cancer
Pinehurst resident Kate Ulrich, 29, recently won her battle against a rare brain cancer. She couldn’t have done it without her orange tabby, Gonzo, and brindle Boxer-mix, Stella. “Both are rescue animals and have brought me much love and friendship, especially during the past two years in which I have struggled through, battled and won the fight against Anaplastic Astrocytoma, following brain tumor resection, radiation and chemotherapy, says Ulrich. “Gonzo came to me as a tiny, feisty kitten,” she continues. “We have been on many adventures in the eight years we have been together. He always keeps me guessing, and his loud demands for on-time feeding and treats helped me to focus on the importance of taking care of others even in the midst of my own health challenges.” Stella was a godsend, too. “Stella has my heart, and I believe I have hers. Her role in life is to stand, sit or lie beside me and simply be. Whether I am up or down, she is with me, and her presence gives me strength that words cannot express. Her devotion and unconditional love hold true healing power.”
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Chef ’s Corner Ironwood
Autumn Entertaining This sophisticated yet easy-to-make menu is the perfect recipe for celebrating a beautiful fall evening with friends.
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Braised Pork Osso Bucco with gorgonzola polenta and gremolata salad Serves four
Recipes Nathan Continenza
Pork Osso Bucco Ingredients
1 cup 4 4 cups 4 cups 8 cups ¼ cup 24 cups 8 cups 4
whole garlic cloves pork foreshanks celery, rough chop carrots, rough chop onions, large dice black whole peppercorn chicken stock light beer large asparagus, sautéed in butter salt and pepper, to taste flour
Photography McKenzie Photography
Gorgonzola
Polenta
Ingredients
1 cup 1 Tbsp 1 bunch 1 qt 1 qt 1 qt 3 ½ cups ½ cup 2 cups
Pork Osso Bucco Method
1. Generously season pork shanks with salt and pepper and light dusting of flour. 2. Using a heavily buttered sauté pan, sear and brown shanks on all sides.
onion, diced olive oil thyme (tied with twine) chicken stock water milk stone ground grits fresh sage, chiffonade gorgonzola cheese
3. After browning, remove from pan and add veggies until caramelized.
Method
4. Once they have color, place in a roasting pan or Dutch oven. Place browned shanks on top. then add chicken stock and beer.
2. Add milk, water and chicken stock and simmer.
5. Cover with foil and braise for 3 ½ to 4 hours in a 350 degree oven.
garlic, chopped olive oil capers, chopped parsely, chopped lemons, zested and juiced orange, zested and juiced corriander, toasted and crushed
3. Add grits and stir constantly until done (approximately 10-15 minutes). 4. Remove from heat; stir in gorgonzola, fresh sage and salt and pepper to taste. Cool.
Gremolata Salad Ingredients
Dressing 1 Tbsp 2 cups ¼ cup ¼ cup 2 1 2 Tbsp
1. Sauté onions in olive oil; add thyme.
Salad 1 bulb 1 cup 2 cups 2 cups 1 cup
fennel (mandoline) parsely fronds celery fronds arugula carrots, julienned
Gremolata Salad Method
1. Mix together all ingredients. 2. Layer on top of pork shank and serve. Pinehurstmagazine.com 41
Olive Oil Pound Cake makes two small loaves
Ingredients 3 cups 4 5 cups 16 3 cups
extra virgin olive oil lemons, zest and juice cake flour eggs, whites separated sugar
Method
1. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. 2. In a separate bowl, whip egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow. Gently pour in olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Gradually add in flour. 3. Fold egg whites into mixture. 4. Grease 10" x 4" loaf pans and then dust with flour and bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes. 5. Gently drizzle with simple syrup and olive oil while cooling. 42 Pinehurstmagazine.com
Lemon Simple Syrup Ingredients 2 cups 2 cups 2 1
sugar water lemons, zest and juice vanilla bean
Method
1. Steep water and sugar until dissolved. Add all ingredients; simmer and cool.
Strawberry Compote Ingredients 4 cups 1 cup ½ cup 1 3 oz
fresh berries sugar cornstarch vanilla bean spiced rum
Method
1. Simmer 2 cups berries, sugar, vanilla bean and rum for 5-10 minutes. 2. Take ½ cup of simmering liquid and mix with ½ cup corn starch. Add back into the simmering compote then add the remaining fresh berries.
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Makes 16 6oz servings
Ingredients 6
roasted heirloom tomatoes
6 ¼ cup 48 oz ½ 4 2 1 ¼ cup ¼ cup 1 tsp 2 tsp 1 ½ Tbsp 1 Tbsp ¾ cup
chopped fresh heirloom tomatoes balsamic vinaigrette V8 juice large onion, diced small English cucumbers, seeded and diced small large basil stems large mint stem loosely packed cilantro, chopped olive oil kosher salt fresh ground pepper large red pepper, diced cumin seed, toasted and crushed roasted fennel seeds, toasted and crushed celery, diced
Season with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast for 1 hour at 350 degrees
Method
1. Remove leaves from basil and mint stems and julienne. 2. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Marinate overnight under refrigeration for best results.
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Photograph © village of pinehurst
FuturE forging a
Pine h u rs t De mogr a phic s Tr ending Towa r d Fa m ilie s by David Drochak
Former Pinehurst Resort president Pat Corso recalls being among a group of just three families whose children attended Sunday School classes at the local Catholic church, which was tucked behind the Carolina Hotel and sat around 200 parishioners. “When we came to Pinehurst our kids were like tokens,” Corso said. “How lonely it must have been for them,” said current Village of Pinehurst Mayor Nancy Fiorillo, who migrated to the area in 1997 to work as the Moore County Planning Director. She joked with her husband one morning a few years after moving here as they looked out the window. “I said, ‘Ray there is a school bus coming down 44 Pinehurstmagazine.com
our street,’’’ Fiorillo said. “There never had been a school bus before. I have just seen it change so much. I came on the Town Council when I was 60 years old. There were two in their 70s and two in their 80s. And my plan was just to hide and watch. I wasn’t planning on running for mayor. But I was kind of drafted to run. Now we have three on the council in their 60s, one in their 50s and one in their 40s. That’s the way we need to go, because that’s the way our population is going.” Back in the mid 1980s, Pinehurst was hovering around 2,000 residents and the area had yet to sell its first $1 million home. Now, 15,000 proudly reside in the Village of Pinehurst, there are more than 200 kids enrolled in Sunday School at the 1,000-seat
Sacred Heart Catholic Church off Highway 211, and FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital boasts a Child Development Center Kids Village for its employees. At times, change has been slow in a village that was granted National Historic Landmark status in 1996, but recent transformations have taken shape more rapidly in this picturesque retirement community that has some staunch “old guard” residents. “People are more willing to have this be a real town instead of some kind of museum or fantasy land,” said Fiorillo, who is 65 years old and has a year and a half remaining on her term as mayor. “Our National Historic Landmark status is very important, but if our historic status prevents us from building a Village Green, which it very nearly did, that’s not progress. We’ll never lose our history; our history is around golf, James Walker Tufts and Donald Ross. That’s our history … and being a resort community. Now we have kind of a new challenge, which is to make sure everyone who lives here can enjoy their community, not just retirees who come here to play golf and eat ice cream cones. People are not coming here to do that anymore.” Village Green In part, Fiorillo ran on a platform supporting the construction of the Village Green, which was a controversial proposal calling for an open green space adjacent to the Tufts Memorial Library that could be used for a gathering place for town events, concerts, etc. The idea was floated back in 2008 by then Mayor George Lane, who used to say that Pinehurst is “God’s Waiting Room for Heaven.”
“I used to say, ‘George, we’re all not waiting to die, so quit saying that,”’ Fiorillo said. Lane created a competition centered around what the space should be used for and what it should be called. “The worst thing you can do is create a committee or a contest and then do nothing. That’s what George did, he convinced everybody to do nothing,” the current mayor said. The proposed project was of interest to Fiorillo, and she forged forward with it soon after she was elected in 2011. “Nancy is a very forceful personality for driving change, but she does it in a very soft and velvet glove kind of way,” Corso said. “I look at some of the things she has accomplished. Look at the streetscaping, and after all the brew ha-ha with the Village Green, look at what we have now. People were up in arms. Our Historic National Landmark status was a partnership at the time between the resort and the village in an effort to celebrate the resort’s centennial. That didn’t mean we couldn’t continuously improve the community. Other landmarks do. How does Boston Commons do what they do? How does Central Park in New York City do what they do? Yet they tell us we can’t do anything. It doesn’t make sense. “In defense of some folks, they really love what is here and they don’t want to see it diminished,” Corso added. “I understand that totally, but were the improvements made diminutive or did they increase the asset value of the community? I would argue they have increased the asset value of the community.” In total, 70 of 1,100 trees were cut down in the ¾-acre space
that has held such events as Live After 5 and the British Invasion Concert for the 2014 Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance. “Oh yeah, there is still an old guard, some old-time residents, some natives, and some of them don’t want anything to change in Pinehurst at all,” the mayor said. “It’s unrealistic. I don’t want to ruin Pinehurst, I don’t want to be the mayor that loses our National Historic Landmark status, but I’m also going to stand up for what I baelieve is reasonable. We put in brick sidewalks and the Park Service said brick sidewalks are not in the historic context of Pinehurst. Photograph © tufts archives
The Holly Inn restoration started in1984
So I guess you are supposed to have clay paths with big roots sticking up that everybody trips over.” Creative Retired Pinehurst didn’t have such converging forces back in the mid 1980s when Corso, now the Pinehurstmagazine.com 45
Photograph © david droschak
This Village of Pinehurst staple is still a draw for the “new crowd.”
executive director of Moore County Partners in Progress, planted seeds here as a resort executive. Pinehurst Resort was on hard times back then, prior to Robert Dedman and ClubCorp’s purchase. “The banks owned it for four years and they didn’t re-invest in it,” Corso said. “The property was tied, the golf courses were tied; and it was a relatively inexpensive place to live. The values in the village weren’t that great. But that’s the way it was. In 1984 there was a hurricane fence around the Holly Inn; there were pigeons living in it.” Dedman began reinvesting in the hotel and the resort’s famed golf courses, and Pinehurst’s credibility began to mirror the changes. With that came more eyeballs, which included more retirees and such chain restaurants as Outback Steakhouse– the first kid on the block, so to speak. “Once people felt that the resort was stabilized they began reinvesting here,” Corso said. “As the density grew it drove the needs for goods and services. That’s when you began to see more of 46 Pinehurstmagazine.com
the retail expansion, the quality restaurants – independents as well as franchises. The first one in was Outback. That kind of started the whole thing. That retail component today has become one of the key drivers in the whole region, because now we service all of the counties around us, we are a retail hub. Go in a lot of these restaurants in the evening and you don’t recognize anybody. They are here from someplace else.” The expansion of U.S. 1 south from Cary into a four-lane highway helped create even more creative capital in the Sandhills, and while the Base Realignment and Closure Act didn’t create regional business hubs associated with Fort Bragg as once thought, it did keep soldiers from being moved from base to base, allowing them to set up roots here. “That’s a huge asset to us,” Corso said. “These military folks are now homegrown, it’s not like we had to pay a fortunate to go recruit them and bring them in. I didn’t have to pay incentives that a lot of people don’t believe in to get a company to move here for a few years and then tell us they don’t want to be here anymore. This is a long-term play, they want to put down roots here and grow from here. That’s what I see is the future for us. You are playing in all those fields – the recruitment side, the retention side – but you are also playing in the organic, homegrown talent recruitment side. “So we’re seeing what we call creative retired,” Corso added. “Those coming here didn’t give up what they were doing to just play golf until they are called home, they
actually come here still engaged and are re-engaging in something. Golf is part of their enjoyment but it’s not all that they do. They are also engaged in business, engaged in creative processes, the cultures, the arts. We’re getting our fair share of them.” Micropolitan The Pinehurst-Southern Pines area is classified as a micropolitan, which the U.S. Census identifies as locations of economic strength in a community that are 50,000 and less and within 100 miles of an urban center. There are 576 in the United States, and Pinehurst ranks a proud 46th. “So, we’re an economic hub,” Corso said. “We’re a rare mix here. “The challenges now is that we’re in a transition,” he added. “The next wave of our future appears to be skewing younger, more towards families. That does affect things in terms of the overall economic impact. The affluent retired were a key economic driver here for two decades, and with families that changes a bit. It is great because the families are sustainable, they are going to put down roots and be here for a long time, but the expendable income
has been diminished a bit. At the end of the day, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. We all think we’re a much more dynamic place to live because we’re seeing the mix of young and old in the community.” Fayetteville Folks from now come to the area to dine at restaurants such as Ironwood Café and Elliotts – not the reverse – and soak up the traditional atmosphere that is uniquely Pinehurst. “They choose to come here because we have drawing cards,” Corso said. “Look at what has happened in Southern Pines, and its desirability as a place to shop and visit. You’ve seen really three towns (Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen) become primarily three neighborhoods of one community. They touch, the things that happen in one place affect what happens in another. We’re still growing, but we’re growing much differently than we did before. “The folks it would have bothered – they are already gone,” he added. “The average length of stay in Pinehurst used to be seven to 10 years, for whatever reason. You passed, or you went back because you missed the grandkids or the family needed you. That was an interesting thing to me. Now, a lot of folks can live and choose where they want to and work, and Photograph © tufts archives
not have to be in one particular place. We have people who drive to work every day in Cary. That wasn’t true back then.” Both Fiorillo and Corso acknowledge that more growth is on the way. Some good, some challenging, but none of it seems escapable for a quaint section of the Sandhills that is truly shedding its rocking chair reputation. “It’s hard to stop a trend,” said Fiorillo, who has been mulling over the feasibility, viability and merits of a local recreation center. “What has happened is the relocation of an incredible amount of intellectual capital, and we have to tap that,” Corso said. “The old guard and the new guard can co-exist because we all revere our beautiful historic shopping district; we all revere the events that have become traditional, like the Christmas Tree Lighting or the Fourth of July Parade with the dogs. Those kind of things are very, very Pinehurst,” the mayor added. Corso said no matter what age, in the end most residents who live in the area are drawn to tradition. “I like all the stuff that is new, but I love all the stuff that was really great that is still here and still iconic,” he said. “The bells still ring in the church. You either love this place or you don’t. What are you missing here, what are you really lacking? I was at the RaleighDurham International Airport the other day for a meeting and it took me just an hour and 12 minutes. Where else can you be and get the breadth and depth, including climate, that we have? An open-ended question for those yet to find one of the truly iconic, yet eclectic, locations in North Carolina. The Men’s Shop on Market Street in1958.
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Calendar of Events september & october
First Friday September 5-October 3 | 5-8:30pm Sunrise Green Space | 250 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines www.firstfridaysouthernpines.com Beach Fridays September 5 & 19; October 3, 17 & 31 | 7-10pm Cypress Bend Vineyards 21904 Riverton Road | Wagram www.cypressbendvineyards.com Fall Wine Walk – Sip, Sample & Stroll September 6 | 4-8pm Village of Pinehurst www.insidepinehurst.com Moore for the Cure and Paint Pinehurst Pink! – 1 in 8K Race September 6 Village of Pinehurst www.insidepinehurst.com Wine and Cheese Fundraiser benefitting the Old Glory Legacy Foundation September 6 Tanglewood Farm North May Street | Southern Pines www.moorecountychamber.com Sandhills Photography Club Meeting – “A Look At Changing Technology of Photography” by Sandy Berger September 8 | 7pm Hannah Center Theatre Center O’Neal School | 3300 Airport Road Southern Pines www.sandhillsphotoclub.org
Clam Bake September 10 | 6pm Ironwood | 910.255.0000 www.ironwoodpinehurst.com Moore County Kennel Club of NC Dog Show September 12-14 Pinehurst Harness Track 200 Beulah Hill Road South Pinehurst | www.mckcnc.com Jazzy Fridays September 12 & 26; October 10 & 24 | 7-10pm Cypress Bend Vineyards 21904 Riverton Road | Wagram www.cypressbendvineyards.com bravo!: an evening with steinway artist amy briggs, featuring gary taylor and the winston-salem festival ballet September 13 | 7:30pm Hannah Center Theatre Center The O’Neal School | Southern Pines taylordancetheplayhouse.org/bravo PROPAGATION WORKSHOP September 13 | 10am-12pm Sandhills Horticultural Gardens Stephens Laboratory | Pinehurst | 910.695.3882 10th Annual Fall Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp September 13 Cypress Bend Vineyards 21904 Riverton Road | Wagram www.cypressbendvineyards.com Jeanne Jolly, James Maddock September 14 | 6:46pm The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen | 910.944.7502 www.theroosterswife.org Moore County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic September 15 | 1-6pm Pinehurst No. 9 | 1 Royal Troon Dr. www.moorecountychamber.com Ruth Pauley Lecture Series – Morris Dees, “With Justice for All” September 16 | 7:30pm Owens Auditorium | Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst 910.245.3132
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Pinehurst Pickleball Doubles Tournament September 18-20 Pinehurst Resort www.pinehurst.com/events Live after 5 September 19 & October 10 | 5-8pm Village of Pinehurst facebook.com/pinehurstliveafter5 9th Annual Pinehurst Oktoberfest September 20 Village Arboretum | 395 Magnolia Road | Pinehurst | www.vopnc.org Molasses Creek September 21 | 1pm The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen | 910-944-7502 www.theroosterswife.org New Orleans Suspects September 21 | 6:46pm The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen | 910.944.7502 www.theroosterswife.org Home, Garden & Lifestyle Expo September 26-28 Elks Lodge | 280 Country Club Circle Southern Pines homegardenlifestyleexpo.com Treble Hook, New Country Rehab September 28 | 6:46pm The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen | 910.944.7502 www.theroosterswife.org Oktoberfest September 28 | 6pm Ironwood | 910.255.0000 www.ironwoodpinehurst.com Autumnfest & Road Race October 4 | 9am-4pm Downtown Park | 145 SE Broad Street | Southern Pines www.mooreart.org/programs Cameron Antiques Fair October 4 | 9am-5pm Cameron Historic District 485 Carthage Street | Cameron www.antiquesofcameron.com
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9th annual HopeSpring Village Charity Golf Tournament October 4 The Preserve at Jordan Lake | Chapel Hill | www.HopeSpringVillage.com
THE JOE SHOW October 12 | 6:46pm The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen | 910.944.7502 www.theroosterswife.org
WINTER EVERGREEN CONTAINER GARDEN WORKSHOP October 4 | 10am-12 noon Sandhills Horticultural Gardens Stephens Laboratory | Pinehurst | 910.695.3882
Sandhills Photography Club Meeting – “Naturally Occurring Patterns in Nature” October 13 | 7pm Hannah Center Theatre Center The O’Neal School | Southern Pines www.sandhillsphotoclub.org
Draw Slow October 5 | 6:46pm The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen | 910.944.7502 www.theroosterswife.org
Italian Dinner October 13 | 6pm Ironwood | 910.255.0000 www.ironwoodpinehurst.com
Shaw House Vintage Collectibles & Antiques Fair October 11 Shaw House | 110 West Morganton Road | Southern Pines www.moorehistory.com
Ruth Pauley Lecture Series – Dorie Clark, “Reinventing You” October 14 | 7:30pm Owens Auditorium | Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst 910.245.3132
Oyster Roast & Seafood Feast plus Auction after boom days October 11 | 6-9pm www.insidepinehurst.com
The Truth About Garden Rememdies PRESENTATION October 17 | 1pm Owens Auditorium Sandhills Community College sandhillscouncil@gmail.com
Annie Oakley’s Boom Days October 11-12 Pinehurst Harness Track and Fair Barn www.insidepinehurst.com
Fall Plant Sale October 18 | 8am-noon Sandhills Community College Horticultural Gardens 3395 Airport Road | Pinehurst sandhillshorticulturalgardens.com HOLLY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL October 18 Village of Pinehurs 6 Chinquapin Road | Pinehurst www.pinehurstbusinessguild.com
NC Symphony presents: A Night at the Oscars® October 18 | 8pm Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School | 250 Voit Gilmore Lane Southern Pines | 919.733.2750 www.ncsymphony.org The Strides 5k Walk/Run October 18 | 9am Carthage | carthagelions@yahoo.com The Sanford Brush and Palette Club’S 50th Annual wArt Show October 18-25 Mon-Sat 10am-6pm: Sun 1-6pm Hale Center | perktoni@yahoo.com Jay Unger and Molly Mason October 19 | 6:46pm The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen | 910.944.7502 www.theroosterswife.org HORSE FARM TOUR October 19 | 11am-4pm Southern Pines | 910.246.3202 info@prancing-horse.org www.prancing-horse.org Whispers 50th Anniversary Gala October 24 | 5:30pm The Country Club of Whispering Pines 2 Country Club Blvd 910.949.2681 Robbie Fulks October 26 | 6:46pm The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen | 910.944.7502 www.theroosterswife.org Party Like it’s 1964! Givens memorial library 50th Anniversary Party October 30 | 6:30-11pm The Fair Barn | 910.295.3642 www.tuftsarchives.org Have an important event? We would love to hear about it. Please send the details of your calendar events to: jill@pinehurstmagazine.com.
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Guard Changing of the
Pinehurst Resort Turns Keys Over to Tom Pashley
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I’ve been in journalism for more than 30 years, and few if any subjects have ever come to an interview more prepared than incoming Pinehurst Resort president Tom Pashley. Armed with a sheet of paper carefully preserved in some plastic in one hand, a rudimentary marketing promotion that included sand and grass seed in his other palm, and a stack of old photos of his first visit to Pinehurst, it wasn’t difficult to visualize Pashley’s passion for the place he has called home for the last 18 years … and is poised to lead into the future. The paper was 18 years old, and listed his daily, weekly and monthly jobs performed at the resort in 1996 as part of the first-ever Manager in Development Program, which was designed by then Pinehurst Resort head Pat Corso. The “baggie” marketing material of sand and seed was for the opening of the resort’s Centennial Course, something Pashley sent unannounced to Pinehurst Resort officials while in graduate school at Duke University, trying to impress the brass and land a marketing job. Pashley did it all at Pinehurst during the inaugural training program – from cooking omelets to raking bunkers to working the late shift as part of the overnight audit team. Even though some of the names have changed in nearly two decades, Pashley will be speaking from a position of knowledge when he addresses any of Pinehurst Resort’s most precious commodities – its nearly 1,200 employees. “I even worked as a bellman. I was disappointed at the bell stand because I never got a tip. I never performed my duty well enough,” he says, laughing now as he looks back on his valuable and
vast resort experiences. Pashley, 45, is a Pinehurst Resort lifer, the hand-picked, in-house successor to Don Padgett II, who will retire in October and become the resort’s executive emeritus. Pashley will bring a new vibe to the property that just made history by hosting back-toback men’s and women’s U.S. Opens. He’s married with two children, growing up in the Internet, Facebook and Twitter age. Compare that to Padgett, whose folksy style is as equally appealing and effective. However, the elder statesman boss still uses a flip phone and doesn’t converse via email. “Mr. Padgett made sure we were going down the right path as it was related to golf because he comes from a golfing pedigree. He played on the PGA Tour. His dad really put us on the map from a competitive standpoint and brought championship golf back to Pinehurst, and then Don continued to refine our golf product to what Pinehurst should be as it relates to golf. But he knew he needed somebody more of my generation to help position Pinehurst for the future. I will be bringing a different perspective from a different generation.” Corso, now the executive director of Moore County Partners in Progress economic development program, recalls his first meeting with Pashley. “I tried to paint the bleakest picture I could about the realities of the commitment it takes to make it in the hospitality industry,” Corso said. “Knowing that Tom had an offer from Eli Lilly for twice what I was willing to pay, I was shocked when he agreed to join our team. He has earned this opportunity.” Pashley grew up in another golfing mecca
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– Augusta, Georgia – and began playing golf as a 10-year old with his older brother, who was 12 at the time. When Pashley graduated high school, his parents urged the two brothers to go on a golfing trip. The elder son picked Pinehurst Resort. “I had never heard of Pinehurst,” Pashley said. “It was on the cover of Southern Links Magazine. We had no idea what to expect. I was 18 years old and we were overwhelmed at how beautiful it was. We didn’t bring sport coats with us; we didn’t know about the formal dining. We showed up thinking, ‘Wow, we are way outclassed.’ Fortunately they had sport coats in the men’s room that you could go in and borrow.” Being young male adults, Pashley and his brother snuck the sport coats up to the room. “We didn’t want somebody to get our size,” he laughs. “We burned through a roll of film on every course we played, and we enjoyed it so much we came back two years later. Pinehurst became this special golf destination to me, so it’s really a unique opportunity that I now have to be leading it.” Pashley began his “career” in Atlanta as a CPA, and after three years he knew he wasn’t suited to crunching numbers. “We started with a class of 25 at the firm and I remember looking around the room that day and they told us ‘statistically, two of you will go on to become a partner in the firm’ and I thought, ‘It was probably not going to be me,”’ Pashley said. “It wasn’t what I woke up in the morning wanting to do, and I didn’t think much about it at night. It wasn’t my passion. It gave me a great business foundation, but it made me realize it wasn’t for me. If you can find something that you go to bed thinking about, dreaming about, if you are able to have that be your career, that’s how you succeed. Otherwise you are just swimming upstream.” Pashley headed “upstream” to North Carolina and specifically the Triangle, and enrolled in Duke’s MBA program. He soon found a bunch of golfing buddies and began hanging around the course in Durham. With one more year left at Duke, Pashley knew he wanted a career path that included golf, so he wrote a letter to golf coach Rod Myers, asking how he could get involved in the game. “I told him I’ll do whatever I can do with Duke golf, whether it’s picking up golf balls or cleaning 52 Pinehurstmagazine.com
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Pashley got his start at Pinehurst Resort thanks in large part to former Duke golf coach Rod Myers.
clubs. I just wanted to get my foot in the door with golf,” Pashley recalled. Myers, who passed away in 2007, met with Pashley and offered him a graduate assistant coaching position. “Rod opened the door for me,” Pashley said. “He was more of an old-school guy. He wasn’t a real aggressive recruiter, so he gave me a hit list of 12 kids he was interested in and asked me to try to do an outreach program. So., I began writing them letters and calling them on the phone, trying to convince them that Duke was the place they needed to go to school. “He even allowed me to go to the PGA Merchandise show with him, so I had golf coach credentials, and to me that was a big deal. I knew that’s where everybody in the golf industry was. I was handing out resumes to Ping and Titleist – any of the big companies. They are trying to conduct business and here I am trying to get a job at their major trade show. None of that panned out, but Rod ended up calling Pat Corso. That’s how I got my foot in the door at Pinehurst.” Pashley’s stint in the Manager in Development Program was cut short after 10 months when a job opened up with the Pinehurst Championship Management team. As director of business development, Pashley pieced together corporate
strategic alliances for the 1999 U.S. Open. It was the first of seven titles Pashley would hold as he climbed the resort executive ladder over the next decade. Pashley also sold all of the resort’s corporate hospitality for the 2005 Open. “Pretty much by October 2004 we were done selling all the big Open packages and I was in a little bit of no man’s land,” he said. “Don Padgett asked me to move into the marketing role. It was great timing again. Great timing is the theme of some of this story. And look, he is at an age to retire now, which is another bit of great timing for me.” “Tom is a bright guy with a great educational background and my father always thought highly of Tom, that he was someone who had a lot of potential,” Padgett said. “He has presented himself well over the years with the people who are our partners, such as the USGA. He was always well received by them,” Padgett said. Coming from a sales and marketing background, Pashley said his leadership style will likely center on the guest. “I am going to be very customer focused because I’ve spent the last 10 years at Pinehurst trying to get people to come here and holding them so near and dear,” he said. “We’re in a very competitive environment out there, so when you are finally able to convince a guest to call the reservation number, to get them to go to the website and book their Pinehurst stay, that’s a huge win. I am always going to have the guest’s interests at heart because I know how many choices they have. And I want to make sure we take care of them when they get here.
“I will also be an employee advocate, and because I did this rotational program 18 years ago, I understand just how important each department is.” Pashley said part of Padgett’s legacy was assembling a solid team that he can rely on to produce memorable golfing, spa and dining experiences. “That’s a great tribute to Don, that he is leaving us well positioned to not miss a beat,” Pashley said. “I guess I’m getting into a generational discussion again, but I like to tell our people we have to provide our guests an experience to Tweet about,” Pashley said. “And are we delivering word-of-mouth types of experiences that are going to blow people away. If we didn’t do it yesterday, then we’ve got a brand new opportunity tomorrow. We can just make small changes each and every day and see what kind of feedback we get, continue to evolve. I want to keep everything that is the best of Pinehurst – the piano music, the gracious hospitality we deliver – but find ways to produce new, subtle things that people may not even recognize are happening that enhance the overall experience.” “To have someone who has been here for two decades to move into the top spot is a real blessing because Tom knows the property, he knows the business, he knows our business partners, and over the last three years [Pinehurst Resort owner] Bob Dedman and myself have given him certain tasks, certain projects to accomplish, to monitor his success – and he has passed all of them with flying colors. Bob and I both agree that Tom is ready to go to the next level. At his age, he could be here for a long time.” Pinehurstmagazine.com 53
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Oktoberfest The 9th Annual Pinehurst Oktoberfest will be held in the Village Arboretum from 12-6pm, with traditional music and dancing under the tent from The Polka Dots and The Bavarian Brass Band. Enjoy the ultimate Oktoberfest foods, including bratwurst, sauerkraut, hot dogs, pretzels and ice cream, then step up for a round of corn hole, a beer stein relay and other fun games. Don’t forget to check out the offerings from arts and crafts vendors, and stock up on local foods and baked goods. This all-ages event will also feature fun for the kids, including inflatables, face painting and games. Admission is free. >> 910.295.1900
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Pinehurst Area Attractions and Events
September 20th
By Jenni Hart
September 19th and October 10th
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Live After Five performances in the Village Center in the historic Village of Pinehurst. Taking place from 5-8pm, these free music events are family-friendly and include lawn games and activities for children hosted by the Pinehurst Parks and Recreation department. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. On September 19th, entertainment will be provided by The Steady Eddies, and on October 10th, Loaded Dice will take the stage. >> www.vopnc.org
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Live After Five
September 27th
September 21st
Antique Car Show
Annie Oakley Boom Days
The Sandhills Chapter of the Antique Car Club of America will host its annual Antique Car Show at the Village Arboretum. The event is free to the public, and gates open at 9am Food and beverages will be available from vendors. Be sure to arrive by 11am to witness the parachute drop by the Special Forces.
In honor of the sharpshooter and world-renowned performer with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, the Pinehurst Harness Track and Fair Barn will once again host the popular two-day Annie Oakley Boom Days. Attractions include live cowboy mounted shooting demonstrations, live animal exhibits, gun and knife displays, pony rides and a harvest market full of fall produce and goodies. From 1915 to 1922, Oakley made her home in Pinehurst, where it’s said she taught more than 100,000 men and women the art of marksmanship. >> www.insidepinehurst.com
October 11th Symphonic Masterworks Fireworks is the season opener for Carolina Philharmonic. Nineteen-year-old, Japanese-American virtuoso Mayumi Kanagawa will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Also slated for the evening, Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite, as well as Gershwin’s Cuban Overture. The concert will be held at Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College, at 7pm.
October 18th Holly Arts and Crafts Festival will be held in Pinehurst’s Historic Old Town area. Sponsored by the Pinehurst Business Guild, the festival will feature handcrafted jewelry, decorative home and lawn items, wood, glass and metal crafts and sculpture, and a bounty of inspired gift ideas for everyone on your list. Area restaurants and food vendors will offer a delicious pause to energize your shopping excursion. The festival will run from 10am-4pm. >> www.pinehurstbusinessguild.com
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Be Fashionable maroon Before + Again Morgan Miller
Blue Pacific CoolSweats
Kate Spade Monkee’s of the Pines
Leather handbags handmade in Italy Exclusively at Le Feme Chateau
Anne Klein Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel
Various eyeglasses and sunglasses EyeMax
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Akola Necklace Morgan Miller Framer’s Cottage
The Village Fox Boutique
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch Whit Lauter
Johnny Was The Village Fox Boutique
maroon It’s time for fall colors, and this year maroon tops our list. The color maroon represents sacrifice and bravery. While it may come in different shades and tones, choose to be brave and wear some maroon this fall!
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Be Fashionable maroon Knross CoolSweats
Leather handbags handmade in Italy Exclusively at Le Feme Chateau
Tory Burch Monkee’s of the Pines
Banana Republic Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel
Tory Burch Monkee’s of the Pines
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FARMfreshGIFTS Four Oaks Farm Parsons Farm
Come out and meet Bobby and Donna Parsons of Parsons Farm, located in beautiful Biscoe. They will offer a wide variety of produce including corn, melons, cantaloupe, okra, tomatoes, beans, peas, squash, cucumbers, greens, pumpkins, peppers and potatoes!
Sandhills
farmers Market Start your Saturday mornings in the Village of Pinehurst shaking hands with our farmers and vendors who bring you local, healthy, fresh products and crafts each week, rain or shine.
Meet our youngest and most passionate farmer, Michael Seawell, of Four Oaks Farm in Glendon. He and his family offer their pasture-raised pork and free-range chicken for sale, with a wide variety of produce as well.
The Village Soapsmith
Come out and meet Bonnie Howard of Pinehurst, also known as The Village Soapsmith! Her goal is to make your bathing experience a delight. She creates her handcrafted soaps and bath treats the old fashioned way – in small batches using the best natural ingredients available. Great for gift ideas!
Billy Whitten’s Wood Shop
B. Younger Pottery
Betsy Younger, from Aberdeen, specializes in wheelthrown, kiln-fired stoneware that can withstand daily use – including the oven, microwave and dishwasher. Betsy’s high-quality pottery is colorfully glazed in nontoxic, food-safe glazes – great for gift giving or for beautiful additions to your own table.
The wood shop is located in Bennett and features hand-crafted Adirondack outdoor furniture, and Christina Whitten creates beautiful handmade scarves and Lariat rope baskets that make wonderful gifts. Christina also offers homemade baklava from a secret family recipe. Give her a call and pre-order a tray to pick up at the Market.
Wednesdays | 2:30-5:30pm | NEW LOCATION: The Village of Pinehurst parking lot Saturdays | 10am-1pm | The Village of Pinehurst parking lot Please check www.sandhillsfarmersmarket.com and facebook.com/SFGMarket for special events.
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in every issue Professional Spotlight | Wine Review | Book Review Calendar of Events | Sandhills Sightings Do It Yourself | Tech Radar | Chef’s Corner Healthy Living | Be Fashionable | Making Rooms
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Healthy Living
Just what the
Doctor Ordered Rx for Health and Healing
By Kay Grismer, FirstHealth of the Carolinas In a world of unparalleled scientific knowledge, astounding technological change and never-ending medical breakthroughs, the simple act of enjoying a work of art can be just what the doctor ordered. “Many of us have forgotten the power of the arts as another dimension of health and the healing journey,” says Nancy Kaeser, chair of the Clara McLean House Advisory Council. “The humanities are an antidote to the technological approaches to care. We can all experience greater wellness by taking a proactive role in our own health and healing. No prescriptions or state-ofthe-art technology required.” More than a century ago, Florence Nightingale wrote about the effect of “beautiful objects” on sickness and recovery. Although that idea has been overwhelmed by the shock and awe of today’s medical technology, the therapeutic benefit of the arts is indisputable. In a recent national study, participants in community-based cultural arts programs reported better overall health, fewer doctor visits, less prescription and over-the-counter 66 Pinehurstmagazine.com
Nancy Kaeser (left) and Vivian Jacobson (right).
medication usage, better mental and emotional health, and a reduction in risk factors that drive the need for long-term care. “Health, Healing and the Humanities” After exploring ways to promote health through the arts, Nancy Kaeser and Chagall art expert and lecturer Vivian Jacobson created an innovative series called “Health, Healing and the Humanities.” Sponsored by The Foundation of FirstHealth, which owns and operates the Clara McLean House, the program will feature lectures by national and local experts in their fields, each with the overarching theme of the healing power of the arts. “I have worked on a lot of projects in my life,” Vivian Jacobson says, “but I haven’t been as enthusiastic about anything as I am about this series. When I learned more in-depth about the Clara McLean House and the Healing Gardens
from Nancy – that it was built entirely through the philanthropic support of this community as a center for health education, information and advocacy, as well as a hospitality house for patients and their families – I knew this would be the perfect opportunity for everyone to experience this phenomenal place.” As part of the “Health, Healing and the Humanities” program, three presentations featuring nationally known speakers will be held in the Ballroom at the Country Club of North Carolina beginning in October. In addition to these presentations, three mini-lectures featuring local speakers will take place in the Shadowlawn Room at Clara’s House, located across from Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, with dates to be released later this year. The Healing Power of Flowers The “Health, Healing and the Humanities” series begins on Oct. 29th, with “Flowers by Chagall: The Healing Powers of Flowers,” presented by Bella Meyer, granddaughter of the celebrated artist Marc Chagall. Born in Paris, Bella Meyer, who was named for her grandmother, Bella Chagall, was raised in Switzerland and received her Ph.D. in Medieval Art History from the Sorbonne. After moving to the United States in 1980, she designed costumes, masks and puppets; taught art history; and, in 2003, founded “Fleurs Bella,” a floral design company and shop in New York City, where she is creative director. She is a much sought-after speaker on Chagall’s life and work. As a girl, Bella Meyer spent her summers with her grandfather in southern France, where outdoor markets overflowed with great varieties of flowers. She recalls delighting him with the bouquets she brought into his workspace. Flowers first entered Chagall’s life when Bella, his first wife, gave him a bouquet during their courtship. “I was poor,” he said, “and near me, there were no flowers. The first one, Bella had brought it to me.” To Chagall, flowers were life in its most joyous state and he took great pleasure in capturing them in his art. “You could wonder for hours what flowers mean,” Chagall said, “but for me, they’re life itself, in all its happy brilliance. We couldn’t do without flowers. Flowers help you forget life’s tragedies.”
Clara McLean House
“A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.” Matthew 5: 14-15 “This was one of Clara McLean’s favorite quotes and one I think so aptly describes how I feel about Clara’s House,” says Nancy Kaeser, chair of the Clara McLean House Advisory Council. “We hope the ‘Health, Healing and the Humanities’ series provides an opportunity for everyone to realize what an absolute treasure we have in Clara’s House as both a hospitality house and a community center for health education, information and advocacy.” The Clara McLean House is a gift to the community from the community. Its design and construction were funded solely through generous gifts, including that of Pinehurst philanthropist Clara McLean. The Foundation of FirstHealth owns and operates both Clara’s House and the adjacent Healing Gardens, and both rely exclusively on contributions from the community to fund 100 percent of their annual operating costs. A generous donation to The Foundation of FirstHealth Sustaining Gift Program will ensure that compassionate, healing hospitality and health advocacy is available to all – now and forever in the future. To make a contribution or to find out more about the Clara McLean House and the Healing Gardens, call The Foundation of FirstHealth at 910.695.7500.
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“Now, I am a doctor” While in Nice, France, in 1981 in her capacity as president of The American Friends of Chagall’s Biblical Message Museum, Vivian met Dr. Henry B. Betts, a physician at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. They discussed Chagall, the motivating value of art and the importance of the environment to patients who have disabilities to overcome. “Chagall’s works, above all other artists, have the great aura of hope and faith,” Dr. Betts told her. “[At the Rehabilitation Institute], hope and faith are our main product, even beyond the medicine and technical skills.” The Healing Gardens at The Clara McLean House.
After their conversation, Vivian organized fundraising efforts for a large Chagall-designed tapestry to be placed in the Rehabilitation Institute. When she asked the 96-year-old artist, with whom she worked during the last decade of his life, if he would accept the commission, Chagall replied, “Now, I am a doctor.” Based on a biblical passage from Job, the tapestry was featured on the cover of the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1986 and was Chagall’s last commissioned work. Dr. Betts has said that as far as he knows, it is the only work ever done by a great artist with a “therapeutic” goal in mind. Art is not a part of life, it is not an addition to life. It is the essence of life. On Feb. 4th, 2015, at CCNC, John Coffey, deputy director for art and curator of American and Modern Art at the North Carolina Museum of Art, will present “Curator’s Choice: Ten Masterpieces at the N.C. Museum of Art, a Curator’s Personal Favorites.” Coffey graduated Phi Beta Kappa in history and art history from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he now serves as adjunct associate professor of art. He received his master of arts degree from Williams College and worked at the Bowdoin College Museum of Arts for eight years before joining the North Carolina Museum of Art in 1988. As deputy director,
Health, Healing and the Humanities “Flowers by Chagall,” Bella Meyer, October 29th “Curator’s Choice,” John Coffey, N.C. Museum of Art, February 4th, 2015 “The Transformative Power of the Natural World,” Richard Louv, May 20th, 2015 Where: Ballroom, The Country Club of North Carolina, 5pm Register for any of these presentations by calling The Foundation at 910.695-7510.
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he has overseen the development of the museum’s collections of American and modern art, as well as the collection of Jewish ceremonial art. The Healing Power of Nature The final presenter in the series, on May 20, 2015, will be child advocacy expert, journalist and author Richard Louv, who will speak on “The Transformative Power of the Natural World.” “By tapping into the restorative powers of nature,” Louv writes, “[we can] promote health and wellness … and ultimately strengthen human bonds.” In his book, “Last Child in the Woods,” he directly links “nature-deficit disorder,” a term he coined for the lack of nature in the lives of today’s wired generation, to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as the rise in obesity, attention disorders and depression. In “The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficiency Disorder,” Louv explains the correlation between the increase in social, mental and physical health problems in both adults and children with less time spent in nature because of busy, technology-driven lives. “As an antidote, we need to figure out ways to increase nature time even as technology increases,” he writes. “The more high-tech we become, the more nature we need.” All of the “Health, Healing and the Humanities” lectures are free and open to the public. For information or to make a reservation, call The Foundation of FirstHealth at 910.695.7510.
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Evolving research shows that physical, intellectual, social, vocational, emotional and spiritual activity – “wellness” - is the key to growing older while retaining health, mental skills and quality of life. The concept of active aging, or being engaged in life, refers to individuals who live life as fully as possible within the “Seven Dimensions of Wellness” which encompass one’s emotional, vocational, physical, spiritual, intellectual, social and environmental needs. Regardless of socioeconomic status or health conditions, older individuals can live useful, active and productive lives.
It is impossible to truly categorize wellness dimensions as separate entities, as each dimension overlaps and supports others. People playing cards in a bridge club are engaged within intellectual, social and emotional dimensions, while those in a quilting club add vocational and spiritual dimensions to those three. Individuals exercising in a group class are involved in physical, intellectual and social dimensions – and perhaps vocational if they are peer leaders – as well as emotional if they feel better after exercise. Within the model of wellness dimensions, active aging can be incorporated in multiple ways:
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Spiritual
living with purpose in life, exploring values that create personal peace/understanding
faith-based activities, meditation, yoga/tai chi
Emotional
managing feelings, coping with challenges, behaving in respectful ways
peer counseling, stress management, humor/laughter, personal histories
Intellectual/ cognitive
engaging in creative pursuits, intellectually stimulating activities, problem solving/reasoning
classes with cognitive components, cultural activities, arts and crafts, journaling, games/puzzles, reading
Physical
choosing lifestyle habits that maintain/improve health and functional ability
exercise, nutrition, sports, sleep, self-care, alcohol/drugs/tobacco cessation, medical self-care
Professional/ vocational
maintaining/improving skills and abilities that help self/others stay productive and satisfied with work produced
paid/volunteer work, skills classes, mentoring, tutoring, hobbies, caregiving
Social
interacting with others for mutual benefit, awareness of larger community, participation within
clubs, volunteering, dancing, visiting friends and family, group/ intergenerational activities, travel
Environmental
ways to use the environment, eco-friendly products, services, processes and designs for wellness
meditation gardens, horticulture greenhouses, walking paths, city/community design
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love and pursuit of dreams can and should continue throughout our lives. Contributed by Stephen Phillips, Director of Wellness and Assistant Director of Independent Living at St. Joseph of the Pines
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4th OF JULY FESTIVITIES July 4th festivities in Pinehurst included a parade, pet contest, music, ice cream and fun. Fireworks in the evening capped off the day. 1 The Walker family – Rick, Elexis, Spencer, Kenlyn & Cooper. 2 Heidi the PutterBoy. 3 Frances & Evan Clayton. 4 Lucy Warren & Chief. 5 Martha & Jon De Vault. 6 Cav & Chuck Peterson. 7 Pinehurst Mayor Nancy Fiorillo & husband Ray. 8 Cyndy, Kate & Jean McClung. 9 Diane Stephens, Jane Patton & Pearl. 10 Carolina Princess Megean Dwyer.
A NIGHT FOR THE VILLAGE The Mass Pipe Band Music Ensemble paraded through the Village of Pinehurst on June 14th and then entertained at Tufts Park as part of the U.S. Open Experience on June 14th. 1 Massed Pipes & Drums enter the Village of Pinehurst. 2 Donald Ross. 3 Larry & Barb Cohen with Grayson, Phil & Jennifer D’Avella. 4 Hollis, Kristin, Will & Bill Huntington. 5 Thomas Goldbach, Susan Martin with Sangeeta, Sai, Rama & Ravi Varanasi. 6 Karen & Cori with dog Sophie. 7 Ed, Connie, Cristin & Bill Bennett. 8 Wake & District Pipe and Drums. Pinehurstmagazine.com 71
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LAVENDER WORKSHOP On August 6th the Sandhills Horticultural Society hosted a Lavender Workshop at the Ball Visitors Center of the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens. Instructors were Norma Burns and Alan Russo of Bluebird Hill Lavender Farm. 1 Norma Burns. 2 Alan Russo making lavender lotion.
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ELVIS AND CHAGALL Author and lecturer on Marc Chagall, Vivian Jacobson, presented an Evening With Elvis and Chagall on August 16th at the Owens Auditorium of Sandhills Community College. It was a wonderful experience of sight, sound, art and music. 1 Vivian Jacobson & her husband Ralph. 2 Ann Wheeler, Sharyl, Chad, Charles & Campbell Gross and Chase Roberson. 3 Skipper & Laura Creed. 4 Karen Manning with Jennifer Dail.
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FINE ARTS FESTIVAL The 34th Annual Fine Arts Festival opening reception and awards ceremony was held at the Campbell House on August 1st. This year there were 242 entries. 1 Executive Director of the Arts Council Chris Dunn with winners in the painting category: (center) Paula Montgomery Best in Show winner. 2 Doug & Maria Rowe, Angelica Gonzalez, Jordyn & Brandi Neighbors. 3 3rd place winner in the pastel category Ulli Misegudea with mother-in-law Carol. 4 Mary Ann Makaimoku and Kim Sobat.
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PLANTERS IN SOUTHERN PINES The town of Southern Pines asked the Moore County Master Gardeners to design and plant the street planters for the U.S. Opens. Twenty-three Master Gardeners took on this project with beautiful results. 1 Some of the Master Gardeners involved in the project. 2 Project co-chair Linda Hamwi. 3 Dolores Muller with one of her two planters. 4 JoAnn Erickson and project co-chair Bruce Fensley.
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AFTERNOON TEA AT LADY BEDFORD’S Celebrating the tea room’s sixth anniversary with a traditional afternoon tea on August 12th, Marian Caso, owner of Lady Bedford’s, shared the life and times of Anna Marie Stanhope, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, after whom the tea parlour was named.
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DISTINGUISHED WOMEN IN GOLF The Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives presented an Evening with Four Distinguished Women in Golf on June 18th. 1 Catherine LaCoste, Judy Bell, Tish Pruess and Barb McIntire. 2 Catherine LaCoste and husband Angel Pinero with Audrey Moriarty. 3 Nancy Maples Weant with Kay & Jack Lund. 4 Joanne Whinnery and Cindy Debus.
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HONORING THE VILLAGE OF PINEHURST Pinehurst’s own Maestro David Michael Wolff lead the Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra and six incredible vocalists from the Broadway stage in “A Night on Broadway” outdoor concert. It was the final event of the U.S. Open Experience in Tufts Park on June 21st. A reception was held at the Given Library prior to the concert. 1 Peggy Kirk Bell with the Carolina Philharmonic Board members: Greg Bradbury (chairman), Clive Becker-Jones, Betty Sapp, Kathy Wilford and Betsy Robinson. 2 Three divas – Erica Nadera, Janie La Manna and Hilary Gardner. 3 Kelsey Kalyta, Cindy Graham & Walt Hess. 4 Janie La Manna. 5 Kirk Bell and Sallie Beth Johnson. 6 Young Mee Jun. 7 The performers: Young Mee Jun, David Michael Wolff, Erica Nader, Janie LaManna, Hilary Gardner, Halle Vargas-Sullivan and Zack Prince. Pinehurstmagazine.com 73
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family night June 18th was Family Night as part of the U.S. Open Experience. A drive, chip, putt and skills challenge for the young members of the community, followed by a movie, were part of the evening’s activities.
SANDHILLS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LUNCH AND LEARN Pete Gulley of Gulley’s Garden Center was the guest speaker at the Sandhills Horticultural Society’s June 30th Lunch and Learn presentation. 1 Pete Gulley. 2 Steve & Rae-Lynn Ziegler. 3 Liz Stern, Joan Meade, Tina Adams and Karen Norkus. 4 Gerry Smalley and Fran Dixon. 1
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MOAA WOMEN JUNE LUNCHEON The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Women’s June luncheon was held at the Pine Crest Inn on June 24th. 1 The guest speaker was clothing designer Marian Gibson of MG: Soli Deo Gloria designs. 2 Cav Peterson, Thea Pitassy, Kyle Gamber, JoEtta Engle and Jaunita Davenport. 3 Anne Marie Scheuermann and Judie Eddy.4 Barbara Barrett, Suzanne Wright, Edie Ashdown and Ellie Ray.
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HONORING THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA The North Carolina Symphony performed at Tufts Park in the Village of Pinehurst as part of the U.S. Open Experience entertainment on June 13th. 1 Aaron, Shelley, Bailey & Channing Cooper posing with a statue of Donald Ross while waiting for the concert. 2 John & Rini Litchert, Rich & Bethanne Muth and Jeff Jordan. 3 Irene & John Griffin with Gary Baldwin.