Pinehurst Magazine by Midtown, 5 West, Triangle Family

PINEHURST

M AGAZIN E

MEN

PINEHURST

Splash! the Sandhills’ most challenging water holes

P I N E H U R S T

S O U T H E R N M AY / J U N E

001 Cover.indd 1

P I N E S

A B E R D EEN

2 0 1 1

4/27/11 10:45:38 AM

002_009 ad pages.indd 1

4/27/11 10:38:46 AM

002_009 ad pages.indd 2

4/27/11 10:38:49 AM

002_009 ad pages.indd 3

4/27/11 10:38:53 AM

002_009 ad pages.indd 4

4/27/11 10:38:57 AM

PINEHURST® magazine

MAY/JUNE 2011 Sandhills Media Group, Inc. publisher Ronny Stephens Advertising Sales Regina Alston Myra Gammon creative director Travis Aptt art director Heath Hilliker graphic design Jennifer Casey contributing writers Christa Gala • Dan Bain • David Droschak Robyn James • Dolores Muller • Robert Gable Kate Turgeon • Kristy Stevenson photography McKenzie Photography April Maness 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 is P.O. Box 1635, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Phone (910) 295-8899, Fax (919) 782-4763, Email: regina@pinehurstmagazine.com. Unsolicited material is welcome and is considered intended for publication. Such material will become the property of the magazine and will be subject to editing. Material will be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Pinehurst Magazine will not knowingly accept any real estate advertising in violation of U.S. equal opportunity law.

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

002_009 ad pages.indd 5

4/27/11 10:39:00 AM

002_009 ad pages.indd 6

4/27/11 10:39:04 AM

in this

issue

cover:

THE MEN OF PINEHURST Ten men you’ll definitely want to meet. Chet Ensign

22 SPLASH!

To the surprise of many, some of the best water holes in North Carolina are located right here in the Sandhills.

28 WHERE DID THE TIME GO?

Pinehurst Magazine has ways to reconnect with your parents this Mother’s Day and Father’s Day!

46 DAY TO NIGHT FASHION

Add a jacket, switch shoes...we show you how easy it is to take your day look to a night look!

Easy as A-R-V. Pinehurst Magazine looks at antiques,

reproduction and vintage furniture.

Three local businesses offer fun options for your children’s birthday parties.

52 ARVs OF FURNITURE

56 CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTIES

60 HEALTHY MOUTH, HEALTHY YOU How advances in technology are changing the way you care for your smile.

in every issue

20 chef’s corner 37 book review 38 calendar 64 firsthealth spotlight 68 sandhills sightings

Cover photograph by Lawrence Hilliker

002_009 ad pages.indd 7

4/27/11 11:25:31 AM

002_009 ad pages.indd 8

4/27/11 10:39:17 AM

Pinehurst #10

t he

Men

Ten men who always show up.

Since June is the month we honor men by celebrating Father’s Day, it got us thinking about how much men’s roles have changed over the past few decades. No longer are men seen only as providers and protectors. Today’s man, regardless of his age, is fully engaged and involved – whether in the community, with social issues, family, sports, aspirations and inspirations. Meet these ten men; whether they’re manning a company or making breakfast, they show up when needed. Take Charlie Carlton, 71, who you’ll meet in a minute. After he retired, his wife asked him to start helping with the dishes after dinner – a departure from the status quo. But he did. And his wife of 46 years, Suzy, is happy. And Charlie? “I enjoyed it more when I went and laid down on the couch after the meal,” he laughs. Still, he does those dishes and doesn’t complain. Well, not too much.

By Christa Gala

XX | PINEHURSTMAgAzINE.COM

010_017 PH Man.indd 1

#6 4/25/11 11:38:19 AM

#1 Charlie Carlt on, 71

A former Army Colonel and business executive, Charlie gets things done. In fact, it’s a little tough to keep track of everything he’s doing. He serves on the Moore County Advisory Council on Aging and on the board for Meals on Wheels of the Sandhills. When he found out seniors didn’t receive food on the weekends, he created the Snak Pak Pals program. The program mirrors the BackPack Pals program at Moore County elementary schools, where nonperishable food is packed into kids’ backpacks for the weekend. “We knew how that program worked, and I thought we could do a similar thing for seniors,” says Charlie. With help from the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, the Moore County Community Foundation, St. Joseph of the Pines and others, Snak Pak is a reality. “We fill up these bags with different snacks, drinks, canned foods, ramen noodles, fruit cups and cereal.” Those who deliver meals on Friday take the Snak Pak with them. “We just ride on the existing program,” says Charlie. He’s received great feedback; the recipients enjoy the company just as much as the food. “In a lot of cases, the only people that the homebound ever see are the volunteers who bring a meal to them every day. I’m thankful for all the people that volunteer. I’m just one of a whole group trying to make things work.” Charlie and Suzy have three grown children and nine grandchildren. One of the activities he’s most proud of is something an Army commander asked him to take on five years ago: tutor men and women who failed to pass the Armed Forces entry exam. “What I see with a number of these kids is that they didn’t learn math in elementary school. Either they cheated themselves, got cheated or a combination of the two. I’m trying to raise their scores. They’re good kids who are trying to make it. For some kids, the military is their one ticket in life to really get out there and make something of themselves; plus it’s important to me that they’re going to serve their country.”

Charlie Carlton tutors young adults trying to pass their Armed Forces exams.

“I’m thankful for all the people who volunteer. I’m just one of a whole group trying to make things work.” - Charlie Carlton

#2 Stephen Cryan, 47

Stephen Cryan never planned on being a single parent, but when his wife, Nina, passed away in 2008 of breast cancer, he had no choice. His son, griffin, is now 13. He carries a quote from Plato in his wallet to remind him of his biggest responsibility: I know of nothing more worthy of a man’s ambition than that his son be the best of men. griffin was just five when Nina was diagnosed in 2002. “He didn’t really understand it,” says Stephen, the director of retail at Pinehurst Resort. Nina’s cancer came back in 2005. The doctors said it was incurable but treatable and that’s what they told griffin, who asked the question no parent wants to answer: “Is Mama going to die?” “We decided that we were never going to lie to him,” Stephen remembers. “My answer at that point: ‘We don’t know, but the doctors are going to do everything they can.’” Nina had the foresight to take her son to counseling to help him deal with his feelings and fears. A year later, Nina’s cancer metastasized to her brain and she died. “Obviously, it was gut-wrenching and heart-wrenching and he took it hard,” says Stephen. griffin had a tough time going to middle school that year. “It was his first time in school without his mom and he was in a new school, all of his buddies were spread out.” Stephen went to the class and talked to the students about the situation. “It was really emotional.” But it helped. Since then, the two have found that talking about Nina helps. “We talk about her every day and laugh about her every day,” he says. “You share stories. You don’t run away from it; you face it head on, and that’s kind of what we’ve done.” Father and son are great friends and enjoy watching sporting events. Stephen even takes griffin out on client dinners occasionally. “There’s not a time when he’s with me that people aren’t impressed with him. He’s a 13-year-old boy who looks you right in the eye, shakes your hand, and goes up and introduces himself. He’s very mature.” What about the challenges? “It’s a 24-7 job; you don’t really have time to yourself,” says Stephen. “I’m up at six o’clock, getting breakfast together, laundry; I’m everything. It’s easy because it’s what I do, but it’s also hard because you never have a break.”

PINEHURSTMAgAzINE.COM | 11

010_017 PH Man.indd 2

4/25/11 11:38:21 AM

#3 Chet Ensign Jr., 86

Chet is a Renaissance Man. A student at the Citadel in the forties, he became a naval aviatior and then went on to UNC-Chapel Hill to earn degrees in both business and geology. After reading a book about CEOs, he decided he’d like to become one. “I said to myself when I graduated from college, ‘Someday I’m going to become a CEO.’ And that was my objective,” says Chet. “I made no bones about it. I ultimately became the CEO. You gotta know what you want and not let anything stand in the way of it. I’ve mellowed a lot since then as I’ve aged.” It’s hard to tell. In 1985, Chet retired and he and his wife, Betty, moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where they took up sailing and racing, earning more than 25 trophies. Before that it was snow skiing. There was even a time when he made clocks. These days, his two sons and two grandchildren grown, Chet is an accomplished painter – a passion he found only when he entered his eighth decade. His paintings hang in the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, and in 2008 he had a one-man show at The Artists League of the Sandhills. “I’ve sold or donated more than 50 paintings,” he says. “I guess I was just born to paint.” Chet is a cancer survivor and suffers from macular degeneration. “My eyes aren’t what they used to be by any stretch of the imagination, but I’m still painting.” And why not? “I feel great,” says Chet. “It doesn’t pay to be unhappy.”

“I feel great,” says Chet. “It doesn’t pay to be unhappy.”

Chet Ensign took up painting in his eighth decade. Above is one his recent works.

XX | PinehurstMagazine.com

010_017 PH Man.indd 3

4/25/11 11:38:24 AM

#4 Graham Gulley, 36

As a small business owner and the dad of four kids ages one to nine, there’s rarely a dull moment for Graham and his wife Angel. But the decision to join Gulley’s Garden Center, the business his folks started in 1974, was an easy one. “I decided to choose this as my profession because I enjoyed spending time with and helping my parents,” says Graham. “I also wanted to see the business they worked so hard to build carry on and continue to succeed.” Entrepreneurship is a tall order. Depending on the season, the garden center is open five to seven days a week. Some days are extra long. “All of my children enjoy coming to work with me every now and then,” he says. “Occasionally I have the opportunity to take them with me to visit a nursery and teach them a little bit about our family business. While I like to think they enjoy helping me, it’s probably getting to go out to lunch that is their true motivation.” When he’s not working, Graham spends his time with his family. “They truly are my best friends in life and just being around them brings me extreme happiness,” he says. “Together we enjoy many activities, such as taking trips and playing outdoor sports – and indoor sports in our living room, much to my wife’s dismay! “I think men today are significant helpers in many aspects of family life, especially those of us who have wives who work outside of the home. We share many of the responsibilities and household chores required to run a family,” he continues. “While many men have been doing this since the beginning, I feel the percentage of men and their involvement has increased over the years.”

#5 John Laird, 67

When John moved to the Sandhills from Detroit in 1998, he didn’t know anybody. His wife, Charlie, was originally from Southern Pines and seemed to have a built-in network of friends. “Starting out at 60-something years old making new friends was not very easy,” says John, “but I’ve met a lot of nice people through volunteering. And I found out that most of these friends I’ve met are from somewhere else also.” John is a facilitator for a community watch program for the Southern Pines Police Department, but puts most of his time in at BackPack Pals; he also volunteers at Southern Pines Elementary School, where he recently took a group of boys fishing. “For some of them it was their first time fishing so they were really excited about that,” he says. “That’s what they need: somebody to listen to them, let them tell their side of the story, and show interest in them. That takes away a lot of the anger and frustration. “I learned a very important lesson a very long time ago about supporting and motivating children,” continues John, whose two kids are grown. “I was running in a city track meet in Detroit. My parents didn’t come; they didn’t have transportation. I happened to look up in the stands and I saw my uncle. I ran the best race I ever ran; I even surprised my coaches. My uncle came and that got my adrenaline flowing because there was some support for me. I’ve always taken that lesson and tried to apply it to these young kids at the elementary school.” John thinks he gets his good attitude from his father, but says he’s different now than his dad was at the same age. “I like spending time with my kids and grandkids – just being there for them and encouraging them and trying to make them do the right thing. My father didn’t have that hands-on touch like that.” PinehurstMagazine.com | XX

010_017 PH Man.indd 4

4/25/11 11:38:28 AM

#6 Dr. Michael Henry, 40

Five years ago, Dr. Michael Henry and two of his friends co-founded First Fridays in downtown Southern Pines. First Fridays encourage folks of all ages to go downtown, enjoy live music, refreshments and great company. The first event of the year is May 6th; this season’s lineup includes one Grammy nominee and one Grammy winner. “It’s all about Southern Pines, enhancing what the town has to offer, giving people the opportunity to do fun things and also supporting local businesses,” says Michael, who is married to Deborah and has three kids, ages 11, 9 and 6. “It keeps people interested and active in wanting to go downtown. We always have more than a thousand people show up.” Michael, an orthodontist with two offices – one in Pinehurst and one in Laurinburg – stays busy. He serves on several boards, including the Southern Pines Library Board. He also coaches soccer and volunteers at his kids’ schools. “I love to give back to my community. It’s just something I like to do, so I always make the time,” he says. “People will find the time to do what they enjoy.” Michael likes to have a balance between work, family and community – something he thinks is a priority for men he knows. “I have a lot of friends, myself included, who are very active in their families and do as much as their spouses do. Oh, my wife is actually laughing in the background,” he laughs. “I’m sure I don’t hold a candle to what she does, but the role of the dad has changed tremendously over the years. “I hear that all the time from my patients, how quickly the kids grow up,” he continues. “I see that with my own kids too; my daughter is already in middle school. I want to make sure I don’t miss those times.”

Dr. Michael Henry co-founded First Fridays five years ago to promote downtown Southern Pines.

14 | PinehurstMagazine.com

010_017 PH Man.indd 5

4/25/11 11:38:31 AM

#7 Steve Earwood

Steve, owner of the Rockingham Dragway, is a little evasive about his age. “You’re only as old as the women you’re romancing,” he laughs. Lest you worry, Steve is “happily divorced” with one grown daughter, who also owns a raceway with her husband in Michigan. “It was our family sport when I was a kid. I went to my first motorsports event when I was five,” says Steve. When he first bought the Dragway in 1992, his primary goal was to bring it back to life and bring some of that life to Rockingham as well. “When we bought the track, they had one event, and this year we’ve got 93 on the schedule. We have one of the most aggressive schedules in the country for drag strips,” he says. For Steve, it’s a labor of love. “It has to be a passion. We go some stretches, 80 days at a time, without a day off and a lot of 20-hour days.” In 2010, Steve was named Richmond County’s Citizen of the Year, due in large part to the impact his business has on the economy. He takes that part seriously. “We have to be a responsible corporate citizen, stewards of what goes on around us,” says Steve. “This community has been good to me, so I feel that it’s just an obligation to pay back the community. I have some pretty strong Christian beliefs, and I believe that God blesses us with everything we have and it’s our purpose to share that – to pass it on.” It wasn’t always easy to share. Soon after he bought the Dragway, Steve bought out his original partner at the same time he bought some land to turn into an RV park, back when NASCAR still came to Rockingham. It nearly put him under. “I was actually drowning in debt.”

“You’re only as old as the women you’re romancing.” - Steve Earwood

His daughter convinced him to start a website, so he bought the domain name “therock.com” from a California jeweler. The jeweler wanted $1,200, but Steve negotiated him down to $400 thinking, “This Internet thing will never last.” “I get a call about a year later from the vice president of the World Wrestling Federation,” remembers Steve. “He said, ‘We’re developing this wrestler called The Rock and we’d like him to have his own website. I’m learning in my old age to listen to that little voice inside and it said, ‘Don’t sell it.’” But the WWF was persistent. Name a price. “I made up a figure: a quarter of a million dollars. He called me Monday and said, ‘Mr. Earwood, we’re going to wire you the money Thursday.’ I tithed ten percent of it and the rest of it went toward my debt. That’s one of those blessings one gets in return.”

PinehurstMagazine.com | 15

010_017 PH Man.indd 6

4/25/11 11:38:33 AM

#8 Dr. Jack Broadhurst , 70

Jack and his wife, Judy, have lived in Pinehurst since 1990, buying an old motel and renovating it to house his business, The Cat Health Clinic, and her art gallery, Broadhurst Gallery. We’re not the only ones honoring this veterinarian. Jack was named Distinguished Veterinarian of the Year in 2010 by the N.C. Veterinary Medical Association and in 2011 the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine honored him with a Distinguished Alumnus Award. Jack’s been giving his felines the kind of medical treatment people have been wanting for years. Appointment slots are one hour. “It’s a different way of handling cases. It gives me time to talk to people and educate them. I get an hour to think about something.” The hours have added up and led to some important discoveries. In 2004, he diagnosed the first case of a deadly feline infection east of the Mississippi, which led him to research and write about how other vets could diagnose and treat it. Today he treats two to three cases a year successfully. “We don’t lose the cats anymore.” He’s also redefined what was thought to be a deadly viral infection and reclassified it as a super infection, in addition to other important discoveries. But what he’s working on now just may affect how fast humans get better when sick. One of his feline discoveries led him to apply for a patent in 2006, which he was granted in the fall of 2010. “With this patent, that created a new theory of biological intervention,” he says. “It says you can treat most, if not all, infectious diseases by suppressing one or more virulence factors.” Currently, he’s working with the University of Georgia to set up experiments to determine whether or not the concept will work to take antibiotics out of the food supply, a topic the FDA is concerned with since antibiotic use in food often leads to resistance in humans.

#9 Kevin Criscoe, 28

Like most young single men, it took Kevin Criscoe a while to figure out what he wanted to do with his life when he graduated from college. “I was all over the place,” he says. He tried substitute teaching at Union Pines High School, worked in Raleigh for a while teaching tennis, and even went to Florida. Turns out he never needed to leave. “I came back and basically found Pinehurst about that time, and I’ve been here now for five years,” he says. “Pinehurst was home; I’m comfortable here.” Kevin is talking about the Pinehurst Tennis Club, where he’s the head tennis professional. Kevin started playing tennis at age 12 after watching his dad play. “From there, I played and started competing in junior tournaments and went from there to Union Pines High School and played tennis with Coach John Frye. “I fell in love with the idea of teaching from him. Coach Frye spent so much time with me working on my tennis game and developing my game,” continues Kevin. “He never took a dime from me; it was just something he loved to do and he knew that I loved it.” These days, Kevin spends between 15 and 20 hours a week on the court. “I work with all ages. I’ll have anywhere from 15 to 30 kids out here on a Tuesday and a Thursday afternoon. I enjoy the interaction between myself and whomever I’m teaching,” says Kevin. “I like to think I put people at ease pretty quickly when they get out there. I hope I help that individual to relax when they’re first meeting me. I love what I do. Hopefully, the body will hold up and let me keep going.” 16 | PinehurstMagazine.com

010_017 PH Man.indd 7

4/25/11 11:38:35 AM

#10 Stephen Kirby, 28

Dr. Jack Broadhurst gives felines the kind of medical treatment people have been wanting for years.

In 2004, Matthew and Jacob Kirby launched a real estate group; in 2006 they brought youngest brother Stephen on board and renamed the company Kirby Real Estate Group. The three brothers used the logo from their dad’s former business, Ron Kirby Construction. “It was kind of nostalgic for us to bring that back,” says Stephen. “He was integral in helping us get started, and he still helps a lot. He’s a consultant, and we manage the properties he still owns. We all always work together.” But they don’t always agree, especially since the real estate and building markets are different today. “We don’t always see eye to eye but we always get along,” says Stephen. “We go to him for advice on certain things, not just in building but in running a business. It’s always great to consult with him and have somebody who’s been through similar stuff.” The four men see each other a lot. “My brothers are my best friends. And I don’t think we could have asked for a better father,” says Stephen. Ron Kirby was always the dad telling funny jokes, coaching teams, and inviting kids to the house. “It has resonated with my brothers, and they’re reciprocating that as dads.” Ron Kirby also instilled fitness into his sons’ lives at a time when it wasn’t tremendously popular. “We’re all runners. I try to work out four or five days a week. He’s probably the reason why,” says Stephen. Dad’s trailblazing again. Stephen just returned from the Turks and Caicos, where Ron is living part-time, involved in a friend’s rental car company. “He’s finding a second career he didn’t know he was going to have.”

PinehurstMagazine.com | 17

010_017 PH Man.indd 8

4/25/11 11:38:38 AM

Shopping

DOWNTOWN ABERDEEN talk of aberdeen Winners of the

2011 National Top Shelf Awards were announced Feb. 23!

The National Top Shelf Design Awards are given to honor designers for their creative closet and home organizational designs. Judging criteria for the contest include: overall appearance, ingenuity in solving challenges, design creativity and functionality.

The overall winner of the award,

Harold Locklear and Locklear Cabinet & Woodwork!

congrats!

18 | PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM

018_019 aber group.indd 1

4/27/11 9:09:21 AM

PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM | 19

018_019 aber group.indd 2

4/27/11 9:09:24 AM

chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner COPY & RECIPES BY MARK ELLIOTT, ELLIOTTS ON LINDEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Taste of Spring

Grilling!

Quick tips for grilling Burgers, hot dogs: direct heat

burgers & dogs sirloin & t-bone Thicker cuts of steak: medium-hot grill and possibly indirect or a greater distance from the heat source

flank & fish Thin steaks: hot and quick and direct to the heat source 20 | PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM

020_021 chef.indd 1

4/27/11 10:46:32 AM

Great Toppers for the

Grilling Season Chimichuri Sauce

Perfect on steak, chicken and steak-like fish. 1 cup (packed) fresh flat leaf (Italian) parsley 1/3 cup (packed) fresh cilantro 2 scallions 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 jalapeño or 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper 1/2 cup olive oil, finishing quality Method 1/3 cup red wine vinegar Blitz in the blender for about 1/2 tsp cumin 1 minute or until a nice, conSalt and pepper sistent puree is formed.

Tequila Chili Lime Fajita

Serve traditionally or try these ideas: serve on fresh salad, salsa, crème fraiche and avocado or grilled corn. 4 limes, zest and juice 4 Tbsp sweet chili sauce 1/2 cup tequila 2 Tbsp lea perrins 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp cumin 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped Salt and pepper

Method Marinate the steak for a couple of hours. This is a great base marinade – feel free to embellish with more heat and spices.

Café du Paris Butter

This butter is fantastic on steaks, fish, pork and chicken. It can be used to finish pasta, or put a blob in your baked potato. It also freezes well. 8 oz butter 1 Tbsp tomato ketchup 1 piece tinned salted in oil anchovies, chopped 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp baby capers, rinsed 1/2 shallot, coarsely chopped 2 tsp parsley, chopped Method 2 tsp chives, chopped Place everything in the 1/2 tsp dill, chopped mixer with the whisk. 1 pinch dried marjoram When blended, place the 1 pinch dried rosemary butter on parchment 1 clove garlic, crushed paper, fold the paper over 1 tsp brandy itself and form a tube with 1 tsp Madeira the butter. Let the butter 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce firm up in the refrigerator 1/2 tsp paprika before use. 1 pinch curry powder 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, crushed 1 lemon, zest only 1 orange, zest only 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 pinch sea salt

photograph by McKenzie Photography PinehurstMagazine.com | 21

020_021 chef.indd 2

4/25/11 11:41:58 AM

Scenic Sandhills water holes can challenge and intimidate…and cost strokes if you’re not on top of your game.

close your eyes for a second or two and envision what embodies Sandhills golf. The mental picture includes towering pine trees, sugar white sandy waste areas accentuating lush green rolling fairways, white flowering dogwoods and brilliant blooming red, pink and purple azaleas. Next up would be world-renowned Pinehurst No. 2 and its difficult turtleback greens, legendary architect Donald Ross or Payne Stewart’s u.S. open victory. Maybe even the vast history that permeates the air surrounding golf courses within shouting distance of The Village enters the picture. Anybody imagine water? If not, you’re not alone.

In an area that was once North carolina coastline 20 million years ago, the Sandhills is now the classic definition of land-locked – with no ocean, major river or huge lake to call home, helping architects with a natural piece of golf design character. However, to the surprise of many golfers, several of the state’s best “water holes” are located in Moore county, helping to create some of North carolina’s highest-ranked golf courses. “It is word association when you think of Pinehurst,” said Tom Parsons, director of golf at National Golf club in Pinehurst. “Most of the photos you see of golf in this area show long, majestic pines lining each side of the fairway, but very infrequently will you see water. Pinehurst is not known for water, but it is a big part of our area.”

By DAVID DROSCHAK 22 | PINeHuRSTMAGAzINe.coM

022_027 Golf Water Holes.indd 1

4/25/11 11:43:20 AM

PINEHURST NO. 4

Photo of Pinehurst No. 4, Hole 4 by David Droschak

And in another bit of irony, Recovered Balls International, the number one resource for used golf balls worldwide, with many of its inventory fished out of these very man-made lakes, is located right here in the epicenter of American golf. There are a few area courses whose very name gives away the challenge ahead, places such as Little River Golf & Resort, Woodlake country club and Seven Lakes country club. But others such as The country club of North carolina, National, Mid South club, Legacy Golf Links, Pine Needles Resort and Pinehurst Resort No. 4 and No. 8 offer golfers unexpected water challenges and strategy options that rival such renowned golf destinations as Myrtle Beach or the Florida coast. With 65-acre Watson Lake as its centerpiece, ccNc in Pinehurst is the only private club in North carolina with two top 20 layouts (Dogwood and cardinal), and presents its share of water challenges. At least half of the 36 holes feature water, including an island green and seven of the final nine holes on the Dogwood course. “The back nine at Dogwood has always been pointed to as one of the very best nines in North carolina, or even the entire Southeast and the water has a lot to do with that,” said country club of North carolina director of golf Jeff Dotson. “It’s simply beautiful. The water holes help create quite an experience when people play here.” There are six water holes on the Jack Nicklaus-designed National Golf club, regarded by many experts to have some of the best collection of water holes in Moore county. In fact, the 510-yard par-5 hole that opens the back nine was recently voted the best 10th hole in the state by the North carolina Golf Panel – its treacherous riskreward approach over water to a green featuring a magnificent stone wall, one of several knee-knocking shots that involve water.

A lake guarding the 4th, 13th and 14th holes on Pinehurst No. 4 creates quite a testy piece of golf course real estate.

PINeHuRSTMAGAzINe.coM | 23

022_027 Golf Water Holes.indd 2

4/25/11 11:43:25 AM

Recovering from pine straw or rugged sandy waste areas are often different shots for Northern vacationers to adjust to; however, all golfers can advance the ball from such hazards. Water…not so much.

“Water is very intimidating on our course,” Parsons said. “Why? Well, water usually means carry, so consequently a lot of golfers try to help the ball up in the air, and whenever you try to scoop or help the ball up you’ll generally either hit it fat or blade it, so they hit it into the water a lot. That’s why they’re fearful of the water here.” “Water is also very aesthetically pleasing,” added Parsons. “Most signature holes on golf courses have water associated with them. It’s a calming feeling, yet a terrifying challenge for golfers of any skill level.” Water, maybe more than any penalty in golf, can ruin a round or send golfers into a mental funk. If a ball is headed toward the woods there is always a chance it will hit a tree or branch…and kick back into play. If a ball is headed toward the drink, well, there is virtually no hope, evoking a total sense of loss. “You are just hoping to see if it’s a good splash, see if it’s a two or three hopper,” joked Parsons. “Maybe it’s the finality of your golf ball never being hit again, never to be found again, that makes the head go down immediately. There is no chance of it staying on the grass, so a lot of the guys just turn their back and get another ball out of their bag.” Recovering from pine straw or rugged sandy waste areas are often different shots for Northern vacationers to adjust to; however, all golfers can advance the ball from such hazards. Water…not so much. “My old boss used to say the longest walk in golf is from the practice tee to the first tee…because it counts,” added Dotson. “It’s the same theory with a water hole. If you hit a bad shot toward the water it’s gone. There is that level of tension.” Many golfers even go as far as carrying a ball retriever in their bag, often referred to as the “15th club.” You may be included in this growing golf fraternity. “I’m out of them again. I sell them constantly,” said Seven Lakes head pro Gene Roberts. “I don’t carry one because I don’t want to think about it. If my ball needs to go there (in the water) I leave it. We call it ball hawking. We have a tremendous amount of people who enjoy that as much as playing golf.” “When I was taking junior lessons my golf pro told me I just needed to take it out of my bag; because when you hit a bad shot you need to get over it, leave it be,” added Pinehurst No. 8 pro Jim Lynn. “I still don’t carry one.” The attachment to one’s golf ball can take on a feeling of comfort for some golfers, who just hate seeing it fly into the drink. An attempt to retrieve a lost ball in the water can at times lead to some humiliating moments on the links. For example, Roberts said a golfer from West Virginia recently came into the pro shop less than an hour after teeing off, soaking wet from head-to-toe. He had fallen into the lake on the fourth hole at Seven Lakes trying to get his favorite ball back for play.

022_027 Golf Water Holes.indd 3

4/26/11 9:12:59 AM

SEVEN LAKES

Photo of 4th Hole at Seven Lakes Country Club by David Droschak

PinehurstMagazine.com | 25

022_027 Golf Water Holes.indd 4

4/25/11 11:43:30 AM

CCNC The downhill, 158-yard third hole on the Country Club of North Carolina’s Dogwood Course is one of just two true island greens in the Sandhills.

“I had to sell him a whole new outfit,” Roberts said. “He was a little embarrassed. There were about 20 guys in his group and they all didn’t know what happened, but I’m sure word got out quickly. He was even looking for some dry underwear, but I couldn’t help him there.” “For the most part people love their retrievers, it is one of their favorite clubs in their bag,” added Parsons. “I have seen fanatical ball retriever people. There IS a technique to it. They walk very slowly and with very little bounce so they can really visualize the ball clearly. They walk very slowly to the right first and then they come back and go left. It’s a two sweep. On our ninth hole I’ve seen people crawl down the rock wall and then fall into the water to try and get their $3 golf ball. True stories. I don’t know if they necessarily have to get their ball back but they have to get one back of equal or greater value.” The six water holes at National are spread out, so one always seems to be around the fairway bend, lurking in the back of the golfer’s mind. And the challenge of “getting over the water” can be all-consuming for players. Parsons said one recent foursome lost seven of eight balls trying to navigate over the water on the 188-yard second hole, while one member, who shall go unnamed, walked off the golf course and was disqualified from a tournament after running out of balls attempting to get over the water to the 10th green. “Every golfer wants the best score possible, and the funny thing with water and the psychology of the game is if you tell yourself so many times, don’t put it in the water, don’t hit in the water’ odds are you are probably going to end up in the water,” Lynn said. “You are doing everything trying to stop it going into the water when in reality you’re just not trusting your swing.” “I’ve seen golfers playing great through 13 holes on Pinehurst No. 4 and then they hit the ball 60 yards left into the water on the par-3 14th hole,” said Pinehurst Resort pro Jeff Crabbe. “Go figure.” “There is that psychological deal of losing your ball,” added Dotson. “You can just see when you’re playing with people sometimes their shoulder just slink when they see the ball go into the water.” Dotson advises amateurs to view a shot over water as a special test that can produce a spark to a round, not necessarily as an “all or nothing” pass at the ball. 26 | PinehurstMagazine.com

022_027 Golf Water Holes.indd 5

4/25/11 11:43:32 AM

“Golfers should look at it as having an opportunity to pull a shot off, and those are the things that make golf a great game; when you rise to the occasion and hit a successful shot over water,” Dotson said. “That’s something that a lot of people will remember their whole lives, doing something memorable.” Golf pros across the Sandhills see their share of golfers pulling out “water balls” as they get ready to face a tee shot that includes a water hazard. These are old balls, many of them scuffed and previously retrieved from water, that a golfer doesn’t mind “parting with” just in case a poor shot results in a big splash. “It’s so mental,” Roberts said. “They don’t want to lose their favorite ball. I just think it’s crazy. If you are playing decently you certainly don’t want to get another ball involved and be thinking about that, or take the time to dig one out of your bag. I laugh and laugh when people do it, not to say that it’s against the rules of golf.” Parsons said some players will even pull out a water ball in front of him during playing lessons on the course. “It’s a defeatist attitude that you already know you’re going to hit the ball in the water, so let’s go lose it,” he said. “When I teach, just getting people to hit the ball in the air is often a challenge. If they can do that, they get more confidence. It’s the same thing that holds true with hitting a ball that is crossing over water – the more times they do it, the more confident they will be.”

The carry over water can create fear and anxiety for many amateur golfers, but water serves as visual stimulation – something that adds beauty to a hole and really shouldn’t come into play, can also mess with a golfer’s psyche. For example, water offers a beautiful view as golfers head to the fifth hole on Pinehurst No. 8, a relative benign, short par-3. Yet, double bogeys are carded there because of a lack of concentration more than anything else. “That is such a great view coming up to the tee box with a very serene lake on the left side of the hole that people probably let their guard down a little bit,” Lynn said. Of course, the “Hog Hole” at Forest Creek Golf Club, an extra hole designed for friendly betting purposes, includes, well… what else…water. “With water it’s an immediate pass-fail grade,” said Little River director of golf Marvin Waters, whose course features a half dozen holes where water comes into play. “If you ride somebody around the course they say, Wow, that water looks so pretty,’ but if you’re trying to decide if you have enough talent to hit it over the water, it’s suddenly not so pretty anymore.” The whole notion of Sandhills golf is to relax, enjoy the fresh air and scent of fresh pine cones tumbling to the ground. In other words, if you can’t unwind on the golf course here, where can you? Tell that to the next golfer who tenses up and feels the pressure on the tee box with another foursome watching as they “top” a drive into some fresh Moore County water.

Where’s my water ball and retriever when I need it?

PinehurstMagazine.com | 27

022_027 Golf Water Holes.indd 6

4/25/11 11:43:33 AM

WHERE DID THE Reconnecting

t ime with a

GO?

parent

When I was a kid my dad had a red, 1979 MGB convertible by MG. It had a tiny windshield, black seats and Euro style. Its round headlights looked like bug eyes to me, and its trunk was better suited to hold my book bag than its cramped floorboard was. That car was the opposite of my mother’s mammoth Buick station wagon. But the MG’s best feature was that it had only two seats. One for me. And one for my dad.

When we snapped the car doors closed, I knew I had his undivided attention. Better yet, I knew my little sisters were at home. Please don’t think I was a “meanie.” (My sisters did, but that’s another story.) We had fun family times in the station wagon, but I valued the times in two-seater for their exclusivity. Back then it was pretty special to help my dad put down the convertible top for a ride to school, the grocery store or the ice skating rink. It’s been decades since our MG outings. I still miss them. When my family gathers today, it’s usually for a birthday or holidays. Almost everyone brings a covered dish, a “plus one” and a limited amount of time. I liken the experience to a group jump on a trampoline. We’re all there looking at each other, but it can move too quickly to make it count. “For many adults, this is quite true,” says Susan Orenstein, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist specializing in relationship and family issues. “They have their own children and spouse with them, or are meeting at a big gathering.”

The pace of today’s world can leave adult children wondering what happened to one-on-one time with a parent. As adults, we can’t recreate the father-daughter dances or the mother-son trips to the movies that we experienced as children. But that doesn’t mean we can’t connect with a parent on new terms. While you’re not crafting a tissue-paper corsage or a hand-painted mug, you can give something just as important this Mother’s Day and Father’s Day: your attention. “Spending one-on-one time with a parent can be a way to enhance your relationship,” explains Orenstein. “This time gives you and your parent an opportunity to connect without interruptions…this time may be in conversation…[or] sharing activities like shopping together, playing tennis or walking the dog.”

By Kate Turgeon 28 | PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM

028_031 where did time go parent1 1

4/26/11 9:10:50 AM

Orenstein offers other suggestions for the outing, such as: • Go somewhere without interruptions.

• Leave plenty of time so you’re not rushed. • Make it simple and pleasant. • If you invite your parent, offer to treat. • Get your parent’s input about where he or she would like to go. • Offer a choice between a couple of places so that you’re not dictating, yet you have some control. • Enjoy the dignity and independence you each have as adults.

Now that you have some guidelines to ponder, Pinehurst

Temple Theatre

Magazine is here with ideas for places to go, and things to see and do. Who knows? Maybe it’s worth renting a two-seater convertible just to get there.

1 2 3 #1 Entertainment

You’ve always kept them entertained. Why stop now? Treating parents to a show may ﬁt the bill. In May, Sanford’s Temple Theatre presents “Beguiled Again,” a show that features almost 50 selections from the Rodgers & Hart songbook. Check out the Moore on Stage and Sunrise Theater line-ups as well. And North Carolina Theatre in Raleigh presents “Hello Dolly” starring Cybill Shepherd.

The Country Bookshop

#2 Fresh air

They took their seats in the stands to watch you play. If your parent is game, it may be your turn to see how mom swings the golf club or tennis racquet. Or catch up with your dad for a Sunday afternoon bicycle ride if he’s interested. If your parent isn’t ready for that much activity, a simple walk may be the answer. Make an afternoon out of it by surprising your parent with a picnic of your family’s favorite foods.

Reading Together

While you can’t climb into their laps for a picture book anymore, sharing a good read is still possible. Join a book club together. Or visit The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines for one of its author events. A humor writer, cookbook author and botanist are just a few of the visitors that the shop will host in May and June.

028_031 where did time go parent2 2

PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM | 29

4/26/11 9:10:55 AM

Artists League of the Sandhills

4 #4

Create Together

Now that your mother doesn’t have to clean up the paint, she may love getting artsy with you! Check out local art classes and workshops through organizations such as the Artists League of the Sandhills.

Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour

#5 A little goes a long way

Find a delightful coffee spot, bakery, chocolate shop or tea room, like Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour, to visit. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to spend valuable time together. Finding a sweet spot for a pleasant conversation may be just what your parent is hoping for.

30 | PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM

028_031 where did time go parent3 3

4/26/11 9:11:00 AM

NC Museum of History

6 FirstSpa

6 7 8 #6

Road trip!

“Are we there yet?” Your dad will love not hearing this. We promise. Take your parent to the NC Museum of History, NC Museum of Art or to the coast for a day of sun and beach music. Revisiting a favorite childhood spot may make a sentimental statement if you’re open to a trip down memory lane.

#7 De-stress together

Many children grow up thinking that their parents live without troubles. Now that you’re an adult, you know better! A heaping dose of pampering and relaxation may be just what your outing needs. Think yoga, Pilates or a relaxing massage at one of the area’s best spas.

#8 Keep it simple

Don’t be afraid to keep it simple, especially if your parent would rather stay home and enjoy your company. Gestures such as playing your parent’s favorite music, preparing special cookies or looking through an old photo album together can be just as special as grand gestures.

028_031 where did time go parent4 4

4/26/11 9:11:05 AM

032_037 ph group.indd 1

4/26/11 3:18:10 PM

032_037 ph group.indd 2

4/26/11 3:18:15 PM

032_037 ph group.indd 3

4/26/11 3:18:18 PM

Shopping

PINEHuRST

032_037 ph group.indd 4

4/26/11 3:18:22 PM

Shopping

PINEHuRST

dining in the

Field

Thursday, May 19th Beneﬁting the Sandhills Children’s Center “Dining in the Field” is a casual and rustic affair, where Elliotts’ creative culinary team offers up a world-class menu featuring local farmers, market fare, regional cheeses and North Carolina cuisine. Spread family-style on vineyard tables against the grand scenery backdrop of Sandy Woods Farm, located just outside of Pinehurst off Linden Road.

$125. Limited space available. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Elliotts on Linden. For more information, call 910.215.0775. 36 | PINEHuRSTMAGAZINE.COM

032_037 ph group.indd 5

4/26/11 3:18:26 PM

book review by Robert Gable

Hank Haney’s Essentials Of The Swing:

By Hank Haney >> John Wiley & Sons, Inc. >> 149 pages >> $24.95

A 7-Point Plan For Building A Better Swing And Shaping Your Shots Everyone who plays the game of golf has a theory about the golf swing, even if that theory might be rudimentary or unformulated. Some people have studied the swing enough to form theories that are thoroughly researched and tested. These people tend to become elite teachers, the kind who establish golf schools and travel with touring pros. Hank Haney is one of these elite teachers, having been a top teacher since the 1980’s. HANK HANEY’S ESSENTIALS OF THE SWING is his latest instructional book outlining his golf theories. Haney made a name for himself when he taught Mark O’Meara. He bolstered his reputation when he went on to teach Tiger Woods for 6 years, from March 2004 to March 2010 – and 5 of those years Woods was No. 1 in the world. (The two have now gone through a public split last March.) Hank Haney has definite ideas about how the golf swing can be executed in the most effective way. He tested many of his theories while working with world-renowned teachers Jim Hardy and John Jacobs, so he has a firm grasp of the fundamentals behind a repeatable, reliable swing. Jerry Tarde of Golf Digest writes the Foreword. After the Acknowledgments, Haney adds an Introduction, 8 chapters, a Conclusion and the Index. Each “point” in his 7-point plan has a chapter devoted to it. The chapters are: The Plan; The Grip; Stance, Posture, and Alignment; The Backswing; The Forward Swing; Practice; and On the Course. He throws in his thoughts about shot-making in the chapter, Working the Ball and Shaping Shots. Included throughout the text are 66 black and white illustrations, with Haney demonstrating the positions he wants you to follow as you swing. Haney keeps his explanations short and to the point. Longtime collaborator John Huggan helped him write this book. Haney’s first two instruction books were about fixing swing problems. In this one he explains his vision of what all the parts of the swing should look like. Just the full swing is examined here – no putting or short game. As quoted in Tarde’s Foreword, Haney says, “I try to make my teaching as simple as I can. All I’m trying to do is help you take a little step. And then if you can take a little step, then you take another one … If you take enough little steps, you are going to cover a tremendous amount of ground.”

Haney wants his students to understand the fundamentals of the golf swing. Doing that makes the student a better golfer. As he states in the Introduction, “When you take a lesson from me—or read this book—I want you to walk away with that understanding. I don’t want it to be, ‘Well, Hank said to do this and Hank said to do that.’ That’s only half the battle … the essence of true learning is gaining an understanding of the subject for yourself.” He explains his understanding of some common terms bandied about in every instructional book, such as “plane,” “release,” and “one-piece takeaway.” He also offers some good visual checkpoints for an efficient swing motion. In the “Practice” chapter, he has some very good advice on how to practice in the most efficient way. He wants it to be real practice, not just mindless exercising. (Speaking of real practice – Haney includes a typical day for Tiger when preparing for a major tournament. If he doesn’t win, it’s certainly not for a lack of effort. Woods puts in what amounts to a 12 hour day.) Like every instruction book, you can leaf through this and go to the swing motion you’re having trouble with. There’s only so much words can describe – you have to try the motions and see how they work for you. Lots of good tidbits are here – “Working the Ball and Shaping Shots” is full of them. How to hit the low shot, a.k.a. “The Stinger,” is here. (Part of the key is relaxing your arms.) He explains how to waggle – essential because it’s the rehearsal for the start of your swing. Get the swing started off wrong and you have to spend the rest of your swing trying to correct that first move. Changing anything in your swing can be a challenge. He says, “Rehearsing your swing in front of a mirror is the best way to implement changes in your swing. But rehearsing your swing in your mind can be almost as valuable. Do both before you practice or play, and you will see great results.” Haney advocates a direct approach to deciding what you need to change: you look at your ball flight miscues, and then you look at reasons that caused the ball flight. Try to eliminate the need for compensations and manipulations in your swing. In short, to improve you need to have a plan of action, from A to Z, instead of bouncing from one band-aid swing to the next. If you like Hank Haney, this book is something you don’t want to miss. Not every golf teacher agrees with him – some pundits say he had Tiger working on the wrong things. Over the years, though, he’s had a lot of proven success, and he knows the golf swing. As golf instruction books go, some good, practical advice can be found here. PinehurstMagazine.com | 37

032_037 ph group.indd 6

4/26/11 3:18:27 PM

calendar

may • june

PLEIN AIRE PAINTING WITH IRENE DOBSON | May 3, 10 | 10-4PM | $85 | Artists League Of the Sandhills, Aberdeen | 910.944.3979, www.artistleague.org SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ART STUDENTS EXHIBIT | May 4 | 111PM | Hastings Gallery of Art, Boyd Library, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst LUNCH & LEARN – NEW SUMMER COLORS WITH BEINGTRUE MINERAL MAKEUP & SPA RITUAL NAIL PRODUCTS | May 4 | 12:30-1:30PM | The Laser Institute | 910.295.1130, www.pinehurstlaser.com

JEFF JOHNSON LECTURE | May 4th | 1-2PM | Owens Auditorium

MEET THE ARTISTS BETTY DIBARTOLOMEO AND HARRY NEELY AT STUDIO 590 | May 6, 13, 20, 27 | 12-3PM | 910.315.6256, 910.639.9404 FIRST FRIDAY SOUTHERN PINES | May 6 | 58:30PM | www.firstfridaysouthernpines.com

SANDHILLS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB | May 9 | 7-9PM | Christ Fellowship Church, Midland and Pee Dee Roads, Southern Pines | www.sandhillsphotoclub.org SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY DONNA FORD | May 9 | Sandhills Photography Club | 910.695.4271 ANNUAL FRESH MARKET WINE GALA | May 10 | 7-9PM | $25 | 910.692.7683 GIVEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY AUTHOR LUNCHEON FEATURING MARY ALICE MONROE, AUTHOR OF THE BUTTERFLY’S DAUGHTER | May 13 | NOON | $30 | Pinehurst Members Club | 910.295.6022 JAZZY FRIDAYS | May 13, 27 | 7-10PM | $10 | Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram | 910.369.0411 ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL | May 14 | 12-8PM | Malcolm Blue Farm, Aberdeen | 910.315.5967, www.malcolmblue.com NC ICON BROUGHT TO LIFE | May 15 | 2PM | First Baptist Church of Southern Pines | 910.692.2051 DINING IN THE FIELD | May 19 | $125 | Sandy Woods Farm | 919.215.0775 MOVIE IN THE PINES | May 20, June 24 | 8PM | Downtown Park in Southern Pines | Rynet Oxendine, 910.692.7376

A STRAWBERRY TEA IN THE TRADITION OF THE LINCOLNS | MAY 10 | 2:30PM | Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour | 910.255.0100

38 | PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM

038_039 calendar.indd 1

4/25/11 12:17:06 PM

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

www.pinehurstmagazine.com Community events you would like published in the calendar may be emailed to regina@pinehurstmagazine.com PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM | 39

038_039 calendar.indd 2

4/25/11 12:17:07 PM

040_045 sp group.indd 1

4/26/11 4:09:37 PM

Shopping

SouTHERn PInES

040_045 sp group.indd 2

4/26/11 4:09:47 PM

Shopping

SouTHERn PInES

42 | PInEHuRSTMAGAzInE.CoM

040_045 sp group.indd 3

4/26/11 4:09:54 PM

040_045 sp group.indd 4

4/26/11 4:10:06 PM

Shopping

SouTHERn PInES

COMING UP IN THE NEXT

PINEHURST

MAGAZINE

The Fantastic Foot

Did you know the average person will walk more than 250,000 miles in their lifetime? The distance from Earth to the moon! That’s a lot of walking, are you taking care of your feet? Wearing the right shoes? We look at everything from pedicures to toe problems to shoes and arches. We find out why foot problems occur in women four times more often than in men.

Cool Summer Looks

Great clothing and accessories for looking and staying cool this summer!

Captivating Kitchens

Look for great ideas on updating the look of your kitchen, from small changes to total remodels. We’ll show you the newest looks in cabinetry, countertops, lighting and appliances in our three-part series on creating Captivating Kitchens

Sandhills Military Retirees

In honor of July 4th we introduce you to Sandhills Military Retirees and share their stories of honor and commitment for our country.

Plus

Wine Review • Book Review Sandhills Social Sightings • Chef’s Corner

44 | PInEHuRSTMAGAzInE.CoM

040_045 sp group.indd 5

4/26/11 4:10:26 PM

eight manliest

the

grillin’BEERS for spring Just in time for barbecue season, we need to nail the 8 manliest beers to feature at your get together. Just remember that these brews are the perfect compliment for every type of manly man. OAKED ARROGANT BASTARD, CALIF. This is the beer for your Rugby Player. Quotes the website ”This is an aggressive beer. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth.” Don’t let this beer intimidate you, it tastes of semi sweet caramel malt that gives way to floral hoppiness. DOGFISH 90 MIN IMPERIAL IPA DELAWARE If you have or want a Mr. Big (from Sex In The City) here’s the bull market beer to stock up on. Esquire Magazine calls this beer, “Perhaps the best I.P.A. in America.” An Imperial I.P.A. brewed to be savored from a snifter. A continually-hopped beer, which is a method of hopping that allows for a pungent, but not crushing hop flavor.

SMUTTYNOSE ROBUST PORTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE You can’t even name the brewery without chuckling and the chocolates nuances conjure up childlike frivolity, so serve it up to your Joker, The Comedian. This beer pours nearly black with a thin light mocha head. The nose brings some very nice dark chocolate along with a bit of roast. Chocolate is quite nice and hits well. The roast lingers in the background, but adds some complexity. FISCHER AMBER ALE, FRANCE If your International Bon Vivant needs a brew, here’s your Francophile favorite. When we think of France, wine, and not beer comes to mind. The major beer producing area, Alsace, is on the Belgian border, which is a stone’s throw from Germany. So, as you would expect, Fischer beers derive their style and taste from German brewing techniques. A frothy, two-finger head with a silky sheen covers this Alsatian ale, which is crystal clear and a deep honey-amber color.

SAMUEL ADAMS IMPERIAL STOUT, BOSTON Is your man a perpetual Student, who loves learning and knowledge? Sam Adams is your classroom match. A massive beer once brewed for royalty. It is Sam Adam’s take on the traditional Russian imperial stouts from the 18th century and taken to a whole new level of flavor and complexity.

ESTRELLA DAMM INEDIT, SPAIN When your Metrosexual sidles up to the bar, serve the essential Estrella. Catch their online video which shows perfect people on a perfect lawn with the beer bottle in a champagne bucket, and drinking the beer from the suggested white wine glasses. It has to have the prettiest, tightest head you’ve ever laid eyes on – when it comes to this style. The super silky compact foam rises high up the sides of the glass and fluffs up in the interior. Great retention. Pale straw gold, clean, really, it’s a looker.

GUINESS EXTRA STOUT, IRELAND Have you got a Worker Bee, a real Toiler? This is a beer worth the work! Extra Stout is brewed with generous hops and roasted barley for a bittersweet balance & full-flavored, natural bite. Developed over 200 years ago for global export from Ireland, the addition of extra hops ensured this Stout would arrive to its destination in perfect condition.

ABITA STRAWBERRY LAGER, LOUISIANA Romantic Guy. The pleaser with the feminine side. He’s gonna love the summer beer he thinks you will love. (And he says he loves your cat, too.) Instead of dropping strawberries in your mouth, you will share a romantically southern Abita Strawberry. A wheat beer made with real Louisiana strawberries, picked late in the season when they’re at their sweetest. Strawberry Harvest is a crisp, light lager with just a hint of strawberry sweetness.

By Robyn James, Proprietor, The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room PinehurstMagazine.com | 45

040_045 sp group.indd 6

4/26/11 4:10:29 PM

fashion

Suncloud polarized shades $99 each Eyeglass case $15 each Eyemax

DAYTONIGHT DAY DAYTO TONIGHT a few simple changes make a whole new look! photography by April Maness

The only thing better than finding the perfect outfit is finding an outfit you can tweak to make it work for day and night. We asked local boutique owners to share tips on taking their best day look and creating a great evening look. We found it’s all about the

right accessories!

for day: Easley dress $69 The Village Fox Boutique

for night: Silver & gold necklace $42 Young Essence jacket $145 Street Level clutch $82 The Village Fox Boutique

add accessories! 46 | PInEhUrSTMaGazInE.COM

046_051 fashion.indd 1

4/25/11 11:44:17 AM

for day:

DVF Cleo Dress $385 Tory Burch sandals $195 Tory Burch Ella nylon tote $195 Monkee’s of the Pines

for night: swap the shoes Kate Spade Dip pump $275 Monkee’s of the Pines

don’t forget your sunglasses!

Daniel Swarovski Crystal eyewear $395 Eyemax

a necessity for any day look!

for day:

People Like Frank dress $180 People Like Frank leggings $78 UVO Italian goat leather handbag $595 Gray resin necklace $150 Gray resin bracelet $95 Eve Avery

for night: ditch the leggings UVO Italian goat leather clutch $145 Sarah Cavender necklace $270 Sarah Cavender bracelet $140 Eve Avery

PinehurstMagazine.com | 47

046_051 fashion.indd 2

4/25/11 11:44:28 AM

for day: CP Shades linen top $155 Hard Tail cotton tank $40 I Am Beyond capri leggings $77 CoolSweats

for night: add some sparkle Freshwater pearl and sterling necklace $215 CoolSweats Young Essence leather belt $36 Dolce Vita wedge sandals $89 The Village Fox Boutique

a pop of color!

every outfit needs a great bag!

Small Italian leather handmade Kelly style handbag $250 Le Faux Chateau

for day:

Julia Jordan dress $154 Tribal sweater $85 Gold earrings $15 Leather clutch $35 Gold & leather necklace $125 Morgan Miller

for night: from gold to silver Sparkle earrings $45 Sparkle bracelet $35 Studded clutch $55 Pearl necklace $25 Morgan Miller

48 | PinehurstMagazine.com

046_051 fashion.indd 3

4/25/11 11:44:42 AM

for day:

Robert Talbott Carmel suit jacket $395 Robert Talbott Carmel shirt $195 Robert Talbott tie $135 Gentlemen’s Corner

for night: relax - take off your tie Gardeur pant $145 Gentlemen’s Corner

going out later?

try this his & hers look!

for day: Theme romper $60 Sam Edelman flats $56 Black & silver necklace $22 John Wynd bracelet with charm $31 each Denker’s

for night: jazz up the jewelry Jeffrey Campbell slingbacks $92 Bracelet set $28 Rhinestone necklace $17 Hobo clutch $99 Denker’s

PinehurstMagazine.com | 49

046_051 fashion.indd 4

4/25/11 11:44:54 AM

for day: Picadilly dress $65 Erin London jacket $58 Jewel studded leather belt $24 Leather & gold necklace & earrings $68 Leather clutch $32 Lookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for Linda

animal print is great any time of day or night for night:

for day:

Picadilly jacket $85 Evening clutch Floral mesh necklace & earrings $42 Bangle bracelet $18 Lookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for Linda

what an easy Lindsay Phillips switch! Liz neutral ballet flat for night: $$64.99 Katie snap $11.50 Cameron & Co.

Brianna white gold snap $11.50 Cameron & Co.

and for late night ... for night:

Hanky Panky tank $39 PJ Harlow satin pant $69 Opulence of Southern Pines

& if you have to run out... for a midnight snack: Barefoot dreams bamboo wrap $93 Opulence of Southern Pines

50 | PinehurstMagazine.com

046_051 fashion.indd 5

4/25/11 11:45:05 AM

& men...

DON’TFORGET DON’TFORGET skincare! Renee Leﬂore, Beaute Apothecarie

Lucky Tiger Liquid Shave Cream, $18 Reduces razor burn with soothing organic botanicals like tea tree oil and aloe.

Juice Beauty Green Apple spf 15 Moisturizer, $38 Apply after shaving to hydrate and protect your skin. This SPF 15, organic, light lotion has no added fragrances or fillers.

Caswell Massey Greenbrier Aftershave, $28 Treat yourself to this classic scent. Clean, fresh and masculine. A must for the golf enthusiast!

Caswell Massey Greenbrier Shave Soap in a wooden bowl, $18

Natura Bisse Rose Mosqueta Oil, $55 The best pre-shave oil you can buy! It heals, protects and preps skin for the harsh effects of the razor. The oil can also be applied after shaving to sooth the skin if you’re dry or sunburned.

For gentlemen that prefer to use a shave soap in an old fashioned wood bowl with a wonderful lather. It won’t strip skin of its natural moisture and has a great clean scent. PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM | 51

046_051 fashion.indd 6

4/27/11 11:40:58 AM

ABCs

ARV

When it comes to furniture, most shoppers know what they like when they see it. Who wouldn’t fall in love with the elegant lines of an Empire sleigh bed or the high-back style of a Windsor rocking chair? But here’s where things may get a little, well, rocky. Unless you’re a professional or serious collector, you may wonder if the piece of furniture that’s caught your eye is an antique (voila, A), reproduction (R) or vintage collectible (V.) Leave it to Pinehurst Magazine to make it as easy as A-R-V, and to give some hints about restoration, refinishing and custom pieces. By Kate Turgeon

52 | PinehurstMagazine.com

052_055 ARV Furniture.indd 1

4/25/11 11:59:30 AM

before

A is for antique Many professionals are staying true to a traditional definition of antiques – the 100-year rule. to Jenks Youngblood of sanford antique Mall, furniture is an antique if it’s at least 100 years old. and it doesn’t take him long to name some of his favorite antiques, such as a china cabinet from the early 1900s. to Youngblood, a cabinet from this era may be dark and crackled today, but still have a good look to it (also known as patina) that’s worth keeping. “Whereas another person,” he says, “may strip it off…back to its original golden oak.” in aberdeen, Betsy saye of one eleven Main has her own definition of antique. “antique furniture is certainly a broad category,” she says. “often antique denotes a certain era or value…but antique can also mean your grandmother’s rocking chair…to you, it could hold many happy memories.” saye isn’t alone. other furniture professionals define antique in a broad way, too. some note the minimum age to be 50. While age is significant, it isn’t necessarily as important as other factors, such as condition, rarity and demand. as many pros agree, something isn’t valuable simply because it’s existed for a century. it’s also true that a piece of furniture that’s less than 100 years old may be extremely valuable depending on its appearance, function and marketability. in other words, each piece is unique and deserves to be well researched.

Jenks Youngblood (Sanford Antique Mall) restored this vintage telephone booth to its original walnut look. With a functioning light and pebbled tin on the inside, the booth (which belonged to a Raleigh hotel), may be prefect for a bar, restaurant or game room, he says.

after

Character meets function in this piece. The dark, carved hutch/buffet is an antique, says Betsy Saye of One Eleven Main in Aberdeen.

I have a great piece of old furniture – should I paint it?

“My feeling is: if you bought it, do what you want to with it…so that you’re happy with it,” says Jenks Youngblood of Sanford Antique Mall. “I don’t think most people buy furniture expecting it to gain in value.” His suggestion? If you paid about $100 or less for a dresser (and that’s what it was

“Once a piece is painted, the value is often decreased because, in the mind of a collector or dealer, the integrity has been altered,” says Betsy Saye of One Eleven Main. “The point to remember is

worth), paint it if you want to. If it was more

how you will feel if the piece is

like $400-$500, you may want to rethink the

altered this way.”

painting project.

052_055 ARV Furniture.indd 2

4/25/11 11:59:34 AM

R is for reproduction Remember when Martha Stewart reproduced the green glassware that was popular in the 1930s and 1940s? Youngblood does. That idea, he says, is precisely what some furniture makers have done throughout history: taking a beloved style and remaking it. For many shoppers, reproductions work well because they are more affordable than antiques. For example, take an 1880 Renaissance Revival table with a white marble top. If you can’t inherit it or purchase one (about $400 for the small 28-inch-tall table according to The Antique Hunter’s Guide), there’s good news: It was reproduced in the 1930s and some are still being made today and sold at prices much less than the cost of an antique. Another benefit of reproductions is that they are sometimes made using a larger scale. For example, an antique dining room table may seem dwarfed in a contemporary dining room, while a reproduction of the same antique style may be just the right fit for a larger home. Shabby Chic! In this case, a new white buffet has been painted and made to look old, explains Saye. The benefits: function, price point and storage.

Four Terms to Know If you’re not clear on the terminology, Pinehurst Magazine is here to help! Antique? Reproduction? Or vintage? And what’s the deal with the worn look? Let’s find out.

Antique: Many professionals agree that antique furniture is furniture that’s at least 100 years old, although some pros aren’t as strict regarding the age of the piece. Often valuable (depending on condition and other factors), authentic antiques are increasingly rare.

Reproduction: New furniture that’s a copy of an antique style. According to author Patricia Petraglia, most reproductions have been constructed using contemporary techniques and tools and were not intended to deceive, but rather to mimic a particular style.

Vintage Collectible: A piece of furniture that’s generally between 30 and 99 years old.

Patina: Mellow and worn aspect a surface acquires through age and use. Patina is highly desirable on most antique furniture. 54 | PinehurstMagazine.com

052_055 ARV Furniture.indd 3

4/25/11 11:59:36 AM

While the lines of the chair are classic, the bright, birdcage print upholstery adds a more contemporary twist. Like the ottoman, the chair was reupholstered for One Eleven Main by Twigs and Rags in Sanford.

V is for vintage collectible Do you like the idea of a chrome 1950s kitchen dinette set? What about art deco pieces from the 1930s and 1940s? Maybe a post-WWII bedroom set wows with its cherry finish. If any of this appeals to you, maybe vintage is your bag. The good news is that it can be relatively easy to find – and purchase – this type of furniture. You may even have vintage pieces in your garage or handed down from a family member. Depending on your opinion, the piece may be ready to use, or may require a little care. But how do you know what’s worth saving? “Love of the piece of furniture is the strongest pull,” says Saye. “If it tugs at your heart strings, then it is probably worth the time and money. Some pieces are just like that. Versatility of use is also an important characteristic. If it is a small side table, or end table, it can be repurposed.” Imagine that table in the hall of a small apartment, she says. And then think of it as a cocktail table in a first home, and, still later, as a bedside table in your guest room. From vintage to reproduction to antique, there’s a lot to consider. For many people, the perfect style is often achieved through a diverse look that incorporates all three types. “Mixing styles and types of furniture creates an eclectic style and doesn’t limit you to one look,” says Saye. PinehurstMagazine.com | 55

052_055 ARV Furniture.indd 4

4/25/11 11:59:39 AM

photograph by McKenzie Photography

Children’s Birthday Parties Can Be a Dream Come True

Scratching your head over what to do for your child’s next birthday party? It doesn’t always have to be about inflatable rides. Nor does it have to be on a grand scale. But it should be fun – and, if you can manage it, memorable. To make it memorable, make it unique. And to make it unique, consider getting help from three businesses right here in the Sandhills.

by Dan Bain 56 | PinehurstMagazine.com

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 1

4/26/11 9:05:32 AM

Eventfully Divine/Aldena Frye Floral Design

Aldena Frye knows a thing or two about entertaining children, having practiced with her own family. She also knows about party atmosphere and live decorations, as the owner of Aldena Frye Floral Designs in Aberdeen. Taking a cue from her experience throwing children’s parties, she decided to start another business for that specialty – Eventfully Divine. “I did a tea party for my threeyear-old granddaughter last summer and we had such a good time we decided people should do something a little more unusual in parties for their children,” she says. “It’s a little different segment.” Eventfully Divine provides as much as you want for your child’s party – planning, invitations, venue, decorations, refreshments and activities. They work with any theme for girls or boys, planning everything from fairy-tale parties to tea parties to book-reading parties and more. The business has its own space, but can throw outdoor parties to include activities such as hayrides, scavenger hunts, nature walks, etc. “We sit down and just brainstorm with the parents,” says Frye. “We ask what their child is interested in, take whatever idea they have and go from there.” Staff provides table arrangements, party favors and activities such as crafts. At press time, Frye was planning a fairy party for a group of girls who would spend some of their time at the party embellishing their own tutus and headbands. Staff members were planning to attend dressed as fairies, too. “We can get as personal as having someone deliver the invitations dressed as a fairy, pick up children, etc.,” Frye explains. “The children have a great time and we have fun. It works!”

Eventfully Devine Fairy Party

photograph by McKenzie Photography

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 2

4/26/11 9:05:36 AM

Smiling faces abound on children’s and adults’ faces alike during this Lady Bedford’s tea party.

Guests sample goldfish off of fine china at a birthday party at Lady Bedford’s.

Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour & Gift Shoppe

Marian Caso, owner of Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour and Gift Shoppe in Pinehurst, offers a specific type of party – a formal tea party. “Lady Bedford’s is the perfect spot for a birthday party for little girls and women of all ages,” she says. “Whether you are five or 90, who doesn’t love a tea party?” In addition to birthday parties and lunches for all age groups, Caso schedules monthly tea parties for adults and occasional children’s teas and etiquette programs. Children’s parties typically include tea and food, gift-opening time (including a gift from Lady Bedford’s to the birthday girl) and possibly other activities, depending on the parents’ wishes. “We can assist in the party planning as little or as much as you prefer,” she says. “Most hostesses bring their own party decorations, cake or cupcakes; however, we can provide them for you.” Part of the decoration is the china itself; Caso believes it’s important for girls to learn proper etiquette, so she doesn’t skimp on the teacups. She insists that girls use real china, simply in smaller sizes. Party fare for each girl consists of berry-flavored herbal tea, peanut butter and jelly or cream cheese and jelly sandwiches, half a scone, a corn dog and Gummi Bears. She says the parties have been a hit so far, and tend to generate repeat business. “Mothers of young children invite not only their children’s friends, but their mothers,” she says. “The mothers sit at a separate table and have their own tea party. It’s a nice break for them. They can enjoy each other’s company because they don’t have to do any of the work. On the way out there is always a chorus of ‘Mom, I want to have my party here.’” 58 | PinehurstMagazine.com

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 3

4/26/11 9:05:48 AM

Kraz Elegant Cakes

Both of the aforementioned businesses are willing to arrange for all the details you need for your children’s party, but if you want to provide the cake, Lena and Robert Yarter would love to help. They’re co-owners of Kraz Elegant Cakes in Pinehurst, where Robert customizes cakes. While cupcakes are a popular trend, Robert enjoys the challenge of creating an unusually themed cake and applying his own special touches. “We do hand-painting and other things that are just a little bit different from other cakes,” he says. Some of Robert’s past favorites have been three-dimensional cakes such as R2-D2, a Dallas Cowboys helmet, Optimus Prime’s head, an aircraft carrier, a 1957 Chevy Bel Air and a four-foot, free-standing statue of Axl Rose. To further personalize cakes for children’s parties, he sometimes adds figurines that he’s made out of fondant or marzipan. This is different from decorating for adults who, says Lena, typically “want clean, contemporary cake designs.” The right design for a child’s cake isn’t always obvious at first, Robert says. It requires listening, much like Frye and Caso do for planning parties. “Consider the child’s personality and what they like; listen to the child,” Robert says. “If you make it about them, they’ll like it and appreciate it.” That formula has worked time and again, says Lena, and has yielded some unique cakes for some unique parties. “We have done everything from first to one-hundredth birthdays,” she says. “Sometimes people want to go a little more extreme for milestones. Every event is different.”

Some of Robert’s past favorites have been three-dimensional cakes such as R2-D2, a Dallas Cowboys helmet and Optimus Prime’s head (pictured).

But no matter how different the event, these businesses can help you plan it and make it happen.

Party on.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 59

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 4

4/26/11 9:05:49 AM

HEALTHY MOUTH

healthy you How Advances In Technology Are Changing The Way You Care For Your Smile By Kristy Stevenson

60 | PinehurstMagazine.coM

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 5

4/26/11 9:05:56 AM

Did you know that your dentist is about more than just teeth and gums? as doctors of oral health, dentists diagnose and treat a range of conditions and related complications. and as medicine often dictates that a healthy mouth goes hand-in-hand with a healthy person, it’s understandable that dentists can spot early warning signs of disease elsewhere in the body – possibly warranting a referral to a physician or specialist – simply by examining your mouth. studies have shown a link between our dental and overall health. cavities and periodontal disease are both caused by bacteria. and periodontal problems can be further linked to cardiovascular disease, arterial blockage, stroke and bacterial pneumonia. everyone has bacteria is their mouth – but there is good and bad bacteria. good oral hygiene is paramount to maintaining good dental health. the most important step is removing plaque and food particles from around teeth. When properly used, an electric toothbrush has been shown to clean teeth better then a manual brush. Floss must also be used to clean in-between teeth where brushes cannot reach. Patients with braces and those with more space around their teeth may also benefit from using an oral irrigator such as a Water Pik. there are everyday things that we can all do to improve our smiles. and modern medicine has provided today’s dentist with even more ways to help us keep our pearly whites. read on to learn more about what’s cutting edge for your mouth. Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) Focusing on prevention, remineralization and minimal intervention, the goal of minimally invasive dentistry is conserving healthy tooth structure. “MiD is the rule rather than the exception these days, and with the beautiful super-strong treatments available, smile rejuvenation is easier than ever,” says Dr. g.r. horton of carolina smiles in Pinehurst. using scientific advances, dentists perform the least amount of dentistry needed while never removing more of the tooth structure than is required to restore teeth to their optimal condition. in addition, practitioners use long-lasting dental materials that conserve the maximum tooth structure, so the need for future repairs is reduced. One or Two Visit Transformations Modern technology has introduced patients to durable metal-free alternatives in dental restoration – which means you no longer have to live with metal fillings and crowns. today’s crowns look natural and are made of high-quality porcelain. and doctors are able to select color restorations that closely match the natural teeth. Many practices use cerec 3D technology to design custom crowns, inlays and onlays. this awards the patient with one visit, one numbing, less sensitivity and instant replacement of the tooth. the new porcelains, specifically e.max, are stronger than traditional porcelain fused to metal in crowns. Practitioners then mill them onsite in about an hour. PinehurstMagazine.coM | XX

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 6

4/26/11 9:06:01 AM

“If you currently have amalgam fillings and are concerned about their appearance or mercury content, ask about replacing existing fillings with tooth-colored porcelain restorations,” says Dr. Mandy Kuhn Grimshaw of Kuhn Dental Associates in Aberdeen. “You won’t have to wear a temporary crown or return for placement of your final restoration. The entire crown procedure can be performed in just one office visit,” she says. “With CEREC, I use ceramic material which protects and preserves your own tooth’s structural integrity,” says Dr. Joseph Skladany of Dental Design Innovations in Pinehurst. The technology uses a healthy bio-compatible ceramic material to restore damaged teeth – and allows patients to avoid impression trays/materials, temporaries, and multiple appointments usually associated with cosmetic dentistry cases. Restorations are created by acquiring an optical 3D image in your mouth with a small camera and using Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM). “CEREC is chemically bonded, allowing me to save as much healthy tooth tissue as possible. This restoration actually strengthens your tooth,” says Dr. Skladany. The science is clinically proven with millions of successful restorations worldwide. Handmade porcelain veneers can often transform a smile in just two visits. Each veneer is made from highly esthetic dental porcelain for a beautiful and natural look. “We place the stainresistant veneers on your front teeth to reshape, perfect, and brighten your smile,” says Dr. Grimshaw. In a single procedure, porcelain veneers can eliminate the need for bonding, crowns, whitening, and/or braces. “Our porcelains transmit light just like natural teeth, providing beautiful chroma and translucency at the edges,” she says.

Fearing The Shot Advances have also made getting numb much easier and more comfortable. Often times what patients fear the most is the pinch of the needle coupled with the pressure of the anesthetic. A new computer-controlled delivery system still requires a needle – but it is very small and the computer regulates the delivery speed, sensing pressure and adjusting for it. This makes conventional shots a thing of the past. The “wand,” as it’s sometimes called, alleviates the discomfort of traditional numbing methods and also prevents the droopy lip that lingers after a visit. Germ Busters With the connection between oral and systemic health well established, the control of bacteria in the mouth – our gateway to the environment – is essential. The medical community is very aware of the relationship between oral disease and diabetes, cardiac disease, stroke, respiratory infections and perhaps even impotence. Caries and periodontal disease are infections of bacterial origin, with the possibility of spreading to other organ systems via the bloodstream. As the ADA estimates that 90 percent of all Americans have gum disease at some level, practices have become more aggressive in their approach to controlling these infections. “New techniques, including non-surgical periodontal therapy and the Perio Protect tray system, are exciting additions to traditional treatment modalities,” says Dr. Horton. Dental cleanings, alone, may not be providing the kind of disinfection necessary in today’s wide world of germs. “Our newest weapon against infection is Microsonics, a mini-cousin of ultrasonic instrumentation that removes dental tartar from under the periodontal pockets more easily and thoroughly than

62 | PinehurstMagazine.com

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 7

4/26/11 9:06:03 AM

traditional scaling,” says Dr. Horton. “When using a special irrigant, infected pockets get a double whammy of therapy that stimulates the immune system and facilitates healing of infected sites.” Similar to the popular nightguard trays, Perio Protect trays are uniquely designed to force irrigants under the gum line and into the affected pockets. “Wearing the trays for just 10 minutes two or three times a day provides additional protection between therapies at the dentist’s office,” says Horton. “Both treatments are neat advances in our fight against the bacteria that threaten quality of life.”

Today’s digital x-rays are environmentally friendly, requiring far less radiation exposure.

Safer, Better Quality X-Rays Today’s medical and dental records are most often digital and visible chair-side so that your practitioner can easily view and manipulate images to detect problems before they happen. Digital x-rays are environmentally friendly, requiring much less radiation exposure. “Technical errors can often be corrected to provide an optimal view without having to make another exposure,” says Dr. Skladany, “and specific problem areas of a tooth can be enhanced with magnification as well as brightness and contrast alterations.” This functionality also makes it easier for patients to view and understand their condition. Newer special imaging systems allow the dentist to create 3D volumetric x-ray images to help identify oral diseases, locate pathology and help to place dental implants in just the right location for improved esthetics and maximum chewing efficiency. Dental Design Innovations uses a digital 3D cone-beam panoramic x-ray machine to detect anomalies in bone structure caused by tooth infection/abscess, bone loss due to gum disease, some tumors, the effects of trauma, or the position of unerupted teeth, decay and tooth growth patterns. Polishing Your Grin Expert tooth whitening systems such as Sapphire use a powerful plasma arc light along with a professional grade whitening gel. The absorption of blue light serves to activate the colored stain materials absorbed on the teeth, and their reaction with hydrogen peroxide results in faster bleaching. The process takes about 30 minutes to complete and, used by many, is considered one of the fastest in-office whitening procedures on the market today. The comfort and health of each patient continues to be every practitioner’s goal. New innovations to assist this effort are everywhere – from titanium implant and oral cancer screenings, to sleep apnea treatments, laser dentistry and remineralizing pastes created to strengthen tooth enamel and make it less susceptible to decay. But we must continue to do our part in preserving oral health. PinehurstMagazine.com | 63

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 8

4/26/11 9:06:05 AM

Clara McLean House at FirstHealth

Hospitality house dream about to become reality for FirstHealth of the Carolinas

By Brenda Bouser ruth Lyman Watkins and clara McLean were by background and life experience very different, but the two women shared a vision for Firsthealth Moore regional hospital. Both saw the need for a hospitality house, a place of respite and support for patients and their families, on the Moore regional campus. although neither has lived to see it, the clara McLean house at Firsthealth will begin providing hospitality services from its location in the FirstVillage medical park this summer. “it’s been a long time coming,” says cancer care Fund chair Debbie Mcgahey, “and now it’s going to be a reality.”

Ruth Watkins and Clara McLean illinois-born ruth Lyman Watkins moved to southern Pines in 1998 and, before her death in 2002, was active, social, and busily involved in numerous civic and community activities as long as her failing health allowed. During the early days of hospitality house planning, she was frequently among the project supporters who visited operating hospitality facilities throughout the state. she asked questions, gathered information and then vigorously shared her ideas with others. clara McLean, on the other hand, was a modest and nearreclusive north carolinian, born into a Maxton family that had

established one of the country’s preeminent land transportation companies. although her two brothers were the faces of McLean trucking, McLean – a professional acquaintance said after her death last year – was its “heart and soul.” after devoting her working life to the family business, she returned to north carolina to live out the last of her 100 years in quiet retirement in Pinehurst as a behind-the-scenes philanthropist supporting numerous community efforts. one of those efforts was the Foundation of Firsthealth, and with it came a special interest in the plans for a hospitality house. Five years ago, as the vision for a hospitality house came to look more and more like reality, McLean’s admirers mounted an effort to name the facility in her honor. she refused, shrugging off any public recognition of her generosity. “Miss McLean was always a generous donor to the Foundation,” says hospitality house supporter nancy Frock, “but she wanted no recognition.” McLean’s friends didn’t forget her many contributions to her adopted community, though. after she died in august 2010, the Board of Directors of Firsthealth of the carolinas announced that the hospitality house at Moore regional hospital would become the clara McLean house at Firsthealth.

64 | PinehurstMagazine.coM

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 9

4/26/11 9:06:07 AM

Clara McLean House

A unique place The facility that Ruth Watkins dreamed of and that is named in Clara McLean’s honor will have a unique place in the FirstHealth of the Carolinas network. “The hospitality house is going to be a place to take you away from the clinical setting and let you regroup,” says Frock. Although modeled after the facilities that Watkins visited and admired and the concept of care that McLean supported, the Clara McLean House will be much more than a place where patients can retreat between medical treatments or families can find a bit of home as they await news of their hospitalized loved one. It will also be a place of support – a meeting place for FirstHealth’s various disease support groups and a home for the CARE (clinical, advocacy, research, education) funds that provide extra services for patients. It will also be a place where patients and families can seek help in navigating the sprawling Moore Regional campus and FirstHealth’s comprehensive network of medical services. Most of all, according to Frock, it will be a place where patients and families can share time with others who are coping with similar situations. “It’s going to be a much more special place,” she says. “There will be the peer support that comes from being in a ‘family,’ rather than just going into a room and shutting the door.”

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 10

4/26/11 9:06:10 AM

On June 4th, supporters of the Moore Regional Hospital Foundation and its Cancer CARE Fund will host the eighth annual Blue Jean Ball. Established in 2004 as a jeans-and-barbecue fundraising alternative to other, more formal FirstHealth events, the Blue Jean Ball will this year celebrate the anticipated July 2011 opening of the Clara McLean House. While proceeds have historically gone to the Cancer CARE Fund to help cancer patients with transportation and medication costs, wigs, prostheses and the like, the 2011 Blue Jean Ball will raise funds to support cancer patients and their families using the Clara McLean House. “It’s going to take a community to keep the house running,” says McGahey, “and lots of volunteers to keep it going.”

The need for a hospitality house Debbie McGahey has chaired both the Cancer CARE Fund and the Blue Jean Ball from their beginning. Since such a large portion of Cancer CARE Fund money is used for patient transportation needs, she and other volunteers have long recognized the need for a hospitality house on the Moore Regional campus. More than half of the patients who seek treatment at Moore Regional Hospital come from outside Moore County. Many face the extended therapies of chemotherapy or radiation treatment that can last for weeks or months, but come from depressed areas where money for transportation and overnight, away-from-home lodging is in short supply or doesn’t exist at all.

The Clara McLean House will serve their housing needs, but it won’t be just for cancer patients and their families, McGahey says. It will also be for the parents of sick or premature babies in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or the families of open-heart patients in the new Reid Heart Center or of patients recovering from trauma in Moore Regional’s intensive care units. “This would be for anyone who needs a place to stay while having treatment,” McGahey says.

A long time coming Nearly a decade ago, Nancy Frock’s husband, FirstHealth CEO Charles Frock, asked her to take on the volunteer role of spearheading the planning for a hospitality house for the Moore Regional campus. From a small office in the Foundation of FirstHealth in Pinehurst’s Turnberry Wood, she began to do just that – talking with potential donors and volunteers, gathering information and joining others for the on-site visits to similar facilities at other hospitals. Hospitality house supporters – Watkins, Frock and McGahey among them – went to Charlotte, Durham, Asheville, Atlanta and West Virginia to visit operating facilities, getting good ideas from some and noting potential pitfalls in others. “We borrowed from them all,” says Frock. “We saw many things that would be helpful to have and some not so desirable.”

66 | PinehurstMagazine.com

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 11

4/26/11 9:06:11 AM

Eighth Annual

Blue Jean Ball Saturday, June 4, 6:30 p.m. Fair Barn, Pinehurst

For reservations: (910) 695-7500 To benefit the Clara McLean House at FirstHealth and cancer patients in the FirstHealth of the Carolinas service area. Photo by McKenzie Photography

As planning for a FirstHealth program was beginning to gain steam, however, the economy took a freefall and plans for Moore Regional’s hospitality house were essentially relegated to a filing cabinet. As things turned out, Frock points out, the unexpected delay became a good thing. Instead of the basic Ronald McDonald House-like overnight lodging program that early planners had envisioned, the FirstHealth house began as a “virtual” program as different hospitality services developed to fill specific patient/family needs, Frock says. One was the Cancer CARE-net program that pairs specially trained volunteers with patients and their families. Another was a patient-family lodging agreement with area hotels/motels while yet another was a functioning FirstHealth navigation system. “That became a very important component, how to navigate the system,” says Frock. All of the components of the “virtual house” are now operating successfully and will come together within the umbrella of the Clara McLean House. Watkins and McLean would be proud, their friends say. “It will be a wonderful thing for our community,” McGahey says. “It’s something we’ve needed for a long time, and our dreams have come true.”

PinehurstMagazine.com | 67

056_067 Party Dentist.indd 12

4/26/11 9:06:15 AM

1 1

camellia festival

On February 19th the Sandhills Camellia Society hosted the 7th Annual Camellia Show at Pinehurst Village Hall.

1. President of the Camellia Society and event chairman Jane Waldemar. 2. JoAn Zavitz with Barbara & Larry Cohen. 3. Gary Smith, Loyd Nelson, Susan & Paul Newnam. 4. Tom Cameron and Betty Gail Buggeln.

5 6

1 3

spelling bee 2

hostas

On March 2nd the Sandhills Council of Garden Clubs and the Sandhills Horticultural Society co-sponsored a presentation on growing hostas at the Owens Auditorium of Sandhills Community College. Hosta expert Bob Solberg was the featured speaker. 1. Speaker Bob Solberg, his wife Nancy and Horticultural Society Board member Skip Ragland. 2. Joan Ogren and Christine Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor purchased hosta. 3. Lena Augeri and John MacNeill. 4. Vickie Hogen and Kelly Smith.

The Moore County Literacy Council 7th Annual Spelling Bee for Literacy was held on February 24th at the Owens Auditorium of Sandhills Community College. 1. The Saintly Spellers team of Josh Threatt, Tom McHale & Georganne Austin with queen bee Susan Sherard, Executive Director of the Moore County Literacy Council. 2. The Good, the Bad & the Ugly team: Sandy Rudolph, Nancy Sadler & Danaka Bunch. 3. The Carpe Verbum team: Tim & McKenna Gameros and Joy Johnson. 4. Pat Truesdell and Mary Lee Shanahan. 5. Flo Moore and Chris Kibler. 6. Lisa Fagan, Cheryl Darwell and John Mecimore - the Bee Bee & Tee team. 7. John Eastman, Rick McDermott and Brant Clifton. 8. Eric Porter and Don Truesdell.

68 | PinehurstMagazine.com

068_073 Sightings.indd 1

4/25/11 11:56:42 AM

Want your event featured in Sightings? Call

Dolores Muller 910.295.3465

volunteer recognition breakfast On February 10th the Moore County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) held the Annual Volunteer Recognition Breakfast at the Senior Enrichment Center.

1. RSVP Vice Chairman Bryan Rainbow, Chairman Bob Sasser and Director Shiela Klein. 2. Laurel Stanell, Barb & John Carsten, Joyce Grau and Ernie Handford, who has volunteered for 23 years. 3. Jean Clark, Austin Sweet and Henry Brown. 4. Karen Beckerman and Emily Tostado.

1 7

birdhouses and quilts exhibit 2 3

given presents authors On February 4th the Friends of the Given Memorial Library kicked off the 2011 series called Given Presents with local authors Steve Bouser and Stephen Smith. The entertaining afternoon, which took place at the Holly Inn in Pinehurst, was part of the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community outreach program. 1. Friends of the Library President Joan Latta, author Stephen Smith and Board Member Anne Howell. 2. Pilot editor and author Steve Bouser with Given Library Executive Director Audrey Moriarty. 3. Tris Fearon and Jacqueline Stewart.

On February 25th an opening reception was held at Appalachian Physical Therapy in Olmstead Village. Quilts by the Queen Bee quilters and handmade birdhouses by Christine Jepsen were on exhibit. 1. Queen Bee quilters: Karen Marshall, Sandy Zimmer, Lorraine Herge, Linda James, Nancy Kinane, Donna Clemens, Lora Buelow, Betty Stewart and Joanne Lentz. 2. John Jepsen, Peggy Baldwin, birdhouse creator Christine Jepsen and Dawn Wilson. 3. Jean Funderburg, Joyce Harter, Nancy Geddes and director of Appalachian Physical Therapy Karen Backall. 4. Physical therapist Ray Metzger with Joe Krallinger. 5. Wiebe & Amy Dragstra. 6. Jackie Simpson and Joanne Merical. 7. Clark Marshall and Dorrie & Chuck Kayser. PinehurstMagazine.com |69

068_073 Sightings.indd 2

4/25/11 11:57:00 AM

sandhills sightings 1 2 1 2

3 3

critters

On March 5th the Moore County Pet Responsibility Committee held a unique event called Critters. Animals in art and photography were on display and for sale at the Eye Candy Gallery and Wine Bar in Southern Pines. Proceeds will be used to fund the spay/neuter program. 1. The Pet Responsibility committee, Lisa Bridges, Angela Zumwalt and Pam Partis, with photographer Tommy Deese, his wife Jenny and shop manager Jenn Zmiewsky. 2. Jenn Zmiewsky and shop owner Frank Pierce. 3. Bill & Judi Schanilec. 4. Tina Stover, Gwen & Isabel Dumas and Joye Leslie.

art in the gardens 3

dining in the dark On April 2nd the Mira Foundation USA, which provides guide dogs to blind children, held a fundraising dinner at the Country Club of North Carolina. Blindfolded diners experienced a unique sensory dining experience. 1. Mira founder and chairman Bob Baillie, his wife Elaine, director Beth Daniels and Devon. 2. Marti, Chris & Darcie Crane. 3. Senator Harris Blake and his daughter Joy Donat. 4. Walter, Patricia, Ryan & Mike Uhle.

On March 27th the awards ceremony for the 12th Annual Art in the Gardens was held at Steed Hall of Sandhills Community College. Tours of the new landscape gardening building and a reception were held. The sculpture exhibit will run until May 26th, when a reception and People’s Choice award will be given. 1. Dee Johnson, Peter Pottle, Denise Baker and Becky Smith with some of the artists. 2. Best in Show winner Tom Grubb with his sculpture “Voyager.” 3. “Baby Blue on Nest” by artist Beverly Rouse. 4. Jeannette Brossart received honorable mention. 5. Forrest Greenslade and his piece called “Centered.” 6. Artist Ines Ritter & her family, Ben & Charles. 7. Docent Jan Hiltner with George McNally, Gloria & Bob Beck and Judy Middaugh. 8. Art & Veta Dupuy.

70 | PinehurstMagazine.com

068_073 Sightings.indd 3

4/25/11 11:57:19 AM

2 1 1 2 3 4

boys and girls homes golf tournament 4 3

grand opening southern prime steakhouse On March 13th the new Southern Prime Steakhouse hosted an invitation-only event in which guests made a donation to the Cancer Care Fund of Moore Regional Hospital Foundation and had an opportunity to view the new establishment. The following Monday, March 14th, was the grand opening.

On March 21st a golf tournament to raise money for the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina was held at Pinehurst No. 8. 1. President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Homes Gary Faircloth, Executive Board Chairman Linda Oldham and Event Chairman Ron Jones. 2. Gloria Daniels, Rebecca Mobley, Carolyn Register and Gary Greene. 3. Charlie Jackson, Tom Simmons, Dave Byles and Roy Register. 4. Gary Faircloth, Brenda Hiscock and John Derr.

1. Owner Mike Smith and executive chef Peter Hamm. 2. John & Richard Kenney. 3. Mark & Maggie Dutton. Maggie did the interior design. 4. Mark Wibel and Cindy & Jim Shepherd.

1 1

3 2 2

pedal for penick

duxiana grand opening gala

On March 16th the owners of Opulence of Southern Pines The community cycling fundraising event “Pedal for Penick” held the grand opening gala for the Duxiana Shop, which benefited the capital campaign for the Garden Cottages at features Dux, the “Bed for Life.” Penick Village in Southern Pines. It took place on March 5th 1. George Little, Beth Dowd, Dux Interiors president Bo Gustafsson, with rides of 10, 25 and 100 miles. owner Tanda Jarest and store manager Whitney Carrington. 1. Penick CEO Jeff Hutchins, Mary Petersen, Kelly Macary, Amy Albert, 2. Store owner Neal Jarest, Katie & Dick Walsh. 3. The SwedishStephanie Hillard and Janet Chambers. 2. Designer of the Cottages Car- American Chamber of Commerce of the Carolinas president los Sanchez rides with Matthew Rodda, Jeff Hutchins, Mike Oshan and Thomas Swanson, Greg Martin, Ivy Ast and Sofie Moyle. 4. Door Jeffery Schrift. 3. Giving the blessing is Claire Healy and Meaghan Kelly. prize winners Learne Morrissett and Debbie Smith. PinehurstMagazine.com | 71

068_073 Sightings.indd 4

4/25/11 11:57:35 AM

2011

Palustris Festival The Sandhills’ visual, literary and performing arts were showcased and celebrated at the 2nd Annual Palustris Festival held March 24th through March 27th. The word ‘palustris’ is from the Latin name of the longleaf pine and was chosen for this event because of its connection to Moore County. Over 130 diverse and unique events took place in Aberdeen, Pinehurst and Southern Pines over the course of four days. Most were free and open to the public. There was something for everyone, and this is a small sampling of the wonderful events of the 2011 Palustris Festival. by Dolores Muller

Follow the Leader Oil Painting Classes With instructors leading the way at the Artists League of the Sandhills, participants completed an oil painting to take home.

Beethoven’s Ode to Joy Maestro David Michael Wolff lead musicians from the Carolina Philharmonic, along with Moore County’s promising young singers and musicians, in a concert at Pinecrest High School.

Hastings Gallery Opening Reception The art exhibit featuring the work of Evelyn Dempsey and her son, John R. Dempsey III, was held at the Hastings Gallery of Sandhills Community College. Music by Ryan Book, classical guitarist and SCC professor of music.

Pottery Pottery by Christine McNeill and Betsy Browne, students at Montgomery Community College, were on display at the arts and craft fair.

Bleeding Pines of Turpentine This cultural theater production by writer-producer Ray Owen was performed at the Old Bethesda Church in Aberdeen. Dancer Diana TurnerForte, actress Abigail Dowd, classical guitarist Ryan Book and Ray Owen.

Joshua Wolff Jazz Trio on Broadway The concert by the Joshua Wolff Jazz Trio – Joshua Wolff, Jason Foureman and John Hanks.

72 | PinehurstMagazine.com

068_073 Sightings.indd 5

4/25/11 11:57:45 AM

Award-Winning Quilts of the Sandhills The Sandhills Quilters Guild presented an exhibit of award-winning quilts made by its members.

Paintings for Palustris Jane Casnellie of Hollyhocks Gallery held a special art exhibit, Paintings for Palustris. Refreshments by Mark Elliott were served at the opening reception.

Rotary Palustris Gala Pinecone Sculpture As part of the Arts in the Arboretum, pinecone sculptures were made by people of all ages in the beautiful Arboretum setting.

The Palustris Festival, sponsored by the Arts Council of Moore County and Convention and Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bureau of Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen, kicked off the four-day event with a gala at Belle Meade.

PinehurstMagazine.com | 73

068_073 Sightings.indd 6

4/25/11 11:57:54 AM

Antiques

SANFORD

074_076 PH Place.indd 1

4/25/11 11:49:17 AM

PINEHURSTMAGAZINE.COM | 75

074_076 PH Place.indd 2

4/25/11 11:49:21 AM

074_076 PH Place.indd 3

4/25/11 11:49:25 AM