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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 Sandhills Media Group, Inc. PUBLISHER Jill Futch ADVERTISING SALES Jill Futch Myra Gammon Julie Shaw CREATIVE DIRECTOR Travis Aptt ART DIRECTOR Heath Hilliker

Dear Reader, Are you sitting down? No, I don’t have any earth-shattering news to share. I ask this only because I know it’s that time of year when taking a few minutes to sit and enjoy the simple luxury of reading a magazine may seem like a tall order. At Pinehurst Magazine, we’re thankful that so many of you love to peruse our pages year after year; it’s what keeps us going.

In this issue we’ve included our annual Holiday Gift Guide. From plush to practical, we scoured local retailers to find gifts that are worthy of wish lists everywhere. And for those of you whose toes begin to tingle at the sight of the smallest gifts under the tree, we’ve showcased custom jewelry and the artisans who craft exquisite, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Because this is the season for giving, we’re turning the spotlight on local charities. You may be inspired to begin your New Year’s resolutions early by volunteering or donating to them in 2013.

Finally, if parties are starting to pop up on your calendar, you won’t want to miss Dan Bain’s article on drinking while impaired. Our resident humorist put his award-winning comedy on hold in order to tackle this very serious subject, and he took to the bottle (and the breathalyzer) to do it. We want you to be safe this holiday season, so this may be our most important gift to you, our readers. Enjoy!

Sincerely, Jill Futch Publisher Pinehurst Magazine

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november/december 2012 contents

14 JUST FOR YOU JEWELRY It’s always a good time of year to invest in something sparkly

46 TESTING MY LIMITS Dan Bain gets the chance to be a “drunk driving” test subject

20 GIFT GUIDE Local retailers showcase unique gif ts

52 LITTLE BLACK DRESSES Little black dresses and glamorous accessories for any holiday par ty!

23 HOLIDAY DECORATING Items sure to spruce up any room for the holidays

58 HISTORY RULES! Tuf ts Archives an open book of Pinehurst past

24 VOLUNTEERING A gif t you can give year round

64 ORNAMENTS TO REMEMBER Three families share a few of their favorite or naments

30 LET THEM ENTERTAIN YOU Locals With vocals that rock, croon and dazzle

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in every issue 33 golfer’s corner 37 professional spotlight 38 calendar 50 chef’s corner 56 wine review 57 book review 68 firsthealth spotlight 74 sandhills sightings

67 PAINTING WITH GRAY Tips for painting with gray

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Just For You Let’s face it.

Jewelry is always in style, regardless of the season. Sure, the holidays make giving this most thoughtful gift even more attractive, but really, it’s always a good time of year to invest in something sparkly.

BY ILLYSE LANE

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hile you’re likely to find stunning stones set in beautiful necklaces, earrings and rings simply by walking into your neighborhood jewelry store, your local jewelers are prepared to go above and beyond what’s visible to the eye by designing a custom piece of jewelry, suited just for you and your special occasion.

Fact is, whether you’re popping the question, choosing a birthday bracelet, thinking about finally doing something with your grandmother’s stone, or just wanting to make your own version of the latest “it” piece, taking the time to custom design a piece of jewelry makes wearing it even more special. and the excitement you’ll have over your custom piece will only be matched by the enthusiasm your jeweler will have for designing it. “it is such an honor to create these pieces because there is significant meaning behind them. We want your creation to make lasting memories and become your own family heirloom,” says Barak henis of Diamonds Direct crabtree in raleigh.

While the word “heirloom” may conjure up visions of extravagant jewels that seem out of reach, nothing could be further from the truth. contrary to what you may think, custom jewelry doesn’t have to be expensive. “custom jewelry is for everyone,” says Mark hawkins of hawkins and harkness Fine Jewelry. “every piece is important, whether it’s a silver charm for a sixteen-year old or a diamond passed down; every piece becomes an important part of the family treasure.” since this treasured piece of jewelry will hold significant sentimental value, it’s important to make sure you get exactly what you want. the key to success is making sure you understand how the process works, from start to finish. to help you along, Pinehurst Magazine got the scoop straight from the most reliable sources – your local jewelers – who together, have over a century (yes, you read that correctly) of experience. here’s what you need to know.

how to give the gift If you’re thinking about designing a custom piece of jewelry as a gift and you’re a little hesitant to make the commitment, never fear. Ask your jeweler about whether or not they provide a wish list. This makes it easy for your loved ones to choose what they want, ensuring that when it is time to give the gift, you’ll get it right. Another option? Put a card inside a jewelry box with a note that states you’d like to design a piece of jewelry together. What could be more charming?

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#1 choosing your jeweler You’ll be working quite closely with the jeweler who’ll be creating your custom piece of jewelry. Your relationship will set the tone for the entire experience. So exactly what should you look for in a jeweler?

Professionalism: “a highly trained professional staff is most important when selecting your jeweler,” says rose edwards of J.M. edwards. “the firm must hold a reputation for unquestioned integrity in the business community, including warranties for workmanship.” Your jeweler should be interested in making sure you’re happy with the final results, and be willing to stand behind the piece that they produce.

Extensive Knowledge: “You want to work with a

A Connection: You want to feel as though you have connected with your jeweler; you want them to be as excited about working with you as you are to be working with them. choose someone who is passionate about the creative process. “When creating a special piece of jewelry for my clients, i take into consideration the occasion and meaning of the piece and the future years it represents. it is a privilege for me to become part of their process,” says Patricia reil of Jewels of Pinehurst.

jeweler that has a really educated staff, all being experts in the field of fine jewelry,” says henis. “they should be knowledgeable on quality and clarity, industry trends and aware of what people are looking for.” it can also be useful to consider a shop that has a large inventory, which will help get your creative juices flowing as you visualize all of your options.

Samples of Their Work: Beautiful photographs of custom work are essential. But ask your jeweler if there are pieces that you can see live and in person. “You want the joints to be clean and together, you want to see the finish and feel the pieces to make sure they are neat and clean,” suggests reil.

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#2 sharing your vision You’ve chosen your jeweler. Now it’s time to share your vision. “The process for custom jewelry begins by meeting with a designer and establishing materials, stones, and style to be used,” says Edwards.

While you may have a design already in mind, it is also acceptable to have only a general sense of what you are looking for. as a matter of fact, most people need a little guidance to hone in on exactly what they want. Perhaps you’ve seen something in a magazine that you’d like to copy. it could be that you have outgrown a particular piece of jewelry and want to reuse the materials. Maybe you’d like to create a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special. “But oftentimes, people want to take something that is sentimental, such as a stone, and put it in a custom piece,” says Lisa Whipple of gemma gallery, inc. “it could be that they couldn’t afford much when they were married, and now they want to use that original diamond as a side stone and get a new one, or they want to do something with a child’s birthstone.” as you share your vision, you should also share your budget. “Keep in mind that there are all sorts of price points,” says Whipple. “You can choose your stone, mounting and finish to make sure you get what you want.”

jewelry: the trends When it comes to jewelry, timeless pieces are always in style.

But what are people asking for to make it their own? Our experts share what’s in demand.

Engagement Rings: round brilliant diamonds seem to be the gold standard, with cushion cut and radiant cut close behind. there has also been a trend toward rings with a strong art deco and art nouveau influence.

An Antique Look: estate jewelry is being used for inspiration, but customers are willing to invest in new pieces to guarantee integrity.

Mothers Rings: rings that feature the multiple birthstones of children set in unique designs are gaining in popularity.

Mixed Metals: Who says you have to pick just one? embrace the trend that allows you to mix and match for added style.

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#3 nailing down the specifics

Your jeweler knows what you want and how much you are able to spend. this next steps is when your jeweler’s expertise becomes essential. getting to the final product takes time, and your jeweler has to be able to interpret your vision. the only way this can be accomplished is if he is willing to give you his full attention. “Jewelers are like bartenders; it’s important to listen to what people want,” says Michael Fiskin of Fiskin & Fiskin, inc. “You may have an idea, and i need to listen until i get all the information. it is only then that i can tell you what i think.” as the old saying goes, this is the part when you find out if your jeweler is worth his or her weight in gold. “sometimes, after listening, we need to take people in a different direction, because what they want is not going to look good three dimensionally,” says Fiskin. “also, jewelry has to last and be structurally strong. Part of our business is sharing what is good, and what is not so good.” this honest feedback is essential to building trust and confidence between you and your jeweler. “We need to know if this is something you will wear every day, or something that will be for a special occasion,” says hawkins. “We need to know all of the possibilities. What we want to do is spot trouble before it happens.” Believe it or not, many jewelers spend a significant amount of time repairing and restoring jewelry that wasn’t made properly. as you refine what you are looking for, your jeweler will likely ask you to try on some of the pieces currently in stock. since what you are designing may share common elements with items that are currently available – for example, a type of metal band, a carat size, a setting – there’s no better way to test out the look and feel of details that may end up being a part of your custom piece. “With access to a large inventory, we can take bits and piece to help you create that custom piece. For example, if you are looking for an engagement ring mounting, you can try different styles on and see how it will look on your finger and if the proportions are right,” says henis.

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#4 creating your custom piece You know what you want, you’ve gotten feedback from your jeweler, and you’ve finalized your design. Now, the fun begins. the next steps involve making your design come to life.

While the specifics may vary from jeweler to jeweler, this is what you should expect to see as your piece goes into production:

Hand-Drawn Sketches: this will show the style and concept for your piece.

Computer Aided Design Image: also known as caDcaM, this image will allow you to better visualize the finished piece.

The Wax Mold: this mold is used to shape the jewelry during the casting process. this is the last opportunity to make major changes to the overall construction and look of the item before the piece is cast.

Setting the Stones: after the piece is cast, the stones are set by hand. it is also the time when any fine details, such as hand engraving, occur. as a general guideline, this process can take as little as two weeks or as long as six weeks. this time of year, most jewelers will have cut-off dates to guarantee you’ll have it for the holidays, so be sure to ask when you first begin discussions.

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Hawkins & Harkness custom designed ring

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We always search long and hard for the perfect holiday gift. Make it easy on yourself this year and check out what these local retailers have to offer!

The Submariner watch by Rolex.

The perfect partner on land or in the sea for the special someone on your list. $9,050 Available at J.M. Edwards Fine Jewelry

Nest Holiday Candle: A favorite and now available in a diffuser! $34 Available at Opulence of Southern Pines

Tokens & Icons Baseball Cuff Links: Authentic and creative gifts that are game-used. $75-215 Available at Tesoro Home Decor & Gifts Snowman door decoration. Other styles available!

Available at Cameron & Co.

Sterling silver and natural stone cocktail rings. A must-have for the holidays! $50-$200 Available at Eve Avery Boutique

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Natura Bisse Diamond Extreme: Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez perfect skin secret - anti-aging bio-regenerative extreme cream. $335 Available at Skin Barre

Travel-size Hand and Foot Relief Aveda gift set. $16 Available at The Refinery Salon

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Kitras Art Glass: Ancient methods of glass blowing are still used in modern days to create this one-of-a-kind treasure.

Available at The Potpourri

Add a little sparkle to your favorite holiday outfit this season with one of these white, rose or yellow gold diamond bangle bracelets!

Price available upon request.

Available at Diamonds Direct Crabtree

Tory Burch & Kate Spade iPhone cases: Cute and fashionable hardshell and silicone designer iPhone 4 cases. $30-$50 Available at Monkee’s of the Pines

Check out these stores for the gift certificates that everyone wants to receive!

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The Candy Cottage: a re-usable gingerbread house.

Available at One Eleven Main

New Year’s Resolution Facial Package: 6 signature restorative facials for improved skin in 2013! $480 Available at The Laser Institute of Pinehurst

Warm up with hand knitted accessories by Wooden Ships. Flapper Pull Thru Choker, Flapper Fingerless Glove, and Flapper Head Scarf available in various colors.

Hand Knitted Accessories $28 & up Available at CoolSweats

Pick the Vine, Gourmet Foodie or Hop Head Baskets make the perfect gift!

Available at Rue 32, Elliott’s on Linden and The Sly Fox

Cream quilted handbag. Many other styles and sizes in stock!

Available at Le Feme Chateau

Blade-Free LASIK: Give the gift of Blade-Free LASIK this Holiday Season! $250 Off Per Eye. (Valid until 1-30-2013)

Available at Carolina Eye Associates

Sorrelli Vintage Inspired Cocktail Ring: Perfect oval cocktail ring with Swarovski Crystals. $55 Available at Bow Chic

The Cora cream colored FootzyFold Shoe: These travelable flats fold up & will fit in your purse! $44* Available at Marie & Marcele Come see our other colors & styles! Prices Vary*

Uniquely designed gold dragonfly cuff by Alexis Bittar. $379 Faceted ruby quartz ring set in 24k gold “vermeil” over sterling silver. $119 Extraordinary Cartier estate emerald cut sapphire and diamond ring.

Our customers’ favorite Elizabeth Locke earrings.

19k gold with diamonds.

Timeless Roman Goddess earrings accented with cabachon sapphires set in 14k gold and oxidized silver. Designed by Mazza and Co. $695 Fabulous Faux Enamel giraffe bangle with magnetic closure. $59 Available at Elaine Miller Collection

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Check out these great pieces from our local retailers! They are sure to spruce up any room for the holidays!

Burlap Burlees from Glory Haus these are a great way to welcome visitors into your home and get them in the holiday spirit! they can hang on your door, or maybe there is a spot in your kitchen, entryway or even your family room! they bring a great punch of holiday cheer! get yours at one eleven Main.

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Hand Made Wreaths the lovely wreaths are hand-crafted in the sandhills. they come in a variety of colors and styles to adorn your door or your fireplace. get yours today at cameron & co.

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Festival Table Linens our solid color Festival table linens come in a range of bold, luscious colors found in all of today’s best-selling dinnerware. our european woven linen is finished with a single row of hemstitching. choose tablecloths, placemats, dinner napkins and cocktail squares. Bring in your china and have fun matching it with one or several of the 101 colors available. get them now at opulence of southern Pines.

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Relay For Life When Jo Ann Allen put together her first team for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, it just felt like the right thing to do.

“I didn’t have anyone in my family or anyone near me that had been affected by cancer at that point,” Allen explains.

That was seven years ago. Today, the event is much closer to her heart.

‘Since that date, I have lost my dad, my brother and my mother-in-law,” she says. Her list continues, as it often does with cancer roll calls.

Allen is the Moore County chairman for Relay For Life, a worldwide fundraiser that spans 20 countries and raises more than and involves more than four million walkers annuall, according to the charity’s website. Locally, the event takes place at Sandhills Community College, where teams participate in an overnight walk around the school’s track. The idea is to honor cancer survivors and remember those who have lost their battles.

The 2012 event raised more than $83,000. For the next Relay For Life, scheduled for April 19th, 2013, the bar is set at $95,000. In the months leading up to April, Allen will devote at least a couple of days per week to team recruitment and retention, training, fundraising and the survivors.

1. The reason they walk for Relay for Life – the suvivors 2. Cathie Ward and Stephanie Monroe with the Penny A Step program

Stephanie Monroe is beginning her fourth year as a team captain. For the past two years, she walked in honor of Cathie Ward, a fellow teacher at West Pine Elementary School. Monroe’s team members sold shirts and raised funds in recognition of the popular teacher.

Ward lost her battle with cancer in July, but not before establishing the “Penny A Step” program. The West Pine students gathered donations and walked during their PE classes. As the name suggests, they earned their money one cent at a time.

“She was an inspiration to anyone who ever knew her,” Monroe says.

Allen is left with similar memories of the courage displayed by loved ones.

“I saw my dad go from an incredibly strong person to someone we worried about walking across the den,” she says.

“And yet, he was a fighter. He walked in Relay For Life the year he died, and he was proud to be there.”

“It just sort of hits home that there are so few people who are blessed enough to not be impacted somehow,” she says. “If it’s not your family, please count your blessings.”

Reid Heart Center Florence Taylor has a reassuring voice and an easy manner. So when she mans the information desk at the Reid Heart Center, she’s a natural at dealing with anxious loved ones.

“It feels good to help someone, no matter in how small a way,” says Taylor, who has held her position since the facility opened nearly two years ago.

“The families are usually pretty uptight and have a lot of anxiety. Sometimes just talking to people is all they need.”

Taylor can easily recall being in her patients’ shoes. Her mother had open heart surgery in 1996, the same year Taylor retired to Pinehurst from New Jersey.

“My mother is 91 today,” she reports.

“The fact that I’ve been through that experience, sitting in a waiting room for hours, that helps a lot. It’s a scary time for a lot of people. I let them know I’ve been where they are. That helps them relate.”

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was time to retire, she wanted to make a contribution somewhere.

Her volunteering dates back to 2001, when she began working at Moore Regional Hospital, the flagship hospital for FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Since then, she has accumulated more than 1,600 volunteer hours. Today, she takes a turn at the information desk every Friday afternoon. From the time family members arrive in the waiting room until she files patient discharge paperwork, she figures her job description is simple enough.

“I help them in any way I can.”

Whispers The women of Whispering Pines make it easy to join Whispers, the philanthropic organization in the village. When you move in, you’re automatically a member.

When the group gathers for monthly meetings at the Country Club of Whispering Pines, there are usually around 60 regulars in attendance. That’s when the women get the ball rolling on annual fundraisers, like the Whispering Pines phone directory, the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, and a golf pro-am.

Dating back to the mid 1960s, Whispers has given more than $125,000 to local charities.

“I just think it’s important to help other people as much as we can,” says Sharon Mathias, who spent three years as the president and now runs the golf tournament.

Last year, Whispers gave more than $12,000 to local charities, many of them smaller organizations that do not benefit from United Way funding. Bethany House, Friend to Friend, and the Whispering Pines Good Hands Gang are just three of nine charities that received Whispers’ funding. The group also contributes to an annual nursing scholarship at Sandhills Community College.

Sandy Armstrong moved to Whispering Pines eight years ago. Since then she has dabbled in most of the fundraisers.

“Basically, it’s the same people over and over, but we keep trying to get new people on board,” says Armstrong, who has chaired the arts and crafts committee the past four years.

Growing older hasn’t slowed the group’s most ambitious project, the annual phone directory that is usually the Whispers’ biggest money maker. Because it is distributed among Whispering Pines

“I call and ask what makes them happy,” says Cathy Johnson.

“I try to think of all the good things.

I’m just somebody who will listen to it all, then take notes and call back.”

residents only, it is a must-have for residents as well as a popular place to advertise.

“We have 40 to 50 people who go house by house and make sure all the information is correct,” says Armstrong.

“Then it’s all put in a database and sent to the printer. We probably sell 700-800 copies a year.”

Cardiac CARE-Net Cathy Johnson remembers that fateful cocktail party 15 years ago. Mingling with a local doctor, she asked, “If you’re having chest pains when you walk, would you worry about it?”

“Three months later,” says Johnson, “I was having open-heart surgery.”

Today, Johnson uses her personal experience as a way to connect with other heart patients. She volunteers with Cardiac CARE-Net, a resource of FirstHealth of the Carolinas. She’s a friendly contact for other women who are adjusting to a sometimes scary new world after a major surgery. Many of the patients are in their eighties and do not have any local support.

Johnson’s role is a subtle one. She rarely meets in person with the women she counsels, mostly making phone calls

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and sending greeting cards. But she gets to know them intimately.

“I can tell you most of their family – their grandkids, that kind of thing,” Johnson says. “I call and ask what makes them happy. I try to think of all the good things. I’m just somebody who will listen to it all, then take notes and call back.”

Keeping good notes is the key. She has filled entire notebooks with records of conversations. When she makes a followup call, she flips through the pages to refresh her memory – like a crash course in becoming an old friend.

“A lot of people get terribly depressed,” she says. “I always think, one phone call might have made her day better.”

Johnson’s husband, Jim, volunteers with the Healing Garden, another FirstHealth organization. Although he has been weakened by cancer, Cathy says he has plenty of energy for planting 100 mums and deadheading the garden’s other flowers.

While she is quick to point out Jim’s age – he’s 84 – she doesn’t like to reveal her own.

“I tried to tell the grandkids I was 42, and they bought it for a long time – until somebody told them.”

Johnson is always at the ready with her sense of humor. It reveals some of her gratitude for her own health, particularly after losing two uncles and her brother to heart attacks, all in their early fifties.

“If you take time to listen,” Johnson says, “people will explain how they feel.”

Clara McLean House Anne VanderWolk has always loved cooking.

“My husband used to come into the kitchen and ask, ‘Who else is coming to dinner?’ because I made so much,” she says. “But since my husband died, I don’t have anyone to cook for.”

VanderWolk quickly turns the conversation to the present.

“But I can still share.”

Twice each month, VanderWolk prepares a breakfast dish at home and then delivers it to the Clara McLean House, a hospitality house for out-of-town guests across from Moore Regional Hospital.

Once she arrives, she makes herself at home in the kitchen and also minds the reception desk.

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“Anybody who has had a sad experience and had no place to go, no place to stay, they understand how wonderful this is,” says Anne VanderWolk.

So what’s on the menu?

“I take a quiche or egg muffins, and I go with a friend who brings something sweet, like a coffee cake,” she says.

There are 12 overnight guest rooms at Clara’s House, as it is commonly known.

But usually VanderWolk feeds about a half dozen visitors, who are still learning about the availability of the house. The 20,000-foot facility was opened in April, and VanderWolk feels it is already among the most impressive places in the community.

“Anybody who has had a sad experience and had no place to go, no place to stay, they understand how wonderful this is,” she says. “They have absolutely anything anybody could possibly need. It’s one of the nicest places to go in Pinehurst.”

Making VanderWolk’s commitment and generosity even more impressive is her age. She is 89. At a time when most people have slowed down, she is still eager to contribute. If it seems like cooking for a crowd might be a little much to ask, it helps to know her background.

For 13 years, she was a house mother for Alpha Chi Omega sorority at University of Vermont.

For now, she has no plans to hang up her apron.

“I have to keep busy,” she says. “I don’t want to just sit home and rock. I don’t even have a rocking chair.”

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Locals With Vocals that Rock, Croon and Dazzle

Transit Vocal Band

In the past couple of decades, the fever for a cappella music has gripped college campuses across the country. With the release of the film Pitch Perfect, the a cappella phenomenon is sure to garner new fans, and in our area we’re lucky to have three of the most talented, creative and dynamic a cappella groups around. If you haven’t experienced a cappella in person, consider this an invitation to a jaw-dropping performance like no other. See one, see them all, see them often: you’ll catch the fever, too.

Transit rocks hard. Whether it’s Motown classic Can’t Get Next to You by the Temptations, or Supermassive Black Hole by Muse, the vocal percussion acrobatics of James Wallace provide the foundation for Transit’s four remaining members to build from. Layers of instrumentation and lyrics turn each song into a mini-masterpiece.

Alex Delaney, Carl Taylor, Casey Gallas and April McTaggart join Wallace for performances and festivals, but if you can’t wait to hear them you can add some of their award-winning mojo to your iTunes library. Find everything you need to know at www.transitvocalband.com.

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You’ll appreciate the wild diversity of material in Second Shift’s repertoire.

Second Shift A Cappella Work…Sing…Sleep is the mantra shared by this 11-member group, whose name comes from the idea that they all have day jobs and fill any spare hours with, well, singing and sleeping. If you are one of those people who loves all kinds of music, you’ll appreciate the wild diversity of material in Second Shift’s repertoire.

You’ll get chills when the full complement of their vocal horn section brings Stevie Wonder’s Superstition eerily to life. You won’t be able to keep your toes from tapping to Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5. And their timing and execution of Bon Jovi’s Dead or Alive lends a bit of polish and sobriety to the epitome of 1980s ballad rock. Green Day, Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz are also beautifully arranged and perfectly presented. Find out more about local performances, check out their YouTube Channel and like them on Facebook by going to www.second-shift.org.

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Cognitive Resonance With their gutsy renditions of Adele’s Rolling In The Deep, to Gavin DeGraw’s Not Over You, to Bottom of the River by Durham’s own Delta Rae, a performance by the eight members of Cognitive Resonance is an emotion-filled tour de force. Playfully referring to themselves as Cogs, this post-collegiate mixed a cappella group includes a professional pet groomer and a chemical engineer.

They come together seamlessly with what director Dave Sroka describes as a mission – to make a deep personal connection with their audiences.

“A good song will give you an opportunity to tell a story, a chance to tap into some common experience,” Sroka says. “It’s much more than just a song. When you get a chance to perform it, it’s like you get to take the audience on a journey; it’s the most rewarding part of being in a group for me.”

To learn more about Cognitive Resonance, and to get a link to their unforgettable performance of Cosmic Love by Florence and the Machine (among others), visit www.cognitiveresonanceacappella.com.

“A good song will give you an opportunity to tell a story, a chance to tap into some common experience,” Sroka says.

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COUNTDOWN No. 2 Changes Go A Step Further for U.S. Opens The restoration of renowned Course No. 2 will certainly give the best players in the world a different look and feel than the previous two U.S. Opens at Pinehurst Resort.

Now, the United States Golf Association is taking the modifications a step further.

The UGSA has added a new series of tee boxes on the 5th hole, with plans to convert the dastardly par 4 into a risk-reward par 5 for the 2014 U.S. Opens, while the 4th hole will flip-flop from a relatively easy par 5 to a much more challenging par 4.

The 5th hole, regarded as one of the most difficult par 4s in the state of North Carolina, was originally designed as a par 5 and played that way in the 1936 PGA Championship.

“The 5th hole is a great par 4 and it’s going to be a wonderful par 5,” said Bob Farren, the director of grounds and golf course management at Pinehurst Resort who helped coordinate No. 2’s overhaul. “It really is going way back into the history books to turn it back to a par 5.”

The new 5th hole will play to about 585 yards, while the 4th hole is expected to measure 510 yards for the U.S. Open.

The distances for the U.S. Women’s Open, played the week after the men’s event at No. 2, will be adjusted, but both holes will play to the same par for each championship, said USGA executive director Mike Davis.

“What hopefully we’ve accomplished is something better in terms of the shot values coming into those greens and honoring what Donald Ross wanted,” Davis said.

Davis dislikes the “back tee” on the 4th hole, added more than a decade ago to allow for the par-5 play to play longer, because it provides golfers a “poor angle” off the tee and takes fairway traps on the right out of play. The original Ross tee on the left of the hole will now bring the resorted sandy area into play on the drive.

“Anybody who knows No. 2 well knows what Ross would have wanted and he wouldn’t have liked that back tee,” Davis said. “It’s nice that all of a sudden now we can use that original angle … and it’s a great hole.”

The USGA was fortunate to have additional land available to lengthen the 5th hole to 585 yards.

“Candidly, we think we can make No. 5 a really neat, short par 5 where the players are going to be hitting on kind of a downhill lie to where they can lay up or go for it,” Davis said. “But the penalty for missing that green can be pretty severe.”

As a par 5, the 4th hole was the easiest hole on the course in terms of birdies for the 1999 and 2005 Opens, with 103 and 155 recorded in respective championships.

In contrast, the 5th hole yielded just 15 birdies over four days in the ’99 Open and was the third most difficult hole in ’05, playing as a par 4.

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BIGtime Jay Biggs takes on new role at Pinehurst Resort

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Pinehurst Magazine: Do you have a favorite golf shirt?

Jay Biggs: Right now it’s a light blue Peter Millar … with the U.S. Open logo. It’s the shirt they just made for Pinehurst. It’s a soft, technical material … comfortable. And it’s Carolina blue. It actually has SPF 30 sun protection, but I don’t think about that when I’m grabbing it out of the closet.

Growing up, Jay Biggs was like most boys. He loved to ride in a golf cart.

For Biggs, those rides at an Elks Club golf course in southern Indiana were often spent with his grandparents.

They’d play early. Beat the heat. And have lunch together.

By the time he was a college student at Indiana University, Biggs worked nights at a restaurant so he could play golf during the day. His schedule, he says, was always built around golf.

Today Biggs is still roaming a golf course. But this time he’s Pinehurst Resort’s senior vice president of golf and club operations, a role he took on in August. Biggs, a Class A PGA professional, recently fielded some questions from Pinehurst Magazine.

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PM: Considering your job responsibilities, how important is membership?

JB: A big part of a club is growing its membership. I’m always looking at programming … we’re getting ready to do a major renovation to our members’ club. The neat thing about it is … when you grow your membership, it’s from having happy, existing members.

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PM: You’ve been at Pinehurst Resort a few months now. Do you have a favorite view?

JB: I get here early, usually 6:30 or so. Out at the Pinehurst No. 2 golf shop … right behind the 18th green … the sun’s coming up and there’s usually a little moisture just coming off the ground.

That’s about as pretty of a view as I’ve ever seen.

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PM: Do you have a favorite hole to play?

JB: I like hole #9 on course No. 2. It was worked on a couple of years ago to bring it back to what it was like years ago … the way the sand is laid out with the speed bunker on the left, it just has a look that, in my mind, is what I’ve always thought of Pinehurst and the Sandhills.

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PM: What would be interesting for people to know about Pinehurst Resort?

JB: We’re the only golf course to ever host all of the major championships that the USGA has … and a PGA championship and a Ryder Cup. We’ve hosted more major tournaments than any other golf course.

Writer’s note: Interview was edited and condensed for length.

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ELLIOTT’S ON LINDEN COOKING DEMO SCHEDULE & WINE TASTINGS | November 3, 10, 17, 24 & December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Elliott’s Provision Company | 910.215.0775

FESTIVAL OF TREES | November 6-11 | The Carolina Hotel, 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst LIQUID FACE LIFT | November 7 | 12:30-1:30PM | The Laser Institute of Pinehurst | pinehurstlaser.com, 910.295.1130

18TH ANNUAL FALL ART EXHIBIT AND SALE | November 9-11 | Artists League of the Sandhills | 910.944.3979, artistleague.org WHISPERS’ FUNDRAISER FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL | November 10 | 10-4PM | Country Club of Whispering Pines, 2 Clubhouse Blvd., Whispering Pines SANDHILLS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB | November 12 | 7-9PM | Hannah Center Theater at The O’Neal School, 3300 Airport Road, Southern Pines | sandhillsphotoclub.org

AFTERNOON TEA WITH BETTY MANGUM | November 13 | 2:30PM | Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlor | 910.255.0100

TASTE OF INDIA | November 14 | Rue Thirtytwo, Southern Pines | 910.725.1910

ALDENA FRY THANKSGIVING FLORAL ARRANGING | November 15 | 10AM | Sandhills Horticultural Gardens Ball Visitors Center, 910.695.3882 WINTER MOVIE - THE POLAR EXPRESS | November 16 | 7PM | Southern Pines Recreation Center | Rynet Oxendine 910.692.7376, oxendine@southernpines.net

CELEBRATION OF SEAGROVE POTTERS | November 16-18 | Lucks Bean Plant, Seagrove | 336.517.7272, celebrationofseagrovepotters.com

32ND ANNUAL TURKEY TROT | November 17 | 8:30-11:30AM | FirstHealth Center, Pinehurst | 910.715.1843, sandhillsraceseries.com

IMPACT OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE SPEACH BY DAVID KILARSKI, CEO OF FIRST HEALTH | November 20 | 11:45AM | Table of the Green, Midland Country Club | Charlotte Gallagher, 910-944-9611 SECOND ANNUAL HEN ROAST | November 20 | The Sly Fox, Southern Pines | 910.725.1621, theslyfoxpub.com

TREE LIGHTING | November 24 | 2-7PM | Downtown Southern Pines CHRISTMAS GALA AT THE WEYMOUTH CENTER | November 28 | 6-9PM | Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, Southern Pines | 910.692.6261, weymouthcenter.org

CHRISTMAS HOUSE 2012 | November 28-December 1 | Tickets: Weymouth at 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, weymouthcenter@pinehurst.net AFTERNOON TEA WITH BRUCE RICHARDSON | November 30 | 2:30PM | Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlor | 910.255.0100

31ST ANNUAL SEAGROVE POTTERY FESTIVAL | November 17-18 | 528 Old Plank Rd , Seagrove | 336.873.7887

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6TH ANNUAL REINDEER FUN RUN | December 1 | 8-11AM | Main Street, Aberdeen | www.reindeerfunrun.com, 910.693.3045 CHRISTMAS FOR THE BIRDS PROGRAM | December 1 | 10AM-4PM | Town Creek Indian Mound, Mount Gilead | rich.thompson@ncdcr.gov, 910.439.6802 HOLIDAY PARADE | December 1 | 10-11AM | Downtown Southern Pines REINDEER FUN RUN | December 1 | Aberdeen | reindeerfunrun.com/register HOLIDAY CONCERT | December 2 | 4PM | Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College | 910.215.0730, moorecountychoralsociety.org 35TH ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES | December 2 | 1-6PM | Episcopal Day School, 910.692.3492 CARTHAGE CHRISTMAS PARADE | December 4 | 6:15-7:15PM | Town of Carthage | 910.947.2331, townofcarthage.org

NATIVITY PREVIEW PARTY AND NATIVITY LUNCHEON | December 4 | 5:30-7:30PM | St. Joseph of the Pines, Belle Meade Clubhouse, 100 Waters Dr, Southern Pines | 910.246.3125 6TH ANNUAL NATIVITY LUNCHEON | December 5 | 11AM | St. Joseph of the Pines, Belle Meade Clubhouse, 100 Waters Dr, Southern Pines | 910.246.3125 A PERFECT MATCH – MAKEUP CLASS | December 5 | 12:30-1:30PM | The Laser Institute of Pinehurst | 910.295.1130, pinehurstlaser.com HOLIDAY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP | December 6 | 10AM | Sandhills Horticultural Gardens Ball Visitors Center | 910.695.3882 AN EVENING OF BEAUTY | December 6 | 6-7:30PM | Pinehurst Surgical | 5 FirstVillage Drive, Pinehurst | 855.294.2639 FIFTH ANNUAL OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS | December 7-8 | 5:30-9PM | Hamlet Avenue, Hamlet

HOLIDAY SHOPPE CHRISTMAS ART & CRAFT SHOW | December 8 | 9AM-6PM | Southern Pines National Guard Armory, Morganton Road MOORE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT | December 9 | Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines | www.mporchestra.com STRICTLY ITALY - WINE DINNER | December 11 | 6:30PM | Rue Thirtytwo, Southern Pines | 910.725.1910 ANNUAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TEA PARTY | December 11 | 2:30PM | Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlor | 910.255.0100 SANTA VISITS THE FOX | December 24 | 2-5PM | The Sly Fox, Southern Pines | 910.725.1621, theslyfoxpub.com FIRST EVE | December 31 | 6-8PM | Downtown Southern Pines | Rynet Oxendine 910. 692.7376, oxendine@southernpines.net

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

www.pinehurstmagazine.com Community events you would like considered for publication in the calendar may be emailed to jill@pinehurstmagazine.com.

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Testing My Limits When I was 16, my best friend was killed while riding in a car that slammed into a retaining wall. The driver survived. Both had been drinking. In the days that followed, I promised my friend’s mother that I would never drink and drive. That promise has stuck with me, influenced my decisions, and possibly kept me alive for the three decades since.

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and it’s why, just a few weeks ago, i jumped at the chance to be a “drunk driving” test subject for three officers from raleigh Police Department’s special operations Division: Lt. tim tomczak and senior officers chris Bradford and Pete Manukas. they conducted an abbreviated version of the three-day class where police officers learn to recognize the signs of alcohol and drug impairment via standard Field sobriety tests, or sFsts.

Before we began, they established baseline numbers for my blood alcohol content (Bac) with an ec/ir ii breath testing instrument, more commonly known as a breathalyzer, and for my driving reaction times with a simulator called the Vericom response tester. then came my favorite part – having a police officer serve me drinks. they measured out five ounces of 80-proof liquor – the same alcohol content as 40 ounces of regular beer or 17 ounces of table wine – and instructed me to finish it within 45 minutes. that might sound like a short amount of time, but drinking alcohol quickly won’t always get it into your system quickly. Your body absorbs most of its alcohol via the small intestine, and what you consume with your mouth has to wait in the stomach for the pyloric valve to open before it can enter the small intestine. sometimes that valve isn’t willing to let the stomach’s visitors go too soon; in fact, there are certain types of food that will “fool” it into staying closed. one of those is peanuts – grab a handful of those while you’re waiting for the bartender, and chances are good you won’t feel the effects of your first drink until you’ve ordered a few more. it’s also a misconception that food “absorbs” alcohol, and that eating a lot before drinking will prevent a person from becoming drunk. in reality, it merely delays the absorption of the alcohol into the body. if the pyloric valve stays open and you’re able to absorb the alcohol gradually, then drinking over a longer time can make a difference, as your body eliminates it naturally. But the “one hour per drink” rule of thumb is another myth – even the healthiest liver can’t break down alcohol that quickly. You’ll reach the point of diminishing returns. tomczak explained, “it’s hard to find evidence to say one drink will significantly affect your judgment and motor skills; where the numbers get squishy is at two to four drinks.” after my first round, it was time for the breathalyzer again. two things a would-be drunk driver should know about the ec/ir ii are: it’s failsafe, and its reading will be better for them than would a blood test. “[it] checks its accuracy with an internal gas canister, and if it’s not able to get an accurate reading from the gas, it disables itself and does not allow the officer to run a breath test,” tomczak explained, adding, “Whatever you blow on the ec/ir ii, it can’t possibly be higher than the actual blood figure. Drawing blood would give equal to or higher results than breath every time.”

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Bain tries to follow Bradford’s finger for the HGN Test [top], gives Manukas one of four breathalyzer readings as Tomczak observes [center], and fails to react to turn/brake cues on the driving simulator [bottom].

even if it takes time to arrange for a corroborating blood test, allowing a driver’s Bac level to drop, the police can calculate what it was via retrograde analysis – a state statute has set an elimination rate of 0.0165 percent per hour, so don’t feel too smug about them losing time. Besides, even if one’s Bac is less than 0.08 percent – what Manukas calls “the illegal limit” – it’s still possible to be convicted of Driving While impaired (DWi). that can happen at any alcohol level, provided a driver has appreciably impaired faculties. “appreciable impairment is determined by the officer’s opinion and tests, based on sFst training,” said Bradford. so it wouldn’t make sense to be happy about blowing “only” a 0.04, which i did after those first five ounces. i still had trouble with the horizontal gaze nystagmus (hgn) test, one of the three main sFsts. hgn refers to an involuntary eye jerk that occurs when someone tries to look to the side. Bradford instructed me to keep my head still and follow his finger, which he moved right and left at varying degrees of speed and direction change. his eyes stayed on mine the entire time, and even though i never felt or otherwise detected it, he told me my eyes were jerking with the effort. he also had to remind me several times to not move my head, even though i never felt that i was. i’d failed my first test. the officers measured out another five ounces and started the 45-minute clock again. this time, Manukas took two breathalyzer readings, and i shudder to think what a 48 | PinehurstMagazine.coM

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blood test would have shown, because the ec/ir ii showed me at 0.09 and 0.10 Bac. now it was time for the other two primary sFsts – the Walk-and-turn and the one-Leg stand. i failed them, as well.

For the former, Manukas instructed me to walk heel-to-toe for nine steps along a line of tape, turning on one foot with the tenth step and walking heelto-toe back to my starting point. For the latter, i had to stand in one spot for at least 30 seconds, with one leg straight out, keeping my foot about six inches off the ground. if those sound easy, they probably are – for a sober person. i couldn’t keep my balance for either one, and exhibited several other indicators that enable an officer to successfully predict impairment. one of those is the ability to divide attention between simple tasks. said Manukas, “if you can’t divide your attention while you’re sitting there and i’m talking to you, you’re not gonna be able to divide your attention when you’re doing 60.”

and i couldn’t. remember the driving simulator? they had me try it after my sFsts, and i failed eight consecutive times. on my worst attempt, i practically tripled my baseline reaction time/distance of 0.72 seconds and 64.33 feet. But the worst thing is, i honestly felt like i could have driven home with no problems. that’s the crux of the matter – the inability to realize one’s judgment is impaired. that realization requires unimpaired judgment; it’s a paradox.

But judgment is crucial, said tomczak, because most fatalities are the result of judgment issues. and every 52 minutes in the u.s., someone dies because a driver’s judgment was impaired by alcohol. the only way to guarantee you won’t kill or hurt someone by driving while impaired, is to refuse to drive any time you’ve been drinking. once you start drinking, you may not be able to judge whether you’re truly fit to drive. as Manukas said, “if you have to ask yourself if you’re okay to drive, then don’t.”

Bain struggles to maintain his balance during the One-Leg Stand Test – understandable, considering his BAC was at least 0.09 percent by then.

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festive dishes to spice up any holiday dinner party!

PUREED WHITE YAMS WITH HORSERADISH 2 lb white yams, peeled and cut into approximately 2 inch pieces 1 potato, peeled and cut in half 1 Tbsp. salt 4 oz. butter ½ cup or less horseradish, prepared and grated ½ cup cream

Place the yams and potato in a large pot and cover with water. add the salt. Bring the pot to a boil and turn to a simmer; cook until the yams are tender. Drain the yams and potato through a colander and return to the pan. stir the yams continuously to dry them out over a medium heat for about 2 minutes. add the remaining ingredients and mash.

This can be made ahead of time and reheated.

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BOURBON SPIKED COLLARDS 2 bunches of local collards, stems removed, rolled and sliced (chiffonade) 1 onion, sliced ½ tsp. chili flakes 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil ½ cup diced ham hock or bacon Salt and pepper apple cider vinegar 2 oz. bourbon

heat the oil in a large pot. add the onions and bacon and sweat for about 5 minutes. add the chopped greens and season with the salt and pepper.

Place lid on the pot and allow the greens to wilt. occasionally, remove lid to stir the greens. continue to cook for about 20 minutes or until your desired tenderness. towards the end, and with caution, carefully add the bourbon; remember the bourbon can spontaneously ignite. allow to simmer for about 5 minutes to develop flavor. This can be made a few days prior and reheated.

SAVORY MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING/STUFFING 2.5 cups whole milk 6 large eggs 4 cups sliced assorted mushrooms 1 yellow onion, diced herbs salt and pepper to taste ½ cup grated cheese 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 Tbsp. minced garlic

tear or dice breads into large pieces and set aside in mixing bowl.

Mix eggs and milk. sauté mushrooms and onions in hot pan with olive oil, herbs and garlic. combine all ingredients with the bread and mix well until everything is incorporated. grate your favorite cheese over the top and press down slightly. Pour mixture into greased pan and bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.

ROASTED APPLES, PUMPKINS, AND SQUASH WITH PANCETTA AND SAGE 1 apple, cored and diced assorted squash and pumpkins (skinned, seeded and diced) 4 oz. diced pancetta ¼ cup fresh sage splash of olive oil salt and pepper to taste

You don’t really need weights and measures for this recipe, just place all the ingredients in a roasting tray and drizzle with oil. Bake at about 350 degrees for about 30 minutes and remember to turn over the vegetables at least once during the cooking process. Other ideas: Try adding maple or a little honey.

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So you’ve found that perfect LBD. Now that the hard part is done, it’s time to accessorize with a beautiful statement piece of jewelry. Keeping it simple and classy is always the best route, so look at the neckline of your dress. If it’s a low cut or cowl neck dress you have an endless amount of options for necklaces – something long or bejeweled, glamorous with lots of stones and sparkle. If your dress has a more modest neckline, opt for something short and simple. That way the jewelry won’t be overpowering and will let the dress be more of a feature. If earrings are more your thing the options are endless – small diamond or pearl studs or a big chandelier style – and you’re out the door ready for a fun night out!

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Elm Design dress with attached brooch available at eve avery

213 Industry dress with black and gold earrings and bracelet available at the Village Fox

Helens Heart holiday party shoe available at cameron & co.

{1} Tory Burch Lexa in Tumbleweed (taupe/gray); {2} Rowen Indo Woven in Gold; {3} Tory Burch Annelise in Sand all available at Monkee’s of the Pines

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Vaneli Erlene satin platform peeptoe available at Monkee’s of the Pines

Blue Pacific scarf; Wooden Ships cowl neck sweater; Lyss’e Leggings tummy control skirt available at coolsweats

Diane von Furstenberg Giada dress and chunky silver chain link pave bracelet available at Monkee’s of the Pines

Black dress with beaded jacket; Silver satin clutch; Beaded bracelet and Rhinestone necklace with earrings available at Lookin’ for Linda

{1} Hobo leather clutch; {2} Gold, silver and pearl necklace; {3} John Wind necklace and charm; {4} BB Dakota dress; {5} Woven beaded bracelet {1} The Flexx “Bon Bon” black and silver metallic flat; {2} Restricted “Lavish” flats with large rhinestones; {3} Restricted “New Wave” in black velvet

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{1} Ferre green sunglasses; {2} LaFont Paris sunglasses; {3} Maui Jim purple sunglasses; {4} Assorted cases available at eyemax

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ST LORENZ GLUHWEIN GERMANY, Approx. $8 (1 litre bottle) this is a delicious little cold weather treat, a red wine that is already infused with clove, cinnamon, orange and lemon peel. all you have to do is heat it up and serve it to evening carolers!

MER SOLEIL SILVER UNOAKED CHARDONNAY MONTEREY, Approx. $21 this is a great two-for-one gift. a delicious, crisp chardonnay from a great producer bottled in a pretty silver crock. chill it in the frig and the crock acts as a continuing chiller while you enjoy the wine. great candleholder for the porch when the bottle is empty.

MOET & CHANDON IMPERIAL GOLD EDITION BOTTLE Approx. $54 a gorgeous gold bottle housing one of champagne’s all-time favorites! “Wellbalanced, exhibiting flavors of light toast, gala apple, honey and ginger, with smoke and mineral notes underscoring hints of tropical pineapple and tangerine fruit. there’s lovely texture, with a firm backbone of juicy acidity.”

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Wine is the perfect gift for the holidays, it disappears before the next holiday and a repeat performance is always welcome! Here are our six favorites for this season!

ROCLAND CHOCOLATE BOX GSM AUSTRALIA, Approx. $20 this is a delicious red with a retro red and gold label as attractive as the flavors of the wine! a treat for any holiday party. “this dark, complex red deftly balances the blackberry, cherry, chocolate and spice flavors, finishing with transparency. grenache, shiraz, Mataro.”

Nothing bring s out the festiv ities of the holidays like French C hampagne.

Remember D om Perignon’ s quote, “I am drinking th e stars!” Don’ t miss out on these limited edition beau tiful sparklers .

VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT CHAMPAGNE’S CLIQ’ UP Approx. $60 Marilyn Monroe named her poodle after her favorite drink, and your friends will love it too. the holiday gift box converts into a chiller, origami style! great for your stylin’ buddies. “there’s plenty of finesse in this smooth-textured champagne, whose flavors evoke apricot, peach, vanilla pastry and mineral. racy, with snappy acidity providing energy and driving the flavors to a long conclusion.”

G.H. MUMM BRUT CORDON ROUGE CHAMPAGNE GIFT SET WITH TWO FLUTES Approx. $51 a great value, the holiday gift set includes 2 lovely flutes swiped with centuries-old cordon rouge emblem, for the same price as the bottle alone. “toast and dried fruit notes mix in this very harmonious dry champagne, which is full of flavor – dried apricot, candied orange peel, nut and smoke – but still elegant and light-weight. the rich, toasty note lingers on the vibrant finish.”

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bookreview

CANADA

BY ROBERT GABLE

Life is all about choices. some are easy, such as what to eat for lunch. some are more difficult, such as where to live, or what to do for a career. some choices have far-reaching, life-altering consequences. at times these life-altering choices sneak up on us, out of nowhere. richard Ford uses his gift of storytelling to explore the consequences of choice in his latest novel Canada.

Part of Ford’s gift lies in his ability to face unpleasant facts. he doesn’t turn away from the messy aspects of life. an unflinching, unsparing, look life full-in-the-face style underlies all his work.

Rock Springs, his collection of short stories, highlights his skill. The Sportswriter, Independence Day (which won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1995) and The Lay Of The Land are his “Frank Bascombe” novels. all of these stories ponder life, its unknowns, and how strange twists await us. Ford takes time crafting his work, making it thoughtful and provocative. (it’s been 6 years since the publication of his last novel – he doesn’t just crank out two or three a year.) he tells this story in a first-person narrative, looking back to events that started in the pivotal summer of 1960. the novel has three main parts. the first part takes place in great Falls, Montana. the second takes place across the border in Fort royal, saskatchewan. the third, and shortest part, is where he looks back from 2010, wrapping up the story. the narrator, Dell Parsons, is 15 years old in the summer of 1960. he’s living with his twin sister and parents in great Falls, Montana. his father, Bev Parsons, is recently discharged from the air Force, and unable to hold down a job. his mother, neeva, is an intelligent and restless soul, unhappy about somehow ending up in great Falls. one of Bev’s failed money-making schemes puts the whole family in danger. From there, things inevitably spiral out of control, leading to a foolish decision that splits the family apart.

Ford excels at describing the stark beauty of great Falls, and the equally raw beauty of rural saskatchewan. his description of the dynamics of the family, and the motives that drive the

parents, is also right on the mark. the parents are a mismatched pair that stayed married, but probably wouldn’t have in today’s world. the struggle of both Bev and neeva to find their bearings is heart-wrenching. he has a spot-on ear for dialogue, especially the silences the loom behind the dialogue. What goes un-said is just as meaningful – just as important, just as ominous – as what is said. his strange situation, after his parents are jailed and he’s fending for himself in canada, is eerie and unsettling but convincingly rendered. the section where he says goodbye to his dying sister, years after they drift apart, is well-constructed and poignant. the dialogue reflects the awkward situation between the two. the summer of 1960 wrenched them apart, but early in life the only steady friends they had were each other. Moving between air Force bases as kids, “We also agreed that our life was a ‘situation,’ and waiting was the hard part. at some point it would all become something else, and it was easier if we simply were patient and made the most of it together.”

Wisdom lies in knowing how to make authentic choices that reflect our true selves. the wisdom needed to make these choices is easy to see in hindsight. Looking back, there were times when Dell could have bailed out before disaster. he finds that “Lifechanging events often don’t seem what they are.” he had to make life-altering choices at a young age, unable to grasp the gravity of the situation. he couldn’t discern the hidden motives of those around him, so he had to deal with the consequences. For him, it became a case of: even if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice. if you take your time and read closely, Ford makes some interesting observations about life, rewarding you with insights on the human condition. Like all of us, Dell was forced to make decisions given incomplete information, with half of the facts not yet available to him. You make mistakes, you try to learn from them, and you try to do better going forward. it’s something akin to the fortune-cookie proverb, “the key to life: fall down seven times, get up eight.”

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HISTORY

RULES! Tufts Archives an Open Book of Pinehurst Past

There was a natural progression that the high-profile architectural team of Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore embarked upon after meeting Pinehurst Resort officials a few years ago on restoration work of a Donald Ross classic.

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The non-profit Tufts Archives is regarded as one of the most unique and authentic “museums” in the world. Want to see a Ross autograph? There are plenty on hand. How about a set of clubs Ross hand-made for his four-year-old granddaughter in 1913? Check.

the two wanted to walk virtually every inch of the famed no. 2 course to get a “feel” for what strategies ross poured his heart and soul into. and there were crucial meetings with usga officials over how the 1940s throwback look would affect golfers in the upcoming opens.

But the short drive from the carolina hotel to cherokee road, down a narrow hallway to the back of the given Memorial Library, was undoubtedly the key piece to the puzzle. it was like christmas for crenshaw and coore the first day they sat down at a small table in the tufts archives and began pouring over original ross drawings, notes and photos of no. 2. the project literally unveiled itself right before their eyes as if ross was himself present, guiding his pencil over the yellowed paper to produce his most famous sandhills masterpiece. “there was so much ground to cover, and thank goodness for the tufts archives,” crenshaw said. “You look at that era and what things looked like. it’s a huge difference in what you see today.

“Bill and i went into the project knowing it might have been a radical step at first to see what we were doing, but i don’t think there is any golf course, or resort, or golf complex in the nation that has finer archives than Pinehurst. You sure wish that everyone else would keep them. it is a great, great help when people go to restore golf courses. First and foremost you want to try to portray what was in the mind of an architect, and certainly in this case one of the most significant ones in Donald ross.” it turns out that the tufts family, the founders of Pinehurst resort and the vision behind its early success, were the original “hoarders,” saving virtually every letter, drawing, photo and “piece” of the property they laid their eyes and hands on. thus, the non-profit tufts archives is regarded as one of the most unique and authentic “museums” in the world. Want to see a ross autograph? there are plenty on hand. how about a set of clubs ross hand-made for his four-year-old granddaughter in 1913? check. even James W. tufts’ marble and silver 19th century artic soda fountain machine is front and center, and a favorite of elementary school children during tours of the archives.

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“a big part of it was the time back then, but the tufts kept very detailed records,” said tufts archives executive director audrey Moriarty. “and they also had this sprawling resort and owned all of the buildings, so there were plenty of places to store things. When we read about richard tufts and the history … we have a couple of handwritten copies and his attention to detail was amazing. We have ledgers in the basement from the hotel; we have ledgers from ross that he signed when he came to visit.” and virtually everything in-between.

Plans for an expansion after the 2014 opens leave town forced Moriarty and her dedicated staff of volunteers to begin inventory a few years back. they’re still logging items as we speak. there are also approximately 150,000 images on hand, and Moriarty is more than halfway (78,000) to digitizing them all.

“Yes, we do take this place personally,” she said. “somebody said something the other day about punching out and we laughed. i have not punched out since 2002. it grabs you because we can read about the people in their own words and there are so many wonderful letters in here, like from Donald ross to his staff. it is such a great way to learn about people. i feel sorry for the next generations who won’t get to read letters because they don’t really exist anymore because of all the emails and texting.” the area’s tradition that led to national historic Landmark status began in 1895 when J. W. tufts first built Pinehurst and then a few years later began a grand experiment when he installed the resort’s first nine-hole course. it continued with ross, who until his death in 1948, designed and developed approximately 400 courses in Pinehurst and around the country. however, the tufts archives is much more than golf and ross. it details every twist and turn of the area that makes the free entry into the archives truly priceless and well worth a few hours of your time on a rainy winter day.

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DID YOU

KNOW?

Did you know there was a ski slope off of Highway 5 in the early 1970s?

Did you know Pinehurst had its own brand of cigarettes?

Did you know this was the site of the first miniature golf course?

“one of my favorite things, and i keep adding to it like a giant mushroom, is my ‘Did you know’ list. these are all little tidbits of stuff that we keep finding when we’re looking for something else.

Did you know there was a ski slope off of highway 5 in the early 1970s? Did you know Pinehurst had its own brand of cigarettes?

Did you know this was the site of the first miniature golf course? there are just lots of really interesting things.” the tufts archives is now privately funded, and the Village of Pinehurst in the last decade has begun to offer financial support, making a large commitment to the expansion that will take the museum from 7,000 to 21,000 square feet in the near future. “the Village council and the mayor realize what we do for the community and they are very much behind our plan,” Moriarty said. “history is something that kind of grows on you,” she added.

“When you come in here for the first time we get a lot of people saying the same thing, ‘oh my gosh, i didn’t know this was here – you have such neat stuff.’”

Most of the “stuff” is one-of-a-kind originals that can never be replaced, so placing a value on the museum is virtually impossible, said Moriarty, who handles some items with gloves to help in the preservation process. “i find it amazing that i can actually read a letter ross wrote to somebody or you can pick up a club that he held,” Moriarty said. “We’re not like the Pro Football hall of Fame with all these diamond and gold rings, but some things we have are truly valuable because once they are gone they are gone, they will have been lost in the annals of american history.” the tufts archives does sell various items on site or post online pricing for postcards, drawings and posters – even a limited amount of script money from the 1930s – to help fund various projects. Log on to www.tuftsarchives.org for more information.

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ORNAMENTS to remember Unpacking our Christmas ornaments each year often reminds us of the past. Although it’s one of those traditions we rarely think about, it almost always takes us down memory lane. Here, three families share a few of their favorite ornaments as well as a time-honored family tradition.

BY CHRISTA GALA

Beverly reddinger is in the hair business – she is the senior director of the refinery salon in southern Pines – and December is always her busiest time of the year. “We call it black month,” she says. “You get there when it’s black and you leave when it’s black.”

But many years ago, that busy time also produced three of reddinger’s most cherished ornaments. “one night, i had to make these cookies and do all of these things and i let the kids paint on these clay ornaments because i figured it would give them something to do.” it was 2003 and her kids were young. grant, now 11, was just two and elizabeth, now 18, was nine. When reddinger finally got her cookies in the oven, she sat down with the kids for a minute. “they’re painting these ornaments, and i sat down with them waiting on the cookies. We had the best conversation,” remembers reddinger, who painted an ornament too. “all of a sudden, everything slowed down and everything was quiet. every time i pull out these three

ornaments, it reminds me to slow down, to not let the crazy consume you. it’s a wheel we let spin; we feed it.” reddinger also loves her kids’ very first ornaments. elizabeth’s is a small wooden train someone gave her, and grant’s is a white ceramic ball with his handprint stamped on it in red paint. there is also a ziggy ornament given to her husband by his grandmother when he was just 12. the year: 1981. “it’s not always the prettiest ornaments that are the most special,” says reddinger. the best part of the christmas season for Beverly reddinger is when the big day is close at hand and she can heave a sigh of relief, knowing that black month is winding down. “i’m just so happy to have survived the pressure of trying to get every guest in before their special occasion.”

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Celebrating tough races Vrnda Bailey and her kids have two passions: running and animals. and this year they’ve figured out how to work one of those passions onto the christmas tree. “this year, we are adding very special ornaments to the tree – each of our medals from our first half marathons,” says Bailey, who has two children: Vanessa, 14, and Justen, 17. “they are very important because none of us are born runners with long legs or elegant strides. the races were tough and seemed insurmountable. i guess that is what our family is about – conquering what seems impossible and enjoying the celebration of achievement. “as i grew up, establishing a christmas tradition for my home was very important,” continues Bailey. “Decorating the tree is always big deal. there is a tree that i decorate and a tree for each of my kids to decorate.”

Bailey is co-owner of Watch My Wag, a new kennel in southern Pines which also offers dog training and grooming, so pets play a role in the family’s christmas traditions. “We never put presents under the tree until christmas eve, same with stockings,” says Bailey. “We keep everything well out of reach of four paws.” one year, Bailey decorated a disco ball tree. “We really had fun dancing around the tree that year in all the sparkles the tree made,” Bailey laughs. “opening those disco balls up each year reminds me of the times when we can be silly and goofy and just enjoy a good laugh at ourselves.” and whenever Bailey unwraps the bunches of grapes she made one year for a fruit-themed tree, she’s reminded that it’s okay if things aren’t perfect. “i spent hours making sure each fruit was evenly spaced horizontally and vertically,” says Bailey. “i went totally overboard with it. in fact, it was the reason the kids got their own tree; i just couldn’t let go. that was the year the kids pointed out to me that no matter how perfect the tree was. it would have been better if we had done it together.”

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Bailey holiday tradition All of the animals in the Bailey household get a stocking as well as the kids. “The kids made their own when they were much younger out of fabric they picked out at the sewing store,” says Bailey. “They are way oversized and super cute. They also get to open one gift Christmas Eve, and it is totally their choice.”

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1. These three clay ornaments remind Beverly Reddinger to slow down each Christmas 2. Grant Reddinger’s first ornament 3. Elizabeth Reddinger’s first ornament 4. A Ziggy ornament from 1981

Reddinger holiday tradition The Reddingers let the kids, Elizabeth and Grant, open one gift on Christmas Eve. They almost always choose the gift from their aunt Becky and Uncle Lee, says Reddinger. “They live in Maryland and are great at sending gifts that are crafted, and the kids just love them.” Which goes to show that high-priced gifts aren’t always the most-loved.

Jim and Mary taylor have been married for 13 years and have three kids: James, 12; sophia, 9; and Joshua, 8. christmas in their house every year includes the ripping of wrapping paper and squeals of delight, but the taylors also want their kids to remember the reason for the season. “to us, it’s important to convey to our children that, yes, christmas is great fun with santa claus and excitement, to enjoy all of that,” says Jim taylor.

“But the real treasure of christmas lies in our belief as christians that in a tiny town called Bethlehem around 2,000 years ago, a baby was born who would change the course of history, bringing hope and redemption to a battered world.” in fact, Jim and Mary always read the christmas story from Luke, chapter 2 to the kids at bedtime on christmas eve. “nothing is cozier than sitting with our three children in front of the christmas tree and hearth reading these treasured words that were read to us by our own parents years ago on christmas eve,” says taylor.

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there are ornaments in the taylor family that bring that same sense of nostalgia, like the santa ornament given by a family member. “the kids love this ornament because it’s just set in the tree, not hung. they like to take it out and play with it, and then put it back. We feel this ornament captures the playful, generous spirit of santa claus,” says taylor. another favorite is a christmas tree ornament made by daughter sophia when she was just four years old. “to Mary and me, the ornaments that our kids make are the most special,” says taylor. “With each passing year these little ornaments become more precious, reminding us that childhood is an event that must be savored.” then there is the all-white santa claus ornament that was given to the couple at an ornament shower after they were first married. “this ornament was given to us by a friend from scotland, who had also attended our wedding, which took place in Duns, scotland. When i look at this ornament, i am reminded of this friend who was among those present at our small wedding.”

Finally, there’s a copper star. “a reminder of the beacon that led the wise men to their destination,” says taylor. “Mary likes the copper; she thinks it feels warm and inviting.”

Taylor holiday tradition

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“We attend Handel’s Messiah at Duke Chapel in Durham,” says Taylor. “To us, this musical work captures the holiness and majesty of Christmas, in the visually and acoustically stunning venue of Duke Chapel. It helps us remember that Christmas is about celebrating Christ’s life and mission on this earth. Our second must is the Christmas Eve candlelight service at our church, Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church. On this most sacred of nights, we enjoy hearing Christ’s message of hope and peace in the fellowship of our friends and neighbors.”

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3. Jim Taylor thinks this ornament captures the playful spirit of Santa Claus. His kids take it off the tree to play with it.

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Grays can be neutral but also stunning – choose a light gray to brighten your space or a darker gray to add some drama! Either way, take a tip from our professional and get painting!

grays can be very challenging, but my favorite shade is Benjamin Moore’s stone harbor 2111-50. it’s a great neutral gray shade that can easily be paired with almost any complementary color.

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as medical care has advanced, health services have become highly specialized. getting state-of-the-art care often means traveling to a regional hospital or a university medical center, which can be a stressful, tiring experience. across the country, families and friends spend countless hours in hospital rooms and waiting areas offering support and comfort to sick and injured patients, waiting for news from physicians and sometimes making arrangements following deaths. regardless of the time and energy devoted to planning hospital environments and encouraging compassionate care, a hospital is and always will be a hospital.

House.

“caregivers need a place to relax, regroup and recharge,” says rebecca ainslie, director of the clara McLean house at Firsthealth. “sitting by the bedside, trying to comprehend instructions from the medical staff, coping with the physical and emotional needs of the patient, all far from the comforts of home is a stressful, taxing experience. We wanted to create a place where individuals could rest their bodies and their spirits.” after countless brainstorming sessions and numerous interviews with families and patients, a plan for a Firsthealth hospitality house began to emerge – a plan for a place where patients and families could come together away from the clinical environment of health care.

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A plan for Clara’s House

the clara McLean house at Firsthealth welcomed its first guests in april 2012, offering patients and families a comfortable sanctuary as they navigate hospital services, procedures and overnight admissions. clara’s house, as it is informally known, is located in FirstVillage, across Memorial Drive from the main entrance of Firsthealth Moore regional hospital. the facility offers every comfort of home – and more. thanks to the generosity of visionary donors through the Foundations of Firsthealth and the Moore regional hospital auxiliary, patients and families now have a place where they can rest between medical appointments, refresh between visits to the icu, prepare a quick snack or a family meal, or spend the night before the next round of medical treatments or hospital visits. the day-to-day operations of clara’s house are also supported through philanthropic donations and financial contributions from the community. Volunteers assist with every aspect of the house, from preparing and serving a daily continental breakfast to maintaining the grounds and healing garden.

With continued commitment, the house will extend a hand of kindness to those who need it most now and for many years to come. after just a few short months, clara’s house is already making a difference, one family at a time.

Richard’s story

richard smith and his wife Joan live in cumberland county, about 40 miles from Pinehurst. in august, Joan smith, a longtime asthma sufferer, was admitted to Moore regional hospital with back pain related to her breathing. “she hadn’t been feeling quite well for a while,” says richard smith. “We expected her to take a turn for the worse, but not so suddenly. When she was admitted to the hospital, i was dealing with vision problems related to macular degeneration. Driving back and forth so that i could spend as much time with her as possible was a challenge.” a nurse who was caring for his wife suggested that smith look into clara’s house. “i made a few phone calls to learn more, then i decided to try it for a night,” smith says. he stayed for five days. “i couldn’t ask for any better care,” smith says. “i’ve stayed at five-star hotels that weren’t as nice. the facility put me at ease and was very comfortable. the grounds were beautiful. i only wish i had known about it sooner.”

While smith was a guest at clara’s house, he needed treatment for his vision issue. “i had been going to Fayetteville for care, but i was able to get an appointment with carolina eye in Pinehurst,” he says.

“When rebecca (ainslie) found out, she insisted on taking me. she left me with a number to call, and when the treatment was finished, someone came to pick me up. Firsthealth didn’t just care for my wife, who was their patient, they cared for me.” smith passed the information about clara’s house along to his daughter. “her husband has heart trouble, and he is hospitalized from time to time,” says smith. “i feel more comfortable knowing that she can stay at clara’s house. it gives me peace of mind to know she would be safe even when she is alone, and she will be treated with kindness and consideration.”

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Referrals come from a variety of sources

clara’s house is “a place to call home” for patients and families who travel from outside the Pinehurst area for medical care at Firsthealth Moore regional hospital. named for businesswoman and philanthropist clara McLean, the 20,000 square foot facility features 12 private guest rooms, a living room, library, family room, dining room and a sunroom overlooking the volunteer-designed and -maintained healing garden, and a reflection room for private contemplation. at clara’s house, both overnight and daytime accommodations are available just minutes away from the hospital. offering more than just hospitality, clara’s house provides peace and privacy, entertainment and information as well as warmth and comfort. staff and volunteers lend a compassionate ear, and offer encouragement and understanding. in this setting, guests are invited to interact with and draw strength from each other.

Visitors can also seek out the solace available through the healing garden, located on the premises. inspired by classical english design, the healing garden boasts traditional elements with whimsical touches. Paths lead the visitor to garden rooms with seating for quiet reflection, prayer, conversation or simply admiring the view.

Patients and families who use clara’s house facilities are referred for the service by health care professionals in the Firsthealth service area. referrals may be made through staff at all three Firsthealth hospitals, Firsthealth hospice, pastoral care, area physician practices and the surgery center of Pinehurst.

Facilities are available to: >>> patients who are undergoing multiple-day treatments at the hospital (such as radiation therapy) and who are able to care for themselves or are accompanied by a caregiver >>> immediate family members of patients >>> relatives of patients in the FirstHealth Hospice House Greatest priority goes to patients, to the relatives of critically ill patients and to individuals who live 30 or more miles away from the hospital. Guests are asked to contribute a modest nightly fee, but the fee can be reduced or waived if the patient or family has special circumstances.

For more information or to arrange a Clara’s House tour, call (910) 715-4220.

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Leslie’s story

it was around eight o’clock on a saturday evening in early May when the phone rang at Leslie crossley’s home in West Virginia. “i hung up, grabbed some clothes, jumped in the car and headed to north carolina,” she says. “there wasn’t really even time to think.” crossley’s brother Douglas, a 45-year-old single father from cameron, had been rushed to Moore regional with a serious illness. after about eight hours on the road, crossley and her family arrived in Pinehurst. they checked in with the hospital, then began searching for a nearby hotel. “apparently, there was a big event in the area that weekend,” crossley says. “every room in the area was sold out.” so crossley and her family got into their car again, drove to her brother’s home in cameron and slept a few hours before returning to the hospital in the morning. a front desk manager at one hotel had heard about the family’s story. a volunteer chaplain at Moore regional, he told Leslie about clara’s house. the next day, she made arrangements for a room there.

“My parents ended up staying for a month,” she says. “i came in on the weekends after working during the week.

During a very sad and difficult time for my family, clara’s house was a bright spot. My parents were treated like gold. they didn’t have to worry about anything except my brother. they had help with laundry and meals. they often found fresh

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flowers in their room when they returned from the hospital. i was able to return to my job knowing that they were being looked after in my absence.” crossley, a nurse manager at West Virginia university healthcare, considers the clara McLean house as an extension of patient care. “every aspect of care was superior,” she says. “My parents were treated with kindness and respect. the staff was fantastic. although the outcome was not what we had hoped for, the services my brother received were excellent. We have continued to receive notes and emails checking on all of us. the staff even prepared a dinner for my family following my brother’s death.”

More importantly, crossley’s parents were able to be with her brother and hold his hand when he passed away.

“Without clara’s house, i don’t think that they could’ve managed,” she says. “i will be forever grateful that my parents were able to spend every possible minute with my brother, right up to the end of his life. You can’t measure the value of those moments.”

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aging is a natural process that happens to everyone. there are many factors which influence aging such as genetics, environment, diet, smoking and sun exposure. the truth is you cannot prevent the aging process but you can practice healthy habits, focus on aging well and take advantage of the many options available to help you restore your appearance. there are many techniques available, both non-surgical and surgical, to help reduce the aging process and make you feel more confident in your appearance. Venus Freeze is the latest in-office technology for painless, non-surgical body contouring, cellulite reduction and skin tightening for the face, neck and body. a series of treatments will produce a smoother, more contoured shape. our office also offers options including Botox速 and restylane速 injections and other fillers, depending on your individual needs and appearance. to complement the practice, we offer skin care services including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, facial treatments and laser hair removal. ensuring you feel comfortable and confident with your plastic surgeon is one of the first steps toward choosing a plastic surgeon. our physicians and staff will ease any concerns you may have about your cosmetic procedure through a private and personalized consultation.

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HOLIDAYWEIGHT management TIPS For the millions of americans trying to lose weight, the approach of the winter holiday season can be more frightening than halloween! however, a few simple strategies – with regard to healthy eating, exercise, and stress management – can help folks stay on track with their weight management through the new Year. to begin, thanksgiving feasts and holiday parties traditionally entertain guests with bountiful spreads of festive foods. one should never arrive at these events famished. eating a small snack beforehand is an excellent strategy for enabling oneself to make the healthiest choices possible. Further, individuals fare better when they limit themselves to eating only those “special” foods that will not be available during other times of the year. enjoy grandma Joan’s pumpkin pie, but skip the brand-name package of cookies.

Further, busy schedules and holiday travel can throw a wrench in even the most faithful exerciser’s program. During the holiday season, individuals can maintain their fitness by focusing on “lifestyle activity” – movement people engage in while going about their daily routine. choosing the furthest spot in the parking lot, opting for the stairs rather than the elevator, and walking airport terminals are all calorie-torching activities that do not require time at the gym. individuals may benefit from wearing a pedometer, a device that counts the number of steps one takes each day, to help gauge activity level and set personal daily goals.

Finally, although this season is a time of joy and celebration, it can also bring significant stress. Planning for holiday events, dealing with difficult family members, and navigating frustrating travel are just some examples of the hassles that might lead to abandoning weight loss efforts and falling back into comfortable and convenient old habits. individuals can protect themselves by utilizing stress management strategies. Delegating responsibilities when necessary, practicing meditation or deep breathing techniques, and adhering to a consistent sleep schedule can help folks deal more effectively when these inevitable challenges arise.

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peach festival Members of the Village Chapel in Pinehurst held their annual Peach Festival on August 29th with dinner, entertainment and peach cobbler dessert.

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1. Pastor ashley smith and speaker sam Walker. 2. committee members that baked the peach cobblers. 3. Betty Mangum and John David santos.

treasure trail adventure On August 25th the Sandhills Horticultural Society and the Landscape Gardening Department of the College hosted the Children’s Treasure Trail Adventure in the gardens. Children learned how to plant, examined earthworms, made solar pictures, learned about animal rehabilitation and had a photo taken with a pea pod.

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purple pancake dinner fred astaire grand opening The grand opening of the new location of the Fred Astaire studio in Southern Pines took place on August 31st.

1. owners Bruce & Debby hasson. 2. Bruce hasson, Karen Backall and ray Metzger. 3. stosh Frick and anne steidinger.

On August 23rd a purple pancake dinner was held at Penick Village.

The event was a fundraiser to combat Alzheimer’s disease.

1. Katey McLachlan, Philip Martinello and sarah seawell.

2. nancy & gerald Peterson. 3. Dana, Julius, Myrah & carleigh Fore with natalie & gehrig Loschiavo. 4. Jack & carol Whalen and Paul & Marion Morton. 5. rita Menzies and Jenn Jones.

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2nd wine walk On the evening of September 8th the 2nd Pinehurst Wine Walk was held in the Village of Pinehurst. Over 300 participants sipped, sampled and strolled the shops of the Village.

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dog show On September 14th - 16th the Moore County Kennel Club held their All Breed Dog Show at the Harness Track in Pinehurst.

War Dogs, MIRA, Pet Responsibility and Veterinary-Tech Scholarships are supported by the club’s events.

1. elaine greenwood, club president steve Watson & ursula Walsh.

2. Members of the 42nd Military Working Police K-9 unit: smith, nunez, giddings, Lytle, stiles and cochran. 3. trophy chairman Lisa schrank and club V.P. Beth Dowd. 4. terrie houck with Pepe.

5. zak slater & caz. 6. Jack russell terrier spotsie. 7. Jacob chipman & rhett. 8. Jeremiah & shelby sivley.

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pinehurst civic group expo Pinehurst organizations and clubs exhibited at the 2nd Annual Pinehurst Civic Group Expo which was held at the Fair Barn on September 13th.

1. Pinehurst civic group members ron rhody, Jeremy reynolds, Melissa swarbrick and Bob Barmore. 2. english speaking union: Bill Berger esq., with Florence & ron Fick. 3. Master gardeners: ginger Minichiello, terry Lenahan and tess gillespie.

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royal tea On October 3rd a Royal Tea benefiting the ESU (English Speaking Union) was held at the Academy of Classical Design in Southern Pines. Lord Watson of Richmond, C.B.E. was the guest speaker.

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back pack golf tournament The 4th Annual Dugans Pub Back Pack Golf Tournament was held at Talamore Golf Course on September 16th. The tournament was played in memory of Joseph A. Lughes and benefited the Back Pack Pals which provided food to children in need.

1. Mary chapman, cheryl Melhorn, honorary chairwoman Linda hubbard and Joan Poole. 2. Jerry Whipple, Dugans Pub owner alan riley, Myrtle griffin and Kim hewitt. 3. Barb & Leroy siegel with Lori Walters.

quilt show The amazing talent of area quilters was on display at the Sandhills Quilters Guild 2012 quilt show held at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst on September 28th and 29th.

1. Linda James won Best in show. 2. Bonnie stetson with 1st place winner Judy Petersen. 3. ellene Place won 1st place in the applique wall quilt category; with her is Katie Bartiss. 4. Jean & Wendy smyth and Janice Kaplan.

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the pinehurst forum On October 11th the Pinehurst Forum began their 2012-2013 season with Larry Marshak’s Tribute to the Platters. The blacktie dinner and entertainment was held at the Carolina Hotel.

1. Business sponsors for the event: Bob Blackwell, Bo Bozarth, Paul Blake, chuck helbling, tanda & neal Jarest and Jon DeVault.

2. Larry Marshak’s “tribute to the Platters” entertains. 3. tom & Betty hurst with Martha & Bill timmons.

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oktoberfest On October 13th, Pinehurst Oktoberfest took place at the Arboretum. It was a day of festivities for young and old alike.

The Little German Band entertained in the evening with music and dance.

1. Ken & susanne spicer, elfriede & Dieter Poesch and Ben & tracy Martin. 2. the Little german Band dancers. 3. John & nancy Bouldry with Judy & Walt habenstein. 4. Bill oram.

On September 20th the Sandhills Horticultural Society hosted a Picnic in the Gardens. A lovely evening of dinner and dancing, in the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens next to the Ball Visitors Center, helped raise money for the gardens.

1. horticultural society president andy auman with his family: Juanita, Vickie, chris and Kelly auman, Marshall Donathan and Wyatt Koch. 2. coordinator of the Landscape gardening program Dee Johnson with students Jasper tymes and nick st. sauveur. 3. Jim Westmen, Fred garrett and Wayne irvin. 4. estelle & howard Menke and nancy & Ken geddes. 5. colen & Katy swain and ron Muller.

6. rachel Whitaker, Bill iverson, Jim & Johanna Westmen and tricia Mabe. 7. Peter & teresa hessler. 8. scc Landscape gardening students: Betsy thigpen, rachel Parish, shawn Beavers, a.J. Brooks and shannon simpson. 9.Dot evans with ollie & Wanda sweeney.

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