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Transcript of Sandhills Naturally • October 2015
YO U R G U I D E TO H E A LT H Y L I V I N G I N T H E S A N D H I L L S A R E A • O C TO B E R 2 0 1 5
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Festivals Celebrate History & Heritage • Pumpkin: The Super Fruit
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“Fun fact: The Pilgrims fermented hops, maple sugar, persimmons and pumpkin to make pumpkin beer.” www.allaboutpumpkins.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
october 2015nutrition
Peter Pumpkin-eater Was Right! ................ 4
Fall for Quinoa ..........................................6
Reinventing Sunday Brunch ......................8
living DIY —What's Black and Orange and
"Green" All Over? .....................................10
A Profitable SPIN on Urban Farming ........13
Stop Wasting Food .................................14
wellness Warming Essential Oils for Fall .................15
explore Southern Pines Chiropractic ....................16
Celebrate History & Heritage at Area
Fairs and Festivals .......................................18
Resource Guide ......................................20
Calendar of Events..................................22
The Powerful Pumpkin, page 4
A Profitable SPIN on Urban Farming, page 13
Harvest Time Quinoa Pilaf, page 6
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Your Guide to Healthy Living in the Sandhills
Editor & PublisherJoy Godwin Crowe
Associate EditorKaren Gilchrist
Contributing WritersKelli EdwardsSueson Vess Patti Ranck
Cory Worrell
Marketing & AdvertisingJoy G. Crowe
Sophie Poppele (Moore Co.)[email protected]
Nicole Walcott (Cumberland Co.)[email protected]
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Copyright ©2015 by Main Street Media and Sandhills Naturally. All rights reserved. No part of this issue may be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without permission of the publisher or copyright holder. Neither participating advertisers nor the publishers will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints or typographical errors. The publishers reserve the right to edit any submitted material. Main Street Media is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, artwork or other material. Information in this publication is not meant to diagnose, treat or prescribe for medical conditions. The opinions expressed by contributing writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors and publisher.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
feeling fall in the sandhillsCooler weather has made an appearance — along with lots of much-needed
rain — and fall is in the air. If you didn't recognize it by the weather, there's
another telltale sign — pumpkins. Pumpkin spice latté,
pumpkin bread, pumpkin doughnuts, pumpkin soup,
spiced pumpkin candles, trips to the pumpkin patch.
Pumpkin is the word of the month! The powerful
pumpkin is much more than a tasty fall ingredient in
your latté, it's delicious and nutritious. (And I hate to
break it to you, but your pumpkin spice latté probably
has no real pumpkin in it at all!)
If you need to spice up your decorations for fall
and Halloween, Patti Ranck has some great ideas
to repurpose items and create your own unique
decorations and costumes. Check out the DIY section
and get creative!
In addition to pumpkins, fall seems to be
synomous with festivals. Harvest festivals and fairs
abound this month in the Sandhills area, so much so
that we devoted a special section — outside of our
regular monthly calendar of events — to focus on
the festivals in our area that highlight our history and heritage. One of our area
festivals has quite a history of its own — Farmers' Day in Coats is celebrating its
103rd year!
The end of October brings a special event in Fayetteville, with a bit of mystery.
Not Halloween. It's a pop-up brunch presented by Sustainable Sandhills, to be
held at an unknown location. Read more about the mission of this group and this
spectacular event in this issue.
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WELLNESS
In the classic nursery rhyme, Peter the pumpkin-eater kept his
wife very well inside a pumpkin shell. Without delving into the
specifics of their non-traditional marriage arrangement, health-
wise, these characters probably benefited from Peter’s affinity for
this member of the Cucurbitaceae or gourd family. Pumpkins not
only taste (and look good); they are very healthful to eat!
The word pumpkin comes from the Greek Pepõn, meaning
large melon. Pumpkins are thought to have originated in the
ancient Americas, not as the traditional orange globe perfect for
carving a Jack-O-Lantern, but as a crooked-neck variety which
stored easily.1 And while often referred to as a vegetable, the
pumpkin, along with its family members the squash, cantaloupe,
cucumber, watermelon and gourd, is actually a fruit; it has seeds
and “develops from the ovary of a flowering plant.”2 Vegetables
include other plant parts – leaves (lettuce, cabbage, spinach), roots
(beets, turnips, carrots, potatoes) and stems (celery, asparagus).
The traditional pumpkin familiar to most people belongs to the
species Pepo. Over 30 varieties, in a range of colors – blue, green,
pink, red, tan, white and of course, orange – grow to a weight
anywhere from about a pound to a world-record 2032 pounds3 –
probably a size appropriate for a diminutive spouse if one were to
try and hollow out a petite residence. Pumpkins also come in stripes
and different textures, from smooth to webbing to warts, and in
shapes from flat to round.
In addition to their omnipresent appearance in holiday
decorating from October through November, nutrient-dense
pumpkins offer many health and dietary benefits4, 5:
• Pumpkin is low in calories; 100 grams or about 3.5 ounces
has 26 calories and no cholesterol or saturated fats, and is rich in
fiber, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Dieticians recommend
pumpkin in programs to control cholesterol and reduce weight.
• Pumpkin is high in many antioxidant vitamins, such as
vitamin C, E and A. In fact, it has one of the highest levels of A in
all the cucurbit family – 7384 mg per 100 g/3.5 oz. or 246% of the
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). The body requires A to
maintain the integrity of the skin and mucusa, the moist tissue
lining the insides of parts of the body, and for good vision. Vitamin
A, according to research, may protect against certain cancers.
• Pumpkin contains many natural poly-phenolic flavonoid
compounds, which provide antioxidant effects, such as beta-
carotenes (where the orange color comes from!), cryptoxanthin,
lutein and zea-xanthin. Carotenes convert into vitamin A inside the
body, and zea-xanthin, an antioxidant with UV ray-filtering actions
in the eye’s retina, may help protect against age-related macular
disease.
• Pumpkin is a good source of B-complex vitamins – vitamin
B-6 (pyridoxine), folates, niacin, B-5 (pantothenic acid) and thiamin,
as well as the minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium,
manganese, phosphorus and potassium.
• Don’t throw away those pumpkin seeds or pepitas! They
provide an excellent source of fiber and mono-unsaturated fatty
acids, supportive of good heart health, and are concentrated
sources of protein, minerals and vitamins; 100 g/3.5 oz. of pumpkin
peter, peter pumpkin-eater was right!By Karen Gilchrist
Fun pumpkin facts• The Pilgrims depended on pumpkins for food,
and many might have starved to death without
them.
• The Pilgrims fermented hops, maple sugar,
persimmons and pumpkin to make pumpkin beer.
• New Englanders were sometimes nicknamed
"pumpkinheads" because early colonists used
pumpkin shells as a template for cutting hair in a
round and uniform fashion. From allaboutpumpkins.com
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seeds contain “559 calories, 30 g of
protein, 110% RDA of iron, 4987 mg of
niacin (31% RDA), selenium (17% of RDA),
zinc (71%)” and no cholesterol!
Additionally, the seeds contain the amino
acid tryptophan, which converts in the
brain to gamma-amino butyric acid
(GABA), an amino acid that inhibits nerve
transmission in the brain, calming nervous
activity6, and which is important in the
production of serotonin, a brain chemical
that affects mood.
Pumpkin consumption may also
contribute to improved fertility in women
and overall immunity. “For women of
child-bearing age, consuming more iron
from plant sources such as spinach, beans,
pumpkin, tomatoes, and beets appears to
promote fertility, according Harvard
Medical School's Harvard Health
Publications.” And because it is high in
vitamin C and beta-carotene, pumpkin
provides an immunity boost.5
But pumpkin is great not only for
humans. The family cat and dog can also
benefit from this healthful fruit. Adding
pumpkin and/or pumpkin seeds to your
pet’s diet can help with diarrhea,
constipation and hairballs; combat
dehydration; assist in weight loss; help
control certain parasites; improve skin and
coat and supplement nutrition.7 (Be sure to
feed only plain cooked or canned
pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, and be
sure to check with your pet’s veterinarian
first.)
Most of the pumpkin plant is edible —
flowers, fruit, leaves and seeds — making
it easy to add to one’s diet. The seeds can
be ground up and sprinkled or used as a
flour. The fruit can be baked, fried,
steamed and roasted and used in soups,
salads, desserts, preserves and spreads,
from curries, custards and pies, to
pancakes, ravioli, soufflés and stuffing.4, 5
The pumpkin “season” seems to start
earlier each year, beginning in September
with the availability of pumpkin-spiced
EVERYTHING, from food and drinks to
room fresheners, and ends rather abruptly
the day after New Year’s — a great time to
pick up some cans of plain pumpkin on
sale to add to the pantry for use
throughout the next 12 months. Better
yet, head to your local farmers market
right now and pick out some fresh
pumpkin to prepare and freeze. When you
are through, salute your efforts with a mug
of pumpkin-spiced tea or bottle of beer
infused with pumpkin.
Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga
instructor and longtime resident of
Southern Pines. Sources: 1 http://
allaboutpumpkins.com; 2 www.livescience.
com/33991-difference-fruits-vegetables.
html; 3 www.pumpkinnook.com/giants/
giantpumpkins.htm; 4 www.nutrition-
and-you.com/pumpkin.html; 5 www.
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/279610.
php; 6 www.denvernaturopathic.com/news/
GABA.html; 7 www.petplace.com/article/
dogs/news-videos-fun/fun-stuff/9-benefits-
of-pumpkin-for-pets---pumpkin-for-dogs-
and-cats
PUMPKIN (CUCURBITA SPP.), FRESH,
NUTRITIVE VALUE PER 100 G.
(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle Nutrient Value % of RDA
Energy 26 Kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 6.50 g 5%
Protein 1.0 g 2%
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g 2%
Vitamins
Folates 16 mcg 4%
Niacin 0.600 mg 4%
Pantothenic acid 0.298 mg 6%
Pyridoxine 0.061 mg 5%
Riboflavin 0.110 mg 8.5%
Thiamin 0.050 mg 4%
Vitamin A 7384 IU 246%
Vitamin C 9.0 mg 15%
Vitamin E 1.06 mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.1 mcg 1%
Electrolytes
Sodium 1 mg 0.5%
Potassium 340 mg 7%
Minerals
Calcium 21 mg 2%
Copper 0.127 mg 14%
Iron 0.80 mg 10%
Magnesium 12 mg 3%
Manganese 0.125 mg 0.5%
Phosphorus 44mg 5%
Selenium 0.3 mcg <0.5%
Zinc 0.32 mg 3%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-a 515 mcg --
Carotene-ß 3100 mcg --
Crypto-xanthin-ß 2145 mcg --
Lutein-zeaxanthin 1500 mcg --
Sources: http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/
show/3176?manu=&fgcd= and www.nutrition-and-you.
com/pumpkin.html
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Fall is upon us, but that doesn't mean we have to trade in
the salads for warm, saucy comfort foods. This month's recipe
is a tasty salad loaded with vitamins and minerals. The best part
is you can prepare this ahead of time and serve it chilled or at
room temperature. One of the things I love about this salad
is, of course, the quinoa. Quinoa has all nine essential amino
acids that our bodies
need and the salad
uses another ingredient
that people don’t often
think about, which
is jicama. Jicama is a
tuber vegetable closely
related to the potato. It
is not a very appealing
vegetable, but the
inside is crunchy, juicy
and slightly sweet,
almost pear-like. It
doesn’t discolor after
cutting and it can be
eaten raw or cooked in soups and casseroles. Just peel
the skin with a peeler and slice it or dice it. Jicama is also
low in calories, only 46 calories per cup! And this time
of year, pumpkins are everywhere, so make use of your
pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are a good source
protein, fiber, minerals (magnesium, manganese, phosphorus),
iron and zinc). Tip: Pepitas can also be ground into a flour to
use as a thickener or added to baked goods.
HARVEST TIME QUINOA PILAF
Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 cup organic quinoa whole grain
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup jicama, diced
1 cup organic corn, fresh, or frozen
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced with some of green included
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (raw)
1/2 cup raisins (or cranberries)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice, fresh squeezed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Rinse quinoa before using. In a medium saucepan bring
water to a boil water and add quinoa. Cover and reduce
heat; simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and fluff with fork. Set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high
heat; add onion, jicama, corn, peppers and garlic. Sauté
until soft. Add cooked quinoa grain, tomatoes, green
onions, pumpkin seeds and raisins. Stir until well blended,
and cook for 1
minute.
In a small bowl,
combine cilantro,
lime juice, salt and
pepper. Blend into
pilaf. Serve hot or at
room temperature.
This is delish! It
is a great way to get
lots of veggies in
one dish. Feel free
to add more veggies or cut-up chicken to make it a meal.
Quinoa is one of those food items I always like to have
in my pantry to make quick and healthy meals from. It can be
found in the rice section of virtually any major grocery store.
Sueson Vess is a professional chef, author/food writer and
educator helping people eat healthier, especially those with
celiac disease, autism spectrum disorders and others with chronic
illnesses. Special Eats provides catering services, educational
presentations and monthly cooking classes at FirstHealth Fitness
Center. Sueson’s cookbooks include “Special Eats: Simple
Delicious Solutions for Gluten & Dairy Free Cooking,” now in its
6th edition, and “Living Without Magazine’s Best Gluten-Free
Cookbook." www.specialeats.com; 800.981.5029; Facebook
page: Special Eats. Sueson’s homemade bone broth is available at
Nature’s Own, Southern Pines.
fall for quinoa, pumpkin seeds and jicamaBy Sueson Vess
Jicama (above) and
Quinoa (right) combine
in a tasty harvest-time
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Over 125 Food & Craft Vendors • Free Cotton Gin ToursMain Stage featuring: 10 a.m. - Welcome & National Anthem, Peyton Brown
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Second Stage with Local Talent!10:00 Rendance Dance Group10:30 Alicia’s Dance of Benson11:00 Thomas & Madilyn Smith
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Glad Tidings Percussion Group 1:30 Mt. Zion Male Chorus
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NUTRITION
Sustainable Sandhills is planning the Fall 2015 PopUp —
a Sunday Brunch on October 25th, starting at 12:00 noon.
Tickets are on sale now
for this Mediterranean
Brunch, showcasing the
culinary talent of one
of Fayetteville’s famed
middle eastern chefs.
The location? Top secret!
This is one of the unique
characteristics of the
PopUp Dinners; the
location is texted and
emailed to ticket holders
the day of the event.
This small
environmental, nonprofit
began PopUp Dinners in
2013 in partnership with
the buy local, eat local
Slow Food Fayetteville
movement. The PopUp
Dinners are locavore
menus that seek to answer
the question of What is
Fayetteville’s cuisine? They
inspire and challenge
chefs to think about what
cultural dishes and ingredients are unique to the Sandhills
region. They aim to educate and support the local food
economy by striving to reduce carbon emissions and producing
low- to zero-waste events. #PopUpFAY challenges locally owned
restaurants and our talented chefs to connect a local food
economy and source their menu items seasonally and straight
from the farm or baker's hand.
Sustainable Sandhills was formed in 2003 as a result of
Fort Bragg’s newly created Sustainable Fort Bragg program
when they realized that environmental impacts don't stop at
the installation boundary. The organization works through
innovative partnerships to meet the needs of the community
in the areas of environmental education and demonstration.
Sustainable Sandhills programs have
helped to divert electronic waste in
Cumberland County by nearly 11.5 tons,
provided educational Farm Tours to over
640 youth and produced $400K in Green
Schools energy reduction for Cumberland
County Schools in 2014, to mention just
a few accomplishments.
The success of programs like these
depends on the capacity of sustainable
partnerships, volunteers, staff resources
and sponsorships from smart businesses
and individuals committed to saving our
environment. PopUp Dinners are one of
Sustainable Sandhills’ main fundraising
events. All proceeds go to supporting the
mission, to save the planet and preserve
the environment of the Sandhills. If you
would like to make a donation or love
the PopUp Dinner concept and would like
to become a sponsor, please call (910)
484-9098 or send an email to info@
sustainablesandhills.org. Find out more
about #PopUpFAY and buy tickets for the
Mediterranean Sunday Brunch on the
website at www.sustainablesandhills.org.
sustainable sandhills reinvents sunday brunchBy Alba Polonkey
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what's black and orange and "green" all over?By Patti Ranck
Have you guessed? Answer (drumroll, please) — your next
Halloween! Yup. We’re talking about the holiday second only to
Christmas in the amount of waste that is produced on its
festivities every year. And don’t even get me started on the
amount of costumes and masks that are made from Poly Vinyl
Chloride! PVC! A known carcinogen. You heard that right. We
are putting that on our children, and then trashing it all the very
next day, leaching a harmful path of chemicals
from the manufacturing process to absolutely
no safe way to dispose of it, or recycle it (as
noted in Greenamerica.org). Seriously, we are
more advanced than that! Whew! I got so
agitated, I just almost toppled off my soapbox!
So, instead of preachin’ let me get to teachin’.
Lesson for today: How to have an
awesomely, gruesomely fun Halloween with
the smallest carbon footprint possible and the
most family fun possible. Let’s go.
Since I’ve already begun the costume rant,
let’s start with that. Fun! This is every DIYer’s
heaven. Anything and everything can be
repurposed, upcycled, swapped, borrowed and
recycled. Make it a family and friends event by
turning it into a treasure hunt of sorts. Each person
makes a list of who or what he or she would like to dress
up as. Start by gathering together any old costumes you
have available from previous years and have a costume
swap. These can be used as is, or sometimes reworked
into new and different characters. Scour second hand
shops. It’s crazy the cool stuff you can find if you take the
time to browse and use a little imagination. You can find
huge variety! There are retro styles, trench coats, old
bowling shirts, wedding dresses, overalls (great for
scarecrows), shoes and boots, accessories, sometimes
formal wear and tuxedos (you can be a penguin if you
want — just sayin’). Think simple and fun.
One year we found an outrageous poufy ball gown
for one of my daughters. We hit the craft box when we
got home to make a tiara and changed up her hairdo a
bit. She practiced her best British accent, and she went to
a school event as Princess Diana. Another year my other
daughter and her friend had a brainstorm to be characters from
a favorite movie. Off to Goodwill! They bought old flannel plaid
shirts from the men’s section, a pair of nerdy black glasses (such
luck they found these!), baseball hats (they painted “Wayne’s
World” on); wore their own t-shirts and ripped jeans, borrowed
a pair of drum sticks and a hockey stick from my son and went
to a party as Wayne & Garth (uh-yeaah. Party on). Have a
scavenger hunt around the house and or garage and let
everyone come up with ideas about what things you all
might have lying around that could be creative and fun
to make costumes out of.
At Evilmadscientist.com is a post on How to Build A
Better Bat costume using an old broken black umbrella.
So cool! I bet we all have one of those hanging around
in the back of some closet. That could easily become the
most awesome Batman get-up ever.
There’s no end to what can be made from large
cardboard boxes. You can make a Lego costume,
(literally, you can be a Lego) or a robot, a hot air balloon
(like the one in the movie Up)
an airplane, a Rubix Cube,
and my personal favorite, the
two who made themselves
into Barbie & Ken dolls in the
boxes. Hilarious. Just go to
buzzfeed.com/34 Halloween
Costumes made from
cardboard boxes. If you have
an idea but don’t know where
to start, just Google it or
check Pinterest — someone
out there will have the
answer.
Turn it into a contest! As
you see, it can be as simple or
complicated as anyone wants
it to be. We’re all different.
Make up categories so that all
involved can get some sort of
little prize and no one feels
left out. They could be
D.I.Y.
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scariest, funniest, most creative, best
use of cardboard box, most ingenious
use of produce. Hey, you never know
— someone might want to be Chiquita
Banana. Giving simple awards or prizes
will really help get everyone excited and
onboard with the whole do-it-yourself
aspect. In my experience, the kids
always have the most fun when they
participate in the creation of their own
costumes. They love creating and are
proud of what they have accomplished,
and it all means so much more. For sure
they will be a one-of-a-kind!
After Halloween is over, if your kids
won’t use them again, like if they are no longer into using
costumes to play dress up and make believe, by all means
donate them. Costumes can be given to theater companies or
schools for their own plays, or drop them back off at Goodwill
to be enjoyed by someone else next Halloween!
Now there is the item that goes hand in hand with the
costume, literally. The container to ”get the goods.” Again,
please let’s avoid the evil PVC, shall we? No plastic pumpkins. I
know they are cute, but really, not that cute. You can use a
basket or shopping bag from your house, especially if it
happens to go with your costume. Any good Dorothy from the
Wizard of Oz would be carrying a basket. I’m sure you can find
an old purse or tote bag. For example, someone in a gangster
costume would surely want to carry an old attache case or small
satchel like the kind they carry their loot in. But, still, my
favorite is the old school retro cotton pillow case. It’s a classic
and it goes with everything. If it’s an old worn one that you
don’t plan on using on the bed after, you can pull out the craft
stuff and let your kids decorate them. Now you can reuse it
every Halloween.
If you Trick or Treat at night, don’t forget the flashlight
— the LED flashlight. Use LEDs in all your luminarias, too. I
actually would recommend an LED headlamp — hands-free,
lightweight, and no one will put it down and forget it. Then it
can be used later when hiking or camping.
Now let’s think about how to decorate the outside of your
haunted mansion. You don’t want to invent National
Lampoon’s Halloween House and be like the Griswalds, but you
want the neighbors to be impressed and your kids to have fun.
Well, since this is a family magazine, we’ll keep it kind of
lighthearted and won’t get too scary and creepy. Right off,
pumpkins are naturally great.
(Remember when you are carving
them, don’t throw out those seeds!
Pumpkin seeds have zinc and iron
and all sorts of goodies in them, plus
they taste good. Roast them up and
serve them at the party!
(Marthastewart.com has got a great
recipe for Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin
Seeds with really detailed step-by-
step directions.) Pumpkin carving has
become a whole new art form. It’s
incredible what people can do. If you
get a chance, catch an episode (any
episode) of Halloween Wars on the
Food Network. It’s crazy. You’ll never look at pumpkin carving
the same way again. Also, designbolts.com has some great free
templates for your jack-o-lantern faces. Simple enough for
anyone to do, yet still quite striking. And you can’t beat free!
Another underutilized yet attractively scary natural item
that’s pretty much laying around all over this time of year are
fallen branches. Most branches have no more leaves on them at
this point, and that can look a bit foreboding with some black
netting material draped over, or little homemade rope noose
hanging from it. The kids can make floating ghosts from
cheesecloth or any sheer fabric pieces by placing a chunk of
balled up paper in the center and tying it with some string or
yarn. Hang it from the tree branch, and you have an instant
flying ghost! With that, you can drape some cotton ball spider
webbing as another option. But if you prefer to stick with a
more natural look, on your next dog walk or group hike, take a
bag with you and have the fam forage for some dried brown
moss, dead flowers and weird-looking mushrooms and then
dangle it from the branch Adams Family style. (They loved dead
flowers. Remember their crazy vases of thorn stems with the
roses cut off the tops?) Hanging these branches from jute or
fishing line in front of your windows gives off an eerie look,
especially at night when most of the trick or treaters are out
and about. (FYI: the branch thing also makes an awesome table
centerpiece for a grown-up’s Halloween party.)
For more décor ideas, just check out these fabulous
window silhouettes. I even love the simple reaching hands in
this picture, like someone trying to escape a horror. At
snazzylittlethings.com/DIYhalloweensilhouettes, they offer free
downloadable designs. Or you can trace your kid’s hands and
arms like she did. I think they’ll get a kick out of being the
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monster in the window.
So easy, so cool. You can
even just cut it out of
black poster board and
attach it to your window
with a couple of tiny
pieces of double stick
tape. Back light it with an
LED flashlight when night
falls and you have a very
simple, subtle, but spooky
little display.
If you want some tombstones in your yard, make some
simple ones out of any old scrap wood you make have in your
garage or shed. Probably the more beat up and worn-looking,
the better. Even check out some of those community online sale
sites where people sell things like old wood pallets and barn
wood and other used items. Those are great resources for
upcycling and repurposing items. None of that Polystyrene
store-bought kind for us. Purchase some sample size jars of
no-VOC paint at your local home store and write something
Edgar Allen Poe-ish and spooky on it, like maybe a name from
your favorite horror movie. Then sandpaper over it lightly here
and there to give it an aged-distressed look. Now really work
that sandpaper over some of the edges. Don’t be neat now, the
worse it looks, the better your display. Get an old beat-up
garden glove and fill it with crumpled newspaper to look like
there’s still a hand inside and partially bury the wrist part in the
dirt in front of the tombstone so it looks as if a hand is coming
up from the “grave.”
Lastly, never underestimate the power of the classic
scarecrow. Your old clothes, stuffed with straw, on a wooden
stake. I say, keep him headless for better Legend of Sleepy
Hollow/Headless Horseman-type effect. Hang some cotton ball
spider webbing on it or other spooky items. Old-fashioned,
repurposed, natural. Boom. Done.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
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LIVING
Critical mass. There is a growing “local living” movement in the Sandhills. More of us are taking responsibility for our own health and wellness and are not settling for processed food as usual. We are turning to critical resources like Sandhills Naturally for reliable local healthy living information because they want to invest more of our dollars right here in the Sandhills with our neighbors, in a local life that sustains and thrives.
Right after I moved here in 2011, I quickly discovered how difficult it was to access locally grown, chemical-free food in Fayetteville. Out of this realization that I was living in a “food desert,” I started www.MeetUp.com/SustainableNeighbors so that I could gather with others who cared about real food security, living locally and sustainably.
In my search for healthy, locally produced food, there came another discovery: there are very few local small farmers actually growing their own produce to sell directly to the consumer. To add to this concern, I could not find a farmer, at the time, who was not treating the land and crops with pesticides and herbicides.
One of our greatest challenges in building our Sandhills local food system is finding and supporting more environmentally responsible small farmers who can make a fair living wage feeding us. We are grateful for the few local small farmers and healthy-minded chefs and artisans who are emerging to be a part of the living local solution, but there is a critical need for many more.
I have been inspired by solutionaries in the urban agriculture movement in cities around the country and came across SPIN Farming, which teaches how to grow in small plots, and do so as a profitable enterprise.
I was impressed with the years of success that the founder, Wally Satzewich, had doing this in Canada where the growing season is short, and that there was such low capital investment to get started. There are other small farmers and value-added producers that are demonstrating the success of urban farming for profit and SPIN Farming lays out the plot-to-profit steps to generate a sustainable income, and you don’t need to own land to do it.
I believe that we need 100 million small-scale farmers by 2032 in our neighborhoods nationwide to truly solve, not only our food insecurity crisis, but also the need to boost depressed local economies with healthy job growth. The entrepreneurial opportunity of SPIN-scale neighborhood farms has so many benefits to help build healthier communities.
As an advocate, educator and facilitator for building resilient
communities, I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow profitable community-based farming and local food enterprises as part of the emerging secure Sandhills local foodshed.
With this goal in mind, Sustainable Neighbors is partnering with Fayetteville State University, EDA University Center and Spence Family Farms to host a special event and next-day hands-on workshop.
Cultivating Profits in Small-Scale Farming Conference and next-day SPIN Farming Workshop are two unique events that offer info and training in how to grow food and make money on sub-acre small plots, including backyards. At the Conference on Friday October 16, you will learn from successful small- scale farming entrepreneurs. Valuable gifts will be given away. Biodynamic/SPIN farmer Linda Borghi and other successful farmers will be presenting.
Linda Borghi is a biodynamic/SPIN farmer doing a special tour. She is on fire with a passion to help small scale and backyard farmers make money growing food and will be conducting a hand-on workshop the
following day after the conference at veteran-owned Spence Family Farms in Spring Lake. Only 30 seats are available for the workshop, so register early. More future workshops are planned.
We all have the power to make Fayetteville local food secure by voting with our dollars, by becoming a small urban farmer or supporting one and by learning to grow and preserve some food for ourselves and our neighbors on a small scale.
Food brings people together to solve problems. My goal is for neighbors to know one another again and grow, cook and share healthy meals together around the kitchen table. Kitchen table wisdom is how the world has solved problems for centuries. This is the grassroots way to heal a region and a world, one forkful at a time.
By our living sustainably we are little messengers creating a new reality. The paradigm is shifting and I can see it emerging everywhere — people are choosing to be well instead of just managers of their disease. It’s an exciting time to be living in the Sandhills!
For Friday Conference registration, visit http://edaucfsuevents.eventbrite.com/?s-44121908; Saturday Workshop - Hands-On Grow Food Make Money SPIN Farming with Linda Borghi Registration is at http://bit.ly/1Kbx7EE. For more information, visit www.sustainableneighbornc.com
Marsha Howe is the founder of Sustainable Neighbors. For more information, visit her on Wednesdays at the Murchison Road Farmers Market or visit www.sustainableneighborsnc.com
a profitable SPIN on urban farmingBy Marsha Howe
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Reducing food waste at home not only helps the environment; it
saves us money. Here’s how.
The Environmental Protection Agency determined in 2013 that 35
million tons of food were wasted that year in the U.S. Some 95% of it
ended up in landfills. The Washington Post has reported that in 1980
wasted food accounted for 10% of what went into landfills. Today,
food waste makes up well over 20%, a larger percentage than metal,
plastic or glass. When that waste
decomposes, it puts out levels of
methane that contribute to climate
change.
In a hungry world, food
waste is a global problem. National
Geographic reported in 2014 that the
Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) of the United Nations estimated
that one-third of food produced for
human consumption worldwide is
annually lost or wasted. (The term
“lost” refers to food lost between
fields and markets; “waste” refers
to food that makes it to our kitchens but because of poor planning,
storage or other factors, never makes it to the plate.)
The notion that wasting food is a bad, bad thing has been
with us since childhood when we were reminded that there were
starving children somewhere in the world that would be grateful for
our uneaten canned peas or steamed beets. Even then we knew that
distribution — how were we going to get those beets to Asia? — was
just as big a problem as are adequate production and affordability.
There’s other good motivation for not wasting food at home: it
saves us money.
Minimizing food waste in our own kitchens and gardens takes
planning, a knowledge of proper storage techniques and a willingness
to use what’s on your shelves. Here’s a short list of practical tips and
suggestions to help you avoid wasting food in your refrigerator, during
preparation and on your dinner plates.
• Take stock of what’s already in your kitchen before menu
planning and shopping.
• Plan ahead to use up perishable items such as fruit and
vegetables as they ripen.
• Pay attention to expiration dates. Many foods will last longer
than the “sell-by” date stamped on its packaging. Always err on the
side of caution. Never use any food stuff that smells bad or off in
anyway.
• Keep items you already have forward on cupboard and
refrigerator shelves. Don’t let items become hidden as you unload
groceries. Make sure the new items go behind the ones you already
have.
• Avoid buying in bulk if you can’t consume everything you buy. (A
big family is often a prerequisite for non-wasteful bulk buying.)
• When buying from bulk bins at
your co-op or natural food store, buy
only the amount you need. Don’t be
tempted to buy more.
• Make a habit of unpacking
lunch boxes after school with your
children to see what was and wasn’t
consumed. Change menu and portions
with your child’s help accordingly.
• Get creative with leftovers.
If all those brussels sprouts weren’t
consumed the first go around, plan a
casserole or stir-fry for the next meal to
which they can be included.
• Get creative with foods before they expire or go bad. Make
croutons with stale bread, add canned beans to soups, make cream
sauce with long-held half-and-half. As lemons go soft and ripe, make
lemonade.
• Transfer products like cereal from the boxes they were packaged
in to jars or other air-tight glass containers. (If you eat your cereal up
within a few days of opening, this isn’t necessary.)
• Have a garden? Learn to can, pickle, freeze, dehydrate and
otherwise preserve your harvest. Raise a lot of apples, onions, carrots or
other root vegetables. Consider a root cellar.
• Have food that you’ll never use? Consider a donation to your
local food bank.
• Some wastage seems unavoidable, with the trimmings and
peelings of kitchen work. Compost them (or at the very least, throw
outside for the wildlife to enjoy)..
• The Internet’s full of suggestions for reducing wasted food.
There’s a handy “A-To-Z of Food Saving Tips” from the folks at
ThinkEatSave.org, with particulars about buying and storing individual
food products.
Reprinted courtesy of Planet Natural. Planetnatural.com has been
providing products for a healthy home, lawn and garden since 1991.
stop wasting foodREDUCING FOOD WASTE AT HOME HELPS ENVIRONMENT & SAVES MONEY
by Eric Vinje
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Happy Equinox! As we shift into autumn, stay grounded
by using your tools to create focus when life may feel like it's
moving too fast — when the wheels start turning in a new
direction. This is a powerful time to set an intention for the
months ahead.
Some of my favorite tools are essential oils, yoga,
meditation and preparing food that is nutrient based! Fall is my
favorite time of year. In fact, I love it so much I look forward
to the season changing, but with that comes reflection,
introspection and relaxing to what is. With my tools in hand,
I'm able to reflect on all that has come my way and prepare for
the harvest, receiving whatever life brings in.
I gravitate to lavender during this time to ground the
nervous system. I'll have it handy for my students, clients and
children. Add a few drops to the palms of your hands and
create a cup, holding hands under your nose and Inhale.
Autumn is a perfect time to enjoy diffusing and blending
with warming essential oils like ginger, cardamom, cinnamon
and clove. Following is a list of essential oils well suited for
incorporation into your favorite fall and autumn diffuser blends.
The oils included in this list were selected for their warming,
spicy, resinous or woody aroma.
By their nature, spicy essential oils like cinnamon, clove
and ginger are strong and quite warming. A little goes a long
way with these oils. They shouldn't be heavily diffused into a
room as they can irritate the mucous membranes. It's best to
blend stronger spice oils into more gentle oils like Wild Orange.
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR AUTUMNWarming/Spicy/Resinous/Woody Essential Oils and Absolutes
AUTUMN ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER BLENDSFollowing are three example autumn diffuser blends.
Create the blends by adding the proper amount of drops to
your diffuser. Be sure and familiarize yourself using reputable
sources for the safety and contraindications of all oils you
choose to use. Make the smallest possible blend first to make
sure you like the blend before doubling, tripling, etc. the recipe.
Blend #110 drops Wild Orange Essential Oil
4 drops Ginger Essential Oil
6 drops Patchouli Essential Oil
Blend #28 drops Wild Orange Essential Oil
6 drops Lime Essential Oil
6 drops Vetiver Essential Oil
Blend #312 drops Wild orange Essential Oil
3 drops Cinnamon Essential oil
3 drops Clove Essential Oil
CHAI TEA RECIPE WITH ESSENTIAL OILSI love cardamom and now I have it in an essential oil which
means that I now have access to all the flavors required to make
my own chai tea latté!
This was super simple and super delicious and comes with
all the therapeutic benefits that each of the oils in the recipe
give us. Plus, while sipping this Chai, you will breathe in the
aromas of the oils and find that they may boost your mood and
calm your mind!
1 drop Cardamom
1 drop Cinnamon
1 drop black pepper
2 drops Wild Orange
2 bags organic black tea
12 oz water
12 oz favorite milk or substitute almond or rice milk
Sweetener of choice
Enjoy:)
Kelli Edwards, mom to two boys and owner
of Pure Phoenix Cleanse & Wellness, is a health enthusiast
with a passion for helping people achieve optimum health. She
helps people through yoga instruction, as a colon therapist and as an
advocate and educator on essential oils. Sources: aromaweb.com
warming essential oils for fallBy Kelli Edwards
WELLNESS
Allspice
Anise
Anise, Star
Balsam, Peru
Bay
Bay Laurel
Beeswax
Benzoin
Black Pepper
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia
Cedarwood, Atlas
Cedarwood,
Virginian
Cinnamon
Clove Bud
Coffee
Common Sage
Coriander
Cumin
Dalmation Sage
Dill
Fennel
Frankincense
Galbanum
Ginger
Gurjum Balsam
Immortelle
Myrrh
Nutmeg
Oakmoss
Patchouli
Rosemary
Rosewood
Sage, Clary
Sage, Common
Sage, Dalmation
Sage, Spanish
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Vetiver
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Dr. Joseph Wahl of Southern Pines Chiropractic has
always been amazed at why people get sick, given that we’re
all exposed to the same things. Yet some get sick, and some
don’t. Growing up, he was very
active as a youngster, and his
parents approached good health
and wellness from the inside out.
When he developed knee problems
that were actually resolved
by addressing an issue in foot
balance, it reinforced the whole-
body approach to good health
that he brings to his chiropractic
practice today.
“Medicine is so specialized,
we forget that all these pieces
work together,” says Wahl,
whose practice is located at
361 North Bennett Street in
downtown Southern Pines. “All are
interconnected.”
Growing up in a military
family, Wahl moved to North
Carolina from Wisconsin during
high school. He completed his
Bachelor of Science degree at NC
State University in 1984 and then
attended what is now known as
Northwestern Health Sciences
University in Minneapolis, Minn.,
completing his chiropractic
degree in 1990 and moving to
and practicing in Greensboro
before establishing Southern Pines
Chiropractic in 1991. Yet Wahl offers much more than just
chiropractic treatment.
“We do traditional chiropractic, understanding that the
nervous system is very important, and you want to keep the
nervous system as free as you can and optimize health from the
inside out,” Wahl says.
And as part of technically trying to help people get
healthier from the inside out, Wahl and his staff offer nutritional
counseling using whole food nutrition.
“We are very big on eating
properly,” says Wahl, “so we do give
some recommendations on how to
eat more cleanly if you can, how to try
to avoid some of the things that we
should be avoiding, like white sugars
and white flours. We try to get away
from that if we can and offer some
basic guidelines.”
The practice also provides a 21-
day detox or purification program, a
cleanse for the liver and kidneys.
“If the liver and kidneys aren’t
working well, we’re not working
well,” Wahl says. “We try to get
people to eat the right way. We can
cheat; we just can’t cheat all the
time!”
Wahl and his staff are also all very
active. “We all enjoy exercise; some
do running, a lot of stretching, a little
cycling. We are always trying to help
people understand how better to
take care of themselves and how to
work on their best ability. We work on
basic range-of-motion exercises, core
exercises to work the body from the
inside out and the outside in.”
Additionally, Wahl uses massage
therapy to complement his approach
to achieving and maintaining wellness.
“We have two licensed massage therapists, and each has
different specialties. All do traditional massage, but we also
offer therapeutic cupping and hot stone, CranioSacral Therapy,
deep tissue and gentle massage — different techniques to
southern pines chiropracticPRACTICE OFFERS A WHOLE-BODY APPROACH TO GOOD HEALTH
by Karen Gilchrist
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Dr. Wahl believes in a a whole-body approach to wellness and optimizing the body from the inside
October 2015 www.SandhillsNaturally.com 17
match up with what would work best for the individual.”
Massage therapy is provided in two rooms upstairs in the office
as well as downstairs to accommodate patients who may have
trouble with stairs.
Chiropractic techniques include traditional adjustments
as well as the use of the state-of-the-art Sigma Ultra-Align
instrument, which provides both evaluation and treatment
gently and very quickly. The Sigma Ultra-Align sends a vibration
into the vertebrae and uses computer technology to identify
and evaluate motion abnormalities within each spinal segment.
Wahl then treats those specific segments, and the Sigma Ultra-
Align allows him to know when each has reached the optimum
state of motion.
“Adjustments are based on physics, and we can find the
technique that fits the patient’s age and needs. We can modify
techniques for each individual. The Sigma Ultra-Align allows
us to use a lower impulse. It’s not as vigorous, and it’s very
effective in restoring function and movement.”
Other treatment modalities provided at Southern Pines
Chiropractic include flexion-distraction technique for lower back
issues; therapeutic Kinesio Tape for golfers, weekend warriors,
shoulder issues and knee issues; interferential therapy (a form
of electrical muscle stimulation); cold laser (light therapy) for
inflammation and swelling, particularly effective for shoulder
issues, wrists, elbows and feet; ultrasound; deep muscle therapy
to reduce muscle tension and spasms; hot, including moist, and
cold therapies; mini massages and active trigger point sessions
for certain muscle groups; vibratory massage and 3-D foot
scans that provide exact measurements for custom orthotics
that assist with posture stabilization.
“I have always enjoyed how the body works functionally
and understand the whole approach using activity, food and
nutrition,” says Wahl. “I try to figure it out, and if it doesn’t
respond to chiropractic, I try to get them to the right place. I
will find someone who can get them on the journey to wellness
as best as I can guide them.”
Wahl treats patients of all ages, from infants to the 90s
and believes in building relationships.
“We have a great staff. All are trained and certified. We
love taking care of people.”
Karen Gilchrist is a writer, yoga instructor and longtime
resident of Southern Pines.
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Southern Pines, NC 28387
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This year, autumn greeted us with a bit of fanfare – a full-harvest-super-blood moon with a total lunar eclipse, and with Mercury in retrograde to boot! Regardless of whether or not one ascribes to the ideas and energies associated with such an event (or even whether one could see it, given the appearance of long-overdue and persistent clouds and rain), the first day of autumn in our region was indeed cooler, a welcome change from our usual long, hot and humid summer that convinces many to “hibernate” within the confines of an air-conditioned home, car and office, or limit outdoor activities to very early or late in the day. Sunny, less-humid days and cool and breezy evenings invite those of us who are not super-fans of the heat – long-time Southerners included – to venture back outside and enjoy a number of yearly festivals and fairs celebrating the rich bounty of the fall season. Check out some of the following events for an opportunity to harvest some family fun, as well as prepare for the – dare we say it – upcoming holidays. Additionally, check with local schools and churches hosting events each autumn. And while it may be cooler, keep the water bottles close by – and don’t forget to wear a hat.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Fall Harvest Craft Show Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Sunday, October 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.AIT Festival Hall421 Maiden Lane, FayettevilleFREE admission
Seasonal celebration trade show presented by Quality Crafters Promotions featuring handcrafted items and fine art, including baskets, jewelry, paintings, pottery, scrap-booking, wreaths and more. Event includes demonstrations and door prizes. www.qualitycrafterspromotions.com
Fayetteville Holiday Craft and Vendor Show Friday, October 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Holiday Inn Bordeaux1707 Owen Drive, Fayetteville
Featuring small business, bridal shop, caterer, DJ, florist, jewelry, wedding planner and more. www.fairsandfestivals.net/events/details/fayetteville-holiday-craft-and-vendor-show1
6th Annual Linden Crossroads FestivalSaturday, October 24, rain or shine4731 Main Street, Linden
Sponsored by The Linden Firemen’s Association, the Linden Crossroads Festival continues to grow each year, offering a parade through downtown, entertainment, vendors, games and more. The day’s activities end with a street dance. www.facebook.com/Linden-Crossroads-Festival-478646572208787, 910.263.2074
HARNETT COUNTY
Erwin Denim Days October 2-3
Erwin was once known as the “Denim Capital of the World,” and the Erwin Chamber of Commerce hosts “Denim Days” each year during the first weekend of October to celebrate this heritage with collectable cars and vintage automobile displays, concerts, crafts, kids rides and slides, games, a parade and performances and the “Baby Denim Contest.” www.erwin-nc.org/denim-days, 910.897.7300
103rd Annual Coats Farmers’ Day Friday and Saturday, October 9-10 Downtown Coats
Coats, an agricultural community which plants the traditional crops of corn, cotton, soybeans, sweet potatoes and tobacco, hosts its Farmers’ Day every fall. The family-fun event includes an antique-car show, assorted competitions and races, a golf tournament, judged crafts and baked goods, a kids’ park, live music, military displays, a pig cook-off, a tractor show and a street dance. www.coatschamber.com, 910.897.6213
Lillington Halloween Festival in the Park Friday, October 23, 5-9 p.m.405 S. First Street, Lillington
Harnett County Parks and Recreation and the Lillington Chamber of Commerce present Halloween Festival in the Park,
celebrate history and heritage with area fairs and festivalsby Karen Gilchrist
Coats celebrates its 103rd Annual Coats Farmers Day on October 9-10.
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featuring hayrides and games and Trunk-r-Treat (5-7 p.m.), face painting by Maidens & Monsters ($5-7) and a showing of the movie “Casper” (7:30-9 p.m.), sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America. Concessions available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for the movie. www.facebook.com/events/507279139422710/
17th Annual Touchstone
Energy NC Cotton Festival Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Downtown Dunn
Dunn’s Cotton Festival celebrates the farmer – the
cotton farmer in particular, highlighting their contributions and the cotton farming and harvesting heritage so important to Dunn, once known as the largest wagon cotton yard in the country area. Fun for the whole family, the festival includes two stages of entertainment featuring a variety of music, a classic car show with over 100 cars, 100+ vendors offering crafts, food and products, tours of a cotton gin – something for everyone! www.dunntourism.org/nc_cotton_festival-3/, www.nccottonfestival.com, 910.892.3282
LEE COUNTY
Today’s Pleasures, Tomorrow’s Treasures Quilt ShowFriday, October 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center1801 Nash Street, Sanford Admission: $6, children under 12 FREE
More than a hundred handmade quilts will be on display, along with antique quilts, a raffle quilt, raffle baskets, boutique of handmade items, door prizes, vendor booths and demonstrations. Lunch available on site. Presented by the Hearts and Hands ECA Quilters Guild. www.heartsandhandsnc.org
MOORE COUNTY
69th Annual Moore County Agricultural FairTuesday, September 29 – Saturday, October 3 Moore County Agricultural Fairgrounds 3699 U.S. 15-501, CarthageAdmission, Day and Night: $6.00 three and over; under 3 FREEParking $2.00
Fun for everyone, including agricultural and livestock competitions, children's activities, entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, and more! http://moorecountyfair.vpweb.com
Southern Pines AUTUMNFEST Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Downtown Park, Southern Pines
The 38th anniversary of AUTUMNFEST includes arts and crafts, a Fun Run/Walk and a 5K Road Race, food, kids rides, live entertainment and more. Presented by the Arts Council of Moore County and Southern Pines Recreation & Parks. www.southernpines.net/446/Autumnfest
Cameron Annual Fall Antiques Street FairSaturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Carthage Street (Hwy 24/27, Cameron
Rain or shine, with over 300 antique and collectible dealers displaying their wares in the village shops and along the streets of the Historic District of Cameron.
"A Day at the Farm"Sunday, October 4, from noon-4 p.m. Peaceful Meadows Farm 831 Priest Hill Road, Carthage
Fun for the entire family every first Sunday of the month! Enjoy the bounce house, barrel train, demonstrations, food vendors, pony rides and tractor-drawn hayrides. Some activities are FREE. A portion of the proceeds supports the Leilani Mae Horse Rescue., www.mooreequineevents.com, 910.986.4774
23rd Annual Sardine Festival in AberdeenFriday, October 9, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aberdeen Lake Park
Join family, friends, neighbors, Town officials and staff at Aberdeen Lake Park for a lunch of sardines, crackers, Moon Pies, RC Colas, and Cokes and the crowning of the 2013 Sardine Queen. Lunch is free, but donations are encouraged to help support youth athletic programs in Aberdeen and Moore County. Sponsored by Mr. Jamie Boles, his friends, and the Town of Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department at 910.944.7275 or Jamie Boles at 910.692.6262.
Holly Arts and Crafts Festival PinehurstSaturday, October 17, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Village of Pinehurst
Produced by the Pinehurst Business Partners, this annual festival features over 100 handcrafters working in glass, jewelry, metal sculpture, stitched art, wood and more. Take advantage of sales and specials offered in downtown shops and a food court with a variety of tasty options.
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resource guideANIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESSSpay Neuter Veterinary Clinic Offering affordable spay and neuter for the Sandhills area. Call for an appointment, 910.692.3499 (FIXX), 5071 US Hwy 31, Vass. Donate at www.companionanimalclinic.org
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming. Your neighborhood pet store with full-service grooming, self-wash room, grain-free foods, treats, toys and more. 1216 Ft. Bragg Rd., Fayetteville. 910.860.1200, www.WGBFay.com.
CHILDREN & EDUCATIONThe Griffin Academy: A Montessori Learning Experience. The only non-parochial, non-profit Montessori school serving students in Harnett and Lee County. Now enrolling for Fall 2015. Moving to the Spout Springs area of Western Harnett County! 919.499.1032, www.thegriffinacademy.org
CHIROPRACTIC CARESouthern Pines Chiropractic, Dr. Joseph Wahl. Offering full-service chiropractic care, licensed massage therapists and nutritional counseling. 361 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines. 910.692.5207, www.ncchiro.com, [email protected]
COLON HYDROTHERAPYPure Phoenix Cleanse & Wellness Center, offering Colon Hydrotherapy and Ionic Foot Detox. 305 Owen Dr., Fayetteville.910.849.8891, [email protected]
ESSENTIAL OILSJoy Crowe, Wellness Advocate for dōTERRA Essential Oils. IPC# 1318413. 910.551.2883, www.mydoterra.com/sandhillsnc
Kelli Edwards, Wellness Advocate for dōTERRA Essential Oils. IPC#446470.
910.644.2307, www.mydoterra.com/detoxdiva
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HOUSEHOLD GOODSKristen Wulfing, Norwex Independent Sales Consultant. The best way to clean your home without the use of harmful chemicals and toxins.860-978-3560, kristenwulfing.norwex.biz
EVENT PLANNINGIndigo Earth Events, LLC - Party Sustainably! Offering "green" event styling, custom decor, rentals for weddings/social/corporate events. By appointment, 910.638-8322, [email protected]. www.facebook.com/indigoearthevents
EYE HEALTHCape Fear Eye Associates offers complete eye and vision care — from children’s eye exams and pediatric eye muscle surgery to cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment and LASIK. 1726 Metro Medical Dr., Fayetteville. 910.484.2284 or 800.829.2284, www.capefeareye.com
HEALTH & FITNESSFirst Health Fitness, 170 Memorial Dr., Pinehurst. 910.715.1800,
www.firsthealth.org/fitness
HEALTH & WELLNESSGuiding Wellness, Inc., Wellness Consulting~Holistic Life Coaching and Therapy. "A holistic-centered therapeutic environment committed to the discovery, recovery and maintenance of living in balance." 3710 Morganton Rd., Ste. 110, Fayetteville. 910.864.6257,[email protected]
MASSAGE THERAPISTSMichael Edwards, Intuitive Energetic Healer at Deeproots Bodywork, 5004 Spruce Dr., Fayetteville. 910.644.5181
Sandhills Therapeutic Effects, Amie O'Connor, LMBT. 237 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines.919.478.5647, www.facebook.com/sandhillstherapeuticeffects, [email protected]
MEDICAL CAREBack to Basics, Dr. Robert W. Patterson. Offering an integrative, patient-centered approach to medical care, including BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Family Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, Preventative Medicine, and complete diagnostic evaluations. 919.895.6339, 1503 Elm St., Ste C, Sanford. www.backtobasicsmedical.com
NATURAL FOODSNature's Own Natural Foods Market offers a wide selection of natural, organic and herbal food products, teas and remedies, hard-to-find herbs, roots and spices, supplements & more. The Kitchen lunch counter and Juice Bar. 195 Bell Ave., Southern Pines. 910.692.3811, www.naturesowninc.com
NATURAL PARENTINGPrana Doula, Ashley Keith, RPYT, CD, LCCE, Lamaze-certified birth doula, childbirth education & pregnancy yoga. 222 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. 910.585.4084, www.pranayogadoula.com
Sugar Plums Mom, Cloth diapers, nursing supplies, slings and wraps, toys & more.910.684.8016, 222 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines.www.facebook.com/sugarplumsmom
PRODUCE DELIVERYSandhills Farm to Table. Eat fresh, locally grown produce. Now taking subscriptions for spring co-op boxes. 910.722.1623, [email protected], www.sandhillsfarm2table.com
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919-499-1032www.thegriffinacademy.org
Experience the joy of learning the Montessori way! At The Griffin Academy we invite children ages 2 through 5 to an exciting and friendly Montessori program based on respect, self-direction and cooperative activities. Experiences like gardening, yoga and music allow children the opportunity to learn from their environment. As the only non-parochial, non-profit, private Montessori school serving both Harnett and Lee County families, our goal is to help students develop a strong self-image, high levels of academic and social competence, and the ability to face challenges with optimism and confidence. Our innovative curriculum, family-oriented community and responsive staff help students achieve their potential.
Education is more than a test. Ignite curiosity at The Griffin Academy. To learn more, call now to schedule a tour.
Now Registering Ages 2-5 for Fall 2015. Offering half-day preschool programs & Kindergarten.
Ask about our military and volunteer discounts! Now in a new location in the Spout Springs area of
Western Harnett County!
"Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world." —Maria Montessori
The Griffi n Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin. It admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
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SKIN CAREAva Anderson NonToxic, Michelle Callahan, Independent Consultant #12340. Organic, SAFE personal care and household cleaning products without harsh chemicals. 910.568.2994, www.facebook.com/avaandersonbymichellecallahan, www.avaandersonnontoxic.com/michellecallahan
SUSTAINABLE LIVINGSustainable Sandhills is a nonprofit on a mission to preserve the environment of the Sandhills through education, demonstration and collaboration through four core program areas: Clean Air, Clean Water, Green Schools, Green Business. 351 Wagoner Dr., 2nd Floor, Suite 332-334, Fayetteville. 910.484.9098, [email protected], www.sustainablesandhills.org
VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTSWhole-food based nutrition, through Juice Plus+, including juice powder concentrates from 25 different fruits, vegetables and grains. And grow your own good health with the Tower
Garden! www.jcrowe.juiceplus.com and jcrowe.towergarden.com
YOGA STUDIOSBikram Yoga. 190 Bell Ave., Southern Pines. 910.246.2007, www.bikramyogasouthernpines.com
Southern Pines Yoga Company, 169 Beverly Lane, Southern Pines. 910.246-0065, 910.639.1089. [email protected]
WRITING & EDITING SERVICESPlays with Words: Writing, editing, proofreading. Over 25 years' experience. Karen Gilchrist, 910.638.6397,playswithwords@embarqmail. com
This Resource Guide is a
directory of local natural health
and wellness practitioners and
supporters of green living in
our community. To be included in
our Resource Guide, call Joy at
910-551-2883 or email
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calendar of events • october 2FRIDAY
First Friday in Southern Pines, 5-8:30 p.m. A family-friendly event. Live music, food & beverages, entertainment. Free admission. Sunrise Green Space (the grassy knoll adjacent to the Sunrise Theater). Inside Sunrise Theater if rain. 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines.
3SATURDAYHappiness Yoga, 9-11 a.m., Kiwanis
Recreation Center, Devers St., Fayette-ville. This session of Happiness Yoga will feature Magic of Movements & Medita-tion - Simple and easy yoga movements will be done while sitting on your chair. Mr. Andres Joseph will also be doing a short guided meditation. Monica Primus, a local chef specializing in Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, will demonstrate the preparation and benefits of hummus. Dr. Nduche Onyeaso, MD, will discuss vaccines. To register, please call STEP-PRESS at 910.433.1568.
7WEDNESDAYFriends of Weymouth Woods, First
Official Meeting, 7 p.m. Weymouth Woods Auditorium, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. All are welcome. For more info, call 910-692-2167.
8THURSDAYInternational Food Festival spon-
sored by the Harnett County Extension and Community Association, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 126 Alexander Drive, Lillington. Free admission, donations appreciated.
10SATURDAYCivil War History Live at the
Historic Averasboro Battlefield, Oct. 10-11. 3300 NC Hwy 82, Dunn NC.
11SUNDAYFall Wildflower Walk, 3 p.m.
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature
Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. 910.692.2167
Second Sunday in Downtown Sanford, 12-4 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of music, vendors and fun! Browse along the streets of downtown Sanford, where you will find some of our local businesses open and some of your favorite vendors present. While shopping, listen to some great music. For more info, check out www.sanford2ndsundaync.weebly.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Sanford-2nd-Sunday.
Lee Co. Community Orchestra Performance, "By Land, Air & Sea," 3 p.m., Depot Park, 106 Charlotte Ave., Sanford. Come early for the Instrument Petting Zoo at 2 p.m.
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millpond from 6 to 7 p.m. Meet on the front lawn of the Rockefeller home a few minutes before class begins at 6 p.m. (Allow approximately 15 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the lawn.) Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat and water; you may wish to bring bug repellent as well. Open to all levels. Some yoga props will be available. Free. Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Rd., Spring Lake. 910.436.4681
17 SATURDAYWiings Over Harnett Air Show,
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Harnett Harnett County will host the second annual Wings Over Harnett fly-in Saturday, October 17, at Harnett Regional Jetport at 615 Airport Road, Erwin. The event will include a jump by the Golden Knights, displays of historic aircraft and military vehicles, a classic car cruise-in, military displays, helicopter rides, activities for the kids, information booths and plenty of food vendors.
Bird Walk and Bird Banding, 8 a.m. Fall migration will be winding down soon, so take this opportunity to come look for birds that are passing through as they head south for winter. We will also stop by our bird banding station where Susan Campbell will be banding migrants and other resident bird species. Come prepared with water, bug spray, binoculars, and field guides for this 2-mile hike. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. 910.692.2167
19 MONDAYCampbell University Health
Center presents "Sleep It Off: Relationship between Healthy Sleep and Weight Loss," 5:30 p..m. Identify lifestyle changes that will improve your health, presented by Nicholas Pennings, DO. Campbell University, Maddox Hall, Room 130, open to the public. 910.893.1560, [email protected]
23 FRIDAY4th Friday, 6-10 p.m.,
Downtown Fayetteville. 4th Friday is a true celebration of the arts and downtown Fayetteville. www.theartscouncil.com/fourthmain.php 910.323.1776
25 SUNDAYHalloween Special , 3 p.m.
Join a park ranger at the visitors center to learn where some of our Halloween traditions come from and why some animals have become associated with the holiday. Why are black cats bad luck? Why are owls and bats thought to be evil? We will also discuss some of our favorite Halloween characters. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. 910.692.2167
28 WEDNESDAYJoin us for sunset yoga at the
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millpond from 6 to 7 p.m. Meet on the front lawn of the Rockefeller home a few minutes before class begins at 6 p.m. (Allow approximately 15 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the lawn.) Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat and water; you may wish to bring bug repellent as well. Open to all levels. Some yoga props will be available. Free. Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Rd., Spring Lake. 910.436.4681
• ONGOING EVENTS & EXHIBITS •Cape Fear River Trail Golf Cart Tours. For seniors and persons with permanent limited physical abilities, interpretive golf cart tours along the Cape Fear River Trail are available for individuals or groups of up to five people. Riders must be able to grasp and hold safety handles. Reservations are required. For more information, call 910.433.1547. Clark Park & Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville.
Rockefeller House Tours: Call for dates and times of Tours of the Rockefeller House. Staff will be leading a free historical tour through Mr. Rockefeller’s winter get-away. The park staff will be leading 10 people through at a time. You must sign up in advance for the tours. If you need a ride to the Rockefeller House, you must attend the Tuesday tour. Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Rd., Spring Lake. 910.436.4681
Every Wednesday night, Kirtan Night at Breathing Space, 1404 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville. 910.977.4476, 7:30-9 p.m. It's free, and it's fun.
Every Thursday, 9 a.m. Hike for Your Health at Raven Rock State Park. Must be able to hike 2 to 5 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly and include steps. Ages 12 and up. Please call 910.893.4888 to register.
Second Thursday of each month. Naturalist Thursdays. Curious about nature? Kids 12 and under who attend 4 or more different naturalist programs at any park will receive a “Junior Naturalist” award. Call to register. All ages; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Free. J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center, 631 Sherman Dr, Fayetteville. 910.433.1579
Every 4th Friday, 6-10 p.m., Downtown Fayetteville. 4th Friday is a true celebration of the arts and downtown Fayetteville. www.theartscouncil.com/fourthmain.php 910.323.1776
Every Saturday, Noon-4 p.m. Free Wine Tasting, Elliotts Provision Company, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst. 910.255.0665
• FARMERS MARKETS •Fayetteville City Market, Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Fourth Friday 6-10 p.m. Fayetteville
Transportation & Local History Museum Grounds, Fayetteville. www.facebook.com/CityMarketAtTheMuseum 910.433.1457
Murchison Road Community Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot at Bronco Square (across from Fayetteville State University), Fayetteville.
Sandhills Farmers Market of Spring Lake, Every Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Farmers Market is located behind the Williams Chapel Church, Spring Lake.
Sanford Farmer's Market, Every Saturday, 9 a.m.-Noon, Depot Park, Sanford. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-Noon at the Enrichment Center on 3rd St. All products locally grown or hand crafted! 919.343.8440
Moore County Farmers Market, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., year round at The Armory Sports Complex, 604 W. Morganton Rd., Southern Pines; Mondays, 2-5:30 p.m. at First Health in Pinehurst; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon, Downtown Park in Southern Pines.
Sandhills Farmers Market, Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p..m., Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., at the Village of Pinehurst parking lot.
Come Grow With Us.
Do you have a local business that could benefit from reaching 20,000 people each month — those
that share your interest in natural health and wellness and sustainable living? If so, we'd like to
help you. For more information, call 910-551-2883.
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UNPROCESSEDShorten the journey from
farm to you! Eating whole, real foods provides your body
with energy while reducing energy-intensive
production methods.
ORGANICFoods grown organically skip thepesticides, synthetic fertilizers,growth hormones and are not
genetically modified!2 Organic notonly reduces greenhouse gas but it
also builds carbon-storing soils.3
SEASONALFruits and veggies that are
ripe & in-season have the most flavor and nutrients.4 By choosing
these you are supporting a system that works with our
Earth, not against it.
FRESHIt takes 10 calories of fossil-fuel1
energy to produce a single calorie of modern supermarket food! Switchto fresh snacks and ingredients for alighter “foodprint”—your tastebuds
and your planet will thank you.
PASTURED ANIMALSAnimal confinement operations (beef,
poultry, pork & dairy) contribute toair and water contamination8 as wellas to CH4, N2O, and CO2 emissions.9
Reduce your intake, and select organic, grass-fed products.
LOCALThe average conventional food
product travels 1,500 miles.5 Supportyour local food system with a CSA,trip to the farmer’s market, or look
for signs at your local grocer. Coolestof all? Try growing your own.
MINIMIZE PACKAGING
Packaged foods may seem cheap,but in fact processing and packaging
account for 26 cents of every fooddollar.6 Opt out of oil-based plastics with fresh snacks.
LOW WASTEFeed people not landfills by cookingwhat you need, loving your leftovers,
and composting what’s left. Foodmakes up 21% of waste going intomunicipal landfills creating planet-
warming Methane gas (CH4).7
COOL FOODS: COOL FACTS
www.coolfoodscampaign.org
1. http://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/farmer-in-chief/; 2. http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/nop; 3. http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/ap563e/ap563e.pdf;4. http://www.naturalnews.com/035575_seasonal_food_diet_health.html; 5. http://www.worldwatch.org/node/6064; 6. http://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-dollar-series/food-dollar-application.aspx#.UVtCTqLqmQ0;
7. http://www.epa.gov/foodrecovery/; 8. http://www.ncifap.org/issues/environment/; 9. http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1646484