Dave & Nico Meissen moved to Southern Pines 4 years ago with hopes that this might be their last stop. With 8 prior moves in 17 years of marriage and with two growing children, it is easy to see why the news of their 9th move, this June, to Anchorage was greeted with mixed feelings.
The Meissens share the story of their past moves. From observations on Moore County, Dave’s 22 year association with the Air Force, their two fine children, Alex, age 14 & Emma, age 12, the Meissens put a great perspective on their past moves and their families future home.
John Tampa joins Bill to discuss his two experiences of receiving primary and advanced yoga teacher training at Arhanta Yoga Ashram in India, and the impact it has had on his teaching. John talks about Hindu philosophy and the strands from which the practice of yoga evolved over 5,000 years ago, as well as how the ancient sages of India understood yoga as much more than a physical practice (as we often experience it in the West).
John also explains how the Eight Limbed Path of Yoga is intended to be a way of life, which includes how one relates to one’s self and to others, as well as the physical practices and breathing techniques, leading to an enhanced meditation practice and ultimately the realization of one’s true Self.
Bill has been one of John’s students for over four years, and as one who has undergone back surgery, has benefitted from the practice of “adaptive yoga,” that is, using the body as a tool for healing while taking into account certain physical limitations. John developed an interest in adaptive yoga education as a way to recover from his own injuries and knee replacement surgery.
John has a history as a life long learner, coach, teacher, mentor, minister, corporate executive and counselor. The storyline behind the story is that John, a 12 year resident of Southern Pines, N.C. has blended his unique skill set of helping others, as described by author and founder of Tom’s of Maine, Tom Chappell, as “doing well by doing good.”
John sets the bar for what it means to continually reinvent yourself without losing sight of the mission, the goals and the spirit he has successfully fulfilled all his life for himself and for others.
In addition to being open for private instruction, especially for those who have injuries, disabilities, or limitations, John and his sister Michele Hoag offer continuing education worships for yoga teachers and interested yoga practitioners in several yoga teaching centers in North Carolina. His business is Living Yoga LLC, and he can be reached through his website at www.livinginthelotus.com.
High School sophomore & Pinehurst resident Taft Gantt attends Woodberry Forest School and talks about his passion for sports and the industry of sports.
Currently Taft is vice chairman of WFSPN, a student run network where he broadcasts school sporting events as well as writing a blog revolving around the athletic department.
Pinecrest Patriot head coach Chris Metzger joins Taft to talk about his 11 year tenure at Pinecrest; his Champions for Life program, as well as the methodology of coaching his staff has put in place to raise well rounded individuals, whether they go on to participate in college sports or not.
His life lessons and observations provide a great insight into why the Pinecrest program has been so successful since 2007.
Taft Gantt, in many ways, embodies the result of what Coach Metzger preaches; dedication, passion, discipline, focus and serving others before self.
Cast members from the Pinecrest Players Theatre Dept. discuss the upcoming Addams Family production. They talk about the energy and inspiration of the Arts and the value programs like this bring to their overall education.
Vision4Moore
Vision4Moore chairperson, Pam Partis and board member, Chris Jordan discuss the unique program this non-profit organization brings to the table since 2015. Founded by Robert A. Baillie, Vision4Moore is committed to helping those who help others. Pam and Chris discuss many of the 2018 upcoming events.
The Spring Home & Garden Expo by MCHBA was held this past week at the Fair
Barn in Pinehurst.
MCHBA Executive Director Warren Wakeland gave a great overview of what MCHBA
means to the Moore County community and how their members help and support
one another; in turn helping out the clients they serve.
Major Sponsors: Builders First Source (Martin Hoveland) & Ferguson
Enterprises (Jeramy Hooper) were some of our featured guests.
Over 40 companies were represented at the show.
Other guests included:
Wayne Haddock – Pinehurst Homes
Danny Adams – Monkey Bars and Daniel Adams Construction
Taylor Smith – Southmoore Heating & Cooling
Art Parker Aberdeen Exterminating
John Cole – John Cole Plumbing
Nicole Worley – Sandhills Community College
Amy Brewer – The Plumbing Knight
Jason Harpster – Central Security Systems
