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18 departments Ask the Expert 12 Your Feet 14 Real Estate 24 Your Money 30 Yard Pests

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History

16 The Old Reliable Horse Trader

Community Character 18 Angela Ball

Business Buzz

26 Serenity Nail and Spa

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features 06 Grove Winery - Traveling the Haw River Wine Trail 20 A Day at the Spa

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odfather of Soul James Brown famously sang, “It’s a man’s world, but it would be nothing without a woman.” The song’s refrain came to mind a few weeks ago when my daughter was born. I will not try to describe the emotion a new father feels when he looks into the face of his newborn daughter. Safe enough to say it is revelatory in a way an episode of Mad Men can never touch.

Looking into her wide curious eyes, hugging her against me, tends to recall the memory of the other special women in my life. My daughter’s mother for example. Seeing them together gives a man the strength to be a tough guy in any situation, except in their presence.

Instinctively, questions pop into your head. What will she be like when she grows up? What should I expose her to?

At what age should we start to talk about boyfriends? How should I handle make-up and mini-skirt situations? When will be the appropriate age for her to have a cell phone?

Will I have the wisdom to say, “that is a question for your mother.”

This line of thinking invariably leads me to think of my own Mom. My mother came to the United States from Cuba in 1963 at age 16. She landed in New Jersey, alone, and worked as a waitress earning the money to ransom her own mother out of Castro’s communist utopia. Her father died of a heart attack when his business was nationalized by the new government. When I think of the strength she must have mustered to endure my eyes water.

Eventually she settled in Miami, Florida. She met my father and started her own family. I can recall her sitting with me at the dining room table every night helping me with my homework, even as I surpassed her limited English skills and teased her about the accent she is still shy to reveal.

We have a great relationship now. Whenever I go back home to Miami for a visit we usually take a day to sit out on the back porch, share a bottle of wine, reminisce and gossip over the latest family happenings. We call it Happy Hour. It may be a man’s world, but it would be nothing without my mother.

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Grove Winery

Traveling the Haw River Wine Trail

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ravel north out of Burlington on highway 87 towards Gibsonville, there is a bunch of purple grapes painted on a sign pointing west. Take the westerly road, pass country sectioned off into small family farms and carved by the banks of the Haw River, soon both edges of the road are lined with budding grapevines. Oak casks of varying hues come into view behind the warehouse-like building as you turn onto the gravel driveway just beyond the vines.

The concrete patio at the front of the entrance to Grove Winery and Vineyards tasting room is dotted with black wrought-iron tables and chairs under a white canopy.

Beyond the patio, set before grassy area strung with lights is a performance stage and behind the stage a fishing pond where guests can contemplate the ripples on Adirondack chairs. Nestled on a carefully chosen tract of farm land, Grove Winery’s tasting room offers visitors an oasis of

European refinement set against the pastoral elegance of North Carolina wine country.

Inside, the tasting room wall is crowned with wine bottles award medals wrapped around the bottlenecks. Grove’s Malbec and Merlot wines recently received 88 points, highly recommended, by the Beverage Tasting Institute.

In a region better known for producing sweet wines from native Scuppernong and muscadine grape varieties, Grove’s vineyards and winery are making their reputation producing dry European varietals.

“I felt with my experience in Sonoma, California, and Virginia this area would get the respect as long as we are growing the quality grapes we need to grow,” Grove’s owner and winemaker Max Lloyd said. “We looked at dozens of farms, but we were looking at a place with plenty of growing degree days so we could do these big dry reds that take a long growing season.”

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“It’s absolutely a labor of love and it’s a love of the wine.”

Grove Winery is Lloyd’s retirement plan. In 2001 the decision was made to start a winery. The Grove farm was purchased. Grapes were originally planted on the estate vineyards in April 2002. In the fall of 2006, the 2005 Grove Estate Merlot won Grove’s first Gold Medal. Since 2005, wines made by Grove Winery, from locally grown grapes, have won more than 200 medals in local and international competitions. Grove produces about 3,100 cases of wine a year of all their varietals. Grove’s vineyard produces 80 percent of the grapes used for the wine and they purchase the other 20 percent “We really wanted to focus on European stuff and we found this farm and it’s a great place to grow these grapes.”

In 1992, Lloyd, a high-tech entrepreneur fell in love with fine wine while in Sonoma on business.

His father and both grandfathers had made homemade wine and his family had always been into gardening and cooking, but this was his first experience with world-class Europeanstyle wine. The following April, in 1993, Max planted 220 Cabernet Sauvignon vines on family land near Smith Mountain, Virginia and began growing commercial wine grapes parttime.

Wine growing is Lloyd’s passion.

When a late season frost threatened young Chardonnay vines a few weeks ago, Lloyd was in his vineyard a few hours before dawn stoking a bonfire to keep the cold from damaging the crop.

“I laid out about ten fire pits. Came back out here at about 3:40 A.M., lit them, and then at 5:40 A.M., cause the coldest part is right before dawn, we lit the big one. I mean, it was a fivestory tall bonfire, we burned all our stems from pruning the previous year,” Lloyd said. “A buddy of mine who is an engineer in Greensboro, he showed up with some 20-year-old scotch and country ham biscuits and we sat there at six A.M. watching the bonfire.”

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from local farms.

“We’ve also gotten helped out by two local farmers, Larry Somers is five miles due north in Rockingham County and he grows Syrah for us. And Tom Storrs is 12 miles due north but he is actually in Caswell County...and he grows Malbec, Carmenere and Viognier for me,” Lloyd said.

Grove Winery, along with Glen Marie Winery in Burlington, Iron Gate Winery in Mebane and Benjamin Winery in Saxapahaw constitute featured stops on the Haw River Wine Trail. In April 2009, the Haw River Valley was recognized as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) by the Department of Treasury and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). This Treasury decision establishes the 868-square mile Haw River Valley viticultural area, which includes all of Alamance County, and portions of Caswell, Chatham, Guilford, Orange and Rockingham Counties in North Carolina.

The TTB defines a viticultural area for American wine as a delimited grape-growing region distinguishable by geographical features. The information used to establish the Haw River Valley viticu ltural area included its geology, soils, elevation and climate. Its inland location, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains and its complex geological history combine to create a unique viticultural region. The Haw River watershed, which comprises 98 percent of the viticultural area, was used to

determine the boundaries, according to the Haw River Wine Trail’s website.

Every wine growing region flavors it’s product with unique characteristics. Italian and French grapes will not taste like California grapes, as North Carolina grapes will have their own distinct flavors. Although Grove Winery grows European grapes for dry wines, the wine it produces is distinctly North Carolina.

“We still get that stigma that North Carolina produces only sweet wines or wines that don’t have the complexity of popular wines now,” general manager John Gladstone said. “Every new region that produces wine goes through the same stage. All the European producers said, ‘you can’t grow grapes in California, you can’t make wine there.’ So, every time a new region opens up everyone says the same thing.”

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climate change and different soil, so the grapes are going to taste different.”

Grove does produce sweet desert-style wines. Grove’s Strawberry and Niagara wines are popular and more akin to the sweet wines commonly produced in the Haw River Valley region. But, with each tasting, there is evidence oenophiles are beginning to regard the dry European-style wines produced in North Carolina with the same respect afforded those produced in California and Europe.

“I did a tasting at the Fresh Market on Lawndale in Greensboro and we had a gentleman come up and say, ‘what are you pouring today?’,” Gladstone said. “We actually have a nice selection of dry North Carolina wines today and he said, ‘ah it’s local’ and he had that look on his face.”

After asking the gentleman what he likes to drink, which is Cabernet, Gladstone let the skeptic try some of Grove’s offerings, telling him they are not the typical North Carolina vineyard that people have in mind.

“So he tasted the Cab and said, ‘Wow, this is local. Ok, I’ll take three bottles. I never expected something like that out of North Carolina.’ So it’s really just getting the chance to taste,” Gladstone said.

Grove Winery is now looking for interns interested in learning the wine making process. Grove wines for purchase can be found in Burlington at Company Shops Market downtown and For All Occasions and is served at Front Street Public House. The Grove Winery tasting room is open from noon to 6 P.M. everyday and tastings are $5 per person.

For a cull list of events and concerts at the winery and more information, visit their website www.grovewinery.com. 

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any diabetics suffer from a common ailment called peripheral neuropathy, which is a type of nerve damage that causes symptoms like tingling and numbness in the foot. When your foot is numb and you can’t feel pain, and as a result continue to walk on your feet, a condition called Charcot foot can occur.

“Charcot foot happens when the bones in the foot are weakened and are in danger of breaking. What happens is the nerve damage a patient may already have masks any pain they may otherwise experience. So patients will continue to walk and do daily tasks which eventually cause fractures and joint collapse,” explains Dr. Regal. “If left untreated, the foot can become misshaped and in worst case scenarios lead to amputation.”

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2. Check both feet thoroughly everyday. If you notice any changes see your podiatrist immediately.

3. Don’t miss your podiatry appointments. They are important not only for your feet but your overall health.

When it comes to treatment of Charcot foot, most options are non-surgical if the condition is caught in time. Treatments include immobilization, rest and custom orthotics.

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If you are suffering from similar symptoms or need to schedule an appointment, contact the experts at the Triad Foot Center at one of their locations in Greensboro, Burlington and Asheboro or call 336.538.6885. 

Dr. Hyatt is a native of Burlington, North Carolina, and graduated from Greensboro College. He received his medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine.

His residency training was completed at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Veterans Medical Center in Baltimore. At the Veterans Medical Center, Dr. Hyatt specialized in vascular disease and surgery as well as wound healing. Dr. Hyatt then completed a podiatric surgical residency at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital where he specialized in reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

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Ask the Expert-Real Estate

Home Styles: What’s Yours?

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hen searching for a home, it can be hard to visualize an architectural style based on a description. There are many different styles and variations of each. Here are a few simple and common styles to help you distinguish them.

American Colonial is one of the most popular styles in America today. Derived from European architecture, the homes are 2 story and symmetrical. Featuring an entry door in the middle of the front of the home with windows are either side and above. The front of the home can be rather plain, really elaborate or somewhere in between!

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History

The Old Reliable Horse Trader

by Walter Boyd

Henry Kime’s new stable (the former Pete Sellars/Joe Coble stable) at what is now the intersection of Worth and Morehead streets. Driving the wagon is Eugene S. “Pat” Patterson, who left Burlington a short time after this photo was taken to become a world-famous circus horse trainer. He was killed in a train accident in Washington, DC in 1945 while supervising the unloading of a trainload of horses for the Ringling Brothers’ Circus.

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any people sold horses and mules in Company Shops/Burlington over the years, but no one ever did it on the same scale as Henry G. “Hen” Kime. By 1915, when his business was at its peak, it was estimated that he had handled more horses and mules than any other dealer in the South. He completely dominated the horse and mule trade in Burlington for at least 30 years, until the automobile and tractor began replacing these animals for transportation and farm work.

Hen Kime was born on September 6, 1860 in Guilford County, just west of what is now Kimesville (which was named for his father). He began horse trading in 1874, when he was only 14 years old, and in 1885 came to Company Shops to establish a livery stable.

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His original location was on the west side of the 400 block of South Main Street, roughly where Capital Bank is now. His stable couldn’t be missed because it was painted bright red and had a big brass charger for a sign. He began advertising himself as the “Old Reliable Horse Trader.”

Hen Kime was as easily recognizable as his red stable.

He was six feet tall, weighed over 200 pounds, and had a big bushy mustache. He nearly always appeared in public wearing a long-tailed “Prince Albert” coat, a high silk hat, and alligator boots, and it was said that he was the bestdressed man in Alamance County.

Prior to World War I, Hen Kime was one of the wealthiest men in Alamance County and was reportedly the county’s largest taxpayer for several years. He also liked to show off his wealth. He drove around in what was considered to

be the most luxurious buggy in town (throwing nickels to small children he passed) and also wore a lot of fine jewelry, including a massive diamond-studded tie pin in the shape of a horseshoe. He had large home, constructed in 188990 near the corner of what is now Kime and South Worth Streets, but it burned in 1927 (the day after his insurance policy on it lapsed).

In 1909, Hen Kime purchased Pete Sellars’ former brick livery stable (at what is now the corner of South Worth and West Morehead streets), which had been operated by Pete’s son-in-law, Joe Coble, until his untimely death in 1903. He renamed it “Kime Hall” and Burlington’s board of aldermen met there on occasion until City Hall was constructed in 1916. When his business began to decline drastically following World War I, he relocated his office to the old City Jail, near the corner of South Worth and Third streets.

Hen Kime was a conservative investor—owning only bank stocks, rental properties, land, and tobacco—and therefor managed to survive the sudden collapse of the horse and mule trade in the 1920s. However, the Great Depression rendered his bank stock worthless. Moreover, he couldn’t collect rent on his properties, the value of his land had decreased (but the taxes stayed high), and the bottom fell out of the tobacco market. Consequently, he was bankrupted and most of his property was sold at public auctions between 1930 and 1933.

After he and his wife separated, Hen lived in a small cabin on the back side of his property, on the site of the present Masonic Temple. He became somewhat of a recluse during the last decade of his life and very few people saw him prior to his death on May 13, 1941. 

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Community Character

by Alex Alfonso

Angela Ball is a rare breed. Well, at least that is the name of of the tattoo parlor she owns in downtown Burlington, Rare Breed Tattoo and Body Piercing.

Late night denizens of downtown will recognize the pink hair, tattoo covered lady of rare breed serving liquor and craft beer from behind the board at The Rusted Bucket Tavern.

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collage of wooden doors. On Monday’s the Bucket features shag lessons. Each weekend local bands grace the stage and, as it was at the original Bucket, there is never a cover charge.

A Burlington native, Ball understands the link between the city’s older and younger generations. Her vision for downtown Burlington includes establishing more residential development and shops that appeal to young and old alike.

“We need kid activities and adult things. We need something like a pottery thing where you can drop your kids off, mom and dad can go to a restaurant sit down and eat and then come somewhere else and have a beer, then pick their kids back up. And it’s all in one little area. That’s what I think,” Ball said. “We do need a little bit more restaurants and we definitely need way more residential.”

Making it possible for residents downtown to get everything they need in downtown is key to revitalizing the area, Ball believes. For young and older residents living in a all’s investment in the idea of a “downtown” downtown should mean convenience she said.

Burlington runs deep. Not only are both her “You can go from here to there and get whatever you businesses located downtown, Ball and her husband live in a loft apartment above the need. Like now, we’ve got the Co-op to do our grocery tattoo shop. Over The Bucket Skate Shop, shopping, we always eat at Danny’s or Zack’s. In general we located above the Tavern is owned by a member of Angela’s walk everywhere we want to go. We don’t have to travel out immediate family, as is Davis Street Kart Shop next door to to do stuff,” Ball said. the bar. Ball and her husband were looking for an apartment She is doing her part to build a thriving downtown. With downtown in 2007 when they discovered the retail space the new bar squared away, Ball plans to expand entertainbelow the loft for rent as well. They decided to move their ment events downtown by applying for permits to bring an business downtown too. outdoor concert series to Davis Street.

“We always wanted to live in a downtown,” she said. “So “I’m going to try to start doing a lot more activities outwe got it (the apartment) we moved there the first month and side on the street. I’m getting it all prepared so I can go to then the second month we moved our business down here.” the city and just ask one time for all of the days that I want “We were here for about two years just doing the tattoo within that summer,” she said. “And then we’ll start doing shop and then that’s when the first Bucket opened up.” bigger bands and stuff like that outside and make it more A favorite local hangout, the first Rusted Bucket Tavern open, bigger crowds, way bigger crowds.”  closed when Ball had a disagreement with the landlord and opted out of the lease. During the final days of the original Rusted Bucket Tavern, Ball received so much support from locals she decided to reopen the bar a couple of storefronts down the street.

“Honestly, if it wasn’t for that last two days when I announced (the closing), it was the people that showed up and the support that I had, I’d probably never opened back up,” Ball said. “It was so crazy. And just the attention and the support, I mean of everybody. I mean it was overwhelming.

I couldn’t even walk inside of my bar that night because I was so claustrophobic.”

The change turned out to be a blessing for Ball. The new Rusted Bucket Tavern is in a larger space. Ball and her crew gave the place a complete renovation but kept the look and feel of the original tavern. The bandstand is bigger. Benches, made from re-purposed bed headboards line the walls surrounding the dance floor. The ceiling is covered with a

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Feature

by Alex Alfonso

A Day at the Spa

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he spa day is now a rite of passage among women, and some men. Being primped and pampered, nails buffed and painted, skin sucked and peeled, tight-corded muscles kneaded, smoothed and relaxed, your mind brought from the stress and strife of everyday life into a zen-like state, most women – and some men – are hard-pressed to name a better way to spend a few hours

of a day.

So where do Burlington women – and yes of course, some men – go to get their spa on? Here is a quick tour of places in Burlington where those who need some specialized attention and TLC can find mind/body equilibrium.

Christine Valmy Spa

Christine Valmy Spa occupies the arched white building at 1210 South Church Street. Owner and licensed massage therapist Carol Ann McCormack bought the the spa seven years ago, but Christine Valmy Spa has operated in the city for more than 35 years. McCormack moved into the new location nearly two years ago, renovating the building into her full service spa.

“We are full service. We do waxing, manicures, pedicures, hair, facials, massage therapy, we do it all,” McCormack said.

Aside from herself, McCormack employs two other licensed cosmetologists. McCormack is a licensed massage therapist with a masters level in medical massage, certified in peri, prenatal, and lymphatic drainage massage. She is also a licensed cosmetologist with an emphasis in Redken, Big Sexy, and Kenra products. She has over 10 years experience in natural nail care.

“We focus on individual attention, we don’t run em’ through, our pedicures take a good hour,” she said. “If you go to one of the nail places, your in and out in 30 minutes.

So we focus on individual specialized attention.”

With a small staff and loyal longtime clientele, Christine Valmy Spa can afford to take time getting to personally know each client. Relax, Revive, Renew is Christine Valmy

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Spa’s mantra. For more information, a price list and full list of products and services go to www.christinevalmycenter. com.

Balance Day Spa

Balance Day Spa at 2257 South Church Street, next to everyone’s favorite greek restaurant, Mykonos Grill, is one of its four locations across the Triad. The floor-to-ceiling windows of the spa’s facade lets natural sunlight brighten the foyer of the spa showcasing its beauty products. Step through to the the waiting room where clients can enjoy a tea or coffee while listening to water fall over the ruffledstone mosaic set into the wall.

“As soon as they walk through the door. we want them to be relaxed.

We want them to leave all their worries, cares, the real world, at the door,” spa manager Erica Hardy said. “They come in and they are like, I’m relaxed. I’m ready to just let it all go away, soothe it all away, whether it’s massage, or facial, or pedicure, that is our main goal.”

Balance Day Spa provides locker rooms with showers.

Each private treatment room features relaxing music and cascading water décor.

Along with the products used by spa technicians, clients can buy the same sheets, pillows and towels used at the spa to recreate the spa affect at home. Clients can buy memberships to the spa and some spa packages include lunch, from Mykonos Grill, of course, Hardy said.

“Our saying is everybody needs a little Balance, so we want them to be able to say that was great, we need to come back. To come out and be like I feel like a new woman, I feel like a new man, all this weight was lifted off my shoulders and now I can go conquer the rest of my day,” Hardy said.

For prices, products or more information about Balance Day Spa go to www.balancedayspa.com.

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Alamance Wellness Studio The Alamance Wellness Studio at 2823 South Church

because people are different, and some people resonate with

Street is more than the average day spa. Cariann Stafford,

one service or another, and so we offer the diversity to have

licensed practical nurse and massage and bodywork

something for everybody.”

therapist, envisioned bringing various modalities and mind/ body disciplines together to offer a comprehensive overall health regimen.

The studio is comprised of independently owned and

“We want to really be able to customize services for people and not just be cookie-cutter massage.”

Classes offered at the studio range from belly dance to traditional kitchen and natural living instruction. Holistic

operated yoga, pilates and meditation instructors, massage

health educator and Reiki master and teacher Karin Elizabeth

therapists, a psychologist and an acupuncturist. Clients can

provides personal shopping and home cooking as well.

meld services together for a personalized health package or just come in for a facial or massage.

“We want to appeal to all different ways to reach

The studio provides the community with a sliding scale clinic each year, so those who may think they can’t afford the studio’s services can experience what it has to offer. For

wellness,” massage and bodywork therapist Ashlee Coley

more information about the sliding scale clinic and Alamance

said. “So we do strive to offer real diversity of services

Wellness Studio go to www.alamancewellnessstudio.com.

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Massage Envy Spa Massage Envy Spa located in the shopping center near Alamance Crossing at 1469 University Drive, is probably the most recognizable spa in Burlington with its flowing cursive logo and royal purple color scheme . A nationwide brand, Massage Envy opened its first spa in 2009 and now have 900 locations across the United States.

“We want clients to feel comfortable knowing that they are visiting a professional establishment with licensed massage therapists and estheticians. Many times people come in not really knowing what to expect, but after they’ve had their massage or facial they are impressed by the knowledge and professionalism our staff displays,” spa manager Suzanne Fleming said. “We really like to take the time to talk with each individual to find out his or her need for the massage or facial they are about to experience. We want their experience with us to exceed their

expectations.”

Massage Envy Spa features introductory rates for those who are visiting the spa for the first time. And, clients that join their Wellness Program enjoy monthly specials.

“We offer massages and facials. Our members and guests love the Hot Stone Envy massages that we offer and they love to come in for dual services which consist of a massage and a facial in one visit. It’s the most incredible two hours you can spend receiving head to toe relaxation,” Fleming said.

“You don’t need a membership to visit Massage Envy Spa, but if someone is looking to come for massages or facials on a regular basis, our Wellness Program is a great, affordable option.”

For more information about Massage Envy Spa go to www.massageenvy.com.

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Your Money

Financial Strategies for Women Investors

T

oday, women are playing an ever-increasing role in making important financial decisions – whether for themselves or for their families. While many of the basic rules of investing hold true for all investors, some life events will affect women differently than they will men, and these can also have an impact on investment decisions. Following are a few areas of special consideration for women investors: Longer life expectancy. People in general are living longer these days, and conventional wisdom will tell you that women tend to outlive men. Studies have, in fact, confirmed that this is the case. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, women outlive men by an average of more than five years.* So women in particular often end up facing more years in retirement. To be prepared for such a situation, women need to take special care to implement select strategies catered to their possible long-term needs.

Being on your own. Statistics also show that women have a very high probability of being on their own at some point in their financial lives, not only as a result of a spouse’s death, but 24 | Burlington Magazine - Issue 10

also because of divorce or simply remaining single. Dropping from two incomes down to one would obviously require making some adjustments, so it’s important to think about alternatives and options in the event you should be faced with a similar situation.

Time spent out of the work force. When caring for children — or even an elderly parent — women tend to spend more time away from work than men. Some surveys have shown that, on average, women spend more than a decade out of the work force. The implications for women with regards to investments are clear: they will have less time than their male counterparts to contribute to their retirement nest eggs.

While these are just some of the many important considerations for women investors, there are also several simple steps women can take to come up with an effective financial strategy.

For starters, you should look for ways to educate yourself about investments. The financial press and financial web sites are loaded with information about investments and alternatives. It’s important to remember that not every source

is the most reliable, but the bottom line is that there is plenty of information out there.

You may also want to seek advice from a professional.

The act of enlisting a Financial Advisor to help with your investments does not take away from your ability to make the final decisions. It does, however, provide you with someone you can turn to for guidance as you make those important decisions.

One of the most important things you can do is make a list of your financial goals and then develop strategies to meet those goals. Taking the time to assess your current financial situation will help you get a clear picture of where you are, and then you can envision where you want to go. Keeping in mind the special circumstances we mentioned earlier, you can chart a course of action that will enable you to meet any challenges that may arise in the future. 

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Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANKGUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE ©2013 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved. 0113-01979 [82761-v3] e6614

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Donald Kehler First Vice President - Investments Financial Advisor Burlington, NC 27215 Direct 336-584-3094

* CDC, NCHS, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/life_tables.html

This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Donald Kehler, Financial Advisor, First Vice President – Investment Officer and Lynn Burnette, Financial Advisor, in Burlington, NC, at (336) 584-3094 or (800) 4511615.

Investment and Insurance Products: u NOT FDIC Insured u NO Bank Guarantee u MAY Lose Value Wells Fargo Advisors is a registered broker-dealer and separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.

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erenity Nails and Spa at 1183 University Drive has become the first word spoken by discriminating women who take pride in the look of their nails. The salon is rated number one on Yelp in the city of Burlington, three out of four reviews designated five stars. Although the doors of the business have opened for less than a year, word-of-mouth is spreading quickly among nail cognoscente.

Perhaps it’s the complimentary beverages and snacks, including wine, cheese and crackers, or the brand new massage chairs where pedicures are performed. But owner Ly Do, 26, of Greensboro, reveals the real secret of her success.

“I’m not worried about competition because I give one hundred percent priority to my customers and all my

services are very good,” Do said. “We provide drinks snacks and we keep the customer on a pedestal.”

Do began working on nails at age 16. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in fashion design from UNCG, but decided instead of struggling through the early lean years of a young fashion industry hopeful in New York City she would be better served starting her own business.

“I had plan A and B,” she said. “I sat down and thought about it, if I was going to do fashion how much I would make and then minus out all the expense if I have to rent a room in New York and other things, I have no money. So I was thinking, lets start a business where I am confident in what I am doing.”

The same business acumen Do applied to her decision of not pursuing a fashion career right away also informed BurlingtonMagNC.com | 27

her business plan for a successful nail salon. Do interned at salons owned by relatives in San Jose, California and Canada before opening her own in Burlington.

“I took what was best and put them here,” she said.

All the research Do says she did led her to pick Burlington for the salon’s location. Judging from the Serenity Nails and Spa facebook page and Yelp reviews from local clients, her decision was well founded as she has received support not only from customers but other local businesses as well.

“I was looking more into Burlington because the people here are so kind,” Do said. “I do a lot of research. I shop around here and I saw a lot of people that they are so nice. I was so lucky to find a spot here.”

Do does not plan to rest on her laurels. No matter how successful Serenity Nails and Spa becomes, she wants to keep the emphasis on client service and attention to detail. Do said the work at her salon is never rushed and her technicians take time to learn what the customer really wants.

She is already adding more services to the salon. This month, Do traveled to Atlanta to attend a seminar on body wraps, a service she will offer in her salon which she believes will become more popular.

“Because body wrap is not really popular here yet,” she said. “It is very popular in big cities. So I want to bring that here.”

Look for coupons for Serenity Nails and Spa in the Talk of the Town coupons envelope mailed to residents each month and learn more about the spa on their facebook page, Serenity-Nails-and-Spa. 

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In the US, we tend to be less aware of the deadly role mosquitoes play, but over 1,000 Americans each year experience serious illness or death as a result of a mosquito bite. With just one bite it can cause great havoc by spreading devastating illnesses like West Nile Virus, Encephalitis, Malaria, Chikungunya and even Heartworm in pets.

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Q: How long do Mosquitos live?

A: In the right weather conditions, mosquito eggs can hatch in 1-5 days. And the adult female mosquito, famously known for biting and taking a blood meal, can live as little as 3 days and up to 100 days.

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