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Together All The Time | Bell Tree Tavern | Transitional Fashion The Best Par 3s | Magnificent Master Bedrooms JULY/AUGUST 2010

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JULY/AUGUST 2010 Sandhills Media Group, Inc. publisher/partner Gina Stephens Advertising Sales Sarah Oglesby Myra Gammon creative director Travis Aptt art director Heath Murray graphic design Jennifer Casey contributing writers Susan Ely • Kate Turgeon • Dolores Muller Christa Gala • Page Leggett • David Droschak Derek Pszenny • Kay Grismer • Laura Christophersen photography McKenzie Photography April Maness Photography

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Par 3 Perfection “Find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”

That quote could be the mantra for five Sandhills couples who have taken their passion or hobby and turned it into a successful business. In “Together All The Time” (p. 18) meet builders, bakers and retailers whose common interests and love for each other have helped them forge ahead to work at what they love.

For many, an afternoon nap (not sure I know what this is) is the best thing about summer. If you agree, learn about creating a master bedroom that will inspire both peace and sleepiness in “Magnificent Masters” (p. 56). Create the perfect haven for yourself this summer.

In “The Best Par 3s You Can Play in the Sandhills” (p. 64) golf writer Dave Droschak shares his favorites…and the list includes such golfing architectural eye-candy as an island green, rock walls, ravines, lakes, forced carries, pot bunkers and a diabolical green or two. You’ll be ready to tee it up!

It’s hard to believe fall is just around the corner with the 98 degree days we have faced this week, but we are only eight to ten weeks away from unpacking our fall wardrobe. This season change can be challenging for some so we asked our favorite boutiques to show us the must have Fall pieces to create a solid “Foundation for Fashion” (p. 28).

Plus, get a glimpse inside Southern Pines’ newest restaurant “The Sly Fox” (p. 54); Mark Elliott dishes on his new gastro-pub, the “pipe dream” that’s finally come to fruition.

We love hearing from you. Please keep the letters and emails coming; let us know what you think of this issue of Pinehurst Magazine and share your story ideas with us!

Gina Pearce Stephens Publisher/Partner PO Box 1635 Pinehurst, NC 28374 919.612.7902 gstephens@pinehurstmagazine.com

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TOGETHER ALL THE TIME These couples have what it takes to run a business together.

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BELL TREE TAVERN Where the winning formula is excellent customer service

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TRANSITIONAL FASHION Do you have all the basics for fall?

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SLY FOX PREVIEW

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Take a look inside Pinehurst’s newest pub.

MAGNIFICENT MASTER BEDROOMS

We will show you ways to give your bedroom decor a boost!

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THE BEST PAR 3S Check out the areas top 10 Par 3 holes.

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Cover Photograph: Special thanks to Opulence of Southern Pines for providing this beautiful bedroom for our cover.

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ALL THE TIME by christa gala What are the secrets to living—and working—with your better half? Why start a business in the first place? What are the challenges? The benefits? Pinehurst Magazine asked local couples who’ve been in business together—from a few weeks to thirty years. You won’t believe what they had to say.

(McDaniel):

“We spent about 40 minutes on the phone and the rest, as they say, is history.”

Keith and Georganne McDaniel Green Gate Olive Oils, Village of Pinehurst http://greengateoliveoils.com

Keith and Georganne McDaniel have a story you just don’t hear very often. In December, the McDaniels made a lightning-fast decision to start Green Gate Olive Oils in the Village of Pinehurst. Open just a few weeks, business is fantastic, exceeding the couple’s expectations.

“Sales have been so nice the first three weeks,” says Georganne, who still works full-time as the director of employee relations at FirstHealth of the Carolinas.

“It’s because the products are so good. These olive oils and vinegars…people just swoon when they taste them. They come in thinking they’re going to buy one bottle and then they’re at the checkout saying ‘I can’t believe I’m spending $100 today.’”

It’s the same way the McDaniels got hooked. “We were in Park City, Utah back in December where we go to ski every year,” explains Keith.

He and Georganne spotted a new shop selling imported olive oils and vinegars. Both avid cooks, they decided to check it out.

“We went in and were totally blown away,” says Keith. “We spent an hour or more in the shop, tasting oils and vinegars and had six bottles shipped back to us.” The same day Keith emailed the owner of the California-based company from which the products are ordered.

They reconnected a few days later in Pinehurst. “We spent about 40 minutes on the phone and the rest, as they say, is history.”

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(Dutton and Duggan):

“Sean was sitting in the doctor’s office one day and pulled up an article on this company. He said, ‘This is it. This is what we’ve been looking for.’”

But what made them actually take the risk? “We were so impressed with the shop in Park City; we both walked out of the store and said, ‘This will work. We can do this,’” says Keith, who at the time was working at First Health Hospice as a grief counselor. “It was one of those things that if we didn’t do it, two or three years down the road we’d be saying to each other ‘We had a chance to open that shop. We should’ve done that.’”

Georganne agreed with Keith, but she figured it would be a year or so before they got it off the ground. But Keith couldn’t wait. “He would come home and say, ‘I have a location I want you to look at.’ He was pushing and moving ahead. Once we found this location, we knew we had to move if we wanted it. We totally renovated the entire space and Keith did almost all of the work.”

One of them had to leave their full-time job. It was Keith. “I loved what I did. I had no intentions of leaving,” he says. “I left with great regret but with excitement that this is a new adventure, and I just had all the confidence in the world that it would work. And it has been outstanding. I left that job on a Friday and started here on Saturday, ripping out walls and starting from scratch redoing the building space.”

The space with its exposed brick is conducive to the Old World feel invoked by the oils. Customers are encouraged to browse and sample more than forty varieties. The McDaniels hope one day they can open another shop and that their grown son will join the business as well. “When you’re excited about a new business and it’s yours, you have all kinds of energy and adrenaline. It doesn’t feel like work. It’s just fun,” says Georganne.

Challenges: “We’re on go all the time,” says Georganne. “Some days it’s a little bit hairy trying to keep my mind focused if I’m here in the shop and I know I’m in charge of a project at work.”

Advice: “One of the main things would be to know your product,” says Keith. “Look for that niche market. None of the products we have you can purchase down the street. We have things that are unique in the area.”

Shari Dutton and Sean Duggan Envirolution Waste Management Website: www.envirolution.biz www.wasteconsulting.com

Helping companies save money by recycling bulk products seemed a fantastic business idea to Shari Dutton and fiancé Sean Duggan, who moved from Cincinnati to the Sandhills, initially to pursue Sean’s interest in golf as well as entrepreneurship.

“We knew we wanted to start our own business,” says Shari, who left corporate banking to move to the Sandhills. “We were looking at franchises and restaurants, art galleries. Nothing struck us. Then Sean was sitting in the doctor’s office one day and pulled up an article on this company. He said, ‘This is it.

This is what we’ve been looking for.’”

Envirolution works to figure out how its clients can recycle more—whether paper, cardboard, foam, fabric, plastic, wood pallets and more. “One of our clients produces a material for the military, and they throw away about 20 tons a month,” says Shari. “We’ve been gathering information on exactly what this material is, and instead of it going in the landfill we’re coming up with solutions where it can be recycled.”

It’s a win-win for the client, which only pays Envirolution if money is saved. Envirolution bills the company for 50 percent of the company’s savings. Local clients include Carolina Eye Associates and The Eye Surgery Center of the Carolinas.

Envirolution just won $1,500 for producing the winning essay for the Moore County Chamber of Commerce and Sandhills SCORE 2010 Moore County “Good to Great” Small Business Essay Competition. The judges loved their essay on how they would use the funds to take Envirolution from good to great.

“We are using it to zone in on our target market. Furniture manufacturing is a huge target of ours. We’ve been very successful with our clients in that business,” says Shari, noting many of those companies are in High Point. To attract business

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(Reaves):

“It’s not always the easiest business to be in. In order for something to succeed the way it has, it takes a very special man.”

in the Sandhills, Shari and Sean will use the money for sponsorship fees and booth costs at an upcoming business summit.

The prize money is a bright spot for the couple after what could be described as a rough start. “The timing really could not have been worse for us because of the recession,” says Shari of the December 2007 launch.

Their first year in business the housing market was collapsing as was Wall Street. The couple postponed their wedding date to deal with business issues.

But times are changing. “I think things are really about to break for us,” says Shari.

What they’ve learned: “We’re both very opinionated and have our own ideas,” says Shari. “We haven’t always seen eye to eye. We’ve learned how to communicate better. We’ve realized who’s better at what.”

Advice: “Think about your responsibilities going into it,” says Shari. “When we started, we were both doing everything. It got too confusing and there was too much duplicate work. We’ve worked that out a lot.”

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Bill and Sue Reaves

Bill Reaves Construction Company www.billreavesconstruction.com Bill Reaves never planned to work in the construction industry. Initially, he had his sights set on UNC-Chapel Hill to study pharmacy; Sue worked as a dental hygienist. “I decided that was not really where my heart was,” says Bill. “I went home and told Sue my decision and she basically told me, ‘That’s fine, I understand your decision; but I’m tired of supporting you, so go out and get a job.’”

The two laugh at this now, but Bill did what he was told. During his time off from school, he’d worked in construction, learning electrical, plumbing, roofing and other skills. By 1978, he’d turned it into a business in Durham, NC. For more than three decades now, Bill and Sue Reaves have worked and lived together, raising two kids, now grown. In 1980, Bill Reaves was invited to come to Pinehurst to build custom homes in the Seven Lakes subdivision. It meant moving back home.

Sue was more than just a supportive wife. In 1981, she got her contractor’s license just a few years after Bill, passing it the first go round and establishing herself—and the business—in an industry dominated by men. “She actually is the best cut person I’ve ever had work for me. She can operate a skill saw better than any man I’ve ever seen,” brags Bill of his wife.

In hindsight, that the two would build a building business together does make sense. “Even before we were married, we would make furniture together and do projects,” says Sue. There have been times, long periods actually, when the new home business has paid handsomely. Unfortunately, now is not one of those times. But Bill and Sue Reaves keep busy doing remodeling work, and adding certification credentials for both green building and aging in place. Bill is also doing some teaching; both are diversifying, branching out.

“In many ways, remodeling and additions is what Bill started out with in Durham,” says Sue. “It’s kind of come full circle with him.” Bill adds: “That experience has come back into play very well. We’ve turned out some nice projects.”

After thirty years of working together, the Reaves know how to roll with the punches. “It’s a very intense business,” says Sue. “It’s not always the easiest business to be in. In order for something like this to succeed the way it has over the years, it takes a very special man.

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He’s a very good man. We’re willing to compromise with each other and we respect each other and our opinions and where we come from. We always know we’re doing for the greater good—for us, our business and our life as a whole.”

In the beginning: “When we moved down here, we were doing all the work ourselves—framing, trim work, digging footings,” says Sue.

Challenges: The recent economic downturn. “We kind of feel like we’ve been retired the past two years,” says Sue. “We’re retired, but we’re working as hard as we can to survive it. We’ve pulled back, and we’re doing what we can to get by. It’s a good thing we were smart about our savings.”

Advice: “You have to both be pretty disciplined about being able to separate home life from work,” says Bill. “If you can’t do that, you’re going to have a problem. Whether the office was in the home or outside the home, when we left the office and we left the job, the day was done and we didn’t discuss the business.”

Cindy and Dwight Ellison

Pinehurst Patio & and Casual Furnishings http://pinehurstpatio.com For Cindy and Dwight Ellison, 2004 was a big year. In April they got married and in May they bought Pinehurst Patio & Casual Furnishings, an existing business that’s been around since 1986.

Although Cindy didn’t leave her full-time job as an administrator at Sandhills Community College until 2007, she thinks owning a business with a spouse is a crash course in learning about each other. “We figured out some things that maybe we would not have figured out so quickly,” says Cindy. “When you’re working with someone, you see a different side of them.”

One of the first things Cindy and Dwight did was to diversify the merchandise. “We changed the style of the store,” says Cindy.

“We have a ton of accessories for outdoor living and home décor.

The previous owners, since they were so close to retirement, really didn’t have an interest in doing that.”

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(Yarter):

What about the leftovers? That’s what we wanted to know! The Yarters are sticklers about making everything fresh every day, but you can buy dayold pastries and breads for half price, which customers love.

Robert and Lena Yarter Kraz Elegant Cakes www.krazelegantcakes.com The décor supplements the furniture side of things, widening the potential buyer demographic. But the Ellisons needed a little something else. Winters were slow.

In 2007, the Ellisons transformed the furniture showroom to Santa’s Closet Christmas store. “We sell pre-lit trees, all the trim, table runners; we make wreaths and centerpieces, handtied bows,” says Cindy. “We buy Christmas in January for the next December. It’s fresh on your mind—what you have, what sold well, what customers have asked for. It’s good because you can’t really concentrate on it once you get into patio season.

We’re busy year-round now.”

Six years after first purchasing the business, all is well, but Cindy admits there was a learning curve. “Neither one of us had any experience with retail. Both of us had worked in management positions but never really had any dealings with retail or manufacturing. We had to learn a lot about inventory management and how to buy correctly, especially since this is a seasonal business. You’re buying a lot between July and September for the next year’s season.”

Challenges: “We’re both A-type personalities, so it was hard at first,” says Cindy. “We’ve kind of evolved into our own positions within the company. Dwight is really good at fixing things, but he also does sales and helps with the computer work. I’m on show room design and also sales and ordering the furniture. We figured it out finally, but it’s still frustrating.”

For years Robert and Lena Yarter have wowed folks with their cakes, pastries and desserts. Robert showed off his talents as the pastry chef at CCNC and Lena at Ironwood.

Finally, the couple decided it was time to hang out their own shingle: Kraz Elegant Cakes. Located in the Village of Pinehurst just down the street from Dugan’s Pub, the Yarters operate a retail bakery where they get lots of walk-ins hankering for a pie to take home or a fresh pastry and coffee for breakfast. For hot summer days, they whip up frozen lemon soufflés for the dessert case and anything else that strikes their fancy.

Their custom cakes are legendary and often three dimensional—from R2D2 to the Cat in the Hat. The Yarters have made life-size rock star cakes and elegant wedding cakes in every shade and shape imaginable.

If you can dream it, they can make it.

The Yarters met in culinary school at Sandhills Community College. Rob got his start as an apprentice at Pinehurst Resort and also worked as the Pastry Chef at the Carolina Country Club in Raleigh. His passion is custom cakes.

The couple have three kids—twin four-year- olds and a six-year-old— and the whole family goes to work each day at the bakery. Open now just six weeks, Rob and Lena admit the days are long, but the rewards great.

“Every hour we put in, we know is for us,” says Lena. “We’re not just creating cakes from scratch, but also a business.”

Advice: “Go for it.”

Looking ahead: The Yarters hope to add outdoor seating to their bakery.

Advice: “I would definitely set the boundaries before you go in,” says Cindy. “Talk about what you’re good at—what your strengths are. Try to figure out the role you’re going to play in the business. There can be a lot of frustration when you expect the other person to do something and you really haven’t outlined it.

You really can’t be each other’s boss; outline those expectations to begin with.”

Looking ahead: “We don’t have any doubts that outdoor living is going to continue to grow,” says Cindy. “We’re planning to do a lot to our outdoor areas. We’re going to create more of an inviting atmosphere in the patio area up front.”

(Ellison):

“We’re both A-type personalities, so it was hard at first. We’ve evolved into our own positions within the company.”

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Bell Tree

V ERN Ring that bell for a good time in Southern Pines!

by Susan Ely

There are a lot of similarities between running a restaurant and running a marathon: to be successful at either requires commitment, preparation and stamina, not only physically, but emotionally and mentally. It helps to have the support of friends and family, too. Con O’Mahoney is the marathon runner of the restaurant scene in Southern Pines.

Owner of The Bell Tree Tavern and O’Mahoney’s Pub and Grill, Con has run from sunup to the “wee hours of the mornin’,” seven days a week, ever since he purchased the two establishments a year ago.

“I didn’t plan to own two restaurants,” says the seemingly tireless restaurateur.

“Both of the opportunities came up around the same time and my business partner, Sharon Shelton and I decided to just go for it.”

BORN TO RUN

Since Bell Tree and O’Mahoney’s are still in their infancy stages, Con plays many roles: manager, host, scheduler and errand runner and also does the occasional stint in the kitchen, although he says he is much more gifted in working up front. How does he do it? His co-partner in business, Sharon Shelton, calls him a “bottomless pit of energy.”

He describes himself as a workaholic.

Con says if his family wasn’t behind him, he could never keep up with the demands of running two establishments. “They support me 100%,” boasts Con, “especially my wife, Betty.” They couple has a daughter, Cara, who is nine and a 13-year-old son, Chandler, who likes to earn money by bussing tables and washing dishes. It figures; that’s how his daddy started off, too.

Born and bred in the area, Con was also 13 when he started helping out at Vito’s, a long-running Southern Pines establishment owned by the Gironada family. Apparently the hospitality business is in his blood; he’s been at it for over 30 years now, literally growing up in the food and beverage world and says he wouldn’t have it any other way.

His winning formula is based on excellent customer service, a mantra that he drills into his staff over and over. Unlike a lot of chain establishments, Con doesn’t believe in routinely “comping” the meal for an unhappy guest. He calls that the easy way out, preferring to get it right the first time.

“In this economy, customer service is absolutely essential to a restaurant’s survival and success,” he says, adding that today’s customers are savvier and more demanding than ever about being served meals prepared with quality food products.

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It helps to have a last name like O’Mahoney when you own an Irish sports bar. For the true “Got Game?” fanatic, it’s the place to be, and with over 30 flat screen TVs, you’ll never miss a thing, no matter what sport you follow: NFL, I.C. Hockey, Nascar, tennis, horse racing, Formula One, NBA and Major League Baseball – they have it all.

To help you get in the mood, the walls are lined with sports memorabilia and iconic logos surround the horseshoestyle raised bar area.

If participatory sports are more your thing, get in on the action yourself at the dartboard, or at the pool tables.

Dancers – you can try out the parquet dance floor and get down with your partner all night long. True extroverts already know that Wednesday and Saturday nights are KARAOKE! It wouldn’t be an Irish pub without the beer battered fish n’ chips, and the wings (mild or sizzling) are always in demand.

O’Mahoney’s Pub and Grill 1930 Poplar Street, Southern Pines (910) 695-3332 Monday-Thursday 4pm until…

Friday- Sunday 12pm until…

Wi-Fi Hot Spot

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THE BELL TREE

The quaint name harkens back to the prohibition era, when obtaining alcohol required creativity as well as secrecy. Crafty entrepreneurs peddled their wares by hanging a bell in a hollowed-out tree. When thirsty passers-by wanted a drink, they simply rang the bell and returned later to find a cup of moonshine waiting for them. Needless to say, service is quite a lot quicker these days and there’s way more variety.

Con has realized his vision of turning The Bell Tree into a neighborhood gathering place, where there’s something to appeal to everyone ­ — friends, families and sports fans.

Enter the tavern through the ancient-looking wood door and step inside where the decor echoes the past with polished hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, dark wood bar and glowing Tiffany pendant lights, suspended over the bar. The Bell Tree is definitely family friendly; kids love the food as well as the atmosphere, and parents appreciate the affordable menu.

The tavern offers weekly drink specials and has an extensive drink menu, stocking more than 40 kinds of whiskey, 13 draft beers, plus a wide assortment of designer liquors. Bell Tree has a full menu ranging from hearty starters and sandwiches to creative salads and unique entrees. Regulars swear by the Honey Bourbon Shrimp Salad and the Savory Smoked Ribs. You can top of your meal with a little buzz by ordering Bourbon Pecan Pie, Guinness Cheesecake made with your favorite stout, or Carmen’s Rum Cake, I.D. required!

Fifteen flat screen TVs loop sports all day long, and sports fans flock in to quench their thirst and chow down while they root for their favorite teams as well as boxing, MMA and wrestling.

“We have a lot of groups who come in to follow college football and basketball,” says Con. “The Ohio State Buckeyes are a huge regular group, as well as ECU and N.C. State backers.” The NFL is a popular draw for groups, especially the Browns and there’s a big following for the Steelers, Cowboys, Bears, and Panthers. This summer the World Cup was all the rage for soccer fans.

Trivia fans can get their fix on Tuesday nights with Buzztime Trivia, a national event played online through Bell Tree’s TVs. If you’re the outdoor type, try the covered patio; hidden away from all the activity is a pleasant getaway area, where friends can relax on comfortable wrought iron chairs and tables and enjoy an al fresco meal or glass of wine. The old brick floor is lined with planters overflowing with fresh herbs and flowers and an outdoor bar and TV set complete the breezy setting. Live music is offered on Sunday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm.

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

For Con and his crew, it’s all about the personal touch and making their guests feel comfortable and at home in a local establishment in downtown Southern Pines. He says it’s his memories of growing up here as a kid that makes his work so satisfying and special. “Where else can you find such charm and fun and friendliness than in a downtown area like this?” he asks. “It just wouldn’t be the same in another town.”

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transition INTO FALL Yes, it is 97 degrees today and fall seems too far away! In reality we are only 8-10 weeks away from packing up the summer wardrobe and unpacking fall. The transition from summer to fall can be a fiasco for some of us. Solution: have the right foundation pieces in your wardrobe and you can slide seamlessly from summer to fall, looking fabulous Here’s a look at what our favorite boutiques recommend:

this dress is an especially great piece for transitioning into fall simply beacause while it is still summer, you could easily pair it with a denim jacket and casual jewelry. Whereas on a fall evening out, with a light shawl, it gives the perfect amount of coverage, and when put with a more dressy piece of jewelry and a nice pair of heels, it becomes the classic, versatile black dress that is a neccesity to everyone. nicole Miller short-sleeve black dress | $200

Availble at Denker’s

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Both of these black knit jersey pieces can be interchanged to make other outfits. the tiered skirt can be paired with just about any top or jacket and the open-sleeved top can even work with jeans. these pieces are both great for travel because they won’t wrinkle when packed and can be easily washed out and be ready to wear again.

Frank Lyman top | $109.95 Frank Lyman black skirt | $159.95

Available at Clothes Horse

the classic black handbag is a must in every woman’s closet!

With jeans or a suit, this black leather handbag from italy is timeless...year after year!

Available at Le Faux Chateau

Black is always in, but this year it will be bigger than ever! tailored shirts and sweater vests from Foxcroft will help you transition with a classic look.

Foxcroft black/white stripe shirt | $68 Foxcroft black cotton vest | $78 abbie Mags hot pink and black cotton sweater | $97

Available at Looking for Linda

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Dress by analili Poly/spandex blend abstract print | $135

Available at Morgan Miller

a lightweight cardigan can help bring your summer tops into fall. Pair your denim leggings with a neutral sandal now and tuck them into your boots later!

BcBg cardigan in heather camel | $148 it Jeans joan legging | $72.50 Karlie microfiber tee | $38 tory Burch nelson royal tan shoe | $295

Available at Monkee’s

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Vests are a great piece for transitioning into fall. if you have a jean jacket that fits great, have anne avery at eve avery take it to the next level and update the look. cailey 22 white shirt | $72 anne avery updated denim vest | $120 Madame Demode khaki pants | $250 agua suede belt | $95

Available at Eve Avery

rattan woven and handcrafted in the island of Bali. handbag | $75

Available at Morgan Miller

Mod-o-Doc t-shirts are great alone or layered for fall. available year-round in black and white as well as other seasonal colors.

Bikini Pink long-sleeve crew neck t-shirt | $38 Dragon Fly short-sleeve crew neck t-shirt | $34 Black short sleeve v-neck t-shirt | $34 Pure & simple black legging | $40

Available at CoolSweats

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Having the right foundation pieces in your jewelry box is just as important as having the right pieces in your wardrobe! The best investment is timeless jewelry that looks dazzling with jeans or sequins!

We asked Paul Harkness and Mark Hawkins, owners of Hawkins & Harkness Fine Jewelry and Elaine Miller, owner of Elaine Miller Collections, what every woman should have in her jewelry box.

gold jewelry has been treasured by women for thousands of years. a great piece of gold is timeless and quietly elegant. it moves seamlessly from a luncheon with the girls to a night out with that someone special. hand hammered 19 ct gold, elizabeth Locke’s pieces stand apart. this simple, classic chain and bangle bracelet are all that’s needed to be “Best Dressed.”

Available at Elaine Miller

a beautiful strand of tahitian pearls takes a woman to the next level in the world of pearls. they make a statement about the women who wears them; she’s confident, stylish and tastefully unique. this jewelry “must have” is not just your grandmother’s pearls.

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no jewelry wardrobe is complete without a classic pair of diamond stud earrings. simple enough for daytime wear, yet radiant with evening attire — a must-have! if you want to update the look of your diamond or pearl earrings, consider diamond jackets. this added sparkle will take your look over the top.

Available at Hawkins & Harkness

nothing is more versitile than a set of stackable rings. this set in 22K gold from Maijia neimanis makes a great right hand ring or travel wedding band. With these three rings as a foundation, just add diamond bands, gemstone bands or white gold bands to have a fresh look anytime.

Available at Elaine Miller

Peek into the jewelry wardrobe of any well-dressed woman and you are likely to find pearl earrings among her favorite classic pieces. the pearl has been prized since ancient times for its perfection and absolute beauty. this gem, formed in the sea starting with a grain of sand within an oyster, symbolizes all the best qualities human beings aspire to — honesty, integrity, purity, charity and wisdom.

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chef’s corner

To every season there is a time to barbeque. Early spring roasted lamb on the spit; summer juicy whole chickens and slabs of brisket on the pit, autumn slow-cooked ribs and pork over a bed of hot coals and winter turkeys smoked with apple and oak.

In Texas, the map to great BBQ is following the aroma. On any given hot sultry evening the aroma of mesquite, hickory and slowcooked beef intermingles with blooming magnolias, fresh cut grass and honeysuckle. In North Carolina, just follow the billboards of happy cherubic dancing pigs sometimes wearing overalls, other times tutus, to slow cooked pork dressed in pungent, peppery vinegar.

The Northeast and the West Coasts are both left wanting with little to offer in the making of BBQ. The closest you can find are clam bakes and oyster roasts which in itself is a tradition worthy of its own story.

BBQ, no matter how you spell, slice, chop or pull it, is wonderfully Southern. Despite the arguable differences in barbequing from state to state. Despite the throw-down-the-gauntlet preferences in sauces – sour, red or sweet. Despite the rivalry that has split apart families of dry rub versus injection. BBQ brings communities together. And that is now and as it has always been.

Barebeques have been associated with barn raisings, homecomings, weddings and funerals. It is the very essence of family, friends and fellowship. They are often the one chance that menfolk have to show off their culinary tricks and women get a break from the stove. Slow cooking allows everyone the chance to relax, visit and even play a game of dominoes. It is the Southern equivalent of the allAmerican picnic. But in the end the best picnic fare cannot compete with true BBQ. A plate of sliced tender brisket, a side of sauce, sweet sliced onion soaked in ice water, crisp dill pickles, a helping of yellow potato salad and a loaf of soft white bread is this side of heaven.

A person who truly knows how to BBQ never sweats the smaller details. In fact, if done correctly, he or she need not sweat at all. All that is required is a good cured wood, a pit that will hold the heat and plenty of time. As a wise man from Texas, Mr. Elton Pruitt once said, “Remember, If you are looking you ain’t cooking.” And that in itself is the secret to the most flavorful and tender BBQ; leaving it alone and letting it do its thing. You can’t get any more Southern than that.

by Ellen Marcus , General Manager of kitchen Essence

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How to BBQ Pork: Always place on smoker fat side up on prepared coals. Applewood and oak are perfect for pork. The oak wood creates a nice roasted pink rim.

The best way to BBQ is in a heavy iron pit, drum or barrel. Patience is everything. Once the meat is placed on the pit, leave it alone! Remember: if you’re looking, you ain’t cooking! Add wood to the fire box sparingly to maintain a low, constant heat around 300 degrees.

Uncorked Events Untapped, A Tour of California, Part 1 July 9th | Friday 5:30 | $20 California is where the microbreweries began, and since then this region has been setting the standards. This evening we will taste four different beers from four different breweries.

Summer Brews & Rose August 14th | Saturday | FREE 12-4 Come taste beers that will refresh you when the heat depletes you and enjoy a sip of rose` on a hot day.

BBQ Revisited

Brisket: The woods that complement brisket are mesquite and hickory.

When the brisket has slow-cooked for the very minimum of eight hours, remove and wrap tightly in heavy foil and place back on smoker. Shut off all airflow to smother any fire and reduce heat. Let rest for 1 to 2 hours.

Slice on cutting board that will catch drippings.

Reserve drippings and refrigerate for sauces and baked beans.

five absolutes: Do Not Trim Away All the Fat! Lean Brisket is Unnatural!

Always BBQ Fat Side Up! Brisket Takes a Day To BBQ! Save The Drippings!

Gourmet Cooking Class Kitchen Essence August 19th | Thursday | $55 BBQ need not be in your face screaming family reunion. Barbeque can be subtle, delicate and divine…tender, succulent & sweet…slowly infused with essence of fruit woods. Barbeque is gourmet.

Call for menu details.

Pairing Canning with Entrees Gourmet Cooking Class July 22nd | Thursday | 5:30 - 7:30 The fruits of summer are ripe for the picking! But often the yields are more than can be eaten. With a little time and effort you can enjoy the taste of summer well into deep winter. Call for menu details.

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Food & Wine

Pinehurst

Festival Preview

Everything Old is New Again

by Page Leggett

Something old, something new.

It’s not just advice to a bride about what to wear for good luck. It’s also the theme for this year’s Pinehurst Food and Wine Festival.

Traditionalists will love the event.

When a festival has thrived for 21 years ­ – with some people returning every year during those two decades – organizers don’t need to tweak the formula.

But, modernists will also be at home, thanks to a focus on new and emerging winemaking techniques and up-and-coming wine regions.

When the 22nd annual festival takes place September 2nd-6th, it will honor tradition while heralding a new age. The theme, “Old World vs. New, Traditional vs. Modern” honors both Old World and New

World wines and highlights wineries that make wine through traditional techniques as well as those using modern methods.

In other words, we don’t have to say goodbye to Burgundy to say hello to Walla Walla, Wash.

The dining portion of the festival – integral to the celebration of wine and food­ – will divide its loyalty equally between old-fashioned and new-fangled cuisine.

Traditions worth keeping

The indefatigable Luis Torres, a nationally known wine educator whose enthusiasm for wine is a hallmark of the festival, returns to Pinehurst for his eighth season as master of ceremonies. He’ll lead a seminar on the wines of Washington State – one of the most exciting new regions in the American wine industry.

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Returning for the second consecutive year is Denver-based Randy Caparoso, a 30-year veteran of the restaurant and wine business and editor at Sommelier Journal. Caparoso will instruct guests on how to pair food and wine like an expert.

He will also lead a barbecue/wine tasting seminar. Most North Carolinians are loyal to either our state’s Eastern- or Western-style ‘Q, but there’s much more to the barbecue canon. Caparoso will highlight Carolina barbecue and other types of great American barbecue – Memphis-, Texas- and Hawaii-style.

Traditionalists may say beer is the natural choice for barbecue, and Caparoso agrees it makes a good pairing. But, he says, “Wine can make a surprisingly delicious match, as combinations of fruitiness, acidity, tannin and even umami work well in interactions with the sweet, sour, spicy, smoky and meaty sensations typical of barbecues.”

Star power

Among the celebrity chefs at this year’s event are Florian Bellanger, Food Network star and pastry chef, and Colin Crowley, Terlato Wines executive chef. Foodies may recall that Terlato hosted the sixth season finale of Bravo’s Top Chef in their Rutherford Hill caves. Their wines will be widely featured at the festival.

At Friday’s opening, 25 wineries will showcase their wines, many of which will have a modern slant towards organic, clean finishes and fresh fruit. Chef Thierry Debailleul and guest chefs will take an inventive approach to creating the menu.

There are two options for Saturday night dinner; both pay homage to tradition. The big, glitzy black tie optional Grand Gourmet Gala is a four-course, seated dinner with a different wine at each course.

For connoisseurs craving a more intimate setting, there’s the exclusive Prestige Dinner at the historic Holly Inn. Four of the feast’s five courses will be paired with a Schramsberg sparkling wine. Schramsberg’s J Schramm 2002 received a 92 from Wine Spectator and a 96 from Wine Enthusiast. The other course will feature the Cabernet Sauvignon of J. Davies, whose 2006 vintage was awarded a 94 by Wine Enthusiast.

Sunday night’s “Taste of the South” event will feature a North Carolina wine garden in the new Carolina Grand Hall and Patio.

A silent auction will benefit the Red Cross of Moore County.

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Details, details

• Overnight rates start at $262 per person per night and offer the best value, even for locals. The rate includes overnight accommodations at Pinehurst, breakfast and dinner daily, plus access to seminars, tastings and dining events for the day.

• Tickets for individual events go on sale July 15th and will be available at www.pinehurstwinefest.com while supplies last.

Individual event tickets start at $30.

• American Airlines is offering discounted rates for those traveling from out of state.

• See pinehurstwinefest.com for more information.

All told, there will be 13 interactive seminars throughout the weekend. As is tradition, there will be a wine competition, where guests and experts serve as judges. Categories include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, plus two new special North Carolina wine categories in Syrah and Chardonnay. Robyn James of the Wine Cellar in Southern Pines will be among the expert guest panel.

Culinary demonstrations, daily tastings and a wine mart where guests can purchase featured wines at cost plus 10 percent are all part of the plans.

Whether you embrace tradition (for instance, your favorite wine is a big, oaky Chardonnay) or are the first to spot a trend (you’re likely to ask the waiter for a bottle from Walla Walla), you’ll find plenty to your liking at the 22nd Pinehurst Food and Wine Festival. This year, old meets new…and they discover they can live happily ever after.

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CALENDAR

july/august 2010

FARMERS MARKET AND LIVE MUSIC | Every Thursday Evening this Summer | 3-6PM | Village shops open til 6. This is your chance to come shop if you work until 5.

USTA ADULT LEAGUE STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS | July 1-4 | Free for spectators | Played at various local tennis facilities.

Headquarters at Pinehurst Resort, Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst | 800-ITS-GOLF

FIRST FRIDAY | July 2 | 5-8PM | Band - Hot Politics (funk, groove). Family friendly. Live music, food & beverages, entertainment.

Free. The grassy knoll adjacent to the Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines. | www.firstfridaysouthernpines.com

PINEHURST RESORT’S HISTORIC WALKING TOUR AND TEA | July 9 | 10AM-

“FORE KIDS SAKE” GOLF TOURNAMENT | July 12 | 9AM | Pinehurst, NC | Host-

NOON | Discover the stories of Pinehurst’s history and enjoy the traditions of classic high tea at one of America’s Historic Landmarks. $25/person. Space is limited, please call for reservations. | 910-235-8415

ed by Communities In Schools. Pinehurst No. 8. Shot Gun Texas Shamble. Celebrity golfer Sean “The Beast” Fister, World Long Drive Champion, will join the golfers for the day. | 910-295-1072

JAZZY FRIDAYS | July 9, July 23, August 6,

SCC JAZZ BAND OUTDOOR CONCERT

August 20 | 7-10PM | Event held rain or shine.

Live jazz music, hors d’oeuvres. $5/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. | 910-369-0411

| July 12 | 6:30PM | Free. Bring a lawn chair and picnic. In the event of rain concert moves to Owens Auditorium. Sandhills Community College, Airport Rd., Pinehurst. | 910-695-3829

PSJ HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW | July 9-11

ALEXANDRA SOKOLFF PRESENTS BOOK OF SHADOWS | July 15 | 4PM

| All day. Pinehurst Harness Track, Route 5, Pinehurst. | Rick Cram, 803-649-3505

BEST OF OUR STATE WEEKEND AT PINEHURST RESORT | July 2 | Call for de-

CAROLINA PINES BALLROOM DANCERS 4TH ANNUAL JULY DANCE | July

tails and reservations 800-ITS-GOLF.

10 | 7-10PM | 105 Reynolds St., Carthage, NC on the 2nd floor of the Sinclair Bldg. We’re near the front of the courthouse with plenty of free parking at Fred’s. Come join us for an evening of dancing, fun, food and a free dance lesson. Couple and singles welcome, $7 members, $10 guests, dress picnic casual.

The large wooden floor is wonderful. | Marcia 910-875-8044, Asunda 919-356-2784

CARTHAGE JULY 4TH PARADE | July 3 | 11AM | Free | Traditional parade with floats, cars, color guard, music and food. Monroe Street, Downtown Carthage | 910-947-2331

ANNUAL ABERDEEN JULY 4TH CELEBRATION | July 3 | Aberdeen’s 46th Annual July 4th Celebration will offer entertainment and activities for people of all ages. Festivities include games, prizes, food, live music and fireworks. Aberdeen Lake Park. | 910-944-PARK

2ND SATURDAY AT HOUSE IN THE HORSESHOE | July 10 | Wildlife: Reptiles,

MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND

Amphibians and Fish. 2nd Saturdays in July and August House in the Horseshoe, 288 Alston House Rd., Sanford. | 919-947-2051 or visit http://ncdcr.gov/2ndsaturdays.asp

| July 4 | 3PM | Free. The Cardinal Ballroom, Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst Resort. | 910-295-9023

SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES

PINEHURST 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION WITH FIREWORKS | July 4

| July 11 | Newfound Road, Lizzie Ross. Postmaster’s House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. | 910944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org

| 5PM | The fireworks will begin at 9:15pm at the 1 Mile Track. The Fair Barn, Pinehurst Harness Track, Route 5, Pinehurst. | 910-295-2817

96TH CAROLINAS AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP | July 8-11 | Pinehurst No.8, Pinehurst Resort. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association | 910-673-1000 or visit www. carolinasgolf.org

“MEET THE BEAST” LONG DRIVE CONTEST | July 11 | 6-8PM | Pinehurst, NC | Sean “The Beast” Fister, World Long Drive Champion, will compete against golf pros from area clubs in the Challenge the Beast Long Drive Contest at Little River Resort. Come Meet the Beast and enjoy cocktail and hors d’oevres. All proceeds benefit Communities In Schools (CIS) of Moore County. | 910-295-1072

| ALEXANDRA SOKOLFF, Bram Stoker and Anthony Award-nominee and Thriller Award-winning author of THE HARROWING, will present her latest mystery BOOK OF SHADOWS. | The Country Bookshop | 910-692-3211

PINEHURST JUNIOR CLASSIC TENNIS TOURNAMENT | July 15-17 | Free for spectators. Sandhills Tennis Association, Harper Phillip | 910-295-2817

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| July 16-18 | Participating Moore County and Seagrove area potters kick off the holiday season early by debuting their 2010 Christmas items and decorating their shops for Christmas | 336-873-7887 or visit www.seagrovepotteryheritage.com

9TH ANNUAL SUNRISE BLUES CONCERT & CRAWL | July 17 | 7:30PM | Showcases Southern Pines venues that have the Blues. Begins with Seth Walker at 7:30pm at the Sunrise Theatre, and on to intimate bars and clubs downtown, all within walking distance. Sunrise Theatre, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. | 910-692-3611 or visit www. sunrisetheater.com

108TH NORTH AND SOUTH WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP | July 19-24 | Played on Pinehurst No. 2 | For more information on Format, or Sign Up call theTournament Office at 800-795-4653, ext. 3, or 910-235-8140

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US GIRLS’ JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP | July 19-24 | The Country Club of North Carolina, Pinehurst | www.usgirlsjunior.org

SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES | July 25 | Rebecca Pronsky, Swang Brothers. Postmaster’s House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. | 910-944-7502 or www.theroosterswife.org

ANNUAL ROBBINS FARMERS DAY FESTIVAL | August 5-7 | Thursday 6-9PM, Friday 6PMMIDNIGHT, Saturday 9AM-MIDNIGHT | Free festival, small fee for Rodeo, carnival rides and games.

Middleton Street, downtown Robbins | 910-4641290 or visit www.robbinsfarmersday.com

FIRST FRIDAY | August 6 | 5-8PM | Band -

BACKYARD BOCCE BASH | August 14 | 8AM-3PM | Sponsor $350, includes team of four and courtside tent. Team of Four $100.

Pinehurst Harness Track, Pinehurst. | 910-6923323 or visit www.sandhillschildrenscenter.org

BLUE GRASS AND BAR-B-Q | August 14 | 5:30-8PM. Enjoy Smithfield Bar-B-Q at the Fair Barn. Music provided by the Blue Grass Tradition. Advance tickets available at Pinehurst Police Department for $20 or at the door for $25.

The Fair Barn, Pinehurst. | 910-295-3141

| National Golf Club | $150 per person | 910693-1600 or www.sandhillscoalition.org

The New Familiars. Family friendly. Live music, food & beverages, entertainment. Free admission. The grassy knoll adjacent to the Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines. | www. firstfridaysouthernpines.com

2010 U.S. KIDS GOLF TEEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP | July 28-31 | Pinehurst

30TH ANNUAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL & OPENING RECEPTION | August 6-27 | Open-

69TH ANNUAL MOORE COUNTY MEN’S AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT | August 14-15 | To be held at Sev-

courses No. 2, No. 6 and No. 8, and Pine Needles. | 800-487-4653 or visit www.uskidsgolf.com

ing Reception on Friday, August 6, 6-8pm. Exhibit is displayed through August 27, call for schedule.

Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. | 910-692-2787

en Lakes Country Club. The tournament is OPEN to all amateur men. Proceeds benefit The First Tee of the Sandhills | Dick Wilson 910-949-4675 or flogger@embarqmail.com

31ST ANNUAL REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLE REENACTMENT | August 7-8 | Satur-

ONE-DAY TOURNAMENT | August 18 | Tobacco Road, Sanford. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. | 910-6731000 or visit www.carolinasgolf.org

THE 2010 ST. JOSEPH OF THE PINES/ COALITION GOLF CLASSIC | July 26th

13TH CAROLINAS PARENT-CHILD CHAMPIONSHIP | July 30 | Longleaf County Club, Southern Pines. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. | 910-673-1000 or visit www.carolinasgolf.org

44TH CAROLINAS FATHER-SON CHAMPIONSHIP | July 30 | Pinehurst area courses.

day 4PM, Sunday 2PM | Reenactment of the 1781 skirmish at the house between Loyalist (Tory) and Rebel (Whig) militias. House in the Horseshoe, 324 Alston Road, Sanford. | 910-947-2051

Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. | 910-673-1000 or www.carolinasgolf.org

RISE ‘N SHINE | August 7-8 | Dressage. Car-

ONE-DAY TOURNAMENT | July 31 | Hyland Golf Club, Southern Pines. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. | 910673-1000 or visit www.carolinasgolf.org

ONE-DAY TOURNAMENT | August 1 | Legacy Golf Links, Aberdeen. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. | 910673-1000 or visit www.carolinasgolf.org

SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES

olina Horse Park, 2814 Montrose Rd., Raeford. | Kay Whitlock 910-692-8467 or visit www.carolinahorsepark.com

SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES | August 8 | Jeni and Billy, Stevie Coyle. Postmaster’s House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. | 910944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org

SCC JAZZ BAND OUTDOOR CONCERT | August 9 | 6:30PM | Concerts are free

| August 1 | Christine Lavin, Amissville. Postmaster’s House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. | 910944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org

and open to the public. In the event of rain, concert moves to Owens Auditorium. Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd., Pinehurst. | 910-695-3829

2010 U.S. KIDS GOLF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP & WORLD CUP | August 3-8 | Kids

PINEHURST RESORT’S HISTORIC WALKING TOUR & TEA | August 13 | 10AM-NOON

ages 6-12. Pinehurst courses No. 3, No. 4 and No. 8, and Hyland, Legacy, Mid Pines, Talamore, Midland Country Club and Little River. | 888-3875437 or visit www.homeofgolf.com/uskidsgolf

| Discover the stories of Pinehurst’s history and enjoy the traditions of classic high tea at one of America’s Historic Landmarks. $25/person. Call for reservations | 910-235-8415

14TH ANNUAL RIGSBY-CLARK CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT | August 21 | 8:30AM & 2PM | Shotgun starts at The Pit Golf Links. Annual fundraiser for Moore Buddies. | For registration form visit http:// moorebuddies.org/Golf.html

59TH NORTH AND SOUTH SENIOR MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP | August 24-26 | Played on Pinehurst No. 2, 5, 8. For Format or Sign Up call the Tournament Office at 800795-4653, ext. 3, or 910-235-8140

53RD NORTH AND SOUTH SENIOR WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP | August 24-26 | Played on Pinehurst No. 2, 5, 8. | Tournament Office at 800-795-4653, ext. 3, or 910-235-8140

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Community events you would like published in the calendar may be emailed to gstephens@pinehurstmagazine.com.

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Free Admission Food & Beverages Family Friendly LIVE MUSIC: 7/2 - Hot Politics 8/6 - The New Familiars 5:00-8:30 On the grassy knoll adjacent to the Sunrise Theater For more information go to www.ďŹ rstfridaysouthernpines.com

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reading list from The Country Bookshop

Summer Reading List THE RED QUEEN by Philippa Gregory Touchstone $25.99 • fiction/hardcover In the second novel in the “Cousins’ War” series, self-centered, self-important Lancastrian Margaret Beaufort clings to the certainty that she is destined for greatness and that her son by Edmund Tudor is the rightful heir to the English throne.

STAR ISLAND by Carl Hiaasen Knopf $26.95 • fiction/hardcover With the fantasy of a lucrative private photo session in mind, an obsessed paparazzo kidnaps pop star Cherry Pye’s “undercover stunt double” by mistake, leading her motley posse of handlers and the unhinged former governor of Florida on a hilarious race to rescue her.

THE ELEPHANT KEEPER by Christopher Nicholson Harper $14.99 • fiction/paperback Nicholson’s debut novel evokes 18th century life in an English village and on a lord’s estate where two filthy and malnourished baby elephants, rescued off a cargo ship, are raised by a young boy whose only experience is tending cattle.

STARDUST by Joseph Kanon Washington Square $15 • fiction/paperback The author of THE GOOD GERMAN returns with a tale of Hollywood glamour, post-WWII espionage and family secrets in his haunting thriller evoking both the glory days of the movies and the emergence of a dark strain of American political life.

ADMIRAL “BULL” HALSEY by John Wukovits Palgrave MacMillan $27 • non-fiction/hardcover In his admiring reappraisal of one of America’s greatest – and most controversial – WWII heroes, Wukovits examines the life and wars of the leader whose aggressive command style stopped the Japanese in the South Pacific, but later resulted in precipitous and potentially disastrous decisions.

LOST RIGHTS by David Howard Houghton Mifflin Harcourt $26 • non-fiction/hardcover Howard traces the 138-year-long journey of one of the 14 original 1791 copies of the Bill of Rights stolen from North Carolina’s state capital in the final days of the Civil War through the exclusive and shadowy world of high-end antiquities, ending with the FBI sting that brought it back to Raleigh.

THE FOURTH PART OF THE WORLD by Toby Lester Free Press $16.99 • non-fiction/paperback In 1507, after reading about the Atlantic discoveries of Amerigo Vespucci, two obscure scholars working in France created a map, showing for the first time the New World surrounded by water and distinct from Asia, and in Vespucci’s honor named it “America”.

LIT by Mary Karr Harper Perennial $14.99 • non-fiction/paperback In the sequel to The Liars’ Club, Karr reveals her self-professed blackbelt sinner’s descent into the inferno of alcoholism and madness, and her astonishing resurrection.

BUG ZOO by Nick Baker DK $12.99 • children’s book Build a critter catcher, a mollusk mansion, a (cater)pilla villa and a dragon den. With the help of Nick Baker, host of “Weird Creatures,” young naturalists can create their own bug zoos. This complete how-to guide includes plenty of information, handy tips and helpful photos for capturing, keeping and caring for all manner of creepy crawlies. Ages 9-12.

TALES FROM THE ODYSSEY by Mary Pope Osborne Hyperion $5.99 • children’s book Young adventure seekers will dive headfirst into this new edition of the tale of brave Odysseus, far from home, tossed by stormy seas and doomed to face a one-eyed giant on a journey that will test his courage, strength and wit. Ages 9-12.

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On The Sly Fox… Check out Mark Elliott’s latest culinary creation: The Sly Fox Pub. This gastropub gets creative with English fare while also featuring a beer garden and décor you’re sure to recognize.

The outdoor beer garden makes great use of reclaimed wood and brick.

Photos by McKenzie Photography

Mark Elliott is celebrating a decade as owner and head chef of Elliotts on Linden, the popular fine dining eatery in Pinehurst. And just how is he capping off a decade as a successful restaurateur? By opening another restaurant: The Sly Fox Pub on Broad Street in Southern Pines. The grand opening was June 18th, and the restaurant will serve lunch, dinner and brunch.

“It’s been a pipe dream of mine for years. A gastropub has all the things I love from the homeland,” says Elliott, who was raised in Torquay in southwest England. “The casualness. The fun of the place…the food in a gastropub is a little more upscale than your basic pub food.”

The term “gastropub” was coined in 1991, a combination of the words “gastronomy” and “pub.” The idea to serve high-quality food in a pub-like setting.

Things to try

Elliott recruited Andy Heisinger from Elliotts to work as general manager at The Sly Fox Pub. In fact, the two have been working since June of last year handling the logistics of opening a brand-new restaurant.

Dan Piotrowicz is the head chef, and Elliott will split his time between The Sly Fox and Elliotts at first, although he admits eventually he’ll go back to being a permanent fixture at Elliotts.

Below, a few Sly Fox dishes everyone’s excited about: • Fox Burger: Made with ground steak, black pudding and Stilton cheese; served with triple cooked fries for $14.

• Yorkshire Pudding Sliders: This appetizer puts a twist on traditional Yorkshire pudding with roast beef, horseradish and watercress on individual breads for $6.75.

• Welsh Rarebit: Typically used as a toast spread in England, The Sly Fox will be using it on burgers and sandwiches too.

• Strawberry Flummery: Features toasted buttered oats, custard, cream and strawberry compote.

• Bread Pudding: Topped with a whiskey butter sauce.

Speaking of desserts, Elliott and Heisinger decided to implement something a little different, based on what they’ve noticed at Elliotts: folks love to share desserts.

“We anticipated the need and created portions that are easy to share,” says Heisinger. Like the Pail of Ice Cream. “It comes to the middle of the table and everyone gets a little dish and a wooden spoon and you scoop your own ice cream,” adds Elliott. “You can order embellishments for the ice cream like fudge sauce and candied nuts.” Single dessert prices are under $5, while shared desserts range in price from $8 to $14.

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Mark and Kelly Elliott with their daughter.

If you go: What: The Sly Fox Pub Where: 795 SW Broad Street, Southern Pines Serving: Brunch, lunch, and dinner Phone: 910-725-1621 Website: www.theslyfoxpub.com

The idea of designing a pub in such a prominent location with one of the areas best chefs, Mark Elliott, was very exciting. He was open to the new elevation concepts and the restaurant layout. However, he was as adamant about his kitchen as I was steadfast about the outdoor dining garden.

An important factor in my design was for the garden to look like it was always part of the original structure. The garden design incorporates trellises, a water feature, and landscaping. The radius planter enhances the sound of the water feature and helps to eliminate outside noise.

- Mark Wesley Parsons, Building Design

The rich interior is accented in stone and wide-planked pine.

Make yourself at home

The idea of a pub (short for “public house” in England) is to make everyone in the surrounding community feel welcome. “A pub to me is a personal space,” says Elliott. “You hang the personality of the community on the wall. There are four distinct dining areas, and each one has a different feel to it.”

One room is decorated with equestrian gear from Pinehurst.

Another pays homage to Elliott’s love of cycling, quickly gaining speed in Moore County. Reclaimed pine and brick accentuate the dining rooms, with flooring of wide-planked wood in one area and concrete with flagstone in another. Reclaimed materials are also used outside in the beer garden. The finished product is exactly what Elliott envisioned. ”When I first walked up to the building, I just said, ‘Pub. It needs to be a pub and that’s all there is to it,’” he says. “Beautiful slate roof, the façade was everything that a pub should be.”

And now it is.

The Sly Fox Pub is a pretty cool anniversary present. Elliott is looking forward to seeing what happens next. “The knowledge we have today is so much more. I’ve spent 10 years running a business; that’s what’s made it more exciting to do this one.”

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From Lifeless to Lively

nine foolproof ideas for transforming your master bedroom

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Restful. Tranquil. Peaceful. These three words could describe a white sand beach, luxury spa or mountain retreat. But do they sound like a description of your master bedroom? Odds are, they don’t. If you’re like many homeowners, you’ve likely relegated the owner’s suite to the bottom of the room chain.

It was that way for Betsy Saye. When she and her husband Steve renovated their home five years ago, they focused on the more public spaces, such as the living and dining rooms. They later realized that they should have put themselves first and paid more attention to the master bedroom. Last spring they decided to finally do something about it.

Saye started with paint — a beautiful shade of blue for the walls and a contrasting Davenport tan color for the ceiling. She added a brown Berber rug to the hardwood floors and a toile quilt, pillows with contrasting stripes and custom dust ruffle to their four-poster bed. But she insists not everything has to be custom. For example, she found her draperies ready-made and on sale and small bird prints for the bedroom walls at One Eleven Main, a shop she co-owns in Aberdeen. “now our master bedroom is a serene escape, instead of the room that was forgotten,” says Saye.

If you’re looking to transform your owner’s suite from lifeless to lively, Pinehurst Magazine has some tips for you. From big changes to small adjustments, there’s expert advice for every style and budget.

By Kate Turgeon

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A place to escape the daily routine and re-energize - Betsy Saye, One Eleven Main

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Master the Room

1. Gain more functional space

If you’re looking for more closet space, a more functional master bathroom and a larger bedroom, it could be time for a renovation. Tom Panek, owner of Dream Home Design in Southern Pines, says that a significant part of his designs are for remodels that include changes to the owner’s suite. For homes built today, there’s a huge importance placed on the master bedroom; but before 1980 that wasn’t the case, says Panek. If your master bedroom has outdated features such as closets that are too small or undersized windows (single casements or hung units high off the floor) that don’t allow enough light, it may be time for a remodel. But Panek cautions against adding square footage without a specific purpose. “I like smaller bedrooms myself,” he says. “As long as there’s sufficient closet space, and the bath fits your needs, it makes more sense to keep the bedroom a sensible size — say 14 X 16.”

2. Add a sitting room Panek has recently seen an increase in the number of sitting rooms adjoining the master bedroom. One reason why, he says, is that many homeowners are either living in an extended family situation (an elderly relative in the home or an adult child moving back in) or considering it as a future possibility. “[For the homeowners] having a private space they can be in is very important,” he says. “The other thing is an awareness and respect for one another’s sleeping habits.” The sitting room can be an ideal solution for a couple with one spouse who is a night bird or restless sleeper. Having somewhere to be that’s just off the master and can be used without creating a disturbance to another person is what makes a sitting room valuable, adds Panek.

3. Your gain — a dream closet When it comes to remodeling a master bedroom, homeowners almost always include an upgrade to their closet situation. Just ask Jon Potter, owner of Masters Properties, a custom home construction and remodeling business in Pinehurst. “With every remodel we do, we always include the closets... the wife usually wins out,” he laughs. “So we design additions with a minimum of 8x8 feet of space that can act as a closet and dressing room.” Often dressers and full-length mirrors help complete a dream space that’s functional, too.

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A good balance of form and function… it should fit the needs of the people who live there. And it’s likely to be one of the rooms with a nice view — a lake, a beautiful vista or, in the case of a lot of homes in this area, the golf course. - Tom Panek, Dream Home Design A master bedroom is ideally 18x16, but a minimum of 14x16 in size, and then a possible little sitting area off of that, usually near a triple window. Tray and coffered ceilings add to the character and elegance, and they can make a room look a lot bigger in a way that doesn’t cost a lot. - Jon Potter, Masters Properties

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4. If your existing space allows, create a small sitting area

Lari Dirkmaat knows what people want from a master bedroom. As a buyer specialist with Martha gentry’s home selling team, Dirkmaat spends a lot of her time helping people find an owner’s suite to suit them. After the kitchen, she says, the master bedroom is one of the most important rooms in a home. “A comfortable sitting area allows buyers to create an adult retreat and gives the impression of luxury,” she says.

Find a comfortable chair and ottoman pair to complement your master bedroom. Add a table that’s the right scale and you’ll have a sitting area perfect for reading or writing in a journal.

5. Add an attractive furniture piece to your house and hide your clutter It’s hard to rest when surrounded by clutter, says interior designer Maggie Dutton, owner of Southern Chic in Pinehurst. “The bedroom should have… the proper furniture to house all our things,” she says. “This does not mean the bedroom needs to look sterile. With the right color, fabrics, furniture and lighting a bedroom can be warm and inviting without being overdone.” For example, a large bedroom should have large-scale dressers, tables and shelves that can house the clutter that will inevitably pop up.

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A space that’s completely restful and completely the homeowner’s taste makes for an ideal master bedroom. - Interior Designer Maggie Dutton, Southern Chic

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Life is hectic. Why not make the bedroom an oasis of relaxation and comfort? Spacious, serene, comforting soft colors, wonderful bedding, beautiful furniture…lamps that invite a quiet conversation or the reading of a great book…these are elements that come to mind. - Jayne Rhodes, Framer’s Cottage The room doesn’t have to be large or grand, but should contain elements that will relax and recharge you for another day. The perfect master bedroom is a matter of personal preference. - Tanda Jarest, Opulence of Southern Pines

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6. Buy a piece of original art Let’s face it: The bedroom is the last thing people see before they drift off to sleep and the first vision they take in when they wake up. It should be filled with what people love to see, right? Jayne Rhodes, owner of Framer’s Cottage in Southern Pines, suggests imagining the colors you love and finding an original piece of art that makes you feel happy. It’s that simple. “good art soothes the spirits and lifts the heart,” she says.

“You will never tire of a great painting in a beautiful frame.”

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7. Sleep like an Egyptian

never underestimate the perfect set of luxurious, can’t-wait-to-fallinto-bed sheets. “If you’re in need of redoing your master suite, I recommend buying a nice sheet first,” says Tanda Jarest, owner of Opulence of Southern Pines. “If you start with soft, Egyptian cotton sheets, the rest doesn’t seem to matter as much.” Jarest cautions homeowners against searching for the highest thread count alone.

What matters most, she says, is the quality of the cotton. “If you aren’t spending $1 per thread, you are not getting what you think you are,” adds Jarest.

8. Flower power We can all agree, fresh flowers are lovely. But what if you can find a fresh-flower look that lasts more than a few days? Maybe it’s time to consider a faux floral arrangement. It’s a specialty for Deborah Myatt, owner of Le Faux Chateau in Pinehurst, who uses high-end faux flowers, vases made of thick-casing glass and acrylic “water.” “I design and make florals to mimic a simple and believable piece that your friends will insist is real,” says Myatt. “Less is more and I often prefer to do a natural, uncontrived…just-put-into-water look.”

For your bedside, Myatt suggests a low arrangement with a small footprint that won’t interfere with the table’s function. For dressers (especially those with a mirror above them), it’s tall and vertical florals that look best, she adds.

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It should contain colors that are pleasing and relaxing to the owner…all lighting on dimmers…a ceiling fan for air circulation and the room becomes alive with movement.

- Deborah Myatt, Le Faux Chateau

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The master bedroom should comprise a suite including large walk-in closets and an upscale bathroom. It must accommodate large pieces of furniture with enough room to allow a smooth traffic flow. – Lari Dirkmaat, Martha gentry’s home selling team

9. Color color color! give your room a fresh coat of paint. And consider painting the ceiling, too. “Our painter’s wife suggested that we paint the ceiling a contrasting color. She promised I would love it. I was a little apprehensive, but she was right,” says Betsy Saye of One Eleven Main in Aberdeen. “The result is calming color that provides a clean look…the dark contrasting color in the ceiling adds coziness and warmth.”

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The

best

PAR 3s you can play in the Sandhills

As easy as 1-2-3…Yeah, right!

Marvin Waters believes golfers are so fascinated by the risk-reward of an all-or-suffer the consequences par 3, he recently constructed a make-shift mini green of plywood and Astroturf at Little River Golf Club, floated it to the center of a lake on the course’s first hole and asked players to fire away.

The 110-yard shot, in which players hit floating golf balls, is used mostly for corporate outings and for anyone late in the evening looking for some fun after dinner and a few cocktails. During an outing in May hosted by oakley, a pair of sunglasses was on the line for any golfer who just hit the floating green. About 250 shots were attempted and not one player connected with the 8-by-10-foot green. on normal days, Waters offers any golfer who hits the small target a free round of golf. “i’ve got the best par 3 in Moore County,” the director of golf at Little River proclaimed. “it sure adds some sizzle to things.”

While Waters’ par 3 can be classified as a creative gimmick, there’s plenty of ingenuity on the “real” par 3s across the area by such noted designers at Donald Ross, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus and Dan Maples.

After ranking the b est closing ho l e s i n Mo o r e County in 2009 for Pinehurst Magazine, i s e t o u t t h i s summer on a quest for the top par 3 s g o l f e r s c a n play across the Sandhills. The list inclu d e s s u c h g o l f ing architectural eye-candy as an islan d g r e e n , r o c k walls, ravines, lakes, forced carries, p o t b u n k e r s a n d a diab olical green or two.

“A great par 3 challenges you to hit a club you might not necessarily use somewhere else on the golf course,” said Pinehurst Resort Director of Golf Chad Campbell.

“And the green needs to match the club golfers will be hitting. Risk-reward on pin locations vs. trouble around the green is another key element of a great par 3.”

“Par 5s are the most favorite holes and par 3s are the least favorites because with par 3s it’s a one-shot deal and the pressure is on,” added Maples.

Let us know what you think of our list or which par 3s are your favorites by logging on to www.pinehurstmagazine.com.

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The Pit, Aberdeen, Hole No. 12, 175 yards.

Architect: Dan Maples

Descending some 100 feet from the 10th green to the valley below, golfers at The Pit are soon treated to a golfing rarity – an island green par 3. Situated in the middle of a picturesque 24-acre lake, the 12th offers a memorable risk-reward tee shot out of the mold of the famous 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass to rate as Pinehurst Magazine’s best par 3 you can play in the Sandhills. Maples designed the hole after a “hump” was found when the lake was drained during construction. More than 5,000 balls were fished out of the water during the opening year of the course. in addition to the island landing area, the hole is guarded by a series of deep bunkers and grass hollows, making accuracy an even greater challenge and earning The Pit its long-standing reputation as “Purgatory at is Best.” Maples even incorporated an island tee that plays 110 yards for the ladies and seniors. “There aren’t many island tees and island greens around,” Maples said. “it’s a pretty devilish little hole.”

Droschak’s tip: Check your line, block out the water and trust your swing.

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Pinehurst Resort, Course No. 2, Hole No. 6, 194 yards.

Architect: Donald Ross

A course with hands-down the best collection of par 3s in the Sandhills, the sixth hole stands out for its varying challenges. The hole plays slightly uphill, which often deceives the average player; it has a false front and a classic crowned Ross green that makes two-putting from anywhere a challenge, along with a deep, deep bunker left of the green that you wouldn’t want to wish on your worst enemy. A close friend of mine, who i won’t identify out of shame, once scored a 15 on this hole, thanks in large part to that left bunker. i’m sure he’s not alone in its ability to frustrate. in addition, many golfers approach the tee box unfocused after having played arguably one of the hardest holes in North Carolina. “You kind of take a deep breath when you get done with the fifth hole, but then you stand up on the sixth tee box and say, ‘Good gracious,”’ said Chad Campbell, Pinehurst Director of Golf. “it’s kind of a rude awakening.”

Droschak’s tip: Error on the right side and short for a chance at recovery.

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National, Pinehurst, Hole No. 2, 191 yards.

Architect: Jack Nicklaus

With natural beauty that rivals any hole in the area, the Doon Conservatory water hazard staring golfers in the face, a two-tier green and 10 different tee locations is enough to rank this hole high on our list.

“What makes it unique is you can play the hole several times over and yet never have the same shot because of all the varying angles and forced carries over the water,” said Tom Parsons, National Director of Golf.

Another variable is the second hole comes so early in your round, meaning this long-iron shot could potentially be just your third golf swing of the day. Nicklaus does give golfers a bailout area left, but with a series of grass swales, accompanied by tight lies and a green complex sloping toward the water, that shot is no picnic.

Droschak’s tip: This hole plays into the wind, so take an extra club or risk getting wet.

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Tobacco Road, Sanford, Hole No. 14, 194 yards.

Architect: Mike Strantz

As far as aesthetics, golfers can’t ask for much more beauty than this hole provides on one of the nation’s most unique layouts. With an elevated tee box looking down to an hourglass-shaped green, a lake guarding the right half of the putting surface, and sand and love grass left, aim is key to a good score here. The backdrop – an old farm house – adds to the ambiance and framing of this visually-striking par 3. The structure was moved from downtown Sanford in the early 1970s and was the golf course owner’s hunting cabin before Strantz produced his architectural magic in and around this old sand pit. Holding an 8- or 9-iron in your hand sounds simple enough, but the trouble here is real and daunting.

“The water is kind of a death penalty,” said Tobacco Road Director of Golf Joe Gay. “The bailout is on the left, but gosh what a tough bailout because there is only a sliver of sand there … and then love grass, and that’s no fun. There is not a lot of room for error, but this hole is beautiful. With the elevated tee you’re looking down on the green like an amphitheatre.”

Gay’s daughter has recently taken golf seriously and often heads to the 14th hole to fish balls out of the lake. She never comes up empty.

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Pinehurst Resort, Course No. 4, Hole No. 4, 197 yards.

Mid Pines, Southern Pines, Hole No. 13, 223 yards.

In the spring, this hole is Pinehurst’s version of Augusta National with a glorious display of blooming azaleas along a hilly bank. Couple that with an elevated tee shot over water and a difficult green, and it’s clear to see why the fourth hole makes the top five. “You see the water in front of you, but a lot of people notice the backstop and they underestimate just how much the water really does come into play,” said Chad Campbell, Pinehurst Resort Director of Golf. “We have very few holes on any of our golf courses where the water is that close to the putting surface.” A narrow green adds to the intrigue with a right pin placement just 15 paces from front to back. A long shot is dry, but offers some tricky up-anddown attempts from the back of this crowned green. The hole looks shorter than the distance, but the yardage is true.

At first glance benign; that’s until golfers check the yardage and have to pull a 3-iron or even 3-wood from their bags. A green that measures 40 yards in depth can push the back tees to a distance of 235 yards. Wow! And length is just one of many issues Ross serves up to golfers on this monster par 3. “It’s an understatement to say this hole has plenty of teeth to it,” said Graham Gilmore, Mid Pines Director of Golf. “This is the best designed golf hole on the entire course with a crowned green where everything seems to roll off, as Ross intended.” Golfers who try to muscle-up will likely pull the ball left into a deep bunker that offers more than its share of pitfalls. Additional length is needed because the 13th plays slightly uphill to a green sitting on a shelf. “It is climbing the whole way up,” Gilmore said. Two bunkers right appear to be greenside, but in reality are 15 yards short of the putting surface, offering up a sand shot most of us never practice.

Architect: Tom Fazio

Droschak’s tip: Stay away from the right “sucker pin” placement.

Architect: Donald Ross

Droschak’s tip: Keep your pride in check.

Take an extra club and don’t over-swing.

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Pinehurst Resort, Centennial Course, Hole No. 8, 238 yards.

Little River, Carthage, Hole No. 16, 200 yards.

The longest hole on the list, from the back tees you’re hitting lumber, which is never any easy task on a par 3. A large ravine and wetlands golfers must clear add to the overall beauty of this Fazio design. “The trouble on this hole is where most amateurs miss with a club from 200 yards – and that’s short or right,” said Chad Campbell, Pinehurst Resort Director of Golf. Fazio does give players a bit of a break with a bunker short to catch some balls. “Without that bunker you would have some people never finish that hole,” Campbell said. It appears to play downhill, but does not, which tends to trick some golfers playing the eighth for the first time. Bailout is left, but a difficult lie awaits any player who opts for the “safe play” off the tee to a green that slopes drastically downhill.

A climb to the high point on the property reveals a striking par 3 that Maples designed over an abandoned gravel quarry. The water hole is guarded by a deep front bunker and a multi-level green that is as difficult as hitting a 200-yard shot over water late in your round. “There are only about six good, fair pin placements on that hole,” said Marvin Waters, Little River Director of Golf. “If you’re on the top shelf and the pin is down in the bowl you could end up putting in the water if you’re not careful.” The hole doesn’t play uphill, but appears to because of a large bank behind the green. Played in a relatively open area, wind does come into play here.

Architect: Tom Fazio

Architect: Dan Maples

Droschak’s tip: Even if you don’t feel wind, check the treetops before hitting your shot.

Droschak’s tip: Take enough club and aim for the front of this kidney-shaped green.

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Legacy, Aberdeen, Hole No. 5, 174 yards.

Pine Needles, Southern Pines, Hole No. 5, 218 yards.

A stacked-stone rock wall guarding the left portion of the green, along with wetlands and tee versatility, make this hole a favorite of many Sandhills golfers. “It can certainly buckle your knees,” said Legacy Head Pro Brad Poplyk. “I’ve actually seen a lot of balls hit the base of the rocks and land close to the hole and I’ve seen ones that hit the top of the rocks and go back into the water. The rocks just frame the green so nicely and blend so well into the hole.” It’s inadvisable to go pin-hunting if the hole is tucked left behind the wall, but it sure makes for a fantastic risk-reward opportunity for those feeling bold. Missing long offers golfers a variety of uphill or downhill chips that will test your touch around the green.

Deceptively difficult, this par 3 gave pros at three U.S. Women’s Open Championships here fits, along with everyday golfers. A ravine doesn’t necessarily come into play, but helps our minds begin to wander away from the prize – landing it on a crowned Ross green from more than 200 yards away. Two deep bunkers right of the green are dastardly perils and almost a surefire way to log bogey or worse, while a bunker left runs half the length of a green that is also guarded by a series of closely shaved swales. “You have the jitters out of you after the first few holes and now you come to this extremely long par 3 that you can’t miss in the wrong place,” said Graham Gilmore, Pine Needles Director of Golf. “The ravine is not really in play, but just the thought of looking down and saying ‘Geez, I’ve got to get over this hazard,’ golfers tend to mishit their shot, and that’s when they get in trouble. It’s more of an intimidation factor than a reality.”

Architect: Jack Nicklaus II

Droschak’s tip: Miss right and short.

Left is death.

Architect: Donald Ross

Droschak’s tip: Like on most Ross courses, aiming for the front of the green won’t hurt you.

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Hot Weather Blooming Plants if you worked hard to create beautiful flower gardens and planters in the early spring, you are probably less than pleased with how they look now in July. The hot, dry days are hard on most of the delicate blooms of spring, however there are great hot weather plants you can swap with the spring blooms and keep your home looking picture perfect. We asked the pros at Gulley’s Garden Center to share their favorite hot weather flowers:

Lantana - Comes in many different

Caladiums - hot weather color in the

colors and likes full, hot sun.

shade. They come with red-pink foliage or green-white. Some selections have colored veins.

Vinca - Loves hot, full sun. overwatering

Portulaca - Great hot weather plant,

is the easiest way to kill Vinca, but on 99 degree days like we have here, it should be watered daily.

grows well in a dry, hot climate.

Pentas – Likes full sun and attracts

Marigolds – Great hot weather plant.

hummingbirds.

The beautiful blooms have an unpleasant fragrance but act as a good insect repellent.

Last piece of advice… fertilize, fertilize fertilize!

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Shopping

DOWNTOWN ABERDEEN talk of aberdeen Aberdeen Family Pizza and Puzzle Night It is hard sometimes to get the whole family together and spend some quality time.

Aberdeen Parks and Rec will hosting Family Pizza and Puzzle Night

Friday, August 20, 2010.

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Aberdeen Recreation Station Each family will receive a puzzle upon arrival and will have 2 1/2 hours to put it together.

The first family that puts their puzzle together in the allotted time will receive a prize. $9 Family of 4 Residents • $12 Family of 4 Non-Residents • $2 Each additional member For more information call Ryan Gordon at 944-PARK or rgordon@townofaberdeen.net

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Thirsty…

It’s hot. And dry. How can you use less water?

Dedicated homebuilders share what they’ve learned about technology, new products and good stewardship.

The grass crinkles beneath your feet. Lake levels are historically low. It’s the same story every summer—a decades-old problem the Moore Green Council decided to tackle in this issue of Pinehurst Magazine.

What is “Moore Green?”

It’s a voluntary program started by members of the Moore County Homebuilders Association. Formed around the National Association of Home Builder’s National Green Building Standard, the idea is to help builders develop more energy efficient and environmentally friendly homes.

The Green Council also encourages information sharing among industry professionals, including builders, plumbers, electricians and carpenters. “We wanted to provide an avenue for those who wanted to set themselves ahead of the mainstream builder, an opportunity to do that and to work together so everybody can learn from each other,” says co-chair Bill Reaves, owner of Bill Reaves Construction. “The end result is giving the homeowner a better product.”

The Green Council also provides a credible resource for homeowners navigating building new or remodeling. “The building industry doesn’t always have the reputation it deserves,” says co-chair Wayne Haddock, owner of Pinehurst Homes. “There are too many non-qualified and uncertified so-called builders doing business and misrepresenting the industry. The Moore Green Council has established itself to train its members to be certified and genuinely represent the industry in a professional manner. A customer who selects a Moore Green Certified Professional should feel satisfied they have chosen a good contractor.”

Water: Use less! How can you use less water? It’s easier than you think. “The way technology is changing is just very interesting,” says Reaves. Below, a few things to consider when it comes to your own home.

Landscaping: “Water rates always increase in the summer primarily due to irrigation needs,” says Haddock. “Shrubs and trees that use less water to survive are always given first consideration when finalizing design.”

Go native, adds Reaves. “If you use native plants that don’t require extra water, chances are normal rainfall is going to take care of what you need. Consider using less grass and instead integrating more natural areas.

Irrigation: Use common sense, says Haddock. Don’t throw away water. “Rain water is free water if captured and used to irrigate,” he says. “I presently have a home under construction that will capture rain water though a gutter system that discharges the water into an underground 1,700 gallon storage tank. Irrigation water will be pumped from the tank at a great savings to the owner, not to mention the green recycling of rain water. We are also pre-installing a system that will capture the grey water from the home, deliver it to a filtering system and use it for irrigation. Grey water is shower water, dishwasher water and water from sinks. The return on an investment is usually less than three years.”

There are some cool “wow” features on irrigation systems now, too, including rain sensors that will let the system know it doesn’t need to water and smart controllers that actually track the weather in any given area. “If you’re going to end up using an irrigation system, make sure you work with someone who knows how to put one in,” cautions Reaves. Ask about low-emitting drippers and low- volume irrigation systems. “Have it designed by a professional who knows what the EPA WaterSense requirements are.”

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Plumbing fixtures: You may have a bad taste in your mouth from low-flow toilets and shower heads, but they’re much better than they used to be, says Reaves. “The EPA has come out with the WaterSense program—very much like the energy efficiency program. They’ve been working with their manufacturer partners for better designed fixtures.” Reaves prefers the low-flow showerhead in his home to high-flow heads in hotels when he travels.

“Mine puts out better water. There’s an aerator in it that makes it feel like it’s putting out as much water as the older kind, but it’s a lower flow.”

The Homeowner: “The homeowner is ultimately in command of water usage,” says Haddock. “He has the ability to install low flow toilets and fixtures, manage the irrigation system, and basically do his part to minimize water usage.”

Reaves agrees but says he often meets homeowner resistance. “People get bored with me when I start talking about this sort of thing because the first thing I want to tell them is ‘Let’s not worry what I can do to the house to make it more efficient, let’s educate you.’ We need to figure out how we can change our habits.” For example, don’t let the water run when you’re brushing your teeth or washing dishes. If you need to wash something, fill the sink a third of the way, do the job, then reuse the water on house plants.

Good for everyone: Conserving water is a win-win. You save money, and the environment is a tiny bit better because of something you did. Turn off the taps, plant less grass, and pat yourself on the back.

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Special Thanks…

Dining in the Field May 27, 2010

There are no words kind enough to express our appreciation for the generosity of Chef Mark Elliott and his wife Kelly, of Elliotts on Linden, and the supporting partners who helped to make Dining in the Field a truly successful fundraiser.

The one-of-a-kind dining experience on May 27th under a full moon was the second outdoor dinner hosted by Elliotts on Linden to benefit the Sandhills Children’s Center. The Center serves children with special needs in Moore, Richmond and surrounding counties.

Dining in the Field was a casual and rustic affair, with Elliotts’ chefs grilling and preparing each course literally a table away. This dining experience is about reconnecting the farm to the fork with courses built from the bounty of local farms and seafood from the North Carolina coast.

The elaborate feast was served on vineyard tables against the grand scenery backdrop of Sandy Woods Farm, located just outside Pinehurst off Linden Road. Guests savored family-style entrees to the sounds of jazz music as nightfall approached and the full moon appeared.

This community dinner is about everyone being involved­ – guest, farmer and chef. Dining in the Field is a testament to the cooperation of local chefs, farmers, artisans and various organizations throughout North Carolina. In addition to the team and staff of Elliotts on Linden, the following partners made this event possible: Pinehurst Magazine, John McKean, Grand Rental Station, McKenzie Photography, Kea Meacham and Chef Fiona McKenzie of Sweet Fi’s Cakes.

“In Sandhills Children’s Center’s unending endeavor to provide the best possible care and education in the most loving and fostering environment for our children, we are truly blessed to have the continued support and generosity of a remarkable community,” says Kathy Desmond, Director of Development. “Because of this tremendous contribution, we are able to allocate the proceeds directly to the vital community services of our daily program to serve preschool children with disabilities.”

Kathy Desmond, Sandhills Children’s Center Photography by McKenzie Photography and Sandhills Children’s Center.

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On May 27, 2010 guests gathered for the 2nd annual “Dining in the Field” dinner to raise money for the Sandhills Children’s Center. Mark Elliott and his Elliott’s on Linden staff prepared and served dinner under the longleaf pines and a full moon. It was a magical evening!

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By Robyn James, Proprietor, The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room Southern Pines, North Carolina www.thewinecellarandtastingroom.com

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FAMEGA VINHO VERDE, PORTUGAL | $8 This spritzy, simple wine has citrus scents of clementine driven by a pulse of CO2. For the beach.

GEORGES DUBOEUF JEAN DESCOMBES MORGON, BEAUJOLAIS, FRANCE | $16 Black raspberry and peach preserves rush from the glass and envelop the palate with silken textural allure. This is also more than bright enough to refresh, and grips impressively with finishing complexity floral inhalation. Don’t miss out on its youthful charms!

RIONDO PINK PROSECCO, ITALY | $13 This is my go-to sparkler for the Fourth Of July gathering. It’s a pretty, pale, pink with a very light effervescence and hints of delicate dried strawberries.

LA VEILLE FERME COTES DU VENTOUX DRY ROSE’, COTES DU RHONE, FRANCE | $9 Nice dark cherry color, with tasty Bing cherry, ripe strawberry and mineral notes that all weave through the fresh finish. Lively and tasty.

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MAKULU MOSCATO, SOUTH AFRICA | $9 A tongue tingling treat that is seductively sweet with big aromas of peaches, pears and apricots. The light effervescence wakes up your taste buds and leads into a crisp flavorful finish!

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YOGA:

Staying Current for 5000 Years The history of yoga dates back some 5000 years and yet it has never been more popular than today. Google the word “yoga” and you will get roughly 9.8 million search results. Type ”yoga” into Amazon’s website and you will get 50,000 results, with over 16,000 in books, alone! Yoga has been featured on shows from Oprah and Good Morning America, to Seinfeld. Madonna and Sting practice yoga and so do your teenager and grandmother. According to a 2008 study released by Yoga Journal magazine, Americans spend $5.7 billion a year on yoga classes and products. Trisha Lamb Feuerstein, director of research for the Yoga Research and Education Center, has stated that the practice has over 20 million followers in the United States, up from 6 million in 1994! Yes, yoga has definitely arrived, and Americans in big cities and small towns are embracing this new way of staying healthy. The question is why now? What has made this ancient practice so relevant to today’s lifestyle?

The 2008 study by Yoga Journal indicated that roughly half of the current practitioners started in order to improve their health.

The majority of practitioners are women (72.2%) but men are increasingly showing up, particularly to the “Power” and “Hot Yoga”

classes. Professional coaching staffs are sending their teams to yoga to improve their performance. Whether it’s running, golf or football, athletes of all ages and interests are finding that yoga can give them that extra edge, as well as aiding in the prevention of injuries.

It’s true that consistent practice will help your performance on the course and court. Yogis discover greater strength and flexibility, better posture and deeper breathing. Weight loss, improved muscle tone and greater endurance, are all measurable benefits of yoga. But, there is more to yoga than what you see in the mirror and on the playing field.

Increasingly, doctors, scientists and medical researchers are discovering the virtues of yoga. Dr Timothy McCall has written a book, “Yoga as Medicine” in which he describes the medical benefits of yoga for a wide variety of ailments from anxiety and asthma to insomnia and menopause. One of the most studied health benefits of yoga is its effect on heart disease. Yoga has been known to lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate, one reason that Dr. Dean Ornish made it a key component to his program for reversing heart disease. As more studies are done, the medical community is focusing on the less obvious benefits as well.

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Harder to quantify and measure, concentration and mental focus are benefits that you will hear commonly cited by yogis. Yoga’s effects on depression and ADD are also areas of study that have shown positive results.

According the WebMD: “among yoga’s anti-stress benefits are a host of biochemical responses…a decrease in catecholamines, the hormones produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress…lower levels of hormone neurotransmitters…creating a feeling of calm…and even an increase in the hormone oxytocin…the so called “trust and bonding hormone” that is associated with feeling relaxed and connected to others.”In other words, yoga not only makes you healthier, you actually feel better!

Even those who are just beginning to practice feel more relaxed and less stressed after their first class. Perhaps this is the real reason for yoga’s long history and current relevance. In these difficult times, people are not only looking to improve their physical state but also to improve their mood and outlook on life. Yoga’s philosophy of living and enjoying the present, of accepting life and learning to cope with it may just be the perfect formula for finding happiness in our crazy world. The only way to find out what yoga can do for you is to try it. This 5000 year old practice may be just what your 21st century life needs!

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Herman & Jerri Collier

Miracles of Love

HERMAN & JERRI COLLIER There are only two ways to live your life.

One is as though nothing is a miracle.

The other is as though everything is a miracle.

Herm and Jerri Collier’s life together has been “one miracle after another.”

In many ways, their marriage, their family and Herm’s career in higher education, industrial scientific research and academic administration are miracles inspired by the love of the remarkable people they have encountered during their 62 years together.

“We look back on all those who so generously

helped us along the way,” Herm says, “and, in turn, we hope that in some small way we can help others along their way.”

When Herm and Jerri moved to Southern Pines 10 years ago and began volunteering, they joined a community of “miracle workers” who make a difference every day.

“Until you become involved with something, you’re just not aware of what is going on around you,” Jerri says.

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Miracles occur naturally as expressions of love. The real miracle is the love that inspires them.

For Herman Collier, the first and most important miracle of his life occurred the first time he saw Jerline Weston, the girl across the street in Hopewell, Virginia, throw and hit a softball. He and Jerri dated during high school and while he served in the Navy.

They were married in 1948, two years after his return.

After the Navy, Herm returned to Randolph-Macon College, where another miracle set him on his life’s path.

It happened when he was introduced to chemistry by an inspiring professor who also became a lifelong friend.

“Whistles blew, and the lights went on,” Herm recalls.

Herm and Jerri had planned to return to Hopewell, the “Chemical Capital of the South,” after he graduated in 1950, but the chair of the chemistry department insisted that he go to graduate school. For the next five years, with Jerri serving as secretary to the graduate school dean, Herm worked on his master’s degree and Ph.D. in analytical chemistry at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

In 1955, “before the ink was dry on my Ph.D.,” says Herm, the dean of the graduate school and the president of Moravian College met in what Herm calls the “Moravian Conspiracy” to offer him a tenured position as chair of the Moravian College Chemistry Department.

He was just 28 years old.

We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.

In 1957, as the launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik ushered in a new era of science and technology, Herm began to feel he would be left behind if he didn’t leave the small college setting. He accepted a position as a research chemist with DuPont’s Organic Chemicals research lab in Deepwater, New Jersey, where he developed five patented processes to improve the manufacturing technology and product quality for organic lead compounds used in gasoline.

By 1963, and missing teaching and the contact with young people, Herm, Jerri and their three sons returned to Moravian College.

“It was like coming home,” Jerri says. “We never regretted the decision. Life there had so much more to offer us as a family.”

Six years later, after a national search, the then-42-yearold Herm was invited to become president of Moravian College and Theological Seminary, becoming the first layman to hold the position in the institution’s 227-year history.

During his tenure as Moravian’s president, Herm served on several corporate boards and charitable foundations and on national and state boards in the areas of health care, historic restoration and regional economic development. While serving on the Science Advisory Board of the EPA, he chaired a nationally select committee of scientists charged with the review and evaluation of the specifications for the storage and disposal of high- level nuclear waste.

Upon retiring from Moravian College in 1986, he was named President Emeritus and the Hall of Science, the heart of the institution’s scientific activity, was named in his honor.

He and Jerri moved to their home on the Albemarle Sound in Point Harbor, North Carolina, their place to “play hooky” during their Bethlehem years. Life at the beach came easily, but ended in 1991 when he was asked to become interim president of Salem Academy and College in Winston-Salem.

Where there is great love there are always miracles.

Eight weeks after their arrival in Winston-Salem, Jerri experienced terrible chest pain. “I was downstairs, and Herm was upstairs,” she recalls. “I wasn’t going to die alone, so I got myself up to him.”

Although a false alarm for Jerri, her health scare became a miracle for Herm. His abnormal EKG of four years earlier prompted the couple’s new cardiologist to insist on further tests. Within a week, he was undergoing five-way coronary bypass surgery.

After the Salem experience, the Colliers returned to “beach-bumming” until Herm accepted a series of offers to serve as interim president at N.C. Wesleyan College, Chowan College and Lees-McRae College.

“Being an interim president was like eating the heart of the watermelon without having to deal with the seeds,” he laughingly recalls.

In 1998, and still unable to retire fully, Herm was invited to join Academic Search Inc., a nationally prominent executive search firm serving higher education. He has completed 20 presidential and chief academic officer searches for a range of institutions.

As they explored relocating to better meet their needs, a former colleague told them about Southern Pines. Visiting the area and becoming aware of the exceptional health care available through FirstHealth of the Carolinas and experiencing the beauty of the area made the move an easy decision.

“It was hard to believe that in a community of this size there could be a hospital with such a stellar reputation as Moore Regional,” Herm says.

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The miracle is this: The more we share, the more we have.

Both Jerri and Herm give generously of their time as volunteers.

“I really have a very strong feeling one owes something to their community,” Jerri says. “You have to give in order to take anything away.”

Jerri coordinates the Helping Hands ministry at Southern Pines United Methodist Church and volunteers with Meals on Wheels, and also spends time at Southern Pines Primary School helping kindergarteners gain the skills they need to succeed in the first grade.

“All you need is one of their smiles to make the whole day worthwhile,” she says.

Through their association with the Southern Pines Network of the Foundation of FirstHealth, the Colliers became active in a variety of areas. Jerri has served as a Hospice volunteer and currently is a FirstAvenues of Service “Tea Lady,” serving tea to patients and their families and to the staff of the Outpatient Cancer Center at Moore Regional Hospital.

“It brightens the time they’re here, and the nurses need a lift, too,” she says. “Everyone is so appreciative.”

Herm visits patients at Moore Regional several times a week with fellow Foundation volunteer Jean Souweine. Earlier he served as a member of the MRH Board of Trustees and as chairman of the MRH Foundation Board.

Currently he is a member of the Grant Review Committee and chairman of the Foundation of FirstHealth Board of Trustees. Through these involvements he has witnessed firsthand the impact financial support of donors has on improving healthcare.

“Philanthropy is a distinctive part of the fiber of our community,” he says.

“People understand that 20, 30 and 40 years ago, other folks were giving money so that we could have the hospital and health care services we do today. They are benefiting from that, and they want to keep it going. Their generosity is not just making things better now; it is laying the groundwork for the future and setting an example for those who will follow.”

Both Herm and Jerri want healthcare to figure prominently in their future thinking. That’s why they have made FirstHealth part of their life plan by becoming members of the Legacy Circle and with charitable contributions and a bequest.

As for me, I know nothing else but miracles, Whether I wade with naked feet along the beach just in the edge of the water, Or watch the wonderfulness of the sundown.

One day, Jerri and Herm will finally decide to “really retire.” When they do, they will remember a life filled with the miracles of love.

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The event was held on April 24th at the Pinehurst Members Club.

1. Event organizers Joan Latta, Rachel Trahern & Anne Howell with author Scott Huler. 2. Glenn & Sue Bower with Nancy & Bill Seibert.

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ccnc garden club lunch and auction On April 28th the Garden Club of the Country Club of North Carolina held a luncheon and silent auction to benefit a scholarship fund for a horticultural student at Sandhills Community College and their Hospice flower project.

1. Club president Joan Owen with event chairman Sharlia Ragan.

2. Representatives from the Sandhills Community College; Sherrill Matthews, Mary Garner, Germaine Elkins, Johanna Westmen & Tricia Mabe. 3. Michele Rockett, Susie Points & Sherry Kneppenberger. 4. Barb Newton & Jane Waldemar.

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moore free care clinic fashion show On April 10th a spring fashion show and luncheon was held to benefit the Moore Free Care Clinic. Apparel by Doncaster and jewelry by Silpada were featured. The event took place at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines.

1. Fashion consultant for Doncaster and Silpada Tess Gillespie with the models. 2. Event chairman Margaret Butcher with Dolores Flashman.

3. Committee members Bobbi Eidman, Kathy Lannon, Marcia Krasicky & Dolores Flashman.

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On April 20th at the Country Club of North Carolina, Stifel Nicolaus celebrated their 120th anniversary and 1st anniversary in Pinehurst.

A presentation by Joseph Battipaglia was followed by hors d’ oeuvres and refreshments.

1. Chief Investment Officer Joseph Battipaglia with Bill Eastman & Rick Palmer. 2. Faye White, Carol Pace & client services associate for Stifel Nicolaus Windy Pratt. 3. Don & Harriet Grim, Kim Gilley & Jim & Marion McNair.

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spring barn dance The Prancing Horse Spring Barn Dance was held on April 17th at Nelsen’s stables. Proceeds from the dinner dance support Prancing Horse and provide therapeutic riding for special needs people in the Sandhills.

1. Chris & Lisa Nelsen hosted the event. 2. Prancing Horse Board member & event chairman Lin Cook with Executive Director Judy Lewis. 3. Meghan Bowem & Eric Johnson.

st. joseph of the pines volunteer appreciation luncheon St. Joseph of the Pines celebrated their volunteers with an appreciation luncheon on April 13th at Pine Knoll in Southern Pines.

1. Director of Volunteer Services, Jeralie Andrews, volunteer Gloria Ball & president & CEO Ken Cormier. 2. Pet therapy dogs and their owners received the volunteer of the year award. 3. Joe & Alice Gilbert have volunteered for 25 years. 4. Valerie Dattilo & Max. 5. Lou Ferretti, John Alter, Susie Buchanan, Pat Duprey, Ruth Davies & Kay Gebhard.

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On June 3rd the Backpack Pals program celebrated the 4th annual recognition breakfast for the many people involved in providing 22,000 backpacks filled with food for children with little to eat on weekends.

1. Daniella Reilly, Alan Riley, owner of Dugan’s Pub, Aimee Faucher, Mike Ratkowski, Michael Condon & Lillian Hundley. 2. The king & queen award for outstanding volunteer service: Joe Kling & Linda Bott. 3. Mark Packard of BB&T received an award for their Lighthouse project from Linda Hubbard, program director & volunteer coordinator for the Moore County Schools.

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friend to friend art auction An Art Auction was held on May 13th for the benefit of Friend to Friend Crisis Services for Moore County. Wine and hors d’ oeuvres were served as people bid on their favorite art pieces.

1. Friend to Friend Board President Jeff Gollehon, shelter director Anne Friesen & board members Cathy Kearney & Beth St. John. 2. Eric & Anita Alpenfels. 3. Katherine McLeod with Jay, Beth & Kate St. John. 4. Vickie Rounds & Steady Meares.

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morgan sills concert A program of Oscar Hammerstein’s lyrics was performed by Morgan Sills on May 6th at Weymouth Center in Southern Pines. Proceeds from the event fund nonprofit programs in the arts and cultural events for the community.

1. Morgan Sills entertained, singing the songs of Oscar Hammerstein.

2. Ted & Pat Dawes. 3. Geri Turk, Cynthia McIver & Kathy Evans.

everything old is new again The Sandhills Women’s Exchange luncheon and fashion show titled “Everything Old is New Again” was held on May 17th at the Pinehurst Members Club. Fashions by Belk and the Coalition for Human Care and cosmetics by Bobbi Brown made for a wonderful event.

1. Event chairladies Carole Base & Linda Vernier with Bobbi Brown representatives (center) Patricia Saccardo & Lacey Hooks. 2. Ron Base & the fashion show models. 3. Debbie Ewing. 4. Pat Dawes & Donna Westphal.

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eastern junior golf association On May 15th and 16th the Eastern Junior Golf Association (EJGA) held its championship tournament at Seven Lakes Country Club. Boys and girls ages 10 to 18 competed in the event.

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art anonymous The opening reception for Art Anonymous was held at the Campbell House on June 3rd. Original small works of art by anonymous artists were displayed and for sale with the proceeds going to the Arts Council of Moore County. The name of the artist was revealed after being purchased.

1. Linda Hrabowecky, president of the Arts Council, Susan Lane, Jane Rhodes and artist Meridith Martens. 2. Arts Council director Chris Dunn with Havner Parish. 3. Andie Rose, Kitti Pyne & Denise Drum Baker.

4. Carol Van Zanten & Jean Neil.

given on the green On May 15th Pinehurst’s historic village green glittered with lights and beautifully decorated tents at the “Given on the Green” event. Local designers decorated tents and area chefs served delicious food. The fundraising event was for the benefit of the Given Memorial Library and Tuft Archives.

1. Reine Bitting, Sally Phelps, Jean Rea, Hugh Hinton & Audrey Moriarty.

2. Bailey & Shirley Vaughan. 3. Village Design Group; Anne Holmes, Pam Hill, Tere Loftin & Julie Sanford. 4. Robert & Lena Yarter of Kraz Elegant Cakes. 5. Rita Byles with Jack & Kay Lund. 6. Matt Morarity & Melissa Bielby. 7. Denise Baker & Mirdia & Martin Brunner. 8. Eric & Helen Von Salzen. 9. Jane & Brian Deaton & Jack & Mallory Hickey.

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financial advice Provided by and Courtesy of Derek S. Pszenny, AIF® Senior Wealth Manager, Carolina Wealth Management

Health of your Wealth ARE VARIABLE ANNUITIES APPROPRIATE TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING TOOLS? ariable Annuities (VA) offer a mutual fund type of investment product combined with life insurance protection. They are heavily sold by stockbrokers and insurance agents because the commissions on these products are among the highest in our industry. VA’s are touted by investment sales people as being great tax planning tools because they grow tax deferred. They are said to be a great estate planning tools because they avoid probate. They are also touted as a guaranteed investment. As an Accredited Investment Fiduciary™, I find variable annuities to be poor tax planning tools, poor estate planning tools and a very expensive form of life insurance.

First, under the current tax rules variable annuities represent poor tax planning. While it is true that they are allowed to grow tax deferred (making them very inappropriate for IRA type accounts), all the growth of the annuity is taxed at the owner’s current rate when she begins to take withdrawals. For example, if ten years ago you had invested $100,000 in a variable annuity which is worth $200,000 today, you would have not paid any taxes along the way because of the tax deferred growth feature. However, when you begin to withdraw the money, the $100,000 of growth will be taxed at the investor’s ordinary income tax rate which currently tops out at 35%. Nevertheless, had the same $100,000 been invested in a tax efficient mutual fund instead of a variable annuity, the investor would have had to pay very little taxes each year on the mutual fund distributions. However, upon withdrawal of the money the investor would only have to pay taxes on the $100,000 gain at the long-term capital gains rate which currently maxes out at 15%.

Second, variable annuities avoid probate but are poor estate planning tools. If you want to avoid probate, there are much more cost effective and efficient ways to do it. Consider the above example of a $100,000 investment in a variable annuity growing to $200,000.

Upon the death of the annuitant the entire $200,000 passes directly to the beneficiary and avoids the probate process. Sounds great right? Not so fast. What about the taxes on the gain that the annuity has been deferring all those years? The beneficiary is going to owe taxes at his current federal tax rate on the $100,000 of growth.

Now, assume you would have invested in a mutual fund instead of the annuity. The $100,000 would have grown to $200,000 and upon death of the investor the heirs will not have to pay any income taxes nor any capital gains taxes. When a mutual fund is inherited, the IRS allows a “step up in cost basis.” This means the cost basis for the beneficiary is stepped up to the date of death of the original owner resulting in the beneficiary not owing any income tax or any capital gains tax. That is a substantial savings!

Derek S. Pszenny, AIF® derek@mycarolinawealth.com

Third, the guarantee provided by the variable annuity is a very expensive form of life insurance. The guarantee not to lose the amount of your initial investment comes with a significant cost. The cost of this life insurance is a percentage of the assets on deposit and averages about 1.3% per year. If you invested $100,000 into a variable annuity and paid the average insurance expense, your total life insurance cost per year would equate to $1,300, assuming your investment does not grow in value. So how much of a guarantee does $1,300 buy you? It depends because you are only guaranteed to get back the amount of your initial investment. For example, suppose the market takes a 20% dip and your initial investment drops to $80,000. Could you, as the owner of the annuity, demand your initial deposit back? The answer is no. The guarantee comes in the form of life insurance and it can only be collected upon the annuitant’s death. In this unfortunate event, the beneficiary would collect the guaranteed minimum of $100,000. However, since you deposited $100,000 and lost $20,000 to the market dip your insurance benefit is only $20,000. Therefore, you paid $1,300 per year for a relatively small amount of life insurance. That is quite an insurance bill but it gets even worse.

Let’s assume your investment increases in value. So you invest $100,000 that grows to $200,000 just like in our previous examples. That would mean your insurance expense grew from $1,300 per year to $2,600 per year. In the event of your death, your beneficiaries receive the greater of the investment value of the annuity or the investment value plus the insurance benefit to make up to the minimum of the initial investment, which was $100,000. In this case the beneficiary would get the entire $200,000 all of which was your investment value and none of which was the insurance benefit. Let me clarify. You just paid $2,600 per year to receive zero insurance benefit. ZERO! This is a very costly guarantee.

As you can see variable annuities represent poor tax planning because they turn what would otherwise be capital gains into ordinary income. They avoid probate but are poor estate planning tools because they turn a stepped up cost basis (a zero income and zero capital gains tax) into fully taxable ordinary income for your beneficiaries. Finally, the annuity is also a very expensive form of life insurance that does not give much of a guarantee to the owner of the annuity. In conclusion, the variable annuity is a very inappropriate investment choice for most individuals.

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