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MAY/JUNE 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 Dan Bain • Christa Gala • Kay Grismer David Droschak • Kristy Stevenson Tom Panek • Laura Christopherson Elisabetta Rosetti-Serraino photography McKenzie Photography April Maness Photography

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Eat Fresh & Local The perfect Saturday for me includes an early morning trip to the Farmer’s Market. The kids and I enjoy picking the fruits and veggies that we will enjoy for the week. They enjoy the samples, and I enjoy freshcut ﬂowers. This picking and choosing process has helped me get four children interested in sampling cooked veggies—the same kids who used to claim they were allergic! So I am thrilled to share “Locally Grown“ (p. 18). The idea that Aberdeen and Pinehurst are both adding Farmer’s Markets is exciting; never before has eating fresh and local been so easy. Don’t miss this opportunity! Speaking of family dinners, look at “Dinner at Home” (p. 66) for ideas on creating beautiful and inviting tables for everything from date night to elegant dinner parties for twenty. A special thanks to Betsy and Steve Saye for allowing photographer Matt McKenzie to photograph their home as the finishing touches were

added for the Southern Pines Garden Tour. These tables and ﬂowers will inspire to you to consider more entertaining this season. Another thing to consider is buying or selling through consignment shops. These businesses are seeing unprecedented growth. Shoppers say their initial goal was frugality, but the fabulous finds kept them coming back. Check out “Help Yourself To Seconds” (p. 72). Also, be sure to browse this issue for Father’s Day gift ideas that don’t include a tie or a gift certificate! Thank you for the wonderful story ideas; please keep the calls and emails coming. Gina Pearce Stephens Publisher/Partner PO Box 1635 Pinehurst, NC 28374 919.612.7902 gstephens@pinehurstmagazine.com

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DINNER AT HOME

Entertaining ideas for everything from elegant dinner parties to a cozy dinner and movie at home.

LOCALLY GROWN With increasing farmers’ markets and restaurants serving local produce, the Sandhills are setting the pace for the “locally grown” movement

PATRIOTIC HOLIDAYS Summer kicks off with a trio of patriotic holidays and we take a look at the meaning of each.

TRAVEL FASHION What to take with you when you go.

LOCK IT & LEAVE IT

features

Options for downsizing your home without downsizing your lifestyle.

HELP YOURSELF TO SECONDS

Meet three business owners that are part of the fast growing consignment resale market.

Great gifts for dad from local businesses

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GROWN Movement Takes Root in Sandhills by Dan Bain

how far did your last meal travel before you ate it? if you’re measuring the distance between your plate and your mouth, think bigger — but not too much bigger. in recent years, there’s been a growing movement advocating the consumption of local produce, both at home and in restaurants. the movement combines three primary objectives: healthy eating, environmental sustainability and support for local economies. even the first family has gotten in on the locally grown act, having last spring planted the first vegetable garden at the White house since eleanor roosevelt’s victory garden of World War ii. But the movement is much closer than

Washington, D.c. residents of the sandhills need look no further than aberdeen, Pinehurst and southern Pines to see an increased demand for local produce.

More Markets for Moore County the town of aberdeen is answering that demand with its first farmers’ market, opening in May. “there have been different members of the town government who’ve been thinking about this for a while; it’s been discussed since a decade ago,” says town Planning Director Kathy Liles. “We’re placing more emphasis on health, trying to make local produce more readily available, considering

building walking trails, and thinking about what the town can do to support its residents’ healthy lifestyles.” Market-goers can find their healthy fare every Friday from 3:00-5:30pm behind and around the railroad Depot. the town expects more than 20 farming entities to participate, including family farms from Moore and surrounding counties. Liles says it will offer only Piedmont produce, stressing that “Moore county is one of the highest in terms of agriculture disappearing. if you don’t support local farmers, you won’t have local produce. this is important for them and important for us.”

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Celebrate Links Between Restaurant and Farm two sandhills restaurants plan to again celebrate their relationships with local farmers via special dinners in May.

the Farmers’ Market at the aberdeen Depot will have a “practice run” at 3pm on Friday, May 7th, allowing vendors to evaluate the layout and be sure they’re comfortable with the space. it will be open for business at that time, but perhaps its true unveiling will take place eight days later, when the town will hold a festival with the Market as its centerpiece. Liles says this spring extravaganza will be “a bigger event, with activities and displays in addition to the produce vendors...we want to give everyone a good reason to come and visit, then provide the Market on Friday afternoons from that point forward.” the extravaganza is planned for saturday, May 15th from 9am2pm. town officials are working to include children’s activities such as clowns and facepainting, streetside art displays and sales from the artists League of the sandhills and other artists, classic hot rod displays, specialty food vendors, a train display, and the sandhills Farm to table cooperative – another link in the local food chain. sycamore street will be closed between south and Main to allow pedestrian traffic at the festival. Liles says the town wants to welcome guests downtown to discover its restaurants and other businesses, as well as its historic sites, then entice them back as the Farmers’ Market operates every Friday afternoon from May 21st throughout the growing season. “this really comes back to branding aberdeen and making it a destination for people,” she explains. “We’re hoping to get a lot of return in terms of healthy lifestyles and support for our business community.”

elliotts on Linden will host Dining in the Field to benefit sandhills children’s center, preparing a four-course, outdoor banquet showcasing local cuisine and using local ingredients. the event will take place at 6pm on thursday, May 27th at sandy Woods Farm off Linden road, and will include live jazz and a full moon. admission is $125, space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance; please call 910-215-0775 for more information. chef Mark elliott says last year’s event raised around $6,000 for the children’s center, thanks to a field full of 110 happy diners. “the push for local produce is starting to come into its own now, and people are becoming more and more aware of where their food is from. this banquet is a good way to showcase what’s going on locally. We’ll be eating on the farm – that’s pretty exciting,” he says. “the menu will be determined by what’s available. Last year’s was based on pig, with pulled pork and stews, plus seafood and the produce that was abundant at that time of year. this year should be different, with a lot more things available in May.”

ashten’s restaurant will host its second annual Celebrate the Local Farmer event on Monday, May 24th at 6:30pm, pairing north carolina wines with four courses made from local ingredients such as chicken, eggs, lamb, asparagus, strawberries, honey, lettuces and herbs. the providing farmers will attend, facilitating conversation between them and their consumers. the cost is $60, excluding wine, taxes and gratuities, and availability is limited to 30 seats. reservations are available at 910- 246-3510. “it’s great for the farmers; they see how much people value what they do, how interested people are in what they do. it’s also fun for them because they might not know the different ways their products can be and are being served,” says chef ashley Van camp. “Farmers should be the next rock stars; they’re helping to keep green spaces green and keep people healthy. all the accolades that can be given to farmers, should be.”

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Several local chefs are sure to create some healthy and tasty dishes from a delivery of fresh asparagus from Gary Priest’s farm and fresh tomatoes from John Blue’s Highlander Farm.

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These area restaurants support local farmers and buy local:

Ashtens Rhetts Quail Haven Retirement Community Elliotts Chef Warrens Wolcotts 195 Coachlight

Liles has been working with officials of Sandhills Farmers’ Green Market, the group that operates the farmers’ market at Sandhills Community College on Wednesdays, to bring Aberdeen’s market to fruition. Also in talks with Green Market officials is Pinehurst Village Manager Andy Wilkison, who at press time was hoping to open another farmers’ market in the Sandhills. Wilkison says the idea came from the Village of Pinehurst’s Downtown Revitalization Committee, established by the late Mayor George Lane. The Village hopes to open a market in the heart of Pinehurst, in the shaded parking areas along the Village Green. Wilkison feels the location would be a good draw, on top of the health benefits. “With the growth in the medical community, FirstHealth, the resort communities and the regional hospital, we have a very health-conscious population. They’re interested not only in produce but in locally grown,” he says. “We’ve seen success at other markets in Moore County where Pinehurst residents go to buy produce. Our interest is not in replacing them; we just want to have a draw to the village.” These additions follow an explosion in business for the Moore County Farmers’ Market, which in recent years has been operating at three different venues: Mondays from 2-6pm at FirstHealth in Pinehurst; Thursdays from 9am-1pm on Morganton Road at the Armory Sports Complex in Southern Pines; and Saturdays from 8am-noon in downtown Southern Pines. Market Manager Harry Webster says business has been going well and that the Morganton Road location alone has expanded from five vendors to 38, thanks to increasing customer demand. “When the customer base was so low, it wasn’t worth the vendor’s time to 20 | PinehurstMagazine.com

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bring his or her produce. Now the customer and vendor volumes have both grown approximately 700 percent in the last four years,” Webster explains. “Now we have more variety – apples, peaches, strawberries, just about all the produce that’s available within 50 miles.” That radius is a market requirement – all food sold there must have been grown within 50 miles, to qualify as “local.” Webster feels this requirement contributes to the food’s safety as well as its quality. “Locally grown food is a big push in this area. As soon as food is harvested, it starts deteriorating. When it’s not shipped, it tastes better and it’s safer, with no processing,” he explains. “I saw on CBS a study on the percentage of people who get sick from food in different countries; it was 25 percent in the U.S. and 35 percent in Canada, but two percent in England and one percent in France, where they have smaller and more local farms.”

Local Produce for Local Restaurants

Restaurants across the Sandhills play another important role in the movement, as they have a choice of providers. Many have been serving locally grown food for years; two standouts are Ashten’s Restaurant in Southern Pines and Elliotts on Linden in Pinehurst. Both make use of a local produce distribution service known as My Hands on the Land. That service, says Elliotts chef/owner Mark Elliott, “has worked really well; it’s been a good connection for farmers to get their produce to us. They can focus on the growing, My Hands on the Land can focus on bringing it to us and we can focus on cooking it.” Director Michelle Peele says My Hands on the Land fulfills one of three main distribution channels for local produce, which are farmto-table, farm-to-market and farm-to-restaurant. The farm-to-table channel is fulfilled by community supported agriculture (CSA) groups

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similar to the aforementioned Sandhills Cooperative. CSAs are subscription programs whereby members of the cooperative agree to buy a certain amount of local produce regularly, having it delivered to their homes or picking it up at a central point. The produce is fresh and seasonal and varies from one week to the next, depending on what the farms have in supply. The farm-to-market channel refers to farmers’ markets, where multiple farmers sell various produce at a central point. My Hands on the Land fulfills the farm-to-restaurant channel, coordinating supply and demand between busy farmers and busy chefs and delivering local produce to area restaurants twice weekly. “All of these channels are important; for My Hands on the Land, farm-to-restaurant was the best choice. But we don’t compete with the other channels; different needs are met by each,” Peele avers. “Estimates are that each farmer generates approximately $20,000 from farm-to-table and the same amount from farm-to-market. Over a 30-week period with ten restaurants using local produce, we can generate about $45,000 for local produce; for me, that’s the shortest, quickest way to touch many, many people.” According to Ashten’s chef/owner Ashley Van Camp, without My Hands on the Land it would be difficult for her restaurant to serve as much local produce as she prefers. “There comes a point in summer when our produce is almost all local. We like to serve things that are indigenous to our area,” she asserts. “Before, we’d have to go out and do it ourselves, or beg them to bring it or meet them halfway. It’s a great resource. Michelle decides the best day to pick up, then delivers to the restaurants. A lot of the farmers didn’t know how to go about doing that or have time to do that.” Peele agrees the service, started by Kea Capel Meacham two years ago, plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between farmer and chef. That communication increases both supply and demand. “The farmers get wish lists from the restaurants; they love that because it provides direction. Some have been at a loss for years about what they can market. A farmer’s a farmer; they can grow anything, but need to know what people want,” Peele explains. “We’re about finding the shortest, simplest way between earth, hands and mouth.” All of this is thought to improve agricultural sustainability – a concept integrating economic viability/profitability for farms, increased environmental quality/use of renewable and natural resources, and enhanced quality of life for farmers and their communities. As more community members demand local produce, farmers will supply more, fresher and better ingredients – and demand will continue to grow, continuing the cycle. “It’s good healthwise and it’s good for the environment,” says Van Camp. “It’s fresher, you have a hand in helping the local economy, and the ingredient didn’t have to go 1000 miles and use fuel. Eating local is natural; it’s what people always did until recent times.”

Farmer Gary Priest, My Hands on the Land Director Michelle Peele, and Priest’s assistants load the next asparagus delivery for local restaurants.

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book review by Robert Gable

Secrets of the

By Phil Mickelson, with Guy Yocum and T.R. Reinman >> HarperCollins >> 209 pages >> $29.99

Short Game PHIL MICKELSON IS one of the more exciting players on the PGA Tour. Every time he goes out to play he attacks the golf course, much like Arnold Palmer used to do. Firing at the flags all day, however, can put you in some pretty sticky spots when you happen to miss the green. Part of Mickelson’s fearless attack stems from confidence in his ability to recover from awkward places. He shares his approach to saving strokes in SECRETS OF THE SHORT GAME. Mickelson has won 37 times on Tour, and would probably have more wins if it weren’t for Tiger Woods. He tries to make the game fun — and saving shots around the green can certainly make golf more fun. As a kid he practiced endless hours on his family’s backyard chipping green. He tried to hit each shot with focus, with a definite plan in mind, and that carries through to this book. As he notes in the introduction, “The goal of this book is to take your game to the top level from 50 yards in, giving you an understanding of the short game and a foundation for great technique — identifying the problems and giving you the solutions.” After the foreword by his father, Mickelson adds an introduction, follows with five sections on different aspects of the short game (putting, chipping, sand play, pitching, and flop and lob), and ends with the acknowledgments. The book is filled with some 200 color photographs printed on glossy, oversized pages. The high detail of the photos makes the colors come alive. This is Mickelson’s first full-length instructional book. Yocom and Reinman have been collaborating with him for years, since he does a lot of instructional articles for Golf Digest magazine. They keep their explanations to the point and logical, using writing that is understandable. The various photos illustrate the movements and positions outlined by the instructions. They stress that 50 percent of your shots during a round of golf take place within 50 yards of the hole, so the short game is vital to your scoring ability.

Mickelson also offers a few key principles that carry through to all aspects of the short game. One key is that the clubface never “passes your hands” when putting or, for that matter, on any of the short shots around the green. That way you can encourage a solid strike of the ball, and you eliminate the all-too-human tendency to “scoop” the ball. Always accelerate through the ball as you hit it. The dreaded “decelerate” shot is a recipe for disaster. His “hinge and hold method” is a constant through the various short shots, too. He says, “The essence of the hinge and hold is this: You hinge your wrists early in the backswing, while limiting how far back you swing your arms. On the downswing, you simply maintain the hinge in your wrists and accelerate through the ball using your arms.” (Sounds simple — what’s so hard about that?) Alas, just reading about it in a book is one thing; recreating the shot on the course is another. Since reading about a golf shot is a far cry from executing it on the course, this book is limited in the sense that all instructional books are limited. All of these shots require practice. Mickelson has practiced — and still does practice — for hours and hours. He’s saying that if we practice the most effective motion in a thoughtful manner, we’re that much closer to recreating the shot out on the course. The photos steal the show here. They are vivid and in full color, with not a black and white photo to be seen. If you’re a Phil fan, this book would appeal to you. (You better like Phil because you’re going to see a lot of him, in exquisite detail, in every photo.) If he grates on you — this book is full of “Phil being Phil” — this won’t appeal to you as much. You can skip around as you read this: just go to the section where you need help and read up. The photos show you the motions you want to make as well as showing you what motions to avoid. The page leading into each new section highlights a sentence or two that sums up Mickelson’s philosophy behind that type of shot. It’s interesting to see how his mind works. For instance, Dave Pelz did research that found the average length of a greenside bunker shot is 30 feet, so Phil practices bunker shots of that distance. He’s very diligent when reading greens, since Pelz has also researched that most of us have trouble getting the ball started on line. He’s meticulous when it comes to his preparation. Mickelson has had his ups and downs, but he consistently ranks among the best year after year. He may be a “feel” player, but he leaves nothing to chance.

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reading list from The Country Bookshop

Spring Reading List GIRL IN TRANSLATION by Jean Kwok Riverhead $25.95 • hardcover/ﬁction A young girl emigrates from Hong Kong to Brooklyn where she leads a secret double life: exceptional schoolgirl by day and Chinatown sweatshop worker at night. 9781594487569

WAR by Sebastian Junger Twelve $26.99 • hardcover/non-ﬁction Junger, author of THE PERFECT STORM, explores the reality of combat—the fear, the honor, and the trust among men in an extreme situation—in his chronicle of a single platoon’s 15-month tour-of-duty in the most dangerous outpost in Afghanistan. 9780446556248

THE LION by Nelson DeMille Grand Central $29.99 • hardcover/ﬁction In the sequel to THE LION’S GAME, John Corey, former NYPD Homicide detective and special agent for the Anti-Terrorist Task Force, pursues Asad Khalil, the notorious Libyan terrorist known as “The Lion.” 044658083X

THE ART OF MAKING MONEY: The Story of a Master Counterfeiter by Jason Kersten Gotham $16 • paperback/non-ﬁction Kersten tells the true story of a brilliant counterfeiter who made millions, outwitted the Secret Service, and was ﬁnally undone when he went in search of the one thing his forged money couldn’t buy: family. 9781592405572

THE ANGEL’S GAME by Carols Ruiz Zafon Anchor $15.95 • paperback/ﬁction The author of THE SHADOW OF THE WIND offers a labyrinthine thriller set in an abandoned mansion in Barcelona where a struggling pulp ﬁction writer accepts a too-good-to-be-true book deal offered by a mysterious publisher. 9780767931113

LOSING MUM AND POP by Christopher Buckley Twelve $13.99 • paperback/non-ﬁction Buckley shares his memoir of the year his father, William F. Buckley, the father of the modern conservative movement, and his mother, Patricia Taylor Buckley, one of NY’s most glamorous and colorful socialites, both passed away. 9780446540957

THE STORY SISTERS by Alice Hoffman Three Rivers $15 • paperback/ﬁction A family is shattered when one of three sisters dies tragically in an automobile accident. How the family survives is at the heart of Hoffman’s exploration of the ties that bind. 0307405966

ON THE GRID: A Plot of Land, an Average Neighborhood, and the Systems That Make Our World Work by Scott Huler Rodale $24.99 • hardcover/non-ﬁction The Raleigh, NC author of DEFINING THE WIND brings infrastructure to life by detailing the ins and outs of our civilization with fascinating, back-to-basics information about the systems we all depend on. 9781605296470

THODORE BOONE: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham Dutton $16.99 • children’s book In this, his ﬁrst book for young readers, John Grisham introduces Theodore Boone. Only 13 years old, Boone fancies himself a whiz in local law and is in the loop with the local judge, politicians and clerk of court in the small town of Strattenburg. But when Theodore is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial, he may ﬁnd himself in front of the court much earlier than expected. Ages 10-13. 0525423842

39 CLUES: THE EMPEROR’S CODE by Gordon Korman Scholastic $12.99 • children’s book If young readers haven’t jumped on the 39 Clues bandwagon yet, it’s never too late. In this eighth installment of the NYT Bestselling series, Dan and Amy Cahill pursue a clue guarded by thousands of the world’s best trained soldiers in an effort to uncover the secret of their famous family. Ages 9-13. 0545060486

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Patriotic Holidays Merit Closer Attention

The cold weather is finally over, and with it has gone the long, dry spell when the calendar shows almost no holidays on the horizon. Summer approaches; it’s time to dust off the grill, get outside and celebrate! We’re looking at three holidays in rapid-fire succession, right out of the gate. Memorial Day is generally acknowledged as the unofficial start of the summer season, and this year it’s followed within five weeks by Flag Day and Independence Day. Do you observe each of these holidays? If so, how do you choose to celebrate? More importantly, how should they be observed? We took a closer look at these patriotic dates, their histories and the best ways to observe them—whether somber, fun, surprising or somewhere in between. So break out your best red, white and blue and prepare to celebrate as we unveil the stories behind this patriotic trio.

“ M emorial ” in Memorial Day

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Several years ago, I was discussing Memorial Day plans with a veteran. He told me he planned to raise his traditional toast at the Vietnam Memorial, pending his “permit.” When I looked puzzled, he grinned and explained – each year, he goes to the Courthouse and tells a judge he’s planning to break the open container law. He pays the fine in advance and on Memorial Day, publicly lifts a bottle in honor of his fallen comrades-in-arms. While he does so, many of the rest of us will probably lift our bottles at cook-outs or golf courses instead.

We’ve forgotten what Memorial Day is for – the solemn remembrance of those who died in service to our country. The tradition started just after the Civil War, when numerous towns independently observed a day to decorate soldiers’ graves with flowers and flags. In 1868, General John Logan declared via general order that May 30th would be designated for such activities. Some felt his wording was exclusive of Confederate soldiers, but on that first “Decoration Day,” volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery decorated the graves of Confederate and Union dead alike.

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In 1873, New York became the first state to officially recognize Decoration Day. Its name was changed to Memorial Day in 1882, and by the turn of the century it was recognized by every state in the north. The southern states honored the Confederate dead on separate dates. Some still do, but the holiday became more widespread after World War I, expanding to honor all Americans who had died in any war. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday occurring on the last Monday in May. Some Americans feel this move trivialized the day, turning it into an excuse for a three-day weekend. Indeed, many of us ignore the day’s intent and instead treat it as the unofficial start of summer and related fun activities. While there’s nothing wrong with having fun on Memorial Day, it’s important to also take the time for solemn remembrance. Ways to do that include: • Fly the U.S. flag at half-staff until noon. • Participate in the National Moment of Remembrance, instituted by the White House in 2000, by pausing for one minute of reflection at 3 pm. • Visit war memorials such as Capitol Square in Raleigh or the USS North Carolina in Wilmington. • Visit cemeteries and place flags or flowers on military graves. • Attend a memorial service; American Legion Post 72 and area Scouts will decorate graves and play Taps at Aberdeen’s Bethesda Cemetery at 6pm on Friday, May 28th. Most of the above activities take little time or effort, but are great ways to honor – alone or as a family – those who made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf. As General James Garfield said in 1868, “They summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and virtue.” That’s worth remembering.

The first Memorial Day, or Decoration Day, was intended for the decoration of fallen soldiers’ graves with flags and/or flowers.

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Planning anything for Flag Day this year? Is that a collective ‘huh?’ I hear out there? FlagDayisJune14th,andtheonlyreasonIremember is because it’s my husband’s birthday. Flag Day is the most overlooked, under-celebrated of the patriotic holidays. When was the last time (if ever) you acknowledged this old-fashioned celebration?

History of Flag Day In case you’re not a vexiloligist (a person who studies the history of flags) here’s how our observance of Flag Day came about: On June 14th, 1885, Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19-year-old teacher in a one-room school in Waubeka, Wisconsin, placed a 10-inch, 38- star flag in a bottle on his desk and then asked the students to write an essay on what the flag meant to them. He called June 14th the flag’s birthday, commemorating Congress’ adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the U.S. on that same date in 1777.

Cigrand devoted his life to the national recognition and observance of Flag Day. He was rewarded at age 50 when President Wilson, on May 30th, 1916, issued a proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of the day. In I949, President Truman signed legislation making June 14th National Flag Day.

The Colors of the Flag Speakers and writers suggest that red stands for blood shed fighting for our country; white symbolizes loyalty, and blue, unity. Not true, according to Our Flag, a book published in 1989 by the House of Representatives. When the Stars and Stripes was adopted in 1777, the colors were without meaning, but were later implied by the design of The Great Seal. Referring to the Seal, the Secretary of the Continental Congress, Charles Thomson, stated: “The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; white signifies purity and innocence, red, hardiness and valor, and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice.”

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Flag Etiquette Sentiment about how the flag should be treated has always run high: Theodore Roosevelt once saw a man in a restaurant blowing his nose on a flag, walked over and whipped him with a stick only to discover afterwards that the “flag” was a handkerchief printed with stars! The rules for handling the American flag are outlined in the Flag Code, passed by Congress in 1942. Many are familiar: when lowering the flag, it should not touch the ground or any other object; in the U.S., no other flag may be flown higher than the American flag; the flag should never be dipped, or bow for any reason. Others are less familiar: the flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speaker’s desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. You may want to rethink your Fourth of July decorations. Flag etiquette dictates proper folding of the flag. The end result resembles a tri-cornered hat, symbolic of hats worn by colonial soldiers during the war for Independence. On special days, like Memorial Day or Veterans Day, the military conducts elaborate flag folding ceremonies, meant to honor the flag in a dramatic and uplifting way. A special reading accompanies the exercise, attributing a special meaning or tribute for each individual fold.

A Day Worth Observing Flag Day falls on a Monday this year, so unless you’re a citizen of Pennsylvania where it’s an official holiday, you’ll be working. But when you see that flag outside your workplace, pause and reflect on what it symbolizes. Talk to your children about the history of our country and our flag. A quick Google search will direct you to tons of kid’s activities and dispel a few myths as well, like the legend of Betsy Ross designing the first Stars and Stripes. Turns out it wasn’t her. Observing Flag Day seems especially appropriate in North Carolina, the “most military friendly state” in the nation, with nearly 120,000 service members stationed here. We’re home to more than 775,000 veterans and 25,000 members of the N.C. National Guard and Reserve Forces. Today more than ever, the observance of Flag Day is worth reviewing and reviving. As Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior said about the flag in a 1914 Flag Day address, “I am what you make me; nothing more. I swing before our eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself.”

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Independence Day Celebrates an Era Rather than an Event by Dan Bain

John Adams predicted that American independence would be celebrated each year with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Illuminationsâ&#x20AC;? such as these fireworks.

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In early July 1776, John Adams sent his wife a letter about the previous day’s momentous event, predicting the date would be memorable in American History. He felt the date would be celebrated as a “great anniversary” and wrote, “It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” The date he was referring to was July…Second? Yep. That’s when our Continental Congress voted to break ties with England and declare the colonies to be “free and independent states.” So, what happened on July 4th? Was that when we declared war on England? Was it when the British surrendered, granting us our independence? Or was it when the Declaration of Independence was signed? The answer is, “None of the above.” Hostilities had been high for more than a decade and local skirmishes were not uncommon, but the incident regarded as the start of the American Revolution was “the shot heard ‘round the world” on April 19th, 1775 – the opening volley between American Minutemen and British soldiers in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Interestingly enough, there was no formal declaration of war against England. The colonists were prepared to defend their rights but the Continental Congress initially hoped for reconciliation, adopting the Olive Branch Petition on July 5th, 1775 to appeal to King George III for said reconciliation. The King himself was the one to declare the countries at war, answering the petition with a proclamation declaring Americans to be in a state of rebellion. Nor did July 4th, 1776 mark the end of the war, which was to continue for another five years and three months before the British surrendered. As for signing the Declaration, most of the congressional delegates did so on or after August 2nd. Not one of them signed it on July 4th; rather, it was sent to a printer to be copied and distributed, above two “signatures” in type only – John Hancock’s and Charles Thomson’s. Then what actually happened on July 4th? Think of it as Part Two of July 2nd, the date Adams wrote about. That’s when Congress voted to support Richard Henry Lee’s resolution for independence. The resolution officially declared our independence and absolved our ties with England, while Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration went into greater detail on our reasons for doing so. Congress didn’t officially adopt the longer document until two days later, preferring to edit it first. Adams incorrectly assumed the July 2nd vote would be remembered, while the adoption of the Declaration was a mere formality. If this leaves you with the feeling that our national holiday is really just a celebration of congressional red tape, remind yourself that it was still a vital element in the birth of our nation. What we celebrate on Independence Day is the entire process of labor; July 4th just happened to be the date chosen for the birth certificate. Happy Birthday!

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Looking chic while heading to exotic locales, a weekend getaway or visiting the grand kids doesn’t have to difﬁcult - it’s all about choosing the right styles and fabrics. We asked fashionistas at local boutiques to share some of their best looks for your summer time jet setting.

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5. Lindsay Phillips gold wedge espadrille $58. Available at Denker’s 6. Onex white wedge $89.95. Available at Clothes Horse 7. Emmy silver sandal $195. Available at Monkee’s 8. Toms classic canvas red slip-on $45. Available at Denker’s

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The Way We

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It seems no one is ambivalent about travel. You either dread the thought of long hours on the road, airport security, the hated middle seat and other indignities of travel, or you look forward to it with excitement, and anticipation of wondrous new sights or old friends and family. No one wants to go back to the times when travel was nearly impossible…taking days or weeks to reach the destination, and then only available to the wealthy. At any rate, travel used to be “special” and everyone dressed to prove it. Travelers ﬁrst came to the Sandhills on horseback, or covered wagons. By 1895, trains were dropping off passengers in Southern Pines, and visitors could take a horse-drawn trolley, which was soon replaced with an electric model, to visit Pinehurst. In April of 1900, the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, “The Route of Courteous Service,” was established. The main line ran from Richmond via Raleigh, Columbia, Savannah, Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Petersburg, West Palm Beach and Miami. Before air travel, the term “air line” was used by the train companies to indicate the shortest dis-

tance between two points, suggesting that their routes were shorter than the competition. Each train had a dining car and a sleeping car, and the trip from New York took about 15 hours. On December 17, 1903, travel was literally turned upside down by the 12-second, 540-foot ﬂight by Orville Wright. Only eight years later, in 1911, airplanes landing in the dairy pasture in Pinehurst were not an uncommon sight. World famous aviator Lincoln Beachey was known on site by thousands of Americans, and gave Charles “Chick” Evans a plane ride after winning the North & South Amateur tournament that year. Around the same time, Henry Ford was mass producing the automobile. The Capitol Highway was established from South Carolina and to points east and west in North Carolina. In 1910, Leonard Tufts had to build a 30-car garage to house the vehicles being driven to Pinehurst, and in 1913 he built a full workshop with a trained mechanic.

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1. Miss Dorothy Barber sports the latest fashions at the track. The scarf and hat protected the hair and clothing of passengers and drivers in open cars. Miss Barber was a relative of James Barber, of the Barber Steamship Lines, and builder of Thistle D’hu Cottage, home of the Sandhills’ famous miniature golf course.

2. This photo was taken by James NcNab, close associate of Donald Ross and co-owner, with him, of the Pine Crest Inn. These gents sport the soft-rimmed hats to ward off the sun during carriage rides. Carriages of this type transported guests from the train stations, and have been featured prominently in the leisure activities of the resort even to this day.

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3. Seven ladies pose on a Rolls Royce, high-style transportation, and wearing fashions from Razook’s. When F. R. Razook chose to move his business to Pinehusrt from its location in Atlatna and Blowing Rock (The Pinehurst Outlook) described the shop as “a very high class and expensive ladies store.” Razook purchased the former O’Brien building on Market Street and added brick to the façade in the mid thirties.

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4. Travelers boarding the Resort Air Lines, post World War II. The women are wearing furs from Razook’s. The store was known for the quality and variety of furs available: Russian ermine, Somali leopard, White Indian lamb, Russian Crown sable, Labrador mink and Empress Chincilla.

5. George Dunlap, Jr. and friends in the back of an open truck at the races. Dunlap was a highly skilled golfer and won the North & South Amateur Tournament seven times between 1933 and 1942.

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6. Famous novelist Kathleen Winsor prepares to board a plane in Pinehurst in 1944. Winsor had married famed bandleader Artie Shaw, and just written Forever Amber, the story of orphan Amber St. Claire who rose in the ranks of British society. The book told of her sexual exploits, and was banned as pornography in 14 states. Over three million copies were sold.

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ART ANONYMOUS!

The Arts Council of Moore County wants your artwork! The council wants you to create and donate a secret “mini-masterpiece” which will be for sale to art lovers this summer. The identity of the artist will be revealed once the artwork is sold. Art Anonymous will be on exhibit the month of June Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00pm and Saturday June 19th from 2:00-4:00pm For more information, call 910-692-ARTS (2787) or visit www.mooreart.org.

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may/june 2010

OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN PROGRAM BY CABARET ARTIST MORGAN SILLS May 6 | Due to bad winter weather, the Oscar Hammerstein program has been rescheduled for May 6 at the Weymouth Center for Arts & Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Matinee tickets $30. Evening $45. | 910-692-6261.

GIVEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY D I S C U S S I O N | May 6 | 3:30PM | Patrick Coughlin, Pres./CEO of Moore County Chamber of Commerce will be speaking at the Given Memorial Library.

BRICKMAGIC LEGO FESTIVAL | May 8-9 | Mother’s Day Weekend | Help professional LEGO® artist NATHAN SAWAYA create something incredible. Workshops on building techniques, view animated Lego films, watch a robotics competition by teams from area schools. | Hilton North Raleigh, 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. | www.brickmagic.org | 919-449-0344.

AUTHOR EVENT AT THE COUNTRY BOOKSHOP | May 13 | 7-9PM | The O’Neal

AUTHOR EVENT AT THE COUNTRY BOOKSHOP | May 19 | 4PM | Greens-

School Auditorium, Southern Pines. HENRY WINKLER shares A BRAND NEW ME! Final installment in his HANK ZIPZER: The World’s Greatest Underachiever children’s series, based on his early struggles with dyslexia. Fund-raiser for the Moore County Literacy Council. | The Country Bookshop | 910-692-3211

boro author SUSAN KELLY, winner of the Carolina Novel Award, presents her new novel, BY ACCIDENT, the story of a year in the life of a woman after the death of her teenage son and the love she finds in his replacement. | The Country Bookshop | 910-692-3211

UNTAPPED | May 14 | Known versus

B L I N D TA S T I N G S Y R A H | M a y 2 1 | Four different Syrah’s offered,

Unknown. My hope this evening is to sway you away from some of the main stream brands and introduce you to a few brands you probably haven’t heard of. | Elliotts on Linden | 910.215.0775 | www.elliottsonlinden.com

MURDER AT COVINGTON HOUSE! | May 14th | 6PM | A murder Mystery Dinner Party - to Benefit the Moore County Literacy Council. | Laurie Holden 910-692-9643

AMERICAN CLASSICS | May 15 | 8PM | Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest HS, Southern Pines. Maestro William Henry Curry conducts a homegrown concert. | 919-733-2750 ext. 401 | www.ncsymphony.org.

FREE SATURDAY TASTING | May 15 | 124PM | Beer Tasting. Lagers from around the

FREE SATURDAY TASTING | May 8 | 12-4PM Whites from Spain. Come dis-

world. Join us to taste four unique lagers, from different regions. | Elliotts on Linden | 910.215.0775 | www.elliottsonlinden.com

cover several Spanish whites that are beautiful. | Elliotts on Linden | 910.215.0775 | www.elliottsonlinden.com

GIVEN ON THE GREEN | May 15 | 7-10PM | Given on the Green. Elegant evening on the

ANNUAL SPRING FLING | May 8 | 7PM | Carolina Pines USA Dance Chp 6091 will hold the Annual Spring Fling. Couples and singles are welcome. $7 members, $10 guests. 105 McReynolds St., Carthage. | Marcia 910.875.8044

FRIEND TO FRIEND ART AUCTION | May 13 | 6-8PM | Benefit Friend to Friend Crisis Services for Moore County. | Transformation Studio East, 295 Pinehurst Ave, Suite 3F, Southern Pines. Wine and hors d’ oeuvres served. $20 donation-tax deductible. | 910-947-3333

Village Green showcasing fine food, spirits and entertainment. Festivities will take place on the historic Library & Archives grounds. Guests will vote for their favorite tent, appetizer, entree and dessert throughout the evening. The winner will be awarded the “GonG” trophy. | $75 per person

SAVE THE CABIN | May 17 | 11:30PM | Annual Spring Luncheon/ Fashion Show, sponsored by the Sandhills Woman’s Exchange, at the Pinehurst Members Club. Social hour/cash bar-1l:30, luncheon-noon. Fashion show by Belk, Bobby Brown Cosmetics & Coalition for Human Care. | Valet parking | Tickets $27.50 | 910-295-4677

each from a different wine growing region. To make things interesting we will taste them blind so that you can learn the differences in taste that each region expresses. | Elliotts on Linden | 910.215.0775 | w w w. e l l i o t t s o n l i n d e n . c o m

AUTHOR EVENT AT THE COUNTRY BOOKSHOP | May 27 | 4PM | SUZY BARILE chronicles the story of the famous courtship and marriage of Ella Swain and Smith Atkins in UNDAUNTED HEART: The True Love Story of a Southern Belle and a Yankee General. (Rescheduled from May 13) | The Country Bookshop | 910-692-3211

VINCE GILL CONCERT | May 29 | 7:45PM | The event will take place at the Pinehurst Village Arboretum. Proceeds from the concert will benefit The First Tee of the Sandhills. | www.ticketmaster.com | 1-800-745-3000

FREE SATURDAY TASTING May 29 | 12-4PM | Easy Drinking Reds. Some will drink red wine at any time, but for others when the days get hotter the whites come out. Come taste some reds that can take the heat. | Elliotts on Linden | 910.215.0775 | www.elliottsonlinden.com

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GIVEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY D I S C U S S I O N | June 3 | 3:30PM | Rachel Yates, cancer survivor and owner of Hope Cottage, along with Dr. Jeyapalan, will be speaking. Rachel will dicuss her journey of recovery from breast cancer and Dr. Jeyapalan will discuss the latest treatments for breast cancer and tests women should be having on a regular basis. | Free and open to the public.

A R T S C O UNCIL CALLS ALL ARTISTS FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF ART ANONYMOUS! | June 4-30 and on Saturday, June 19 from 2-4PM | The Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC) is asking all artists (ages 16+) to create and donate a secret “mini-masterpiece” | 910-692-ARTS (2787) | www.mooreart.org

HISTORIC NO. 2 | June 5 | 6PM | The experience begins with an evening reception in a home situated on the famous course, followed by dinner, libations and a discussion of the history of the course offered by Richard Mandell, golf course architect | Home of Pat and Nancy Oakley | $100 per person

2010 MANNA! | June 5 | In Motion 10K, 5K Trail Race and 1-Mile Fun Run. Sandhills Community College (behind Little Hall). 8:30 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run. 9:00 a.m. 10K and 5K Trail Race. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. | manna.motion2010@ gmail.com | Race Director, at 910-315-1150 | www.active.com

32ND ANNUAL WOMEN’S MOORE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP | June 7-8 | Country Club of Whispering Pines. Entry Fee $90.00 includes entry to the tournament, 2 days of golf, shotgun each day, range balls, continental breakfast both days, Luncheon following second day of play, with prizes being awarded to overall champion and flight winners, also proximity prizes.Practice round will be available week prior to event. | Entries may be picked up at area pro shops | Ginny Siedler 910-673-3240

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY PRESENTS BRANFORD MARSALIS AND FRIENDS | June 8 | 7:30PM | Grammy Award-

WRITER & SPEAKER SUSAN ELY TALK ON HOSPITALTIY | June 22 | 2:30PM | Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour located at 21

winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis presents a once-in-a-lifetime concert event and other amazing performers from across the musical spectrum. Grant Llewellyn hosts this special benefit for the NC Symphony. | rsvp@ncsymphony.org | 919-733-2750.

Chinquapin Road, in the Village of Pinehurst, NC, invites you to enjoy afternoon tea and hear Raleigh-based writer and speaker, Susan Ely, talk about “Hospitality ~ it’s more than setting a nice table.” | Reservations required: 910-255-0100 | $25 per guest, all inclusive.

AUTHOR EVENT AT THE COUNTRY BOOKSHOP June 8 | 4PM | Mystery writers DONNA ANDREWS (“Swan for the Money”), MEREDITH COLE (“Dead in the Water”), ROSEMARY HARRIS (“Dead Head”) and ELAINE VIETS (“Half-Price Homicide”) join forces for their “UNARMED BUT DANGEROUS” tour. | The Country Bookshop | 910-692-3211

MCLENDON HILLS SOUTHERN LIVING HOUSE PLAN OPEN TOUR | June 11 - Aug 8 | Come and tour this beautifully accented Southern Living house plan in McLendon Hills, located on Hwy. 211 one mile west of Seven Lakes | Tour days Thurs. 1- 5PM, Fri. & Sat. 10AM- 5PM, Sun. 1- 5PM | Go to www.mclendonhills.com for more info | Requested $5 donation at the door to benefit a local charity and to be entered to win a door prize.

BOYS AND GIRLS HOMES FUNDRAISER | June 14th | Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina present a luncheon, fashion show and silent auction at noon at the Country Club of North Carolina, Pinehurst. | Price $30.00 Per person | 910-295-4139

ARTSMART, HOSTED BY THE ARTS COUNCIL OF MOORE COUNTY | June 14 | Offering art classes this summer beginning June 14th for youth ages 8-18. Classes will be held at the ArtSmart, 130 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines (Belvedere Plaza) from 10am-12pm. | The cost of the summer sessions is $40 for Arts Council members and $50 for nonmembers. | 910-684-0257 | www.mooreart.org.

AUTHOR EVENT AT THE COUNTRY BOOKSHOP | June 28 | 5:30PM | Duke Research Scientist, journalist, and documentary film-maker VANESSA WOODS discusses her book, BONOBO HANDSHAKE, a memoir of her work in war-torn Congo studying endangered Bonobo apes who taught her a new truth about love and belonging. | The Country Bookshop | 910-692-3211.

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COLORFUL HOUSES Cameron & Co. will host an art show for North Carolina artist Beeca Boyd Speight May 15th. Meet the artist and see many of her oil paintings like “Coloful Houses” above.

VINCE GILL CONCERT Country music legend Vince Gill is coming to Pinehurst for a beneﬁt concert at the Pinehurst Arboretum Saturday, May 29th. The two-hour concert is donation from Vince Gill and his band for The First Tee Sandhills. This organization supports character building and life skills programs for children through the game of golf. For tickets or more information visit www.vincegillpinehurst.com.

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lockit&LeaVeit LeaVeit LeaVe tiredof“house work?” You’re not alone. And the ranks are growing. Check out the Lock-and-Leave concept. It’s not just for vacation homes anymore. a few decades ago if you didn’t like yard work or dealing with home maintenance headaches, you could buy a condominium. and if you didn’t like that? tough. in the mid-seventies, Pinehurst area realty (Par) founders Bob and helen Kramer started to think the sandhills real estate market needed a little diversiﬁcation. in 1973, they began ﬂying folks down from the northeast to shop for real estate. “Back then, Pinehurst and southern Pines had nothing to offer in the townhouse concept,” says Bob Klug, broker at Pinehurst area realty and son-in-law of founders Bob and helen Kramer. “there were the Pinehurst condos, but nothing was available in the way of a more permanent dwelling that would be first-home quality and somewhat more affordable than a single family home. Bob Kramer decided to build townhouses at Knollwood

Village that were considered single family attached homes at a price point starting in the high $40s. remember, this was in 1977!” and in 1980, Par launched Midland country club. these two properties ﬂourished, and soon developers realized the demand for a no-hassle, maintenance-free lifestyle was only going to increase. “i have seen the demographics of lock-and-leave home buyers broaden over the past ﬁve years,” says Jarrett Deerwester, president of the Moore county homebuilders association and owner of Jarrett Deerwester construction. “historically, the buyers were vacation and second-home buyers looking for a weekend golf cottage. in today’s market, we are seeing more young professionals, active duty military and empty-nesters in the lock-and-leave market. i have also seen a broadening of the price point of lock-and-leave residences from entry level homes to luxury vacation properties.”

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fantastic extras Fantastic extras any type of real estate will cost you more than $40,000 these days, but the lock-and-leave lifestyle can be amazingly affordable, with entry points from $140,000 to $200,000, says Klug. and there are some fantastic incentives out there now. For example, green certified homes at the Villas at Forest hills range in price from $379,900 to $410,000 for 2,500 to 3,100 square feet, with downstairs’ master bedrooms and two-car garages available. each home comes with a tomberlin e-Merge electric car and a Pinehurst club membership, says rex osborne, onsite marketing manager with Prudential York simpson underwood realty. although buyers love the perks, many just want to know what “no maintenance” really means. can they finally get rid of their mower, caulking gun and paint brushes? “the Villas take care of these worries — exterior maintenance, exterior insurance, state-of-the-art taexx built-in pest control (all done without entering the home), ready-to-arm cPi security system, interior sprinkler systems for fire protection, mowing, plant maintenance, irrigation and more,” says osborne. “it is easy to own and maintain, and always ready when you need to be here.” hence the name: lock and leave. Your home is ready when you hit the door; and when it’s time to leave, just lock up.

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building better Building better in addition to an increase in demand, something else has changed about lockand-leave homes — the way they’re built. Deerwester won a home of the Year award for building a superb lock-andleave home a few years ago. “the key lesson we learned on that project was to downsize the areas of the home that are used infrequently while enhancing the key areas of the home with an open ﬂoor plan and good design,” he says. “in a smaller home you still use the kitchen, master bedroom and master bathroom suite daily. Why would you want to make them smaller and less inviting? reduce or eliminate the under-used rooms and maximize the primary living spaces. that’s the key to a successful lock-andleave plan.”

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longleaf That — and location. Take Longleaf, located on Midland Road in Southern Pines. Marketing and sales manager Janet Williams says homeowners love being so close to shopping, restaurants and medical services, all while living in such a pastoral setting. What is now Longleaf previously was a 318-acre farm used for training and racing thoroughbreds; developers preserved the hedgerows, racetrack and white split-rail fence, while adding an 18-hole Dan Maples championship golf course. The combination is stunning. In fact, Golf Digest’s Ron Whitten called Longleaf Golf and Country Club “…the most playable course in Pinehurst.” Home variety is a hit with potential buyers, too. “Longleaf offers single-family homes, patio homes and maintenance-free cottages,” says Williams. One of the newest neighborhoods, Meadow Cottages, features three-bedroom, three-bath carriage homes with studies and Carolina rooms. “The cottages have been extremely popular due to the ‘turn-key’ lifestyle, double garages, bountiful storage and impressive standard features,” says Williams. Standards include granite, hardwoods, stainless appliances, fireplaces with gas logs and Andersen windows. Prices start at $339,900, with floor plans from 2,500 to more than 3,000 square feet. The easy life

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theeasylife theeasy

Lock-and-leave properties have one goal in common: to make life easier. camden Villas at Mid south club in southern Pines not only takes care of the outside maintenance, it also offers you a solution if you love entertaining but hate the mess: a designer-decorated clubhouse with a kitchen and room for entertaining. the clubhouse is also equipped with a ďŹ tness center and business center. a holly-level membership at Mid south club is

included in the price of each home, allowing access to the clubhouse, pool and arnold Palmer signature golf course. camden Villas offers four ďŹ&#x201A;oor plans with either two or three bedrooms and two-car garages. Plans range in size from 1,700 to 1,900 square feet. Many owners love the small-town feel of camden Villas, as the community will only feature 58 homes total.

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ifyou’re looking...

today the lock-and-leave concept fits all types of buyers — not just second home buyers. You might want an investment real estate property or just to downsize out of a larger home. regardless, Klug says, it’s important to keep a few things in mind if you’re considering a move to a maintenancefree home.

“in my opinion, important components to the success and future resale value of a lockand-leave are the neighborhood, amenities and fees, says Klug. “a lot also depends on what the needs of the buyer are.” ask questions and make sure you understand what’s included in the sales price and what homeowner fees, if any, you’ll be expected to pay each month. ask about club memberships.

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camdenvillas Are they included in the home price? Ask about special energy saving features that may save you money and offset the price of something else. Although the lock-and-leave lifestyle is now appealing to all walks of life, second home buyers love it just as much as they did in the mid-seventies. “It’s perfect for the part-time snowbird who wants to keep a place back home in the Northeast, Midwest or Canada, but wants to spend three to six months in the beautiful Sandhills,”

says Klug. “They are golfers, horse people, outdoor enthusiasts and others who have fallen in love with the Sandhills lifestyle.” Pinehurst Area Realty still owns Knollwood and Midland. Says Klug: “Currently we have a 1,400-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath furnished townhouse at Knollwood that is priced at $139,900 and a two-bedroom, two-bath 1,850square-foot townhouse with a Carolina room and garage at Midland Country Club for $249,000. Ah, variety. We’ve come a long way in 35 years.

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“Even if you don’t cook like a chef... let your kitchen cook like one”

A Heritage Cabinets is introducing the new Elliott Collection! it’s a unique collection of cabinetry that offers custom colors and finishes and reclaimed materials that reflect individuality and will make your kitchen a conversation piece. inspired by chef Mark elliott with high-functioning style. this collection brings a welcoming feel to the kitchen while adding a little bit of character, because, after all, none of us are perfect.

The English Butler Collection

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rich ﬁnishes and sophisticated charm reminiscent of an english pub make pieces in this collection unique.

The Stone Cottage Collection rustic driftwood, distressed ﬁnishes and chunky furniture-style legs deﬁne this simple countryside collection.

The Farmer’s Market Collection reclaimed tobacco barn wood, colorful and rub-through ﬁnishes like tomato cream deﬁne this charming chef’s collection.

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DOWNTOWN ABERDEEN

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ABERDEEN FARMER’S MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA! Saturday, May 15th, Aberdeen will open its ﬁrst farmer’s market with a street celebration. The market will be located behind the railroad depot and open from 9:00am -2:00pm. After the ﬁrst day the market will be open every Friday from 3:00pm-5:30pm.

ONE ELEVEN MAIN Vietri outdoor entertaining workshop Book Signing with Susan S. Kelly author of By Accident. Artist Fay Terry Painting outside Opening of One Eleven Main patio Elizabeth Sugg, cookbook author signing cookbooks and discussing summer entertaining

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chef’s corner

Kids

in the

kitchen

Recently I was approached by a teacher at my daughter’s school with a special request: would I be a guest instructor during Pope John Paul’s science and math day? She requested that I demonstrate how math and science play a vital role in the process of cooking; naturally, I agreed. The students (all 150 of them) as well as many of the faculty, received a three-hour demonstration. Afterwards they feasted on fresh pizza and gnocchi with tomato sauce. Prep stations were set up and the students were divided into groups. The groups worked well together and soon were engrossed in their tasks and enjoying each other’s company. What began as a lesson in math and science soon became a great example of teamwork and friendship. I am most likely biased in my opinion, but I think that the kitchen is one of the greatest classrooms for child development. Exposure and involvement should begin as early as possible. Cooking and dining together is a wonderful opportunity for quality family time. In fact, the only negative I can possibly think of might be the mess. Yet, even the mess can be a great teaching resource. Often kids are as excited about cleaning up and washing the dishes as they are about cooking the meal. Even the family pet is willing to lend a paw and help keep the floor clean and the dishes prewashed.

The kitchen offers kids so much; calculations for the mathematician, compounding for the scientist, reading and comprehension for the literal and endless creativity and imagination to bring out the artist in all of our children. The end result is a meal that can truly be enjoyed by every family member. What better way to build great memories and self-esteem in a child? Yet, the greatest long-term reward is an ever expanding palate. Trust me, your child is never too young to begin a culinary exploration. It’s true a kitchen can be dangerous environment. However, with careful menu planning and adult guidance, a kitchen can be safe. Each child is unique in his dexterity and maturity. Help him choose his tools carefully. Begin with kitchen sheers for cutting herbs and boneless meats. As the child become more familiar with the texture and density of foods, the student can slowly integrate in new tools one at a time; box grater, mandolin with guard, serrated steak knife and finally a petite French chef. At the end of the day don’t forget your budding chef is going to make a mess, so don’t worry about the flour on the floor; the broken egg or the burnt toast. Mistakes will happen. But with each mistake is the opportunity to create a new recipe and a sweet memory.

Some great tips and ideas to start children off in the kitchen! • Get ready for a fun mess! Have on hand waste basket, compost bucket, lots of kitchen towels and appropriately-sized apron. • Adult supervision always! • Practice makes perfect! Slicing mushrooms with a butter knife is a great way for a child to improve her knife technique. • Wash the vegetables • Spin the salad • Peel the veggies • Crush the garlic • Stir up a quick soup using frozen vegetables, stock and noodles. No sharp objects here! • Whip the cream magical • Help make the dough & watch it grow • Bring home the bacon (from Elliotts of course!) • Fry it up in a pan

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Fruit-Ginger Parfait 1 bag of ginger snaps 2 cups of your favorite fruit (for instance, ripe mango, sliced strawberries, fresh peaches, bananas, anything goes!) Make the whipped cream; recipe follows. Place the ginger snaps in a plastic bag and crush using a rolling pin or a similar instrument until you have peasized pieces (you may have too much; don’t worry, you will ﬁnd a use for them!). Chop the fruit to desired size, if necessary. Place 4 glasses out and layer with the ingredients. Try to place at least 3 layers of each and try to end with the whipped cream.

Whipped cream 2 cups heavy cream, very cold 3 Tbsp powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Place all the ingredients in a chilled bowl and whisk until the cream is thick and can hold itself up!

Culinary Day Camps at Elliotts Summer flies when you’re having fun. Cooking schools are now all the rage. Elliotts, always on the cutting edge, knew this four years ago when they introduced their first culinary camp. No surprise, it was a hit and the writing was on the wall. Elliotts’ cooking school technique offered something new and innovative for local kids. It wasn’t just a drop-off & color-and-paste camp. It was a hands-on, tasty educational experience that would lay the foundation for a nutritional education. In reality, children learn to eat and crave what they are given. Stick a traditional salad in front of a potato chip-loving child and scare him silly. Let that child pick out the produce at the store, make the salad and a light dressing, shred a little cheese, toast some croutons and add his favorite dried fruit and he will eat not only eat it, he will ask for seconds. The rock solid foundation of our camp is fresh ingredients as close to the source as we can ﬁnd. There is no greater inspiration than a ripe red tomato that has never been refrigerated. Building upon that foundation is independence. Children crave independence more than French-fries and nuggets. Allowing a child the independence to pick his own produce and groceries and prepare them is the first step to lifelong healthy eating. However, the most powerful positive is peer pressure. A child seeing her classmates try new foods and flavors is powerful encouragement. Fun, of course, is a given. How could entering the forbidden territory of Mom’s kitchen and trying out her gadgets not be fun? And fun is why our camps continue to ﬁll up each summer. The kids come for fun and leave with a taste of what’s real. What an incredible lifelong return on your investment!

COPY & RECIPES BY MARK ELLIOTT ELLIOTTS ON LINDEN

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GLORIA FERRER BRUT SPARKLING, SONOMA | APPROX. $20 Lively and fun to drink, with creamy Asian pear and citrus aromas that lead to crisp, easygoing apple, yeasty cinnamon and mineral flavors. RATED 90 POINTS, #78 OF THE WINE SPECTATOR’S TOP 100 WINES OF THE YEAR 2009

VICTORY VINEYARDS ZINFANDEL CALIFORNIA | APPROX. $15 Dramatic in the power and intensity of its ripe brambly, briary berry flavors, with touches of earth, tobacco and sweet ground spices. Despite the flamboyance, remains balanced and controlled. Definitely crosses the finish line!

STUMP JUMP SHIRAZ, MCLAREN VALE AUSTRALIA | APPROX. $12 “Named after an ancient plow invented in Australia, this wine is ripe and open-textured, impressive for the way it packs in the cherry, blackberry and raspberry flavors and keeps its foot on the gas pedal through the mineral-inflected finish.” RATED 90 POINTS, #82 OF THE WINE SPECTATOR’S TOP 100 WINES OF THE YEAR 2009

14 HANDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON WASHINGTON | APPROX. $11 Very young, juicy, loaded with boysenberry and black cherry fruit. There is a strong streak of licorice, hints of tobacco and vanilla, but plenty of muscle and tannins.

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for horsin’ around

The Five Best Wines

Cheers!

Talley Ho! Summer is the season that just begs us to sip delightfully, does it not? And if your spring entertaining includes a Kentucky Derby party or even an outing to Carolina Horse Park for the hunter/jumper shows then, of course, you want wine that is delicious and cost effective for a crowd, here are those race-worthy selections that are ﬁne, and maintain the Equestrian nature of the day!

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

MOSELLAND BLUE CAT RIESLING MOSEL, GERMANY | APPROX., $13 Boasts classic Mosel Riesling aromas and flavors—lime, pineapple, green apple, maybe a touch of honey. Though richer and creamier than you might expect, the weight is balanced by crisp acidity on the long finish. The flashy purple/blue Cat shaped bottle is sure to create envy among tailgaters!

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Home

Dinner at

great setting for date night at home.

Seen Above: Fish Pottery by Barreveld. Vietri Reed and RafďŹ a placemats. Blue and pink stripe Hen House Linens.

hether you are planning a dinner party for 20, a garden dinner for six or movie night for two you can make it special with beautiful linens, dishes and ďŹ&#x201A;owers. It is all about creating a warm and inviting setting. Betsy & Steve Saye recently opened their home at 40 McCaskill Road in Pinehurst for the Southern Pines Garden Club Tour. Betsy took

me and photographer Matt Mckenzie on a tour of her lovely home and showed us her favorite spots for entertaining as well as casual family dinners. Betsy Saye has always loved decorating and entertaining so it is only natural that her love led her to a partnership with Julie Moore and Erin ReVille creating One 11 Main in downtown Aberdeen. We asked her to share some hints on creating a lovely table dinners at home.

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inner or lunch for 4 on the patio. Consider a mixture of blue and coral linens with a coastal motif.

Seen Above: Willow chargers by Barreveld Inc. While dinner plate and soup bowl. Vietri Incanto Mare. All table linens by Hen House Linens.

Hint:

Flowers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always have to be in vases, be creative and look for all different types of containers around your house. Look around your yard for interesting greens or ďŹ&#x201A;owers to pull it all together.

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o dinner is more important than the family dinners at the beginning or end of the day so make it as colorful and beautiful as you would for invited guests.

Seen Left: Dinner plates and pitcher holding centerpiece Cucina Frescain Fantasia Yellow, Basilico, Paprika and Crema. Salad plates, mugs, serving dishes, Vietri Poppy. Placemats Vietri Reed and Rafﬁa in orange. Napkins and cushions from Hen House Linens.

Hint:

Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns. This is what makes the occasion fun and it’s what your guests will remember.

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ormal dinner parties offer Betsy and Steve a great opportunity to use their most prized family china, crystal and linens.

Seen Above: Chargers are blue and white stripe Mille Raies from A. Raynaud & Co. Plates Herend Kimberly Patern. Salad plates are Herend Printemps, cup & saucer Herend Kimberly. Crystal is Miller Rogaska Memoirs mixed with Betsy’s grandmother’s crystal. Sterling silver is Kirk in the King pattern was passed down by her grandmother. Placemats are Battenburg lace. Napkins are white linen hemstitched embossed with monogram.

Hint: Don’t save your “best” things for special occasions, if you love it use it. The memories will speak for themselves for generations to come.

on the cover Transform your picnic table into an elegant setting with a burlap table cloth and colorful mix of Vietri’s colorful green and white Incanto Painted Palm and Foglia Fresca patterns. Dinner plate, berry bowl, oval platter Vietri Foglia Fresca (green leaf). Salad plates, bowl, oval serving platter Vietri Incanto Painted Palm. Double glass serving dish from Two’s Company. Burlap table cloth, placemats by Vietri Reed and Rafﬁa in natural. Napkins from Vietri Signature Collection. Horned leaf napkin rings from Bee Home. Wine Glasses from France by Kiss that Frog. Painted “Meadow” glasses from Roost. Flatware from Cake Vintage.

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Seconds Help Yourself to

How Resale Beneﬁts Buyers and Sellers

1990: Dances with Wolves won an Oscar. Ted Danson was still gathering laughs and swoons as “Sam” on Cheers. And somewhere there was a woman eager to discuss the big bucks she spent on a tartan plaid, gold-buttoned Ralph Lauren jacket. Times, they are changing. “In the late 80s and early 90s, women used to brag about what they spent; now they brag about what they saved,” says Fifi Queen, who has been in the retail consignment business for more than 20 years. If that’s so, there are plenty of bargain braggers spilling out of the 16 Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel shops from Florida to North Carolina, three of which are located in the Pinehurst area. Business is booming, says Queen, who owns seven stores and recently sold a Fifi’s franchise in Durham. But bargain hunters aren’t confined to this region. Nationwide, resale is a multi-billion dollar a year industry. And according to a 2009 report from McKinsey, a consulting firm, there’s a wide trend of consumers shifting away from more expensive products. Queen says she has seen the changes in consumers’ attitudes first-hand. They’re constantly looking for good deals and, she adds, many of those same people still

have closets full of designer clothing, handbags and shoes they’d like to profit from. “A lot of folks overspent in the past, which is good for consignment today,” says Queen. On the low end, Fifi’s sells labels like Ann Taylor and Chico’s; on the high end it’s designers such as Chanel and St. John knits. For handbags, names like Coach and Dooney & Bourke are often found at Fifi’s, while shoe designers Cole Haan and Stuart Weitzman may also be in the store, says Queen. For consignors willing to part with their designer goods, certain labels can mean easy cash. “We have women who make car payments and house payments with the money they make from consigning,” says Queen, a Maggie Valley native who grew up in a thrifty family of five children. For Fifi’s shoppers, it’s all about buying gently using clothing at a fraction of the cost of similar new items. For Queen, her stores’ focus is on fabric (cotton and linen are popular; silk is passé), style (no to pleats; yes to more “forgiving” styles), label (this is always changing) and condition (“perfect”). While labels come in and out of fashion, Fifi’s has become a steadfast name in resale. “People come from all over to shop at Fifi’s. That’s what we’re all about, you can come here and feel good about what you spent.”

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What is a consignment shop? Consignment shops accept merchandise on a consignment basis, paying the owners of the merchandise a percentage when and if the items are sold. The majority of such shops pay the owners from 40 to 60% of the selling price, and have a policy of displaying goods for anywhere from 30 to 90 days, although there is a wide range of policies across the country.

What is a resale shop? A resale shop is the phrase most often used for stores that buy their merchandise outright from individual owners. A consignment or thrift shop can also be called a resale shop, but ONLY a store that actually consigns their inventory can be called a consignment store. Source: The National Association of Resale Professionals

For FiďŹ â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoppers, designer labels come at a fraction of their original retail cost. For consignors, gently used clothing, accessories and handbags may mean easy paydays.

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“We try to carry things that are unique that you just can’t live without having in your collection. The variety in selection is what we pride ourselves on.” – Diane Morris, Rose Cottage

Rose-colored vintage glasses In Southern Pines, Rose Cottage is changing with the times but remaining focused on unique items and customer service, too. Although it started out as purely an antique store, it refocused efforts on the sale of high-end furs, jewelry (new and vintage) and previously owned, one-of-a-kind clothing items such as designer dresses. “There has been a huge decline in the interest of antiques, this is the main reason we merged the concept with a boutique…the boutique allows our customers to ﬁnd that special something they love and wear it all day long…giving them a little joy when they admire it,” says Diane Morris, the owner of Rose Cottage, which is located inside the Coach Light Trattoria restaurant. For Morris, there are special somethings everywhere inside Rose Cottage. “Currently we have some gorgeous estate rings and a few knock-out furs that are one-of-a-kind. My personal favorite is the grand piano that plays in the shop,” she says.

Those special somethings that shine are top priority at the Rose Cottage in Southern Pines.

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Bye Bye Birdie House EBay at Ship On Site of Southern Pines

Rose Cottage also has gems such as handbags, hats, estate pieces, chandeliers, hatpins and hatpin holders. Add in china, silver and glassware and it’s a great spot for those on the hunt for original items. “We hear a lot of statements like ‘that is gorgeous,’ ‘I love that,’ and mainly ‘Ooh and Ahh,’” says Morris. With prices from $15 to $6,000, it’s also a spot for those looking to spend a little or a little more. “We try to carry things that are unique that you just can’t live without having in your collection. The variety in selection is what we pride ourselves on,” she adds. And here’s the best news of all: Not only does variety abound in the Pinehurst area, it can also be found at a good price. Whether it’s consignment or resale, there are opportunities to hunt for that special, one-of-a-kind item without spending a fortune. Before you know it, you could be bragging about what you saved!

They don’t want it. They don’t have room for it. It’s not useful to them anymore. But it’s worth something to someone, somewhere. Enter Jim Borrell. As the owner of Ship On Site, he’s the link between the unwanted items of the world and their new homes. And he gets it done with eBay. “When you have an item to sell, we take the item, research it, write the listing, take detailed pictures, list it, sell it, package it, ship it and then send you a check,” he explains. “You get a little less than two-thirds of what the item sold for. We get one-third of the sale price.” Easy enough, right? It was for one seller who brought Borrell a sterling silver necklace she purchased during a trip to Mexico. After learning that the artist who designed the piece was very famous, Borrell noted the artist’s accomplishments in the eBay listing. “The item sold for more than $3,400, much more than what she paid for it,” he says. While getting the highest price for an item is a mutual interest of both the seller/owner and the folks at Ship On Site, some sellers just want to be part of the reduce, reuse and recycle movement. “We had one lady who told us that she really just wanted someone else to enjoy the item as much as she had over the years,” says Borrell. If you’re wondering about an item’s potential for eBay sale through Ship On Site, Borrell has a general rule of thumb. “If you can look at the item and say that you’d pay over $40 for it, then we will probably be interested,” he says. “We have sold all sorts of items…almost anything can be and is sold on eBay.” And for the items that are too costly to ship compared to what they may sell for on eBay (such as furniture), Ship On Site offers some consignment options, and will place items on local resale websites so potential buyers can pick the items up.

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father’s day

If last year’s gift was received with the “honey, I would love anything you give me,” then you definitely need a little help finding the perfect gift for Father’s Day this year. Check out Pinehurst Magazine’s unique ideas, all available locally.

gift ideas

“Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.” – Bill Cosby 4.

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golfer” by artist Will Bullas, hand signed 1. “Mr. and titled $79. Available at Le Faux Chateau.

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Smathers & Branson needlepoint beer belt $115. Available at Gentlemen’s Corner. Cast brass statue of golfer breaking his club $99. Available at Southern Chic.

5. character and animal “peeper” (reading glass) 4. Wooden holder $19. Available at Potpourri.

Personalized cooler. $69 Available at One 11 Main.

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healthy living

Laser Facial

Jefferson K. Kilpatrick, M.D., Pinehurst Surgical American Board of Otolaryngology — American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Correcting the excess skin that forms in the upper eyelid and the sagging of the eyebrow into the eyelid area is the most significant improvement a woman in her 40s or 50s can experience. As people move into the 50s and 60s, aging changes in the lower face and neck. Changes in the lower eyelid region can also become evident at this point. The appearance of the skin can be greatly influenced by how well it has been taken care of over time. Avoiding sun exposure, tanning beds and smoking can make a very big difference in the appearance of the skin. Being on a consistent skin care regimen combined with diligent use of sunblock can also provide benefit. Many superficial problems can frequently be addressed with superficial treatments. These simple procedures include microdermabrasion, superficial chemical peels, IPL (intense pulse light), photo facials and a customized skin care

regimen. Injectable fillers and Botox® can be used for specific problems but are not a panacea for all aging changes. Some types of lasers can be used specifically for superficial lesions and vessels, and for hair removal. “Intermediate” procedures that involve minimal down time are primarily oriented to improving the texture of the skin. These include medium depth peels and treatments such as the Level 1 Portrait that can significantly improve the appearance of the skin and improve fine lines, moderate lines and wrinkles. Deeper problems, such as acne scarring and deep facial wrinkles (“rhytids”), need deeper treatments and the CO2 laser has been the gold standard for treatment of deep wrinkles. New technology, such as a Level 3 Portrait procedure, can provide an alternative with a shorter healing time, but the CO2 laser is still considered the treatment to which all others must be compared. There are so many different lasers on the market, you must be careful to understand the differences—and sometimes they are profound. In general, the more superficial the treatment and the less downtime, the less dramatic the results will be. For the aging changes that involve structural changes beneath the skin, there is no substitute for surgical procedures like upper and lower

eyelid blepharoplasty, endoscopic browlift, facelift, facial liposuction, chin implants, rhinoplasty and others to address these deeper structural issues. Many procedures, such as an endoscopic browlift, can deliver consistent results; but other procedures that are considered “minimally invasive”, such as the “lunchtime” or “lifestyle” facelift, are not appropriate for significant structural changes. One must therefore be careful to temper expectations with these type of procedures. There is no substitute for a consultation with a doctor who is an expert in the field, as there is a tremendous amount of information circulated that is often misleading. When choosing a surgeon, it is wise to feel comfortable with someone in whom you can trust. It is also important to ask about the board specialization of the physician and to discuss their training. It is very reasonable to ask how many of certain types of procedures a physician has performed on a regular basis. PinehurstMagazine.com | 77

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Hannah Cox, licensed esthetician Pinehurst Surgical Relaxation Facial

The combination of skin care treatments and good skin care products can slow the aging process and improve your skin’s overall health. Even if you are considering facial plastic surgery, having facials or peels should be the first step. These treatments and consultations provide a great opportunity to get comfortable with the staff and their style. Some procedures to consider: Microdermabrasion: It is one of the most popular skin care procedures performed in skin care offices. This 30-minute procedure is quick, painless and a great exfoliating treatment. Most people prefer this treatment over other procedures because there’s no downtime. You can apply makeup and go back to work or return to your regular activities. Alpha-hydroxy Acid Peels: While there is minor downtime with some alpha-hydroxy peels, it produces great results. Alpha-hydroxy acids help to remove some of the outer layers of skin. These peels are very effective in treating hyper-pigmentation or brown spots caused by sun damage or hormonal changes, heavy acne scarring and fine lines and wrinkles.

Dermaplaning: This is an exfoliating procedure that removes the outer layer of dead skin cells and hair from the face. Dermaplaning can be done as a service by itself or in conjunction with a chemical peel. If you are tired of the ‘peach fuzz’ on your face and you are ready for smooth, soft, supple skin, try Dermaplaning. Having the dead skin cells and hair removed from the face allows your products to penetrate, resulting in quicker results. Facials: The number one treatment available in most spas and skin care offices facials are usually considered the signature relaxation treatment. However, in a medical skin care office, facials should be more clinical and should include i.e. A consultation on what you want out of your skin care treatment and what you hope to achieve by having a skin care treatment performed and a thorough skin analysis with product and procedure recommendations. Facial treatments should be customized for the individual instead of a ‘one size fits all’ treatment.

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COMING UP IN THE NEXT

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MAGAZINE

MAGNIFICENT MASTERS What is the last room you see at night and the first one when you wake up? If you don’t find being in your master bedroom relaxing, maybe it’s time for a makeover. From small accessories to a complete renovation, Pinehurst Magazine will show you how to get a Magnificent Master.

CHOOSING A SCHOOL Considering public, private or homeschooling for your children? The options can seem overwhelming. Get the ABC’s on some of Moore County’s premier private schools.

COOL SUMMER IDEAS! It’s hot, hot, hot! Get cool & refreshing ideas for the long days of summer!

SPICE UP SOUTHERN ICE TEA Plus…Ice tea recipes to spice up the south’s favorite drink.

PLUS Wine Review • Book Review Shades of Green • Calendar of Events Sandhills Social Sightings • Chef’s Corner Talk of the Town • Healthy Living

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heLeN O’C. SIMPSON for the Foundation of Firsthealth

In The Service Of Life helen Simpson writes notes at the same desk her mother did long ago.

Those who bless and serve life find a place of belonging and strength, a refuge from living in ways that are meaningless and empty and lonely. At the end of a day filled with meetings at the Foundation of Firsthealth or visits with her CAreNet patients, helen Simpson retreats to her bedroom in the Seven Lakes home she and her late husband built 25 years ago. here she finds solace in the poems and words of inspiration she has in frames around the room, and in the photos of her children and grandchildren, and of george, the love of her life. In the corner stands the slant-top desk helen’s mother used long ago when she wrote notes of encouragement to those in need. No bills fill its cubby holes; no computer silently waits. helen attends to the business of life elsewhere in the house. here,

in her sanctuary, she sits with pen in hand, like her mother before her, sharing the blessings of love. “Years ago, I heard rachel remen speak at a Promise of hope lecture sponsored by the Foundation of Firsthealth,” helen says. “Dr. remen’s grandfather taught her that we are all born with the power to be a blessing. People strengthen the lives of one another with their attention, concern, listening and love, sometimes with just a word or a smile, or the time to listen. She reminded me of what my father taught me. ‘Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.’”

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When we know ourselves to be connected to all others, acting compassionately is simply the natural thing to do. Few people have done so much good, in so many ways, for so many people in this community as helen Simpson. She has devoted herself to reaching out to others through her faith and through the Foundation of Firsthealth. From the moment she joined the Moore regional hospital Foundation Board of Trustees 15 years ago, she has worked tirelessly to bring quality health care to those in need. “Once you become involved, you become educated and understand all that’s happening here at Firsthealth,” she says, “and you turn around and become more involved. For that, you are richer for the experience.” More than a decade ago, as one of the leaders of the “In Love and Service” capital campaign and later as co-chair of The hospice Challenge, helen encouraged her neighbors in Seven Lakes to open their homes and host receptions where residents could learn directly from physicians, staff and community leaders about Moore regional hospital, hospice and the Foundation of Firsthealth. “I think one of the core reasons for the Foundation’s success is that they educate people,” helen says. “People here now have the information they will need when considering giving to the hospital or hospice as they create or revise their estate plan or will.” During her long tenure with the Foundation, helen has been a member of the Board of Trustees and past chair of the Mrh Foundation, and a member of the Firsthealth hospice Foundation. She has also chaired the Stewardship Committee (now called FirstAvenues of Service), is a volunteer for the hospice Foundation’s annual Pottery Plus Auction, and serves on Mrh’s grant review, Infection Control and Patient Care committees. In 2001, she became one of the first CAre-Net volunteers, offering one-on-one support to almost two dozen cancer patients and their families. As a member of the Foundation’s Scroll Society, Circle of Friends and Legacy Society, she is as generous with her philanthropy as she is with her time. If asked, she will deny she is helping anyone. “As Dr. remen says, ‘When you help, you see life as weak. When you fix, you see life as broken. When you serve, you see life as whole,’” she says. “I am happy to be of service. It gives purpose to my life.”

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Every great loss demands that we choose life again. After helen’s husband passed away in 1993, she filled her time working at home doing the programming for the chapel at Seven Lakes. After a few years, however, she realized she needed to get out of the house and be with people. In the late 1990s, she was asked to join the Mrh Foundation Board and help open up Seven Lakes to the “In Love and Service” capital campaign that funded the largest expansion project in the history of Moore regional hospital. One the campaign was over, helen wanted to do more than go to quarterly board meetings, so she volunteered with the hospital and with hospice, a concept she believes in deeply. In 2000, she co-chaired The hospice Challenge to raise the Firsthealth hospice Foundation’s endowment from $2.5 million to $10 million. “This was the first time money was raised for a service and not a building,” she says. Again, the Foundation’s community networks held educational receptions in private homes. “Asking people to support a charitable organization that they knew little or nothing about wasn’t always easy,” says Jean Souweine, helen’s co-chair. “The real value of those receptions was providing people with in-depth information about the organization that may one day help their families or someone they know.”

A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words. In April 2001, helen began one of her most rewarding experiences with Firsthealth—that of a CAre-Net volunteer. At the Stewardship Committee meeting the previous fall, helen had introduced Jean Luppens to the Foundation. Six months later, Jean had developed the CAre-Net program, and trained the first corps of volunteers—including helen—how to understand and respond to basic emotional and practical needs experienced by cancer patients outside of the hospital setting. Most of the volunteers were cancer survivors themselves. “Sometimes I feel inadequate, because I haven’t had cancer,” helen admits. Initially, Jean was concerned, too, but she learned it didn’t matter. “The volunteer’s first responsibility is to listen,” Jean says. “helen does an excellent job. She is very giving in her relationships, so thoughtful in so many ways.” helen became close to all her patients, staying in touch with them for years as they went in and out of treatment, and with surviving spouses and families after some had passed away.

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Our power to become a blessing to others is the key that creates a good life, not just for ourselves, but for us all. “It has been fascinating for me to learn so many aspects of the hospital operations,” helen says of her 15-year association with Firsthealth. “It’s such an exciting time, because there are so many new developments on the horizon—the new heart Institute, the hospitality house, the hospice house. Being involved has been a wonderful long-term experience, one I hope to continue for many years to come.”

helen Simpson in her Seven Lakes home

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Goings

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Do you feel it? The heat settling in. The sun on your face. Summer is unmistakably rolling in, bringing with it quick beach getaways and full-fledged vacations. It’s time to take off, unwind, enjoy and explore. Regardless of your vacation spot, planning for your trip is a must, especially if you’ll be flying to reach your destination. To head out of town with as much ease as possible, FastPark & Relax, a near-airport parking facility located by the RDU airport, recommends following these travel tips: By Illyse Lane

Suitcase Success: A tightly

Stock Your Wallet: It’s time to make sure your wallet is

packed suitcase can be hard on clothes. Leave the linen at home and instead opt for wrinkle-resistant clothing that can be easily mixed and matched. Picking one color scheme is always a good strategy. And double check to make sure those undergarments and socks have been packed.

holding all the essentials you need to make your trip go smoothly. At the airport, single bills come in handy for tipping. Electronic ticketing kiosks require a credit card to retrieve your boarding passes.

Medical and Health Insurance Cards: An unplanned trip to a doctor while away from home can be stressful. Carry these important cards with you in case of an emergency.

Toiletries: Having them with you will save time and money, but the travel rules regarding liquids are specific. While packing medication in carry-on bags makes sense in case the airline misplaces your luggage, other toiletries such as shampoos and lotions should be packed in checked bags to help you get through security faster. To find the exact specifications, visit www.tsa.gov.

Chargers for All Portable Devices: Chances are, you probably own at least one portable electronic device. But they can’t do their jobs if the batteries are exhausted. Pack your chargers. Additionally, make sure any important contact information is saved in your cell phone for quick and easy access.

Confirmations: With the convenience of

Comfort Level: There’s nothing worse

electronic ticketing, it’s easy to forget to carry your flight information. Print a copy of your itinerary before leaving home in case the airline has misplaced your confirmation. This includes not only flight information, but also hotel and rental car confirmations.

than navigating an airport with uncomfortable shoes, feeling too cold or too warm on a flight, or having that not-sofresh breath feeling. Wear shoes that make walking easy, dress in layers to adapt to extreme temperatures and pack an extra pack of gum and mints to feel refreshed. Pick up a bottle of water before boarding the flight to stay hydrated. And don’t forget to pack reading material for yourself and a few quiet activities for your children.

Driver’s License and/or Passport: These days, you’re not getting through airport security without a U.S. federal or state issued photo ID, including name, date of birth, gender and a temper-resistant feature.

Now you’re ready.

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BIrThDAY PArTY FOr The WOrLD’S OLDeST LONgLeAF PINe

greeTINg The TrAIN “greeting the Train with the Sounds of Southern Pines Memory” was a historical program based on customs from the early days in Southern Pines. Music by the TogetherN-unity and Bethesda choirs along with a bagpipe band and gaelic and english prayers were performed at the train depot.

Scott hartley of Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve led a group into the forest to wish the 462- year-old Longleaf pine tree a happy birthday. Birthday cake and refreshments were served at Weymouth Center.

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2010 F e S T I V A L HATS AND AFTERNOON TEA IN THE VILLAGE Afternoon tea was enjoyed in the historic Craven Cottage in the Village of Pinehurst at the special event offered by the given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives. Tea, sandwiches, delightful desserts and photos of teas from decades past were presented.

CUSTOMER SHOWCASE AT BELLA FILATI A dazzling showcase of goods knitted and crocheted by customers of Bella Filati were on display at the shop in downtown Southern Pines.

The inaugural Palustris Festival was held Thursday March 25th through Sunday March 28th in the towns of Aberdeen, Pinehurst and Southern Pines. Over 100 events took place during the four-day festival celebrating the visual, literary and performing arts. Most of the events including visual arts, music, dance, literature, history, drama, horticulture, pottery, photography, lectures, painting, theatre and culinary, were free. There was something for everyone, and this is a small sampling of the wonderful activities that took place in the Sandhills on the last weekend in March. Photos by Dolores Muller

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT WHERE WE LIVE “What We Love About Where We Live” was the theme of the international photography exhibit showcasing the new sister city commitment between Southern Pines and Newry, Northern Ireland. The exhibit and reception was held at the hastings gallery at Sandhills Community College. refreshments were served and the Sandhills Choir entertained singing Irish songs.

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Kathleen DiLoreto, formerly with PBS’s Antique roadshow, appraised art and antique pieces brought in by local residents to determine if they were trash or treasures. The Bake house offered delicious desserts.

Students from the Baxter Clement’s Sandhills School for Performing Arts strutted their stuff during a musical performance at Penick Village.

The CheF’S PALeTTe COCKTAIL PArTY Mark elliott of elliotts on Linden joined with Jane Casnellie of hollyhocks Art gallery for the “Chef’s Palette Cocktail Party.” Delicious refreshments were served in the gallery among artworks created especially for the Palustris festival.

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On February 20th the Sandhills Camellia Society presented the 6th Annual Camellia show at the Pinehurst Village Hall. Event activities included seminars, sale of camellia plants and a judged show with exhibitors coming from the southeast United States. 1. Larry & Barbara Cohen, Johnnie Walker, Bonnie Serpas, Christine Smith, Nancy Ballew & JoAn Zavitz. 2. Nancy Ballew, Pete & Cookie Kremer, Betty Gail & Richard Buggeln. 3. Kathryn Talton & Caitlin, Pat, & Alex Klalo. 4. Frank & Lois Schlier.

On February 27th and 28th the Penick Art Show and Sale was held to benefit the Penick Village Benevolent Assistance Fund. A preview party kicked off the event on February 26th. 1. Bob Stemler, Penick Village CEO Jeff Hutchins & Jeff & Julie Gilbert. 2. Doug & Lydia Gill with Barbara & George Dvorazniak. 3. Celebrity bartenders, Mayor Mike Haney and his wife Carol. 4. Caroline Eddy, Patrick Coughlin & Pamela McRae.

6th annual spelling bee The 6th Annual Moore County Literacy Council Spelling Bee for Literacy was held on February 25th at the Owens Auditorium of Sandhills Community College. Three member teams competed for the coveted Best Spelling Team trophy. 1. Spelling judges: Dr. John Dempsey, Maureen Krueger, Dr. Susan Purser, with Queen Bee Susan Sherard Executive Director, MCLC. 2. St. Joseph of the Pines Saintly Spellers: Marcie Ogden, Georganne Austin & Flo Moore. 3. The Episcopole God Squad: Rev. John Tampa, Rev. Marty Stebbins & Rev. Bob Brown.

pinehurst visitor center grand opening On February 27th a grand opening party was held celebrating the new Pinehurst Visitors Center located in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Exchange cabin. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on March 2nd. 1. Past President of the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Exchange Pam Fleming with current president Carole Base & her husband Ron. 2. The ribbon cutting ceremony: Gwendy Hutchinson, Carole Base, Andy Wilkison & Audrey Morarity. 3. Patrick Coughlin, Joan Thurman & Colon McKenzie.

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The Carthage library was the site of the event held by the Friends of the Moore County Library System on March 11th. It was an evening of music and refreshments among displays of Moore County’s historical ties to the logging and forestry industry. 1. Jan Hiltner with Ginny & Tom Reedy looking at the illustrations & books of Glen Rounds that was on display. 2. Bob & Ruth Stolting, Phil & Jan Hucox & Martha Currie. 3. Vickie Rounds, Sarah Ahmad & Helen Munro.

george alston handling clinic On March 6th the Moore County Kennel Club sponsored a handling clinic conducted by the renowned handler and trainer George Alston. The clinic, held at the Armory in Southern Pines, helped participants and their dogs get ready for the spring shows. 1. George Alston, Jane Forsyth, club president Steve Watson & Beth Verner with Ch. Caraway Strike a Pose “Vogue.” 2. Lynn Dillard, Chancellor & 2010 Westminster judge Karolynne McAteer. 3. Lhaso Apso “Jack” & Nikki Nepita. 4. Jean & Bob Cline with Bolero Gentle Giselle. 5. Westies: Ross & Fraiser. 6. Kristy McCaskill, David & Robin Hutson, Barb Babcock, Crystal Messersmith & Diane Hutson.

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On March 4th the Given Memorial Library & Tufts Archives “Gathering at Given” event features Brad and Beth Kocher. Both worked for Pinehurst Resorts and presented a history of Pinehurst from the Tufts family through the Dedman era with the focus on their experiences with the Dedman family era. 1. Featured speakers Beth and Brad Kocher. 2. Gary Strohl & Joanne Padgett. 3. Kathy Evans & Cynthia McIver.

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ryder cup lounge ribbon cutting After extensive renovations, the expanded Ryder Cup restaurant and lounge in the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst, was re-opened. On March 11th a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the event. 1. Cutting the ribbon to the new Ryder Cup lounge. 2. The celebrity guest bartenders were president & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Patrick Coughlin & 2009 chairman of the Chamber Jim Byrd. 3. Sherry Jett, Kim Parker, Pat Felder, Danaka Bunch, Scott Brewton, Melissa Hamilton & Carla Williams.

fox hollow open house On March 25th Fox Hollow Senior Living Community in Pinehurst held an open house to celebrate its 11th anniversary. Cold Stone Creamery provided ice cream to celebrate the day. 1. Resident LPN Service Director Kimberly Jacobs & Fox Hollow Director Nydia Brooks. 2. Evelyn McArn, Amy Mc Neill, Trish Landolt, Roger Brittingham, Caroline Olivo, Elizabeth Ragsdale, Tiffany Abbey & Mary Beth Poplyk. 3. Edna Smith, Ron Schrlin from Cold Stone Creamery & Aubrey Quick.

john hoffman presentation On March 11th John Hoffman of Hoffman Nursery presented a program “Beyond Pampas: Ornamental Grasses for Today’s Gardens” at the Ball Visitors Center of Sandhills Community College. The program was free and open to the community. 1. Jim Westmen, Landscape Gardening school instructor, Horticultural Society Board member Glenda Westbrook & guest speaker John Hoffman. 2. Lee Ivy, Robert Morris, Jennifer Riley, Mary Jane Knight & Dee Johnson. 3. Joan Hennessy, Dorothy Flack, Carol Palmquist & Mary Lou Steere. 4. Katy & Colen Swain.

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stoneybrook gala The Stoneybrook “Casablanca Casino Gala” was held on March 27th at the Pinehurst Members Club. Proceeds benefit the Foundation of FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fund and the Carolina Horse Park Foundation.

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tokyo string quartet On March 21st the Tokyo String Quartet captivated the audience with their performance played on the renowned “Paganini Quartet” Stradivarius instruments. The concert was part of the Kaleidoscope Family Series presented by the Arts Council of Moore County and the O’Neal School. 1. The Tokyo String Quartet: Martin Beaver, Clive Greensmith, Kikuei Ikeda & Kazuhide Isomura. 2. Arts Council Director Chris Dunn with June Infantino, chairman of the fine arts department of O’Neal school. 3. Richard and Samantha Schnare.

2010 Spring home & garden EXPO presented by the Moore County Home Builders Association. March 5- 7, 2010. Preview night and awards dinner at the Carolina Hotel for the Moore County Home Builders Association on March 4th. 1. Wayne Haddock of Pinehurst Homes, Inc. & Bill Reaves of Bill Reaves Construction Co. They received the Presidents Award for “Outstanding Effort.” 2. Cindy Ellison of Pinehurst Patios received the Best Booth display award. 3. Bill Reaves received “Builder of the Year” award. 4. Bill Smith: Bill Smith Ford and Bill Smith Mazda were platinum presenting sponsors of the event. 5. Bill & Sue Reaves of Bill Reaves Construction Co. Sue is a past president of the home builders association. 6. Chrissy, Taylor & Carole Smith: three generations, Southmoor Heating & Cooling. 7. Grant & Maryann Welsh of Kitchen & Bath Galleries. PinehurstMagazine.com | 89

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

Getting more out of your fixed income portfolio nterest rates are at historic lows, and finding acceptable CD rates is impossible. Before jumping into higher yielding investments like corporate and government bonds, investors need to consider the inherent risks of investing in other fixed income avenues. There are countless books and articles on stock investing and few on bond investing. I suppose the financial gurus of the world find it much more exciting to write about stocks, but that does not make bonds any less important for your portfolio. Bonds play a very important role in the overall allocation of your portfolio, as they help to reduce risk and volatility, as well as create an income stream for you to live off of or reinvest. The three most important risk factors to consider when investing in bonds are default risk, interest rate risk and inflation risk. The first factor is default risk, which is the risk that the bond’s issuer won’t make the interest payments on time and that upon maturity of the bond, they will not return the principal invested. Fortunately, we can minimize default risk by investing in bonds that have high grades from rating firms like S&P or Moodys (See chart below). S&P Bond Rating Scale

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Investment Grade

Junk

Stick with the investment grade bonds and avoid the junk bonds. Remember, the idea of investing in bonds is to minimize risk. Oh, by the way, the term “high yield” is synonymous with the term “junk”, so if you or any of your friends own a mutual fund that is called the “XYZ

High Yield Fund”, this is just a nice way of saying Junk Bond Fund. I don’t know about you, but I would not own any investments where the first word is junk. The second major risk commonly associated with bond investing is interest rate risk. We can actually eliminate interest rate risk by buying bonds and then holding onto them until they mature. Let me explain. When a bond is issued, it has a face or par value of $1,000. As interest rates fluctuate, the value of the bond will change. Bond prices have an inverse relationship to interest rates, which means as interest rates go down, the face value of the bond goes up and you can sell it for more than the original issue price. As interest rates go up (as they will likely do over the next several months), the face value of the bond goes down, and if you sell it you will get less than the original issue price. As the bond gets closer and closer to maturity, the interest rate fluctuations mean less and less because regardless of interest rates, the bond issuer will return the original $1,000 upon maturity. Thus, if you buy a bond and hold it until maturity, interest rate fluctuations will not have an effect on your principal investment. The third risk bond investors should consider is inflation. The old invisible thief has the potential to eat away at the buying power of your retirement dollars over time. To help reduce the effects of inflation, investors should consider inflation-protected government bonds like TIPS. The government issues these bonds with a set rate of interest and then adjusts the principal value of the bonds depending on the amount of price movements of a basket of goods known as the Consumer Price Index. So now, let’s review! Bond investing is used to reduce the risk and volatility in a portfolio. To reduce the risks associated with bond investing you should: 1) Buy investment grade bonds and avoid Junk bonds to minimize default risk; 2) Hold your bonds until they mature to eliminate interest rate risk; and 3) Consider inflation-protected bonds like TIPS for a portion of your fixed income portfolio to hedge inflation.

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Dining in the Field • Sandy Woods Farm $125. Limited space available, purchase tickets at Elliotts on Linden For more information, call 910.215.0775 Mark Elliot, owner and chef of Elliotts on Linden, is taking dinner to the field to support the Sandhills Children’s Center. Thursday, May 27, 2010 Elliott and his sous chefs will prepare a 4-course dinner under the trees at Sandy Woods Farm off Linden Road. Proceeds benefit Sandhills Children’s Center.

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