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PINEHURST® magazine

MARCH/APRIL 2011 Sandhills Media Group, Inc. publisher Ronny Stephens Advertising Sales Regina Alston Myra Gammon creative director Travis Aptt art director Heath Hilliker graphic design Jennifer Casey contributing writers Christa Gala • Illyse Lane • David Droschak Robyn James • Dolores Muller • Derek Pszenny photography McKenzie Photography April Maness Photography

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Pinehurst Magazine is published six times annually

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Fitness

& Fashion Ever since I saw Morgan Freeman’s movie “Bucket List,” I’ve worked on my own bucket list – a list of things I want to accomplish before I die. My list ranges from spending several weeks traveling through Italy to jumping out of a perfectly good airplane (as my Dad would say) to running a half-marathon. Until recently I would have told you that the fi rst two would happen long before the half-marathon, but I am proud to say that last November I checked that daunting event off my list! But I didn’t do it on my own; good friends helped me accomplish it. Having a friendship with someone committed to running with me, encouraging me, and icing my leg really helped me stay the course. I learned then what lots of people already know: it’s easier to get fi t or accomplish a goal if you have the support of friends. Check out “Get Fit with Friends” (p.14); we introduce you to several people who’ve found friends and fi tness together.

If fashion is your thing, you’ll love the looks this spring. It’s all about color, bright bold colors!

Check out “Spring Fashion: It’s All About Color” (p. 60). All of these beautiful items are available at local shops.

Finally, we need your help. In celebration of Father’s Day this year, we will honor the men of Pinehurst.

We want to introduce our readers to special dads, grandfathers and even Pinehurst’s most eligible bachelors. Please take the time to write or email me and let me know why the man in your life should be featured as a special “Pinehurst Man.” Let us know what you think of this issue of Pinehurst Magazine. We love hearing about what you enjoy and what you’d like to see more of. In short, your opinion matters.

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

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Get Fit – with Friends Check out two sports that roll exercising and socializing into a fun, healthy habit!

Photo taken by Melissa Perez.

20 BUCKET SANDHILLS GOLFING LIST FOR 2011

From newly renovated links to locating llamas.

26 SPRING ENTERTAINING

From a small gathering to a large one, local shops show you how to entertain in style.

50 SAVING FACE

What to do when the way you look doesn’t match the way you feel.

60 SPRING FASHION

It’s all about color!

66 GETTING A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP

Staring at the clock? Not for long with these tips.

70 STONEYBROOK STEEPLECHASE:

SIXTY YEARS OF TRADITION

On April 9, the Sandhills will celebrate the 60th annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase.

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chef’s corner book review reading list calendar firsthealth spotlight sandhills sightings financial advice

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GET FIT – with FRIENDS Having trouble finding time for exercise?

Combine it with socializing like these folks did. When you exercise with friends, you’re much more likely to stick with it.

Pinehurst Magazine looks at two sports with an ample supply of good company.

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It’s March. Any wagers on how many folks have given up on making exercise a regular part of their lifestyle?

The reasons we’re quitting aren’t particularly creative, but they are constant. The most common complaints: not enough time, boredom, soreness and, oh yeah, “I hate this!” Sound familiar?

The National Center for Health Statistics reports just 25 percent of Americans are physically active, yet only 10 percent are active enough to achieve fitness gains. This sad statistic has national health experts doing plenty of handwringing. Simply put, exercising helps us live better and feel better.

The Mayo Clinic reports regular exercise prevents chronic health conditions and improves mood and sleep, among other things. And the American Psychological Association puts exercise at the top of its self-care list; studies have shown those who exercised had declines in depression equal to those taking antidepressants.

The big question is “How do we stick with it?”

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Jogging in December might seem like a punishment to some, but if you do it with reindeer antlers and friends, it’s the highlight of your week.

The Reindeer Fun Run and Egg Nog Jog was founded by local residents Kate and David Petsolt in 2007 as a way to bring community spirit to downtown Southern Pines on a Saturday morning in December each year. Race registration fees (between $15 and $25) benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills.

“There is a huge fun factor with the race,” says race coordinator Sallie Beth Johnson, former president of the Sandhills Striders and the Community Health Educator at FirstHealth of the Carolinas’ Community Health Services. “Participants receive antler headbands and jingle bells for their shoes. With a costume contest component, individuals and groups come dressed as Santas, angels, elves and wrapped gift boxes.”

In just three years, race participation has grown from 400 runners to more than 2,000. “We were ecstatic about our response this year,” says Johnson.

“I believe there are a number of reasons for our dramatic increase – providing an outlet for friends to exercise for a cause is definitely one of them.

“This year, we had an increase in school, civic and business groups registering,” she continues. “For instance, the O’Neal School paid registration fees for more than 75 students as part of its sponsorship. Students wore their school t-shirts on race day to show their O’Neal spirit.”

Runners of all ages don bells, beads and hats on this annual run through downtown Southern Pines.

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A long-time runner, Johnson says fitting exercise in between work, church, family and friends can be a challenge. “Combining fitness and friends can be quite advantageous,” says Johnson. “Knowing friends are going to be present eases the anxiety for beginners and provides accountability for individuals working on consistency.

“Plus, knowing a race will have participants of all ages and abilities also takes away the performance pressure and allows individuals to focus on enjoying their run or walk with friends,” continues Johnson.

For many participants, the Reindeer Fun Run is the first time they have completed a 5K. “Participating with friends provides motivation and confidence to try something new,” adds Johnson.

Johnson had this advice for sticking with your exercise routine once you get started: “I find that scheduling workouts in the morning helps. When I plan on afternoon runs, I sometimes get caught up with work commitments, or some unexpected activity interferes. I also like to cross-train with yoga, weights, aqua-jogging and cycling.

Recently, I’ve become interested in kayaking. This is a great activity for a friend date.”

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Not too many decades ago, we didn’t need to fit exercise into our lives as much as we do today. Farming used to be a major occupation in America, and that’s hard work! Today, technology has drastically reduced the amount of human physical exertion required to get things done.

But a lot of folks need exercise with a purpose – like walking the dog or biking to work. A purpose could be just what you need to jump-start your exercise. From there, you’ll notice the other benefits, much like Sverre Schiotz, 56, did.

Schiotz took up bike riding with the purpose of recovering from knee surgery. (Cycling is not weight-bearing, so it’s easy on the joints).

Cycling, or “road riding” as it’s often called, has increased in popularity both in the Sandhills and nationwide. After some time on the bike, Shiotz’s knee got better, but he kept riding. He was hooked.

“I love being outdoors,” says Schiotz, who’s been riding now for more than ten years. “I love to challenge myself to improve my performance from last year. In the search of becoming faster on the bicycle, I’ve changed my diet. So the side benefits of cycling are better health from improved fitness and diet.”

That’s not uncommon for people who find a sport or exercise they like and stick with. At different times of the year, however, Schiotz will ride at varying degrees of intensity. With what he calls “easy riding,” he logs about 160 miles per week. If he’s training for something specific, he really racks up the miles – putting in between 250 and 300 per week.

Schiotz doesn’t always ride with others, however. “I’m in general a lone wolf, and I like to train on my own,” he says, “but I make a point of joining club rides on a regular basis to get the social aspect of cycling and to keep a positive attitude toward cycling. At times I’ll also go with friends to charity rides, but I’m happy to go on my own to meet and talk to new people. I’ve made several friends from cycling that I meet with socially, away from the bike.”

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Another advantage to exercising with friends (or becoming friends with the folks you work out with) is that it can summon your inner competitor and make you more cognizant of your progress. That’s what fuels Thomas Wrona, 16, of Pinehurst.

Wrona was just 11 years old when he started cycling with his dad. Eventually, he started to take it more seriously. Today he races competitively with a team of junior cyclists and rides about 250 miles each week.

“I love competing in races,” says Wrona. “I love pushing myself in training, and I like the opportunities that come when you do well.”

For Wrona, his cycling friends aren’t the linchpin of his dedication to cycling, but they do sweeten the deal. “I am dedicated with and without my cycling friendships,” Wrona says, “but I have met a lot of cyclists, as well as my teammates, who I get along with really well.”

In cycling, if you do want to race you must first be “rated” in a certain category so the USA Cycling organization can pair you with a race field of comparable riders. “The categories begin with five, which is a beginner racer, and progress from four to three to two to one to pro,” explains Wrona.

Wrona is rated as a category 2 rider. “Each level gets progressively harder, and the riders you race with become more skilled,” says Wrona. “You have to get points in races by finishing well, and those points are used to upgrade once you have a certain number. The scoring system does motivate me somewhat, but I am pretty motivated without it. I have a goal related to this, which is to upgrade to category one this cycling season.”

Although Wrona is young, he does have some pretty good advice for would-be cyclists: “I would say don’t do any structured training at first; just ride around pretty moderately for a while. Also, don’t feel like you need to buy really nice equipment if you’re new to the sport; put more effort into fitness and learning important handling skills, like drafting closely and cornering well.”

Schiotz adds: “If you want to ride to improve fitness and test yourself against other cyclists in the tradition of friendly competition and share a laugh along the road, take some of your bicycle purchase budget and spend it on getting fitted on the bike professionally. A less expensive bike properly fitted makes you a faster rider than the latest super carbon frame and wheels poorly fitted to you.”

Three riders stick close together in a race in a technique called “drafting,” which allows them to use less energy and gain speed over the rest of the pack.

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Cycling is gaining in popularity in the Sandhills. Groups rides and races take place nearly year-round.

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Maybe this is the year you’ll rethink fitness. If you have the chutzpah to strut in somewhere new and introduce yourself, go for it. If not, recruit your spouse or a few friends. Think of it this way: you’re multitasking by rolling your social time and exercise into one package.

Look better, feel better and have fun doing it. That’s smart.

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EIGHT Don’t Miss These “Must-Do” Sandhills Golf Experiences If you’ve having trouble coming up with a bucket list for 2011, Pinehurst Magazine’s golf editor David Drochak has you covered, narrowing down a “must-do” list of Sandhills golf-related endeavors.

Moore County’s growth over the last decade has added some new choices for locals and those vacationing in the epicenter of American golf, and most, if not all, items on the list can be accomplished within a 48-hour period.

“All the great events, all the great players have come through here,” said veteran Pinehurst golf artifact collector Tom Stewart. “Anybody who is anybody in golf loves Pinehurst and it’s a place that cherishes its history. This is real golf. People play here for all the right reasons.”

But with more than 40 golf courses and a business sector that caters to men, women and juniors teeing it up on a year-round basis, your entertainment dollar is often pulled in hundreds of directions.

So with Spring here and the azaleas and dogwood trees in full bloom, there is no better time than now to start checking off your golf wish list.

By David Droschak

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No. 2’s New Digs: there are throwback jerseys…and now a throwback golf course that really needs no introduction when it comes to national and world acclaim. Be one of the first golfers to test Pinehurst No. 2’s new multi-million dollar restoration that ditched acres and acres of Bermuda rough in favor of a more original Donald ross design of the 1940s. rugged, striking, sandscape areas have been incorporated into a course that will host both the u.s. open and u.s.

Women’s open in 2014. More than 80,000 wire grasses were planted throughout the new layout to offer mystery and adventure if your ball happens to stray from the fairway. it’s unclear if the new crenshaw-coore restoration design will make no. 2 harder or easier. But the course will indeed offer a more “natural” setting, which the legendary ross originally intended. “there are a lot of people watching to see, the intrigue is building,” said Bob Farren, the director of grounds and golf course management at Pinehurst resort. the famed layout was closed for four months before reopening in early March. “this wasn’t done for the u.s. open or the usga, but there is not a better springboard for both,” Farren said. “the fact that we’re having the u.s. opens will help this project gain a lot of notoriety and a lot of excitement going into it, and the u.s. opens will benefit in the sense that it is a different product and a different type of test than the previous two played here.” Cost: tBD. highlight: a new test on an old classic – priceless.

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Play ‘n Stay: Historic inns scattered throughout the Village of Pinehurst and Southern Pines get plenty of run from vacationers looking for that “cozy” feeling, but a growing number of golfers are opting for more trendy, upscale options like those offered at National Golf Club. As if the only Jack Nicklaus signature golf course in the area wasn’t enough of a draw, National added some villas a few years ago behind the fifth green, featuring just about every amenity imaginable. Golfers can enjoy flat screen TVs, stainless steel appliances and a large deck with a grill for customized cookouts. The staff even pulls a golf cart to the front of your accommodation for easy bag loading and a ticket to the first tee. National Golf Club now has 48 beds and is looking to grow its popular overnight inventory. “It’s a beautiful setting overlooking the golf course,” said National director of golf Tom Parsons. “It’s very peaceful and very quiet, and at the same time our units can sleep eight golfers with a full kitchen, a deck for grilling out, overlooking water.” With a difficult slope rating, most golfers opt to tackle National twice before departing the Sandhills. “Usually the first day … and then they finish here at National,” Parsons said. “You always wish you could play it again because you start to realize the nuances of the golf course.” Cost: Room, including golf, starts at $150 per person, per night. Highlight: Serene setting.

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Breakfast Buffet: Whether you’re lodging at Pinehurst Resort’s Carolina Hotel, on vacation, golfing somewhere in the Sandhills or a local resident, weaving your way through the colossal breakfast buffet in the Carolina Dining Room amidst the backdrop of live piano music is a treat. Come hungry for the most important meal of the day as the aroma of fresh bread, pastries, fruits, Southern grits and more than 50 buffet items permeate the opulent dining room. There are made-to-order omelet and self-serve Belgium waffle stations, while corn beef hash and French-style cheese blintzes add flair to the contemporary Southern-American food stations. “Just the whole grandeur of the experience, of being able to come into the historic dining room and having so many options, is appealing to so many people,” said Jon Patella, food and beverage operations manager for the Carolina Hotel. “Options are the key.” So is the relaxing atmosphere and ability to sort of “eat-on-the-run” for golfers catching an early tee time. “The buffet is also interactive, which is nice.” Cost: $24 plus tax and gratuity. Highlight: Extra crispy bacon.

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Village Pub: It doesn’t get more authentic for golfers than Dugans Pub, from owner Alan Riley to the main bar – both transplants from across the Pond. Part of the charm of Dugans Pub comes from its location, nestled in the corner of a block in the heart of the Village of Pinehurst, easy walking distance for patrons after bars at other quaint inns close earlier. And then there is the pub’s atmosphere and food. Golf quotes dot and crooked walls as does framed artwork of famous golf holes. There is Karaoke twice a week, a troop that performs a one-piece instrument on a pogo stick and live musical performances on weekends that help ease down a few pints of Stella or Guinness. What would you expect from the owner of an establishment whose parents are Irish and Scottish? “I brought authentic recipes over here,” said Riley, who spent a lot of his life in the heart of downtown London. “Some say we’ve got the best fish and chips in the Southeast. It’s something I cooked as a child and never thought it would translate into my adult years – and here it is. My philosophy on the restaurant is good food, good friends, good drinks and good atmosphere, and you’ll be taken care of.” If you’re into Old World authenticity, this little “snug” is a post-round paradise. Cost: $$. Fish-n-Chips.

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Unconventional Golf: Pinehurst Resort receptionists are trained to answer the phone with a pleasant greeting of: “It’s a beautiful day in Pinehurst.” Well, not always. It does rain in Moore County, and there is an occasional ice storm or dusting of snow to keep everyone in the winter spirit – and unfortunately off the area’s 43 golf courses. That’s where Sam Bankhead enters the picture, the owner of PutterHead’s indoor golf club in Southern Pines. Entering its fourth season in the extension of an auto parks building; PutterHead’s has several thousand members and is THE place to be if you are a golfer during inclement weather. Bankhead’s facility has two indoor simulators where golfers can tee it up on 55 layouts across the world – from Pinehurst No. 2 to Pebble Beach to St. Andrews.

There is also an indoor driving range, along with a pool table, bar and Bankhead’s own line of custom clubs, hats, gloves – you name it. Membership for Moore County residents costs just $125 and vacationers can spend up to four hours on the simulators, hitting balls, sipping a brew or talking golf with Bankhead, who has three golf equipment patents to his name. “We tell golfers that the simulator is going to beat you up a little bit until you get used to it,” Bankhead said. “We usually take them to St. Andrews because you don’t have the trees to contend with. You really learn to play more from yardages in here.” Cost: $20 for four hours.

Highlight: Something you don’t get to experience every day.

Hickory Tavern: An establishment with 40 flat-screen HD TVs has my attention…and the interest of golfers since opening in a prime spot off of U.S. 15-501 South. Located across the road from Pinehurst No. 7, backing up to National Golf Club and a virtual stone’s throw from the traffic circle, Hickory Tavern’s upscale restaurant and bar settings has an urban Raleigh or Charlotte feel in the heart of the Sand hills.

Hickory Tavern seats close to 300, is open, airy and offers plenty of room and menu options for golfers looking to unwind after their rounds. Other features include outdoor dining areas with comfortable padded furniture, a private dining room that seats 12 and a unique “surfboard” table that accommodates 26. A brick oven near the large bar area is the prime hot spot for pizza and crab dip, while seafood specialties highlight a nice menu. Cost: $$.

Highlight: TVs, TVs and more TVs!

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Old Sport Gallery: While not classified as a museum, it should be.

Tom Stewart came to Pinehurst 15 years ago to raise his son and celebrate the history of the game of golf. It’s safe to assume he went a little overboard on the “celebration” part. “I just kind of emptied my garage in my house and opened the store and I can’t think of anything I would have rather done in the last 15 years,” Stewart said. The golf collectable store houses over 6,000 images, more than 3,000 books and “just little pieces of history.” One of Stewart old golf balls has an estimated worth of $30,000, and one original painting would fetch $60,000. “But I also have $10 note cards. We try to have something for everybody. Every piece has a story behind it too, which is fun,” he said. “My wife teases me, saying this is like a museum, but the only difference is we’ve got to sell one or two items to go out and get five or six more. Next to St. Andrews this is about the only place you could have a store like this.” Cost: Free to browse. Highlight: Comprehensive volume. If you can’t find a golfing collectable here you likely won’t find it anywhere.

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Llama Limelight: The llamas are alive and well at Talamore Golf Resort in Southern Pines. Once used as caddies in what amounted to a marketing gimmick that drew major attention when the resort first opened, llamas carrying golf bags for players proved somewhat problematic. The initial Talamore llamas have both passed away, but the resort purchased two additional camel-like animals, one of which was pregnant at the time. The three animals remain an attraction near the 14th tee, where they graze in a field. “They keep us known as the course that had llamas,” said Talamore pro Tag Leon. And while the live llamas are still a draw, a more amazing selling card is the club’s logo that Leon created while daydreaming in the pro shop two years ago. It’s a llama with a flag sticking out from the animal’s midsection, a unique knockoff of the famed Augusta National logo. “The amount of product I sell out of here by having that llama logo is pretty cool, it’s a great novelty,” Leon said.

“People love something with that llama on it. I say all the time that everybody needs a llama.” Cost: Round of golf to see the live llamas. Highlight: Just about any item in the pro shop with a llama logo.

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chef’s corner copy & recipes by Mark Elliott, Elliotts on Linden Photography by McKenzie Photography

CHICKEN: Five Ways The Whole Chicken More often than not we tend to buy the pre-packaged chicken pieces all neatly assembled, wrapped and ready to go for our convenience. Often the whole bird is overlooked as awkward, too messy or I don’t know how…well, the whole chicken is really not that hard to master. Among repetition coupled with a dash of creativity, you will discover the real convenience of producing multiple meals from one bird.

Roasting the chicken 1. Remove from its packaging 2. Remove innards if present 3. Rinse the bird and pat dry with paper towel 4. Season as desired – remember the cavity!

5. Truss bird or tie legs at a minimum and tuck wings under the body (this helps with even cooking) 6. Place bird in a roasting pan on a trivet 7. Roast in a preheated oven 375 degree for about 1 to 1.5 hours – juices should run clear when you make a cut between leg and thigh.

8. Before serving, rest your bird in a warm place for about 15 minutes *Remember each oven runs differently so adjust accordingly Seasoning ideas Thyme, lemon juice, olive oil, butter, garlic, rosemary…you get the idea!

The Sunday Roast Serve with your favorite sides 1. Season the chicken with thyme, salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil 2. Cook the chicken on a mirepoix in a large roasting pan – the vegetables should be able to roast and color during the process (carrot, celery, and onion, about a cup of each) 3. Remove the chicken from the roasting pan 4. Drain off the fat from the roasting pan, being careful not to loose the meat, glaze that has concentrated during roasting 5. Place roasting pan on stove top; add 1 pint chicken stock and bring to a simmer 6. Thicken with a flour or cornstarch slurry 7. Season the gravy and simmer for a few more minutes.

8. Strain when ready Slurry 4 tbsp corn starch 8 tbsp water Mix together to form a smooth paste. Pour into boiling liquid to thicken. Adjust the measurement to suit your tastes – less for thin gravy more for thick

Roast Chicken Wild Mushroom Sauce 3 shallots, finely diced 1 oz butter 1 oz flour 1 cup dried good quality mixed mushrooms re-hydrated (retain the fluid) 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup mushroom stock 1 cup crème fraiche

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Method 1. Sauté the shallots in the butter without color; add the flour to form a roux 2. Add the stocks, stirring to the boil, turn to simmer and reduce by about 30% 3. Add the mushrooms and season to taste 4. Finish with crème fraiche

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Roast Chicken with Citrus Jerk (can be grilled) Marinade 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 cup fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp crushed garlic cloves 2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 4 limes, juice and zest from 2 1 tsp chili flakes 1 tsp thyme 2 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup dark rum 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Place in food processor, blitz marinate whole chicken in a plastic bag, preferably overnight but 1 hour will work. When roasting, remember to baste often.

Chicken Soup 2 oz butter 1 cup peas 1 cup onions, peeled, small dice 1 cup celery, small dice 1 cup carrots, peeled, small dice 2 oz plain flour 1 qt chicken stock 1 lb cooked leftover chicken, skinned and shredded 2 Tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp crème fraiche Salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Melt butter in a large pot; add onion, carrots and celery and sauté without color 2. Add flour and mix to form a roux 3. Add stock, stirring as you bring the soup to a boil 4. Add chicken and seasoning 5. Finish with crème fraiche and parsley

Tandoori Roast Chicken Onion Chutney Green Salad Marinade 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 tsp curry powder 2 Ttbsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 2 tsp ground cumin 1 lemon zest and juice 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground pepper 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger Blend, marinate the bird overnight and roast. Remember to baste. You might need to turn oven down by 30 degrees when halfway through cooking.

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Fresh Chicken Stock 1 chicken carcass Thyme Parsley Bay leaf 2 qt filtered water Onion, carrots, celery, leeks Don’t get too wrapped up in this! It’s going to taste good. If you don’t have certain vegetables then don’t add – it’s going to taste better than store bought. Do remember certain items don’t belong in the stock pot – bell peppers for example will impart a strong flavor. Need dark stock? Brown the carcass and vegetables. Need some extra flavor? Add some wine.

Points for a good stock 1. Place the ingredients in a large pot, cold 2. Bring to a simmer carefully 3. Skim off the foam 4. Simmer 5. Skim 6. Simmer 7. When reduced and aromatic (1 hour would be good), strain and cool

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Spring entertaining

Between the blossoming flowers, budding plant life, and the abundance of fresh fare, spring is the perfect time to entertain outdoors. Whether it’s a luncheon for your girlfriends, a bridal shower or a little girls tea party, getting started is as easy as visiting the shop around the corner.

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Cameron & Company Owner: Caroline Miller Stylist: Stephanie Hoover

This Easter brunch table with lime green and purple linens is bursting with color!

• Consider investing in monogrammed napkins for your family. It adds a very personal touch to any table setting. Personalized items also make wonderful gifts for party guests.

• Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns for place settings and serving pieces. (place settings by Mandy Bagwell & serving pieces by Mudpie) • Try using decorative pieces in different ways for example the green artichokes at adult place settings are candle holders but with a small glass cup inserted can be used to serve sorbet.

• Spread your décor to other areas of the porch or patio – the Easter cupcake tree with Kraz Cakes divine sweets will entice the little ones to the swing for their dessert.

Photo taken at the lovely home of Dr. & Mrs. Richard Kruse

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One Eleven Main Julie Moore • Erin ReVille • Betsy Saye

• Hen House Linens are casual but elegant and made for everyday use. Mix and match with these new spring patterns, great for a nice afternoon lunch on your back patio.

• Spice up your everyday dinnerware by adding Vietri’s Sara’s Vista to your table.

• Add Sara’s Vista, new by Vietri, to everyday dinnerware as a coordinating accent to add color, design and gusto to entertaining and daily use.

• Add sass and sophistication to even the most casual setting with this clear dot drinkware by Vietri.

Flowers by Aldena Frye

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Aldena Frye Floral Design Aldena Frye Owner

Garden Party for the perfect little princess.

• Chartreuse button-mum pomander spheres suspended by hanging sweet-pea vines create an inviting afternoon tea time beneath the bedecked gazebo.

• Perfectly pink azalea topiary nestled amongst pink petal roses and punctuated by a variety of peonies, tulips and delicate moss create a darling centerpiece.

• Dainty tea cups topped with bird nests filled with jelly beans, foiled chocolate bunnies and napkin rings of chartreuse pearls and bubble gum pink sweet-pea buds are the perfect place setting.

• All set upon moss color ribbon rose appliqué linens.

• Chair swaged with soft pink organza and cinched with sweet pea vine and chartreuse button mum pomanders.

• Reserved seating for her special guests, stuffed plush bears and silk rabbits dressed in their garden hats.

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Owner Judy Cox

This table while small is filled with whimsy and color. It’s a mixture of old and new which creates a comfortable warm style that brings pleasure and enjoyment.

• Consider setting a table in an out of the way place and add see how you like it. For example tea on a beautiful side table may work for you.

• Try using items differently than intended, like the cake plate and the decorative chicken.

• Don’t be afraid to mix new items with some of your favorite spring or holiday decorations.

• Remember as in all things it’s about a balance of color, symmetry and creativity.

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book review by Robert Gable

To Win & Die In Dixie:

By Steve Eubanks >> HarperCollins >> 239 pages >> $26.00

The Birth of the Modern Golf Swing and the Mysterious Death of Its Creator Ever since golf was invented, players have devised unique ways to pummel the ball. During the “hickory shaft” era, most players used a slashing, inconsistent swing that was effective only part of the time. In 1914, however, a golf professional using a radically new method burst on the scene, amazing the game’s elite players. His swing shape has led to the “modern swing” now used by most golfers. Who was this guy?

Where did he come from? What happened to him? TO WIN AND DIE IN DIXIE is the story of this remarkable fellow.

J. Douglas Edgar is a largely forgotten name nowadays.

If he hadn’t met his untimely end in 1921, though, his name might be all over the record books. He was a gifted teacher who taught players like Bobby Jones, Alexa Stirling and Tommy Armour. A talented player as well, he devised a golf swing that made him nearly unbeatable. Edgar still holds the scoring record for winning by the most shots (16) in a national open (the 1919 Canadian Open). Only Tiger Woods has come close, winning by 15 shots at the 2000 U.S. Open.

Author Steve Eubanks heard about Edgar from Furman Bisher, a sportswriter who dealt with this story in the early 1960s. Eubanks decided to take a new look at the history of an unjustly forgotten player. Over the course of 18 chapters and three main parts he reveals Edgar’s story. Part One is “A Man in the Road;” Part Two is “The Greatest of Us All;” and Part Three is “Follow-Through.” He starts with an “Author’s Note” and ends with the acknowledgments and an index.

A black and white photo starts each chapter, portraying a scene from that time or someone from the story.

“The Movement” was Edgar’s name for his key swing thought, and he was sure it would be a million-seller. He could certainly teach, judging by the results he got from his students. Rank beginners – or a once-in-a-generation superstar like Bobby Jones – could take his advice and improve. Harry Vardon and Ted Ray both said that Edgar was the best. He had a bad hip that pained him when he used swing principles popular at the turn of the 20th century. In an effort to alleviate that pain, he

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decided to swing using less hip motion and more aroundthe-body arm motion. The better contact and better control convinced him that this “movement” would revolutionize golf instruction.

Personal foibles may have signaled Edgar’s early demise. A friendly guy, and charming to boot, he was never one to resist any celebratory occasion involving adult beverages. If young ladies happened to be in attendance, that made the occasion even better. In the Spring of 1921 his wife and kids were in England and he was in Atlanta. Conjecture about his death said he was much too friendly toward another man’s wife.

Author Eubanks goes with the theory that a stiletto wound to Edgar’s upper thigh severed his femoral artery, causing him to bleed to death before help could arrive.

Eubanks writes the story as a “whodunit” while giving some background history to Atlanta and the era. He alternates back and forth between the story of Edgar and the story of young Comer Howell, newspaper reporter in training.

Edgar’s death might have been forgotten completely, written off as a late-night hit-and-run, if Howell hadn’t stuck with the story to get more answers. Atlanta was rebuilding and expanding, shaking off the last vestiges of the Civil War, and city elders wanted no whiff of scandal. Coca Cola was based there, and other businesses were bound to follow.

A lurid murder mystery in the tabloids would no doubt put egg on the city’s face.

Eubanks has written or co-written some 30 books, so he knows how to keep the story moving. He based his writing on interviews and transcripts that Furman Bisher still had, along with a great deal of researching and fact-checking of his own. He interviewed Edgar’s grandchildren and traveled to England to do more research in Edgar’s hometown. If you like reading about the history of the “hickory” era and the early 20th century golf scene, this book is full of historical tidbits. His concluding chapter explains where each of the many characters involved in this story ended up.

From humble beginnings in Newcastle, England, J. Douglas Edgar worked his way to be the golf professional at Druid Hills Golf Club in Atlanta. In his adopted homeland he was poised to make a mark on the history of golf. His story became a “whodunit” and a “what might have been” at the same time. It’s sad to think how much more Edgar might have accomplished until his career was snuffed aborning.

You just never know what fate has in store.

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Reading List from The Country Bookshop

suggests reading

Your Favorite NC Authors GONE WITH A HANDSOMER MAN

by Michael Lee West $24.99 • Minotaur Books In the first of a new series, Teeny, an outof-work Charleston pastry chef, asks an old boyfriend-turned-lawyer to clear her name when her fiancé turns up dead after she catches him playing badminton in the buff with two gorgeous chicks.

COOKING IN THE MOMENT: A Year of Seasonal Recipes by Andrea Reusing $35 • Clarkson N. Potter The award-winning chef/owner of the Lantern Restaurant in Chapel Hill presents 130 illustrated recipes that will inspire cooks to embrace the flavors and bounty of each season.

PACIFIC GLORY by P. T. Deutermann $25.99 • St. Martin’s Press An officer of a Navy surface ship, a hotshot fighter pilot and a grieving Navy nurse, widow of their fellow officer and friend, are forever changed during the attack on Pearl Harbor and the brutal war that follows.

WILD NORTH CAROLINA: Discovering the Wonders of Our State’s Natural Communities

by David Blevins and Michael Paul Schafale $30 • UNC Press Celebrating the beauty, diversity and significance of the state’s natural landscapes, the authors offer an engaging, beautifully photographed book chronicling N.C.’s interconnected webs of plant and animal life.

THE DEVIL’S DREAM by Lee Smith $15 • Berkley In Smith’s novel set in 1833 in Cold Spring Holler, an aspiring preacher warns his wife and children about the evils of playing the fiddle, music he likens to the devil’s own laughter – but it soon becomes not just a way of life for the family, but a curse that lasts for generations. Lee Smith will be at The Country Bookshop on Thursday, June 9th.

ANIMAL ADVENTURES IN NORTH CAROLINA

by Jennifer Bean Bower $14.95 • John F. Blair The Winston-Salem author offers a guidebook that combines weekend and day trips across the state with attractions that allow viewing, touching and feeding of animals like reindeer, New Guinea singing dogs, llamas and Siberian chipmunks.

SILENCER by James Hall $14.99 • Minotaur In the 11th novel by the “Master of Suspense,” an off-the-grid loner living in Key Largo is determined to use his vast new inheritance to preserve land from development, until he is kidnapped by two contract killers equally determined to stop him.

CHASING MOONLIGHT: The True Story of Field of Dreams’ Doc Graham

by Brett Friedlander and Robert Reising $12.95 • John F. Blair The authors tell the real story of Dr. Archibald “Moonlight” Graham, his one–game baseball career in the majors, his love of sports and his life as the town doctor of Chisholm, Minnesota for 54 years.

March 10th at 7PM author events: Thursday, Author: ARLIS RYAN THE SECRET CONFESSIONS OF ANNE SHAKESPEARE Friday, March 18th at 4PM Author: ABIGAIL DEWITT DOGS

Monday, April 4th at 4PM Author: ANGELA DAVIS-GARDNER BUTTERFLY’S CHILD

Thursday, April 28th at 7PM Author: ROBIN OLIVIERA MY NAME IS MARY SUTTER

Thursday, April 21st at 7PM Author: DONALD DAVIS TALES FROM A FREE-RANGE CHILDHOOD

Saturday, April 30th at 2PM At Penick North Auditorium Author: NATHANIEL PHILBRICK IN THE HEART OF THE SEA: THE TRAGEDY OF THE WHALESHIP ESSEX

All Meet the Author events will be held at The Country Bookshop unless otherwise noted, 140 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387. For reservations call 910.692.3211.

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COMING UP IN THE NEXT

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THE “PINEHURST” MAN We honor the men of the Sandhills! Meet some of the area’s most interesting men! Plus, tips for men on everything from skin care and fashion to golf, fishing and racing cars! Whether you are a man or just love one, don’t miss our 2011 “Pinehurst” Man section!

THE A, R AND V’S OF FURNITURE… What’s the difference in Antique, Reproduction & Vintage?

When is a piece worth saving or too precious to paint? We talk to local businesses about everything from buying, restoring and trashing furniture.

DAY TO NIGHT LOOKS! Boutiques show us how to take a great “day” outfit and make it a great look for “night”!

BIRTHDAY BASHES… After the first couple of birthdays it gets harder to come up with a cute, original idea for your child’s birthday bash. We’ll show you how to get your creative juices flowing again and make your child’s next birthday one he or she will never forget!

PLUS Wine Review • Book Review Sandhills Social Sightings • Chef’s Corner

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ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION | March 4 | 6-8PM | Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines | 910.692.2787

MURDER AT GREYSTONE PLANTATION DINNER THEATER | March 11, 12, 25, 26 | 7PM | www.mycommunitytickets.com, 704.985.0108, 704.699.6255, silvermoonmysteries@yahoo.com

JAZZY FRIDAYS | March 4, 18 | 7-10PM | $8 | Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram | 910.369.0411

MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND | March 13 | 2PM | Cardinal Ballroom, Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, Village of Pinehurst | www.moorecountyband.com

2011 HOME & GARDEN EXPO | March 4-6 | Fri. NOON-6PM; Sat. 9AM-5PM; Sun. NOON-5PM | Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort | 910.944.2992 UNCORKED WINE TASTING EVENTS | March 4, 11, 18 | Elliotts On Linden | 910.215.0775 LIVE MUSIC | March 5, 12, 17, 19 | Wine Cellar, Southern Pines | 910.692.3066 FREE SATURDAY EVENTS | March 5, 12, 19, 26 | Uncorked, Elliotts On Linden | 910.215.0775

FREE DEMONSTRATION | March 5, 12, 19, 26 | Noon & 2PM | Elliotts On Linden | 910.215.0775, www.elliottsonlinden.com

ONE-DAY TOURNAMENT | March 13 | Seven Lakes Country Club | 910.673.1000, www.carolinasgolf.org CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES | March 14 | 8PM | Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines | 910.692.4356 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SLIDE SHOW WITH JUAN PONS | March 14 | 7-9PM | Sandhills Photography Club | Christ Fellowship Church | www.sandhillsphotoclub.org PRE-SENIOR/SENIOR/SUPER SENIOR TOURNAMENT | March 15-16 | Pine Needles and Mid Pines | 910.673.1000, www.carolinasgolf.org

WEYMOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES - FEATURING CIOMPI QUARTET | March 6 | 3PM | Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines | 910.692.6261

THE 2011 KELLY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP | March 16 | Pinehurst No. 8 | Teresa Copper, 910-6923323 or www.SandhillsChildrensCenter.org

ALICE IN WONDERLAND’S TEA PARTY | March 8 | 2:30PM | Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour | 910.255.0100

FINE ARTS LECTURE SERIES | March 17 | 10AM | Reservations Required | Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines | 910.692.2787

MINI FACIALS FROM NATURA BISSE! | March 10th | Appointments Recommended | Soap And Silk Apothecary | 110 W Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines | 910.688.3709

WEYMOUTH YOUNG MUSICIANS FESTIVAL 2011 | March 19 and 20 | Auditions March 19; Concert Sunday, March 20 | Great Room at Weymouth Center | 910.692.6061 or weymouthcenter@pinehurst.net

SANDBOX PLAYERS PRESENT “CRIMES OF THE HEART” | March 10-13 | Thurs. & Fri. 7:30PM; Sat 2PM & 7:30PM; Sun 2PM | $15 | Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines | 910.295.5828 PINEHURST RESORT’S HISTORIC WALKING TOUR AND TEA | March 11 | 10AM-NOON | $25 | 910.235.8415 INTERCOLLEGIATE GOLF TOURNAMENT | March 11-13 | Pinehurst Resort | 910.235.8140

THE MET AT THE SUNRISE - DONIZETTI’S LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR | March 19 | 1PM | The Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines STOP HUNGER NOW EVENT | March 19 | 9AM-2PM | Dempsey Student Center | Dan Askins, DanAskins@gmail.com, 910-528-7003 PAWS & DAZZLE FASHION SHOW & TEA | March 20 | 3-5:30PM | Tickets $20 | Table on the Green | 910.295.3240

SATURDAY MORNING SUPPER | March 22 | $25 | Elliotts On Linden | 910.215.0775, www.elliottsonlinden.com THE PALUSTRIS FESTIVAL | March 24-27 | www.PalustrisFestival.com BEN OWEN POTTERY & NORTH CAROLINA ARTIST WILLIAM MANGUM EXHIBITS | March 24-27 | Palustris Festival, Campbell House Galleries, Southern Pines | www.mooreart.org JOSHUA WOLFF JAZZ TRIO “ON BROADWAY” | March 24 | 7PM | Tickets $5-$25 | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 300 Dundee Road, Pinehurst | www.PalustrisFestival.com RUTH PAULY LECTURE SERIES – WILLIAM MANGUM | March 24 | 7:30PM | Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Airport Road, Southern Pines | 910.245.3132

GIANT BI-ANNUAL TASTING AND SALE | March 24-27 | Wine Cellar, Southern Pines | 910.692.3066 CLAY RICE SILHOUETTE ARTIST | March 24th | 10-6PM | Appointment Needed | Belli Bambini | 118 NW Broad St.Southern Pines | 910.692.6926 ROBERT FROST’S BIRTHDAY | March 25 | 2PM | Sign up by March 18 | Southern Pines Recreation & Parks | 910.692.7376 TEMPLE’S YOUTH CONSERVATORY – MACBETH | March 25-27 & April 1-3 | Temple Theatre | 120 Carthage St., Sanford | 919-774-4155 SOUTHERN PINES HORSE TRIALS II | March 25-27 | Carolina Horse Park at Five Points | 910.875.2074, www.carolinahorsepark.com CAPITOL STEPS IN CONCERT | March 26 | 8PM | TIckets $20 advance/$25 door | Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines | www.PalustrisFestival.com OUR SCOTTISH HERITAGE: A TOUR THROUGH TIME 1770-1900 | March 26 | 24:30PM | $10 | Shaw House Properties, 110 Morganton Rd. and SW Broad St., Southern Pines | www.PalustrisFestival.com.

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ART IN THE GARDEN SCULPTURE EXHIBIT | March 27-May 27 | Sandhills Horticultural Gardens of Sandhills Community College

THE MET AT THE SUNRISE – ROSSINI’S LE COMTE ORY | April 9 | 1PM | The Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines

ART IN THE GARDEN AND STEED HALL TOUR | March 27 | 1-3PM | Steed Hall

FREE DEMONSTRATION | April 9, 16, 30 | Noon & 2PM | Elliotts On Linden | 910.215.0775, www.elliottsonlinden.com

THE KALEIDOSCOPE FAMILY SERIES | March 27 | 4PM | $10/$12 | O’Neal School Activity Center, 3300 Airport Rd., Southern Pines | 910.692.2787, www.mooreart.org OLD BETHESDA HARMONY: HYMNS FROM THE NEW WORLD | March 27 | 3-4:15PM | $12 | Old Bethesda Church, 1020 Bethesda Rd., Aberdeen | www.PalustrisFestival.com.

WOMEN OF THE PINES ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE | April 9 | 8AM-1PM | Old West End Gym WEYMOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES – ALAN WARE & WOLFGANG MENSCHNER | April 10 | 3PM | Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines | 910.692.6261

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL PLANT SALE | April 16 | 8AM-NOON | Steed Hall CELEBRATION OF SPRING IN SEAGROVE | April 16-17 | www.DiscoverSeagrove.com FINE ARTS LECTURE SERIES - THOMAS HART BENTON & GRANT WOOD: CELEBRATING THE HEARTLAND | April 21 | 10AM | Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines | 910.692.2787 4TH ANNUAL PINE NEEDLES JUNIOR INVITATIONAL | April 22-24 | Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, 1005 Midland Road, Southern Pines | 1.800.747.7272

17th TAR HEEL CUP MATCHES | March 2829 | Dormie Club, West End | 910.673.1000, www.carolinasgolf.org

RUTH PAULY LECTURE SERIES – NICHOLAS SPARKS | April 12 | 7:30PM | Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Airport Road, Southern Pines | 910.245.3132

THE MET AT THE SUNRISE - STRAUSS’S CAPRICCIO | April 23 | 1PM | The Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines

PIK N’ PIG | March 29 | 11AM | Sign up by March 25 | Southern Pines Recreation & Parks | 910.692.7376

CELEBRATING THE PARTING & RISING ABOVE | April 12 | $30 | Elliotts On Linden | 910.215.0775, www.elliottsonlinden.com

LONGLEAF PINE HORSE TRIALS | April 23-24 | Carolina Horse Park, Montrose Road, Raeford | 910.875.2074

UNCORKED WINE TASTING EVENTS | April 1, 8, 15 | Elliotts On Linden | 910.215.0775

AFTERNOON TEA WITH BEATRIX POTTER, PETER RABBIT & FRIENDS | April 12 | 2:30PM | Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour | 910.255.0100

SUPPER IN A SNAP | April 26 | $25 | Elliotts On Linden | 910.215.0775, www.elliottsonlinden.com

MOORE ON STAGE “OVER THE RIVER ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION - BEN OWEN POTTERY AND WILLIAM MANGUM | April 1 | 6- 8 P M | C a m p b e l l H o u s e Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines | 910.692.2787, www.mooreart.org

SOUTHERN PINES GARDEN CLUB HOME AND GARDEN TOUR | April 13th | 10AM-5PM | Tickets $15 advance/$20 day of | 910-295-4617, www.southernpinesgardenclub.com

JAZZY FRIDAYS | April 1, 15, 29 | 7-10PM | $8 | Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram | 910.369.0411

63rd ANNUAL HOME AND GARDEN TOUR OF SOUTHERN PINES | April 13 | 10-5PM | $15 advance/$20 day of | Campbell House, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines | 910.295.461, southernpinesgardenclub.com

FREE SATURDAY EVENTS | April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Uncorked | 910.215.0775 PINEHURST HARNESS TRACK SPRING MATINEE RACES | April 3 | 1PM | Pinehurst Harness Track, Route 5, Pinehurst | Sim Brown 910.603.5695 GUILTLESS COMFORT | April 5 | $30 | Elliotts On Linden | 910.215.0775, www.elliottsonlinden.com LUNCH & LEARN: SUNSCREEN CLASS | April 6 | 12:30–1:30PM | Reservations Required | The Laser Institute of Pinehurst, 80 Aviemore Court, Suite A, Pinehurst | 910.295.1130 THE PLANT DIVA, LINDA HAMWI | April 7 | 3:30PM | Given Memorial Library

THE CAROLINA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA “HOLY WEEK CONCERT WITH CHORUS” | April 13 & 15 | 7PM | April 13 - Main Sanctuary, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 300 Dundee Road, Pinehurst; April 15 - Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College | 910.687.4746, wwww.CarolinaPhil.org NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY - ONCE UPON A TIME | April 14 | 8PM | Pinecrest High School Auditorium, Hwy 15-501, Southern Pines | 877.627.6724, www.ncsymphony.org

RUN FOR THE ROSES WINE TASTING | April 29 | 6-9PM | The Fair Barn, Pinehurst Harness Track, Route 5, Village of Pinehurst | 910.692.3323 PICK UP PRE-ORDERS FOR THE ANNUAL LANDSCAPE GARDENING STUDENT’S ANNUAL BEDDING PLANT SALE | April 29-30 | 15PM Friday, 10AM-2PM Saturday |910. 695-3882 THE MET AT THE SUNRISE – VERDI’S IL TROVATORE | April 30 | 1PM | The Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines SPRINGFEST | April 30 | 10-4PM | Broad Street, Southern Pines | 910.692.2463, www.southernpines.biz TOUR DE MOORE | April 30 | 8AM-1PM | Campbell House, Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines | 910.692.2463 PINEHURST GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE| April 30 | 10AM-3PM | Pinehurst Village sand parking lot next to the Given Library | To preorder call 919.295.4548 or 919.295.1765

SPRING BARN DANCE | April 16 | 6-10PM | McLendon Hills Equestrian Center | 140 Canyon Drive, West End | 910.673.4951

PINEHURST RESORT’S HISTORIC WALKING TOUR AND HIGH TEA | April 8 | $25 | Reservations Required | 910.235.8415

SOUTHERN PINES COMBINED DRIVING EVENT | April 16-17 | Carolina Horse Park at Five Points | Kelly Valdes, fkvaldes@aol.com, www.carolinahorsepark.com

60th STONEYBROOK STEEPLECHASE | April 9 | 9:30AM | Carolina Horse Park at Five Points | 910.875.2074, www.carolinahorsepark.com

CLENNY CREEK DAY AT THE BRYANT HOUSE | April 16 | 11AM-4PM | 3361 Mt. Caramel Church Rd., Carthage | 910.692.2051

A complete list of events throughout the Sandhills can be found on our website

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in the sandlot on the Village Green Vendors are members of the Sandhills’ Farmers’ Green Market

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Thursday, May 19th Benefiting the Sandhills Children’s Center “Dining in the Field” is a casual and rustic affair, where Elliotts’ creative culinary team offers up a world-class menu featuring local farmers, market fare, regional cheeses and North Carolina cuisine. Spread family-style on vineyard tables against the grand scenery backdrop of Sandy Woods Farm, located just outside of Pinehurst off Linden Road. $125. Limited space available.

Tickets must be purchased in advance at Elliotts on Linden.

For more information, call 910.215.0775.

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SAVING

FACE (and the rest of you!)

You feel great, but you look tired. Those wrinkly creases around your nose used to be cute; now, they’re just deep and scaly. What’s happening? Relax; you’re just aging. But your body doesn’t have to write a tell-all book about it.

Write your own dang story. These local experts tell you how.

By Christa Gala

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Aging ain’t for sissies. I’ve forgotten who said this, but it’s undeniably true. The results aren’t always pretty, but, seriously, aging is a heck of a lot better than the alternative. Plus, in the past decade, research and technology have given us the tools to tip destiny’s hand in our favor.

Here, Pinehurst Magazine presents common problems and possible solutions – from easy fixes to those that are more involved. Most of our experts deal with multiple issues in multiple ways; this is just a troubleshooter sampler…

Eye see you The problem: When you apply your eye shadow, there seems to be less and less lid available. And while we’re on the subject, how did those bags get there? You slept great last night, so what gives?

The expert: Jeff White, M.D, fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon and one of the partners at Carolina Eye Associates, PA in Pinehurst.

Why it happens: “As people age, there are normal changes to the face and the region around the eyes,” explains White. “Typically, as skin loses its elasticity, wrinkles may form, the skin may stretch out and begin to hang over the lashes; the brows or lids may develop a droop, or patients may develop bags under their eyes. Patients typically start to notice these changes in their thirties and forties, and the changes become more prominent as they age.”

What you can do: “I perform upper and lower lid blepharoplasty procedures, as well as endoscopic brow lifts,” says White, noting his office also does laser treatments, fillers and paralytics such as Botox®. For dramatic change, patients can opt for surgery. “These procedures can dramatically improve the appearance of the eyes and take the clock back 10 to 15 years.

“These are excellent options for both men and women who feel their outward appearance looks tired or old compared to how they feel inside,” White continues. “I take care to tailor these procedures to their specific needs and make sure that all scars will blend in to give a natural look.”

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“Face, you’ve lost that glowing feeling” The problem: Your face looks like it needs a good scrub, but you just did!

You’ve tried makeup but your skin still looks dull and sallow.

The expert: Amie Collins, M.D., owner and medical director of Jeunesse Aesthetics of Pinehurst.

Why it happens: “As we age, the epidermis, or top layer, of skin thickens and becomes dull,” says Collins. This is buildup from unshed old skin cells. “The epidermis becomes less plump, and the cells in the dermis decrease the production of collagen.” Collagen is what makes our skin look rosy and vibrant.

What you can do: Get rid of the old skin to make way for new cells.

“A primary preventative option is daily skin care,” says Collins, whose practice also offers laser treatments to combat dull skin. “Medical grade skin care products like Obagi and Environ protect skin from daily insults as well as restore balanced skin function and promote collagen synthesis to minimize fine lines and laxity. Daily use of a vitamin A product helps improve cellular turnover and exfoliation, brightening the complexion and also stimulating dermal production of collagen.

“As far as a medical service, a chemical peel improves skin tone, texture and penetrates the dermis to promote collagen formation,” Collins continues. “This service is best when performed initially in a series of six every two to three weeks then as a maintenance treatment once a month.

This will keep skin refreshed and glowing.”

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Gravity starts to affect our skin the moment we’re born, but the results aren’t evident until we reach somewhere between our fifth and seventh decade

Break up with Gravity The problem: Why is gravity picking on you? Your skin seems to be heading more South than usual and, frankly, you don’t like it. Maybe you should google “tiny face barbells.”

The expert: Hannah Cox, esthetician with Pinehurst Surgical.

Why it happens: The truth is gravity starts to affect our skin the moment we’re born, but the results aren’t evident until we reach somewhere between our fifth and seventh decade. Hormonal fluctuations cause our skin to gradually become thinner. To make matters worse, collagen and elastin (the compounds responsible for elasticity and firmness) break down as well.

What you can do: “The biggest oversight for many people is their at-home skin care regimen,” says Cox. “Most people having facial cosmetic surgery want to address a specific problem. It may be the eyes, the neck and jaws or wrinkled skin texture.” As an esthetician, Cox will often try skincare products first. One of her favorite lines is called NeoCutis.

“NeoCutis products feature a human growth factor protein that helps tighten and firm the skin,” says Cox. In fact, the skincare line, established in 2005, was conceived from scientific wound care research. Researchers found that cells grown during the non-scar producing stage of wound repair were ultra-effective in promoting growth and increasing collagen and elastin levels. They called those cells Processed Skin Cell Proteins or PSPs. PSPs are the newest weapon in the arsenal of anti-aging skincare. PSPs basically trick aging skin cells into behaving like new ones. Cox likes NeoCutis so much she uses it herself. “My absolute favorite is the NeoCutis Lumiere Eye Cream ($80). It’s light weight and gives me just the right amount of hydration under my eyes.”

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Oh, to be bare again The problem: Let’s see. How to put this delicately? You could be growing a beard. Okay, it’s not that bad, but you’re definitely using your tweezers more than you used to – and not just on your eyebrows. If you’re tired of counting the hairs on your chinny chin chin (and everywhere else) keep reading.

The expert: Kelly Kilgore, Spa Director/Manager at firstspa at FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst.

Why it happens: Blame it on hormones. As women age, levels of dihydrotestosterone (a precursor to testosterone) increase, causing stray hairs to pop up on the chin, cheeks, upper lip and other places. But you wouldn’t want to completely banish this hormone because it also gives you thick hair and eyelash growth. So. If you have stray hairs on your face, you probably have nice lashes, brows and hair.

What you can do: It’s simple. Just get rid of the hair you don’t want – for good. Kilgore recommends electrolysis for unwanted hair. Electrolysis uses a direct electrical current to destroy the growth center of the hair follicle with heat energy. “Electrolysis is a safe and effective procedure for permanent hair removal,” says Kilgore. “It is proven to be very successful, especially for those candidates who have lighter hair or darker skin.” Electrolysis is quite safe and not painful, but if you’re concerned, a topical anesthetic can be applied.

There’s one more thing: You probably notice your facial hair a lot more than anyone else, so relax. Kilgore says firstspa’s massages are its most popular service. She confesses to indulging on a regular basis, not just for relaxation but for the therapeutic benefits. “Some people may not know the healing power of hands, but I believe that it can release tension, facilitate proper alignment and prevent injury.”

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Here a wrinkle, there a wrinkle…

The problem: Your face is lined with lines – around the eyes, between your eyebrows and around your mouth. Is there any way to smooth them out?

The expert: Dr. David Klumpar, dermatologist and medical spa director at Carolina Skin Care & Spa. Why it happens: First, blame the sun. We have skin damage from the sun by the time we’re 20 years old. Then, as we age, our skin becomes dryer and thinner. It’s less able to repair itself as it loses collagen and elasticity – the scaffolding of young, plump skin. Some fine lines and wrinkles are inevitable. You’d look odd if you didn’t have any at all. They reveal how often you’ve laughed, grimaced and everything in-between. Still, if your face is starting to look like a road map, and you don’t like it, you have options.

What you can do: “Everyone should be using sunscreen at all times while outside – putting it on 20 to 30 minutes before you go out and reapplying every two hours,” says Dr. Klumpar. “That’s the cornerstone. Secondly, prescription retinoids like Retin-A…are really the only product whose molecules have been proven to do two things: one, help to prevent skin cancers and pre-cancers from developing, and, two, help rebuild collagen to prevent and minimize the development of fine lines.”

Beyond that, consider using a muscle paralytic like Botox® (around the eyes or between the brows) or a filler such as Restylane® on the lower part of the face. Many Botox users start in their thirties; the paralytic actually helps them break the habit of constant squinting or grimacing.

“We see it all the time with patients,” says Dr. Klumpar. “Botox makes those muscles temporarily immobile. People grimace without really being aware of it. When the motion starts to come back, you recognize where those muscles are, how to control them and, most importantly, how to relax them. Actually there are studies now that Botox even reduces acne outbreaks and overall helps to maintain the youthful look of the skin.”

“Everyone should be using sunscreen at all times while outside – putting it on twenty to thirty minutes before you go out and applying every two hours,” says Dr. Klumpar.

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Scars and blotches and spots, oh my The problem: For a long time, you noticed just the faint acne scarring from your teenage years, but, wait, are those age spots? And you’re noticing a splotchiness that’s never been there before.

The expert: Dr. Ofelia Melley M.D., owner of The Laser Institute of Pinehurst Why it happens: There are three culprits of age spots: sun, age and genetics. But, mostly, the sun. When we’re out in the sun, our skin produces melanin, which gives us a “tan.” When the melanin is produced in clumps or in higher than usual concentrations, age spots, freckles and splotches form.

What you can do: Laser photo-rejuvenation. “This treatment is used for eliminating age spots, reducing the appearance of pores, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and hyperpigmentation,” explains Dr. Melley. “In addition, it will stimulate collagen synthesis and increase cellular turnover. With six lasers on the premises, we’re able to choose the appropriate laser for your skin type and condition.”

Laser treatments work by causing pigments in the skin to break up and disappear. Many people opt for non-ablative treatments – those that treat the dermis or inner layer without damaging the outer layer – because recovery time is next to nothing. “With photo-rejuvenation, you may appear a little red or swollen for one day,” says Dr. Melley. “Downtime is minimal for most treatments and the effects can be covered with makeup. Sunspots grow darker over several days and then flake off and fade.”

“I am absolutely worn out!”

The problem: Whatever the cause – work, family, health – you just don’t have any energy. You’re less concerned with how you look and all you want to know is, “When am I going to feel good again?

The expert: Kim Parker, CSA, executive director of The Spa at Pinehurst at Pinehurst Resort.

Why it happens: If we only knew. Life is hard. Sometimes you need a change of pace, a change of scenery and a little hands-on attention to soothe your soul and make you feel human again.

What you can do: Try a spa day. “We encourage our guests to arrive as early as they like prior to their scheduled appointment and stay as long as they like,” says Parker. “Whether you’re having one service or a full day of therapies, we encourage guests to plan on spending the entire day with us. Our spa environment allows for a full day of relaxation. You can also order lunch or a light snack from our extensive Spa Cuisine Menu featuring signature offerings from Pinehurst’s famous Chef Thierry, which will be served poolside or on the Veranda of The Spa, weather permitting. We also want our guests to enjoy our infamous complimentary smoothies.”

If you go, bring a swim suit to use at the indoor pool either before or after your appointment. This 31,000-square foot facility is open to the public and offers more than 50 spa therapies, including massage, facials, body wraps, pedicures and manicures. There are separate lounge areas for men and women with steam, sauna and whirlpool amenities. Parker’s favorite treatments? “Definitely our Pinehurst Signature Massage, Magnolia Luxury Facial and Ultimate Hydrating Pedicure.”

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Let’s review How can you save your face – and the rest of you?

• The sun is not your friend. Slather on the sunscreen every day. After all, the best offense is a good defense.

• As we age, our collagen and elastin levels decline. Microdermabrasion, vitamin A products (retinoids) and a good skin care regimen go a long way in boosting cell turnover to stimulate collagen production and reveal fresh new skin.

• Other options include paralytics, fillers and laser treatments to halt the wrinkles, fill the furrows and blast age spots and discoloration.

• Surgery is an option too – from eyelids to a total face lift.

• Finally, aging is great. You notice your imperfections a lot more than anyone else. Do what makes you feel beautiful and then relax and be yourself.

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Shopping

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talk of aberdeen The Artists League of the Sandhills is proud to be participating in the

Palustris festival from March 24-27, 2011.

More information on activities at the Artists League and other venues is available at www.PalustrisFestival.com and www.ArtistLeague.org

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Italian leather handbag $375, Le Faux Chateau Sam Edelman cream python sandal $79, Denkers

spring

fashion is all about color!

This spring the look is all about color, especially unusual color combinations.

The “it” color is orange! Whether it’s a complete outfit or an accessory, find a way to incorporate orange into your spring wardrobe. The head to toe look of white will always be a spring favorite, but this spring’s neutral is pale grey, pink or beige! If black is your favorite, consider trading it in this season, the new black is dark blue, indigo and midnight.

The bottom line spring is colorful! have fun with it!

Trina Turk Dress $198, Tori Burch flip-flops $125, Monkee’s of the Pines

Darling floral skirt $53, Michael Stars tank 59, Michael Stars ruffled cardigan $75.50, Midnight Hobo bag $99, Denkers

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Karen Walker Art-Design-a-Belt $42, Karen Walker hand painted scarf, RSVP

Lilly Pulitzer tote $148, itennis at One Eleven Main

Moroccan shirt $46, Cameron & Company

Lucii jacket $135, Randy Kemper tank $78, No waist y front pant $150, Morgan Miller

Nic+Zoe jacket $179.95, tank $99.95, pant $109.95, Clothes Horse

Italian leather handbag $375, Le Faux Chateau Lavendar Fendi shades $239, White Fendi shades $279, Eyemax

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Multi-strand beaded necklace $260, Wooden bracelet $22.50, Eve Avery

vkoo linen sweater $168, vkoo sweater camisole $96, Planet sweater pant $188, Eve Avery

Natural satchel $88, Morgan Miller Rebel sandals $48, Denkers Southwick jacket $795, Ballin pant $175, Robert Talbot pocket square $65, Gentlemen’s Corner

Silk dress $65, The Village Fox Boutique

Kate Spade wedge shoes $225, Monkee’s of the Pines

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Italian leather handbag $375, Le Faux Chateau

Robert Talbott shirt $145, Peter Millar necktie $85, Gentlemen’s Corner

Lillly Pulitzer pencil case $28, itennis at One Eleven Main

Vinci Clothiers jacket $118, Tank $38, Pant $49, Pearl necklace $29, Lookin’ for Linda

Mod-O-Doc waffle vest $80, Cropped pant $70, Long sleeve tee $45, Tank $30, CoolSweats

Butter suede wedge shoes $286, Monkee’s of the Pines Lillly Pulitzer workout wear, top $98, pant $88, itennis at One Eleven Main

Kate Spade tote $345, Monkee’s of the Pines Lilly Pulitzer scarf $118, itennis at One Eleven Main

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MulberriBush shirt $35, MulberriBush short $28, both available at Belli Bambini

Lilly Pulitzer girls dresses $48-$78, Belli Bambini

L’Amour sandal $43, Belli Bambini

is all about fun!

Le Top hungry fish onesie $39, Le Top hungry fish short outfit $50, both available at Belli Bambini

Tumbleweed walk me shirt $28, Tumbleweed short $34, both available at Belli Bambini

Mallory May floral dress $34, Isobella & Chloe swirl dress $58, both available at Belli Bambini

L’Amour sandal $43, Belli Bambini

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GETTHATLOOK

Spring is here and it’s time to toss aside the winter pallets and warm up with bold pastels seen on designer runways.

EYES

CHEEKS

Try bright purple or blue shadow on the eye. The trick is to blend properly and choose shades that compliment your skin tone for a sophisticated but ‘pretty’ spring fling!

Don’t forget to curl your lashes and apply a generous coat of L’oréal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara ($7.99).

Apply Becca Lip and cheek cream in Rosebud on the apples of the cheek in upward strokes toward the temple. ($29)

LIPS Apply Revlon colorburst Lipstick ($8.99) in carnation to lips. Available at Kerr Drug.

SKIN Skin is always in so don’t forget a luminizing highlighter on the cheeks to capture the glowing spring look. The perfect glow can be achieved using natura Bisse Sheer cream ($160), it works on all skin tones and has a 20 spf for added benefit!

Sweep The Balm by Mary-Lou Manizer ($24) on cheekbones and eye lids to create a spring glow. Available at Soap and Silk Beauty Boutique.

BEAUTY TIPS COURTESY OF RENEE LEFLORE, SOAP & SILK BOUTIQUE

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Sleep Tight More than 18 million Americans have trouble getting enough shuteye; are you one of them?

By Christa Gala

There is perhaps nothing more universal than insomnia – tossing and turning, then catching a glimpse of the clock which fuels your anxiety.

I’m going to feel terrible tomorrow. I have to get some sleep!

It’s completely normal, but not at all helpful, according to Dr. David Thornton, medical director of the sleep lab at the Pinehurst Medical clinic as well as the lab at Firsthealth of the carolinas. In fact, “Don’t watch the clock!” is one of Dr. Thornton’s chief directives to patients.

“They’ve just upped their anxiety level; they might as well get up out of bed and go do something relaxing for half an hour because they’re not going to get to sleep for another 20 or 30 minutes,” he says. Getting up can break the cycle and divert the mind.

Other common sleep-sabotage mistakes we’ve likely all made?

Using caffeine, nicotine or alcohol before bed, watching television and exercising. “Watching TV or exercising just before sleep is generally not conducive to quick sleep onset, whereas book reading tends to relax one more,” says Dr. Wyman T. McGuirt, an ear, nose, throat, head and neck physician and the sleep laboratory director at Pinehurst Surgical center.

A bigger problem Sometimes not getting a good night’s sleep is a result of more than poor bedtime rituals. It could be a symptom of something much more serious.

“The dominant problem we see in the sleep labs is sleep-disordered breathing,” says Dr. Thornton. “The most common cause of sleep disordered breathing is obstructive sleep apnea.”

Sleep apnea is when a patient experiences a pause in breathing, as many as 100 pauses in an hour. Each time, carbon dioxide levels climb and the brain tells the body to breathe, but the throat is closed. The body keeps trying harder and finally breaks through the throat closure, resulting in a loud snort or snore, which prompts an arousal in brain function.

“Brain waves go from being in a slow sleeping rhythm to a faster rhythm that gets them close to wakefulness,” explains Dr. Thornton. “They’re not actually getting into the deep stages of sleep that they need to feel refreshed. A good portion of our patients will feel run down during the daytime. They’ll definitely recognize sleepiness and, if not that, they’ll recognize a sense of fatigue and lethargy. They just won’t feel motivated.” not only do people with sleep apnea feel exhausted and irritable, if their sleep apnea is left untreated, they are six times more likely to experience a fatal cardiac event in the next five years compared with a person who does not have sleep apnea.

When to get help The good news is, most sleep problems – medical or otherwise – can be handled through a variety of ways. But how do you know when to seek professional help?

“Excessive daytime fatigue is the most common complaint and can be related to sleep disorders as well as other general medical conditions such as an underactive thyroid gland or anemia,” says Dr. McGuirt. “Loud snoring and a bed partner who can document witnessed episodes of apnea (breathing cessation for 10 seconds or more) are helpful screening questions.”

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Create the perfect nest All mattresses and linens are not created equal, says Tanda Jarest, owner of Opulence of Southern Pines and Duxiana at the Mews. There are three key components to a good night’s sleep:

• A good mattress • The proper pillow • Great quality bed linens The mattress: “The key element in creating the ideal sleep environment is a mattress that supports every point on your body in its natural position,” Jarest says. “Some beds are too soft, and some beds are too hard. An overly firm mattress is not good; it puts your spine at an awkward angle, creates pressure points and inhibits circulation. A mattress that is too soft forces your spine into a hammock-like position.”

Jarest recommends the handmade Duxiana mattress. “Our Duxiana bed offers the ultimate in comfort. The springs in the DUX Bed (four times more than in any other spring mattress) adjust instantaneously to your movement and support your body for a deep refreshing sleep.

Scientific studies show the DUX Bed scores 10 percent higher than any other mattress for providing deeper sleep.”

Bed linens: “The most important thing is feel; how does it feel to you?

Everyone’s taste is different, so think about what really matters to you and how you sleep,” says Jarest. “The fiber, the weave and the thread count can all actually make a difference. The finer the fiber, the better the sheet.

Many consumers just look for a high thread count, and that is a mistake. I can show you our 200-thread-count sheet woven of the finest long staple Egyptian cotton available, and it feels amazingly better than other 600thread-count sheets. That 600-thread-count sheet is most likely woven from fibers that have been split and improperly finished.”

Price: When it comes to bed linens, you really do get what you pay for. “A very good rule of thumb is about $1 per thread,” says Jarest. “If you are not paying approximately $1 per thread, the sheet is not what it claims to be.”

Nix sweaty sleep: “For the coolest sleep, stick to 100 percent cotton bedding and Southern weight white goose down products.”

Sasha Bed available at Opulence of Southern Pines

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Spending the night in a sleep lab is a good way to get to the root of the problem.

“It’s helpful to exclude sleep apnea, leg movement disorders and other more rare causes of sleep disturbance,” says Dr. McGuirt. “A normal study should prompt further investigation into other health problems as a possible reason for fatigue, insomnia or, more frequently, poor sleep habits. A review of a patient’s medications can often identify a culprit that may be interfering with sleep. Anti-depressants are widely prescribed and tend to have a negative impact on REM sleep.”

But what if I can’t sleep in the sleep lab?

It’s a common question. If you can’t sleep at home, won’t being watched by folks just make your insomnia worse? Surprisingly, no.

“Everybody sleeps in the sleep lab,” says Dr. Thornton. “I can count on one hand the number of patients in 15 years who have actually gone a whole night without sleeping. It’s extraordinarily rare. Most will get comfortable with the lab surroundings within half an hour to an hour and will actually enjoy five to six hours of sleep in the lab, easy.”

Occasionally a sleep medication can be administered, but it’s not routine. “We don’t like to do that because that can affect the outcome of the test,” says Dr. Thornton.

Can’t I just take a pill?

Speaking of sleeping pills, Dr. Thornton readily admits they’re the bane of his practice.

“Right now, we don’t have a medication that is approved by the FDA for long-term use of insomnia,” says Dr. Thornton. “The prescription aids that are out there are only approved for shortterm use. And they are profoundly addicting in a behavioral way.

Once patients enjoy the opportunity to take the pill and literally flip off the light in the brain, they want to be able to do that every night. The pill replaces what I would call a healthier lifestyle and better sleep hygiene. Learning to deal with stress, learning to relax yourself, learning to exercise on a daily basis, staying away from caffeine and alcohol; these are all things that would help my patients get to sleep in a more timely way.”

Dr. McGuirt agrees: “Lifestyle management with attention to sleep hygiene should always be the first-line therapy.”

Your best defense is to create a comfortable environment (see sidebar), establish a relaxing pre-bedtime routine, and stay away from alcohol, nicotine and caffeine before bed. As for the clock, turn it toward the wall or ditch it altogether.

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IRON HORSE BLANCS DE BLANCS, RUSSIAN RIVER, 2005, Approx. $39 The 2005 vintage was a very great one for Iron horse. This 100% chardonnay reflects the perfect growing conditions. It’s dry and especially elegant, with rich brioche, lime and green apple flavors, and a firm minerality in the finish. Drink now.

JACQUES PELVAS BRUT ROSE’, FRANCE, Approx, $13 Rich, aromatic and flavorful, but amazingly delicate and creamy of texture, redolent of smoke, vanilla and a touch of black cherry. Pale copper color and deliciously dry flavor!

ED HARDY MOSCATO, FRANCE, Approx, $9 Refreshingly sweet! Fragrant, with beautiful scents of white peaches and rose. Well balanced, with good acidity and a lingering finish of sweet and creamy peach and honeydew melon flavors. Low in alcohol and hip in image, this is the perfect spring afternoon sipper.

SILVER PALM CHARDONNAY, CALIFORNIA, Approx, $15 The beautiful platinum-etched bottle will grace the most elegant tailgate. But what’s in the bottle is sure to please. Glistens in the glass and greets the nose with the perfume of apple blossom and pear. On the palate, ripe flavors of white peach, Gravenstein apple and Meyer lemon glide seamlessly like a silk ribbon. A near flinty finish provides balanced acidity and leaves the palate yearning for another sip.

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wines to take to

stoneybrook stoney brook

By Robyn James, Proprietor, The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room

If you are going to Stoneybrook this year, you want to catch the eye of the tailgate judge and see if you can win that prize for best spread! here are some suggestions for libations that will impress the critics (particularly if you bribe them with a glass!).

HUBER “HUGO” GRUNER VELTLINER, AUSTRIA, Approx, $12 Gruner Veltliners are some of the coolest new additions to the wine world – here’s an affordable one you can really ride. Very crisp fruit, with light acidity and a taut character.

A lively wine, bright and vivacious, packed with citrus.

14 HANDS HOT TO TROT RED BLEND, WASHINGTON STATE, Approx, $12 named for the unbridled spirit of the wild horses that once frolicked in the hills of Washington. A blend of Syrah, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Mouvedre. Generous aromas of ripe berries and darkstone fruits open this ruby-hued wine. Fleshy flavors of cherries and plum are met with soft and velvety tannins, finishing with a hint of mocha.

RITUAL PINOT NOIR, CHILE’, 2008 VERAMONTE PINOT NOIR CASABLANCA VALLEY RITUAL, CHILE’, Approx, $18 This is mouthfilling, but stylish and focused, offering lush cherry and raspberry fruit that’s layered with additional spice and sweet tobacco notes. nicely integrated toast frames the finish. Drink now.

COCO ROSSO, WASHINGTON, Approx, $12 Pair this with your tailgate desserts for a decadent experience! Delicious red wine infused with natural dark chocolate. Delicately blended with inviting aromatics of black cherry, raspberry and plum highlighted with rich, velvety dark chocolate.

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Stoneybrook Steeplechase founder Mickey Walsh rides back in the day.

Stoneybrook Steeplechase:

Sixty Years of Tradition

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The warm weather will soon be rolling in.

And with it comes the Stoneybrook Steeplechase.

On April 9, this Sandhills tradition that began on a family farm back in 1951 will celebrate 60 years of equestrian entertainment for the area.

It will also mark a decade in its new home, the Carolina Horse Park in Raeford, the state’s premiere equestrian center and home to many recreational and community events. And while the race that put it on the map over a half a century ago remains at the foundation of the day, attracting some of the best horses and jockeys from across the nation, over the years, the event has slowly been transformed to be one of the most anticipated social gatherings of the season. Last year, the crowds topped 7,500, and this year, the Carolina Horse Park is anticipating nearly 10,000 to come out and spend the day.

The Hawkins & Harkness Hat Contest is a integral part of the day’s festivities.

Leave Your Hat On What would the 60th annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase be without the Hawkins and Harknesss Hat Contest? For nearly two decades, the Hat Contest has been a traditional part of the festivities, conducted rain or shine, with several categories available that inspire people to show off their hat creations.

Men, women and children take part in the fun as they dedicate significant time and effort to coming up with the perfect hat to woo the judges. “This has grown to be an integral part of the event, and the people who participate take it seriously and have spent hours on their hats”, says Paul Harkness of Hawkins and Harkness Fine Jewelry.

This year, there have been several categories added to the contest, including Breath of Spring, Most Creative, Most Original, and the everyoneis- a- winner category of Kids of All Ages, a guaranteed blue ribbon for all participants. And if getting that blue ribbon isn’t quite enough, Hawkins and Harkness makes a commemorative Stoneybrook pin in sterling silver every year, a collectable for years to come.

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Spectators line up to take in the race.

“Stoneybrook is a rite of spring for this area, with an interesting history that has been impacted by the growth of our community,” says Jane Murray, Executive Director. “We are thrilled with the resurgence of this event and the fact that our community is excited.”

Whether you are coming to see the horses run, participate in the annual Hawkins & Harkness Hat Contest, entertain your children in the kid’s zone, pass the time at the Shops at Merchants Crossing featuring food and specialty items, or run the 5K Run for the Ribbons in honor of a family or friend who has been stricken with cancer, there is something for everyone at every age, making the Stoneybrook Steeplechase the ideal way to spend your Saturday. Here’s what you need to know when you go:

The 60th Annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase • Saturday April 9th, 2011 • Carolina Horse Park, Raeford • General Admission: $15 in advance (military discount of 20%) • For tickets, visit http://www.carolinahorsepark.com/stoneybrook/ ticket-sales or one of the many outlets listed on the website. You may call the Stoneybrook Ticket Office directly at the Carolina Horse Park, 910-875-2074.

• Gates open at 9:30AM, post time for the first race is 1:30PM, gates close at 6PM.

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OOPS in the last issue we mispriced these lovely scarves from Le Faux chateau. the right price is $125.

2nd Annual

Spring Barn Dance

Saturday, April 16, 6:00 PM McLendon Hills Equestrian Center, West End

Boot scootin’ fun

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country music, good eats and some fired-up dancin’. tickets $45. ticket locations: country Bookshop, Moore equine Feed, Faded rose, given Bookshop, sandhills Winery.

For more information, call 910-246-3202 or visit www.prancinghorsecenter.org.

Benefits Prancing horse center for therapeutic riding.

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Dr. John L. Evelyn Bruton Monroe

“They’ve done so much. I can’t let them down.”

Pioneer. Millwright. Farmer. Teacher. Merchant. Legislator. Physician. Whatever the trade, whatever the profession, generation after generation of the Monroe and Bruton families passed down the same legacy: be grateful for your heritage and feel responsible for others.

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Both John Monroe, M.D., and Ebbie Bruton Monroe grew up in families where public service, education and medicine became the means of “paying their civic rent.” Ebbie’s grandfather served in the N.C. House and Senate, her uncle was the state’s attorney general, her father was the long-time sheriff of Montgomery County, and her great-aunt was one of the first teachers in Biscoe’s one-room schoolhouse. John’s mother, grandmother and two aunts were schoolteachers, too, and his grandfather was an original trustee of the Biscoe Graded School District, the first state-supported school district.

And, of course, there was John’s “Uncle Clem,” the legendary Clement R. Monroe, M.D., the first chief surgeon/administrator of Moore County Hospital, who dedicated his life to medicine and to the people of Moore County. He used to tell John and Ebbie how he treasured the tremendous trust and support he received from the hospital’s board and from the community.

“They’ve done so much,” he would say. “I can’t let them down.” John and Ebbie feel the same about their ancestors.

For roughly 50 years, the two have carried on a family legacy to make life better for others. As a teacher and member of local, county and state educational organizations, Ebbie has focused her boundless energy on improving public education, which she considers the “backbone of any community.” During his 32-year career as the area’s first otolaryngologist (head and neck surgeon) with Pinehurst Surgical Clinic and FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Dr. John Monroe was a leader in providing quality health care to the community.

Since his retirement in 2001, he has continued volunteering his time to a variety of community organizations and to the Foundation of FirstHealth as a member of its Legacy Circle.

Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope.

Growing up in Moore County near West End, John Monroe always wanted to be a physician. “I idolized my Uncle Clem,” he says. “He was my mentor and my inspiration for going into medicine.”

As a teenager in the early 1950s, John did his first suturing under his uncle’s tutelage in the operating room at Moore County Hospital, where, he says, “birds sat on the windowsill and a flyswatter was a sometimes necessary piece of equipment.”

“Taking care of each other includes making sure all people have an opportunity to be educated and to live healthy lives.”

Both John and Ebbie were raised on family farms – he in Moore and she in Montgomery counties – and attended small rural schools that left them having to play catch-up when they reached college – John at UNC-Chapel Hill and Ebbie at UNC-Greensboro. John’s dream of being a physician was threatened when his adviser suggested he “pick something else to do” after his first year. He changed his adviser, persisted and earned a degree in chemistry before entering the UNC School of Medicine in 1958.

When John proposed marriage to Ebbie, she was teaching vocational home economics at Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville. After they were married in 1961, she taught math and science at Chapel Hill Junior High School. The next year, they and their first son, John Jr., moved to Pennsylvania, where Dr. Monroe completed an internship at Geisinger Medical Center before beginning his two-year military obligation as a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon.

Once John completed flight surgeon training, the family moved to Rhinemein Air Base in Frankfurt, Germany, where a second son, Clement, was born. In March 1964, Dr. Monroe was hailed as a hero in The New York Times after he volunteered to go to East Germany to recover a young flyer injured in the crash of a U.S. plane shot down by the Russians. “It was a scary experience,” Dr. Monroe recalls.

His orders were to demand the prisoner’s return, but the more difficult task proved to be convincing the patient he wasn’t a Russian spy. After the airman’s successful release, he was asked why he trusted John. The airman replied, “It was his Southern drawl. I didn’t think he could fake that.”

John, Ebbie and the children returned to North Carolina in 1965, where he completed a residency year in general surgery at N.C. Memorial Hospital.

They then moved to Virginia for his three-year residency in otolaryngology at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Their third son, Fred Bruton, was born during that time.

In 1969, John Monroe moved his young family to Moore County. He joined Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, the practice co-founded in the late 1940s by Uncle Clem, as its first otolaryngologist. He was not only the first specialist of his kind at Moore Regional, but also the only one in five counties.

“I worked night and day for the first months, and never left town for the first two years,” he recalls. By 1975, two other specialists had joined the ENT team and a fourth son, Edward, had joined the Monroe family.

“Taking care of each other includes making sure all people have an opportunity to be educated and to live healthy lives.”

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“I want to give something back to the hospital that meant so very much to my uncle and our entire family.”

Although busy with his practice, John joined Ebbie in devoting themselves to their children and to improving the public schools that she called “the laboratories for the growth, development and preservation of our democratic society.”

He developed a hearing screening program for elementary school children and with Ebbie, who had trained as an audiology technician, implemented it with the help of the Medical Wives Auxiliary. He volunteered as team physician for a variety of school sports, and recruited other doctors to offer free annual physicals for Moore County students participating in athletics. Ebbie developed a volunteer program for the schools, wrote and coordinated a pre-event nutrition program for high school wrestlers, taught Red Cross classes, and became the first woman to chair the Moore County Recreation Commission.

For almost three decades, she served on countless committees as a member of the Moore County School Advisory Council, as a trustee of Sandhills Community College and as a member of the North Carolina State Board of Education. In 2007, when she was recognized as one of the state’s educational leaders, former Governor Jim Hunt said, “There’s never been a parent in Moore County more involved in the schools than Ebbie Monroe.”

Ebbie and John are proud that the public education their sons received fully prepared them for higher education.

“I want to give something back to the hospital that meant so very much to my uncle and our entire family.”

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Dr. John & Evelyn Monroe Photograph by McKenzie Photography

John Monroe was equally devoted to improving health care for people and a better quality of life for those in the community. He served as president of the hospital’s medical staff and of Pinehurst Surgical Clinic. He and hospital administrator Crenshaw Thompson spearheaded the establishment of a hospital radiation therapy unit.

John served on numerous boards and committees for both the hospital and Pinehurst Surgical. He was particularly interested in technology and, realizing the potential beneficial impact it could have on the delivery of health care, never turned down an opportunity to do whatever he could to bring new technology to the area.

It was no surprise when, in the late 1990s, he agreed to chair the Foundation’s “In Love and Service” campaign to raise $10 million to build a cancer center, patient tower and new emergency room facilities – the most ambitious expansion in the hospital’s history.

A few months before John retired, he and Ebbie were honored at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Auxiliary Ball for their lifelong dedication to the hospital and the people of Moore County. “The Monroe family has steadfastly supported the hospital and the well-being of several generations,” said Charles T. Frock, CEO of FirstHealth of the Carolinas.

Today, John and Ebbie continue living the legacy of caring they inherited from generations of Monroes and Brutons, a legacy they will pass on to their sons and their children, who will one day say:

“They’ve done so much. We can’t let them down.”

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creative christmas table Creative Christmas table arrangements were part of the Creative Christmas Table event presented by the Moore County Extension and Community Association at Little River Farms on December 7th.

1. Event chairman Mary Chrisco with president Bunny Sinclair. 2. Linda Piechota and Carolyn Register. 3. Barbara Brando. 4. Rose Gaynor, Carolyn Register and Shirley Donaldson.

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see how it’s done Demonstrations by seventeen artists and an exhibit of their work, called See How It’s Done, was held at the Artist League of the Sandhills in Aberdeen on January 9th.

1. Artist June Rollins demonstrates her work. 2. Jude Winkley and Betty Hendrix.

3. Dermot & Barbara Kelly. 4. Estelle Menke paints with Joan Williams.

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father and son: featured at campbell house On January 7th the opening reception for the father/son art exhibit of Rick Smith and Richard Oversmith was held at the Campbell House in Southern Pines.

1. Featured artists Richard Oversmith and Rick Smith. 2. Marie Travisano, Kim Sobat, Billie Ertter owner, of Hair Biz and Loretta & Paul Jacobson. 3.

Andrew and Mary Stewart Regensburg and Mary Ann & Dick McCrary. 4.

Joshua and Tabitha Becker & Ginger Monroe. 5. Donald Cox, Lib Palmer and Paul Bride. 6. Bob & Kathryn Joseph. 7. Jim Dalton and Arts Council Director Chris Dunn.

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historical association: holiday party and open house The historic Shaw House in Southern Pines was the site of the Moore County Historical Association Holiday Party and Open House on December 9th.

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1. Carolyn Burns, Bob Steward and Beverly Offutt. 2. Joy Wise, Clem & Dorothy Shankle. 3. Eric & Helen Von Salzen. 4. Joyce White and Heather Jackson.

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kober investment group ladies valentine’s day luncheon On February 14th the Kober Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors hosted the 4th Annual Valentine’s Day Single Ladies Luncheon at the 195 restaurant in Southern Pines.

1. The Kober Investment Group: John Kober, Teresa White, Mary Breasseale and Chip Hasty. 2. Violet Schlup won a door prize. 3. Jeanne Helmstetter, John Kober and Dona Rouse. 4. Chip Hasty, Joan Krug, Pat Hruska, John Kober and Donna Kimbrell.

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lake pinehurst association: dinner dance On December 15th the residents of the Lake Pinehurst area held their dinner dance at the Pinehurst Members Club.

1. John & Louise Burton with event chairman Martha Currie and Orlando Ippoliti. 2. Ruth & Bill Sherman and Cynthia & Rod McIver. 3. Bobbie & Bob Shaughnessy and Jane & Jack Stanton. 4. Ginny & Tom Reedy and Barbara & Fred Nuenighoff.

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Several wine tasting groups of the Newcomers Club came together for their First Annual Wine-Off. The event was held at the home of Dale and Lynda Moegling at the Country Club of North Carolina on January 22nd.

1. Event organizers Laura & Paul Kaump with hosts Lynda & Dale Moegling.

2. Cathy Rettig, Randy Whitten, Marcia Kuzniac, Kathe Beegle, Pat Beranek and Betsy Roman. 3. Karen Mamuzic, Don Cox, Heather Funk and Susan Cox. 4. Sheila Rappaport and Don Davis.

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historical tea party A tea in honor of President and Mrs. George Washington was held at Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour in Pinehurst on February8th. Helen Von Salzen was the featured speaker.

1. Guest speaker Helen Von Salzen and her husband Eric with Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour owner Marian Caso. 2. Jan D’Angelo, Cav Petersen, Terri Shoog and Lou Ann Dillon. 3. Irene Warthman, Dorothy Baker and Betsy Blake. 4. Van & Rosie Reading and Erwin & Bryan Pittman.

On January 26th “Friend to Friend” held a luncheon at the Country Club of North Carolina. The Friend to Friend organization helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault rebuild their lives.

1. Friend to Friend executive director Ann Freezen, court advocate Judi Kempf, administration manager Janeen Lee and grant writer Maureen Horansky. 2. Pinehurst Surgical sponsored the event: Amy LaFrenz, Angela Walling, Paula Parke, Lori Morgan, Betty Dew, Rebecca Szabo and Kim Kimrey. 3. Mary Meindl, Joan Sharkey, Pat Finnerty, Barbara Mattern and board member Jeralie Andrews. 4. Joan Owen, Carol Jones, Harriet McCollum and Linda Howden. 5. Kaitlyn & Chase Johnson and Alyssa Fergurson entertained. 6. Rebecca Szabo, Trippy Dyer and Judy Fedder. 7.

Rosa Ronalter and Helen Probst Mills.

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On February 5th the O’ Neal School celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst.

1. Honorary chairman Wayne & Alice Robbins with event chairman Beverly & Jerry O’ Donnell. 2. David & Maggie Nicoll. 3. Patrick & Karen Walker and Pamela & Robert McCall. 4. Drs. William & Za’vette Kodzac.

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The Second Annual Dancing with the Sandhills Stars event was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Carolina Hotel on January 30th. Proceeds support Communities in Schools and Moore Buddies.

On February 5th the Pinehurst Conservation Commission hosted a workshop by Stefan Bloodworth, curator of the Blomquist Garden of Southeastern Plants at Duke gardens. The event took place at the Pinehurst Village Hall.

1. Event co-chairs Holly Floyd and Cathy Smith. 2. Dancers Danielle Hinesley and Dan Askins. 3. Joan Latta, Bob Lowery, Suzanne Faker, Jim Schmalenberger, Anne Howell & Margaret Anawalt. 4. Dance contestants Doris Smith and Pete Gulley. 5. Dancers Heidi and Paul Dent. 6. Randy & Lynne Legallaiso, Michael & Annie Jones, Wanda & George Little, Beverly & David Harper. 7. Laura & Skipper Creed.

1. Guest speaker Stefan Bloodworth with Molly Rowell, chairman of the Greenway Wildlife Habitat Committee. 2. Committee members Susan Strine and Marisa Back. 3. Publicity chairman Linda Querec and Conservation Commission chairman Lorraine Tweed. 4. Susan Lockley, Paul Prentiss and George Butt.

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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

AAA AA A BBB BB B CCC CC C

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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