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In this, our first issue of 2014, we welcome the year with great anticipation, as we look forward to a return of the Concours d’Elegance classic car show in May and the historic Men’s and Women’s US Open Championships played back to back in June.

Be sure to check out our teaser in this issue on the Top 10 US Open facts on page 26, as well as our guide for dining and watching on page 12.

Valentine’s Day is approaching, so turn to page 42 to see our collection of style foundations and accessories in scarlet and ruby to ignite your passion for fashion. We also take a look at love letters through the ages on page 22, and though they’ve evolved through the years, we’ve decided a sweet tweet is better than none at all.

If your plans for the new year include an exciting vacation getaway or a visit to a new restaurant, you may be tempted to rely on Internet research to find places with the best reviews. On page 50, we look at the pros and cons of online reviews and offer tips for using them wisely.

We hope your year is off to a glorious start and we welcome your ideas and suggestions, so please keep in touch!

Sincerely,

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features 12 GUIDE TO THE 2014 U.s. OPEN What you need to know when you go 22 Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Texted & Tweeted Expressions of love through the ages 26 TOP 10 U.S. OPEN FACTS U.S. Open facts and figures wor th noting 42 FASHION: reD Just in time for Valentine’s Day 46 SENIOR LIVING Today ’s retirement communities go the extra mile to provide amenities that enhance the lives of seniors

januar y/februar y 2014 contents 50 THE REVIEWS ARE IN AND thEY’RE...FAKE? Yelp, one of the most popular online director y and review sites, has admitted that up to a quar ter of the reviews it receives may be fabricated 52 Hold’en on to HISTORY Les and Rober ta Holden’s vintage car collection is a labor o love

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GUIDE TO THE 2014 U.S. OPEN

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LOOKING AHEAD: Who can win in 2014?

Tiger Woods:

Sure, the course is entirely different from the previous two U.S. Opens, but No. 2’s main defense – its turtleback greens – remain the course’s top test and Woods was a top five finisher here in 1999 and 2005. Woods would like nothing more than to knock off his main rival – Phil Mickelson – as Lefty tries to match Woods and complete golf’s rare career grand slam.

Photo © Bob Donnan

Phil Mickelson:

Even though Mickelson has never won this major championship, he seemingly is always in the hunt, including a second-place finish to Payne Stewart in 1999.

Winning the British Open across the Pond in 2013 will add to his confidence on this new, rugged version of No. 2. And few, if any on Tour, can match Mickelson’s imagination around these tricky Donald Ross greens and the closely shaved run-off areas. Who has a better flop shot on Tour?

Webb Simpson:

The former Wake Forest collegiate star has likely logged more rounds on No. 2 than any player in the field since his parents have owned a home in the area since his junior golf days. There is no substitute for experience on No. 2 other than maybe a rock solid iron game, which Simpson possesses when he gets on a roll.

Sergio Garcia: Possibly the best player without a major championship. At 34, Garcia has won more than $28 million and is approaching double digits in career wins on both the PGA Tour and European Tour. He finished tied for third here in 2005, and captured the 2012 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro – another Ross layout.

Dustin Johnson: One of the game’s longest hitters is sali-

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vating at a U.S. Open with no rough. The former Coastal Carolina All-American has finished in the top five on Tour off the tee for six straight seasons, and could take aim at some of Pinehurst’s shorter par 4s. Over the last four seasons, Johnson has finished in the top 10 in three of four majors, including a tie for 8th at the 2010 U.S. Open.

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LOOKING BACK: 1999:

Unseasonably cold with No. 2 shrouded in mist akin to a British, not U.S., Open. Payne Stewart cut off his sleeves and marched through the field with steely resolve after faltering the previous year. Having to hold off two of the games stars – Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson – down the stretch, Stewart forever etched his name in the annals of Pinehurst golf when he sank a 15-foot putt on the 72nd hole of the championship to beat Mickelson by one shot. His caddie, Mebane, NC resident Mike Hicks remembers the moment like it was yesterday. “I never read a putt that whole week, not one,” Hicks said. “I did nothing that week other than carry the golf bag and offer words of encouragement. I think I pulled one club and that was with a layup shot on the 10th hole, the par 5. That was unusual. It was weird that week; Payne was just in his own little world.” Hicks jumping into the arms of an emotional Stewart is one of golf’s most iconic photos.

2005:

Michael Campbell is still considered one of the more unlikely winners in U.S. Open history, becoming the first champion with just one PGA Tour victory since Sam Parks Jr. used his local knowledge at Oakmont Country Club to capture the 1935 Open. Few may recall that Campbell made the Open via sectional qualifying, taking advantage of USGA introducing European qualifying for the first time. Campbell had to sink a six-foot birdie putt on the last hole of qualifying just to secure his place in the Pinehurst field. Then, on the final day, the New Zealander overcame a four-shot deficit and watched a charging Tiger Woods bogey two of the final three holes to secure his major championship. Since the 2005 Open, Campbell has missed the cut in seven of eight Opens and tied for 58th – a far cry from the most glorious moment of his golfing career.

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OPEN MOUTH:

Where and what to eat during the U.S. Opens

In the next two issues of Pinehurst Magazine, leading up to the historic U.S. Open Doubleheader at Pinehurst No. 2, we’ll pick some “don’t miss” food and drink opportunities in the Sandhills. Here are our first two offerings. Enjoy!

Pine Crest Inn’s famous 22-ounce pork chop: The Pine Crest Inn just celebrated its centennial, and part of a long-standing tradition at the historic Inn is the colossal pork chop.

The dish – fit for a U.S. Open champion – was created by a chef named Carl Jackson, who was at this hotel for 61 years. No need for a knife to dig into this signature chop as a day-long “crock pot” cooking produces a tender offering that virtually falls off the bone. Folks drive from surrounding counties during the year to sample the delectable pork chop.

Carolina Hotel breakfast buffet: Weaving your way through the numerous offerings in the Carolina Dining Room amidst the backdrop of live piano music is a treat. Come hungry as the aroma of fresh bread, pastries, fruits, Southern grits and much more permeate the opulent dining room. There are made-to-order omelets and self-serve Belgian 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 is appealing in itself. So is the ability to “eat-on-the-run” for those not wanting to miss any action on No. 2.

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WHAT’S NEW

It has been nine years since the last U.S. Open was staged at Pinehurst No. 2. Well, some things have changed. Here are the top new-look items in 2014.

Walk up 18th fairway: White columns, stately arches and a bronze roof replaces the awnings around the East Veranda of the iconic Pinehurst Clubhouse. Players walking up the 18th fairway will now see a clubhouse aesthetic inspired by the architecture of the picturesque South Veranda, which was completed in 1922. The roofline was also extended to reveal stunning views of the first and finishing holes – the blue skies and beyond.

These changes were part of a $3.7 million project that was recently completed.

Length and more length:

This year’s men’s championship will be played at a length of 7,565 yards – 310 more yards than the 7,175 yards in 1999.

However, USGA executive director Mike Davis may choose to play some holes “up” a few days to provide additional risk-reward and create drama and excitement for players and fans alike on the par-70 layout.

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No more power lines:

The unsightly power lines that once dangled along a road that separated the second green and third tee from the sixth green and seventh tee are now buried. “The more we did to the course the more it was an issue, especially when we took down the trees behind the third tee and built that back tee beside the second green,” said Bob Farren, Pinehurst director of grounds and golf course maintenance. “Geez, it was like the power line hit you right in the face as you played the course.” The resort tinkered with the idea of burying the lines in 2003 and 2004, but the cost was more than $100,000 and they passed. On site golfing one day, a top executive with the power company asked Farren: “What’s it worth to you?” The response from Farren was $30,000-$40,000.

It was gone in less than a week.

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Trouble lurks on the approach shot to the fifth hole, which has been converted to a par-5 for the U.S. Opens.

Photo by David Droschak

Fourth and fifth holes:

What once was one of the more difficult par-4s in the state of North Carolina has been converted into a three-shot par-5 as most players will now be hitting wedges into one of the course’s most diabolical greens. More than 100 yards was added to this hole with a new tee box. No matter which way you cut it, left around the green is still death. “A train wreck waiting to happen,” Farren said. The fourth hole has been switched from a par-5 “scoring hole” to a long par-4 in which a left tee box was added so players can no longer see the green until they hit the fairway – or nasty waste areas strategically situated in the landing zone.

Waste vs. bunker:

Discussions remain open on the definition of waste area vs. bunker. The classification is murky with the Coore/Crenshaw restoration since numerous sandy rough areas “flow” from fairways into greenside bunkers.

Before the architects began their work, No. 2 had 112 bunkers. Once completed, just 30 officially are played by members as bunkers, which are defined as having a definable margin of turf surrounding them. It remains to be seen what ruling the USGA will adopt. Whatever the case, it will create additional “mental strain” on players who may “think twice” or seek a ruling each time before grounding their club in the sand.

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By the Numbers: 250,000

A quarter million native wire grass plants were inserted into the renovation of No. 2 by the architectural team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. A remarkable 99 percent of the transplanted species survived.

“The wire grasses were planted as the foundation of those areas, but we intentionally did not disturb that soil during the removal of the turf so we could see what the native seed bank would produce,” said Bob Farren, Pinehurst director of grounds and golf course maintenance. “We’ve now identified over 50 different plants that grow there. It changes every month. There is more diversity there now than there was three years ago.”

With no high grass as a hazard for the first time in U.S. Open history, these native plants and surrounding sandy wastelands they inhabit will serve as “rough” for the game’s best players trying to navigate the Donald Ross layout.

“You know these areas are going to be different this June than they are is now, but that’s hard to communicate to the USGA because you can’t forecast it,” Farren said. “Not only can the rough areas be different from the winter to spring to summer but it can be different from June 13th to June 14th to June 15th because of rain or no rain. It is very weather dependent.”

Coore has told Farren “not to stress” over the density of each wire grass area. “Don’t worry about them being perfect,” Farren said Coore told him. “There are some areas we’ve revisited as many as six times and it has been a back and forth with Coore/Crenshaw and the USGA. It has been kind of cool standing back and listening and seeing what they settle on. It’s a totally different model than what the USGA is used to as far as set-up specs.”

Normally, one year out from an Open, the USGA is committed to items such as fairway width and rough height. Not this time around. “We could literally go out there in May and narrow the fairways if we wanted to.

Not that we will, because we’re getting dialed in pretty close. We want nothing looking contrived.”

Stay tuned for any additional tinkering likely over the first few months of 2014.

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Where to Watch Start planning now for your best vantage point during the U.S. Opens. Here are a few prime locations we suggest.

18th Green:

If the 2014 U.S. Opens are anything like the two previous championships, a spot in the 4,500-seat grandstand surrounding the left side of the 18th green will be prime real estate.

Fans who sat there in 1999 witnessed one of golf’s greatest moments as Payne Stewart sank a 15-foot putt to win the championship. It’s also a spot filled with emotion as greats from the past and present receive ovations as they walk up to the green.

3rd Green/5th Green:

This is one of the more interactive areas on the course, but also one of the farthest away from the clubhouse. It is well worth the walk. A grandstand in this strategic area of the front nine will provide great views of a short par 4 (3rd hole), a par 3 (6th hole) and the 4th and 5th holes, which will be two of the more talked about holes since each has changed par.

17th Green:

A great par 3 which will have a big impact on the outcome of the championships. The grandstand for this hole actually sits players left of the 18th tee, so spectators will be able to watch the demanding par, while still being on top of the players on the 18th hole tee shot.

8th Green:

With a grandstand conveniently located right of the 8th green, fans will be able to see both the 8th hole and the tee shots on the 9th tee (par 3), while also being close to a food court. This is also where John Daly carded an 11 in the 1999 U.S. Open – hitting his ball in disgust as it was still moving – and vowed to never play in another championship again.

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13th Green:

Being able to watch the professionals tackle this challenging green – which may be drivable on some days for the long hitters – will provide for an entertaining place to sit during the championship. It is also centrally located.

Driving Range/Putting Green:

This location allows fans to get an up-close look at how the players prepare to compete.

There will be a large grandstand seating behind the practice range tee box.

This is a good location to start, and possibly finish, your day.

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One of the oldest surviving Valentine’s Day love letters was written by Margery Brews to her fiancé, John Paston, in 1477. It begins: “Right reverent and worshipful and my right well-loved valentine, I recommend me unto you full heartedly, desiring to hear of your welfare, which I beseech Almighty God long for to preserve unto his pleasure and your heart’s desire.”

Fast-forward 500-plus years to find the sensational collection of tweets sent from a besotted Ashton Kutcher to his then-wife Demi Moore. Their marriage was apparently at its steamiest when both joined Twitter in early 2009. Kutcher’s legendary Twitter account fanbase, which numbered in the millions, witnessed the schmaltzy public displays of Kutcher’s affection for Moore, including his posted pics of her in revealing clothing, as he gushed about how gorgeous and irresistible she was.

Between these two examples are five centuries’ worth of love letters spanning extremes in both formality and emotional tenderness. As we prepare to celebrate (or at least acknowledge) Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d take a look at some snippets from the love letters of famous people.

Perhaps you’ll be inspired to pen – or text – one of your own.

1812: From an unsent letter written by Beethoven to an intended recipient he called his “Immortal Beloved,” a woman whose identity remains a mystery to this day: “My angel, my all, my very self…my bosom is full, to tell you much.

Cheer up, remain my true and only darling, my all, as I to you.

Your faithful Ludwig” 1869: From Mark Twain to his future wife, Olivia Langdon: “Out of the depths of my happy heart wells a great tide of love and prayer for this priceless treasure that is confided to my life-long keeping. You cannot see its intangible waves as they flow towards you, darling, but in these lines you will hear, as it were, the distant beating of the surf.”

(Year unknown) From Jimi Hendrix to an unnamed girlfriend: “Little girl…happiness is within you…so unlock the chains from your heart and let yourself grow like the sweet flower you are. I know the answer. Just spread your wings and set yourself free. Love to you forever, Jimi Hendrix” (Year unknown) From Johnny Cash to his wife, June: “Hey June, You’ve got a way with words and a way with me as well. The fire and excitement may be gone now that we don’t go out there and sing anymore, but the ring of fire still burns around you and I, keeping our love hotter than a pepper sprout.

Love, John” 1981: From an 18-year-old Michael Jordan to his then-girlfriend, Laquette: “My Dearest Laquette, How are you and your family doing? Fine, I hope. I am in my advanced chemistry class writing you a letter, to tell you how much I care about you. Everyone thinks you are a very pretty young lady and I have to agree because it is very true.

Please don’t let this go to your head (smile). Well I must go, the period is almost over. See you next time around, which I hope comes soon. With my Best Love, Michael J. Jordan” PinehurstMagazine.com | 23

1983: From Ronald Reagan to his wife, Nancy: “I more than love you, I’m not whole without you. You are life itself to me. When you are gone, I’m waiting for you to return so I can start living again. I love you, Your Grateful Husband”

The transition from pen and paper to digital communications means love notes to sweethearts are now much more relaxed, if not a tad mundane. Here are just a few that have made their way into the twitterverse: Mariah Carey: Half asleep waiting for the world’s best husband to arrive w/kisses for me and #dembabies Goldie Hawn: Happy Valentine’s Day, sweet tweets!

Today is Kurt’s and my anniversary day!!! Our first date.

OMG! Love it! Hugs to all!

Jessica Alba: @cash_warren u bring love n light to our life everyday!

Honor & Haven r so lucky 2 have u as there dadda!

Smooch!

And then there are these, which have been re-tweeted into viral oblivion: My love for you is like jumping into ice cold water, it takes my breath away every time.

I wish I could be a status, so you could “like” me.

Are you an alarm clock? You managed to wake up my sleeping heart. #noimagination #romancefail #imabadvalentine Luckily in my house, all is forgiven as long as there’s still chocolate.

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BY ROBYN JAMES, PROPRIETOR, THE WINE CELLAR & TASTING ROOM

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It’s always fun to start the new year with choices of exciting new entries into the wine world. What’s going to be the new “It” wine for the year? Here are our favorite candidates to fit the bill!

YALUMBA VIOGNIER AUSTRALIA approx. $17 “Fresh and expressive, packed with pineapple, pear and spice, smells sweet but finishes dry and silky. Drink now.”

RATED 88 POINTS, THE WINE SPECTATOR

TRUE MYTH CHARDONNAY EDNA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA approx. $15 “A beautiful Chardonnay, loaded with crisp and rich flavors of pear, pineapple, light citrus, vanilla bean, and hints of toasted oak. This kind of quality at a value price is uber rare.”

RATED A BEST BUY, 91 POINTS, THE WINE ENTHUSIAST

MAAL BIUTIFUL MALBEC ARGENTINA “A dark red, showing attractive spice box, fine tobacco and licorice notes to the macerated black cherry and cassis fruit. A mocha hint marks the creamy finish. Drink now through 2017.”

RATED 91 POINTS, THE WINE SPECTATOR

SAWTOOTH SYRAH SNAKE RIVER VALLEY, IDAHO approx. $15 “A dark and savory red, this toothy syrah leads with scents of olive and black plum. The flavors are dark and feral, the finish angling toward clove and iron. A tremendous wine for the money, and an ideal pairing for grilled lamb chops.”

RATED 91 POINTS, WINE & SPIRITS MAGAZINE

CONCANNON CONSERVANCY CABERNET SAUVIGNON LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA approx. $12 “Juicy and rich in cassis and Bing cherry fruit, Conservancy is always a reliable valuepriced option, its tannins thick and the wine otherwise full-bodied and hinting at chocolate spice.”

RATED 87 POINTS, THE WINE ENTHUSIAST

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U.S. Open facts and figures worth noting

By David Droschak

Upsetting: Michael Campbell came out of nowhere to capture the 2005 U.S. Open. How big an upset would it be if Campbell were to win again?

Inflation: Payne Stewart pocketed $625,000 for winning the 1999 U.S. Open at No. 2. Last year, Justin Rose made a cool $1.4 million.

Hosting Again: Pinehurst will have hosted the U.S. Open for the third time in 15 years in 2014 – the most of any venue in that span. Oakmont, outside of Pittsburgh, has hosted the Open a record eight times in eight different decades.

Swing from the Heels: At 7,565 yards, Pinehurst No. 2 will be the second longest U.S. Open course in history, only outdistanced by the 7,643 yards of Torrey Pines in 2008 .

Call to arms: Approximately 6,200 volunteers will be used for the 2014 U.S. Open Championships – a USGA record for one venue.

Mr. 29: Smithfield, N.C., native Neal Lancaster holds the U.S. Open record for not once, but twice, shooting 29 for nine holes (1995 and 1996).

Ace: What helped Peter Jacobsen to a third-round 69 in the 2005 Open? A hole-in-one on the 175-yard ninth hole.

Foreign Invasion: There have been a combined 17 U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open champions from foreign countries and just 11 from the United States since 1999.

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Putting Along: Payne Stewart managed to hit just seven of 18 greens in regulation in his final round in 1999, however needed just 24 putts to secure the championship.

True to Form: The toughest green to putt (No. 8) and the most difficult to hit in regulation (No. 16) were the same for the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Opens. Golfers in the 1999 Open were able to hit the 16th green in regulation just 15.5 percent of the time.

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chef’scorner recipes by Owner Alan Riley, DUGAN’S PUB Photography by McKenzie Photography

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Butterscotch & Chocolate Chess Pie Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1 unbaked pie crust 1 stick butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 squares bakers chocolate, semi sweet works best ½ cup butterscotch drops 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla Dash of salt (important) Melt butter, chocolate and butterscotch over low heat in a non-stick pan. After all three have melted, blend sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt in a mixing bowl. Then gently stir in chocolate mixture and spread evenly in the pan. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Top with whipped cream.

Mom’s Ketchup MeatLoaf Loaf pan, lightly greased Preheated over 350 degrees

Dugans Pub Mushrooms Au Gratin Medium saute pan or skillet 3 cups thinly sliced mushrooms ¼ cup sherry, white wine works well also 1 teaspoon butter ¼ teaspoon garlic ¼ cup heavy cream 3-5 ounces goat cheese ¼ cup diced fresh tomatoes 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese First melt the butter over medium heat, add sherry or wine and stir in garlic. Once this starts to bubble add 3 cups sliced mushrooms. You will continually stir the mixture until it is finished. After the mushrooms have softened add the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Pour the mixture into an oven-proof dish or plate. 9” works very well. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the entire dish. Then in the center, add the goat cheese. Place under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to melt all the cheeses! An oven set on 350 for about 10 minutes will work just as well. Serve with your favorite heated roll or crackers.

3 lbs lean ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, chopped finely ½ cup chopped parsley, chopped finely 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon celery seed 2 cups bread crumbs 8 ounces ketchup In a large mixing bowl blend all of the ingredients listed except for the ketchup. Once all ingredients are well blended, place mixture into a lightly greased loaf pan. Distribute evenly in the pan to allow proper cooking. Spread ketchup over the top. You can be generous! Cover with aluminum foil. Place in a 350 degree oven for 65 to 75 minutes (until meatloaf reaches 145 degrees in the center). Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes. Serves 4 to 6 people.

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BY LARI POWELL HATLEY

Thirty-four years ago, Marva was working in Raleigh as a Deputy U.S. Marshal, when her brother and several friends from church set her up with Tommy Kirk. Tommy was a third generation resident of the Sandhills, and he was a stripper. That is he stripped negatives, along with various other duties, for GolfWorld, the first golf magazine printed in the country.

The marshal and the man from the magazine hit it off! Nine years and four children later, Marva and her mother-in-law went on a tour of pottery makers in the area, and an idea was born. Marva realized the area had so much to offer. The golf was great, but there was so much more! She and Tommy started to think about all the wonderful things about the Sandhills that could be shared with visitors to the area. They created 15 local tours and took their ideas to nearby hotels. They talked about how the tours could drive even more traffic to the area and increase business for the hotels by offering a grand assortment of activities in addition to the great golf.

The hotel managers loved it! But the Kirks’ entrepreneurial spirit didn’t stop there. They thought if they had buses and vans for tours, why not offer limousine and sedan service as well? They could pick up guests at the airport, provide luxury transportation for special events, weddings and give safe rides to partygoers.

Marva Kirk laughed, “When people have been partying, all the pine trees look alike. We keep them from getting lost and we make sure the only time they meet local police is socially.”

Marva says it was her love of people, joy in learning new things, fondness for history, and delight in the area that made Kirk Tours & Limousine Company a natural choice for her.

The local pottery tour is still her personal favorite. She says, “We have 125 potteries in the area. This is the largest group of wheel turning potters in the world. “I never tire of seeing dirt transformed into dinnerware, clay becoming art. Today, Kirk Tours & Limousine Company even offers a number of interactive tours, including one to the potteries, where in addition to seeing potters and visiting shops, guests have a chance to make a clay piece themselves – and it only costs a nominal fee!”

Marva says that 23 years after opening Kirk Tours & Limousine Company, she and Tommy still love it. “There is so much to see, so much to do, so much to learn.” Marva loves local history.

“We share stories about the history of the pine barrens. We tell our guests about the challenges of settling a place where even the crows packed their own lunch, since there was so little food in the sandy pine forests.” Marva shares stories about people important to Moore County’s history, people like Annie Oakley and the Boyd family, but she is just as interested in the lives of the people who are guests of Kirk Tours & Limousine Company.

Asked about interesting people she had met in her work, Marva didn’t hesitate. She rattled off a long list that included such diverse people as the rapper Ludicrous, the Lettermen, Newt Gingrich and his wife, and golfer Peter Jacobsen. “Peter Jacobsen gave me the biggest tip I ever received,” Marva shared.

“He flew in on a night that an ice and snow storm struck. His plane was delayed and didn’t land until 1:30am. It made a safe

but very white-knuckled landing. I was waiting for him at the airport. We didn’t arrive at his hotel until 3:30am because of the treacherous roads. A tired but very gracious Peter Jacobsen gave me a $500 tip.”

Another time, Marva’s military background came in handy.

General Yarborough lived in the area. He was friends with the King and Queen of Thailand, they sent the Prince of Thailand to visit him when his wife passed to send their condolences.

Gen. Yarborough knew that Marva could handle all the important protocols the visit required. Marva relates one of the most unusual was the tradition that no one could touch the Prince’s hands. She said he had a gift for the General and put the gift on a pillow and handed the pillow to the General.

Even with all these international celebrities, the person Marva is most honored to have in one of her vehicles is Roy

Kirk Tours and Limousine Company is about more than providing limousine service and tours. It is about more than enjoying local points of interest or touring the state.

Kirk Tours and Limousine Company is about people.

‘Swede’ Boreen. Swede is a 93-year old local, who survived the bombing at Pearl Harbor. “I am honored to be his friend,” Marva says, “I am honored to offer him transportation! At 93, Swede and many others in the area can’t drive at night, so they call me. We pick them up, take them where they want to go, and take them home when they are ready.” Swede even has his own honorary Kirk Tours & Limousine Company nametag!

Kirk Tours & Limousine Company is about more than providing limousine service and tours. It is about more than enjoying local points of interest or touring the state. Kirk Tours & Limousine Company is about people. Marva lights up as she talks about the friendships and relationships that start on their tours. “Gordon Thorpe and his new wife, Kay, met on one of our bus tours. People new to the area make new friends when the travel with us. Singles of all ages find our tours a pleasant way to get out and enjoy the company of others.

Marva tears up as she thinks about her older clients. “Sometimes, Tommy and I will just be getting home at 1:30 in the morning. We will look at each other and wonder if it’s all worth it. Then we remember the retirees who have said, ‘What would I do without you?’ or ‘You’ve given me my life back!’ and we know we are doing the right thing!

Moore County would certainly agree.

For more information about tours and limousine service, visit www.kirktours.com.

Pablo Picasso Exhibit February 13th - April 13th

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talk of soutnern pines On Monday evening, November 11, 2013, three of the Sandhills Woman’s Exchange officers were honored to attend “A Thankful Celebration” at the Clara McLean House in appreciation for third party fundraisers.

The Sandhills Woman’s Exchange (SWE) held a silent auction during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. A beautiful pink jeweled ribbon brooch was donated and was auctioned to raise funds locally through the Cancer CARE Fund of First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

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Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed | Through January 20 | East Building, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery | NC Art Museum, Raleigh | ncartmuseum.org

Explorations: A Forum for Adults presents “Motoring Along the Double Road” | January 12 | 2:30-4:30PM | Southern Pines Public Library

Reveal: Portraits by Carrie Levy | Through January 26 | East Building, Level A | NC Art Museum, Raleigh | ncartmuseum.org

The Grandsons-Intro to Jazz | January 12 | 12:45PM & 6:45PM | The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight St. Aberdeen | 910.944.7502, theroosterswife.org

Outsiders: Facing the Camera Through January 26 | Julian T. Baker Jr. Gallery | NC Art Museum, Raleigh | ncartmuseum.org

Oldies & Goodies Classic Films | January 19 | 2:30-4:30PM | Southern Pines Public Library

Close to Home: A Decade of Acquisitions | Through February 9 | North Carolina Gallery | NC Art Museum, Raleigh | ncartmuseum.org MOVIE IN THE PINES: DESPICABLE ME 2 | January 10 | 7-9PM | Southern Pines Recreation Center, Southern Pines | roxendine@southernpines.net, 910.692.7376

The Carolina Philharmonic presents a Brass Quintet | January 12 | 4PM | The Village Chapel, Pinehurst | 910.687.0287

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The Farewell Drifters | January 19 | 6:45PM | The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight St. Aberdeen | 910.944.7502, theroosterswife.org

SANDHILLS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PRUNING WORKSHOP | January 25 | 10AM-12PM | Sandhills Horticultural Gardens-Ball Visitors Center | Free-register at 910-695-3882 Flatland Harmony Experiment, Jeremy Gilchrist | February 1 | 6:45PM | The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight St. Aberdeen | 910.944.7502, theroosterswife.org

Pinehurst Pops: A Night on Broadway with Janine La Manna | February 1 | 7PM | carolinaphil.org, 910.687.0287 FILL ME IN ON FILLER | February 5 | 12:30-1:30PM | The Laser Institute of Pinehurst | 910.295.1130, pinehurstlaser.com

10th Annual SPELLING BEE FOR LITERACY | February 6 | 7-8:30PM | Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines | mcliteracy.com, 910.692.5954 Masterworks from the Chrysler Museum | February 7 | NC Art Museum, Raleigh | ncartmuseum.org

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2nd Bi-Annual Pinehurst Chocolate Festival | February 8 | 10AM-4PM | Pinehurst United Methodist Church, Pinehurst | 910-215.4559, pinehurstchocolatefestival.com 15th Annual Mid Pines Men’s Invitational | February 7-9 | Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club, Southern Pines | jon. cooley@rossresorts.com, 910.692.2114 Second Annual Hearts and Hands Brunch benefitting Moore Free Care Clinic, February 9 | 11:30AM | Carolina Hotel’s Cardinal Ballroom | Debbie, 910.246.5333

Tonk AND the Letter Jackets | February 9 | 6:45PM | The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight St. Aberdeen | 910.944.7502, theroosterswife.org Exolorations: A Forum for Adults presents: “Quilts, Quiche, and Coffee” | February 9 | 3-4PM | Southern Pines Public Library FOLLOW THE LEADER PAINTING CLASS | February 10 | 10AM-3:30PM | Sandhills Horticultural Gardens-Ball Visitors Center | 910-695-3882

2014 HEART ‘N SOUL OF JAZZ | February 14 | 8-11PM | Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst | acme@mooreart.org, 910.692.2787 The Gibson Brothers | February 23 | 12:45PM | The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight St. Aberdeen | theroosterswife.org, 910.944.7502 THE WEDDING AFFAIR AT NORTH HILLS | February 23 | 1-4PM | Renaissance Raleigh Hotel Ballroom, North HIlls | northhillswedding.com CHAMBER MUSIC: TRIO SOLISTI | February 24 | 8-10PM | Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines | acmc@mooreart.org, 910.692.2787 20th Annual Pine Needles Invitational | February 27-28 | Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, Southern Pines | graham.gilmore@rossresorts.com, 910.692.8611

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

www.pinehurstmagazine.com Community events you would like considered for publication in the calendar may be emailed to jill@pinehurstmagazine.com.

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February 8 10AM-4PM Pinehurst United Methodist Church, Pinehurst pinehurstchocolatefestival.com, 910-215.4559

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VILLAGE OF PINEHURST POSTER CONTEST Deadline: March 3, 2014 Theme: History, Charm and Southern Hospitality Contact Natalie Dean at the Village of Pinehurst for an entry form and details at 910.295.1900 or ndean@vopnc.org.

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financialfocus

BY Carrie B. Clark, CTFA, AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust

Is there “rust” in your trust?

Oftentimes my prospective clients say they have a trust.

They then tell me that their attorney drafted it along with their will when _______ (fill in the blank; they got married, their son/daughter was born, they inherited their mother’s estate, etc.) Usually I respond by asking, “Was that the last time you read or looked at these documents?” More often than not, the response is yes.

In these conversations and to you the reader, I ask, if the last time you looked at your documents was more than five years ago, how much has changed since then? Have your family’s needs and/ or dynamics changed? Do you now have grandchildren? Has your financial situation changed? Have you retired? Have your children completed college? Your grandchildren? Furthermore, have tax law changes had an effect on your existing estate plan?

This may be particularly applicable now with the Federal Estate Tax exemption currently at $5.25 million dollars.

Most people only draft wills and trusts during major life events: marriage, birth, divorce. However, smaller life events or political changes that also dramatically change how your affairs and finances should be handled in a timely and cost-efficient way upon your death. Therefore I recommend re-reading your estate planning documents a minimum of every five years with your family and estate planning attorney in order to address needed changes.

Periodically reviewing your documents may help your estate, its executor and your heirs avoid costly dilemmas such as having created a trust under your will with the primary purpose of providing for your grandchildren’s secondary education when in fact, they’ve completed college before your death. The result could be a trust that may need costly court intervention to dismantle.

This periodic review by you and your trusted financial advisor, attorney and/or CFP®, coupled with comprehensive financial planning and sound investment management, will help ensure there’s no rust in your trust or estate plan and your wishes are carried out effectively.

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This season it’s all about

RED!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day: red leather, red beads, red silk...

Pick up one of these fantastic items from our local shops for your or your sweetheart.

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Papillon Scarf CAMERON & CO. Sheridan French Beaded Tank LYME OF SOUTHERN PINES

Tori Burch “Penn Tote” in Cinnamon MONKEE’S OF THE PINES

Yala Skirt OPULENCE OF SOUTHERN PINES

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Italian Leather Handbag LE FEME CHATEAU

LVR Organic Sweatshirt COOLSWEATS Elm Design Blouse Tori Burch “Thora 2” in Tiger Lilly MONKEE’S OF THE PINES

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SENIOR LIVING If you have started thinking about retirement, you’ve probably thought about downsizing – or even finding the right retirement community.

There are some obvious benefits to choosing a senior living arrangement, including access to health care, a low-maintenance lifestyle and living among a peer group that shares your interest and concerns.

Today’s retirement communities go the extra mile to provide amenities that enhance the lives of seniors. If you have an active lifestyle, you may value community outings, access to exercise classes and other sources of enrichment.

Of course, meal options and comfortable accommodations are important too.

To give you a head start on what is available, here is a look at some area retirement communities and what they have to offer.

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ELMCROFT OF SOUTHERN PINES Southern Pines, NC SERVICES OFFERED: Trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, individual assessment of personal and health care needs, nurse oversight of health care services, three nutritious meals planned by a registered dietician planned daily, weekly laundry and linen services, weekly housekeeping, transportation, emergency response system, daily activities, events and outings!

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL: At Elmcroft, you’re our number one priority, and we’ll bend over backwards to get you what you need and want.

Want to add an event to your social calendar? We’ll get right on it. We’ll help you plan a schedule that’s just right for you, from meals to leisure time and everyday activities. Is there something you’ve always dreamed of doing? We’ll make it our personal goal to see that you do it. Simple or outrageous, your dream can come true.

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Belle Meade & Pine Knoll at St. Joseph of the Pines Southern Pines, NC SERVICES OFFERED: Continuing care retirement, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and memory support; apartments, homes and cottages; wellness park, walking trails, fitness/ exercise classes; housekeeping, maintenance, landscaping; golf; lease options available.

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL: Living fully takes on a whole new meaning at Pine Knoll and Belle Meade. Our communities offer a virtual feast of opportunities to connect with cherished friends and make new ones. Delight in a past passion or learn something new. Enjoy a healthy lifestyle with just the right amount of indulgence in any of our excellent restaurants. Live secure in the knowledge the St. Joseph of the Pines continuum of care is there should you ever need it. Enjoying your retirement, your way has never been easier!

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# of Residents: 350 Year We Opened: Belle Meade at St. Joseph of the Pines opened in 1999; Pine Knoll at St. Joseph of the Pines opened in 1984.

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Fake?

The Reviews Are In and They’re…

Have you ever chosen a restaurant based solely on its online reviews? According to an early 2013 survey conducted by Dimensional Research, nine out of 10 consumers say their buying decisions are influenced by online ratings and review sites. Because such sites are vulnerable to deceptive users, it’s important to approach them with a healthy bit of skepticism.

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BY JENNI HART

Yelp, one of the most popular online directory and review sites, has admitted that up to a quarter of the reviews it receives may be fabricated. Yelp’s automated filter uses sophisticated algorithms to identify and delete fake reviews, but a company spokesman recently conceded that the system is not foolproof, and that some fake reviews still get posted, while some genuine reviews get filtered out mistakenly.

What does this mean for consumers and business owners? For the average person visiting these sites hoping to find a good restaurant or hotel, online reviews may influence a single purchase. Although a disappointing dining experience isn’t ideal, it’s not catastrophic either. For a business owner, however, fake negative reviews can be unfair as well as financially crippling.

Michael, a former manager at a Triangle restaurant, played a pivotal role in opening a new venue for his employer several years ago. One of his many responsibilities included monitoring the new restaurant’s online reputation and responding to posted complaints when possible. He quickly learned that some complaints were authentic but unreasonable, and that others were altogether fake. “When you pour your heart and soul into opening a new restaurant, and work 60-hour weeks just to finalize the menu and train your servers to provide the best possible experience, it kind of breaks your heart to read a bad review,” he says. Michael said he understands that criticism is sometimes warranted, but he grew concerned when he felt customers had exaggerated their complaints to the point of not being truthful.

Did you know?

The practice of fabricating information to influence a business’s reputation is called astroturfing, so named because it is the opposite of an authentic, or “grassroots” message generated by an objective source.

Above all, Michael was disappointed when he learned that customers who complained online hadn’t approached their server or manager during their meal. “I would have done everything in my power to make it up to them,” he says. “No one I worked with would have wanted a customer to leave upset.”

How many bad reviews can a restaurant receive before it starts to impact their bottom line? According to a recent report titled Fake It Till You Make It: Reputation, Competition, and Yelp Review Fraud, a single additional star in a restaurant review can mean an added 10 percent in revenue.

In the restaurant business, a 10 percent revenue variation is significant.

If you are a small business or restaurant owner, you may be wondering what you can do to ensure your business is getting accurate and favorable reviews. While it is nearly impossible to completely eliminate fakes, it can help to flag a review you believe is suspicious or contact the site with your concerns. According to reputation advisers and public relations professionals, a more effective strategy is to focus on the “organic” method of curating a favorable reputation. This means focusing on providing the highest quality product or service and ensuring all employees are trained to exceed customers’ expectations.

Advice for Business Owners: • Monitor your online reputation for areas that may need attention; think of a complaint as an opportunity to improve.

• Bad customer service often inspires the worst reviews and ratings, so train employees on the importance of excellent customer service.

• Actively engage customers and the community through social media to cultivate good will and positive perceptions.

• Understand that ratings and reviews provide a snapshot of your business, but building a good reputation takes time and ongoing effort.

• Be a good steward: devote time and a portion of your profits to an important cause; communicate your desire to be a caring, involved member of the local community.

• Flag and report suspected fake reviews.

Most fake negative reviews are generated either by a competitor or a disgruntled current or former employee, whereas fake positive reviews are usually posted by the company, an agency acting on behalf of the company, or a family member or friend of the owner. Whether negative or positive, these reviews undermine the trust of the public, which is increasingly turning to crowd-sourced ratings and comments from sites like Yelp, Google Places, Yahoo Local and Angie’s List to guide their purchases. It is nearly impossible to know for sure if the review you’re reading is fake, but there are some tips to keep in mind.

Advice for Consumers: • Beware of a review containing extreme language – either positive or negative.

• Understand that 100 reviews of a business will provide a more accurate overall picture than five reviews. This is just a statistical reality.

• Look for user profiles with an established history of reviews. A user whose history shows just a single review may indicate deception.

• Look for specific details that you consider important, such as unique menu items or special offers. A negative review due to a limited wine selection shouldn’t influence you if you don’t drink wine, for example.

• If the business is local, ask friends and colleagues for recommendations. Word of mouth can be a more trustworthy source than the Internet.

Finally, as a consumer, you should know that your own contributions to review sites can help improve both the reality and the perception of crowd-sourcing. When you take the time to submit an honest, detailed, constructive review of a business, you can lessen the impact of a fake review and help others make better, more informed decisions.

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Hold’en on to HISTORY Les and Roberta Holden’s Vintage Car Collection Labor of Love

Les Holden grew up in Ford Country, in the heart of North Dakota. He recalls his father in the 1950s running across a Model T here and there, giving the autos a quick paint job and some motor work, and flipping them for a $50 or $75 profit.

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LES & ROBERTA HOLDEN IN THEIR 1905 Buick.

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Chunk change now compared to the collection of rare automobiles PHOTO © MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY owned by the Southern Pines resident.

“I was six years old and I just liked the sound riding in the back of the car; it had this little sound to it,” said Holden, who with Les not only collects rare cars, he also restores them, investing wife Roberta has one of the top Brass Era car collections in the more than three and a half years working on his 1904 Cadillac United States. “That’s the only explanation that I know of as to Model B, which he purchased as nothing more than a frame in why I started in the hobby.”

1990. The car was “brought back to life” after his share of netSure, Holden also owns a 1939 Ford Woodie, however the meat of working with his fraternity of Brass Era collectors and a good his vintage car collection centers around auamount of fabrication work. tos that are more than 100 years old, includ“I don’t even want to add up the ing a 1909 Peerless, one of only two left in the hours,” Roberta said. “It kept him “Sure, it’s a lot of work, but world. His 1904 Cadillac Touring won "Best in out of trouble.”

Class" for the Brass Era (1895-1915) at the inauit’s what I love to do,” says “Sure, it’s a lot of work, but it’s gural Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance vintage what I love to do,” added Les. “EvLes. “Everything you see on auto showcase, while Roberta has entered the erything you see on this car is the this car is the way it came couple’s 1905 Buick for the 2014 competition way it came from the factory, from at Pinehurst Resort on May 2nd-4th. the correct colors to the pinstripe from the factory, from “Les and Roberta Holden define the coldetails.” the correct colors to the lector car hobby; they are preserving the past There is one car in the Holden for future generations,” said Brian Barr, the collection that is untouched – a pinstripe details.” director of competition for the Pinehurst 1910 Buick Model 17 – down to the Concours. “What impresses me about the original leather seats and lamp Brass Era community is they love touring and head covers. driving their cars. They bring back a bygone era, in period dress “Most people say, ‘why don’t you restore it?’ Well, it’s actually and using their cars as they were meant to be used. It is fantastic.” worth more in a non-restored condition,” he said. “There are Barr recalls his favorite moment from the 2013 Pinehurst two things today in the collector car hobby that are hot and Concours – where one of the youth judges was assigned to grade one is an original, unrestored car and wood-bodied cars. On the Brass Era Cars. this car you can see a lot of original pin-striping put on by a “This 17-year old was fascinated how engineers of the period factory worker 113 years ago. We’ve toured with this car; we’ve addressed ride, comfort and performance goals without computdone a couple 1,200-mile tours with it and it runs like a Swiss ers and today’s technology,” Barr said. “That showed me the car watch. Any one of these cars would be capable of leaving tocollector hobby has a bright future.” morrow and driving across the country. It all depends on how Occasionally, Les and Roberta can be seen riding around the fast you want to get to the other side.

Sandhills in any one of their classic autos, attending parades or “The early cars were reliable and dependable. In the early even picking up their annual Christmas tree in the back of their 20th century they had Glidden Tours that traveled hundreds 1908 Cadillac Roadster. of miles to prove to the American public that cars were reliable “Most people smile when they see us on the road,” Roberta said. and they could travel. There is no better way to see America “The neat thing about any early Cadillac is you can research the than from the seat of an early American touring car. Take the history, and I love the history of these early cars because every one Peerless, you sit up high, you can see the countryside. It’s a of them has a story to tell,” Les said. great hobby.”

The Holdens also “play the part” of the era by dressing up in Tickets to the 2014 Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance, early 1900s clothing for most of their rides. which will feature 119 classic automobiles on the pristine “It’s just something fun we like to do,” Roberta said. “People fairways of Pinehurst Resort, can be purchased online at enjoy it. It’s like if you went to a fox hunt and everybody was pinehurstconcours.com or by calling 910.973.6594. In dressed in baseball caps and sweatshirts, it wouldn’t be the same. addition, Pinehurst Concours tickets are available in the “We almost feel more normal in vintage clothing than we do in Pinehurst Resort Main Pro Shop, Carolina Hotel Newsstand modern clothing in these early cars,” added Les. and Village Putter Boy Shop.

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technology

By DAN BAIN

Coin Consolidates Coin All Cards Consolidates All Cards into One into One

In early November, a seven-member development team turned on a pre-order website to enact crowdfunding for its product, and hit its $50,000 goal in 40 minutes. They had already released a promotional video, which had been viewed more than 5.5 million times as of Nov. 20. The product – known only as “Coin” – is slated to ship this summer.

So what is Coin? It’s described as “an all-in-one credit card” – a smartphone-linked device that allows consumers to use any of their credit, debit, gift, or reward cards without actually carrying any. One would need only carry Coin, and at roughly 3.125" x 2.125" x 0.033", it’s the same size as a typical credit card.

To use Coin, a consumer would first scan their card information via a smartphone dongle attachment like the Square® Reader, or by simply taking a picture of the card. The device has a magnetic stripe like any other card, so once the accounts are loaded, the consumer can use it in any reader that accepts charge cards, using a button on the Coin device to select the account to which a purchase should be charged.

It includes a small screen that displays up to eight synced accounts at a time, but can store an unlimited number of accounts for easy, on-the-go syncing of any cards above eight.

The device, mobile app, and related servers are encrypted with 128- and 256-bit security, and Coin will alert the owner via their smartphone if it potentially has been used fraudulently out of the owner’s sight (think restaurants) –

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indicating that someone has swiped it more than once, tried to change accounts, etc. The owner can also choose a default account and lock Coin to a specific account before allowing a merchant to take it out of sight.

To address the issue of potential theft, Coin can be set to deactivate if it loses contact with its partnered smartphone for a designated amount of time. Additionally, the related app will notify an owner if they’ve left Coin behind, and give them the option of preventing subsequent deactivation.

Coin is water-resistant, but not waterproof, which means it should be okay with minor spills but not a trip through the rinse cycle. Its app runs on iOS or Android, but is not yet available for Windows-based devices. Its battery is estimated to last two years, based on “typical usage” of 10-20 swipes per day and a few syncs per week on average. Once the battery dies, the device must be replaced. Its initial cost is $100, and you can order it at onlycoin.com/.

While you’re on that site, be sure to check out their Frequently Asked Questions for a couple of chuckles.

sports

By DAVID DROSCHAK

Carolina Hurricanes’ radio announcer logs 3,000 games Chuck Kaiton had the largest back yard in his Detroit neighborhood, so the kids would migrate there for some pickup hockey. Kaiton loved the game growing up in the Midwest, often mimicking his favorite announcers as he played with the puck.

“I must have been nuts or something,” said Kaiton, the longtime voice of the Carolina Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers franchise.

“I just loved doing it.”

Kaiton trumps most who are living their childhood dreams.

He recently broadcast his 3,000th NHL game, placing him in some select company and reinforcing his passion for a sport that has its share of passionate fans.

“I started when I was 26 and I will be 62 in January. We really don’t work … but don’t tell anybody,” he said with his famous chuckle.

Like most announcers who log decades behind the microphone, Kaiton’s voice is undeniably recognizable to Carolina Hurricanes’ fans and many across the NHL. Much of his notoriety came from being heard across much of the eastern half of North America on Hartford's WTIC for most of the team's run in New England.

Kaiton’s style never changed when the team moved to North Carolina for the 1997-98 season; however, he was indirectly instrumental in helping explain the game to many in the market unfamiliar Photograph © David Drosch with the sport. ak “My philosophy always was to bring the fan up to our level of knowledge by educating them but not beating them over the head with mundane things,” he said. “For example, the first couple of preseason games when I talked about icing, every third or fourth time I would say, ‘As you know, a team can’t shoot the puck from their half of center untouched.’ You would try to economize to explain. Yeah, it was weird but I had to be aware of it coming here.”

Once in Raleigh, Kaiton was privileged to announce the jersey retirement ceremonies of Ron Francis, Glen Wesley and Rod Brind’Amour, and the club’s first and only Stanley Cup title in 2006.

“Chuck was there for my first game and there for my last game as a Hurricane, and a whole bunch in-between,” Francis said. “His longevity has been amazing, but the quality of his work is even more impressive.”

Kaiton is one of a few NHL play-by-play men who work alone, not having the luxury of a color analyst jumping in to offer a comment or two. And he notes that radio doesn’t provide an opportunity for instant relays.

“You can’t say, ‘Cam Ward made two great saves.’ You have to tell them how he made the great saves,” Kaiton said. “That’s what I’m sensitive to when I do a game.

“When I broadcast I picture somebody sitting next to me that has never seen a game before, or is a casual fan that loves the game but they don’t notice the little things that I try to provide,” he added. “And sometimes you have to piece together the flow so that a listener can picture it. That gets difficult if there isn’t a flow to a game. But that’s what keeps me going. I love the challenge to be able to describe a game that doesn’t have a lot of crispness. If it is slow you let your voice slow down. If it’s quicker, you try to transmit that with quickness of delivery. You have to be the eyes of somebody.”

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diyworkshop By christa gala

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Show your affection and appreciation with these unique flower lollipop valentines. We were surprised we already had what we needed to make these sweet treats. The best part: the kids helped.

You’ll need: 1 bag of Dum-Dum lollipops (or use the bigger Charms Blow Pops) Cupcake liners Hole punch Green ribbon, pipe cleaner or something similar

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Each flower requires four liners. Have fun when selecting your liners; you can do traditional red, white and pink or take it up a notch with animal print or foil liners like we did. Take the first of your four liners and, using the hole punch, punch a hole on the seam, so that half of each hole is on each separate side of the liner. When you open the liner, you should see the complete hole.

For the other three liners, fold them in half, and punch your holes in the middle of the halves. Now, take a lollipop and push the stick through the folded halves, fluffing out the layers to surround the lollipop. Next, take your open layer (the first one with the hole in the center) and put it on last, pushing it up against the stick to form a flower base underneath the flower “petals.”

To secure your valentine flower, use leftover green holiday ribbon (curl the ends with your scissors) or pipe cleaner, floral tape or green plastic wrap. Tie a double knot at the base of the lollipop stick. If you’re using a wide piece of ribbon, trim up the ribbon tails to look like leaves.

Secure a paper heart to the flower as a “toand-from” tag. You can attach store-bought valentines, but the kids will enjoy making their own.

Go a step further to create teachers’ gifts that leave a lasting impression. Fit a basket, lightweight plastic container or clay pot with floral foam, and “plant” your lollipop flowers inside, securing the sticks in the foam. If you choose clay pots, let the kids add their own special touches with paint, adding the recipient’s name, hearts and hugs and kisses.

‘Til next issue….xoxo

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BY ROBERT GABLE

UNCONSCIOUS SCORING: Dave Stockton’s Guide to Saving Shots Around the Green

Not everyone hits their drive 290 yards, then their second shot onto the green, leading to an easy, two-putt par. The nice thing about golf, though, is we don’t have to. We can just as easily hit a mediocre drive and a second shot somewhere near the green. If we get the third shot up near the hole, it can turn into a par, just the same score as the 290 guy. Having a good short game is within reach for everyone. Getting a good short game, and saving shots, is what Unconscious Scoring is all about.

This is Dave Stockton’s follow-up to Unconscious Putting (reviewed in these pages last issue). Just like with putting, he believes that the short game does not have to be complicated. Decide on the shot you want to hit, then go ahead and hit it. He feels it boils down to two choices: either a “low” or “high” shot. He explains how to decide between the two, and then how to execute whichever shot you choose.

He describes his method in 10 chapters, preceded by the introduction and followed by the acknowledgments. Rory McIlroy provides the foreword and Lee Trevino adds the preface. (Both players sing the praises of Stockton – no surprise there, for if they didn’t, they wouldn’t be included.) There is an extensive array of black-and-white photography throughout the book, and an eightpage color insert displays the various techniques being discussed.

Stockton and his sons travel the world giving golf clinics. What he says here has proven its worth for students of all ages and abilities.

He’s a hot PGA Tour “guru,” too. He keeps things simple – but anyone who has attempted to play golf knows that simple isn’t always easy.

Keeping things uncomplicated gives us the best chance of saving shots, which leads to more enjoyment. As he says in the introduction, “I want to use the fewest words and the simplest techniques I can to help you play better. My mission is to get you to stop overthinking and start feeling and letting go and enjoying yourself. I want golf to really be play, not work.”

Again, for Stockton the essence of scoring is being able to execute the two basic shots. When you’re about to play a short shot, after observing the lie of your ball, you check to see how much green you have to work with between you and the flag. Are you on a hardpan?

Or in deep rough? Is the pin cut close to you? Or can you run the ball along the green for most of the way? It’s an ingenious approach, and

he sums it up: “One of the best side effects of committing to the idea that every short-game shot is either low or high is the clarity it gives you in your decision-making process.”

Chapter 3 is devoted to teaching you option number one, the low shot. He says, “In the low shot, the left hand starts the action, and the swing thought through the forward swing is related to moving the back of the left hand toward the hole.” Chapter 4 covers the second option, the high shot. Here you’re using your right hand more. But in both shots you’re using the whole length of the club. You don’t grip down; you use the full length of the club to give you better feel. Getting that “feel” is Stockton’s ultimate concern.

Each chapter is around 10 pages long. Stockton also covers bunker shots, trouble shots, the mental game, drills, equipment, and putting.

(Chapter 10 is a good brush-up on his earlier book about putting – the ultimate shot-saving skill.) He purposely keeps the writing uncluttered and to-the-point. You can read what you want about whatever shot ails you; just jump to the section you’re having trouble with and read all about it. (Most instruction books know that’s what you’re going to do anyway.) He includes low shot drills and high shot drills, and how to accustom your body to the motions.

He has an interesting observation about the mental game. “Anybody can pull another ball out of the pile at the practice green and hit one up close to the hole when it doesn’t count for anything,” he says. “What we’re trying to do here is develop a straightforward, simple technique for low shots and high shots, pick the right shot for the situation, and come up with a routine for the entire process that becomes automatic no matter what the situation is.”

In Unconscious Scoring, Dave Stockton is obviously trying to ride on the popularity of his Unconscious Putting . As with that previous book, he’s not hung up on nit-picking details here. He’s not stuck on the minutia of technique, or getting yourself tied in knots over what your left pinky is doing at impact, so it’s a quick read. This does, though, have the inherent limitations of instruction books. It all sounds good while you’re reading it, but you have to put in some time practicing the shots to see if they work for you. He’s certain that his is a viable solution to the short game dilemma. And it can be a helpful approach if you’re confounded by what shot to try. It’s either low or high, so commit to one option – and away we go.

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FHC Celebrates Inaugural Physician Leadership Program John F. Krahnert Jr., M.D., recalls a not-too-distant dinner conversation with Pinehurst residents and FirstHealth benefactors Walter and Betty Reid when the subject of a physician leadership program for FirstHealth of the Carolinas came up.

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Walter Reid, Dr. Krahnert recalls, was especially interested in the concept and in what he rightly perceived as Dr. Krahnert’s excitement about it.

“He said to me, ‘I haven’t seen you this passionate since we talked about the heart center,’” Dr. Krahnert says. “And he was exactly right.”

In 2011, the Reids endowed a Physician’s Professional Development and Enrichment Program in honor of Dr. Krahnert, who founded the open-heart surgery program at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital more than 20 years ago.

Although Walter Reid died in November 2011, Mrs. Reid has continued to champion a Physician Leadership Program also supported by several designated gifts, including a five-year commitment from Pinehurst Walter Reid, Radiology Associates.

Physicians as leaders

Following an in-depth self-assessment to determine personal strengths and weaknesses, every participant was assigned an executive coach to help capitalize on individual strengths and to build on skill sets considered areas of challenge.

Art Edgerton, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon and Moore Regional Hospital’s 2013 Physician of the Year, said the program opened his eyes to the capabilities required of a good leader.

“You really get a full understanding of what leadership requires and the skill sets one needs to develop in order to be successful,” he says.

National and local experts, including FirstHealth CEO David J. Kilarski and several members of his executive team, presented monthly programs on topics ranging from strategic thinking, change management Dr. Krahnert and collaboration to process improverecalls, was especially ment and talent management.

“A lot of places have leadership interested in the development programs,” Dr. Krahnert concept and in what he says, “but not very many have grown their own. We have, in my opinion, rightly perceived as Dr. the most robust leadership program – Krahnert’s excitement home-grown and custom-tailored to about it. our individual health care system – of any I have ever seen.”

“He said to me, ‘I

The strategic intent behind the development of the Physician Leadership Program was the appreciation of both Reid and Dr. Krahnert for the many challenges facing the health care industry.

They specifically recognized the need for skills – organizational development, corporate finance and strategic planhaven’t seen you this ning, for example – to which clinicians are not typically exposed.

According to Dolgan, participation passionate since we According to program consultant in the program required a significant talked about the heart Colleen Dolgan, a great doctor is not commitment from colleagues, practice center,’” Dr. Krahnert necessarily a great leader and the metapartners and even spouses, as well morphosis from bedside physician to as from each participant. Office and says. “And he was leader is not an easy one. Formerly the clinical schedules sometimes had to exactly right.” chief learning officer at The Cleveland be rearranged or covered; personal Clinic in Ohio, Dolgan designed and plans and vacations had to be worked directs the FirstHealth program. around or even postponed.

“Leaders develop in different ways,” Given the program’s rigor and time she says. “About 70 percent is on the job, including learning from commitment, only 12 of the original 16 physicians completed hardships and personal sacrifice. The remainder is obtained from every required program component. Those who did, Dolgan observing other leaders and via traditional educational methods says, learned “you often have to give up to go up.” such as classes.”

As part of the program’s most critical component, each Dr. Krahnert agrees. participant had researched, developed and, with approval, “Doctors may be great clinicians, but that has no bearing on implemented a business initiative to enhance FirstHealth’s efwhether they’re great leaders,” he says. “If we want to maintain ficiency and effectiveness in support of building a 21st century our status as a top-rated health care system, we have to equip our model of health care. physician leaders with all the tools and skills they will need as inProjects ranged from the development of patient transportanovators, collaborators and partners with FirstHealth.” tion systems to the broad-based integration of medical recordWith that philosophy in mind, the FirstHealth Physician Leadkeeping. (See the accompanying sidebar for examples.) ership Program, “Building a 21st Century Model of Health Care,” Suzanne Wilson, M.D., found this aspect of the leadership was conceived and developed. program especially effective. A hospitalist physician and Moore Regional’s 2010 Physician of the Year, Dr. Wilson has been involved with the development of FirstHealth’s clinical informatics program for several years. In her new role as chief medical The first FirstHealth Physician Leadership Program got information officer, she is helping develop FirstHealth’s inforunderway in late 2012 with the selection of a 16-member class mation technology systems involving the storage, retrieval and of physicians, each hand-picked from among multiple mediuse of clinical information. cal specialties because of a current leadership role or a high “From my project alone, I did interviews across the state – potential for leadership.

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Some physician perspectives and projects Jenifir Bruno, M.D., hospitalist, FirstHealth Physician Group “In my proposal, termed FirstRide, FirstHealth would purchase and maintain two 12-passenger, wheelchair-accessible vans to be used for those patients who are unable to arrange their own transportation upon discharge from the hospital. Patients who reside within a 60-minute radius of Moore Regional Hospital and live in Moore, Lee, Hoke, Montgomery, Richmond and Scotland counties would be eligible. Those patients, however, would have to be deemed safe by the discharging nurse or physician to ride the van to quality for the transportation home.

“I chose to participate in the Leadership Academy because I always want to learn. The practice of medicine is complicated and involves so much more than just the actual art of caring for a patient.

Health care today requires physicians to also understand business, finance, government regulations, and legal and regulatory requirements. The physician must then incorporate all of that knowledge into what is best for the patients and for the institution. I feel that the Leadership Academy has helped me to further my knowledge in all of those areas and will enable me to succeed in becoming a better physician and leader.”

with chief medical information officers and chief information officers – and developed important working relationships in North Carolina and also at FirstHealth,” she says.

“These are the bonuses that come with a leadership program like ours.”

At the November 2013 conclusion of the program’s first year, the 12 “graduating” members of the inaugural class presented their business planning projects to the FirstHealth leadership team. Several of the projects have now been incorporated into the overall FirstHealth of the Carolinas business plan.

“I was really proud of them,” says Dolgan. “The projects are excellent.”

While the class of 2013 will continue its training in one of three more specialized tracks (executive training, medical staff leadership or service line leadership), a new class of incoming physician leaders is scheduled to start the program in January 2014.

The overall goal, according to Dr. Krahnert, is to improve quality, efficiency and value while continuing to invest in FirstHealth’s most precious resource – its intellectual capital.

“Walter and Betty Reid have given us an opportunity to develop a program that will exceed all internal programs around the country,” he says, “and we will be the benchmark for those to measure themselves against. We have all the pieces in place for it. We have incredible philanthropic support. We have engaged physicians. We have a supportive administration. We have a clear vision.”

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Geoffrey Martin, M.D., emergency physician, Sandhills Emergency Physicians “My project was about split flow. The essence of it is how we get patients to see providers as quickly as possible in order to minimize waiting in the emergency department.

“It seems when someone has an emergency, there is an awful lot of waiting. So, using advanced industrial engineering tools, we are redesigning that process to meet our communities’ needs. In so doing, we are utilizing our most valuable resource, our staff, to develop the entire process. This builds excitement and fosters creativity as well as ownership in the process.

“As to the Academy, I participated mainly because I was familiar with the subject matter and wanted the opportunity to engage my colleagues outside of our clinical roles.

I wanted to engage with enthusiastic, intelligent thinkers. We work at a fabulous institution, and we have some really committed people who want to tackle health care’s challenges for the right reasons. I wanted to be a part of a process that helps our system to deliver the absolute highest quality care possible consistently and allows our patients to experience the art of medicine.”

Glen Toomayan, M.D., radiologist, Pinehurst Radiology Associates “My project was a feasibility analysis of creating a new outpatient FirstHealth CT, ultrasound and radiography imaging facility at a location remote from the Moore Regional campus. The proposal is to physically link this imaging facility to a new or existing FirstHealth urgent care center. The proposed imaging facility would help FirstHealth expand and provide high-quality care in a neighboring community. The facility would also provide a new and convenient imaging alternative for the patients and providers in a neighboring community.

“Participation in the Academy was indeed a considerable effort. We attended monthly classes, completed monthly reading assignments and worked on a year-long business project. Throughout the year, I enjoyed the opportunity to closely interact with fellow physicians and FirstHealth administration.

As a result of the course, I believe I’ve created many friendships and helpful professional relationships.”

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by Dr. Yvonne Smith, PHD, PHD, CEO & Owner, Wake Integrative Behavioral Medicine, P.C., Pinehurst & Raleigh area locations

CRANIAL ELECTOTHERAPY

STIMULATION for the treatment of anxiety, depression and insomnia

This device is for anyone in our communities, families, and workplaces who suffer from depression, insomnia and anxiety.

I am ecstatic to share the following information on Alpha-Stim ® AID, a medical device for the treatment of Anxiety, Insomnia and Depression (AID).

According to Dr. Daniel L. Kirsch, Chairman of the Board for Electromedical Products International, Inc., the generic term is cranial electrotherapy stimulation, or CES. Alpha-Stim® CES has been available for some time in behavioral medicine to treat anxiety, depression and sleep disorders. The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs are the primary users and are funding most of the ongoing research.

Utilization of the Alpha-Stim® CES is by clipping electrodes to patient earlobes which transmit less than one milliampere of electricity directly through the brain.

The Alpha-Stim® generates a unique patented waveform that no other device can replicate. The waveform in a therapeutic device is analogous to the precise chemical compound that differentiates one drug from another. After treatment, there are no physical limitations imposed, so activities can immediately be resumed.

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producing changes similar to those produced by anxiolytic medications. Studies show that CES increases alpha activity (increased relaxation), decreases delta activity (reduced fatigue), and decreases beta activity (decreased ruminative thoughts).

Dr. Patricia Lyle, SMSgt (Ret).

USAF, concludes that “we need education for the medical community within the VA about the risk/benefit ratio of using this technology on a widespread basis.” This one device could improve the quality of life and access to care for patients, working to a significant degree for over 90 percent of those who have used the device. With the multiple deployments and continued exposure to combat, our men and women in uniforms experience an unprecedented need for mental health, given the souring numbers of servicemen men and women diagnosed with PTSD. But be aware, this device is for anyone in our communities, families and workplaces who suffer from depression, insomnia and anxiety. An alternative device also addresses pain.

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BY Stephen A. Szabo, MD, FACOG, FACS, Pinehurst Surgical, Women’s Care

Pelvic Support

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What are pelvic support problems?

The pelvic organs include the vagina, cervix, uterus, bladder, urethra and rectum. All of these organs are surrounded and integrated together by the muscles of the pelvic floor. The muscles are anchored together by layers of connective tissue called fascia. Problems resulting in dropping of the organs are actually caused by the tearing or stretching of the muscles and ligaments, or weakening as you age.

What are the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse?

Feeling of pelvic pressure, heaviness or fullness especially if it worsens as the day goes on Bulge/vagina • Lower back pain Leaking of urine or difficulty moving the bowels “Splinting” – actually having to push the pelvic organs back into the vagina to empty the bowel or bladder Pain with intercourse What causes pelvic organ prolapse?

Pregnancy with delivery, both vaginal and cesarean, is the major cause of pelvic organ prolapse.

Prior pelvic surgery • Menopause Aging • Intense physical activity Overweight • Chronic constipation Chronic cough • Straining or heavy lifting Smoking • Family history What are the types of pelvic organ prolapse?

Uterine prolapse – the uterus drops into the vagina Vaginal vault prolapse – the top of the vagina drops down like pulling down the toe of a sock Cystocele – the bladder drops into or out of the vagina Urethrocele – the urethra (which is the tube that drains the bladder) drops into the vagina Enterocele – the wall between the vagina and the rectum can weaken, allowing the small intestines to fall into the vagina Rectocele – the rectum bulges into or out of the vagina

What can you expect when you visit your doctor?

A full history and physical is the starting point for any evaluation of pelvic organ prolapse. You will have a vaginal exam and often a rectal exam. You may be examined lying down but if your symptoms occur primarily while standing, you may be examined standing up as well. You may be asked to Valsalva (strain or bear down) to look for signs of urinary incontinence. You may have Uroflow studies (where small catheters are placed in the bladder and rectum) and the bladder is filled with water to evaluate for leaking. Voiding studies to see how well you empty the bladder may also be performed. A cystoscopy to evaluate the inside of the bladder is often recommended.

How is pelvic organ prolapse treated?

Non-surgical management Physical Therapy • Pessary • Surgery

Weight loss a ten percent weight loss has been shown to lower the stress on the pelvic floor architecture and help improve symptoms.

Lifestyle changes can often help you get relief of symptoms but don’t treat the lack of support. Limiting fluids if incontinence is a problems can minimize leaking episodes. Avoiding caffeine (which is a diuretic), asking you doctor to adjust medications, increasing the amount of fiber in your diet and even taking = an occasional laxative may help.

Weight loss – a ten percent weight loss has been shown to lower the stress on the pelvic floor architecture and help improve symptoms.

Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Be sure to speak with your doctor as these exercises can be hard to perform properly.

Physical therapy with a specially trained therapist can help “retrain” the bladder by strengthen the bladder muscle as well as the pelvic floor muscles to help compensate for the stretching of the ligaments.

A pessary is a cube or a ring (like a diaphragm) that is fitted in the office and may help provide a little extra support or hold back the dropping organs.

There are many surgical options to help correct pelvic organ prolapse. Sometimes removal of the organ is recommended (hysterectomy). Sometimes a suspension is helpful (vaginal vault suspension).

Sometimes a sling is recommended to help create a new layer of connective tissue to help provide more support.

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On October 22nd the Garden Club of North Carolina – District 8 held a luncheon meeting at the Pinehurst Members Club.

The 5th Annual dinner to benefit BackPack Pals was held at Valenti’s Restaurant in Vass on October 22nd. Valenti’s and the Vass Lions Club co-sponsored the event benefiting the BackPack Pals program, which provides food to children in need.

1. Event chairman Cav Peterson and Sue Scull and their committee: Pattie Fisher, Thea Pitassy, Carolyn Smith, Jane Lewis, Anne Howell, Marilyn Grube and Helen Von Salzen. 2. Scholarship recipient Tony Mayer and District 8 Director Darene Honeycutt. 3. State officers: Jenenn Smith, Faye Canupp, Judy Bond, Gail Hill and Virginia Lee Parker.

1. Valenti’s owners Lucy and Adam Valenti. 2. Principal of the Vass-Lake View school Bridget Johnson with Kathy Leuck and Erin Heckethorn. 3. Event organizers Sue Wagner and Vass Lions Club president Alan Ingraham, Karen Ingraham and BackPack Pals founder Linda Hubbard.

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1. Cynthia Eckard, Roy Ehrlick and president of the Board of the Moore County Chapter of the NC Symphony Marijanet Doonan. 2.

Kimberly Little and Lydia Gill. 3. Mary, Jim & Sophia Taylor. 4. Larry Cohen with Arlene & Tony Hantjis. 5. Sue & Tom Scull.

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After a 365-day countdown which began in 2012, the Pine Crest Inn celebrated its 100th anniversary on November 1st.

Originally built in 1913 and once owned by Donald Ross, the Inn is steeped in history. Festivities included music, a video tribute and dedication of a Donald Ross monument.

1. Owners Peter & Bobby Barrett with Patrick Barrett, manager Drew Gross & Donald Ross representative (Rod Harder). 2. Southern Pines mayor David McNeill, Michael Ruine, mayor of Newry Northern Ireland and Dess Gillegatr, Tracey Mooney and Joseph Poyd. 3. Father Edward Burch gave the invocation and Rod Browder sang America the Beautiful. 4. Marshall Moriarty with Pinehurst mayor Nancy Fiorillo. 5. Hoagy Carmichael’s son Randy with Peter Barrett.

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1. David Michael Wolff in concert. 2. Ed & Sally Frick with Bob & Deirdre LaCasse. 3. Joan Williams, Claire Michalowski, Joan Meyer and Judith Connelly. 4. Connor Lafferty and Erica Street. 5. Kathy Wilford and Walt Hess.

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holly art and craft fair The annual Pinehurst Holly Arts and Craft Fair was held on October 19th in the Village of Pinehurst.

1. Cav Peterson, Tris Fearon & Cynthia Eckard sell the Garden Club of the Sandhills cookbooks which support community programs and scholarships. 2. Barbara Cherry makes Christmas Santas. 3. Chuck, Jess & Henry Welch.

On October 19th MIRA USA held a fun run with the proceeds from the event supporting their efforts to provide guide dogs to blind children.

1. Founder of MIRA USA Bob Baillie with the race winners.

2. Overall winner Jim Wiese Fury with his wife Taryn & mom Virginia Vroegop. 3. Tyler & Beth Jordan, Sylvie Chartrand, Stuart Strickland, Bob & Elaine Baillie, DJ & John O’Connor.

4. The fastest woman, Janeth Alder. 5. Sandra Ballester and Danae Gross. 6. Drew & Mary Beth Curry with Mike & Megan Putman. 7. Elizabeth & Maris Riley. 8. Hannah & Rachel Golden.

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1. Patrick Michael Wickham and Michelle Presley entertained.

2. Forum president Steve Frazier & wife Lynne with Richard Ballard. 3. Ofelia Melley, Debra Fassell, Neal & Tandra Jarest, owners of Opulence, Ofelia Nickel, Jan Jarest, Christopher Roche and Glenn Hagedorn, owners of the Triangle Wine Company.

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jr. league sustainer party On November 7th the Junior League of Moore County held their Sustainer Cocktail Party at 111 Main in Aberdeen. The Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism and improving communities through educational and charitable activities.

1. President elect Penelope Ham, president Leslie Habets and Mary Ann McCrary holding the league’s new cookbook. 2. Owner of One Eleven Main Julie Moore with Cornelia Morris and Janee Cates. 3. Mary Frank Strickland. 4. Kara Wilde, Susan Brown, Michelle Corwin, Jessica Edwards, Louise Lucas and Catherine Hoffman.

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The 2013 Holly and Ivy Dinner was held at the Holly Inn in Pinehurst on December 3rd. The event benefited the Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives.

The Junior League of Moore County is an organization of young women that work to improve the community through their charitable and educational programs. On December 14th they held their Christmas party.

1. Great grandson of Donald Ross, Alex Shapiro & Kay Lund. 2. Andie Rose with Given Memorial Library Executive Director Audrey Moriarty. 3. Juan Russ, Ron Sickenberger, Bob Tweed and Larry Harter sang Christmas songs.

1. Woman of the Moore County Junior League. 2. League president Leslie Habets and her husband Ted. 3. Penelope (president elect) & Blaine Ham. 4. Rocky & Michelle Corwin. 5. Thomas Mewherter and Stephanie De Contreras with Sarah & Brian Stephens.

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1. Claire Read, owner of Big Sky Farm and Henrietta. 2. Mike & Ilene Keatley and Bert prepare for the competition. 3. Janet Sidewater and course designer Richard Pringle. 4. Betsy Rainoff.

5. Ray & Diane Mansur driving Blaze & Major. 6. Peggy Baldwin and Amy Dragstra. 7. Lisa Ripperton and Nemo. 8. Lisa Singer, Bill Scott and Floreen Maroncelli.

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royal christmas tea On December 10th Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour in Pinehurst presented a program of stories about Christmas traditions of the British Royal Family. A Royal Christmas tea was served.

1. Chef Joseph Henderson, guest speaker Helen Von Salzen & her husband Eric. 2. Gail Floyd, Mischelle Blinsmon, Lady Bedford’s owner Marian Caso and Nina Sodano. 3. Janet Allen and Judi Bowen.

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