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Our story begins in 1895, when Boston Philanthropist James Walker Tufts purchased 5,800 acres of ravaged timberland in the Sandhills region of central North Carolina. This land, which cost Tufts about $1 per acre, once held a flourishing pine forest that had been cut for timber and used for its plentiful supply of turpentine and building supplies. What was left behind was a barren, sandy wasteland.
Many locals thought Tufts the fool for his purchase, but the astute businessman sold his thriving Soda Fountain Company on the idea of a health retreat – far away from the cares of the world. From the very beginning, Pinehurst was designed as a philanthropic gesture by Tufts, as a place for middle-class Americans to recuperate from the ailments of the time. Most believed that those suffering from the respiratory illnesses as a result of the Industrial Revolution could be cured by the “pine ozone” only found in the region. Tufts idea was to create a New England-style village, with walkways and year-round greenery.
To help make his dream reality, Tufts hired the firm of Olmsted, Olmsted and Eliot to create a master plan for the ravaged land. Its chief designer, Frederick Law Olmsted, was well regarded at the time, designing such large projects as Central Park. More than 220,000 tree seedlings and other plants were brought in as a result, many of which were imported from France.
As streets, sewer and water systems were established, Tufts wrestled with what to officially call the place he’d developed. For the first six months it was known simply as Tuftstown, after its founder. But while at his summer home at Cottage City (now known as Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard), Tufts searched a list of names submitted for a contest to name a real estate development. He decided the name Pinehurst was appropriate: The “Pine” of course for the beautiful trees and “hurst”, a wooded hillock or plot of rising ground. Thus, he adopted it for his village and resort.
By the first year, Tufts had directed completion of a general store, dairy, boarding house, more than 20 cottages, and the Holly Inn, which was opened December 31, 1895.
The Carolina hotel opened in 1901. It immediately served as the center of all activity at Pinehurst, surrounded by lush grounds, perfect for enjoying the warmth of the day. Recreation and gracious accommodations were premier features of Tufts’ health resort. Riding, hunting, polo, lawn bowling, bicycling, and archery were popular in Pinehurst’s early days; many remain so today. Tennis was one of the first planned recreational activities at Pinehurst, with two courts on the original blueprints for the Holly Inn lawns.
Annie Oakley, sharp-shooter and star of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, came to Pinehurst in 1916 with her husband, Frank Butler. Annie was in charge of the Pinehurst Gun Club, and gave shooting exhibitions at the Carolina hotel twice a week. Between 1916 and 1920 she instructed up to 125,000 men and women in the art of marksmanship.
Source: Pinehurst Resort
Great Sources for Buying Fresh Produce
Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are an integral part of the urban/farm linkage and have continued to rise in popularity, mostly due to the growing consumer interest in obtaining fresh products directly from the farm. Farmers markets allow consumers to have access to locally grown, farm fresh produce, enables farmers the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with their customers, and cultivate consumer loyalty with the farmers who grows the produce. Direct marketing of farm products through farmers markets continues to be an important sales outlet for agricultural producers nationwide. As of mid-2009, there were 5,274 farmers markets operating throughout the U.S.
Source USDA Dept of Agriculture
Locally we have fresh foods available to us 4 days a week.
Monday in the parking lot of the First Health Fitness Center in Pinehurst –
Thursday at the National Guard Armory on Morganton Road in Southern Pines –
Thursday in the sand parking lot in downtown Pinehurst
Saturday in downtown Southern Pines on Broad Street
Pinehurst, NC July 4th Parade
The crowds were large and floats were grand! Hagan and Hagan Real Estate handed out “SnoCones” and balloons to all the children.
Carolinas Golf Association is held at Pinehurst Resort’s No. 8 course Thursday July 8th through Sunday July 11th. For the first time, the championship format is 72 holes of stroke play instead of match play. You are invited to come out to Pinehurst #8 and watch some wonderful amateur golf.
JUNE 29-JULY 3, 2010It began as a means to afford golfers a competitive arena and to generate publicity for a five-year old resort named Pinehurst. Its name was crested to foster good relations between geographic regions that only a generation earlier had battled in the Civil War.
The mission over the years has been simple, according to Richard Tufts of Pinehurst’s founding family: “To provide an annual gathering of these who love the game, rather than a spectacle.”
Now named the Men’s North & South Amateur Championship, it continues to be contested on Pinehurst’s hallowed grounds each summer. The tournament is the longest consecutive-running amateur golf championship in the United States today, now in its 110th year.
Over the past century, the best in the golf world have vied for its coveted Putterboy Trophy. The winners now serve as legends in the game – Walter Travis, Francis-Ouimet, Billy Joe Patton, Jack Nicklaus, Curtis Strange, Corey Pavin, Davis Love II, among others. It continues to draw the best in amateur golf circles.
“Pinehurst has been a bastion of amateur golf for over a century,” says Pinehurst President Don Padgett. “It is amateur golf at its best.”
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Source: Pinehurst Resort.com
Conservation Through Xeriscaping
Here’s a way to help preserve our most precious resource: water.
Xeriscaping (or xerogardening) is the practice of landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for excess water. Taken from the Greek word, “xeros” (meaning dry), xeriscaping was initially designed to provide landscaping options for areas which are particularly sensitive to draught.
Given that water is the most precious resource on the planet, you might find that your clients would be open to a conservationist’s approach to landscaping their home. In addition to reducing the costs of watering and chemical maintenance, well executed xeriscaping can actually improve the curb appeal and value of a home.
If you’ve heard a client recently bemoan their lawn or the hassle of maintaining it, you might introduce them to this green alternative. Below are a few links on the topic of xeriscaping:
An Overview of Xeriscaping:
http://eartheasy.com/grow_xeriscape.htm
Google Images of Xeriscaping:
http://tinyurl.com/23keqet
A sample article featuring Florida homeowners who have embraced xeriscaping:
http://www.beacononlinenews.com/news/daily/2751
Source: Scott Levitt – Tuesday Tactics
Pinehurst Summer Safety Tips 
One of the best ways to stay safe this summer in Pinehurst/Southern Pines is to wear a helmet and other safety gear when biking, skating and skateboarding, and when riding scooters, all-terrain vehicles and horses.
Practice strict pool safety. This includes placing barriers completely around your pool to prevent access, using door and pool alarms, closely supervising your child and being prepared in case of an emergency.
Never bring charcoal grills indoors. Burning charcoal produces deadly carbon monoxide. When cooking outdoors with a gas grill, check grill hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes and leaks.
Make sure your home playground is safe. Concrete, asphalt or packed dirt surfaces are too hard. Use at least 9 inches of wood chips or mulch.
Make sure any movable soccer goal is anchored securely and never allow anyone to climb on the net or goal framework. Remove nets when goals are not in use.
While using a trampoline allow only one person on at a time and do not allow somersaults. Kids under 6-years-old should not use full-size trampolines.
Childproof old appliances and warn children not to play inside them. When mowing grass, keep small children out of the yard, and turn the mower off if children enter the area. Never carry children on a riding mower.
Getting a Home Inspection? Remember to Check the Sewer Pipe!
When buying a home, your offer should always be contingent on the results of a professional inspection of the property. If the inspection turns up something like termite infestation or cracks in the foundation you can back out of the contract, or you can have the seller repair the problem to your satisfaction.
A professional home inspection will cover the interior and exterior of the house, but it will rarely include an inspection of the building’s sewer (known as the private sewer lateral or side sewer).
The private sewer lateral is the part of the sewer that runs from the house to the public sewer main, which is located under the street, alley, or in an easement behind the house.
The maintenance and repair of the private sewer lateral is the responsibility of the property owner. But most owners don’t give much thought to the private sewer lateral until a sewage back up occurs, usually due to a damaged or root-clogged pipe, or an offset joint. Repairing damages caused by a sewage backup can cost thousands of dollars; an expense not always covered by homeowner’s insurance policies.
For only a few hundred dollars, a licensed plumber can do a video inspection of the private sewer lateral. The video will show if there are cracks or breaks in the pipe, offsets, and any root intrusion (the leading cause of sewer backups). Private sewer lateral repairs costs can be several hundred dollars; replacement costs can run $5,000 or more.
If a private sewer lateral problem is discovered as part of the home inspection prior to close of escrow, the buyer has the opportunity to negotiate with the seller to cover the cost of cleaning or repairs.
A Simple Device Can Protect Your Home from Sewage Backups
Two additional things you’ll learn with a private sewer lateral inspection are: 1) whether or not the lateral has a cleanout; and 2) if that cleanout is fitted with an Overflow Protection Device.
If you don’t have a cleanout, you should have one installed. It will give you and your plumber easy access to your private sewer lateral for cleaning and maintenance.
And the best way to prevent sewage from backing up into your home – from a blockage in your private sewer lateral or from the public sewer main – is to have an Over Flow Protection device. This inexpensive device allows sewage back-ups to spill outside rather than from a drain inside your house.
Installation of the device (which is available at many plumbing supply stores) is relatively simple, but must be done according to your local sanitary district specifications. We recommend that a licensed plumber install the device since elevation and location are critical for the device to function properly.
Source: The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District PIPELINE, Fall 2009
Sandhills, N.C. Golf Digest has ranked the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area of North Carolina among the best places in the world to play golf. From the peaceful, New England-style village of Pinehurst to the abundance of courses designed by golf legends, the area is a relaxing golf retreat for players of all levels.
Play like a pro: Pinehurst Resort offers championship golf and endless play options, with eight courses to accommodate all skill levels. Course 2 will host the 2014 U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships. Courses 1, 3 and 5 are not as long or challenging. Because Pinehurst has hosted the U.S. Open, the greens have seen all the big-name players currently in the game, including Tiger Woods. Pinehurst is a stay-and-play facility so all golfers must stay at one of the Pinehurst resorts. Summer rates start at $299 for a round of golf, guest room and breakfast. 80 Carolina Vista Drive. 800-487-4653, www.pinehurst.com/north-carolina-golf-resorts.php
For budget duffers: Hyland Golf Club is also known as “the gym of the Sandhills,” according to pro shop manager David Wiggins. Doug Thompson, a registered pro, plays at the club. Several golf schools offered for beginners. $35-$72. 115 Fairway Ave. 910-692-6400, www.hylandgolfclub.com
What’s new: Pinehurst Golf Club offers kid-friendly playing options with tees for children on most courses. It also features teen spa programs, pool parties and a 200-acre lake where guests can glide on pontoon boat rides.
Off the course: Stroll through time to the Village of Pinehurst, within walking distance of the Pinehurst resort, for its specialty shops, restaurants and galleries. The village is a replica of a New England town from the 1900s, charming visitors with its slow pace, Colonial-style architecture and quaint atmosphere. 395 Magnolia Road. 910-295-1900, www.villageofpinehurst.org
Stay: The Carolina Hotel, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1901, and is the epicenter of Pinehurst resort. The hotel oozes Southern charm, with wide verandas and colonial architecture. 1 Carolina Vista Drive. 800-487-4653, www.pinehurst.com/historic-hotel-north-carolina.php
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Beautiful Pinehurst #2
