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Charles Dickens said, “Do all the good you can and make as little fuss about it as possible.” While those we highlight certainly adhere to that, we think a little fuss about their goodness is OK.
A Spanish tradition all about the joy of food, drink and company. While we can’t advise a true tapas experience, we offer a few recipes to enjoy at home.
Buying and selling a home can be stressful or smooth. Which one often depends on the right real estate agent.
The story of Charlie Auman and the swirling glaze from Auman Pond.
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Pinehurst - 15 Carrick Court $90,000 Nice golf front lot sloping towards golf course located on 17th hole of Holly course
Seven Lakes West - 123 Morris Drive - UNDER CONTRACT $325,000 Amazingly beautiful 4 BR/3 BA Bolton built home in great location w/bright interior
Whispering Pines - 6 Princess Gate Drive - SOLD $330,000 Amazing two-story 4 BR/2.5 BA home w/spacious layout and in-ground salt water pool
Pinehurst - 20 Kilberry Drive - SOLD $350,000 Single level 3 BR/2.5 BA golf front home on 4th tee of Azalea course at Pinewild CC
Pinehurst - 98 Deerwood Lane - UNDER CONTRACT $359,900 Attractive 3 BR/2.5 BA one-story golf front home in popular Pinehurst #6
Southern Pines - 80 Station Avenue - UNDER CONTRACT $319,000 Lovely 3 BR/3.5 BA townhome in Walker Station. Easy access to shopping and dining
Pinehurst - 67 Kilbride Drive - UNDER CONTRACT $80,000 Wooded golf front lot located by the 5th green on Pinewild’s Magnolia course
Whispering Pines - 160 Tucker Road - UNDER CONTRACT $390,000 New construction home w/3 BR/2.5 BA in beautiful private location on nice 1 acre lot
Southern Pines - 110 Cliff Court $310,000 Beautifully renovated 3 BR/2 BA brick home in w/spacious layout and tons of curb appeal
Pinehurst - 890 St. Andrews Drive - SOLD $325,000 Lovely 3 BR/2 BA brick home on 2nd hole of Pinehurst #5 course. Prime location!
Pinehurst - 765 St. Andrews Drive $398,000 One of a kind 3 BR/2 BA turn-key home on 16th fairway of premier Pinehurst course #5
Seven Lakes West - 106 Brown Court - SOLD $426,000 Splendid 4 BR/3.5 BA custom home in gorgeous location and meticulously maintained
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McLendon Hills - 310 Broken Ridge Trail - SOLD $650,000 Grand 4 BR/3 Full BA 3 Half BA custom home w/barn and guest house in gorgeous location
Pinehurst - 10 Kilrea Court $129,000 Wooded golf front lot w/beautiful views of 7th and 8th holes of Holly Course in Pinewild
Pinehurst - 26 Oxton Circle $795,000 Amazing 4 BR/3.5 BA home in Pinewild CC overlooking water and golf….a must see!
Pinehurst -27 Abington Drive $158,500 Gorgeous WATERFRONT lot w/views of Lake Pinewild in gated Pinewild community
Pinehurst - 102 Strathaven Court - SOLD $715,000 Elegant 4 BR/3 Full BA 2 Half BA golf front home on signature hole of Pinehurst #9
Pinehurst - 51 Stoneykirk Drive - SOLD $565,000 Stunning 5 BR/3.5 BA home in great location w/exquisite finishes and detail throughout
Pinehurst - 13 Halkirk Drive - UNDER CONTRACT $529,000 Alluring 4 BR/4.5 BA brick home w/nice layout, an abundance space and lots of curb appeal
Foxfire - 115 Reynwood Court - UNDER CONTRACT $575,000 Modern day 4 BR/4.5 BA farmhouse situated on almost 6 acres w/spectacular open layout
Southern Pines - 1045 Valley Vew Road $145,000 Nice 6 acre golf front AND water front tract of land– perfect for developer or investor
Pinehurst - 70 Pinewild Drive - SOLD $610,000 Beautiful 4 BR/4.5 BA home on large corner lot w/private back yard and in-ground pool
Pinehurst - 5 Augusta Way - SOLD $525,000 Immaculate 4 BR/3 BA custom home within walking distance to the Village of Pinehurst
Pinehurst - 49 Greyabbey Drive - SOLD $535,000 Stunning 4 BR/4.5 BA contemporary home on 7th hole of Pinewild Magnolia course
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From the Editor I
always look forward to our September/October issue. Every time we start to work on it, I feel a sense of renewal. Maybe I’ve been programmed by school calendars over the years, that feeling of a fresh start. Maybe it’s knowing that as this issue gets distributed, cooler weather and brilliant autumn blue North Carolina skies are just around the corner. But certainly it is because this is our annual Uncommon Good issue, and I’m blessed with sitting down and talking with truly and genuinely good people—a natural caffeine jolt of hope and positivity. This year’s group, as in all years, are extraordinary, and I can tell you we had a serious challenge on our hands making selections from all of the nominations. We’re not through it yet, but stop to think about this year. Stop to think of the challenges and heartache, compassion and goodness. How many of you just took a deep breath like I did? We were about two weeks into the shutdown when I found myself at Harris Teeter, early in the morning, staring at one last roll of paper towels on the shelf. Mind you, it wasn’t our preferred brand, but just the fact that there was a roll present in the store was enough for me to audibly gasp. It was like finding a Fabergé egg at a tag sale. I couldn’t believe it. I considered hiding it under the four jars of peanut butter in my cart lest someone come by and try to snatch it. I kept looking around to see if alarms would suddenly go off. Thankfully, I made it safely to check out, and to a young cashier who greeted me with a very peppy hello for so early in the morning. While she scanned and I bagged, I asked her how she was holding up. Somehow I could tell she gave me a tired smile under her mask, and she said, “People need food, so I just keep telling myself, ‘This is what has to be done.’” Grocery store workers, first responders, teachers, truck drivers, neighbors, delivery drivers, mail carriers, long-term care workers, volunteers … the list goes on. There are too many to thank and too many we have missed within these pages. There is uncommon good everywhere we turn. Hopefully we have done some justice to highlighting a select few. Lastly, a sincere note of thanks to our photographer Don McKenzie, who is retiring after more than a decade of photographs for our magazine. The epitome of kindness, integrity and professionalism, Don could easily be included in our list of uncommon good. At 14, Don started in the world of photography, working as a darkroom assistant for John Hemmer, the Pinehurst Resort photographer, and he never looked back. His work will be sorely missed within these pages. If there is one solace I can take, it is that I’ll still be able to see him through Boy Scouts, where he has mentored dozens of young men, including my son, to find and cultivate the best parts of themselves. An Eagle Scout, a father, a husband, a friend—thank you Don. Enjoy those road trips you and Debbie have been longing to take! And send us a picture or two ....
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 PUBLISHER/EDITOR Greg Girard greg@pinehurstlivingmagazine.com PUBLISHER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR Amanda Jakl amanda@pinehurstlivingmagazine.com ADVERTISING SALES Amanda Jakl amanda@pinehurstlivingmagazine.com GRAPHIC DESIGN Steve Jordan COPY EDITOR Rachel Dorrell OUR GIRLS FRIDAY Amanda Oden, Iris Voelker CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Robert Gable, Sundi McLaughlin, Dolores Muller, Robert Nason, Ray Owen, Sassy Pellizzari, Helen Ross, Whitney Weston PHOTOGRAPHY Amanda Jakl, Don McKenzie, Mollie Tobias, Moore County Historical Association, Tufts Archives For advertising or subscription inquiries call 910.420.0185 © Copyright 2020. Pinehurst Living is published six times annually by Sand & Pine LLC. Any reproduction in part or in whole of any part of this publication is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher. Mailing address: PO Box 5202, Pinehurst, NC 28374 Phone 910.420.0185 www.PinehurstLivingMagazine.com Pinehurst Living will not knowingly accept any real estate advertising in violation of U.S. equal opportunity law.
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Kate & David Petsolt
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ohn Updike said, “Inspiration arrives as a packet of material to be delivered.” A fitting description for any great idea—but it’s what you do after the idea that really counts. Kate and David Petsolt found inspiration from the din floating up to their hotel room in Charleston, South Carolina, some 14 years ago. “We just heard a bunch of hooting and hollering and happy voices and we looked out the window and saw a sea of people,” says David. “We walked outside and there were a bunch of people in running gear wearing antlers and red noses. It was Charleston’s Reindeer Run. Kate and I looked at each other and said, ‘We need to bring this to our community.’” Seeing the potential to create a community event and raise money for a worthy cause, Kate started connecting with different charities, eventually partnering with the Boys & Girls Club. In 2007, 402 runners participated in the first annual Reindeer Fun Run and about $2,500 was raised. Thirteen years later, the run has raised more than $350,000 and last year, nearly 2,400 runners participated in the event. “It’s the single greatest morning of my year,” says Kate. “I always wanted it to be a community event. And when you see runners training and running their first 5K or 12K, it’s just really motivating.” While the Reindeer Run can sometimes be all consuming for the Petsolts, it isn’t their only avenue of giving back. Sometimes good works is about seeing an immediate need and filling it. The pandemic presented such a need after schools shut down in the spring, eliminating the source of daily meals for the hundreds of children who rely on it. Within days, Kate was on a virtual conference call with school administrators and other concerned parties to talk about how to get ready-made meals to those who need them. By the end of the call, Kate had volunteered to find a restaurant or two to order meals and then she would distribute them. Neighbors Feeding Neighbors was born.
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“I think it was two days after the schools shut down, we were already up and running with Golden Corral,” she says. “They stepped in and helped us to start. It was sort of a ‘if you build it, they will come’ moment. Within two days we had 600 meals. Then we just kept getting other restaurants on board. We ended up working with about 12 restaurants and we distributed well over 60,000 meals and raised over $120,000.” While no longer active, “It was meant as a stopgap,” says Kate, the impact was immediate in helping families get through the shutdown months. And the Boys & Girls Club has taken the foundation of the program and worked with the schools for food distribution moving forward. Kate also works with Rock Steady Boxing, a program run through FirstHealth that helps those with Parkinson’s disease. The program uses a boxing-based fitness curriculum to improve the quality of life for those suffering from this debilitating disease. So why dedicate so much time and effort? Why is it so important? “Because our community needs it,” says Kate. “People are hungry. People are poor. There is a huge underserved community in Moore County and I think the Boys & Girls Club fills a very vital role. So it’s worth our effort and our time to rally the troops so we can give a check to the Boys & Girls to keep their doors open. I don’t know. It’s just the right thing to do.” “For me it’s seeing the results,” says David. “Being able to know the very direct impact you can make at the Boys & Girls Club. Being able to see the happy faces of people crossing the finish line for their first 5K. The night before the Reindeer Run, there’s usually just complete and utter exhaustion. You’ve spent all this time and all this effort, and you’ve stayed up late, and there’s all these last-minute things. But by about noon the next day, you’re jazzed and can’t wait to start talking about the next one. And it’s seeing everybody enjoy what you’ve been fortunate enough to be able to create.”
The Uncommon Good
From left, Gretchen Shaughnessy Arnoczy, M.D.; Infectious Diseases Physician Russell R. Miller, III, M.D.; Intensivist Christy Brown, RN, 4 Medical; Paul S. Jawanda, M.D.; Infectious Diseases Physician Tanya S. McCall, PA-C, Emergency Medicine
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eing a nurse for 31 years, Christy Brown has seen just about everything. She has taken care of countless patients, experienced joyous moments of recovery and painful times of loss, but she’s always remained true to the nursing credo of compassion—a friendly smile backed with a high standard of professionalism. Since the pandemic, however, her whole notion of nursing has changed. “For the first time, I’m not able to lay eyes on my patient when I want or when I feel like I need to,” she says. “That’s been a real challenge, not being able to make that connection.” Brown is part of a special COVID-19 medical unit established by FirstHealth as signs of the pandemic
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started to show in our area. It was an intense and nerve-wracking time for everyone in the medical field. “When we first found out our unit would be the COVID-19 medical unit, there were a lot of ‘Why us?’ questions and some nervousness, and we pouted for a minute,” says Brown. “But our nurse manager looked at us and said, ‘If anyone can do this, it’s us. It’s our floor.’ And from that point on we just rolled up our sleeves and we hit the floor running.” It was a team effort, she adds, from all departments to get the unit as prepared as possible. And Brown says that the “we’re all in this together” mentality truly empowered her unit to believe they could handle just about anything. They had the equipment, support and
From left, Med Neuro ICU staff Harry Williamson, RN; Leah Huneycutt, RN; Cody Norris, R.N.; Kaitlin Stella, RN; Lauren McDaniel, RN; Dory Franklin, RN / Photo courtesy of FirstHealth
guidance they needed to provide the best and safest care possible for COVID-19 patients. That’s not to say there weren’t sacrifices. “It’s been hard for my family. All of our families are an extended part of our medical family as well,” says Brown. “I have two daughters and a husband. The things is, they’ve been going through it with us. I have small grandkids. One actually was born during the pandemic. I couldn’t go see the birth. I’ve stayed away from older relatives. We talk about frontline workers … our families should get as much praise.” A typical day for Brown’s unit involves a lot of safety precautions and adjusting how they provide nursing care. Only nurses in full protective gear can enter a patient’s room, and routine check-ins are done by phone or tablet. She has seen the pandemic especially impact the Hispanic community, and the language barrier has presented additional challenges. And then
there’s the emotional impact, seeing patients pass away alone and the anguish of family members. “The hardest part is the families not being able to be there,” she says. “When we do have someone that is in the last stages and the family not being able to rally around them, sit by them, be there for their last breath. Family can go in, but their time is limited. It’s not the same. It’s just hard. We had one Hispanic lady, she fought it for so long. She was alone. And then thankfully, toward the end, family could finally come say goodbye. It stays with you.” Brown has never questioned the risks, though, never considered backing out. “First of all, it’s the right thing to do,” she says. “Those people need us. They come because they need us. And I’ve been reminded through this about why I went to nursing school. To help the neediest. And even though it’s a hard job, we do it and we do it well.”
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Katrin Franklin
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think you can’t have a business and not be involved. At least I feel like I can’t,” says Katrin Franklin. “Simply having a small business is being involved. You’ve invested in a space, you’ve put stuff in it. You’ve put your heart on the line. You’ve created a brand, you’ve asked family and friends for help, you’ve borrowed money, maybe you’ve leveraged your home. You put every friendship on the line, you push everyone who loves you to the max. You change everything about your life when you choose to open a small business. I don’t know how I could do all that—be so emotionally, mentally and physically invested—and not have the same investment in my neighbors, streets and community.” Franklin has been president of the Pinehurst Business Partners (PBP) since 2016 and her tireless efforts have spearheaded the exponential growth of some of Pinehurst’s main annual events, like the Holly Arts Festival, Village Christmas and Santa’s Summer in the Pines. Her efforts over the past four years—along with a dedicated and active board made up of other local business owners—has seen the PBP become increasingly involved in local government on issues impacting businesses, as well as an increase in membership to the organization. “An organization like the PBP brings a network of support, love and resources to its members and offers its membership a unified voice within the community,” she says. “We have a mission to encourage residents and visitors to always shop, eat and support local. Local businesses are the lifeblood of any community and so by supporting local businesses, we make our community healthier and more vibrant.” Leading the PBP, of course, is not Franklin’s day job. She opened Bump & Baby, “a boutique destination for mom, baby and big kid,” in Pinehurst in 2014 and she purchased This Little Piggy, another children’s boutique store, in Southern Pines last year. To say she’s fully invested is an understatement, even if it can, at times, be all-consuming. “There’s not much downtime, but I never say to myself, ‘This just isn’t worth it.’ We’re continuing a legacy at PBP,” she says. “We’re looking at our 42nd Holly Arts Festival this
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year. To think that enough of us over the years continue to be passionate about the history and longevity of Pinehurst, it’s what keeps us going. So moving forward, we’ll be looking to celebrate our past but also recognize the changing demographics. We’re in a position now where we can market not only to golf groups but to day trippers coming from Charlotte, Raleigh and elsewhere. We can market to young families and retirees. It’s just an exciting time to be in Pinehurst. And it’s the best time to shop local.”
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John Boesch
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o define an entire life in one sentence is oversimplification—a small number of words cannot paint the entire picture. Life is too nuanced and complex. But one sentence does have the power to shape a life, to find purpose and meaning. John Boesch has lived his life by a single maxim, and it has not only served him well but has benefited countless veterans along the way. “I just found there were a lot of opportunities that came up to do things for the community and for veterans,” he says. “I think all the way back to my early years in business. I was in South Carolina and I got really involved with the Jaycees and there’s a line in the Jaycee creed that says, ‘Service to humanity is the best work of life.’ That has always, since I heard that, that has always resonated with me. And so it’s been that way through my life. I get involved with things when I see an opportunity to make a difference.” Boesch was a ROTC distinguished military graduate and, after retiring from the Army, he went on to a career that included president of Speedo International, director of soccer for the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee and executive vice president of Pier 39, a 45-acre waterfront complex in San Francisco that includes dining, shops, parks and marinas. And in between he has always found those “opportunities to make a difference.” Since moving to Pinehurst in 2001, Boesch has concentrated the majority of his time helping veterans. He is a district commissioner of the North Carolina Veterans Affairs Commission, first vice president of the Military Officers Association, co-founder of Vetfest and the annual Southern Pines Veterans Parade, and has helped numerous other veterans with advice and counsel, including Josh Peyton at the Veterans Golf Association and Scott Greenblatt of Veterans Guardian. And all of it is done without a second thought. “I do it because it needs to be done, in my opinion,” he says. “I try not to do things that are duplicative, but I try to support things that give back, either to the community or people in the community. That’s the way I grew up and I really can’t cite any other way of expressing it. If I can see the good in what I’m doing for the community or an individual, that’s enough for me.” PL
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at Towering Pines Greg Girard and Amanda Jakl southboundproperties.com Office: 910.420.0220 Amanda Cell: 910.724.4925 Greg Cell: 704.942.5353
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manda and Greg met eight years ago working on a national transportation magazine in Southern Pines. They started their business partnership by co-founding Sand & Pine Magazine in 2014 and then a year later they purchased Pinehurst Living Magazine. Last year, they acquired Purple Thistle Kitchen & Co. in the Village of Pinehurst. These investments in the community over the years have translated seamlessly into their work in real estate. “We feel our strength lies in our understanding of the community, which allows us to find the right market and right fit for our buyers and sellers,” says Amanda. “And we think the best way to serve our clients it to put ourselves in their shoes. That means investing in the time to understand each clients’ needs, fears and dreams.” Keeping their clients fully informed also plays a key role. “Communication is everything,” says Greg. “Buying or selling a home can be overwhelming, so we strive to keep our clients fully aware of their options and help them fully understand the process so that when it's time to make a decision, they feel confident they’re making the right one.” A military spouse, Amanda, in her down time, likes to relax with a good book or five, hang out with her cat, Victor, and is never far from a good cup of coffee. When not on the clock, Greg can be found enjoying time with his wife, Heather, and two kids, Jackson and Ellie, spending as much time as possible outdoors and basking in the glory of Liverpool Football Club’s championship season!
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Properties of the Pines Realty World The Nikki Bowman Team Nikki Bowman and Jessica Rowan realtyworldofmoore.com Office: 910.725.1137 Nikki Cell: 910.528.4902 Jessica Cell: 910.585.5438 Each office is independently owned and operated
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hey’re not just partners, they’re best friends too. If they’re not showing a house or at a closing, odds are you’ll find them drinking wine on Nikki’s front porch. Nikki is a Moore County native while Jessica has lived here for more than 15 years. Community is everything to them and they show it throughout the year by supporting a host of local events, businesses and organizations—from First Friday and Friend to Friend to the Veterans Parade and the Arts Council. Nikki and Jessica recognize real estate transactions can be overwhelming and they pride themselves on making the process understandable and easy for their clients, whether it’s buying, selling or renting. Through their decades of combined experience, they believe in the proactive approach to avoiding pitfalls before they are encountered and guiding their clients stepby-step so there are no surprises. To use their words: “There is no better feeling than helping someone buy their first (or 10th) home, and it’s truly powerful to help them at such an important time in their life. Real estate is so much about the experience and we have a true passion to help other people fall in love with a home and our community, just like we did!”
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apas can be simply defined as small, flavorful Spanish dishes but there is much more behind these savory treats. Tapas is also an experience and a tradition in Spain that dates back centuries. Legend has it tapas became a custom after 13th-century Castilian King Alfonso X was forced to eat small snacks throughout the day due to an ailing stomach. After he recovered, he passed a law requiring taverns to serve beer and wine with food. A more mundane, yet practical origin story is the use of a small plate topped with bread or olives that covered the top of a wine glass or beer stein to keep the flies out of the drink. The literal meaning of tapa
is lid, lending a bit more credence to this theory. In Spain today, tapas are a cultural norm, where Spaniards tapear or jump from bar to bar enjoying drinks and small dishes with family and friends. Tapas are traditionally made with regional ingredients (olive oil, garlic, fish, pork), but over the centuries, tapas menus have become wide-ranging and unique. While we’re not yet in an environment where a true tapas experience is safe, we’ve put together a few tapas recipes you can try at home with family or a small group of friends. And don’t forget the wine and beer!
Patatas Bravas spanishsabores.com / Serves 4
Ingredients
Potatas 4 medium potatoes Olive oil (for frying, about 1–2 cups) Salt ½ cup of homemade bravas sauce
Bravas Sauce ½ cup of olive oil ½ tablespoon of pimentón picante (hot smoked paprika) 1½ tablespoons of pimentón dulce (sweet smoked paprika)
1–2 tablespoons of flour 1 cup of chicken broth (or vegetable broth) Salt to taste
Directions
Sauce Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the pimentón dulce and pimentón picante and stir until combined. Add 1 tablespoon of flour and stir until combined. Add the broth very gradually, stirring constantly. The sauce should start to thicken as you incorporate the broth; slowly add more flour as necessary to achieve the right consistency (it should be velvety and smooth, but not so thick that it holds its shape alone). Reduce to low heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt to taste. Patatas Peel the potatoes, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a paper towel. Cut the potatoes into bite-size chunks. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and adjust the heat to the lowest setting, allowing them to pre-cook for a few minutes. Remove the potatoes and let them cool in the fridge for a few more minutes. Turn the heat up to high and add the potatoes back into the pan. Fry until crispy and golden. Transfer the potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels to cool, and sprinkle with salt to taste. To serve, drizzle the bravas sauce over the potatoes.
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Croquetas de Jamón spain-recipes.com / Serves 6
Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups whole milk, heated 3 ounces jamón serrano or other dry-cured ham, finely
chopped Salt 2 eggs 2 tablespoons fine dried bread crumbs
Directions
Lemon Olives food.com / Serves 4–6
Ingredients 1 pint good green olives (or both mixed) or 1 pint black olives (or both mixed) ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black peppercorns 3 sprigs fresh rosemary or 3 sprigs fresh thyme ½ teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed
3 bay leaves 4–5 garlic cloves, cut in half lengthwise 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes (optional) 2 medium lemons 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions If using brine-packed olives, drain them. If desired, you may whack them with a (clean) hammer or rolling pin to “crack” them so the seasonings penetrate further. In a medium bowl, combine the olives, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, herb sprigs, fennel seeds, garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Zest the lemons in whatever size zest you like: a mix of finely grated zest for the brightest flavor and larger strips for color is nice. Add the zest and oil to the olives and mix well. Pour and scrape into a covered jar and refrigerate for 12–24 hours to let the flavors mingle.
Lightly oil a shallow 8-inch square dish. In a saucepan, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the flour and mix well. Continue to stir or whisk for about 2 minutes, or until the flour is well blended. Add ½ cup of the milk and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the remaining cup of milk. Cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken. Decrease the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming, for about 10 minutes, or until thickened. Add the jamón serrano, season lightly with salt and stir until evenly distributed. Cook for 1 minute longer and then pour the contents of the pan into the prepared dish. Spread the mixture evenly. Let cool down for a bit and then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight to allow the mixture to set. Break the eggs into a bowl and beat lightly until blended. Spread the bread crumbs on a dinner plate. With 2 spoons, shape the béchamel-ham mixture into walnut-sized croquettes. Roll each croquette in the bread crumbs, shaking off any excess crumbs, and then dip into the beaten egg. Lift each croquette from the egg and roll it again in the bread crumbs, coating it evenly. Lay the croquettes in a single layer on a platter. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before frying. Pour the olive oil to a depth of about 2 inches into a wide, deep, heavy pot and heat over high heat. When the oil is almost smoking, slip 5 or 6 croquettes into the oil, pressing on them gently with a slotted spoon to submerge them, and fry, turning them gently, for about 2 minutes, or until they are golden on all sides. Using the slotted spoon, lift out the croquettes, holding them briefly over the pot to allow the excess oil to drain, and transfer to an ovenproof platter lined with paper towels to drain further. Keep the croquettes warm in a low oven. Fry the rest of the croquettes in the same way, always making sure the oil is very hot before adding more croquettes. When all the croquettes are fried, arrange on a platter and serve immediately. PL
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In Vino, Veritas
An Omnivore’s Vegetarian Wine Guide By Sassy Pellizzari
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here’s nothing my family and I love more than a prime rib dinner, but we also make an effort to have vegetarian nights during the week. I like the creativity you can get with veggies, and I also like to tell myself that by eating healthy I can enjoy more wine. Wine pairing is always a tough task, especially when it comes as a mate to vegetarian cuisine. You don’t often hear someone say “this wine pairs fabulously with carrots.” When thinking vegetarian, most people think vegetables, however, grains are the principle ingredients in vegetarian cuisine and they offer rich and flavorful dishes. Both grains and veggies are high in minerals and so they tend to have a sapid taste, especially when raw. Consequently, they usually pair well with softer wines that can offset their more intense flavor. Those that have a sweet taste, however, would require crispy and acidic wines, such as a verdicchio or a metodo classico. Contrary to belief, red wines pair very well with vegetarian cuisine, especially with grains prepared with rich and flavorful sauces. In this case, red wines with structure and tannins can
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balance the richness of the meal. Simpler pasta, rice and spelt dishes require less tannic reds such as a pinot noir. Fruit is another very common ingredient in vegetarian cuisine and will pair nicely with moscato d’Asti or brachetto d’Acqui. Now that we have an overall guideline, let’s go in detail with some of our favorite Italian vegetarian dishes and wines. Italian cuisine is known best for pizza and pasta, but what most people don’t know is that Italians rely heavily on vegetables, and not just tomatoes and garlic. Pinzimonio (raw veggies) In the past, pinzimonio was served as hors d'oeuvres, now, sadly, chips and nuts have replaced it. We love the crispy carrots, celery and turnips dipped in oil and salt and paired with the bubbles of a fresh prosecco, perhaps Defaveri Prosecco Treviso Brut. Pappa al Pomodoro (tomato soup) This is a “poor man’s meal” from Tuscan culinary tradition based on stale bread, tomatoes, basil and EVOO. A wine with red fruit
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Roasted Veggies A medley of roasted veggies like potatoes, peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, onions and zucchini dressed with garlic and thyme can be enjoyed with a mineral and sapid wine such as the Virgilio Vignato Gambellara Superiore. Roasted Cauliflower with Besciamella and Cheese A classic dish, it is also the common trick that moms use for making their kids eating cauliflower. I would pair this with a nebbiolo from Northern Piedmont such as the Il Chiosso Nebbiolo, which is an elegant wine with balanced acidity and mature tannins.
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Fruit Salad Fruit salad is refreshing plate that can be served as dessert, snack or even as main course for a light lunch. It is great paired with the Braida Moscato d’Asti Vigna Senza Nome or, for those who prefer reddish wines, the Braida Brachetto d’Acqui. In both cases, serve them chilled. It’s fun to get creative with veggies and the options seem endless on the different, colorful ways to cook them. Depending on the vegetable preparation, the same food could be paired with white, red or sweet wines. It might sound more traditional to discuss prime rib and Brunello di Montalcino pairing, but I bet now you’re curious to try the risotto with the “lady in a formal gown.” PL Sassy Pellizzari lived in Italy for more than 13 years, where she developed a passion and knowledge of Italian wines. She and her husband, Paolo, are the owners of Bacco Selections, a Pinehurst-based company specializing in fine wine importing and distributing.
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Business Beat
Bureau Builders by Robert Nason
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Daniel Bureau, accredited master builder, owns Bureau Builders. His company specializes in custom homes and renovations.
Bureau Builders 124 Trade Street, Seven Lakes, NC bureaubuilders.com 910-603-2141
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aniel Bureau has been running his awardwinning company for nearly 20 years, starting when he was just 18 years old. Today, Bureau Builders is an unlimited, licensed general contracting company that specializes in custom homes. Growing up, Bureau’s family worked primarly in the sawmill industry, along with several other trades. It’s not surprising then that Bureau started working and building with his hands by the time he was 7 years old. He started his career in cabinetry followed by home remodeling and repair. He went on to learn the masonry and production framing trades before firmly establishing himself in the building and remodeling arenas. Since starting, he has framed more than 100 homes and remodeled, upgraded and renovated countless more. Not one to rest on his laurels, Bureau recognizes the importance of education and setting a standard of excellence for his industry. To that end, he worked at attaining an associate degree in architectural technology. He also received accreditations as a Master Builder and Remodeler through the North Carolina Building Institute and Certified Aging in Place Specialist through the National Association of Home Builders. “It’s essential for this industry to continue to raise the standards of professionalism and expertise,” he says. “We believe passionately in what we do, and we never knowingly compromise our standards or values.” Bureau has won the Moore County Home Builder Association (MCHBA) Builder of the Year Award as well as numerous Home of the Year and Remodeling awards. He is a past president of MCHBA and continues to serve on the board of directors. He is also a regional vice president on the North Carolina Home Builders Association Executive Board. Bureau has also been involved in helping to revitalize the construction workforce by serving on the Moore County Schools Business Advisory Council, the NCHBA construction career committee and judging at the skills USA competition and the carpentry competition at the State Fair. He also speaks about job opportunities to middle and high schools classes throughout Moore County.
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“The trade industries are vital and so it’s important to share with the next generation how self-rewarding and profitable a career in the construction industry can be, all without a college degree.” Whether setting high standards for the industry or fostering the next generation of construction and skilled workers, Bureau understands what sets him apart is not only the final product but the process in achieving it. That is why he uses state-of-the-art software to help him manage all his projects. “It doesn’t matter if you’re planning to build from the ground up or the home is 200 years old,” he says. “We have the knowledge, experience and vision to build, renovate and repair to help you realize your dreams. I’ve built this business on two principles: integrity and quality. Our customers find those values in every aspect of our work, even down to the subcontractors we hire. In many respects we are building our customers’ dreams and we treat each project as if it’s our own.” PL
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Life Under Pines
Leave It to the Experts By Sundi McLaughlin
As we all find ourselves at home more than ever, people seem to be reinventing their homes and outdoor space for an ultimate staycation spot. During the first wave of COVID-19, I found myself delivering packages all over Moore County and witnessed yards exploding with activity, beautiful new flower beds, fresh sod, new fences, a brightly painted front door, a new deck and the pressure washing— so much pressure washing! It was inspiring to witness people make the most of their time and turn their homes into something fine. Flash-forward two months: I’m sick with the ’Rona, homebound with my man, but self-isolating as not to get him sick. We would text and chat throughout the day, but mostly I slept. Little did I know while I was laid up in bed he was out digging a hole in our backyard. You heard me right—a hole 36 ASOUTHERNSOPHISTICATION
in the backyard. When I finally felt better and stepped out of my cave into the sunlight I obviously hissed like a vampire as the heat pricked at my skin, my eyes burned by the wash of bright light, my body acclimating to the summer heat, I stared at what looked like a sinkhole. I rubbed my eyes thinking it a mirage but as I edged closer I heard a rhythmic pounding from deep in the hole. I leaned over the abyss and held my breath only to see a mad person grinning up at me while working his shovel. Upon seeing my confusion he hopped out of the crater and explained his plan: A small pond with a little waterfall to the left and a new stone patio to the right. I stared at him, owlish and confused. My silence did nothing to persuade his excitement. To be fair, we always do some ridiculous summer project and
apparently the 2020 pandemic wasn’t going to stop us (and by us, I mean him). OK, I thought this will involve a ton of back-breaking work, an unusual amount of stones, plumbing, lighting and who knows what else. I had no doubt we (he) could do it. He tackles each project with laserlike focus and gets to work. His process: • • •
Reading, YouTube how-to videos, asking questions. Taking his time. Yelling at me for doing something awesome like stopping what I’m doing to “like” a song on Pandora or get distracted by a hawk or a snail or a hummingbird …. Sometimes I announce I’m going into the house “to make lunch” only to fall asleep like a
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little lamb and wake with a start as I find the foreman glaring down at me while I wipe the drool from my chin, snap to attention and get back to work. And so it goes, on and on every weekend until something spectacular emerges.
For this project, I was recuperating while he got started and for the longest time I would just stay in the house and watch him from a distance. He would come in for a break or lunch, soaked with sweat, covered in dirt, mosquito-bitten and wearing a smile. Once I was feeling better, I started helping and, in doing so, I began having flashbacks to years ago when we spent a year building what we refer to as the “Rockery.” It is a culmination of thousands and thousands of rocks tucked away in the woods with a stone patio, a pergola, a floating table on one end and a seating area with a fire pit at the other. In the spring we are surrounded by walls of rhododendron and azalea blooms with pine trees so tall you can’t see where they end and the sky begins. It is wonderful now, but while we were laying every stone by hand for that very long year, we would fight like wet cats while we broke our backs
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every weekend—month after month. So for this go around I suggested renting an excavator to do the biggest work thus saving our backs and our marriage. When the excavator arrived he jumped on that thing like a cowboy saddling a bronco. He was so happy up there that by the end of the weekend, he not only dug the hole but used it around the yard to scoop up different patches of earth where ivy or other vines had taken over. He rode that bronco the whole weekend right until the man showed up, asked him to dismount, hooked it up and drove away. The excavator was a wonder and also a bit of a terror as now we were left with torn up beds which resembled a bit of an exploded mine field. It added more work, but work that needed doing … just maybe not right now in the middle of Pondzilla 2020. So as we refocused on raking up the new torn up beds I had another thought. “Wouldn’t it be nice if we hired someone to finish the pond?” What a revelation! Maybe we (they) could get it completed before the end of the summer! Maybe we could forego the weekend squabbling over who carried the most stones or what musical genre most suited the project? The once subdued pond idea had grown into a swimmable pond with dueling waterfalls, a lazy river with underwater lights, two pumps and a skimmer. With a little bit of research I luckily found a lovely gentleman who builds ponds and is just as obsessed with rocks as my man! Jamaal Hall, owner of NDH Aquatics, patiently listened to our stories, approved of our “Rockery” and just like that, my man had a new best friend. He and his crew of Malcolm, Latrell and Terry have been working through the hottest days of the year. Every day we come home from work it’s like Christmas morning just to see what new thing they have worked on. For a DIY couple to have hired an expert to help us visualize our project is absolutely thrilling! As they work on filling the giant hole with rocks we stand in amazement at their beautiful work. The bonus of hiring a professional to complete a project: meet new friends, get a one-of-a-kind aquatic piece of art, support a small business and no marital squabbles … all right here Under the Pines! PL Sundi McLaughlin is a proud military wife and small business owner of Mockingbird on Broad in Southern Pines.
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Meals on Wheels of the Sandhills has been in operation since 1974! It gives us much joy to know that with the help of community churches, restaurants and volunteers, our program has continued during the COVID-19 crisis. On behalf of our director and board members, we would like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU! Our gratitude goes out to all our longtime volunteers and the many new ones! For more information or to donate, please visit www.mealsonwheelsofthesandhills.com or email Rebecca Listrom at rklistrom@yahoo.com.
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The Garden
Goldenrod BY DOLORES MULLER
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f you say goldenrod to some people, they cringe! Itchy, watery eyes and sneezing are often attributed to the fallblooming goldenrod. But this beautiful perennial Solidago sp. has gotten a bad rap. The allergic reaction is produced mainly by ragweed pollen Ambrosia sp., which blooms at the same time as the goldenrod and is pollinated by wind. Goldenrod pollen is too heavy and sticky to be blown far from the flowers, and is pollinated mainly by insects. So, it is not the cause of anyone’s discomfort. Solidago, otherwise known as goldenrod, is a large family of tough, perennial North American and Mexican native flowers. It is a genus of 100 to 120 species of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae. Goldenrod provides nectar for migrating butterflies and bees, encouraging them to remain in the area and pollinate our crops. It has medicinal properties too. People have used it to reduce pain and swelling (inflammation), as a diuretic to increase urine flow and to stop muscle spasms. It is also used for gout, joint pain (rheumatism), arthritis, as well as eczema and other skin conditions. It makes a wonderful fall plant, with blooms starting in August and lasting until the first frost. Its golden yellow flowers light up any flower bed. The plant spreads by underground rhizomes as well as reseeding. It ranges from less than 1 foot tall to more than 6 feet, depending on the cultivar. Goldenrods produce clusters of tiny yellow or gold florets, some in the form of broad and nearly flat-topped corymbs, and others cascading in feathery panicles from arching stems. Some varieties, such as Solidago sphacelata “Golden Fleece,” also have attractive semievergreen foliage that extends the season of interest. My favorite is Solidago rugoso “Fireworks.” As the name implies, its bloom looks like golden fireworks bursting in the garden. It loves a sunny spot, is deer resistant, tolerates drought and poor soils, has few diseases or insect problems and is great for cutting. It is a plant that deserves a place in your garden. PL
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A Look Back
The Swirling Glaze from Auman Pond By Ray
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ld timers around Roseland in southwestern Moore County still remember Charlie Auman as the nicest person you’d ever meet. During the 1940s and ’50s, he ran Patterson Store on Hoffman Road, keeping his own counsel and rarely talking about his past. High up on a shelf in the store was a row of handmade pots that seemed curiously out of place, a thin veil of dust muting their twisting colors. Only those closest to Auman ever knew the origin of the pieces and the story of their mysterious glaze. Originally from the Black Ankle community near Seagrove, Auman first came to Moore County in 1907 and earned a steady wage working in the turpentine industry and helping to expand the transportation system as part of the North Carolina Good Roads movement. At that time, local roads were surfaced with a hardened mixture of sand and clay, a medium of choice in the days of the horse and buggy. With talk of bigger roads cutting across the region, Auman devised a plan to obtain an important source of clay at a site north of Seagrove, famous for its amazing resource.
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Old Patterson store in Roseland
In the early 1900s, potter Franklin Cole had fallen out with his clay supplier. That night in a restless sleep, he dreamed of a bed of white clay between two branches of a stream. He got up, grabbed his mattock and wandered off to a nearby place where the morning air was churning in a mist. Digging, he unearthed what would prove to be the largest single clay deposit ever found in Seagrove. Auman and his family acquired the “dream field” in 1913, naming it Auman Pond after the local custom of calling a clay deposit a “pond.” The site consisted of several hundred acres of interlocking pits, the clay even-grained, dark blue and slick in the ground. Easy to work, once fired it turned pure white and people came from miles away to purchase clay. Pinehurst and Southern Pines were growing by leaps and bounds, the towns fenced to protect them from wandering livestock, packs of wild dogs and razorback hogs. A flood of schooner wagons brought tradesmen to the town gates, many of them potters whose wares were
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popular with the tourists, which Auman saw firsthand. The Sandhills resorts were at the forefront of a national fascination with traditional crafts. Industrialization and a feeling that the last frontiers had finally been “conquered” led to a widespread sense of nostalgia, with growing enthusiasm for handmade goods. The world was hungry for authentic folk pottery and Auman aimed to capitalize on this interest. In 1922, he established a pottery shop near Auman Pond, hiring potters Wendell Stockton Richardson and Pascal Marble to teach him about the operation. Auman never actually made pottery, but built the kilns, shop and other buildings. His brothers Roy and Cecil and son James learned to turn the wares, alongside the seasoned potters hired to work with them. At first they produced utilitarian stoneware and lead-glazed pieces, carting the wares to neighboring communities in horse-drawn wagons. Mastering their craft, they produced more decorative forms and eventually
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opened a showroom in New York City under the name Clay Crafters, shipping orders by train from Seagrove. Marketing brochures offered colorful accounts of the enterprise: “Native to the soil of this country is the rich, plastic clay which is transformed by these native artists from shapeless mass to things of rarest beauty and charm. It is a work of genius wrought by deft, cunning fingers and inherited talent. In other centuries the forbearers of these mountain folk made pottery in the same primitive fashion.” In 1927, U.S. Route 220 was built in Seagrove and fast became the main north-south corridor for travelers going to and from Florida. Auman built a large house closer to the new highway with a shop downstairs to take advantage of the traffic and this proved to be a lucrative move. They called the house the “Ship” because of its unusual shape and size, and the pottery became a major tourists attraction, the roadway sometimes clogged from shoppers looking for a place to park and folks lined up to purchase wares.
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A glaze emerged at the pottery that was unlike anything ever seen before in Seagrove. Developed behind closed doors by a man named Charlie B. Maston, using slurries from Auman Pond, the finish danced across the face of pots in waves of aqueous color. Maston was reputedly a music teacher from Indiana who came to the pottery in the summers to create “experimental” glazes. A log cabin was built near the highway to house his secret workshop, and he shuttered the windows and locked the doors when he went in and out. Although many tried, no one could replicate the swirling glaze and Maston never revealed his formula, not even to the Aumans. The production schedule at the pottery was intense and they labored sunup to sundown six days a week to keep pace with the orders. They kept two kilns going at the old pottery site and another at the new site. Plans were acquired for a large industrial kiln from the Pomona Terra-Cotta Company in Greensboro, and after two failed attempts it finally functioned properly on the third try.
From top, Charlie Auman and Charles Maston
Each time the kiln was rebuilt Auman borrowed $3,000, leaving him deeply in debt. His finances broke down in the mid-1930s, a casualty of the Great Depression, and the shop was forced to close. According to Auman, “You couldn’t eat or wear a pot and you couldn’t even give one away.” Auman boarded up the windows and the potters went their separate ways. He leased Auman Pond to Pomona Terra-Cotta Company with terms to expire after all the clay was extracted. This business arrangement failed after Pomona removed acres of clay and refused to give up the lease, further diminishing Auman’s finances. Returning to the Sandhills, Auman labored in the timber industry before becoming proprietor of Patterson Store. By the time of his passing in 1951, memory of his decorated wares had faded. Ironically, few of his neighbors ever knew this humble man had been a gifted tradesman whose pieces were among the finest works ever produced in the South. PL
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Dark Times By Robert Gable Dark moments in human history always have a way of cropping up. World War II is one such dark time. Though it may seem like ancient history to some, it still influences today’s political climate. One of the darkest moments of the war was when France surrendered, leaving England squarely in the crosshairs of the Nazi war machine. That critical year, between May 1940 and May 1941, is chronicled in Erik Larson’s latest best-selling book, The Splendid and the Vile. Using archives, letters, and diaries, Larson superbly recreates what made Winston Churchill such an inspiring leader, consummate strategist and devoted family man with five children. He shows that Churchill was not superhuman; his legacy includes bigotry and imperialism that are being acknowledged again today. Larson doesn’t just rehash the huge font of Churchill literature already out there—he reveals the human side of the man, and his family, during a time of crisis. Larson notes, “As I’ve discovered with prior books, when you look at the past through a fresh lens, you invariably see the world differently and find new material and insights even along welltrodden paths.” His guiding question: How did the Churchills cope with all the bombs and war anxiety, while dealing with everyday family problems, too? Larson has three daughters of his own and wonders how he would have fared trying to raise them through the horrors of a bombing blitz. The nerve-shattering, nightly bombing raids—disrupting an entire society and causing unrelenting hardship and suffering— threatened to tear the fabric of England apart. Everyday human life, however, managed to continue through the Blitz, and Churchill’s private secretary, John Colville, kept a diary of his daily dealings. (Colville went on to be private secretary to the Queen and published his diary in 1987.) And Churchill’s youngest daughter, Mary, also kept a diary during the war. Larson leans heavily on these two diarists to get us into Churchill’s “inner circle.” With dire circumstances all around them, they still had to project, at least outwardly, the British pluck of “Keep calm and carry on.” Larson also adds diary excerpts from the Ministry of Mass-Observation, which asked selected people to keep diaries and write whatever they were thinking, allowing the Ministry to gauge the morale of people throughout the country. (The blackout preparations every night,
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The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz By Erik Larson 608 pages, Random House / $32.00
coupled with the morning darkness after a night in a grim fallout shelter, were especially draining.) Not everyone in Churchill’s orbit was a paragon of virtue. There was some “palace intrigue” afoot, with love among the ruins of London. Churchill’s son Randolph was a peevish, snotty bore, and an inveterate drinker and gambler. After cheating on his wife, Pamela, he racked up debts, then told her to pay them off. She, at age 21, understandably said she didn’t sign up for a lifetime of this abuse. Then there was Churchill’s complicated relationship with Lord Beaverbrook, the man tagged with getting planes built for the Royal Air Force. No fawning yesman, he provided sorely needed critical observations. Though he irked almost every other person in England except Churchill, Beaverbrook gave Churchill honest, blunt and valuable advice. Though not trying to be an exhaustive study of Churchill, Larson does give a picture of the many facets of Churchill’s complex character. During air raids, he was known to go up on the rooftop to watch, against the pleas of his advisors. (He did, at least, put on a helmet.) He insisted on two baths a day and took phone calls and dictated letters at all hours—even during his baths. He liked to visit his daughter Mary’s anti-aircraft battery as she blasted away during raids. Though the guns mostly missed, Churchill was astute enough to realize blasting away gave Londoners a morale boost, giving them the relief of hitting back. And, of course, Churchill’s mastery of rhetoric and speechwriting. In the epilogue, Larson tells what happened to all the various people after the war. It’s both bittersweet and poignant to hear how the war affected them and what happened to them as time went by. He shows how dark times have a way of testing us in unforeseen ways. PL Robert Gable worked in book publishing for 18 years before going into the golf industry. He lived and worked in Pinehurst for five years and still misses it. He currently lives in Queens and works as an assistant golf pro at Metropolis Country Club in White Plains, New York.
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Autumn Abundance By Amelia Kirkland
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s temperatures drop and we dream of pumpkins, it’s a great time to think about good health. A change of seasons gives us a chance to reflect. While fall is not traditionally regarded as a time of “renewal,” it’s a great time to make a fresh start on good health. Many folks equate sweater weather with comfort food— often associated with high-carb foods and rich sauces—but there are many healthful options as well. Comfort foods are classically hearty, mouth-watering, home-cooked meals that are surely crowd pleasers. Things like mac ‘n cheese, risotto and beef stew certainly qualify. Seasonal produce necessarily fuels us for the season at hand. During the hot summer, we have juicy tomatoes and watermelon that feed our need for water and keep us hydrated. In fall, we have fiber-rich foods that satisfy and comfort. We have apples for pies, starchy squash for casseroles and dark leafy greens packed with vitamins and nutrients to get us through winter. All these foods are hearty and satisfying while carrying substantial nutritional punch. Current food culture gives us access to a plethora of fruits and vegetables year-round. Seasonal eating, however, is worth investigating. Of course it’s OK to buy lettuce in summer and 56 ASOUTHERNSOPHISTICATION
peaches in winter, but let’s take a deeper look. Local produce has the benefit of little to no travel time, so it’s picked at the height of freshness; there’s no need to pick it “green” to allow for ripening in transit. Secondly, the planet benefits from the consumption of locally produced food. By reducing the distance food must travel to the consumer, carbon emissions are reduced. Most fall produce, including pumpkins, beets, squash and apples, are full of fiber. Fiber is essential for a properly functioning gut and carries the added benefit of providing satiety. Some fall veggies are classified as “carbs,” while others, such as spaghetti squash function in lieu of processed carbs. Spaghetti squash offers a fun, low-calorie, gluten-free alternative to grain-based pasta. Kale is a favorite that grows well in the cool weeks of spring and fall. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse full of vitamins A, C and K. While some kale leaves can be tough and chewy, especially from mature plants, they make a great addition to soups and stews or sautéed or braised in olive oil. A tasty and easy kale salad involves massaging the curly leaves with mashed avocado and olive oil and tossing with lemon juice and zest with a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper.
Where do we get these magnificent autumn foods? There are many farmers markets in Moore County, plus we have a subscription community-supported agriculture (CSA) in Sandhills Farm to Table. Sandhills Farm to Table secures fresh produce from local farmers and brings it to consumers in weekly boxes. You can subscribe for all or part of a season and pick up your box at one of a number of local gathering sites. Spring/summer subscriptions run April through August and fall subscriptions run September through Thanksgiving. Find them at sandhillsfarm2table.com. We have a long growing season in the Sandhills, so getting local, healthy produce is easy. Here are two recipes to help you get started:
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Pumpkin Soup
Combine oil, rosemary, coconut aminos or soy sauce, and orange juice in
Ingredients
½ teaspoon cumin
1 medium onion, chopped
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes,
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
chopped
1 cup Guinness stout or other beer
3–4 cups pumpkin, chopped
(can substitute stock)
½ tablespoon garlic, minced
1 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Pumpkin spice balsamic vinegar or
1 teaspoon turmeric
pumpkin pie spice (optional)
Directions Sauté onion on medium-high heat until translucent. Add garlic and sauté 2
potatoes and cook 3–5 minutes. Pumpkin will begin to soften. Add beer or stock. Simmer until veggies are soft, 10–15 minutes. Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Heat through. Ladle into bowls and drizzle with pumpkin spice balsamic or sprinkle with a dash of pumpkin pie spice.
Roasted Beets & Carrots Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large beets, peeled and cubed
½ tablespoon coconut aminos or
3–4 carrots, sliced 2 tablespoon chopped fresh
soy sauce 1 tablespoon orange juice
rosemary or ½ tablespoon dried
Directions a small bowl. Stir to combine. Put veggies in a large bowl and add oil and juice mixture, tossing to coat veggies. Line a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with aluminum foil. Turn veggies out on foil. Place on middle rack in a 400 F oven or place on a hot grill and cook 25 min until veggies are tender crisp. PL
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On the Buckle
Beat the Heat By Whitney Weston
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ummer in the South: “Thank goodness for the summers here,” I always say, “otherwise we wouldn’t be able to afford the rent!” I try to find the silver lining (since I am a horse trainer and spend my days outdoors teaching, it’s a laugh or cry situation). Coming from the West Coast, I have had my share of 100 degree days in the summer. Armed with a large water bottle and damp towel, I felt pretty prepared to tackle the day. Moving to the East Coast and then to the South brought a level of “summer” that I had never seen before. The wall of humidity when walking outside, sweating while standing still in the shade—you get the idea. Staying hydrated is now an endurance sport. I needed to up my game for survival. When is the best time of day to ride? My West Coast former self would say, “Early in the morning or late at night.” Ah, but not here! With varying levels of humidity combined with a high temperature, a cloudy day can feel like the seventh level of hell. Enter cellphones and weather apps. I have three on my phone that I consult many times a day as if they’re magical oracles: NOAA, Myradar and Accuweather. If possible, plan your rides and outdoor exercising by watching the heat index, which is the heat combined with humidity. Some weeks or days might have a lower heat index at 10 a.m., when a 7 p.m. ride might seem like a sure bet. For your horse, there are several guides floating around the internet, and it’s a good idea to keep those in mind before heading out.
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Even so, there is much variation in the physical condition of the horse and the type of work being asked. An older quarter horse who is worked twice a week should not be held to the same cardiovascular standards as a young, fit racehorse. Plan a quiet hack in the shade on days when it is not appropriate to do more or take the day off all together. For those horses that must maintain a training schedule, where conditions are safe yet uncomfortable, it’s best to ride efficiently. That means have one reasonable training goal for the day, and don’t drill your horse. If the session is not going well, there is no harm in finishing with a walk, patting your horse and putting a pin in it until tomorrow. Monitor your horse for any early signs of discomfort due to heat and work: profuse sweating or no sweating at all could signal that your horse has a condition called anhidrosis. Other signs include a rapid breathing rate or panting (>20 breaths / min), rapid heart rate (>50 beat/min) or unusually high rectal temperatures (101 F and up). The cool down process for your horse is very important as well. Even when worked efficiently and safely, horses will need assistance to return to their TPR resting rate. When hosing or sponging after work, spend extra time on the jugular vein under the neck, and femoral artery on the insides of the hind legs. These are the largest blood vessels, so cooling the body at those locations will circulate the cooled blood, helping bring
down the overall temperature more quickly. The most important tip, and most easily forgotten, is to remember to thoroughly scrape and dry off water that collects on the skin. Even if your horse seems cool and ready to be put away, the moisture left on the skin will act as insulation and actually make the horse hotter! Placing fans in the stalls and wash area will help keep your horse dry and help evaporate any remaining water on them. Your horse’s environment will be important to keep his temperature stabilized throughout the day. In addition to fans, your horse will need shade. And sometimes being outdoors under shade will be cooler than in the barn. Keep a thermometer in the barn aisle or stall to determine where is the best place for your horse to recharge. During the summer months, our entire barn is given salt or electrolytes in their morning breakfast. This encourages a finicky horse to drink throughout the day. For us humans, heat exhaustion is real! I joke with my students to encourage them to hydrate: “Please only fall off for training reasons, not because you needed water.” Make sure to have plenty of water on hand all day. I like to use a metal jug, so it stays cool for longer. Also, did you know they make electrolytes for humans? I love the lemon from Ultima mixed into my water. Wear technical fabrics (cotton just won’t cut it!) that are breathable and lightweight. EquiIn-Style makes wonderful SPF long sleeved cool shirts that have a mesh panel sewn in the arms for breathability. A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses will help shield the sun, but, most importantly, wear sunscreen! PL Whitney Weston is a professional horse trainer who has been riding for more than 30 years and competing at the international level of eventing for 14 years. She trains out of her Southern Pines farm through Valkyrie Sporthorses, and runs Southern Pines Riding Academy.
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A Virtual Tour by Helen Ross
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y the time this is published, I will have covered four PGA Tour events with no spectators on-site, most recently at my hometown Wyndham Championship in Greensboro in August. I drove to two—the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head and the Workday Open in Columbus, Ohio. I normally would have flown to Ohio, but given the COVID-19 crisis, driving seemed the prudent decision, and I went through some beautiful mountains in West Virginia along the way, so that was a bonus. I found a nonstop flight to Minneapolis for the 3M Open. The good news? Masks were everywhere and there were two seats and an aisle between me and the other person on my row. I arrived well-rested, too, which is more than I can say for a colleague who drove 19 hours straight from his Georgia home. Each week starts with off-site COVID-19 tests for the players, caddies, essential staff and, at some events, those of us in the media. Roughly 400 tests are conducted prior to each tournament. Tents are set up, often in a nearby parking lot. You register and go take your medicine, so to speak. The nasal swab doesn’t hurt, it’s just a bit uncomfortable. Of course—and those who saw Ian Poulter tweet his actual test one week will understand—it depends on who administers it. According to Brooks Koepka, the man the guys have nicknamed “Gentle Steve” is the one you should seek out.
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The results are generally available within several hours. You’ll get a text if you are negative. Then you head back to the testing area for a bracelet—essentially a colored ribbon—that must be worn the rest of the week. Everyone’s temperature is taken daily when you get to the course, too. Only 38 sportswriters are credentialed to work in the media center while another 20, mostly local TV crews and tournament photographers, have grounds-only access. Prior to the pandemic, that combined number likely would have been in the hundreds at any given event. Even network TV operates on a limited scale in this bubble—with announcers like Ian Baker Finch, Frank Nobilo and Sir Nick Faldo working remotely and Jim Nantz on-site. Graphics, editing and replay crews are stationed in four U.S. studios, as well as one in New Zealand. Talk about moving pieces. Desks in the media center are positioned 6 feet apart, rather than right next to each other. Some tournaments even have plexiglass shields around three sides of those desks. Everyone is provided with hand sanitizer and PGA Tour-branded wipes. Lunches, even for players more used to elaborate buffets, comes in boxes or paper bags. And of course, masks are required. Sportswriters can’t go on the range or practice green or into the locker room, as was the case pre-COVID. You can follow
the leaders or a player making a move but not from inside the ropes—of course, with no fans, save for those lucky enough to live on the property, your view is unobstructed anyway. It’s eerily quiet on the course—even winning putts receive just a smattering of applause. The pre-tournament interviews are conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams. You sit there, muted and with your video off, until a Tour media official calls on you to ask a question. Then you turn your audio and video on, and your face pops up on half the screen with the player on the other side. Like most video conferencing calls, no matter how many times we do it, someone always forgets to mute themselves or leaves the video on. Early on, there were the occasional, shall we say, frustrated utterings, when the person realizes their mistake. The pre-tournament interviews are open to all approved media no matter where they happen to be. But once the tournament starts, only reporters credentialed for the event are allowed to “ask” questions, and that is done via a chat function and relayed by two pool reporters or someone from the Golf Channel. Once the tournament is over, the winner is brought to another virtual interview. Starting with Justin Thomas’ win at the World Golf ChampionshipFedEx St. Jude Invitational, that Q&A session is open to all Tour-approved media, although questions from those on-site are given first priority. The lack of face-to-face time is challenging. You don’t know if a player smiled when he said something or rolled his eyes. There are no “exclusives.” Everyone is working from the same page, literally—we all get the same transcripts and the same quotes. But it’s your job to tell the story better. It’s the new normal. But at least we’re playing golf. PL Helen Ross is a freelance golf writer who spent 20 years working for the PGA Tour and 18 more at the Greensboro News & Record. A UNC-Chapel Hill graduate, she has won multiple awards from the Golf Writers Association of America.
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Book Shop Event & Meeting Rental Space Variety of Programs 95 Cherokee Rd. Pinehurst Please check our website to stay up to date on our Covid-19 updates
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8th Hole Pine Needles Par 4, 324 yards Designer: Donald Ross A short par 4 where long hitters may want to use a fairway wood off the tee, the 8th hole at Pine Needles has a challenging approach to a well-bunkered green. A great opportunity for a birdie, this hole was featured in the latest edition of Carolinas Golf as one of the “18 Most Fun Holes� in the Carolinas. Photogr aph Courtesy of Pine Needles
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dates and times subject to change. Check directly with event organizers before making plans.
9.4.2020 Sunrise Theater | 20/20 raffle drawing First Bank Stage at the Sunrise | 250 NW Broad St. | So. Pines Cost: $20 per ticket | see website for time Sunrisetheater.com, information@sunrisetheater.com 9.5.2020 Paint Pouring Kid’s Class ARTworks Vass | 129 Main St. | Vass Cost: $19 | 9 – 11 a.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com 9.5.2020 Paint Pouring Adult’s Class ARTworks Vass | 129 Main St. | Vass Cost: $29 – $39 | 4 – 6 p.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com 9.10.2020 Fall Scene - Decorative Painting for Beginners ARTworks Vass | 129 Main St. | Vass Cost: $39 | 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com 9.10.2020 Sponsor A Child Kick-Off Virtual Porch Party Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills | 160 Memorial Park Court | So. Pines Cost: FREE | 6 – 8 p.m. Contact: sandhillsbgc.org 9.11.2020 Brooke & Darin Aldridge: Live on the Green BPAC | 3395 Airport Road | Pinehurst Cost: $28 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Contact: 910.695.3800 | bpac@sandhills.edu | sandhillsbpac.com 9.12.2020 Metalsmithing - ARTworks for kids Artworks Vass | 129 Main St. | Vass Cost: $19 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com
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9.12.2020 Introduction to Felting ARTworks Vass | 129 Main St. | Vass Cost: $49 | 1 – 4 p.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com 9.14.2020 Take Your Oil Painting to the Next Level ARTworks Vass | 129 Main St. | Vass Cost: $79 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com 9.24.2020 Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills - Cradle at Pinehurst Golf Tournament The Cradle | 1 Carolina Vista Drive | Pinehurst Cost: $125 per player | shotgun start sandhillsbgc.org 9.25–26.2020 Quilting in the Pines The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Road South | Pinehurst Cost: $7 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contact: 910.295.0166 | sandhillsquilters.org 9.25.2020 Movies by the Lake - Trolls World Tour 301 Lake Park Crossing | Aberdeen Cost: FREE | 7:15 p.m. Contact: 910.944.7275 | townofaberdeen.net 9.28.2020 Mugs, Vases and Vessels Hand Built Pottery ARTworks Vass | 129 Main St. | Vass Cost: $39 – $69 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com 10.3.2020 Metalsmithing - ARTworks for kids Artworks Vass | 129 Main St. | Vass Cost: $19 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com 10.9.2020 Movies by the Lake - Onward 301 Lake Park Crossing | Aberdeen Cost: FREE | 7 p.m. Contact: 910.944.7275 | townofaberdeen.net
10.10.20 Shaw House Heritage Fair and Festival 110 W. Morganton Road | So. Pines FREE | 1 – 4 p.m. Contact: 910.692.2051, info@moorehistory.com, moorehistory.com
Virtual Events
10.12.2020 Take Your Oil Painting to the Next Level ARTworks Vass | 129 Main Street | Vass Cost: $79 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com
Sunrise Theater | virtual theater 250 NW Broad St. | So. Pines Cost: $4.99 – $12 sunrisetheater.com
10.16.2020 Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills - Moore Trivia 160 Memorial Park Court | So. Pines Cost: $60 per player | 6 – 9 p.m. sandhillsbgc.org 10.17.20 Shaw House Moore Treasures Sale 110 W. Morganton Road | So. Pines FREE | 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Contact: 910.692.2051, info@moorehistory.com, moorehistory.com
10.19.2020 (bidding opens) – 10.23.20 (virtual gala) Moore Humane Society Virtual Gala Cost: $1+ | 6 – 9:30 p.m. one.bidpal.net/mhsgala
North Carolina Museum of Art | NCMA from Home 2110 Blue Ridge Road | Raleigh Cost: FREE NCmuseum.org | main page, Museum from Home
puzzle solution from page 60
10.24.2020 Hank, Pattie & the Current (live on the Green) BPAC | 3395 Airport Road | Pinehurst Cost: $28 | 7 – 9:30 p.m. Contact: 910.695.3800 | bpac@sandhills.edu | sandhillsbpac.com 10.26.2020 Mugs, Vases and Vessels Hand Built Pottery ARTworks Vass | 129 Main St. | Vass Cost: $39 – $69 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com 10.31.2020 Metalsmithing - ARTworks for kids Artworks Vass | 129 Main St. | Vass Cost: $19 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Contact: 910.245.4129 | info@artworksvass.com | artworksvass.com
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Sandhills Sightings
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2020
with DOLORES MULLER
Re-opening Pinehurst June 19
Top, from left: Winston Pound and Alex Woodall; Emma, Alma & John Hoffmann / Middle, from left: The Villager Deli; Jean Elly, Lynn Goldhammer and Marge Swinerton; Rene Bernatowicz and Cassie Alearaz / Bottom, from left: Lisi’s patio; David & Heather Meir; and Peter & Denise Zeitler.
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Wine & Wickets
Pinehurst Country Club Pinehurst June 25
Top, from left: Croquet club president Elaine Moody and Bette Rycroft; learning the game / Middle, from left: John Zopatti, Dawn Jordan-Masa, Trevie Cato and Nicole Dunstan; lining up the shot / Bottom, from left: Cindy Parker, Mary Stauffer, Michael Marsh and Mike Taylor; Jeff & Carolyn Thompson with Ann & Gilbert Galle; and Maggie Langley.
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Sandhills Sightings Yard Sale
Sandhills Woman’s Exchange Pinehurst July 18
Top, from left: Robert & Laura Graves; Kelly & Bob Lynch. / Bottom, from left: Woman’s Exchange president Barb Summers with Cav Peterson; Jane Graves with sale organizer Yvonne Gale; Joyce Pilewski and Nancy Mack; and items for sale.
Given-to-Go Take-out dinner fundraiser benefitting Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives Give Memorial Library Pinehurst July 21
Top, from left: Don McKenzie with Ollie & Wanda Sweeney; Elliott’s on Linden staff passing out the meals. / Bottom, from left: Hazlette Burns, Terry Strohl and Jan Fisher; Lori Wright and Claire Berggren; and Given/Tufts director Audrey Moriarty with Nancy Geddes.
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Sandhills Sightings U.S. Kids Golf Championship Pinehurst/Southern Pines July 30 – Aug. 2
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sightings@ pinehurstlivingmagazine.com Top, from left: Mark Hangis with Hillary & Eden Gerber; on the putting green / Middle, from left: Erin & Winston Logis; Lawrence, Ryan & William Piltin; Braydon Brawner / Bottom, from left: Sand trap practice; and Jennifer & Ryan Donaldson.
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Last Impression
In the Beginning photograph and caption courtesy of Moore County Historical Association
Southern Pines, 1894. Pictured is the original Southern Pines Railroad Depot, with the Raleigh and Augusta Railroad (later the Seaboard Air Line Railroad) tracks visible in the center foreground. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church is the white building in the background. PL
The morns are meeker than they were, The nuts are getting brown; The berry’s cheek is plumper, The rose is out of town. The maple wears a gayer scarf, The field a scarlet gown. Lest I should be old-fashioned, I’ll put a trinket on. 72 ASOUTHERNSOPHISTICATION
- Autumn, Emily Dickinson
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