February/March 2015
SAND &MAGAZINE PINE
Form & Function Utilitarian Artistry
The Interview
Mayor Nancy Fiorillo
Run for the (Sand)hills The Ultimate Runner’s Guide
Junior League of Moore County
Charity Gala Saturday, March 7th, 2015 7:00pm Pinehurst Members’ Club
$50 Per Person Food · Silent Auction · Cash Bar Valet Parking Available
Dancing to the Swing Street Little Big Band
Proceeds benefit the programs and services of The Junior League of Moore County
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contents 12 Form & Function
SAND & PINE
All styles of artists seem to find their way to our small corner of the world. We visit a few who combine artistic grace with a utilitarian purpose.
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Garden Variety
Run for the (Sand)hills
Our master gardeners are ready to talk dirt. No, not the rumor kind. This is all about getting the most out of your soil this spring. And those camellias ... nice!
Tighten those shoelaces, adjust your earbuds and give those calves a stretch. We’re about to take you on a running tour across the Sandhills.
Publishers Greg Girard, Amanda Jakl
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Editor Greg Girard greg@sandandpinemag.com
Creative Director Amanda Jakl amanda@sandandpinemag.com
Form & ion Funct rian Artistry Utilita
Word Geek Jennifer Kirby
The iew Intrerv Nancy Fiorillo Mayo
Run for nd)hills the (Sa ate Runner’s Guide
On the Cover
Don Dees is near mile 4 of the 2014 Dusk to Dawn 50-miler on Manchester Road. The annual race is organized by the Southern Pines Ultra Running Club.
Cover photo & content photo: Jacqueline Hurd
The Ultim
Ad Peddler Leslie Habets sales@sandandpinemag.com
Contributing Scribblers Darcy Connor, Robert Nason, Claudia Watson Visual Alchemists Carter Beck, Greg Girard, Amanda Jakl
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What’s on the Web ....... 6 Good Reads ....... 7 Quicksand ....... 8 To Your Health! ....... 17
26 At the Table
It’s corned beef season, and we’ve got everything you need to know about this traditional Irish-American fare. Hint: It goes well with a pint or two.
29 The Interview
Nancy Fiorillo has been mayor of Pinehurst since 2011. We sit down to talk about her achievements and her vision for the village’s future.
Puzzles ....... 33 Shutter ....... 34 Last Word ....... 35
editor note by Greg Girard
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here’s an assumption that running is a solitary endeavor. Just the runner and his or her thoughts. Frightening for some, I know. Many run with music and try to lose themselves in the songs, pretending to ignore that small cramp tingling under their rib. I run without music; the act of taking off without any electronic device has become more and more appealing to me as I get older. Not that being left alone with my thoughts is always a safe place. My mind can race from work, to how great I feel, to my family, to what’s that pain in my heel, to, oh boy, did I just tear my Achilles, to I hope Liverpool wins this weekend, to cramp, cramp, to breathe, Greg, breathe. It takes me awhile to settle in, but it’s a self-inflicted torture I can’t seem to do without. Our story on running, however, seems to debunk this notion of the lone runner suffering amidst his or her manic
reflections. Running, I’ve now learned, can be an exceedingly social activity. We have the Hashers, who like to do some questionable (but not illegal!) things out there; the brew runners, who end each run with dinner and a pint; and the ultra runners, who think a nice 50-mile run is a standard weekend event, just to name a few. Then, of course, there’s the Sandhills Race Series, which will give any runner a nice buzz of excitement on race day. No matter the group, the common denominator is their sense of community and their commitment to staying healthy, enjoying the area and connecting with runners that come from all walks of life. This can only lead to a more enriching life in the Sandhills. Running can help your mind, body and soul, and, apparently, it can do wonders for your social life as well.
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So Happy Together We asked you for the songs that remind you of your love, and boy, did you tell us. We put them all together in one playlist. Wanna listen to it now? Visit spotify.com/user/sandandpinemag
Love Hurts
Love isn’t all roses and chocolates. Those roses have thorns and that chocolate has its consequences. You told us your sad, angry breakup songs and we put ’em in a playlist. Visit spotify.com/user/sandandpinemag
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Good Reads
People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading. - Logan Pearsall Smith
by Darcy Connor
Preschool/Toddler: I Love You Through and Through By Bernadette Rossetti Shustak/ Illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this charming book will delight little ones with how much you love every part of them.
“Picture Book”: The Book With No Pictures By B.J. Novak Just as the title states, this is a read aloud book without any pictures. What makes it so enjoyable? The reader has to say whatever words are on the page – no matter how ridiculous they sound. From “blork” to “bluurf,” your children will be bundles of laughter. Who are we kidding, the adults will get a kick out of it too.
Elementary: The Fourteenth Goldfish By Jennifer L. Holm Ellie is surprised when her mother brings home a 13-year-old boy and is even more surprised when she finds out that the boy is really her scientist grandfather who has discovered a way to reverse aging. Don’t be fooled though, this story has more than just this one plot line. It invites readers to explore the world of science and deeper questions of relationships and change.
Middle School: The Boundless By Kenneth Oppel Will is an artist who longs for an adventure. He gets more than he bargains for when he accompanies his father on the maiden voyage of the largest and most fascinating train in the world, “The Boundless.” As the train roars across Canada, Will struggles to protect a vast fortune from thieves who will do anything to get the loot, all while trying to reconnect with his father.
Non-fiction: What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions By Randall Munroe Based on the “What if…” section of his extremely popular website xkcd.com, Munroe sets out to answer some of his readers’ most unusual questions. The result is a mix of science, logic and humor as he works toward an answer. No question is too strange. What if there was a lake on the moon? How fast could you visit all 50 states? If every person on earth aimed a laser pointer at the moon at the same time, would it change color? Munroe takes it all on.
Read to learn, read to love, read to imagine, read to live
Fiction: Fall of Giants By Ken Follett If you haven’t read “Pillars of the Earth” you may want to start there as an introduction to Follett’s expansive, fascinating worlds. In “Fall of Giants,” the first book in the author’s Century Trilogy, we follow the intertwining lives of several families across Europe, Russia and the U.S. at the brink of World War I. Love, war, death and hardship, this first book sets the stage for a sprawling epic that only Follett can contain. The remaining two in the trilogy, “Winter of the World” and “Edge of Eternity,” continue with the generations that follow through 100 years of history.
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Quicksand
Laissez les bons temps
rouler!
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Day in February Mardi Gras will be celebrated this year
Number of days of penance between Ash Wednesday and Easter, with Mardi Gras, meaning Fat Tuesday, becoming the prelude celebration before the Lenten period. Mardi Gras pre-dates Christianity and has its roots in Roman festivals of excess and degeneracy. When Christianity came to Rome, religious leaders decided instead of abolishing festivals celebrating spring and fertility, they would incorporate them into celebrations of the new faith. Thus the debauchery was allowed to continue!
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First year New Orleans’ famous Mardi Gras parade was held
Number of colors (purple for justice, gold for power, and green for faith) most associated with Mardi Gras events
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Number of pounds of beads shipped to New Orleans each year to be tossed from balconies and floats during Mardi Gras
DID YOU
KNOW?
The Southern Pines and Pinehurst greenway trail systems cover more than 15 miles. Pinehurst has 5.8 miles with a master plan to eventually complete 24 total miles of greenway trails. The 2-mile reservoir trail in Southern Pines is probably the most well-known, but there are several other trails worth checking out, including Nick’s Creek and Knoll Road. TO DOWNLOAD the trail maps, visit our website.
QUOTABLES
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You gotta try your luck at least once a day, because you could be going around lucky all day and not even know it. - Jimmy Dean A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water. - Carl Reiner
A Look Ahead For more recent events and local happenings, check out our Facebook page, updated daily. FEBRUARY 20-22
Nevermore Film Festival Carolina Theatre Durham, NC carolinatheatre.org
MARCH 14
Color Me Green 5K & Green River Revival U.S. National Whitewater Center Charlotte, NC usnwc.org
APRIL 10 & 11
PirateFest Town Common | Greenville, NC piratefestnc.info
We asked, and you shared.
Here’s to you and yours and to mine and ours. And if mine and ours ever come across to you and yours, I hope you and yours will do as much for mine and ours as mine and ours have done for you and yours! St. Patrick’s Day Toast
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Quicksand APT APPS... and other tech marvels
Sandhills Race Series FEBRUARY 14 Mardi Gras Miles
Ah, communication. If we could all just talk with one another, we’d all get along. Well, the Duolingo app is doing its part to bridge that gap. Offering free lessons in nine languages, this app will engage you with quick lessons in writing, reading and speaking. You can set daily goals and learn anywhere. An independent study found 34 hours of lessons on Duolingo to be the equivalent of one semester of university language study. So get started today; all we ask is for a simple “merci” or “gracias” or “danke.” Available on iOS and Android.
Saint John Paul II School 2922 Camp Easter Road, Southern Pines 5K ($25), 1M Kids Run for the Beads ($15) Register: Active.com
MARCH 14 Shamrock ’N’ Roll Road Race
Whispering Pines Police Station 14 Hardee Lane, Whispering Pines 10K ($25/$30 after March 1), 5K ($20/$25 after March 1), 1M Leprechaun Leap ($15/$20 after March 1) Register: ShamrocknRollRace.com
MARCH 22 All American Marathon This website is for the kiddos and is all about the wonders around us. There’s a “Wonder of the day,” like “Why does food rot?” and “Why does gum help pop your ears?” Hundreds of wonders are explained by kids and your curious one can submit a wonder to be answered on the site. One of the more popular ones at the moment is “Who invented the cupcake?” Doesn’t every kid want to know? There’s also a “Camp Wonderopolis” with games and other activities.
Imagine sitting on a couch at a party listening to three geeks, albeit funny geeks, talk about the horrible movie they watched the night before. Be ready for an endless flow of video game and comic book references, and some random tangents on food and other pop culture topics. Also be ready to laugh. That’s the gist of The Flop House. A podcast spin on “Mystery Science Theater 3000” – yes, we have some geek tendencies as well – the Flophouse is worth a listen at www.flophousepodcast.com.
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Festival Park 433 Hay Street, Fayetteville Marathon ($105/$110 on race weekend), half-marathon ($90/$95 on race weekend), 5K ($25/$30 on race weekend) Register: FortBraggMWR.com
Quick Tip
Theories abound on when to replace running shoes. Ask 10 experts and you’ll get 10 different answers, ranging from 300 to 2,000 miles. There’ve been many studies but no conclusive answer. The problem? Too many variables, from the amount of support in the shoe to the runner’s gait and weight to the surfaces run on. So how do we avoid being duped by that sneaker salesman that says get a new pair after 200 miles? Follow Golden Harper’s advice. The founder of Altra running shoes recently said in a New York Times article that as you run more you’ll “get a sense for it. Nothing hurts, but it is going to soon.”
Did you know that in the past year, more than 300 kids, ages 6-18, attended a world-class, after-school program in Southern Pines and Aberdeen?
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE SANDHILLS is that world class program. The Club offers programs such as: Power Hour: Focus on Homework and Academics Triple Play Sports: A Game for Mind, Body and Soul Money Matters: Make Every Penny Count Career Launch: Take Control of Your Future Career Keystone Club: Focus on Leadership and Character Building
As you look to 2015, please consider volunteering or making a donation to the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE SANDHILLS
CALL 910.692.0777 or visit us online http://sandhillsbgc.org
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photos by amanda jakl
David Stackhouse | SADDLE MAKER
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aster craftsman David Stackhouse has a simple philosophy to making saddles. Do it by hand, customize the fit to rider and horse, and the end result will be some of the best saddles in the world. From his workshop within the sprawling homes of Pinewild in Pinehurst, David and fellow saddle maker Lesley Ellis tamp, tack, sew and shape the finest leather for most forms of riding, including dressage, jumpers, show hunters and pleasure riding. Saddle making, however, wasn’t on the radar for young David growing up in Walsall, England, even though he was living in the center of the English saddlery industry. In 1960s England, once a child reached the age of 15, he or she had to choose a vocational path. Those that excelled and could afford it went off to university; those with average grades went on to apprentice in a trade. “If you asked someone before they left school at 14 or 15 what they wanted to do, your brain hasn’t gotten to that stage in life,” David explains. “Lucky enough, I had a friend nine months older than me who was working as a bridlemaking apprentice and got me an interview. So I went for my interview, wearing my best suit that Dad had bought me for my birthday, and walked around this massive workshop, bridle makers down one side, saddle makers down the other, and you’re being shown around and you have no idea what you’re looking at. You’ve got no idea what they’re doing.” David found, however, that his love for art and design was a natural fit for saddle making, and he ended up apprenticing for six years under master craftsmen who taught him the traditional methods of saddle making. He worked for the same company following his apprenticeship until deciding after a few years to start his own company. Business was good, with a thriving English market and only an occasional client from the States. Then the recession of 1989-1990 hit and his English market dried up. “The phone just stopped ringing,” David recalls. “So I ended up thinking, well, I’ll look at the States more. I was a one-man business and that was unusual for what I did. I started phoning people in the States, then I came over and I was the first oneman business saddle maker to do a big trade show in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.” This was a big-time show, with all the major saddle makers from Europe and the U.S. represented, displaying their wares on massive booths. “I came over and had a 10-by-10 booth, did the show and picked up loads of orders. I changed from
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95 percent English market to 100 percent export within a few months. And that never changed.” Lesley started working for David in 1994, and for nearly a decade they would travel to the States upward of six or seven times a year. Then, as Lesley puts it with that wonderful dry wit that seems to come standard with British ex-pats, “Dave and his wife came here to play golf and looked around and before you knew what was happening, we’re living here.” The art of saddle making, while not lost, is an elusive craft today. The apprenticeship David experienced is hard to find, as companies look to mass-produce saddles for tack shops, using staple guns and assembly lines. But David and Lesley believe the only true way to make a saddle is by precise measurements and working the leather by hand. There is no such thing as “one saddle fits all.” “To make a quality saddle you really need to understand the purpose of all the parts, execute the fit and measurement correctly, and then make the saddle,” David says on his website. “The only way this can be done is by hand – from start to finish – and that is truly satisfying for the rider, the horse and, of course, for us.” “The saddle is created for the rider and the horse,” he adds, as he works on a beautiful black leather dressage saddle. “It has to be made for the horse so that it sits correctly. Then you need to get the balance of the saddle for the rider. It’s like asking you to wear a pair of shoes too small or too big; it doesn’t work until you get it right.” Their work can be found at stackhousesaddles.com.
Chad Brown | POTTER
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had Brown certainly had choices about what he wanted to do with his life, but there was always a bit of destiny involved - being a fifth-generation potter will do that. A native of the Seagrove area, the epicenter of pottery in the U.S., the 37-year-old found his passion over a potting wheel. His studio, at the moment, is a small shed on his family’s property that looks straight out of a 1923 moonshiner’s catalog: rusty tin roof, sinking foundation, weathered boards, portions of the base now an extension of the land. The structure as a whole sags, like the jowls of a bloodhound, as if time and the events within have left it aged but still enthusiastic. Chad’s work reflects this connection to the soil - his jugs, bowls and mugs all share earthly tones of green and brown, streaks of melted ash and an occasional “kiln kiss,” where the bricks on the top of the kiln melt, dripping down on the pottery below. “I don’t do much decorating,” Chad explains. “I like to use the fire for decorating. I have long firings to make marks.” www.SandandPineMag.com | 13
It becomes clear that the shaping of the pottery is only half of a potter’s artistry. The kiln work is essential, especially those that keep to the tradition of wood-fired kilns. From where to put the pots in the kiln to what types of wood to burn to the kiln’s temperature to the length of the fire, Chad manipulates and nurtures the fire for sometimes more than 30 hours. “Sleep doesn’t happen when the kiln is firing,” he says with a smile. “I use that fire to make that pot look the way I want it. The reason it’s dark is because I’ve starved it of oxygen and I’m making the smoke black or dark gray. If I didn’t understand that, I’d be making white smoke and that pot would come out pasty. It’s a lot like farming. A farmer can do everything right and then it doesn’t rain at the end and it’s all done. I could do everything right with the pot and in the firing and then at the very end make it too hot and three months of work is gone.” Chad learned his trade early, making pots before he could ride a bike. He eventually became a production thrower, working for other potters, and churning out 30,000 pieces a year, until branching off on his own a few years ago. Now, he’s building a school bus-sized, 10,000-brick kiln and a new studio on 57 acres of property. He hopes to have the kiln complete this summer. For Chad, the process never gets old, regardless of the stressful doubts that creep up as the pots emerge from the darkness of the kiln. “You break that kiln door down and all the pots will be the same color and everything is the same and you think you’ve messed up and this isn’t going to work,” he says. “Then you take them out of the kiln and they’re still looking bad because they’re dirty and have crust on them. You take them home, sand them, get all the burrs off. And then my favorite part is washing them, then I can see what I really have. Then the next day, I come back [to the shed], turn the light on and say, well, that’s not nearly as bad as I thought it was. Then I come back the next day and go, well, I think this is the best firing I’ve ever had, and it’s the same firing I hated three days before.” Find Chad’s pottery at chadbrownpottery.com.
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Maria Kountz | SEAMSTRESS
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here’s a toughness behind that needle and thread. Seven years of cancer treatment, including five chemotherapy treatments, two radiation treatments and 14 surgeries, including a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction, in nine years will do that. But forget the sympathy; Maria Kountz doesn’t need it. She’s too busy anyway, and she probably can’t hear you over the heavy metal playing on her iPhone. “This gives me something to do,” Maria says while sewing a stole made of a beautiful, patterned silk fabric. “It’s creative, it produces something, it helps people and you’ve got to find that.” Maria’s been sewing for more than 20 years and since opening Odds and Hems last year, she has barely had a moment’s rest. She works out of her house, in the historic district of Aberdeen, doing everything from simple alterations to men’s suits to custom jackets and wedding dresses. “Not only does it bring me joy and gives me something to do, but it gives me that sense of purpose,” says the 35-year-old seamstress. “Even if I just hem somebody’s pants. Maybe it was pants for a wedding or their Class A uniform or has some sort of significance to them. Now it looks better on them, they feel better in it. They’re going to have that little pick-up.” And after going through a bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction, proudly describing herself as “flat and fabulous,” she’s very aware of body image, especially for women who have been through similar operations. She has experience with medical clothing alterations and has designed a wrap jacket specifically for women who’ve had a mastectomy. And it’s more than just fitting them with clothes. “I help women to realize, yes, you lost a part of your body, but you’re still here. They’re just boobs.” Her creative energy comes from a fascination with transformation. “I’m taking a flat piece of cloth and turning it into something dimensional, something that has to fit a specific proportion,” she explains. “So it’s almost like a puzzle, a new puzzle every time. Creating something from nothing.” www.SandandPineMag.com | 15
Inspiration often comes from the materials she’s using. “I don’t draw, so it’s impossible for me to sketch these ideas out first. I really have to create from cloth. I like wool, fleece, cashmere. It’s the feel. I’m really into texture. Anytime I go to buy fabric, I have to touch it. I’m constantly going up to people and asking, Can I touch your clothes? I’m not weird, I just want to touch your clothes.” Maria’s cancer isn’t gone. There’s a mass where her left ovary was, but it’s been relatively stable for the last year and a half. “On paper, I’m stage 4. I’m not technically in remission, but the mass isn’t getting any bigger. I have a lot of pain. Pain is a big thing. I had a feeding tube for years. But that’s OK. I was pretty stubborn to begin with.”
Fiona McKenzie | CAKE ARTIST
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on’t ask Fiona McKenzie to explain it. The simple fact is she just loves making cakes. “I do it because I really enjoy it. I get a lot of joy from it,” she says while putting the finishing touches on her latest wedding cake creation. “Walking away from this today, I know when the bride comes in, she’s going to be really pleased.” Fiona did her chef apprenticeship in her native Australia when she was 19. Seven years later, she decided to see the world, so she bought a plane ticket and landed in Colorado for some snowboarding. While she was working in Colorado, and taking a break from cooking, she met another chef who did wedding cake designs on the side. “She brought in her portfolio one day and I was blown away,” Fiona recalls. “I thought it was the coolest thing to do. I thought, I could do that.” Fast forward to 2002. Fiona found herself moving to the area with her husband and she decided to start her own cake design business. “Every bride you meet is so different,” she says with a smile. “And they have such different ideas and inspirations. Some are really traditional, some are really contemporary. Some have really cool ideas and some have really, really crazy ideas. It’s all fun, I like them all.” Her talent didn’t just happen. She knew she could design beautiful cakes, but that doesn’t mean she rested on her laurels. “I did a lot of trial and error,” she says. “I would sit down in my kitchen with Oprah on and mess around with whatever I could get my hands on. I think it’s like a lot of things, you just have to get your fingers into it and play with it until you really understand how a product works. So I just played and played and played with my food for hours and hours at a time. I take classes still. You never stop learning.” Does she consider herself an artist? “Considering yourself an artist can have connotations of being really pretentious,” she says. “I will absolutely say there is an artistic element to what I do. There’s nothing cookie-cutter about it. Every cake is so different. But I make wedding cakes. It’s not a big deal anymore. My point is that we all have something that we do that we don’t think is that big of a deal and it’s always going to be something amazing to somebody else because we’re all so different. And that’s a beautiful thing. I love that.” Fiona has designed up to 35 cakes in a year, but she says the business ebbs and flows. She’s won several awards for her designs and she’s always up for the next bride challenge. “It’s my job to give them what they want.” While her day job is as an associate professor at Sandhills Community College, her “second job” will always remain a true passion. Her work can be found at sweetfiscakes.com.
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To Your Health! Eatin’ season
Eat what’s in season and eat it often
Water, more water
Bok Choy vitamin A & C
Carrots vitamin A & fiber
Celery vitamin K
Tired? Feeling dumpy? If you overimbibed on St. Paddy’s Day or indulged in every Mardi Gras celebration, don’t just reach for an aspirin and a cup of coffee. Add a couple of glasses of water to your recovery regimen. Dehydration is cumulative, according to the Mayo Clinic, which means you have to replace what you lost or you’ll experience a “fluid debt” that can cause fatigue, headaches, constipation (fun!) and even bad breath. While the old eight glasses a day maxim is not a one size fits all suggestion, it’s not a bad place to start.
Rutabaga potassium & vitamin C
Spinach iron & B6
Sweet Potatoes vitamin A & B6
Om to better health
OK, we’re sure you’ve probably heard at some point the positive benefits of meditation on basically every facet of your health. Yes, it’s proven to reduce and prevent stress. Yes, it’s proven to lower high blood pressure, improve sleep and increase energy levels. And yes, it’s proven to reduce anxiety, improve mood and sharpen the mind. So why don’t we all do it? Well, for a concept that seems so simple, it’s actually challenging for modern humans to do nothing but breath. It’s not easy to bring your brain down from hyperdrive. But still, that’s no excuse. There are 1,440 minutes in a day. If you start by using just five of those minutes to step back, take some deep breaths and wash the tension of the day away, you’ll be on the right track to a healthier life. Need help? Just type “meditation” into your browser or app store and take your pick. If you’re not sure where to start, try the apps “Simply Being” or “Take a Break.”
The Fitness Butler
Last month’s resolutions already abandoned? Check out the Argus app. It can track your number of steps, bike rides, runs, as well as water and food intake. It’s like having your own personal fitness butler. It’s intuitive too, which we like because there’s nothing worse than trying to figure out how something is supposed to make our lives easier. And it’s free. www.SandandPineMag.com | 17
Garden Variety Don’t know how to take a soil sample? Scan here!
Get Tested
Soil test kits are available from the NC Cooperative Extension Service office in Carthage and many local garden centers.
Sample It
Take soil samples from turf grass, flower and shrub beds and vegetable gardens.
Drop It Off
Moore County Center 707 Pinehurst Ave Agricultural Center Carthage, NC 28327 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Check Online
Soil reports are now online and sent electronically. Check the Extension website for details.
Make It Better
Review soil test results to determine what minerals are deficient in the soil and offer those supplements when you fertilize.
You’ll save money. Think of it this way, a plant might be able to live in nutrient-deficient soil, but probably not for long, nor will it grow as hardily. A properly balanced foundation, along with the right amount of sunlight and water, increases the return on your plant investments.
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Camellias are easy-to-care-for plants, well suited to our climate and soil. Depending upon the variety you select, they bloom in the late fall, winter or early spring – at times when there are not many colorful rewards for our gardening soil.
Camellias, notably Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua make fine garden decorative specimen plants. Today, these cold-hardy varieties are also frequently used for hedges, screens and borders in the Sandhills. Take the time to look at lush mid-season japonicas that are just beginning to bloom in the Sandhills. Camellias grown in partial shade produce more abundant flowers. They like partial shade, and they thrive in well-drained acidic soil. Be sure to perform a soil test before you plant.
Plant camellias out of the intense sun and shield them from winds by other plants, a building or a fence. Too much sun will cause sun scorch and too much shade, or cold will reduce the number and size of the blooms. Do not plant the camellia too deeply or allow it to have wet feet. Remove clay and tree roots from the planting site. Prepare a planting mix of native soil, superfine pine bark and some compost. This mix will loosen the soil, increase soil fertility and improve drainage. Spread 2 to 3 inches of mulch around the site.
Fertilize in July with a light application of 10-10-10. Cottonseed meal may be used to boost the root growth in the fall.
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Run for the (Sand)hills s tory by AMANDA JAKL
It’s a cold and stormy night… well, no, it is cold and damp but technically it’s a nice afternoon in December. I’m with the Southern Pines Hash House Harriers (SoPiH3) for their monthly Saturday trail run, and, honestly, by the end of the run I will feel like I just survived some kind of out-ofbody experience. We meet in the parking lot of the old Raffaelle’s restaurant. It’s a motley crew, about 25 men and women of various ages and hair color, and, I will later learn, backgrounds. Their common denominator: hashing. Some have been hashing for decades, others just a few months. Milkshake, the general manager, explains to me that the SoPiH3 is a “drinking club with a running problem. We have some serious runners and we have people who walk the trail.” And no, Milkshake is not her real name. All Harriers go only by their hash names, many of which are not suitable for work, young children or just about any other social gathering. The SoPiH3 run is a game of chase, with the prize of beer at the finish line. The route is laid by three “hares,” who mark the trail using flour and chalk, while the rest of the group, the “harriers,” try to catch up to them. Before the run, we gather in the “opening circle,” where roll is called and trail marks are reviewed. The marks can signify all sorts of random actions, like swapping clothing with someone or stopping to sing. It’s also during opening circle that, because of my status as “trail virgin,” I’m assigned to follow Richard Snail Scooch the Third. For the duration of the run, I follow Scooch like an apprentice, asking questions and learning the rules. In exchange, I’m asked to divulge an embarrassing story about myself. I figure what the heck. I’m game. I feel a bit like Alice following the white rabbit. It isn’t all running, as that might suggest. It is part obstacle course, part cabaret, and part what the hell are we doing? There are two beer stops where we mingle and even shoot a video for a hasher who is currently serving overseas. I’m having a blast, and realize this is an experience every runner should try once. As for my embarrassing story and other events on the trail … what happens on the trail, stays on the trail. The Southern Pines Hash House Harriers is not a club for everyone, even though everyone is welcome. If you enjoy adult beverages, adult language and adult humor, chances are you’ll fit right in.
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Hash Names Founded in 1938 in Malaysia by British military and expats, the HHH is based on a game called Hounds and Hares. Since enlisted men and officers weren’t allowed to fraternize, code names were used to protect an identity, and more importantly, a title. That tradition continues today. I met Milkshake, Cheffy, Rabbi, USO, and a slew of adult-themed hash names not suitable for print.
Tenets of SoPiH3 To promote the physical fitness of our members To cure a weekend hangover To develop a thirst and quench that thirst in beer To convince our older members they’re not as old as they feel
“The only reason I would take up jogging is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.” – Erma Bombeck
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“They say that the average heart beats 2 billion times in a lifetime. Running makes your heart stronger. Decrease your beats per day and increase your days. That’s what I want to do, increase my days. And that’s why I run.” Thomas Hurd, Southern Pines Ultra Running Club
SPUR photogr aphy by Jacqueline Hurd
“Running is the greatest form of freedom I’ve ever felt. It opens and frees my mind like nothing else I’ve ever experienced. It has rewarded me with countless friends and countless memories. It allows me to experience some of the most beautiful places on the planet … up close!” Mark Long, Mangum Track Club
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Running Groups in the Sandhills
Spultrarun.com Club Runs: Various Saturdays every month Dues: $25/year Perfect for: Runners interested in breaking into the ultra world; ultrarunners Club philosophy: “Our tagline, ‘Community, Adventure, Endurance,’ really sums up our club well. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and we like to do what we can to help out our community. All our races support charities.”
sandhillsstriders.org Club Runs: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday; times vary Dues: $25/individuals; $30/year for families Perfect for: Runners who need regular weekly runs; runners who like a more structured club Club philosophy: “If you like running or want to give it a try and like people, this is the right group to join.”
Find ’em on FB (under “sopih3”) Club Runs: Monday nights and the third Saturday of the month Dues: $5 per run Perfect for: Social misanthropes who like a tasty brew WHILE they run Club philosophy: A drinking club with a running problem. “We’re here to have a good time and to welcome everybody, regardless of body type, background or whether you’re wearing a dress and you happen to be a man.”
Find ’em on FB Club Runs: Wednesday nights and coming soon, Saturday mornings Dues: None Perfect for: Social runners who like to end a run with a tasty brew From founder Lindsay Sharpe: “Individuals that will thrive in our club are those looking for both the physical and societal outlet as we pride ourselves on being huge supporters of local businesses and charities. It’s free and we only ask that members be willing to help the local economy by patronizing whatever location we start/end our runs from as well as attend charity events in the area.”
Club Runs: None Dues: None; to become a lifelong member, you must finish a 15-mile “shirt run” (that can be walked) that is offered at various times throughout the year. Keep an eye on their website for the next shirt run. Club philosophy from organizer Mark Long: “The MTC’s is more about the fellowship and support we give to each other. It has nothing to do with which runner is the fastest, the slowest or anything like that. It’s about the run, the people, the adventures and what we learn from the run or what we experience during the run.”
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Running Spots around the Sandhills Looking for a new running trail? You’re in luck; there are quite a few to choose from, all with their own challenges and terrain. Weymouth Woods, Southern Pines Weymouth is the only state park in Moore County and can be terribly confusing without a map. Signage has improved over the years but it’s still a good idea to grab a map before you hit the trails – trust us. Most trails are in the 1- to 3-mile range, but when combined can add up to killer mileage. Case in point, WW is host to a 50K and 100K every year. Southern Pines Greenway, Southern Pines The Southern Pines Greenway includes the reservoir, Nick’s Creek and many more trails. Check out southernpines.net for details and maps. Trails are less than 5 miles. Pinhurst Greenway, Pinehurst Winding through Pinehurst, the greenway offers almost 6 miles of trails. … and Beyond Hinson Lake, Rockingham Runners who have their hopes set on doing an ultra should check out the 1.5-mile loop at Hinson Lake – every year, the loop is host to a 24-hour race. Twenty minutes south of Moore County. San Lee Park, Sanford A 20-minute drive north will take you to challenging, technical trails that you can’t find in Moore County. The switchbacks will make you dizzy. Grab a map or a GPS to make sure you don’t become one with nature.
“I love running cross country.... On a track, I feel like a hamster.”
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Uwharrie National Forest, Troy If you need some serious mileage, head an hour west to Uwharrie. Trails are out-and-back so you can be as hardcore as you need to be. Raven Rock State Park, Lillington Almost an hour east, Raven Rock offers trails up to 5 miles in length but since many trails intersect, creating a longer run isn’t difficult. Go for the trails, stay for the scenery. American Tobacco Trail, Durham Head up to the Triangle area for mostly flat terrain on an outand-back trail. Twenty-two miles offers a lot of training ground. Useful links traillink.com | mapmyrun.com | southernpines.net vopnc.net
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At the Table
Corned
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The Reuben Sandwich The Reuben has a murky history with quite a few origin stories all claiming to be true. One source contends it was made in a delicatessen in New York for a film actress in 1914. She loved it so much she suggested it should be named after her. The sandwich maker retorted that he would name it after himself, hence the name Reuben. But does it really matter where or how it was created? It’s here and has been for more than 100 years. So Reuben, whoever you were, thank you for putting corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing onto two slices of rye bread and grilling it. Our taste buds will forever be grateful.
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Russian dressing recipe
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1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1/4 cup ketchup 4 teaspoons bottled horseradish 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika Pinch of salt
To make your own Reuben at home, these delis carry corned beef Nosh, The Deli, Southern Pines New York Deli II, Olmsted Village
Corned beef is also known as salt beef & bully beef
Combine all ingredients. Can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
Want to corn your own beef? It’s easy. Buy a brisket, soak it in a brine for several hours, then boil or steam it until tender. Check out our website for the full recipe.
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At the Table
Corned
Beef Corned Beef and Cabbage Corned beef gets its name from the coarse grains or “corns” of salt used to prepare it, not from beef that was fed corn, as one of the staff of this magazine once believed. Surprisingly, corned beef isn’t a traditional Irish dish, but an Irish-American one. The waves of Irish immigrants settling in this country couldn’t afford pork – the preferred meat in Ireland was Irish bacon – so they took a cue from the immigrants that came before them (namely the Jews and their fantastic delicatessens) and acquired the tasty meat for themselves. The rest is history. The pinkish color comes from sodium nitrite, a preservative. If this ingredient is substituted with a different kind of salt, the meat becomes the color of cooked beef, an unappealing gray.
Reuben Egg Rolls Reubens are delicious, but they can also be messy. So if you want to save a dozen or so napkins, try the portable version. “Irish egg rolls” take all the ingredients of a Reuben and tuck them in an egg roll wrapper, served with the dressing as a dipping sauce. They originated at a German restaurant in Wisconsin in 1990, where they were created for Summerfest, the largest outdoor music festival in the world. Luckily you don’t have to go all the way to Wisconsin to enjoy them. Ashten’s on New Hampshire Avenue in Southern Pines is known for this amazing treat.
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Best with a pint ... Porterhouse Red Porterhouse Brewing Company | Dublin “Balmy heavy cream head to a fruit filled mouth, poised over caramel notes derived from deep roasted malts.” Dry Irish Stout Brooklyn Brewery | Brooklyn, New York “Refreshing carbonation and rich coffee and chocolate flavors followed by a clean, dry finish.” Angry Scotch Ale Russell Brewing Company | British Columbia “Strong and dark with a dominant malt accent.”
the interview
Mayor, Village of Pinehurst
Nancy Fiorillo s tory by greg gir ard
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met Nancy Fiorillo, mayor of the Village of Pinehurst, at the new Welcome Center in the Pinehurst Theatre building downtown just after the New Year. She often uses the small conference room in back in lieu of an office. Personable, with a bright smile, Fiorillo very much exemplifies the image of a village resident: retired, educated, and with a lot of energy still to burn. Yet as we started talking, a different image of Pinehurst began to emerge. One with an expanding regional hospital, a continuing influx of military families and a demographic trending younger, all of which have contributed to making Pinehurst in the past decade much more than just golf’s Eden. So our discussion centered on Pinehurst today and what Pinehurst may look like in the future. Born in Marlboro, Massachusetts, just 30 miles west of Boston, Fiorillo has been in the South for more than 40 years and a Pinehurst resident for 15. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social welfare and a master’s degree in public administration from North Carolina State University. What brought you to North Carolina? I came to North Carolina because of the military. I lived in Fayetteville for 13 years, and came to Pinehurst in 1997. When I came here, I was hired as the Moore County planning director and my No. 1 challenge was to develop a county-wide land-use plan and implement county-wide zoning in a county where essentially zones had never been. A lot of the people who lived in the rural areas had a lot of misconceptions about what zoning would do. They thought it would really limit them, and my challenge was to meet them, talk with them and explain to them the protections that zoning could afford them. Is that part of your background? Yes, I earned the National Certification in Planning. I worked for the state as a community planner in a 15-county area for nine years before coming to Moore County, so I had a lot of opportunity to learn about this region. In fact, I had opportunities to work in the small towns in Moore County dealing with watershed ordinances. My last three years before retirement, I went back to Cumberland County, where I was planning director. That’s what I brought to the Village Council when I first ran for office, those skills. So that was my springboard. You’ve seen some real change in Moore County, then. I sure have.
When did you join the Village Council? I ran for county commissioner in 2008 and lost. I lost to Nick Picerno, who is now a good friend, and then the next year I ran for Village Council. Then in 2011 I was approached by a group of people who said we’d like you to run for mayor. And I was quite honored and I ran a pretty good race. It was a three-way race and I took 70 percent of the vote. What was the impetus for this group to approach you? What did they see in you? I think they probably saw my planning background. Because if there’s anything that’s important in a small, historic village like Pinehurst, it’s planning. We cherish our village and we keep it unique by holding the line on certain standards. It’s not anything that you’d want if you lived out in the country, but in Pinehurst we have standards and most people who move here are quite happy with the protections we offer. Looking at the annual community survey, the marks are excellent. We have such high marks that we actually set new benchmarks in several areas. One of the issues that jumps out, however, is the outreach efforts of the village with the community and balancing that image of heavy-handedness. Actually, I’m not sure where you’re getting the heavyhandedness. One of the things that came back in the survey is that citizens were not satisfied with the level of code enforcement. In other words, they don’t think we’re enforcing our codes enough. www.SandandPineMag.com | 29
But they also note that the council and mayor’s office isn’t as approachable as it could be. Well, how long did it take you to get an appointment with me? I guess my point is, if there is that feeling out there, because that is one of the lower scores on the survey, then how do you improve that? I think you’ll find most of us reply promptly. I almost reply too promptly. You can’t please everyone, but if there is an area we need to work on, I think it’s code enforcement and I think if you look at past surveys it’s trending upward in how open the Village Council is. I think we’re trending upward. I think it’s something we’re working very hard on. What about enhancements to Parks and Rec? This ties in with the change and growth of demographics here. Do you have plans for improving Parks and Rec and engaging those younger generations a little bit more? Let’s start with the Village Green, that 3/4-acre park. It used to be 1,500 trees and a sand parking lot. Before, when we started having events downtown, like Live After 5, the first thing we noticed was that there were people here with kids and the kids are running all around the streets, so it didn’t really make sense to us that we didn’t have a place, a gathering place. So it was a long, tough fight to get the Village Green approved. People are not retiring at 55 and moving to Pinehurst to play golf and eat ice cream cones. Although they did that for many years, they’re not doing that anymore. So back then, it was a community of retirees and the services that they wanted were minimal, but we’ve seen a shift. People are retiring later or they’re retiring in place, in case they have to go back to work. Our retirement group is shrinking. We have an award-winning hospital that is attracting doctors and support staff. And the third growth area is the military, who feel this is a safe place for their families while deployed. I can remember when I first moved here, I looked out the window one day in surprise and said there’s a school bus coming down our street. Now there are school buses going down almost every street. So these factors require us to look at what services the younger demographic need. We spent a lot of time on the downtown lately, a lot in preparation for the U.S. Open. But now the rubber really has to hit the road, because we have to say OK, we have a Parks and Rec department and the offices are all over the place and the activities are all over the place and there’s a painting class that meets in the foyer of our village hall. So we need some space. A new recreation facility will cost probably $3 million.
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Is that on the table? It’s been discussed. We have a capital improvement program and it’s discussed every year and every year it gets pushed back. Another big effort will be our public services facility. The area of town called Village Place (northwest section of the village) – it’s the biggest eyesore in town. We’re thinking we have some acreage we can sell, but we have to move that out and invest in a new building before we can. So developing Village Place is important to us. We’d like to do it but we don’t want to do anything that will jeopardize this fragile little charming downtown.
People are not retiring at 55 and moving to Pinehurst to play golf and eat ice cream cones. Although they did that for many years, they’re not doing that anymore. - M ay o r N a n c y F i o r i l l o
You mentioned when planning to build the Village Green that it was a fight. Why was that such a fight? A while back I mentioned in an interview the “old guard.” And I had some people tell me, Nancy, you just wait until you’re going to be the old guard. That’s not what I meant. The old guard could be 25 years old. There are people who don’t want change. And that was the fight primarily with the Village Green. Our very own Historic Preservation
Commission turned it down and said it’s too big and we don’t need it. We appealed and it wasn’t pretty, but we got it through. Some people would like to see Pinehurst like it was 30 years ago and that’s not possible. There were Village Council members that were opposed to the Village Green but now it looks like it was always there. We’ve used it for so many events already. There are a handful of empty storefronts in the village. What are you doing to attract business downtown? Yes, the village does have some empty stores. In a business climate like this, I mean, the difficulty with the economy and with small town businesses, you’re always going to have some turnover and some challenge to get people to come and shop in a place where it’s not a destination shopping area. So people are never going to say, I’m going to go down to the Village of Pinehurst to do all my shopping for the week. So you have to look at it in a different way. The village, we spent three years organizing and staffing a Village Enhancement Committee and we felt we did a very good job, working on downtown issues, using the Main Street model, encourage participation, Business After Hours, Live After 5 and all that. Government, in my opinion, should not be trying to find businesses to come in here. We create the climate that’s good for business and I think that’s exactly what we’ve done. We did brick sidewalks, beautiful lighting, electronic kiosks and the Village Green. They also wanted a change in front of the Village Deli with the parking. We haven’t done that because it’s expensive and we’re really not sure the tradeoff would be great. There was some selfishness to it because we knew in the end there was going to be the U.S. Opens. But now it’s up to the village merchants. And I think the Business Guild is going to come up with something great. What’s been your toughest challenge? I love being mayor. That’s a hard question. I guess balancing the time between village duties, my home life, my grandchildren, myself. Just balancing all those things, because I want to be everywhere, I want to do everything, I want to meet everyone. You can’t do it. I have no office. I get $7,000 a year for being mayor. But you don’t do this for the money. You do this because everyone does something to volunteer for their community. This is what I can do for my community because of my background. Not everyone on the council has my background. We have a young attorney and marketing director. It’s absolutely imperative that we get young people on our council. We have a retired banker and we have a retired oil executive. We all
come from different backgrounds but put us together as a team and we’ve been doing some great things. Let’s look at the future. What are your priorities? We have established some really good relationships and these relationships were not always there. The relationship between the village and the resort. It’s been terrible. We have an excellent relationship now. With the county. Terrible. There were times when we didn’t speak. Now, we have established that relationship. We trust each other. We have a great partnership with the hospital. We also work with the other towns, and so creating those relationships makes almost everything we do easier. Some things we have to do ourselves. We have to figure out what we’re going to do with our public works facility and we have to figure out how to finance a recreational center. Those looking in at Pinehurst may have often felt or assumed the village intentionally lived on an island unto itself, but you’re saying that has changed. Used to. We realized that we are, especially in the southern part of the county, one big community with three different neighborhoods. Where would we shop if the big box stores and big grocery stores weren’t in Southern Pines and Aberdeen? We need each other and the mayors and mayor pro-tems get together about every three months and talk about issues and that’s something that has always been needed. You don’t always go to somebody when you need something. You have to have that relationship before you go asking for something or complaining about something. Take the DOT. We have two council members who regularly meet with our DOT folks in Aberdeen, keeping the lines of communication open. I would also like to see some investment, and it’s probably not going to be by us, into Village Place. That is our best place to develop commercially. I’m not talking about another little downtown. Maybe office space. How about the greenways? Are there plans for more expansion? We have a Greenway Master Plan but again it’s about money. Right now we have a bicycle and pedestrian plan that is almost finished. When you look at communities and how they’re rated and what is livable, the walkability of a community is so important. As much as we can, we’re going to fund greenways. I’m not sure how we can make our little, tiny streets bicycle-friendly but we’re hoping we can do something because a lot of people like to ride bicycles.
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You also reduced the speed limit last year. Yes, a year ago August we reduced the speed limit on every village street to 25 mph. Oh my gosh, you would think we told people they had to get out and push their cars. But, I gotta tell you, you don’t hear about it anymore.
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Popularity of golf has waned over the years, particularly with the younger generations due to a variety of factors, and as you said not as many people retire here just to play golf. Does this concern you? I think that the Pinehurst Resort had done a fabulous job of forecasting the future and seeing what the younger families need. They’re building a fabulous pool complex. I was there one day and I saw all these little kids with chef hats on. They’re giving kids cooking lessons. There’s a Friday night babysitting service at the country club. You wouldn’t see that 10 years ago. They know what the market is doing in golf. So I think there are a few country clubs that are going to rise to the top, and Pinehurst Resort is going to be the club to belong to. They saw the handwriting and I think they’re just superb. And the new CEO, Tom Pashley, he’s going to be a wonderful partner and we look to the resort to be our partner in many, many things. Mayor is a four-year term. You were elected in 2011, it’s now 2015; are you planning on running again? I am. If nothing changes in my family situation, then I plan to run. What’s your 30-second elevator pitch for re-election? I think my slogan last time was about decisive leadership and I have to say that I just know how I feel about things. There are some people who want to think about things for three days or two weeks. I come down pretty quickly on how I feel. And maybe it’s because I’ve been in government long enough that I know how it works and I really like to move things along rather quickly and that’s not how government usually works. But we can make it move faster. We can. Without making any big mistakes. That’s a particular talent, to be decisive and patient at the same time. I have to be. As mayor, I have a lot of extra responsibility but I only get one vote. So part of being mayor is hopefully I have the ability to influence people and talk to my council members and find some consensus and that’s one of the qualities you have to have. I guess my 30-second elevator speech would be, we can maintain our historical value while growing in the proper way. Because that’s the one thing we don’t want to ever spoil. We don’t ever want that to be an issue. So we have to protect our history and manage our growth.
Puzzles
“All the world’s a puzzle, and all the men and women merely players.”
That’s One Way To Get Your Heart Racing St. Patrick’s Day Doublet
Transform one word into another by changing a single letter in each step. Each step must be a valid word.
To solve the puzzle, place the given letters into the vacant cells in the top section of the puzzle to reveal a snarky quote about this issue’s featured exercise.
Peas in a Pod
Cross Your Heart
1. Seed of a legume 2. Something that is presumed 3. Not bright 4. The act of resuming 5. Flower segment 6. Make presistent solicitations 7. Oval-shaped tablet 8. Outburst 9. European weasel Across 1. At the bow of a vessel 5. Shoot a marble 8. Command to stop a horse 12. Smallest component 13. Excllamation of disgust 14. Applies friction to 15. Egypt’s river 16. Ocean 17. Greek god of love 18. Goddess of tillage 20. Australian acacia 22. Girl or woman 23. Encountered 24. Erase 27. Name of God 31. Part of verb to be 32. Gone by 33. Ephemerid 37. Solemn promise 40. Fish eggs 41. To free 42. Silk cotten 44. Express opinions
47. Relocate 48. Drunkard 50. Edible tuber 52. Related by blood 53. Twain 54. Islamic chieftan 55. Castrate 56. Monetary unity of Japan 57. Sandy tract Down 1. Devoted follower 2. Auricular 3. Acting part 4. Develop 5. Scuffle 6. Period of human life 7. Devestating blow 8. Circular band of flowers 9. Fling 10. Ancient Greek coin 11. Donkey
10. Rote procedure 11. Expert 12. Three in one 13. Pertaining to Ptolemy 14. Join 15. Make complex 16. Single entity 17. Complex 18. Kernel
19. Consume 21. Affirmative reply 24. Block up 25. Period of history 26. Pewter 28. Roll of bank notes 29. Ovum 30. Weeding implement 34. Companion 35. To hit a ball high 36. Resembling yeast 37. Elementary particle 38. Edge 39. Prepared for publication 42. Half burnt coal 43. Wicked 45. Title 46. Ireland 47. Magazine 49. Be in debt 51. Metal-bearing mineral
(puzzle answers found on sandandpinemag.com)
Place numbers into the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains each of the digits 1 to 9. There is only one solution and no guessing is needed.
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Last Word The Needy Among Us offering hope, opportunity by Clare Ruggles
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lmost exactly nine years ago, I got a phone call from Carolyn McDermott, a friend of mine. She was serving on the board of a nonprofit organization, and she was the “acting treasurer.” She had just received word that the organization did not have sufficient cash to make its payroll commitment. She called me because I’m a CPA, and she asked that I step in to help sort things out. I had no clue that in agreeing to help, it would set a new course for my professional life. I took over as the executive director only a few months later. While I’ve been at the Northern Moore Family Resource Center (NMFRC), we’ve worked to create programs and services to support families living in the North Moore High School District. The town of Robbins, where our offices are located, was once the economic power house of Moore County, but as companies moved their production operations overseas, the town began a long and slow decline. Today, more than 90 percent of the children who attend Robbins Elementary School and Elise Middle School qualify for free or reduced lunch, and more than half of each student population speaks English as a second language. When I began this job, I recognized that there was huge stress on the schools because of these
statistics, and our organization determined that our top priority should be to partner with the schools to support children in their education. We have offered a free summer program for nine years that has grown to serve more than 300 children. The program is offered to all students who attend Robbins Elementary and Elise Middle, as well as Westmoore and High Falls elementary schools, both of which are K-8 schools. We’ve also offered after-school programs at Robbins Elementary and Elise Middle for six and four years, respectively, which typically serve 200 children. Though we are proud of these programs, we realize they are not enough. Accordingly, we’re focused on raising funds necessary to open a high-quality preschool - the HOPE Academy (Harnessing Opportunity— Promoting Education) to serve 3- and 4-year-old children. Currently, only two preschool classrooms exist to serve the three elementary schools, while nine to 10 kindergarten classrooms are needed to accommodate the area’s population of young children. We’re convinced that access to early childhood education will change overall educational outcomes for the children we serve, and we ask for your support in helping us reach our goal.
Clare Ruggles is executive director of the Northern Moore Family Resource Center, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1996 to serve children and families in northern Moore County. For more information about how you can support NMFRC’s efforts, please call 910-948-4324. Donations may be mailed to NMFRC at P.O. Box 190, Robbins, NC 27325.
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