January/February 2017 Pinehurst Living

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Features JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2o17

1o Elegant

Entertainment

e Pinehurst FORUM has entertained Th residents with top acts for more than 70 years. Let’s take a peek behind the scenes.

16 The Rings

The truest symbol of a special union.

18 Picture Perfect

The moment captured: sharing some of our local photographers’ most poignant wedding pictures from last year.

28 A Cake Walk

The dress looks fabulous, the decorations divine. But the cake, the cake!

What about the perfect cake?

34 Style Matters

What style wedding defines you? Our local experts offer their take on the traditional, the modern and the rustic.

54 A Look Back

PHOTO BY RUSTIC ROOSTER PHOTOGRAPHY

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Electric Trolley shuttled residents and visitors alike on an easy journey between Pinehurst and Southern Pines.

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From the Editor

3o Wine Review 32 Curations 44 Life Under Pines 46 Pick of the Pines 52 The Garden

64 6o Book Review 62 Puzzles

“KEEP YOUR EYES WIDE OPEN

64 Golf

BEFORE MARRIAGE,

HALF SHUT AFTERWARDS.”

68 Calendar

75 Sightings 8o Last Impression

ON THE COVER Pinehurst FORUM | Tufts' Trolley | Champagne

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- Benjamin Franklin

From the Editor

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s you peruse through the pages of our wedding issue, you’ll notice a theme— weddings, after all, are much to do about tradition. The dress, the rings, the ceremony, the pomp and circumstance all have meaning if you look deep enough.

It got me thinking about the less heralded traditions and the origins behind them. The best man, for instance. Many centuries ago, German barbarians had a slightly different take on the role and responsibilities of the best man: Organizing a bachelor party and keeping the wedding ring safe weren’t the top priorities. Instead, he was tasked with helping to kidnap the future bride from another clan and fighting off her relatives if there was any resistance (often the future groom and best man would ask other friends for help; this merry band would later be the groomsman’s ushers). But the best man’s job was not done yet. He was then responsible for protecting the bride and groom on the wedding day just in case the bride’s family tried to snatch her back.

This threat of in-law vengeance created another wedding tradition we still honor today, in which the bride stands to the left of the groom during the ceremony. The groom needed to have his right hand free to grab his sword in case of attack. The fates of left-handed groomsmen are unknown, but we may have to assume the worst.

The bouquet had a slightly different beginning to how it is used today. Many cultures, particularly in the Celtic tradition, bundled herbs together for the bride to hold instead of flowers. Strong, sometimes pungent herbs, like sage and garlic, were used to ward off evil spirits. As the tradition evolved to flowers, the more fragrant the better so that the bride would smell nice on her wedding day. And then different flowers started to having meaning, symbolizing fertility, happiness and love, to name a few.

And we can thank the Spartans of ancient Greece for the stag party, where the groom’s military comrades would host a huge banquet in his honor. As I delved deeper into all these traditions, it was fascinating to learn that many parts of the wedding we take for granted had meant somthing very different to start. From the veil and garter to the cake and wedding toast, and every culture past and present creating their own forms of rituals, symbolism and customs, “traditional weddings” can take on many different looks. The celebration of a new, and hopefully blissful, chapter of life, however, remains distinctly similar.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the incredible and tireless effort that went into this issue by our team. Admittedly, I took a slight step back while Amanda took the reins. Not from any gender bias toward the topic but to defer to Amanda’s creative vision and Stacey’s exceptional design. Amanda, Iris, Stacey— simply marvelous.

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2o17 PUBLISHER/EDITOR Greg Girard greg@pinehurstlivingmagazine.com PUBLISHER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR Amanda Jakl amanda@pinehurstlivingmagazine.com ADVERTISING SALES Vince Girard vince@pinehurstlivingmagazine.com GRAPHIC DESIGN Stacey Yongue COPY EDITOR Rachel Dorrell OUR GIRL FRIDAY Iris Voelker iris@pinehurstlivingmagazine.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sundi McLaughlin, Dolores Muller, Robert Nason, Sheila Pellizzari, Patti Ranck, Toby Raymond, Margaret Smith, Jean Barron Walker, Tim Ward PHOTOGRAPHY Amanda Jakl, Mary Me Photography, McKenzie Photography, Melissa Souto Photography, Moore County Historical Association, Pinehurst Photography, Tufts Archives For advertising or subscription inquiries call 910.420.0185 © Copyright 2017. 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.

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FORUM STORY BY TOBY RAYMOND

PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMANDA JAKL AND COURTESY OF TUFTS ARCHIVES

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RAYMOND “RAY” KUNTZ, BEFORE HE RETIRED, WAS A PROMINENT NEW YORK ATTORNEY WHO ARGUED AND WON TWO CASES BEFORE THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, and who says he was lucky enough to attend Ronald Reagan’s Presidential Inaugural Ball. Humble and self-deprecating, he takes these heady accomplishments in stride, but when he talks about his work for the FORUM he positively beams.

An organization whose membership is by invitation only, the FORUM serves as a platform for neighbors and friends to come together for a special evening of fine dining and entertainment much as they had in 1939 when the first event took place. The brainchild of Richard Tufts and Donald Ross, it was an idea of which only the founding fathers of Pinehurst could have conceived.

Back then, the area was known for hosting outdoor activities during the day, but not known for having much of a nightlife. Consequently, when Dr. Dewitt Nettleton took the lead as President, his pitch focused on filling that space. With a promise that membership would entitle patrons to an exceptional dining experience at the très chic Carolina Hotel, followed by top flight performances or lectures, his proposal was greeted with unanimous approval. Billed as an occasion like no other, residents anxious for just such an occasion were quick to gather. Resplendent in tuxedos and formal gowns, they were treated to an event so extraordinary the FORUM was launched then and there.

Seventy-seven years later and going strong, the club boasts a reputation as the oldest continuous organization of its kind. And in keeping with its pledge to remain a volunteer membership organization, 100 percent of the donations go to securing the best acts possible. Over the years, many highprofile performers prove the case, with a roster that includes The Kingston Trio, The Commodores, The Ink Spots and The Amazing Kreskin, along with speakers Henry Kissinger, Jacques Cousteau, Helen Thomas, Peter Jennings and Tom Brokaw.

Which is where Ray Kuntz comes in. In charge of the Programs Committee, Kuntz says he comes by his love of music at an early age when he sang in his school choir. Later, during his tenure as an attorney working on behalf of Lloyd’s of London to insure theatrical artists, he became acquainted with the inner workings of show business.

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Lloyd’s is famous for insuring the likes of Betty Grable’s legs, Jimmy Durante’s nose, Keith Richards’ fingers and Bob Dylan’s vocal cords. Kuntz says his association with Lloyd’s was as interesting as it was unusual.

He also adds to his musical associations when he refers to his Pound Ridge, New York, neighbor and close friend, the famed producer, Phil Ramon. Kuntz smiles when he says that their kids were practically inseparable, although it was the music and camaraderie he remembers most of all.

Nevertheless, it came to pass that in 2010 the Kuntz family decided to move.

“It happened on a particularly icy, cold winter morning,” Kuntz explains.

“I slipped on black ice while I was walking the dog. Even though I wasn’t hurt, it was at that moment Rosemarie and I realized we had had enough.

Our daughter, Laura and her family live down here, so we spent a lot of time in Pinehurst anyway. It was as if we already were at home,” he says.

Little did he know, however, that his destiny was about to come full circle. Socially inclined, the couple was welcomed into the community immediately, which included a weekly breakfast where they met FORUM president Mike Fiske. And the rest, as they say, is history.

According to Kuntz, Fiske’s enthusiasm for the FORUM was contagious.

“It sounded like so much fun when Mike offered us an invitation, we didn’t hesitate; we were honored to join. Later, when he discovered I had theatrical experience, I was recruited into the Programs Committee, which involves our finding and then presenting possible acts to the board, and once decided, I negotiate the contracts,” he says.

Now in his second year as Vice President for Programs, Kuntz is delighted to have had a hand in producing an impressive list of performers who will take center stage during the 2016/2017 season: Melissa Manchester in October, The Drifters in November, The Crystals in December, The Platters in January, The Four Freshman in February, and rounding out the season, Elvis Live! with Jerry Presley in March.

Always quick to acknowledge his co-collaborators, Kuntz says: “We have a 15-member board and separate committees that handle various aspects of production, but everyone is welcome to attend the Programs Committee.

It is a joint effort all the way. We work together as a team, which is why the evenings go so smoothly.”

Mike Fiske, reigning president and the FORUM’s great champion, then tells the story about his introduction to the club. In 2000, when he arrived in Pinehurst after a 30-year executive stint in Hong Kong, he met and married his wife, Kathy, a long-time member.

“When Kathy told me about the FORUM, it sounded interesting. So, when she suggested we attend one of the upcoming galas, I said yes … until she told me I’d have to put on a tux,” he smiles.

Kathy, smiling too, adds that he was persuaded, and that he looked very handsome. She also says they had such great fun that Mike never objected to wearing one again.

“There is something special about taking the time and care to dress for an event; a sense of pride in looking your best. Thanks to the FORUM we have the chance to step into a by-gone era; a time when there was elegance and grace,” she says.

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As for Fiske, he had a thoroughly wonderful evening. “Everyone had such a good time. The ladies especially; they were all beautiful.”

From that point on, he was hooked. After initially offering his time and executive management skills, Fiske was soon asked to join the board.

Working tirelessly to bring new energy to a declining membership, he pays tribute to his compatriot board members. Citing them as the force behind boosting much needed revenue, they once again are able to sign-up the caliber of entertainment everyone has come to enjoy.

Currently at the helm for most of the regulation, three-year-term, he recounts the story of how together they got the ball rolling.

“We found ourselves in a slump a while back. Our numbers were down.

As a result, we weren’t able to contract the talent we wanted. Without top talent, we weren’t attracting new members, and without new members, we couldn’t attract top talent. It was a catch-22 situation.”

That is when they made an executive decision, pooled their resources, and signed the high profile performers they hoped would jump-start interest.

Their gamble paid off, and that next season proved to be a hit.

“We also solicited a select group of business sponsors who were eager to support our efforts,” he says. “At every event we take a moment on stage to acknowledge their participation,” for which he notes everyone expresses their gratitude with a big round of applause.

He then takes a bow to the “Friends of the FORUM,” who he claims are “the heart and soul” of the organization.

“These are members who have contributed monies beyond the required fees. Their generosity has made all the difference. We now are able to bring on the best of the best,” he says.

Testimony to this was seen in November when The Drifters, the iconic R&B vocal group, had everyone on their feet and dancing in the aisles.

To which Fiske adds proudly, “We have exceeded expectations with a full-on membership, and we even have a waiting list.”

And so the FORUM continues to maintain a special place in the grand tradition of Pinehurst, as its members enjoy yet another year of dinner, entertainment, and “Oh, soooo much fun.” PL

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October 1, 2016

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October 8, 2016

MIKE & CASEY THE COUPLE: Mike & Casey Crumpler THE VENUE: Twin Fields Farm, Southern Pines THE FLORIST:: Ricky Klages and Aldena Frye THE PLANNER: Lisa Burton and Casey Crumpler THE DIRECTOR: Katherine Meakem THE PHOTOGRAPHER: Rustic Rooster Photography

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November 12, 2016

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September 24, 2016

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September 10, 2016

LIZA & MIKE

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A Cake Walk

THE WEDDING CAKE IS THE SWEET ENDING TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAY. IT IS A CAREFULLY PLANNED WORK OF ART, MUCH LIKE YOUR WEDDING DRESS OR FLOWERS. THE TIME AND EFFORT DEDICATED HAPPENS BEHIND THE SCENES, MONTHS IN ADVANCE. AS WITH ALL PLANNING, COMMUNICATION IS KEY. KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT IS VITAL TO GETTING THE END RESULT YOU DESIRE. WE SPOKE WITH FIONA MCKENZIE OF SWEET FI’S CAKES FOR TIPS ON MAKING YOUR DREAM CAKE A REALITY.

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MAKE A PLAN • Create a detailed list: guest count, venue, date and budget.

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RESEARCH • Find out which bakeries/cake designers are available in your area and learn about their style or specialty.

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Questions to ask: Does the baker have a minimum cost, will they travel, do they do tastings, is there a tasting cost and, most importantly, are they available on your proposed date? If you ask the right questions in your initial phone call you will save time by eliminating bakers who do not you fit your needs.

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• At the consultations, look for someone who listens to you, that you can communicate easily with, and someone who understands your vision for your cake. Also, make it clear if you want a tasting before you make your final decision. If you trust the recommendations and your research and don’t need a tasting to make your choice, be sure you relay that during your meeting.

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Wine Review

IN VINO, VERITAS:

Bubble Me Up!

By Sheila Pellizzari

What makes champagne so deliciously divine, and r ather expensive? Let’s talk about what we know about this sparkling wine.

The geographical location and tremendously time-consuming winemaking method is what delivers the unique complexity found only in Champagne. Folklore claims that Dom Perignon, a French monk, created it by mistake in 1693, by haphazardly leaving the second fermentation in the bottle.

Subsequent facts show that Perignon actually hated bubbles in wine and had no intention of creating Champagne, but he did help to revolutionize the winemaking process.

Champagne, like other fine wine appellations all over the world, must follow specific vineyard practices, pressing regimes and sourcing of grapes.

Grapes must be grown according to strict rules, exclusively from specific plots of the Champagne appellation. The primary grapes used in the production of Champagne are pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay.

Champagne production must also follow strict guidelines, such as secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to create carbonation, known as the “méthode champenoise” of fermentation.

This, of course, affects the cost. Sparkling wines that do not follow the champenoise method are produced using the “Charmat method,” which means that the second fermentation is done in large closed pressure tanks.

Less expensive bottles of Champagne have no “vintage,” meaning there is no year printed on the bottle, because the grapes used to produce the bottle come from

various harvests in years past. Producers do this to keep prices down and to have a consistent taste, as it is easier for the wine to taste the same year after year if they can blend different vintages. The top expressions of Champagne, however, are the vintage ones, because they use only the best selections of the harvest of that season.

“I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.”

- Coco Chanel

So how do you know which bottle to choose?

For a very special occasion, serious wine geeks will select a Champagne with a vintage, and they’ll know which years are the best. Right now, the best of the best Champagne brand is considered Krug, and the top vintage is 2002. Krug is one of

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the most decadent, hedonistic, voluptuous Champagne “maisons” on the market. It is the Rolls Royce of Champagne (apologies for not having a more proper comparison with a French car). It’s not easy to find a Krug 2002, and one bottle will cost you approximately $800.

For a slightly lower price, you could go for Krug’s most recent vintage, 2003. A note on the aging process: Krug has one of the longest aging processes and will only release the wine when it is perfectly ready.

This means that some years they might not even release a vintage. Or, if one vintage is ready before another, they will release it, and not necessarily in order of year. For example, 1988 was released after 1989, and 2002 was released after 2003.

Vintage 2003 is considered a “minor” vintage because of the weather difficulties that occurred that year. With a little research, you could find deals for vintage 2003 for just under $200. If you have an advanced palate that prefers to drink quality above quantity, but still want to keep an eye on your wallet, I suggest going with the Krug 2003. It’s an experience worth the price.

You can of course find many types of “daily drinking” Champagnes, which, for the most part, are all high quality thanks to the strict French regulations and the pride they have for their beloved Champagne. The most famous maisons such as Veuve Clicquot, Moet et Chandon, Mumms and others are a no-risk choice because you know what to expect. Their quality and flavor is average, yet consistent, and their price ranges from $50–$70.

You can also find great sparkling wines that are just as pleasurable as Champagne but for a fraction of the price. You could

choose a bubbly that follows the same production guidelines as Champagne, but is not specifically from the Champagne region. There are many of these high-quality wines made in Italy (Franciacorta) and Spain (Cava).

One example of a small production sparkling wine from Northern Italy is Peri Talento 46, which follows the champenoise method: It demands second fermentation in the bottle, an all-manual process, blanc de bland 100 percent chardonnay grapes, 46 months aging, and it has a vintage. A 2011 vintage costs approximately $35, which is about half the price of an anonymous no-vintage Champagne.

The main difference in taste between Champagne and an Italian champenoise method is determined by the natural geographic position. You will find more acidity and lower fruit bouquet coming from the northern Champagne region.

On the other hand, you will have more fruit and less acidity in the Italian sparkling wine since it is much further south.

Lastly, you may just want something easy, crisp and bubbly to make neverending Bellinis or mimosas at brunch.

For this, I recommend prosecco, which is a sparkling wine made in the Veneto region of Italy. Prosecco DOC is made with Glera grapes using the Charmat tank method and prices start at under $10.

Once you pick your perfect bottle, remember that even Mark Twain once said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” PL

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“Something borrowed, something blue, something old and something new.” My wedding hankie was something old and borrowed. First carried by my mother in 1932 at her wedding, I carried it in 1965 at mine. My sister in 1967, my only daughter in 1992 and my son’s wife in 1999 also carried the handkerchief. My daughter has three girls, so I expect the tradition will continue.

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WORKING WITH LOCAL EVENT PLANNERS, FLORISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS, WE SET OUT TO CREATE THREE STYLED SHOOTS, HIGHLIGHTING RUSTIC, MODERN AND TRADITIONAL DESIGN ELEMENTS. EACH PHOTO SHOOT REMAINED FAITHFUL TO ITS THEME, WITH THE HOPE THAT THESE IDEAS ARE USED AS INSPIRATION FOR CREATING SOMETHING THAT UNIQUELY REPRESENTS YOU ON YOUR WEDDING DAY. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, THE KEY TO ANY GOOD DESIGN IS TO BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.

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ELEMENTS OF A TRADITIONAL WEDDING Tim Ward of Jack Hadden Floral Design A traditional design exudes romance. While there is a formality associated with the traditional wedding, the femininity of the details softens the feel.

A traditional wedding is classic, never stiff and always timeless.

Florals for a traditional wedding are usually white with hints of pastels, blushes, creams and light pinks. The floral arrangements tend to have a very soft, romantic, vintage feel and are often accented with soft greenery instead of bold, dark greenery. Look for hydrangea, garden rose, peony, dahlia and ranunculus.

For your traditional theme, think black-tie and floor length gowns.

Choose warm colors and don’t be afraid of lace accents. Include your monogram in the décor. And don’t forget the Champagne toast!

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ELEMENTS OF A RUSTIC WEDDING Patti Ranck of Indigo Earth Events A rustic design exudes a familiar, comforting vibe, like the feeling you get being with family around a cozy fire. To recreate that feeling for your wedding, think homey, warm and welcoming. Think wood, but not just any wood. Look for woods with an aged, timeworn patina that will add character. It can be highlighted in farm tables, chairs, backdrops, signs, centerpieces, candlesticks and crates, to name a few items. In fact, you can completely surround yourself in it by choosing an old barn as your venue.

Then, fill it with natural and seasonal elements from the local countryside—wild flowers, lots of greenery, berries, branches, natural fabrics and even pine cones, feathers or rocks. The look is unstructured and carefree, creating an organic feel.

Rustic themes also connect well with anything vintage. For a touch of personal history, try your grandparent’s attic. Reuse and repurpose, and look for details like antique lace, vintage china, old lanterns, brass candlesticks, silver trays and throw rugs.

Don’t forget to add something handmade. A fabric bunting custom made to match your wedding colors, hand painted signs or chalkboards, or simply a touch of old tin cans tied to your bumper with jute and colored ribbons. Remix the basic rustic elements and then add whatever speaks to you.

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ELEMENTS OF A MODERN WEDDING Margaret Smith of Maggie’s Farm Cool, clean, sophisticated. Modern weddings are the height of chic.

To attain a modern feel for your big day, think stylish, elegant and glamourous. Modern weddings have a lot in common with the Art Deco period: smooth lines, geometric shapes and sometimes bold colors. Think clean lines in every aspect of the event, from the silverware to the dinnerware to the centerpieces. Choose cool metallic colors and classic shapes like cylinders and rectangles. The use of crystal accents, like candlesticks, is ideal in a modern design.

Crystal lends an air of sophistication.

Try a one-note color palette. Shades of one color have a stronger visual impact. A single burst of color in unexpected places can add pizzazz without being fussy. Try pewter or grey tones with a lavender cocktail table linens, for example. Whites and creams with an occasional tone of blush or pink. The bold modern bride could have a snow-white wedding palette while her bouquet is all red.

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There is a language, little known, Lovers claim it as their own.

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Life Under Pines

By Sundi McLaughlin

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or most of us, January is a time of reflection, a time to think of resolutions. I’ve never put much stock into them. I’m more of an eat the carb, have the cake, drink the beer kind of girl, which is evident in my robust physique. I do, however, like to take time to reflect and think about where I’ve been and what my future goals might be.

This year I have been thinking back on my years here in the Pines. Often, it feels like we moved here yesterday—a time when I couldn’t find work and would cry myself to sleep with the worry of not having a greater purpose. I was very concerned I wouldn’t find where I belonged, not to mention a job.

My whole life I’ve worried about finding my calling, my passion, my purpose. I would fret about it, pray about it, and think about it until my stomach hurt. And when I hit my 30s and still felt as lost as I did in my teens, my worry over wasting a life was at a crescendo.

Luckily, I hit the lottery when I married my husband. He is funny, kind, determined, highly driven and the most positive person I know. He has always been able to rein in my anxiety and fears. His belief in me and what I can accomplish is a tangible thing I can hold on to. Even he was at a loss, when after a year of searching for work here in my beautiful town, I came up empty. And just when I had

pretty much run out of ideas, I was offered a sales position at a little boutique called Mary Contrary.

I was thrilled to be working again. I found a certain peace working in the shop by myself, meeting new people, arranging furniture, unpacking new items … so it was a bit of a shock when after a few months the owner explained they sold their home and would be relocating. The shop would close within the month and I would again find myself without a job.

It was then a little seed of an idea, which had been germinating in the back of my mind, started to grow. What if I took over the shop lease? Several horrifying thoughts immediately popped in my head—I had no money, no business background, and the only sales experience or business I ever owned was diving for shells in Key West and selling said shells on my little stand on Smather’s Beach.

When I finally got my nerve up and mentioned to my man the far-fetched dream of taking over the space on Broad Street and starting my own shop, his reaction was shockingly cavalier. He said: “Of course you should! Why wouldn’t you?”

Well, I had a list of catastrophic concerns, as you can imagine, in addition to the aforementioned. But as we continued to discuss it, he said something that stopped me in my tracks. “Sundi, what is the worst

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thing that can happen? We go bankrupt?

We lose our house?” he said. “We will never be homeless. We are in the Army, so we can always move on base ….” I assured him in no way could I live with the thought of causing our financial ruin. We were, after all, in the middle of a recession where people were literally losing their homes and their jobs through no fault of their own. He again assured me all would be well. See what I mean about his positivity and faith?

So, with no money (not even enough to change the phone number; to this day I still have calls asking for Mary) and a simple dream, I opened my shop. The first few years were rough. I was in way over my head, but I still loved the work. I met interesting people, I got involved with the Sunrise and before I knew it, I felt a home in this beautiful town.

My wonderful customers have stuck with me through the thin times and have helped celebrate every milestone, even this year when my 8th anniversary celebration landed on the same October Saturday as Hurricane Matthew! It was a humbling experience to see folks turn up that morning before the storm hit just to show support and hopefully take advantage of an awesome sale and a delicious cake by C-Cups. That kind of support means so much to me—words cannot express my joy and appreciation for allowing me to belong to this vibrant downtown community.

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Of course, I still question myself: Am I fulfilling my purpose? I have periodic candid conversations with myself in the wee early hours. “Sundi, you sell inappropriate kitchen towels and delightful scented candles. This is not what you should be doing with your life! You aren’t making a difference; you aren’t solving any substantive problems …” and so on. But this year I think I’m finding peace. While it’s true that I don’t save lives, I do provide a place that will hopefully bring a smile to everyone who walks in. I do always try to find the perfect birthday, anniversary or Christmas present, and maybe—just maybe—people leave my shop feeling a little lighter than when they arrived … and that just might be enough for a well-lived life.

I guess my resolution this year is to be kinder to myself, to acknowledge my life matters in whatever level I might be impacting my community. I will strive to be a good neighbor and a better friend. There must be a middle ground between racing against the clock to fit in all our wants and dreams versus finding peace in our day-today accomplishments. I sure hope to find it, right here under the pines …. PL

Sundi McLaughlin is a proud military wife and small business owner. She happily divides her time between her shop, Mockingbird on Broad, and her volunteer work on Fort Bragg and the Sunrise Theater. She also can be seen walking her enormous black lab named Dodge.

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A symbol of love and beauty BY DOLORES MULLER

The orchid has been highly regarded since ancient times.

Orchids are the largest family of flowers, with more than 100,000 varieties. Often grown as houseplants and used in floral displays, they have earned the reputation as difficult to grow, probably due to their need for filtered light and high relative humidity. Many varieties, however, such as the moth orchid (Phalaenopsis), are surprisingly easy to grow in a home setting.

The ancient Greeks regarded orchids as a symbol of virility. The Aztecs reportedly mixed the vanilla orchid with chocolate to create a tasty elixir thought to promote power and strength. Victorians collected and displayed them as a sign of luxury and a means to exhibit their refined taste.

While orchids symbolize love and beauty, the color of an orchid can change the intended meaning. Pink orchids symbolize grace, joy, happiness, innocence and femininity. White represents reverence, humility, purity and elegance. Yellow orchids suggest friendship, joy and new beginnings while green orchids are thought to bring good fortune and blessings, and representing good health and longevity.

Orchids bring beauty and grace to any occasion, with flowers that appear to float in the air. They add flair for the unusual to floral bouquets and centerpieces. And, as if that were not enough, orchids also give the world the sweet flavor of vanilla. PL

Orchids can be purchased at area florists and supermarkets.

A great variety of orchids can be seen and purchased at two area orchid nurseries: The Orchid Gallery and Greenhouse 2698 Hanks Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312 / 919.542.6887 Seagrove Orchids 3451 Brower Mill Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 / 336.879.6677

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A Look Back

Tufts’ Trolley

By Jean Barron Walker / Photography courtesy of Tufts Archives

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lang, clang, clang, went the trolley. Ding, ding, ding, went the bell,” harks back to the 1944 film, Meet Me in St. Louis. But the lyrics could have been describing the 1895 Pinehurst Electric Railroad’s trolley as it trundled along at four miles per hour on the narrow-gauge tracks between Southern Pines and Pinehurst.

The trolley was just part of the dream of James Walker Tufts in the early 1890s. While making his fortune in the soda fountain business in Boston, Tufts had wintered in Florida for his health.

While travelling through the Carolinas, he envisioned building a New England-style village midway between the northern states and Florida that offered folks of modest income a pleasant spot to rest and recuperate.

In the spring of 1895, after looking at several Sandhills locations, Tufts signed a contract with Catherine and L.A. Page of Aberdeen to buy 600 acres west of Southern Pines. Together with local surveyor Francis Deaton, Tufts drove a spike into the ground to designate the center of his new village. Within a year, Tufts had purchased close to 6,000 acres total.

In a record six months’ time, the 45-room Holly Inn opened for business on New Year’s Eve of 1895. Work crews also completed 18 cottages, three large rooming houses (The Radcliff, Cedars and Cloverleaf ), the first store (located where the theater building now stands) and the Casino Building, which furnished meals in its café and provided separate reading parlors for men and women.

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The infrastructure, which was developed during construction of the buildings, required grading roads and walkways, planting shrubbery and trees, drilling wells, adding fire hydrants and a fireproof pump house and laying sewer lines. Tufts also built a power plant that supplied electricity both for lights and for a sevenmile electric railroad line that connected the new village with the Southern Pines railroad depot.

Hailing from Boston, Tufts was familiar with the electric trolley (streetcar), where it had been in use since the early 1890s. Tufts’ grandson, Richard Tufts, wrote in his memoirs that a crew of 142 worked on the trolley route. After grading, they laid 14,500 crossties, 5,000 pounds of spikes, 3,000 pounds of switches and 11,000 pounds of joint plates and bolts for the roadbed alone.

To provide electricity for the trolley, workers installed 7.5 miles of hard-drawn copper trolley wire, five-sixteenths of an inch in diameter, on 560 cypress poles, along with 350 insulated supports, 8,000 feet of galvanized span and guy wires, 500 18-inch eyebolts, 5 miles of feed wire and line insulators and cross arms. For a few weeks, before the power plant was completed and the electric lines were put up along the route, the trolley car was horse-drawn, bringing guests from the Southern Pines railroad depot to Tufts’ new village.

Service buildings for the village were grouped north of the village green. The powerhouse contained two boilers which provided steam for the 150-horsepower engines that generated

electricity for the village and the railroad. Next to the powerhouse stood a two-stall trolley barn with an adjoining machine shop.

Trolleys and equipment changed through the years of the service.

The first fleet consisted of two single-motor electric box cars (closed in cars), two single-motor electric open cars with flapping canvas sides and one trailer car. The trailer was used to haul freight behind a powered car from the Southern Pines railroad freight depot.

Rassie Wicker, a local historian and land surveyor, wrote a letter to the Sandhills Daily News in 1937 in which he said, “Many of the old timers will recall the ludicrous spectacle of the freight car, which had tarpaulin curtains on the side, and which were seldom fastened down, as it wended its way to and fro: the curtains standing out and flapping in the wind.”

Richard Tufts wrote that sometimes passengers had their rollicking ride interrupted when the circuit breaker at the powerhouse popped out, and the trolley was brought to a halt until the man on duty at the powerhouse happened to notice it and closed the circuit.

In the fall of 1895, for $1 each, Tufts obtained right-of-way documents for his trolley’s route. Maps and deeds dated in September, and signed by Tufts, James T. Patrick, B. Von Herff and J. Van Lindley, established a right-of-way for the trolley route. James Patrick was the founder and owner of land in Southern Pines, B. Von Herff was a chemist who studied the use of fertilizers on his land and J. Van Lindley owned many acres of local fruit orchards.

A copy of the trolley map in the Tufts Archives shows the southbound track leaving the Southern Pines depot on Broad Street, turning north on Wisconsin Avenue and making a loop towards the Piney Woods Inn, a 210-room hotel that overlooked downtown Southern Pines. The track then continued north through Von Herff’s experimental farm and the Van Lindley orchards (C. A. Pitts found remnants of the rails when building the eighth fairway of his Knollwood Fairways in 1964).

The track then turned behind the present WEEB radio property and traveled along the south side of the Yadkin Trail (Midland Road).

After crossing the traffic circle land, the trolley headed into Pinehurst, which, at that time, was gated and fenced. The trolley paused first at the Holly Inn and then traveled to other village stops. In 1898, spur lines reached the first Pinehurst golf course, and then the Carolina Hotel when it opened in 1901.

Tufts believed that a modest transportation cost would bring more guests to Pinehurst, and so he arranged for reduced fare travel from Boston and New York City that would connect with his trolley at the Southern Pines depot.

Few records remain of the trolley ride through the countryside.

One account indicates that in March 1904 a bull was hit and killed by a trolley, with the sum of $8 paid to the owner. The Tufts Archives has a winter trolley schedule, which shows seven daily departure times from Pinehurst and from Southern Pines. According to the schedule, “The cars are heated by the electric current and are comfortable on the coldest days. Fare 15 cents. Eight ride tickets for $1.00.”

During the off-season, income for the trolley came primarily from hauling peaches at two cents per crate and dewberries for two and a half cents per crate, going from the Van Lindley orchards to

Caddies riding the trolley to work at Pinehurst golf course.

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the Southern Pines depot. During peach season, crates of peaches waited at the freight depot, ready to be loaded into refrigerated cars that came up from Hamlet, North Carolina.

The trolley was so popular and such a novelty in the Sandhills that on occasion conventioneers staying at the Piney Woods Inn skipped their meetings to take round trips to Pinehurst. The trolley never made a profit in its years of operation but was considered a good investment because of the money spent by its passengers during their extended stays in the village.

A sign, however, placed at the Southern Pines depot may have been the undoing of the line. In the hot summer of 1904, the Southern Pines station agent found a “Pinehurst Junction” sign displayed at his station. Perhaps the appointed Pinehurst village manager, C. W. Cotter, was responsible, so he was blamed for placing the sign at the depot. Local residents did not take kindly to the wording. It seems that Southern Pines merchants and hotelkeepers viewed with resentment the loss of revenue from guests who stopped only briefly on their doorsteps and then departed for Pinehurst. This verse appeared in the town paper and was reprinted in the book, Young Southern Pines: There once was super named C – He concocted a sign Which looked very fine Until the people decided to swat her.

The City Fathers remarked to the plotter, “More have you done than you oughter!”

“This sign must not be” Was the mayor’s decree, And the people very promptly upsot her. [sic]

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Pinehurst Trolley arrives at the Holly Inn.

Leonard Tufts, son of James Walker Tufts, responded promptly.

He wrote to Southern Pines Mayor K. M. Ferguson saying that he regretted the incident and would be content to have a sign that read, “Trolley Track Junction to Pinehurst.”

But Tufts’ trolley would never be the same after September 1905, when the trolley tracks along Broad Street in Southern Pines were torn up and never rebuilt. Rassie Wicker’s letter to the local paper described cutting the line near the village of Pinehurst: “It happens that I was working with the electricians at Pinehurst when the line was abandoned, and Owen Farrey, the electrician at Pinehurst; Seward McCall, the ‘colored’ lineman, and I were sent out to cut the line. We took an old freight car to a point opposite Donald Ross’s house on Midland Road, and Seward McCall climbed up on top and cut the main trolley wire. As this wire was supported by guys attached to poles which were decayed, the whole line fell back several hundred feet back toward town, and we had to push the car back to where we could get the trolley back on the wire.” The trolley did run in Pinehurst between the hotels and the golf clubhouse for several more years.

To replace trolley service from the Southern Pines depot, Leonard Tufts made arrangements with the Seaboard Air Line and the Aberdeen and Asheboro Railroads to operate services from Washington directly to Pinehurst. The service was known as the “Aberdeen-Pinehurst Junction Line,” and as an inaugural celebration, a new brick railroad station was built in Aberdeen. A siding was installed on the west edge of Pinehurst, and, at one time in the mid-1920s, this siding held 22 private railroad cars at the same time.

Pinehurst was indeed part of the Roaring ’20s!

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James Walker Tufts’ trolley served him well, but time marches on. With the trolley gone, and autos soon coming of age, the Stanley Steamer bus became the mode of transportation around Pinehurst.

The beep-beep from the bus replaced the clang-clang of Tufts’ trolley.

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Book Review

The Pigeon Tunnel

By Robert Gable

J

ohn Le Carré has been a master storyteller since the 1960s. His break-out hit, The Spy Who Came in

from the Cold, established his reputation and freed him to write full time. At age 84, he took a step back to take an inventory of his life and times. The events he witnessed, trips he took and people he met have served to spark his imagination for his latest work, The Pigeon Tunnel.

Following the preface and introduction, he tells his stories in 38 chapters. Each is a short slice from a time in his life (eight of the chapters have appeared before—in full or in part—in The New Yorker and other magazines). Le Carré is at his best when he looks at the episode with a hint of self-deprecating humor. He is both actor and observer as the events unfold. A keen, sardonic wit colors his approach as he looks back at the events with a smile (or a wince).

As he observes in the introduction: “These are true stories told from memory—to which you are entitled to ask, what is truth, and what is memory to a creative writer in what we may delicately call the evening of his life? ... To the creative writer, fact is raw material, not his taskmaster but his instrument, and his job is to make it sing.” He wonders if there is any such thing as pure memory; but if there is, he finds it elusive.

La Carré (a.k.a. David Cornwell) has spent a lifetime blending experience with imagination. These encounters, usually with fascinating characters in some unusual places, have provided ideas for his fertile imaginings. While he was young, he had a brief career working for British Intelligence, mostly in Germany. He notes, “The work we engaged in was neither perilous nor dramatic, but it involved painful soul-searching on the part of those who signed up to it …. Out of the secret world I once knew I have tried to make a theater for the larger worlds we inhabit. First comes the imagining, then the search for the reality. Then back to the imagining, and to the desk where I’m sitting now.”

In a continual effort to give his writing credibility, he traveled with war reporters and foreign correspondents. While doing that, he met a German spy in Shin Bet prison, warlords in the Congo, KGB spies who wanted to defect, spies within the British ranks and a parrot at a Lebanese hotel able to mimic war sounds so well it caused new arrivals to dive under tables in fear. When he traveled in 1987 to see his Russian publisher and talk to dissident Andrei Sakharov, KGB watchers trailed him whenever he left his Hotel Minsk room.

Le Carré certainly knows how to turn a phrase. He’s been at his craft for 50 years, and his storytelling gifts shine throughout each chapter. His descriptions catch the subtle nuances behind a situation. He doesn’t type his stories on a word processor—he writes out everything by hand—so there is no verbiage. Each word is

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The Pigeon Tunnel John Le Carré 228 pages, Random House / $25.00 precise, and it is a pleasure to read the polished prose. His attention to detail serves him just as well when it comes to the descriptions and plots in his novels. This attention to detail particularly sparkles in his chapter about Alec Guinness, which captures the essence of the actor.

The Pigeon Tunnel isn’t just for Le Carré fans. You don’t have to know his novels, although he gives some background into the writing of his books. He presents some real-life characters, such as Yasser Arafat and Margaret Thatcher. And when it comes to celluloid characters, he can name drop with the best of them. Along with Alec Guinness, he tells how he came to know Richard Burton during the filming of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. When it comes to films that were not made, he talks about Fritz Lang, Sydney Pollack, Francis Ford Coppola and Stanley Kubrick. In pure Hollywood fashion, for every movie that is made, there must be 100 that stall in the production phase. For one movie project, he’s waiting for Harrison Ford to respond. “And to this day, so far as I shall ever know, Harrison still hasn’t. Nobody does silence better than Hollywood.”

“Son of the Author’s Father” is the longest chapter of the book.

Here the author comes to terms with a dysfunctional father-son dynamic. Dreamer, schemer, con-man, convict—his father was a complex individual. Their troubled relations fueled his later writing career, and gave rise to Carré’s world view. He notes: “Graham Greene tells us that childhood is the credit balance of the writer. By that measure at least, I was born a millionaire.”

The soul-baring account of their memories together provides a capstone to the whole collection of stories that appear in this book. “If I look over my life from here, I see it as a succession of engagements and escapes, and I thank goodness that the writing kept me relatively straight and largely sane.” 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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January book for Read Moore The Kind Worth Killing

by Peter Swanson

February book for the Paige Turners The Brief & Wondrous life of Oscar Wao

by Junot Diaz

Creative Director’s Choice The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

by Aimee Bender

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Interested in a Gift Annuity?

Consider a Gift of Real Estate

by Brenda Bouser for The Foundation of FirstHealth

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he American Council on Gift Annuities defines a charitable gift annuity as “a contract (not a trust) under which a charity, in return for a transfer of cash, marketable securities or other assets, agrees to pay a fixed amount of money to one or two individuals for their lifetime.”

According to Foundation of FirstHealth donor Dick Weinberg, the donation of real estate is a good way to establish a charitable gift annuity.

“My gift of appreciated property in exchange for a lifetime annuity with The Foundation substantially reduced my taxes and also substantially increased my income,” he says.

“It also helped assure the continued ability of FirstHealth of the Carolinas to carry out its stated mission ‘to care for people.’”

By way of elaboration, say you own a vacant lot, a vacation home or some land that you don’t know what to do with. Maybe you once had plans for the property, but they never materialized.

The donation of that property allows a charity like The Foundation of FirstHealth to sell it and use the proceeds to fund a charitable gift annuity and create an endowment fund in your name. In exchange, you receive lifetime income along with an income tax charitable donation.

It’s a win-win situation.

“When you compare our gift annuity rates with what you might receive from a certificate of deposit, you will likely be pleasantly surprised,” says Steven Smith Jr., The Foundation’s senior development officer.

According to Smith, the current Charitable Gift Annuity rate is 5.1 percent for a 70-year-old, 6.8 percent for an 80-year-old and 9 percent for a person age 90 or older.

Because gift annuities are for life, payments continue for as long as the annuitant lives or, in the case of a two-life annuity, for the rest of the survivor’s life.

“Because the rate and payments are locked in, they don’t rise or fall with the economy,” Smith says. “The payment is the same amount every year, which can mean a lot in uncertain times.”

For more information on financial planning and charitable gift giving, call Steven Smith Jr. at The Foundation of FirstHealth, (910) 695-7506.

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match play Story by robert nason EDITOR NOTE: Next issue we’ll be introducing a new golf columnist for the pages of Pinehurst Living. In the meantime, we thought it appropriate to share a medley of information on the golf world.

PGA reaches 101

It was in January 1916 when a group of golf professionals and amateurs met in New York City to discuss the formation of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA).

Rodman Wanamaker, heir to the Wanamaker department stores founder (Macy’s today), spearheaded the effort.

Wanamaker believed the growing sport of golf needed an organization to help promote it and, somewhat less altruistically, thought an association would help enhance golf equipment sales at his department stores.

Over the course of several months, the group hashed out the terms for the association, officially establishing the PGA in April 1916. The inaugural PGA Championship was held in October at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York. Wanamaker donated the trophy and the purse of $2,580. James Barnes won. For the next two years, the championship was canceled due to World War I, but it started again in 1919 with Barnes defending his title.

Originally chartered with a group of 35 men, the PGA is now an organization with more than 28,000 men and women.

2017

MAJOR TOURNAMENTS MASTERS Augusta National / Georgia / APRIL 6-9

U.S. OPEN Erin Hills / Wisconsin / JUNE 15-18

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Royal Birkdale / England / JULY 20-23

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Quail Hollow / North Carolina / AUGUST 10-13

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Cold weather playing While the notion that your “blood thins” after moving south might not be medically correct, Northern transplants can attest to the phenomena nonetheless. Feeling cold is relative, and if you’re not used to the cold after a few years, our crisp winters in the pines can feel like a Midwestern arctic breeze. Well, maybe not that cold. Still, if you plan to keep swinging through the winter months, here are a few tips to keeping you safe and comfortable: Layers: Too many layers can restrict your swinging motion but it’s better to start with several layers and shed them as the sun starting shining brighter later in the day. Our winter days can notoriously start out below freezing and then warm up to the 60s by the afternoon. The idea is comfort, so shed and put back on as needed.

Hydrate: Just like runners, it’s important to hydrate even if you don’t feel warm. Fluids are important for your body regardless of temperature.

Gloves (and maybe a hat too): Keeping your fingers comfy will help your grip … and your score.

Expectations: Your record score probably won’t happen, so don’t sweat it. Use the winter months to work on your swing or just to enjoy the moment.

Stretching: Your body will naturally be stiffer in the cold, so take some extra time to stretch before your round. It will help you prevent injury and you’ll be ready to go from the first tee rather than the third or fourth.

Bring a friend: Fewer people play golf this time of year, so if there is someone you want to introduce to the game, the winter months offer the perfect time: no pressure and more time on the course to learn the game. PL

By the numbers, golf edition

515

The longest drive in yards on record,

by Michael Hoke Austin in the 1974 U.S. National Seniors Tournament.

1457

The year golf was banned in Scotland. It was felt play interfered with military training.

1892

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Year the first 18-hole golf course was built in the United States. It was built on a sheep farm in Downer’s Grove, Illinois.

The average number of golf balls hit into water at TPC Sawgrass every year.

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The percentage of golfers who will never achieve a handicap of 18 or less.

Number of times a hole-in-one was made on a par 5.

11k

Record number of holes played in one year. Golfer Richard Lewis achieved it in 2010.

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Holly Course Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst Par 4, 437 yards / Designer: Gary Player

A special signature design by golf ’s legendary world traveler Gary Player, the Holly Course is the perfect complement to its sister course the Magnolia. The Holly features fewer bunkers, more water and smaller greens.

Vast areas of longleaf pines were left untouched, and the course features numerous natural waste bunkers.

The design utilizes the property’s many lakes, ponds and streams that wind through numerous wooded areas throughout the course. Multiple tees present a variety of challenges for all skill levels.

The Holly has hosted the Carolinas PGA Professional Championship, as well as numerous other Carolinas Golf Association and USGA qualifying events.

Photograph courtesy of Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst

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January/February 2017

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dates and times subject to change. Check directly with event organizers before making plans.

January 1.1.2017 First Day Hike - Paint Hill Weymouth Woods Visitor Center | 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd. | Southern Pines Cost: FREE | 9 a.m.

Contact: 910.692.2167, ncparks.gov, weymouth.woods@ncparks.gov 1.1.2017 First Day Hike - Boyd Tract Weymouth Center | 555 E. Connecticut | Southern Pines Cost: FREE | 1 p.m.

Contact: 910.692.2167, ncparks.gov, weymouth.woods@ncparks.gov 1.1.2017 First Day Hike - Weymouth Tract Weymouth Woods Visitor Center | 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd. | Southern Pines Cost: FREE | 3 p.m.

910.692.2167, ncparks.gov, weymouth.woods@ncparks.gov

1.5.2017 Story Time Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10:30 a.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org 1.6.2017 Missy Raines and the New Hip Poplar Knight Spot | 114 Knight St. | Aberdeen Cost: $20/pre-sale | 6:46 p.m.

Contact: 910.944.7502, theroosterswife@yahoo.com, theroosterswife.org

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1.7.2017 Children’s Program - J.R.R. Tolkien & A.A Milne Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org

1.7.2017 Nabucco - Met Opera Live in HD Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad St. | Southern Pines Cost: $27 | 1 - 3:43 p.m.

Contact: 910.692.2787, sunrisetheater.com

1.8.2017 Chamber Music Series, Ensemble Vermillian Weymouth Center | 555 E. Connecticut Ave. | Southern Pines Cost: $10/members, $20/nonmembers | 3 - 4:30 p.m.

910.692.6261, weymouthcenter.org 1.9.2017 Book Lovers Unite! - Historical Mystery Fiction Given Memorial Library 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 3:30 p.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org 1.11.2017 Carolina Philharmonic Symphonic Strings SCC Owens Auditorium | 3395 Airport Road | Pinehurst Cost: prices vary | 7:30 p.m.

910.687.0287, carolinaphil.org

1.12.2017 Story Time Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10:30 a.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org 1.12.2017 Gathering at Given - Audrey Moriarty Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 3:30 p.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org 1.12.2017 Gathering at Given - Audrey Moriarty Given Outpost | 495 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 7 p.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org

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1.13.2017 Dance Party at the Spot with House of Dues Poplar Knight Spot | 114 Knight St. | Aberdeen Cost: $10/presale | 6:46 p.m.

Contact: 910.944.7502, theroosterswife@yahoo.com,

1.15.2017 Moores and McCumber Poplar Knight Spot | 114 Knight St. | Aberdeen Cost: $20/pre-sale | 6:46 p.m.

Contact: 910.944.7502, theroosterswife@yahoo.com, theroosterswife.org 1.19.2017 Story Time Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10:30 a.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org 1.19.2017 Mitch Capel Poplar Knight Spot | 114 Knight St. | Aberdeen Cost: $20/pre-sale | 6:46 p.m.

Contact: 910.944.7502, theroosterswife@yahoo.com, theroosterswife.org

1.21.2017 Roméo et Juliette - Met Opera Live in HD Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad St. | Southern Pines Cost: $27 | 1 - 4:10 p.m.

Contact: 910.692.2787, sunrisetheater.com 1.22.2017 The Sleeping Beauty, Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad St. | Southern Pines Cost: $25/adult; $15/child | 1 3:50 p.m.

Contact: 910.692.2787, sunrisetheater.com 1.22.2017 Louis Romanos Trio Poplar Knight Spot | 114 Knight St. | Aberdeen Cost: $20/pre-sale | 6:46 p.m.

Contact: 910.944.7502, theroosterswife@yahoo.com, theroosterswife.org 1.23.2017 Children’s Program – kindermusik Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10:30 a.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org 1.26.2017 Story Time Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10:30 a.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org 1.28.2017 Pruning Workshop SCC Horticultural Gardens - Ball Visitors Center 3395 Airport Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Contact: 910.695.3882, sandhillshorticulturalgardens.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 2.1.2017 NC Symphony presents All Mozart Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School 250 Voit Gilmore Ln. | Southern Pines Cost: prices vary | 8 - 10 p.m.

Contact: 877.627.6724, ncsymphony.

2.4-2.11.2017 Sandhills Horticultural Society - Children’s Art Competition and Exhibit SCC Horticultural Gardens - Ball Visitors Center | 3395 Airport Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | during visitor center hours Contact: 910.695.3882, sandhillshorticulturalgardens.com

2.2.2017 Story Time Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10:30 a.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org 2.2.2017 Jeff Scroggins and Colorado Poplar Knight Spot | 114 Knight St. | Aberdeen Cost: $20/presale | 6:46 p.m.

Contact: 910.944.7502, theroosterswife@yahoo.com, theroosterswife.org 2.3.2017 Chamber Music Series, Timothy W. Sparks (Tenor) and Deborah Lee Hollis (Piano) Weymouth Center | 555 E. Connecticut Ave. | Southern Pines Cost: $10/members, $20/ nonmembers | 7 p.m.

910.692.6261, weymouthcenter.org 2.4.2017 Saturday Kids Program Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org

2.5.2017 Swan Lake, Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad St. | Southern Pines Cost: $25/adult; $15/child | 1 - 4:00 p.m.

Contact: 910.692.2787, sunrisetheater.com 2.5.2017 Sandhills Horticultural Society Children’s Art Competition and Exhibit SCC Horticultural Gardens - Ball Visitors Center | 3395 Airport Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 2 p.m.

Contact: 910.695.3882, sandhillshorticultralgardens.com 2.6.2017 Book Lovers Unite! - non-fiction Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 3:30 p.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org 2.6.2017 Classical Concerts - Cicley Parnas/Cello Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad St. | Southern Pines Cost: $30 | 8 p.m.

Contact: 910.692.2787, mooreart.org

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2.9.2017 Story Time Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10:30 a.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org 2.10.2017 Sandhills Classical Christian School Valentine’s Day Bowtie Ball The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Rd., South | Pinehurst Cost: $125 | 6 p.m.

Contact: 910.690.6176, bowtieball@sandhillsccs.org, sandhillsccs.org

2.19.2017 Chris Jones and the Night Drivers Poplar Knight Spot | 114 Knight St. | Aberdeen Cost: $20/presale | 6:46 p.m.

Contact: 910.944.7502, theroosterswife@yahoo.com, theroosterswife.org 2.23.2017 A Special Talk & Tour with Matt Whitaker of Green Haven Plant Farm Green Haven Plant Farm 255 Green Haven Ln. | Carthage Cost: Members $15, Nonmembers $20 | 10 a.m.

Contact: 910.695.3882, sandhillshorticulturalgardens.com 2.23.2017 Story Time Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10:30 a.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org

2.11.2017 A Walk on Broadway, featuring two Broadway Stars SCC Owens Auditorium | 3395 Airport Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: prices vary | 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

910.687.0287, carolinaphil.org 2.16.2017 Story Time Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 10:30 a.m.

Contact: 910.295.6022, giventufts.org

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2.16.2017 Gathering at Given - Jeff Marcus of the Nature Conservancy Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Rd. | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 3:30 p.m.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2.24.2017 Johnny Mac Comedy Show Poplar Knight Spot | 114 Knight St. | Aberdeen Cost: $15/presale | 6:46 p.m.

Contact: 910.944.7502, theroosterswife@yahoo.com, theroosterswife.org

2.25.2017 Rusalka - Met Opera Live in HD Sunrise Theater | 250 NW Broad St. | Southern Pines Cost: $27 | 1 - 4:35 p.m.

Contact: 910.692.2787, sunrisetheater.com 2.26.2017 Underhill Rose, Eric Taylor Poplar Knight Spot | 114 Knight St. | Aberdeen Cost: $20/presale | 6:46 p.m.

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Sandhills Sightings

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with DOLORES MULLER

CAROLINA PHILHARMONIC OPENING NIGHT Symphonic Masterworks from the New World Owens Auditorium Pinehurst October 22

From top, clockwise: Violin soloist Mayumi Kanagawa; Mike & Jan Carter with Elizabeth & Peter Blick; John & Tess Gillespie; Kathy Wilford and Mary Pappas; Eric Bishop with Sue & Katie Crosby; Xinyan Shi, Sue Deutsch and Rae-Lynn Ziegler.

OCTOBERFEST Tufts Park Pinehurst October 29

From top, clockwise: Aubrey, Garrett and Addison Lovin with Farrah & Melanie Ross; Rob & Audrey Fairfax; Randi Flaugh; Zack & Levi Flaugh; Lisa, Joe, and Jenna Levig and Don & Jane Harnum; Jayne Van Vooren and Karen Sancetta.

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Sandhills Sightings DR. DOUGLAS TALLAMY Restoring Nature’s Relationship at Home Fair Barn Pinehurst October 30

From top, clockwise: Linda Querec and organizer Ruth Stolting; Sally Bold Frick, Russell James and Jacob Brown; Dr. Douglas Tallamy; Marisa Back, Carol Bowman and Susan Strine; Terry & Alan Schultz with Joe McDonald and Rick Studenmund.

ARTIST LEAGUE ANNUAL ART SHOW & SALE Opening Reception

Artist League Gallery Aberdeen November 4

From top, clockwise: Jan & John Baumeister; Nancy & Greg Strickfaden; Peter & Karen Mamuzic; Artist Eileen Strickland with Ashlyn, Zachary and Wesley Strickland; and Barbara Ainsley and Marie Young.

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Sandhills Sightings STAR WORKS GLASS

Sandhills Woman’s Exchange Pinehurst November 10

From top, clockwise: Judi Schanilec and Elizabeth Fisher; Star Works Glass director Joe Grant; Cheryl Buckley and Marian Murphy; Char Rohr, Elizabeth Fisher and Cav Peterson; glass ornaments; Linda Cockman, Mary Lou Saunders and Sylvia Hilbrecht.

20th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES Benefiting the Sandhills Children’s Center Carolina Hotel Pinehurst November 16 - 20

From top, clockwise: Holly Davis, event director Teresa Copper and Kristi Gore; Jeannie Eastman and Bonnie Parker, event co-chairs with Sandhills Children’s Center CEO Melanie Gayle; poinsettia tree; Philip & Hill Waymon; teddy bear; Anna, Peter & Patty Pottle.

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Sandhills Sightings CHRISTMAS AT WEYMOUTH

“Over the River and Through the Weymouth Woods” Weymouth Center Southern Pines December 1 - 4

From top, clockwise: Diana & Charlie Meyer; Heather & Jay Thompson with event chairwoman Rita DiNapoli; Ellen Burke, Joe Boggs and Pam & Larry Duncan; Steve & Cynthia Davis; Brent Sexton and Sandra & Randall Phillips.

HOLLYHOCKS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Hollyhocks Art Gallery Pinehurst December 2

From top, clockwise: Maren Britt and Lynton Burchette; Hollyhocks Art Gallery owner Jane Casnellie & husband Gene; Diane Kraudelt, Terry Lowry, Mary Lou Steere and Jody Young; the festivities.

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Sandhills Sightings FRESH MARKET GRAND RE-OPENING Fresh Market Southern Pines December 7

From top, clockwise: David Dowdy, Carol Pierce and manager John Craven; Max Foley and General Bob Decker; Hilda Herrmann and Bill Schwenk; Jack Robinson and Lynn Waterkotte; Angela Domingo; Mary Gann with David & Shelia Williams.

MOORE COUNTY DRIVING CLUB CHRISTMAS CARRIAGE PARADE Downtown Southern Pines December 10

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Sightings@ PinehurstLivingMagazine.com From top, clockwise: Christmas donkey; Ermine & Angels Eng and Robin Peterik; four-pony team; Rachel Pretl and Jonathan Stone.

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Last Impression

Tailor-made photograph and caption courtesy of The Moore County Historical Association

Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States (1865-1869), lived and worked in Carthage in 1824. He moved from Raleigh to Carthage to operate a tailor shop. He was known to have made fine suits for some of the locals, but it was also said that he preferred talking politics.

“Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.�

- Epictetus

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