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Features JULY/AUGUST 2o21

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40 A Look Back

Slim Thompson has one thing in mind when he wakes up each day—taking flight. His new business will help him do just that.

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10 From the Editor 28 In Vino, Veritas 27 Beyond the Sale 30 Life Under Pines 32 Pick of the Pines 38 The Garden ON THE COVER Summer Wocktails | Spies Among Us | In Flight

44 Books 46 Healthy Choices 48 Picture of Health 50 On the Buckle 52 Puzzle 54 On the Green 56 Calendar 58 Sightings 64 Last Impression

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From the Editor

s the summer days grow longer, we in the Girard household inevitably begin contemplating our movie consumption for the season. What throwback movies we’d like to see at the Sunrise, what new movies are scheduled for release in theaters, what movie we haven’t seen yet on Netflix or HBO. And, much to our children’s chagrin, my wife and I reiterate one of our family’s founding principles in life: The book must be read before the movie is watched. I know … not really on par with the Golden Rule, but for a magazine editor and writer and an English major and teacher, it ranks a close second. My daughter seems to have embraced the concept. She’s working her way through the Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo before watching the first book’s adaptation Shadow and Bone on Netflix (Pride and Prejudice offered a little more of a challenge). My son is less inspired by the family creed as he works his way through Dune, and I fear his faith will wane considerably once he goes off to college and adulthood next year. I must admit, however, though it pains me to do so, that this creed has ruined many a movie for me over the years. The film adaptation, inevitably, does not live up to the book’s high standard of excellence. And I seem to fall into the trap of anticipation again and again. I still get excited when Hollywood takes on one of my favorite novels, yet almost always I walk away mumbling, “The book was better” or overanalyzing why certain plot lines were left out before cursing the screenwriter and Hollywood hacks for fumbling another one. There are exceptions, of course. My absolute favorite book serial is the Aubrey-Maturin epic by Patrick O’Brian. This 20-book canon (21 if we count the unfinished novel he was working on at the time of his death) is a masterpiece of love, loss and the British nautical world during the Napoleonic Wars. The breadth and knowledge of the early 1800s, naval warfare and seamanship, in my opinion, cannot be matched in the written world. And if you’re fortunate enough to delve into this series, I wager by book eight you’ll feel confident enough to sail yourself around the world. Almost as an afterthought, you suddenly realize you understand why the need to double-reef the topsails, when to use a 12-pound cannon or a carronade in battle or what climbing through the lubber’s hole means. It is far from unusual to come across sentences like this from book 13, The Thirteen-Gun Salute: “After a measured mile for good luck, he gave the orders that would carry the ship as nearly due west as the south-west wind would allow; and he found to his pleasure that she needed it only half a point free to run happily at seven knots under no more than topsails and courses, though a moderate sea kept striking her larboard bow with all the regularity of a long-established swell, throwing her slightly of her course and sweeping spray and even packets of water diagonally across the forecastle and the waist. This, and the taste of salt on their lips, was a deep satisfaction.” So when Hollywood decided to tackle O’Brian’s world in 2003 with Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, you can imagine my overt and vociferous concern. I should not have worried. It was as much of a cinematic masterpiece as the novels it was based on. All was right with the world. Wherever you fall on the “read first or watch first” spectrum, I wish you a happy moviefilled (and novel-filled) summer.

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ol. Phillip Thompson goes by the callsign “Slim,” a friendly sobriquet that attached to him during his budding years at the Air Force Academy, and just always stuck. Now 52, Thompson exhibits a presence that is rather more formidable than the moniker “Slim” would suggest. As befitting a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel right out of central casting, Thompson is tall and broad-shouldered, perambulating with a purpose and economy that typify a man who holds power in reserve. He looks straight at you when he speaks, his eyes at once penetrating and discerning,

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Sovereign Aerospace Plants Its Flag at Moore County Airport Story by William C. Nelson Photography by Amanda Jakl and courtesy of Sovereign Aerospace

and kind. He cuts a memorable figure, but he also exudes an easy, natural Southern charm acquired by way of small-town roots. A native of Perry, Georgia, Thompson married his juniorhigh sweetheart, and after a 27-year military career he settled with her in 2004 in Whispering Pines, where they are raising four children. Thompson is also raising a corporation based out of Moore County Airport—a company he started from scratch, which, like a school-aged offspring, is now growing by leaps and bounds. PINEHURSTLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM 13

Left, Slim Thompson, owner and CEO of Sovereign Aerospace. Company CFO and director of operations Ken Hadaway says there are actually eight business lines in the Sovereign portfolio today, either fully developed or under development.

Sovereign Aerospace is a new company—it has only been doing business for less than a year—but it is rapidly gathering clients and allies. What the firm does not already offer the aeronautically minded, it has plans to be offering in the near future. Slim Thompson, who is owner and CEO, intends to see to that; and he is casting a wide net in search of talent to join his network of associates. The Sovereign Aerospace umbrella covers a number of distinct business units, most notably a flight school, an aircraft-maintenance firm, and a group in service of veterans transitioning to civilian life. Company CFO and director of operations Ken Hadaway says there are actually eight business lines in the Sovereign portfolio today, either fully developed or under development. The flight school, Sandhills Fliers, began training new pilots in April 2020, and in the year since has grown from 22 students using four planes to 160 students with 16 planes at their disposal. The maintenance company, Pinehurst Aviation Services, handles repairs, upkeep, and inspections for all manner of pistonpowered aircraft, with five mechanics and a director of maintenance in its employ. It is also active in apprenticing new talent wishing to

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acquire licensing in aircraft powerplant and airframe maintenance. The unit that appears to give Thompson a particular and personal kind of pride is Veterans Transition Corps, a nonprofit entity offering counseling services and training to help ease the transition of military operators out of the service into civilian life, especially those who wish to develop a personal interest in piloting or aviation business or aircraft mechanic’s work— “whatever interest they want to pursue in the areas we work in,” says Thompson. He explains the need for transitional services: “Veterans have historically had a clear sense of identity, purpose, mission and community. Veteran suicide rates, often quoted as 22 per day, have been hovering near

an all-time high. Many of these heroes have been operating at full tilt for 20 years straight. Deferred maintenance on their internal operating system leads to broken bodies and stressed or neglected relationships with family and friends. Then, when a military member finally separates after a service commitment, the future suddenly presents unknowns and additional stresses.”

The answer offered by Veterans Transition Corps is to insulate those most at risk with a strong community of support from people who are also transitioning or have already transitioned. Says Thompson: “We give them life skills to self-examine their spiritual, physical, and mental balance. We help replace patriotic military service with new, high-demand and

well-paying aviation skill sets. What we get in return is an arsenal of problemsolvers with world experience for community service who can be counted on when a need arises. We have a lot of vets retiring to the Sandhills, and so now they’re here for the next 40 years. Sovereign can be an asset to them, and they will be good for Sovereign.” Thompson easily recognized the magnetic effect that the Pinehurst region exerts on people who command resources and talent and highly developed skill sets. What he saw in Moore County was fertile soil for cultivating the kind of business that he had in mind someday growing. And the growth has thus far been encouraging. Company CFO Hadaway handles a lot of the business details, including the blizzard of paperwork required to make an operation like Sovereign go. He points out that the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has, just since the COVID pandemic, “really ramped up. Moore County alone has seen tens of millions of dollars directed into support

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and development of this airport.” This helps make for a propitious business environment. “A year ago we had about 20 associates involved with Sovereign, from workers to student pilots to aircraft share owners. Today we are close to 200 people deep,” he says. “With the kind of people this region attracts, and the network of contacts that Sovereign is building, in the future I see limitless possibilities. We plan to expand our scope into disaster response and air ambulance services and logistical support in disaster zones, both in the U.S. and abroad.” Thompson’s vision for the business is people-centered. “We are building a business based on connections, and these folks we are connecting are some of the best problem-solvers in the world. Our function will be to connect these trained problem-solvers with the problems needing attention, and give people a talented community where they can build businesses together. We are like a booster rocket: An entrepreneur comes to us with an idea. We help get them launched, and then fall back into a support role as they move toward self-sufficiency.” It also bears mentioning that the world of aviation is now beset by a labor shortage. There exists an

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increasingly acute need for more pilots and mechanics. This itself augurs well for any business doing the work of Sovereign Aerospace. Slim Thompson finds his center in the values he learned as a boy in a small-town Southern church: God, country, service and purpose. He speaks unsentimentally about these ideas, because they are not artificially tacked on to his persona, but are simply a part of his being. It is not hard to find like-minded people in the Sandhills, and Thompson is finding them. Moore County Airport bills itself as the Gateway to the Sandhills. The existence, on premises, of a company like Sovereign Aerospace in fact makes our local airport also a gateway to the world at large, as the advantages of private aviation increasing gain currency. Having a wellrounded aeronautical services firm in our own backyard is good for business, for lifestyle, and for the educational possibilities of local residents. Persons interested in seeing Sovereign Aerospace up-close can visit the corporate office in the General Aviation terminal at Moore County Airport. Otherwise, visit the company website sovaero.com, or telephone 910.246.0349. PL

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Spies

Story by Ray Owen

ort Bragg is among the largest military installations in the world, bordering the town of Southern Pines. The base is home of the 82nd Airborne and Special Operations, postured to respond globally with around 57,000 military personnel. Along with this comes a mix of foreign operatives whose task is to gather intelligence, sometimes aided by technology. According to the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., there are

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more than 10,000 agents working for at least 60 to 80 nations in our nation’s capital. The Fort Bragg region ranks somewhere below that number in terms of activity. A local Special Operations commander says there might be a few thousand individuals around Southern Pines collecting foreign intelligence. This commander requested anonymity, saying: “The general public should be aware. The best practice is to understand and take the necessary precautions to recognize what’s happening right in front of you.” This is not classified information, it’s just not publicized, and the commander goes on

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to say that the military knows the general public is unaware of this activity. “It’s safe to say that if there’s a hundred people gathered anywhere in town, one or two are probably someone you don’t want to talk to you.” “The primary focus is on troop movements and deployments,” says the commander. “They could be anybody you’d pass on the street, what you might call ‘normal people.’ They won’t be actively collecting, simply forwarding information they might hear at a barbershop, working in retail or in a restaurant—conversations that shouldn’t be had in public.” “They will listen in their normal pattern

of life and forward information to a handler who is the actual intelligence officer. An unproffered solicitation on the street might come off as strange, so unless they’re tasked to do so, they just passively collect on your behavior. This is a ubiquitous threat against Special Operations personnel.” The best thieves are the nicest people. According to the commander: “They might be a student, retail worker, business owner or college professor. They are your next-door neighbor, someone you interact with on a daily basis—you just don’t know.” As for their method of operation, it’s typically interpersonal interaction, listening

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Spies Among Us »» In theory, a foreign agent collecting information would exploit natural fissures in the sociocultural fabric. It’s a standard procedure. They identify key influencers or people in a population that could be exploited— that’s a tried-and-true technique. «« to a conversation as a third party or having it one-on-one. There’s much less technical tradecraft than in the movies. It’s more human interaction, agents using elicitation techniques. “Because they don’t spy all the time, they go about their daily life, their normal routine,” says the commander. “When they hear something about ‘X’ they pass it on. Maybe they only hear about ‘X’ once this month, so they’re not spying the whole time, they’re only doing it when they hear about ‘X.’” “A lot of business gets talked on the golf course. Maybe it’s the caddy or someone they play golf with. Maybe it’s someone working in the restaurant at the 19th hole, it doesn’t matter. This can be industrial espionage as well. It doesn’t have to be military, it can be business secrets.” “In theory, a foreign agent collecting information would exploit natural fissures in the sociocultural fabric,” says the commander, meaning this could be an instigator at public meetings. “It’s a standard procedure. They identify key influencers or people in a population that could be exploited—that’s a tried-and-true technique.” Either directly or indirectly, military family members can be targeted because a soldier is vulnerable based on their circumstances. Say a child needs medical attention and you can’t pay for it, if someone offers money for information, you might consider doing it. The goal of espionage is to create a network of people providing intelligence, and that requires finding individuals willing to ultimately break the law. Military contractors would be targets— anyone with access to nonpublic or private information. “Spying is a game,” says the 20 ASOUTHERNSOPHISTICATION

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»» There’s two approaches to espionage. The Bondtype character, good-looking, someone that walks into a room and people are beguiled by them. The other is a guy who blends into the background. ««

commander. “It’s typically nonlethal, and when you get discovered, you’re simply sent home. You’re marked persona non grata and never allowed to return. Major army installations, especially this one, Bragg, home of Special Operations Command and frequently deployed airborne units, have pretty robust intelligence gathering.” “It would be strange if there wasn’t a foreign espionage presence around there,” says Dr. Andrew Hammond, curator at the International Spy Museum. “Think about the kinds of things that happen at Fort Bragg, the types of units and commands housed there. It’s a target-rich environment in many ways.” “I would be surprised if there wasn’t monitoring of radio, telecommunications, electronic intelligence, signal intelligence, all that kind of stuff,” says Hammond. “It could be getting computer code. There’s also various equipment that detects chemicals, smells and sounds.” “There would be the usual suspects trying to identify people with access to information, trying to get them to pass it on,” says Hammond. “A traditional way is offering money. Coercion is another method, blackmailing someone after finding a way to get leverage. I would imagine that taking place, that kind of human intelligence.” “The honey trap is a classic mode of espionage. Basically, it’s what it sounds like, honey referring to seduction. It’s not just women that have been involved in this. Breweries and bars are good because when people get drunk they’re less careful. Someone with access to privileged information that has a reputation for drinking a bit too much, that would be a target.”

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“There’s two approaches to espionage,” Hammond continues. “The Bond-type character, good-looking, someone that walks into a room and people are beguiled by them. The other is a guy who blends into the background. For the honey trap, it could be someone good looking, but looks only go so far. It could also be someone that could charm the birds out of the trees.” Hammond says identifying a spy is challenging. “I think certain patterns of behavior lets you know, like that person engaging in an activity that leads me to believe they’re a spy. Just blending in, not being noticed that much—that helps, right?” Being a resort community, there are people from everywhere here. A spy would blend in pretty well, with folks coming and going so much. For the most part, the average person doesn’t track the background of those they encounter. People show up, tell you who they are and you believe them. That makes this an easy place for an operative to work. “If you go to a small town out in the boonies somewhere, everybody’s from there, every family has been there a few generations. You walk down main street and people wonder who the hell is this person. It’s more difficult to be a spy there. But if you have a population that’s transient, that’s another target-rich environment.” “Every nation is engaging in some kind of espionage,” says Hammond, “whether it’s only with her neighbor or countries all over the world. This is just what people have been doing this as far back as we have any records. I think part of the story is that this is what states do to other states.” PL

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SundaySupper

by ROBERT NASON

French Summer Fare B

astille Day marks the anniversary of the fall of the Bastille (medieval fortress) in Paris on July 14, 1789. At the time, political prisoners were often kept there and it became a symbol of monarchical tyranny during the 18th century. The taking of the Bastille by the Paris mob signaled the beginning of the French Revolution, and the day became an official holiday in France in 1880. We thought it was appropriate, therefore, to honor France’s national holiday with some French cuisine perfect for a summer day. There are not enough pages

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in this magazine to address the celebrated culinary history of France. Needless to say, cuisine is something the French take very seriously. There are a host of reasons why the French became synonymous with cooking, but the idea that cooking is a form of art, and that it should be enjoyed slowly and with a glass of wine, is probably the most prevalent. Dis-moi ce que tu manges, je te dirai qui tu es. Vive le 14 juillet!

Grilled Chicken & Ratatouille epicurious.com / Serves 6

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 1 medium Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips

Directions

1 red onion, peeled, cut into ½-inch-wide wedges (leave root end intact) 2 medium tomatoes, halved crosswise 2 tablespoons olive oil

Prepare grill (medium-high heat). Place first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Drizzle oil over and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Grill vegetables until tender and slightly charred, about 4 minutes for peppers and 7 minutes for remaining vegetables. Transfer to cutting board. Place chicken breasts in same large bowl. Turn to coat with any remaining oil in bowl. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds) ¼ cup thinly sliced basil 1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar

Grill chicken, covered, until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely chop vegetables and transfer to another large bowl. Add basil and vinegar and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Slice chicken crosswise into ½-inch-thick slices; serve with ratatouille.

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Chouquettes with Warm Berries bonappetit.com / Serves 8

Ingredients

Salmon Rillettes

saveur.com / Serves 6

Ingredients 2 scallions, white and light green parts minced (¼ cup), dark green parts reserved 1 medium lemon, zested ½ cup dry white wine Kosher salt 8 ounce salmon fillet (preferably wild Alaskan), skin and bones removed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 small shallot, finely chopped

Freshly ground black pepper ¼ pound smoked salmon, cut into thin strips or small squares ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed, patted dry, and finely chopped ½ teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro Crackers or sliced baguette

Directions In a medium pot, add the dark scallion parts, a thin slice of the lemon, the wine, ½ cup water, and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil over high heat, then add the salmon fillet, lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside (still covered) for 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the salmon to a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes or up to 24 hours (cover if refrigerating longer than an hour). Discard the cooking liquid. Juice the remaining lemon and set the juice aside. In a medium bowl, beat the butter with a silicone spatula until smooth and spreadable. Add the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, the scallions, and shallot, and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine, then stir in the smoked salmon. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, capers, honey, 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper; add to the smoked salmon mixture and stir well to combine. Remove the cooked salmon from the fridge and cut it into bite-size pieces. Gently stir the cooked salmon into the smoked salmon mixture, keeping the pieces as chunky as possible. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and lemon juice, if needed. Fold in the chopped dill and cilantro, then transfer the rillettes to a serving bowl or jar. Serve immediately, or preferably cover and refrigerate 6 hours or up to 3 days. Serve with sliced baguette or crackers.

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Chouquettes 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons whole milk 4 tablespoons pearl or nib sugar Berries ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup orange juice 2 cups mixed fresh (or frozen,

thawed) berries (such as raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries) 6 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered (about 1 cup) 2 pints vanilla ice cream

Directions Chouquettes: Preheat oven to 375 F. Bring butter, granulated sugar, salt, and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until butter is melted. Remove from heat, add flour all at once, and mix to combine. Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon, until dough forms a ball and pulls away from sides of pan, about 2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring vigorously, until a dry film forms on bottom and sides of pan and dough is no longer sticky, about 3 minutes longer. Immediately transfer dough to a large bowl and let cool 1 minute. Mix in orange zest, then, using a wooden spoon, mix in eggs one at a time, incorporating fully between additions. Dough should be dense, sticky, and shiny. Spoon heaping tablespoons of pâte à choux pastry onto 2 parchmentlined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart (you should have about 24). Brush tops with milk and sprinkle generously with pearl sugar. Bake chouquettes until golden brown and doubled in size, 35–40 minutes. DO AHEAD: Chouquettes can be baked 1 day ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Reheat in a 300 F oven 8–10 minutes before using. Berries: Just before serving, heat sugar and orange juice in a medium skillet over low heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, about 2 minutes. Add mixed berries and cook, shaking pan to coat (do not stir, it will break up fruit), until just warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat, add strawberries, and shake pan to coat strawberries. Split warm chouquettes and fill with vanilla ice cream. Serve with warm berries and currants, if desired.

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lake Webb began his commercial real estate career as a site analyst for a regional retail developer. As a site analyst, his responsibilities included site identification within strategically identified markets, preparing real estate packets for corporate approval, and once approved, working through the due diligence process. This process included working with site engineers, municipalities, and all governing bodies to ensure the project entitlement timeline was strictly adhered to. Blake has been able to resource this wealth of experience and leverage it on the brokerage side of commercial real estate. He enjoys working with clients to identify sites for development opportunities and utilizing skillsets throughout the permitting process. Blake prides himself on a client-driven focus, which creates opportunities for both developers and investors. Blake maintains strong ties to the community keeping a steady pulse on the commercial real estate market. A native of Southern Pines, Blake is an active member of the Southern Pines Rotary Club, past Sergeant of Arms for

the Sandhills Rotary Club, and a member of the Sandhills Cycling Club. He holds a Manager of Community Associations certification and currently manages HOA’s for Longleaf Lakeside Villas, Longleaf Club Cottages, Camden Villas at Mid-South Club, Fairways Townhomes and Morganton Park North. “Carolina Commercial has been instrumental in helping our homeowner's association navigate and resolve some very difficult issues over the past 2 years that they have been managing our property,” says Martha Ann DeShazo, president, Longleaf Lakeside Villas Homeowners’ Association. “We have come to depend on their good judgement, knowledge of the community, and steady guidance as we chart our path through some trying times. They are always available and willing to help, no matter what our needs are. We are very lucky to have Carolina Commercial's expertise in managing our large complex.” In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, riding his bike, working on his farm and relaxing by the beach.

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In Vino, Veritas

The Season of Wocktails! By Sassy Pellizzari

y favorite summer cocktail is without a doubt a margarita. I make my margarita with top-shelf tequila (Patron, Casamigos, Herradura or other small, quality producer), a boatload of fresh-squeezed lime juice, a dash of Grand Marnier or Cointreau, and a dash of orange juice. I jokingly refer to it as an “elixir” since it is jampacked with vitamin C (insert eyeroll emoji here). The problem with these is that they are too good, and therefore, the next day, I feel no good. So what do you do when you want a fun, festive cocktail, without crying through your son’s sports match early the next morning? A liquor-free wine cocktail! Wine cocktails without liquor are making a comeback and, personally, I wonder if this is a consequence of COVID-19, like everything else. During quarantine, many folks began drinking wine daily, when previously they would have saved it for the weekend or a special occasion. Enter the wine cocktail: a festive, low-alcohol, refreshing, healthier version of a liquor cocktail. These are my favorites for the summer. The Hugo The Europeans, especially the Germans, Austrians and Northern Italians, consider the Hugo a spring staple. I learned about this from my dear friend who is German and suggested it for a virtual zoom event we were hosting during the peak

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of COVID quarantine. The Hugo is made using elderflower cordial, and I couldn’t help feeling like it was the absolute perfect drink for 2020, since I was chugging elderberry products daily, hoping it would help fight off any viruses. The Hugo is light in alcohol since it is just sparkling wine, and it is simple to make. Hugo Recipe 3 parts sparkling wine (I suggest Dignitat Cava) 1 part elderflower cordial (approximately 3 tablespoons) 1 dash of soda Serve on ice with fresh mint and a lime. Aperol Spritz The Aperol spritz is an Italian cocktail aperitif, and undoubtedly the most popular drink of summer there. Once the weather starts turning warm and sunny in Italy, you cannot enter a bar or restaurant at any hour of the day without seeing this lively, bright orange cocktail. This simple wine-based cocktail is made with prosecco, Aperol bitter and a splash of soda water. Like the Hugo, it has a relatively low alcohol content (11%), so it’s perfect for long parties, day drinking or lazy afternoons. Its taste is bubbly, pleasantly citrusy and slightly bitter, owing its flavors and aromas to sweet and bitter oranges, rhubarb, and gentian root.

Aperol Spritz Recipe 3 parts prosecco (I suggest DeFaveri) 2 parts Aperol 1 splash soda Serve on the rocks in wine glass or rocks glass. Garnish with a slice of orange The Porcupine The Porcupine is slightly tedious and prickly to make since you must do it in advance, but it is absolutely worth the effort! It is a neat drink to serve for guests and guaranteed to be a summer splash, as it is truly distinctive and delicious. Porcupine Recipe 750 ml dry white wine 48 ounces pale ale (I like Sierra Nevada) 16 ounces unsweetened pineapple juice Pineapple wedges Rosemary sprigs In a small saucepan combine pineapple juice and 2 sprigs rosemary. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until mixture is reduced to about 1 cup. Strain juice into a bowl; discard solids. Cover and chill for 1 to 48 hours. In an extra-large bowl combine the strained juice, beer and wine. Serve in wine glasses garnished with pineapple wedges and additional rosemary sprigs. Sangria Sangria means “bloodletting” in Spanish and Portuguese, which I find interesting since in English, sangria would be “punch.” There are so many creative ways to make sangria. I love how you can literally use any type of wine: red, white or sparkling, as well as any type of fruit and fruit juice. And you can alter the recipe to utilize fruits of the seasons, the options are endless. Sangria is also best made in advance and in a large quantity, so it is perfect for a party. Sangria Recipe 1 bottle of wine 1 cinnamon stick 1 package frozen berries Brown sugar Mint leaves In a bowl, place the berries and the cinnamon and cover with a layer of brown sugar to taste. Let macerate for 30 minutes. Stir well. Add the juice and the wine. Serve garnished with a mint leaf. Like a regular liquor cocktail, wine cocktails can be tailored to be made as the bartender suggests or as the palate desires. They are light, festive, seasonal and unique. The only thing I highly suggest is do not use your Domaine de la Romanee Conti or Krug Champanges! PL Sassy Pellizzari lived in Italy for more than 13 years, where she developed a passion and knowledge of Italian wines. She and her husband, Paolo, are the owners of Bacco Selections, a Pinehurst-based company specializing in fine wine importing and distributing.

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Life Under Pines

Pool Envy By Sundi McLaughlin

he dog days of summer are upon us. The earth is absolutely scorched this time of year and many of us are in a desperate search for relief. The easiest and quickest balm to the spirit is a pool, thus the summer search begins: maybe it’s a friend or a second cousin thrice removed, an old co-worker you haven’t talked to in a while … whatever the case, now is the time to reach out, shower them in gifts and compliments, and cajole them into a Saturday pool invite! Basically it is bribery, but these are desperate times, my friends. This year, however, my summer goal is a little more extreme. I am in search of the most elusive of all summer treasures: the friend who owns a beach house! These mythical creatures who own palatial estates on the surf and never seem to find the time to visit their

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own slice of paradise due to (what I imagine) their long hours counting gold bars … alas dear friends I dream of the day when one of these fictional best friends calls me up and implores me to drop everything and spend some time at their ocean chalet. Although it is a burden, I gamely rise to the occasion and spend my days waking up, rolling out of bed like the giant beached whale I am and rolling straight into the surf. Don’t misunderstand me, I am not trying to freeload. I am happy to do my part. Need a good scrub on your jewel-encrusted pool? Maybe a pressure wash on your lion statues out front? Maybe your old estate has a ghost or an old mystery that needs to be removed/ solved—look no further! This daring idea began at my shop where one lucky customer after the next would come in to pick up a little

gift to thank their friends who’ve let them borrow their beach house for a week, a month, a summer! First of all, a week at the beach deserves more than a candle. It is a candle, a pair of pajamas, a piece of jewelry, a vow to avenge their betrayed loved ones, and an original piece of art of their beautiful home by the sea with you giddily frolicking in the background … but I digress. Buying my own seaside villa is a bit outside of my reality—we could at least have had a pool put in last summer, but my Man wanted a pond instead. So now I am the caretaker to five koi fish: Michael Phelps (fast as lightning), two Shubunkins, one called Gilly Idol and another called Whitey Bulger who is all white (obviously). Finally, we have two beautiful goldfish called Gloria Jane, after my lovely Grandma, and the other one, I am embarrassed to admit,

remains unnamed. Back to the pond, yes, you can technically get in there and float around but Gloria Jane the goldfish is pregnant and I am trying to create a calm environment during her last trimester, which is actually easy to do, the pond with its waterfalls, plants and other fish friends is a wonderful and peaceful yearround joy. I don’t want you to think I’m complaining because I am absolutely not. I love it very much, but it is definitely not the same as diving into the calm blue waters of a nice big pool to cool down. If a pool is out of reach, the other thing that is critical to beat this relentless Southern heat is ice cream. Now, my mama calls ice cream the devil and she swears during the summer of 2015 when she indulged in a bowl of ice cream every night before bed it caused her to gain an extra 20 pounds, which she claims has never been able to work off … draw your own conclusions. Nevertheless, I think the science has proven ice cream is the best way to lower your core body temperature as well as calm your country fried nerves. It’s all about finding your own life hacks to survive this off-putting weather and these are my fantasies and facts … plus alcohol, obviously. This hasn’t always been my M.O. Back in the day when my brother and I were growing up, my parents would drive cross-country from Florida to Idaho in

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our conversion van where I would sit in the back and jam out to Pat Benatar, INXS and the B52s. We made this journey to spend the summer with our grandparents, where we would binge on Steakums, Tang, and banana and root beer popsicles. It was nirvana, 100 percent pure heaven. The weather was perfect. Those summers were so easy and carefree. My friend Renee had a trampoline and after we jumped till we couldn’t breathe, we would play the creepy game of Concentrate. As the sun began to set, we would lie back on the trampoline to watch the stars and then proceed to freak ourselves out with ghost stories while tugging on Red Rope Licorice and using it as a straw for our Coke bottles. The small western town also had an annual summer parade where they celebrated being the first town ever to be powered by atomic energy. There were fireworks, twirling batons and cowboys on horses—it was an absolute paradise for this Florida girl. So this summer I really hope to emulate that feeling of freedom and discovery—I just need to take a three-month leave of absence, hand over all adult responsibilities, meet a magical friend with a castle on the beach who is far too busy printing money to actually visit, have ice cream delivered to my beach chair and a parade of cowboys on horseback. Maybe the house is haunted and my friends and I solve the years-old mystery and set the ghost free to move on to, well wherever ghosts go after they are done haunting things. Seems totally doable, but just in case this perfect scenario doesn’t work out, I will barge my way into my friend Jessica’s pool, with her beautiful poolside furniture, floaties, vibrant flowers in pots waving in the breeze and tunes piping out of an outdoor speaker. Would she like some alone time with her gorgeous backyard paradise? Absolutely, but these are the burdens of having a thing that others covet. This summer I hope you find your pool, eat your ice cream, watch a parade and find those magical friends who are willing to put up with your nonsense … right her Under the Pines. PL Sundi McLaughlin is a proud military wife and small-business owner of Mockingbird on Broad in Southern Pines.

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Harlequin Glorybower

The Peanut Tree

BY DOLORES MULLER

think that Harlequin Glorybower or peanut butter tree, Clerodendrum trichotomum, is a curious name for a plant. The name comes from the Greek words kleros, which means chance or destiny, and dendron, meaning tree. Though the name is odd, the bush or small tree is spectacular. What gardener wouldn’t want a plant with fragrant showy clusters of sweet-scented, white flowers in late summer? In the fall, the jasmine-like blooms yield iridescent blue/green berries and have what looks like hot pink flower petals at the base. These petals are actually the calyx. Unlike most other plants, the calyx stays around and adds interest to the ripe fruit. Everyone that sees this plant in the fall is impressed and wants to know what it is. The flowers, rich with nectar, attract bees, moths, hummingbirds and butterflies, and the berries attract many birds, so it is a useful wildlife food plant to have in your garden. Harlequin Glorybower is a deciduous, open, multistemmed shrub or small tree native to China and Japan. Its nonformal growth habit can reach a height of up to 10 feet and have an equal spread. But why is it called peanut butter tree? If you crush the leaves between your fingers, the scent is that of peanut butter. Growing a Harlequin Glorybower isn’t difficult. It grows well in hardiness zones 7 through 11, however, some information indicates that the plant may be hardy to zone 6b. We are in zone 7b so it is perfectly suited to our region. You can prune harlequin Glorybower to a single trunk and train it to grow as a small tree, or allow it to grow more naturally as a shrub. It also grows well in a large container. Harlequin Glorybower tolerates partial shade, but full sun brings out the most attractive, denser foliage and bigger flowers and berries. It adapts to well-drained soil and is relatively drought-tolerant once established. The literature on this plant suggests it can be aggressive and suckers generously, especially in cooler climates. I have had mine for about 10 years and have not found that to be the case. If it does, suckers can be removed in spring or fall and shared with a gardening friend. That is how I first got my plant. Lucky me, a master gardener friend had several and shared two with me. PL

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Plain-Style Funiture of Early Moore County Story and photography by Ray

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efore the availability of factory-made goods, craftsmanship was a means of survival in Moore County. Home furnishings were made by skilled artisans and said to be “free from what is unbecoming, inappropriate, or tawdry; of simple elegance; tasteful and refined.” This fashion was known as “plain-style,” its characteristics being clean lines, minimal ornamentation and classical proportions. Early records describe furniture as “plain but neat,” with designs rooted in Old World traditions. From 1740–1782, second- and third-generation migrants, mostly English, German, and Ulster Scots settled in upper Moore; Highland Scots settled the southern section and, by 1860, 22 percent of our population was enslaved people of African descent. They arrived with little more than the memory of their homeland and knowledge of their crafts. The Highlanders ultimately comprised one-third of the population, forming the strongest cultural presence due to their ties of kinship and custom. Thousands of acres had

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been granted to them, centering around the highest ridge above Aberdeen that they called Mount Helicon. Most early inhabitants were subsistence farmers who lived in one- and two-room log cabins. Some combined farming with cottage industries such as sawmills, gristmills, potteries and blacksmith shops. Homes of the more affluent were of wood-frame construction, usually with porches, central halls, shed-room additions, exterior chimneys and detached kitchens. To provide some relief from summer heat, houses had rooms with high ceilings and were sited to take advantage of breezes, with aligned doors and windows. The builders of these dwellings—the carpenters—were most likely responsible for furnishings as evidenced by the manner of construction, with mortise-and-tenon joints, rabbets and shiplaps. This “joiner’s tradition” of furniture making was most common with the Highlanders. Dating such examples is difficult, because carpenters tended to favor styles long past the trends in urban centers.

Furniture in the Shaw House of Southern Pines offers examples of Southern plain-style prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries.

This propensity for clinging to earlier styles marks other regions of the South, but nowhere is it more evident than among the Highland Scots. The 1850 census lists two cabinetmakers in the county: Pleasant Sorrel and James Dick. The census also records 28 carpenters and 15 wagon, carriage and coach makers, any of whom had the skills and tools to make furniture. However, furniture work has not been identified from any of these craftsmen and most makers remain anonymous. Rare exceptions are items found locally that originated in neighboring Montgomery County, an example being a sideboard at Shaw House in Southern Pines. Penciled inscriptions and family traditions suggest Jacob Sanders (1765–1817), his son Jacob L. Sanders (1799–1865), and his grandson Ira Sanders (1821–1905) made the objects attributed to this group. Of surviving plain-style pieces, the lathe-turned slat-back chair with split-oak seat is most frequently encountered. Makers developed distinctive finial forms to top the rear

posts as their trademark. Referenced as “common chairs” in early inventories, variations include youth chairs, high chairs, rockers, side chairs and armchairs. Some Windsor chairs were also made in the area. Because of the lack of closets, dwellings featured an array of storage pieces. Forms include the “six-board chest” which sat directly on the floor or on a bracket-foot base. Some are of simple nailed-plank construction while others have dovetailed corners and interior-lidded compartments. Early chests of drawers have a bracket base or turned feet. Drawer arrangements vary and pieces often have turnedwooden knobs, although glass, brass, and ceramic pulls were used. Lightwood escutcheons around keyholes sometimes provide a restrained decorative touch. A secretary desk was made with a base of drawers below a writing surface, covered by a fall-front top that when opened becomes part of the writing surface. Such a desk with a mounted bookcase was called a “desk-and-bookcase.” More common was the slat-front desk on tapered legs, known as a

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“plantation-desk” when built with a bookcase. Various types of corner cupboards and flat-back cupboards were produced with plank, paneled or glazed doors. Doors were fitted with either forged, brass or castiron butt hinges that are often face mounted. Cupboards with open shelving and plate rails were popular and are now called pewter cupboards. The wardrobe is another form for storage of clothing and textiles. “Safes” are flat-back cupboards with panels of cloth, screen or punched tin and were used to protect foodstuffs from insects and provide ventilation. These pieces were often constructed with tall tapered legs. Tables performed a variety of functions in the early household. The larger tables provided a place for family meals while smaller, more portable tables provided working surfaces for a various tasks, some having a box or medial stretcher base. The smallest tables were called “stands,” used for display or to hold candles and lamps. Less common are tripod and pedestal-base stands. Washstands were in every home due to the lack of indoor plumbing. These pieces accommodated soap, towels, pitchers and washbasins. Tall leggy sideboards, now called “huntboard,” were associated with the service of food and drink. They were made with various drawer configurations and often have a

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Clockwise, from top left: Shaw House entry room, corner cupboard and parlor. Opposite page: Shaw House bedrooms.

cupboard section. Other forms associated with food service are the bottle chest and sugar chest. For sleeping, four-post beds used tightly woven cording stretched through holes or around knobs, rail to rail. On this rope support was placed a woven split-oat mat, which held a mattress dressed with various textiles. Other pieces associated with sleeping are cradles and trundle beds. Generally speaking, no two objects are exactly alike, variations in moldings and color schemes indicating an effort to match architectural features. In other cases, patrons might have wanted objects different from their neighbors. The most common wood was yellow pine, followed by poplar and walnut. Some items were unfinished and others were varnished or painted. While a few family heirlooms survive, most early furniture was thrown out or given away as manufactured pieces came on the market. Additionally, environmental forces and human events such as war resulted in the destruction of most work by our early craftsmen. Since the mid-20th century, numerous books and articles have been written on early North Carolina furniture, sparking interest and collection of plain-style pieces. Some of the scholarship is based upon the work of Moore County Historical Association, one of the oldest and most esteemed groups of its kind. PL

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The Biggest Bluff By Robert Gable

e tend to think we are masters of our own fate, completely responsible for the good things that have happened to us. If we are truthful, though, we have to admit that luck or chance can play a part, too. Maria Konnikova wanted to explore just how much skill and chance played a part in her own life, and how she could take a more effective approach to important decisions. This remarkable journey is relayed in her latest book, The Biggest Bluff. Konnikova has written two other books and is a frequent writer for The New Yorker magazine. She has academic credentials, having earned a Ph.D. in psychology, with an emphasis on decision-making. Even with that expertise, she had some strange family and personal health issues in her life leading up to 2016, which left her wondering, “What is going on here?” There is chance and there is planning. The first can make a mockery of the second. How much of life can we actually control, and what if anything can we do about chance? These issues led her to read Theory of Games and Economic Behavior by John von Neumann. Along with inventing the computer and working on the hydrogen bomb, the brilliant scientist was fascinated by the study of skill, planning and chance, and how they played out in games. He found poker to be the best game to study. She figured the best way to learn more about decision-making and chance, using von Neumann’s lead, was to study the vagaries of poker. She explains, “This book is the result of that journey…. What I will offer throughout is insight into decision-making far removed from poker, a translation of what I’m learning in the casino to the decisions I make on a daily basis—and the crucial decisions that I make only rarely, but that carry particular import.” Along we go for the ride as she learns from her mentor, Erik Seidel, considered by some as the greatest of all time in professional poker. Under his expert tutelage, in one year Konnikova goes from complete novice to being savvy enough to make it to final tables in international, high-stakes “No Limit Texas Hold’em” tournaments worth thousands of dollars a hand—among them the 2017 World Series of Poker. Their method was well-conceived and comprehensive. She cuts her teeth at on-line poker sites, leading up to small tournaments in Las Vegas, all the while learning how to test her thought process. She’s brutally honest in her self-assessment.

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The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win By Maria Konnikova 354 pages, Penguin Press / $28.00

Her ongoing dealings with her mentor are interactive, focusing more on process than prescription, on exploration rather than destination. Seidel’s words ring in her head: “You will never have all the information you want, and you will have to act all the same. Leave your certainty at the door. Focus on the process, not the luck.” She meets some unique characters on her journey. She bumps into poker legends Amarillo Slim, Dan Harrington, Andrew Lichtenberger, aka “Chewy,” and Phil Galfond. While in Las Vegas she sees magician Penn Jillette’s house get run over by a tank. There’s also foreign travel to Europe; in a Monte Carlo casino, she sees movie-star Kevin Hart, on a break from filming, laughing in disbelief as a fellow player simultaneously plays poker and does 105 pushups in under 22 minutes. Konnikova has a very personal, understandable way of describing her thinking throughout the journey, as well as the emotional swings. Although she didn’t play her best at the World Series of Poker, in January 2018, she played well enough in the Bahamas to win the tournament. This isn’t a how-to-play-poker book—her insights are about much more than poker. They’re about life in general, and living mindfully, making the best of what we have and where we are. She notes “some things are in our control and others not,” so the point is to control what we can—our thinking, our decision process, our reactions. After her unconventional rise from beginner to world-ranked professional, she realizes, “Most people think of poker as a way to get wealthy. And it is. Only not the way you think. I didn’t make millions. But the wealth of skill I acquired, the depth of decision-making ability, the emotional strength and self-knowledge—these will serve me long after my winnings have run dry.” 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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Hydration Matters By amelia kirkland

ature has an amazing way of taking care of us. During the hot summer months, when sweat rates are high, she produces yummy, nourishing foods with high water content that also contain necessary vitamins and minerals that are vital during this time of year. Summer is hot. No brainer, right? But what does that mean for our bodies? How does the heat, and the ensuing sweat, affect us—beyond the inevitable sweat stains and feeling like we’re living in a sauna? DEHYDRATION. That’s what summer means. Mild dehydration induces thirst, causes dry mouth, dark yellow urine and can cause headaches. Significant dehydration is a serious medical condition causing excessive thirst, dry skin, dark urine, dizziness and even confusion. Did you know that just a 2 percent drop in body weight due to dehydration can cause a significant drop in performance, including impairment of cognition?

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When you sweat, you lose more than just water. Sweat contains electrolytes and minerals. These include sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride and calcium. Adequate sodium and potassium are critical to healthy heart function, as these electrolytes regulate the electrical signals that produce a regular heartbeat. There are electrolyte pumps in cell membranes that regulate the amount of sodium and potassium that enter and exit the cell. Losing significant amounts of electrolytes in sweat impairs this vital function. You may have noticed that you’re excessively tired after a hot day on the golf course. This is due to dehydration. When our electrolytes fall below an optimal level, our body compensates by telling us to “slow down.” Another common symptom of dehydration and electrolyte loss is muscle cramping. This commonly occurs at night, but can happen anytime of day. So how do we stay hydrated? The most obvious way

is to drink plenty of water. You should aim for eight to 10 8-ounce glasses per day. If you sweat a lot, or have a job or vocation outdoors, you may need to drink as much as double that amount! If you notice white residue on your clothing after a sweaty workout, you definitely need to take in some electrolytes, as this residue is the accumulation of salt on your clothing deposited by sweat. There are also commercial products that replace water and electrolytes lost in sweat. The most well-known is Gatorade, created in 1965 to hydrate the University of Florida’s Gator football team. There are many other electrolyte supplements on the market available at most sporting goods stores. Gatorade is best used for replacement when calories are also needed. Regular Gatorade contains sugar, which, if you are not expending energy, you do not need. Excessive sugar intake is bad for you in many ways, not the least of which is increasing your waistline. If you need to replace electrolytes due to sweating without significant activity, noncaloric supplementation is best, or you can increase your salt intake by adding table salt to food. But let’s talk about natural replacements: •

Cucumber is 96 percent water and contains vitamins B, C and K. It also contains copper and zinc.

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Watermelon is 91 percent water and contains sodium, potassium, lycopene and magnesium.

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Squash is 95 percent water and contains vitamin A and folate.

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Bananas, while not necessarily a summer fruit, contain lots of potassium.

When you think about hydration strategies, consider using several methods. Drink plenty of water before outdoor activities; consume electrolyte replacement liquid if you’re exercising more than 60 minutes; and consume water and electrolyte-rich foods each day. With many ways to keep you hydrated in the heat, you are sure to enjoy a happy, healthy and safe summer! PL Amelia Kirkland has been an advocate for good health for more than 30 years. She is the founder of The Helpful Plate (thehelpfulplate.com), a company committed to empowering people to lead fulfilling, healthy lives. She is an avid cyclist, runner and student of Pilates.

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Equestrian Heroes by Whitney Weston

hat happens when we meet our heroes? We feel inspired, in awe, and want to be just like them one day. I’ve had a wild career thus far, spanning the states and overseas with adventures. But no matter how far your travels take you, and how long you are in the horse game, there are pros at the top to learn from and aspire to be. Here are some stories of when I met such idols. It started when I was a freshman at Bryn Mawr College, just outside of Philadelphia, and I “got a wild hair” to drive up to Maryland for the big Fair Hill International Event. David and Karen O’Connor, heavily decorated Olympians, were signing autographs. They both signed a cute plush horse that was wearing a Fair Hill International T-shirt for me as I stood speechless with mouth hung open. I’m sure I was very impressive! Ever the pros, they smiled at me and then greeted the next awe-struck eventing-obsessed young rider. I still have that palm-sized toy; it lives in my tacktrunk that I take to competitions—a little reminder of the dream to keep it fresh. The more I was able to work at the upper levels, the more I got familiar with the famous faces, and they started to remember me, too. Once I was at a competition, in a very stressful warmup arena with a young and talented horse. It was a hot Virginia summer. The sandy space was packed with way too many horses going fast and vying for an opportunity to jump one of the three fences available to prep for their show round. The gatekeeper was having the hardest time keeping competitors on track and heading to the show ring in orderly fashion. So legend Kim Severson took charge. She was mounted and had her own horse to get through warmup, but thought nothing of stepping in to help when it was needed. She guided an overwhelmed volunteer (who was only armed with a clipboard and walkie-talkie) to organize this stampede of jumpers out of the arena and on their way to compete. I was able to observe this out of the corner of my eye only, as I was in trouble myself. My young horse took

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U.S. Olympian Karen O’Connor, and one of our writer’s heroes.

exception to all the noise and drama around him and began to misbehave by bucking and kicking out. Even so, I knew I only had a few shots at a jump to prepare him for the daunting course ahead. I saw an opening to a jump, claimed it by calling out loud, “Oxer!”, and made a turn for it. As soon as the coast was clear and I was able to leave the arena wall, I immediately saw the oxer had grown to max size (the jump crew had raised it while I was at the opposite end of the ring), and therefore I was too underpaced for the size of the obstacle. I was galloping toward the jump, and for a split second I froze. Too late to turn (I would run into horses barreling towards jumps on either side of me), and I couldn’t stop. Through the haze of the stampede, I hear Kim shouting out, “Leg, Whitney!” and in that moment I felt her strength and determination come through me. In that split second I snapped to attention, sat tall, closed my leg around my horse’s belly and looked toward the heavens hoping for the best. We made it over, fairly ungracefully, but safely.

I shook it off, jumped it once more. As I passed by Kim at the gate heading to the big competition ring, I mumbled a “thank you so much, Kim.” She nodded firmly, with her gaze focused on the rest of the warmup. I took several deep breaths, refocused, and had an excellent ride. Another time, I was working with Olympian Phillip Dutton. I did everything I could at shows to help, including carrying water for the horses to drink. I was in the Cross-Country warmup at Red Hills, and Phillip had hopped off one horse and was ready to mount another. I went to give a “leg up,” which is a way to boost a rider into the saddle from the ground. I was determined to give the best ever leg up. I took a squat, he put his boot in my hands, then I used my core strength to send him skyward. Apparently I over shot with my strength, and Phillip almost went up and over the saddle to the other side of the horse! (That was the last time he asked me for a leg up!) I have so many stories of interactions with equestrian heroes while on the competition warpath. Many of them are stories of learning, growing and taking in hard advice. To my young equestrian friends: Study your heroes and be in awe of them. Honor their hard work and success. Take in their advice. But know that you have to decide what is right for you at what time. No equestrian god can know that for you. Be open to learning everything and anything. Write it down, or put these teachings in a mental toolbox. Take a tool out, use it, put it away if it does not work for your specific situation, and save it for later. Study how others train, but know that at the end of the day, you are the advocate and trainer of you and your horse. Work hard, train smart, take charge and love your horses. PL Whitney Weston is a professional horse trainer with more than 30 years of riding experience and competing at the international level of eventing for 15 years. She trains out of her Southern Pines farm through Valkyrie Sporthorses, and runs Southern Pines Riding Academy.

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Home Course Hopes by Helen Ross

t’s not often a golfer gets to play in a national championship on his home course. But that’s just the opportunity Jackson Van Paris has when the U.S. Junior Amateur is contested at the Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst July 19–24. Van Paris, who is one of the game’s top juniors, lives on the sixth hole of the Cardinal Course, one of the two at CCNC. The other is the Dogwood, which will host the match play portion of the championship while the 36-hole qualifying will be held on both courses. “I don’t think weird is the right word, but it’s going to be very different seeing all these kids that I know from junior golf, and that I see when I travel across the country for tournaments,” Van Paris said. “It’s going to be weird rolling out of my bed and looking out my window and seeing them playing my home golf course for basically our national championship. “I can’t wait. It’s obviously something I’m really excited for and it’s going to be fun no matter how I play. But it’ll be more fun if I can do something good in the tournament.” That’s not outside the realm of possibility, either. Van Paris, who will play golf at Vanderbilt in the fall, is competing in his third USGA championship, including the 2018 and ‘20 U.S. Amateurs. In fact, he won a first-round match in 2018—the youngest (at the age of 14 years, 11 months and 21 days) to do so since the great Bobby Jones in 1916. More recently, Van Paris won the 2020 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley and successfully defended his title in February at the AJGA’s Simplify Boys Championship at the Club at Carlton Woods at The Woodlands, Texas, just before a crippling snowstorm hit the area. So, Van Paris will certainly be one of the favorites— on paper, as well as with the crowd. But Van Paris, who won his first big event as a 6-year-old at the U.S. Kids World Championship, enjoys playing in front of fans. He’s played all over the world, too—on the victorious U.S. Teams at the

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Pinehurst native Jackson Van Paris will compete the U.S. Junior Amateur at the Country Club of North Carolina (his home course) in July.

2019 Junior Presidents Cup in Australia and at the 2017 Evian Junior Cup in France where he won the individual medal. So, don’t look for the seasoned 17-year-old to put any extra pressure on himself at CCNC during the Junior Am. “I’m looking at it as an opportunity to do something really cool in front of a bunch of people that I know,” Van Paris said. “It’s just going to be really fun. That’s probably the main thing that I’m kind of taking going into it. It’s just going to be a really fun week. “I’ll be out there playing my home course in a really big golf tournament with a bunch of friends and family out watching. ... So, I don’t view it as pressure or expectations. I’m kind of just viewing it as an opportunity.” The U.S. Junior Am is the third USGA championship to be held at CCNC. Hal Sutton, who went on to capture 14 PGA Tour titles, including the PGA, won the 1980 U.S. Amateur there while Doris Chen won the 2010 U.S. Girls’ Junior. As much as he’s played the Dogwood and Cardinal, Van Paris isn’t sure how much of a home course advantage he’ll have. The USGA will make the courses extremely challenging, and the conditions will be very different from what he sees day-in and day-out.

Make your yard “I think there’s a lot of little nuances around the two courses that playing it pretty much every day will definitely help me,” he said. “Breaks on greens, where to miss it, stuff that you can’t really learn in two practice rounds. But it’s also going to be set up really different and pretty tough. “So, I don’t think it’s going to help me too much having played it every day, just because it’s going to be a totally different golf course. They’re going to make it super firm, the rough’s going to be super thick. And that’s not usually how it is just on a normal basis. “I think it’s going to help me a lot being a member here, playing it a lot, but I think it’s not going to be as big of an advantage as people might think, just because the USGA is going to come in and change it up and do what they do, which is make a golf course that’s full, bringing the best out of the golf course.” The championship begins with two rounds of stroke play that determines the 64 players who will advance to match play on the Dogwood Course, beginning on Wednesday. The rounds of 32 and 16 will be held on Thursday, with the quarterfinals and semifinals on Friday. The championship match will be contested over 36 holes on Saturday. North Carolina native Webb Simpson, the 2012 U.S. Open winner and a long-time CCNC member, is serving as the honorary chairman of the event. Among the Junior Am champs now playing the PGA Tour are Tiger Woods (1991–93), Hunter Mahan (1999), Brian Harman (2003), Kevin Twat (2005), Jordan Spieth (2009–11), Scottie Scheffler (2013) and Will Zalatoris (2014). The immediate future for Van Paris means transitioning from junior to amateur golf in the summer, then heading to Vanderbilt in the fall. He would love to play on the PGA Tour someday but for now his goals are more teamoriented. He’d love to make one of the next two Walker Cup teams—or both—which will be played at the legendary Old Course at St. Andrews (2023) and Cypress Point (2025). But Van Paris’ primary mission when he gets to Nashville is winning an NCAA title. “My main goal between now and hopefully a professional career is to win a national championship with my team,” he said. “And I think for a lot of my college career, I’ll be putting the team first over my personal success. “I just think winning a team national championship would just be the coolest thing.” Of course, so would winning the U.S. Junior Am. PL Helen Ross is a freelance golf writer who spent 20 years working for the PGA Tour and 18 more at the Greensboro News & Record. A UNC-Chapel Hill graduate, she has won multiple awards from the Golf Writers Association of America.

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8.5.2021 Summer Movie Classics at the Sunrise: The Birdcage (1996) 250 NW Broad St. | So. Pines Cost: $10 | 7 – 9 p.m. Contact: 910.692.3611, sunrisetheater.com

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puzzle solution from page 52 8.6.2021 First Friday - Travers Brothership Sunrise Theater 250 NW Broad St. | Southern Pines Cost: FREE | 5 – 8 p.m. Contact: 910.692.3611, sunrisetheater.com 8.7.2021 240th House in the Horseshoe Living History Day House in the Horseshoe 288 Alston House Road | Sanford Cost: FREE 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact: 910.947.2051, amanda.brantley@ncdcr.gov 8.12.2021 Summer Movie Classics at the Sunrise: The Big Lebowski (1998) 250 NW Broad St. | So. Pines Cost: $10 | 7 – 9 p.m. Contact: 910.692.3611, sunrisetheater.com 8.13.2021 Pinehurst Live After Five: The Band Punch 1 Village Green Road West | Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 5 – 9 p.m. Contact: 910.295.2817, parksandrec@vopnc.org 8.20 – 8.22.2021 & 8.27–8.29.2021 Shakespeare in the Pines: The Twelfth Night Tufts Memorial Park 1 Village Green Road West | Pinehurst Cost: FREE & paid seating | see website for times Information: uprisingtheatrecompany.com 8.20.2021 Movies by the Lake - Raya and the Last Dragon Aberdeen Lake Park 301 Lake Park Crossing | Aberdeen Cost: FREE | 8:15 - 9:45 p.m. Contact: 910.944.7275, townofaberdeen.net 8.26.2021 Late ’til Eight Sip & Shop Village of Pinehurst Cost: FREE | 5 – 8 p.m. Contact: pinehurstbusinesspartners.com 8.28.2021 Illusionist & Comedian Paul Dabek Bradshaw Performing Arts Center 3395 Airport Road | Pinehurst Cost: see website for ticket information | TBD Information: sandhillsbpac.com/events

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Sandhills Sightings

July August 2021

with DOLORES MULLER

Sip & Shop Aberdeen April 16

Top, from left: Laura Jackson and Kay McCutchen; Leslie Habets, Joann Hunter, Emma Crews and Nicki Grates / Middle, from left: Linda, Ron & Kate Cecchi; Suzanne Henderson and Amy Metz / Bottom, from left: Ryan, Mindy, Xander & Sophie Martin; Molly Fiedler and Sally Willis; and Derek & Katie Hammond.

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Sandhills Sightings Dog Fair Aberdeen April 17

Top, from left: Merrin & Alyse McKeithen with Burt; Tai Stanford and Sharon Holmes with dogs Tae and Jasper / Bottom, from left: Pippy; Rebekah Bowles with Bentley; and Tena Cotton and Vickie Hayes with Charlie.

Springfest

Southern Pines April 24

Top, from left: Fred Newhart and Lorelai Luppo; walking sticks by Pat Reynolds / Bottom, from left: Paul & Margie Thompson; bike race; and Carrie & Ryan Peterson.

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Sandhills Sightings Ladies Wine Out Southern Pines May 6

Top, from left: Valerie Herman, Chelsea Schlegel and Janell Canino; Stacey Robinson, Megan Thompson and Jennifer Puckett / Bottom, from left: Pat McIlany, Kim Ammons, Sara James and Abbey Daly; George & Tina Arno; and Janet Samuelson, Diane New and Catherine Murphy.

6th Annual Sandhills Classical Christian School Gala Whispering Pines May 7

Top, from left: Sandhills Classical Christian School Director of Development Gene Liechty with auctioneer Matt Newsom; Mat & Jamie Encinosa / Bottom, from left: SCCS teachers Emily McCreery, Madison Honrine and Teressa Beavers; Michael & Lisa Harrison with Mary Lou & Wayne Matthews; and Wyatt & Kathie Parson.

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Sandhills Sightings Moore County Kennel Club Dog Show Pinehurst May 8–9

Top, from left: Hondo; Dave Masters with Cooper / Bottom, from left: Elizabeth, Tillie & Jim Jones with Rosie, ”Best Hunting Retriever”; Aaliyah & Edmund Cry-McMillan; and pointers in the ring.

Live After 5

The Arboretum Pinehurst May 14

Top, from left: Tim Guillot and Emily Kester; B.J. Woodall, Jackie O’Shields and Gloria Cates / Bottom, from left: Josh, Heather, Kathy, Billy, Cooper & Owen Wilhelm; Rebekah & Linden Scherf; and Coy & Cindy McNeill and Lisa & Peter Vincer.

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Sandhills Sightings Sandhills Motoring Festival Pinehurst

May 28–30

Top, from left: William Creek Jr. with event organizer Marvin Waters II; Ferrari La Mans race car / Bottom, from left: Car show enthusiasts; Chris De LaRocka and Spencer Gates; and 1930 Bentley 4.5 Le Mans.

Patrick Dougherty Stickworks

“What Goes Around Comes Around” Sandhills Community College Pinehurst

Construction June 1–22

Top, from left: Melissa Hunt, Johanna Westmen and Kordell Folance; Sandhills Horticultural Society president Alan Butler with professor Jim Westmen / Bottom, from left: Sam Dougherty works on the top; Devon Simmons and Amy Davis; and Artist Patrick Dougherty.

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Sandhills Sightings Yard Sale

Sandhills Woman’s Exchange Pinehurst June 5

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sightings@ pinehurstlivingmagazine.com Top, from left: Woman’s Exchange president Barbara Summers with Anne Wright; Volunteers-Sandy Gernhart, Rachel Carr, Barbara Keating, Diane Fusco, Beth Palmer, Pattie Corbin and Nancy Oakley / Middle, from left: Sharon Lowery and Jill Medge; Todd & Carol Ray; Evelyn Marin and Mario Araugo / Bottom, from left: Shopping for jewelry; and Joan Barrett & teddy.

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Last Impression

Wrong Turn photograph courtesy of Moore County Historical Association

Road hazards like this for the horseless carriage existed all over the sandy Sandhills well into the 1930s on some less-traveled byways. Main roads around the resorts of Southern Pines and Pinehurst were the first to be improved for tourists coming in by car, which gradually replaced the train in popularity. Still, deep sand and hastily hacked-out roads were more accessible by horsepower and cart than car for a long time. PL

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– John Lubbock

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Celebrating 35 years 1986 - 2021

July/August 2021 Pinehurst Living Magazine

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On the Green

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Picture of Health

From the Editor

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In Vino, Veritas

Beyond the Sale

Life Under Pines

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