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Pinehurst’s popular Chef & Maker series returns with three inspiring weekends of tantalizing menus and tasteful creations. Each weekend, one of North Carolina’s award-winning chefs will showcase his unique talents alongside a variety of artisans. Enjoy interactive culinary demonstrations, cookbook autograph sessions, informative workshops and chef dinners. It’s the perfect pairing of creative cuisine and Southern craftsmanship.

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18 Kirkton Court, Pinehurst

14 Cumberland Drive, Pinehurst

$1,950,000 MLS 187908 Deb Darby 910-783-5193

335 Southwest Lake Forest Drive, Pinehurst

$1,600,000 MLS 187725 Christine Barrett Carol Haney 773-456-2632 910-315-5013

Formal and relaxed luxury in this stunning waterfront custom residence. All ensuite Bedrooms, soaring ceilings, stunning water vistas, private, and quiet. 8,800sf. 5 beds, 6/1 baths.

$1,350,000 MLS 187655 Christine Barrett 773-456-2632

Traditional elegance, exquisite finishes, and modern conveniences. Breathtaking views from all of the living areas of this lakefront custom home on a double lot. 4 beds, 3/2 baths.

Elegant and gracious custom home on over 2-acres in Forest Creek. Brick terrace, professionally appointed kitchen, wine cellar, decadent master suite. 3 bedrooms, 3/1 bathrooms.

155 Southwest Lake Forest Drive, Pinehurst $895,000 MLS 188468 Sue Ulrich 910-603-4757

Lakefront living along with peace and quiet await the next lucky owners of this Pinehurst gem. 2 levels, 2 kitchens, 4 bedroom suites, and more.

2335 Midland Road, Pinehurst $899,900 MLS 188465 Scarlett Allison 910-603-0359

805 South Diamondhead Drive, Pinehurst

“High Peaks” cottage, originally built c1924, was gutted and reconstructed by the current owners to include an amazing new addition with family room and large master suite. The original single car garage was reconstructed with an adjacent linen room and a 3-car garage was added. Built with both quality and distinction, this cottage offers 3 bedrooms/4 bathrooms, office, open kitchen/family room, and incredible outdoor living space with an impeccably designed hardscape and landscape. Offered at 899,900.

$875,000 MLS 184183 Kay Beran 910-315-3322

Luxurious custom home with Lake Pinehurst views. 4,800sf with a chef’s kitchen, expansive layout, 2 wood burning fireplaces, multiple decks & patios. 4 bedrooms, 3/1 bathrooms.

120 Eagle Point Lane, Southern Pines

290 Lake Dornoch Drive, Pinehurst

15 East McCaskill Road, Pinehurst

French country style home built in 2016 with over 3,300sf on the main level. Room to expand. Luxurious amenities throughout. 3 bedrooms, 3/1 bathrooms.

Stunning lakefront pool home. Beautiful hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, white cabinets, gray marble quartz, wolf range, wine fridge. Trex deck. Septic in June for 4 beds, 5 baths.

Village of Pinehurst “Longleaf Cottage” sunroom, large decks overlooking luxious gardens. Living room with fireplace, dining room, main level master. 4 bedrooms, 2/1 bathrooms.

$815,000 MLS 188159 Casey Barbera 910-639-4266

Pinehurst Office

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102 Douglas Drive, West End

97 West McKenzie Road, Pinehurst

This historic Old Town villa like home has a 2-story turret. There is a library and workshop. The grounds are beautifully manicured. 5 bedrooms, 4/1 bathrooms.

All-brick waterfront home with over 3,700sf plus 1,300sf unfinished. Very well maintained, large bedrooms, large closets, outdoor fireplace and seating area. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

Old Towne home with a charter Pinehurst Country Club membership available. Large private lot, workshop, metal roof, 2-sided fireplace, large back deck. 4 beds, 2/1 baths.

165 Woodland Drive, Pinehurst

240 Frye Road, Pinehurst

20 Linville Drive, Pinehurst

Statuesque home in Pine Grove Village. All-brick, new carpet, fresh paint, refinished hardwood, new leather finish, granite countertops. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.

Steps away from the Village of Pinehurst. Cleverly upgraded home on a quiet, lovely cul-de-sac. Pinehurst Country Club membership is available. 4 bedrooms, 4/1 bathrooms.

Brick home with large family room, white kitchen, hardwoods, pool, and patio. 3 bedrooms, 2/1 bathrooms.

$650,000 MLS 187503 Bill Brock 910-639-1148

$560,000 MLS 188608 Casey Barbera 910-639-4266

105 Bancroft Court, West End $459,900 MLS 186245 Linda Criswell 910-783-7374

All-brick golf front home on fourth green of Beacon Ridge Golf Course. Incredible value with over 6,500sf of living space and 4-car garage. 4 bedrooms, 4/1 bathrooms.

$599,000 MLS 186100 Linda Criswell 910-783-7374

$599,000 MLS 188646 Deb Darby 910-783-5193

$549,000 MLS 188341 Kay Beran 910-315-3322

$465,000 MLS 185126 Carolyn Hallett 910-986-2319

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1200 Burning Tree Road, Pinehurst $312,000 MLS 187406 Deb Darby 910-783-5193

Home near Lake Pinehurst with soaring ceilings and hardwood floors, gas fireplace, granite coutertops, stainless appliances. Covered back porch & fenced yard. 4 beds, 3 baths.

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459 LongLeaF Drive Beautifully designed custom built 3 BR / 2.5 BA waterfront home is bright and open! All rooms are spacious and well designed with the master suite on the main level and plenty of deck area for outdoor dining and entertaining.

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104 BrenDeLL court Gorgeous all brick 4 BR / 3.5 BA home located on a quiet, wooded cul-de-sac with great privacy! The interior of the home is bright and open w/hardwood and tile flooring, lots of windows and double-sided fireplace between the great room and the Carolina room.

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637 McLenDon hiLLs Drive Alluring 3 BR / 3.5 BA lakefront home in McLendon Hills. The kitchen features a large island, custom cabinets and huge walk-in pantry. Upstairs there are two add’l bedrooms and bonus room. Great home in gated community w/access to stables and riding trails!

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288 McLenDon hiLLs Drive Lovely 4 BR / 3.5 BA country home in popular McLendon Hills situated on 2 acres of gently rolling property. Lots of curb appeal w/large covered front porch and a great floorplan featuring spacious greatroom and upstairs area.

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Pinehurst • $339,950

80 Lost tree roaD Very nice 4 BR / 2.5 BA home w/amazing all season Carolina Room and spectacular golf views. House was completely remodeled in 2016. This is a great house in a desirable neighborhood. PCC membership available for transfer.

Pinehurst • $349,000

60 stoneykirk Drive Beautifully maintained 3 BR / 2.5 BA home on the 13th hole of the Magnolia Course at Pinewild CC. Offers a large center living room w/fireplace, built-ins and beautiful views of the course and 8 X 14 workshop in the garage!

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1 wee Burn PLace Two-story 4 BR / 3.5 BA home on nice corner lot in a cul-de-sac w/privacy in back and side of the home. Very bright and open floorplan with the master bedroom on the main level. Home offers lots of curb appeal and is located in a quiet and family friendly area.

215 horseshoe Drive Cute 3 BR / 2 BA golf front home on the 15th tee of Hyland Course. Custom crafted by an award winning builder this home shows like new! Nice floorplan with beautiful flooring and lots of curb appeal.

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145 QuaiL hoLLow Drive Enchanting 3 BR / 2.5 BA sun-drenched home in prestigious CCNC, nestled in the back of 1.5 acres on the golf course. A large terrace encompasses the back of the house overlooking the pond and Holes 5 and 15, great for outdoor entertaining.

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22 gLasgow Drive Gorgeous 3 BR / 3.5 BA home on 10th fairway of the Magnolia Course in Pinewild CC. Great Room is spacious w/spectacular golf views, Carolina Room is bright and the kitchen has beautiful granite countertops and walk-in pantry. Close proximity to the driving range, club house, pool and tennis courts.

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12 Loch LoMonD court Lovely 3 BR / 2 BA brick home on well landscaped corner lot in Pinewild CC. Special features include an open living room, dining room w/double sided fireplace and an oversized master suite w/sitting area overlooking the private back yard.

Pinehurst • $314,900

180 Lake view Drive e. Beautiful 4 BR / 3 BA home complete w/front views of the lake and golf course. Located in a quiet neighborhood on corner lot, the large covered front porch is so inviting and a great place to relax and enjoy the views. Great home in a gorgeous location.

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91 aBBottsForD Drive Magnificent 5 BR / 3 full BA 2 half BA Tuscan Villa with THE best golf course and water views in Pinehurst. Thoughtfully styled to reflect the grace of European life; this home offers incredible high end finishes and large spaces for luxurious living.

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14 Lochwinnock Lane Impressive 3 BR / 3.5 BA home on 14th green of Pinehurst #9. Home offers many well-appointed upgrades including gourmet kitchen w/custom cherry cabinetry. Pinehurst CC #1- #9 membership available for transfer.

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McLenDon hiLLs • $570,000

106 racheLs Point Drop dead gorgeous 4 BR / 3.5 BA Bob Timberlake design home on 1.8 beautifully landscaped acres and includes an outdoor kitchen on the patio, a private dock and beach with a fireplace.

102 strathaven court Elegant 4 BR / 3 Full BA 2 half BA golf front home on the signature hole of #9 course. Home offers fine finishes w/great attention to detail throughout. Meticulous care has been taken to include updates of a new roof in 2017 and the exterior painted and main HVAC unit replaced in 2018.

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seven Lakes west • $620,000

103 Featherston Point Amazing 3 BR / 3 BA waterfront home on Lake Auman. Home was totally renovated in 2013 to provide an open living concept. Dock refurbished in 2017. Immaculate and move-in ready!

whisPering Pines • $509,000

11 LakewooD court Beautiful and spacious 4 BR / 5.5 BA family home perfectly designed for a large family w/separate kitchens in each living area. Property is almost 3 acres of incredibly low maintenance landscaping and is near great schools, easy commute to Ft. Bragg and a short walk to Country Club and Pool!

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108 Logan court Amazing 4 BR / 4 full BA 2 half BA lakefront home located on two premium wide water lots. Open floorplan with water views from almost every room. Truly one of the most beautiful homes on Lake Auman.

560 se Lake Forest Drive Custom 4 BR / 3.5 BA home on Lake Pinehurst has in ground swimming pool surrounded by patio and fenced back yard. Floorplan is spacious and offers beautiful water views from almost every room.

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seven Lakes west • $1,100,000

80 FieLDs roaD Quintessential 4 BR / 3.5 BA Old Town Cottage with all the charm and style expected in a vintage 1920’s property. Home has been beautifully renovated and features original fixtures, hardwood floors throughout and in-ground chlorine pool.

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103 sunrise Point Gorgeous 4 BR / 3 Full BA 2 half BA waterfront home on Lake Auman. It encompasses all one would ever want in a lakefront property - beautiful lake views and an exceptionally well appointed floorplan. Truly an amazing home!

Pinehurst • $925,000

145 Brookhaven roaD Stunning 5 BR / 5.5 BA home in Fairwoods on Seven located on oversized, private lot and overlooks the 15th fairway of the #7 course. Spacious floorplan offers beautiful views and very nice upgrades.

Pinehurst • $1,100,000

100 Mckenzie roaD w. Exquisite 5 BR / 5.5 BA cottage in the heart of Old Town. This lovely home sits on 1.66 beautifully manicured acres and offers over 8,000 sq ft in main house and two guest houses. Truly a magnificent home!

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72 Paradox Farm

By Jim Moriarty Going all-in out in the country

76 The Community of Food Making Sandhills dining delicious

82 Our House, Our Town

By Deborah Salomon Finding serendipity on Massachusetts Avenue

91 Almanac

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Departments 17 Simple Life By Jim Dodson

55 Mom, Inc.

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57 Pleasures of Life 20 PinePitch By Michael Smith 23 Instagram Winners 59 Birdwatch 25 Good Natured By Susan Campbell By Karen Frye

29 The Omnivorous Reader By Stephen E. Smith

33 Bookshelf 37 Hometown

61 Sporting Life By Tom Bryant

65 Golftown Journal By Lee Pace

92 By Bill Fields 103 39 The Kitchen Garden 109 By Jan Leitschuh 41 Wine Country By Angela Sanchez

43 In the Spirit By Tony Cross

47 Food for Thought By Jane Lear

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111 The Accidental Astrologer By Astrid Stellanova

112 SouthWords

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51 Out of the Blue

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110 Golf Terrace • Pinehurst One of the finest golf front locations in Pinehurst, this exceptional two bedroom and two bathroom ground level corner property fronts the 18th hole of Pinehurst No. 5 and the third hole of Pinehurst No. 3. The Pinehurst Country Club Clubhouse is a short walk across the road. Completely renovated in 2014, the property was insulated and soundproofed. Modern finishes were added in the kitchen, baths and throughout the unit. This beautifully appointed golf retreat is being sold fully furnished with all accessories and a Pinehurst Country Club membership with prevailing transfer fees. The end unit offers privacy and seclusion with an uninterrupted golf view. Offered at $190,000.

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70 Cypress Point Drive • CCNC

5 acres overlooking the 9th Fairway of the Cardinal Course in CCNC, the residence is a testament to fine taste and comfortable elegance in a Southern setting. 5BR, 5 full BA, 3 half BA. Offered at $2,775,000.

120 N Highland Road • Weymouth

Delightful Colonial Revival was designed by Aymar Embury II for the Boyd family in the 1920’s. Slate roof, 5 fireplaces, hardwood floors, charming guest house. Offered at $889,000.

451 Old Mail Road • Horse Country

The jewel of Moore County’s horse country, Fox Hollow Farm is secluded on 10.52 acres with easy access to thousands of acres of equestrian land. 4BR, 4.5BA, 5,276 sq ft. Offered at $2,200,000.

55 Shaw Road • Old Town

‘Centerwood’, the log cabin in the Village. An enchanting property built at the turn of the century, this 5BR, 5.5BA cottage represents a genuine piece of Pinehurst’s history. Offered at $1,398,000.

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110 N Highland Road • Weymouth

Historic Southern Pines 1920’s Colonial Revival on 1.91 acres in Weymouth Heights. 6BR, 5.5BA, 5227 sq ft. Slate roof, 3 fireplaces. Offered at $898,000.

15 Bel Air • CCNC

Exceptional residence features comfortable elegance throughout. Sited on 1.5 acres overlooking the 6th hole of the Dogwood Course at CCNC. 4 BR, 3.5BA. Offered at $679,000.

14 Appin Court • Pinewild

Tucked between the 11th and 14th hole of the Holly Course in Pinewild, on 3.24 very private acres. 4BR, 3.5BA, pool, 3 car garage, bocce ball court. Offered at $698,000.

292 Old Dewberry • Horse Country

Peaceable Kingdom Farm situated on 6.2 acres just 2 miles from downtown. Grandfathered horse farm with total privacy on iconic sand road. 4BR, 2BA. Offered at $775.000.

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Lulu and The Mull By Jim Dodson

This is a story about two

beautiful dogs, one that I’ve known for a decade, the other for less than an hour.

One is my canine soul mate — my God Dog, as I think of her. The other briefly touched my soul. So here’s the tale: It was rush hour and I was running late for an afternoon speaking event. On the horizon, the sky was black, the first fierce thunderstorm of the season was breaking. The traffic was heavy. Everyone was hurrying home before the tumult broke. That’s when I saw the dog. Approaching one of the busiest intersections in the city, traffic zooming in all four directions, a dog bolted across the road two cars ahead of me. Both cars swerved and the driver directly in front slammed on brakes, allowing the dog to barely make the landscaped traffic island. As I watched, the animal started to cross the oncoming lane, causing a blast of horns and automotive mayhem. One car just missed her, another swerved. the dog jumped back onto the island. Some things are pretty simple. I stopped my car in traffic and got out, opening a back door, hoping the terrified dog would jump in. She didn’t. She merely stared at me, frightened, panting and exhausted. Over the decades, traveling hundreds of roads large and small, including in at least two foreign countries, I’ve pulled off busy highways to try and help dogs in distress, not to mention at least one chicken and probably half a dozen snapping turtles. In almost every case, a good outcome resulted. That was certainly the case 10 years ago when I pulled into a park to give a talk at a festival and saw a skinny black dog bolt across busy US Highway 1 in Aberdeen, narrowly avoiding the wheels of a FedEx truck. Moments later, as I parked the car, the same skinny dog — a black pup with a white star on her chest — streaked past me, headed for some kids playing near the woods. An hour later, as I was leaving the park, the same black streak passed again, heading straight back to the busy highway. I squatted and called out, “Hey, black dog! Stop! Come here.” To this day, I don’t know why the dog stopped. But she did, whipped around and looked directly at me. We were maybe half a football field apart. Then she did something amazing. It may have even changed my life. It certainly improved it. The dog ran straight to me and jumped into my arms, like she’d known me forever. She was filthy, a wiggly pup with liquid brown eyes, a runaway or a stray, the happiest dog I’d ever seen. I asked some park maintenance men if they knew where she came from or who she might belong to. There was no collar.

“That dog don’t belong to nobody. She’s been around here a week or more,” one of the workmen said. “I think she lives in the woods and eats from the garbage cans. We can’t catch her. How did you?” “She just came to me when I called.” He laughed. “Guess that means she’s your dog now.” I asked the kids by the woods, too. “She lives in the woods,” one told me. “You should see her run. She catches squirrels and birds and stuff. Fast as lightning.” So I took her to three different shelters in the county. Two were full occupancy. By the time we reached the no-kill shelter in a neighboring county, the dusty pup was sitting on the center console between the front leather seats of my new car, making herself at home. She was actually leaning against me. The women who ran the shelter gave her a shot of worming medication, a small biscuit and said to me with a smile, “That dog really seems to like you.” So I took her home to my cottage and phoned my wife in Maine to let her know I’d found a pup running wild and might need to keep her until I could find her owner. My wife laughed. We already had two dogs, a pair of aging golden retrievers. “Of course you will.” “Just until I find her owner.” “Sure. If you say so.” I bathed the pup. She hated it but came out shiny as a baby sea lion. Next I fed her a can of Alpo. She ate the food in three gulps and threw it up with several small animal bones. The girl was obviously a hunter. I thought of calling her Diana, Greek goddess of the hunt. That night I heard snoring and rolled over to find the pup lying on her back next to me in bed, head on the pillow, snoring to beat the band. When I spoke to her, she looked at me with the most soulful brown eyes I’d ever seen and thumped her tail. I ran an ad in the newspaper but never found an owner. Looking back, I’m certain the universe never intended me to find an owner. The pup had found me. I named her Mulligan, a second chance dog, or “The Mull” or “Mully” for short. Some people have a God Parent or God Child. I have a God Dog, an animal divinely sent to keep an eye on me. Dog, after all, is simply God spelled backwards. She and I have been together over a decade now, traveling pals through life, best friends who have gone down many roads in each other’s company. Wherever I go, she goes – to the garden, to the store, ever watchful, always waiting, ready to ride. The Mull sleeps beside my side of the bed. And when I leave bed well before dawn, my God Dog follows me and my cup of coffee outside to sit beneath the morning stars to reconnect with the universe. When Ajax, our big retriever that I call “Junior,” finally lumbers out for our morning walk around the neighborhood, The Mull is ready to lead the

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pack. Junior is young, spoiled, far too good looking for his own good. He knows four or five good words like “walk” and “Cookie.” But the The Mull hasn’t given up on him, thinks there’s hope for him yet. Mully has the vocabulary of a gifted middle-schooler – or at least telepathic powers. In any case, she roams ahead off the lead, scouting the world where she once ran wild, seeing everything that moves around us, smiling the entire time. Junior lumbers behind, basically oblivious save for the grazing rabbits in yards, carrying his own lead, impressed with himself, following the family alpha dog. Ironically, I didn’t have the God Dog with me the afternoon I stopped rush-hour traffic in two directions for half a dozen blocks while trying to coax the terrified dog on the island into my car. Fortunately a woman driving the other way stopped traffic on her side of the island and got out to lend a hand. And a second driver appeared with a cup of water, hoping the dog would pause to drink so we could grab her. For several minutes — a small eternity it seemed rather hopeless. She ran circles around my car, was visibly tempted to jump in, but eluded our efforts. Finally, as she rounded the corner for the umpteenth time, I dove and grabbed her by the back leg. People applauded and tooted their horns supportively. I thanked the two guardian angels who stopped to help but only caught their first names – Laura and Sean I took the dog straight home. Mulligan and Ajax warmly welcomed her. But the newcomer was so skittish, she raced behind my den chair and refused to move until The Mull, my wise old foundling, went and sat with her for a spell.

It was like watching a family counselor at work, the God Dog doing her thing. The dog eventually calmed down enough to come out from behind the chair to drink some water and take a biscuit from my hand. I saw a faded tag with a phone number on her narrow collar. Her name was Lulu. The phone number was a Los Angeles number. I called it anyway. After several rings a woman answered. “Do you have a dog named Lulu?” I asked. “I sure do,” she said. “You found her? I’ve been so worried. She ran away a when the thunderstorm broke. Lightning struck and she was gone.” Lulu lived more than 4 miles away. She’d had never stopped running until she’d reached the traffic island. “Well, she’s safe now at our house.” I gave her our address. She pulled up 20 minutes later, expressed deep gratitude and informed me that she and Lulu were about to relocate to France. “I can’t believe she let you get near her. She’s terrified of lightning and people. It’s a miracle you could catch her.” “I had some help.” I mentioned the two angels on the road and the help of Junior and The Mull. She scratched Mulligan’s head. The God Dog smiled, As always, her brown eyes shined, her tail wagged. “What a sweet dog. How long have you had her?” she asked. “Not long enough. Just 10 years.” I told her about saving Mully from a busy highway, joking how it was she who really saved me. PS Contact Editor Jim Dodson at jim@thepilot.com.

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Celebrate the Fourth On Sunday, July 1, from 12–5 p.m., the Cape Fear Botanical Garden will feature classic rock by Open Road, plus food trucks, a cash bar, bounce houses, lawn games, crafts and more. Admission is free for Garden members and kids under 6. $5 for adults and kids over 6. CFBG is located at 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. For more information, call (910) 486-0221. Also on Sunday, July 1, the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra will be performing patriotic and popular works, to be followed by fireworks. This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Festival Park, at the corner of Rowan Street and Ray Street in Fayetteville. For more information, call (910) 433-4690. On Tuesday, July 3, the Village of Pinehurst kicks off its Fourthfest with a concert by Bantum Roosters and a fireworks display at the Pinehurst Harness Track, 200 Beulah Hill Road S. Gates open at 4 p.m., activities begin at 6, fireworks at 9:15. Food and beverages will be available for purchase — or bring your own. Fourthfest continues on July 4 with Pinehurst’s Annual Independence Day Parade, which gets underway in the village center at 10 a.m., followed by the Patriotic Pet Contest, activities and food vendors at Tufts Memorial Park, 1 Village Green Road. For more info on Fourthfest, call (910) 295-1900. At 2 p.m. on the 4th, the Moore County Concert Band will perform a free concert of American songs and marches in the Grand Ballroom of the Carolina Hotel, located at 80 Carolina Vista Drive in the village of Pinehurst. For more information, call (910) 235-5229. On Fort Bragg, Trace Adkins headlines a concert at the Main Post Parade Field. From 3 to 10 p.m. on the 4th, you can enjoy parachute free-fall demonstrations, a flag ceremony, fireworks, and food and beverages. But please, no pets, glass bottles, or BBQ grills. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (910) 396-9126. Aberdeen’s celebration takes place at Aberdeen Lake Park from 5–9:30 p.m. on the 4th and includes live entertainment, food vendors, activities and fireworks at 9:15. Admission is free, but a $5 wristband is required for kids’ activities. No pets, alcoholic beverages, personal fireworks or coolers, please. The park is located at 301 Lake Park Crossing. For more information, call (910) 944-7275.

Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale, Into the Woods, comes to the Temple Theatre Friday, July 13 through 15. This award-winning musical is a retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fables. Characters from Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel get involved with a childless baker and his wife who have been cursed by a witch. Tickets are $8 and $14; and performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Temple Theatre is located at 120 Carthage Street, Sanford. Call (919) 774-4155 for more information.

Chef & Maker Weekend at the Resort Pinehurst Resort’s popular culinary event returns this year July 13 through 15 with chef Dean Neff of Wilmington and maker French Broad Chocolates of Asheville. They will prepare delectable meals and present interactive demonstrations and informative workshops that highlight unique aspects of Southern living and eating. Packages are $399 per person and include accommodations for two nights, breakfast buffets, a Friday culinary event, the Saturday evening chef’s dinner and a special maker event. All takes place at the Carolina Hotel, 80 Carolina Vista Drive. For more information, call (855) 235-8507.

Summer Jazz on the Lawn On Monday, July 9, the Sandhills Community College Jazz Band performs jazz standards, swing music, and some contemporary jazz arrangements on Boyd Library Green at the College. Food is available for purchase at 5:30 p.m., or you can bring your own — as well as blankets and lawn chairs. The concert is from 6:30–8 p.m. The Band is composed of members of the community who play for the love of jazz and is accompanied by superlative guest vocalists. Sandhills Community College is located at 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. For more information, call (910) 947-5511.

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A Good Time and a Great Cause On Saturday, July 14, come out to the inaugural Food Truck Rodeo, which will feature — along with food trucks — a bounce house, face painting, games, live music, a guest speaker and vendors. All proceeds go to support the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that provides assistance to our wounded veterans and helps them heal and get back on track. The opening ceremony at 11 a.m. will include a performance of the national anthem by the Miss Greater Sandhills Girls. A great opportunity to show your support for our local military, this event goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Homewood Suites by Hilton, 250 Central Park Avenue in Pinehurst. It is pet friendly, but dogs must be leashed. For more information, call (910) 255-3083 or visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

July at The Rooster’s Wife Sunday, July 1: Women’s Work. This Sister-Centric collective performs original compositions and arrangements that include jazz, soul, R&B, chamber soul and acoustic pop sensibilities. Led by Cirque du Soleil alum Shana Tucker. Cost: $15. Friday, July 6: Salt and Light. This extraordinary family band plays bluegrass with Celtic and folk undertones and sings in stunning harmony. Cost: $15. Thursday, July 12: OpenMic with Laurelyn Dossett. Free to members. Friday, July 13: Nicole Atkins. To borrow a phrase from the late Leonard Cohen, Nicole Atkins was “born with the gift of a golden voice.” Cost: $15. Sunday, July 15: Lil’ Rev. Performing with ukulele, harmonica, mandolin, guitar and banjo, Lil’ Rev has an unmatched repertoire of both traditional and original songs, poetry, storytelling and humor. Laura Jane Vincent opens the show. Cost: $15. Sunday, July 22: Ed Stephenson and the Paco Band. A high-energy Nuevo Flamenco ensemble performs original compositions as well as music by Paco De Lucia and Ottmar Liebert. Cost: $15. Sunday, July 29: Birthday Bash with The Sand Band and special guests. Cost: $15. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:46 at the Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. Prices stated above are member prices. Annual memberships are $5 and are available online or at the door. For more information, call (910) 944-7502 or www.theroosterswife.org. For tickets go to www.ticketmesandhills.com

Satisfaction and charity, too. On Saturday, July 28, Vision 4 Moore will present “Satisfaction/The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show” on stage at Lee Auditorium. This tribute to the “world’s greatest rock ’n’ roll band” has received consistent praise over 16 years for its production and authentic portrayals of Mick and the boys. Proceeds of the concert will be shared with the Linden Lodge Foundation Inc., an organization in Pinehurst that offers assistance to people who have been diagnosed with serious mental illnesses. Tickets to the show cost $35 for reserved seating, $25 for general admission, $22 for military and $18 for students. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Lee Auditorium is located in Pinecrest High School, 250 Voit Gilmore Lane in Southern Pines. For more information, call (910) 365-9890 or visit www.vision4moore.com. For general admission tickets go to www.ticketmesandhills.com.

Meet the Author At 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, Cherise Wolas, the acclaimed author of The Resurrection of Joan Ashby, will be at The Country Bookshop to read from her new book, The Family Tabor. It’s the story of Harry Tabor, who is about to be honored as “Man of the Decade,” and how the gathering of his family for the tribute causes them to confront the falsehoods upon which their lives are built. The Country Bookshop is located at 140 N.W. Broad St. in Southern Pines. For more information, call (910) 692-3211. PineStraw : The Art & Soul of the Sandhills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2018

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Being optimistic may turn out to be one of them. Thinking of your life in the future, always imagine that you have the best of all possible outcomes. Maintaining an upbeat, positive frame of mind may even extend your life. Optimism’s benefits include better mental, emotional and physical health.

Many of us have a friend or loved one suffering from age-related dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The number of people with this health issue seems to keep increasing even with medications to slow it down. The gene APOEe4 is the risk gene with the greatest known impact, though its presence does not mean that a person will develop Alzheimer’s. Yale University researchers have discovered that people who carry the gene but hold positive beliefs about aging appear less likely to develop dementia than those with negative aging beliefs. Just by having an optimistic outlook, you can reduce your risk. Feeling good overall about your aging experience can help you deal better with stress. We all recognize the negative effect stress has on our health. Having a positive outlook can help with reductions in stroke, heart disease and pain. It also strengthens the immune system. In a study of more than 2,500 men and women over the age of 65, those who were most optimistic had the lowest blood pressure. The simple fact may be that negativity contributes to deteriorating health and disease. Just by keeping an upbeat attitude you can reduce inflammation, lower cortisol, and lower cholesterol, underlying causes of chronic disease. Here are a few ideas to get you started on becoming the optimist you want to be. — Notice how you perceive the world around you; the more you recognize the positive things in your life, the easier it becomes to see them in the future. — Even in difficulty and uncertainty, there is always a lot to feel positive about. — Take a few index cards and write helpful reminders, positive messages and put them in places where you see them throughout the day to keep your thoughts on the right track. As this practice becomes a normal way of life, your health conditions may start to improve and your quality of life will be better. You might find that people want to be around you because you boost their optimism. See more goodness in life, and your life will be rewarded with a warm heart and a long healthy life. All the best on your journey. PS

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To Boston and Back A history of the psychedelic ’60s

By Stephen E. Smith

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“If you remember the ’60s, you weren’t really there” got it wrong. Most of us who lived through those times recall what went down, even if we did inhale. But if your memory is less than eidetic, Ryan H. Walsh’s Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968 is an engrossing aide-mémoire, a jumbled catchall of social upheavals and artistic convergences that occurred in Boston half a century ago.

Walsh focuses on two narrative threads, one societal and the other musical, that evolved in parallel. The first is the founding of Mel Lyman’s Fort Hill Community, variously identified as a commune, cult or family; and the other is Van Morrison’s mystic stream-of-consciousness song cycle Astral Weeks recorded while the Irish blues rocker was hiding out in Beantown. Both events, although unrelated, had a transmutative effect on a flower-power generation searching for “peace and love” and alternative lifestyles. Walsh begins with the not-so-secret culture-shifting decision by Bob Dylan to electrify his backup band and crank out a high-decibel version of “Like a Rolling Stone” at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. Members of the audience still debate whether Dylan was greeted with widespread booing, but Walsh maintains the crowd was exiting in a funk when harmonica player Mel Lyman took the stage and intoned a 20-minute dirge-like rendition of “Rock of Ages.” Lyman was a member of Jim Kweskin’s Jug Band, a Boston group that had achieved modest national success. By 1966, he’d emerged as the charismatic leader of a community that squatted in abandoned houses in the Fort Hill section of Roxbury. Lyman had drifted from California to North Carolina (he learned to

play banjo from Asheville’s Obray Ramsey) and settled in Boston, attracting a coterie of subservient followers. His Fort Hill Community was no run-of-the-mill hippie commune. Daria Halprin and Mark Frechette, the stars of Michelangelo Antonioni’s film Zabriskie Point; Paul Williams, the publisher of Crawdaddy magazine; musician Jim Kweskin; Jessie Benton, the daughter of Thomas Hart Benton; two children of the novelist Kay Boyle; and Owen DeLong, a speechwriter for Robert Kennedy, were all active members of the Fort Hill family. Lyman asserted complete control over community members and employed LSD trips, astrological readings and physical intimidation to maintain discipline. Members remodeled dilapidated dwellings and distributed the counterculture biweekly newspaper Avatar to support themselves. The cult’s sole purpose was to serve Mel Lyman and his creative enterprises, and in 1973, Frechette and two other members of the family attempted, ostensibly at Lyman’s bidding, to rob a Roxbury bank to fund a film project. One member was killed by police, and Frechette was sentenced to prison, where he died under suspicious circumstances. Walsh delves into the cult’s internal disputes, most of which concerned the content and publication of Avatar, and he details the less seemly workings of the Fort Hill Community, branches of which are still active in Boston, Los Angeles and Kansas. What became of Mel Lyman is a mystery. It was reported that he died in 1978, but no death certificate is known to exist. The second thread of Walsh’s secret history traces singer-songwriter Van Morrison’s gradual rise to national prominence via his recording of Astral Weeks, a 1968 Warner Brothers release that went unnoticed at the time but has since achieved cult status. Morrison had first emerged on the music scene as the lead singer of the Belfast band Them, who charted with “Gloria” and “Here Comes the Night.” Morrison had a 1967 solo hit with “Brown-Eyed Girl,” but he’d made a bad business decision, signing with Bang Records, a

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company with mob connections. Warner Brothers had to buy out Morrison’s contract, and the singer moved from New York to Boston with his girlfriend Janet Rigsbee (aka Janet Planet), where he began composing the songs for Astral Weeks and playing rock clubs, high school gyms, roller rinks and amusement parks across New England with a group of local musicians known collectively as the Van Morrison Controversy. To record Astral Weeks, Morrison traveled from Boston to New York and laid down the tracks backed by jazz pros who’d never heard of the 22-year-old singer-songwriter wailing away in the vocal booth. Morrison never spoke to the studio musicians, but guitarist Jay Berliner, drummer Connie Kay, vibraphonist Warren Smith and bassist Richard Davis (the name of the flutist is lost to history) provided the backing that helped bring Morrison’s lyrics to life. The songs are about childhood, death and rebirth, and in “Madame George,” “Cyprus Avenue,” “Astral Weeks,” “Slim Slow Slider,” “Sweet Thing” and “Beside You,” Morrison’s craggy voice rings with a coarse authenticity. Astral Weeks has survived and sweetened over the years, and Walsh’s thorough investigation of the recording process reveals the inner workings of the musical experience without diminishing the album’s subtle ability to mesmerize listeners. A slew of pop culture luminaries make brief appearances in Walsh’s history: Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground; Peter Wolf, future front man of the J. Geils Band; bluesman Howlin’ Wolf; singer-songwriter Jonathan Richman; Tufts University Shakespeare scholar David Silver; LSD guru Timothy Leary; and others. Since video and audio recordings of most of the principals exist, readers can access images of the characters and hear the crazy ideas they espoused. Dick Cavett’s painfully uncommunicative interview with Daria Halprin and Mark Frechette can be viewed on YouTube, and the album Astral Weeks is streamable on internet devices, as are numerous recordings of Mel Lyman, including his Newport Folk Festival “Rock of Ages” performance and eerie album cuts featuring Lyman and the Fort Hill Community. Jim Kweskin’s America Co-Starring Mel Lyman and the Lyman Family is available on CD. Fifty years out, a replay of these historic recordings in conjunction with a reading of Walsh’s detailed history will remind readers that the Grateful Dead had it right all along: “What a long strange trip it’s been.” PS Stephen E. Smith is a retired professor and the author of seven books of poetry and prose. He’s the recipient of the Poetry Northwest Young Poet’s Prize, the Zoe Kincaid Brockman Prize for poetry and four North Carolina Press awards.

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July Books NONFICTION

Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man, by Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic

Vincent, the co-author of Same Kind of Different as Me and Heaven is For Real, teams up with Vladic to re-examine the story of the Indianapolis. Thanks to a decade of original research and interviews with 107 survivors and eyewitnesses, Vincent and Vladic tell the complete story of the ship, her crew, and their final mission to save one of their own — the fight for justice on behalf of their skipper, Capt. Charles McVay III, who was put on trial as a scapegoat for the infamous and unforgettable moment in American naval history.

Jell-O Girls: A Family History, by Allie Rowbottom

After her great-great-great-uncle bought the patent to Jell-O from its inventor for $450, Rowbottom reveals the dark family history that flowed from one of the most profitable business deals ever. Jell-O Girls is a family story, a feminist memoir, and a tale of motherhood, love and loss. In crystalline prose, Rowbottom considers the roots of trauma not only in her own family, but in the American psyche, ultimately weaving a story that is deeply personal, as well as deeply connected to the collective female experience.

Killing It: An Education, by Camas Davis

A longtime food writer, Davis delivers a funny, heartfelt memoir of her journey from a girl without a job, home or boyfriend in Portland, Oregon, to rural France, where she learned the artisanal craft of an enlightened butcher. When Davis returns to Portland, the city is in the midst of a food revolution, where it suddenly seems possible to translate much of the Old World skills she learned in Gascony to a New World setting. Camas faces hardships and heartaches along the way, but in the end, Killing It is about what it means to pursue the real thing and dedicate your life to it.

Northland: A 4,000-Mile Journey Along America’s Forgotten Border, by Porter Fox

Spending three years exploring the border between the United States and Canada, traveling from Maine to Washington by canoe, freighter, car and on foot, Fox blends a deeply reported and beautifully written story of the region’s history with a riveting account of his travels. Fox follows explorer Samuel de Champlain’s adventures across the Northeast; recounts the rise and fall of the timber, iron and rail industries; crosses the Great Lakes on a freighter; tracks America’s fur traders through the Boundary Waters; and traces the 49th parallel from Minnesota to the Pacific Ocean.

City of Devils: The Two Men Who Ruled The Underworld of Old Shanghai, by Paul French

Set in a city of temptations, French tells an astonishing story of the two men whose lives intertwined in both crime and a twisted friendship. “Lucky” Jack Riley, with his acid-burnt fingertips, finds a future as The Slots King

while “Dapper” Joe Farren, whose name was printed in neon across the Shanghai Badlands, rules the nightclubs. Eyewitness accounts from moles at the Shanghai Municipal Police, letters and contemporary newspaper articles inform this meticulously researched story, bringing to life the extravagant music halls, bars, theaters and political unrest of a city that appears both intensely glamorous and depressingly seedy. FICTION

The Family Tabor, by Cherise Wolas

The beloved author of The Resurrection of Joan Ashby returns with a second novel. A family patriarch’s forthcoming award as Man of the Decade causes his wife and adult children to re-examine their choices, and the parts of themselves they share with family members in an engaging and remarkable work of literary fiction. The author will be in Southern Pines on July 25th.

Dear Mrs. Bird, by A.J. Pearce

British women’s magazines during World War II published articles about making do, keeping calm and carrying on as well as answers to queries about trivial events or how to cope when bad things happen. Dear Mrs. Bird tells the story of Emmy, who opens the mail addressed to the advice column at a magazine, and the events that unfold when she writes her own reply to one of the letters. If you loved Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, or the Miss Read books, you will adore this book.

Clock Dance, by Anne Tyler

Willa Drake can count on one hand the defining moments of her life. In 1967, she is a schoolgirl coping with her mother’s sudden disappearance. In 1977, she is a college coed considering a marriage proposal. In 1997, she is a young widow trying to piece her life back together. And in 2017, she yearns to be a grandmother but isn’t sure she ever will be. Then, one day, Willa receives a startling phone call from a stranger. Without fully understanding why, she flies across the country to Baltimore to look after a young woman she’s never met, her 9-year-old daughter, and their dog, Airplane. Surrounded by eccentric neighbors who treat each other like family, she finds solace and fulfillment in an unexpected place.

Who Is Vera Kelly, by Rosalie Knecht

New York City, 1962. Vera Kelly is struggling to pay the rent and blend into the underground gay scene in Greenwich Village. She’s working night shifts at a radio station when her quick wit, sharp tongue and technical skills get her noticed by a recruiter for the CIA. Next thing she knows she’s in Argentina, tasked with wiretapping a congressman and infiltrating a group of student activists in Buenos Aires. As Vera becomes more and more enmeshed with the young radicals, the fragile local government begins to split at the seams. When a betrayal leaves her stranded in the wake of a coup, Vera learns the Cold War makes for strange and unexpected bedfellows, and she’s forced to take extreme measures to save herself.

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Doll-E 1.0, by Shanda

McCloskey Curious, inquisitive, confident Charlotte is always tinkering, coding, clicking and downloading. So when she gets a doll for a gift, what does she do? She tinkers, codes and clicks, and creates the new Doll-E 1.0. A celebration of science, creativity and play, Doll-E is the perfect book for budding young scientists who also love Rosie Revere. (Ages 3-7.)

Albert’s Tree, by Jenni Desmond

Who wouldn’t just adore sweet Albert! Concerned about why his tree is crying, Albert the bear sets out to solve the mystery and what he discovers surprises everyone. A great read-aloud, Albert’s Tree will become a favorite read-it-again story for young nature lovers. (Ages 3-6.)

Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, by Jo Watson Hackl

Quirky charming Cricket Overland wanders out of Thelma’s Cash and Carry Grocery Store and into the hearts of readers who have loved Three Times Lucky, Savvy and The Penderwicks. Armed with only a few snacks, a hand shovel, duct tape and a live cricket named Charlene, Cricket sets out on her own to find some answers. A sweet, clever, stand-alone adventure story with an art history/mystery twist thrown in for good measure. (Ages 8-12.)

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Two young women, Rielle and Eliana, living centuries apart, tap into their extraordinary personal powers when someone close to them is threatened. As they fight in a cosmic war that spans millennia, their stories intersect, and the shocking connections between them ultimately determine the fate of their world — and of each other. Bloody, violent, fast-paced and impossible to put down, fantasy fans everywhere will consider Furyborn a must-read for the summer. (Ages 14 and up.) PS Compiled by Kimberly Daniels Taws and Angie Tally.

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Road Game Putt-Putt: a miniature obsession

By Bill Fields

I’ve gotten to interview some of the greats of

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golf, stars whose names will resonate as long as the game is played — golfers like Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer. Once, I even got to fly into the Moore County Airport on a jet Palmer was piloting. There might not be any cheering in the press box, but that was cool.

A few years ago, it was a thrill to talk with Rick Baird, John Napoli and Rick Smith. You probably don’t recognize the latter trio or know why I would have been interested in learning their stories. But for someone who loved Putt-Putt the way I did as a kid — despite not getting to play very often — speaking with those putting legends was as good as it gets, the opposite of the feeling when your colored ball disappeared down the chute on the last hole. Baird and Napoli are two of only three people to shoot an 18 in a PuttPutt competition, making a 1 on each of the approximately 30-foot putts. (By comparison, there have been 23 perfect games pitched in Major League Baseball.) Smith was one of the best putters in the heyday of the Professional Putters Association. A teen phenom, he won world titles in 1969 and 1972 and was so skilled with his center-shafted blade that Don Clayton, who opened the first Putt-Putt course in Fayetteville in 1954, nicknamed him “The Ace Machine.” I’m pretty sure my family believed I got a bit too excited about miniature golf, particularly when I wouldn’t budge from the couch when the PuttPutt televised series, Parade of Champions, was on Sunday mornings. Smith, Vance Randall, John Connor and the other pros showed that Sam Jones had nothing on them when it came to bank shots. They just made theirs wearing dress loafers. I was usually in flip-flops while trying to imitate the putting pros — open stance like Smith or closed stance like Randall? — on vacation in Ocean Drive,

South Carolina, where I looked forward to the beachside Putt-Putt course more than Hoskins’ flounder or Sno-Cones. One of the other kids going round and round those same 18 holes was none other than Rick Baird. About 40 years later, he shot his “Perfect 18” at a tournament in Richmond, Virginia. My marathon Putt-Putt days occurred while spending a summer week with my sister in High Point, where there was a 36-hole facility on North Main Street. It was three bucks for as much as you wanted to play on a weekday. Practice didn’t make perfect by any means, but I occasionally broke 30, convinced I would have scored better if I had splurged on an official “steel center” PPA ball. Truer roll, and all that. Young nerves went a long way on those surfaces. Putt-Putt carpets aren’t as fast now because the specific material isn’t manufactured, but back then they were closer to linoleum than Bermuda overseeded with rye. On a real course, I never played on anything approaching Putt-Putt speed until the mid-1970s on the well-manicured bentgrass surfaces at Quail Ridge in Sanford. I was not a miniature golf snob, happily going to Jungle Golf or Wacky Golf or whatever other names the places with dinosaurs, rhinos and windmills on Highway 17 in Myrtle Beach were called. My parents and sisters indulged me and played too, although I think they tried to pretend they didn’t know me on the occasions I insisted on using my own putter rather than one of the loaners. My mother relished her holes-in-one, all the more if I had recently critiqued her grip as better suited for a broom handle than a golf club. She was not a great putter but a very good sport, joining Dad and me at the South of the Border miniature golf course, the round a consolation prize on a desultory ride home from a thwarted trip to the beach. All the motel rooms on the Grand Strand were filled by bikers, which sabotaged our spur-of-the-moment attempt at a long weekend. On Mom’s 80th birthday trip, a long time since we had done so, we had a game at the beach. I asked a stranger to take a snapshot. We are standing next to a giant plastic flamingo, colored balls in our hands and smiles on our faces. PS Southern Pines native Bill Fields, who writes about golf and other things, moved north in 1986 but hasn’t lost his accent.

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Bring on the Basil The king of herbs spices up summertime

By Jan Leitschuh

Many of you are eaters of fresh produce,

not growers. I get that.

However, if you grow nothing else, you can grow basil. Fresh basil is the classic fragrance of a foodie’s hot-weather feast, the symphonic notes in the Sandhills’ summer bounty. Food writers call basil “The King of Herbs” for the commanding accent it brings to seasonal food. A cool plate of juicy heirloom tomatoes sliced simply with fresh mozzarella and topped with fresh basil, cracked pepper and balsamic is about as good as it gets in July. Unless, of course, it’s a fresh peach, goat chèvre and basil salad . . . or a pizza margherita with fresh basil leaves . . . or basil chicken with lemon . . . or a cucumber, basil and lime gimlet . . . You see? No mention yet of pesto, which is delicious nonetheless. Yes, you non-kitchen-gardener you, you can grow basil. Just buy a 4-inch pot and set it in a window box. Or in a planter. Tuck a plant outside your back door, right in the dirt. In fact, if you have a sunny window, you can even grow it indoors. The store-bought fresh packs are convenient but costly, and, if you are a basil lover, insufficient. Just grow some already. For so much flavor, basil’s wants are simple: sunshine and lots of it. And warmth. Water when the soil gets dry which, in a full-on Sandhills summer, can be daily. With a little pinching — or rather, harvesting — of a few pungent, glossy leaves, sweet basil will grow into a vigorous bushy ball, about a foot or two high. And while we savor the Mediterranean notes that basil brings to our summer tables, it turns out it’s also a very healthy addition to our diets. Basil is a brain enhancer. Certain antioxidants in basil are considered protective shields for the brain, preventing oxidative stress. Eating basil, which contains minerals like manganese, may be useful in preventing cognitive decline. Anti-inflammatory elements of basil help quell the burning of arthritis, or soothe the acid indigestion you’ll surely get from scarfing that whole pizza pie. A great source of vitamin K, basil also helps build strong bones, and its phenolics and anthocyanins make it a useful addition to a cancer-fighting diet. Beyond the sweet or Genovese basils, you can find the beautiful purple-

leaved basils such as Red Rubin and Dark Opal. These dark lovelies are garden accents in and of themselves. Other cultivars are available with different tastes, including cultivars with cinnamon, clove, lemon and lime notes. Holy basil, or tulsi, is another flavor altogether. Start with the tried and true sweet basil, and branch out from there. Potted plants are readily available in the spring, but basil is easy and inexpensive to start from seed. Press a few seeds into a pot and water. You can do this monthly to ensure a continuous supply. As the daylight shortens, your basil will try to flower. Pinch these off immediately. You are trying to keep it in the fragrant vegetative (leafy) state, not allowing it to send its energy into reproduction (flowers and seeds). To keep cut basil fresh in your kitchen, treat it like the lovely bouquet it is. Trim the stems and put them in a jar or glass of water on your counter. Cover it with a loose plastic bag if you want. Never put fresh leaves in the fridge, where they will blacken. At some point in the summer, you will have a lot of basil. This is a good thing, as Martha Stewart would say. Think ahead to those basil-less winter pizzas, fish dishes and pastas (sad trumpet sound). How do you think pesto got invented? It uses scads of basil. If your summers are busy and you don’t have time to combine with pine nuts or walnuts, and pecorino cheese, just rinse off a batch and whir it with simple olive oil. Freeze in ice cube trays and re-bag. Pull out a basil cube on a joyless, sunless winter day when you need to remember the sunshine. Or, using the bounty of July, serve up something cool:

Tomato, Basil and Watermelon Skewers Alternate squares of watermelon with feta squares, basil and halved cherry tomatoes. Arrange on a platter, drizzle with EVOO and a good balsamic vinegar. Have a party and share the flavor. PS Jan Leitschuh is a local gardener, avid eater of fresh produce and cofounder of the Sandhills Farm to Table Cooperative.

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Wine Uncorked It can be simple, easy and eco-friendly

By Angela Sanchez

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Why not drink

wine out of a can? Why not drink wine from a bottle with a screw cap or Stelvin closure? Maybe, even a keg? Before all of you confirmed cork devotees get too upset, I’m not talking about grand cru Burgundy or first growth Bordeaux or single vineyard California cabernet from Screaming Eagle. I’m talking about wine that is made to be consumed young — what some people refer to as table wine — without oak or bottle aging. It’s the stuff we everyday folk consume on a regular basis. It’s what we take on boats and road trips and keep chilled for the backyard barbecue and camping in the summer. It’s the wine we have in the fridge and on the rack in the kitchen for when a friend drops by and needs a friendly ear. Nothing serious, just a good bottle we enjoy. Like a lot of people these days, I want convenience that’s also eco-friendly, but my primary reason for exploring alternative closures and vessels for wine is the cork itself. Harvested from cork trees grown in Portugal and then crafted into fitted closures for wine bottles, the cork contains living organisms that can go bad and “taint” the wine. It can happen as often as one in every 12 bottles. According to thekitchn.com, fungi which naturally reside in cork can come into contact with bleaches and other sterilization products found in wine cellars, tainting the wine and rendering it “corked.” Have you ever opened a bottle of wine that smelled and/or tasted like wet cardboard or gym socks? At home you might suffer through it and never purchase that wine again. At a restaurant you paid double, sometimes triple, the actual cost of the bottle and probably

just decided you didn’t like the wine or simply chose the wrong bottle. But, no cork, no taint. This, of course, doesn’t apply to high-end premium wines, single-sourced or from small, highly acclaimed biodynamic vineyards. I’m talking about that bottle you pick up for under $15. If you’re headed to the beach, boat or backyard this month, you want something that tastes good, fits in a cooler, chills quickly, stays that way, and is easily disposed of and recycled. And since you can’t ask the waiter to bring you another bottle, it helps if it’s not tainted. Convenience, taste and an eco-friendly container can all be achieved from wine with a screw cap, in a can, keg or even a box. Studies show, and I have confirmed through years as a wine professional, that screw caps and Stelvin closures keep wine fresher longer, creating less waste. You might even want to avoid the bottle altogether. No glass on the beach or by the pool, and who wants to dig around for a wine tool? One can of wine is equivalent to a half bottle. Coolers are made for cans and, at the end of the day, cans are recycled at an 80 percent rate compared to 20 percent for glass. Let’s face it, wine can be snobby. A lot of people don’t even like to drink beer out of a can. To each his own. If nothing but a bottle with a cork will do, fine. But it is summer, so don’t be afraid to try something for fun that’s also convenient and friendly to the environment. Keep your snacks simple too. Easy wine and summer outdoor activities require cheese with great flavor but not too serious aging or washing. Snacking cheese, not thinking cheese. Try a great aged cheddar like Tickler from England with a bit of crunch from whey protein or a Southern classic like pimento cheese. All Southern cooks have their own recipe, usually a blend of cheddars, pimentos, Duke’s mayonnaise and maybe pickled jalapeños or olives. Easily shared and great with simple crackers or used as a dip with celery, pimento cheese is the perfect summer snack. Whatever you choose, it’s July, summer is here, keep it simple and easy. PS Angela Sanchez owns Southern Whey, a cheese-centric specialty food store in Southern Pines, with her husband, Chris Abbey. She was in the wine industry for 20 years and was lucky enough to travel the world drinking wine and eating cheese.

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ANDREW LAWLER – The Secret Token In 1587, 115 men, women, and children arrived at Roanoke Island on the coast of North Carolina. Chartered by Queen Elizabeth I, their colony was to establish England’s first foothold in the New World. But when the colony’s leader, John White, returned to Roanoke from a resupply mission, his settlers were nowhere to be found. They left behind only a single clue--a “secret token” carved into a tree. Neither White nor any other European laid eyes on the colonists again. What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke? For four hundred years, that question has consumed historians and amateur sleuths, leading only to dead ends and hoaxes. But after a chance encounter with a British archaeologist, journalist

Andrew Lawler discovered that solid answers to the mystery were within reach. He set out to unravel the enigma of the lost settlers, accompanying competing researchers, each hoping to be the first to solve its riddle. In the course of his journey, Lawler encounters a host of characters obsessed with the colonists and their fate, and he determines why the Lost Colony continues to haunt our national consciousness. Thrilling and absorbing, The Secret Token offers a new understanding not just of the first English settlement in the New World but of how its disappearance continues to define--and divide – America.

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CHERISE WOLAS – The Family Tabor The new novel from Cherise Wolas, acclaimed author of The Resurrection of Joan Ashby. Harry Tabor is about to be named Man of the Decade, a distinction that feels like the culmination of a life well lived. Gathering together in Palm Springs for the celebration are his wife, Roma, a distinguished child psychologist, and their children: Phoebe, a high-powered attorney; Camille, a brilliant social anthropologist; and Simon, a big-firm lawyer, who brings his glamorous wife and two young daughters.But immediately, cracks begin to appear in this smooth facade: Simon hasn’t been sleeping through the night, Camille can’t decide what to do with her

life, and Phoebe is a little too cagey about her new boyfriend. Roma knows her children are hiding things. What she doesn’t know, what none of them know, is that Harry is suddenly haunted by the long-buried secret that drove him, decades ago, to relocate his young family to the California desert. As the ceremony nears, the family members are forced to confront the falsehoods upon which their lives are built.Set over the course of a single weekend, and deftly alternating between the five Tabors, this provocative, gorgeously rendered novel reckons with the nature of the stories we tell ourselves and our family and the price we pay for second chances.

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The Perfect Martini How to create — or botch — a great one

By Tony Cross

After closing, I rent out the kitchen

Photograph by Tony Cross

at Nature’s Own to work on prepping and batching kegged cocktails. I get ideas just walking around the store grabbing ingredients. One night as I passed the shelf of vermouths, I thought to myself, “Self, I probably need to re-up on some Dolin. Why have people been telling me about their terrible martinis lately?” Let’s talk about what you (or your bartender) are doing wrong.

What recipe? OK, this one should be pretty obvious, but just like with other cocktails out there, a lot of bartenders (home or away) just throw it all in there and don’t look back. Unless you’re quite skilled, stick to measuring. You might think you look cool behind the bar free-pouring that loooonnnngg stream of gin (probably vodka), but you don’t. If it doesn’t taste good, your guests are ordering something else. Plus, you just poured 4 ounces of gin in an oversized martini glass, and made your server spill it all over his/her hand. Good job. Do this instead: Order some jiggers from a reputable online store (I love the Japanese style) and measure. Consistency is key, and you want your guests coming back every evening because they know that your martini is the best every single time.

The martini is the international symbol for cocktails. I just made that up. Or maybe not. What other shape — whether it’s a neon sign, printed on oven towels, or painted on a canvas at Bed, Bath & Beyond — represents an alcoholic drink that’s recognized everywhere? Everyone over 21 knows about the martini. This doesn’t mean that everyone has tried one, much less enjoyed this quintessential classic. I can certainly tell you that I did not fall in love my first go-round. Quite the opposite, actually. If memory serves, I believe all I was drinking was cold, lousy gin, in a martini glass. What a moment. From talking to my bar guests in the past, to chatting with friends and clients, here are some tips:

What vermouth? A majority of bars across this county (and country) have rancid vermouth on the shelf. I was recently at a local spot that I wouldn’t have guessed would do such a thing. I didn’t have the heart to say anything, but luckily my buddy did. Vermouth is fortified wine, so you have to treat it like a wine, and refrigerate it. It’ll last for months (if you’re doing it right, you’ll be running out before that’s even an issue). You can also opt for smaller bottles if you’re not making many on average. When it comes to which kind, Dolin Dry has my heart. This French vermouth has been in production since 1821 and been in my belly since I was 21. Just kidding, I was drinking Jägerbombs at 21.

Just because it’s in a martini glass doesn’t make it a martini. I’m getting this one out of the way, because you’d think it should be selfexplanatory, but . . .

Gin. To the gin martini drinkers: Just any old gin won’t do. It’s true that we have lots of local distilleries popping up, and they’re making some fantastic stuff, but

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cardboard boxes and nestled in beach towels, stem-side up so their rounded shoulders won’t get bruised. I’m also uncompromising about finding local wild-caught shrimp, one of my favorite beach eats. The brown shrimp (Farfantepenaeus aztecus) that are running now are sweet and fat. And whether you buy them from a seafood purveyor or roadside cooler, don’t be afraid to ask questions about their source. “Anyone selling shrimp should know who they purchased it from (if they didn’t catch it themselves) and should be able to provide some details (e.g., the name of the boat, the fish house, area of the coast, etc.) if it’s from North Carolina,” writes Scott Baker, fisheries specialist for the NC Sea Grant Extension Program. “The NC Catch organization has a directory for seafood retailers that provide local products.” NC Catch can be found online at nccatch.org. The last North Carolina shrimp I had were real beauts — just hours out of the hold of a boat working Pamlico Sound. This shallow lagoon separating much of the Outer Banks from the mainland is a remarkable body of water; it’s so broad and long that when explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano reached the coast in 1523, he thought he had reached the Pacific Ocean. My extended family that gathers at the beach expands or contracts depending on circumstances. What never changes, though, is a love of the surf and a great reluctance to leave the beach in order to go make dinner. That means we all share kitchen duty — and no one ever complains about the fact that peelyour-own boiled shrimp is the default meal. Add corn on the cob and a platter of those tomatoes, and you have easily attainable perfection in no time flat.

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When it comes to cooking shrimp, I’m a big believer in protecting the physical integrity — thus the flavor and tender texture — of seafood. Unless I’m stuck with very large shrimp, I never fool with deveining. Why open up that thin, resilient armor and risk coarsening such delicate meat? To my mind, there’s no beating the succulence of heads-on shrimp, but lots of people prefer the convenience that comes with buying them heads-off. I also cook shrimp in the smallest amount of water I can get away with, covering them by just 2 inches or so. As far as the seasoning is concerned, I add a quartered lemon and enough sea salt to make cold tap water taste like the ocean. If you are a fan of a seafood boil blend such as Old Bay or Zatarain’s, toss some in as well, but use a light hand — you don’t want to overwhelm the clean, briny-sweet flavor of the shellfish. James Beard famously declared that “the unpardonable fault in preparing shrimp is overcooking,” therefore attention must be paid. After bringing the seasoned water to a boil, add the unpeeled shrimp and start timing from that moment. Depending on the size of the shrimp and how many pounds of them are in the pot, begin checking for doneness at about two minutes. Once the shrimp

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Message in a Bottle Especially on a hot summer afternoon

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The heat of July, always a scorcher,

means gallons of cold stuff to wash down the potato salad. And, because in these parts nothing goes down easier than Retro-Ade, let me dig around in the cooler for some thick glass bottles filled with . . .

I spent every hot, dusty summer of my childhood at my grandparents’ house, in Greensboro, which my mother thought was preferable to hot, muggy summers in Manhattan. No residential AC in the 1940s, but you could sit the afternoon in a frigid movie theater, since movies ran continuously and kiddie fare was a dime. The other good thing about Greensboro was soda. My mother forbad it at home, a punishment for not liking milk, unless mixed with Jell-O pudding or Campbell’s Tomato Soup. For a special treat, a few times a year I was allowed a fountain Coke over shaved ice at the drugstore, only because she loved them. But my sweet Nanny Teachey knew that little girls need a cold bottle of fizzy to make long, hot afternoons bearable. That bottle came from the mom-and-pop grocery on the corner which, like the gas station up the block, had a massive cooler with a bottle opener attached. I see them in antique shops now, and weep. Nanny would grab her shopping bag, wink at me and say, “Come keep me company while I walk up to the store.” I never got why she needed an item or two every day. Once there, she slipped me a nickel and let me choose from glorious Dr. Pepper, Coca-Cola, Grapette, Nesbitt’s Orange, Royal Crown. The bottles were much smaller and scratched from re-use. A plain white paper straw touched the bottom with plenty of sipping room up top. Grapette was my favorite, deep purple, in a clear glass bottle. Who knows if it contained even

a drop of fruit juice? I was in heaven. To make it last I slipped the cold bottle under my shirt on the walk home, then hid it beside my bed. Nesbitt’s Orange was my second favorite because the bottle was bigger, except even with a straw, the orange artificial color left me with a tell-tale neon tongue. Then, the ultimate: Nanny froze Pepsi in an aluminum ice tray. I’d chop the cubes into slush and eat with an iced tea spoon. Calories and high fructose corn syrup weren’t factors, just blistering July heat and a cold soda. About once a week Nanny and I returned bottles for the deposit, usually when my mother had gone uptown to the beauty parlor, or else she might wonder how so many had accumulated; during our visits the only soda allowed at the table was Canada Dry Ginger Ale, which Granddaddy put in his iced tea instead of lemon. Nanny carried the heavy bag but I inserted the empties in a metal rack beside the cooler, producing a clink I haven’t heard for 70 years. Well, guess what? Grapette changed hands, went underground but survived and is now part of Walmart Sam’s Club beverage line, in a 2-liter plastic container. No thanks. I only want a little, sucked with a straw from a scratched bottle — so cold it made my head ache, so clandestine that the chill produced a wicked thrill. I don’t drink soda anymore except for the occasional Fresca. Too many chemicals. Besides, my apartment is air conditioned and “purified” water’s all the rage. As for those sickly sweet caffeine-laced fondly remembered concoctions, they wouldn’t be much good at washing down brown rice and sautéed kale. To everything, a season. You can’t go home again and other platitudes. I don’t want to, because memory glorifies and reality disappoints. But when thirst overtakes me on a July afternoon . . . PS Deborah Salomon is a staff writer for PineStraw and The Pilot. She may be reached at debsalomon@nc.rr.com.

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phrase that is probably less heard today than it was 60 years ago. Back then (I was a teenager), I would have no more worn a hat inside a house or building than I would have peed in the street. (I would have peed in the backyard, down toward the woods, and that would not have been considered bad manners where I’m from in rural North Carolina.)

Are we sometimes talking about changing customs, or changing norms, rather than changing manners? Shades of difference move between those three terms: customs, norms, manners. Your mama, or another trusted relative, probably never said to you, “Mind your customs,” or “Mind your norms.” Customs and norms describe habitual stuff out there in a society — descriptive. Manners are more about what happens in smaller group settings — prescriptive, connected to right and wrong. And sometimes I think (like other older folks) that manners haven’t changed; they have simply disappeared. Well, almost. Perhaps disappeared in other parts of the country, and are hanging by a thin thread in my home section of the country, the South, where people do not have accents unless they are from elsewhere. Let’s take family reunions — and “eating order.” Family reunions in my childhood were like Christmases. The family planned ahead for, and looked forward to, each family reunion. It was a big deal. We had five of them each year. (It’s down to two now.) When it was time to eat from the big long table with covered dishes (you were likely out of doors), the older folks served themselves first. Had I, as a child, started for the food right after the blessing, my mother would have said, “Mind your manners, Son,” and I would have remembered that children served themselves last, not first. It was a matter of right and wrong, good and bad. Simple good manners. There were only good and bad manners, no debatable manners, or, for that matter, “politically incorrect” manners. “Politically correct” — for better and/or worse — hadn’t been invented. My first brush (that I know about) with my own politically incorrect manners happened at a dinner party (among academics) in about 2000. Each of us stood behind our own chair before being seated. When it was time to sit, I reached for the chair beside mine because standing behind that chair was a woman. As I started to pull back her chair for her to sit, she quietly held the chair in its place.

I didn’t get it. I assumed she was looking the other way. I tried again, and then looked into her eyes. The message was clear. She did not like what I was doing. She remained silent. I turned loose of her chair and tended to my own. I was confused, but there was no doubt that she did not like me messing with her chair. I have since figured out what was perhaps going on. (I have two daughters, and would like to consider myself an intersectional feminist who believes rational feminism can lead to men’s liberation.) I think back on that occasion, on the matter of customs, norms, manners; on the woman beside me at the dinner party; on my mother (not an academic by a long shot) and how she behaved in social situations. I’m pretty sure my mother, had she been a modernday feminist, would have said, “I’d prefer to pull out my own chair, but thank you.” She would have said that because she had good manners — innate good manners.) PS Clyde Edgerton is the author of 10 novels, a memoir and most recently, Papadaddy’s Book for New Fathers. He is the Thomas S. Kenan III Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing at UNCW.

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I woke up

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thinking about her, and I’m not sure why. Facebook told me today is her birthday, so maybe that’s why. Or maybe it’s because my son had his best friend over last night, and as I watched all the non-verbal communication — their inside jokes, looks, smirks, eye rolls — I couldn’t help but think about Serenity. She was my best friend in fourth grade and the grades after that, and although her name is Serenity, she preferred to be called Sunny for short, so I called her Sunnybird. We met in fourth grade on Mercer Christian Academy’s basketball team. Neither of us was really into it, but we kind of tried. Serenity was home-schooled and there was a chance she was going to join me at MCA the next year, and every day I would call her house to get the status.

“Hello?” her mom answered. “Is Serenity there?” “Just a minute. (Pause.) Serenity?” (Phone going through hands, some stumbling around.) “Hi, Renee!” “Are you coming to MCA next year?” “I don’t know yet.” “OK. Talk to you later!” I would immediately hang up. During one of the many sleepovers we had, she told me that she wished I had talked longer on the phone — that it hurt her feelings when I ended our conversations so abruptly. “I’m sorry,” I said, and I tried to explain. “I just had a question and needed an answer.” She did end up going to MCA for fifth grade. Our teacher was Mr. Smith, an older, soft-spoken gentleman who always wore a different belt buckle and played basketball with us during recess. That year I stayed up one night reading and writing a report about Florence Nightingale. It was the first documented all-nighter of my school career.

Serenity sat in the desk behind me. She ate saltine crackers and cheese during class and passed me notes, folded into unique designs. The designs were way fancier than the words, and it was fun to spend five minutes opening a note to see her splashy cursive: “Hi! Want to swing instead of playing ball today?” I spent lots of nights and days at her three-story house right off the main street in downtown Princeton, West Virginia. On Saturdays we had to clean her bathroom and vacuum before we could do anything fun. Fun meant walking the mile or so to Jason’s Market to buy Carmelo bars, cotton candy gum, Cow Tails, and peach Nehis. We left the market and walked to the cemetery down the road and made up stories about the names on the gravestones while we chomped on our gum and blew big bubbles. Once we saw a black-haired man sitting cross-legged on one of those above-ground graves. (I didn’t know they were called mausoleums.) We watched him for a few minutes, turning him into a serial killer in our imaginations, and then trudged back to her house. When we turned around, we saw him walking after us. We began running, turning down random streets, but he was still there. He was behind us, running just as hard as we were. We flew into her front door and slammed it hard behind us, sure we were seconds from being kidnapped and killed by the guy with black hair who sat on a grave in the cemetery. We told and retold the story for years, each time adding a new, dramatic detail. He had a knife. He snarled. We nearly died that day. Once Sunnybird was snowed in at my house for a week. Or maybe her parents had gone out of town and it just happened to be snowing. I can’t remember. She decided to leave her folded notes for my parents all over the house, to thank them for letting her stay. Some in cabinets, some in bookshelves, some behind the TV. Each one was specific: “Thank you for letting me use your toilet.” Or, “Thank you for letting me eat your peanut butter.” We saved the ones we could find. There may be some still hidden in that house in the mountains of West Virginia. We were pretty innocent creatures, trying to figure out life and love and other stuff, and I felt safe when I was with her. She moved to Oklahoma when we were in high school and I felt like I had lost a body part. We sent letters back and forth and she still folded them into fancy designs before she plopped them in the envelope. There were no cell phones, so if we wanted to call each other, we could only talk a few minutes because it was long distance and long distance costs money. We lost touch over the years, but I see her sometimes on Facebook, and I’m back at the cemetery in fifth grade with a Carmelo bar and a peach Nehi, being chased by someone with black hair until I am safe again. PS Renee Phile loves being a mom, even if it doesn’t show at certain moments.

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Hail the Tomato The indispensible veggie/fruit/berry

By Michael Smith

Garden-fresh tomatoes will soon

play center stage at Sandhills farmers markets. The things purporting to be tomatoes that we’ve endured all winter look like a picture. But then they also taste like a picture.

You say “tumahtoe,” I say “toomaydo,” the French and Spanish say “tomate,” Dutch say “tomaat,” and Italians say “pomodoro.” Whatever, those luscious little veggies soon will find their way onto our plates and delight our palates. Tomatoes are not just good, nay, they’re good for you. They’re chockfull of vitamins and stuff like lycopene, an antioxidant that is good for the heart and effective against certain cancers. Americans love tomatoes. According to the USDA, the average American eats 23 pounds of tomatoes each year. And a Google search reveals that 93 percent of American gardeners grow tomatoes in their yards. Did I say luscious “little veggies?” Should I have said luscious little fruits? Doesn’t matter to me and probably not to you. But back in the day, it did matter to the United States Supreme Court. On May 10, 1893, the Supreme Court decided that tomatoes are vegetables. Case closed. That, despite the fact that, botanically, fruits — say, tomatoes, for example — surround their seed(s) with fleshy material. Vegetables don’t. (Bet you’re already wondering about seedless grapes, seedless watermelons, and seedless oranges.) The Supremes found that dictionaries did not sufficiently settle the question so, as it’s wont to do, the court decided the issue using the “common language of the people.” Most folks say tomatoes are vegetables. Phytologists might have a word or two to contribute to that. They study plants and to them, tomatoes are more nearly a berry. New Jersey sides with the Supremes. There, the tomato is the state vegetable. In Ohio it’s the state fruit. Arkansas covers all bases. There the tomato is both the state fruit and state vegetable. Moving right along, Americans grow tomatoes as annual plants, but they are actually perennials. They still grow wild in the Andes mountains. Actually, you can nurse the plants through the winter and plant them again next spring. Tomatoes have an interesting history. One source traces them to the early Aztecs, circa 700 A.D. But by the time Spanish explorers began ripping off South America, tomatoes were pervasive and enjoyed by natives there as a food staple. They grew wild and they were also cultivated for food. In addition, they were regarded as an aphrodisiac, which probably had most to do with why tomatoes were sent back to Europe, along with everything else of value. Once there, the French apparently took the aphrodisiac business to heart. They called the tomato pomme d’ amore or “apple of love.” Tomatoes were also embraced as part of the Spanish diet. Upper-class Brits took a pass on the things while lower-class Brits ate tomatoes with gusto. One theory about that is that the rich folks ate off pewter flatware with a high lead content. Tomato acid

caused the lead to mix into the food and lead poisoning led to bad results. Poor people used wooden plates. A more probable explanation for literate rich Brits eschewing tomatoes is that the tomato plant closely resembles the nightshade plant which is, in fact, poison and can even be fatal. Fast-forward to America’s Colonies. Tomatoes got off to a very slow start. Apparently, the nightshade/poison fiction came over with the Pilgrims. And the apple of love business was definitely not a hit with the Puritans. None of that “hot tomato” stuff. High-profile dudes like Thomas Jefferson, Col. Robert Gibbon Johnson, and Joseph Campbell popularized tomatoes and ensured their place in our culture. Jefferson grew them in his garden and promoted their use in cooking. Johnson, as late as 1830, had the temerity to eat the things on the steps of a local courthouse, where folks lined up to watch him die. And in 1897, Campbell began marketing condensed tomato soup. Now, would Campbell Soup do you wrong? Given the popularity of the tomato, a body might think America would be the largest tomato producer. Not so, it’s China. America’s second. In America, Florida grows the most fresh tomatoes, while California processes the most tomatoes used in soups, sauces, salsas, salads, ketchup and multitudes of similar commodities. Tomatoes are not just garden-variety, either. In fact, there are a whopping 10,000 varieties of the vegetables, uh, fruits, uh, berries. And they come in red, pink, purple, black, yellow and even white. So there’s something for everybody. Tomatoes are spacey. That’s right, according to NASA.gov, 600,000 tomato seeds traveled to the International Space Station and back. As part of the “Tomatosphere Project,” students in Canadian classrooms are using the seeds to grow plants and compare them with plants from seeds that didn’t get to go to space. Here’s one for the books: The Guinness Book of World Records says between May 2005 and April 2006, a tomato “tree” grown in the Walt Disney World Resort greenhouse produced over 32,000 tomatoes in the first 16 months after it was planted. That scored the record for the most tomatoes in a single year. And here’s another: The heaviest tomato on record was produced in 2013 in Oklahoma. Weight — 7 pounds and 12 ounces. Put that in perspective by considering that the average tomato weighs a mere 4 ounces. Finally, Guinness says the world’s tallest tomato plant was 65 feet, grown in 2000 in Lancashire, United Kingdom. All right, I promise this is the last one. There’s this little place called Buñol, which is a province of Valencia, Spain. Each year on the last Wednesday of August between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., as many as 50,000 visitors from everywhere on Earth gather in Buñol for the “La Tomatina” food fight festival. On average, those nuts unleash 243,000 pounds of tomatoes at everything that moves and everything that doesn’t move. Hey, whatever rings your bell. PS Michael Smith lives in Talamore, Southern Pines, with his wife, Judee. They moved here in 2017 and wish they had moved here years earlier.

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Little Brown Bird How I Love Thee! In search of the rare grasshopper sparrow

By Susan Campbell

One of the rarest breeding birds here

in the Piedmont is the grasshopper sparrow. This diminutive, cryptically colored bird can only be found in very specific habitat: contiguous, large grassland. Such large fields are increasingly hard to find across our state these days. And even if you seek out the right habitat, seeing an individual, even a territorial male, is not very likely because they are so secretive and well camouflaged. But if you persist, you might hear one of them. Their voices are quite characteristic: a very high-pitched buzzy trill. It is the combination of their call and the typically grasshopper-rich areas in which they are found that gives them their name.

Nowadays these birds are only found in manmade grasslands. In the Sandhills, the only location where they breed is at the Moore County Airport. I have identified as many as 12 grasshopper sparrow territories between the runway and Airport Road. I suppose some birds may use what are called drop zones, areas targeted for paratrooper operations at Fort Bragg. However, these typically have a variety of plants â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not ideal territory for these birds. Up around Greensboro, I hear that they can be found scattered among the agricultural fields along Baldwin Road. If you make the trip, also be on the lookout for a dickcissel, a fairly, large, yellowish sparrow-like individual that is even, an even rarer find.

Grasshopper sparrows return from their wintering grounds in Mexico and the southeastern coastal plain of the United States by mid-March. Males spend much time singing from taller vegetation, often beginning their day well before dawn. They use short, low fluttering flight displays to impress potential females. Eggs are laid in cup-shaped nests in a slight depression, hidden by overhanging grasses, containing four or five creamy-colored eggs that are speckled reddish-brown. Habitat loss has certainly affected the small local populations of these birds, plus routine mowing of these fields usually destroys nests. But the birds stay and attempt to nest again. In shorter grass, their nests are easily detected by predators, such as foxes and raccoons. Therefore, breeding success tends to vary greatly from year to year in these types of locations. If the habitat remains unaltered from May through August, grasshopper sparrow pairs can produce two (and sometimes three) families in a year. But these birds are also vulnerable to the effects of pesticides. Although they do eat small seeds associated with the grasses that grow around them, they also rely upon significant numbers of insects, especially when they are feeding young. Grasshopper sparrows are surely not easy to observe in summer but, in winter, they are even harder to find. They mix in with other sparrows that frequent open spaces and seldom sing. But for those experienced birdwatchers who enjoy the challenge that comes with sorting through â&#x20AC;&#x153;little brown birds,â&#x20AC;? (like me!), their flat foreheads, large bills and buffy underparts are a welcome sight. PS Susan would love to receive your wildlife sightings and photos. She can be contacted by email at susan@ncaves.com.

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Beach Music

Grand memories buried in the sand

By Tom Bryant

When the July sun is almost directly overhead and the dogs are digging in the shrubbery looking for some cool and the humidity is thick enough to cut with a kitchen knife and the air conditioner is working overtime, relief is two words away . . . THE BEACH!

We always called it that, simply the beach. Other people from around the country refer to it in different ways. Some folks call it the shore or the coast; but down South, it is always known as the beach. And in South Carolina, the beach means Ocean Drive or Cherry Grove or Windy Hill or Crescent or Myrtle or Pawleys or Litchfield, but always it’s the beach. The tradition of going to the beach began early in our family. My grandfather, a tobacco farmer in the low country, would load my grandmother and all eight kids, along with Shep, a farm hand and cook when needed, in one of his 2 1/2-ton farm trucks and tote them to the beach. The old farm vehicle would be loaded with a crate of live chickens, dozens of eggs, country ham, watermelons, cantaloupes and bushel baskets of Grandma’s garden vegetables. Enough food to feed an army, and with eight hungry kids, it almost was. There they would remain for a month, glowing brown from the summer sun and almost growing gills, they were in the water so much. Mom often said that the good Lord looked after them because they survived swimming out so far in the ocean that the beach house back on land looked like a miniature reproduction, and in those days lifeguards were nonexistent. My grandfather disliked the beach and thought it was a serious waste of energy. He often said the family could spend their time more wisely working in the crops that were in full summer bloom. Jokingly, he would threaten to cancel the coastal expedition; but secretly, he really did enjoy the fishing and

laid-back times spent in the porch swing. He would carry the family and the cook to the beach and drop them off, and then he would return on weekends or when the farm crops would let him. There is an old family story about him and the beach, and if it’s true, what a story. It seems that a land salesman from Myrtle Beach made an appointment to see Granddad on the farm right before the family’s summer outing. Grandma always rented the same beach house, a big rambling twostory affair right on the oceanfront. The old house, made of heart pine, had been there for years and had survived storms and hurricanes and seemed to grow stronger every summer. Mom remembers that the ancient beach house had two screened porches, one on each floor, and was the only house for several miles. The beach salesman showed up at the farm early one evening just as Granddad was coming in from the fields. Granddad, who was a big landowner, didn’t suffer fools lightly; and unfortunately, sales people, according to him, fit that category. However, he begrudgingly agreed to listen to the gentleman’s spiel. The story goes that Granddad sat in the big front porch swing and the realestate expert sat opposite in a rocker. The salesman opened his briefcase, drew out maps and charts of the beach and the house where the family always spent summer vacations. Now Granddad was a gentleman. He was tired from his day in the fields, but he let the salesman go through his material, pointing out the maps and extolling the potential of the beach house and surrounding area. He said that the whole plot was for sale at a depressed price because the banks were going to foreclose. The original owner had passed away, and the heirs didn’t want to keep the place and would let it go at the tax value, which in those days was next to nothing. Granddad listened politely, and Grandma went inside to the kitchen to get some iced tea. When she came back, Granddad stood up, walked over to the wide steps of the porch and said, “Come here, mister, I want to show you something.” He pointed to the cotton field across the road.

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“See that? That’s 200 acres of the finest cotton I’ve ever grown. And look over there.” He pointed to the field across the fence adjacent to the ancient plantation house. “That’s about a hundred acres, give or take an acre or two, of good corn, excellent corn if we get rain at the right time. Behind the house and over toward Black Creek is some of the prettiest tobacco I’ve ever raised. And last week, I closed the deal on land down toward the creek that has some outstanding secondgrowth timber. So, mister, you can see I’m pretty well occupied, and like everybody else in this country, I’m waiting out this blame Depression with my fingers crossed.” They both sat back down and my grandfather continued, “I appreciate your effort and sorry you drove here from the beach, but I’ve looked at your maps and prices, and the family dearly loves visiting the old house and our summers there, but my major problem with what you’re offering,” and here he paused for effect, “I don’t know of a thing I can grow in all that sand.” The story continued that the salesman was invited for supper and did stay and enjoyed my grandmother’s good cooking and the restful time on the porch afterward. He later left for home and the beach, and I don’t think he made any more overtures to Granddad to buy beach property. The beach outings went on for a few more years until the children got older and times changed. Years later, my dad and mother continued the tradition, and our family spent time every summer at the beach. After Linda and I were married, we joined them, and my sisters and brother and their children did the same. We would all gather at Ocean Drive, Garden City, Pawleys Island or Litchfield, and we did this until the families got so large that one house couldn’t handle us and we had to rent two. Finally, the logistics and other distractions interfered, and our summer family gathering fell by the wayside. Linda and I and sometimes our son, Tommy, still make summer excursions to the beach with our little Airstream trailer. We camp at Huntington Beach State Park, famous for its 3 miles of pristine oceanfront. The park and surrounding area remind me a lot of the descriptions my mother remembers of the early outings with Granddad and the family. We love it there and try to go as often as we can. The other evening I was looking at some old photos of the family when everyone gathered and had fun at the beach. They were grand times, and if I have one regret, it’s this — I sure wish Granddad could have figured out something he could have grown in all that sand. PS Tom Bryant, a Southern Pines resident, is a lifelong outdoorsman and PineStraw’s Sporting Life columnist.

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Four by Two

Hanse and Wagner reshape Pinehurst’s No. 4 course

Construction on the new No. 4 course at Pinehurst was completed around Memorial Day and the course spent the summer growing in toward a September opening. By Lee Pace

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this new No. 4 golf course at Pinehurst Country Club when it opened in 1919, commissioned by Pinehurst owner Leonard Tufts and designed by the Scottish architect Donald Ross.

“It is perhaps the best laid-out course of the whole bunch, and when more thoroughly trapped will tax the skill of the wariest golfer,” noted the Pinehurst Outlook in early December 1919. Later in the month, the newspaper added: “Mr. Ross is warm in his praise of the No. 4 course which is now a complete eighteen hole affair, and he states that he considers it will be the best golfing proposition of all when it has been fully trapped and the fairgreens developed.” Best golfing proposition? Lofty praise indeed, though admittedly coming well before the No. 2 course was expanded, revised, remodeled and amped up in the mid-1930s when the prideful Ross was irked of hearing about some upstart course in Augusta, Georgia. The No. 4 course followed the opening of No. 1 in 1899, No. 2 in 1907 and No. 3 in 1911. From the main clubhouse, No. 3 was set essentially to the west, across Hwy. 5, No. 1 to the south, No. 2 to the east, and No. 4 was tucked to the southeast between No. 2 and 1, much as it is today. Maps indicate that in the very early days of No. 2, three holes peeled off from what is now the 10th green and ran into an area that would later comprise No. 4, then rejoined the current routing at the 11th hole. The large 5-acre lake that has been the primary visual feature was originally much smaller. No. 2 evolved into its status as one golf’s grandest venues when Ross arrived at its current routing in 1935 and replaced the sand/clay greens with Bermuda grass, and it was deemed at nearly 7,000 yards to be one of the strongest, most severe tests for the elite golfer. It has remained so over nearly a century and in the last two-plus decades has hosted three U.S. Opens and a U.S. Women’s Open.

But being the last to arrive, No. 4 was the first to stumble when difficult economic times arrived in the 1930s, the first domino falling in what would become a checkered existence. The Tufts family closed nine holes of the course in 1936 and shut down the remaining nine in 1939. Then, when better times arrived after World War II, Richard Tufts, Leonard’s son who had now ascended to the presidency of Pinehurst Inc., tweaked nine of the original holes and they were opened back in 1950. A complete 18-hole course followed three years later. When the Diamondhead Corporation, Pinehurst’s new owners, enticed the PGA Tour to hold a 144-hole event at the club in 1973, a second course was needed as a venue along with No. 2, and Robert Trent Jones, who had become a Moore County landowner with a parcel bordering Pinehurst Country Club and the Country Club of North Carolina, was retained to lengthen and strengthen the course for the professionals. Then a decade later, son Rees Jones authored yet another renovation — the crux of the project the rebuilding of all the greens to be more receptive to the longer tee shots his dad had integrated years before. “No. 4 had become a hybrid of designers and ideas with no thread to tie it all together,” Pat Corso, Pinehurst’s president and CEO from 1987-2004, said in 1998. As he spoke, Tom Fazio and his team were busy at work rebuilding and shaping the course toward yet another iteration. The new No. 4 that opened in December 1999 was routed through essentially the same corridors as the earlier course, but holes were rearranged and Fazio integrated a British flavor of a myriad of pot bunkers as a nod of the cap to Ross, the Scottish designer. The course also embraced the design flavor of the era: It was green, and it had smooth, soft edges, and there were flower beds in several nooks and crannies, most notably the slopes around the green of the par-3 fourth hole. All of that was fine until 2011, when No. 2 next door was given a new set of bones and coat of paint courtesy of the design team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. The Deuce had also become sleek and glossy in the golf world’s creep toward the standards set by Augusta National. Don Padgett II, the Pinehurst president and COO at the time, slammed on the brakes and charged

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Coore and Crenshaw to return the club’s pride and joy to its sandy, linksy, disheveled self that Ross had molded with his native Scotland in mind. The more No. 2 has succeeded over a half dozen years from contexts of visuals, playability, maintenance and fidelity toward Pinehurst’s past, the more No. 4 paled by comparison. Thus the decision in 2016 by Pinehurst owner Robert Dedman Jr. and Tom Pashley, who succeeded Padgett in 2014, to hire Gil Hanse and partner Jim Wagner to rebuild No. 4. The course closed in October 2017 and Hanse set about his face-lift, his sleeping quarters over the winter being the Ross Cottage by the third hole of No. 2. The new course was sodded and sprigged by early June, and this month is growing in toward a September reopening. “It all started with Coore and Crenshaw,” Hanse says. “They were brought in to bring back the character and to restore the sandy waste areas and Ross’ vision for what Carolina Sandhills golf looks like. We’ve carried that a little further in this presentation. It’s not a tribute course to Ross or course No. 2. But we feel it will be a good companion golf course.” The corridors from the old course were used but several shifts in holes were made. Two of the par-3s have been altered substantially. The green on the fourth hole has been moved from well below the tee and beside the lake to a higher elevation farther to the left, with a sharp slope now cascading to the right toward the water. The sixth green was elevated and substantial sandscaping integrated around it. The old 12th hole was abandoned in favor of a new par-3 built into the woods, sitting in a triangle between the previous seventh, 10th and 11th holes. “The characteristic about No. 4 that is most special is the land. It has some of the most dramatic contours on the entire site,” Hanse says. “On No. 2, holes four and five and 13 and 14 are the most dramatic in terms of topography. I think we’ve eight or nine that have that element. That gives us the opportunity to create very dramatic landscaping and more picturesque landscaping. The new course has something of the look and feel of No. 2 and returns a more natural connection to the landscape.” Another interesting twist is creating a massive waste area on the par-5 ninth hole similar to the “Hell’s Half Acre” at Pine Valley. Golfers will traverse a sandy area dotted with wiregrass, broom sedge and other wild growth for some 80 yards on their second shot. The designers and their construction company transplanted thousands of wiregrass plants from the site of the abandoned Pit Golf Links on N.C. 5 near Aberdeen and also moved “chunks” of dirt, sand and vegetation from the site as well. They scooped out sections of ground roughly 2-feet wide by 4-feet long, moved them intact to the No. 4 course and placed them around bunkers. Then a shaper followed and tucked them into the surface,

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Summer Boy The summer we were seventeen I watched you in the sun. Blond and blue Beside the pool Teasing girls you hardly knew. Jackknife off the high dive — Daring other golden guys. I watched. You didn’t see. Dark and dusky me. — Phillis Thompson

Paradox Farm

Going all-in out in the country

By Jim Moriarty • Photographs by Tim Sayer

immy Stewart had one in Harvey. His pooka was a benign rabbit, unseen by most of humanity, that was precisely 6 feet 3 1/2 inches in height. Stewart’s character, Elwood P. Dowd, was a known and decidedly content tippler. “Well, I’ve wrestled with reality for 35 years,” says Dowd to the doctor who was passing judgment on his lucidity, “and I’m happy to state I finally won out over it.” While these creatures of folklore can take many forms, one wonders just how much wine would be necessary to make two otherwise sensible, urban-dwelling people, Sue Stovall and her late husband, Hunter, see goats. “The story is well known that we had too much wine one night and decided to buy goats,” says Stovall. “Very good wine. There was a lot of it probably.” And so Paradox Farm was propelled down its dirt-road, cloven-hoofed path. The farm began in 2007. “It was about the time the economy was changing,” says Stovall. “Hunter and I were both self-employed. He was an attorney, the kind who enjoyed more counseling than litigating. He would rather help you solve a problem than litigate a problem. I was in health care. We worked 3 miles from where we lived (in downtown Southern Pines). Let’s move out to the country. We bought this house. It was a horse farm. We were here for about a year trying to figure out what we wanted to do.” A few chickens, which are apparently the gateway species to serious livestock, showed up first. The hens were followed by an evening of red wine, a llama and three goats. The first two goats were named Thelma and Louise. “There was never, ‘Oh, I always wanted to be a farmer.’ Everything was like, ‘Hey, let’s try this,’” says Stovall. “I’m probably the most unplanned person you

ever met. So, we got the goats and we had babies and started milking goats and started making cheese. We were sitting on the porch and drinking wine and eating our cheese and looking at this book about how to make your own creamery. It starts listing 10 things you should want to do if you want to do a dairy, because it’s really hard work. We looked at all of them and we’re, like, ‘None of those fit. Let’s do it!’” By 2011, Paradox Farm was a licensed creamery. “Since then we’ve been growing the herd, making and selling cheese, and expanding our markets,” says Stovall. She hasn’t done it alone, but she has done much of it without Hunter. Sue grew up in Plainview, New York, in roughly the geographical middle of Long Island, near Bethpage State Park. She has three degrees in physical therapy, including a Ph.D. from Boston University. Hunter grew up in Virginia, went to the University of Virginia and Campbell University School of Law. Hence the “pair of docs.” Just as their porch reading advertised, a dairy is hard work. “We would get up in the morning. He would feed and I would milk. We’d go in the house, take a shower, change our clothes and go to work. Come home, change our clothes, feed and milk and do whatever we needed to,” says Stovall. “On weekends we would go to markets. I was doing Southern Pines and he was doing Cary. We had both gone to market that morning, which means he had to leave about 6:15. He went to market, came home and lay down to take a break before evening activities, got up and had a heart attack.” That was four years ago this August. Stovall has two daughters who are Moore County residents, Ariel

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Davenport, who owns Set in Stone/The Slab Warehouse, and Kassia Stubbs, who works for Moore County Schools. Her son, Mike Kowalick, lives in Seattle, Washington. “My girls are not farm kids at all but they support my efforts,” says Stovall. Her son helps with strategic plans — how to lower the power bill, marketing ideas, etc. It was Mike who suggested his mother engage interns from World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. “He was trying to figure out how I was going to survive without Hunter,” she says. Beri Sholk from Orlando is there now, the sixth WWOOF intern who’s worked at Paradox Farm, trading labor for knowledge, something that’s turned out to be a twoway street. The interns have been from California, Florida, even the Republic of Mali, West Africa. “It’s really expanded my world,” says Stovall. The goatherd at Paradox Farm stays roughly level at around 40, though the number jumps when the season’s kids are born and before they’re sold. “I started with Nigerian Dwarfs because they were cute and little and I thought I could handle them,” says Stovall. “Then I added Nubians. Then I needed to get more milk so I added some Alpines.” All the goats have names. The ones that look alike wear identification tags. And, no, they don’t say “Hello, My Name Is . . .” They milk 22 goats a day, two at a time, using a pumping machine. In a large dairy the milk from 10 times the number of stanchions would travel through pipes to a bulk tank. “Because we’re small, we just pick up our buckets of milk and pour them in a tank,” says Stovall. “I think it really helps in the quality of our cheese because milk is a molecule, a living organism. The less you handle it the better it’s going to be. Our cheese tends to be sweeter and milder than most people think of goat cheese.” The 61-year-old Stovall’s skills from her previous occupation can come in handy, getting the kinks out of a farm hand’s neck, fixing a goat’s broken leg,

or putting a brace on Beri’s left arm after she was kicked — the goat version of negative feedback. “Farming is a full-contact sport,” says Stovall. The Paradox Farm cheeses show up at places like Southern Whey and Nature’s Own in Southern Pines, the Corner Store in Pinehurst, Black Rock Winery and restaurant’s like Ashten’s and 195, just to name a few. Wrapped, infused, washed and aged, the flavors (and puns) are as wide-ranging as the names would suggest: Drunk N Collard; Sweet Hominy; Red Eye, Feta Complee, Paradox Paneer and Cheese Louise! Making a small farm sustainable, however, is a value-added proposition. With the help of a grant from the University of Mount Olive, Stovall bought an old tobacco barn, broke it down and reassembled it on her farm. Half of the barn will be a cheese cave for aging. The other half will amount to a ministorefront. “We do farm events. The last couple of years we’ve had hundreds of people come out on a Sunday afternoon, tour the dairy, see the goats. We do ‘Goat Yoga’ once a month. And we have pairing events where we pair cheese with something. Our first one was beer and cheese. We’re doing cheese, wine and desserts with Black Rock and the Wine Cellar. I’m determined to make this work,” says Stovall. “One of the biggest challenges for me over the last couple of years is to learn to farm smarter. These are my babies. When they die I’m going to burn sage and say a little prayer when I bury them. I still have to be able to balance that need for myself with the business of running a farm. It’s a challenge to find that balance. Every day is filled with disaster and beauty.” Paired, perhaps, with some Cheese Louise! and a petite shiraz. PS Jim Moriarty is senior editor of PineStraw and can be reached at jjmpinestraw@ gmail.com.

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The Community of Food It’s a business, an art and a science and it all eventually winds up on our tables. These are just a few of the folks who make dining in the Sandhills a fresh, friendly, delicious experience.

Dale Thompson Hilltop Angus Farm “I’ve been here all my life,” says Dale Thompson, looking out over the rolling hills near the Uwharrie National Forest from the second story of the green barn where he organizes the distribution of his grassfed beef. His parents were loggers, then dairy farmers. “Things change. We have a cattlemen’s meeting every month during the winter. We had a guy from N.C. State come and put on a program about direct marketing. My oldest son talked me into trying it.” They started with Earth Fare in Asheville in 2011. “I figured that if it was good enough for Earth Fare we could try a market. It’s a big step to go to a market. You’re afraid your product will be rejected. We started in Southern Pines and Pinehurst. It just grew and grew and grew. Now we sell all of our production. People like to have a clean food, know what’s in it, know where it comes from.” Hilltop adheres to the protocols of the American Grassfed Association. The cattle are never given growth hormones or antibiotics. The beef is processed and packaged by Mays Meats in Taylorsville. In addition to Hilltop’s beef, artisan salami and sausages, they offer lamb on a limited basis and heritage pork. They sell directly to Ashten’s, who has been with them since the beginning, and Sly Fox. Their reach extends as far as Wilmington. Thompson has roughly 300 customers there who place orders online. “We meet them in a parking lot on Sunday morning, the first Sunday of each month,” he says. “Anywhere from 50-70 people come in an hour and a half.” Thompson’s wife, Sharon, grew up on a farm 3 miles south of Mt. Gilead. “She was raised on a farm. I was raised on a farm,” Dale says. “I’m born on the land. The only way I can leave it is to sell it.” And that’s not about to happen.

Photograph by Tim Sayer

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Ben, Jane and Gary Priest Gary Priest Farm The transition started with asparagus. Where there once was a hillside full of tobacco, now the farm on Bibey Road in Carthage grows nothing but produce. “I started playing with asparagus,” says Gary Priest. “Somebody said I couldn’t grow it.” Besides, the farmhands needed something to keep them busy in the spring. “Now all the tobacco’s gone to a different farm,” says Gary’s son, Ben. “We should be growing more produce this year than we ever have. That field right there gets triple-cropped. Soon as those peas are done, I planted kale where the first pea patch was. Soon as the potatoes are gone, something else will be there. Collards or something. We have carrots, onions, garlic. Green beans on the hill where you drive up.” The Priest farm devotes somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2 acre to asparagus. “Then we had more than we could just sell to the restaurants and we started going to the farmers market and the Farm to Table got started,” says Ben. “We don’t plant on speculation. Half of it is sold when we plant it.” And they’re particular about what they deliver. Someone once approached Gary looking for advice on marketing a crop of strawberries. “You send them the very best you got because you’re not just selling strawberries,” he told them. “You’re selling your farm, your name, your reputation and they won’t forget it you dump something on them.” The Priests supply produce to nearly a dozen local restaurants, including Ashten’s, Chef Warren’s, Elliott’s on Linden, Restaurant 195, Sly Fox, Ironwood, Scott’s Table, Thyme and Place Café and The Bell Tree Tavern. “Stuff that’s grown under plastic is fine,” says Gary, “but it doesn’t taste like something grown in the bare ground.”

Photograph by John Gessner

Ryan Olufs Misty Morning Ranch In September 2015, Ryan Olufs and his wife, Gabriela, crammed everything they didn’t sell or give away into their Dodge Challenger and moved from the San Fernando Valley in California, to Robbins, North Carolina, stopping along the way to see Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore. “We wanted to move to a more rural region, get away from the big city lifestyle,” says Ryan. They did it in a big way. After purchasing a farm in Robbins, they decided they needed to put something on it. “I came across ostrich, really for the feathers. Then we found out that the meat is the No. 1 product,” says Ryan. “Wow, you can eat an ostrich? The more we researched it more it appealed to us. Being first-time farmers, they don’t require as much husbandry as other animals. Ostriches have one of the strongest immune systems of any animal. They’re completely immune to avian flu. They require no vaccines. They lay eggs. And it’s just about the healthiest meat you can eat, either red or white.” So, with the help of Ryan’s brother, Robert, who is in the military, the Olufs planted their urban roots. They revitalized the pastures and put in fencing. They started with two birds, Ed and Bella, in 2016. Now they have 19 birds, 15 breeding stock and four juveniles for processing, done by Chaudhry’s in Siler City. “There’s exploding demand outside the United States,” says Ryan. “Right now ostrich sells for more than Kobe beef in Japan.” With production in its infancy, the Olufs sell locally at farmers markets in Southern Pines and Pinehurst and a butcher’s market in Raleigh. “Chef Warren’s has it on the menu,” says Ryan. “Sly Fox has done it before. Ashten’s buys the eggs from us and they make crème brûlée and ice cream out of them. People will actually come to the farmers market to tell us how good the ice cream is at Ashten’s.”

Photograph by John Gessner

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Martin Brunner The Bakehouse Martin Brunner’s father, Kurt, who started The Bakehouse, was a master baker. Martin’s grandfather was a master baker. His great-grandfather was one, too. And his great-great-grandfather before that. Five generations of experience floats out of the The Bakehouse kitchen on the scent of fresh bread. Martin, who emigrated from Austria in 1991, is also the baking and pastry coordinator at Sandhills Community College. The Bakehouse menu’s Spanish flair comes from Martin’s wife, Mireia, and her mother, Dolores. “A lot of the recipes here are my mom’s, my dad’s, my grandfather’s, my great-grandfather’s,” says Brunner. “Actually the recipe we use the most is my grandmother’s Black Forest cake. We’ve been in the United States 26 years and I was a little kid eating it, so for 34 years we’ve made the same cake.” In addition to the restaurant, they sell wholesale to the Pinehurst Resort, Pine Needles, Restaurant 195 and various retirement homes. “We do a lot of brioche and burger buns for food trucks. The biggest thing is that we — all the restaurants here in town — work really hard to be special,” says Brunner. “If I can add a burger bun that I only make for you and you’re going to put your signature burger on it, that’s what we’re all about. We don’t mass-produce.”

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Ronnie and Denise Williams Black Rock Vineyards Full-time landscapers, Denise and Ronnie Williams branched out from dogwoods and maples to chambourcin and traminette. Grapes, that is. “We have a nursery farm with ball and burlap stock on it. Machine dug trees. We cleared a piece of our property to put in more of the same,” says Denise. “It was not suitable so we started researching what would grow. We kind of got into the grape-growing business. We were told it wouldn’t work here. We started ripping the soil and getting everything ready in 2004. We made our first wine in 2008. We weren’t even hobbyists. We took that first little crop and we sold 1,000 bottles. The next year we made about 3,600 bottles. In 2010 we had our best year, which was about 10,000 bottles.” Now they have 5 1/2 acres of viniferous grapes and sell wine at the Corner Store in Pinehurst and Nature’s Own, in addition to their winery on U.S. 15-501. “The last couple of years have been very challenging because of the weather conditions,” says Denise. “Twice now we’ve lost vines due to cold.” With Ronnie doing the planting and Denise the winemaking — she had a background in laboratory work from a 24-year career at the Pinehurst Surgical Clinic — they experienced some early hurdles and early successes. “We do have some wines that we pulled back,” says Denise. “But we’ve also got some wines that we’ve won medals with. We’ve won medals with our chambourcin. It’s probably our best-seller. It makes a really good medium-bodied wine. It goes really well with barbecue, with a steak. We try to use the minimalist approach to just about everything. We use the least amount of sulfites. We do it in a primitive way. We pick the grapes, bring them back to the warehouse. We have a ratchet press that’s manned by four people.” The winery doubles as an event venue. They’re in the livestock business, too. “We have lamb now,” says Denise. “In Australia they put sheep in the vineyards to mow. Filly and Colts has our racks of lamb on their menu.” The weather extremes of the last few years have cut precipitously into the harvest. “When you lose, it’s heartbreaking,” says Denise, “but it doesn’t keep us from wanting to go forward.”

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Rich Angstreich Java Bean Plantation & Roasting Companys It’s kind of The Comedy Store of coffee shops. Rich Angstreich brings skill to coffee bean roasting and roasting to customer relations. “Friends of mine opened the shop and eventually I became a partner,” says Angstreich, who took over three years after it opened in 1996. At first blush, roasting the green beans was a craft in the making. “It was all trial and error in the beginning because it was just for fun. It took a while but we figured it out. A couple of visits from the fire department,” he says (comedic drum snare). Though the list of coffees fluctuates, beans currently on the docket include Colombian organic, Sumatra organic, Costa Rican, Mexican Chiapas, Honduran and a Sumatra decaf. “We’re definitely small batch, artisan roasting,” he says. Angstreich roasts for the Java Bean, The Bakehouse and Chef Warren’s. Most of his supply comes from a large importer, Royal Coffee, though he also purchases from a small company in Raleigh that deals directly with farmers. “It’s Honduran and they’re trying to expand and get a couple more coffees from Central America,” he says. “Each coffee roasts slightly differently. Some taste better when they’re dark roasted, some taste better when they’re a little lighter roast. We do everything by hand. There are no electronics to start or stop it. Everything is your eyes and your ears and your nose to figure out what to do.”

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Our House, Our Town

Finding serendipity on Massachusetts Avenue By Deborah Salomon Photographs by John Gessner

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hen the Roaring ’20s crashed in 1929, so did construction of luxurious winter residences in Southern Pines. One exception was a Dutch Colonial- style home designed by Alfred Yeomans in 1930 on prime Massachusetts Avenue acreage. Yeomans, a landscape designer and James Boyd’s cousin, had built the Highland Inn a few blocks away with Aymar Embury II. The new home on Massachusetts was owned by two daughters of Julia Anna “Annie” DePeyster of Ridgefield, Connecticut — Estelle Hosmer and Mary Justine Martin. The DePeysters, mother and daughters, were typical of urban high society flocking to Southern Pines and Pinehurst for the mild winters. The family tree included two Colonial mayors of New York City. Another descendant, Frederick DePeyster, was a loyalist who fought on the side of the British in the Revolutionary War, was exiled to Canada, returned as a wealthy merchant, and rejoined New York’s social and economic elite. Annie DePeyster’s husband, Johnston Livingston de Peyster (a variant of DePeyster) enlisted in the Union Army at 18 and was credited with raising

the first Union flag over the Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia, after the city fell in 1865. He passed away in 1903. Why the sisters sold the fully furnished house in 1936 to the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh for half price remains a mystery, though Annie passed away a year later at the age of 90. William Hafey, the first Catholic bishop of Raleigh, kept his elderly father there; and Elizabeth Sutherland, a founding member of the Southern Pines Garden Club was a subsequent owner. How very proud Yeomans, Embury (who built himself a cottage nearby) and the DePeysters would be of their accomplishment, now curated by Mary and Mike Saulnier. The flower, vegetable and herb gardens flourish, laid out and tended by novices who learned as they dug, moving and preserving decades-old plants. The house itself gains personality from irregularities and novelties — offcenter dormer placement, angled walls, an exposed brick chimney rising two stories, a back stairway leading to the maid’s room (now a guest suite), a pair of interior windows, massive original bathroom fixtures and black-and-white tiled floors, a call bell system for the servants, and an under-the-stairway closet where hangs a clever fire extinguisher. Iron radiators, some covered with perforated screens, have been left in place as icons of the pre-forced air heating/AC era.

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By way of introduction, in the foyer hang Yeomans’ architectural drawings, an homage to history beautifully framed by the Saulniers. “I found them in the basement,” Mary says. That find inspired her to compile a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings about the house and its wealthy occupants, as well as other schematics. Because for Mary and retired Army Col. Mike Saulnier, this home represents another type of find. “We were looking for a hometown,” Mike says.

ary spent part of her childhood in Alaskan whaling villages, where her father taught in a one-room schoolhouse, later relocating his wife and eight children to Pennsylvania. Mike, from a military family, moved around. They met at Shippensburg University. Beginning in 1999, the military and NATO posted Mike, Mary and their children to The Netherlands, Belgium and Korea, sometimes for several years, with plenty of time to absorb the culture and acquire household goods. The homesteading desire appeared in 2009, when they were stationed at Fort Bragg. PineStraw : The Art & Soul of the Sandhills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2018

“We were sitting at the beach, trying to figure out where to live, since we didn’t have any connections,” Mary recalls. While browsing online she found a Weymouth listing that sounded attractive. They drove over and instantly fell in love with the area and, subsequently, the Dutch Colonial, which had been renovated and needed only painting (Mary and Mike did the interior themselves), window treatments, landscaping and minor adjustments. “It felt right. We never looked anywhere else,” Mary says. Neither golf nor horses influenced their decision. They moved in 2011 and began making the house their own. An unusual rectangular pool, for example. This came about when Mike discovered nothing would grow on that patch, also that a pool would cost less than a flagstone terrace. But nothing motel-style. He laid out the shape with ropes and hoses. “We wanted it to look like a water feature that had always been here.” The result, a safe 5-foot depth with a grayish pebble lining that makes the pool fade into the surroundings. An ozone purification system replaces chlorine. Add a few lilies and he’d have a pond. Crumbling bricks on garden walls were made on premises by Yeomans, and a Dutch wooden gate replicates the one hung by the architect. The main floor has a circular plan; turn right inside the front door, go through the dining room, kitchen and family room, windowless office and into the living room, which opens onto a screened porch. The only addition, by a previous owner, was the family room, which begs the question: Why are the walls angled in several directions? Mary explains that the room was built not to disturb an ancient tree, perhaps a sugar maple like the huge one with dense canopy that shades and cools a portion of the yard. That tree, a grassy lawn and boxwoods bring New England to the piney Sandhills.

f only nations could live as harmoniously as the furnishings the Saulniers collected in Europe and Korea. An Asian aura prevails, serenely, without resorting to red lacquer. A set of calligraphy brushes on a runner printed with the Korean alphabet adorn the foyer table, hinting at what lies within. Folding screens serve as headboards. Bells line shelves. A step-down bedroom chest, Mary explains, is finished and operational on both sides making it suitable as a room divider. But for every Korean artifact there is a table, a dresser, a desk or bookshelf — some carved antiques, others

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plain and functional — acquired at auctions in Belgium and Holland. “I am naturally attracted to rustic and classic in muted tones,” Mary says. Her palette flows from moss greens and woodsy browns to oatmeal, linen beige, deep maroon and putty. Dusty turquoise appears briefly in the living room alongside an 18th century Flemish tapestry, with a few brightly colored Vietnamese bed coverings upstairs. Mary chose other fabrics with contemporary motifs. She and Mike upholstered bedroom headboards themselves using only plywood, padding, damask and a staple gun. In fact, “Everything we did is the first time we did it,” Mary says. Original oak and pine floorboards host carpets Mike brought back from Afghanistan. Beams cross the living room ceiling but this is not a house weighed down with crown moldings. Instead, objects like a colorful child’s kimono hung from a curtain rod practically jump off the slightly textured plastered walls. In the DePeyster’s era a small galley kitchen was sufficient for the hired cook. Now, when houses sink or swim in the kitchen, the Saulniers’ bypasses glitz and gadgets for warmth and European country charm while providing every amenity. An L-shaped layout, beadboard cabinetry (except for a few original carpenter-mades), thick natural wood and Provençal blue ceramic countertops, a French Quimper tile backsplash, a small vegetable sink in addition to the oversize farmer model, make it a comfortable and

convenient place to prepare meals. In a corner stands an antique baker’s rack holding Mary’s pride: a collection of polished copper pots and skillets without which a French chef wouldn’t attempt even a scrambled egg.

ore than 3,000 square feet on 1 1/2 acres seems generous for two people and a cat. Yet no room (except for the family room adjoining the kitchen) is oversize. Mary thought ahead. “The kids are gone but we want them and the grandchildren (two, already) to come home and stay in the house for holidays and make noise.” Besides, she continues, the way the house is configured, when one area gets noisy other spaces, indoors and out, offer alternatives for quiet conversation. Back to finding a hometown. As with the house, Mary and Mike Saulnier lucked out. “This area has a real blend of cultures and people and viewpoints,” Mary says. “You go to an art exhibit and every person you meet is from somewhere else — but it’s still a small town.” A small town graced with historic homes, preserved and furnished with fascinating memorabilia of lives well-lived, including theirs. PS

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“It is the chief of this world’s luxuries, king by the grace of God over all the fruits of the earth. When one has tasted it, he knows what the angels eat. It was not a Southern watermelon that Eve took; we know it because she repented.” – Mark Twain from Puddinhead Wilson

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By Ash Alder

Trumpet creeper is blooming. In the kitchen, tea is steeping on the stovetop — sugar bowl on the table — and Papa’s shucking sweet corn on the front porch. July is sensuous, flavorful, dreamy. Dahlias and daisies. Fried squash blossoms. Beach trips and sunburns and roadside stands. Pull over. Load up on pickled okra. Homemade salsas and jams. Baskets of plump, juicy peaches. “July makes me think of dolphin-diving into the soul-quenching ocean,” says a friend and self-proclaimed “Magical Nomad” who has created a life of RV adventures with her husband and their longhaired Jack. “Hiking in damp forests, finding secret waterfalls for skinny-dipping . . .” And watermelon. “Something about eating watermelon in the summer reminds me we can really be carefree . . . like children.” Play. Pick blueberries. Make ice cream. Visit the old tire swing. And as the bullfrog moans into the balmy night, dance with the fireflies.

Get You a Ripe One

Cucumber salad, pickled melon, cantaloupe gazpacho — all well and good. But no July picnic is complete without homegrown you-know-whats. Guy Clark surely knew. He knew what to pair them with, too.

Eat ’em with eggs, eat ’em with gravy Eat ’em with beans, pinto or navy Put ’em on the side, put ’em in the middle Put a homegrown tomato on a hotcake griddle . . . Big and Better Boys. Brandywines. German Johnsons. Early Girls. All well and good. And they taste even better than their names. Don’t get me started on Cherokee Purples unless you’re going to slice one up.

Taste of Summer

How exciting it was to see that first-ever watermelon carried inside like a newborn, thick green skin cut open to reveal juicy bright pink fruit. Was it Fourth of July? My first piece was sliced like pie. And who told me a watermelon would grow inside my belly if I swallowed a seed? Grandma? I think I cried. The rind on my plate resembled a smile. Seed-spitting was a thing. Each cousin had a cup of them, lined up across the lawn, and gave the sport their best effort until the sparklers came out. Tomorrow: cubed watermelon, served cool, midday. Yes, this is what they eat in heaven.

In the Garden

Not too late to plant squash, corn or snap beans, plus heat-loving herbs like basil, thyme and sage. If you’re gardening by the lunar cycle, plant annual flowers and aboveground crops July 13–26, while the moon is waxing. The Full Buck Moon falls on Friday, July 27. Pop flowering bulbs such as gladiolus and butterfly lily into the earth at the end of the month.

Along the river’s summer walk, The withered tufts of asters nod; And trembles on its arid stalk the hoar plum of the golden-rod. – John Greenleaf Whittier

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Although conscientious effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, all events are subject to change and errors can occur! Please call to verify times, costs, status and location before planning for or attending an event. LIBRARIES ROCK this summer during the library’s annual Summer Reading Program. Registration is open now for participants of all ages. Log your time spent reading on paper or online and earn prizes. Stop by the library or sign up online at www.sppl.net. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235. BOOKWORMS BOOKCLUB. Are you in grade K–5 and want to join a book club? Find the Bookworms display in the library to take home the book of the month, pick up your discussion questions and grab some activities. When you have finished reading the book, fill out the book review to post on the library’s wall. Can’t read yet? Read along with a grown-up! Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235. OUTPOST BOOK SALES. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday– Saturday. The monthly sale for July is paperbacks. Buy one, get one, some exclusions apply. The author sale features beach reads — books for the pool, beach or shade. Given Outpost and Book Shop, 95 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 585-4820 or 295-7002. MASTER GARDENER HELPLINE. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. weekdays, through Oct. 31. If you have a question or need help with plant choices, call the Moore County

Cooperative Extension Office. Walk-in consultations are available during the same hours at the Agricultural Center, 707 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage. If possible, bring a plant sample or photos. Info: (910) 947-3188.

Continuing through Friday, July 13 CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT. 7:45 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday– Thursday and 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: The Civil War in Art,” presented by the Rufus Barringer Civil War Round Table, a local Civil War history group that meets most months in Southern Pines. This exhibit highlights the role of the Civil War in modern military painting. Hastings Art Gallery at the Boyd Library, Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 695-3819.

Continuing through Friday, August 31 MINIATURE RAILWAY IN THE GARDEN. All day. Enjoy watching the miniature train cars travel over 450 feet of track winding through the Friendship Garden and take in the accompanying exhibit showing how railways changed American life. Cost: Included in Garden membership or regular admission. Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Info: (910) 486-0221 or capefearbg.org.

Sunday, July 1 A STAR-SPANGLED KIND OF DAY. 12–5 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day at the Garden. Dress in your best red, white and blue. Open Road will play your favorite Classic Rock cover tunes from 1–4 p.m. Enjoy

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food trucks and a cash bar, bounce houses, lawn games, crafts and more. Admission free for CFBG members and children under 6. $5/adults and children over 6. Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Info: (910) 486-0221 or capefearbg.org. NATURE STUDY PROGRAM. 3 p.m. “Looking for Lizards.” Join the park ranger to learn what kind of lizards you have at your home and what kind are crawling around Weymouth Woods. This program includes a short walk to try find a few. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2167. THE ROOSTER’S WIFE. 6:46 p.m. (doors open at 6). Shana Tucker and Women’s Work. Cost: $15/members ($5 annual membership available online or at the door). Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-7502 or www.theroosterswife.org. FAYETTEVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. 7:30 p.m. Independence Concert. Presented by the city of Fayetteville, this concert celebrates Independence Day with patriotic and popular works, and fireworks at the end. Admission is free. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Festival Park, Corner of Rowan Street and Ray Street, downtown Fayetteville. Info: (910) 433-4690.

Sunday, July 1—31 JOY OF ART STUDIO. Joy Hellman offers classes and workshops for all ages in journaling, painting, drawing, fiber and multimedia. She also holds retreats and other

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events for women to support, nourish and encourage creativity and personal development. Class times and prices vary. Unless otherwise stated, classes are held at Joy of Art Studio, 139 E. Pennsylvania Ave., B, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 528-7283 or Facebook link www.facebook.com/ Joyscreativespace/ for a complete list of events this month.

Monday, July 2 NATURE STUDY PROGRAM. 8:30 p.m. “Fantastic Fireflies.” A presentation about these blinking beetles is followed by a short stroll to see if we can see any lighting up outside the visitor center. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2167.

Monday, July 2—4 40TH ANNUAL JUNIOR NORTH & SOUTH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Male and female golfers between the ages of 15 and 18 will compete on courses No. 5, No. 6, No. 8 and No. 2. All contestants must register in person on Sunday, July 2, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the player’s respective golf course (No. 6 for girls, No. 8 for boys). The North & South Contestant Dinner is in the Donald Ross Grill at Pinehurst Country Club on Sunday, July 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pinehurst Resort, 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. Info: (800) 795-4653, Opt. 3.

Tuesday, July 3 VILLAGE OF PINEHURST FOURTHFEST — CONCERT AND FIREWORKS. 6–12 p.m. (Gates open

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at 4 p.m.) The evening includes a free concert by Bantum Roosters, children’s activities and fireworks celebration. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and picnic baskets are also allowed. The fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Pinehurst Harness Track and Fair Barn, 200 Beulah Hill Road S., Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-1900 or www. explorepinehurst.com.

Wednesday, July 4 VILLAGE OF PINEHURST FOURTHFEST — PARADE. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The Annual Independence Day Parade is followed by the Patriotic Pet Contest, and then more fun and food vendors. Village Center, Tufts Memorial Park, 1 Village Green Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-1900. MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND. 2 p.m. “A New Nation.” The program will begin with traditional English folk tunes and transition to uniquely American songs and marches. Each branch of the armed forces, veterans and current service members will be asked to stand and be recognized. Free to the public. Grand Ballroom, Carolina Hotel, 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Village of Pinehurst. Info: (910) 235-5229 or www.moorecountyband.org. FORT BRAGG JULY 4TH CELEBRATION. Activities include musical acts, parachute free-fall demonstrations, flag ceremony, fireworks, and food and beverages. No pets, glass bottles, or BBQ grills allowed. The event is free and open to the public. Non-ID cardholders will not be able to access the base for this event prior to 12 p.m. Main Post Parade Field, Fort Bragg. Info: (910) 396-9126.

ABERDEEN JULY 4TH CELEBRATION. 5–9:30 p.m. An evening of live entertainment, food vendors and activities for all ages. Admission to the park is free; a $5 wristband required for kids, activities (starting at 5 p.m.). Live entertainment starts at 6, and fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. No pets, alcoholic beverages, personal fireworks or coolers, please. Aberdeen Lake Park, 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-7275 or explorepinehurst.com.

Thursday, July 5 MUSIC AND MOTION STORYTIME. 10:30 a.m. Especially for children 2–5 years of age and their families, this event incorporates stories and songs with dancing, playing and games designed to foster language and motorskill development. It is limited to 25 children and their accompanying adult per session. Parents or caregivers must check in to storytime sessions at the Circulation Desk up to an hour before the start time of each session with their valid SPPL Full or Limited Access cards. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net. SUMMER CLASSIC SERIES AT THE SUNRISE. 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30). Diamonds Are Forever, sponsored by Cutler Tree Service, LLC. Sunrise Theater), Tickets: $6. 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-3611 or www.sunrisetheater.com.

Friday, July 6 FIRST FRIDAY. 5:30–8 p.m. A family-friendly event with live music, food, beverages and entertainment by Becca

ca l e n d a r Rae with her full band. Free admission. No dogs, please! First Bank Stage at the Sunrise (inside Sunrise Theater in case of rain), 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8501 or www.firstfridaysouthernpines.com. THE ROOSTER’S WIFE. 6:46 p.m. (doors open at 6). Salt and Light. Cost: $15/ members ($5 annual membership available online or at the door). Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-7502 or www.theroosterswife.org.

for the exchange of ideas, art and entertainment. Free and open to the public. You are welcome to bring your own beer and snacks. The MarketPlace and One Nine Drive Food Trucks will be on-site as well as Railhouse Brewery. The Exchange Lawn (next door to the Artists League of the Sandhills), 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. (Rain site: The Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen.) Info: (910) 944-4506 or www.theroosterswife.org.

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EVENING STORYTIMES. 5:30 p.m. Children ages 3 through third grade and their whole families are invited to enjoy a session that incorporates stories and activities that foster a love of books and reading, with tips for winding down after dinner and getting the week off on the right track. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.

NATURE STUDY PROGRAM. 3 p.m. “Pitcher Plant Hike.” Join a ranger for a 1-mile hike to see the three different types of pitcher plants that call Weymouth Woods home. Long pants and insect repellent are recommended as you will be going off trail. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2167.

SUMMER SERIES JAZZ CONCERT. 6:30–8 p.m. The Sandhills Community College Jazz Band performs jazz standards, swing music and some contemporary jazz arrangements at this outdoors event. Food is available for purchase at 5:30 or you can bring your own. Boyd Library Green, Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 947-5511.

FLOWER ARRANGING. 3 P.M. “Building Tasteful and Creative Floral Arrangements.” Cookie Kremer, National Council Master Judge Emeritus and Master Gardener, will demonstrate how to create floral arrangements with fresh plant material that can be found in your own backyard. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.

SANDHILLS PHOTO CLUB MEETING. 7 p.m. Program: Architectural Photography. Speaker: Brian Osborne. Guests are always welcome. Theater in the Hannah Center at The O’Neal School, 3300 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Info: www.sandhillsphotoclub.org.

Saturday, July 7 SATURDAY KIDS PROGRAM. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. “Maker Saturday.” Everyone can be a Maker. Stop by and see what you can make! Given Memorial Library, 150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-6022.

SUNDAY EXCHANGE CONCERT SERIES. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics perform at this event brought to you by the Rooster’s Wife and Town of Aberdeen

Tuesday, July 10—31 HOMESCHOOL TENNIS LESSONS. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. for ages 5 to 12 years. This is a new program for those children who may be homeschooled or have the ability to attend lessons earlier in the day. Pre-registration is required.

Bring your own tennis racket, or contact the department to check one out. Cost: $35/resident; $70/non-resident. Pinehurst Parks and Rec, Tennis Court No. 1, Rassie Wicker Park, 10 Rassie Wicker Drive, Pinehurst. Must register by July 2. Info and registration: (910) 295-1900 or pinehurstrec.org. YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS. 4–5 p.m. for ages 5 to 8 years; 5–6 p.m. for ages 9 to 11 years; and 6–7 p.m. for ages 12–16. Tuesdays through July 31 (four sessions). Preregistration is required. Bring your own tennis racket, or contact the department to check one out. Cost: $5/resident; $10/non-resident. Pinehurst Parks and Rec, Tennis Court No. 1, Rassie Wicker Park, 10 Rassie Wicker Drive, Pinehurst. Must register by July 2. Info and registration: (910) 295-1900 or pinehurstrec.org.

Tuesday, July 10, 17, 24, & 31; & August 7 & 14 SPECIAL ART CLASS. 1:30–5 p.m. “Summer Art Fun.” For seventh, eighth and ninth graders, this six-week series offers a total of nine hours of instruction: July 10, Painting with

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ca l e n d a r Your Fingers; July 17, Print-making; July 24, Multi-media; July 31, Beginning Portrait; Aug. 7, Picasso Cubist Portraits; and Aug. 14, Pastels. Learn to use a variety of materials. No experience necessary. Cost: $120 for the series. All materials included. Artists League of the Sandhills, 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-3979 or www.artistleague.org.

Wednesday, July 11 ART CLASS (ALL MEDIA PAINTING). 1–4 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 15 (six sessions). For all levels of experience, artist Eileen Strickland covers basic information on materials, techniques, color theory and composition. Cost: $52/resident; $104/non-resident. Pinehurst Parks and Rec, Recreation Room, 300 Kelly Road, Pinehurst. Info and pre-registration: (910) 295-1900 or 295-2817.

Thursday, July 12 ART CLASS (OIL). 1–4 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 16 (six sessions). For all levels of experience, artist Eileen Strickland covers basic information on materials, techniques, color theory and composition. Cost: $52/resident; $104/non-resident. Pinehurst Parks and Rec, Recreation Room, 300 Kelly Road, Pinehurst. Info and pre-registration: (910) 295-1900 or 295-2817. TRAVEL PRESENTATION. 2 p.m. Get set for the magical Northern Lights at this special presentation on an upcoming trip to Iceland, conducted by Collette Experiences, February 9–15, 2019. Members of the Moore County Historical Association get a special discount. Bookings made after August must check for new rates. Shaw House, 110 West Morganton Road, Southern Pines. RSVP (required): (910) 692-2051; trip rates and info: www.gateway.gocollette.com/link/801194.

GATHERING AT GIVEN. 3:30 p.m. (Afternoon only). “For Love or Money,” In partnership with Outreach NC magazine, Rooster’s Wife venue owner Janet Kenworthy and singer/songwriter Laurelyn Dossett will discuss careers in the music industry. Outreach NC editor Corbie Hill moderates, and Laurelyn will perform a few songs. Afternoon only. Free and open to the public. 150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-6022. YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS. 4–5 p.m. for ages 5 to 8 years; and 5–6 p.m. for ages 9 to 11 years, and 6–7 p.m. for ages 12–16. Thursdays through Aug. 2 (four sessions). Pre-registration is required. Bring your own tennis racket, or contact the department to check one out. Cost: $5/resident; $10/non-resident. Pinehurst Parks and Rec, Tennis Court No. 1, Rassie Wicker Park, 10 Rassie Wicker Drive, Pinehurst. Must register by July 2. Info: (910) 295-1900 or pinehurstrec.org. SUMMER CLASSIC SERIES AT THE SUNRISE. 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30). Bullitt, sponsored by Autowerks. Tickets: $6. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-3611 or www.sunrisetheater.com. THE ROOSTER’S WIFE. 6:46 p.m. (Doors open at 6). Open mic with Laurelyn Dossett. Free to Members ($5 annual membership available online or at the door). Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 9447502 or www.theroosterswife.org.

Thursday, July 12—14 PINEHURST JUNIOR TENNIS CLASSIC. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Co-sponsored with Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Dept., Sandhills Tennis Association and Pinehurst

Tennis Club. All players must have current USTA card. Courts 13 and 14, Pinehurst Tennis Center, 2 Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. Info: tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/ TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=179927.

Friday, July 13 NATURE STUDY PROGRAM. 10 a.m. “Fun with Fish (For Wee Ones!).” Celebrate the Year of the Fish by learning about our finned friends. Activities will include reading a book, playing some games and making a craft. Geared towards 3- to 5-year-olds and meant for parents to do with their children. Program should last approximately 30-45 minutes. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2167. THE ROOSTER’S WIFE. 6:46 p.m. (doors open at 6). Nicole Atkins. Cost: $15/ members ($5 annual membership available online or at the door). Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-7502 or www. theroosterswife.org.

Friday, July 13—15 ART GALA AND SALE. 6–8 p.m. Friday: Ticketed opening gala. Art show: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday and 1–3 p.m. Sunday “Palate to Palette.” A sale of fine and decorative arts. Friday opening gala features music and food artisans. Cost: $50/person. No admission charge to Saturday and Sunday art show. Presented by the Arts Council of Moore County at NC Self Storage, 3140 N.C. 5, Aberdeen. Info: (910) 692-2787. TEMPLE THEATRE. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Into the Woods. Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables. Tickets: $8 and $14. Temple Theatre, 120

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Friday, July 13—15 PINEHURST RESORT CHEF & MAKER WEEKEND. This year’s event features chef Dean Neff of Wilmington and maker French Broad Chocolates of Asheville. Tickets: Call or visit website for prices of individual events or package. The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. Info: (855) 235-8507 or www.explorepinehurst.com or www.pinehurst.com.

Saturday, July 14 STEAM SATURDAY. All day. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). This program is for children grades K–5. Experiment and craft tables will be out all day. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., join the library staff for a special Sound Science event. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net. EQUESTRIAN EVENT. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. WHES Schooling Day (D, XC, SJ). Open to everyone. A WHES Schooling Day has been added to the schedule before each WHES Competition to allow competitors to school any or all phases. Registration closes at 2 p.m. Carolina Horse Park, 2814 Montrose Road, Raeford. Info: (910) 875-2074. NATURE STUDY PROGRAM. 10 a.m. “Wildlings: Bug Hunting Season.” The “Wildlings” program series is geared for 6- to 10-year-olds. This Saturday’s program will have kids building bug nets and catching some crawling critters. Bring an old pillowcase (white or pale colored) — other materials provided to make your own DIY net. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2167.

FOOD TRUCK RODEO. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The inaugural Food Truck Rodeo is a benefit event for The Wounded Warrior Project. It includes food trucks, a bounce house, face painting, games, live music, a guest speaker and vendors. Pet friendly, but dogs must be leashed. Tickets: $4–$8. Homewood Suites by Hilton, 250 Central Park Ave., Pinehurst. Info: (910) 255-3083. BALLROOM DANCING. 6:30 p.m. Have a free lesson at 7 and dance until 9:30. Admission: $10. Carolina Pines Chapter of USA Dance. Southern Pines Elks Lodge, 280 Country Club Circle, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 331-9965.

Sunday, July 15 EQUESTRIAN EVENT. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. WHES July Horse Trials, CT & D. Divisions: Horse Trials: Green as Grass, Maiden, Beginner Novice, Novice and Training. Combined Tests: Green as Grass, Maiden, Beginner Novice, Novice, Training through Adv. Dressage Test of Choice. Carolina Horse Park, 2814 Montrose Road, Raeford. Info: (910) 875-2074. SUNDAY KIDS MOVIE. 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a free showing of a movie about a group of kids in search of pirate treasure. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235. NATURE STUDY PROGRAM. 3 p.m. “Mother Nature’s Tricksters.” Learn about the camouflage, confusing coloration and bizarre behaviors that predators and prey use to fool each other. You’ll see at least one of these crafty creatures live. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2167. UKULELE CLASS. 3–4:30 p.m. Essential Strums & Strokes for Ukulele, taught by ukulele master Lil’ Rev.

Class is open to all levels, and will explore the fundamentals of good strumming techniques. Cost: $20 or $30 for both class and evening performance. Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-7502 or www.theroosterswife.org. THE ROOSTER’S WIFE. 6:46 p.m. (doors open at 6). Lil’ Rev. Cost: $15/members ($5 annual membership available online or at the door). Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-7502 or www.theroosterswife.org.

Monday, July 16 SIP AND PAINT WITH JANE. 5–7 p.m. Join local artist Jane Casnellie for a fun painting class suitable for all levels, including beginners. No experience necessary and all materials included as well as your wine. Take home your own masterpiece. Cost: $35. Hollyhocks Art Gallery, 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 639-4823 or www.janecasnellie.com.

Monday, July 16—18 PINEWILD YOUTH GOLF CLINIC. 9–11 a.m. These three-day clinics for boys and girls ages 8 to 16 focus on fundamentals, golf etiquette and rules of play. $85. Pinewild Golf Academy, 6 Glasgow Drive, Pinehurst. Info and registration (required by July 8): (910) 295-1900 or www.pinehurstrec.org.

Monday, July 16—21 CALLING ALL ARTISTS. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Moore County Arts Council will be accepting artwork during these times for their upcoming Fine Arts Festival in August. Campbell House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2787 or mooreart.org.

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GARDENING EVENT. 9–11 a.m. “Hummingbirds in the Garden.” Susan Campbell and her team will demonstrate the process of hummingbird banding. Cost: Included with Garden Admission or Membership. No pre-registration required. Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Info: (910) 486-0221 or www.capefearbg.org. LIT WITS. 5:30 p.m. Join the Library’s newest book club for 11- to 15-year-olds. You can check out your copy of this month’s book, Clayton Byrd Goes Underground at the Library from July 1 through 17. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.

Wednesday, July 18 WINE AND WHIMSY ART CLASS. 6–8 p.m. “Striped Flower Vase.” A perfect date night or girls’ night out. All supplies and instruction provided. Wine, beer and snacks available for purchase. Ages 16+. Cost: $20/member; $25/ non-member. Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Info: (910) 486-0221. Register online at www.form.jotform.com/51666115773964.

Thursday, July 19 MUSIC AND MOTION STORYTIME. 10:30 a.m. Especially for children ages 2–5 and their families. This event incorporates stories and songs along with dancing, playing and games designed to foster language and motorskill development. It is limited to 25 children and their accompanying adult per session. Parents or caregivers must check in to storytime sessions at the Circulation desk up to an hour before the start time of each session with their valid SPPL Full or Limited Access cards. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines.

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Saturday, July 21

DOUGLASS CENTER BOOK CLUB. 10:30 a.m. This month’s book can be picked up at the Southern Pines Public Library or at the Center. Meetings are held at the Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376 or (910) 692-8235.

TRAIL. 3 p.m. All 5–10th graders are invited to join the library each month for TRAIL (Teens Reading and Investigating Life). This month: “Escape Room!” Somebody …or something has been running amok at the library and it’s up to you to solve a murder and finger out who did it before they strike again. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.

INTERMEDIATE TAI CHI. 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. (Thursdays through August 30) Instructor Lee Holbrook focuses on refining the Yang style for participants who already have a basic knowledge of tai chi. Cost: $33/resident; $66/non-resident. Pinehurst Parks and Recreation, 300 Kelly Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-1900 or www. pinehurstrec.org. SUMMER CLASSIC SERIES AT THE SUNRISE. 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30). To Catch a Thief, sponsored by Pinehurst Living Magazine. Tickets: $6. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-3611 or www.sunrisetheater.com.

Friday, July 20 MOVIES BY THE LAKE. 8:30 p.m. The Aberdeen Parks and Rec. Dept. and sponsors present Paddington 2, shown on the big screen. Admission is free, concessions available for purchase. Aberdeen Lake Park, 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-4574 or explorepinehurst.com.

Friday, July 20 & 21 NORTH CAROLINA PEACH FESTIVAL. 4–9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday. Live music, comedy and vendors on Friday. Helicopter rides, parade, live entertainment, mechanical rides, petting zoo and more fun on Saturday. Admission is free. 214 South Main St., Candor. Info: (910) 974-4221 or ncpeachfestival.com.

A NIGHT OF BLUEGRASS. 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30) The Po Ramblin’ Boys, a 1040s-style, Tennessee bluegrass band. Tickets: $22/GA; $27/VIP before June 15; $30/VIP after June 15. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-3611 or www.sunrisetheater.com.

Sunday, July 22 SUNDAY FILM SERIES. 2:30 p.m. This film for adults is about a woman who falls in love with an amphibious creature. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235. NATURE STUDY PROGRAM. 3 p.m. “Ticks, Chiggers, Spiders.” These creatures are very prevalent in the Sandhills. In the auditorium, poisonous spiders and disease-carrying ticks will be identified, as well as others that are not harmful, but actually are a benefit to mankind. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2167. THE ROOSTER’S WIFE. 6:46 p.m. (doors open at 6). Ed Stephenson and Paco Band. Cost: $15/members ($5 annual membership available online or at the door). Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 9447502 or www.theroosterswife.org.

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ca l e n d a r MOVIE NIGHT. 7-9 p.m. Batter up! Need a break from the heat? Watch Bull Durham at the Given Book Shop. Refreshments served. Entry fee is a donation to Given Tufts. Given Outpost & Book Shop, 95 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-7002.

Monday, July 23 EVENING STORYTIMES. 5:30 p.m. Children ages 3 through third grade and their whole families are invited to enjoy a session that incorporates stories and activities that foster a love of books and reading, with tips for winding down after dinner and getting the week off on the right track. Limited to 25 children and their caregivers per session, and check-in with a valid SPPL library card is required. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net. SANDHILLS NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY MEETING. 7 p.m. potluck. The Society will gather this month to share food and a collection of nature photography taken by members throughout the past year. Bring a dish or snack to contribute. Visitors welcome. Weymouth Woods Auditorium, 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines. Info:(910) 692-2167 or www.sandhillsnature.org.

Monday, July 23—25 PINEWILD YOUTH GOLF CLINIC. 9–11 a.m. These three-day clinics for boys and girls ages 8 to 16 focus on fundamentals, golf etiquette and rules of play. $85. Pinewild Golf Academy, 6 Glasgow Drive, Pinehurst. Info and registration (required by July 15): (910) 295-1900 or www.pinehurstrec.org.

Monday, July 23—27 CHILDREN’S ART CLASS. 8:30–11:30 a.m. program for

students ages 9–12 years; 1–4 p.m. program for students ages 12–17 years. “Exploring Painting!” This week-long painting experience introduces students to the joy of water color and acrylic painting on canvas. Tuition: $165, includes materials and 15 hours of instruction. Instructor Ellen Burke has 37 years experience as an art educator and adjunct professor of art education. Hollyhocks Gallery 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst. Info and registration: Ellen at (603) 966-6567 or email Exploringartellen3@gmail.com.

Tuesday, July 24 BASIC HATHA EVENING YOGA. 5:30–6:30 p.m. (Tuesdays through August 28) Instructor Darlind Davis teaches this course for adults age 18 and older who may have had no previous experience with yoga. Cost: $40/resident; $80/non-resident. Pinehurst Parks and Recreation, Recreation Room, 300 Kelly Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-1900 or www.pinehurstrec.org.

Tuesday, July 24—26 MEET THE ARTIST (for children). 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Through age appropriate art activities, this threeday program introduces children ages 5–8 to the works of Vincent van Gogh, Franz Marc and Georgia O’Keefe. Instructor Ellen Burke has 37 years experience as an art educator and adjunct professor of art education. Cost: $45 including materials. Hollyhocks Gallery, 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst. Info and registration: (603) 966-6567 or email at Exploringartellen3@gmail.com.

Wednesday, July 25 BASIC HATHA YOGA. 9–10 a.m. (Wednesdays through September 5) Instructor Darlind Davis teaches this course for adults 18 and older who may have had no previous expe-

rience with yoga. Cost: $40/resident; $80/non-resident. Pinehurst Parks and Recreation, Recreation Room, 300 Kelly Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-1900 or www.pinehurstrec.org. TAI CHI. 10:30–11:30 a.m. (Wednesdays through September 5) This course is taught by tai chi master instructor Lee Holbrook for adults 18 and older and focuses on three styles of tai chi: Yang, Wu and Beijing. Cost: $33/resident; $66/non-resident. Pinehurst Parks and Recreation, 300 Kelly Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-1900 or www.pinehurstrec.org. MEET THE AUTHOR. 5 p.m. Cherise Wolas, author of The Resurrection of Joan Ashby, will read from her new book, The Family Tabor. The family members of a man who is about to be named “Man of the Decade” are forced to confront the falsehoods upon which their lives are built. The Country Bookshop, 140 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-3211 or www.thecountrybookshop.biz.

Thursday, July 26 ART CLASS. 1–3 p.m. “Artsy Aprons.” Kathy Leuck teaches this fun class in which you will paint an artful apron with acrylic paint. For all levels. Cost: $35. Apron and paint included. No discounts. Artists League of the Sandhills, 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-3979 or www.artistleague.org. MEET THE AUTHOR. 5 p.m. Lynne Hinton will read from her new book, The View From Here, in which a state employee in Jones County, North Carolina, climbs up a loblolly pine tree and gets a new perspective on her life. The Country Bookshop, 140 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-3211 or www.thecountrybookshop.biz.

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ca l e n d a r ARTISTS MEETUP. 6–8 p.m. “Open Mic.” The Arts Council of Moore County invites singers, poets, musicians and audience members to this acoustic event. Bring your own talent and instruments. Snacks and beverages provided and all are welcome. Given Outpost & Book Shop, 95 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-7002. SUMMER CLASSIC SERIES AT THE SUNRISE. 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30). M.A.S.H, sponsored by VFW No. 7318. Tickets: $6. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-3611 or www.sunrisetheater.com.

Thursday, July 26—28 U.S. KIDS GOLF TEEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. All day. Each year, the Teen World Championship welcomes golfers ages 13 to 18 to six championship courses in the Pinehurst area. Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. Info: (888) 387-5437 or www.uskidsgolf.com.

Saturday, July 28 A TRIBUTE TO THE ROLLING STONES. 6:30 p.m. Vision 4 Moore presents “Satisfaction/The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show,” performing hits from the World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band. Proceeds shared with The Linden Lodge Foundation. Tickets: $35/reserved; $25 general admission in advance; $22 military; $18 students. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School, 250 Voit Gilmore Lane, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 365-9890. THE ROOSTER’S WIFE. 6:46 p.m. (doors open at 6). Diali Cissokho and Kaira Ba. Cost: $15/members ($5 annual membership available online or at the door). Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-7502 or www.theroosterswife.org.

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NATURE STUDY PROGRAM. 3 p.m. “Predators of the Pines.” From the wiliest of coyotes to the tiniest assassin, various predators, big and small, call the Sandhills’ forest home. Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2167. POOL PARK BASH 4–5 p.m. Happy Dan the Magic Man and Knockerball. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy this free show. Pool Park, 730 S. Henley St. and 735 S. Stephens St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2463. THE ROOSTER’S WIFE. 6:46 p.m. (doors open at 6). Birthday Bash with the Sand Band, and special guests. Celebrate the Spot with your dancing shoes. $15/ members. ($5 annual membership available online or at the door). Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. Info: (910) 944-7502 or www.theroosterswife.org.

Tuesday, July 31 MUSICIANS JAM SESSION/SONG CIRCLE. 7–9 p.m. Bring your instrument and your beverage, or just come to enjoy. Free and open to the public. Library, Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-6261 or www.weymouthcenter.org.

Tuesday, July 31—August 5 U.S. KIDS GOLF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily. Players, ages 6 to 12, will compete at Pinehurst Resort and other area golf courses in the largest and most prestigious event in the world for players 12 and under. Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. Info: (888) 387-5437or www.uskidsgolf.com.

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Sundays BRYANT HOUSE TOURS. 2–4 p.m. The historic Bryant House (ca. 1820), which is owned by the non-profit Moore County Historical Association, will be open for tours June through October, the second and fourth Sundays each month (July 8 and 22). Tours are free. The House is located at 3361 Mt. Carmel Road, Carthage. Info: (910) 692-2051 or www.moorehistory.com.

Mondays CONTRACT BRIDGE. 1–4:30 p.m. A card game played by four people in two partnerships, in which “trump” is determined by bidding. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376. MOORE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET. 2–5:30 p.m. Fruits, vegetables, meats, crafts, flowers, plants, baked goods and more. FirstHealth Fitness Center, 170 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 947-3752 or www.localharvest.org.

Tuesdays BABY BUNNIES STORYTIME. 10:30 and 11 a.m. (two sessions) This storytime, reserved for ages birth to 24 months, will engage parents and children in early literacy brain-building practices. Programs will be offered July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and are limited to 25 children and their accompanying adult per session. Parents or caregivers must check in to storytime sessions at the circulation desk up to an hour before the start time of each session with their valid SPPL Full or Limited Access cards. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.

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ca l e n d a r BROWN BAG LUNCH/GAME DAY. 11:30 a.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy fellowship and activities, including card games, board games and the Wii. The Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376. TAI CHI FOR HEALTH. 10–11:30 a.m. Practice this flowing Eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin. Cost per class: $15/member; $17/non-member. Monthly rates available. No refunds or transfers. Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Info and registration: (910) 486-0221.

Wednesdays SANDHILLS FARMERS MARKET. 3–6 p.m. The market features many wonderful local farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and egg providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers. 1 Village Green Road W., Pinehurst. Info: (910) 687-0377 or www.localharvest.org. YOGA IN THE GARDEN. 6–7 p.m. Improve flexibility, build strength, ease tension and relax through posture and breathing techniques for beginners and experts alike. Free for CFBG and YMCA members, $5/non-members. Cape Fear Botanical Garden, 536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville. Info and registration: (910) 486-0221, ext. 36 or www.capefearbg.org. (Must register one day prior). Email questions to mzimmerman@capefearbg.org. CONTRACT BRIDGE. 1–4:30 p.m. A card game played by four people in two partnerships, in which “trump” is determined by bidding. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.

READ TO YOUR BUNNY PRESCHOOL STORYTIME. 3:30–4 p.m. Especially for children ages 2–5, this storytime focuses on stories, songs and fun, with a special emphasis on activities that build language and socialization skills to prepare for kindergarten. Dates this month are July 11, 18 and 25. Stay for playtime. This event is limited to 25 children and their accompanying adult per session. Parents or caregivers must check in to storytime sessions at the circulation desk up to an hour before the start time of each session with their valid SPPL Full or Limited Access cards. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235.

Thursdays MOORE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fruits, vegetables, meats, crafts, flowers, plants, baked goods and more. Armory Sports Complex, 604 W. Morganton Road, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 947-3752 or www.localharvest.org. GIVEN STORY TIME. 10:30–11:30 a.m. For ages 3 to 5. Wonderful volunteers read to children, and everyone makes a craft. Free and open to the public. (No Story Time July 19.) Given Memorial Library, 150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-6022. MAHJONG (Chinese version). 1–3 p.m. A game played by four people involving skill, strategy and calculation. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376. CHESS. 1–3 p.m. Don Hammerman instructs all levels of players. You need a chess set to participate. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.

ZOOPENDOUS SHOW CHORUS. 7 p.m. Are you a woman who likes to sing? Zoopendous Show Chorus is a 501(c)3 non 2profit women’s chorus singing acapella barbershop harmony. It’s not your grandpa’s barbershop. Come check us out at a rehearsal in the Dudley Center directly behind West End Presbyterian Church, 275 Knox Lane, West End. Info: (910) 725-9376 or Zoopendous Show Chorus on Facebook.

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays HISTORY OF PINEHURST TOUR. 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (1 hour and 15 minutes each). Also by request. Experience the Home of American Golf on a guided windshield tour with Kirk Tours and learn about Mr. Tufts and some of Pinehurst’s celebrity patrons. Cost: $20/person. Departs from Pinehurst Historic Theatre, 90 Cherokee Road. Info and registration: (910) 295-2257 or www.kirktours.com.

Fridays GAME FRIDAYS. Stop by the library throughout the summer for interactive games, each week a new one that will provide challenges for kids, teens and adults to enjoy: Headbandz and Guesstures July 6, Parachutes and Uno July 13, bean bag tic tac toe and Apples to Apples July 20, and table Quiddich and Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt July 27. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME. 10:30 a.m. Reading selections are taken from the shop’s inventory of children’s literature, from the classics to modern day. The Country Bookshop, 140 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-3211 or www.thecountrybookshop.biz.

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Fourth to look skyward, Star Children! Come July 15, a crescent moon meets Venus in a swoon-worthy event. That will be followed by a total lunar eclipse on July 27. And then, on the same date, Mars will be ready for its close-up when Earth passes between the Sun and Mars. This will be our biggest, closest and best encounter with Mars — an event that won’t happen again for 17 years. Should you miss this, optimists and health nuts can mark their Daytimers for July 2035. Ad Astra — Astrid

Cancer (June 21–July 22) Birthday Child, you’ll be sopping up praise like King’s Syrup on a biscuit this month. There will be plenty of cake, candles, razzle, dazzle and enough sizzle to make this one of your best celebrations ever. In the fullness of time, another side of your life came to life, and it was a beautiful secret modestly kept from many. Your selfless acts have been revealed, and people are wowed by your big ole generous heart. Leo (July 23–August 22) Maybe the best thing you can do is to launch a charm offensive, because being defensive just ain’t working for you, Honey. One thing you keep forgetting is how your long trust in an old acquaintance just isn’t working for you as well as it is for them. Speak your truth and let the cards fall slap on the table. Virgo (August 23–September 22) Sugar, as irresistible as you are, nobody’s liable to want to steal your blood and sell it. It’s true your sweat tastes like nectar but the skeeters are the only ones that know it. Mix and mingle. Stop being afraid of stranger danger, because you are safe and loved, and attractive to the single and solvent. Libra (September 23–October 22) You might as well live in the moment ’cause you might not get into the next one given how badly you’ve been navigating. Your emotional GPS has gone kerflooey and needs resetting. And despite your photographic memory, you seem a tee-ninesy off in your ability to remember where you put your keys or glasses. Scorpio (October 23–November 21) A friend will help you move; but a real friend will help move and hide the body. Was there ever a friend who was there no matter what? You know who’s been there for you, and they need you now in their worst hour. Call them, thank them, and show up. If you’re lucky, there won’t be any corpses involved. Sagittarius (November 22–December 21) You might be surprised just how far you can stretch one good yarn. The ability to turn everything into a great story is one of your super powers. Work it, Baby! It turns out that everything is useful in this big ole schoolhouse of life, even in the darkest hours. Reuse, recycle, reframe the past and share it. Capricorn (December 22–January 19) In the past, you didn’t exactly reach for the stars, Sugar. Some of your extra special powers included Jolly Rancher Jell-O shots, quick quips and sarcasm. It’s your fallback

under pressure, and you have sure felt the pressure. Use new muscles. Sarcasm can be inverted into a form of sharp insight — not a bite. Aquarius (January 20–February 18) You really tried to fit in, but left others wondering if you are a Southern belle or a dumbbell. The truth is you’re neither. Your good mind and instincts are going to be needed in the latter part of the month when someone near and dear is challenged. Don’t be demure, and don’t play dumb. Step up! Pisces (February 19–March 20) If you only knew how long I looked for Mr. Wrong, you might not expect I ever found Beau. For ages I wanted a bad boy, becoming an expert bad girl to match, specializing in seeking rebels without a cause. Being bad never felt as good as the day I woke up and recognized my true love was hiding in plain sight. Aries (March 21–April 19) You may have to declare your wild self a disaster area. You are close to qualifying for federal assistance given the way you cut a path of destruction last month. Sugar, your idea of escape since that fiasco has involved a gravy bowl and comfort food. Don’t fall prey to one more ramen noodle or wild whim. Taurus (April 20–May 20) Sugar, you got good ammo but bad aim. Your intended target didn’t take a hit, but an innocent did. They are the forgiving type, so if you own and iron things out you won’t feel like such a dip wad. Meanwhile, a dream you pushed aside could happen for you and deserves to be re-examined. Gemini (May 21–June 20) That hurt, Sugar. You swallowed your pride and tried to reconnect with an old pal. You felt about as welcome as a yellow jacket in an outhouse or a skeeter in a pup tent. They know they behaved badly; just step back and resolution will come. Meanwhile, a very welcome surprise is on its way. PS

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Hit the Highway

By Susan S. Kelly

It’s a universal truth of summer in

North Carolina, when the beach and the mountains become our magnetic poles, that sooner or later you’re going to be traveling on Interstate 40. Or “Forty,” as its fans and its haters call it.

I’m a fan. You can have your backroads. How can a pastoral scene compare with the racetrack of 423.6 miles that (somewhat) horizontally slices the state? Every mile is pure entertainment. Sure, the “Bridge Ices Before Road” signs get boring, but the stuff people are hauling more than compensates. Where else but on I-40 in North Carolina can you find Christmas trees and golf carts and watermelons and boats? Plus, skis, surfboards, bicycles, kayaks, coolers, tobacco, cotton, horses, coonhound cages, Airstreams, and the requisite pickup or two hauling a chest, a mattress, a La-Z-Boy, and a fake tree, tarp a’ flappin’. It must be admitted that when I pass one of those silver-slatted semis, I strain to see if there are hogs inside, just before I avert my eyes and try not to think about their ultimate destination. Same for the vanilla-colored school bus whose sides read “Department of Prisons.” Don’t tell me you haven’t tried to peer into those windows crisscrossed with wire. I grew up with a father who always pointed out the guy with the rifle on his shoulder while inmates worked on the roadsides. Don’t see that much anymore, or those silvery mud flaps sporting silhouettes of naked ladies. Now the rigs are hot pink, for breast cancer. Progress. I’m not the slightest bit offended if a rig driver honks at me as I pass. If someone still finds my 63-year-old knees attractive, I ain’t complaining. How does a town get a name like Icard? I particularly like those lead drivers with flashing head and taillights that warn of “Wide Load.” What a cool job. Like Dorothy Parker, who famously said that she’d never been rich, but thought she’d “be darling at it,” so would I in one of those cars. Think of the books-on-tape you could finish. The amazing variety of stuff dangling from rearview mirrors — sunglasses,

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leis, air fresheners, Mardi Gras beads — all give a glimpse into a driver’s personality, like bumper stickers. (Question: How did so many Steelers fans wind up in North Carolina?) And while Virginia holds an unofficial record for vanity tags, I-40 is no slouch in that department, either. PRAZGOD. KNEEDEEP. IAMAJEDI. JETANGEL. Hair seems to be an ongoing tag topic: HAIRLOOM. NOHAIR. And this: SPDGTKT. Seriously, why not just call the cops instead of advertising? I do not understand convertibles on interstates. Do not fret yourself over aliens and vampires: If I-40 traffic is any indication, white pickup trucks are far more likely to take over the world. You can’t fail to notice, while the Athena cantaloupes you bought at the state farmers market are growing more and more fragrant in the backseat, that, let’s face it, the flowers and trees planted in medians around Raleigh are way more attractive than anywhere else in the state. Harrumph. Near Fayetteville, D.C. license tags get more numerous, just as around Asheville, the Tennessee tags multiply, and around Benson, the New Yorks and Floridas proliferate. Granted, I’d swap a few Bojangles and Cracker Barrel signs for South of the Border and Pedro puns on I-95, but that Mobile Chapel — a permanent trailer in the parking lot of a truck stop near Burlington — never fails to intrigue. As does Tucker Lake, a Johnston County curiosity with a fake beach and so kitted out with rope swings, slides, ski jumps, cables and random docks that you can scarcely see the water. Moreover, a stretch of I-40 around Greensboro has its own ghoulish nickname — “Death Valley” — for its unfortunate statistic of wrecks. And how about those cell towers disguised as pine trees? Come on. The “trees” are so spindly that they look like they belong, well, somewhere near the actual Death Valley. So much to see from mountains to coast. What you won’t see, though, is the sign where I-40 begins, in Wilmington, that reads “Barstow, California 2,554 miles.” It was stolen so often that the DOT got tired of replacing it. Meanwhile, if you happen to have a list of locations for the elusive Dairy Queens along I-40, please text me. Calories don’t count when you’re a friend of Forty. PS Susan Kelly is a blithe spirit, author of several novels, and proud grandmother.

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