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Recreation

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Resources

Support Groups ................. 90

Who We Are

Getting Here ........................ 7 Need to Know .................... 10 Property Tax Rates .............. 14 Where To Vote ................... 22 Government ...................... 23 Retirement .......................... 31 Farm Fresh ......................... 34 Libraries ............................. 35 Education ........................... 36 Just for Parents ................... 42 Pets .................................... 43 Working ............................. 49 Religion .............................. 65 Health ................................ 82

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Welcome .............................. 5 County Map ......................... 6 Life in the Sandhills .............. 8 Our Towns ......................... 15 Communities ..................... 21 History ............................... 24 Military ............................... 28

Gardening ......................... 26 Pottery ................................ 47 Sports ................................ 52 Golf ................................... 56 Horse Country ................... 59 Recreation .......................... 61 Volunteers .......................... 73 Clubs and Organizations ... 75 Art Galleries ....................... 92 Area Attractions .................. 93 Entertainment ..................... 95

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Recreation

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Resources

Support Groups ................. 90

Who We Are

Things to Do

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To be included in next year’s Guide, contact Martha J. Henderson, special sections editor, at (910) 693-2476 or email mjhenderson@thepilot.com.

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13.4 percent black, 6 percent Hispanic or Latino, Land area (square miles): 697.84 .9 percent Asian, 1.8 percent other races and Estimated population (2010 estimate): 88,247 .8 percent American Indian. Moore is ranked 32nd of 100 counties by population. I The median household income (2010): $45,987 Persons per square mile (2010): 126.5 I Percentage of persons below the poverty line: 13.3 The median age is 41.8. The racial breakdown (2010) is 80.4 percent white, Source: U.S. Census Bureau and City-Data.com 2012 SANDHILLS GUIDE

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PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

Pick Your Mode of Transportation and Come Whether you are coming or going, there are several modes of transportation available to get you in and out of Moore County, including planes, trains and automobiles.

Planes Moore County is home to two airports, Moore County Airport and GilliamMcConnell Air Field in Carthage. The Moore County Airport is located at 7825 Aviation Drive, five miles northeast of Pinehurst and three miles north of Southern Pines. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The airport is still seeking to attract air passenger service to the Moore County Airport. The contract between Delta and the Moore County Airport Authority was signed in 2006, and the airport began providing flights from the local airport later that year. Delta pulled out in December

You Can’t Miss the Traffic Circle The Traffic Circle is the “five corners” of Moore County. Scores of flowers in the circle’s center appear to be a beautiful chorus of well-wishers to those traveling via one of the major highways It is the mutual meeting place of roads leading to Southern Pines, Carthage, Candor, Aberdeen and Pinehurst, including U.S. 15-501, N.C. 211 and N.C. 2 (Midland Road). Since its establishment on May 31, 2007, and provided no more seasonal or other scheduled flights through Moore County. The airport had been without passenger services since April 2002, when US Airways Express discontinued flights

1956, the Traffic Circle has become an integral part of our community. “When we got the National Historic Landmark status in 1996, the Park Service people questioned whether it should be included as a landmark because it hadn’t yet been around for 50 years,” says Andy Wilkison, Pinehurst village manager. Thankful for its inclusion, we begin our 16th year with a landmark often taken for granted, but essential. following the economic downturn precipitated by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Passenger service is popular in Moore County because of its resort tourism attractions, a major economic enhancement for

the community. In addition, Moore County is within 100 miles of other area airports, including Fayetteville, Greensboro, Raleigh/Durham and Charlotte.

Trains Or, if you choose, you can travel to and from Moore County by train. Amtrak provides service daily to and from the area with an unstaffed station at the Southern Pines Depot on Broad Street. For reservations or tickets, as well as schedule information, call Amtrak at (800) 872-7245 or visit www.amtrak.com. A schedule is also posted at the depot.

Automobiles Centrally located in North Carolina, Moore County enjoys easy access from Interstates 95, 85, 40 and 73/74 and has direct access to U.S. 1, U.S. 15-501, N.C. 2, N.C. 5 and N.C. 211.

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Life in the Sandhills

Moore County Boasts an Abundance of Beauty, Character GLENN M. SIDES/The Pilot

n outsider looking in, I discovtrip is well worth the drive just to see that ered two versions of Moore spectacular lavender crape myrtle decoCounty — the version seen by rating the route every summer. the tourist or casual visitor and My first trip to Carthage, the county the Moore County seen by insiders. seat, was a chore. It was wintertime, and In 33 years of covering Moore County things were pretty dull. Local and state for The Pilot, I have enjoyed experiencing government offices dominate downtown, the inner workings of this unique place, as but the entry takes the traveler beside well as the delights seen by everyone else. beautiful homes. First, Southern Pines offers all And oh, when spring arrives, the amenities of the South plus the town of Carthage blossoms the vision of the New Englanders into magnificent life, the yards who inspired the street layout aleap with daffodils, irises, azalgrid. It’s one of those towns with eas and dogwoods. a railroad running smack dab Visits to other towns reveal that through the middle of the downeach community has its own distown thoroughfare. Ugly? Yes. tinct character. Take Vass, with its Noisy? Yes. Inconvenient at lively and alert leadership. And times? Yes. Taking the edge off Cameron with its village appeal these issues are the magnolias, and antique intrigue. dogwoods, azaleas, impatiens Or visit Pinebluff and enjoy a and multiple other plantings that street layout that reminds you of grow into lush ground cover. The the New England grid style. railroad pales to insignificance. Pinebluff’s street names Senior Writer remind me of the preference for Then there are the quaint wrought-iron gates leading fruit, trees, birds and flowers. along mysterious little paths beside and Pinebluff has its Currant Street, Aberdeen behind downtown businesses. its Peach Street, which intersects with Traveling into Moore County from the Poplar Street. I always thought that would South, I first pass through Aberdeen, be a neat address — Peach at Poplar. another historic community with its own Pinebluff also has a Peach Street. In fact, distinct flavor. That trek along U.S. 1 Peach, Pear, Grape, Plum, Cherry, Walnut through Aberdeen does not tell you much and Pecan cross streets named for Boston, about this town. But I assure you that the Philadelphia, Chicago and Baltimore.

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And can you think of anything more delightful than Foxfire’s Bobolink Road? Intersecting Bobolink is Wren Place. Pine is such a popular name it takes keen imagination to come up with distinctions — roads, streets, lanes, courts, drives, circles and variations required by the emergency communications system. Pinehurst needs no introduction. It stands on its own, which is good in a way and sad in others because the resort community’s fame often encroaches on the individuality of nearby municipalities. Visitors frequently get lost in the southern end of Moore County because they can’t figure out where Aberdeen, Southern Pines and Pinehurst stop and start. People say they visited Pinehurst when they actually did their shopping, movie going or dining in Aberdeen or Southern Pines. On a walk during my lunch break years ago, I was stopped by a car filled with smartly dressed ladies who asked directions to Linden Road. They were on May Street in Southern Pines but thought they were in Pinehurst. No need for embarrassment — the residents get confused too. Taylortown is not off the beaten path by any means, but people rarely drive through the heart of town. Many don’t realize that a nearby shopping center is a Taylortown phenomenon. Whispering Pines is a community that

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may soon join the Aberdeen, Southern Pines, Pinehurst triumvirate, making it a quad-something or other. This growing village trimmed with lakes, bridges and winding roads is populated by alert, energetic folks with an eye for public service. At the other end of the county is the historic town of Robbins, once a thriving industrial center but now struggling to regain its strong economic foothold. Robbins should be more notable for producing such famous people as an astronaut and a U.S. senator and a distinguished school. Seven Lakes is not a town, but no picture of Moore County is complete without mentioning this beautiful unincorporated development west of West End. If efforts toward incorporation ever become reality, Seven Lakes will be the county’s third largest town. The list is endless. We could mention West End, Eastwood, Putnam, Glendon, Jackson Springs, Eagle Springs, Niagara, Manly and other individual little diamonds sprinkled across the bucolic landscape. No matter where you drive across the county’s vast acreage, you find not just beauty but an abundance of character and energy and the joy of living. Contact Florence Gilkeson at florence@thepilot.com.

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Need to Know

Information That You Should Have Whether you are a new resident of Moore County, are considering moving to the Sandhills or have lived here for years, we have compiled a list of information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.) that we think you might need to know or at least have ready access to, just in case. For complete information on any of the topics included, contact the numbers listed.

New Resident Information

U.S. Post Offices Aberdeen, 28315 111 S. Poplar St. .................. (910) 944-1721 Cameron, 28326 450 Carthage St. ................. (910) 245-4211

Moore County offers many resources for newcomers to the area, including the Moore County Chamber of Commerce, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Newcomers of Pinehurst. These organizations have many tools to make both newcomers and visitors feel welcome. The Chamber and the CVB share a building at 10677 U.S. 15-501 in Southern Pines. Contact the Chamber at (910) 692-3926 or online at moorecountychamber.com. The CVB can be reached at (800) 346-5362, (910) 692-3330 or visit www.homeofgolf.com. Newcomers of Pinehurst is a nonprofit organization established in 1984 to bring new residents of Pinehurst together for social activities. For information, contact Pat Bell at (910) 725-1366, call (910) 315-2471 and leave a message or visit www.pinehurstnewcomers.com

Carthage, 28327 105 S. Ray St. ....................... (910) 947-2377

Electrical Service Providers

Lemon Springs, 28355 7246 Lemon Springs Road ... (919) 776-1833

Four choices are available for electricity in Moore County: I Progress Energy, www.progress-energy.com, provides electricity for a majority of the county. To get connected, contact customer service at (800) 452-2777. Progress Energy also can be reached at (919) 508-5400. Local pay stations are located at City Jewelers No. 4, 275 W. Morganton Road, Southern Pines; and at 1701 N. Sandhills Blvd., Suite H, Aberdeen. For outages, call (800) 419-6356. I Randolph Electric Cooperative distributes electricity in primarily rural areas, including parts of Moore County. Membership applications are available on the Internet at www.randolphemc.com or contact customer service at (910) 948-3401. I Pee Dee Electric is a member-owned distributor of electric power, which serves Jackson Springs. For information or service, call (910) 997-4441 or visit www.pdemc.com. I Central Electric Membership Corporation serves a portion of Moore County in the Carthage area. For information and service, visit www.centralelectriconline.com or call (919) 774-4900 or (800) 446-7752. To report an outage, call (877) 766-6769.

Natural Gas Providers Piedmont Natural Gas Corporation may be reached at (800) 275-6264, (800) 752-7504 or at www.piedmontng.com. A number of gas vendors in town can meet your natural gas needs.

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Eagle Springs, 27242 1984 N.C. 211 .....................(910) 673-7899 High Falls, 27259 1368 N.C. 22 ...................... (910) 464-5333 Hoffman, 28347 2717 North U.S. 1 ............... (910) 281-3515 Jackson Springs, 27281 2411 J.S. Road ..................... (910) 673-3251 Lakeview, 28350 278 Camp Easter Road ........ (910) 245-4411

Pinebluff, 28373 125 N. Walnut St. ................. (910) 281-3918 Pinehurst, 28374 80 Blake Blvd. ...................... (910) 295-1231 Robbins, 27325 181 N. Middleton St. ............ (910) 948-2230 Southern Pines, 28387 190 SW Broad St. ................ (910) 692-2431 Vass, 28394 120 Seaboard St. ................. (910) 245-4169 West End, 27376 5161 N.C. 211 .................... (910) 673-8041

(910) 947-5041 or visiting its office at 4396 U.S. 15-501, Carthage.

Telephone Service Land Lines Local residential service is available through Windstream in Aberdeen by calling (910) 944-2301 and in Pinebluff by calling (910) 944-3101 or (888) 925-5835. Most other areas are served by Century Link. Residential customers may call (888) 723-8010 for service connections. Business customers should call (800) 786-6272. Customers interested in Randolph Telephone Membership Corporation should call (336) 879-5684. Time Warner Cable offers digital phone service. For information, call (910) 692-6684 or visit www.timewarnercable.com. Wireless Many wireless options also are available. Service providers in Moore County include A-1 Wireless, AT&T, Century Link, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon. Retail vendors and Internet sites can offer further information. Directories Free copies of the Moore County Telephone Directory are avilable at 177 W. Pennsylvania Ave. in downtown Southern Pines. Search for local information online at www.MooCo.com.

Cable Television

I Time Warner Cable serves Robbins, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Beacon Ridge, Carthage, Foxfire, Pinebluff, Pinehurst, Pinewild, Seven Lakes, Taylortown and select unincorporated areas of Moore County. Call (910) 6926684 Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. I Charter Communications is the cable provider for Whispering Pines and other unincorporated areas of the county. For information, call (866) 472-2200.

Garbage Collection Each municipality has its own garbage rules, pickup times and fees. For best results, contact the town hall or municipal service office for details about how garbage is collected in your area or talk to your neighbors. Several private trash removal services are available in the county, including Waste Management of Pinebluff, (910) 281-4727.

Recycling and Landfills Water The mission of the Public Works Department is to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Moore County by providing an adequate supply of safe water to all customers, and a consolidated system for the environmentally responsible collection, treatment and disposal of sanitary sewage. You may contact the Public Works Department by calling

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Aberdeen: The town offers curbside recycling. Pinebluff: Curbside pickup is collected every Friday. All recyclable materials are accepted. Pinehurst: Curbside pickup every week. Commingled materials should be placed in a bag or container and then placed by the curb no later than 7 a.m. Acceptable materials include plastics with No. 1 through No. 7, aluminum cans, steels cans with no lids, newspapers,

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paper, magazines, catalogs and junk mail, cardboard, chipboard or paperboard, glass food and beverage containers. There is also a site at 700 McCaskill Road that is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This site accepts the same items as curbside collection. For more information on recycling in Pinehurst, visit www.villageofpinehurst.org. Choose Recycling Information under the Community Resources drop-down for a list of recyclable materials and pick-up schedules. Southern Pines: Provides recycling collection once a week on the same day as trash pickup. Residents are asked to place their town-distributed green 18-gallon bins on the curb by 7 a.m. Recyclables include flattened cardboard, magazines, office paper, junk mail, phone books, paperboard, brown paper bags, newspapers, plastic bottles, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans, foil and pie tins, steel cans and empty aerosol cans. Everything can be placed in one bin. Vass: There is one unmanned site in Vass for recycling at 140 S. Alma St. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the site accepts aluminum, glass, cardboard, paper and all recyclable plastics.

Moore County Moore County has six recycling sites and maintains the county landfill. Here are the recycling sites: Cameron: 276 Crains Creek Road, off N.C. 24/27 West Carthage: 5361 U.S. 15-501, near the intersection of U.S. 15-501 and N.C. 22 Eagle Springs: 363 Eagle Springs Road, near the intersection of N.C. 705 and N.C. 211 Midway: 10496 N.C. 24/27 West near Plank Road intersection Robbins: 1465 Leaman Road, off N.C. 705 North on the left past Shopping Cart store. West End/Seven Lakes: 561 Love Grove Church Road, off N.C. 211 near elementary school ballfield.

Landfill: The County Landfill is accessed via N.C. 5, just north of Aberdeen, on Landfill Road. The address is 456 Turning Leaf Way. The phone number is (910) 2954202.

Electronic Waste: Material to be recycled includes, but is not limited to, CRTs, TVs, hard drives, scanners, fax machines, copiers and other miscellaneous electronic equipment. Moore County will utilize the U.S. 15-501 and the Eagle Springs Road convenience sites for residential drop-off. If you have any questions, contact Chad Bean, of Moore County Waste, at (910) 947-3637.

In addition, a local group called “Keep Moore County Beautiful” accepts NiCAD batteries, mixed paper, Christmas trees and telephone books at recycling events held periodically. For information, visit www.keepmoorecountybeautiful.org.

Moore County Sales Tax A 6.75 percent sales tax is collected at the point of sale

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Emergency Numbers Police, Sheriff, Fire, Rescue and Medical Dial 911 Sandhills Urgent Care (910) 692-5555 N.C. Highway Patrol (800) 572-8765 or (919) 733-3861 Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222

Helpful Information Directory Assistance 411 Moore County Sheriff’s Dept. (910) 947-2931 Moore Regional Hospital (910) 715-1000 Emergency Management (910) 947-6317 or (910) 947-6500 County Manager (910) 947-6363 Red Cross Moore County Chapter (910) 692-8571 24-hour Events Line Hosted by the local CVB (910) 692-1600

in Moore County and in most places in North Carolina. Of that, 4.75 percent goes to the state coffers and 2 percent stays here in the county. Motor vehicles and boats are subject to an additional 3 percent state highway use tax, up to $1,500.

Public Assistance Moore County Department of Social Services, Carthage, offers a food stamp program. For information, call (910) 947-2436.

Marriage Licenses Both parties should come to the Moore County Register of Deeds office, (910) 947-6370. Both the bride-to-be and bridegroom-elect need identification, including a

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Social Security number. Applicants under the age of 16 are prohibited to marry in North Carolina, and proof of divorce is required for divorced applicants, if divorced less than a year, including the month and year of their last divorces. The fee is $60, and the license is good for 60 days. The document must be returned to the Register of Deeds Office in the county where it was issued. A marriage license may be obtained in any county in North Carolina and the licensed couple may be married in any county in the state. The marriage does not have to take place in the same county where the license was obtained. Marriage licenses are issued between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. The register of deeds can also help with local birth and death certificates, as well as property transfers or military discharges. Website: www.moorecountync.gov.

Other Applications, Record Requests The Moore County Clerk of Court’s Office in Carthage can help with domestic violence relief, probate, as well as other civil and criminal matters. Call (910) 722-5000. The office is located at 102 Monroe St., Carthage, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Moore County Register of Deeds Office in Carthage holds local births, deaths, marriages, property transfers, military discharges and many maps. Call (910) 9476370. Passport service is available at the post office in Robbins. For more information, the U.S. State Department maintains a toll-free number, (877) 487-2778.

Local Media Moore County has several local media outlets, including: Newspapers: The Pilot, located at 145 West Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines, is a thrice-weekly community newspaper. For information or to subscribe, call (910) 692-7271 or visit www.thepilot.com Seven Lakes Times, a community newspaper published every other Friday, is located at 4307 Seven Lakes Plaza, West End. Call (910) 673-0111. Magazines: Pinehurst Magazine, Pinehurst. Call (910) 295-8899. PineStraw magazine, Southern Pines, the magazine of life, art and entertainment in the Sandhills. Call (910) 693-2467 or visit www.PineStrawMag.com. Locally Produced Television: WYBE Sandhills TV Channel 44, Cable Channel 3, 200 Short Road, Southern Pines. Call (910) 695-0044. Radio: WIOZ Star 102.5 FM, soft rock, Southern Pines. Call (910) 692-2107. WLHC-FM Life 103.1, Robbins, timeless favorites. Call (919) 775-1031. WEEB 990 AM, Southern Pines, talk radio. Call (910) 692-7440. WIOZ-AM 550, Southern Pines. Call (910) 692-2107.

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Public Meetings

Moore County Board of Commissioners, (910) 947-6403, first Tuesday, 4 p.m., third Tuesday, 5 p.m., Carthage Old Courthouse, second floor. Moore County Board of Education, (910) 947-2976, second Monday, 6 p.m., Administrative Office of Schools, U.S. 15501. Work sessions vary throughout the year. Aberdeen Town Board, (910) 9441115, second Monday, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 115 N. Poplar. A work session is held at 5:30 p.m. two Thursdays before the regular board meeting. Cameron Town Board, (910) 2453212, fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Carthage Town Board, (910) 9472331, third Tuesday, 6 p.m., McDonald Building, 203 McReynolds St. Foxfire Village Council, (910) 2955107, second Tuesday, 7 p.m., Village Hall, Town Hall Drive. Pinebluff Town Board, (910) 2813124, third Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 325 E. Baltimore. Pinehurst Village Council, (910) 2951900, fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. with a 9 a.m. work session, New Town Hall, 395 Magnolia. A work session also is held on the second Tuesday at 5 p.m. and is open to the public at 6 p.m. Robbins Town Board, (910) 948-2431, second Thursday, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 101 N. Middleton. Seven Lakes Landowners, (910) 6734931, last Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., North Clubhouse, except in March. Southern Pines Town Council, (910) 692-7021, second Tuesday, 7 p.m., Douglass Center, West Pennsylvania Avenue. Taylortown Town Council, (910) 2954010, last Tuesday, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 8350 Main Street. Vass Town Board, (910) 245-4676, second Monday, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building. Whispering Pines Village Council, (910) 949-3141, second Wednesday, 6 p.m. at the Village Hall, 10 Pine Ridge St. Moore County Joint Nursing Home/Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee, advocates for the residents. Open meetings are held quarterly at the Senior Enrichment Center, U.S. 15/501, two miles north of the Traffic Circle. For more information, contact Barbara Venditti, chairman, at (910) 295-4081.

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Voter Registration To register to vote in North Carolina, you must be: • A United States citizen. • 18 years of age by the next general election. • If convicted of a felony, your rights of citizenship have been restored. • A resident 30 days prior to the election date. • Not registered nor will you vote in any other county or state. For information on how to register to vote in Moore County, call the Board of Elections office at (910) 947-3868 or stop by 700 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage. Registration forms may be obtained at most area libraries, municipal offices or town halls. You also may register to vote while applying for a driver’s license. The deadline to register is 25 days before the day of election. Individual polling place locations may be found on the Moore County website at www.moorecountync.gov, or inquire at the elections office in person.

Automobile Driver’s License: New residents of North Carolina have 60 days after establishing permanent residency to obtain a driver’s license. Applicants must take a written exam and pass an eye exam. Applicants must bring two forms of identification, one of which must include a document establishing proof of residency (e.g., lease, utility bill, mail sent to N.C. address, etc.) and one that proves age and identity. Proof of liability insurance also is required. When you are issued a North Carolina license, you must surrender the driver’s license from your previous state of residence to the examiner. N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles, Moore County Division, 521 S. Sandhills Blvd., U.S. 1 South, Aberdeen (910) 944-7555.

of insurance. Registration must be renewed annually. Vehicle Inspections: New residents must have their vehicles inspected within 10 days of getting their license plate or by the last day of the month printed on the inspection sticker. Inspections are required annually. Vehicles 35 years old or older are exempt from the North Carolina vehicle safety inspection. The cost of a passed safety inspection is $30. The vehicle inspection can be performed at any of the 7,500 licensed inspection stations throughout the state. Most service stations, automobile dealerships and vehicle repair garages are licensed inspection stations. If a vehicle fails the safety inspection, it cannot be operated beyond the expiration date of the current sticker. However, the owner has 60 days to correct any safety defects and qualify for a re-inspection at no additional cost, provided the owner is able to present a receipt of the initial inspection. Moore and seven other counties joined the state’s emissions system testing program to help improve air quality. For more information, visit www.ncdot.org/dmv.

Property Tax Rates Property tax rates are set by the governing bodies of Moore county and by each municipality. Local rates (per $100 valuation) for 2011 were: Moore County . . . . . 46.5 cents Aberdeen . . . . . . . . . . 43 cents Cameron . . . . . . . . . . 57.5 cents Carthage . . . . . . . . . . 40 cents Foxfire Village . . . . . . 32 cents Pinebluff . . . . . . . . . . . 37 cents Pinehurst . . . . . . . . . . 28 cents Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . 66 cents Southern Pines . . . . . . 35 cents Taylortown . . . . . . . . . 40 cents Vass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 cents Whispering Pines . . . . 37 cents Most jurisdictions also have fire district taxes, which support the work of local fire departments. An Advanced Life Support (ALS) tax of two cents per $100 valuation also is applied to county taxes.

Vehicle Registration: Out-of-state vehicles must be registered, in general, in 30 days or when gainful employment is accepted, whichever occurs first. The North Carolina License Plate Agency, Moore County Division, can help with registration at the following location: 1313 N. Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen (910) 944-1303 It is best to go to the license bureau first. To register a motor vehicle, bring title and valid registration card from the prior state of residence. If your title is held by a lien-holder, you must provide the lien-holder’s name and address. Also bring the title fee and registration fee, proof of address and proof

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Aberdeen

Cameron

Population: 6,390 Form of Government: Mayor/Commissioners/Manager Mayor: Betsy Mofield Town Manager: Bill Zell Phone number: (910) 944-1115 Address: 115 N. Poplar St., 28315 Website: www.townofaberdeen.net Incorporation: 1893 berdeen, unlike newer neighboring resort towns, was a flourishing community as early as the 1760s. Located near the intersection of important regional roads, the town became the access point to two major railroads. Originally, Aberdeen was named Bethesda, then Blue’s Crossing and, finally, Aberdeen for the city in Scotland. Lumber, turpentine, industry and commerce were economic mainstays.

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Population: 280 Form of Government: Mayor and Commissioners Mayor: Michael W. Thomason Town Clerk: Carol Lucas Phone: (910) 245-3212 Address: 247 Carter St., 28326 Incorporation: 1876 he town of Cameron, which was incorporated in 1876, quickly grew into a shipping point for area farmers because of the railroad. The rails linked the famous carriage factory in Carthage to the main railroad tracks in Cameron. In the 1920s, Cameron became widely known as the “Dewberry Capital of the World.” The dewberry is described as a milder version of the blackberry with a superior flavor. Dewberry desserts can still be purchased in restaurants

T Today, the Aberdeen Historic District includes 88 acres and more than 100 buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Antiques and collectible shops as well as Union Station are located there. Skirting the historic area is a thriving commercial strip that stretches along U.S. 1 into Southern Pines.

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there. Today, Cameron is a residential village with 19th century architecture and a dozen antiques and collectible shops on three blocks of the town’s main street. On the first Saturday in May and the first Saturday in October, the town’s population swells to around 10,000 as visitors fill the tree-lined streets to search for bargains at the Antique and Collectibles Fair.

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Carthage

Foxfire Village

Population: 2,213 Form of Government: Mayor/Commissioners/Manager Mayor: Lee McGraw Town Manager: Carol Sparks Phone: (910) 947-2331 Address: 4396 U.S. 15/501, 28327 Website: www.townofcarthage.org Incorporation: 1796 arthage, county seat of Moore, was permanently established in 1803 on land donated by Richardson Fagin. The town’s identity changed back and forth from Faginsville to Carthage until the state legislature settled the matter in 1818. County government, courts and many businesses now call the pleasant town of Carthage home. The imposing building now standing on Courthouse Square was erected in 1922, and is the

Population: 902 Form of Government: Mayor and Council Mayor: George Erickson Village Clerk: Lisa Kivett Phone: (910) 295-5107 Address: 2145 Foxfire Road, Suite 12, 27281 Website: www.foxfirenc.com Incorporated: 1977 fifth courthouse built on this site. The building houses county government offices and the commissioners’ meeting room. Alexander Kelly and Thomas Tyson founded a carriage factory in Carthage that became a legend in industrial history and was the dominant county industry for 70 years. It produced buggies that were sold throughout the United States until the firm closed in 1925. Many fine old stately homes still exist in the town, which is poetically known as “Sweet Carthage.”

arly settlers of the place now called Foxfire Village referred to it as “Piney Bottom.” Native Americans once hunted on the sandy ridge that runs through it. During the American Revolution, Piney Bottom was the scene of a 1780 skirmish between Tories and Whigs. The early settlers made their living from the pine forest that grew along the ridge by selling turpen-

tine and construction timbers. Agriculture sprouted in the 20th century, offering plentiful crops of cotton, tobacco, corn, and rye. Vineyards and peach orchards also were plentiful. The community is named for a mysterious luminescence that sometimes appears on decaying plants and wood. In 1967, Rowland McKenzie began to develop the area, formerly a 2,200- acre farm, into a resort and residential community centered on golf. Foxfire Village was incorporated in 1977.

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Pinehurst

Pinebluff

Population: 14,783 Form of Government: Mayor/Manager/Council Mayor: Nancy Roy Fiorillo Village Manager: Andy Wilkison Phone: (910) 295-1900 Address: 395 Magnolia Road, 28374 Website: www.villageofpinehurst.org Incorporation: 1980

Population: 1,337 Government: Mayor/Commissioners Mayor: Earlene McLamb Town Clerk: Betty McDuffie Phone: (910) 281-3124 Address: 325 E. Baltimore Ave., 28373

reaming of developing a health resort for Northerners, Boston philanthropist James Walker Tufts bought 5,000 acres of pine barrens near Aberdeen in 1895. Frederick Law Olmsted designed a village for him, and 226,000 trees and shrubs were planted. By the early 1900s, the estate covered 10 square miles, with four hotels, 50 cottages, two excellent golf courses and a 35,000-acre shooting preserve. Trolleys trans-

he town of Pinebluff lies just south of Aberdeen and a few miles north of the Richmond County line. It is located on the site that earliest references called “Patterson’s Bridge.” John T. Patrick, who was North Carolina commissioner of immigration, had founded Southern Pines as a resort for Northerners seeking peace, quiet and a healthful environment. Hoping to repeat his success a few miles away, Patrick purchased 772 acres from Luther C. Speare in 1884 and began to develop

ported guests to and from the Southern Pines train station along Midland Road. Scotsman Donald Ross designed more courses, including the famed No. 2. Soon the resort was hosting several national amateur golf tournaments. Today, Pinehurst is legendary throughout the golf world.

Pinebluff. He named the community’s streets for prominent Northern cities, and he published advertisements in Northern newspapers stressing the community’s mild, sunny winter climate, its fresh, pine-scented air and the convenient transportation provided by the Raleigh Augusta Railroad. By 1915, Pinebluff had five hotels and tea rooms. The hotels no longer exist. Town residents today enjoy Pinebluff Lake and a quiet, residential lifestyle.

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Our Towns

Robbins

Seven Lakes

Population: 1,102 Form of Government: Mayor/Manager/Commissioners Mayor: Lonnie English Town Manager: Phone: (910) 948-2431 Address: 101 N. Middleton St., 27325 Website: www.townofrobbins.com Incorporation: 1935 he community now known as Robbins first bore the name Hazel Neck. Due to its location in the Piedmont or clay soil area of North Carolina, Hazel Neck attracted a number of potters and craftsmen. This collection of “mechanics” probably led to the community becoming known as Mechanics Hill. Over the years, the area bore several names, including Elise and Hemp.

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In 1795, gunsmith J. Alexander Kennedy purchased an existing gun factory to build the famous Kennedy long rifle. He also operated a merchant mill and a sawmill. A textile mill was established in the area in 1926. It had several owners until it was purchased by Karl Robbins, a Russian immigrant who was a prominent figure in the textile industry. The town was eventually renamed to honor Robbins. Robbins is the hometown of former U.S. senator and 2004 Democratic vice-presidential nominee John Edwards and the late NASA Astronaut Dr. Charles Brady. Robbins’ annual Farmers Day celebration draws crowds that number in the tens of thousands.

Population: Approximately 6,000 Form of Government: Two Landowners’ Associations, Business Guild and Civic Group Seven Lakes Landowners’ Association Community Manager: Arina Cochran Phone: (910) 673-4931 Address: 501 Seven Lakes North, 27376 Website: www.sevenlakesnc.org Seven Lakes West Landowners’ Association Community Manager: Joan Frost Phone: (910) 673-5314 Address: 5314 Seven Lakes West, 27376 Website: www.sevenlakeswest.org The largest unincorporated community in Moore County, Seven Lakes is the result of the vision of developer Fred Lawrence. In the early 1970s, his partnership pur-

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chased 1,100 acres of rolling hills and pine trees 10 miles northwest of Pinehurst on N.C. 211. Roads were paved and streams dammed to create the first of seven springfed lakes. Lawrence’s vision included provisions of amenities such as boating, swimming, horseback riding and gathering places to socialize. It also included a business village to provide goods and services. A companion development was begun on the south side of Seven Lakes Drive. The “South Side” included a golf course designed by Peter Tufts. In 1979, 3,200 acres on the west side of N.C. 211 were purchased, and construction began on an 800acre spring-fed lake. A semiprivate golf and tennis club, Beacon Ridge, also is located on the “West Side.”

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Southern Pines

Taylortown

Population: 12,384 Government: Mayor/Manager/Council Mayor: David McNeill Manager: Reagan Parsons Phone: (910) 692-7021 Address: 125 SE Broad St., 28387 Website: www.southernpines.net Incorporation: March 7, 1887 n the 1850s, Charles Shaw acquired a state land grant in southern Moore County. It included a high ridge where he began cutting pines. In 1876, the Raleigh Augusta Railroad came through. Most of the trees were gone a few years later when John T. Patrick purchased 675 acres of land for $1,265 to build a health resort. He named the streets after Northern states. Southern Pines proved to be an ideal place for travel-weary train

Population: 994 Form of Government: Mayor/Council Mayor: Ulysses S. G. Barrett Jr. Town Clerk: Carolyn Mitchell Phone: (910) 295-4010 Address: 8350 Main St., 28374 Incorporation: 1987

passengers to break their journey down from the north to Florida. By 1887, Southern Pines was a thriving resort. After World War I, novelist and publisher James Boyd initiated the equestrian and literary pursuits that remain as a big factor to this day. Southern Pines has the largest population of any town in the county.

n unincorporated community until 1987, Taylortown was developed in the early 1900s by Demus Taylor, grandson of one of the first African slaves brought to the New World and a descendant of the Western African tribe known as Ebu. He had purchased land from the Tufts family to build homes for the work force for Pinehurst’s hotels and golf courses. The town, first called Old Settlement, was renamed in his honor. Robert Taylor, the son of Demus

Taylor, operated a small café that served as a gathering spot for the settlement. He also helped found a school for the settlement’s children. This school would become known as Academy Heights. A newer facility near the original school is also known as Academy Heights and was a year-round school, which closed in 2011. Today Taylortown, with a population of 975, is a town with a strong sense of community. The town reflects the legacy of its founders as well as the courage and leadership of all who have come since.

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Vass

Whispering Pines

Population: 725 Form of Government: Mayor/Commissioners Mayor: Eddie Callahan Town Clerk: Jody Smith Phone: (910) 245-4676 Address: 140 S. Alma St., 28394 Website: www.townofvassnc.gov Incorporation: 1907 he first European settlers of the area that later became known as Vass were primarily Scots, although there was also an early settlement of Germans. Changes came to the rural, pastoral community in the late 1800s with the laying of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. The railroad made Vass one of the area’s heaviest shipping points for lumber, cotton products and farm produce. Originally called Bynum, then Winder, the little settlement was

Population: 2,900 Form of Government: Mayor/Manager/Council Mayor: Bob Zschoche Village Manager: Sue Shuster Phone: (910) 949-3141 Address: 10 Pine Ridge Drive, 28327 Website: www.whisperingpinesnc.net Incorporation: March 14, 1969 finally designated Vass in 1892 in honor of Major William W. Vass, who was a railroad paymaster. The town was incorporated in 1907. Mr. Alex Gunther was the town’s first mayor. At the turn of the century, Vass was a loading point for the tar produced from the area’s pine trees. Vass was once the home of three newspapers (The Pilot originated there), and it competed with neighboring Cameron for the title of “Dewberry Capital” in the 1920s.

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n 1769, Nicholas Smith received a king’s land grant for a lake and 50 acres of land. The mill he built on the lake was used to grind corn for rations during the American Revolution. In 1865, William Thagard, for whom the lake is named, built a new mill. Early in the 20th century, a rock and concrete dam was built by I.G. Chandler. A power plant operated there until 1927. With the purchase of the lake and

475 adjoining acres in 1959, A.B. Hardee began the development of a golf course and residential community. It has grown to 3,000 acres, with eight lakes and three semiprivate golf courses. Whispering Pines was incorporated in 1969 and includes three golf courses.

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Small Towns Lend Character to Our County Eagle Springs

on N.C. 22. Because of its 15-foot falls, early Indians called it “Great Falls.” In the 1780s, it became known as William England’s Mill because of the successful gristmill he built on the falls. A cotton factory, High Falls Manufacturing Co., was later established, which provided houses and stores for the workers. Currently, the area is a rural residential community.

Between Seven Lakes and Candor on Old N.C. 211, Eagle Springs sits in a peach–growing area of western Moore County. The area was settled in the last half of the 19th century along a ridge between the headwaters of McLendon’s Creek and Drowning Creek. When N.C. 211 bypassed the old business district, its stores were abandoned. Several hundred residents live along its rural postal route.

Eastwood Eastwood is located near the intersection of N.C. 73 and U.S. 15501 between Pinehurst and Carthage. It was once a rail hub for lumber. The J.B. Eastwood Co. timber business flourished there from 1895 to 1910. Today, the area is dotted with cattle and horse farms and houses.

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water from the natural springs, and a large hotel was built to accommodate them. The area began to decline soon after the stately hotel burned down in 1933.

Jugtown Jugtown Pottery was established around 1920 by Jacques and Julianna Busbee. This community became well-known for its hand-turned pottery and use of glazes. Many famous potters worked in Jugtown and contributed to its success. Jugtown Pottery, just off N.C. 708 between Robbins and Seagrove, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lakeview The history of Lakeview began in 1770, with the arrival of Duncan C. Blue, who had been granted 50 acres of land and a 1,000-acre lake by George III of England. The Blue family kept the land for three generations. It is one of the oldest settlements in Moore County. Just off U.S. 1 south of Vass, the centerpiece of Lakeview is a manmade body of water named The Pilot GLENN M. SIDES/ Crystal Lake. At the turn of the century, a resort was planned and activities revolved around the corn mill, brick plant, general store and farming. Jackson Springs is located about four The hotel burned down, but the miles south of West End on N.C. 73. The town is named for the Jackson fami- residential community remains with its relaxed atmosphere and simple beauty. ly, who settled the area in the 1700s. Visitors came from all over to obtain

Glendon Glendon sits north of Carthage, where Glendon-Carthage Road crosses the railroad. Named after the Glenn family, major landowners in the area, Glendon became well known when the railroad was completed from Sanford to Charlotte in 1897 and a depot was constructed. Glendon was home to one of the country’s few talc mines. High Falls High Falls lies just north of Deep River

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In the late 1880s, the owner of a turpentine distillery, Daniel McDonald, needed a better way to transport his products. He and Allison Page agreed to extend Page’s rail lines northwest of Aberdeen by 13 miles to the west end of McDonald’s property. The community that grew around the terminal took its name, West End. When the great fire that burned from Greensboro to the coast swept through it in 1898, all but the drugstore and depot was destroyed. Farming brought the community back to life, and several thousand acres of peach trees were grown in the West End area prior to 1960. It is still known today for its peach orchards, although neighboring golf course residential developments such as Seven Lakes are growing. In 1927, peach grower J.B. Von Cannon used his profits to start a mill, which became the Sandhills Furniture Corporation. Stanly Furniture bought it in 1965 and it closed in early 2002.

Woodlake In 1971, developers created a 1,130acre lake that is today the centerpiece of a resort community that covers more than 3,000 acres just east of Vass. Woodlake, the largest man-made lake in the state, is actually a shallow basin that occupies the space formerly held by Cypress and Cranes creeks. Woodlake Country Club features a grand historic clubhouse and restaurant and 36 holes of golf — many designed around the water.

Golf Communities Golf communities, gated communities and other unincorporated neighborhoods often have separate housing rules governed by a homeowners’ association. Many are parts of a larger golf resort area. Following is contact information for some of these communities: I Country Club of North Carolina (910) 692-6565

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I Forest Creek Golf Club (910) 295-9000

I Mid South (910) 695-3193

I Little River Golf Club (910) 949-4600

I National Golf Club (910) 295-4300

I Knollwood Village (910) 692-3572

I Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst (910) 295-5700

I Midland Country Club (910) 295-3241

I Talamore at Pinehurst (910) 692-5884

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Where to Vote

Polling Place Locations The Moore County Board of Elections can be reached at (910) 947-3868.

Bensalem (BEN)

East Aberdeen (EAB)

Bensalem Presbyterian Church 2891 Bensalem Church Road Eagle Springs, NC 27242

American Legion Hut 209 E. Main St. Aberdeen, NC 28315

Cameron (CAM)

East Knollwood (EKWD)

Cameron Fire Department 170 Red Hill Road Cameron, NC 28326

Moore County Airport Terminal 7825 Aviation Drive Carthage, NC 28327

Carthage (CAR)

Eastwood (EWD)

Moore County Agricultural Center 707 Pinehurst Ave. Carthage, NC 28327

Eastwood Fire Department 980 N.C. 73 West End, NC 27376

Deep River-High Falls-Ritter (DHR) Highfalls Elementary School Auditorium 1220 N.C. 22 High Falls, NC 27259

Eureka (EUR) Whispering Pines Fire Department 16 Hardee Lane Whispering Pines, NC 28327

Little River (LTR)

Woodlake Station 205 Murdock C Road Vass, NC 28394

Pinehurst B2 (PHB2)

North Southern Pines (NSP) Southern Pines Police Department 450 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387

Pinebluff (PBF) Pinebluff Town Hall 325 E. Baltimore Ave. Pinebluff, NC 28373

8350 Main St. Taylortown, NC 27376

Robert E. Lee Auditorium Pinecrest High School 250 Voit Gilmore Lane Southern Pines, NC 28387

Vass (VSS) Vass Town Hall 140 Alma St. Vass, NC 28394

Pinehurst C (PHC) The Fair Barn 200 Beulah Hill Road, Building No. 4 Pinehurst, NC 28374

Robbins (RBN)

Pinedene (PDN) Southern Pines Recreation Center 160 Memorial Park Court Southern Pines, NC 28387

Pinehurst A (PHA) Pinehurst Municipal Hall 395 Magnolia Road Pinehurst, NC 28374

Pinehurst B1 (PHB1) Senior Enrichment Center 8040 U.S. 15-501 Pinehurst, NC 28374

Aberdeen Recreation Station 301 Lake Park Crossing Aberdeen, NC 28315

West End (WND)

Davis Community Center 4788 N.C. 705 Robbins, NC 27325

Olde West End Gymnasium 134 Olde West End School Lane West End, NC 27376

Seven Lakes (SLS)

West Knollwood (WKWD)

Seven Lakes Fire Department 716 Seven Lakes Drive West End, NC 27376

South Southern Pines (SSP) Douglass Community Center 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387

West Aberdeen (WAB)

Horticultural Gardens Visitors Center - Sandhills Community College 3395 Airport Road Southern Pines, NC 28387

Westmoore (WEM)

RHOADES Taylortown (TLT)

Taylortown Town Hall

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Law Office

Construction C Harvel Company

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Federal Government

State Government

U.S. Senators

Governor

Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121

Beverly Perdue

Kay Hagan 521 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-6342 Email: Senator_Hagan@hagan.senate.gov

Office of the Governor 20301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-0301 Phone: (919) 733-4240, (919) 733-5811 or (800) 662-7952 (919) 715-3175 or (919) 733-2120 (fax)

Raleigh Senate Office 310 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 856-4630

N.C. State Senator

Richard Burr

Harris Blake

217 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3154 (202) 228-2981 (fax) Web Form: burr.senate.gov/public/index. cfm?FuseAction=Contact.Home North Carolina Office 2000 W. First St., Suite 508 Winston-Salem, NC 27104 (336) 631-5125 (800) 685-8916 (toll free) (336) 725-4493 (fax)

House switchboard: (202) 225-3121

6th District

22nd District

52nd District

Joe Hackney

North Carolina Office 2102 N. Elm St., Suite B Greensboro, NC 27408-5100 (336) 333-5005 (336) 333-5048 (fax)

2nd District Renee Ellmers 1533 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-4531 Fax: (202) 225-5662 North Carolina Office 406 West Broad Street, Dunn, NC 28334 (910) 230-1910, Toll Free (877) 645-8764 Fax: (910) 230-1940

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District I Larry Caddell, Chairman 2731 Kelly Plantation Road, P.O. Box 877, Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-3981

233 Gails Road P.O. Box 36, West End, NC 27376 (910) 673-5389

District III Craig Kennedy

Courts Superior Court Judge – District 19D

District IV Tim Lea

P.O. Box 1957, Carthage, NC 28327-1957 (910) 722-5016

6534 U.S. 15/501 P.O. Box 1233, Pinehurst, NC 28370 (910) 295-2965

Chief District Court Judge – District 19B

District V

176 East Salisbury St., Suite 202, Asheboro, NC 27203 (336) 328-3169

Susan T. Adams, Secretary 107 Harrell Road (6500 Seven Lakes) Seven Lakes, NC 27376 (910) 295-2535

Carolyn M. McDermott, Member 135 Blue Hen Lane, Star, NC 27356 (910) 948-9996

Lane Carter

1792 Dan Road, Robbins, NC 27325 (910) 464-8859

Michael A. Sabiston

549 Star Ridge Road, Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-2140

Sheriff

Nick Picerno

James M. Webb

Ansol E. Graham, Chairman

P.O. Box 429, Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 722-5010

District II

612 Legislative Office Building Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 (919) 733-0057 Email: Joe.Hackney@ncleg.net P.O. Box 1329, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 929-0323

Board of Elections

Maureen Krueger

Commissioners

503 Legislative Office Building Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 733-5903 Email: Jamie.Boles@ncleg.net 321 Santee Road, Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 692-5807

2188 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-3306 (202) 225-3065 Fax: (202) 225-8611

District Attorney

Moore Couny Government

N.C. House of Representatives

54th District

176 East Salisbury St., Suite 202, Asheboro, NC 27203 (336) 328-3169

P.O. Box 369, Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 722-5012

408 Legislative Office Building 300 N. Salisbury St., Room 408 Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 733-4809 Harris.Blake@ncleg.net P.O. Box 4266, Pinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 295-3613

J. Howard Coble

Scott C. Etheridge Lee Gavin James P. Hill Jr. Robert M. Wilkins

Don W. Creed Jr. Jayrene R. Maness

Jamie Boles

U.S. House of Representatives

District Court Judges District 19B

Jimmy D. Melton, Vice Chairman 2141 Roseland Road, Aberdeen, NC 28315 (910) 281-4371

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Clerk of Court Susan Hicks 433 James H. Road, Cameron, NC 28326 (910) 947-2396

Soil and Water Conservation Supervisors Nowell Brown 316 Alston House Road, Sanford, NC 27330 (910) 947-5920

*Katharine McLeod 260 N. Ashe St. P.O. Box 2212, Southern Pines, NC 28388 (910) 695-9900

*John L. McDonald 305 Brooklyn St., Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-2945

Harold Brady 360 East Ohio Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-6347

*Scott Sheffield 75 Abbotsford Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 295-1108

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History

Moore County Enjoys a Rich, Colorful Past

I 1760s: Joel McLendon builds his cabin on Mt. Carmel Road in upper Moore County. It is the oldest house in the county on its original location. In the 1820s, a second house, the Bryant House, is built on the property. The houses are owned by the Moore County Historical Association and are open for tours.

I 1772: The House in the Horseshoe is built in the bend of the Deep River. It is the site of a 1781 skirmish between Whigs and Tories during the Revolutionary War.

I 1780: William England begins operating a gristmill at the “Great Falls of Deep River.” This area is eventually known as High Falls.

I 1784: Moore County is formed from Cumberland County. Most of its residents live in the upper half of the county. It is named for Alfred Moore, a colonel who fought at Moore’s Creek, the opening battle of the Revolutionary War in North Carolina. He eventually becomes a member of the legislature and later a justice on the Supreme Court.

I 1796: The town of Carthage is formed. It later becomes the county seat. The Tyson and Jones Buggy Company is founded there in the mid-1800s and remains the largest factory in the county well into the 20th century. But the coming of the automobile eventually puts an end to the business. Carthage is now one of the fastest growing towns in the county.

I 1821 approximately: Charles C. Shaw builds a small home on what is now Morganton Road in Southern Pines. His son later becomes the mayor of Southern Pines. The Shaw House is the oldest structure still sitting on its original foundation in the southern part of Moore County. The Shaw House and two other houses on the property, the Garner House and Sanders Cabin, are owned and maintained by the Moore County Historical Association and are open for tours.

I 1825: Malcolm Blue builds a home at his farm on Bethesda Road near what will later become Aberdeen. The farm is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public.

I 1876: The town of Cameron is incorporated. Situated on the Raleigh and Augusta Railroad, the little town was once

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a bustling business center. Today, it’s known for its antique stores. I 1887: Southern Pines is incorporated. Founded by John Patrick, who initially touted it as a “health and winter resort.” Patrick will also develop Pinebluff, just a few miles down the road. I 1890: West End grows up around the westernmost extension of the Aberdeen and Asheboro Railroad. Eagle Springs, which received its name from a medical spring discovered nearby, also has its beginnings that year. In 1898, a fire sweeps through downtown West End, destroying all of the buildings except the depot and the drugstore.

African tribe known as Ebu, purchases land to lay out a community for the workers on James Tufts’ new golf course and buildings. First known as Old Settlement, the area becomes known as Taylortown, incorporated in 1987. I 1902: I.F. Chandler of Southern Pines builds a power plant to bring electricity to the area. He chooses Thagard’s Lake near what is now Whispering Pines as his site.

I 1893: Aberdeen is chartered. The area was settled around 1760 by Highland Scots. In 1879, the area is known as Blue’s Crossing. Allison Francis Page begins his lumber business there and it soon becomes an important commercial center, also on the railroad.

was originally settled by F.D. Byrd and was known as Bynum and then Winder, for an official of the Raleigh and Augusta Railroad. The name Vass is officially adopted in 1892. I 1915: Pinehurst Harness Track becomes winter home to polo ponies, hunters, running horses and standard breeds. It is now a winter training ground for trotters and pacers, offering races in the spring. I 1918: Walter Hines Page, U.S. ambassador to Great Britain, dies and is buried at Old Bethesda Cemetery. I 1928: Pine Needles Resort opens. The Tudor-style inn runs into financial trouble during the Depression and the building is eventually sold to the Sisters of Providence, who open a hospital there. The facility is now part of St. Joseph of the Pines. The golf course was purchased by Warren and Peggy Bell in the 1950s. New buildings were constructed to house guests, and the resort thrives once more.

I 1895: Pinehurst is founded by James W. Tufts of Boston, who made his fortune in manufacturing soda I 1929: Moore Memorial fountain equipment. The town Hospital opens its doors. This was designed by Frederick facility is now FirstHealth Moore Law Olmsted, the man who Regional Hospital. designed New York City’s Central Park.The small village I 1931: Amelia Earhart viseventually becomes a golf its Pinehurst, landing her plane resort with courses designed on the Pinehurst airstrip. by Donald Ross, Tom Fazio, TOWN OF VASS Ellis Maples and Rees Jones. Hume Perry Cameron, Danie I 1944: Army Chief of Staff take time out for a smok l McLean and Allie Edwards Gen. George C. Marshall purThe resort is now owned by e the Dedman family. store in Vass around 1910 behind the Thomas J. Coore chases his home in Pinehurst. It . is said that he wrote much of the I 1899: The town of Marshall Plan for post-war Robbins, located in the northwestern European recovery while he portion of the county, is laid out. It is first I 1903: The town of Lakeview is stayed in Pinehurst. known as Elise. The name is changed to chartered. Duncan C. Blue and his Robbins in honor of Karl Robbins, owner brothers arrived in the area around 1770. I 1949: The first running of the of Robbins Silk Mill and a benefactor of He dammed a creek, creating a large lake Stoneybrook Steeplechase is held at the the community. The area, settled during now called Crystal Lake. When the Blue farm of Mickey Walsh. The race is now at the latter days of the American Revolution, family sells the property in 1902, the new Carolina Horse Park at Five Points. was known originally as Mechanics Hill. owners create a small resort which operates several years. The area is now a I 1969: Whispering Pines is chartered I 1900: Demus Taylor, grandson of residential community. by the N.C. Legislature and is the first one of the first African slaves brought to see PAST, page 25 America and a descendant of the Western I 1907: Vass is incorporated. The area

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Past From Page 24 municipality in the state to be officially designated as a village. However, settlements in the area go back to the land grants of Colonial days.

I 1973: The resort community of Seven Lakes is begun by Sanford businessman Fred Lawrence. His plan includes a pool, tennis courts, riding stable and seven lakes. The expanded development now includes Beacon Ridge and Seven Lakes West.

I 1977: The village of Foxfire is incorporated. It is developed from an old farm by Roland McKenzie and his partner Dan Tomlinson as a scenic residential and resort golf community.

I 1994: The U.S. Men’s Senior Open is held at Pinehurst; Simon Hobday is the winner.

I 1999: Pinehurst serves as the site of the U.S. Open Championship. Payne Stewart sinks a 15-foot putt on the 18th

hole to win the championship.

nomination for the presidency.

I 2000: An early January storm of snow and ice cripples many areas, leaving residents without power and, in some places, two feet of snow. Event was dubbed “The Storm of 2000.”

I 2004: A hurricane-powered tornado hits West Southern Pines, damaging or destroying many homes and businesses. I 2005: The U.S. Open Championship returns to the revered Pinehurst No. 2 Course, providing another memorable experience as Michael Campbell outduels the field to win.

I 2001: Pine Needles hosts the U.S. Women’s Open for a second time and is immediately tapped for a return engagement in 2007. I 2002: Moore County suffers a drought of monumental proportions that brings about mandatory conservation.

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The Aaron Brown house, built about 1830, stands two miles northwest of Robbins. It shows the true architectural design of the days before the Civil War.

I 2003: John Edwards, a native of Moore, campaigns for the Democratic

I 2006: ClubCorp is sold, but the Dedman family takes sole ownership of Pinehurst Resort.

I 2007: Cristie Kerr wins the U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which is held at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club.

I 2008: Construction begins on a new police station next to the Fire Department on Pennsylvania Avenue in Southern Pines. I 2009: On Sunday, March 29, a lone gunman opens fire on patients and staff at the Pinelake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage. Seven elderly patients and a nurse die in the massacre. Police officer Justin Garner, responding to a 911 call about gunshots fired at the nursing home, enters the facility, where he locates, shoots and arrests the gunman. I 2010: The village of Pinehurst finally annexes Pinewild effective Feb. 28, ending a long and bitter legal battle. The Village Council adopted an ordinance to annex Pinewild effective June 30, 2008, but it was put on hold pending resolution of state and federal lawsuits. I 2011: Moore County sheriff’s deputy Rick Rhyne, 58, was shot and killed Dec. 8 after attempting to arrest a man on a child-support warrant at a home on Morrison Bridge Road in Lobelia, in the extreme eastern part of the county. Rhyne was said to be the first deputy ever killed in the line of duty in Moore County.

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Four Score and Seven Years Ago, Our Forefathers Loved Moore County

Gardening

BY ANITA B. STONE Special to The Pilot

hether we read the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence or “Common Sense,” there is always mention of land, sustenance and sustainability, the historical and modern mantra for Moore County gardeners. “We hold these truths to be self evident …” that Moore County is one of those special places that will dig deep into gardeners’ hearts and render the love and beauty of the landscape. Just like George Washington’s cherry tree, Thomas Jefferson’s tulip tree or James Madison’s historic pea grove, we continue to dig those spades, trowels and plows into the ground, whether it be with a hand machine or a small shovel. Whatever the year, whatever the season, you can depend on gardeners to create every shape, color and size of bountiful food during each of the four seasons of the year. Some of us use greenhouses, cold frames and hoop houses, while others get down on our hands and knees and dig, plant and harvest. Leafing through pages of history, we find some oldies, but goodies, including Weymouth Woods, a unique state park featuring several hundred acres of land and preservation of the longleaf pine. The Sandhills Research Station in Eagle Springs has been functional for more than 50 years, promoting agricultural research on a 100-acre tract filled with experimental plants for the future. The Sandhills Community College, chartered in 1963, stands as one of the country’s top-notch educational colleges, offering courses and degrees in horticulture. Day and evening classes are led by instructors who teach landscaping, design, sustainability and major practices to improve and sustain our gardens. From thousands of underground bulbs that push their way to the sunlight and surround mansions, country clubs and architectural buildings to the backyards of everyday people who spend hours digging, planting, reaping, harvesting and sharing nature, Moore County is a place where old meets new and retains the charm of a

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small yet modern place to explore. knowledge in maintaining and maximizing ment and a new outlook utilizing organic We offer a multitude of activities during nature’s best, including pond quality and methods to keep us environmentally any given day of the week. Often seen in water features, pest control and managehealthy. any arena are The county’s chickens crossing Master Gardeners the roads, goats work feverishly as and sheep nibbling they volunteer to while sunbathing, assist and inform alpaca grazing in everyone who seeks the fields and cows, advice. Garden horses, farmers and clubs offer neighgardeners working bor-to-neighbor together, balancing networking and the eco-structure of socializing. the environment FirstHealth has and the landscape. partnered with sevYou will find some eral of the farmers of the friendliest and markets to improve most knowledgethe nutritional able gardeners in health of people Moore County, as across the county. well as establishResidents and ments that serve the tourists alike are PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANITA STONE/Special to The Pilot public in the garden Above and below left: Picking strawberries in Moore County is very popular. continually mesmerrealm. Moore Top: Beauty shines in backyard gardens. Below right: Chickens are a familiar ized by the colorful County Agricultural landscapes throughsight in gardens and farms. Bottom: Farmers markets offer a wide variety of out the year, hobbyExtension Service fresh produce year-round, such as this fall bounty. ists who share their knowledge of specialty plants and produce, no matter the season, including every type of plant and produce from lilies to pumpkins, strawberries to azaleas, manicured lawns that are second to none, and peaceful and quiet surroundings with only the twittering of birds to feed on butterfly bushes, bird watching and nesting included, butterflies and honeybees to pollinate lantana, or herb gardens that invade the air with outstanding aromas. graciously and liberally We constantly disregard soil-covered offers everyone an opportufingernails, bruises and cuts from yard nity to become educated in work and somehow manage to plow horticultural and agriculturthrough the landscape regardless of al endeavors, the two areas fatigue, over-achieving and piling on intertwining significantly mounds of soil amendments until we get it over the years. From semiright. nars to classroom tools, Pine trees are abundant, which leads us assistance and information to an acidic soil type, where growing holly is available to farmers, and hydrangea, camellias and azaleas backyard gardeners and see FOREFATHERS, page 27 jet-setters who require

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Organic crops grow abundantly in Moore County.

Forefathers From Page 26 become beautiful and bountiful, which is exemplified at the Sandhills Community College gardens, one of the country’s finest gardens. A number of reasons make our county stand strong above the rest. We can brag about school and community gardening, two major forces at work throughout the year. Schoolchildren are being taught methods of planning, planting, growing and harvesting, which leads to community involvement and parental nurturing of education for our young students. Community assistance is always available as is a sustainability

venue. The county recognizes knowledgeable growers of fresh fruits and vegetables who make their inventory available to everyone through local markets and roadside stands. Major grocery stores have committed to purchase 10 percent of local produce to give back and keep the economics of growth in the community. A “green,” clean and natural environment is what many of us strive for, with an emphasis on water and energy conservation. And, like most of our past history, we continue to plunge forward, use new techniques and blend our gardening with a past history that keeps us growing and producing for a solid horticultural future. Contact Anita Stone at writer7136@yahoo.com.

From pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, our students benefit from an outstanding academic environment grounded in the spirit and values of the Catholic Church. We not only teach, we prepare children for life through faith, service, and leadership.

Tips for Local Gardeners I Support local farmers to keep the economy up and growing. I Practice water conservation and environmental controls. I Search for the best, productive and most hearty plants and seeds for the garden. I Use proper soil amendments to modify the soil into production quality. I Read and utilize up-to-date practices for the garden. I Learn new phrases and use “green,” sustainability and energy practices. I Always control manicured landscapes by ridding dead, diseased and damaged products.

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I Learn to alternate and rotate crop areas for top-quality production. I Get more bang for your buck by shopping around for the best deal. Begin a plant or seed exchange. I Read books, take courses, talk to neighbors and share the social networking available. I Use Facebook and Twitter to talk with other gardeners. I Control pest management using environmentally safe products. I Utilize free county services, including agricultural extension department and master gardeners. I Maintain bird feeders and protect pond fish.

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Military

Military Plays A Major Role in Moore BY JOHN CHAPPELL Staff Writer

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Moore County’s place in America’s military history, as well as its cuttingedge future, is assured. The first paratroopers ever to test combat jumps practiced them at Southern Pines’ Knollwood Airfield, now the county airport. They wore jump gear and uniforms designed by a young Bill Yarborough, who would go on to become the famed general known as the father of the modern Special Forces. It was Yarborough who secured approval from President John F. Kennedy for the Green Beret in a famous encounter when JFK, reviewing Special Forces troops, said, “Nice headgear, soldier.” “It’s not approved, Mr. President,”

Yarborough replied. “It is now,” said the president. Yarborough, like many others, retired here after his distinguished military service. The county may have more military leaders of significant note playing golf on any given day than some countries have on active duty. Many play important retirement roles in community life. Retired Maj. Gen. Sid Shachnow helps raise money for the local chapter of Sentinels for Freedom, which assists badly wounded warriors in making a transition to civilian life. Brass hats aren’t the only military residents of Moore. Many families of Marines, soldiers, sailors or airmen have children in local schools and live in local neighborhoods. During World War II, military maneuvers were

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commonplace from the start. Gliders rehearsed D-Day landings, and parachutes blossomed overhead. Camp Mackall, which straddles the Moore and Hoke County lines, was home to gliders and airborne troops in that day, and is home to future Special Forces soldiers today. Mackall is the only Army base named in honor of a private soldier: Private John Thomas (Tommy) Mackall. He served in the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. During the Allied invasion of North Africa in the airborne segment called Operation Torch, French Vichy aircraft mortally wounded Mackall during an attack on his plane as it was landing. Today, soldiers undergo the tough

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Major From Page 28 SERE (Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape) training there and in other parts of this county. Helicopters drop them off in Carthage at the Gilliam-McConnell â&#x20AC;&#x153;Internationalâ&#x20AC;? Air Field, and they head into the woods from its runwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grassy edge. The fieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s builder and owner, Roland Gilliam, added the name of James Rogers McConnell in honor of another American military hero. McConnell was one of the founders of the famed LaFayette Escadrille in World War I. He recounted his experiences in his memoir, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flying For France,â&#x20AC;? before losing his life in aerial combat. More than a thousand people came to his services in Carthage, but his body lies interred in the soil of France. A national monument in the form of a stele and two cannons ordered by the U.S. Congress stand on the grounds of the old county courthouse. A bronze plaque sent by the French republic presently mounted on a stone outside the Carthage Community House will soon be moved to a more prominent location beside the airfield. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To free from oppressorsâ&#x20AC;? is the motto of

the Special Forces, who pass their final hurdle before getting their SF tabs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and that special hat â&#x20AC;&#x201D; running the gauntlet of Robin Sage, the culminating exercise of the Special Forces Qualification Course. Civilian volunteers here and in 14 other North Carolina counties help by playing roles as residents of an imaginary country, Pineland. Some are grandfathers and grandmothers whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been Pinelanders for decades. Some are children. They act out scenarios that give student soldiers a chance to â&#x20AC;&#x153;think on their feetâ&#x20AC;? just as they will have to do as Special Forces soldiers. Soldiers returning from deployment to faraway places like Iraq and Afghanistan say that training was more like what they encountered in battle than anything else in their experience. Constantly changing, Robin Sage adjusts to the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs in training for a changing face of war. Today, Moore County expects to welcome new military families as Fort Bragg growth results from base realignment that closed some bases and expanded others. Like those who came before, many are likely to â&#x20AC;&#x153;get sand in their shoesâ&#x20AC;? and someday come home here to stay. Contact John Chappell at jfchappell@gmail.com.

Get to Know Your Neighbors Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Noise? Sounds from training and artillery practice at Fort Bragg, a critical component in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense, sometimes disturb people living in surrounding communities. Some noises can resemble thunder. To minimize the impact and reduce noise levels, several policies are in place: There is no massed artillery fire between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily. Artillery and tank cannon firing and bombing from jet aircraft arenot permitted between 10 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. During times of heavy overcast skies, Army Range Control will impose additional restrictions on firing activity to reduce noise levels.

Who Goes There? Access to Fort Bragg is restricted, and entry often requires military decals

or identification. The following unmanned gates onto the reservation are the only ones open 24 hours a day, seven days a week: Plank Road at King, on the extreme west side of the post. Wayside Road entrance to Plank, on the south border of the post. Morrison Bridge Road, on the north side of the post. Motorists will subsequently need to go through a checkpoint to enter other parts of Fort Bragg. Visitors should use marked gates and be prepared for guards to search their vehicles. The Long Street Gate is probably the most convenient for most Moore County residents. For a full list of gates and entry requirements, visit this website: www.bragg.army.mil. Additional information is available by phone from the Access Control Section at (910) 396-1272. Fort Bragg Information: (910) 396-0011.

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Services For Seniors AARP The Moore County chapter of the AARP usually meets on the third Tuesday at 10 a.m. at First Bank, 205 SE Broad St., Southern Pines. Membership is open to persons age 50 or over. The group meets January through June and September through December. For information, call Gladerine Dean at (910) 692-7154.

AARP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tax-Aide The Moore County Tax-Aide program assists nearly 2,000 individuals and families each year with preparations of their state and federal income tax returns. This free service by IRS-certified tax counselors is available to the elderly and middle- and low-income taxpayers. Serves are available from Feb. 1 to April 15 at the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, The Boys and Girls Club in the

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Aging Outreach Services Aging Outreach Services (AOS) is a fullservice elder care firm with services available 24/7, including private duty caregivers, geriatric care management and 24-hour accessibility. From companions to registered nurses, the caregivers Moore Registry represents have a range of skills that can be matched to meet your needs. At Moore Registry, the only accredited caregiver registry in North Carolina, each caregiver is screened, credentialed and personally interviewed. Assistance with transportation, medication reminders, meal preparation, shopping, laundry and linen changes, light housekeeping, activity engagement, personal care assistance and other customized services are available. AOS care managers are certified geriatric care managers with more than 50 years of experience. Care manager services include care advocacy, family liaison, consultation, dementia care, crisis intervention, placement

assistance, resource location and setup, attendance and navigation of medical appointments, and ongoing planned care management. AOS Cares provides access to one of the AOS team members day or night. All program members have a secure online profile of key information that is easily accessed by health care providers during a crisis. For more information call (910) 6920683 or visit www.agingoutreachservices. com.

Barbara Mark Barbara Mark provides short-term or long-term assistance to adults who are busy, stressed, need extra support during a crisis or who want to use their time and energy in other pursuits. Mark assists with paying bills, payment records and downsizing. She reconciles medical bills with insurance payments, including Medicare, arranges appointments, completes correspondence and assists with the management of personal business. Contact Mark at (910) 639-0982.

ComForcare Senior Services ComForcare Senior Services is a national

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organization providing companion and personal care services for senior citizens throughout Moore County. The non-medical home care agency is licensed by the state of North Carolina. Its goal is to maximize the independence of its clients. Services available (for a fee) include light housekeeping and laundry; medication reminders; help with bathing, dressing and eating; errands; transportation to doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appointments; meal preparation; and grocery shopping. Services are offered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All caregivers are thoroughly screened and the company is licensed and bonded. For more information, call (910) 2460200 or visit the website www.centralnc@ comforcare.com.

Moore County Department of Aging The Moore County Department of Aging was created in 1984 to provide services that promote the well-being of older adults. The agency serves those 60 years of age and over. There are no income requirements. Among the services offered are transportation for medical and general

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Seniors From Page 31 (shopping, nutrition, human service) needs and in-home aide services, featuring two levels of home management and personal care. Caregiver support also is provided. Other programs include home modification and nutrition, including both congregate and home-delivered meals, as well as several others. Information and referral are important components of what the department offers, as well as Medicare counseling. The office is located in the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. 15501, two miles north of the Traffic Circle. For the Department of Aging, call (910) 215-0900.

Moore County Health Department The Moore County Health Department oversees an array of essential programs and services to control communicable diseases, prevent and monitor environmental hazards, and educate and inform citizens on a variety of health behaviors to improve and protect health. Personal health programs offered include maternal, child and adult health services, communicable disease, family planning, WIC nutrition program, vital records (birth and death) and foreign travel. Environmental health services include permitting and inspection of food establishments, nursing homes, day cares, institutions, individual water supplies, on-site sewage treatment and disposal, public swimming pools and spas. Animal operations includes animal sheltering and adoptions, vaccinations, ID chips and enforcement of animal control laws. Some services are free; however, most services charge a fee. Many clinical services use a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. Appointments are required for some services. The Health Department is located at 705 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage. Environmental Health is at 1042 Carriage Oaks, Carthage. Animal Operations is located at 5235 N.C. 15-501, Carthage. For more information, call for Personal Health Services; (910) 947-3271 for WIC; (910) 947-6283 for Environmental Health and (910) 947-2858 for Animal Operations, or visit www.moorecountync. gov/health.

Moore County RSVP

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Whether you have one hour per month or several per week to give back to your community, there is something to fit everyone’s interests, talents or skills. The office works to meet community needs by providing assistance through volunteer service in more than 44 nonprofit and public agencies. As a volunteer, you will find that your experiences, knowledge and life skills are a rich resource. In return for your gifts, volunteering offers the chance to make new friends, participate in social activities and receive recognition for a job well done. Residents 55 years of age or older are eligible to register in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. RSVP is a part of the Corporation for National and Community Service and is sponsored locally by Moore County. A local advisory council assists and supports the staff in forming local policy. RSVP offers additional benefits to Moore County volunteers such as supplemental volunteer insurance, travel reimbursement or tax vouchers, eligibility for membership in the local government credit union, a quarterly newsletter and invitations to special activities and events throughout the year. Contact Shiela Klein at (910) 215-0900 for more information.

Monday through Friday. The phone numbers are (910) 947-3257 and (910) 947-3334 (fax).

North Carolina Division Of Aging and Adult Services The Division of Aging and Adult Services works to achieve successful aging for North Carolina’s older population by providing a system of services, opportunities and protective supports. These include supporting home and community services to promote independence and self-sufficiency; promoting opportunities for citizen involvement to allow seniors to contribute in civic affairs and public policymaking and through volunteerism; ensuring the rights and protections of older people for their social, health and economic well-being; and preparing younger generations to enjoy meaningful lives in their later years. To contact the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services, call (919) 7333983.

Sandhills Center For Creative Retirement Operating through the Division of Continuing Education at Sandhills

Community College, the Sandhills Center for Creative Retirement’s purpose is to provide programs and resources to enhance the intellectual, physical and personal well-being of the large number of active retirees in the Sandhills area. The Sandhills Center for Creative Retirement is a peer-led volunteer program geared toward and taught by retirees. For information, contact Teresa Reynolds at (910) 695-3775.

Sandhills SCORE Chapter SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is a nationwide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing experience-based assistance to entrepreneurs and small business. 13,000 volunteer SCORE counselors provide educational workshops and one-on-one counseling dedicated to the founding, assistance and growth of small business. The Sandhills SCORE Chapter is very active in counseling, mentoring and presenting free business workshops in Moore County. It is currently expanding these free services and is seeking motivated volunteers with business experience. For information, call the Sandhills Chapter at (910) 692-3926 or visit www.sandhillsscore.org.

Moore County Senior Enrichment Center The Moore County Senior Enrichment Center provides programs, classes, a stateof-the-art fitness facility and programs, all of which are available to adults age 50 and over. The Center is home to the Moore County Department of Aging and its miscellaneous services, including the senior volunteer program known as RSVP. FirstHealth also has an office there. One of the many amenities offered at the Center is a 1,450+ square-foot fitness room that plays a vital role in providing healthy lifestyle education and exercise resources, such as state-of-the-art strength training and cardiovascular equipment. A qualified staff member is available at the center Monday through Friday to assist fitness room users. The Moore County Senior Enrichment Center is at 8040 U.S. 15-501, two miles north of the Traffic Circle. For information, call (910) 215-0900.

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Abundant Produce Many produce stands, farms and farmers markets offer Moore County residents and visitors an opportunity for fresh fruits and vegetables: I Auman Orchard, 3140 N.C. 73, West End, is best known for peaches. However, the diverse farming operation also produces timber, pine needles, cattle and poultry, as well as peaches and other fruits. For information, call (910) 673-4391. I Betty’s Garden, located in downtown Southern Pines on Pennsylvania Avenue, carries strawberries and other produce. Betty’s Garden is open seasonally, beginning May 1, with 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours Tuesday through Saturday. I Carter Farms, located on 673 Eagle Springs Road, 1/2 mile from N.C. 211 in Eagle Springs, has strawberries April through June, and sweet potatoes August through November. Call (910) 673-7730 or

(910) 673-2666 for hours and availability April 15 through June 1. I Doby Tree Farm, 150 Doby Road, Cameron, offers choose-and-cut Christmas trees beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving through December 24. Hours of operation are Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (910) 245-3265 for information. I Fox Branch Vineyards, 167 Sandy Ridge Lane, Carthage, offers pick-your-own muscadine grapes. For more information, call (910) 947-1991. I Frank’s Strawberries, Sweet Corn and Vegetable Barn, 444 Bryant Road, Carthage, offers beans, cabbage, corn, potatoes, squash, strawberries, tomatoes and vegetables. Pick-your-own options available. The barn is open Sunday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seasonally. For information, call (910) 947-5775. I Highlanders Farm, 5784 N.C. 22, Carthage, offers pick-your-own strawberries and produce stand. Open mid-April through October. Call (910) 947-5831 for more information. I Kalawi Farm, 1515 N.C. 211, Eagle Springs, offers peaches, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, vegetables, watermelon and roadside markets. The

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farm is open Sunday through Saturday, Easter through Thanksgiving. Call (910) 673-5996 or (910) 673-3245 for hours and information. I Ken Chappell Peaches and Apples, 672 N.C. 211, at the Samarcand Crossroads, Eagle Springs, is open June through October with peaches, apples, tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes and seasonal produce, including corn, cucumbers, squash, cantaloupes, watermelons and sweet potatoes. For information, call (910) 673-1878 during the season or (910) 6733375. I Moore County Farmers Markets

offer locally grown fresh fruits and produce in-season, as well as meats, plants, cut flowers and crafts. Locations include FirstHealth Fitness Center, 170 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst, 2 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, April through October; Morganton Road Armory Sports Complex, Southern Pines, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, April through October with winter season November through March; Downtown Southern Pines, SE Broad Street and New York Avenue, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April through October. For more information, call (910) 947-3752 or (910) 690-9520. I Pressley Farms “Berry Patch,” 995 Union Church Road, Cameron, offers a roadside market, picnic facilities, a corn maze, hayrides, tours and pick-your-own produce, including cantaloupe, corn, onions, pumpkins, strawberries, vegetables and watermelons. The patch is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., mid-April through August. For information, call (910) 947-2735. I Ring’s Strawberry Farm, located at 937 Airport Road, Lakeview, offers a roadside market and pick-your-own strawberries and vegetables. From mid-April through June, the farm is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until … Call (910) 949-2657 for information.

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Need A Book?

I Page Memorial Library is located in Aberdeen at 100 S. Poplar St. The branch is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Call (910) 944-1200 for information.

County Libraries The Moore County Library is a full-service public library system with a main library in Carthage, a bookmobile and four branch libraries in the towns of Aberdeen, Pinebluff, Robbins and Vass. It is a member of the five-county Sandhill Regional Library System. Moore County Library has a collection of 80,000 books, audios, videos, periodicals, newspapers and other items. Services include reference, Internet, interlibrary loans, programs for children and adults, meeting room, genealogy, online catalog, fax and copy equipment. Membership is free to county residents.

I The Moore County Public Library is located at 101 Saunders St. in Carthage. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For information about the library

I The Pinebluff Library is located at 305 E. Baltimore Ave. The branch is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call (910) 281-3004. I The Robbins Area Library is located at 161 E. Magnolia Drive off Middleton behind Tar Heel Drug. Branch hours are Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. Storytime is Thursday at 10 a.m. Call (910) 948-4000 for information. I The Vass Area Library is located at 128 Seaboard St., near the Vass post office. Hours are Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 8:30

a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed for lunch daily from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Storytime is third Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Call (910) 2452200. I Moore County Bookmobile: The bookmobile follows an established schedule Tuesday through Friday. Each stop is visited every two weeks. Schedules are available at each library in the Moore County Library System or at www.srls.info/moore/moore Bookmobile.html. I Card Catalog: The card catalog for the county library is available online at www.srlslibraries.com. I Dial-a-Story: The Robbins Area Library is host to the Dial-a-Story program. Stories are available from a machine by phone for young children. Dial (910) 9483322 for a new story every day.

Given Memorial Library The Given Memorial Library is located at 150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. For information, call (910) 295-6022. Tufts Archives is housed within the Given Memorial Library. The Given Book Shop at Olmsted Village is open Monday through Saturday

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the library/archives. For information, call (910) 295-7002.

Katharine L. Boyd Library Located on the campus of Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, the Katharine L. Boyd Library may be used by SCC and Hoke Center students. Persons who live or work in Moore or Hoke counties may receive a community patron library card. The library is open 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. For information, contact the Circulation Desk at (910) 695-3819.

Southern Pines Library The Southern Pines Public Library is located at 170 W. Connecticut Ave. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Residency is required to receive a free library card; a fee is charged to nonresidents. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.sppl.net or call (910) 692-8235.

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County Schools Continue to Grow With the opening of the district’s two newest schools in 2010, Moore County Schools now consists of 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools and one alternative school. The 2011-2012 student population is 12,487, reflecting an increase of about 200 students over a twoyear period. The system has approximately 1,790 employees, including about 1,000 certified staff and 790 support staff, bus drivers and

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monitors. The school district’s 118 buses transport 6,100 students approximately 10,000 miles each day. Moore County Schools offers a comprehensive curriculum K-12 that includes workforce development, programs for special needs and gifted students and arts education. Advanced Placement courses are offered at all three high schools. Year-round programs are offered at four schools: Pinehurst Elementary in Pinehurst (K-2), West Pine Elementary in West End (3-5), Southern Pines Primary (K-2) and Southern Pines Elementary (35). The district’s students have consistently met or exceeded growth expectations on the state’s ABCs accountability program. In addition, the district’s 2011 SAT average of 1025 exceeded the state average by 24 points and the national average by 14 points.

Moore County Schools supports the efforts of teachers pursuing National Board Certification. With a total of 148 National Board Certified teachers on staff, Moore County’s percentage of teachers holding this credential is well above the state average. “Our slogan of ‘Growing to Greatness’ very accurately describes our vision,” said now-retired Superintendent Dr. Susan Purser. “Moore County Schools is an exceptional system with great teachers, administrators, support staff, students, parents and community support. We are fortunate to enjoy many successes; however, as our slogan states, we are continuing to grow and improve each and every day so that our students are well-prepared for success in whatever direction their life choices may take them after graduation.” The Moore County Schools district office is located at 5277 U.S. 15-501 South, Carthage. For more information, call (910) 947-2976 or visit the school district’s website www.ncmcs.org.

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Education Kathy C. Farren Chairman District II 60 Quail Run Pinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 295-4656 kfarren@ncmcs.org

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Charles R. Lambert District III

Bruce Cunningham Jr. District V

P.O. Box 427 Robbins, NC 27325 (910) 948-3695 chlambert@ncmcs.org

225 N. Bennett Street Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-7315 bcunningham@ncmcs.org

LAMBERT J. Dale Frye At-Large Member 1043 Lamms Road Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-2126 dfrye@ncmcs.org

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Laura K. Lang District IV 109 Chesterfield Drive Pinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 692-4975 llang@ncmcs.org

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DENNISON Dr. Lorna C. Clack Vice Chairman District I

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North Moore High School 1504 North Moore Road, Robbins

(910) 464-3105

9-12

592

Scott Absher

Pinecrest High School 250 Voit Gilmore Lane, U.S. 15-501 S., Southern Pines

(910) 692-6554

Union Pines High School 1981 Union Church Road, Cameron

(910) 947-5511

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S CHOOL H OURS Aberdeen Primary 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Aberdeen Elementary 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Southern Pines Primary 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Southern Pines Elementary 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Aberdeen Elementary 503 N. Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen

(910) 944-1124

Aberdeen Primary 310 Keyser St., Aberdeen

(910) 944-1523

K-2

337

Sloan Browning

West End Elementary 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Cameron Elementary 2636 N.C. 24-27, Cameron

(910) 245-7814

K-5

221

Dale Buie

West Pine Elementary 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Carthage Elementary 312 Rockingham St., Carthage

(910) 947-2781

K-5

389

Denny Ferguson

Pinehurst Elementary 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Crain’s Creek Middle 4631 Union Church Road, Carthage

(910) 245-3796

6-8

368

Rose Cooper

Southern Middle 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Elise Middle 180 North Broad St., Robbins

(910) 948-2421

6-8

213

Brenda Cassady

West Pine Middle 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Highfalls Elementary 1220 N.C. 22, High Falls

(910) 464-3600

K-8

296

Kim Bullard

Pinecrest High 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

New Century Middle 1577 Union Church Road, Cameron

(910) 947-1301

6-8

Robin Calcutt

Cameron Elementary 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Pinckney Academy 160 Pinckney Road, Carthage

(910) 947-2342

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Robin Liles

Vass-Lakeview Elementary 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Pinehurst Elementary 100 Dundee Road, Pinehurst

Alternative/ Vocational

535

(910) 295-6969

K-5

598

Sara Bigley

Carthage Elementary 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Robbins Elementary 268 Rushwood Road, Robbins

(910) 948-2411

K-5

462

Heather Seawell

Sandhills Farm Life Elementary 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sandhills Farm Life Elementary 2201 Farm Life School Road, Carthage

(910) 949-2501

K-5

529

Nora McNeill

Crain’s Creek Middle 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Southern Middle 717 Johnson St., Aberdeen

(910) 693-1550

6-8

741

Dr. Mike Metcalf

New Century Middle 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Southern Pines Elementary 225 S. May St., Southern Pines

(910) 692-2357

3-5

417

Marcy Cooper

Union Pines High 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Southern Pines Primary 1250 W. New York Ave., Southern Pines

(910) 692-8659

K-2

436

Mary Scott Harrison

Robbins Elementary 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Vass-Lakeview Elementary 141 James St., Vass

(910) 245-3444

K-5

602

Amanda Bullard

Westmoore Elementary 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

West End Elementary 4483 N.C. 211, West End

(910) 673-6691

K-5

403

Leigh Ann McClendon

Highfalls Elementary 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

West Pine Elementary 272 Archie Road, West End

(910) 673-2004

K-5

549

Seth Powers

Elise Middle 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

West Pine Middle 144 Archie Road, West End

(910) 673-1464

6-8

847

Dr. Candace Tuck

North Moore High 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Westmoore Elementary 2159 S. N.C. 705, Seagrove

(910) 464-3401

K-8

424

Lisa Scott

Pinckney Academy 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Educational Opportunities Abound Charter Schools

The Academy of Moore County Kindergarten through Fifth Grade 12588 U.S. 15-501, Aberdeen (910) 757-0401 www.academyofmoorecounty.com Principal: Allyson Schoen The school opened in 1997 to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Its mission is to pursue the N.C. core curriculum. Class size at The Academy of Moore County is less than 20 students per class. The school follows a uniformed dress code. Beginning in July 2012, The Academy of Moore County will operate on a yearround schedule.

STARS — Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance Kindergarten through Eighth Grade 140 Southern Dunes Drive, Vass (910) 695-1004 www.sandhillsrenaissance.com Principal: Wes Graner Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaissance School (STARS), established in 1999, is recognized as one of 42 “A-plus” (arts plus the basics) schools in North Carolina. STARS combines an integrated arts curriculum with experiences in the visual arts, drama, music and dance/movement.

Private Schools Calvary Christian School Day Care ages 2-5, Kindergarten-12th Grade 400 S. Bennett St., Southern Pines (910) 692-8311 www.calvarychristianschool.biz Principal: Dwight Creech Started as an alternative to public schools to offer and reflect a Christian philosophy, Calvary Christian School’s curriculum focuses on the basics, including reading, writing and arithmetic. Episcopal Day School (EDS) Pre-school (3-year-olds) through Fifth Grade 340 E. Massachusetts Ave., Southern Pines (910) 692-3492 www.episcopalday.org Headmaster: Jay St. John Episcopal Day School enrolls 215 students. The mission at Episcopal Day School is to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning in a Christian community that treasures courage, leadership and excellence. EDS has happy students with caring teachers. EDS seeks to educate the

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Fourth-grade students in Laura Krulder’s class at STARS participate in a program presented by Open Dream Ensemble. whole child in mind, body and spirit.

Highland Christian Academy Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade 5587 U.S. 1 North, Vass (910) 695-0494 Headmaster: William Vaughn

The O’Neal School Pre-Kindergarten (3-year-olds) through 12th Grade 3300 Airport Road, Southern Pines (910) 692-6920 www.onealschool.org Headmaster: Alan Barr A college preparatory school, The O’Neal School is dedicated to the development of academic excellence, strength of character and physical well-being of its students in an environment where integrity, self-discipline and consideration for others are fundamental. The O’Neal School has 100 percent college placement. Financial aid is available.

Longleaf Academy Kindergarten through Eighth Grade 600 Valley View Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-2665 www.longleafacademy.com Headmaster: Jill Dejak The Longleaf Academy is a private day school for children with specific learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, AD/HD and other learning disabilities. Longleaf Academy focuses on a 4-to-1 student/teacher ratio in all language areas.

Pope John Paul II Catholic School Pre-Kindergarten Four through Eighth Grade 2922 Camp Easter Road, Southern Pines (910) 692-6241 www.jp2catholicschool.org Principal: Dr. Rick Kruska Pope John Paul II Catholic School is dedicated to forming the hearts and minds of its students according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic faith with the highest standard of academic excellence. Pope John Paul II Catholic School offers a rich and challenging curriculum for grades Pre-K four

Faith Baptist Christian Academy Kindergarten through 10th Grade 2180 Carthage Road, West End, NC 27376 (910) 947-3797 www.fbcwestend.com/fbca.aspx Principal: Tony Connor

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through eighth grade at its new campus off Camp Easter Road, and is affordable and accessible to all children in the Sandhills region. All students wear uniforms. For more information about academics and student life, call Dr. Rick Kruska. Rainbow Baptist Church School Third Grade through Eighth Grade 702 W. Saunders Ave., Aberdeen, NC 28315 (910) 944-2799 Principal: K. Wayne Jones Sandhills Classical Christian School Preschool through Seventh Grade 650 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines (910) 695-1874 www.sandhillsccs.org e-mail: office@sandhillsccs.org Headmaster: Dr. Ron Grosh A nondenominational Christian school with a biblical world view, Sandhills Classical Christian School fosters more than 150 young minds to think clearly, listen carefully, reason logically and articulate persuasively. A member of the Association of

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Home Schooling Information www.ncdnpe.org/index.asp Information: (919) 733-4276 Statutes in North Carolina govern the practice of home schooling. The law requires that children receive approved schooling until the age of 16. Currently, Moore County has 423 home schools registered with the N.C. Department of Administration’s Division of Non-Public Education. There are 45,524 throughout the state’s 100 counties. The division is responsible for inspecting and monitoring the home schools.

Opportunities From Page 40 Classical Christian Schools, SCCS offers a full curriculum for preschool through seventh grade children, including drama, art, music and sports activities, while remaining focused on its outstanding academic program in the Classical methodology.

Solid Rock Christian School Pre-school for ages 2- 4 and Kindergarten through 12th Grade 311 E. Maple St., Aberdeen (910) 944-2099 Principal: Thomas Conway

Higher Education

Sandhills Community College www.sandhills.edu Admissions: (910) 695-3738 (910) 692-6185 or check out the website. Chartered in 1963, Sandhills Community College officially opened October 1, 1965, and was the first comprehensive (i.e., offering a college transfer degree) community college in North Carolina. Current offerings include two-year associate degrees in a wide range of fields. SCC also has a large number of continuing education courses, other enrichment coursework and a graduate equivalency degree (GED) program. The college also has an active Small Business Center. The board of trustees governing the college policy is composed of appointees by the sitting governor, the Moore County Board of Commissioners, and the Moore County Board of Education. The college is located on Airport Road in Southern Pines but also runs a satellite campus serving Hoke County.

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State law requires anyone who wants to have a home school (two-household schools are permitted) to hold at least a high school diploma or the equivalent, and to operate on a regular schedule during at least a nine-month academic year. Home schools must have records on shots and attendance and must administer nationally standardized achievement tests to students. They are “encouraged” but not required to hold classes at least 180 days a year.

University of North Carolina Pembroke at Sandhills Community College www.sandhills.edu/usp/uncp.html (910) 521-6262 When UNCP opened as Croatan Normal School in 1887, 15 students and one teacher attended. Now, UNCP enrolls more than 6,000 students. A satellite campus is located locally on the grounds of Sandhills Community College. The local campus offers three undergraduate and five graduate programs, including Business Administration, Nursing, Social Work, Master’s Degree in School Administration, Reading, Public Administration (online), Elementary Education and Business Administration. Interested students must apply for admission. For information, contact Rebecca Roberts, program coordinator, email: rebecca.roberts@uncp.edu, phone: (910) 695-3919. Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Kennedy Hall, K156, SCC, or check out the website. St. Andrews Presbyterian College at Sandhills Community College (910) 695-3888 St. Andrews Presbyterian College offers evening, weekend and hybrid classes leading to the bachelor’s degree on the campus of Sandhills Community College. Degree completion or second degree programs are offered in two majors: Elementary Education and Business Administration. In addition, students with bachelor’s degrees may enroll in the K-6 teacher licensure program to become certified teachers. Prospective students may request additional information from St. Andrews @ Sandhills, 115 Wellard Hall, 3295 Airport Road, Pinehurst, 28374. (910) 695-3888, (800) 763-0198 or online at sapc.edu.

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Resources For Parents There are times as parents when you don’t have the answers and you don’t know where to turn. Following are a few useful resources to give parents a helping hand:

school healthy and ready to succeed. For more information, contact PfCF at 7720 N.C. 22, Carthage, at (910) 9494045 or visit its website, www.moore4kids. com.

Department of Social Services The Department of Social Services also offers a child day-care coordination program. In addition, DSS may also determine eligibility for Smart Start Day Care funds. DSS may be reached at (910) 947-2436.

Head Start

Partners for Children and Families of Moore County From its offices one-half mile north of the Moore County Airport, Partners for Children and Families of Moore County offers child care referral services to the public, technical assistance to area child care programs and financial support to partner organizations providing a wide variety of services to families of young children. As part of North Carolina’s nationally recognized and award-winning early childhood initiative known as Smart Start, the goal of PfCF is that all young children enter

The Moore County Head Start Program is headquartered at 105 Clark St., Carthage, and may be reached by calling (910) 692-6713. Taylortown Head Start may be reached at (910) 295-5437, Aberdeen at (910) 944-0457, Vass at (910) 245-3883 and Southern Pines at (910) 692-4588.

Learning Centers

I Cyber Ed Learning Centers (910) 246-2211 760 S. Bennett St., Southern Pines Owner: Sharyn Trinko Director: Lin Rock

Cyber Ed Learning Centers has three centers in Moore County, including two in Southern Pines and one in Seven Lakes.

Child Care Referral

For Young Mothers Christ Way Church sponsors a weekly opportunity for all young mothers up to the age of 20 to gather and discuss issues concerning parenting. Experienced mothers and grandmothers offer advice. Mothers are welcome to bring their children. The church is located at 7681 U.S. 15-501, Pinehurst. For information, call Elder Nathaniel Jackson at GLENN M. SIDES/ (910) 235-3715. The Pilot

Partners for Children and Families of Moore County’s Child Care Resource and Referral provides information on local child care options, including referrals to child care centers, family child care homes, half-day preschools, after-school programs and/or nanny services. A counselor also provides information on the North Carolina child care licensing system and Libba Ottinger, 18 m details on how to on he r babysitter, Kelly ths old, and recognize and enjoy beautiful we McKenzie, Other Resources choose a quality ather at the Several private child child care program. Southern Pines Do wn town Park. care centers and For information, providers are listed in contact Partners for Children and Families area directories. at (910) 949-4045, ext. 103.

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Animals Benefit From Living in Moore County As a resident of the Sandhills, consider granting a new leash on life by opening your home and heart to one of the area’s many wonderful adoptable pets or by volunteering with one of the groups listed below. There are several animal welfare groups in the area, led by individuals dedicated to improving conditions for unwanted pets.

Animal Advocates of Moore County Inc. (910) 944-5098 229A Ridgeline Drive, Aberdeen, NC 28315 aamc@pinehurst.net A progressive, proactive organization whose mission is to make Moore County a no-kill county. This will be accomplished through an aggressive no-cost spay/neuter program and by educating the public.

Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) (919) 774-9433 42 Deep River Road, Sanford, NC 27330 www.cara-nc.org A nonprofit organization that promotes responsible pet ownership through education and provides shelter and care to domestic companion animals until a loving, responsible home can be found or lost pets are reunited with their families.

Montgomery Moore Animal Rescue Inc. (MMAR) (336) 879-2163 P.O. Box 744, West End, NC 27376 www.petfinder.com/shelters/doggonedog.html MMAR is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter that believes changing attitudes and deeply imbedded opinions is a one-on-one mandate. Its philosophy: a reverent respect for God’s creatures.

Moore Humane Society (910) 947-2631 5355 N.C. 22, Carthage, NC 28327 www.moorehumane.org

The Animal Center of Moore County (Moore County facility)

Incorporated in 1966 as a 501(c)(3) organization, Moore Humane Society is the founder of animal welfare in the Sandhills. The only state-licensed, privately funded animal shelter in Moore County, it rescues, rehabilitates and adopts homeless animals and practices “no-kill” philosophies. Its mission is to ensure that all animals are treated with compassion and respect and to end euthanasia as a means of controlling pet overpopulation in our community.

Sandhills Animal Rescue League Inc.

(910) 947-2858 5235 U.S. Highway 15-501 S., Carthage, NC 28327 http://www.moorecountync.gov/ acmc/index.html Established to maintain and care for unwanted pets and stray domestic animals received from Moore County animal control officers and the citizens of Moore County, as well as to place adoptable animals in good homes.

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Solutions for Animals Inc. (910) 875-7244 2298 Horace Walters Road, Raeford, NC 28376 www.solutionsforanimals.petfinder.org An indoor facility for rescued animals. Adoptions are based on compatibility between the pet and the prospective adopter.

The Haven - Friends for Life (910) 875-6768 400 Fulford McMillan Road, Raeford, NC 28376 www.thehaven-friendsforlife.org A large, no-kill shelter accepting strays and unwanted pets. It focuses on high-volume adoptions to stop the convenience killing of healthy adoptable animals.

The Citizens’ Pet Responsibility Committee Appointed by the Moore County Commissioners in early 2006, the mission of the Citizens’ Pet Responsibility Committee is to provide and drive, with the support of the County Commissioners, solutions to the pet overpopulation crisis in Moore County. The Committee pulls together members from various backgrounds and interests.

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Over time, the focus of the Committee has shifted to education in the schools. A six-session Pet Responsibility program is now presented to all 1,000-plus fourth graders in all Moore County public schools and has now expanded to the private school sector. The program explores and encourages responsibility, accountability, respect, commitment, advocacy and

courage, all within the context of caring for the domesticated animals that share our lives. Volunteers are the backbone of the program, and new volunteers are always welcome. All that is required is a love of animals and a desire to share that passion with fourth graders. Call (910) 949-9953 for more information or check the website at mcprc.org.

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Martin Park Off-Leash Park Lets Dogs Run Martin Park is an off-leash dog park located on more than 50 acres of land located at 350 Commerce Ave. in Southern Pines. It is behind a cul-de-sac at the end of Yadkin Park, off U.S. 15-501, behind Walmart. The dog park allows dogs, accompanied by their owners, to run free for exercise and recreation. There are no fences, but there are trails that wind throughout the 50 acres. The Southern Pines dog park has rules, including one requiring that dogs be vaccinated and licensed. The dog park has been open for off-leash recreation since the summer of 2000, and so far there have been no problems. The park is managed by the town of Southern Pines. For more information, call (910) 692-2463 or visit www.southernpines.net/recreation.

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After-Hours Clinic Available for Pets When their pets need urgent medical attention outside veterinariansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; normal office hours, dog and cat owners in Moore County can turn to Small Animal Emergency Services. An emergency veterinary hospital for dogs and cats, Small Animal Emergency Services serves Moore County and the surrounding counties of Montgomery, Hoke and Lee. To ensure each animal gets the highest quality of care, the after-hours emergency clinic works with area veterinarians and clinics, sending information to the petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular veterinarian after a visit. In addition, a veterinarian is always on duty during business hours. Located on the northbound side of U.S. 1 between Southern Pines and Vass at 5091 U.S. 1, the clinic is open seven days a week from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Closed from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Small Animal Emergency Services is open 24 hours on weekends and holidays. For more information, visit dogcat-er.com or call (910) 246-0405.

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CAC Supports Spay/Neuter Clinic The Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills Foundation (CAC) is a regional organization that promotes humane and responsible care of companion animals. The foundation’s goal is to eliminate the euthanasia of abandoned and unwanted animals in a nine-county region, including Moore, Lee, Hoke, Montgomery, Richmond, Harnett, Cumberland, Chatham and Randolph through affordable spay/neuter with community education, and volunteer involvement. Each year, large numbers of unwanted animals are surrendered to county animal control facilities. Of the animals housed in animal control facilities in CAC’s region in 2006, 78 percent were euthanized at a cost of more than $3 million to the taxpayers. No matter how many animal welfare groups participate to adopt animals out, the animals surrendered to animal control increase each year by about 13 percent. The consequence is an escalating euthanasia rate of these unwanted yet adoptable animals, according to the

foundation. The CAC Foundation works with local veterinarians, rescue and adoption organizations, county governments and the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine to accomplish its mission. The foundation will ensure that animals adopted from county facilities are spayed or neutered, which will reduce intake to animal control and assist county animal control become primary adoption centers. CAC Foundation provides affordable spay and neuter at the Spay/Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills (SNVC) in Vass for animal welfare groups and individuals that cannot afford a private veterinary practitioner. Base fees for dogs are $65. The fees are $50 for female cats and $35 for male cats. Aggressive provision of spay/neuter at the Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic will reduce the numbers of animals surrendered to animal control and reduce the level of euthanasia in our animal control facilities.

Since opening its doors in December 2007, more than 10,000 animals have been spayed/neutered from the ninecounty region served by the Companion Animal Clinic Foundation, including 5,181 in Moore County. For those who qualify, funds are available on a limited basis to further subsidize the cost of spay/neuter at the SNVC. Information about the voucher program is available at www.companion animalclinic.org, the website for the Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills Foundation Inc., along with a voucher donor form. The mailing address is P.O. Box 148, Southern Pines 28388. Additional information is available by phone at (910) 246-2000. Offices and the clinic are at 5071 U.S. 1, south of Vass, not far from Dunrovin. The appointment number is (910) 692-3499 (FIXX). The clinic is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Surgeries are scheduled by appointment only.

Taking a little time to plan ahead makes life calmer and safer for Moore County families and their animals during an emergency. That’s the mission of the County Animal Response Team (CART) and its resulting Animal Response Plan, designed to protect companion animals, livestock and wildlife in the event of a large-scale disaster in Moore County. Among the highlights of the Plan are recommendations for owners to consolidate their pets’ veterinary records and ensure adequate identification, and to assemble an emergency preparedness kit. The Plan also provides information on designated shelters for stray, lost or evacuated pets; emergency veterinary care; equine and livestock space; and wildlife found outside its natural habitat. Anyone interested in volunteering for CART should call Animal Services at (910) 947-2858 and ask for Al Carter.

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County Ordinance Protects Animals Moore County’s Animal Control Ordinance is designed to protect the county’s animals from neglect and abuse, promote responsible pet ownership and protect residents from the results of irresponsible pet ownership of others. The Ordinance stipulates that dogs, cats, horses and other animals have proper shelter and protection from weather, sufficient and wholesome food, humane care, and veterinary treatment when necessary. It also addresses tethering restrictions for dogs, the penalties for allowing dogs to roam at large, and pet overpopulation issues. The Ordinance allows Animal Control officers to quickly intervene and rescue animals in situations of cruelty and abuse — even remove the animals in certain situations. Residents are encouraged to check out all the details of the Ordinance at www. moorecountync.gov/acmc/index.html, or call The Animal Center at (910) 9472858.

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Fenced-In Dog Park

Pooch Park Gives Dogs Fun Digs Pooch Park in the Pines provides dogs large and small with a safe, controlled place to roam — unleashed. A joint project between Moore Humane Society and a group of dedicated volunteers called “Pooch Park Partners in the Pines,” the 3 1/2 acre park is the county’s first fully fenced-in dog park. Members must have a pass code to enter. Located across the street from the Moore County Airport on Old N.C. 22, Pooch Park in the Pines is a well-maintained canine paradise open to members only.

The Pooch Park is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Memberships start at $35 for the first dog and $15 for the second dog. There is a limit of three dogs per household. Members are required to submit vaccination records on their dogs. Two weeks before those vaccinations expire, a notice will be sent to the dog owner. If the dogs do not receive their shots, their access pass code will be deactivated. Half an acre is fenced in for small dogs under 25 pounds. Three acres are reserved for dogs weighing more than 25

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pounds. Owners may allow their small dogs to use the larger area at their own risk. Benches are located throughout the park. An Eagle Scout built several “poop stations,” which contain plastic bags, trash cans and hand sanitizers so owners can clean up after their dogs after they do their “business.” Another Eagle Scout collected and chipped more than 3,600 pine cones to cover the park’s leashing area. Founding memberships range from $100 to $500 and are tax-deductible. Fence sponsorships as memorials or remembrances are available for $100 per 10-foot section. For more information on the Pooch Park in the Pines, visit www.moore humane.org/PPIP, call (910) 947-2631 or drop a note to Pooch Park in the Pines, c/o Moore Humane Society, P.O. Box 203, Southern Pines, NC 28388.

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Pottery is One of Our Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oldest Heritages Pottery, once a necessity for utilitarian purposes, has become an integral symbol of North Carolina folk art and a supplement to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism industry, drawing thousands of visitors down N.C. 705 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the path to Moore Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turners and burners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; every year. More than 100 workshops lie along the 25-mile stretch of country road better known as the pottery highway. Though Seagrove is considered the official pottery capital, the birthplace of the N.C. pottery industry lies on Busbee Road, below the Moore-Randolph County line.

Local Potters A. Teague/ E.J. King Pottery 2132 N.C. 705 Seagrove, NC 27341

caldwellhohl@rtmc.net www.caldwellhohl.com 155 Cabin Trail, Seagrove, NC 27341 Chris Luther Pottery (336) 301-3254 www.chrislutherpottery.com 4823 Busbee Road Seagrove, NC 27341 Chrisco Pottery (336) 879-5272 1360 N.C. 705 S. Seagrove, NC 27341

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Sally Larson, of Fireshadow Pottery in Eagle Springs, works on a pot while her partner, Mo McKenzie, looks on.

Dean and Martin Pottery (336) 879-0683 www.deanandmartin pottery.com 7739 Nathan Lane Seagrove, NC 27341 Dirt Works (336) 873-8979 www.dirtworkspottery.co 1226 N.C. 705 Seagrove, NC 27341

Avery Pottery and Tileworks (336) 873-7923 www.averypotteryandtileworks.com 636 Potters Way Road Seagrove, NC 27341

Dixieland (336) 873-8463 1162 Cagle Loop Road Seagrove, NC 27341

Ben Owen Pottery (910) 464-2261, (336) 879-2262 www.benowenpottery.com 2199 N.C. 705 S., Seagrove, NC 27341

Dover Pottery (910) 464-3586 www.doverpots.com 321 Dover Pottery Dr., Seagrove, NC 27341

Blue Moon/Ole Fish Pottery House (336) 879-3270 gallery@blue-moon-gallery.com www.blue-moon-gallery.com 1387 N.C. 705 S., Seagrove, NC 27341

Down to Earth (910) 948-2619 11792 N.C. 24/27, Carthage, NC 28327

Cady Clay Works (910) 464-5661 www.cadyclayworks.com 3883 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Cagle Road Pottery (336) 879-2802 caglerdpottery@yahoo.com 603 Cagle Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Caldwell Hohl Artworks (336) 879-9090

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Heritage From Page 47 From the Ground Up (910) 464-6228 www.fromthegrounduppots.com 172 Crestwood Road, Robbins, NC 27325 Hickory Hill Pottery (910) 464-3166 4539 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Jugtown Pottery (910) 464-3266 www.jugtownware.com 330 Jugtown Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 JLK Jewelry at Jugtown Pottery (910) 464-2653 www.jlkjewelry.com 330 Jugtown Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Lantern Hill Pottery (910) 428-2199 lanternhillpottery.com

In-Town Store: 110 East Ave. Seagrove, NC 27341 Studio: 216 Brewer Road Seagrove, NC 27341 Luck’s Ware (336) 879-3261 www.lucksware.com lucksware@rtmc.net 1604 Adams Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Maness Pottery and Music Barn (910) 948-4897 10995 N.C. 24/27, Carthage, NC 28327 McCanless Pottery (336) 879-3610 www.mccanlesspottery.com 634 N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341 McKay Pottery (336) 879-4255 bmckay@rtmc.net 2596 Pottery Road, Seagrove, NC 27341

mcneillpotts@rtmc.net 1208 Upper Road, Seagrove, NC 27341

Piney Woods Pottery (910) 572-3554 1430 Ether Road, Star, NC 27356

www.stuempflepottery.com 1224 Dover Church Road Seagrove, NC 27341

Moore Pots (910) 464-1453, (910) 464-3323 333 Jugtown Road, Seagrove, NC, 27341

Raven Pottery (910) 235-0105, (336) 465-1776 www.ravenpottery.com P.O. Box 515, Southern Pines, NC 28388

Teague’s Frogtown Pottery (910) 948-3540 179 Frogtown Road Eagle Springs, NC 27242

Nichols Pottery (910) 948-4392 www.nicholspotteryshop.com 1400 S. N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341

Ray Pottery (336) 879-6707 www.paulandsheilaray.com 460 Cagle Road, Seagrove, NC 27341

O’Quinn Pottery (910) 464-5125 4456 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC 27341

Rockhouse Pottery (336) 879-2053 tcpoole@aol.com www.rockhousepottery.com 1792 S. N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341

Old House Pottery (336) 879-2052 236 Beane Lane, Seagrove, NC 27341

Smith Pottery (336) 879-1174 smithpottery@rtmc.net 743 S. N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341

Original Owens Pottery (910) 464-3553 3728 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC 27341

McNeills Pottery (336) 879-3002

Stuempfle Pottery (910) 464-2689

Thomas Pottery (336) 879-4145 www.thomaspottery.com 1295 S. N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341 Triple C Pottery (910) 948-3635 www.triplecpottery.us 3267 Big Oak Church Road Eagle Springs, NC 27242 Westmoore Pottery (910) 464-3700 www.westmoorepottery.com 4622 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Williams Pottery (910) 464-2120 2170 Dan Road, Robbins, NC 27325

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Health Care, School System Once Again Are County’s Largest Employers Once again, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, the Moore County school system and Pinehurst Resort top the list as Moore County’s largest employers. Each has more than 1,000 workers. Health care and social assistance constitute the county’s largest privateindustry sector. Leisure and hospitality follow, with retail trade in third place. The Moore County Schools and Moore County government were the top public-sector employers in 2011. Here is a listing of the county’s top 25 employers during the first quarter of 2011, according to figures provided by the Division of Employment Security (DES). 1. FirstHealth of the Carolinas 2. Moore County Schools 3. Pinehurst LLC 4. County of Moore 5. Sandhills Community College

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Walmart Associates St. Joseph of the Pines Pinehurst Medical Clinic Trident Management Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Gulistan Carpet Gentle Touch Home Care Food Lion N.C. Department of Transportation Lee Electrical Construction Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. Town of Southern Pines Episcopal Home for the Aging Ingersoll Rand Industrial SOL-EDI Lowe’s Home Centers Lowes Food Stores Country Club of North Carolina McDonald’s Franchisee Os Restaurant Services Inc. Carolina Eye Associates

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Dr. Ellen Willard (center) looks over a patient chart with Angel Swann, LPN (right), and Barry Baber, RN (left), at the Cancer Outpatient Center at the Pinehurst Medical Clinic.

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS — The Pinecrest Patriots are one of three local high school teams that thrill hometown fans when they take the field.

There’s Always a Game — or Two — To Play or Watch in Moore County BY JOHN KRAHNERT III Special to The Pilot

Dedicated athlete? Incurable sports fan? Just someone looking for some casual recreation? You’ve come to the right place. Though this area is recognized as being the golf mecca of the United States, Moore County has much to offer those seeking just about any type of athletic activity. As it turns out, this area is full of sports junkies who not only participate in a variety of activities, but also staunchly support the area’s sports teams. If you’re a sports fan, you’ll definitely want to check out the county’s five interscholastic athletic programs. Moore County has four high schools — three public and one private — and a community college that feature competitive teams in several sports. The largest high school is Pinecrest, which is located in Southern Pines and serves the southern portion of the county. Pinecrest and the other two public high schools — Union Pines and North Moore — are members of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). The greenand-gold clad Patriots compete in the 4-A Southeastern Conference.

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Pinecrest football games have become the place to be on Friday nights in the fall, as the program has enjoyed a resurgence under head coach Chris Metzger. The school also boasts strong girls’ and boys’ basketball teams and outstanding baseball and volleyball programs. Both of its soccer teams are perennial fixtures in the state playoffs, and the cross country and track programs are full of talent. Appropriately, the Patriot golf and tennis programs are solid, too. Just down the road is Union Pines High School, located in the eastern part of the county between Carthage and Cameron. The Vikings are members of the 3-A Cape Fear Valley Conference and also boast a competitive athletic program. The Vike hoops teams are usually good, as are its baseball and soccer teams. Longtime tennis coach John Frye has made the tennis teams forces to be reckoned with. Its wrestling program is emerging as a state power. Though not officially part of the athletic program, the Marching Vikings dazzle the crowds on football nights with their performances that have earned national accolades. North Moore High School — as its name

implies, located outside of Robbins in the northern part of the county — competes in the 1-A Yadkin Valley Conference. The school has always been known for its strong baseball and softball teams, but its basketball programs are starting to put its conference rivals on notice. The school has also enjoyed success on the soccer pitch and volleyball court. The county’s private school — The O’Neal School — is a member of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association and competes in the 2-A Cape Fear Independent Conference. The Falcons compete in most of the sports public schools offer and have had much success in cross country, track and field, swimming, golf, tennis and soccer. Though it is just four years old, the success of the Sandhills Community College athletic department has been remarkable. The Flyers compete in Region X of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Currently, the college features

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volleyball, men’s basketball and men’s and women’s golf. Two years ago, the volleyball team won both region and district championships and competed in the Division III national championship tournament in Minnesota, finishing seventh. The basketball program continues to improve every year and has developed quite the local following. The golf teams are worthy of the area. If you or your kids are looking to get involved in some sports or activities, try one of the county’s four parks and recreation departments — Moore County, Southern Pines, Pinehurst and Aberdeen — depending on where you live. Whether you’re looking to join an adult softball league or your child wants to learn how to play soccer, odds are they’ll have something to choose from year-round. The Athletic Club of the Sandhills offers soccer and volleyball programs for local youths. The Optimist Club of the Sandhills sponsors football and baseball leagues.

There are a variety of travel teams for A tennis tradition goes hand-in-hand all ages who always seem to clean up in baseball, basketball, softball and soccer in with golf in Moore County, and there are competitions around the country. There’s the area, as well as wrestling — the plenty of tennis facilities to suit one’s also a local United States Tennis Sandhills Sandcats and Sandhills needs, whether it be at one of the local Association team tennis league. Copperheads. clubs or out in the community. The Lawn If you’re into other traditional lawn There is sports, like also a youth lawn bowling football and croquet, program, the head out to Sandhills Pinehurst Patriots, that Resort or compete Longleaf against teams Golf and from across Country Carolina and Club. other states. The runThey offer ning scene three agehas exploded level teams: recently, 8-9, 10-11 especially and 12-13 with the years old. advent of the Bowlers will Sandhills love the Race Series. PHILIP TAYLOR/The Pilot Sandhills More than Bowling 2,600 runUnion Pines wrestler Philip Mondi tries to roll his opponent during a match. Center, ners particilocated just pated in the south of Pinehurst in Aberdeen, which and Tennis Club of North Carolina, series that kicked off two years ago. If you hosts year-round leagues and tournaments located in Pinehurst, is dedicated to the see GAME, page 54 for all ages. sport. The county boasts strong players of

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Our Family to Family Course is a 12-week course designed to educate and assist families and close associates of loved ones suffering with a mental illness. For those individuals with a mental illness, we offer our Peer to Peer Course which is 9 weeks focusing on maintaining recovery through the support of trained mentors who themselves are in recovery. We also offer a monthly Education and Support Program which is normally held on the first Monday of each month. All programs and courses are free and open to the public. NAMI-MC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For additional information call (910) 295-1053 or go to: www.nami-moorecounty.org.

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Game From Page 53 like to run, consider hooking up with the Sandhills Striders Club. The Sandhills Cycling Club offers a lot of opportunity for those who prefer to ride. Its centerpiece event is the Tour de Moore, which has taken place in conjunction with Southern Pinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Springfest since 1976. The event features several races, including a 100-mile circuit across the county that finishes in downtown Southern Pines. Competitive anglers should check out the Sandhills Bassmasters of Moore County, which competes in regional tournaments. There are lots of opportunities for seniors to compete in various sports via the Senior Games in the Pines, which is the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local delegation to the Senior Games. It utilizes an Olympic-style format and is open to anyone 55 and older. Team sports include softball and basketball, not to mention a plethora of individual competitions. Those interested may register at one of the local parks and rec departments in February and March.

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Golf

Accolades From Page 56 in 2012. The year 2011 proved painful for some courses as the faltering economy continued to keep play below the desired level. Some courses were simply hit too hard and the result was the closing of the popular Pit Golf Links and a change in management for both the Country Club of Whispering Pines and Foxfire Country Club & Resort. The Pit, designed by Dan Maples, went into bankruptcy and was purchased by Pinehurst Resort. Its future is uncertain at the moment, but the intriguing layout is being given enough maintenance to keep it ready for a reopening if the economy continues improving. Seven Lakes Country Club, the only 18hole course designed by the late Pete Tufts, is enjoying new-found status as it climbs the rankings in the North Carolina Golf Panelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 100 Courses. Give course superintendent Scott Clawson a lot of credit for that, as the beautifully maintained layout was named the Sandhills Golf Association Course of

the Year for an unparalleled third The Tom Jackson-designed Hyland Golf consecutive time. Club was the first, and the success of that Another course that continues to improve experiment probably played a role in in popularity is encouraging Little River Farm, Legacy Golf Links located near to do the same. Carthage. This The new Bermuda Dan Maples greens are not creation seems to only able to do something withstand the each year to make sultry heat of the it a more enjoySandhills, but also able experience bear up better for regulars and under heavy foot visitors alike. traffic. Ball marks Many courses in donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do as much the area have offdamage and the set the loss of putting surface is open play by smooth and fast hosting more year-round. tournaments, both Hyland on the regional experienced a GLENN M. SIDES/The Pilot and national major personnel Luke Perrino, 9, of Mooresville, loosens change as Doug levels. Events for up before teeing off on Pinehurst No. 2 Thompson, the junior golfers are last summer. It was his first time playing head professional prevalent throughout the and general No. 2. year manager, left to Two area courses have completed return for a second stint at Southern Pines switching their greens from the popular Golf Club and was replaced by a familiar bentgrass to new strains of Bermuda. name in Lew Ferguson.

Ferguson was head professional at Pinehurst Country Club for several years before leaving that post in a personnel change some time ago. National Golf Club, the only Jack Nicklaus design in the Sandhills, is currently undergoing a greens restoration. The 23-year-old layout, which is annually ranked among the Top 20 in the state, is scheduled to reopen in mid-March. The greens are being rebuilt to their original size and contours and are also retaining the bentgrass surface. One reason given for this is that Nicklaus felt some of the green contours would have simply been too fast with the new grass The two major players in the area, Pinehurst Resort and the twin-course resorts of Pine Needles and Mid Pines, appear to have survived the recession crisis with minimum damage and continue to bring the area national and international acclaim. The year 2012 promises to bring more golfers and more accolades to the Sandhills. Enjoy the opportunities. Put together your favorite foursome and tee it up. Contact Howard Ward by email at howardward@att.net.

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Bayonet at Puppy Creek Beacon Ridge Country Club The Bluff The Carolina The Club at Longleaf Country Club of North Carolina Dogwood Cardinal (1-5, 15-18) Cardinal (6-14) Country Club of Whispering Pines East Course West Course Deercroft Golf Club Dormie Club Forest Creek Golf Club North Course South Course Foxfire Country Club East Course and West Course Hyland Golf Club Knollwood Fairways Legacy Golf Links Little River Golf and Resort Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club Mid South Club Midland Country Club National Golf Club Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club Pinehurst Resort and Country Club No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 Pinewild Country Club Magnolia Azalea Holly Riverside Country Club Seven Lakes Country Club Southern Pines Golf Club Talamore Resort Whispering Woods Golf Club

Woodlake Country Club Palmer Course Maples Course

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Donald Ross Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore Donald Ross Tom Fazio Ellis Maples George and Tom Fazio Rees Jones Tom Fazio

Gene Hamm Pinewild Team Gary Player Porter Gibson Peter Tufts Donald Ross Rees Jones Ellis Maples

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(910) 692-6400 (910) 692-3572 (910) 944-8825 (910) 949-4600 (910) 692-2114 (910) 695-3193 (910) 295-3241 (910) 295-4300 (910) 692-7111 (910) 295-6811

(910) 295-5145 (910) 464-3686 (910) 673-1092 (910) 692-6551 (910) 692-5884 (910) 949-4653

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Carl Rafter on Red Ghost (left) and Xavier Aizpuru on Dance Faster clear the hurdle ahead of the pack during the 60th annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase.

Horse Country Is a Taste of ‘Southern Heaven’

BY KATE SMITH Newsroom Intern

Horse Country — the word elicits a stop motion frame of Sandhills images. Many natives have spent their summer days on the waves of horses’ backs, and all have watched the hills and horses through an open car window. One local describes the miles of tar-colored fences and rusty barns

as “Southern heaven,” witnessing the therapy of horses. The therapy of “just being.” The area commonly known as “Horse Country” generally refers to a region right around Southern Pines and includes the well-known Walthour-Moss Foundation. However, the horse community extends to northern Moore County and beyond, including Carthage,

Cameron, Pinehurst, Vass and West End. Five Points in northern Hoke County south of Southern Pines is an extension of the area as well. Numerous events draw equestrians to Moore County from great distances, including horse shows and hunt clubs that are held throughout the year. Spectators and

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Colette Leber, a member of the Moore County Pony Club, won an intro class at the Pinehurst Schooling Dressage Show in January. Riding Paula Baran’s Isolde, Leber scored a 71.5. Leber is pictured in the all-weather show ring at the Pinehurst Harness Track. The show ring was finished in late 2011.

participants can enjoy horse shows, hunts by invitation, racing, carriage driving, pony club, dressage, steeplechase, trail, and other equestrian events. The Pinehurst Harness Track is a winter training center that boasts 111 acres and a history since 1915. The track utilizes its three training tracks, center aisle barns, multiple paddocks and 300 stalls by hosting polo and horse races. Spectators are invited to watch the morning workouts during the October to May training season. The Carolina Horse Park is located 12 miles south of Southern Pines in Hoke County. Its expansive facilities accommodate at least five major branches of equestrian sport. The treasured and widely anticipated Stoneybrook Steeplechase is held at Carolina Horse Park. Begun as a training stable in the 1940s by Irish immigrant Mickey Walsh, the annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase now enchants with breathtaking horse races on the Rite of Spring, the first Saturday in April. In 1974, Virginia “Ginnie” Walthour-Moss and her husband, William “Pappy” Moss, created an “oasis”— 4,000 acres of

unspoiled nature that winds through Southern Pines. Devoted to nature conservation and equestrian activities, the Walthour-Moss foundation is a sanctuary for wildlife and unique plant species. Fox hunters, pony clubbers, race and steeplechase trainers, trail riders and worldclass competitive athletes regularly mount on the grounds. The Moore County Hounds meet at the foundation several days a week from September to April. The Moore County Hounds Association invites the public to watch Thanksgiving Day’s Opening Meet and Blessing of the Hounds and spring’s Hunter Trials. The rural “mini-foundation” Fields Community is unfolding its borders to an eventual 2,500 acres. Fields is where heart and home are one, plotting 10 to 20 acres for each resident on idyllic Cameron hills. Fields is interconnected to the community by unpaved, graveled roads and a network of trails. It is comfortably close to nearby tack and feed stores, veterinarians, shopping and entertainment. Sharing a 20-mile radius with hundreds of horses fatefully opens the hearts of the willing. It’s here where spectators, volunteers and competing equestrians can breathe in the pine and hay as creatures 15 hands high inspire us to live — simply and sunnily.

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I Moore County Parks and Recreation 155 Hillcrest Park Lane, Carthage (910) 947-2504 This department provides leisure services to residents of Moore County with first priority to youth and seniors.

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I Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Village Hall 395 Magnolia Rd., Pinehurst (910) 295-2817 www.villageofpinehurst.org This department serves the residents of the village of Pinehurst, offering programs, athletic leagues, special events, parks and facilities.

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Douglass Community Center 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines (910) 692-7376 The Recreation and Parks Department offers many innovative and traditional activities, programs and special events for area seniors. These recreational services and opportunities are available on a year-round basis.

Recreation and Parks Department

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I Aberdeen Parks and Recreation 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen (910) 944-5902 www.townofaberdeen.net This department serves the residents of the town of Aberdeen. In addition to maintaining parks and facilities, the department offers programs for seniors, such as chair exercises, art classes and bingo, as well as programs and athletic activities for youth and adults. The Parks and Recreation Department also sponsors special events such as Fun Family Fourth of July. I Southern Pines Recreation and Parks Campbell House 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines (910) 692-2463 www.southernpines.net/recreation

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Moore County offers four parks and recreation departments. Recreational opportunities range from senior activities to trips and tours to arts and crafts and special programs. The departments also are involved in organizing and running sport leagues â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for youth, adults and seniors. These leagues include sports such as baseball, basketball, golf and tennis. The four departments operate independently and usually have different price structures for residents and non-residents.

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Parks and Playgrounds In Moore County Parks and playgrounds may include ball fields, tennis courts, play equipment, basketball courts, hiking trails, lakes, fishing, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe courts, shuffleboard courts, outdoor picnic grills, fitness areas and racquetball courts. Restrooms may also be available.

Aberdeen

I Aberdeen Lake Park The park is located off U.S. 1, across from historic downtown Aberdeen I Berkeley Park Berkeley Park is at 704 Keyser St., near Aberdeen Primary School. I Colonial Heights Park Colonial Heights located on Park Drive I Sharpe Park Sharpe Park is located on the corner of Maple Avenue and Pine Street.

Southern Pines All Southern Pines parks are open from sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted. I Downtown Park 145 SE Broad Street, Southern Pines I Martin Park 350 Commerce Ave., Southern Pines I Memorial Park 210 Memorial Court I Morganton Road Sports Complex Morganton Road I Pool Park 730 S. Henley St., Southern Pines I Reservoir Park 300 Reservoir Park Road, off N.C. 22, Southern Pines I Sandhurst Park 134 Barcroft Court, Southern Pines I Rounds Park 570 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines

Pinehurst

I Camelot Playground At Cannon Park I Cannon Park Off N.C. 211 on Rattlesnake Trail. I Pinehurst Greenway System Call the department at (910) 295-2817 for information. I Rassie Wicker Park 395 Magnolia Road

Carthage

I Hillcrest Park 155 Hillcrest Park Lane, at the intersection of U.S. 15-501 and N.C. 22, Carthage. I Lake Luke Marion Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage I Nancy Kiser Park Located along Rockingham and South McNeill (N.C. 22) Streets in Carthage.

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I Davis Park 4799 N.C. 705, at the Davis Community Center. I Milliken Park 541 Park Avenue, Robbins I Tracy Brown Park 110 South Rockingham St., Robbins

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Southern Pines Greenway System Southern Pines Recreation and Parks Department is leading the way in the Sandhills area with its greenway trail system. Both pedestrian and bicycle use are allowed. I Reservoir Park Greenway Approximately 2 miles long, the trail wanders the scenic 95-acre lake and features the “Beaver Dam Boardwalk” and two scenic overlooks. I Longleaf Greenway Approximately 1 mile in length, this greenway connects the Pine Grove Village, Talamore and Longleaf neighborhoods to the Reservoir Park and Forest Creek Greenways. I Forest Creek Greenway When complete, this trail will connect Longleaf Greenway to the Forest Creek Development, to The O’Neal School, and to N.C. 22 at Nicks Creek. This greenway trail is more than 4 miles long. I Mill Creek Greenway This 1-mile section of trail connects Reservoir Park to the Warrior Woods residential area. Future plans add another 3 miles of trail through Warrior Woods and to The Carolina golf community. I Nick’s Creek Greenway More than 3 1/2 miles of trail connect Reservoir Park to N.C. 22. This quiet trail connects with Forest Creek Greenway.

Hiking Trails

I Aberdeen Lake — U.S. 1, Aberdeen I Cannon Memorial Park — N.C. 211 at Rattlesnake Trail, Pinehurst I Lake Luke Marion — Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage I Reservoir Park — N.C. 22, Southern Pines I Sandhills Community College — Airport Road, Southern Pines I Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve — Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines

Croquet Anyone? Think croquet is just something you do for fun in the backyard? Not in Pinehurst. On impeccably manicured lawns adjacent to the Pinehurst Resort golf club house, stern-faced competitors wield mallets with intensity comparable to that displayed by golfers on the historic links nearby. The resort even has a croquet pro on staff to supervise competition and help players improve their game. The annual tournament, held at Pinehurst each September, is a throwback to Victorian England.

Tennis The fuzzy tennis ball is a busy critter in the Sandhills. Although the sport plays second fiddle to golf, there are more than 100 tennis courts in Moore County that stay active during the warmer months.

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Places of Worship in Moore County Anglican Christ Church Anglican: 750 Fairway Drive, Southern Pines. 215-8063. Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. 2nd Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon.

Apostolic Faith On Fire Deliverance Ministries: 3625 Murdocksville Road, West End. Pastor, Bishop Stanley E. Williams. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. New Life Tabernacle United Pentecostal: Corner of Pine and Maple streets. 944-1710. Rev. Dennis M. Patterson, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Refuge Church of Christ: 855 W. Indiana Ave., Bishop Ralph White, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Assembly of God Lighthouse Assembly of God: 8361 N.C. 24/27, Carthage. Pastor Herman Phillips. 947-3554. Sunday School 10 a.m.,

Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m., Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Sandhills Assembly of God: 6481 U.S. 1 N. (across from Hyland Golf Club), Bryan R. Rainbow, senior pastor. 692-2403. Sunday Christian Education Hour 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Baptist Ashley Heights Baptist: 10351 Aberdeen Road, Aberdeen. 944-1952. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Beaver Creek Baptist: 2280 Nicholson Road, Cameron. (919) 499-9632, (800) 681-8602. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Bethlehem Baptist: 1838 Bethlehem Church Road, Carthage. Rev. Roger Thomas. 947-2835. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Beulah Hill Baptist: Beulah Hill Church Road, West End. Rev. Dr. William Cooper. 295-6323. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Bright Light Baptist: Plank Road, Robbins. Ralph Voncannon, pastor. Sunday

School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Calvary Baptist: 549 Plank Road, Carthage. Rev. Brad Harrison. 948-3826. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. every Sunday; 6 p.m. first and third Sundays. Cameron Baptist: 593 Carthage St., Cameron. Dr. Wayne Greene, pastor. 2457222. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Cornerstone Baptist: 656 Hoffman Road, West End. 673-4085. Pastor Sam Hartsell. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible Study. Deep Creek Baptist: 1995 Linden Road Ext., Pinehurst. Rev. Bryan Maness. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Eagle Springs Baptist: 460 Eagle Springs Road, Eagle Springs. Rev. Todd Moore, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Emmanuel Baptist: 632 McCrimmon Road (1/4 mile off U.S. 15-501, north of Carthage), Carthage. 947-4736. Pastor Eugene Ussery. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.,

Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Ephesus Baptist: 2724 White Hill Road, Sanford. David A. Thomas, senior pastor. 774-4818. Sunday Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Fairview Baptist: 1580 Carthage Road, West End. Donald Gillis, pastor. 947-3260. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Faith Baptist: 2180 Carthage Road, West End. Rev. Tony Connor. Worship Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Faith Missionary Baptist: 1400 W. Michigan Ave., Rev. James W. Moore. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. First Baptist, Aberdeen: 700 Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen. Rev. Michael Branscome. 944-1421, Prayer Line 944-3122. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 8:30 and 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. First Baptist, Carthage: 108 McNeill St., Carthage. Rev. Thomas V. Herndon. 947-2456. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. First Baptist, Pinehurst: 7373 N.C.

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211 N., Pinehurst. Pastor Rev. David Marks. 295-7022. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. First Baptist, Robbins: 651 Hemp St., Robbins. Rev. Kenneth McNeill, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. First Baptist, Southern Pines: 200 East New York Ave., Southern Pines. David Helms, senior minister. 692-8750. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. First Baptist, Vass: 3448 U.S. 1 South, Vass. Sunday School 10 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m. First Baptist, West End: N.C. 211, West End. Rev. Robbie Gibson, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. First Missionary Baptist: Needmore Street, Carthage. Rev. Lincoln Blanding, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. First Missionary Baptist: 315 S. Gaines St., Dr. Joshua J. Haire, junior pastor. 6922022. Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship Services 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Youth Church 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible

Studies 7 p.m. Frye’s Chapel Free Will Baptist: 1972 Lobelia Road, Vass. Pastor Kent McMillian. 245-3722. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Pastoral Teaching 6:30 p.m. Galilee Missionary Baptist: 4140 Main St., Taylortown. Rev. Charles Nabors. 295-2333. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Greater Missionary Baptist: U.S. 1 (6 miles south on U.S. 15-501), Aberdeen. Rev. J.R. Monroe, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Harmony Baptist Church: N.C. 73, West End. Rev. Robert Morrison. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Harrington Chapel Free Will Baptist: 164 S. Carlisle St., Southern Pines. Pastor John Pennie. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Praise and Worship Service 10:55 a.m. Highland Independent Baptist: U.S. 1 N., Vass. Rev. Bill Vaughn, pastor. 6950494. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Hope Community Baptist: 202 Camp Easter Road, Lakeview. Pastor Lewis Blue. 949-2165. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Ives Memorial Baptist: 365 E. Philadelphia Ave., Pinebluff. 281-3247. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services

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11 a.m. Lakeview Chapel FWB: 153 Tree Road, Box 362, Lakeview. Pastor Elder Lois J. Moore. 245-2355. Sunday School 10 a.m., Pastoral Sundays, first and third, 11 a.m. Love Grove Free Will Baptist: Dawkins St., Jackson Hamlet, N.C. 5, Pinehurst. James A. Leach, pastor. 2954211. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. (1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays). Middle Cross Baptist: N.C. 2, West End. David Reynolds, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. (2nd and 4th Sundays). Ministry of Deliverance: Meeting at old “Faith Church,” Bethesda Road, Aberdeen. Rev. James Leak. Sunday School 10 a.m. New Bensalem Missionary Baptist: 1919 River Road, High Falls. Richard Bethea, pastor. 464-5264. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m. New Freedom Baptist: 4224 Murdocksville Road, Pinehurst. Rev. Stephen Burrow. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. New Home Baptist: 1000 Lobelia Road, Vass. Rev. Paul McClure. 245-3432. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. New Testament Baptist: North Moore Road, Robbins. Tom Horner, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Open Arms Community Church: 119 E. Maple St., Vass. John Brown. 245-3612. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Pineywood Baptist: 545 Pineywood Church Road, Cameron. Charles Lassiter, pastor. 245-1060. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Pleasant Hill Baptist: 2237 Camp Easter Road, Rev. Gregg Newton, pastor. 692-0992. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist: 1981 Kelly Plantation Road, Carthage. Elder Oscar Adams, pastor. 947-2321. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service, first and third Sundays, 11:30 a.m.; Midweek Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist: 1149 Addor Road, Rev. Harold W. Hubbard, pastor. 281-5619. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Providence Chapel Baptist Church: 1700 Spies Road, Rev. Allen Mashburn, pastor. 948-4003. Sunday School 10 a.m., Sunday Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Rainbow Baptist Independent/ Fundamental: 702 Saunders Ave., Aberdeen. Wayne Jones, pastor. 944-2799. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Red Branch Baptist: 1748 Old River

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Road, Carthage. Scott McInnis, pastor. 9471974, www.redbranchbaptist.org. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m.; Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Red Hill Baptist: 1160 Red Hill Road, Cameron. Rev. James Baldwin. 245-3904. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service, first and third Sundays, 11 a.m. Seven Lakes Baptist: 1015 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes. 673-4656. Christopher A. Hrabosky, senior pastor. Worship Services 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Solid Rock Baptist: 311 E. Maple St., Aberdeen. 944-2099. Rev. Thomas Conway. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sonlight Independent Baptist: 7027 N.C. 211, between Pinehurst and West End. Pastor George Ingram. 215-5522. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Southside Baptist: 3 miles south of Aberdeen on Laurinburg Road (U.S. 15-501 S.). Pastor Paul Garretson. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m. (except first Sunday). St. John Baptist: Harris Street, Aberdeen. Pastor Jimmy Gilchrist. 9447895. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. St. Paul Missionary: 198 Gaines Road, Pinehurst. Rev. Elgett Floyd, pastor, evangelist Carol Henry, minister Anthony Washing. 215-9817. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship

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Service 11 a.m. Stony Hill Free Will Baptist: VassCarthage Road, Carthage. Elder Al Wilson, pastor. 947-3355. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service, first and third Sundays, 11 a.m. Summer Hill Baptist: 663 Summer Hill Church Road, Carthage. Edwin Moore, interim pastor. 947-5160. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Taylor Memorial Baptist: 4164 Hoffman Road, Jackson Springs. Interim Pastor Zeb Moss. 281-2051. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Unity Grove Baptist: 849 Mt. Carmel Road, Carthage. 948-4518. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Victory Community Baptist: 915 Brinkley Road, Carthage. 947-2177. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. West Side Missionary Baptist: 291 West Side Road, Robbins. 464-2230. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Yates-Thagard Baptist: 3820 VassCarthage Road, Carthage. Rev. Steven Johnson, pastor. 949-3511. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship Services 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Bible Fundamentalist Calvary Memorial Church: 400 S. Bennett St., Southern Pines. Charles Garrison, minister. 692-8311, 692-2331. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

Catholic Our Lady of the Americas: 298 Farmers Market Road (off N.C. 211), Candor. Rev. Ricardo Sanchez. Sunday English Mass 9 a.m., Spanish Masses 12 p.m., 1:45 p.m. Sacred Heart: N.C. 211 at Dundee Road, Pinehurst. Rev. Edward Burch. 2956550. Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. , 10:45 a.m.; Daily Mass 8 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 3:454:15 p.m. St. Anthony of Padua: E. Vermont and N. Ashe Street, Southern Pines. Rev. Monsignor Jeffrey A. Ingham, V.F. pastor. 692-6613. Masses: Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Spanish Mass 5 p.m. Sunday; Monday through Friday 12 Noon; Tuesday and Thursday 12 Noon and 5 p.m.; Confessions Sat. 3-4 p.m. Catholic Cemetery, Camp Easter Road, Southern Pines.

Charismatic Grace Church: 1519 Luther Way,

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Southern Pines. Randy Thornton, senior pastor. 692-6711. Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. Mighty Force Church: Worship Service 3 p.m. Prophetic Rain International Ministries: 204D Saunders St., Carthage. Pastor Steven Norris.

Christian Word of Truth Christian Center, Inc.: 132 Poplar St., Vass. Helen A. Spencer, overseer Michael and Cheryl Blue, co-pastors. 783-7616. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:15 a.m.; Wednesday Service 7:30 p.m. Brown’s Chapel Christian Church: 608 Brown’s Chapel Road, Robbins. Pastor James Brewer. Sunday School and Worship 10 and 11 a.m.; Children’s Clubhouse Wed. 7 p.m. Glendon Independent Christian Church: 148 Glendon Church Road, Glendon. L. Joe Johnson, pastor. 464-4031. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Christian-Missionary Alliance Sandhills Alliance Church: 425 Morganton Road, Pinehurst. 295-4949. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

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Religion Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist: 240 E. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines. 692-7759. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m.; Wed. Testimony Meeting 7:30 p.m.; Reading Room, 173 NE Broad St., Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Church of God

The 1st Tabernacle Church of God and Saints of Christ: 580 W. New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines. Elder Michael Blackston, pastor. 692-6995. Sabbath School Saturdays 10 a.m.; Worship Service Saturday 11 a.m. Carthage Church of God: Corner of Saunders and Clark. Pastor Jeff Baker. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Christian Victory Center: 500 S. Hardin, Bishop Leroy Payton, pastor. 6937778. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11:15 a.m. Full Gospel Church of God in Christ: U.S. 1, Hoffman. Elder Marvin Leak, pastor. 281-4072. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:15 a.m. The Harvest Church: 7310 N.C. 22, Southern Pines. Pastor Dale Wallace. 9494640. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

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Heritage Church of God: U.S. 1, Vass. Rev. Randy L. Wallace, Pastor. 245-7743. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. The Holy Church of God in Christ: 7901 Main St., Taylortown. Pastor Bishop Larry Brown. 295-0551 or 295-6398. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m. New Hope Church of God in Christ: N.C. 211 East, 204 Raeford Road, Aberdeen. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Pentecostal Assembly of Jesus Christ: West New York Avenue and Eastman Road. 692-3574 or 692-3573. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Prayer Tabernacle Holy Church of God: 6670 Calaway Road, Aberdeen. 2814477. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Spruill Temple Church of God in Christ: Elder John E. Spruill, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7:30 p.m. St. John United Church of God: 376 Bethlehem Church Road, Carthage. Elder Nathane Hooker. 947-2239. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m. St. Peter’s United Church of God: Eastwood Section, Pinehurst. Bishop C.L. Curry. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship

Services 11:30 a.m., 7 p.m. (first and third Sundays). St. Ruth’s United Church of God: Happy Valley Section, West End. Lillian R. Kearns, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m. (2nd and 4th Sundays). Wells Tabernacle Church of God in Christ: 450 S. Stephens St. Elder J.J. Williams, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:45 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints: U.S. 15-501. 692-8085. Sacrament Meeting 10 a.m., Sunday School 11:20 a.m., Priesthood Meeting 12:10 p.m., Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

Congregational Community Congregational Church UCC: 141 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines. 692-8468. Worship Service 11 a.m. Mt. Pleasant Christian Church: 4460 Lobelia Road, Vass. Dr. Greg Poplin, minister. 245-7405. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

Episcopal Emmanuel Episcopal: 350 E. Massachusetts Ave. Rev. John G. Tampa.

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Evangelical Free Church Christ Community Church: 220 Campground Road, West End. Pastor Dean Engebretson. 215-8099. www.cccpinehurst.org. Sunday Worship Services 9:15 a.m., 11 a.m.; Saturday 5:30 p.m.

Evangelical Presbyterian Christ Fellowship Church: Pee Dee Road and Midland Road, Southern Pines. Rev. James Thyne, pastor. 692-5155. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Full Gospel Crossroads Community Church: 780 Bibey Road, Carthage. Evangelist David Bibey, pastor. 949-3971. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. Prayer Praise Cathedral of Deliverance: 4139 N.C. 211, West End. Bishop Joseph Siler, pastor, and Julia Siler, co-pastor. Worship Service 10 a.m.

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Higher Dimensions Worship Center: 1545 U.S. 1 South, Unit 1, Southern Pines. Pastor Samantha Dowdy. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday, 7 p.m. Holiness Church of Promise: 557 Addor Road, Addor. Pastor Geraldine Brown. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Mt. Olive Holy Bible Church of God: 680 S. Gaines St., Southern Pines. Elder Joseph M. Quick, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Sandy Grove Bible Church of God: 158 Sellar St., Vass. Elder Elwood Hooker, pastor. Worship Service, 2nd and 4th Sundays, 11 a.m. Shady Grove: 11212 N.C. 211, Aberdeen. Pastor Melvin Chamber. 9447544. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m.

Independent Stones Chapel: U.S. 15/501, Carthage. Pastor William Russell. Sunday School every Sunday. Worship Service, 2nd and 4th Sundays, 11:45 a.m.

Interdenominational

Chapel in the Pines: Seven Lakes, West End. Rev. Don Welch. 673-6701, 673-0945. Worship Service 9 a.m.

New Covenant Fellowship: 1305 Hulsey Road, Carthage. Lee McKinney, pastor. 947-1412. Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Adult Study Wednesday 7 p.m. The Village Chapel: 10 Azalea Road, Pinehurst. Dr. Glenn Miller, interim minister, Dr. Ashley Smith, pastor of families and youth. 295-6003. Communion 8:15 a.m., Church Family Service and Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

Jewish Sandhills Jewish Congregation Beth Shalom: 673-5224. www.sandhillsjewish.org. Shabbat Services on third Friday of Month.

Lutheran Our Saviour Lutheran: 1517 Luther Way, Southern Pines. Rev. G. Scott Homesley, senior pastor. 692-2662. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. St. James Lutheran (Missouri Synod): 983 W. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines. Denton White, pastor. 6922515. Sunday School/Adult Bible Class 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran (Missouri Synod): 144 Westgate Commercial Center, Pinehurst. Denton White, pastor. Worship Service 9 a.m.

Methodist Cameron United Methodist: N.C. 24/27, Center of Historic Cameron, Cameron. Rev. David Johnson. 692-3702. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Carthage United Methodist: 401 McReynolds St., Carthage. Rev. Chuck Plowman. 947-2705. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m. Cool Springs United Methodist: Cool Springs Road off Putnam-Glendon Road, Lay Pastor William Cashion. 464-5215. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Doubs Chapel United Methodist: 1444 Doubs Chapel Road, West End. Rev. Eric Joyce. 947-1538. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Eagle Springs United Methodist: 640 Eagle Branch Road, Eagle Springs. Worship Service 10 a.m. Fair Promise United Methodist: Glendon-Siler City Road. Pastor Jonathan Mills. 464-3217. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Green Grove AME Zion: 2810 Country Line Road, Cameron. Rev. Carolyn Radcliff, pastor. Sunday School 9:45, 11 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. first, second and third Sundays. High Falls United Methodist: River

Road off N.C. 22 at Deep River Bridge, High Falls. Pastor Ken Buckingham. 464-3217. Worship Service 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Jordan Chapel AME Zion: 415 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines. Rev. Diane McCrowe. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Love Grove AME Zion Church: 300 Love Grove Church Road, West End. Judy C. Bowden. Church phone 673-8233. Pastor’s study 673-1900. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Worship Service. Mt. Carmel United Methodist: 3925 Old Carthage Road, Carthage. Rev. James Stalnaker. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. Mt. Olive AME Zion: 440 Bethlehem Church Road, Carthage. Pastor, Rev. V.D. Dowdy. 947-4746. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Mt. Zion AME Zion Church: 584 Bryant Road, Carthage. Rev. Leo W. McKoy, pastor. 947-2317. Worship Service 11 a.m., Bible Study 7 p.m. New Zion AME Zion: 554 Addor Road, Addor. Dr. Georgia Frye, pastor. 281-3312. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., first and third Sundays. New Zion AME Zion: 4697 N.C. 705, Robbins. Rev. Conneta Clinton. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Page Memorial United Methodist: S.

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Poplar and Main streets, Aberdeen. Jane Leechford, pastor. 944-1093. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Pinebluff United Methodist: Philadelphia Avenue, Pinebluff. Rev. Gregory Minnick, pastor. 281-3468. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Pinehurst United Methodist: 4111 Airport Road, Rev. David A. Banks, pastor. 215-4559. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Pleasant Hill United Methodist: 1535 N. Moore Road, Robbins. Rev. James Stalnaker. Office 464-3501. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Roseland United Methodist: 181 Rose Ridge Road, Aberdeen. Pastor Nancy Willard. 281-4006. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Shiloh AME Zion: 114 Keyser St., Aberdeen. 944-9623. Smyrna United Methodist: 203 Smyrna Church Road, Robbins. Rev. Tal Madison. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Southern Pines United Methodist Church: 175 Midland Road, Southern Pines. 692-3518, www.southernpinesumc.org. Rev. Thomas Sweeley, senior pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m. West End United Methodist Church:

4015 Highway 73, West End. 673-1371. Dr. Won Namkoong, pastorr. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Non-Denominational Calvary Chapel of the Sandhills: 201 West South Main Street, Aberdeen. 6845296. Ben Lawson, pastor. Sunday worship services: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Christ Way Deliverance Center: U.S. 15-501 (just above the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Shop 3 miles north of Traffic Circle), Eastwood. Elder Nathaniel Jackson, pastor. 295-5813. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship Service 12 p.m., 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays. Church of Christ: 307 High St., Bob Mason, minister. 944-2520. Bible Study 10 a.m., Worship services 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Come As You Are Evangelistic Center: 117 Sycamore St., Aberdeen. Evangelist Lydia Jones, pastor. Rev. Arvetra Jones Jr., co-pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Cross Way Church of Worship: 197 D Ridgeline Road, Aberdeen. Pastors Gary and Karen Ashley. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Divine Grace Fellowship Ministries: Primary School Auditorium, Southern Pines. Pastor Timothy R. Newton Sr. Every Thursday night 8 p.m.

Fresh Fire Church: Pastor Jimmy Williams. 245-4534. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Friday Fire Service 7 p.m. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House of Prayer Ministry: 205 Pats Road, Vass. Pastor, Mary Kelly. 2453263. Worship Service, first and third Sundays, 11 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. Greater Harvest House of Prayer Ministries: 760 Midway Road, Aberdeen. Pastor Elder Walter Odell Thomas. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Greater Works Church of Deliverance Ministries: 5061 N.C. 211, West End. Apostle Andria U. Weekes, pastor. 673-1447. Worship Service 11 a.m., Bible Study Tuesday 7 p.m. Hallieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel Deliverance Center: 103 Jones St., Aberdeen. Pastor Steven L. Utley. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. Jesus Is King of Deliverance Ministries: 550 Ashemont Road (off N.C. 211 near McCain), Aberdeen. Pastor and founder, Virginia King. 944-5536. ABC Class 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Jesus Is Lord Deliverance Center: U.S. 15-501 South, 2 1/2 miles from Burney Hardware, red building on right. Pastor Clara Blue. Worship Services every second and fourth Sundays, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Bible Study Tuesday 7 p.m.; Prayer Service

Thursday 7 p.m. Liberty Church: 1810 Quewhiffle Road, Aberdeen. Pastor Roland Reynolds. 2813320. Worship Services 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mosaic Ministries: 503 Sandhills Blvd. (U.S. 1 South - Aberdeen Elementary School), Aberdeen. Stephen Blanchard, lead pastor. 690-9253. Worship Sunday 4 p.m.; Thursday Youth Night 7 p.m. New Covenant Community Church: Woodlake Road (3 miles past Woodlake), Vass. Rev. Douglas Garner, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. New Direction Outreach Ministries: 3623 Old U.S. 1 Business N., Vass. Pastor Linnie M. Saunders, Associate Minister Eric T. Thomas. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Open House Deliverance Mission: Dowd Street, Carthage. Pastor D.E. Phillips. 947-3553. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Pentecostal Assembly of Jesus Christ: Eastman Road, Southern Pines. Bishop Roy A. McKoy. Pastor Costella McKoy. Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m.; Wednesday Service 7:30 p.m. Pine Hill: Corner of Ashmont and Reservation Road. Worship Services 10 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Service 6 p.m. Prophetic Rain Ministries: 204D McNeill St., Carthage. Pastor Steven Norris.

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Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Resurrection Power Ministries Christian Center: 101 Jordan Place (Sandhills Industrial Park, off U.S. 5), Aberdeen. Dennis G. Brown, pastor, First Lady Toya D. Brown, co-pastor. Worship Service 11.30 a.m.; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Sandhills Congregational United Church of Christ: Keyser Street, Aberdeen. Rev. Cleno Harris Jr. Sunday School 10 a.m., Services, second and fourth Sundays, 11 a.m. Stones Chapel: Overseer William Russell. Sunday School 10 a.m., Pastoral Sunday every second and fourth Sunday, 11:45 a.m. Trinity Bible Church: Niagara-Carthage Road, Carthage. Pastor Rev. Dr. William J. Maness Jr., Associate Pastor Rev. Max Williams. 947-3452. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday, 7 p.m. True North Community: 3253 Niagara-Carthage Road, Whispering Pines. Pastor Randy Clendenin. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Turning Point Worship Center: 16433 U.S. 15-501 South, Aberdeen. Pastor Stoney Locklear. 281-2055. Worship and Word 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Victory Temple Ministries: 103 Spring St. (Berkley Section), Aberdeen. Elder James Mitchell, pastor. Worship Service 11:15 a.m.; Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. Word of God Deliverance Ministries: Pastor Charles Blue. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. Word of Truth Christian Center: 132 Poplar St., Vass. Theodore Spencer Sr., pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Pentecostal Daylight Tabernacle Ministries: 245 Lincoln Ave., Vass. Pastor Helen Smith. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. First Pentecostal Holiness: 217 S. Pinehurst St., Aberdeen. Rev. Horace Warwick. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Full Gospel Holiness: 860 Midway Road, Aberdeen. Pastor Bishop Benjamin L. Stubbs, Assistant Pastor Overseer D.L. Stephens. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Greater Glory Deliverance: 180 Cotton St., Pinehurst. Apostle Michael Dixon, pastor. Morning Deliverance 11 a.m., Evening Deliverance 7 p.m. Holy Grove Deliverance Church of God: 2520 N.C. 211, Eagle Springs. Elder Ricky Smith. Sunday School 10 a.m. every Sunday. Worship Service, second and fourth Sundays, 11 a.m. Holy Temple Holiness: Elder Allen Moore, pastor. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship Services 11:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. House of Prayer Church of

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Deliverance: U.S. 1, Hoffman. Apostle Dr. E.R. Cotten. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Lakeside Church and Revival Center: 501 Thurlow Lake Road, Vass. Pastor Troy Wiley. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. New Beginning Holiness Church of Deliverance: Pastor Carolyn McNair. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Outreach Ministry for Jesus Pentecostal Assembly: 515 Arnold Ave. (Broadway section), Aberdeen. Elder Shirley Gillis, pastor. 944-3744. Worship Services 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. St. Peter's Deliverance of God: 490 Hodgins Road, Southern Pines. Elder Ricky Smith. 693-0396. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

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Presbyterian Bensalem Presbyterian: 2981 Bensalem Church Road, right off N.C. 705, Eagle Springs. Rev. Wes Brandon, pastor. 691-2942. Breakfast each Sunday at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.. Bethesda Presbyterian: 1002 N. Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen. Rev. Jonathan Walker, pastor. 944-1319. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Brownson Memorial: 330 S. May St., Southern Pines. Rev. Grady Perryman, pastor. Karen C. Allen, associate pastor. 692-6252. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 8:45 a.m., 11:10 a.m. Cameron Presbyterian: 600 N.C. 24/27, Cameron. Rev. Whitney Wilkinson, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Christ Church/ARP: Meets Southern Pines Civic Center, corner of Pennsylvania and Ashe streets, Southern Pines. Don Jordan, minister. Community Presbyterian: Everette and Kelly roads, Pinehurst. Rev. Rod Stone. 2956848. Worship Services 9 a.m., 11 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. Culdee Presbyterian: 916 N.C. 73, West End. Interim pastor Thomas Spence. 295-6685. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Cypress Presbyterian: 2012 Cypress Church Road, Cameron. Rev. Robert Whitehouse. 245-4731 or 245-7024. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Elise Presbyterian: Middleton Road, Robbins. Rev. Jon Neuhs. 948-2925. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Emmanuel United Presbyterian: West New Hampshire Avenue at Gaines Street, Southern Pines. Rev. Joseph Thompson, minister. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., second and fourth Sundays. Eureka Presbyterian: 2185 Farm Life School Road, Carthage. 949-3361. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

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First Presbyterian of Carthage: Ray Street across from Post Office, Carthage. Rick Martindale, pastor. 947-2924. eureke/church.com. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Horseshoe Presbyterian: CarthageCarbonton Road. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Services, second and fourth Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Ingram Branch Presbyterian: 344 Ingram Branch Road, West End. Rev. Dr. Georgia C. Frye, interim pastor. Jackson Springs Presbyterian: N.C. 73 East, Jackson Springs. Rev. Suzanne S. Simpson. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. John Hall Presbyterian: Dowd Road, Carthage. Joseph Thompson, supply minister. Worship Service, second and fourth Sundays, 8:30 a.m., Sunday School, first, third and fifth Sundays, 10 a.m., second and fourth Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Lakeview Presbyterian: 382 Camp Easter Road. Rev. William A. Stewart Jr., minister. Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Manly Presbyterian: Dr. Bill Rolland, pastor. Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel: 1374 Foxfire Road. Temporary Supply Pastor Rev. W. Dudley Crawford. 295-0107. Worship Service 10 a.m.

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Priest Hill Presbyterian: Old River Road, Carthage. Rev. Archie Stevens. Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Providence Presbyterian: 608 Mills Road, Jackson Springs. Rev. Edward N. Williams, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service, first and third Sundays, 11 a.m. Union Presbyterian: Union Church Road, State Road 1805. Rev. William A. Stewart Jr. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Vass Presbyterian: Rev. W.W. (Buddy) Olney. Worship Service 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. West End Presbyterian: The Rev. Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Lyon, Pastor. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Nursery provided.

Presbyterian Church in America Countryside Presbyterian Church in America: 127 Ponderosa Road, Cameron. Rev. Dave Kinney, pastor. (919) 499-2362. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Sandhills Presbyterian Church in America: 650 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines. Rev. Kevin Skogen, senior pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

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Community Friends Church: P.O. Box 813, Carthage. Pastor Todd Brown. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. High Falls Friends Church: Pastor Robert Kidd. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Pine Mountain Evangelical Friends Church: 268 Phillips Road (in Moore County), Bennett. Kevin Bauswell, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Prosperity Friends Church: 2449 River Road, High Falls. Pastor Michael Fulp. 4645388. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. Putman Evangelical Friends Church: 136 Putnam Church Road, Carthage. Rev. Ernest Moore, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Rock Hill Evangelical Friends Church: N.C. 705 S., 148 Rock Hill Church Road, Eagle Springs. Rev. Bobby Choplin. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Congregational Church of Pinehurst, United Church of Christ: 895 Linden Road, Pinehurst. Rev. Brent A. Bissette, pastor. 295-2243. www.youarewelcomehere.org. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Fellowship 11:15 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Southern Pines Seventh Day Adventist: 1145 Wisconsin Ave., Southern Pines. 692-4087. Sabbath School Saturday 9:30 a.m., Worship Service Saturday 11 a.m.

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Unitarian-Universalist Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Sandhills: 1320 Rays Bridge Road (Whispering Pines Community Center). 2158777. www.uucsandhills.org. Gathering 10 a.m., second and fourth Sundays. Unitarian-Universalist Congregation: 106-108 Hay St., Fayetteville. Worship Service 11 a.m., first, second and third Sundays. UUCF1@yahoo.com.

Wesleyan First Wesleyan Church: N.C. 705 and Moore Street, Robbins. Rev. Wilson Harris, pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 7 p.m. High Falls Wesleyan Church: N.C. 22, High Falls. Pastor Roger Riffe. (336) 6258421. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m.

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Volunteer Opportunities Available Whether you have a few hours a week or only a day or two a month, there are plenty of opportunities in Moore County for you to get involved and volunteer your time and skills. Following is a list of organizations and companies that welcome your support for projects of all sizes and commitments: I AARP Tax-Aide — The Moore County Tax-Aide program provides state and federal income tax counseling and preparation services to middle- and lowincome taxpayers with special attention to those 60 and older. Volunteers are needed each winter to participate in training each January, leading to IRS certification as a tax counselor. Once certified, volunteers serve

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up to two each four-hour shifts per week during income tax preparation time, February 1 to April 15. You do not have to be an AARP member to participate. Those interested in serving should contact Bill Roberson at (910) 673-1452. I American Red Cross Moore County Chapter — The American Red Cross has been serving Moore County since 1917, providing housing, food, clothing and support to military families and those displaced from their homes by fire. Support, both voluntary and financial, is welcome. Contact the Moore County Chapter at (910) 692-8571, drop by 115 E. Pennsylvania Ave., by mail at P.O. Box 407, Southern Pines, NC 28387 or visit redcrossmoorenc.org. I BackPack Pals — As part of this program of Moore County Schools, volunteers assist with packing backpacks at the Sandhills Food Bank as well as delivering the backpacks. The program provides nutritious foods to children identified to have little or nothing to eat over the weekend. For more information, contact Linda Hubbard, volunteer coordinator for Moore County Schools, at (910) 947-2342 or by email at lhubbard@mcs.k12.nc.us.

I Empty Stocking Fund of Moore County (ESF) — The Empty Stocking Fund is a completely volunteer-operated 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization which raises funds to provide gifts and food for needy individuals and families throughout Moore County each Christmas. Volunteers are needed to provide overall management, register recipients, purchase and wrap gifts and to act as family sponsors to deliver Christmas cheer to families and individuals throughout the county. For information and to discuss volunteering, contact Bob Hopkins at (910) 692-8928. I FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital — Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of departments and areas, ranging from patient transportation services and the gift shop to office volunteers. For more information, call (910) 715-1266. I FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care — Volunteer opportunities include patient care, bereavement, office support and special projects, as well as volunteers as receptionists, gift shop clerks and patient-family volunteers in Hospice house setting. For more information, call (910) 715-6000.

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I Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills — Volunteer opportunities are available on construction sites, in the Moore Store and in the Habitat office. No previous experience is necessary. If interested in volunteering, contact Judie Wiggins, volunteer coordinator, at (910) 295-1934, ext. 222, or at jwiggins@sandhillshabitat.org. For more information about Habitat’s ministry, upcoming projects and photo galleries of events and activities, visit www.sandhillshabitat.org. I MANNA! — Volunteers prepare and serve lunches to the hungry of Moore County five days a week at seven different locations. To find out more about volunteering with MANNA!, call (910) 315-1150. I Meals on Wheels of the Sandhills — Volunteers are needed to pick up and deliver noon meals on weekdays to recipients in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen and Pinebluff areas, before returning containers to the kitchen. For more information, call (910) 692-0384 or email rklistrom@yahoo.com.

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From Page 73 I Moore County Historical Association — The association needs tour guides, people to help in the office and with special events. To get involved, call the MCHA at (910) 692-2051, visit www.moorehistory. com or email moorehistory@connectnc.net. I Moore County Literacy Council — The Literacy Council needs volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with adult basic education students who speak English or English as a second language. A person does not have to be a trained educator to volunteer. Volunteers must complete a one-hour orientation session and a 12-hour tutor training course. They will receive materials for working with their students. The tutoring occurs at a variety of sites, but primarily at the Southern Pines location, 575 SE Broad St. Most tutors commit to 1 1/2 to 2 hours a week with their students. For more information, call program director Pam at (910) 692-5954, visit http://mcliteracy .com or email

I Moore County RSVP —RSVP offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the county. Whether you have one hour per month or several per week to give back to your community, there is something to fit everyone’s interests, talents or skills. The office works to meet community needs by providing assistance through volunteer service in more than 44 nonprofit and public agencies. As a volunteer, you will find that your experiences, knowledge and life skills are a rich resource. In return for your gifts, volunteering offers the chance to make new friends, participate in social activities and receive recognition for a job well done. Residents 55 years of age or older are eligible to register in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. RSVP is a part of the Corporation for National and Community Service and is sponsored locally by Moore County. A local advisory council assists and supports the staff in forming local policy. RSVP offers additional benefits to Moore County volunteers such as supplemental volunteer insurance, travel reimbursement or tax vouchers, eligibility for membership

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in the local government credit union, a quarterly newsletter and invitations to special activities and events throughout the year. Contact Shiela Klein at (910) 215-0900 for more information. I Moore County Schools — More than 7,000 volunteers donate their time each year to assist with a variety of activities that ultimately provide a better learning experience for children. Volunteer opportunities range from tutors, mentors and classroom or clerical support to lunch and reading buddies. For more information, contact Linda Hubbard, volunteer coordinator for Moore County Schools, at (910) 947-2342 or via email at lhubbard@mcs.k12.nc.us. I Pinehurst Surgical — If interested in participating in Pinehurst Surgical’s Volunteer Guest Relations program, contact Jim Reid, volunteer coordinator, at (910) 235-2903 or by email at jreid@pinehurstsurgical.com. I Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care — The Coalition was established in 1986 “to meet the emergency needs of our Moore County neighbors by providing food, clothing and financial

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resources and to collaborate with appropriate agencies for clients with on-going needs.” Today, the mission is made possible by support received from throughout the community and a dedicated cadre of volunteers. The Coalition offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and time commitments depending on individual interests. Call (910) 693-1600 or visit www.sandhillscoalition.org for more information.

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Groups To Join Want to get involved? Moore County has a plethora of active clubs, organizations and groups for those looking for civic or hobby-oriented activities. For the latest information on these enthusiastic groups and their activities, The Pilot publishes a community calendar on Wednesdays and an arts and entertainment calendar on Fridays. To submit your group’s listing for publication in either calendar, call Janice Reagan at (910) 693-2480, email janice@thepilot.com or fax information to (910) 692-9382. The Pilot also publishes club news each Sunday. To submit club news, call Features Editor Faye Dasen at (910) 693-2475, or email fdasen@thepilot.com. Following is a list of area clubs and organizations that would love to include you in their activities.

A’s Square Dance Club

American Legion

Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills

A’s Square Dance Club is an advanced level club. Dances are held at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month and at 3:30 p.m. every Friday at the Senior Center. Dancers new to the area are welcome. The caller is Jimmy Roberson. For more information, call Karen Robbins at (910) 949-2001.

Aberdeen American Legion Post 72 meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the American Legion Building, 211 E. Main Street in Aberdeen. Call Cecil Brewer at (910) 281-4170 or Rora Kellis at (910) 944-1254 for information.

The Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills club offers dancers of all levels the opportunity to learn and practice ballroom dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The club holds dances at the Olde West End gym on Friday evenings with the dancing beginning at 8 p.m. A brief lesson is given at 7:15 p.m. For more information, email ballroomdancersofthe sandhills@gmail.com.

AARP — Moore County Chapter The Moore County chapter of the AARP usually meets on the third Tuesday at 10 a.m. at First Bank, 205 SE Broad St., Southern Pines. Membership is open to persons age 50 or over. The group meets January through June and September through December. For information, call Gladerine Dean at (910) 692-7154.

AAUW The Sandhills/Southern Pines Branch of the American Association of University Women is for women who are graduates of a four-year accredited college or university. For details, contact Sue L. Williamson at (910) 692-7154 or at suewilliamson248@ hotmail.com.

American Red Cross Moore County Chapter The American Red Cross has been serving Moore County since 1917, providing housing, food, clothing and support to military families and those displaced from their homes by fire. CPR, AED and babysitting classes are available. Always in need of blood, the chapter holds blood drives throughout the county yearround. In case of a house fire, call the Moore County Chapter at (910) 692-8571, drop by 115 E. Pennsylvania Ave., mail them at P.O. Box 407, Southern Pines, NC 28387 or visit redcrossmoorenc.org.

American Singles Golf Association The American Singles Golf Association — Pinehurst Chapter is active in golf and social events for adult singles. Visit the website www.singlesgolf.com for information on activities.

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Bear Creek Hiking Club Organized in March 2009, the Bear Creek Hiking Club has become a regional club for outdoor lovers. Members are hiking 2- to 12-mile walks, at least three times a week, on local county trails, in regional state parks and along the Blue Ridge Mountains. Scheduled hikes are published online monthly on the club’s website, www.bearcreekhikingclub.com. Tour the website for club details and photos of the places members are hiking. Club membership is $20 a year. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Robbins Rescue Squad Building, 141

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Groups From Page 75 Horner St., Robbins. Meetings frequently include guest speakers. For more information, contact Cathy Hussey at (910) 464-3679 or Linda Koonce by email at linda.koonce@gmail.com.

Business Network International Business Network International is a business-to-business referral network that meets at 7:30 a.m. each Tuesday morning at the Days Inn restaurant. Visitors are welcome.

Browns Backers Browns Backers of the Sandhills, a Cleveland Browns fan club, meets at The Bell Tree Tavern during football season. Food and beverages are available. For more information, visit Browns Backers of the Sandhills on Facebook.com.

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USA Dance Inc. is to promote ballroom dancing in Moore County and the surrounding area as well as educate the public regarding the physical, mental and social benefits of ballroom dancing. Dances are held from 8 to 10 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month with a social at 7 p.m. and lesson at 7:30 p.m. Group lessons are offered on Thursday evenings. For more information about the chapter or Thursday night dance lessons, call Judy McDonald at (919) 770-1975.

Disabled American Veterans

Foxfire Book Club

The Disabled American Veterans Moore County Chapter No. 83 meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at 1020 Priest Hill Road in Carthage. The DAV also offers transportation for vets to the nearby VA hospital. Volunteer drivers are always needed. For more information, contact DAV at (910) 947-2821. Written correspondence may be sent to: DAV, Moore County Chapter No. 83, P.O. Box 1881, Carthage, NC 28327.

The Foxfire Book Club meets the third Monday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Foxfire Town Hall. Membership is open to all Foxfire Village residents, and there are no dues. For information about meetings or obtaining paperback copies of the books selected, call Francine Crumbaugh at (910) 281-4905.

Civil War Round Table

Duffie Dancers Round Dance Club

The Gen. Rufus Barringer Civil War Round Table meets in the Civic Center every third Thursday. In January the meetings are on the second Thursday. For more information, call Tonia Smith at (910) 6924934.

College Club The College Club is a nonprofit organization that welcomes all women who have earned a four-year college degree or more. Bimonthly luncheons with speakers. For information, contact Kay Bozarth at (910) 255-6286.

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The Duffie Dancers Round Dance Club is an all-phase club. Dances are held every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Olde West End gym. Beginners are asked to come at 6:30 p.m. The cuer is Penny Lewis. For information, call Joanne Duncan at (910) 295-2590.

The Friends support the Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives year-round, holding several annual events to raise money to fund the needs of the only privately funded library in the state of North Carolina. For more information about events or to become a Friend of Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives, call (910) 295-3642.

Fleet Reserve Association

Golf Capital Chorus

The Cape Fear Branch 259 of the Fleet Reserve Association and Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve meet every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the RMA Building off old Elizabethtown Road in Fayetteville. For further information, contact Charles Dittmar at (910) 848-6126.

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Junior League of Moore County is a nonprofit organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The league meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Pinehurst Village Hall.

service projects and volunteer work. Local clubs in Moore County include: I Kiwanis in the Pines Meets Thursdays at 7 a.m. at May Street Market. I Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills Meets each Wednesday at noon at National Golf Club. I Pinehurst Kiwanis Meets at noon on Thursdays at Elliott’s on Linden. I Seven Lakes Kiwanis Club Meets weekly, every Tuesday at noon, at the Seven Lakes Country Club. I Kiwanis Aktion Club A community-service organization for adults with developmental disabilities, the Aktion Club is sponsored in part by the Arc of Moore County and local Kiwanis Clubs. Kiwanis members assist the Aktion Club with its organizational and service activities and provide contacts with the business and professional community. The Kiwanis Aktion Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of most months at Sandhills Alliance Church, Pinehurst. For information, call (910) 692-8272.

Kiwanis Club

Knights of Columbus

The Kiwanis clubs aim to serve the community, especially its children, through

A men’s fraternal organization chartered by Congress and open to Catholic

From Page 76 Everette Road, Pinehurst. For more information, call Chuck Norberg at (910) 2958860 or visit www.thegolfcapitalchorus.org.

Jaycees The Jaycees is a younger civic organization for people between the ages of 21 and 40 years. The group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at the Hampton Inn on U.S. 15-501.

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gentlemen. For information about local chapters not listed, call (910) 295-1049 or go to www.kofc.org. I Monsignor Fredrick Koch No. 6528 Chapter of the Knights of Columbus meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the Pope John Paul II Catholic School, Southern Pines. I Sacred Heart Council No. 11103 Chapter of the Knights of Columbus meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month in the Founders Hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of Moore County is a nonpartisan organization that encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The LWVMC holds a luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month, excluding December, July and August, at Table on the Green at the Midland Country Club. For more information, contact League President Jo Nicholas at (910) 673-3604.

Linden Garden Club of Pinewild

of Pinewild. Founded in 1993, the club has 160 members of varying ages, backgrounds and interests. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the third Thursday of every month (September through June) at the Pinewild Clubhouse. Each meeting consists of a presentation by local specialists on varied subjects of interest, the business meeting and optional luncheon. The club supports a variety of community projects and local organizations and sponsors a scholarship for a landscaping or horticultural student of Sandhills Community College. Anyone desiring to join should contact Nona Burrell, treasurer, at (910) 295-3909.

Lions Clubs The Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service organization with more than 1.4 million members. I Aberdeen Lions Club meets at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Mac’s Restaurant on U.S. 1. For more information, contact Club President Eric Braun at (910) 944-1691. I Carthage Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month

Residents of the Pinewild Country Club are invited to join the Linden Garden Club

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at either Good News Community Church or the Pik N Pig restaurant. For more information, contact Club President Dr. Keith Poindexter at (910) 722-9653. I Pinebluff Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6 p.m. in the Lions Club House, 165 W. Philadelphia Ave. For more information, call President Joan Mangrum at (910) 2815500. I Sandhills Lions Club covers the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Whispering Pines area. It meets at 6:45 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Community Presbyterian Church, in Pinehurst. Call Brad Logsdon at (910) 6927966 or email lion31f@gmail.com. I Seven Lakes Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month at the West Side Community Center inside the main gate, Seven Lakes West. For information, contact Howie Pierce at (910) 673-2087. I Vass Lions Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Oates House Restaurant at

Woodlake Country Club, Vass. For more information, contact John German at (910) 245-3177 or Terry Kerr at (910) 245-7087, email vasslionsclub@embarqmail.com or visit www.VassLionsClub.org.

Marine Corps League Marines, former Marines, active, reserve and retired, and U.S. Navy Corpsmen who served with the FMF are invited to attend the Marine Corps League meetings, which are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the VFW, Southern Pines. For more information, call Jim Weisenburger at (910) 295-6750 or (910) 255-6066.

Military Order of Purple Hearts The Military Order of Purple Hearts meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at the DAV on Hwy. 77 in Hamlet. Call John L. Mims at (910) 281-4877 for more information.

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commissioned officers in one of the uniformed services of the United States. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, alternating between luncheons at Belle Meade Resort and dinners at selected locations in Pinehurst/Southern Pines. The chapter conducts community Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies and provides scholarship support for JROTC detachments in eight local high schools, as well as providing management and leadership for the county-wide Empty Stocking Fund. For information, call chapter president Jack Wood at (910) 255-6481.

radio, including community service activities. Meetings are held at the Moore County Emergency Operations Center, in Carthage, at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, except December. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is welcome. Periodic licensing courses and examinations are offered. Two meter nets are held on Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. on 147.240 + 600 offset +91.5 tone and are open to everyone. For further information, contact James Johnson (910) 400-3019.

Moore County Choral Society

MOAA Women Membership in MOAA Women is open to wives of military officers, retired female officers who are members of the Sandhills chapter of Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and widows of retired officers who are members of the MOAA Auxiliary. Call Juanita Davenport at (910) 235-0294 for membership information.

Moore County Amateur Radio Society

Since it started in 1974, the Moore County Choral Society has grown to more than 100 members from Moore County and the surrounding area. The Choral Society performs two concerts each year, presenting a varied repertoire. Rehearsals are held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, September through April, at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church. For more information, call John Pfisterer at (910) 692-3371.

Moore County Civil Air Patrol

The Moore County Amateur Radio Society (MOCARS) is federally licensed and actively supports all aspects of area amateur (ham)

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From Page 78 the U.S. Air Force. Squadron meetings for the Moore County Civil Air Patrol are held from 9 to 11 a.m. every Saturday at the Moore County Airport.

Moore County Concert Band The Moore County Concert Band is always looking for new members. Rehearsals are held at 6:30 p.m. Monday evenings at Sandhills Community College. The band performs six concerts per year and rehearses September through June. If you now play or have ever played a musical instrument and would like to play some challenging music, consider joining the MCCB. For more information, call (910) 295-9023, or visit the band’s website at www.moorecountyband.com.

Moore County Genealogical Society The Moore County Genealogical Society meets quarterly at the Moore County Library, 101 Saunders St., Carthage. For information, visit the Society’s website, www.rootsweb.com~ncmcgs/index.html.

The Moore County Kennel Club of N.C. Inc. is an AKC-licensed breed club open to all those interested in dogs and the betterment of their lives. Club members meet at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of odd numbered months at Table on the Green at Midland Country Club on Midland Road, Pinehurst. The Club is active in breed, obedience, rally, agility, field and earth dog trials. For more information, visit www.mooreckc.org or call (919) 774-0989.

Moore Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra Since 2005, the Moore Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra has served the Sandhills community supporting music appreciation and education. It provides an outlet for volunteer musicians to perform varied programs of orchestral literature. Members include adults and talented college, high school and middle school students. The orchestra has an open membership policy and there are no auditions, fees or dues required to be a member. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings at Sandhills Community College. For more information, visit the group’s

website www.mporchestra.com, or call (910) 944-3452.

Moore County Vietnam Veterans of America Moore County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 966 meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Westside Community Center in Seven Lakes West. The chapter conducts Memorial Day and POW/MIA Day ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial in Carthage. In keeping with the chapter’s purpose, Veterans helping Veterans, funds are raised yearly to assist local active duty military personnel and veterans of all conflicts. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings. Membership is open to all Vietnam-era veterans who served honorably and associate membership is open to anyone who has an interest in supporting the activities of the organization. For more information, contact Chapter president Mike Pusillo at (910) 400-3056. Written correspondence may be sent to VVA Chapter 966, P..O. Box 1073, West End, NC 27376.

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1895 meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Community Congregational Church, 141 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines. For more information, call Rose Lin Heimrick at (910) 295-4090. NARFE also is open to all active and retired postal employees.

Newcomers of Pinehurst The Newcomers of Pinehurst is an organization founded in 1984 to bring new residents of Pinehurst together for social activities. For information, call (910) 7251366, leave a message, or visit www.pinehurstnewcomers.com.

Ohio State University Sandhills Alumni Club of N.C. The OSU Sandhills Alumni Club is operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by and for Buckeyes here in the Sandhills. All that is required for membership is a strong “Buckeye spirit,” not necessarily an OSU diploma. The club exists to gather and share this spirit. All activities are conducted solely to aide the community or to raise scholarship funds to assist OSU students. For information and to join, visit the club’s

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Pinehurst Ballroom Dance Studio The Pinehurst Ballroom Dance Studio offers professionally taught private or group social ballroom dance lessons for singles or couples. No partners are needed. For more information, call Claudia at (910) 2953003, or visit www.pinehurstballroom dance.com

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more information, call (910) 215-0636. I Sandhills Community College Rotaract. Contact Mary Bridschge at (910) 695-3708 for more information. I Southern Pines Rotary Club Meets at noon on Fridays at Mid Pines Resort, 101 Midland Road, Southern Pines. For more information, call (910) 693-1019.

Sandhills Area Bridge Groups Moore County has several active bridge groups, including: I Nancy’s Game Nancy’s Game meets at 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Southern Pines Civic Club,105 S. Ashe St. In April, the time changes to 1 p.m. The game is open, ACBL-sanctioned and nonsmoking, with computer scoring and refreshments.

place to locate fellow bridge players. The studio is located at 367 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines. For more information, call (910) 987-7098, or email d.r.bridge@ hotmail.com.

Sandhills BPW Sandhills Business and Professional Women (BPW) hosts the annual Miss Noel pageant and scholarship programs. For more information about Sandhills BPW, its meetings and scholarship programs, call Elaine Rios at (910) 528-2204.

Sandhills Christian Women’s Connection The Sandhills Christian Women’s Connection meets at noon on the third

The Professional Women’s Network traditionally meets the second Thursday of each month at noon at the Pinehurst Member’s Club. For membership information or to find out about the group, email Ginny Kelly, membership chair, at GinnyKelly31@gmail.com.

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Sandhills Gem and Mineral Society Sandhills Gem and Mineral Society meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Room 208 of Van Dusen Hall, Sandhills Community College. The club is open to anyone interested in rocks, gems, minerals and jewelry. Earth science field trips are planned, and families are welcome. For more information or to join the club, contact Jeffrey Sheer at (910) 693-0331 or by email at jasheer@earthlink.net, or call Ken Carlson at (910) 255-0251 or by email at quarken@embarqmail.com.

Sandhills Natural History Society The Sandhills Natural History Society meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. The club invites anyone interested in the birds, plants and animals of the Sandhills to attend. For the monthly program or field trip information, call (910) 692-2167 or visit the Society’s website, www.sandhillsnature.org.

Sandhills Needlers Guild The Sandhills Needlers Guild, a chapter of the ANG (American Needlepoint Guild), meets at 1 p.m. on the first Monday of most months at the Sandhills Horticulture Center at Sandhills Community College. For more information, call Moore Than Needlepoint at (910) 295-3727.

Red Hat Society The Red Hat Society is a social club for women over age 50 who wear red hats and purple dresses to their functions. The group was inspired by a popular poem titled “Warning,” by Jenny Joseph, which mentions older women wearing red hats and purple attire. For more information, call Lambie at (910) 295-3553.

Sandhills Photography Club

Sandhillls Photography Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at Christ Fellowship Church at the corner Rotary of Midland Road at Pee Dee t Pilo The ES/ SID Rotary is a worldwide GLENN M. Road, Southern Pines. g rin organization of business and du rs ca 0 classic 15 ed at Prospective members, tim es an d professional leaders that provides ye d Association displa Carthgage Buggy Festival. Ro regardless of background or et re St sic humanitarian service, encourages as Cl e Sandhills rd annual Th 23 e th at skill in photography, are invited ow Sh k high ethical standards in all Benefit Car and Truc to attend the meetings. We have vocations and helps build good will the Thursday of each month at National competitions and presentations. For inforand peace in the world. Golf Club in Pinehurst for music, lunch and Call Nancy at (910) 295-8871 or email mation, visit www.sandhillsphotography.org There are several Rotary Clubs in Moore an inspirational message. For more nancy@dressing.org for information or or email membership@sandhillsphotoclub. County, including: information or to make reservations for partners. Reservations are required. org. I Carthage Rotary Club lunch, call Joan at (910) 673-5146. I Nancy’s Other Game Meets at 12 p.m. every Thursday in the Nancy’s Other Game meets at 12:30 Sandhills Pointing Breeds Club McDonald Building, 203 McReynolds St., Sandhills Classic Street Rod p.m. Wednesdays at the Southern Pines Carthage. Call Mark Lemmond at (910) The Sandhills Pointing Breeds Club, an Civic Club, 105 S. Ashe St. In April, the time Association 947-6639 for membership information. AKC-licensed hunt club for pointing breeds changes to 1 p.m. I Pinehurst Rotary Club Sandhills Classic Street Rod Association only, meets at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday The game is open and nonsmoking, with Meets at noon every Tuesday at the Pine meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each of each month at the clubhouse. Club computer scoring and refreshments. Crest Inn. month at The Lunch Box That Rocks, 281 grounds in Jackson Springs are available For information call Nancy at (910) 295I Rotary Club of the Sandhills W. Morganton, Southern Pines. You do not for members to train their dogs. For more 8871 or email nancy@dressing.org. Meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. in the have to own an American-made car, 1972 I Sandhills Bridge Studio dining room of the Carolina Hotel. For or older, you just need to have an interest in see GROUPS, page 81 The Sandhills Bridge Studio is a good

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times and activities, visit the club’s website, www.SandhillsStriders.org, or call (910) 603-6334.

Sandhills Quilters information about the club, call Janet Aruscavage at (910) 215-9313 or George Worst at (910) 400-5266.

Sandhills Striders Running Club The Sandhills Striders Running Club is a local running club that is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The club’s mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage new runners and walkers to join them. The Sandhills Striders hold club business meetings on the first Thursday of each month at the FirstHealth Fitness Center Conference Room in Pinehurst at 7 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to come and find out what the club is all about. Members meet for group runs on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m. at Reservoir Park in Southern Pines and Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. in the village of Pinehurst in front of Dugan’s Pub. For more information and up-to-date run

The Sandhills Quilters meet at 9:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, two miles north of the Traffic Circle on U.S. 15-501. The public is invited to attend. For guild programs and information, visit the website, www.sandhillsquilters.org, or call Joyce Riedell at (910) 295-2734.

Sandhills Railroad Club The Sandhills Central Model Railroad Club meets in the basement of the Campbell House at 7:15 p.m. on the first and second Wednesdays of the month. New members are welcome. For information, call Jim McNiff at (910) 6927439.

Sandhills Writers Sandhills Writers hosts a creative roundtable, including reading and critiques, every third Tuesday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities. For more information, call (910) 400-5060.

Shrine Club The Moore County Shrine Club meets for a 6 p.m. dinner meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at Russell’s Seafood Restaurant located on Carthage Road (N.C. 22) in Southern Pines. Ladies meet at Table on the Green four times a year. The club’s main purpose is to raise funds for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information, contact Larry Golay at (910) 690-4981.

Southern Pines Civic Club The Southern Pines Civic Club, a women’s organization serving social, educational and cultural needs of our community since 1907, welcomes new members. The clubhouse, at 105 South Ashe St. in Southern Pines since its construction in 1925, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is available for special functions. Call (910) 695-0853 or write to SPCC Membership Chairperson, P.O. Drawer 2020, Southern Pines, NC 28387.

Sweet Adelines The local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, Sandhills Harmony Chorus welcomes new members. The women’s

chorus sings a cappella four-part harmonies, barbershop style. Rehearsals are from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church. Call Carole Amlot at (910) 944-1458 or go to www.sandhillsharmony.org for more information.

Veterans of Foreign Wars The “All American” John Boyd Post 7318 of Southern Pines and its Ladies’ and Men’s Auxiliaries meet on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. and also provide a community Bingo evening each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the post home at 615 South Page Street, Southern Pines. The post home meeting facilities and kitchen also are available to rent for private functions. Call (910) 692-3772 for information.

Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club The Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club is a plus-level club that meets every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Olde West End Gym and/or the Senior Enrichment Center. An open house is held on the first Thursday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Jan at (910) 215-9313 or Karen at (910) 949-2001.

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FirstHealth Offers Innovative Health Care Close to Home

Since the late 1800s, people have been drawn to Moore County for the region’s moderate climate and curative powers. It is no different today. The Sandhills region still draws people for its wonderful properties, and it is home to one of the state’s most innovative health care systems. In both scope and quality, the medical care offered by FirstHealth Moore Regional in Pinehurst matches that typically associated with university medical centers and large urban hospitals. FirstHealth of the Carolinas, a private, notfor-profit health care network led by Chief Executive Officer David Kilarski, is headquartered in Pinehurst. Its nearly 4,200 employees serve 15 counties in the midCarolinas. Licensed for three hospitals with 582 beds and also including facilities for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, an inpatient hospice house, community outreach programs, Centers for Health & Fitness, primary care practices, EMS and critical care transport services, a nonprofit insurance plan, a philanthropic foundation and a host of other services, FirstHealth demonstrates a commitment to treating the whole patient and to providing quality health care for the entire community — especially those in need. Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, FirstHealth’s flagship hospital, is an acutecare facility with 395 licensed beds. It offers a broad spectrum of specialties and a full range of health care services.

Reid Heart Center

Moore Regional has gained acclaim for its outstanding heart services led by expert physicians and surgeons who provide the region with the highest level of care and services. In 2011, FirstHealth celebrated the opening of Reid Heart Center: the FirstHealth Cardiac and Vascular Institute, a modern health care facility worthy of the health care professionals who practice inside its walls. The state-of-the-art Reid Heart Center combines all the elements of cardiovascular care in one area. Offering one of the largest, most comprehensive programs in the mid-Carolinas, the Heart Center builds upon the hospital’s reputation for high-

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Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, FirstHealth’s flagship hospital, is an acute-care facility with 395 licensed beds. quality, personalized care combined with innovative clinical heart services. The four-story facility consists of inpatient rooms, outpatient clinics, operating rooms, cath labs and space for nuclear medicine. Perhaps the most unique features of the heart center are its multi-use operating rooms. Often referred to as hybrid ORs, these specialized rooms allow medical teams to perform two or more procedures during one operation without the need to transfer a patient to a different specialized location. The rooms also allow for combined procedures with high-definition imaging within the operating room theater. The Heart Center better coordinates the hospital’s non-invasive cardiac and vascular diagnostic services, cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures, electrophysiology, surgery and a number of other patient-focused services. The Reid Heart Center is named in honor of Walter and Betty Reid, whose multimillion-dollar contribution to the project-supporting Stepping Stones Campaign constituted the largest single gift to Moore Regional Hospital in its more than

80-year history. The late Walter Reid III was a second-generation executive with Charms Candy Company, the New Jersey-based firm that he joined in 1934, 22 years after his father founded it as Tropical Charms. As CEO of Charms Candy, he created the classic American candy known as “Blow Pop,” the third largest-selling candy in the world.

FirstHealth’s Team of Heart Surgeons FirstHealth’s Cardiovascular and Thoracic Center provides comprehensive care in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting the chest, including the heart, blood vessels, lungs and esophagus. Three highly trained cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons — John F. Krahnert Jr., M.D.; Peter I. Ellman, M.D.; and Art Edgerton, M.D. — bring many years of experience to FirstHealth’s heart program.

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community that the services provided by designated hospitals meet the unique and specialized needs of stroke patients. An important component of the stroke care program at Moore Regional involves Inpatient Rehabilitation, which has been continuously accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) International since 1996. The hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation program recently earned its sixth consecutive three-year accreditation for its adult inpatient rehabilitation and stroke specialty programs. This achievement represents the highest level of rehabilitation accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and demonstrates high-quality inpatient rehab and stroke specialty programs. FirstHealth also boasts an award-winning orthopaedic program. Its orthopaedic surgeons provide diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system — the bones and joints of the arms, legs, spine and related structures such as nerves, ligaments, endons and muscles. FirstHealth provides a complete range of orthopaedic treatments for nearly every orthopaedic condition, including: I Joint disorders of the knee, hip and shoulder I Arthritis I Neck and back injuries and disorders I Carpal tunnel syndrome I Fractures and dislocations I Foot and ankle injuries I Hand injuries I Inflamed joints I Osteoporosis I Tendonitis I Torn ligaments and cartilage I Sports injuries FirstHealth’s cancer care team provides the best medical care using the latest technology. Through their multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach, their cancer specialists balance innovative treatment with individual needs. They know cancer’s invasion is personal, not just physical, affecting self-esteem, emotions, nutrition, finances and relationships as surely as it changes cells. As they give support beyond the bounds of medicine, these providers and other professionals offer hope, listen with respect, answer questions honestly, explain in understandable terms, consider all options, protect privacy and preserve dignity throughout diagnosis and treatment. FirstHealth’s cancer team uses the latest research, treatment, advanced technology, quality care and, most importantly, the dedi-

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cation of a caring staff to fight all stages of cancer. From diagnosis to the conclusion of treatment, the multidisciplinary professional team acts as a patient navigator, mapping out a course of action and supporting your choices regarding fighting your illness. FirstHealth provides advanced medical technology that includes chemotherapy, oral chemotherapy, external beam radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, high dose rate brachytherapy, cancer surgery, MammoSite, biological therapy and monoclonal antibody treatment. Patients and families are encouraged to work with the board-certified cancer care physicians, nurses, therapists, nutritionists and other health care providers to ensure the highest quality of care at all stages of cancer. One program that makes Moore Regional Hospital’s cancer program special is the Cancer CARE Fund. Created by the Moore Regional Hospital Foundation, the Cancer CARE Fund provides direct assistance, either financially or through oneon-one support, to cancer patients and their families. The Cancer CARE Fund has made disbursements to help patients with transportation, nutritional supplements, medical supplies and meal vouchers as well as financial help for medication, wigs and other personal care items. In addition, the Fund’s Care-Net program pairs volunteers with cancer patients for emotional support and practical help.

Get Fit in Pinehurst And Southern Pines FirstHealth offers two freestanding Centers for Health & Fitness in Moore County, one in Pinehurst on the Moore Regional campus and a facility in Southern Pines. The Pinehurst center offers extensive strength-training and cardio equipment and an indoor pool as well as wellness, group fitness and youth programs. An on-site spa called firstspa provides a range of services, including tension-melting massage therapies and skin therapies. Services and amenities of the Center for Health & Fitness-Southern Pines go beyond cardio- and strength-training with distinct offerings that include yoga for kids, Tai Chi, Gyrokinesis, a eucalyptus room and a members’ lounge.

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FirstHealth From Page 83 encourages participating physicians to regard physical activity as a vital sign — just as they would weight, blood pressure and temperature — and encourage their patients to use exercise to become more involved in improving their own health. In short, physicians “prescribe” exercise for their patients. After discussing physical activity needs with their patients, participating doctors refer them to the Center for Health & FitnessPinehurst for another part of the EIM program, a professional — and free — exercise assessment and treatment plan developed by a trained exercise technologist.

State-of-the-Art Technology in Fitness EIM’s exercise assessment component allows patients to experience high-tech fitness though the Technogym Wellness System. The Technogym Wellness System is software that has been added to the fitness center’s existing Technogym strength-training equipment and its new Technogym

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procedures. Because the operations are loss and maintenance for those suffering cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, stadone through a few tiny incisions instead of from morbid obesity. The FirstHealth tionary bikes, etc.). The Technogym equipone large one, patients typically have less Bariatric Center is staffed by an interdiscipliment was funded through the generosity of pain, shorter hospital stays and much faster nary team and coordinated by a patient the Moore Regional Hospital Foundation. recovery. navigator and registered dietitian who An exercise professional programs the Urologists at Moore Regional Hospital provide quality education and support, participant’s “exercise prescription” into a before and after surgery. Smartkey. The participant then checks in at a have been using robotic technology for more than six years to perform prostate Wellness Expert Kiosk to load his/her worksurgery. out session for the day and lets the key do Telehealth the rest. The software tells the participant Another area of advanced where to begin, and the Smartkey loads technology at FirstHealth is in Home the personal settings and provides Care, and Telehealth is the wave of the instructions on each piece of equipment future for home health care. Using until the prescribed workout is complete. simple, easy-to-understand computer At the end of the workout, the particitechnology, patients transmit specific pant gets feedback and tracks progress. health information over their home Physicians can monitor their patients’ phone line to a centralized monitoring exercise activity electronically with either station where it is read by qualified of several options for receiving progress medical personnel. Anything unusual is updates. In time, these updates are noted, and appropriate follow-up is PHOTO COURTESY OF FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS loaded directly into the patient’s scheduled. Reid Heart Center Electronic Medical Record. FirstHealth’s Telehealth program received early support from the Robotic Surgery Bariatric Surgical Program Foundation of FirstHealth and was later Surgeons at Moore Regional use robotic expanded with a grant from The Duke FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital has technology for certain types of gynecological partnered with Pinehurst Surgical to establish Endowment. In five years, the Telehealth surgeries. Use of the da Vinci Robotic service has benefited more than 3,000 a comprehensive Bariatric Surgical Program Surgical System allows gynecologists to patients in Moore, Montgomery, Richmond, in the mid-Carolinas. The program offers perform some complex hysterectomies, as Scotland, Lee and Hoke counties. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve well as uterine fibroid removal and pelvic Gastrectomy and adjustable gastric band support reconstruction, as minimally invasive surgical approaches to significant weight see FIRSTHEALTH, page 85

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FirstHealth From Page 84 Latest in Technology Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy used to be available only at major academic medical centers in North Carolina. Thanks to a disbursement from the Moore Regional Hospital Foundation, the state-of-the-art technology that provides a safer and more accurate diagnosis of lung cancer and other diseases of the chest is now available at Moore Regional Hospital. Because of the difficulty in reaching the outer or peripheral areas of the lungs, lung disease can be especially difficult to diagnose and stage. EBUS offers a way to look through the airways using sound waves and provides a safer and less invasive way of sampling lymph nodes in the chest. It also offers an excellent view of large blood vessels close by and enables physicians to access nodes not previously felt to be safe to biopsy. It can also access lymph nodes that are out of reach of the usual surgical approach. Electromagnetic navigation allows the physician to access all areas of the lungs

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FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness-Pinehurst and chest using a “GPS-like” navigation system based on the patient’s own CT scan of the chest.

Open MRI FirstHealth offers a true open MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for its patients. For large-framed patients or those who suffer from claustrophobia, an open MRI can reduce the discomfort and anxiety sometimes experienced with a traditional enclosed MRI tube. To accommodate these patients, FirstHealth has a true open MRI scanner that is much less confining. MRI uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tis-

sues, bones and other structures in the body.

Growing to Meet the Needs Of the Community FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care for people with life-limiting illnesses. The program also provides support for the families of patients through support groups and other bereavement programs through the Grief Resource and Counseling Center. In fall 2011, FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care opened an 11-bed inpatient Hospice House. The new facility, funded in part through the FirstHealth Hospice

Foundation, provides a new level of service to patients who need more complex medical and psychosocial care for symptom management than can be provided in the home. Patients are cared for in a comfortable homelike environment with plenty of space for family and visitors to be near their loved one. Features include a family kitchen and dining rooms, a patient kitchen and a children’s play area. In addition to the inpatient Hospice House, the Hospice campus includes a chapel as well as buildings housing the FirstHealth Grief Resource & Counseling Center and Hospice administration. Adding to the array of services provided in the community, FirstHealth will open the Clara McLean House in 2012. The hospitality house will encompass more than just overnight accommodations, instead offering a safe environment for lodging, meals and support services for patients and families during a medical treatment time. Patients and families will find a comfortable sanctuary and support as they navigate hospital services, procedures and overnight admissions. For more information about FirstHealth and the services offered, visit its website at www.firsthealth.org.

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Medical Community Offers Exceptional Services From pediatrics to geriatrics, Moore County has health care covered. This exceptional community of medical professionals and facilities includes the following:

Carolina Eye Associates A multi-subspecialty eye facility with eight offices located in North and South Carolina, Carolina Eye Associates provides medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases and disorders. The practice was established in the spring of 1977 by Dr. Robert Gale Martin and Dr. George W. Tate Jr. in Pinehurst/Southern Pines. Their vision of making high-quality surgical eye care available to patients at a low cost resulted in one of the first freestanding outpatient eye centers in the United States to be approved by Medicare. Carolina Eye Associates’ 11 doctors include cataract and corneal specialists, laser vision correction specialists, glaucoma specialists, retina and vitreous specialists, oculoplastic specialists, medical ophthalmologists and optometrists. Over the past 30 years, Carolina Eye

911 Emergency Services Call 911 for Moore County emergency services, which handles all emergency services, including fire, police, rescue, medical, ambulance and poison control center. To add or change information, to report your plan to have a controlled burn outside town limits, or for problems with animals, call the nonemergency number, (910) 947-2911. Associates has grown into one of the largest eye care and teaching centers in the United States, serving patients around the world. For information, call Carolina Eye Associates at (910) 295-2100. The local facility is at 2170 Midland Road, Southern Pines.

FirstHealth Home Care Offers home health services in the comfort and security of the patient’s home, allowing patients to reduce the amount of time spent

in the hospital while still being treated by highly skilled, specialized health professionals. Accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and is ACHC-accredited. Call (910) 295-2211.

FirstHealth Response For individuals with medical problems that could demand immediate assistance. The program utilizes a client HELP button that is in instant contact with Moore Regional Hospital. Fee required. (910) 715-1271.

FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care A charitable, not-for-profit agency dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care to persons with life-limiting illnesses and to their families. Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross-certified. Call (910) 715-6000. The FirstHealth Hospice Campus is located on Campground Road just off U.S. 15-501 north of Pinehurst. The campus includes an 11-bed, 16,000-square-foot Hospice House, a FirstHealth Grief Resource

and Counseling Center as well as offices for the administrative and professional staff and a free-standing, nondenominational chapel.

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Information/operator, (910) 715-1000 Main entrance, Memorial Drive. See the Moore County Telephone Directory for specific hospital services.

Moore County Department of Aging Assistance with personal care and home management: laundry, meal preparation and bathing, home delivery of meals, home modification and respite services. For more information, call (910) 215-0900.

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Medical From Page 86 Personal health programs offered include maternal, child and adult health services, communicable disease, family planning, WIC nutrition program, vital records (birth and death) and foreign travel. Environmental health services include permitting and inspection of food establishments, nursing homes, day cares, institutions, individual water supplies, on-site sewage treatment and disposal, public swimming pools and spas. Animal operations includes animal sheltering and adoptions, rabies vaccinations, ID chips and enforcement of animal control laws. Some services are free; however, most services charge a fee. Many clinical services use a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. Appointments are required for some services. The Health Department is located at 705 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage. Environmental Health is at 1042 Carriage Oaks, Carthage. Animal Operations is located at 5235 N.C. 15-501, Carthage. For more information, call (910) 947-

3300 for Personal Health Services; (910) 947-3271 for WIC; (910) 947-6283 for Environmental Health and (910) 947-2858 for Animal Operations, or visit www.moorecountync.gov/health.

Moore County Veterans Office The Moore County Veterans Office is at 302 Monroe St., Carthage. This location provides easier access for residents and larger offices for the Veterans Office team. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone numbers are (910) 947-3257 and (910) 947-3334 (fax).

Moore Free Care Clinic The Moore Free Care Clinic, 211 Trimble Plant Road, Southern Pines, provides highquality primary and preventive medical care and offers enrollment aid for pharmaceutical patient assistance programs and drug discount cards. The medical programs offered include primary care, preventive care, off-site specialty care referrals, focused laboratory and diagnostic testing, and health education and resources. Services are provided for any resident of Moore County who lacks health insurance and whose income is at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.

According to the 2007 Federal Register, the federal poverty guideline for an individual is $18,335 or $33,525 for a family of four. U.S. citizenship is not a criterion for services at the Moore Free Care Clinic. Patient care at the clinic is provided by physicians, physicians’ assistants and nurses who are all volunteers. All medical providers are licensed by the state. The clinic office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, for previously scheduled eligibility screening appointments. To make an appointment, call (910) 2465333, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or go to mfcc@moorefreecare.org. The medical clinic’s hours are Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Walk-ins are not accepted.

Pinehurst Medical Clinic Founded in the mid-1960s by Joseph Hiatt, M.D., Pinehurst Medical Clinic today offers more than 40 physicians skilled in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, hematology, internal medicine, oncology, geriatrics and endocrinology. PMC offers four patient-care locations in

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Respite Care Respite services are provided short term to a dependent individual whose usual caregiver is temporarily unavailable or in need of a break from care giving.

In-Home

I The Arc of Moore County: (910) 692-8272 I FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care: (910) 715-6000 I Moore County Department of Aging: (910) 215-0900

Institutions

I Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care: (910) 692-4928 I Magnolia Gardens: (910) 692-6311 I Pinehurst Nursing Center: (910) 295-6158 I Quail Haven Village: (910) 295-2294

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Medical From Page 87 the Pinehurst area, including 205 Page Road, 90 Memorial Drive, 102 Gossman Drive, a clinic on the campus of Belle Meade Retirement Resort, and a new south location at 1902-C North Sandhills Blvd. in Aberdeen. Administrative and human resources personnel are located at 90 Memorial Drive. For information, call (910) 2955511. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Pinehurst Surgical Pinehurst Surgical has been providing quality health-care services in Moore County since 1947. On July 17, 2006, the multi-specialty clinic celebrated its 60th anniversary and commemorated that milestone by opening for business in its new state-ofthe-art 131,135-square-foot facility at 5 FirstVillage Drive, Pinehurst. Pinehurst Surgical comprises nine specialty centers, including Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Center; Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Center; Facial Plastic Center; General and Bariatric Center; Neurological Surgery and Spine Center; Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Center; Urologic Center; Vascular and Vein Care Center; and Women’s Care Center. For more information, call (910) 295-6831 or (800) 755-2500. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Medical treatment on both routine and urgent basis for adults and children. For information or care, call (910) 692-5555 or stop by 10935 U.S. 15-501, Southern Pines.

Southern Pines Women’s Health Center, P.C.

Southern Pines Women’s Health Center, P.C. is a specialty group of obstetricians/gynecologists who offer a complete package of women’s health services. The six physicians and staff at Southern Pines Women’s Health Center are dedicated to caring for a woman’s needs while also focusing on individual health care, patient education and shared decision-making with patients. The 15,000-square-foot center at 145 Applecross Road is designed to emphasize comfort and confidentiality

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while offering the latest in technology and a full range of health services, all available in one convenient location. The center also houses a full-body bone density scan machine, which aids in the diagnosis of osteoporosis. TRICARE is now accepted. For more information, call (910) 692-7928.

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Provides a wide variety of services, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing care, palliative care for hospice patients, memory support care for those afflicted with Alzheimer’s and dementia, short-term rehabilitation services offering physical, occupational and speech therapy, and family support. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance. For more information, call (910) 246-1000.

FirstHealth Response FirstHealth Response is a personal emergency response service based at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. This service provides 24-hour assistance with the touch of a button and is available to residents in Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Scotland and surrounding counties. Call 715-1271.

The Arc of Moore County The Arc of Moore County is a private, nonprofit organization providing services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Services provided include advocacy, information and referral, respite care, family support through its First in Families program, social and recreational programs for teens and adults, employer of record services and case management services in partnership with The Arc of North Carolina. The Arc also is the lead agency for Aktion Club, a Kiwanis-sponsored community service organization for adults with disabilities. Contact The Arc of Moore County, 673 S. Bennett St., Southern Pines, at (910) 692-8272 or (800) 909-9272, by email at arcmoorewr@embarqmail .com or visit www.thearcofmoore. org.

Food and Nutrition American Heart Association (800) 242-8721 Publications department has free brochures and cookbook available.

Located at the Moore County Agricultural Center, (910) 947-3188 Home economics information on meal planning, food safety and nutrition as well as gardening and livestock information. (910) 692-0384 Delivered and financed by private funds; small charge; serving Aberdeen, Pinebluff, Pinehurst and Southern Pines. Noon meal on weekdays. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Moore County Department of Aging (910) 215-0900 Home-delivered meals in Carthage, Whispering Pines, Robbins, West End/Seven Lakes, Vass/Lakeview, Cameron and Taylortown. Boost nutritional supplements, available at a discount, are delivered throughout the county. Payment for supplements is required. Contact these offices for information: Carthage, (910) 215-0900; and Robbins, (910) 464-3544.

Moore County Department Of Social Services (910) 947-2436 Food stamps to supplement low incomes for elderly, disabled and blind.

Sandhills/Moore Coalition For Human Care Inc. (910) 693-1600 www.sandhillscoalition.org Emergency food and clothing. Open for clients 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, 1500 W. Indiana Ave., Southern Pines. Donations accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Nutrition Counseling FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital (910) 715-1835 Registered dietitians available by appointment to provide nutritional therapy education. Guides to additional health services may be obtained from the Moore County Chamber of Commerce at (910) 692-3926, or see the Moore County Telephone Directory for more listings.

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Local Life Care Facilities From independent retirement living communities to assisted living to short-term or long-term rehabilitation centers, Moore County has a number of life care facilities to choose from, including: I Belle Meade Retirement Resort, 100 Waters Drive, Southern Pines, (910) 246-1003. Offers independent retirement living. I Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care, 101 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines, (910) 692-4928. Offers assisted living and a stand-alone memory care facility. I Fox Hollow Assisted Living and Memory Care, 190 Fox Hollow Road, Pinehurst, (910) 695-0011. Offers assisted living and memory care services. I Kingswood Nursing Center, 915 Pee Dee Road, Aberdeen, (910) 944-8999. Offers a range of services, including assisted living and skilled nursing along with rehabilitation therapy. Willow Springs, an Alzheimer’s unit, is also part of Kingswood. I Magnolia Gardens, 594 Murray Hill Road, Southern Pines, (910) 692-6311. Offers assisted living. I Manor Care Health Services, 205 Rattlesnake Trail, Pinehurst, (910) 295-1781. Offers skilled nursing and a full-service rehabilitation department, as well as respite stays. I Penick Village Retirement Community, 100 East Rhode Island Ave. Extension, Southern Pines, (910) 692-0300. A continuing care retirement community that offers independent living and personal care, as well as skilled nursing care. I Pinehurst Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, 300 Blake Blvd., Pinehurst, (910) 295-6158. Offers skilled care as well as respite and hospice care. Also offers rehabilitation therapy. I Pine Knoll Retirement Village, 590 Central Drive, Southern Pines, (910) 246-1000. Offers independent retirement living. I Peak Resources - Pinelake, 801 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage, (910) 947-5155. Offers skilled nursing services, Alzheimer’s, dementia and rehabilitative therapies. I Quail Haven Village, 155 Blake Blvd., Pinehurst, (910) 295-2294. A continuing care retirement community offers independent lifestyle apartments, home care services and skilled nursing services with speech, physical and occupational therapy services. I St. Joseph of the Pines Inc. Health Center and Rehabilitation Center, Camp Easter Road, Southern Pines, (910) 246-1000. Offers skilled nursing, short-term and long-term rehabilitation as well as orthopedic rehab. I Tara Plantation, 820 South McNeill St., Carthage, (910) 947-5888, offers assisted living services as well as Alzheimer’s care services.

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Anonymous building, located on Wyler Street, Aberdeen. For information, call (910) 215-8894. Alcoholics Anonymous of Moore County has information available on its website, www.moorecountyaa.org, or by phone at (800) 496-1742.

For those in need, a number of support groups are available in the Sandhills. The Pilot also runs a support group listing in the Wednesday paper each week. Call corrections or additions to (910) 693-2482.

ALS support group, second Sunday of the month, 2-4 p.m., conference room, Fayetteville Regional Airport. Suzanne Gilroy, MSW, (877) 568-4347, email suzanne@catfishchapter.org.

A Course in Miracles, a spiritual selfdevelopment and self-study group, meets Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Pinehurst, 895 Linden Road. For information, call (910) 639-0439 or email bahrmatthew@gmail.com.

The Outreach of the Chapel in the Pines hosts an Alzheimer’s memory loss support group in Seven Lakes for caregivers of Alzheimer’s or other dementiarelated conditions. It meets the third Tuesday of each month. For information, call Fran at (910) 673-5493.

AlAnon meetings (for family members of alcoholics) are held at noon every Monday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines, and at noon every Friday at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines. Meetings are also held at 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Alcoholics

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The Moore County Alzheimer’s support group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, U.S. 1, Aberdeen. For information, call (910) 692-0232.

Autism Society of N.C. — Moore County Chapter meets second Thursday of the month at Sandhills Children’s Center for networking, idea sharing. RSVP required for attendance and/or child care. Katie, (910) 255-6715, email autismsocietyofmoore@yahoo.com.

cancer support group that meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Middle Cross Baptist Church, West End. For information, call Jessie Kellis at (910) 673-2938 or Pastor David Reynolds at (910) 947-2261. Caregiver Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Senior Enrichment Center. Call Peggie, (910) 215-0900. Christian Support Group for Caregivers meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at The Village Chapel in Pinehurst. Call (910) 295-6003 for information.

Business Network International offers the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and quality business through qualified referrals. Call Wayne Gomillion, (910) 585-2400, for meeting dates and times, or visit www.BNI.com. Middle Cross Baptist Church sponsors a

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Co-dependents Anonymous meets each Monday from 7-8 p.m. at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Conference Room C. Call Lourie at (910) 692-9869 for more information.

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Compassionate Friends of the Sandhills, a grief support group for families who have experienced the death of a child, meets the third Sunday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. For information, call Cindy Floyd at (910) 295-3011, or visit www.tcfsandhills.org. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 83 of Moore County meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1020 Priest Hill Road, Carthage. DAV is a service organization dedicated to assisting disabled veterans. Service officers available to help veterans with VA paperwork Tuesday through Thursday. Drop in or call for an appointment. For transportation to VA appointments or information, call (910) 944-1113 or visit www.davmembersportal.org/chapters /nc/83/default.aspx. Do you have a child with a special need, disability or chronic illness? Family Support Network of the Sandhills can help you start a support group. (910) 295-3133, ext. 241, or visit www.fsnsandhills.org.

A support group for family members of those serving in the military or who have been deployed meets monthly at First Baptist Church, Southern Pines. Child care is provided. Call (910) 949-1145 for information.

Hopeful Hearts Chronic Illness support group meets the first and third Saturdays of every month at New Covenant Fellowship on Pinehurst Avenue. The meetings start at 4 p.m.

Free meditation program every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Awakened Heart Center for Conscious Living. Everyone is welcome. For information, visit www.theawakenedheartcenter.com or call (910) 692-0995.

Mothers of Moore (MOM) is a support group for mothers of children ages birth to 5 years old. MOM meets the second Tuesday of every month from September through May at Southern Pines United Methodist Church. MOM hosts weekly playgroups for children, holiday parties and other social activities throughout the year. For more information, visit www.mothersofmoore. org.

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Sandhills Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is a program for mothers of children ages birth-5. MOPS meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month during the school year at Community Presbyterian Church in Pinehurst. For information, visit www.SandhillsMOPS. com, email SandhillsMOPS@yahoo.com or call (910) 215-8099. MS self-help group. For meeting date, time and location, contact Dell at (910) 944-2567. Narcotics Anonymous, an organization for recovering addicts, holds meetings every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Specialty Center, Building 2, Memorial Drive, Pinehurst, and every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines. For information, call (866) 418-9500, or visit www.crna.org. National Alliance on Mental Illness â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Moore County (NAMI-MC) sponsors a local educational/support meeting on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. A support-only meeting is held on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at FirstHealth Conference Center, located at the corner of Page Road and N.C. 211. For information, visit www.nami-moorecounty.org, or call (910) 295-1053. Overeaters Anonymous meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, U.S. 1, Aberdeen, and Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Aberdeen Community Center, 504 Wilder Ave. For more information, call (910) 295-1840. Recovery program for struggling addicts held nightly at Beaver Creek Family Life Center, 2280 Nicholson Road, Cameron, 7 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sundays. Call (919) 499-9632 for information. Sandhills Chapter of Teen Challenge is a residential faith-based recovery program for men ages 18+ with a drug or alcohol problem. For information, visit www.sandhillstc.org or call (910) 947-2944. Sandhills Down Syndrome Network is for families who have a child with Down syndrome. The group meets each quarter on the second Tuesday at Sandhills Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, 1280 Central

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Reaching From Page 90 Drive. Meeting dates are Feb. 9, April 13, July 13 and Oct. 12. For information, call (910) 295-3133, or visit www.fsnsandhills.org. Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) is a spiritual program based on the principles and traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Local group meetings are held on Mondays at 8 p.m. Confidentiality assured. Call (919) 641-2780. Sexual assault support group — Friend to Friend, the domestic violence and rape crisis center in Moore County, is forming a weekly support group for survivors of sexual assault. No charge. For information, call (910) 947-3333. Therapeutic Foster Parent orientation sessions by NC MENTOR meets Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at Simpson Executive Center, 503 Carthage, Suite 302, Sanford. Call (919) 7908580.

Boles Funeral Home and Crematory hosts a luncheon for widows or widowers on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Golden Corral, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $5. For reservations, call (910) 692-6262.

W.O.W. Women of Wisdom, a women’s spiritual and self-discovery support group using various techniques of yoga, movement, breathing, creativity, journaling, study and creative visualization, meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Yoga in the Sandhills. Call (910) 695-7055.

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FirstHealth of the Carolinas Community Programs and Support Groups FirstHealth of the Carolinas sponsors many community programs and support groups. Support groups meet at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital unless otherwise indicated. For more information about the groups, contact the Patient Education department at (910) 715-5266 or (910) 715-1582. Persons interested in attending meetings of any support group are encouraged to call the contact person to confirm the meetings’ times and places. Meetings may be rescheduled and/or cancelled, especially during the summer months and holidays. In addition, a complete listing of all upcoming FirstHealth events can be viewed at www.firsthealth.org. Bariatric Support Group Meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the first Thursday and third Monday of every month (except holidays) in the Renaissance Room at Pinehurst Surgical at 5 FirstVillage Drive in Pinehurst. Call (910) 255-3690 for more information. Better Breathers - Moore County Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. Note: There are no meetings the months of June, July and August. For more information, call (910) 692-9103 or (910) 715-5266. Location: Conference Center, Moore Regional Hospital, corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road, Pinehurst Breast Cancer Support Group Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in the Conference Center at Moore Regional Hospital on the corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road in Pinehurst. For more information, call (910) 715-5366. Cancer Support Group Meets at 2 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call (910) 715-5266. Location: Sun Room, Cancer Center at Moore Regional Hospital, 155 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst Cancer Survivors Support Group Meets at 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in the Sun Room in the Cancer Center at Moore Regional Hospital located at 155 Memorial Drive in Pinehurst. For more information, call (910) 715-2298. CODA Meets at 7 p.m. every Monday. For more information, call (910) 715-5266.

Location: Conference Center, Moore Regional Hospital, corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road, Pinehurst Fibromyalgia Support Group Meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.* For more information, call (910) 715-5266. *There is no meeting in December. Location: Conference Room, Outpatient Center, 238 Page Road, Pinehurst FirstQuit Support Group Every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, call (877) 342-2255. Location: Taylortown Building, FirstHealth, 181-C Westgate Drive, West End Living with Loss 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday of each month. An ongoing support group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. You may attend any or all meetings. Bring a lunch. Dessert and drinks are provided. No registration required. For more information, call (910) 715-6000 or (866) 861-7485. Location: FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 5 Aviemore Drive, Pinehurst Lupus Support Group Meets at 4 p.m. the third Sunday of each month. Note: No meetings June or July. For more information, call (910) 715-5266. Location: Conference Center, Moore Regional Hospital, corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road, Pinehurst NAMI-MC Support Group NAMI-MC (National Alliance on Mental Illness - Moore County) holds support meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information call (910) 295-1053. Location: Community Classroom, FirstHealth Specialty Centers Building, 35 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst Post-Deployment Group Sometimes it can seem like you’ll never get over what happened or feel normal again. Help is available — and you are not alone. This process is much easier with the guidance and support of an experienced therapist or doctor. FirstHealth Behavioral Health Outpatient

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Services offers a weekly group for those with post-deployment symptoms every Monday at 11 a.m. Location: Behavioral Services, FirstHealth Specialty Centers at 35 Memorial Drive in Pinehurst. For more information or a confidential appointment, call (910) 715-1535 or (910) 715-3370. Quit Class Ready to quit tobacco? We can help. Quit Class is held every Thursday of the month from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information or to register call (877) 432-2255. Location: Taylortown Building, FirstHealth, 181-C Westgate Drive, West End Sandhills Ostomy Association First Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Note: No meetings June through September. For more information, call (910)215-8086 or (910) 715-5266. Location: Conference Center, Moore Regional Hospital, corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road, Pinehurst Stroke Club Meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month. For more information, call (910) 715-1658 or (910) 715-5266. Location: Conference Center, Moore Regional Hospital, corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road, Pinehurst Vital Connections 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., first and third Tuesday of each month. A support group for those who have a loved one enrolled in a hospice or palliative care program. Bring a lunch. Dessert and drinks are provided. Please register the day before each meeting if planning to attend. For more information or to register, call (910) 715-6000 or (866) 861-7485. Location: FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 5 Aviemore Drive, Pinehurst The Zipper Club Meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. Note: No meetings June through August or December. For more information, call (910) 715-5266. Location: Conference Center, Moore Regional Hospital, corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road, Pinehurst

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Art Galleries

Vibrant Arts Community Brightens Our County In addition to organizations and groups that are dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the arts, there is never a shortage of exhibits and shows for art lovers to choose from in Moore County.

Galleries About Art Gallery at the Market Place About Art Gallery at the Market Place, located in the Market Place Building next to Carolina Eye, 2160 Midland Road, Pinehurst, features local artists Joan Williams, Deane Billings, Mike D’Andrea, Pamela Swarbrick, Nancy Yanchus, Irene Dobson and Cele Bryant. Open MondayFriday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (910) 215-5963.

Appalachian Physical Therapy Appalachian Physical Therapy is located in Olmsted Village and displays pieces by local artists. (910) 215-0541.

Art & Furnishings Art & Furnishings, located at 20 Parker Lane, Pinehurst, features the work of three well-known local artists, Betty DiBartolomeo, Harry Neely and Kim Sobat. Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. (910) 295-6590.

Artist Gallery Artist Alley, representing more than 70 local and regional artists, is located at 167 E. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A First Friday opening is held each month. For information, call (910) 692-6077.

Broadhurst Gallery

Broadhurst Gallery, 2212 Midland Road, Pinehurst, showcases paintings and sculptures nationally recognized artists. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. For information and invitations to show openings, gallery talks and artists’ visits, contact judy@broadhurstgallery.com, call (910) 295-4817, or visit www.broadhurst gallery.com.

Campbell House Galleries

The Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave. in Southern Pines, is the home gallery of the Arts Council of Moore County. It provides three spacious exhibit areas and offers paintings and pottery for sale by local artists. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every third Saturday of select months from 2 to 4

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Organizations Artists League of the Sandhills The Artists League of the Sandhills is a nonprofit organization located in historic downtown Aberdeen. The League provides classes in a variety of media, and offers workshops featuring nationally known artists and teachers. Located in an old storage terminal of the Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad at 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen, the Artists League facility houses 36 artist-inresidence studios, a gallery, two large classrooms and a thriving membership of more than 200. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (910) 9443979, or visit the League website, www.artistleague.org,for more information.

p.m. For more information, call (910) 6924356, or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org.

Exchange Street Gallery The Exchange Street Gallery offers new exhibits each month, with large membership shows in June and November. The Gallery is located in the Artists League of the Sandhills at 129 Exchange St. in historic downtown Aberdeen. Gallery is open from noon to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call (910) 944-3979 or visit the Artists League web site, www.artistleague.org, for more information.

Gemma Gallery Gemma Gallery, 48 Chinquapin Road, Pinehurst, hosts a showing of new designs to celebrate 17 years in business. For information, call (910) 295-3010.

Hastings Gallery Hastings Gallery hosts work by local artists throughout the year. Located in Boyd Library on the campus of Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, Hastings Gallery’s fall and spring hours are 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Summer hours are 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (910) 695-3995, (910) 695-3819 or visit www.sandhills.edu.

Arts Council of Moore County The Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC) is a not-for-profit organization celebrating almost 40 years of promoting awareness and appreciation of the arts in Moore County. ACMC offers a wide variety of programs in the performing, visual and literary arts to all Moore County citizens. The ACMC offices are located in the Campbell House at 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and every third weekend of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (910) 6924356 or visit ACMC’s website, www.artscouncil-moore.org.

Hollyhocks Art Gallery Hollyhocks Art Gallery, located in The Shops At Pinehurst Place at 905 Linden Road in Pinehurst, features original artwork by local artists Irene McFarland, Diane Kraudelt, Paula Montgomery and artist/owner Jane Casnellie. The gallery is open at 10:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, including evenings. For information, call (910) 255-0665, or visit www.hollyhocksartgallery.com.

Jewels of Pinehurst Jewels of Pinehurst is a gallery of contemporary jewelry handmade in platinum and gold by owner Patricia Reil. The gallery also features Hearts on Fire diamonds. Located at 7 Market Square, Pinehurst, Jewels of Pinehurst is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (910) 295-2824 or visit www.jewelsofpinehurst.com for information.

Joy of Art Studio Joy of Art Studio works with Artist’s Way, Discover Your Muse and Life Drawing for adults. For more information, call Joy at (910) 528-7283 or e-mail Joyof_Art@msn.com.

Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour, located at 25 Chinquapin Road in the village of Pinehurst, features artist Phyllis Arnold, who paints original oils and limited edition prints.

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Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (910) 255-0100, www.ladybedfords.com.

North Carolina Pottery Center Opened in 1998 at 233 East Ave., Seagrove, the N.C. Pottery Center’s permanent exhibits trace the history and development of the state’s pottery traditions from the prehistoric Native Americans to the present. The center also offers changing exhibits. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission fee charged. For information, call (336) 873-8430.

Old Sport & Gallery Old Sport & Gallery is located in Harvard Building on Market Square in the village of Pinehurst. Tom Stewart, (910) 295-9775.

One Eleven Main One Eleven Main is the exclusive shop for paintings by Fay Terry, located on West Main Street, Aberdeen, in the historic hardware store building. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call (910) 944-1181.

Plan B Furniture Plan B Furniture, 122 Garrett St., Aberdeen, is featuring the artwork of local artist Doug Rowe. More than 50 original pencil drawings and oil paintings will be on display. For information, visit www.douglas rowegallery.com.

Seagrove Candle Company Store Seagrove Candle Company Store, 116 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, showcases the arts and crafts of the Sandhills and Seagrove region, including King’s Pottery, Crystal King’s Pottery and Williams Pottery. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday and Wednesday-Saturday. (910) 695-0029.

Studio 590 Fine Arts Gallery Studio 590 Fine Arts Gallery, located off N.C. 5 in the historic 1815 Dowd Cabin in Pinehurst, is the working studio and gallery of artists Betty DiBartolomeo and Harry Neely. Studio is open Monday-Wednesday, by chance, Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. (910) 6399404.

SWANK Coffee Shop SWANK Coffee Shop, 232 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, supports local artists and crafters by offering local handmade items as well as serving locally roasted gourmet coffee beans. (910) 692-8068

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giraffes and lions. Open daily except Christmas Day. Admission is charged. Call (336) 879-7000 or (800) 488-0444.

Pinehurst Harness Track community includes portions of Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Lee counties. This area is famous for its hand-thrown pottery and dishware, artfully crafted before the eyes of fascinated speculators and offered for sale at reasonable prices. Typical standout features include salt-glaze stoneware, innovative designs and wood firing in groundhog kilns. The potters in the Seagrove area have a number of kiln openings throughout the year. A map of some of the many potters in the area is available online at www.discover seagrove.com. Most area potters are open year-round.

North Carolina Zoological Park Asheboro (N.C. 211 west to U.S. 220 north to N.C. 159) Located at 4401 Zoo Parkway in Asheboro, this 500-acre natural habitat zoo ranks among the top five in North America. Animal exhibits include polar bears, elk, aviaries, Gila monsters, river otters and bobcats, plus such African species as

N.C 5, Pinehurst Circa 1915 track of 110+ acres listed on the National Register, it is operated by the village of Pinehurst. Standard bred training from October to May (see horses put through their paces in early morning; try the track-side restaurant for breakfast!). Events include annual spring matinee races, horse shows (May-October) and polo matches. Open year-round, 8 a.m.-dusk daily. Call (800) 644-TROT or (910) 295-4446.

Sandhills Horticultural Gardens Airport Road between Southern Pines and Pinehurst The gardens are located on the campus of Sandhills Community College behind Heutte Hall. Now covering 27 acres, they include a very large holly collection, conifers, roses, rhododendron and azaleas. Included are a formal English garden, a hillside garden, a fruit and vegetable garden and a native wetland trail garden accessible by a boardwalk. The gardens are open to the public during daylight hours

year-round. They exist primarily to enhance student training in applied horticulture. Some of the graduates have gone on to work on the White House grounds. Exhibits and films may be seen in the welcome center. No admission fee. Call (910) 695-3882.

Sandhills Woman’s Exchange 15 Azalea Road, Pinehurst This old, rambling log cabin contains early American handicrafts and baked goods for sale. Light lunches are served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Woman’s Exchange is in its 88th continuous year and is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. September to mid-May. Call (910) 295-4677. The village of Pinehurst Visitor Center is located in the original cabin and is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is manned by trained volunteers.

Shaw House Morganton Road and Broad Street, Southern Pines This antebellum plantation cabin built around 1820 is an example of the simple construction techniques of the time. It rests on the crossing of the revolutionary Pee Dee and Morganton roads. Charles Shaw, a Scottish settler, acquired 2,600 acres and

built the house. His grandson, Charles Washington Shaw, became the first mayor of Southern Pines. The house and two other properties on the grounds, the Garner House and the Britt/Sanders Cabin, are open to the public. The Garner House was made of logs about 1770 and is furnished with original pieces, wide-board heart pine paneling and original hand-forged hinges. The Britt/Sanders Cabin contains a 125year-old restored loom. Operated by the Moore County Historical Association. Free. Call (910) 692-2051.

Sunrise Theater 250 N. W. Broad St., Southern Pines Built in 1898 as a hardware store and then becoming a movie theater in the 1940s, the Sunrise Theater thrives today as a performing arts center, presenting newrelease independent films, live music, drama, the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD and National Theatre Live in HD. Performances by Moore OnStage, the Sandbox Players and the Arts Council of Moore County round out the extensive offerings of the Sunrise. For information, call the box office at

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