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Arts, Entertainment & Culture

Ever wonder...

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you can find that special product or service that you’ve been looking for?

Then look no further!

The sure way to own something unique is to shop from the local artists and

Locally Handmade Jewelry?

Attend a Christmas Cocktail Party for a Good Cause or Spend Some Quality Time Outdoors Hunting or Just Watching!

we’ve got you covered. arts, entertainment & Culture health care & well being shopping for the unique eat, drink & be merry local specialty services

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Beading and jewelry making supplies, as well as locally handmade jewelry, art and more.

We offer Classes, Parties, & Special Events to fit whatever the occasion.

Aberdeen

Bead Company 105 W South St Historic Downtown Aberdeen

910-944-1212

a festival of trees?

17th Annual Festival of Trees

Tuesday, November 19 - Saturday, November 23 Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst, NC

Enjoy a showcase of over 200 decorated holiday trees, wreaths, gift baskets and gingerbread houses displayed throughout a winter wonderland. The festival includes a silent auction, live entertainment, Festival Marketplace and more. Admission is by any monetary donation. All proceeds benefit Sandhills Children’s Center.

Events to include: Lighting of the Trees • Girl’s Night Out with Live Entertainment from the McKenzie Brothers Band and Desserts from Local Bakers • Snow Ball with Tom Burnett & the Swing Street Band; Dancing, Hearty Hors D’oeuvres and a Host Bar; $100/person, Cocktail Attire • Festival Marketplace of Crafts and Gift Items • Santa and Mrs. Clause on Candy Cane Lane

Sandhills children’s center 1280 Central Drive • Southern Pines, NC 28387

910.692.3323 • sandhillschildrenscenter.org

Traditional Sandhills Hunting Opportunities?

Half day or full day of quail hunting in southeastern North Carolina.

We offer what most anyone would classify as traditional quail hunting where pen raised birds are utilized. Should you wish to participate in any other types of hunting, such as chukar quail, deer, rabbit or squirrel please contact us in advance as to your specific request.

Mill Creek Hunting Preserve is licensed by the North Carolina Wildlife Commission, and is subject to all of its rules and regulations applicable to hunting preserves.

Special Hunting Package in conjunction with Pine Crest Inn, Pinehurst, NC

Mill Creek Hunting Preserve 1295 McNeill Lake Road • Lumber Bridge, NC 28357

910-843-5000 • 910-850-4299 • tammons@millcreekhp.com • www.Millcreekhp.com

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Live Entertainment?

CAN I FIND live performances in a cool vibe atmosphere? small plates & authentic drinks?

Welcome to our entertainment lounge!

Come Enjoy!

small plates?

drinks?

Our menu is bursting with flavor & Our

Our drinks & appetizers Are Authentic & Original.

Ingredients are Always Fresh!

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Tuesday - Saturday 5:00pm-2:00am

Find Us on

9735 Hwy 15-501 Pinehurst, NC 28374

910.215.8959

Feel like listening to quality music while enjoying a casual cool social atmosphere, with great food!

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Desperately need a vacation?

Maybe a cruise?

a Cruise or land vacation?

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Health Care & Well Being

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Need a Vacation?

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You can even purchase your trip using your American Express points.

Bon Voyage!

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Health Care, Beauty and Well Being Services from Exercise to Skin Care, Speech Therapy, Home Care and More!

Toll Free: 877.693.4535 • CDarwell@CruisePlanners.com

910.673.sail (7245) • www.cheryl-cruiseplanners.com

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Thermage • Obagi® Revitalight • Gentle Waves® Massage Therapy Dermatude/Meta Therapy Microdermabrasion Permanent Make-Up

skin renewal center, llc 285 Olmsted Blvd., Suite 4 • Pinehurst, NC 28374

910.215.9778

Introducing Exercise Therapy

by Paige Blue,S.E.T $50 per session for 50 minutes of basic exercise advice from a Specialist in Exercise Therapy

Exercise Essentials, Inc located at Euro-Body Therapies, LLC 450 Magnolia Square Ct, Aberdeen, NC 28315

910.639.9994

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Where

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Can I find a local cosmetic dermatologist & dermasurgeon?

Dr. David I. Klumpar, MD

General & Cosmetic Dermatology

Duke-Trained Dermatologist & Medical Director Associate Professor of Medicine, Methodist University

Erica Ussery, LMBT Licensed Message & Body Therapist

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The Science behind Beauty.

the spa at Carolina Skin Care

125 Fox Hollow Road Pinehurst, NC 28387

910.235.7721

speech therapy ?

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Speech Connections, LLC – speech therapy for AduLtS And ChiLdren. home visits offered in: Moore, hoke, Montgomery, Scotland & richmond Counties. refer yourself or have your doctor make a referral for: • Swallowing/Chewing Difficulty • Unclear Speech • Memory Difficulties • Poor Problem Solving • Difficulty Communicating • Poor Executive Functioning (Planning, Goal Setting, Initiating, Self-Monitoring, Self Awareness) • Weak Lip and Tongue Muscles • Difficulty Understanding What People Say • Fluency-Stuttering or Slow Speaking • Dementia Most major insurances accepted.

Speech connections 5 Down Circle, Suite A • Pinehurst, NC 28374 A specialty shop to help women through cancer & reCovery?

910.295.2609 Dr. Comfort Shoes? caring & compassionate home care?

Dr. Comfort

A unique specialty shop dedicated to helping women on their journey through cancer treatment and recovery.

was founded in 2002 and is the worldwide leading provider of diabetic footwear.

The Hope Cottage

Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe

430 Magnolia Square Court Aberdeen, NC 28315

120 MacDougal Drive Seven Lakes, NC 27376

910.944.2255

910.673.7467

Licensed & Insured • Trained & Experienced Affordable & Reliable • Total Care for All Ages Any Time of Day or Night

Bright Horizons Home Care 780 NW Broad Street, Suite 410 • Southern Pines, NC 28387

910-246-0586 • brighthorizonshomecare.com

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Where

can i find Retirement Living in the world.... at its Finest?

Penick Village, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, has been a Sandhills tradition for fifty years.

A retreat from today’s hectic pace, the setting at Penick Village will inspire you to enjoy life to its fullest, and take advantage of our many amenities with newfound friends.

Services and amenities include: • Award-winning culinary team • Household & ground maintenance • Weekly housekeeping • Wellness Program • Billiard Room, Pub, Movie-theater • Membership to First Health Fitness Center • 24-hour security At Penick Village, we are continuing to set the standard for retirement living.

Come find out why…

We’re excited to announce that new construction and expansion is on the way!

If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Julie Tampa at (910) 692-0386.

penick village

500 E. Rhode Island Ave., Southern Pines, NC, 28387

(910) 692-0300 • www.penickvillage.org

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maui jim golf head cover?

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Relax and read on the beach with Maui Jim polarized sunglasses featuring small readers at the bottom. Most people can golf and read the scorecard with these! Try for yourself and see!

For an eye-opening experience in the village, visit eyemax optical!

90 Cherokee Road Pinehurst, NC 28374

Eyemax optical EYEWEAR • SUNGLASSES • READERS

910.235.0291

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Looking to buy new or used, Brenda’s Jewelers offers everything from Diamonds to Rolex. Stop by and do a little window shopping for the holidays... you might find just what you’ve been looking for.

brenda’s jewelers

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4 Pinecrest Plaza • Southern Pines, NC 28374

910.692.8785 • brendasjewelersnc.com

consign & buy This, that & the other?

Unique Gifts, Vintage Furniture and Art, maybe Old Time Treats & Bean Bags?

CALICO CRITTERS DELUXE VILLAGE HOUSE? The Little Toy Shop has everything you can imagine for Kids of All Ages!

the little toy shop 230 SW Broad Street • Southern Pines, NC 28387

910.692.2522

$149.95

If you’re looking to sell or buy a little of this, that and the other, then look no further than Pastimes!

Antiques • Collectables • Vintage Unique Home & Office Decor New & Used Consigned Furniture

Pastimes antiques

5336 NC 211 • West End, NC 27376

910.673.2065 • westendpastimes.com

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sea maiden?

Late 1800’s Sea Maiden Oil Painting on Canvas

Can I find a sea maiden? a swarovski chandelier? locally made furniture?

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Asian sideboard?

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$525 19th Century Asian Sideboard

Walnut Wardrobe?

Locally Made Buffet?

1930’s French Walnut Wardrobe

$415 gypsy’s charm antiques

1900’s NC Made Hand Painted Oak Buffet

$685

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swarovski chandelier?

$495 1940’s Swarovski Crystal Empire Chandelier

From sailfish to chandeliers, you can find a little bit of everything at Gypsy’s Charm.

125 East Illinois Avenue Southern Pines, NC

910-691-7332

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Melissa and Doug Educational Toys?

Can I find Fishing supplies Zoom, Gulp, Rapala, Shakespeare and many more name brands.

Bible covers?

Jewlery?

in a variety of sizes and colors.

Wooden toys, books, crayons and plush toys for as young as 3 months.

San Francisco Music Boxes?

Large and small flags?

Collegiate flags, magnets and jewelry?

Flag stands • Mailbox cover

Gone with the Wind, I love Lucy, Phantom of the Opera and Cats.

Just to name a few.

Boxed Cards - get well, all occasion, and thank you. Great for church groups.

Cell phone accessories Reading Glasses - $3.00 and up.

Medical Scrubs and Shoes large variety Dickies, Grey’s Anatomy, Cherokee, Landau, Barco and More at super low prices.

50% off

Spiral Candles

Great prices on prescriptions too.

LED Canvas prints great gift idea!!

Flu shots available Monday and Friday all day.

Other days by appointment.

Charlie Paige clothing and accessories.

Open Enrollment for Medicare is October 15 - December 7th.

Let us help you find the Medicare plan that’s right for you with our new iMedicare program.

Come by White Star and check out our large variety of items.

436 Albemarle Road • Troy, NC

white st r Discount Pharmacy

910-572-2198 | 910-572-2129

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Collegiate Bean Bags?

Monk’s Furniture

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Midstate Furniture of Carthage

Nostalgia from bygone Days.

Layaway - No Extra Fees Tues-Fri 10am-6pm • Sat 9am-5pm Closed Sunday & Monday Locally Owned & Operated for 29 Years

Perfect for the Holidays, or year-round classic home decor.

Monk’s Furniture

Mid State Furniture of Carthage

US Hwy 1 • 2117 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Sanford, NC

919-774-8811

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Collegiate Flags & Furniture, Homemade Fudge & Decorative Flags?

403 Monroe St. Downtown Carthage

910.947-3739

A Gift That fits everyone’s budget?

a hundred year old country store still operating?

A gift shop that will make you SMILE! Jewelry, Accessories, Clothing, Children’s, Baby & Vintage. Locally owned and Managed by native Kimberly Overby Parsons.

Southern Hospitality served up with a variety of North Carolina products bring back memories of “times gone by”. Amish Foods, Old Fashioned Candy, Hand Dipped Ice Cream & Milkshakes. Pull up a tractor seat & sample 24+ flavors of the world’s best Homemade Fudge. Let us make your Holiday Gift Baskets with our great selection of delicious foods & unique gifts.

1 Heart 2 HEart

DUNROVIN COUNTRY STORE

Tara’s Jewelry Watches • Diamonds • Gold • Platinum • Pearl Sapphires • Silver • Rings • Charms Bracelets • Necklaces

Tara’s Jewlry & Kendale Pawn 2715 Lee Avenue Sanford, NC

90 Cherokee Road, Suite 1-D Village of Pinehurst

919-774-7196 • 919-774-7195

910.295-1424

5456 US Hwy 1 •Vass, NC 28394

910.246.0814 • Dunrovincountrystore.com

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Candy Cottage?

The most eclectic shopping for gifts, home decor & modern chic boutique?

Birdseed angel?

Custom upholstered Furniture?

Wine Caddy, tote/clutch?

Original artwork by fay terry?

Plastic reusable gingerbread house

elf on THE shelf?

One Eleven Main

leather or cowhide flasks?

111 West Main Street Aberdeen, NC 28315 Mon - Sat • 10am-5pm

910-944-1181 • www.one11main.com

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Can I find Paul Blake & Associates Estate Liquidators?

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Can I Find One-of-a-Kind Gifts? in the world....

Village of Pinehurst Ornaments?

Tokens & Icons?

Lifetime Candles? prices from

$38-$75

prices from

Hand painted original ornaments by local artist, Ivy Graham. Want an ornament of your favorite building? Just snap a photo!

starting at

$50

$30-$45 A unique collection of oil candles with natural elements for any style of room.

Tesoro home decor

Offering ingenious items, such as cuff links or bottle openers that are reinvented from authentic gameused memorabilia, re-purposed into functional, high quality gifts.

105 Cherokee Rd, 1F Pinehurst, NC 28374

(910) 420-1076 • www.tesorodecor.com

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CAN I FIND THE BEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AND LOCAL NEWS ON THE WEB?

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Vol. 94, No. 103

72 Pages

56 Pages

Southern Pines, N.C.

W E D N E S D A Y, O C T O B E R 9 , 2 0 1 3

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SP Park’s Site Upsets Residents Safety In Focus

FirstHealth Opens HokeHome Family Care Hospital Vol. 94, No. 92

Southern Pines, N.C.

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Linda Clack-Skelley, who lives at 50 Gray

BY DAVID SINCLAIR Managing Editor Fox Run. “I am not a bad person. I just don’t A number of residents of Clarendon think this is the right place for it. It’s a NATT JR. Gardens in Pinehurst are upBY in TED armsM. over nightmare for us because there is nothing Staff Writer the possibility of a family care home for we can do about it.

Betterinlate than never. senior citizens being located their neigh“You are going to destroy the equity in my FirstHealth Moore Regional borhood. home. That is my investment. That is what I Hospital-Hoke Campus, which was A local company called Aging Resource have worked for. I would not want to move scheduled to open last week, welConnections sent a letter of intent to the my family member into an area where there comed its this firstmonth patients at 8 a.m. homeowners association earlier is animosity like this. You are pretty much Monday. about its plans to operate a home at 75 Gray stabbing our equity. I can’t believe that they Theolder opening was delayed because Fox Run for four to six adults who wouldn’t take another look at this.”

N.C. Department need some assistancethe with daily living. It of Health & Clack-Skelley added that she would not Human Services did not finish its would have live-in staff. put her own mother there because of the GLENN M. SIDES/The Pilot licensure survey until last Thursday.

Some of the neighboring property owners noise from the train horns at all hours of the The survey of theThis process have expressed concerns that is it part would night. houseofis the proposed location of an adult family care home.

BY JOHN LENTZ AND opening a hospital. lower the value of their homes, and that Raymond Esteves, one of the founders TOM of EMBREY increased traffic on the narrow streets Brian Canfield, chiefother operating activities would be disruptive. be unsettling for the older residents, neigh- Aging Resource Connections, said they are Staff Writers from transport vans carrying of officer atoccupants Moore Regional, called the also backs up to the train bors say.

The home William Dean grew up hanging out in the the home to medical appointments and tracks, seeDowntown HOME, page A8 in Southern Pines. Now, the “I am not happy about this at all,” said opening “a monumental eventand forthe noise from train horns could Park both FirstHealth and Hoke County” downtown business owner won’t let his because it is the county’s first hospichildren do the same. tal.

“I have a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old, and “We are extremely grateful for the I don’t let them hang out down there,” said community’s support,” Canfield said.

Dean, owner of Cup of Flow, a coffee shop on “We are looking forward to serving North East Broad Street just blocks from the the residents of Hoke County for park. many more years to come.”

“I grew up here and hung out in that park 20 FirstHealth and Cape Fear Valley years ago, and it upsets me that my kids can’t Health System engaged in a lengthy hang out there,” Dean said. battle over which system would conSome residents and business merchants struct a hospital in Hoke County downtown are raising concerns about safety before settling the dispute in April following a shooting that 2012. occurred in the park at Last November, FirstHealth approximately 7:45 p.m. received conditional approval from Sunday. the state to add 28 beds to its original Police say they responded eight and a second operating room to to the park at 135 SE Broad the Hoke Campus. But Cape Fear St. after receiving a report of appealed the decision. a fight in progress.

The matter will go before the N.C. Police received informaTEMME Office of Administrative Hearings if tion that gunshots were the two sides cannot reach resoluheard coming from the park. No victim was tion. located, but police learned a short time later FirstHealth, the largest employer that a gunshot victim was being treated at in Moore County, hosted a grand Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. opening for its $34.1 million Hoke

BY TED M. NATT JR. The victim, an 18-year-old Southern Pines Campus on Sept. 22 and expected to Staff Writer resident, refused to cooperate with the police open the doors 10 days later. But the FirstHealth of the Carolinasinvestigation. is off the hook The teen was later taken to an opening was delayed because the with a federal agency for anundisclosed operating room hospital for further treatment of state had not finished the survey. fire at Moore Regional Hospital burned a his that non-life-threatening injuries.

The Hoke Campus is located on patient, but the patient’s familyPolice has hired Chief an Bob Temme said the incident U.S. 401 east of Raeford. Adjoining attorney to explore its legal options. was reported about 30 minutes after a police The Centers for Medicareofficer and on Medicaid the hospital is a 20,000-square-foot foot patrol went through the area.

(CMS) has lifted the “immediateTemme jeopardy” stamedical office that houses cardiolodescribed the victim as a “hightus on Moorerisk Regional andengaged in high-risk behavgy services, internal medicine and a individual FirstHealth ior,” but Richmond wound care center. would not elaborate, citing an open Memorial Hospital that was Cape Fear Valley plans to invest investigation. Those with information on the imposed following an unanmore than $100 million at its 60-acre incident are asked to call the criminal invesnounced survey on Aug. 1 in site on U.S. 401, which is located less tigations department at (910) 693-1481 or the response to the incident that than three miles from the Hoke PHOTOS BY HANNAH SHARPE/The Pilot Crime HANNAH SHARPE/The Pilot occurred in late June.Tip Line at (910) 693-4110.

Campus. The first phase — an outpaDawn Gibson MaryAgricultural Livingston,Fair. of Fayetteville, consider purchasing bouquets of Town Manager Reagan Parsons said Gavin Briggs isn’t sure at first about getting on a ride ThursdayTop: evening at the Mooreand County The annual fair CMS completed its validation tient center called Health Pavilion morning dried at the Cameron Street Fair Saturday. Left: Visitors survey peruse of theTuesday boasted rides, food,Hoke music exhibits Tuesday through Saturday.

— hydrangeas See more photos on A2 andFall at Antiques www.thepilot.com. hospitals last that the Police Department KILARSKI —and is under construction. host a community meeting Oct. 16, but the variety of items offered among vendor booths. Right: Antique shops along N.C.Thursday.

24-27 Nowould deficiencies or the time and location had yet to be in downtown Cameron were full of shoppers during the annual event.findings were noted in the survey.

Contact Ted M. Natt Jr. at (910) 693“CMS was very complimentary of our staff see PARK SAFETY, page A8 2474 or tnatt@the pilot.com. and processes,” FirstHealth CEO David J. Kilarski said. “The physicians, staff and leadership team immediately implemented policy changes and trained staff related to fire prevention procedures during surgical cases.

“Our highest priority continues to be the safety of our patients and staff, and delivering the highest quality of care in the region.”

BY DAVID SINCLAIR Will Wright said his father, Willie Wright, 83,

Police to Discuss Options at Meeting

Hospital Cleared of Violations

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Patient’s Children Consider Lawsuits

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HOME & GARDEN Sandhills CCMemorial to Host Memorial Parade, October 9, 2013 Sardine Festival to Pack ’em In For Moore’s Emergency Timing to Conflict Workers Managing Editor

Not everyone who comes to the see HOSPITAL, page A7

BY JOHN LENTZ annual International Sardine Festival they are doing all of these

BY DAVID SINCLAIR Staff Writer Managing Editor in Aberdeen partakes in its main events that weekend to honor The official design for a memorial to course.

Organizers of an annual the veterans,” said Atkins, the honor fallen emergency workers in Moore “Some people don’t like sardines, observance at the Moore group’s treasurer. “We are County has been approved and released by but they enjoy seeing everyone,” said Veterans Memorial in thrilled about that. We really the architectural firm County involved.

Jamie Boles, an Aberdeen native who Robert Hayter, of Carthage the Haytersay Firm,they are didn’t know about it (the took over the reins of the festival in “thrilled” about all of the parade) until after it was designed the Moore County Public Safety 2008 from its founder, the late Randall events planned during a spe- announced. We’d be here for Memorial, which is to be placed at Sandhills Moss. “They bring their own lunch cial Veterans Weekend Community College between Logan and Nov. 9- the parade otherwise.” and eat it. They come to socialize.”

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Plans for the Veterans Causey halls. was rambling across the The 21st edition of the popular festiThere’sa just one problem: A Weekend were announced Promoters call the school “neutral” backcountry to val takes place Friday at Aberdeen Day parade planned Sept. 23 when the mayors of location that frees theVeterans memorial, designed Wilmington one Lake Park. Activities will begin at 11 downtown in Southern Pines Southern Pines, Pinehurst to represent all firstinresponders the morning this week a.m. and conclude about 2 p.m.

10 a.m. Saturday, county who made theatultimate sacrifice, Nov. 9, is and Aberdeen signed proclawhen I learned a good Hundreds of sardine connoisseurs time as the ceremo- mations declaring the special from association withthe anysame particular town friend and a true country GLENN M. SIDES/The Pilot come back year after year. ny at the county memorial in weekend. or department. EMS personnel, police and gentleman had passed “It is an annual tradition for so Each year, the Sardine Festival draws a large crowd to enjoy sardines, Carriage Oaks off U.S. 15-501.

In addition to the parade, firefighters undergo part of their training away. many people,” said Boles, who is also The observance is traditionthe weekend includes a fun on the college campus.

Moon Pies and RC Colas.

Marshall Donathan was in Moore County’s representative in the Hayter said the design “in union” with allyisheld on the Saturday clos- run and chili cook-off that his late 80s and had been N.C. General Assembly. reallyFIRM “Last year, we ran out,” said Boles, One of the materials that make buildingsDay, on accord- Saturday estuptotheVeterans morning in COURTESY“They OF THE HAYTER declining for some time in the highlights of the festival forwardGarden to coming back.” campus. who has been involvedawith the festiis the crowning of the “Sardine ing to Joanne Atkins Pines, a patrioticServiceslook An and artist’s Southern rendering of the Emergency Memorial hospital up at Duke, so his Boles said 1,500 cans of sardines, val for about 12 years. passing wasn’t entirely “It consists of a brick and concrete area, who are concert Sunday evening at Queen.” The reigning queen is Kay Ruby Hendricks, ored is integrated.

It is not iconic, but more Pinehurst Police and Lt. 1,000 Jerry RC McDonald, with the memorial in granite,” Hayter said Veterans 1,000 MoonPies Colas This year, everyone will get one can Moss, daughter of the founder, members of the R.E. Lee Auditorium at unexpected. to complete project prior to of sardines instead of Still, in a previous interview.

“As a memorial it like the Vietnam Veterans Memorial than who andhopes Cokes have the been ordered. two the to help Memorial Committee. news of the Sunday Essay thethat Washington Monument.

In other words, encompasses a passive“We assembly Crackers are also available. see PARADE, page A9 see SARDINE, page A8 accommodate the demand, Boles said. think area it isingreat see DODSON, page A5 see MEMORIAL, page A8 which the recognition of those who are hon- it is subtle.”

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see MEMORIAL, page A8 who hopes to complete the project prior to Pinehurst Police Lt. Jerry McDonald,

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see DODSON, page A5 Still, the news of the unexpected. passing wasn’t entirely a hospital up at Duke, so his declining for some time in his late 80s and had been Marshall Donathan was in away. gentleman had passed friend and a true country when I learned a good morning this week Wilmington one backcountry to was rambling across the

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For Moore’s Emergency Workers Sandhills CC to Host Memorial HOME

BY JOHN LENTZ

see HOSPITAL, page A7

Will Wright said his father, Willie Wright, 83, the highest quality of care in the region.” safety of our patients and staff, and delivering “Our highest priority continues to be the vention procedures during surgical cases. changes and trained staff related to fire preership team immediately implemented policy Kilarski said. “The physicians, staff and leadand processes,” FirstHealth CEO David J. “CMS was very complimentary of our staff findings were noted in the survey.

Thursday. No deficiencies or KILARSKI survey of the hospitals last CMS completed its validation occurred in late June. response to the incident that nounced survey on Aug. 1 in imposed following an unanMemorial Hospital that was FirstHealth Richmond tus on Moore Regional and (CMS) has lifted the “immediate jeopardy” staThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid attorney to explore its legal options. patient, but the patient’s family has hired an fire at Moore Regional Hospital that burned a with a federal agency for an operating room FirstHealth of the Carolinas is off the hook

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boasted rides, food, music and exhibits Tuesday through Saturday. — See more photos on A2 and at www.thepilot.com.

Gavin Briggs isn’t sure at first about getting on a ride Thursday evening at the Moore County Agricultural Fair. The annual fair HANNAH SHARPE/The Pilot

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October 9, 2013

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BY TED M. NATT JR.

Consider Lawsuits Patient’s Children

Violations Cleared of Hospital

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The Pilot Newspaper the home to medical appointments and from transport vans carrying occupants of increased traffic on the narrow streets lower the value of their homes, and that have expressed concerns that it would Some of the neighboring property owners would have live-in staff. need some assistance with daily living. It Fox Run for four to six older adults who about its plans to operate a home at 75 Gray homeowners association earlier this month Connections sent a letter of intent to the A local company called Aging Resource borhood. senior citizens being located in their neighthe possibility of a family care home for Gardens in Pinehurst are up in arms over A number of residents of Clarendon

tracks, and the noise from train horns could The home also backs up to the train other activities would be disruptive.

“I am not happy about this at all,” said bors say. be unsettling for the older residents, neigh-

This house is the proposed location of an adult family care home.

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see HOME, page A8 Aging Resource Connections, said they are Raymond Esteves, one of the founders of night. noise from the train horns at all hours of the put her own mother there because of the Clack-Skelley added that she would not wouldn’t take another look at this.” stabbing our equity. I can’t believe that they is animosity like this. You are pretty much my family member into an area where there have worked for. I would not want to move home. That is my investment. That is what I “You are going to destroy the equity in my we can do about it. nightmare for us because there is nothing think this is the right place for it. It’s a Fox Run. “I am not a bad person. I just don’t Linda Clack-Skelley, who lives at 50 Gray

Managing Editor

BY DAVID SINCLAIR

145 W. Pennsylvania Avenue Southern Pines, NC 28387

910-695-7271 • www.thepilot.com

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A Local Vineyard?

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Eat, Drink & Be Merry

what if I'm looking for...

Local Moore County Vineyard & Artisan Winery.

The Perfect spot for Meetings, Parties & Private Tastings! Inside or al fresco on our lovely patio.

Black Rock Vineyards & Winery 6652 US Hwy 15-501 Carthage, NC 28327

910.295.9511

delicious pad thai?

The Best Frozen Yogurt?

10 flavors and over 60 toppings every day, with an assortment of fresh-cut fruit for a healthy treat.

Di’LISHI FROZEN YOGURT BAR 10574 Hwy. 15/501 • Southern Pines, NC 28387

910.246.2000

Scrumptuous Pad Thai is made fresh daily for lunch & dinner

thai orchid restaurant 1404 N. Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen, NC 28315

910.944.9299

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CAN I FIND GREAT TAVERN FOOD AND AMBIANCE?

A great menu?

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patio dining?

Cozy and Comfortable!

The outdoor patio is perfect for dining under the stars or watching the game with friends.

Watch major sports events?

Everything from Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday mornings to Tasty Crab Cake Sandwiches at Lunch and Amazing Teriyaki Salmon for Dinner!

Our mENu iS grEAT!

We provide local entertainment, trivia night & great food in a fantastic atmosphere!

Bell tree tavern

155 NE Broad Street Southern Pines, NC 28387

910.692.4766

Watch YOur game here! We carry the NFL Sunday Ticket to catch all the pro games as well as your favorite college teams.

belltreetavern.com Check us Out On

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Child Care in Moore County?

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Local Specialty Services

what if I need...

We provide referrals to Child Care Programs, Half- Day Preschools and After School Programs in Moore County. Free of Charge!

Partners for Children & Families 7720 NC Hwy. 22 • Carthage, NC

910-949-4045 • www.moore4kids.com

Quality flooring at affordable prices?

Carpet • Hardwood Floors Area Rugs • Ceramic Tile Vinyl Flooring • Laminate Hardwood Refinishing Karastan® Rugs & Carpets

Exclusively At

Flooring America Of Pinehurst 585 Hwy 5 • Pinehurst, NC 28374

910.295.2293

someone to clean my messy house or business?

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Or Maybe?

Its our Business to clean up the mess We Specialize in Interior Cleaning for residential and businesses. Weekly, biweekly or as needed.

We bring our own cleaning supplies We also do Exterior Cleaning - driveways, sidewalks, siding, decks, eaves, gutters, mold and mildew removal and Windows.

A Plumber?

Total Auto Service?

Call us today and we’ll make your home or office sparkle.

Get your home of office ready for the holidays.

Bonded and Insured.

Carolina Custom Cleaning Inc. 910-673-0994 for Free Estimates In Business Since 2002

Toto Toilets • Kohler American Standard Residential Commercial Service • Repair Remodels

Complete Professional Auto Repair & Service Oil Change • Alignments Air condition service Tune Ups • Brakes • Tires • Shocks North Carolina Inspection

Ray’s Plumbing Service, Inc.

Doug’s Auto Center

Aberdeen, NC Serving the Sandhills Since 1979

910-944-7076

310 NW Broad Street Southern Pines, NC

910-692-6393

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mosquito treatments?

The perfect horse fence for my perfect thoroughbreds?

FREE ESTIMATES NC License #277PW Art Parker, Owner aparker@nc.rr.com

General Timber utilizes more than four decades of experience to assist customers in turning their dreams into a reality. Our family oriented and hands-on work ethic has given us the opportunity to provide high quality horse fencing.

Aberdeen Exterminating

GENERAL TIMBER, INC.

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What about Fences, Stumps or Mosquitoes?

124 N. Poplar St Aberdeen, NC

944-2474

625 Farmville Coal Mine Road • Sanford, NC 27330

919-774-6213 • www.GeneralTimber.net

Stump Removal?

We cut the largest stump to chips in minutes with a Vermeer Stump Cutter. All accomplished in minutes by one man. It’s fast, easy and neat.

Conway Stump Grinding 128 Pineview Dr. • Vass, NC 28394

695-0969 • 528-6857 Cell

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Residential Services

• Heating Oil Storage Tank Removal/Closure • Leaking Underground Storage Tanks • Environmental Risk Screening • Private Water Supply Well Issues • Mold Investigations & Remediation • Dirt Crawl Space Specialist

Cleanup/restoration?

• Water/Sewage Cleanup/Restoration • Environmental and Geoprobe Drilling • Mold Inspections • Phase I Site Assessments • Spill Response/Cleanup/ Remediation • Undergound Storage Tanks: Residential/Commercial/ Industrial • Compliance Monitoring

• Certified Clean Space Crawl Space Encapsulation System Installer/Dealer • Water/Sewage Cleanup/ Restoration • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Tank Removal?

Responsible, Comprehensive Environmental Service since 1986

EHC is not licensed to perform geological work, but works with licensed professionals in the event geological work is required.

Mold Inspections?

24 Hour emergency Response www.EnvironmentalNC.com

EHC Environmental

Serving Moore County

910-843-4456 or 888-869-1137 toll free

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