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Contents

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Sandhills Life

Entertainment

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Getting Here ........................ 7 Need to Know .................... 10 Property Tax Rates .............. 14 Where To Vote ................... 22 Government ...................... 23 Retirement .......................... 31 Education ........................... 34 Libraries ............................. 40 Just for Parents ................... 41 Pets .................................... 42 Farm Fresh ......................... 45 Health ................................ 81

Support Groups ................. 90 County’s Top Employers ... 106

Things to Do Gardening ......................... 26 Pottery Country ................... 47 Volunteers .......................... 49 Sports ................................ 51 Golf ................................... 56 Horse Country ................... 59 Recreation .......................... 60 Religion .............................. 65 Clubs and Organizations ... 72

Area Attractions .................. 78 Entertainment ..................... 99 Art Galleries ....................... 95

Who We Are Welcome .............................. 5 County Map ......................... 6 Life in the Sandhills .............. 8 Our Towns ......................... 15 Communities ..................... 21 History ............................... 24 Military ............................... 28 Upper Moore ................... 103

The Sandhills Guide is published annually by The Pilot. 145 W. Pennsylvania Ave. • P.O. Box 58 • Southern Pines, NC 28387 • (910) 692-7271 • thepilot.com To be included in next year’s Guide, contact Martha J. Henderson, special sections editor, at (910) 693-2476 or e-mail mjhenderson@thepilot.com For advertising information, call (910) 692-7271 or e-mail advertise@thepilot.com Copyright 2011 2011 SANDHILLS GUIDE

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From the Publisher Dear Reader, Ten years ago, we created The Sandhills Guide to provide you with all the information you need to live in our Eden in the Pines. Over the years we have tweaked our formula for presenting this wealth of data to you and think we’ve designed an attractive and easy-to-read format. We hope you like the results. Perhaps you were lucky enough to be born in this special place. Or maybe you were smart enough to move here. Either way, your hard-working crew at The Pilot wants to provide you with all the information you need to make your life here as fulfilling as possible. We at The Pilot often receive telephone calls from folks asking every conceivable question about life here in Moore County. We happily answer as many of them as we can. If we can’t, we track down the answer for you. That’s because we consider ourselves the most reliable source of information about this community that we all are so fortunate to call home. David Woronoff You can find the answers to many of those frequently asked questions every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday in the pages of The Pilot — your national awardPublisher, The Pilot winning newspaper — and every day on our website, thepilot.com. We also provide (910) 693-2495 similar information every month in the popular PineStraw magazine, as well as in our david@thepilot.com sought-after annual Moore County Telephone Directory. You now hold in your hands the fruits of our effort to compile all those bits and pieces into one handy reference book, a veritable compendium of local facts and lore that you can use all year long. Whether you want to know where to deposit items for recycling or which of our more than three dozen golf courses to play, you will find the answers within these pages. If you don’t, give us a call and we’ll find out for you — and include the answer in next year’s edition. As always, thank you for choosing us as your information source. Sincerely,

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14.3 percent black, 6.1 percent Hispanic or Latino, Land Area (square miles): 697.74 .8 percent Asian, .7 percent other races and Estimated Population (2009 estimate): 87,158 .8 percent American Indian. Moore is ranked 32nd of 100 counties by population. I The median household income (2008): $48,250 Persons per square mile (2008): 125 I Percentage of persons below the poverty line: 11.6 The median age is 41.8. Source: U.S. Census Bureau and City-Data.com The racial breakdown (2009) is 77.3 percent white, 2011 SANDHILLS GUIDE

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Getting Here

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Matter How You Get Here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Just Come W hether 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 Gilliam-McConnell 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 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 following the economic

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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 Passengers board a train at the Southern GLENN M. SIDES/The Pilot Broad Street. Pines train depo t. For reservations or tickets, as well as schedule Automobiles information, call Amtrak at (800) 872-7245 or visit Centrally located in North Carolina, Moore www.amtrak.com. County enjoys easy access from Interstates 95, 85, A schedule is also posted at the depot. 40 and 73/74 and has direct access to U.S. 1, U.S. 15501, N.C. 2, N.C. 5 and N.C. 211.

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Life in the Sandhills

Making a List, Checking It Twice For Everything Nice f beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so may be contentment. Surely contentment, like charity, begins at home. The Pinehurst/Southern Pines pod remains an oasis created a century ago by people from elsewhere, looking to create a retreat from urban stress, mess and cold — a place to build gracious homes and communicate through art and sport. Did they succeed? Let me, here for two years, count the ways: Parking. Big-city parking can be a migraine-in-themaking, not to mention the cost. I’m surprised when New Yorkers don’t just Columnist walk away from their garaged cars, like people walk away from mortgages. Here, downtown parking is free and plentiful. So, look elsewhere for meter-maid jobs. Elders are treasured. Asian cultures have the right idea: Respect and reward wisdom gained through life experience. For rewards, there’s no better place than Harris Teeter on Thursday, when a senior discount of only 5 percent attracts packs of sociable silver foxes. Tuesday at Ross nets over-55 customers a whopping 10 percent. Restaurants celebrate Grandparents’ Day. Word of mouth identifies birds of a feather. This I discovered in the bakery department at Fresh Market. (Good hunting at Given Memorial Library in Pinehurst, also.) An elderly lady with a pronounced Brooklyn accent asked an employee why there weren’t any lemon meringue pies. I couldn’t resist tapping her on the shoulder: “Ma’am, this isn’t

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Ebinger’s,” a defunct Brooklyn bakery famous for theirs. The lady grabbed me with a hug. “I was thinking the same thing,” she cried. Listen up for Texans, Tennesseans, Philadelphians, a few New Orleans saints and, especially, Bostonians. Chances are, you’ll find a college alum buddy. Follow the bumper stickers or drop by a sports bar during football season. Ma’am and sir are still common usage. Biscuits remain the breakfast bread of choice. Sweet tea rules. We plant pansies in November instead of mounting snow tires. Housing is cheap. That’s right, cheap compared with Raleigh or Charlotte. Asheville, a resort town like Pinehurst, is outrageous. In some northeastern cities you can’t buy a walk-in closet for under $200,000. Here, even less buys a lovely home. Peaches. FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. I toured a guest around the local landmarks. She gasped as we approached the hospital. “That looks like an oceanfront hotel in Miami Beach.” Then she noticed the ample free parking and shuttle bus. So we parked and went in for a salad from the hospital cafeteria salad bar. My friend couldn’t resist a well-priced leather handbag at the gift shop. Then I told her of my experience as a patient, with “room service” meals from a menu, served whenever you like in a spacious room with a view. Never have I had such a pleasant emergency appendectomy. Amtrak service from the little train station (free parking, of course, and a cute coffee bar across the street) to points north.

The villages. Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen historic districts deserve better adjectives than “postcard” or “quaint.” Yet what better defines the streets, shops and ambience? I’ve met people who flee the Fayetteville malls to shop here. The year-round farmers market on Morganton Road. Fresh collards for Christmas! Art venues. Every visitors’ publication will sanctify Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, Campbell House and Sunrise Theater. Even if you never attend an event, it’s nice knowing they — and the people who staff them — thrive in our midst. Proximity. Moore County is day-trip distance to the beach, the Research Triangle, a UNC or Duke basketball game, pottery country, the High Point

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furniture mart and the impressive state museums of Raleigh. Then, you drive home. Ahh … Maybe summers could be a tad cooler and commercial airports a bit closer. If so, we’d have winters with zero golf days and noise. Public transportation on a limited scale might be nice. And I wish The Pilot published every day. But this isn’t heaven, nirvana or Brigadoon. This is a pod — green and serene, beautiful and content. I’m staying.

Contact Deborah Salomon at debsalomon@nc.rr.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

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 maintains an events line at (910) 692-1600, or call (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, call (910) 315-2471 and leave a message or visit www.pinehurstnewcomers.com

Electrical Service Providers

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. Local pay stations are located at City Jewelers No. 4, 276 W. Morganton Road, Southern Pines; and at Friendly Check, 300 S. Sandhills Blvd., 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. A number of gas vendors in town can meet your natural gas needs.

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U.S. Post Offices Aberdeen 111 S. Poplar St. . . . . . . . . . . . (910) 944-1721 Cameron 450 Carthage St. . . . . . . . . . . (910) 245-4211 Carthage 105 S. Ray St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (910) 947-2377 Eagle Springs 1984 N.C. 211 . . . . . . . . . . . (910) 673-7899 High Falls 1368 N.C. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . (910) 464-5333

(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.

Hoffman 2717 North U.S. 1 . . . . . . . . . (910) 281-3515 Jackson Springs 2411 J.S. Road . . . . . . . . . . . . (910) 673-3251 Lakeview 278 Camp Easter . . . . . . . . . . (910) 245-4411 Lemon Springs 7246 Lemon Springs Road . . . (919) 776-1833 Pinebluff 125 N. Walnut St. . . . . . . . . . . (910) 281-3918 Pinehurst Main 80 Blake Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . (910) 295-1231 Pinehurst Village 95 Cherokee Road . . . . . . . . . (910) 295-6478 Robbins 181 N. Middleton St. . . . . . . . (910) 948-2230 Southern Pines 190 SW Broad St. . . . . . . . . . . (910) 692-2431 Vass 120 Seaboard St. . . . . . . . . . . (910) 245-4169 West End 5161 N.C. 211 . . . . . . . . . . . (910) 673-8041

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.

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 and Waste Management of Vass, (910) 245-4041.

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: One unmanned site at the intersection of N.C. 211 and U.S. 15-501; open 24 hours, seven days a week. Accepts glass (green, brown or clear), aluminum cans, cardboard, steel cans, newspapers and magazines. Pinebluff: Curbside pickup is once a month; aluminum cans only. Pinehurst: Curbside pickup every week. Comingled

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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, paper, magazines, catalogs and junk mail, cardboard, chipboard or paperboard, glass food and beverage containers. There is also a site at 600 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. 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. It is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Accepts only aluminum cans.

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

Moore County Sales Tax A 7.75 percent sales tax is collected at the point of sale in Moore County and in most places in North Carolina. Of that, 5.75 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.

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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 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. Web site: www.moorecountync.gov.

Other Applications, Record Requests

Emergency Numbers Police, Sheriff, Fire, Rescue and Medical Dial 911 Hospital Emergency Room (910) 715-1111 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

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) 947-2396.

Emergency Management (910) 947-6317 or (910) 947-6500

The Moore County Register of Deeds Office in Carthage holds local births, deaths, marriages, property transfers, military discharges and many maps. Call (910) 9476370.

County Manager (910) 947-6363

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:

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WYBE Sandhills TV Channel 44, Cable Channel 3, 34 Commerce Ave., 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, varied programming. Call (919) 775-1031. WEEB 990 AM, Southern Pines, talk radio. Call (910) 692-7440. WIOZ-AM 550, Southern Pines. Call (910) 692-2107. WQNX 1350 AM, Aberdeen. Call (910) 944-1350.

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Public Meetings

Moore County Board of Commissioners, (910) 947-6403, first Tuesday, 5 p.m., third Tuesday, 6 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 on the first Thursday of the month before the regular board meeting. Cameron Town Board, (910) 2453212, fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Carthage Town Board, (910) 9472331, third Monday, 7 p.m., McDonald Building, 203 McReynolds St. Foxfire Village Council, (910) 2955107, second Tuesday, 7:30 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) 295-1900, 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 4:30 p.m. and is open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Robbins Town Board, (910) 9482431, second Thursday, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 101 N. Middleton. Seven Lakes Landowners, (910) 673-4931, 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.

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citizenship have been restored. I A resident 30 days prior to the election date. I 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 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Board of Elections website at www.co.moore.nc.us/elections, or inquire at the elections office in person.

Automobile Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License: New residents of North Carolina have 60 days after establishing permanent residency to obtain a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Caroline license, you must surrender the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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-holderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and address. Also bring the title fee and registration fee, proof of address and proof 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 reinspection at no additional cost, provided the owner is able to present a receipt of the initial inspection. Moore and seven other counties joined the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 2009 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.

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Aberdeen

Cameron

Population: 5,301 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.

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 there.

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.

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: 2,334 Form of Government: Mayor/Commissioners/Manager Mayor: Tom Stewart 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

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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Population: 582 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

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Pinehurst

Pinebluff

Population: 12,119 Form of Government: Mayor/Manager/Council Mayor: Ginsey Fallon Village Manager: Andy Wilkison Phone: (910) 295-1900 Address: 395 Magnolia Road, 28374 Website: www.villageofpinehurst.org Incorporation: 1980

Population: 1,403 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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Robbins Population: 1,332 Form of Government: Mayor/Manager/Commissioners Mayor: Theron Bell Town Manager: George Hayfield 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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Seven Lakes

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’ 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: Alice Cochran Phone: (910) 673-4931 Address: 501 Seven Lakes N., 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 he largest unincorporated community in Moore County, Seven Lakes is the result of the vision of developer Fred Lawrence. In the early 1970s, his

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partnership purchased 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 seven spring-fed 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, which 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 semi-private golf and tennis club, Beacon Ridge, also is located on the “West Side.”

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Taylortown

Southern Pines

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., 28370 Incorporation: 1987

Population: 12,657 Government: Mayor/Manager/Council Mayor: Mike Haney 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

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

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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 is now a year-round school. 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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Whispering Pines

Vass Population: 825 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

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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.

Population: 2,542 Form of Government: Mayor/Manager/Council Mayor: Bob Zschoche Village Manager: Steve DeBolt Phone: (910) 949-3141 Address: 10 Pine Ridge Drive, 28327 Website: www.whisperingpinesnc.net Incorporation: March 14, 1969 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.

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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 semi-private golf courses. Whispering Pines was incorporated in 1969 and includes three golf courses.

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Small Towns Give County Plenty of Character Eagle Springs 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.

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.

Jackson Springs

Eastwood is located near the intersection of N.C. 73 and U.S. 15-501 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.

Jackson Springs is located about four miles south of West End on N.C. 73. The town is named for the Jackson family, who settled the area in the 1700s. Visitors came from all over to obtain 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.

Glendon

Jugtown

Eastwood

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 on N.C. 22. Because of its 15-foot falls, early Indians called it “Great

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 Crystal Lake.

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.

At the turn of the century, a resort was planned and activities revolved around the corn mill, brick plant, general store and farming. The hotel burned down, but the residential community remains with its relaxed atmosphere and simple beauty.

West End 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.

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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 National Golf Club: (910) 295-4300

I Country Club of North Carolina: (910) 692-6565.

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Where to Vote

Polling Place Locations 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

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

Little River (LTR) Circle V Fire Department -

Woodlake Station 205 Murdock C Road Vass, NC 28394

North Southern Pines (NSP) Southern Pines Police Department 4500 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387

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

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

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Pinehurst B2 (PHB2) Robert E. Lee Auditorium Pinecrest High School 100 Pinecrest School Road Southern Pines, NC 28387

Pinehurst C (PHC) The Fair Barn 200 Beulah Hill Road, Building 4 Pinehurst, NC 28374

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

Seven Lakes (SLS) 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

Taylortown (TLT) Academy Heights Elementary School - Gymnasium

143 Douglas St. Taylortown, NC 27376

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

West Aberdeen (WAB) Aberdeen Recreation Station 301 Lake Park Crossing Aberdeen, NC 28315

West End (WND) Olde West End Gymnasium 134 Olde West End School Lane West End, NC 27376

West Knollwood (WKWD) Horticultural Gardens Visitors Center - Sandhills Community College 3395 Airport Road Southern Pines, NC 28387

Westmoore (WEM) Sandhills Comjunity College Westmoore Center 2332 N.C. 705 Robbins, NC 27325

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Federal Government

Raleigh, NC 27699-0301 Phone: (919) 733-4240, (919) 733-5811 or (800) 662-7952 (919) 715-3175 or (919) 733-2120 (fax)

U.S. Senators

N.C. State Senator

Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121

22nd District

Kay Hagan

Harris Blake

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

517 Legislative Office Building Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 733-4809 Harrisb@ncleg.net

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

Richard Burr

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)

U.S. House of Representatives House switchboard: (202) 225-3121

6th District J. Howard Coble

2188 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-3306 (202) 225-3065 Fax: (202) 225-8611 E-mail: howard.coble@mail.house.gov North Carolina Office 2102 N. Elm St., Suite B Greensboro, NC 27408-5100 (336) 333-5005 (336) 333-5048 (fax)

State Government Governor Beverly Perdue

Office of the Governor 20301 Mail Service Center

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N.C. House of Representatives

Don W. Creed Jr. Scott C. Etheridge Lee Gavin James P. Hill Jr. Jayrene R. Maness Robert M. Wilkins P.O. Box 369 Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-3256 or (336) 328-3270

District Attorney Maureen Krueger P.O. Box 429, Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-1784

Moore County

52nd District Jamie Boles

Susan T. Adams, Secretary 107 Harrell Road (6500 Seven Lakes) Seven Lakes, NC 27376 (910) 673-7000

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

Sheriff Lane Carter 336 McLauchlin Rd., Cameron, NC 28326 (910) 245-4994

Commissioners

District I

Judy W. Martin

501 Legislative Office Building Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 733-5903 E-mail: Jamie.Boles@ncleg.net

Larry Caddell

1844 N.C. 24/27, Cameron, NC 28326 (910) 245-7292

396 Kim Lane, P.O. Box 877, Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-3981

Clerk of Court

321 Santee Road, Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 692-5807

District II

54th District

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

Joe Hackney 2304 Legislative Office Building Raleigh, NC 27601-1096 (919) 733-5752 E-mail: Joeh@ncleg.net P.O. Box 1329, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 929-0323

Nick Picerno, Chairman

District III Craig Kennedy 1792 Dan Road, Robbins, NC 27325 (910) 464-8859

District IV

Courts Superior Court Judge – District 19D James M. Webb P.O. Box 1957, Carthage, NC 283271957 (910) 947-3009

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

District V Jimmy D. Melton, Vice Chairman

Chief District Court Judge – District 19B

2141 Roseland Road, Aberdeen, NC 28315 (910) 281-4371

Michael A. Sabiston

Board of Elections

P.O. Box 369, Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-3256 or (336) 328-3270

District Court Judges District 19B

Susan Hicks 433 James H. Road Carthage, 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

Ansol E. Graham, Chairman

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

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

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History

Highlights of the County’s Rich History

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 grist mill 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 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 1840: 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 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 1876: The town of Cameron is incorporated. Situated on the Raleigh and Augusta Railroad, the little town was once a bustling business center. Today, it’s known for its antique stores.

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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.

I 1900: Demus Taylor, grandson of one of the first African slaves brought to America and a descendant of the Western 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

create a small resort which operates several years. The area is now a residential community. I 1907: Vass is incorporated. The area 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 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.

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 fountain equipment. The town was designed by I 1929: Moore Memorial Frederick Law PHOT Taylortown founder Olmsted, the man Demus Taylor, show O COURTESY OF TUFTS ARCHIVES Hospital opens its doors. This pound ax, was a bi n with his legendar facility is now FirstHealth Moore who designed New legacy he left behindg man in both physical size as well y 7- Regional Hospital. York City’s Central as the in the community he Park.The small created. I 1931: Amelia Earhart visits village eventually becomes a golf resort with Pinehurst, landing her plane on the courses designed by Donald Ross, Tom known as Taylortown, incorporated in 1987. Pinehurst airstrip. Fazio, Ellis Maples and Rees Jones. The resort is now owned by the Dedman family. I 1902: I.F. Chandler of Southern Pines I 1944: Army Chief of Staff Gen. builds a power plant to bring electricity to George C. Marshall purchases his home in I 1899: The town of Robbins, located in the area. He chooses Thagard’s Lake near Pinehurst. It is said that he wrote much of the northwestern portion of the county, is what is now Whispering Pines as his site. the Marshall Plan for post-war European laid out. It is first known as Elise. The name recovery while he stayed in Pinehurst. is changed to Robbins in honor of Karl I 1903: The town of Lakeview is Robbins, owner of Robbins Silk Mill and a chartered. Duncan C. Blue and his brothers I 1949: The first running of the benefactor of the community. The area, arrived in the area around 1770. He settled during the latter days of the dammed a creek, creating a large lake now Stoneybrook Steeplechase is held at the American Revolution, was known originally called Crystal Lake. When the Blue family as Mechanics Hill. sells the property in 1902, the new owners see HISTORY, page 25

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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.

History From Page 24 farm of Mickey Walsh. The race is now at Carolina Horse Park at Five Points.

I 1969: Whispering Pines is chartered by the N.C. Legislature and is the first 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. Mens Senior Open is held at Pinehurst; Simon Hobday is the winner.

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 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. I 2003: John Edwards, a native of Moore, campaigns for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. 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 out-duels

History the field to win. 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 staff 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.

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Gardening

There’s No Place Like Home – In Our Garden

or the past 20 or more years, movies such as “The Wizard of Oz” have depicted everything from fields of wildflowers to farmland to the colorful and lush Emerald City. An eclectic array of landscapes is visible in the Sandhills because it offers farmland, urban and private areas and landscapes as lush as any movie can portray. It offers its munchkins of pine trees, shrubs of every color, shape and size and a plethora of gardensavvy residents. And, of course, the county boasts fruits, vegetables and On Gardening peaceful landscape areas wherever a residential or open area exists. If you have ever visited a neighbor’s home, a friend’s home or your family’s home then you know the discussion eventually heads down the garden path with comparisons of flowers, plants, shrubs, or any kind of landscape design. But the truth of the matter is that each one of us has a sound and unique garden design, whether it is an area of perennials, annuals, mosses or shrubs. Each garden shows a specific character and makes us proud of what we have accomplished. If we click our heels three times, we find ourselves looking from the top layer of soil and giving ourselves a perfect 10 when it comes to preserving a safe, clean and lusciously environmental landscape in the Sandhills of North Carolina. We, as gardeners, A magnolia tree are an interesting lot. We perspire, we complain, we break our fingernails

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Brightly blooming azaleas and a comfortable bench make this Moore County garden a homeowner’s paradise. A popular landscaping choice, azaleas flourish in the acidic soil found in Moore County. and push forward because we do what we love and we love what we do, regardless of the physical challenge. The aesthetic, emotional and mental cleanliness of gardening upholds our highest respect. Plants are family to most gardeners. We nourish, water and maintain their livelihood. The rewards are infinitesimal. There are so many reasons why the area beckons gardeners. The ever-popular Sandhills Community College boasts its reputation across the country, thriving as one to The Pilot of the top-notch colleges in NE/Special O ST ITA AN . the field of horticulture and ty n u Co eld in Moore fi represents a learning and rm fa a in blooms teaching garden. Moore County Agricultural and we can barely walk Extension Department offers a wide at the end of the day. Nevertheless, selection of seminars and learning we continue the arthritic challenge

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skills, and also provides everyone with information from ponds to tree farms, willing to assist anyone who requires a few pointers or who experiences a landscape problem. The Agricultural Agent is a top-notch leader who holds the community in a closely knit group of excited gardeners. The Department is a hard-working, updated and committed group working to benefit gardeners. The community also offers several notable venues, from active garden clubs that have established shining reputations beyond the confines of the county to community leaders, from teachers to professors, and from nurseries to farmers and growers and producers. A nearby research station offers visits to explore the newest technology in fruit production and grafting in

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Tips for Local Gardeners I Support the local farmers for fresh and healthy produce. I Practice conservation and preservation and environmental logic daily. I Keep up with the latest innovative horticultural practices. I Compare catalogs for the lowest prices and quality plants with the landscape in mind. I Commit to feeding the birds and keeping them watered throughout the year. I Consider a water feature and proper maintenance for the landscape. I Practice sustainability and give back to the community. I Practice natural organic methods for safety and environmental antipollution. I Use energy wisely. I Compare and select slow-release fertilizers, such as 20-20-20, throughout fall and winter. I Use slow-release fertilizers for enhancement. I Use the proper irrigation for your landscape and engage in water conservation. I Care for plants by using the 3–D factor: dead, diseased and damaged. I Keep a garden journal and label all plants, seeds and bulbs for further identification. I Save money by piggy back with seeds from plants and cuttings. I Keep informed of the latest technology in gardening, such as solar, geothermal and environmental heat usage. I Control pest management safely with awareness via reading and classroom courses. I Keep in touch with the county agricultural agent and staff for any topics and updates.

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the area. The station is a place where visitors are always welcome and questions are always answered in a timely fashion. The area’s soil is unique to residents, who quickly learn that amendments are part of everyday garden existence. Because there are numerous pine tree varieties dotting the area, the soil is enhanced with an abundance of acidic condiments, making it easy to grow award-winning azaleas and holly, magnificent magnolias. The area is well known for the variety and beauty of growth. On the other side of the coin, the sandy soil avails itself to many xeriscape gardens with the knowledge of water conservation. We are always searching for new ideas, new plant stock and up-to-date techniques. We are fortunate to recognize many savvy farmers who grow fresh fruits and vegetables and establish areas along highways and on main thoroughfares, making produce available

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to all residents and tourists who live in and drive through the county. People have come together to renew the sense of planting, growing and harvesting produce and beauty for everyone to share. Community involvement and volunteerism have become a way of life. We constantly give back to the community. And, during economic low tides, there are many gardeners willing to help others using the old-time sustainability life of sharing or bartering with neighbors. This giving and loving community spills over with care, stepping forward with every acre of soil to achieve horticultural diversity, making Moore County a place where the foundation of gardening becomes A+ no matter where one resides. Most gardeners prefer organic produce and attempt to outlaw fungicides, pesticides and herbicides. We believe in a “clean” and natural method of gardening. So, if you click your heels three times and close your eyes, you will soon realize “there’s no place like home’” — in our garden.

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Military

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

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 commonplace from the start. Gliders rehearsed Dday 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 SERE (Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape) training there and in other parts of this county. Helicopters drop them off in Carthage at the GilliamMcConnell “International” Air Field, and they head into the woods from its runway’s grassy edge. The field’s builder and owner, Roland Gilliam, added the name of James Rogers McConnell in honor of

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Military From Page 28 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, “Flying For France,” before losing his life in aerial combat. Over 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. “To free from oppressors” is the motto of the Special Forces, who pass their final hurdle before getting their SF tabs — and that special hat — 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 who’ve been Pinelanders for decades. Some are children. They act out scenarios that give student soldiers a chance to “think on their feet” 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 Army’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 “get sand in their shoes” and someday come home here to stay.

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Get to Know Your Neighbors What’s That Noise? Sounds from training and artillery practice at Fort Bragg, a critical component in the nation’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 are not 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 ages 50 or over. The group meets January through June and September through December. Call Gladerine Dean at (910) 692-1850.

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 February 1 to April 15 at the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, The Boys and Girls Club in the Southern Pines Recreation Center and

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the Southern Pines Public Library, at the days and times posted and published in The Pilot during the tax season.

Aging Outreach Services Aging Outreach Services (AOS), a full-service elder care firm based in Moore County, provides management for AOS Care Management, which offers private geriatric care management. Services (for a fee) 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. The caregivers represented can provide transportation, medication reminders, meal preparation, assistance with shopping, laundry and linen changes, light housekeeping, activity engagement, and personal care assistance. Call (910) 692-0683 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 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. Call (910) 246-0200 or visit the website at www.centralnc@comforcare.com.

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agency serves those 60 years of age and over. There are no income requirements. Among the services offered are transportation for medical and general (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. Call (910) 215-0900.

Moore County Health Department The Moore County Health Department oversees an array of essential programs and services. 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 at 705

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Pinehurst Ave., Carthage. Environmental Health is at 1042 Carriage Oaks, Carthage. For more information, call (910) 947-3300 for Personal Health Services; (910) 947-6283 for Environmental Health, or visit www.moorecountync.gov/health.

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. 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. Contact Shiela Klein at (910) 215-0900.

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. 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.

Moore County Veterans Office The Moore County Veterans Office is located 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) 9473334 (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

Community College, the Sandhills Center for Creative Retirement’s purpose is to provide programs and resources to enhance the intellectual, physical and personal wellbeing 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 experiencebased 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, please call the Sandhills Chapter at (910) 692-3926 or visit www.sandhillsscore.org.

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New Schools, More Students Highlight 2010-11 Moore County Schools opened the 2010-2011 school year with two new schools â&#x20AC;&#x201D; West Pine Elementary and Crainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Middle. The completion of these schools marked the culmination of Phase I of the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facilities Master Plan. Crainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Middle is located at 4625 Union Church Road, Carthage, and opened its doors to approximately 400 students in grades 6-8. West Pine Elementary is located at 272 Archie Road, West End, and houses approximately 450 students in grades K-5. Phase I also included classroom additions at Sandhills Farm Life Elementary, Highfalls Elementary, Westmoore Elementary and Robbins

Elementary. Other projects completed in Phase I are: I Installation of multi-classroom modular units at all three high schools, I Gym air-conditioning projects at all three high schools, I Athletic field bleacher replacement and other improvements at North Moore High and Union Pines High (Pinecrest Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field was addressed in the last bond referendum) I Water and/or sewer projects at Westmoore Elementary and Highfalls Elementary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The opening of two new schools and additional classroom space at five other schools have helped to

alleviate many of our capacity issues,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Susan Purser, superintendent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While addressing the critical need for additional space, these new spaces also provide us the opportunity to address instructional needs so that our classrooms are designed to maximize instruction.â&#x20AC;? With the addition of the two new schools, Moore County Schools now consists of 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools and one alternative school. The 2010-2011 student population is 12,493, an increase of more than 200 students from the previous year. With the number of students increasing almost every year, Moore County Schools is continuing to look at facilities needs well into the future as they work toward Phase II and Phase III of the Facilities Master Plan. More information on the plan can be found on the school district website at www.ncmcs.org. The system has 1,794 employees, including 1,002 certified staff and 792 support staff, bus drivers and monitors. The school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 137 buses transport 6,100 students approximately 10,000 miles each day. Moore County Schools offers a comprehensive curriculum K-12 that includes workforce development,

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

FARREN

Charles 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

CUNNINGHAM

Moore County School Board

1043 Lamms Road Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-2126 dfrye@ncmcs.org

FRYE

Ed Dennison At-Large Member

Board’s Mission Statement Our mission is to provide engaging experiences that result in students learning what is needed to be successful citizens.

150 Ridgewood Road Pinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 295-5570 edennison@ncmcs.org

DENNISON

CLACK

Dr. Lorna C. Clack District I

Laura K. Lang Chairman District IV

Enola Lineberger At-Large Member

P.O. Box 864 Carthage, NC 28327 (910) 947-5614 lclack@ncmcs.org

109 Chesterfield Drive Pinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 692-4975 llang@ncmcs.org

26 Royal County Down Pinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 295-4491 elineberger@ncmcs.org

PURSER Dr. Susan Purser is the superintendent of Moore County Schools. E-mail her at spurser @ncmcs.org.

Trusted With Your Vision Since 1977 LANG

Carson Cox, III, OD Comprehensive Eye Care Surgical Comanagement

Anna Fakadej, MD Cataract Specialist Aesthetic Laser Specialist

Tarra Millender, MD Glaucoma Specialist & Cataract Specialist

LINEBERGER

Colleen Grace, MD Corneal Disease & Cataract Specialist

John Miller, OD

Comprehensive Eye Care Surgical Comanagement

Neil Griffin, MD Corneal Disease & Cataract Specialist

Greg Mincey, MD

Diabetic Eye Specialist Retina & Vitreous Specialist

Joey Harris, OD

Comprehensive Eye Care Low Vision Specialist

Keith Shuler, MD

Diabetic Eye Specialist Retina & Vitreous Specialist

Wilson McWilliams, MD General Ophthalmology

David Throneburg, OD Comprehensive Eye Care Surgical Comanagement

Daniel Messner, MD Glaucoma Specialist & Cataract Specialist

Jeffrey White, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Surgery Specialist

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Education

MOORE COUNTY SCHOOL S PHONE

GRADES

ENROLLMENT

PRINCIPAL

North Moore High School 1504 North Moore Road, Robbins

(910) 464-3105

9-12

568

Scott Absher

S CHOOL H OURS

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

(910) 692-6554

9-12

2,082

Joel County

Aberdeen Elementary 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Union Pines High School 1981 Union Church Road, Cameron

(910) 947-5511

9-12

1,223

Robin Lea

Aberdeen Primary 7:45 a.m. — 2:45 p.m.

Aberdeen Elementary 503 N. Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen

(910) 944-1124

3-5

321

Debbie Warren

Academy Heights Elementary 7:45 a.m. — 2:45 p.m.

Aberdeen Primary 310 Keyser St., Aberdeen

(910) 944-1523

K-2

327

Sloan Browning

Cameron Elementary 7:45 a.m. — 2:45 p.m.

Academy Heights Elementary 143 Douglas St., West End

(910) 295-5610

K-5

265

Dale Buie

Carthage Elementary 7:45 a.m. — 2:45 p.m.

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

(910) 245-7814

K-5

235

Priscilla Riley

Elise Middle 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Carthage Elementary 312 Rockingham St., Carthage

(910) 947-2781

K-5

384

Denny Ferguson

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

Crain’s Creek Middle 4631 Union Church Road, Carthage

(910) 245-3796

6-8

369

Rose Cooper

New Century Middle 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Elise Middle 180 W. Elm St., Robbins

(910) 948-2421

6-8

216

Brenda Cassady

North Moore High 8:15 a.m. — 3:15 p.m.

Highfalls Elementary 1220 N.C. 22, High Falls

(910) 464-3600

K-8

300

Kim Bullard

Pinckney Academy 8 a.m. — 3:15 p.m.

New Century Middle 1577 Union Church Road, Cameron

(910) 947-1301

6-8

546

LoriSue Driessen

Pinckney Academy 160 Pinckney Road, Carthage

Pinecrest High 8:15 a.m. — 3:15 p.m.

(910) 947-2603

Robin Liles

Pinehurst Elementary 100 Dundee Road, Pinehurst

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

(910) 295-6969

K-5

388

Sara Bigley

Robbins Elementary 268 Rushwood Road, Robbins

(910) 948-2411

K-5

460

Heather Seawell

Sandhills Farm Life Elementary 2201 Farm Life School Road, Carthage

(910) 949-2501

K-5

532

Nora McNeill

Southern Middle 717 Johnson St., Aberdeen

(910) 693-1550

6-8

713

Dr. Mike Metcalf

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

(910) 692-2357

3-6

425

Marcy Cooper

Southern Pines Elementary 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.

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

(910) 692-8659

K-2

416

Mary Scott Harrison

Southern Pines Primary 7:45 a.m. — 2:45 p.m.

Vass-Lakeview Elementary 141 James St., Vass

(910) 245-3444

K-5

590

Amanda Hickman

Union Pines High 8:15 a.m. — 3:15 p.m.

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

(910) 673-6691

K-5

412

Leigh Ann McClendon

Vass-Lakeview Elementary 7:45 a.m. — 2:45 p.m.

West Pine Elementary 272 Archie Road, West End

(910) 673-2004

K-5

429

Seth Powers

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

West Pine Middle 144 Archie Road, West End

(910) 673-1464

6-8

821

Dr. Candace Tuck

West Pine Middle 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.

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

(910) 464-3401

K-8

418

Lisa Scott

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

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Robbins Elementary 7:45 a.m. — 2:45 p.m. Sandhills Farm Life Elementary 7:45 a.m. — 2:45 p.m. Southern Middle 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.

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Education

County Offers Variety of Educational Choices Charter Schools

The Academy of Moore County Kindergarten through Eighth 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.

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 whole child in mind, body and spirit.

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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 387 home schools registered with the N.C. Department of Administration’s Division of Non-Public Education. There are 43,316 throughout the state’s 100 counties. The division is responsible for inspecting and monitoring the home schools.

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

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.

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 ot (910) 692-2665 ial to The Pil KELLY/Spec GRETCHEN www.longleafacademy.com l o o ch S lic Paul II Catho Headmaster: Jill Dejak n h Jo e p Po f Students o as school begins. The Longleaf Academy is a private day school for children are all smiles with specific learning differences, Pope John Paul II Catholic School such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, AD/HD and Pre-Kindergarten Four through Eighth Grade other learning disabilities. Longleaf 2922 Camp Easter Road, Southern Pines Academy focuses on a 4-to-1 (910) 692-6241 student/teacher ratio in all language areas. www.jp2catholicschool.org Principal: Dr. Rick Kruska The O’Neal School Pope John Paul II Catholic School is dediPre-Kindergarten (3-year-olds) through 12th cated to forming the hearts and minds of its Grade students according to the teachings of the 3300 Airport Road, Southern Pines Roman Catholic faith with the highest stan(910) 692-6920 dard of academic excellence. Pope John www.onealschool.org Paul II Catholic School offers a rich and Headmaster: Alan Barr challenging curriculum for grades Pre-K four A college preparatory school, The O'Neal

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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 (SCCS) 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 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

Learning Centers I Cyber Ed, (910) 246-2211 760 S. Bennett St., Southern Pines www.ecybered.com Director: Sharyn Trinko

Higher Education Sandhills Community College www.sandhills.edu Admissions: (800) 338-3944, (910) 6923738

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Choices From Page 38 (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. 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

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of Sandhills Community College. The local campus offers three undergraduate and five graduate programs, including Business Administration, Nursing, Social Work, Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, e-mail: 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.

From Page 34 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 three schools: Academy Heights Elementary in West End (K5), Southern Pines Primary (K-2) and Southern Pines Elementary (3-5). The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students have consistently met or exceeded growth expectations on the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ABCs accountability program. In addition, the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 SAT average of 1048 exceeded the state average by 40 points and the national average by 31 points. Moore County Schools supports the efforts of teachers pursuing National Board Certification. With a

St. Andrews Presbyterian College at Sandhills Community College (910) 695-3888 St. Andrews Presbyterian College offers evening, weekend and hybrid classes leading to the bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, 2295 Airport Road, Pinehurst, 28374. (910) 695-3888, (800) 763-0198 or online at sapc.edu.

total of 139 National Board Certified teachers on staff, Moore Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s percentage of teachers holding this credential is well above the state average. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our slogan of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Growing to Greatnessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; very accurately describes our vision,â&#x20AC;? Purser said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;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.â&#x20AC;? 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 districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.ncmcs.org.

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Libraries

Need a Book? Visit One of the Local Libraries 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, call (910) 9475335 or visit www.srls.info. Preschool story-

time is each Monday at 10 a.m. 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. 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 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 daily from 1 to 2 p.m. Storytime is Thursday at 10 a.m. Call (910) 948-4000. I The Vass Area Library is located at 128 Seaboard St., near the Vass post office. Hours are 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) 245-2200. 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. 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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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:

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 school healthy and ready to succeed. For more information, contact PfCF at 7720 N.C. 22, Carthage, at (910) 949-

4045 or visit its website at 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 The Moore County Head Start Program is headquartered at 105 Clark St., Carthage, and may be reached by calling (910) 6926713. 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.

Child Care Referral 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 sys-

tem and details on how to recognize and choose a quality child care program. For information, contact Partners for Children and Families at (910) 949-4045, ext. 103.

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U.S. 15-501, Pinehurst. For information, call Elder Nathaniel Jackson at (910) 235-3715.

Other Resources Several private child care centers and providers are listed in area directories.

Cyber Ed, (910) 246-2211 705 S. Bennett St., Southern Pines Director: Sharyn Trinko

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

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Citizens’ Pet Responsibility Committee Appointed by the Moore County Board of 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. 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 Moore County public schools. 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 and check on the website at ncmcs.org under Departments/Volunteers.

Local Organizations Give Pets A New Leash on Life 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. The majority of these groups have joined together as The Central N.C. Animal Welfare Coalition.

(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.

Hoke/Raeford Humane Society 700 CC Steel Road, Raeford, NC 28376 A small shelter with limited funding from the county. Although not a no-kill shelter, the pets are treated with the utmost respect. The focus is on finding as many compatible homes as possible.

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When their pets need urgent medical attention outside veterinarians’ 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 pet’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. 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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Montgomery Moore Animal Rescue Inc. (MMAR)

Coalition Member Organizations: 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)

(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 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,

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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) 974-4468 or (910) 638-1921 396 Thomas Road, Jackson Springs, NC 27281 www.sarlspets.petfinder.org A nonprofit, no-kill organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of stray and abandoned companion animals, focusing on individualized care and attention. It offers a return policy if the adopted pet is not compatible with the household.

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 Animal Center of Moore County (Moore County facility) (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.

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 highvolume adoptions to stop the convenience killing of healthy adoptable animals.

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Martin 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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Pooches Have a Howling Good Time 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 fencedin 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 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

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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 taxdeductible. 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.moorehumane.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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Spay/Neuter Clinic Provides Affordable Services 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. 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.

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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 Ferguson Farm, 172 U.S. 1 Business, Cameron, offers apples, blackberries, blueberries and peaches. Plums are available June through September and figs July through September. Ferguson Farm’s hours of operation are Sunday noon to 6 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., May through September. For more information, call (910) 245-2936. 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

Farm Fresh 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 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) 673-3375. I Moore County Farmers Markets offer locally grown fresh fruits and produce inseason, as well as meats, plants, cut flowers and crafts. Locations include FirstHealth Fitness Center, 170 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst, 2 to 6 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) 9471154 or (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) 9492657 for information.

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Pottery Country

N.C. 705 — The Pottery Highway

Explore the Path to One Of the Areas’s Oldest Heritages BY HANNAH SHARPE Staff Writer

For many visitors, Moore County signifies golf courses and horses, but even those who have called the Sandhills home for years often forget about the county’s northwestern tradition that has been around longer than any putter boy or horse farm. Pottery, once a necessity for utilitarian purposes, has become an integral symbol of North Carolina folk art and a supplement to the state’s tourism industry, drawing thousands of visitors down N.C. 705 — the path to Moore County’s turners and burners — 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. Jacques and Juliana Busbee founded Jugtown Pottery in 1921. With business savvy and an eye for aesthetics, the Busbees kept the industry alive despite its utilitarian decline during the advent of mason jars and mass-produced ceramics by selling pieces at Juliana’s New York City tearoom. Clay is in the blood of a lot of the area’s residents. Many of them can trace heritages of pottery back to early settlers who utilized the area’s unique deposits to make pieces for themselves and their neighbors. Sid Luck, of Luck’s Ware Pottery, carries on the tradition of making the jugs and churns of his greatgreat-grandfather, William Luck. When he was 12 years old, Luck began working for J.B. Cole Pottery, one of the original potteries of Seagrove. “I made so many ashtrays,” he laughs, remembering the early days of his craft. “I’ve never considered myself an artist.” Luck has seen the area change in several ways over the years. The roads are busier, and more pottery studios line the way, offering a wider variety of options far beyond the traditional pieces that Luck grew up learning to turn. Though times have changed and the area has evolved, Luck loves seeing how the craft thrives with

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so much diversity. “I’m most supportive and excited about the new folks coming in,” he says Many of the area’s potters come from generations of turners and burners, but some potters have located to the region hoping to adopt the area’s traditions and also offer something new to the market. Will McCanless is one of these potters. He sees his craft as the ultimate possibility for innovation and new challenges. Pieces of “Seagrove Red,” crystalline glaze and hand-painted stoneware, sit on display among other styles in McCanless’ gallery located just above Union Grove Church Road. As a kid, he watched his parents throw pots after they opened Dover Pottery in 1983. Though pottery is a part of his family, McCanless sees a line of versatility in his lineage, not just tradition. “Innovation, evolution and curiosity — all these things are part of my family tradition,” he says. His work reflects years of traveling and studying techniques used by potters from all over the world. In his studies, McCanless found himself often marveling at the advancements in glaze made by generations of potters. So many spent their entire lifetimes trying to get the combination of firing and glazing just right, while some modern potters study chemistry to find the ideal glaze. “Some of the greatest glazes in the world are serendipitous,” he says. “[The potters] would intuitively come to the same conclusions chemically. There’s some really brilliant people in the country.” Many agree that these potters are brilliant, but the potters are also humble about the traditions they’ve held onto for generations. They love sharing their heritage with visitors. Even if you do find yourself in Moore County seeking its more obvious amenities, take a day to go explore the path to one of North Carolina’s oldest heritages. There, you’ll find a thriving link to the past and a promising future in the N.C. pottery industry.

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Local Potters A. Teague/ E.J. King Pottery 2132 N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341 Ben Owen Pottery (910) 464-2261, (336) 879-2262 www.benowenpottery.com 2199 N.C. 705 S., Seagrove, NC 27341 Blaine Avery Pottery (336) 873-7923 www.averypotteryandtileworks.com 636 Potters Way Road 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 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 caldwellhohl@rtmc.net • www.caldwellhohl.com 155 Cabin Trail, Seagrove, NC 27341 Chris Luther Pottery (336) 301-3254 • www.christlutherpottery.com 4823 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Chrisco Pottery (336) 879-5272 1360 N.C. 705 S., Seagrove, NC 27341 Dean and Martin Pottery (336) 879-0683 www.deanandmartinpottery.com 7739 Nathan Lane, Seagrove, NC 27341 Dirt Works (336) 873-8979 • www.dirtworkspottery.com 1226 N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341 Dixieland (336) 873-8463 1162 Cagle Loop Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Dover Pottery (910) 464-3586 • www.doverpots.com 321 Dover Pottery Drive, Seagrove, NC 27341 Down to Earth (910) 948-2619 11792 N.C. 24/27, Carthage, NC 28327 The English Potter (336) 879-1352 www.english-potter.com • www.studiopottery.com 825 N.C. 705 S., Seagrove, NC 27341 Fireshadow Pottery (910) 673-8317 • www.fireshadow.com 244 Falls Drive, Eagle Springs, NC 27242

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Potters From Page 48 Freeman Pottery (910) 673-2044 • bfoushee@triad.rr.com 1147 McDuffie Road, P.O. Box 283 Eagle Springs, NC 27242 From the Ground Up (910) 464-6228 www.fromtthegroundpots.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.net In-Town Store: 110 East Ave. Seagrove, NC 27341 (336) 873-8222 Studio: 216 Brewer Road Seagrove, NC 27341

Luck’s Ware (336) 879-3261 • lucksware@rtmc.net 1606 Adams Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Maness Pottery (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 McNeills Pottery (336) 879-3002 • mcneillpotts@rtmc.net 1208 Upper Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Moore Pots (910) 464-1453, (910) 464-3323 333 Jugtown Road, Seagrove, NC, 27341 Nichols Pottery (910) 948-4392 www.nicholspotteryshop.com 1400 S. N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341 O’Quinn Pottery (910) 464-5125 4456 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Old Hard Times oldhardtimes@rtmc.net 7672 Union Grove Church Road

Seagrove, NC 27341 Old House Pottery (336) 879-2052 236 Beane Lane, Seagrove, NC 27341 Original Owens Pottery (910) 464-3553 3728 Busbee Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Pebbles Pottery PebblesPottery@NCTconnect.com 7127 N.C. 705, Eagle Springs, NC 27242 Piney Woods Pottery (910) 572-3554 1430 Ether Road, Star, NC 27356 Raven Pottery (910) 235-0105, (336) 465-1776 www.ravenpottery.com P.O. Box 515, Southern Pines, NC 28388 Ray Pottery (336) 879-6707 www.paulandsheilaray.com 460 Cagle Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 Rock House Pottery (336) 879-2053 • cpoole@aol.com www.rtmc.net/~rockhouse 1792 S. N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341 Shelton’s Pottery (336) 963-2444 391 Cagle Road, Seagrove, NC 27341

Smith Pottery (336) 879-1174 • smithpottery@rtmc.net 743 S. N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341 Stuempfle Pottery (910) 464-2689 www.stuempflepottery.com 1224 Dover Church Road Seagrove, NC 27341 Teague’s Frogtown Pottery (910) 948-3540 • 179 Frogtown Road Eagle Springs, NC 27242 Thomas Pottery (336) 879-4145 • www.thomaspottery.com 1295 S. N.C. 705, Seagrove, NC 27341 Triple C Pottery (910) 948-3635 • www.triplecpottery.com 3267 Big Oak Church Road Eagle Springs, NC 27242 Vernon Pottery (336) 879-2788 1066 Chrisco Road, Seagrove, NC 27341 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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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 low-income 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 up to two each fourhour 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.

and areas, ranging from patient transportation services and I BackPack Pals — As part of this program of Moore the gift shop to office volunteers. For more information, call County Schools, volunteers assist with packing backpacks at the Sandhills Food Bank as well as delivering the backpacks. (910) 715-1266. I FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care — The program provides nutritious foods to children identified Volunteer opportunities include patient care, bereavement, to have little or nothing to eat over the weekend. For more office support and special projects. For more information, information, contact Linda Hubbard, volunteer coordinator call (910) 715-6000. for Moore County Schools, at I Habitat for Humanity (910) 947-2342 or by e-mail at of the NC Sandhills — lhubbard@mcs.k12.nc.us. Volunteer opportunities I Empty Stocking Fund of are available on construcMoore County (ESF) — The tion sites, in the Moore Empty Stocking Fund is a comStore and in the Habitat pletely volunteer-operated office. No previous experi501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit ence is necessary. organization which raises funds If interested in volunteerto provide gifts and food for ing, contact Judie Wiggins, needy individuals and families volunteer coordinator, at throughout Moore County (910) 295-1934, ext. 222, each Christmas. or at jwiggins@sandhillVolunteers are needed to shabitat.org. provide overall management, For more information register recipients, purchase GLENN M. SID Participants in th ES/The Pilot e 20 10 about Habitat’s ministry, and wrap gifts and to act as M oo re County Litera Council Spelling cy upcoming projects and photo Be e family sponsors to deliver fo r Li te ra cy the judges’ de cision. The an anxiously await galleries of events and activiChristmas cheer to families fu nd ra is er fo and individuals throughout r the Literacy C nual event is a ties, visit www.sandhillshabiouncil. tat.org. the county. I MANNA! — Volunteers For information and to discuss volunteering, contact Bob prepare and serve lunches to the hungry of Moore County Hopkins at (910) 692-8928. I FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital — Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of departments see VOLUNTEER, page 50

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five days a week at five 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, Pinebluff and Addor areas, before returning containers to the kitchen. For more information, call (910) 692-0384. 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.moore history. com or e-mail 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 e-mail pammclc@ nc.rr.com. 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 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 e-mail 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 e-mail 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 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. I The Citizens’ Pet Responsibility Committee — The Citizens’ Pet Responsibility Committee focuses on education in the schools by presenting a six-session Pet Responsibility program to all 1,000plus fourth-graders in Moore County public schools. 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 and check on the website at ncmcs.org under Departments/Volunteers.

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The O’Neal School is known for its enthusiastic student section, which is a vocal presence at home basketball games.

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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 Dedicated athlete? Incurable sports fan? Just schools — Union Pines and North Moore — are memsomeone looking for some casual recreation? bers of the North Carolina High School Athletic You’ve come to the right place. Though this area is Association (NCHSAA). The green-and-gold clad recognized as being the golf mecca of the United Patriots compete in the 4A States, Moore County has Southeastern Conference. much to offer those seeking Pinecrest football games just about any type of have become the place to be athletic activity. As it turns on Friday nights in the fall, as out, this area is full of sports the program has enjoyed a junkies who not only particiresurgence under head coach pate in a variety of activities, Chris Metzger. The school but also staunchly support also boasts strong girls’ and the area’s sports teams. boys’ basketball teams and If you’re a sports fan, you’ll CONTRIBUTED outstanding baseball and definitely want to check out Moore County boasts many active senior volleyball programs. Both of the county’s five interits soccer teams are perennischolastic athletic programs. athletes, especially on the tennis courts. al fixtures in the state Moore County has four high playoffs, and the cross-country and track programs schools — three public and one private — and a community college that feature competitive teams in see GAME, page 52 many sports. Sports Editor

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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 3A 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 made the tennis teams forces to be reckoned with. Its wrestling program is emerging as a state power. Though not officially a 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 1A Yadkin Valley Conference. The school has

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Barbara Foxx is one of the county’s most experienced coaches. This past season, the Pinecrest volleyball team’s head coach surpassed 600 wins. 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 2A

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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 three 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 volleyball, men’s basketball and men’s and women’s golf. The volleyball team won both region and district championships this past season 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. Soccer has proven to be a popular sport among the local youngsters, and the Sandhills Celtic Soccer Club has exploded with young talent. The Optimist Club of the Sandhills spon-

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sors football and baseball leagues. There are a variety of travel teams for baseball, basketball, softball and soccer in the area, as well as wrestling â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Sandhills Sandcats and Sandhills Copperheads. Bowlers will love the Sandhills Bowling Center, located just south of Pinehurst in Aberdeen, which hosts year-round leagues and tournaments for all ages. A tennis tradition goes hand-in-hand with golf in Moore County, and there are plenty of tennis facilities to suit oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, whether it be at one of the local clubs or out in the community. The Lawn and Tennis Club of North Carolina, located in Pinehurst, is dedicated to the sport. The county boasts strong players of all ages who always seem to clean up in competitions around the country. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a local United States Tennis Association team tennis league. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into other traditional lawn sports, like lawn bowling and croquet,

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consider hooking up with the Sandhills Striders Club. The Sandhills Cycling Club offers lots 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 100mile 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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he Sandhills has been recognized as one of the world’s most desirable golf destinations since the early 1900s. If that’s changing, it’s for the better. Since the Tufts family created the village of Pinehurst and began building golf courses, the landscape has been continually changing. Hall of Fame golf course architects such as Donald Ross, Ellis Maples, Tom Fazio, Dan Maples, Rees Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Jackson, Willard Byrd, Gary Player, Golf Writer Jack Nicklaus II, Mike Strantz, Davis Love III and Gene Hamm have contributed to the legacy of great courses that dot the landscape from

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Tony Dodge, of Whispering Pines, has the driving range all to himself at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club. Tobacco Road to Deercroft, from The Bluff to Riverside, from Legacy Golf Links to Little River Resort.

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range from $20 per round, including carts, to as much as $475. Golfers can choose their own experiences and their own level of expense. Recent changes have opened up Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, the great Donald Ross course owned by the Peggy Kirk Bell family, to memberships that also include privileges at Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club located directly across Midland Road. Avestra Golf has a plan that allows members the opportunity to play two courses at the Country Club of Whispering Pines, two at Foxfire Resort and the delightful Southern Pines Golf Club, another Ross creation. Golf is a game that can be enjoyed by all ages, all genders and even people with physical handicaps that might keep them from participating in other sports. Bad knees, bad hips, bad backs, bad vision and bad breath can’t keep a golfer from playing. Limping is OK; asking your playing companion where your ball went does not violate the “seeking advice” rule. When speaking of golf in the Sandhills, you must begin with Pinehurst Resort. That’s where it all began, and purists who adore the old Ross layouts will tell you that’s where it ends. Eight delightful golf courses, five of them playing out of the main clubhouse, make Pinehurst incomparable. The famed No. 2 Course, which has hosted a Ryder Cup and two U.S. Opens, a couple of PGA Tour Championships, a U.S. Senior Open and a U.S. Amateur, is as pure as golf gets. To ensure that this doesn’t change, Pinehurst owner Bob Dedman Jr. has hired the architectural firm of Coore & Crenshaw to return the great old course to the original design intended by Ross. Pinewild Country Club has two fantastic courses, one by Hamm and one by Player. Woodlake has courses designed by Ellis Maples and Palmer. The Carolina is another Palmer design that tickles the senses. Mid South, designed by Palmer, and Talamore Golf Club, designed by Jones, are located on Midland Road. Also on this storied trail are Longleaf,

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Knollwood and Midland. Not to be overlooked is one of Nicklaus’ finest efforts, National Golf Club, a demanding tract that dares you to let your concentration stray. Hyland Golf Club, a Jackson design located off U.S. 1, is a favorite for many golfers. Beacon Ridge and Seven Lakes are two terrific courses located just outside West End. Hamm gave us Beacon Ridge and Peter Tufts designed Seven Lakes. Legacy Golf Links is a treasure. Designed by Nicklaus II, this course draws raves from players seeing it for the first time. A course that is making some impressive footprints in the Sandhills is Little River, located on U.S. 15-501 between Pinehurst and Carthage. A renovation of the Dan Maples course and an impressive new clubhouse make it a true pleasure. Another treasure is Anderson Creek, the Davis Love III design located just across the border in Harnett County. Located between The Carolina and Whispering Pines is Whispering Woods, a testy design by Ellis Maples that can lull you to sleep while it ruins your scorecard. This is a great value course that everyone should play at least once. The Pit Golf Links, the pride of Dan Maples, is one of those “must play” courses, offering great challenges and rewards. The Dormie Club is new, designed by Coore & Crenshaw and opening to raves. Bayonet at Puppy Creek is in Hoke County but worth the short drive. Willard Byrd took great pride in this layout, one of his final efforts. If you’re looking for high-end courses with utmost privacy and quality, check out The Country Club of North Carolina with its highly acclaimed Dogwood and Cardinal Courses, or Forest Creek, a twocourse Fazio design that’s so exclusive that’s where basketball great Michael Jordan prefers to play. If you’re really looking for bargains, Deercroft, The Bluff in Pinebluff, Whispering Woods and Riverside in Robbins are probably your best bets. But check the rates before you make tee times anywhere and ask for the best deals. There are some pleasant surprises out there.

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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 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 Club 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 The Pit Golf Links Riverside Country Club Seven Lakes Country Club Southern Pines Golf Club Talamore Whispering Woods Golf Club Woodlake Country Club Palmer Course Maples Course

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Last year’s Stoneybrook Steeplechase marked the event’s 10th year at Carolina Horse Park. The Steeplechase originated in Southern Pines in 1949.

Escape to Horse Country and Fall in Love BY CAIT CLENDENIN Newsroom Intern

poet once said, “A horse is the projection of people’s dreams about themselves — strong, powerful, beautiful — and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence.” If that is the description of a horse, then the perfect location for that escape lies right here in the heart of Moore County. The area’s temperate weather and ideal sandy footing is the perfect combination that attracts a large number of professional horse folk, their students and horse lovers in between to the area each year — many of whom fall in love with it and stay. 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 participants can enjoy horse shows, hunts by invitation, racing, carriage driving, pony club, dressage, steeplechase, trail, and other equestrian events.

Major Attractions

As mentioned above, the more than 4,000-acre Walthour-Moss Foundation comprises a large part of horse country in Southern Pines. Virginia WalthourMoss and her husband, William “Pappy” Moss, forged the Foundation in 1974. The land is open to the public and is devoted to nature conservation and

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equestrian activities. It provides a sanctuary for wildlife and unique plant species. Year round, the Walthour-Moss Foundation is host to fox hunters, Pony Clubbers, race and steeplechase trainers, trail riders and world-class competitive athletes. The Walthour-Moss Foundation also hosts the Moore County Hounds several days a week from September to April. The Masters of the Fox Hounds Association recognized the private pack in 1914. The public can view them at work twice a year at the Opening Meet and the Blessing of the Hounds, an event on Thanksgiving Day (featured on the cover of this section). The other event is the Hunter Trials held during the spring. Also mentioned above, the Carolina Horse Park at Five Points is situated 12 miles south of Southern Pines in Hoke County. It houses facilities to accommodate at least five major branches of equestrian sports. Thousands of spectators and riders from local, regional and national areas come to enjoy the thrill of the annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase, which boasts attendance of several thousand on any give race day. It is held annually on the first Saturday in April and is known as the official “Rite of Spring.” The event begins with a “gala” party on Friday night and on Saturday, Race Day, spectators enjoy a luncheon, tailgating, contests, a children’s area, horse exhibits and other activities for the whole family. The Pinehurst Harness Track is another popular equestrian hub. The 111-acre facility consists of three training tracks and several center aisle barns with approximately 300 stalls, as well as several paddocks. Harness racing fans gather each spring for the premiere event at the historic Pinehurst Harness Track. Other events include polo, spring Matinee Races and a training season from October 1 to May 1, when spectators can watch morning workouts. The Fields community is located in rural northern

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Moore County, only 14 miles from Pinehurst, within 30 minutes of Carolina Horse Park at Five Points, and right next door to horse driving, dressage, fox hunting, events, veterinarians and tack shops. Many consider the Fields a mini-foundation, with the first phase consisting of 700 acres, and growing to 2,500 acres through further development. From the numerous horse farms along Youngs Road in Southern Pines to the equestrian communities surrounding them, available real estate suitable for equestrian activities is unmatched elsewhere in North Carolina. Whether you’re here as a spectator, volunteering or competing as an equestrian yourself, this place will offer you an escape from the mundane — and the space to realize your dreams.

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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 residents of all ages. These recreational services and opportunities are available on a year-round basis.

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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 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.

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I Downtown Park 100 block of SE Broad Street, Southern Pines I Memorial Park Morganton Road and U.S. 1 I Morganton Road Sports Complex Morganton Road I Pool Park 730 S. Henley St., Southern Pines I Reservoir Park Off Central Drive, 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 Rd.

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I Hillcrest Park 155 Hillcrest Park Lane, at the intersection of U.S. 15501 and N.C. 22, Carthage. I Lake Luke Marion

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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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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

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. 6922403. 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. Pastor Scott Yow. (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. Curtis

Barbery. 295-6323. Sunday School 10 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. 245-7222. 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 (Approx. 1 mile off U.S. 15-501, north of Carthage), Carthage. 947-4736. Rev. David Martin. Sunday School 10 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.

Places of Worship

Lighthouse Assembly of God: 8361 N.C. 24/27, Carthage. Pastor Herman

Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church On the corner of South May St and Indiana Ave in Southern Pines Call (910) 692-6252 or go to brownsonchurch.org for information

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 175 Midland Road, Southern Pines www.southernpinesumc.org • 910-692-3518

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Emmanuel Episcopal Church 350 East Massachusetts Avenue Southern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 692-3171 • www.emmanuel-parish.org

Sunday Worship Schedule:

7:30 a.m. Rite I / Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m. Rite II / Holy Eucharist 10:10 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Formation 11:00 a.m. Rite II/Holy Eucharist

Wednesday Mornings

9:00 a.m. Healing Service/Holy Eucharist

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The Community Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Inc.

141 N. Bennett Street, Southern Pines 910-692-8468 www.communitycongregational.org cccspnc@embarqmail.com Sunday Worship 11:00 am Excluding summer months Bible Study 10:15 am 9:00 am Summer Service

Christ Church Anglican

Traditional Anglican Worship Using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer 10:30 am Holy Communion

Second Sunday: 10:30am Morning Prayer & Sermon

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WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

5:15pm Church Family Supper 6:00pm Graded Choirs (4 yrs - 6th grade) 6:15pm Prayer & Bible Study 6:15pm Adult Discip. Electives 6:30pm Youth Mission Group 6:30pm Music & Missions for Threes 6:45pm Children’s Mission Education

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First Baptist, Aberdeen: 700 Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen. Rev. Michael Branscome. 944-1421, Prayer Line 9443122. 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. 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 8:45 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. 692-2022. 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.

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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. 695-0494. 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 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

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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. 2453432. 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. 2453612. 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.

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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 Road, Carthage. Scott McInnis, pastor. 947-3350, 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. 2453904. 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. 2155522. 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. 15501 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

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a.m., Worship 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. 944-3511. 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. William L. Pitts. 2956550. Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a.m. , 10:45 a.m.; Daily Mass 8 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 3:45-4:15 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.

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Glendon. L. Joe Johnson, pastor. 4644031. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

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Grace Church: 1519 Luther Way, Southern Pines. Randy Thornton, senior pastor. 692-6711. Worship Services 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Mighty Force Church: Worship Service 3 p.m. Prophetic Rain International Ministries: 204D Saunders St., Carthage. Pastor Steven Norris.

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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. 948-2729. Sunday School and Worship 10 and 11 a.m.; Children’s Clubhouse Wed. 7 p.m. Glendon Independent Christian Church: 148 Glendon Church Road,

Sandhills Alliance Church: 165 Woods Road, Pinehurst. Rev. James A. Bollback, pastor. 295-4949. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

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. Heritage Church of God: U.S. 1, Vass. Rev. Randy L. Wallace, Pastor. 2457743. 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. 281-4477. 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.

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a.m.; Christian Formation for all ages 10:10 a.m.; Wednesday Healing and Eucharist 9 a.m. St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal: 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, P.O. Box 456, Seven Lakes. 673-3838. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday Healing Service, 11 a.m.

From Page 66 The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: U.S. 15-501. 6928085. 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. 692-3171. Sunday Worship Rite I/HE, 7:30 a.m., 11 a.m., Rite II/HE, 9 a.m., 11

Evangelical Free Church Christ Community Church: 220 Campground Road, West End. Pastor Dean Engebretson. 215-8099. www.cccpinehurst.org. Sunday Worship Services 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.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.

Holiness 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

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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. Larry H. Ellis, senior pastor, Dr. Al Hill, associate pastor. 295-6003. Communion 8:30 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. Shabbat Services on third Friday of Month.

Lutheran Our Saviour Lutheran: 1517 Luther Way, Southern Pines. Rev. G. Scott Homesley, senior pastor, Rev. Pamela Northrup, associate pastor. 692-2662.

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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. Richard Schliepsiek, interim pastor. 692-2515. Sunday School/Adult Bible Class 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran (Missouri Synod): 144 Westgate Commercial Center, Pinehurst. Pastor Richard Schliepsiek. Worship Service 9 a.m.

Methodist

Cameron United Methodist: N.C. 24/27, Center of Historic Cameron, Cameron. Rev. David Johnson. 6923702. 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:

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Cool Springs Road off Putnam-Glendon Road, Lay Pastor William Cashion. 4645215. 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. 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. 4643217. 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. Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 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. Bill Williams, pastor. 281-3468. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m.

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Non-Denominational Christ Way Deliverance Center: U.S. 15-501 (just above the HarleyDavidson Motorcycle Shop 3 miles north of Traffic Circle), Eastwood. Elder Nathaniel Jackson, pastor. 295-5813.

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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. Covenant Christian Church: U.S. 1, Southern Pines. Bishop Charles Cameron, senior pastor; Pastor Kathy Winston. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Service 11 a.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. God’s House of Prayer Ministry: 205 Pats Road, Vass. Pastor, Mary Kelly. 245-3263. 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. Hallie’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. 944-5517. 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. 281-3320. 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. 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: NiagaraCarthage 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

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Worship From Page 69 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. 245-7545. 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 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.

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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. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., 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.

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. Teri Ott, pastor. Sunday School 10 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. 295-6848. 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.

First Presbyterian of Carthage: Ray Street across from Post Office, Carthage. Rick Martindale, pastor. 947-2924. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service 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. 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. Jack Bowling, 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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Quaker 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: 2487 River Road, High Falls. Pastor Michael Fulp. 464-5388. 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.

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.

United Church of Christ 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.

Unitarian-Universalist 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) 625-8421. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Services 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

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Want to get involved? Moore County has a plethora of active clubs, organizations and groups for those looking for civic or hobbyoriented 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 Heather Lyons at (910) 693-2480, e-mail hlyons@ 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 e-mail fdasen@thepilot.com.

A’s Square Dance Club 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

in the Olde West End gym and/or 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.

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 ages 50 or over. The group meets January through June and September through December. For information, call Gladerine Dean at (910) 692-1850.

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 Legion 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.

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

Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills 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, e-mail sandhills@gmail.com.

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 at

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 Horner St., Robbins. Meetings frequently include guest speakers. For more information, contact Cathy Hussey at (910) 464-3679 or Linda Koonce by e-mail 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.

Carolina Pines Chapter of USA Dance The mission of Carolina Pines Chapter of

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Bimonthly luncheons with speakers. For information, contact Kay Bozarth at (910) 255-6286.

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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.

Civil War Round Table

The Gen. Rufus Barringer Civil War Round Table meets in the Civic Center every third Thursday, at the Pinehurst Town Hall. In January the meetings are on the second Thursday. For more information, call Tonia Smith at (910) 692-4934.

College Club The College Club is a nonprofit organization that welcomes all women who have earned a four-year college degree or more.

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Cmdr. Cedoin Odom at (910) 944-1113. Written correspondence may be sent to: DAV, Moore County Chapter No. 83, P.O. Box 154, Southern Pines, NC 28388.

A new chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) has formed in Pinehurst. The Duke of Wellington Chapter is open to all women of British or Commonwealth ancestry or who are the wives of British or Commonwealth men. The American-based society was founded in 1909. The DBE is a charitable, nonprofit, non-political, non-sectarian voluntary organization. Chapters plan functions and events that form the basis of the organization, a commitment to help support one of the four District Homes for the elderly located in their local region. The other aim is to promote Anglo-American friendship. If this sounds like â&#x20AC;&#x153;your cup of tea,â&#x20AC;? contact Gwen Healy at (910) 255-6276.

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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.

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

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. The cuer is Penny Lewis. Call Joanne Duncan at (910) 295-2590.

Fleet Reserve Association

Friends of Given Memorial Library And Tufts Archives 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.

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.

The Golf Capital Chorus is looking for new members. Can you carry a tune, and do you like to sing? Visit Barbershop Chorus rehearsals on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 125 Everette Road, Pinehurst. For more information, call Chuck Norberg at (910) 295-8860 or visit www.thegolfcapitalchorus.org.

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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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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.

Kiwanis Club

The Kiwanis clubs aim to serve the community, especially its children, through 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. For membership information, call Susan Holmes at (910) 2550131. 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.

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.

Knights of Columbus

Linden Garden Club of Pinewild

A men’s fraternal organization chartered by Congress and open to Catholic gentlemen. For information about local chapters not listed, call (910) 295-1212 or (910) 695-0807 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

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.

Residents of the Pinewild Country Club are invited to join the Linden Garden Club of Pinewild. Founded in 1993, the club has 165 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 Country Club. Each meeting consists of a presentation by local specialists on varied subjects of interest,

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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 Geanne Leone at (910) 235-0828.

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 Cyrus Israel at (910) 944-1691. I Carthage Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at either Good News Community Church or the Pik N Pig restaurant. For more information, contact Club President Keith Poindexter at (910) 947-9965. 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

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President Joan Mangrum at (910) 2815500. I Sandhills Cyberspace Lions Club meets monthly online at http://tech.groups. yahoo.com/group/SandhillsCyberspaceLion sClub. For more information, visit the website or call Mike Martin at (910) 603-1433. 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 Thursdays of the month at the Coalition for Human Care, 1500 W. Indiana Ave., Southern Pines. Call Brad Logsdon at (910) 692-7966 or e-mail lion31d@nc.rr.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 7 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 Betty Fondrie at (910) 245-3145,

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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 American Legion Post No. 7318, 615 S. Page St., 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.

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) The Sandhills Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America is a 501(c)(19) nonprofit organization made up of veterans who have served honorably as

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.

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.

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Moore County Concert Band

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 Choral Society Since it started in 1969, 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

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Moore County Civil Air Patrol The Civil Air Patrol is a civilian auxiliary of 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. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Ron Craven at (910) 499-6186.

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 bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site at www.moorecountyband.com.

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

Moore County Kennel Club of N.C.

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

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

NARFE National Association of Active Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter No. 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 Membership Chairman Vilma Geisert at (910) 215-5898. 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) 315-

2471, leave a message, or visit www.pine hurstnewcomers.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 website at www.sandhillsbuckeyes.net or its Facebook page at www.facebook.com, then “The Ohio State University Sandhills Alumni Club of North Carolina.”

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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Professional Women’s Network 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, e-mail Laura Lee Williford, membership chair, at laurawilliford@hotmail.com.

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.

Rotary Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations and helps build good will and peace in the world. There are several Rotary Clubs in Moore County, including:

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I Carthage Rotary Club Meets at 12 p.m. every Thursday in the McDonald Building, 203 McReynolds St., Carthage. Call Mark Lemmond at (910) 947-6639 for membership information. I Pinehurst Rotary Club Meets at noon every Tuesday at the Pine Crest Inn. I Sandhills Community College Rotaract. Contact Mary Bridschge at (910) 695-3708 for more information. I Sandhills Rotary Club Meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. in the dining room of the Carolina Hotel. For more information, call (910) 295-0707. 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 Belle Meade Duplicate Belle Meade Duplicate, open only to residents of Belle Meade and their guests, is an ACBL-sanctioned game that meets Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. The game is nonsmoking, with computer scoring and refreshments. For more information, contact Belle Meade at (910) 246-1018 or Nancy Dressing at (910) 295-8871 or e-mail nancy@dressing.org. I Nancy’s Game Nancy’s Game meets at 1 p.m. Mondays at the Southern Pines Civic Club,105 S. Ashe St. The game is open, ACBL-sanctioned and nonsmoking, with computer scoring and refreshments. All games are Charity Club Championship games and pay triple points. Call Nancy at (910) 295-8871 or e-mail nancy@dressing.org for information or partners. Reservations are required. I Nancy’s Other Game Nancy’s Other Game meets at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Southern Pines Civic Club, 105 S. Ashe St. The game is open and nonsmoking, with computer scoring and refreshments. The games are Charity Club Championships and pay triple points. For information call Nancy at (910) 2958871 or e-mail nancy@dressing.org. I Sandhills Bridge Studio The Sandhills Bridge Studio is a good 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 e-mail d.r.bridge@ hotmail.com.

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The studio’s website, www.sandhillsbridge. com, offers information, schedules, game results and bridge tips.

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 Thursday of each month at National Golf Club in Pinehurst for music, lunch and an inspirational message. For more information or to make reservations for lunch, call Joan at (910) 673-5146 or Anne at (910) 2156074.

Sandhills Classic Street Rod Association Sandhills Classic Street Rod Association meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at The Lunch Box That Rocks, 281 W. Morganton, Southern Pines. You do not have to own an American-made car, 1972 or older, you just need to have an interest in classic cars. For information, contact Andy Scherer at (910) 692-5204 or visit sandhillsclassicstreetrods.com.

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 e-mail at jasheer@earthlink.net, or call Ken Carlson at (910) 255-0251 or by e-mail 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 at www.sandhillsnature.org.

at Sandhills Community College. Call Just Needlepoint at (910) 295-3727.

members are welcome. For information, call Jim McNiff at (910) 692-7439.

Sandhills Photography Club

Sandhills Writers

Sandhillls Photography Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at Christ Fellowship Church on Midland Road and Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines. Prospective members, regardless of background or skill in photography, are invited to attend the meetings. For information, visit www.sandhillsphotoclub.org, or call Allison Earl, membership, at (910) 215-0316.

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.

Sandhills Pointing Breeds Club The Sandhills Pointing Breeds Club, an AKC-licensed hunt club for pointing breeds only, meets at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month at the clubhouse. Club grounds in Jackson Springs are available for members to train their dogs. For more 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 times and activities, visit the club’s website at www.SandhillsStriders.org or call (910) 6036334.

Sandhills Quilters 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

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 each month at the Sandhills Horticultural Center

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

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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 Al Johnson at (910) 295-4985.

Stardust Dinner Dance Club Stardust Dinner Dance Club has dinner and ballroom-style dancing almost every fourth Thursday of the month at Whispering Pines Country Club. Anyone may come as a guest for one dance for the cost of dinner. Kadie, (910) 295-1916.

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. An open house is held on the first Thursday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Enrichment Center. For more information, call Jan at (910) 215-9313 or Karen at (910) 949-2001.

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There’s Plenty to See and Do in Moore County

Whether you want to enjoy a glimpse into the past, fancy a hike around a lovely reservoir park, or want to play a round of golf on courses where legends have teed it up, Moore County has plenty to offer fun seekers of all ages, including:

Aberdeen Railroad Museum

100 E. Main St., downtown Aberdeen, off U.S. 1 This Victorian structure, circa 1905, was designed by T.B. Creel and features exhibits of railroad artifacts from the Aberdeen and Rockfish Railroad Company. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum features one of only two inspection cars remaining in the United States. A renovated caboose sits on the tracks nearby. Admission is free. Free guided tours are available for groups. Call (910) 944-5902.

Aberdeen High School Museum

Aberdeen Train Depot, 100 E. Main St., Aberdeen The Aberdeen High School Museum features a collection of memorabilia from Aberdeen schools, especially the high school. The museum is located in the Aberdeen Depot (Room 100) in downtown Aberdeen. To arrange a tour, call (910) 944-1342.

Airborne and Special Operations Museum 100 Bragg Blvd. (corner of Bragg Boulevard and Hay Street), Fayetteville The Army’s most modern and newest museum, the $22.5 million facility features film and video productions, interactive displays, rare artifacts and dramatic life-size exhibits about the history and adventures of airborne and special operations units. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. Free. Call (910) 643-2766 or visit www.asomf.org.

Bethesda Church and Cemetery

Bethesda Road, Aberdeen Features of the circa-1860s Presbyterian church include a slave gallery, exterior bullet holes from the Civil War and graves of area pioneer settlers. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the church holds an annual homecoming the last weekend in September. Guided tours for groups can be arranged by calling (910) 944-1319.

Bryant House and McLendon Cabin 3361 Mount Carmel Road in Upper Moore County

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Village of Pinehurst Opens Welcome Center The village of Pinehurst officially opened its welcome center to the public at the Sandhill’s Woman’s Exchange in February 2010. The center is designed to “show its global visitors the warmth of the community,” a new release said. The center is staffed by local volunteers who share stories, provide maps and show places of interest to those who visit each year. It is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Inside, guests can see a PBS documentary about the village that was creJoel McLendon came to Moore Country in 1758 to claim his grant of 200 acres, and chose a site overlooking Buck Creek for his home. This sturdy one-room log structure was built to last. Preserved for more than 200 years, it is the oldest home in Moore County in its original location. McLendon sold his property to Robert Graham in 1787. Graham’s grandson, James Bryant, built his larger house on property adjacent to the McLendon Cabin in 1820. The cabin and house are open for tours on the second and fourth Sundays of each month May through October from 2 to 4 p.m. No admission charge. Call (910) 692-2051 for directions/group tours.

Campbell House Galleries 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines Once a private home, this handsome Georgian structure is now operated as a cultural center and owned by the town. It has three exhibition areas where paintings, sculpture and pottery by local and regional artists are on view. Many items are for sale. The Campbell House is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. Prearranged tours are available. Call (910) 692-2787 or visit www.mooreart.org.

Cameron N.C. 24-27 east from Carthage, or U.S. 1 north of Southern Pines Nineteen points of historic interest are all within walking distance from one another. Once known as the Dewberry Capital of the World, this farming and railroad town is best known today for the antiques street fairs that are held in the fall and spring. Collectibles and antiques may be found in

ated by WGBH in Boston to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 1995. The volunteers also guide visitors to the many historic structures in the Old Town section of the village, including the Holly Inn, the Tufts Archives and Museum, quaint shops, old inns and original cottages. The Woman’s Exchange continues its operation in the historic structure. For more information, contact Gwendy Hutchinson at the Village Hall at (910) 295-2581 ext. 238 or visit the village’s website at villageofpinehurst.org. permanent and unusual historic shops.

Carolina Horse Park Hoke County, just off N.C. 211 between Aberdeen and Raeford The Park consists of hundreds of acres of protected land dedicated to world-class equestrian competition. A Sandhills springtime tradition, the Stoneybrook Steeplechase is held each year on the first Saturday in April. Call (910) 875-2074 or visit www.carolinahorsepark.com.

The Carolina Hotel Carolina Vista, Pinehurst, N.C. Since 1901, the famed “Queen of the South” has opened its doors to the golf world, to U.S. presidents, to theatrical and film celebrities, military heroes, and the quietly well-to-do. Flanking an impressive lobby are shops and dining rooms that offer fine cuisine. Call (910) 235-8507 or (800) 487-4653.

Carthage Museum Corner of Saunders and Rockingham streets, Carthage The museum exhibits photos and other memorabilia about the history of Carthage, once the home of the famous Tyson and Jones Buggy Factory. Open Sunday afternoons or by appointment. Call (910) 947-2331.

Faith Church Bethesda Road, Aberdeen Moore County’s first African-American church was established in 1867, and the present church building was constructed in 1894. Call (910) 944-7024.

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Fort Bragg/Pope Air Force Bases Cumberland County between Southern Pines and Fayetteville The combined Army and Air Force bases comprise one of the world’s largest military complexes. Fort Bragg, the largest Army base east of the Mississippi, is open to the public. Features include the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, JFK Special Warfare Museum, JFK Hall of Heroes and the Sicily Drop Zone, where paratroopers may be seen in action. Tours are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors should call first about selfguided or guided tours, (910) 396-5600 or (910) 396-5620. Automated Directory Information: (910) 396-0011. Base sights include: 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum Exhibits of 3,000+ artifacts used by worldfamous division from WWI to Desert Storm, plus film and gift shop. Open TuesdaySaturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Call (910) 4323443 or (910) 432-5307. JFK Special Warfare Museum Military art/cultural items from around world, emphasizing Special Forces such as the Green Berets. Gift shop. Open 11 a.m.4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free. Call (910) 432-4272. Bank Hall Wall of Heroes Honors 17 Special Forces Medal of Honor recipients. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Free. (Across the street from JFK Museum.) Sicily Drop Zone See trained paratroopers in action. Call (910) 396-6366 for jump schedule. Free.

Golf Courses Throughout Moore County Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones — not to mention Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player — have earned international recognition for Moore County. With more than 40 golf courses within a 25-mile radius, the area offers a variety of year-round golfing opportunities for a novice or a pro. For information on events, accommodations and golf packages, call, write or e-mail: (910) 692-3330 or (800) 346-5362, Convention and Visitors Bureau, 10677 U.S. 15-501, Southern Pines, NC

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Hastings Gallery Sandhills Community College, Airport Road (between Pinehurst and Southern Pines) Work by local artists can be viewed in the lobby of the Boyd Library. Call (910) 6953817.

Horse Country Near Southern Pines: East Connecticut Avenue, Youngs Road, U.S. 1 James Boyd and his brother, Jackson, started the Moore County Hounds in 1913, making it the state’s oldest hunt. The tradition of the by-invitation-only formal fox hunt continues to this day. Hunt country encompasses hundreds of acres of sandy soil east of Southern Pines where many horse farms dot the rolling terrain. Horseback riding, carriage events, horse trials, shows, dressage and other equestrian activities fill the calendar.

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House in the Horseshoe 324 Alston House Road, 8 miles north of Carthage. This two-story frame house built in 1772 in a bend of Deep River was the plantation home of Governor Benjamin Williams. This fine example of pre-Revolutionary coastal lowland architecture is the place where David Fanning’s Tories defeated Philip Alston’s Whigs in 1781. You can still see the bullet holes and scars on the walls. No admission fee. Call (910) 947-2051.

Malcolm Blue Farm and Museum Bethesda Road, Aberdeen Located on the old Pee Dee Road, the 10acre Malcolm Blue Farm is one of the few remaining examples of 19th century Scottish homes in the Sandhills. The farm, site of a Sherman’s Army bivouac during the 1865 advance on Fayetteville, and the museum have been designated by the N.C. War Tourism Council as part of the N.C. Civil War Theme Trails. The 1825 farmhouse is complemented by a gristmill, stable, corncrib, tobacco pack house, equipment barn, water tower and windmill. The museum houses such exhibits as the Battle of Monroe’s Crossroads, one of the last Cavalry engagements of the Civil

War, which took place eight miles from the farm. Call (910) 944-9483 or (910) 9447558.

National Railroad Museum And Hall of Fame 2 Main Street, Hamlet A former Seaboard Air Line Railway (SAL) depot, circa 1900, it is one of the most photographed stations in the eastern U.S. Exhibits include an SAL diesel-electric locomotive, caboose No. 5241, and a model railroad layout. Free. Call (910) 5822383. Open by appointment only.

North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines (Weymouth Center) North Carolina’s most distinguished men and women of letters, including Paul Green, Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry (William S. Porter) and Sam Ragan, are recalled with displays and photographs in the Weymouth Center (former home of Hall of Fame inductee James Boyd). Call (910) 6926261.

North Carolina Pottery Center Seagrove A museum and educational center that

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contains permanent exhibits tracing the history of N.C. potters, changing displays and programs, restrooms, and samples of the types of pottery to be found for sale at some 90 local potteries. The wares range from simple and traditional to sophisticated artworks. Potters live in clay country as distinguished from the Sandhills of southern Moore County. They are clustered in about a 15-mile radius of Robbins and Seagrove near N.C. 705. A map of their names and locations can be obtained from the center. Call (336) 873-8430 or visit www.ncpottery center.com.

Northern Moore County “Pottery Country” and Jugtown/Seagrove Includes Jugtown Pottery, Ben Owen Pottery, Fireshadow Pottery, Owens Pottery and many other independent potters. This area is famous for its hand-thrown pottery and dishware, artfully crafted before the eyes of fascinated spectators and offered for sale at reasonable prices. Typical standout features include salt-glaze stoneware, innovative designs and wood firing in groundhog kilns. Most area potters are open year-round. A map of some of the

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many potters in the area is available online. (Note: This is not a complete listing.) Seagrove itself is a small community in Randolph County, in the center of the North Carolina Piedmont , but the Seagrove pottery community includes portions of Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Lee counties. It is here that a rich pottery tradition began more than 200 years ago. For more information on the history of Seagrove pottery, visit the website of the Museum of N.C. Traditional Pottery, www.seagrovepotteryheritage.com. The potters in the Seagrove area have a number of kiln openings throughout the year. For more information, visit www. discoverseagrove.com.

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

Pinehurst

Access by U.S. 1, 15-501, N.C. 2 (Midland Road), 211, and N.C. 5 This 1900s reminder of a charming New England village offers the grace and ease of Southern living combined with incomparable recreational facilities. Eight golf courses, croquet, tennis, lawn bowling, polo and harness horse training are some of the outdoor activities. Bridge is a popular pastime. Stately homes, unbroken tree canopies and paths made of brick, white sand and pine needles invite one to wander. The specialty shops, galleries and restaurants at Pinehurst’s heart are waiting to be explored. The designer of the village was landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who was also the designer of Central Park, in New York. Its rare atmosphere is said to have inspired the setting for “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm” and evokes a feeling of benevolence and permanence.

Pinehurst Harness Track

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

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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.

Rankin Museum of American Heritage 131 W. Church St., Ellerbe Archaeologists have praised this museum for its excellent representation of the entire range of North Carolina pre-history. Exhibits include archaeological displays, Indian artifacts, fossils, minerals, 19th century pottery, paleontology, Civil War relics and an original turpentine still. Call (910) 6526378.

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) 6953882.

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

Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site Between N.C. 731 and N.C. 73, Mt. Gilead This state historic site is archaeologically restored and brings to life the culture of the Muskogean Indians of the Pee Dee area, which date from more than 300 years ago. Reconstructed structures include a major temple on an earth mound, a mortuary, a game pole and a stockade with two guard towers. The museum features interpretative exhibits. Free. Call (910) 439-6802.

Tufts Archives

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 (910) 692-3611 or the administrative office at (910) 692-8501. Visit www.sunrisetheater. org for more information.

150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst Situated at the rear of Given Memorial Library in Pinehurst, Tufts Archives displays memorabilia and artifacts dating from 1895. The documents concern golf, the history of Pinehurst, its founding Tufts family, and Donald Ross, America’s premier golf course architect. The archives also contain the John J. Hemmer photography collection of more than 80,000 photographic negatives from the 1930s to the ’70s. No admission fee. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call (910) 2953642.

Southern Pines

Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities

Broad Street Area Downtown Southern Pines features small specialty shops, an old railroad depot, a taxidermy museum and diverse cultural centers located in a picturesque setting ideal for strolling.

Southern Pines Reservoir Park Located off N.C. 22 This large, beautiful lake is surrounded by nearly 100 acres of longleaf pines. Picnic shelters, tables and hiking trails from 0.85 to 4.5 miles in length are among its features. Fishing is allowed but not swimming. The park is flanked on one side by the Whitehall Center hiking trails and the fitness trails of Sandhills Community College. No admission fee is charged at these locations. The town park closes at nightfall. Call (910) 692-2463.

Taxidermy Hall of Fame And N.C. Creation Museum 156 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines The Taxidermy Hall of Fame and N.C. Creation Museum, located in the Christian Book Store Building, 156 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines, is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Cost is $1 per person.

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555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines This Georgian mansion was the estate of writer and publisher James Boyd (18881944), author of “Drums” and “Marching On.” The home has lovely gardens and is surrounded by the last known stand of oldgrowth longleaf pine. It became a gathering place for literary lights and equestrian enthusiasts. Famous writers like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Galsworthy, William Faulkner and Thomas Wolfe were guests. It is now a state cultural center for the arts and humanities with a regular program of lectures and concerts. It houses the N.C. Literary Hall of Fame. The mansion is open weekdays. No admission fee. Call (910) 692-6261.

Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve 1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines This state park showcases the unique natural features of the Sandhills and includes more than 676 acres of woodland, forest animals, unique plants, streams and ponds. It also has a visitor center, museum and more than 4.5 miles of hiking trails. It was originally part of the estate of James and Katharine Boyd whose Weymouth Center home is now operated as an arts center. The park has an on-site naturalist, and regular nature programs are scheduled there. Call (910) 692-2167.

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n 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, not-for-profit health care network serving the mid-Carolinas, is headquartered in Pinehurst.

Reid Heart Center

Moore Regional, FirstHealth’s flagship hospital, has gained acclaim for its outstanding heart care led by expert physicians and surgeons who provide the region with the highest level of care and services. This year, FirstHealth celebrates 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 midCarolinas, the heart center builds upon the hospital’s reputation for high-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 hybridORs, these specialized rooms will 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 highdefinition imaging within the operating room theater. In 2009, the official naming of the heart hospital on Moore Regional’s campus was announced as the Reid Heart Center, the FirstHealth Cardiac and Vascular Institute. The building

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FirstHealth recently opened the state-of-the-art Reid Heart Center, the FirstHealth Cardiac and Vascular Institute. 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. Walter Reid III was a secondgeneration executive with Charms Candy Company, the New Jerseybased 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 Welcomes New Heart Surgeon A cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in advanced cardiac, thoracic and vascular procedures joined the FirstHealth Cardiovascular & Thoracic Center at FirstHealth

Moore Regional Hospital in 2010. Before coming to FirstHealth, Thomas Arthur (Art) Edgerton, M.D., was associated with Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, S.C., where he started the cardiothoracic surgery program in 1997, building a robust practice and performing 350 surgeries each year. He joined a FirstHealth cardiothoracic team that also includes John F. Krahnert Jr., M.D., and Peter I. Ellman, M.D. Edgerton and Krahnert, who started FirstHealth’s open-heart program 20 years ago, have known each other since medical school at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem. A native North Carolinian, Edgerton has spent much of his life in the Charlotte area. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Wake Forest University in 1977, and his medical degree from the Bowman Gray (now Wake Forest) School of Medicine in 1981. He completed his general surgery

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residency in 1987, and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery in 1989, both at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. After spending a year at Wake Forest in a junior faculty position, Edgerton returned to Charlotte and Charlotte Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates with privileges in cardiothoracic surgery at Presbyterian Hospital and Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy. In 1997, he became affiliated with Rock Hill’s Piedmont Medical Center and Catawba-Piedmont Cardiothoracic Surgery PA, which was then a twosurgeon practice. In 2005, he began practicing solo. His surgical specialties include coronary artery bypass, valvular heart surgery, lung surgery and carotid endarterectomy. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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International since 1996.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. Central to Moore Regional’s effort in achieving the Stroke Center designation has been the development of an Emergency Department process to quickly identify and respond to patients with signs of recent stroke. Only with an early diagnosis that is confirmed with a CT scan can the socalled “clot-busting” tPA medication be given to a stroke patient. The only drug with the potential to improve the effects of stroke, tPA must be administered within three hours of the onset of symptoms, and then only to patients who have suffered ischemic (clot-induced) stroke.

Leading the way in the latest advancements in health care at FirstHealth are nearly 300 medical staff members. More than 90 percent of these physicians are board certified — many in specialties such as cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, oncology and neonatology. The neurosurgery program at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital employs four highly skilled boardcertified neurosurgeons who offer advanced, around-the-clock neurosurgical services to Moore County and the surrounding area. Larry Van Carson, M.D., joined Moore Regional’s neurosurgical team in April 2009. He joined Carol Wadon, M.D., and Bruce Jaufmann, M.D., who started the program in late summer 2008, and David B. Kee Jr., M.D., who joined the The FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness in Pinehurst practice in January 2009. The Moore Regional stroke care Exercise Is Medicine program has earned the Joint Exercise Is Medicine (EIM) is a Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. health care call to action launched by The designation, which was the American College of Sports developed in collaboration with the Medicine and the American Medical American Stroke Association, Association that encourages recognizes programs that have made participating physicians to regard exceptional efforts to ensure better physical activity as a vital sign — just outcomes for stroke patients. as they would weight, blood pressure According to Bruce Solomon, D.O., and temperature — and encourage and Suzanne Wilson, M.D., the Stroke their patients to use exercise to Center designation acknowledges become more involved in improving Moore Regional’s commitment to their own health. In short, physicians provide quality stroke care to the “prescribe” exercise for their communities it serves. Solomon is a patients. neurologist and Stroke Center “This is a tremendous program to medical director, and Wilson is a link exercise, patients and their hospitalist and a member of Moore doctors,” says Darrell G. Simpkins, Regional’s Stroke Performance M.D., an emergency department Improvement Committee. physician and medical director for An important component of the the FirstHealth Centers for Health & stroke care program at Moore Fitness. “Almost everybody is Regional involves Inpatient interested in results and statistics, Rehabilitation, which has been and lots of patients like to please their continuously accredited by CARF doctor. This is a way the doctor can (Commission on Accreditation of say, ‘I’d like you to go to the fitness Rehabilitation Facilities)

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center,’ and there’s a program available to help them.” 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 cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, stationary bikes, etc.). An exercise professional programs the participant’s “exercise prescription” into CONTRIBUTED a Smartkey. The participant then checks in at a Wellness Expert kiosk to load his/her workout session for the day and lets the key do the rest. The software tells the participant where to begin, and the Smartkey loads the personal settings and provides instructions on each piece of equipment until the prescribed workout is complete. At the end of the workout, the participant gets feedback and tracks progress. Participants can even send messages to or receive messages from their trainer to keep them on track and motivated. If they choose, prescribing physicians can monitor their patients’ exercise activity electronically with one of several options for receiving progress updates. In time, these updates are loaded directly into the patient’s Electronic Medical Record.

Robotic Surgery Surgeons at Moore Regional use robotic technology for certain types

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of gynecological surgeries. Use of the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System allows gynecologists to perform some complex hysterectomies, as well as uterine fibroid removal and pelvic support reconstruction, as minimally invasive procedures. Because the operations are done through a few tiny incisions instead of one large one, patients typically have less pain, shorter hospital stays and much faster recovery. Urologists at Moore Regional Hospital have been using robotic technology for more than three years to perform prostate surgery.

Telehealth Another area of advanced technology at FirstHealth is in Home Care, and Telehealth is the wave of the future for home health care. Using simple, easy-to-understand computer technology, patients transmit specific health information over their home phone line to a centralized monitoring station where it is read by qualified medical personnel. Anything unusual is noted, and appropriate follow-up is scheduled. FirstHealth’s Telehealth program received early support from the Foundation of FirstHealth and was later expanded with a grant from The Duke Endowment. In five years, the Telehealth service has benefited more than 3,000 patients in Moore, Montgomery, Richmond, Scotland, Lee and Hoke counties. A recent three-year, $750,000 Telehealth Network Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has allowed the program to reach even more patients.

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. According to Michael Pritchett, D.O., a board-certified pulmonologist with FirstHealth’s Chest Center of the Carolinas and Pinehurst Medical Clinic, the new technology gives

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Moore Regional â&#x20AC;&#x153;a significant technological leg-upâ&#x20AC;? in its ability to diagnose diseases of the chest. 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 and chest using a â&#x20AC;&#x153;GPSlikeâ&#x20AC;? navigation system based on the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own CT scan of the chest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These technologies are safer, less invasive and offer improved accuracy compared to the current

strategies,â&#x20AC;? says Pritchett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They also increase the likelihood of diagnosing lung cancer at an earlier stage when there are potentially curative treatments and the prognosis is much more favorable.â&#x20AC;?

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 tissues, 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. Late this summer, FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care will open an 11-bed inpatient Hospice House. The new facility, located off U.S. 15501 in Pinehurst, will provide 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 will be cared for in a comfortable home-like environment with plenty of space for family and visitors to be near their loved one. Features will include a family kitchen and dining rooms, a patient kitchen, a chapel and solace room, and a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play area. In addition to the Hospice House, an administration building, a center to house grief resource and counseling, and a chapel are included in the expansion of hospice and palliative care services. Adding to the array of services provided in the community,

FirstHealth will open the Clara McLean Hospitality House late this year. The hospitality house encompasses 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.

Comprehensive Care With three hospitals, centers for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, hospice, community outreach programs, Centers for Health & Fitness, primary care practices, EMS and critical care transport services, an 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.

For more information about FirstHealth and the services offered, visit its website at www.firsthealth.org.

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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 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 Rd., Southern Pines.

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital:

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) 9472911.

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.

Moore County Department of Aging:

Emergency room, (910) 715-1111 Information/operator, (910) 715-1000 Main entrance, Memorial Drive. See the Moore County Telephone Directory for listings of specific hospital services.

treated by highly skilled, specialized health professionals. Accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and is ACHC-accredited. Call (910) 295-2211.

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) 2150900.

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Moore County Health Department

For individuals with medical problems that could demand immediate assistance. The program utilizes a client HELP button that is in instant contact with Moore

The Moore County Health Department oversees an array of essential programs

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

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Medical From Page 84 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, onsite 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 (910) 9473300 for Personal Health Services; (910) 947-3271 for WIC; (910) 9476283 for Environmental Health and (910) 947-2858 for Animal Operations, or visit www.moorecounty nc.gov/health.

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.

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 high-quality primary and preventive medical care and offers enrollment aid for pharmaceutical patient

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 $15,315 or $30,975 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@moore freecare.org. The medical clinic’s hours are Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Walk-ins are not accepted.

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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 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) 295-5511. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Pinehurst Surgical

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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-of-the-art 131,135-square-foot facility at 5 FirstVillage Dr., 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) 2956831 or (800) 755-2500. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Sandhills Urgent Care: Medical treatment on both routine and urgent basis for adults and children. For information or care, call (910) 6925555 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 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. For more information, call (910) 6927928.

St. Joseph of the Pines Health System Provides a wide variety of services, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing care, palliative care for hospice patients, memory support care for

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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) 2461000.

FirstHealth Response Free daily phone contact from client to designated person outside the home. Omission of the phone call results in attempted contact by neighbor, relative or police, if necessary. Call (910) 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

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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 e-mail 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.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Located at the Moore County Agricultural Center, (910) 947-3188 Home economics information on meal planning, food safety and nutri-

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Food stamps to supplement low incomes for elderly, disabled and blind.

Meals on Wheels of the Sandhills

Sandhills/Moore Coalition For Human Care Inc.

(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

(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.

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

Guides to additional health services may be obtained from the Moore County Chamber of Commerce at (910) 692-3926, or see the Yellow Pages in the Moore County Telephone Directory for more listings.

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I Pinehurst Nursing Center: (910) 295-6158 I Quail Haven Village: (910) 295-2294

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I Magnolia Gardens, 594 Murray Hill Road, Southern Pines, (910) 692-6311. Offers assisted living.

Local Life Care Facilities

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.

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 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 Belle Meade Resort Retirement, 100 Waters Drive, Southern Pines, (910) 246-1003. Offers independent retirement living.

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 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 Pine Knoll Retirement Village, 590 Central Drive, Southern Pines, (910) 246-1000. Offers independent retirement living.

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.

and skilled nursing services with speech, physical and occupational therapy services.

I Peak Resources - Pinelake, 801 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage, (910) 947-5155. Offers skilled nursing services, Alzheimer’s, dementia and rehabilitative therapies.

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 Quail Haven Village, 155 Blake Blvd., Pinehurst, (910) 295-2294. A continuing care retirement community offers independent lifestyle apartments, home care services

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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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.

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) 6929103 or (910) 715-5266.

Location: Conference Center, Moore Regional Hospital, corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road, Pinehurst

Cancer Support Group Meets at 2 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call (910) 7155266. Location: Sun Room, Cancer Center at Moore Regional Hospital, 155 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst

Fibromyalgia Support Group Meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.* For more information, call (910) 7155266. *There is no meeting in December. Location: Conference Room, Outpatient Center, 238 Page Road, Pinehurst

CODA Meets at 7 p.m. every Monday. For more information, call (910) 7155266. Location: Conference Center, Moore Regional Hospital, corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road, Pinehurst

FirstQuit Support Group Every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, call (877) 3422255. Location: Taylortown Building, FirstHealth, 181-C Westgate Drive, West End

Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group Meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, call (910) 715-5266.

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) 7156000 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) 7155266. 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 meet-

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Reaching Out 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. 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. 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, Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Alcoholics 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. ALS support group, second Sunday of the month, 2-4 p.m., conference room, Fayetteville Regional Airport. Suzanne Gilroy, MSW, (877) 568-4347, e-mail suzanne@catfishchapter.org. 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. 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, e-mail

autismsocietyofmoore@yahoo.com. 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 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) 6732938 or Pastor David Reynolds at (910) 947-2261. Caregiver Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, 12:30 p.m., Senior Enrichment Center. 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. Co-dependents Anonymous meets each Monday from 7-8 p.m. at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Conference Room

C. Call Lorie Dix at (910) 692-9869 for more information. 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 Rd., 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-

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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.

Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines. Hotline: (888) 846-4427, (910) 5282903.

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.

information, call (866) 418-9500, or visit www.crna.org.

Mothers of Moore, a support group for mothers of children from birth to age 5, holds monthly meetings for moms and weekly playgroups for children. Call Victoria at (910) 783-6672, or visit www.mothersofmoore.org.

National Alliance on Mental Illness — 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.namimoorecounty.org, or call (910) 295-1053.

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, e-mail SandhillsMOPS@yahoo.com or call (910) 215-8099. MS self-help group. For meeting date, time and location, contact Joanne at (910) 420-2476, or 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 Dr., Pinehurst, and every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines. For

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. The Sandhills Chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at the Congregational Church in Pinehurst, United Church of Christ, 895 Linden Rd. The purpose of the group is education and advocacy for equal rights in the community. For information, e-mail pflagsandhills@yahoo.com.

Recovery program for struggling addicts held nightly at Beaver Creek Family Life Center, 2280 Nicholson Rd., 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) 9472944. 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 Children’s Center, 1280 Central 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 (910) 684-5263.

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each month. For more information, call (910) 715-5266. Location: Conference Center, Moore Regional Hospital, corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road, Pinehurst

ings at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information call (910) 2951053. Location: Community Classroom, FirstHealth Specialty Centers Building, 35 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst

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

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PTSD Group for Men Post Deployment Signs and Symptoms of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) When you have PTSD, it can seem like you’ll never get over what happened or feel normal again. FirstHealth Behavioral Health Outpatient Services offers a weekly PTSD group for men every Monday at 11 a.m. For more information or a confidential appointment, call (910) 715-1535 or (910) 715-3370. Location: Behavioral Services, FirstHealth Specialty Centers, 35 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst Post-Polio Support Group Meets at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of

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Sandhills Ostomy Association First Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Note: No meetings June through September. For more information, call (910)2158086 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) 7151658 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.

Reaching From Page 93 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,

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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) 7155266. Location: Conference Center, Moore Regional Hospital, corner of N.C. 211 and Page Road, Pinehurst

Suite 302, Sanford. Call (919) 790-8580. Boles Funeral Home and Crematory hosts a luncheon for widows or widowers on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Aberdeen Rec Center, off U.S. 1, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $7. 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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Moore County Boasts a Vibrant Arts Community 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.

Organizations Artists League of the Sandhills The Artists League of the Sandhills is a nonprofit organization with the mission to promote interest in the visual arts by providing educational courses, workshops and a friendly environment in which artists can work and exhibit. Classes and workshops, open to the public, are offered for beginners to advanced artists in variety of media, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil, drawing and clay. Workshops feature nationally recognized instructors, and classes are given by prominent local artists. The Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facility houses classroom space, studio spaces for working artists and the Exchange Street Gallery, which

features new exhibits monthly. The Artists League is located at 129 Exchange St. in historic downtown Aberdeen in a restored railroad warehouse building. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. For more information, call (910) 9443979, or visit the Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.artistleague.org.

Arts Council of Moore County The Arts Council of Moore County (ACMC) is a not-for-profit organization celebrating more than 30 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.

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Galleries About Art Gallery At the Market Place About Art Gallery at the Market Place, located in the Market Place Restaurant Building, 2160 Midland Road, Pinehurst, features local artists Joan Williams, Deane Billings, Jeanette Sheehan, Mike Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andrea, Janet Burdick, Nancy Yanchus and Cele Bryant. Open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (910) 215-5963.

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Art Galleries

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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 Alley

exhibits and sales of the art of area member artists. The gallery at 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen, is located in a restored railroad warehouse building that also houses 40 working artists’ studios and classrooms for instruction.

Gemma Gallery

The gallery is open Monday through Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, call (910) 9443979, or visit the League’s website at www.artistleague.org.

Gemma Gallery, 48 Chinquapin Road, Pinehurst, hosts a showing of new designs to celebrate 15 years in business. For information, call (910) 295-3010.

Broadhurst Gallery

Hastings Gallery

Located at 2212 Midland Road, Pinehurst, Broadhurst Gallery showcases works by nationally recognized artists. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (910) 295-4817, or visit www.broadhurstgallery.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 ED CONTRIBUT offers paintings and pottery for sale g by artist by local artists. tin in pa a is aux” The gallery is open Monday “Les Deux Bate r. tte through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 Ro Carolyn p.m. and every third Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. For more Artists League of the Sandhills Artwork in the studios may also be information, call (910) 692-4356, or visit The Artists League of the Sandhills’ viewed and purchased during gallery www.artscouncil-moore.org. Exchange Street Gallery features monthly hours.

Artist Alley, featuring a collection of juried art and fine crafts from local and regional artists, is located at 167 E. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A First Friday opening is held each month. For information, call Jean Skipper at (910) 692-6077.

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.

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

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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. The gallery also features Hearts on Fire diamonds. Located at 7 Market Square, Pinehurst, Jewels of Pinehurst is open Monday through Saturday from 10 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. Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (910) 255-0100, www.ladybed fords.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.douglasrowegallery.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.

Sundance Studio

dio/gallery of contemporary and abstract art. Expressive Arts Therapy workshops for adolescents and adults facilitated by Margie Graves, LCSW, LCAS, with Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy. (910) 315-2746. Studio/gallery hours by appointment or chance.

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

The Downtown Gallery The Downtown Gallery, located inside Flynne’s Coffee Bar, 115 NE Broad St., Southern Pines, features affordable local and regional art, pottery and other handmade items. (910) 693-1999.

White Hill Gallery White Hill Gallery, 407 U.S. 15/501, Carthage, offers a variety of pottery, from modern functional wares to petroglyphdesign pitfired pots, to whimsical pieces, and to pottery with colors from the rainbow. For information, call (910) 9476100.

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For Your Viewing and Listening Pleasure … Cinema

Dance

Sandhills Cinemas

Several dance companies in the county offer everything from public recitals to professional-quality productions and instruction. Carolina Performing Arts Center, 670 SW Broad St., Southern Pines, offers classes for all levels, beginner through advanced, ages 3 through adults. Pilates classes also are available. For information, call (910) 695-7898. Terpsichore in Southern Pines offers classes in classical ballet, jazz, tap, creative movement and theater dance for children and adults. For more information, call (910) 695-1116. Taylor Dance, in Southern Pines, offers classes in jazz, hip hop, tap and ballet for ages 3 to adult. Call (910) 2951320 for information.

Blockbusters come to SandHills Cinemas, a 10-screen multiplex in Southern Pines with digital images and sound. For up-to-date information and movie times, call (910) 695-1100.

Sunrise Theater 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 new-release 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 (910) 692-3611 or the administrative office at (910) 692-8501. Visit www. sunrisetheater.org for more information.

Drama/Theater

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Musician Joe Craven performs at The Rooster’s Wife in Aberdeen. many arts activities in the Sandhills, also schedules visiting performers, such as the Classical Concert Series, the Heart ’n’ Soul of Jazz in February and the Missoula Children’s Theatre, throughout the year.

For information, call (910) 692-ARTS or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org. Moore OnStage is a multi-arts performance house that promotes dance and theater activities. Many of its productions are presented at the Sunrise Theater. For more information, call (910) 692-7118. Temple Theatre in nearby Sanford is a popular spot for group outings. Built in 1925, Temple is a regional, professional theater. The building hosts a company of actors providing an eight-show mainstage season, children’s theatre and special events. The director is Peggy Taphorn. For information, call (919) 774-4512 or visit www.templeshows.com. The Playhouse Theatre Company presents four to six plays a year using actors ages 8 to 16. For more information, call (910) 295-1320. The Playhouse Jr. is directed toward younger children, ages 4 to 7, and offers elementary plays that incorporate

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music and dance. For information, call (910) 295-1320. The Sandbox Players is a newly formed organization for community theater in Moore County. For information regarding the upcoming spring production, contact Rod Harter at (910) 7244905 or by e-mail at rharter@nc.rr.com. The Players will hold auditions for the spring production of A.R. Gurney’s “The Dining Room” in February.

area’s barbershop quartets, the Golf Capital Chorus, the Classical Concert Series and the Weymouth Chamber Music Series. Since it started in 1969, 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. The Moore County Concert Band also is a standout in the music of the

tra.com, or call (910) 944-3452. The Rooster’s Wife is a private, nonprofit music organization that celebrates the performing arts in Aberdeen through its concert series, “Home Fires Burning” and “Summer On the Porch.” Dedicated to providing affordable live entertainment that appeals to families, The Rooster’s Wife convenes monthly in the winter with the fireplaces roaring to celebrate singer/songwriters. In the summer, it takes to the great outdoors and offers a variety of music from the porch with an always-enthusiastic audience on the lawn of the Postmaster’s House,

Venues may charge admission or a cover charge or may change schedules for some events. We suggest calling the venues for details.

Aberdeen Café Aberdeen Café, 111 N. Sycamore St., Aberdeen, has live music every Friday and Saturday night from 5-8 p.m. Call for open mic information. (910) 944-1009.

Bingo at the ‘V’ Bingo at the “V,” 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at VFW Post 7318, 615 S. Page St., Southern Pines (behind Valet

Lectures

Several lecture series take place in the Sandhills, including the Ruth Pauley Lecture Series, Kiwanis Travelog Series, Weymouth’s humanities lecture series and fine arts lecture series. Many clubs and organizations also host informative talks throughout the year. Other frequent lecture hosts are the League of Women Voters of Moore County and the county’s Democratic and Republican political parties. Often, colleges nearby, such as the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Fayetteville State University, host well-known celebrities for talks.

Literature

The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines hosts North Carolina writers for book signings or gala book launches. The store also hosts other special events. The store is at 140 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. For more information, call (910) 692-3211. The North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame is located at Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, and displays photographs and lists of works of notable writers. It is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call (910) 692-6261. Sandhills Writers hosts a creative roundtable, including reading and critiques, every third Tuesday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Weymouth Center.

Music The Sandhills hosts a myriad of music events, including the outdoor and indoor jazz concerts by the Sandhills Community College Jazz Band, concerts at the Sunrise Theater presented by the SunEvents Music Series, performances of the North Carolina Symphony, the annual Heart ’n’ Soul of Jazz Festival, performances by the

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The Sunrise Theater in downtown Southern Pines thrives as a performing arts theater where residents enjoy a wide array of entertainment, including new-release independent films, live music, drama and more. Sandhills. Performing free at the Carolina Hotel, the MCCB often draws a crowd. The purpose of the group is to foster and promote the great American tradition of military and concert band music. Information is available on its website at www.moorecountyband.com Moore Philharmonic Orchestra is a community orchestra designed for advancing students as well as adults in the Moore County community. The group rehearses at Union Pines High School and performs regularly. For more information, visit the group’s website at www.mporches-

Aberdeen’s oldest residence at 204 E. South Street. For reservations and more information, call (910) 944-7502, visit www.the roosterswife.org or e-mail theroosterswife@ yahoo.com.

Nightlife Feel like kicking up your heels? Want to rock to some great live entertainment? Moore County has plenty to offer residents and visitors alike after dark. Following is a list of area venues that feature live entertainment or just great fun.

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Cleaners). Snack bar service is available. For information, call (910) 692-3772.

Coach Light Trattoria Coach Light Trattoria, 290 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Live piano music. Lunch, noon-2:30 p.m., and dinner is served 5:30-10 p.m., TuesdaySaturday. Call (910) 692-4449 for reservations.

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Darling House, 40 Chinquapin Road, Pinehurst, hosts live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:3011:30 p.m. Call (910) 295-3193.

Davis Community Center Davis Community Center, one mile from Robbins, hosts bluegrass music on the third Friday of each month.

Dog Nation Grill Dog Nation Grill hosts live music every Friday night at its two locations, 301 Poplar St., Aberdeen, and 207 S. McNeil St., Carthage.

Dugan’s Pub Dugan’s Pub, No. 2 Market Square, Pinehurst, hosts karaoke Tuesdays and Thursdays; live music 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; live band at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and Ladies’ night on Saturdays. Call (910) 295-3400 for

p.m., serving food and beverages. Call (910) 692-9911 for information.

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Elliott’s Gourmet Marketplace Elliott’s Gourmet Marketplace, 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst, provides workshops and wine seminars in the cooking school as well as a special series of lunches and dinners. Free wine tastings from noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. For information, call (910) 295-3663.

Flynne’s Coffee Bar Flynne’s Coffee Bar, 115 NE Broad St., Southern Pines, offers specialty coffee drinks, hot and iced teas, chai tea, specialty hot chocolate, Italian sodas and baked goods. Open mic every first Saturday of the month, 6:30-9 p.m. (910) 693-1999.

The JFR Barn The JFR Barn holds wine dinners each month. To make a reservation, call (910) 692-7700, or visit www.jfrbarn.com.

Maness Pottery and Music Barn Every Tuesday night, you can enjoy bluegrass, country and gospel pickin’ and singing at Maness Pottery and Music Barn, six miles west of Carthage on N.C. 24/27. The highly informal fun gets under way around 6 p.m. There is no cover; however, donations are accepted. Call (910) 9484897 for more information.

May Street Market

Italian Table Restaurant Enjoy live entertainment nightly at Italian Table Restaurant, 136 Grant St., Seven Lakes. Reservations are encouraged at (910) 673-4725.

May Street Market, 1010 N. May St., Southern Pines, hosts live music every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. No cover. For information or reservations, call (910) 692-4110 or visit maystmarket.com.

The Jefferson Inn

The Moore Coffee Company

The Jefferson Inn, 150 W. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines, hosts live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday. The Tavern opens daily at 4

The Moore Coffee Company, 201 S. McNeill St., Carthage, presents live music every Friday and Saturday night, 8-11 p.m. It is a musician sit-in, and all

musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and join in the fun. For information, call (910) 947-6122. No charge.

Neville’s Located at 130 W. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines, Neville’s is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, call (910) 692-1939.

O’Donnell’s O’Donnell’s in downtown Southern Pines hosts live entertainment on Thursdays and Saturdays; triva around 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. For information, call (910) 6951915 or go to www.odonnellspubonline. com.

O’Mahoney’s O’Mahoney’s, 1930 N. Poplar St., Aberdeen, is a sports bar with 25 flatscreen televisions for watching all the games. For information, call (910) 6953332.

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The Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ features live music every Saturday night from 7 to 11 p.m. The cafĂŠ is at 201 South St. in Aberdeen. For more information, call (910) 9441250.

Pine Crest Inn â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mr. Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge Mr. Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge at the Pine Crest Inn is a Sandhills institution thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open late and is non-smoking. The piano bar is considered area golfersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 19th hole and offers live music, but the real attraction is often the other patrons. For information, call (910) 295-6121.

The Roosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wife The Roosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wife at Poplar Knight Spot is a private, nonprofit association that celebrates the performing arts and is committed to affordable programs for every age to enjoy. Concerts are held at the Postmasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House, 204 E. South St., Aberdeen. For more information, visit www.theroosterswife.org or call (910) 9447502.

Sandhills Bowling Center

Sandhills Bowling Center offers opportunities for bowling. For information, stop by 1680 N.C 5., Aberdeen, or call (910) 295-9610.

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The Wine Cellar and Tasting Room, 241 N.E. Broad St., downtown Southern Pines, is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For information, call (910) 692-3066 or visit www.thewinecellar andtastingroom.com.

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Upper Moore

In Northern Moore, A Different World Opens Up oore County is two counties. On the lower end, newer towns rose in the last years of the 19th century on sandy flats under longleaf pines. The upper end is another world entirely. Hills covered with hardwoods roll past rushing streams and the great Deep River. Clay-rich soils attracted potters well over a hundred years before Pinehurst spread its famed links. North Carolina’s Coastal Plain, with its Sandhills region, begins to end in Carthage, where the state’s Piedmont section starts. North of the county seat rise foothills of the ancient Uwharrie Mountains, said to be the oldest range on Earth. Staff Writer The Foothills of Moore are quickly becoming a playground for outdoor adventure. Not a fine weekend day passes without more and more cars heading for Robbins, kayaks and canoes ahoist — ready for a day on Bear Creek or Cabin Creek or even a longer expedition down the Deep to where it meets the Haw to form the Cape Fear River. Others who come up to explore those streams bring not boats but pans and technical gear. These are modern hunters seeking an old familiar yellow gleam. They are prospectors, panning the upper county’s gravelly creek beds for gold. Before the great California Gold Rush, this state produced more gold than any other. Robbins was a center for gold mining back in the day, and there is still gold in them thar hills. Hikers explore the area’s growing web of welltended trails with help from guides organized by the Bear Creek Hiking Club, which also offers expeditions to other parts of the county and the state. The Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America has its offices in the state capital, but its vast outdoor reservation lies between Robbins and Carthage, where two camps attract more and more Scouts every year. Camp Durant offers organized camping by the lake and meals in its newly dedicated lodge. Camp Reeves, next door, is a wilderness camping area

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that the organization lends out from time to time to the U.S. Army and future Special Forces soldiers doing their final training before donning Green Berets. A local nonprofit foundation is restoring the old downtown Village Theatre in Robbins as a performance space for the upper end of the county. The town itself is dedicating some 15 acres on the banks of Bear Creek as a live-fire training area for law enforcement. American Growler bought hunting lands north of town and installed self-elevating hunting stands for use by Wounded Warriors. This northern section even has something to offer in the dead of night. Its skies are clear, undimmed and unmuddied by the light pollution that blocks city dwellers from nighttime views of the Milky Way. Hundreds of amateur astronomers descend every year on Robbins for an annual Star

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Party, lugging huge telescopes, sleeping by day in a sea of tents and stargazing by night. The Pottery Highway, N.C. 705, drives north from just above Pinehurst through Robbins and Westmoore to Seagrove. Its roadside is dotted with signs for local potteries where visitors can “see it made” and get to know these artisans and artists whose works are on display around the world. All are happy to meet visitors and explain their work. Some, if not too busy filling orders, even give their guests a chance to put their own hands “in the mud” and take a turn at the wheel. Two great pottery festivals every November draw thousands up the Pottery Highway, but pottery shopping is a year-round attraction. A day spent exploring the Pottery Highway, stopping as the whim suggests, is a trip into a different world. Every potter is different, as different as his or her vases, jugs, bean pots, mugs and platters, as different as the individual mixes of red or white clay that seem to rise by magic from the spinning discs of their wheels, as different as the glazes that range from simple colors to sparkling iridescence.

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Health Care Tops County’s Largest Employers Again

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 2010. Here is a listing of the county’s top 25 employers during the first quarter of 2010, according to figures provided by the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina: 1. FirstHealth of the Carolinas 2. Moore County Schools 3. Pinehurst Inc. 4. County of Moore

5. Sandhills Community College 6. Walmart Associates 7. Pinehurst Medical Clinic 8. St Joseph of the Pines 9. Pinehurst Surgical Clinic 10. N.C. Department of Transportation 11. Food Lion 12. Gulistan Carpet 13. Gentle Touch Home Care 14. Town of Southern Pines 15. Lee Electrical Construction 16. Episcopal Home for the Aging 17. Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. 18. McDonald’s Franchisee 19. Pinetree Community Services 20. Lowes Food Stores 21. Lowe’s Home Centers 22. Os Restaurant Services 23. Country Club of North Carolina 24. Village of Pinehurst 25. Carolina Eye Associates

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NAMI-MC is an affiliate of the largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious and persistent mental illness and their families. We are an all volunteer organization whose purpose is to foster hope and respect for individuals with a brain illness and their families through advocacy, education, and support. All programs 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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Orthotics & Prosthetics

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Kimberly Wheeler Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist

Carson Perry Certified Orthotist

Lou Rocco Certified Prosthetist

Brad Perry Certified Pedorthist

Jan Thomas Registered Mastectomy Specialist

Accredited Facility 910.295.4489

Fax: 910.215.8035

95 Aviemore Drive • Pinehurst, NC 28374 www.oppinehurst.com • Email: info@oppinehurst.com

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To learn more about continuing care retirement living at Pine Knoll or Belle Meade, call 910.246.1008 or 800.343.7463

Pine Knoll 590 Central Drive The Overlook at Pine Knoll, built in 1928

Belle Meade clubhouse

If you’re interested in relaxed, comfortable living with wonderful services and ready access to a rich world of social, cultural and recreational opportunities, Pine Knoll may be your ideal choice. Embrace the quiet opulence of the Overlook while dining in the Pub, do some shopping in the historic village of Southern Pines, play a round of golf at one of seven premier courses or entertain new friends in your home.

Imagine the epitome of gracious, carefree living. Belle Meade invites you to celebrate fulfilling, activity-filled days inspired by our luxurious environment, attentive services and stimulating leisure choices such as swimming, tennis, croquet, bocce ball and golf at seven premier courses. Peace of mind is paramount at Belle Meade, as evidenced by the community’s many services, its gated entrance and its commitment to excellence.

Whether you prefer a Villa, an Overlook apartment or a cottage, please take a closer look at Pine Knoll, and see how well it may fit your lifestyle.

You may have heard about our wonderful lifestyle – now explore the advantages of our spacious homes, superlative clubhouse and rewarding activities.

Belle Meade Camp Easter Road

St. Joseph of the Pines is the leading provider of senior living and health services serving the Sandhills region since 1948.

Nationally Accredited

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Southern Pines Living. Consider it.

Choose from single family homes or maintenance free cottage homes. Inviting brick, stone and Hardie Plank exteriors welcome you.

Spacious interiors feature the amenities you desireâ&#x20AC;Ś hardwoods, granite, crown molding, nine foot ceilings, stainless steel, appliances, natural gas.

Each home is built with exceptional craftsmanship and superb detailing. Best of all, you are just minutes away from all that The Sandhills has to offer.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FROM $350,000 MAINTENANCE FREE COTTAGE HOMES FROM $295,000

Offered by Brenner Real Estate The Village of Pinehurst 910.295.9040 866.295.9040 www.BrennerRE.com

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