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Volume 23 Number 3 Seven Lakes, North Carolina 27376 December 7, 2007 Dam repairs strain Ho-Ho-Ho! Westside budget by Greg Hankins the revenue question. Times Editor The Board is working with an Though members of the estimated cost of $300,000 for Finance Committee have been repairs aimed at stopping seep- busily sharpening their knives age through the top several feet and trimming the fat from the of the dam’s core. The work is Seven Lakes West Landown- expected to begin next fall. ers Association [SLWLA] Budg- et for Fiscal year 2008-2009, Expenses necessary repairs to the Lake With that major capital expense Auman dam make a dues on the horizon, Kirst said, the increase or special assessment Board and Finance Committee inevitable. The question is, how — which includes Kirst and for- best to share the burden of those mer SLWLA Treasurers George costs? Ellis and Lois Rocco — was That was the message deliv- looking for every opportunity to ered by Treasurer Kathy Kirst trim the 2008-2009 operating and President Jim Haggard at the and capital budger. A nip here Tuesday, November 27 SLWLA and a tuck there brought in a total General Meeting. Kirst detailed expense budget — before the the expense side of the draft dam repair — that, at $1,058,886, budget, while Haggard handled (See“Westside”p. 37)

A spirited crowd turned out Tuesday night for the Annual Tree Lighting sponsored by the Five to seek seats Seven Lakes - West End Area Business Guild — including this shy young man and his bearded friend. on SLLA Board by Greg Hankins Monday, December 10. Times Editor The five candidates who have Commissioners re-elect Director Ed Nuti’s Nominat- so far thrown their name into ing Committee has identified the ring are incumbent Directors Colin McKenzie Chairman five individuals to run for three Nuti, Michael Florence, and open spots on the Seven Lakes Steve Hudson, along with Gary by Greg Hankins Jimmy Melton and Larry Caddell sioner Morgan opened the offi- Landowners Association Board Caulk and Bud Shaver. Shaver’s Times Editor supported McKenzie’s reelec- cer elections by nominating of Directors, Nuti announced last run for office was for the Despite a year-old agreement tion, and those three Commis- Commissioner Lea to serve as during the Wednesday, Decem- North Carolina House seat cur- that would have put Tim Lea in sioners then elected Melton to Chairman, saying she was doing ber 5 Board work session. rently occupied by Joe Boylan. his chair, Colin McKenzie was replace Larry Caddell as Vice so because of an agreement “I would have hoped for two or Nuti noted that Hudson’s reelected Chairman of the Moore Chair. reached by the Commissioners three times that number,” he named had been accepted pro- County Board of Commissioners McKenzie’s reelection appar- after the November 2006 elec- added, encouraging any other visionally, pending the outcome in a three to two vote held dur- ently contravened an informal tion. resident landowners interested of a Board vote, scheduled for ing the Commissioner’s Decem- agreement among the mem- “Last year we met as a group in running to contact him by (See“SLLA,”p. 36) ber 3 meeting. Commissioners bers of the Board. Commis- (See“Commissioners,”p. 39)

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In November, Gretchen Born- ident of the West Pine Middle and has increased membership because there are so many awe- a speech pathologist in Con- necticut schools for twenty-eight years. She has volunteered at West State looks to meet global competition End Elementary for eight years The North Carolina Board of with caring adults, to develop a Purser said a task force will pals, students, teachers, par- and works closely with West Education has adopted a new culture of learning that empow- begin work in January to redesign ents, the business and com- End’s speech pathologist and mission to educate globally com- ers and prepares for lifelong secondary education in Moore munity, and Higher Education the kindergarten teachers. petitive students with rigorous learning. County, to shift from isolated representatives.” Evident by her years of skilled and relevant curriculum in tech- In recent months, the MCS competitive programs to an inte- Purser said task force rec- service, Judge cares greatly nology, arts, and language, led Board has also heard recom- grated system. ommendations will be imple- about making a difference in the by twenty-first century profes- mendations from experts, Dr. “We will examine existing pro- mented by the 2009-2010 school lives of children. sionals, Superintendent Dr. Willard Daggett, founder and grams to harvest features that are year. Susan Purser told members of president of the International of value, and will involve princi- the Moore County School Board Center for Leadership, and Dr. during their Tuesday, Decem- David Warlick of The Landmark ber 3 regular meeting. Project. 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Fibrowatt, the parent corpora- approximately 40,000 homes. pollutants may be dispersed into his stamp of approval. Harry (See“FibroMont”p. 35) tion that will build and operate the Biomass is defined as any the atmosphere by the inciner- FibroMont power plant, held on organic matter that is available ation process have been dis- Thursday, November 29. on a renewable or recurring cussed and critiqued by vari- Similar meetings were held basis, including animal waste ous environmental groups, here TO ALL PARENTS IN THE SEVEN LAKES AREA! near the other potential sites; and bedding, dedicated energy in Moore County, Fibrowatt has Stanly County, and Biscoe in crops, agricultural by-products, been well-received. My house in Seven Lakes West was broken into last Montgomery County. In addi- crop residues, wood and wood “We are environmentally week. A number of items, e.g., Michael Jordan posters, tion to the Piedmont plant, wastes, and grasses. Due to the responsible and we want to autographed football, arrowheads, and hundreds of Fibrowatt intends to construct high concentration of poultry demonstrate those credentials,” small cut gemstones were stolen. two more plants in North Car- industry in North Carolina, said Fibrowatt CEO and Founder If any items of this nature have shown up in your olina, one in the eastern por- Fibrowatt does not expect that it Rupert Fraser. tion and one in the mountainous will need to use significant “Some environmental groups child’s room recently, please call RJ at 690-9997. western portion of the state. amounts of biomass sources scrutinize our operations and Describing this alternative other than poultry litter. power as “green energy,” Bell Burning poultry litter is an said that recent legislation alternative to fossil-fueled elec- demands power companies con- tricity generation, and biomass tribute a portion of their wattage can be used as a clean-burning from green or alternative sources. fuel, operates on a nearly con- “We’re hoping to be selected tinuous basis, and, according for the central portion. 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Mon – Fri 9 – 7 • Sat 9 – 5 • 910-673-3207 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! — AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU & YOURS NEWS December 7, 2007 Seven Lakes Times 7 Robbins residents welcome new power plant by Laura Douglass, “It’s been a bad change for which are good for the town to see this technology in other North, said, “I would like to see Times Reporter Robbins [the mill closings], so I economy, but we still have some areas around the country.” Robbins what it was twenty Wallace Edwards, a resident really hope we get it,” Edwards empty plants around here. I hope Robbins natives, Sammy years ago.At one time, this area of Robbins for forty-two years, told The Times. they build here.” Gilmore and R.L.Tew, both now was one of the biggest manu- and the father of former U.S. Expressing his concern for Lifelong Robbins residents residents of Seven Lakes agreed facturers and employers in Moore Senator and Democratic presi- the town, Edwards continued, Eula Holt and Lillie Dunlap that Fibrowatt would be a wel- County.” He continued, “Rob- dential candidate John Edwards, “Robbins is my home and I have agreed. “We want the town to come addition to the town. bins is a friendly town with a lot was among those in attendance no desire to live anywhere else. grow more,” said Holt. “We’ve “I want to see something good of good people.” at a FibroMont Open House in We’ve got some things going seen it fall and we’d like to see happen here,” said Gilmore.“This Pastor Kenneth McNeill of Robbins on November 29. on with some new businesses it grow back up. I’ve read some was a great place to live when I First Baptist Church in Robbins [literature distributed by Fibrowatt] was growing up but all the tex- framed the town’s widespread and it sounds remarkable! This tile is gone and now there’s no support for the power plant say- would be a big benefit for us.” reason for kids to stay around. ing “Our church has been pray- “I drive by the spot they are There’s no jobs. This is still a ing for over four years that we looking at building twice a week,” great town but we’re just having would have economic revival. It said Dunlap, “and I would love to some hard times now.” has started with Situs and now see it.” She continued, “We need Tew, a resident of Seven Lakes is continuing with Fibrowatt.” more places of business in Rob- bins to lower our taxes and there’s no reason for young peo- ple to stay.” Chris Ivey, the owner of Domi- noes Pizza in Robbins which opened its doors in June, said, “I’m all for growth and its [Fibrowatt] such a unique process. Everything is enclosed, every- thing is reused, and there is no We would like to thank all our customers for waste. Even the ash is turned into their business, repeat business, and referrals. something useful!” We want to wish you and your families a Also attending the Open House Happy, Healthy, Holiday Season with Ivey was Rickey Beane, supervisor of Dominoes. “I’m — From all of us at Villone Tile & Stone interested in the renewable ener- gy to see how it works and to stand by Robbins. I see no down- fall to this business and would like

Fibrowatt CEO Rupert Fraser with Robbins Mayor Theron Bell at the November 29 FibroMont Open House.

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Barbara Farr, Chair Carolyn Mealing, and Jean Burbage of the Fair Representation Committee of the Moore County Chapter of the League of Women Voters

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Please join us for a HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Jordan Rhodes as Ernest Hemingway Tuesday, December 11, 6–8pm This Holiday Season. . . Join us for a piping hot “Be an Angel for the Animals” cup of holiday cheer and Sandhills Animal Rescue League will be seasonal refreshments placing a Special Pet “Angel Tree” in the — on the house for our foyer at FirstBank in Seven Lakes. On the Open House. tree are ornaments for you to pick from and take with you. Each ornament has a monetary amount written on a ticket at the back. Simply Help us wrap some great choose your ornament and re- Scholastic books to be turn the entire ticket with given to help brighten your monetary donation in the Holiday Season for the self addressed stamped envelope to Sandhills Ani- needy families. mal Rescue League. There will also be donation boxes at the Teller windows if you would We look forward to seeing you! like to make an anonymous donation, or you may pickup one of the League’s 4307 & 4309 Seven Lakes Plaza envelopes and mail your “Angel” donation in- stead. All donations are tax deductible. Seven Lakes Village (Across from First Bank) The pets at Sandhills Animal Rescue League wish everyone a safe, happy “howliday” sea- son, and appreciate every “Angel” who has given in any way this past year. 14 Seven Lakes Times December 7, 2007 NEWS

Christmas at Shaw House Chief Campbell graduates program

Step back in time to hounds, by Carl Munro horns, and hoofbeats as the Foxfire Village Moore County Historical Asso- After a qualification interview, Fox- ciation honors the Moore fire Village Police Chief Mike Campell County Hounds and eques- was accepted into and recently grad- trian community at its annu- uated from the North Carolina Jus- al holiday open house held tice Academy Management Devel- daily Thursday through Sun- opment Program. day, December 6 – 9, from The Management Development 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Program is a rigorous program requir- Special events include a ing each participant to spend one family photo opportunity in a week a month away from home going historic carriage, a chance to class during the day and then to meet the Moore County involved in individual or team work dur- Hounds and members of the ing the evening. hunt on Saturday and Sunday Between weeks there is also sig- from 3 to 4 pm, a loom weav- nificant time spent preparing for the ing demonstration Thursday next week’s classes. Each applicant through Sunday by Valerie is required to make both mental and Laszlo — a featured artist at physical growth over the period of the Campbell House Gal- training. leries, and complimentary Chief Campbell was recommended tours of three historic houses Mayor George Erickson and new Public Safety Director Page Coker congratulate for this training by former Chief Rick decorated in the traditional Foxfire Village Police Chief Mike Campbell. Rhyne and Councilman Carl Munro manner of the 1800s. in 2006. In addition, there will be a photo presentation of life in the Sandhills in the early 1900s and a video program of the Why are we so busy? Moore County Hounds. • State of the art body shop & service. Musicians and free refresh- • Tire & Oil change competitive pricing. ments will provide holiday • Hand-picked pre-owned cars certified by Carfax. cheer. • The fairest pricing on all vehicles. Admission is free and the Stop by today to see for yourself why we’re the dealer of choice for so many people. gift and book shop will be open. The Shaw House is locat- BILL SMITH ed at the corner of SW Broad Southern Pines • 692-8765 www.Fireshadow.com Hwy 211 & 705 www.billsmithford.com Street & Morganton Road in 910-673-8317 Open every day 10-5 Southern Pines. For more information call 692-2051 or visit www.moorehistory.com for special event times.

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(Continued from page 15) Titusville, NJ, and three grand- December 3, at FirstHealth Funeral services will be held ie Muse Thomas, a son Robert Heart Roman Catholic Church in children Moore Regional Hospital. today, Friday December 7, at L.Thomas of Wagram; a daugh- Pinehurst. Burial followed at Memorial services were held Mr. Malloy is survived by a 2:00 pm at Middle Cross Baptist ter Kelsey P. Thomas of the Seven Lakes Cemetery. Saturday, December 1, at the daughter, Shirley Horton of West Church.The Rev. David Reynolds home; brothers Floyd Thomas of Memorials may be made to Chapel in the Pines.The Rev. Dr. End; three grandchildren; and will officiate. Burial will follow in Boise, ID, Gary Thomas of West Community Home Care and Don Welch and Rev. Pam Hud- three great-grandchildren. West End Cemetery with military End, Jimmy Thomas of Hoff- Hospice, 685 South Bennett St., son officiated. A funeral service will be held honors. man; a sister Betty Graves of Southern Pines, NC 28387. Memorials may be made to at 3:00 pm Sunday, December Mr.Thomas was born in Ocean West End, and a grandson. Boles Funeral Home of Seven FirstHealth Foundation, 150 9, at Holly Grove Baptist Church City, CA to the late Hughie and Memorial contributions may Lakes assisted the family. Applecross Road, Pinehurst, in Eagle Springs, with Bishop R. Leora Dailey Thomas. be made to West End Fire & NC 28374 or the Chapel in the Smith officiating. Interment will fol- He was a Vietnam veteran Rescue PO Box 596, West End, George M. Parr Jr., 83, died Pines, Benevolent Fund, 2125 low in Eagle Springs Community serving in the US Army, a para- NC 27376 or Middle Cross Bap- Wednesday, November 21, at Seven Lakes South, Seven Cemetery. medic with Moore County EMS, tist Church 440 Lucas Rd., West his home in Seven Lakes South. Lakes, NC 27376. Bostic Funeral Services of a volunteer with the West End End, NC 27376. He was the son of George and Boles Funeral Home of Seven Candor is assisting the family. Fire and Rescue, a member of Boles Funeral Home of Seven Theresa Ahern Parr, he served Lakes served the family. the North Carolina EMS and Lakes is assisting the family. as a captain in the U.S.Army Air Tommy Lee Thomas, 61 of Rescue Association, and a mem- Corp [15th Air Force] during David Spencer, 63, of Eagle West End died Tuesday Decem- ber of the Elberta Masonic Lodge World War II.After leaving active Springs, died Friday, November ber 4, at UNC Hospital, Chapel #654 in West End. duty, Mr. Parr attended Seton 30, at his residence. Hill. He is survived by his wife Vick- Hall University, graduating in Mr. Spencer was a son of the 1950. He joined General Electric late Rev. O.C. and Callie Spencer, in 1951 and worked in sales for of Zion Grove Eagle Springs the GE Lamp Division for thirty- community. four years. Funeral services were held DENTAL & MEDICAL PLANS He and his wife retired to Thursday, December 6, at Zion Seven Lakes in 1991 and he Grove A.M.E. Zion Church in was active in community activ- Eagle Springs. The Rev. Linda INDIVIDUAL & GROUP ities and organizations, including Brower and Bishop Ricky Smith the Lions Club and the Seven officiated. Lakes Aeromodelers. McLendon Funeral Home of He was preceded in death by Ellerbe handled the arrange- his wife, Dawn M. Parr. ments. Mr. Parr is survived by his son, Gregory D. Parr of Ketter- John Henry Malloy, 83, of ing, OH; his sister Helen May of Eagle Springs, died Monday,

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and refreshments. Karen • Computer Club of Seven week to volunteer as a aviation activities for youth. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 Milligan 673-3304. Lakes – 3:00 pm, Game literacy tutor? The Moore Questions: 673-1723. • Seven Lakes Scrapbook Room. Featured speaker, County Literacy Council will • SLCC Christmas Party – Club Crop – 6:30 pm – 11 MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 Jim Davis, a valued club offer an hour long orienta- 5:30 pm cocktails, 6:30 pm pm, West Side Park Com- • NARFE Monthly Meeting – member and an expert on tion session for community dinner, Seven Lakes Coun- munity Center. No fee for 11 am, Days Inn this month’s members interested in try Club. Golf Capital this crop, come and work on in Southern Pines. topic: Tips on participating. Chorus will entertain, dinner your albums. Bring your Recording is buffet-style with turkey & Christmas list with you as CDs and roast beef carving stations, Creative Memories specials What’s When FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 DVDs. • Author event at Bookshop scalloped potatoes, aspara- and supplies will be avail- • Coffee by the Lakes – 1:45 – 3:00 gus with red pepper Hol- able. Call Tracy Stromberg Scene pm, at the Bookshop. Meet landaise sauce, salad, rolls, 673-5839. Calendar Open Joan Medlicott, a North and red velvet cake. All- • Christmas at the Shaw House and Carolina author who has inclusive price for members House – 1 pm – 4 pm, Bookshop written a series of novels is $25, or $30 for non-mem- corner of SW Broad Street Wrapping – 6:00 pm to 8:00 about the famed Ladies of bers. 673-1100. & Morganton Road, South- pm. Come and enjoy holiday Covington. Ms. Medlicott’s • Christmas at the Bryant ern Pines. Step back in time National Active & Retired refreshments at the Scene new book Come Walk With House – 1 pm – 4 pm, 3361 to hounds, horns, and Federal Employees and wrap a book or two for Me will be available at the Mount Carmel Road, just hoofbeats as the Moore [NARFE] Sandhills Chapter kids in need at the Book- signing along with her west of Carthage. Step back County Historical Associa- 1895 quarterly “Eating shop. Covington series. All pur- in time with the Friends of tion honors the Moore Meeting.” Entertainment • Foxfire Village Council chased books will be the Bryant House and the County Hounds and eques- provided by The Bluegrass Meeting – 7:30 pm, Town available to be signed. Drop Moore County Historical trian community at its Tarheels Band. Chapter Hall. by and say hello and enjoy a Association at the Bryant annual holiday open house. 1895 welcomes all Federal, cookie at the Bookshop. House and McLendon Musicians and free refresh- including USPS, active Cabin. Tour both historic ments will provide holiday employees, retirees, spous- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 houses decorated in the • Seven Lakes Landowners SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 cheer. Admission is free and es, and surviving spouses • traditional manner of the Association General (EAA) Experimental the gift and book shop will to monthly meetings. Aircraft Association – 1700 and 1800s. Refresh- be open. Event continues meeting – 7:30 pm, Seven Information available Lakes North Clubhouse. Chapter 1220 – 9:00 am, at ments & music provided. through Sunday, December the Pic-n-Pig Restaurant on Admission free. Information contact: Vilma Geisert 215- Open to the public. 9. Information 692-2051. 5898, or George Sandoval Gilliam-McConnell Airport 692-2051. • Literacy Tutor Orientation Road. Open to people of all • 246-9881. – 1:00 – 2:00 pm, 575 SE Pinecrest Choral: Out of ages interested in aviation. – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Broad St., Southern Pines. the Orient Crystal Skies • SLWLA Kids Christmas Informal programs, quarter- 7:00 pm, Robert E. Lee TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 Do you have two hours a Party – 3 pm, West Side • Seven Lakes West ly, social events, sponsors of Auditorium at Pinecrest Park Community Center. Landowners Association Join Santa and his elves for Work Session – 8:00 am, a fun-filled afternoon of West Side Park Community Gingerbread Men decorat- Center. A General Meeting ing, crafts, face painting, will not be held this month.

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High School. Conducted by • Candlelight Service – 8:00 Horse, Country Book Shop organizations and groups in James Brown with accom- pm, West End United or Bill Smith Ford in South- MONDAY, JANUARY 21 the area, their activities, and paniment by Mari Jo Brown, Methodist Church. ern Pines; and the Founda- • Martin Luther King, Jr. volunteer opportunities. All choral performance repeats tion of FirstHealth in Turn- Day Seven Lakers, new and old, on Sunday, December 16 at TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 berry Woods. Information are invited to attend. 3:00 pm. A silent auction will • Christmas Day 695-7500. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Refreshments will be be held to raise funds for • Newcomers Open House – served. If you wish to the Spring Tour to Chicago. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 7:30 pm, Seven Lakes participate and your organi- Tickets $6 adults, $4 • Kwanzaa • Silent Auction & Raffle – Country Club. Women of zation has not been contact- students and seniors. • Seven Lakes Christmas 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Elliot’s Seven Lakes sponsor an ed, call Jo at 673-3604. Day Camp – 9 am – 3 pm, on Linden. The Sandhills open house featuring many SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Seven Lakes North Club- Jewish Congregation invites • A Ceremony of Candles – house. A special three-day the community to attend a A Cantata for Advent & day camp for children. Bring silent auction and raffle Christmas – 8:30 am and your own lunch and snack featuring a wine and beer 11:00 am, West End United and plan for plenty of tasting and delicious hor K.R. Mace Electric Co. Methodist Church. The games, crafts, and fun d’oeuvres. Auction items church choir will perform the activities. Cost is $10 per include a catered cocktail cantata, written by Joseph day, per child. Pre-registra- party for twenty, a private PHONE: 673-0093 Martin. The music is filled tion or drop-in. Chad Beane suite for twelve at the San KENNETH R. MACE, OWNER with the wonder and light of 673-4931. Francisco Giants, designer Christmas. evening gown; golf; restau- Seven Lakes Village - 25 Grant Avenue MONDAY, JANUARY 31 rant meals; and more. P.O. Box 190, West End, N.C. 27376 MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 • New Year’s Eve Information 246-0964. • Moore County Board of Commissioners meeting – TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 6:00 pm, Historic Court- • New Year’s Day house, Carthage. SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 • Artie Shaw Orchestra – • SLLA Children’s Christ- 7:30 pm, Owens Auditorium mas Party – 7:00 pm, at Sandhills Community Seven Lakes North Club- College. Emerson Cole and house. Enjoy refreshments the FirstHealth Hospice with Santa Claus, plus Foundation present the Big games and fun crafts Band sounds of Artie Shaw including reindeer feed and Orchestra featuring Dick peanut butter pine cones. Johnson. Tickets $15, and available at Sears in MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Aberdeen; Gentleman’s • Christmas Eve Corner, Pinehurst; Clothes

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He has authored with landowners and the state County, Perritt said, “This is a new in Moore County. A bill passed by hills Area Land Trust perspective, many articles and reports on park system to identify prelimi- initiative for Moore County and the North Carolina General it would make sense to put one watershed and river basin plan- nary areas that would fit this the Sandhills. It is an important Assembly, and signed by Gov- in Robbins as the Deep River is ning and served as president, model of using local businesses land and water area that would ernor Mike Easley, has opened a part of the immediate geog- project director, and a board as part of the state park sys- be protected in Moore County but the door for greater recreation- raphy of that area,” said Perritt. member of community devel- tem facilities,” said Perritt. could also point to an exciting al opportunities along the Deep A native of North Carolina, opment and environmental non- Noting that this model has small business opportunity.” River waterway, as well as pro- vided a new economic oppor- tunity for small businesses at targeted locations along the Deep River, including the Town of Robbins. The Deep River State Trail will be a network of conservation lands and recreation amenities stretching along the river corri- dor from its headwaters in Guil- ford County through Randolph, Chatham, and Moore counties to the confluence of the Deep and Haw rivers in Lee County. Along the river’s edge, scenic bluffs and rock outcrops alternate Open 7 Days! with high quality floodplain forests, Monday – Saturday 11:00 – 9:30p and the river is considered nation- Sunday Noon - 9p ally significant for its biological % resources including a globally Start now and make 2008 your best year yet. any purchase over $1000* In just 30 minutes, you’ll get a total body work- rare species of fish [Cape Fear out with our total support and proven results. Seven Lakes Plaza off (GOOD THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2008) shiner] and mussel [Atlantic pig- 145 W. Plaza Dr. 10 *Offer based on first visit enrollment, minimum 12 mo. c.d. toe]. program. Service fee paid at time of enrollment. 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There Recently completed was a do again! ter by calling 673-1096. You’ll out at the Seven Lakes Country are a lot of non-competitive play- new program called “Mom’s Night So if it’s competitive playing, be glad you did!! Club Tennis Center. It’s time for ers also doing “their thing” and Out Tennis Clinic.” These young non-competitive playing, clinics, “winter tennis” –what better way just have fun and getting some moms were taught the basic kid’s tennis, men’s tennis…give to keep warm than to run around great exercise. Not everyone skills of tennis in a fun atmos- us a call. I am sure we can find outside in the fresh, crisp air getting lots of exercise, espe- cially with a bunch of friends! That’s exactly what the Tennis Center is doing. With a new affordable Access Card program in place, the courts are full of action lately. After a busy summer Featured The Property Center and the Ladies Super Senior 125 West Plaza Drive, Seven Lakes, North Carolina team becoming the North Car- Homes olina State Champions in their division, tennis interest is really growing. A series of group lessons for children has recently been com- pleted and there is a junior clin- ic program for young teenagers that has been in place for several months. These boys and girls are CUTE COTTAGE NEW CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM BUILT HOME getting ready to try to compete 119 Sunset Way – Two bedrooms, two 106 Lakewood Court – Three bedrooms, 109 Rector Drive – 3BR, 2.5BA, You with their school teams. A cou- baths, office/den, enclosed porch, brick two baths, ceramic tile foyer, kitchen owe yourself a look at this new home ple of these young players are fireplace wall with built-ins, wooded & nook, & master bathroom, quality with many extras. Charming front porch, already on local school teams but private lot. throughout. side entry garage. 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Seven Lakes Times December 7, 2007 OPINION Let’s stop neglecting our infrastructure. Donna Stephan’s November 21 fouled by failed nearby septic for the black toothpaste band-aid- wrote, on how they want to be and/or an assessment could be article in The Times was right systems (private or common ing]. It’s also true worn out strip- remembered can either contin- restricted to paying off the loan. on the mark. Clearly she is look- area). Annually we are asked to ing, absent striping, and severe- ue to neglect our valued assets I sense a bit of “deja vu” in writ- ing beyond today. Andy Grove, report when our septic tanks ly faded stop signs raise issues or it can be pro-active and plan ing this. The Small Planning founder of Intel, was looking were last pumped out. of safety. to begin correcting the many Area A Steering Committee beyond today when he observed, The roads problems. stepped back and asked of them- “If you don’t think about the need attention As Ms Stephan pointed out, selves, “What is needed to future, you won’t have one.” sooner rather there isn’t carry-over of one improve the future of our resi- During our seventeen years in YourDave Turn Kinney than later. Board’s programs to the suc- dents?” We came up with growth Seven Lakes, most, if not all Seven Lakes South A few years ceeding Board. Perhaps candi- management, preserving the SLLA boards of directors have ago, I recom- dates for a new Board should be natural resources we value, and not thought much about the m e n d e d — queried on whether they intend to plan the infrastructure needs future of our wonderful com- and the Board to continue the previous Board’s to accomplish the first two. munity having neglected our a t t h e t i m e programs or whether they feel In the case of the future of aging infrastructure. We are not asked to report repair approved — depositing all money obliged to take a different posi- Seven Lakes North and South, Why? Because the aging work on our septic system. The from the sale of Association- tion? the primary issue is infrastructure. process is generally slow and so Association does have selected owned lots into an account to be Repairing and protecting our The means of managing growth goes unnoticed? Because it lakes tested for E-coli and other used only for road repairs. I do valued assets takes money – and preserving our natural takes money from an increase in “bad things” on a regular basis. wonder how much is in that spe- lots of money. That means a resources are pretty much in annual dues that might not be It is not unreasonable to require cial account today? substantial increase in annual place. approved by the members of — yes, require — all septic tanks There are other infrastructure dues, a special assessment Yes, Seven Lakes is aging. It SLLA? to be pumped out and the sys- issues. Lakes and roads, as dis- and/or taking out a loan. The is not dying…yet. Continued Because they haven’t given tem inspected on a regular basis: cussed here, are sufficient to latter, taking out a loan, would neglect has serious conse- thought to a special assess- more frequently for older sys- frame the problem. The current show positive results the soon- quences. It will diminish the ment or to a bank loan? Because tems, more frequently for homes Board depending, as Ms Stephan est. The former, increased dues (See “Kinney,” p. 27) members are apathetic, don’t with four or more residents, more understand and don’t care? frequently for tanks or drain fields Most likely it’s all of the above within 100 feet of a lake, pond, and a few more you, the reader, or stream. Please, mind your cats can think of at your leisure. Maintaining the physical integri- I want to write about just two ty of our dams and the biologi- Dear Editor: to restrict our cats’ use of the If by chance their owners hap- of the things that make up infra- cal integrity of our lakes, ponds, My wife and I have recently porch because of someone else’s pen to read this letter, we ask that stucture. One is our lakes which, and streams are the best ways had a problem with two free- thoughtlessness. they stop allowing their animals as Ms Stephan wrote, are [one to ensure they never become roaming cats trespassing on The two cats that have been to roam. of] our greatest assets — but financial liabilities. our property on Wertz Drive, troubling us do not have collars If we continue to be troubled only to the extent the integrity of Now I want to write about our Seven Lakes West, and harass- and do not seem feral. Of course, by these unwelcome cats, we will the dams is assured with regu- roads. I don’t know if any have ing our three house cats. they might be strays, but more have no choice but to trap them larly scheduled inspections and been repaved but it really does- Two of these incidents likely they belong to people liv- humanely and turn them over to immediate correction of noted n’t matter. The fact is they are occurred in the hours just before ing on the West side. Asking the animal control authorities. problems. It should not be nec- deplorable. dawn, when a calico cat around the neighborhood, we Tom and Tina Harper essary to wait for the State to It’s true potholes and deterio- appeared on the front porch and have not yet been able to deter- Seven Lakes West mandate repairs. rated edges aren’t widespread. patio. On another occasion, in mine who owns these cats. And only to the extent the It’s also true their appearance mid-morning a black cat with a lakes, ponds, and streams are not reflects years of neglect [except white-tipped tail approached the screened porch while our cats were on it. Our cats interpreted Thanks from these “visits” as invasions of EVEN their turf, and flew into a frenzy Mike and Teresa AKES IMES in a futile effort to get at the PublishedT every other Friday for residents & landowners intruders. Then our cats turned Dear Friends and Neighbors, Words cannot express the SL of Seven Lakes, Foxfire, & McLendon Hills, NC on one another, exhibiting what As many of you know, Mike appreciation that we have for by Seven Lakes Times, LLC, P.O. Box 602, West End, NC 27376 animal behaviorists call “misdi- from Mike’s Tire and Auto was everyone. 910-673-0111 • 910-673-0210 (fax) • [email protected] rected aggression.” involved in a motorcycle accident We would like for everyone www.sevenlakestimes.net These incidents not only dis- on November 15 in front of Mas- to know that services at Mike’s turb our peace, they also threat- ter Kleen. Tire and Auto will be the same, Greg Hankins & Tom Hankins, Publishers en our cats’ physical and emo- We would like to thank every- nothing will change. Greg Hankins, Editor • Marcy Hankins, Layout & Design tional well-being. It is patently one for their telephone calls, Again, we thank everyone in Laura Douglass, Reporter unfair for pet owners to permit food, flowers, visits, and prayers. the community for your prayers Founded in 1985 by Seven Lakes Times, Inc. their animals to trespass on the It really means a lot to us that so and concern. J. Sherwood Dunham, Alfred C. Gent, property of others. It is also many people care. Mike had Thanks, William C. Kerchof, Ruth H. Sullivan, and Thomas J. Tucker unfair that we should lose sleep, several injuries, but he is recov- Mike and Teresa Salyer risk injury to our cats, and have ering at home. Mike’s Tire & Auto OPINION December 7, 2007 Seven Lakes Times 27 Leach’s letter misrepresented the facts I feel compelled to respond flict of interest, I do not see how socio-economic status, ethnici- absurd. Mr. Leach’s comments ber or the company police. The to Mr. Leach’s letter that appeared he could serve on the Board. ty, political views, etc. The list are an insult to the intelligence issue was whether or not Seven on page 26 of the November Having represented Associa- could go on and on.” of all Seven Lakers. Lakes should maintain a com- 21, 2007, issue of The Seven tions for twenty-five years includ- Our covenants, by-laws, and He further states: “After all, it pany police department. I worked Lakes Times. He is talking about ing times when such Associations rules and regulations are only has only been a few short within the system and finally the proposed change to our by- were involved in litigation against valid if they are legally enforce- months since your sitting pres- convinced the board to conduct laws that will not allow a named members and others, I think that able. For any resident or board ident, while a sitting member of a binding referendum. Suing the plaintiff, such as Mr. Hudson, the member’s interest in litigation member [as espoused this board, became board was never an option. from running for office. would so influence the Direc- involved in a Mr. Leach further states: “Of This issue is not a matter of dis- tor’s vision and decisions, on citizens group course, those recent past efforts crimination but rather a conflict virtually any and all subjects, I do that worked were undercover in nature, so the of interest. This is the opinion writ- not see how he could serve on YoDonur TruesdellTurn outside the message to the citizens of Seven ten by Henry Jones, Esquire, the Board and be a Plaintiff at the Seven Lakes mandate of the Lakes is be secretive about it.” the author of the Planned Com- same time.” Landowners Assoc. board.” This statement is simply not munity Act and House Bill 1541 Mr. Leach stated: “If you decide Yes that is true. On numerous occasions my dated October 18, 2007. “I to tread into these sacred waters, true. I was an views were publicly expressed in received your e-mail request- you must ask yourself where active partici- The Seven Lakes Times. ing a clarified opinion on candi- this path can lead. Although by one of the Association’s Direc- pant in the Concerned Citizens It is not helpful to the Seven date qualification. In my opin- unlikely, perhaps a board mem- tor at the working session of Council. What Mr. Leach fails to Lakes Community when such ion, a member who is a Plaintiff ber of the future might be con- November 7, 2007] to even con- mention, is that at no time did I critical facts are misrepresented. in a lawsuit against the Associ- troversial in other areas such sider these types of changes is publicly criticize any board mem- ation has such a significant con- as religion, sexual orientation,

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Call 215-8150 For Appt. And Quote. Many Discounts Available. Advertise in The Times Call 673-0111 Located 1/4 Mile West of Olmsted Village. On Hwy. 211 West LETTERS December 7, 2007 Seven Lakes Times 29 Cooperation in the Village — a great idea Dear Editor: mittee, has the interest and is will- that through partnership and be to replace any of the existing read the article in The Seven With great interest I read the ing to branch out and work with cooperation with the various groups or their missions. The Lakes Times [November 9 issue, article in The Seven Lakes Times, the Business Guild, as well as all landowners associations, civic idea would be to bring all those page 7], please does so. The “Group proposes more Village other businesses and organi- groups, charitable and service groups and their missions togeth- entire article has much infor- cooperation.” After reading and zations in the Seven Lakes com- organizations, and other com- er, on a regular basis, in an mation and something to really digesting the article, I have come munity. I can see this as a means munity members, we can con- organized way, to share infor- think about. I am excited about to the conclusion that the infor- to create more unity and har- tinue to make Seven Lakes a mation, coordinate projects, com- the proposal. My hope is that mation has merit, worth, and mony. It seems to me that every- community we can all be proud bine forces, and help everyone this proposal will become a real- value. one should be willing to give to say is “Our Home.” pull together in more or less the ity. We have everything to gain The fact that a group of con- the proposal a try. As a citizen of Seven Lakes for same direction.” and nothing to lose. cerned citizens is willing to take This proposed Community many years, I hope that all the Isn’t this what working togeth- Barbara Horney its time to organize, research, and Service Committee and the Busi- organizations that have been er is all about? Seven Lakes West develop a proposal to help fur- ness Guild in the village have mentioned in the article will seri- If you, the residents, have not ther enhance the Seven Lakes similar philosophies and thoughts. ously consider what this pro- Village Businesses is impres- I am reminded of the statement posal can do for our communi- sive. It appears from what I have that is written in the Seven Lakes ty. been reading that this group, Area Business Guild’s pamphlet, As stated in one of the article’s Guild says thanks, the Village Beautification Com- “It is the Business Guild’s hope paragraphs, “the idea would not but not right now Dear Editor: “coordinating committee.” Time to Light up the Lakes The Seven Lakes Area Busi- After some discussion, it was ness Guild Board of Directors decided that we not support the by Frank Krohn of the season. tours scheduled to view the met recently and reviewed the proposal at this time. Seven Lakes North For newcomers, or those who lights, usually around December proposal by the Village Beauti- Les Murray Everyone knows that the hol- haven’t participated in the past, 12. These events have grown fication Committee to unite the President Seven Lakes iday season is once again upon the project is quite simple--if in popularity because of the various non-profit and volun- Area Business Guild us. One of the things that this you are a lakeside owner try to increase in the number of lights teer service organizations into a time of year brings to us is put some kind of lighted arrange- on the lakes and also the good necessity to dig out all of ones ment at the lakeside in front of food and drink that is supplied lighted displays and get them your property. Many kinds of after the tour. More details will be installed at the edge of any lake Christmas tree displays have available in the near future on which you might live. Sorry, been used in the past along regarding the nights for the tours. that means that anyone not liv- with other things such as a light- Good luck with your displays ing on a lake doesn’t get that ed golfer, a large wreath, and one and Happy Holidays to everyone! pleasure! year, even a Star of David. Monday – Friday 6 – 5 • Saturday 7 – 1 Our effort to have a lighted With the mild weather we’ve 1071 Seven Lakes Drive (Beside Food Lion) display at every house on a lake been having, this is an ideal Advertise in continues with new enthusiasm time to put out the displays in ––– 673-3040 ––– because each year we have preparation for “Lighting Up The The Times Brewed coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino, specialty drinks made progress, albeit minor Lakes.” progress the last two years, and Both Lake Sequoia and Lake the lakes have reflected the joy Auman will have their usual boat EDWARDS REAL ESTATE & FORESTRY CONSULTING, INC.

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Cool and Dip fork in flour and flatten balls so to cut down on the work, I am 1 3/4 tbsp sifted powdered cut into bars. to 1/4 inch. Bake at 350 degrees going to use this method this sugar Date Bars for ten minutes. Drizzle candy year. With the basic recipe, you 2 Tbsp extra butter, soft 8 oz. chopped dates Peanut Butter Shortbread coating over cookies and sprin- can make any four of the six 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup peanut butter (I prefer kle with cinnamon. kinds. Or you can increase the 1/2 cup hot water crunchy) basic recipe by – and make all Knead two Tbsp 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 basic cookie dough Almond Brickle Treats of them. Good luck and Merry preserves into 36 Hershey chocolate kisses 1 package almond-brickle Christmas. d o u g h . chips (If you can’t find these, In case you missed the Proj- Shape into Knead peanut butter into substitute another flavor) ect Linus Cookbook, we still o n e i n c h dough. Shape into 1 inch balls. 1/4 basic cookie dough have copies, and Bookshop by balls. Place from Lucy’s Place on baking sheet. Press 12 oz. bag chocolate chips the Lakes has them available o n c o o k i e thumb in center of each. Put a 1/2 cup chopped pecans for purchase as well. sheet. Flatten Kitchen chocolate kiss in hole. Bake at to 1/4 inch. Lucy Ingram 350 degrees for twelve minutes. Mix chips with cookie dough. Basic Cookie Dough Bake at 350 Press into 15”x10”greased pan. Seven Lakes South Ingredients degrees for Spice Thins Bake at 350 degrees for fourteen 2 sticks soft butter ten to twelve 1/2 teaspoon ginger minutes. Cover with chocolate 1 cup brown sugar minutes. Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon chips. Cover with aluminum foil. 1 cup white sugar preserves, powdered sugar, and Combine these four ingredients 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Let stand ten minutes. Take foil 7 1/2 cups plain flour butter. Spread on cookies and in saucepan. Bring to boil. Cook 1/4 of the basic cookie dough off and spread chocolate on 4 large eggs sprinkle with almonds on low heat four to five minutes 2 squares vanilla candy cookies. Sprinkle with nuts. Cut 4 teaspoons baking powder until thick. Cool. Press 2/3 of coating into 1x2 inch bars. 1 teaspoon salt Pinwheels the basic cookie dough into Extra cinnamon Happy Holidays and baking 1/4 cup milk 1/4 of the basic cookie dough 13”x9” greased pan. Spread date for the Season. 1 Tablespoon vanilla flavoring 1 square unsweetened mixture over dough. Crumble Knead spices into dough. chocolate, melted Beat butter, add sugars, and beat well. Add eggs, one at a Divide cookie dough in half. time. Combine dry ingredients. Mix chocolate in one half. Roll Add alternately with milk, begin- each portion in 12”x5” rectangle. ning and ending with flour. Stir in Press chocolate dough on white vanilla. dough with rolling pin. 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A time- il g lease period less payment of from an ax-throwing contest share in Orlando near Dis- O in damages — normal wear would clearly be construed w ek ney World is available too. ra e and tear is that physical de- as damages. There is also a raffle for a 2 D W terioration which occurs BR, 2-1/2 Bath house for a with the normal use of prop- • • • week in Oriental, NC. erty, without negligence, Call Kathy at 246-0964 or carelessness, accident or If there is anything I can do email [email protected]. abuse. to help you in the field of real Check our website for more The tenant is not responsi- estate, please call me at 910- information and photos of the ble for normal wear and tear. 673-1699 or 800-994-6635 at auction items including the An important element in Sandhill Realty. determining wear and tear is E–mail: [email protected]. vacation destinations at: the length of the tenant’s res- I’m here to help! http://www.sandhillsjewish.org. idency. 32 Seven Lakes Times December 7, 2007 NEWS West End 49ers are undefeated The Seven Lakes-West End ue to expand. 49ers, a member of the Opti- The 49ers are: ; Left to right; first mist 10-11-12 Tackle Football row, Cody Artman, Nick Cas- program, finished with a perfect tro-Giavanni, Daniel Ritchie, 8-0 season. The final win was a Jackson Maples, Conley Lomax, come-from-behind victory in the Chuck Hensley. Second row; championship round of the Dylan Leija, Alex Adams, Will league playoffs. The 49ers sin- Morris, Zack Strickland, David gle wing offense averaged thir- Ivey, Brett Stewart, Reid Howell. ty points a game while yielding Third row; Tanner Haley, Jeffery only twelve. Carroll, Jacob Green, Daniel The Sandhills Optimist Foot- Harman, Jack Geshel, Dalton ball program in only its third year Bullard. Not pictured; Zack Strehle of existence, has grown to over and Thomas McNeill. Back row; 300 players ranging in age from Coaches Dave Petrie, Dave six to twelve years. With the Stewart, Monty Leija, Mike renewed interest in local foot- Bullard. Not pictured; Coach Tom ball in Moore County, it is expect- Morris. The West End 49ers ed that the program will contin- American Red Cross December Blood Drives Agricultural Building in – 6 pm. Carolina Hotel in Pine- Regional Hospital Conference least seventeen years old and The American Red Cross is Carthage. Appointment 947- hurst. Appointment 692-8571. Room. Appointment 715-1478. weigh 110 pounds. entering the Fall and Winter sea- 3471. Monday, December 17, 1:30 There is no longer an upper To reach a Donor Counselor, sons still suffering from the blood Thursday, December 13, 2 pm pm – 6 pm. First Baptist age limit. Donors must be at call 866-562-7156. shortage that has plagued the – 6:30 pm. First Baptist Church Church in Southern Pines. community throughout the Sum- in Robbins. Appointment 948- Appointment 692-8571. mer. 3471. Wednesday, December 19, 10 Currently there are five blood Friday, December 14, 1:30 pm am – 3 pm. First Health Moore THE GREATEST GIFT: types at critically low levels— types O positive, O negative, B positive, B negative and A neg- For God so loved the world that he ative. ATTENTION PARENTS! A healthy blood supply is vital- gave his one and only Son, that ly important: • Patients need approximately 1,600 units [pints] of blood NOW whoever believes in him shall not and blood products each day in our region. OPEN perish but have eternal life. • There is no substitute for blood. Patients depend on the gen- IN For God did not send his Son into erosity of volunteer blood donors. SEVEN • Blood and blood products are the world to condemn the world, used to treat accident victims, LAKES! cancer patients and patients but to save the world through him. undergoing surgery. • Donating blood requires a small One of Moore County’s Premier investment of time, but has John 3:16, 17 a tremendous impact on the 5-Star Learning Centers lives of patients and their fam- Now Enrolling Infants through After-School ilies. We wish you The Moore County Chapter To learn more about our approach of the American Red Cross has scheduled the following Blood to Childcare, please visit a very joyful Drives in December: www.ecybered.com Friday, December 7, 11 am – Christmas! 3:30 pm. St. Joseph of the [email protected] Pines Health Center. Appoint- ment 246-1139 910-673-CARE US 1 SOUTH, SANFORD, NC Thursday, December 13, 9 am SALES: (919) 775-7259 • SERVICE: (919) 774-7295 – 1:30 pm. Moore County (Formerly A World of Children) www.chatleeboats.com NEWS December 7, 2007 Seven Lakes Times 33 Troops express gratitude for shoeboxes The Equestrian Team of St. suggested raising the flag at St. Shoe boxes collected for this Andrews Presbyterian College Andrews, taking a picture of the holiday season are scheduled to received a very special recog- event, and sending a copy back arrive in Iraq and Afghanistan in nition from some of the troops in to Iraq to show their appreciation. time for Christmas. Iraq, for the hundreds of shoe boxes received last holiday sea- son. A flag flown at a camp in Iraq, along with a certificate, USPS Holiday Mailing Advice was presented to some of the To ensure holiday delivery of packages and cards to domes- individuals involved in last year’s tic addresses, West End Postmaster Harold Jones, suggests mail efforts. be sent no later than Thursday, December 20. International and After a community supper at Military mail should be postmarked no later than December 11, the VFW in Southern Pines, for most APO and overseas addresses. Louise Eckersley, VFW Repre- You can also beat the last minute rush and avoid long lines sentative, presented the flag to by sending your mail before these dates. Coach Carla Wennberg, stu- dents K’hill Lesemann and Ann Members of the St. Andrews Equestrian Team and Seven Neal Thompson, and Sandi Carl, Lakes Supporters. the liason between the school group and the VFW. Lesemann CCutlerutler TTrreeee fine pruning of trees & ornamentals tree and stump removal League plant site consulting & tree loss evaluation (Continued from page 11) a nonpartisan political organi- advocacy. Anyone, either male Mealing and committee mem- zation, encourages informed or female is welcome at League 692-7769 ber Linda Tableman are resi- and active participation in gov- luncheon meetings; and both Geoff Cutler ernment, works to increase men and women may join the dents of Seven Lakes West, as Certified Arborist Fully Insured is Moore County League Pres- understanding of major policy League. ident Jo Nicholas. issues and influences public The League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters, policy through education and of Moore County is known for its candidate forums, organizing or participating in three local debates this season, the Direc- tory of Public Officials, and Civics 101 classes. For more informa- Holland America Line (CMochaontinued from pag eMamas 10) people in the world – our cus- tion on League activities, call we know you’ll come back again tomers!” Jo Nicholas at 673-3064. and again.” Come and join our group While customers have pro- vided plenty of ideas and sup- Aboard Holland America’s port, these fledgling business owners also credit their fami- lies with helping them succeed. “We owe a lot to our hus- MAASDAM bands [Ernie Owens and David The people of West End Michael] and my mother Car- 10 Night Caribbean Cruise olyn Fowler,” said Owens. “She United Methodist Church was just being a mom and was Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale always ready to go and come 4015 NC Highway 73, West End, NC 27376 spend her time over here along Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am Pastor F. Bruce Allen • Phone: 673-1371 with my mother-in-law, Sarah o April 14 – 24, 2008! 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Vicky(Continued from pageSt 8)riderBaptist Church in Robbins, the mation. We know what is going excited to see new businesses “Once folks get to come over vehicles designed for hunting company is based in Houston, down because we do the loan especially like Fibrowatt [see here and utilize the services, uses. Robbins is also home to a Texas, and has locations in New work,” said McNeill. “It’s very related story]. What is going to they often come back and get branch of Situs, a servicing com- York, London, Tokyo, and Little exciting to work with big names help us more than anything is acquainted,” said Strider. pany for Wall Street. Rock, Arkansas. Situs handles and dealings, people that we getting any business to come “So come up to Robbins to According to Sherri McNeill, a bank loans to larger lenders. would never have connections here, small or large,” said Strid- see what’s going on here,” she Situs employee and the wife of “It’s amazing what we do here with here in Robbins.” er. “And we need the traffic to stressed, “and please drop by my Pastor Kenneth McNeill of First dealing with a lot of insider infor- Strider concluded, “We’re very keep these few businesses alive.” office and say hello!” “Call an Agent You can Trust . . . CallCall SANDY!”SANDY!” 910-673-1699 or 800-994-6635 www.SandySellsTheSandhills.com Sandy Stewart E-mail: [email protected] Broker, GRI, ABR

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Get Your Pet’s Pic with Santa FibroM(Continued from pageont 6) alone there are more chickens the power companies, there was “I am comfortable with their than in the whole of the United nothing but positive comments And Help technology and our state’s mon- Kingdom, Fraser said the loca- regarding the company’s rela- itoring practices,” said Huberth tions of proposed plants in the tionship with the public. referring to environmental con- United States as well as specif- “I’m cheering and hoping that Sandhils Animal cerns regarding emissions. “In my ically in the Piedmont of North they will find favor with us as experience the state is on top of Carolina, were determined by they are making their decisions,” Rescue League that stuff.” He continued, “As far the density of poultry opera- said Moore County Commis- as the disposal of biomass and tions and farms. sioner Cynthia Morgan, repre- poultry litter from the county, it’ll According to Fraser, the final sentative of District III which be a plus and even more so if location of FibroMont hinges on includes Robbins. “We’d love to they [FibroMont] get a market for several factors including physi- have them come to our com- their ash by-product.” cal characteristics of the site, munity and be a part of northern Huberth acknowledged that access and electrical service to Moore County. We’ve lost jobs the proposed plant would neces- the site, as well as on relation- and this would bring jobs and be sitate a large industrial site, “That ships with locals, communities, a win-win.” She continued, “This is just the nature of the machine, and power companies. He said is a clean industry and does not but I think that they have select- a decision will be announced harm the environment and if ed a good location.” by the end of the year or by there is anything we can do at the Massive power plants were January 2008. not what CEO Fraser said his While those in attendance at father had in mind when he the Robbins Open House meet- Advertise in developed poultry litter-fueled ing have little control over the Saturday, December 8 technology. He explained that major financial decisions to be The Times his father was inspired to try made between Fibrowatt and burning litter in 1988, while work- ing in the Scottish Whiskey busi- ness. PHILLIPS FORD “In the 1980’s, the oil price 5292 Hwy. 15/501, PO Box 100, Carthage, NC 28327 went through floor and made his prices uncompetitive,” said Fraser. “He decided to try burn- Your ing poultry litter and it worked!” Foxfire Fraser said the opportunity to expand the process into power Neighbor Bus (910) 947-2244 plant applications came after Toll Free (800) 301-2659 Prime Minister Margaret Thatch- Terry McLean Fax (910) 947-5792 er deregulated the energy indus- Sales Consultant [email protected] try. Fibrowatt’s first plant, built in Sandhills Animal Rescue League England in 1992, has been oper- MARK STEWART ating for fifteen years. The com- pany constructed two addition- Gift Tags Available al plants in England, and then at STEWART locations in Scotland and Japan. SS Pet parents may also select a Gift Tag from the Wish The first poultry litter-fueled plant CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT CO. Tree and make their gift at the checkout counter. Funds in the United States, was built by CC from this gift will be divided among the rescue groups Fibrowatt in Benson, Minnesota, Our reputation is building! who participate in the Aberdeen PetSmart programs, and became operational in Spring P.O. Box 716 • 1035 Seven Lakes Drive • West End, NC 27376 2007. Telephone 910.673.1929 • Fax 910.673.1384 including Sandhills Animal Rescue League. Noting that in North Carolina www.stewartconstructiondevelopment.com Donations Welcome Sandhills Animal Rescue League welcomes all tax de- ductible donations for the holiday. We would welcome donations of paper towels, rawhide chews, cat toys, metal food bowls, water buckets, or gently used linens and bedding — and dog and cat beds old or new. Thank You! Thank you to all who have supported the League dur- ing 2007 to foster pets and volunteer your time. More volunteers are always welcome.

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday season. 36 Seven Lakes Times December 7, 2007 NEWS

SLLA(Continued from frontWork page) SessionTruesdell said there was a Director Laura Douglass noted she admitted that it may be nec- Truesdell asked Nuti to work on next Wednesday, on a bylaws simple process that would bring that both she and Hudson had essary in cases of emergency. rewording the email voting pro- revision that would make Hudson the SLLA under the Act — name- recently voted via email not President Truesdell, on the visions so that new language ineligible to serve as a Director ly, holding a referendum and because there was an emer- other hand, spoke strongly in could be considered at the Jan- because he is a named plaintiff winning the support of two- gency, but simply because they favor of email votes. “I go to too uary meeting. in a lawsuit against the Associ- thirds of all landowners, rough- were scheduled to be out of many meetings already,” Trues- ation. ly one thousand affirmative votes. town when a particular item was dell said. To have a special meet- Tractor trailers The election of Directors is Florence asked that the vote to be voted on. She suggested ing every time the board needs Hudson then asked the Board finalized at the Annual Meeting on the bylaws amendment be making it explicit in the bylaws to make a decision is unworkable, to revisit a section of the rules and in March. delayed; Truesdell said it would that email votes were for emer- he added. “I think as long as a regulations, approved earlier in take place as scheduled on gencies only. Director Florence matter has been fully discussed the year, that prohibits overnight Bylaws Revision December 12. echoed those sentiments. and there are no outstanding parking of trailer tractors in Seven Michael Florence raised ques- Director Randy Zielsdorf said no questions, then email votes Lakes North and South. tions about whether the bylaws Email voting email votes should be rare, but are needed.” After an emotional debate that change that would remove Hud- Director Hudson then took the added that he expected other At that point in the discus- stretched on for weeks, the Board son’s eligibility violated a recent floor to ask that the Board con- Directors would find themselves sion, Community Manager Dal- implemented the tractor ban, amendment of the North Carolina sider eliminating a provision in the in need of using an email vote ton Fulcher noted that ten days but grandfathered in any resi- Planned Community Act that bylaws that allows Directors to when they could not be pres- notice is required for proposed dent truck owner operators who prohibits the executive Board of vote via email on a matter that ent for a vote on an important revisions to the bylaws, and the were members in good standing an Association from unilaterally has been fully discussed in ear- issue. next Board meeting is only a as of July 25. changing the eligibility require- lier meetings. “I don’t like email voting under week away. So any action on Hudson noted that that lan- ments. “I feel that email voting is not any circumstance,” Director the matter could not be taken until guage only applied to two resi- Apparently referring to an opin- correct for the Board,” Hudson Donna Stephan said, though late January. (See “SLLA,” p. 37) ion from one of the Associa- said, adding that “it contributed tion’s attorneys that the provi- to the situation we now find our- sions of the Act do not apply to selves in with the driving range the SLLA, Florence said, “Opin- issue.” The vote in which Direc- ions are like noses; everybody tors decided to sign a contro- Amy B. McBryde, CIC has one.” versial agreement with Seven First Casualty Insurance Group, Inc. President Don Truesdell Lakes Country Club regarding the assured Florence that the pro- residential development of the vision in question applies only to Club’s driving range was con- Associations that were formed ducted largely via email. after January 1, 1999 or that Director Nuti, who headed a have elected through a vote of committee that rewrote the bylaws their membership to be gov- last year, said the email voting erned by the provisions of the provision was intended to be Planned Community Act. used for emergency situations.

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West(Continued fromside front page) budgetmittee to find ways to cut pre- increase is also expected in the not including the dam, are pro- miles of roads, at todays’ costs, is more than $82,000 lower than miums, Kirst explained. cost of picking up roadside litter jected to be $88,500. would set the Association back the current year’s budget. Among the increases, Kirst in the community. Kirst noted that the budget, $2.5 – $3.0 million, Haggard Cuts were made in a number said the security budget is pro- Capital expenditure in 2008- as proposed, will add nothing said. “That doesn’t mean we are of areas, including 2.9 percent in jected to be up 20 percent, reflect- 2009, aside from the dam repair, the the SLWLA reserve accounts, going to do it or do it all at once, Adminstration and 8.4 percent in ing the addition of a roving patrol. $51,000 for boundary fencing which she said was one of the but, sooner or later, they will Administration Support — the Maintenance and landscaping along Currie Mill Road and Finance Committee’s goals for have to be repaved,” he said. latter reflecting hard work by budgets will increase because of behind the West Side Park com- this year. Haggard’s point appeared to be members of the insurance com- the higher cost of gas and oil. An plex. Total capital expenditures, that the immediate $300,000 Revenue options cost of repairing the dam is not Picking up on Kirst’s point the only challenge facing the SLLA Work Session about reserves, President Hag- community — and not the only gard began his discussion of thing that needs ot be considered (Continued from page 37) ter maintain the stables. The that would allow landowners revenue options by noting that the when examining options for dents at the time. One has since young ladies offered to have to contribute money above community’s reserves have bringing in more revenue. moved away and the other is bake sales and lemonade and beyond their dues pay- decreased by $300,000 since One option for addressing the not currently driving a truck. stands to help raise money for ments and designate the proj- 2002. “And our infrastructure is dam repair is to simply assess the Hudson asked that the grand- repairs. ects on which those funds not getting any better over time,” membership for the cost. How- father clause be removed, leav- • Learned that Fulcher had pro- would be spent. Haggard added. ever, that option is complicated ing in place a simple ban on moted Debbie Caulk to fill the • Learned that Truesdell will He also noted that in the past by the agreement that merged all overnight parking of big trucks. position recently vacated by ask the Board to increase the seven years, SLWLA members of the Westside property owners The ensuing debate revealed Vicky Strider and would fill amount budgeted for dam have seen a total of $135 in associations into the SLWLA. a diversity of opinion among Caulk’s position with Brenda maintenance from $60,000 dues increases: $100 to fund When the agreement was Board members not only about Massimo, working three days to $100,000 to cover work the construction of West Side signed in 2003, members of the Hudson’s proposal, but also per week, and Alice McPhee- needed to begin a proactive Park, and another $35 last year. Pinnacle and Beacon Ridge about the number of individuals ters, working two days per program of dam maintenance. Repaving the community’s 24 (See “Westside,” p. 38) grandfathered in by the lan- week. Massimo has already • Heard from Douglass that the guage adopted earlier this year. started work in the office. Women of Seven Lakes had Director Nuti suggested that as • Heard a suggestion from Dou- purchased new holiday dec- many as five truck drivers who glass that annual dues pack- orations for the North Club- reside in the community could ets include an check-off form house, gates, and stables. BOLES qualify under the grandfather Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. clause to park their rigs in the community overnight. Truesdell Richard S. Pasko, D.C., D.A.C.B.R. insisted that only those who met 692-6262 • 673-7300 the criteria of the grandfather SEVEN LAKES CHIROPRACTIC CENTER clause on the date the rule was 1064 Seven Lakes Drive • Seven Lakes, NC Family Owned enacted would qualify — and Southern Pines • Pinehurst further insisted that only the 910-673-BACK(2225) West End/Seven Lakes trucker who has since left the community met those criteria. Industrial and Sport Injuries In effect, then, Truesdell assert- Certified Chiropractic Radiologist • Nutritional Evaluation ed, there is a de facto complete Hours by Appointment ban on the overnight parking of big rigs on the North and South Sides. However, he argued against changing the language in the rules and regulations, Mike’s saying it served as a record of how the Board resolved the Tire and Auto Center issue, should questions arise in the future about who was or WE NOW HAVE was not grandfathered under the rule. A DIESEL MECHANIC! Ultimately, Truesdell ended the debate on the matter by ask- We Do Timing Belts, All Suspensions, A/C Service, ing each Board member whether Brakes, Drivability Problems, Four-Wheel Alignments, they wanted to reopen the issue. Oil Changes, Transmission Flush, Radiator Flush Douglass, Zielsdorf, Nuti, and Truesdell all said no. “That’s it. It’s not going to be reopened. Case We Have the Best Prices on Tires! closed,” Truesdell said. ––– 673-3788 ––– Other Business In other business, the Board: Michael & Teresa Salyer 299 Grant Street • Heard from Hannah Florence Owners Seven Lakes, NC 27376 and Hannah and Gillian Munro Pick Up and Delivery Available that funds are needed to bet- in the Seven Lakes Area! 12-31-07 38 Seven Lakes Times December 7, 2007 NEWS Westside meeting Associations were paying lower Pinnacles dues in the coming fis- Aside from Kirst and Hag- neighborhood, the Associa- scheduled for December 16, annual dues than members of the cal year, permitting the Board to gard’s presentation on the budg- tion, and the county Sheriff’s starting at 5:00 pm at Pine Westside and Morganwood asso- ask for a special assessment et for the upcoming year, during Office. A meeting for mem- Knoll Island. ciations. A schedule of increase within the terms of the 2003 the November 27 General Meet- bers of the Pinnacle and and • Heard a report from Kathy for the former over the past few agreement. The advantage is ing, Westsiders: Beacon Ridge Lakeview Kirst on the completed audit of years have been gradually bring- an equal sharing of the burden, • Heard a presentation from Homes neighborhoods has SLWLA financial records by ing them into parity with the lat- Haggard said. The disadvan- developer Ron Myers, of Vil- been scheduled for December Busbee and Company of ter. Under that scheme parity tage is that this option does not lage Properties in Pinehurst, 10 at 6:30 pm in the West Southern Pines. The auditors would have been reached in address the long-term need for who would like to build twelve Side Park Community Cen- made a number of sugges- Fiscal year 2008-2009, but last building reserves. patio homes on a parcel that ter to discuss security issues. tions for process improve- years $35 dues increase put off Haggard presents a third option lies adjacent to the exit road • Heard from Environment Direc- ments that are being imple- parity until Fiscal Year 2009- in the December edition of the at the back gate. The bulk of tor Mary Anne Fewkes that mented. Copies of the audit are 2010. SWLA Newsletter, which would the 13-acre parcel would be members of the Loop the Lake available in the Community The agreement also prevents involve either dipping into exist- given to SLWLA for use as a Committee, including Tim and Center for review by landown- the levying of any special assess- ing reserves or borrowing money park or open space. Mainte- Sherri Niewald, as well as ers. ments until parity is reached. to repair the dam, putting off nance of the grounds and Rick Jingle and daughter • Heard that George Jenner will So, one option for covering any dues increase or special exteriors would be handled Cassie, Jeff Barnhart, and be stepping down as chair- the cost of the dam repair is to assessment until parity is by a maintenance associa- John Blake, helped build a man of the Long Range PLan- simply raise dues on the former reached in FY 2009-2010. The tion — or through a special trail from the Johnson Point ning Committee in order to Westside/Morganwood mem- advantage of this approach is that maintenance fee paid to parking lot to the playground focus on development of the bers by about 20 percent. Dues the actual cost of the dam repair SLWLA. The approximately area, so that familes won’t community database. Robert for the former Beacon Ridge will be known before an assess- 2,000 square foot units would have to walk in the road to Brooks and Bud Sales will and Pinnacle members would ment. The disadvantage is that have stone and hardiplank reach the Point. take over as co-chairs of the increase under the maximum it could deplete the SLWLA exteriors and be expected to • Heard from Fewkes that the committee. allowed by the agreement: twelve reserves, as well as further delay sell in the $275,000 to Annual Holiday boat parade is percent or less, depending on the the much-needed rebuilding of $300,000 range. lot, until parity is achieved. the reserves. • Heard a letter, read by Com- Haggard said this option has Under SLWLA bylaws, the munity Manager Tony Robert- the advantage of not only pay- membership votes to approve son, from Rob and Brenda Dawn Crawley Realty ing for the dam repair, but also or deny each year’s budget at the Jon Moore of 110 Longleaf Your best resource for raising dues in years going for- annual meeting. Any special Court near the Pinnacle, who Real Estate in the Sandhills. ward, which could help the com- assessment must also be described a break-in at their Knowledgeable and Professional munity rebuild its reserves. The approved by the membership. home and urged the Board Real Estate Service for Seven Lakes, disadvantage is that it places Both Kirst and Haggard noted to deal more effectively with McLendon Hills, and all of Moore County. more of the immediate burden of that there is substantial time to security in the community — Contact Dawn at 910-783-7993 the dam repair cost on one group mull over and discuss the budg- and, in particular, in the area of landowners. et and revenue options before the in back of the Seven Lakes or 866-359-2766 Another option, developed by Annual Meeting in March. They Plaza Shopping Center. Pres- www.dawncrawleyrealty.com SLWLA Legal Director Hugh encouraged landowners to study ident Haggard said he felt Beckwith, takes the novel the issues and share their think- security issues require a multi- approach of cutting SLWLA dues ing with Board members. layerd approach that begins by $35, which will bring them with the individual homeown- Jennifer S. Massey, DDS, PA into parity with Beacon Ridge and Other Business er and includes the immediate Family Dentistry

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Commissioners(Continued from front page) expressed a concern that coun- department — including the story-building, even if the top sive — building codes on the before we were sworn in,” Mor- ty infrastructure needs have Sheriff’s office — in order to floor were left unused for several jail and public safety facility. For gan said, referring to Caddell, been neglected for too long and assess the county’s needs for years. Architect Katherine Peele example, they estimated a con- Melton, and herself, who were have expressed a willingness space. Both Commissioners Lea said the firm had done just that stuctions costs of $162 per elected in 2006. After Monday to raise taxes, if necessary, to and Caddell expressed a concern in a recent project at NC State square foot for the administrative night’s meeting, Morgan con- remedy the resulting problems. that the project be designed to University — and had found uni- building, but $230 for the public firmed that all five of the cur- Yet Lea has often found him- accommodate the growth in versity departments ready to safety facility. Requirements for rent members of the Board self at odds with his fellow Com- county staff expected over the use the third floor by the time con- bullet proof glass, intrusion detec- attended the meeting. She said missioners — for example, over next five or ten years — or per- struction was completed. tions systems, and other high the group had agreed that the the cost of a 21-acre tract of haps an even longer timeframe. Lea asked whether greater tickets items drive up the price Chairmanship would rotate each land in Carthage that the Coun- Cadell asked whether the pro- economies could be realized by of buildings that house law year and that Tim Lea would be ty recently purchased as the posed two-story administrative combining the administrative enforcement, they explained. elected Chairman for 2008. site of a new government center, building could be built in a way facility and public safety facility If the public safety and admin- After Morgan nominated Lea public safety building, and jail. Lea that would facilitate adding a in a single building, or combin- istrative facilities were combined, for the post, there was a long and Caddell, in particular, have third floor later. When the archi- ing the public safety offices and the entire structure may have pause with no second. Finally, had some testy exchanges over tects said that would be imprac- the jail. The architects explained to meet the stricter and more Lea himself seconded her the past year. tical, Caddell asked whether it that state regulations place much expensive codes, potentially wip- motion, saying he did so to make “We now have a three-two might be better to build a three stricter — and much more expen- (See “Government Center,” p. 40) clear how current members of the split on this Board,” Lea told Board honor their commitments. reporters after Monday night’s The motion was quickly defeat- meeting. However, Morgan insist- ed with only Morgan and Lea ed that she had no problem with Family Care Associates Welcomes voting in favor. McKenzie’s leadership of the Caddell then nominated Board, but nominated Lea strict- McKenzie, with a second from ly to honor what she felt was a DR. ERON MANUSOV, MD Melton. After McKenzie’s election, firm commitment made last year. Caddell nominated Melton as To Our Seven Lakes Office Vice Chair, and McKenzie sec- Government Center onded. Lea offered a substitute Commissioners were pre- motion nominating Morgan as sented with the rough draft of a We Specialize in You! Vice Chair, but that motion died layout for a new county gov- for lack of a second. Melton was ernment center, presented by Pediatrics • Sports Medicine then elected to the post. architects from the firm LS3P Smoking Cessation • Minor Surgery “Thank you all for making me Boney, which hopes to win the IDD Therapy • Workers Comp the Chairman again,” McKen- design contract for the project zie said once the elections were The $24 million project includes John M. Woodyear, Jr., M.D. concluded. “I hope it is the right a 52,000 square foot building The Doctor is In! thing to do. 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Government(Continued from page 39) eCenterxpected to discuss the project ers are moving toward reforming mal ordinance, but that is not continued steadily until March of ing out any savings. Even stricter in more detail at a retreat planned the County’s animal ordinance, the only thing that needs to be 2003. This fall has seen no such and more expensive codes gov- for January 10 and 11, including Boley said, “The reason we are addressed down that road. You relief. “In November we had a erning the construction of the whether to award the design here is that we hope the laws will should make a point to ride that whopping 0.55 inches of rainfall jail may create the same disin- contract to LS3P Boney. Com- be updated. We wanted you all road.” for the month,” Brobst said. centive to combine it and the missioner Lea asked that the to be aware of the situation.” On Tuesday, Area A Steering Utility Operations Manager public safety facility. presentations and discussion She said that she and her Committee Chairman Dave Kin- Ben Vaughn told the Commis- The architectural team at that time include alternatives neighbors were also concerned ney told The Times that the mem- sioners that water conservation explained that they had attempt- for funding the project. about guns being fired in the bers of that committee had in fact efforts have been working. Both ed to work with the natural slope area. Calls to the Sheriff’s Office taken the trip down Lucas Road, Pinehurst and Seven Lakes cus- of the land in developing a lay- Lucas Road Complaint about that problem produced and, partly as a result of that tomers have met or beat their tar- out for the site, directing drainage Seven Lakes West resident no relief because the activity trip, had added to their recom- get 30% reduction in water use down the slope to a catch basin Deb Boley presented the Com- was taking place in the county, mendations the development of every day during November, or pond at its lowest point. The missioners with a petition signed outside the boundaries of any a county nuisance ordinance. Vaughn said. “It took going to layout also leaves open a large by 55 Westsiders asking that municipality, she said. Stage III Water Conservation tract that could accommodate an the County act to remedy a nui- Late in the meeting, during Persistent Drought — eliminating all outside water- additional 50,000 square foot sance situation on Lucas Road. the the time set aside for Com- Public Works Director Dennis ing — to meet that goal,” he building and associated park- The Boley’s live on Finch Gate, missioner comments, Commis- Brobst told the Commissioners added. ing. which backs up to the Lucas sioner Melton, who has taken on that the drought that has stalked Asked whether Public Works Noting that the Board has Road area. Ms. Boley said one the task of updating the animal the state through the summer could provide an estimate of the seen the projected cost of Pub- Lucas Road family, living in a welfare ordinances, said he had shows little sign of abating. Not- number of days of water available lic Works projects escalate 40 condemned home that lacks driven down Lucas Road to ing that many have drawn par- — a measurement that many percent over the course of a both public water and electrici- assess the situation, after hear- allels between this past sum- cities in the region have been year or two, Commissioner Lea ty, have a junkyard on their prop- ing about the concerns of the mer and 2002, when some towns using — Vaughn said that cal- asked what sort of inflation had erty and have eighteen dogs Boleys and their neighbors. ran out of water, Brobst said the culation is simpler in systems been built into the $24 million esti- chained to various junked cars “I would encourage every com- better comparison is to 1998 — that depend on above-ground mated cost of the project. Peele and equipment. missioner to run down that road,” the first year of a four-year reservoirs, rather than the ground- replied that construction could The barking of the dogs dis- Melton said. “You would not drought that led to the severe water that makes up the bulk begin in approximately twelve turbs the Boleys and their neigh- believe the things exist in the water shortages in 2002. of Moore County’s supply. months, and so the team had bors at all hours of the day and United States that are on that In 2002, Brobst noted, a dry Vaughn said that the ground- built in an eight percent infla- night, she said, noting that she road. We will have to address this summer came to an end when water level dropped ten feet dur- tion factor. She noted that a was also concerned about the problem when we do the ani- the rains started in October and (See “Water,” p. 41) recent downturn in residential welfare of the animals. 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Wate(Continued frorm page 40) the contractor failed to ade- Other business sixteen homes in the Addor ager that Moore County is ing the 2002 drought and that quately maintain a series of tem- In other business Monday community. likely to benefit from federal began to reduce the base flow of porary bypass pumps that are night the Commissioners: • Adopted a Bond Reimburse- grants aimed at preserving groundwater into creeks and being used while a Southern • Approved $15,000 in funding ment Resolution that will allow farmland in the area sur- streams. In October, the ground- Pines lift station is being replaced. to assist in the relocation of the county to repay itself from rounding the Fort Bragg com- water level dropped to three feet The contractor locked a gate, BRS Fabrications to Aberdeen. the proceeds of school and col- plex, where major expansions below normal, which triggered the preventing a delivery of fuel oil The company produces whole- lege bonds for any initial cap- are planned in the next few move to Stage 3 mandatory to power the pumps, according airplane parachute systems ital expenses that must be years. County Extension Agent water conservation. to the County. and is expected to employ paid for with county funds Craven Hudson told the Board “We have drawn down three Brobst said it was the largest 30-50 workers at above-mar- before the bonds are issued. that his office has already feet, which is thirty percent of our spill he had been involved with ket rates. • Approved a new Vehicle Fleet received funding for a new water supply,” Brobst said. The in his career. Both county and • Approved an amendment to an Policy for county-owned vehi- agent who will focus on help- aquifer rebounded a bit in Octo- state officials responded quick- agreement between the coun- cles to bring the county’s poli- ing local farmers develop a ber, and was only down 2.2 feet ly, settting up sampling on ty and Southern Flooring that cies into compliance with IRS market for their produce at when a reading was taken in McDeed’s Creek above and will allow a Florida precision regulations. the military bases. Ultimately, early November. But the Decem- below the spill. Brobst said a tool company to relocate to • Approved an amendment to the project may involve grants ber reading showed the ground- station where the creek enters Robbins, constructing a new the contract for the county’s that would allow the county to water level down 2.6 feet. Crystal Lake never recorded plant on six acres of the South- employee health clinic that participate in the purchase or fecal coliform levels that exceed- ern Floorcovering site, which will allow it to be staffed forty lease of development rights, Sewage spill ed the state standard for swim- was purchased from the Moore hours a week, two days a in order to preserve farmland Brobst told Commissioner that ming in the water. County Economic Develop- week by doctors and three in the county. a series of meetings with a Pub- Commissioner McKenzie ment Corporation. The new days by medical practition- • Heard from the County Man- lic Works contractor had put in asked Brobst whether the coun- company is expected to hire ers. This amends an on-going ager that the engineering firm place safeguards that should ty would be fined by the state as five employees. contract that ends in June. McGill and Associates will prevent any repeat of a sewage a result of the spill. Brobst replied • Awarded a contract to Hobbs, Commissioner Lea asked the present on December 13 an spill that dumped more than one that a fine was possible, but Upchurch and Associations County Manager to make sure executive summary of a com- million gallons of wastewater would be the responsibility of for the design and grant admin- a number of bids are obtained prehensive study of the coun- from the county’s treatment sys- the contractor. istration of a revitalization proj- for the renewal of the con- ty’s water needs and potential tem into McDeed’s Creek. ect that will bring county water tract in July. sources of water. The spill was caused when and other improvements to • Heard from the county man- Distinctive Christmas & Holiday Cards

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