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Commissioners wrap up Pine Forest Hearing . . . . . 3 The Seven Lakes New Directors take key SLLA Officer slots . . . . . 4 Mick Herdrich elected Westside President . . . . . 5 In memory of . . . . 10 Opinion . . . . 22 Times Classifieds . . . . 30 Volume 26 Number 10 Seven Lakes, North Carolina 27376 April 1, 2011 SLLA elects Meyer, Fentzlaff, Racine & Darr by Laura Douglass Annual Meeting of the Seven Bob Darr [381]. ballot. Approximately ten of President’s Report Times Reporter Lakes Landowners Associa- Voters were clearly in an the ballots cast were proxy Opening the meeting with Four new directors — who tion [SLLA]. anti-incumbent mood this votes. a prepared statement drawn will constitute a majority of Conrad Meyer drew the year, perhaps influenced by Zielsdorf and Keyser were from his annual address to the Board — were seated highest number of votes [404], a contentious decision to out- recognized for their service, the membership, Zielsdorf during an election finalized followed by Don Fentzlaff source landscape mainte- as were the other two out- described the past year as at the Sunday, March 27 [391], Bob Racine [386], and nance or the Board’s tacit going Board members: Kent one of transition from old acceptance of a set of Country Droppers, who did not seek management to new and Club covenants that failed a second term of office, and acknowledged that there is to deliver promised protec- Denny Galford, who resigned a natural inclination to resist tions. Incumbent Director his position as Director and change. Bruce Keyser received only Treasurer earlier this month. “While some things that 101 votes; SLLA President Also recognized for their have been done in the past Randy Zielsdorf, only 71. service was the Election Com- can continue as is, there are A total of 445 ballots were mittee, including Chair Bren- things which could be done cast, more than last year’s da Massimo, Ione Katz, differently,” he said. “It is in 380, but still fewer than the Wayne Burris, Ed Sanchez, the best interest of the Asso- 539 cast in 2009, when a and Laurie Werner. ciation to modify or change dues increase was on the (See “SLLA,” p. 28) Westside votes for Stevens, Conrad Meyer Fentzlaff Ferguson, and McCarthy

by Greg Hankins Sports Club who moved to are allowed only one-half Times Editor Seven Lakes West in 2006, vote. Jack Stevens, Jim Fergu- was the top vote-getter, with Ferguson retired to Seven son, and Jim McCarthy were 440 of the 586 votes cast. Lakes in 2009 after 23 years elected to the Board of Direc- McCarthy, who captured with the US Government tors of the Seven Lakes West 417.5 votes, is a retired New Accountability Office; he Landowners Association York City Police detective attracted 411.5 votes. [SLWLA] Sunday afternoon, who has lived in the com- Patti Cleary, a well-known March 20, in balloting con- munity for three years. Com- community volunteer who cluded during the Associa- munity Manager Joan Frost has owned property in the tion’s Annual Meeting. explained that there are community since 1997 and Stevens, a semi-retired twelve lots in the community moved to Seven Lakes West nurse anesthetist and active used strictly for septic fields in 2002, failed to win a seat, member of the Lake Auman — septic lots — and these (See “Westside,” p. 20)

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Jack Stevens Jim Ferguson Jim McCarthy 2 Seven Lakes Times April 1, 2011 NEWS Business Guild explores social media by Darrell Marks, President an internet consulting and from the Seven Lakes Friend- the application. Since the agreed to furnish free drinks, Seven Lakes Business Guild marketing company located ly Mart to Jubilee Screen- Sandhills Lions were unable entertainment and free or A small but enthusiastic on Grant Street hosted the Printing and Phoenix Fash- to renew their contract last reduced priced food. crowd greeted the three busi- March meeting of the Busi- ions. year, the amount of litter Other businesses are nesses that braved the cold ness Guild. While acknowledging the along the road has become encouraged to contact Guild and threatening rain to hold After a short meeting, difficulty of trying to reduce ridiculous in proportions. President Darrell Marks at the first Business Guild yard Treasurer, Vann Joyce of many hours of work to a fif- The first cleanup will be 673-5998 with any help that sale on Saturday, March 26. Quality Care Pharmacy teen minute presentation, announced for late April. they would like to provide. The event planned to allow announced that Guild mem- Schaefer was still able to The first ever Spring Meet Guild members can partici- member businesses and their bership has passed the 50 show the tremendous pos- the Merchants has been con- pate free, crafters and non- employees to have a free, member business point with sibilities available to local firmed for Saturday, May 14, business participation is $35, highly visible location to sell the addition of St. Mary Mag- businesses that have an from 11 am to 3 pm, at the and nonmember businesses off their unwanted merchan- dalene Episcopal Church and internet business as well as park at the intersection of will be offered a discounted dise, equipment, or personal Moore Buddies. their local offerings. Highway 211 and Seven rate for a trial membership property. Schaefer introduced those Anyone interested in more Lakes Drive. to allow them to participate. A second such event will present to the concept of information can contact Sven Quality Care Pharmacy, Sign ups will be accepted be planned for warmer weath- hooking the social network Schaefer at 603-4954. Phoenix Fashions and Seven at Phoenix Fashions every er, also to be held in the entities of Facebook, The proposal for the Guild Lakes Friendly Mart have day from 9 am to 5-:30 pm. Phoenix Fashions parking YouTube, Linked In, and to adopt NC Highway 211 lot on Highway 211. Twitter together with a busi- from just beyond McLendon Sven Schaefer of I.C.&M., ness’s website to help expand Hills to the NC Highway 73 Winner of Three the number of exposures intersection in West End was 2010 Home of the Year available to any business as passed with unanimous Awards! CONTRIBUTORS a way of growing their vol- approval. 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Trade St. Seven Lakes Village • 910-673-3246 WWW.PHILLIPSFORD.COM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, (and some Fridays) 10-7 NEWS April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 3 Commissioners wrap up Pine Forest hearing by Stacy Naughton are getting any better for golf denser development of the Hobbs Upchurch and Asso- MHK attorney VanCamp said Times Reporter based communities.” property. ciates, the consulting engi- a deed restriction is some- Fifteen hours of quasi-judi- The developer is asking you He went on to say that the neers for the Pine Forest thing that can easily be cial hearings on MHK Ven- to grant rezoning for the property in question was for Development and MHK' Inc. drawn up and added to the tures’ request for Planned development on “an act of sale for twelve or fifteen years Principal Walter “Rusty” J. rezoning application, while Unit Development-Hamlet faith,” and you are going to and “not one conservation Mackey both pledged to the a conservation easement may [PUD-H] rezoning for the pro- trust him to “finish the job?” group, citizens group or the Commissioners that Pine For- require more time. posed Pine Forest Golf Club Rooks asked. state bought it.” He closed est would not to withdraw Bill Huber of Pinehurst tes- came to an end Tuesday MHK, Inc, attorney Jim by saying, “I promise we will water from Nick’s Creek or tified that the Dormie Club night, March 29, and the Van Camp was quick to refute be good stewards of that Little River. — another MHK development Moore County Board of Com- the claim of foreclosure, land.” Hobbs proposed that a con- — used 170 million gallons missioners now awaits rec- asserting that MHK was servation easement to be in 2008 to grow-in its golf ommendations from the merely a guarantor for a loan MHK Promises Not to Use placed on the property, but course and asked how Moore County Planning that was foreclosed on and Nick’s Creek or Little River Mackey said he would rather enough water will be obtained Department before taking nothing more. He also gave The possibility that the Pine put a deed restriction on the to grow-in two and a half action on the proposal that the Board a copy of financial Forest development might property so that no one who golf courses at Pine Forest. would turn 1,700 acres of statements and an outline threaten the headwaters of owns the tract would be able According to MHK, it will prime longleaf pine forest of how the Pine Forest devel- Nicks Creek’s has been a to withdraw from Nick’s Creek be done strictly with reuse into 1,700 acres of prime opment will be funded. consistent topic of concern or Little River going forward. (See “Pine Forest,” p. 13) gold course, resort, and res- “If not now, when? If not from opponents — and idential development. us, then who?” asked Van caused Commissioner Larry The Planning Department's Camp, arguing that current Caddell to recuse himself recommendations may be zoning of the Pine forest from the hearing. delivered as early as the Tues- parcels would allow much Both Fred Hobbs from day, May 3 regular Commis- sioners' meeting. Questions were raised during Tuesday's hearing about a potential conflict of interest involving Commissioner Jimmy Melton, who owns The people of West End property on NC Highway 73 near one possible route for United Methodist Church water and sewer lines to serve Pine Forest. But County 4015 NC Highway 73, West End, NC 27376 Attorney Misty Leland gave Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am the go-ahead for Melton to Pastor - Dr. Won Namkoong • Phone: 673-1371 o continue hearing testimony. 1480 US Hwy. 1 South With three proposed water and sewer contracts on the Southern Pines table for the Pine Forest devel- WEST END FIRE DISTRICT 910-725-0412 opment and no definite plan to install water and sewer PUBLIC NOTICE lines along Highway 73, Leland explained, it was not THE WEST END FIRE DISTRICT WILL HOLD necessary for Commissioner THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Have You Tried Ledo Pizza? Milton to recuse himself at BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE this point in the process. WEST END FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT Best Pizza in Town! MHK in Foreclosure? ON Specials for the month of April: Save Our Sandhills [SOS] MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011 AT 5:00 P.M. MONDAY - FAMILY NIGHT: 1LargeCheesePizza,4salads,4drinks$24.99 attorney David Rooks brought AT THE WEST END FIRE STATION the Board evidence that, in TUESDAY: Kids eat free with paying adult January, Pine Forest devel- 4203 NC HWY 73, WEDNESDAY: oper MHK, Inc.’s Palm Beach WEST END, NC 27376 Buy 1 Large 1 topping Pizza, get free Spicy Toasted Ravioli office was foreclosed upon. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS THURSDAY: “In this kind of economy TO NOMINATE AND ELECT Buy one Calzone or Stomboli, get one free everyone is having a tough FRIDAY: time," Rooks said. "This is a THREE (3) DISTRICT RESIDENTS Buy a Large 2 Topping Pizza get a free 2 Liter Soda sign that the developer is, TO THREE YEAR TERMS SATURDAY: Buy one Spagetti, get one free too.” TO THE WEST END FIRE AND RESCUE SUNDAY: The SOS attorney went on BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Get a free side salad with each entree purchased to say, “This is the wrong Join us for a project at the wrong time.” ALL FIRE DISTRICT RESIDENTS ARE Over 100 golf courses closed “Classic Car & Truck Cruise-In” URGED TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT in the US annually over the with the Sandhill's Classic Street Rod Association last three years Rooks said, PUBLIC MEETING. adding, “I don’t see that times on April 15th from 5 to 8 pm 4 Seven Lakes Times April 1, 2011 NEWS New directors take key SLLA officer slots by Laura Douglass lack thereof, stating they Reserve Study, based on each continued. “We’ll have to work held on a scheduled basis, Times Reporter were overwhelmed with a committee’s area of focus, out the right answer, and I in addition to work sessions Three of the four new Direc- multitude of more urgent and to ensure that activities would like to see that accom- and regular monthly meet- tors seated at the Annual matters — and that they are in keeping with set goals. plished with input from the ings; and that paving options Meeting will also fill executive acknowledged the incoming “The Reserve Study should community.” will be researched and pre- officer positions on the Seven Board would play a much almost drive everything we sented. Lakes Landowners Associa- bigger role in determining do, and all the committees Board standards Darr also expressed a desire tion [SLLA] Board this year, how to apply the substantial will have to be coordinated & practices to move towards a more following an Organizational amount of information laid through that big picture,” Referring to a flier distrib- transparent Board. Meeting held Monday, March out in the Reserve Study. said Darr. uted before the election that “In the campaign and in 28. The meeting was called In addition to focusing on One major concern is how offered what amounted to talking to the community, to order by outgoing President the Reserve Study, Scott also to rank multiple priorities campaign promises on behalf one of the things they are Randy Zielsdorf. recommended that the new with limited financial of the four newly seated direc- most upset about was the Bob Darr was elected Pres- Board should look at what resources. tors, Darr made a few rec- secrecy of the previous ident by a majority vote of she described as “global Darr tasked Meyer with ommendations. Board,” Darr said. four, while votes of acclama- issues.” overseeing the Finance Com- Specifically, he said a cost- Mims replied that he took tion seated Conrad Meyer as “Another issue we struggled mittee, a role Meyer accepted, benefit study will be done exception to accusations that Treasurer and Bob Racine with is being more account- while adding that he preferred on all future major expen- anything inappropriate had as Secretary. able,” Scott said. As Talis to have the Finance Com- ditures; that critical oversight been discussed behind closed Veteran Director Melinda Management began to dig mittee focus on the Associ- and evaluation of Talis will doors, sparking a discussion Scott was named to the Vice into Association operations, ation’s financial operations, be performed; that informal of what amount of informa- President’s post by a majority she explained, “the more we rather than serve as a clear- community meetings will be (See “SLLA officers,” p. 27) of five votes. Scott was nom- looked, the more we found inghouse for major project inated to the post of Presi- problems buried. And a major planning. Major project plan- dent, but failed to secure flaw we found is that a lot ning, he said, should involve that seat. Director Bud procedures that have been input from all the relevant Shaver declined a nomination in place for a long time are committees — and also to serve as Vice President. inappropriate.” include more public discus- “We need to get more of sion. Reserve Study and Finance our required policies formal- “I don’t want to be in the When Darr opened the ized in writing,” she said. rubber stamp mode of [say- table for discussion of com- Continuing the discussion, ing] ‘no’ to every request,” mittee assignments in the Darr broadened Shaver’s role, Meyer said. “We will have to coming year, two areas of asking him to develop and balance all these needs.” focus quickly ranked as top implement a process that “For example, let’s say one priorities — road paving would allow all committees wants to repave this road as options and the Reserve to provide input on the opposed to that road,” he Study. “The Reserve Study has to drive a lot of actions the Board will be involved in,” Director Scott said. “We need a committee to look at the issues in terms of financial reserves and those needs.” “Bud has done a phenom- 174 Baker Circle, Seven Lakes West enal job of looking at this,” 4 BR 2 ½ BA 2 story brick home, located she added, recommending close to the 7-Lakes West back entrance. Living room, Carolina room, 2 Family 245 MacDougall Drive Shaver to oversee the effort. rooms, office, and large garage with a Seven Lakes, NC 673-2877 After confirming that his 11x17 workshop. PRICE REDUCED! fellow directors agreed that Call Pete Garner ...... $309,000 • Full Perimeter Security Fence the Reserve Study is in fact 128 Vanore Road, SL West – Lot #4207 Sec. Blackwood the Board’s number one pri- Large sloping timbered lot. Good view of Lake Auman across the street. • Automated Electronic Gate ority, Shaver agreed to serve Lot near front gate entrance. Call Ann Benton ...... $59,000 • Keyless Entry on one condition: that his 393 Longleaf Drive, SL West fellow directors review his Flat building lot, close to back entrance, membership to Beacon Ridge • 24/7 Motion Detected Digital analysis and communicate included with buyer paying prevailing transfer fee. Surveillance back to him within the next Call Faye Gibson ...... $45,900 thirty days. 124 Vanore Road, SL West • Brand New Climate “I do not wish to be Buildable waterview lot across the street from Lake Auman. Lot sits high with clear view of the lake. Current perk test. Anxious seller; priced Controlled ignored,” he cautioned, allud- below appraised value. Building ing to the previous Board’s Call Ann Benton ...... $58,900 lack of progress on recom- 115 James Drive • Seven Lakes West • $42,000 • 200 Units mendations he submitted Wonderful wooded building lot ...... Call Ann Benton! On-Site last December that were 122 Lawrence Overlook • Seven Lakes West • $69,900 based on the Reserve Study. Wonderful homesite with great views of Lake Auman. . . Call Ann Benton! •Boat, RV Scott defended the previous —— We Sell All of Moore County —— Storage Board’s actions, or rather NEWS April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 5 Mick Herdrich elected Westside President by Greg Hankins Hoffmann nominated Her- Board. tor Jim McCarthy, a former Safety & Security. Times Editor drich for the President’s slot, President Herdrich then New York City Police detective, New Board members Jack Mick Herdrich was elected a motion seconded by Adam undertook committee assign- to assume responsibility for Stevens and Jim Ferguson President of the Seven Lakes Wimberly. ments, allowing returning will handle Legal Affairs and West Landowners Association Hoffmann himself was re- Directors to express their Community Events, respec- [SLWLA] by a unanimous elected Vice President; Jane preference before turning to tively. vote of the Board of Directors Sessler was elected Secre- newly elected Board mem- Both new and retiring in a brief meeting Tuesday tary. bers. Board members gathered for afternoon, March 22. Don Freiert, who was only Adam Wimberly will move a transition meeting on Fri- John Hoffmann, the sitting recently named to the Board from Architectural Review day, March 25, and planned Vice President, presided over and the Treasurer’s post, [ARC] to take responsibility to meet individually for com- the election of officers; former replacing Joe Sikes, was re- for Lake & Dam, which had mittee briefings with the President Ron Shepard ended elected Treasurer. been handled by Herdrich. Director whose portfolio they his term on the Board at All officers were elected by Hoffmann will take over ARC, are assuming. Sunday’s Annual Meeting. unanimous votes of the allowing newly-elected Direc- After concluding committee assignments, the Board moved into executive session, without specifying a reason SLLA Security guard for closing that portion of the meeting. attacked by pit bull terriers Mick Herdrich by Laura Douglass day, March 9, the SFI guard requirements for safely main- Times Reporter observed a light on at the taining and securing such Smith Psychological Services, P.C. SFI security guard Jack Juniper residence. He animals would be enforced. Wooten, who was attacked approached the home and While local animal ordi- For the Best in Behavioral Medicine by two dogs while on routine was engaged in conversation nances allow vicious dogs to $%!!$' $$#&$!! patrol in Seven Lakes North with Sawyer when the dogs be kept under certain restric- $,:,3(0,76/:,?$,:,3(0,7 on March 9, returned to work rushed through the door tions, Seven Lakes Landown- 6,,>,;44+:,$9/8, (=,88,:/11, this week. screen and attacked. ers Association [SLLA] reg- !.43, ?(< Dog owners Kim and Seven Lakes EMS was ulations are more restrictive Danny Sawyer were in the called to the scene, and also and stipulate that keeping Dr. Yvonne Smith, PhD, PhD, HSP Director, Owner, President, CEO process of moving from a Animal Control, but following vicious or nuisance dogs is rental home at 108 Juniper the attack Sawyer abruptly prohibited. 2(/1706$2/8.+6=:433,72/8.3,8?;;;+6=:433,72/8.3,8 Court to Montgomery County left taking both dogs with Last November another 98/7275,6-,67!!,6:(7/:,,:,1452,38(1/746+,67,(63/3-/7()/1/8/,74-3/8/:,"*./,:,2,38 and they immediately him. family with two pit bull-type 1>.,/2,67,2,38/($$4*/(1$$,*96/8=/7()/1/8=3+/:/+9(1!!7=*.48.,6(5=(2/1=(6/8(1!!7=*.48.,6(5= removed the animals – a pit ACO Voss said he was able dogs that were involved in bull and a pit bull/boxer mix to determine that the dogs an attack on another resi- breed – from the community were up-to-date on their vac- dent’s pet were called before following the attack. cinations and Montgomery Judicial Panel. While the out- In a telephone interview County Animal Control has come of that hearing has not with The Times, Animal Con- been alerted. Due to the seri- been made public, SLLA trol Officers Frank Ringelberg ous nature of the incident, Community Manager Alina and Bryant Voss said they if the family returns to Moore Cochran reported the dogs were familiar with the dogs County the dogs would be are no longer residing in the and had been called previ- deemed ‘vicious’ and all legal community. ously to the Juniper Court ,$$)"& *"&)"*+ residence to follow up on a report of the dogs being abandoned. 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Spivey Hair Company ...+!"*"$&*,*!"'% 910.295.6700 • Mon-Sat 10-5 Located on Lower level • 295-2815 6 Seven Lakes Times April 1, 2011 NEWS 7 Lakes families hope for Academy Hts reprieve by Laura Douglass of Academy Heights Elemen- especially if the money isn’t if your objective is to educate we would know the bigger Times Reporter tary School [AHES] was a there,” said Westsider Phil kids, would you close the impact of BRAC [Ft. Bragg’s It’s been a rocky and tense shock. Woodard, a AHES parent. most successful school?” Base Realignment and Clo- few weeks for a handful of Purser targeted AHES “But closing what I consider Academy Heights is, in fact, sure] and if there are addi- Seven Lakes families who because it is an old facility to be a great school, as not only the number one per- tional monies coming in,” are waiting to hear what fate on a tiny piece of land — opposed to finding another forming school in Moore she added. “Certainly the will befall their beloved school. and because its student pop- alternative means or location, County, but it also ranks in Chamber of Commerce has Heard first through an ulation could be accommo- is wrong. Wait a year, because the top five for all schools in stated they are willing to automated telephone mes- dated at other county schools, once you close it you can’t North Carolina. assist if they can. I think sage, the announcement from including the year round pro- take it back. Let’s make sure Northsider Amanda Keller’s there would be more options Dr. Susan Purser, Superin- gram also offered at Southern you can’t pull money from son has been enrolled in because they would have tendent of Moore County Pines Primary and Elemen- somewhere else before you three county schools and, at time to meet and plan.” Schools [MCS], that she was tary. slam the door.” AHES, he is finally flourish- Purser’s suggested alter- recommending the closure “I’m all for budget cuts With two young children ing, she said, noting the small native for AHES students — enrolled at the school, size, dedicated teachers, and that they enroll in the South- Woodard’s thoughts echoed family atmosphere as vital ern Pines Year-round pro- what many other Academy components to his success. gram, poses a special hurdle Heights parents recommend- “Everybody agrees the for the Seven Lakes families ed during a three and one building is not the best, but interviewed by The Times — half hour public hearing it’s never been an issue,” too long a commute to school. before the Board on the pro- Keller told The Times. “It is Most AHES students live posed budget. what it is, bricks and mor- in the Pinehurst area. Many challenged Purser’s tar.” “I don’t want to give up on estimate that closing the “By waiting a year, hopefully (See “Families,” p. 16) school would save $500,000 per year and argued that it’s not the building, but the program that is worth saving. Wait at least a year, they PROVIDING . . . said, and allow time for an appropriate review of costs In home companionship and personal care services and alternative locations. (assistance with bathing, ambulation and incontinence issues) A senior vice president in Meal preparation Light housekeeping banking, Woodard offered a Transportation Services business analogy. “Would you close your most (910)246-8000 2296D NC Hwy 5 Aberdeen successful branch? So why, Bonded, licensed and insured. Comprehensive background checks.

Westsider Phil Woodard with Cassie and PJ, who both attend Academy Heights Elementary School.

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Parents rally to save their school by Laura Douglass demic or Intellectually Gifted] 109 TIMBER RIDGE COURT 103 STANDISH POINT 123 OVERLOOK DRIVE Times Reporter program. The other fifty plus Stately 4 bedroom 3 bath Outstanding 4 bedroom 3 bath 4 bedroom 3 bath lake view Faced with a “best case speakers who addressed the close to Marina. Lakefront on Lake Auman. on double lot (built in 2006) $849,000 $349,000 scenario” of an $8.2 million Board were united in their $485,000 reduction in next year’s opposition to closing Academy schools budget, Superintend- Heights — at least next year. ent Dr. Susan Purser has recommended several drastic Tear down the walls – steps to reduce costs but don’t tear down the program only one has generated any Constructed in 1934 on real discussion: closing Acad- the outskirts of Pinehurst in LOT 10 BOULDER DRIVE 10 ACRES REAR 121 SIMMONS DRIVE emy Heights Elementary the Taylortown community Stonesthrow — MACDOUGALL DRIVE 3 BR 2 BA on elevated lot close School [AHES], which is to serve African-American 2 acre lake front lot. Gently sloping pasture with to Johnson Pt in SL West Moore County’s top ranked students prior to desegrega- $42,500 elevated house seat close to $260,000 everything. $145,000 school. tion, the campus has expand- Earlier this month, Purser ed over the years to include laid out an extensive list of an auditorium, cafeteria, recommendations to the media center, and gymnasi- Board of Education in her um. Renamed Pinehurst Ele- proposed $90.2 million budg- mentary in 1969, the school et that included reworking was revamped to serve as a the formula ratio to increase self-contained academically 105 ROUND OAK DRIVE 118 OWENS DRIVE 130 SHAW DRIVE the number of students per gifted program for second All Brick Lake Front Home on All brick lake view home on a 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in a teacher at every grade level, and third graders. It under- Lake Longleaf in SL North. high lot close to the front gate. great lake view location staggered open and start went another name change, $345,900! Motivated Seller! $189,500 $224,900 times for some schools to in 1996, when it was restyled allow for consolidated bus as year-round academic facil- routes, reductions to pull ity. out programs, reductions in With enrollment limited by middle school athletics, its physical footprint and reductions in arts, health aging structure, students are and physical education, and often wait-listed to gain 104 AMBERWOOD COURT 139 FIRETREE LANE 104 WOODALL COURT elimination of ninety posi- admission. 4 BR, 5 Full Baths, 3920 sf, One & One-half Story Executive Home,private cul-de- tions, among others. With 98.4 percent of stu- Lake Front on Echo. with Full Basement sac close to golf course, $135K However, her recommen- dents testing at grade level, $374,900 $139,900 below ‘08 appraisal. $699,900 dation to close Academy Academy Heights is the fourth Heights produced an imme- highest ranked school in LOT 52, PHASE IV North Carolina. Its closest diate and sustained outcry Morganwood Lot, 6.15 ac. from parents and supporters neighbor both geographically $115,000 of the year round program. and scholastically is Pine- LOT 51, PHASE IV During a three and a half hurst Elementary, which is Morganwood 4-Bedroom Perc. hour public hearing on Mon- ranked eighty-ninth. Atten- All Reasonable Offers Considered! 109 DENNIS CIRCLE 101 PINEWOOD COURT day, March 21, held at Union dance to Academy Heights MUST SELL! $95,000 Pines High School, only one is offered as an option first Better than new on a one acre Very well maintained 4BR, speaker tackled the general to families in the Pinehurst These Adjacent Lots Make lot in Seven Lakes West. 3BA home with Lake View of budget by asking the Board Elementary and West Pine a 11.5+ Acre Tract $362,500 Sequoia ...... $209,900 of Education to reconsider Elementary school districts, full funding of the AIG [Aca- (See “Academy,” p. 14) LOT LISTINGS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY !# "#&$"!%" ASK ME ABOUT SINGLE, 277 MacDougall Drive DOUBLE, GOLF FRONT, Seven Lakes # %" AND LAKE FRONT LOTS IN For Sale or Rent !" # SEVEN LAKES WEST, Commercial Building BEACON RIDGE, Three new HVAC Systems AND FOXFIRE $259,000

'#! "#$ The Property Center % ( "#!"& ® " % & " # TOM MCGINNIS, BROKER/REALTOR 673-1724 • 315-9127 (c) • 673-3676 (h) $% !" ! E-mail: [email protected] • www.propertyctr.com $%!!! " 8 Seven Lakes Times April 1, 2011 NEWS Davenport’s goal: ‘Over-service’ customers by Laura Douglass St. Louis has extensive pro- staff are well-educated and his love for landscaping took He said he approaches each Times Reporter fessional experience in the have a passion for the indus- him in a new direction and job as a team effort and, in Sensitive to the controversy golf course industry. try.” grew into a successful com- that vein, created the oppor- over the Seven Lakes “It’s not that we’re perfect, Davenport himself has that pany; but a deeper and more tunity for all former SLLA Landowners Association’s it’s that we’re responsive,” passion. profound desire to help people maintenance staff to apply [SLLA] recent decision to out- Davenport said, explaining In 2007, he established led him to sell that business. for jobs with his firm. To source landscape mainte- the firm’s standard business Davenport Landscaping, Davenport moved to the date, two have accepted his nance, Damon Davenport policy. “We hire quality staff which is actually his second Nandi District of Western offer and been hired. said he is ready to impress and make sure the right peo- foray into commercial land- Kenya, Africa, and established In addition, he has been the Seven Lakes communi- ple are in the right positions. scaping. Formerly employed a school and orphanage in contact with the Turf Man- ty. Our desire is make sure our in law enforcement, he said through his Christian min- agement program at Sandhills “We have a lot of people to istry, Build The Village. He Community College and is prove to that we’re going to continues to be actively excited to continue forging do a good job and we’re look- involved and said he is very that relationship. ing forward to that opportu- pleased that a second aca- “They have a phenomenal nity,” he explained. demic campus and a third program and their students Raleigh-based Davenport orphanage will soon be estab- are learning explicit incredible Landscaping was awarded a lished in that region. detail about this industry,” $146,000 contract on a con- While his experiences in said Davenport. “I look for- tentious 5-2 split vote of the Africa were truly enjoyable, ward to working with interns SLLA Board of Directors, a he returned to the United coming out of school and giv- move that shifted day-to-day States and was ready to start ing them a chance to take landscape maintenance oper- anew. He explained that he that book-learning to a pro- ations from an in-house assessed what had worked fessional work environment.” staffed function to a con- or not worked in the past for Currently Davenport and tracted service. him and seized the oppor- St. Louis are working to staff Rather than looking back tunity to improve his oper- the SLLA landscape operation to what may or may not have ation. to the appropriate level. He been done in the past, Dav- “There are a lot of people told The Times that he antic- enport said his sole focus is out there that can plant grass ipated four employees with on the task at hand. or plant a shrub, but there additional seasonal help dur- “I can appreciate that are not a lot who can or will ing the heavy mowing period. change is hard,” he said. “It’s Damon Davenport, Scott St. Louis, and John Phillips of stop to listen to the customer,’ Given the opportunity to been one way for so long, Davenport Landscaping Davenport said. “Our focus maintain two such large and but we have a job to do and is customer service — that impressive pieces of property we’re going to do it to the is the key to any successful — Seven Lakes North and PROFESSIONAL best of our abilities. Our goal OFFICE OR RETAIL service related business.” (See “Davenport,” p. 11) is to ‘over service’ our cus- SPACE tomers.” FOR A licensed general contrac- LEASE tor, registered landscape con- $ 1,500.00 Mo. STACKHOUSE tractor, and internationally 1519 Sq. Feet certified arborist — among other professional designa- PLUMBING 4317 Seven Lakes Plaza, Seven Lakes Village tions — Davenport has sub- Company, Inc. x Break Room x Tile & Carpet Floors stantial experience in the x 1 Bathroom x Additional Owner Occupied field. His team also includes x Fire Place 384 Sq. Ft. Also Available Your Hometown Plumber Since 1983! x Fire Place 384 Sq. Ft. Also Available Account Manager John x x Highway 211 Exposure Ample Parking Phillips and the on-site fore- x x man for Seven Lakes, Scott Call Dave Berger Broker: (910) 315-7575 St. Louis. A local resident,

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Offered by Quality Care Pharmacy Peggy Floyd or Shannon Stites 910-639-1197 910-992-6231 1103 Seven Lakes Drive • 673-DRUG(3784) 206 Commerce Ave. Mon – Fri 8:30–6 • Sat 8:30–12:30 Southern Pines, NC 28387 10 Seven Lakes Times April 1, 2011 NEWS In memory of . . . Featured The Property Center Gerald ‘Elon’ Rouse Jr., Robert “Bob” B. Van Lehn lieu of flowers, memorials Homes 125 West Plaza Drive, Seven Lakes, North Carolina 35, of Eagle Springs, died died March 15. Almost 86, may be directed to Doctors Tuesday, March 15, at his as he was born at home in Without Borders, 1-888-392- residence. A funeral service Uhrichsville, Ohio. His par- 0392. was held Friday, March 18, ents were Roy B. and Lillian Survivors include his wife, at Bright Light Baptist Schneider Van Lehn. He Ruth and two sons; Kurt Van Church, Robbins. The Rev. served in the US Army, Euro- Lehn and Todd Van Lehn Ralph Voncannon officiated. pean Theater, during WW II. and his grandchildren. Burial followed in the Rouse Bob and his wife, Ruth met family cemetery. at Antioch College and spent Robert James Renfrew, He is survived by his par- their working lives in Yellow 73, of Eagle Springs, died ents, Gerald and Laura Springs. Mr. Van Lehn was Sunday March 13, at his Rouse; sister, Bridgette Rouse employed by Vernay Labo- residence. *1'31'' / )() *+# %)# #* Brewster, of Seven Lakes; ratories, Inc. Mr. Renfrew was born in " -&#&,$(#" -+ !"(" "+#! paternal grandmother, Thel- He enjoyed his work, work- Utica, New York to the late (((+#&& #("&&##!(#( *" ma Rouse, of Eagle Springs; ing with his sons and in his Harry James Renfrew and (##&#)'*+# &#! *"&'"&#"(##! and maternal grandmother, workshop, also with the Pres- Dorothy Cormie Renfrew. Lucille Wallace, of West End. byterian Church. He espe- Mr. Renfrew was a graduate Memorial contributions cially enjoyed the camaraderie from the Utica Free Academy. may be mailed to 7388 N.C. of friends and camping with He was formerly married to 705 Eagle Springs, NC 27242, family, Boy Scouts and Dorothy Miller, also of Utica. to assist with funeral expens- friends. He served in the New York es. He and Ruth moved to National Guard from 1959 Kennedy Funeral Home Seven Lakes West in North to 1963. He was a lifelong assisted the Rouse family. Carolina after retiring. There carpenter and loved working he was active in the West with his sons. End Presbyterian Church He was preceded in death ! ! Nora Mary Beck Smith, and the Sailing Club. After by his brother James and 4'1,//+1 / $ ""#!#&&#+ 68, of Eagle Springs, died twenty years in Seven Lakes, his parents. "! -"-)$&'" )$ "((#"')((&''# ')& Wednesday, March 16, at her Bob and Ruth moved to River Mr. Renfrew is survived by #)"(&(#$'""#"(")#)'#(+(&'-'(!&" residence. Landing at Sandy Ridge near his three sons, Michael Ren- ($)!$'!)!#& "( '(&')(" )' A memorial Mass was held High Point. frew of Whitesboro, NY; '&'+ " #'(' Saturday, March 19, at Our A memorial service will be David Renfrew of Knoxboro, Lady of the Americas. The held Friday, April 8, at 4 pm, NY; Thomas Renfrew of Eagle Rev. Ricardo Sanchez offici- in the multipurpose room at Springs; six grandchildren, ated. River Landing, 1575 John and many nieces and Mrs. Smith was a native Knox Drive, Colfax, NC. In nephews. of Riverdale, NY, and a retired medical transcriptionist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fernand Beck PHILLIPS FORD II and Loretta Flynn Beck. 5292 Hwy. 15/501, PO Box 100, Carthage, NC 28327 She is survived by her hus- Victor would like to band, Wesley P. Smith, of invite all of his friends "! the home; daughters, Deb- 3$.&*2) /+($"#&!+(&*+'# )!" orah S. Musika, of Troy, and and neighbors #) '()(#""#*&'. #(#"$ Lisa Ann Reckard, of Mint to visit him at ) ) ' #!'('() )$('+("'+ #)( Hill; sons, David W. Smith, Phillips Ford Bus (910) 947-2244 Toll Free (800) 301-2659 #+& * +" )'+#& '#$#&'(#&& of Angel Fire, NM, and Jason P. Smith, of Eagle Springs; Victor JonPaul Fax (910) 947-5792 brothers, Fernand Beck III, Sales Consultant [email protected] of New York City, and George Beck, of New Jersey; sister, Karen Anderson, of Curlew, TRAFFIC TICKET TROUBLE? WA; and her grandchildren. Worried about insurance? Memorials contributions may be made to FirstHealth Relax. Call us. We’ll handle it. Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374, or Our Lady of # the Americas, 298 Farmers *.'5//&3 / "#-()() *+ Market Road, Biscoe, NC &#!(" #'$#&#&("+ +&+## ##&' 27209. "( *"&##!""&##!(" (" "(-#&##! & CAMPBELL, PLLC '(#&#&&#+"! - #'(#%)# 105 Seven Lakes Court Advertise in The Times Bob Bierbaum (910) 673-1325 7 website:Wbi gbcnclaw.comgbcnclaw com 55501/0'136%31%/- '$1%)*23*.(2 NEWS April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 11 Kick up your heels for Prancing Horse by Claudia Watson wonderful way for the com- pering Pines, allows the the horses make such a pro- pay a charge of thirty dollars Special to Seven Lakes Times munity to support this organ- organization to offer more found change in their lives.” per hour for group lessons, Put on your pointy toe ization,” says Tom Carr, one classes to meet the increasing In the past 26 years, over that price represents only boots, jeans and wear your of the co-owners of the demand. 52,000 children and adults one-third of the lesson’s cost. best swagger for the 2nd McLendon Hills community. Many of McLendon Hills’ with physical, mental or emo- The remaining cost is raised Annual Spring Barn Dance To serve a wider geographic residents offer their horses tional challenges have been through fundraising and pri- being held at the McLendon area and more individuals to student riders and others touched by the medically vate donations. Hills Equestrian Center on with special needs, Prancing volunteer. “It’s generated a approved and accredited ther- “This event is a great way Saturday, April 16, 6 to 10 Horse began offering classes ton of enthusiasm here,” says apeutic riding program offered to support the students and pm to benefit Prancing Horse. at the McLendon Hills Eques- Carr. by Prancing Horse. their needs, but how much “We really are excited about trian Center last fall. “Our residents enjoy the “Locally, Prancing Horse the program can grow and hosting the event here. It’ll The center, in addition to experience of working with serves students from all walks how many of those who want be a great night and it’s a Muddy Creek Farm in Whis- the students and seeing how of life and with various special to ride will have the oppor- needs,” explains Judy Lewis, tunity, relies up on the con- President of Prancing Horse, tinued generosity of our com- Inc. “They all have something munity,” she says. in common. When they get The fundraiser will feature Three arrested for HVAC thefts on the horse, their speech, a buffet dinner that includes balance, core strength and beer, wine and sodas; as well The Moore County Sheriff's McInnis was charged with demeanor possession of self-esteem all improve. And as a silent auction and music office has arrested three men 18 counts of felony larceny, stolen property. best of all – they smile.” by DJ, King Curtiss. in connection with the thefts 17 counts of felony posses- The investigation into the Last year, 215 people Tickets are $40 per person of more than twenty-five con- sion of stolen property, and rash of condensing unit lar- attended the barn dance. and may be purchased at densing units stolen from one count of felony breaking cenies is continuing and addi- The event reached its target the Country Bookshop, Moore the Seven Lakes, Jackson or entering. tional arrests are expected. goal and allowed Prancing Equine Feed, Faded Rose, Springs, Whispering Pines, Carlyle was charged with Investigators believe that Horse to add an additional Given Bookshop, and Sand- Eagle Springs and Carthage 10 counts of felony larceny, the rising price of metal at class to the program. hills Winery in Seven Lakes. areas over the past five 10 counts of felony posses- local recycling facilities has Lewis says the event’s pro- Or purchase online at months. sion of stolen property, one contributed to an increase ceeds go directly toward stu- www.prancinghorsecenter.org Arrested were Robert count of misdemeanor lar- in metal larcenies throughout dent fees. While students or call 910-246-3202. Thomas Persing Jr., 38 of ceny, and one count of mis- the county. 172 Munday Road, West End; Christopher Lee McInnis, 27 of 162 Munday Road, West West End Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) End; and Jason Michael Car- lyle, 31 of 738 Stage Road, Carthage. Persing was charged with We invite you to come worship with us! 28 counts of felony larceny, Worship – 11 a.m. • Sunday School 10 a.m. 27 counts of felony possession of stolen property, one Larry Lyon, Pastor; Chip Pope, Associate Pastor count of felony breaking or West End Presbyterian Church is located on Knox Lane entering, one count of mis- in West End, one block west of Highway 211 demeanor larceny, and one count of misdemeanor possession of stolen property. Annual Chicken Dinner Davenport Seven Lakes Emergency Medical Services Our financial guidance – (Continued from page 8) South – Davenport said he trusted, understandable, free is looking forward to a continued positive relationship Financial advice is something most of us need with Talis and also excited sooner or later. It’s always available from your to benefit Moore County Modern Woodmen representative. through local staffing. Modern Woodmen of America offers financial products and fraternal benefits. Call today to “We’ve proven ourselves learn more. over the years and have a good working relationship Michael J . Ber nar d, FIC, CFFM* Agent name* with Talis, because when we Managing Partner 6543address Seven Lakes Village say something, we do it,” he Westcity, state End, NC 27376 said. “There is follow through Cellphone phone: 910-315-2378 and communication.” Friday, April 8, 2011 [email protected] Woodmen email “We’re excited to be here. 11:30 – 2:00 Lunch 4:30 – 7:00 Dinner We’re cost competitive, and modern-woodmen.org we bend over backwards to *Registered representative. Securities offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., keep our homeowners asso- $7.00 per plate donation a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America, 1701 1st Avenue, ciation customers happy.” GUI0408 Rock Island, IL 61201, 309-558-3100. Member: FINRA, SIPC. 12 Seven Lakes Times April 1, 2011 NEWS FirstHealth Rehab visits 7 Lakes Kiwanis by Frank Krohn home where patients can stay long enough to be effort is made to safely release own identity. There are also Seven Lakes Kiwanis relearn how to function in a released without fear of fur- the patient as quickly as pos- plans to enlarge the “outside March 15 saw the visit of normal home environment. ther problems while contin- sible. The MRH Inpatient world” facilities, so that two delightful women from The length of time a patient uing rehab at home or at Rehab Center is proud of its patients can practice grocery the Inpatient Rehab Center stays in a rehab unit is another long term facility. record of beating the national shopping, using a bank, and (IRF) at Moore Regional Hos- important for two major rea- But financial considerations average times for stays in visiting a restaurant. Moore pital. sons — the patient needs to are also important, so every similar facilities. County is fortunate to have Cindy Sayce is the Director Although the Inpatient such a facility in the com- of the Inpatient Rehab Center Rehab Center is really state munity. and she was accompanied of the art, there are plans to Seven Lakes Kiwanis meets by Kay Turner, the Admis- renovate the front entrance every Tuesday at noon at the sions Coordinator. to further give the facility its Seven Lakes Country Club. The IRF is an expanded form of what is thought of as a rehab facility. There are Chain Pharmacies vs. Quality Care seven primary qualifying diag- noses which qualify a person for treatment in the IRF, Lotsa Stuff Quality Care namely Stroke, Brain injury, Pharmacy Pharmacy Amputation, Multiple trau- ma, Spinal cord injury, Burns, and Neurological dis- GROCERIES NOPE. orders. Beyond those seven disorders, there are a number NADA. of orthopedic cases accepted, especially bilateral hip and knee replacements, and also NOT A CHANCE! single joint replacements if COLD BEER! the patient is 85 years of age FirstHealth’s Kay Turner and Cindy Sayce with Kiwanian or has a BMI greater than Chuck Kersey, Program Coordinator 1 hour wait 10 minutes or less 50. There are other criteria (So you can buy the above (We know your time is valuable that limit the use of this facil- items you really don't need) and we respect that.) ity to those who have special Medicine is always Computerized automatic needs. reordering limits out of Some of the equipment out of stock. stock situations. available to the patients are a Lite Gait, a Trans-sit sim- Professional, courteous, 4219 HWY 211 • SEVEN LAKES, NC 27376 Rude and inconsiderate ulator, a Bioness and other and helpful staff that 673-1663 • [email protected] electrical stimulator units, employees. treats you like family. a Wii, and even Animal Friendly Staff • Courteous Service Assisted Therapy. Pharmacists that develop There is also a simulated Coldest Beer • Biscuits • Fried Chicken • Pizza Pharmacist too busy a relationship with you Lottery • HD Satellite TV • Internet to answer and answer questions in a manner you can Special Cigarette Deals • Locally Owned & Operated my questions. understand. Children and adults of Precise employees check Seven Lakes are invited Boo Boo's to register for the NC ST. MARY MAGDALENE and recheck every Wildlife Resources Com- and “Uh Oh” prescription for accuracy and to ensure mission boating safety prescriptions. EPISCOPAL CHURCH your Safety. course to be held Sunday, Over 30 Years of Service to Christ Through People April 10, 1:30–7:30 pm, at Seven Lakes North Club- 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes, NC Bring all of your medication bottles full, half house. (910) 673-3838 full, or empty to our store. We don't care The class will be lead by The Rev. Robert H. Brown The Rev. Fred L. Thompson The Rev. Carol J. Burgess where the medications came from. We DO NCWRC Sgt. Mark Dutton Vicar Priest Associate Deacon and space is limited to care that you are taking them correctly. thirty participants. There Join us for Holy Week Join the Quality Care Pharmacy Family TODAY! is no fee to attend, but & Easter Services you must pre-register. Palm Sunday – 9:30 am Call the Seven Lakes Quality Care Pharmacy Maundy Thursday – 7:00 pm Landowners Association 1103 Seven Lakes Drive • 673-DRUG(3784) Good Friday – Noon Office at 673-4931 and Mon – Fri 8:30–6 • Sat 8:30–12:30 provide your name, Easter Sunday – 9:30 am address and telephone Our Family Providing QUALITY number. The Episcopal Church Welcomes YOU! Pharmaceutical CARE for Your Family NEWS April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 13 (Continued from page 3) for seven to ten weeks. Club was not metered. Hobbs MHK could use water from 100 feet on each side of wet- water from Pine Forest's Michael Croon, an agricul- added that using that much the creek if needed. Carthage lands and creeks, to better wastewater treatment plant ture irrigation consultant water on a golf course would Mayor Tom Stewart said town preserve the integrity of the and through the capture of working for MHK, said a golf have killed the grass by flood- officials would not object to creek as well as plant and storm water runoff. Huber course cannot be built out ing it. the development moving for- wildlife in the wetlands. played a recording of Engi- in one year. Croon said that ward as long as two criteria Because this is not required neer Fred Hobbs saying the Huber's data on Dormie Club Carthage asks are met: that no water is under the County's Zoning golf course will need “500,000 water use — taken from for more buffering taken from Nick’s Creek and Ordinance, it would solely to 600,000 gallons of water reports filed with the state Nick’s Creek supplies the that no run off from sprin- be up to the developer to a day” to become established, by MHK — were just esti- town of Carthage with water, klers occurs within a mini- decide to increase buffer size. but Hobbs was quick to clar- mates, because the irrigation and opponents have argued mum of seventy five feet of Harry Huberth, President ify that this is only required pump in use at the Dormie that, due to riparian rights, Nick’s Creek. of Sandhills Area Land Trust Currently MHK proposes said watershed protection 25 foot buffers on each side will continue to be an issue of all wetlands and 50 foot as the county develops and Hearing set on water restrictions buffers from the center of asked the Board to consider Nick’s Creek. Jeff Marcus of some mechanism to seriously pancy Tax into a fund to by Stacy Naughton rected into a fund that would the North Carolina Wildlife protect watersheds in the Times Reporter revamp the Moore County pay for a $250,000 grant to Resources Commission asked County. The Moore County Board Airport. expand the runway and the developer to consider of Commissioners approved The primary main change improve the ramp at the air- increasing the buffer size to during their Tuesday, March in the bill is a requirement port before the 2014 US (See “Pine f orest,” p. 14) 29 Special Meeting Public that the Board of Commis- Opens. Works Director Dennis Brob- sioners and the Convention Once the grant is paid, the st’s request to call a public and Visitors Bureau [CVB] CVB can use the diverted Lake Auman Waterfront Seven Lakes West hearing on Tuesday, April 5 agree on where the funds funds for other necessary at 5:00 pm to consider revi- would be allocated. projects. sions to the Moore County Chairman Nick Picerno The redirection of funds Water Shortage Response originally suggested the idea from CVB to revamping the Ordinance. of using a portion of the three airport was approved by the The state requires all water percent Lodging Occupancy Board of Commissioners at NEW LISTING! purveyors to prepare and Tax in avoid any additional their March 1 meeting. The submit for state approval a tax burden for county tax- General Assembly must Seven Lakes West 121 Otter Drive water shortage response plan. payers while making much approve the authorizing leg- 101 Donnell Pt. – $519,000 $255,000 The County’s existing plan needed improvements to the islation before in can go into Horse Farm Property Seven Lakes West became effective in October Moore County Airport. effect. The Bill is being spon- of 2010 and includes triggers About ten percent of the sored by NC Representative for the system. Current trig- current tax would be redi- Jamie Boles. gers would allow for mandatory water restrictions to begin in April at the Pine- hurst/Seven Lakes system. SALE PENDING The Times spoke with Seven Lakes North 409 Longleaf Drive Brobst who said the public New Price – $200,000 $269,000 hearing is being held to pre- vent mandatory water restric- Estate Sale New Golf Front Listing! tions from going into effect. The County is trying to be, “proactive” about possible water shortages, said Brobst, Dr. Amie Collins but with recent rainfall shortages shouldn’t be a problem. SALE PENDING The requested revisions to the Water Shortage Response 3964 NC Hwy 73, West End 169 Lancashire, SL South Ordinance would include Buy 4 units $69,000 $345,000 modifications to the triggers FREE BOTOX! Get 1 unit Free View all Seven Lakes Properties Available at for the Pinehurst system, www.dawncrawleyrealty.com/NCLakeCommunities.html which have already been SPRING MAKEOVER BONUS! approved by the state. Come in for your free Spring % Occupancy Tax makeover with Jane Iredale Mineral OFF to Revamp the Airport Makeup and save 15% on any prod- 15 The Board of Commission- ucts including Jane Iredale, Obagi, Environ, ers agreed during Tuesday's meeting to revisions that and Eminence Organic Skin Care. would move a bill forward Offers good through April 30, 2011 to the General Assembly to Contact Dawn allocate seven percent of the 6 Regional Drive Suite C, Pinehurst, NC 28374 at 910-783-7993 or 866-359-2766 three percent Lodging Occu- (910) 295-9769 • beautifulskincarolina.com www.dawncrawleyrealty.com 14 Seven Lakes Times April 1, 2011 NEWS (Continued from page 13) Pine Forest is developed, unique to the area, such as reviewing the testimony as to the Board with a recom- Does Moore County Need including a water budget the Sandhills Lily. needed before coming back mendation. another Golf Course? study to monitor water flows Commissioner Tim Lea Opponents testifying during and increasing the distance commented that he doesn’t Tuesday's hearing asked of water buffers, Bob Kunce want to see the land devel- whether there is a need for of Hobbs Upchurch and Asso- oped under the current zon- WEE Yard Sale two and a half more golf ciates said none of this is ing laws, which would allow courses in Moore County. required under the Current for more housing and less Spring cleaning is around 10x18 space for $20 to set Mary Jo Morris said she Zoning ordinance. MHK is open space. the corner. With that comes up their items for sale. has seen Pinehurst develop- going above and beyond “At some point it all gets what to do with all the items If you are unable to set ers clear out a tract of land required conservation meth- down to money,” said Lea, you don’t want. up and sale but would like only to lose their funding ods for the development, when considering how much Out with the old and in to donate your items to be and leave the area. The devel- Kunce said, pointing to the more can be done to protect with the new – plus you sold, the PTA will have a oper “gambled” that the much lower than permitted the property environmentally. can help raise money for space for this as well. Please County would approve the number of homes and the Over sixty people attended West End Elementary contact Brian Povish (638- development and that “golf much larger than required Tuesday night’s Pine Forest School playground. 1802) or Crissy Skipper course needs would be up,” amount of open space. rezoning hearing, and the The PTA will be hosting (673-8185) to purchase a said Morris. MHK Consultant Dr. Jay Board gave everyone a chance a fundraising yard sale on space or to make arrange- SOS President Joe McDon- Carter said the developer has to speak without time limi- Saturday, April 16, at 7 am, ments to donate your items. ald referred to a Golf Weekly enrolled in the Safe Harbor tations. on the school grounds. Any- All proceeds from the rental article that reported a decline Program to protect Red Cock- "We have to get this one one interested in partici- of spaces will go to improve in golf courses and the clo- aded Woodpeckers on or near right," Chairman Picerno pating will need to rent a the WEE playground! sure of over one hundred the property and is agreeing said, advising Planning Direc- each year in the US during not to build near areas con- tor Joey Raczkowski to take the past three years. Richard taining many of the species as much time as needed in Hilbert echoed that point, calling the need for another golf course in the area “ridiculous.” McDonald, a Realtor for over twenty years, said there is no shortage of homes for NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! sale in the Moore County MLS listings. Starting home www.sevenlakesdentist.com Now celebrating more than 25 years prices for the Pine Forest doing business in Moore County! Community are set at We File Dental Insurance $700,000, according to Mack- NITROUS OXIDE AVAILABLE ey. SOS Secretary Ruth Stolt- ing warned about “Zombie Seven Lakes Snack Shack Developments” throughout the US, fearing that MHK Imagine Woodworks! 135 MacDougall St • Seven Lakes • 400-5228 will run out of money and (Across from Carolina Car Care) leave the project half complete without any recourse for the –FURNITURE – EAT-IN OR TAKE OUT! County or its citizens. At the February 15 Pine Forest Pub- –CABINETS – April’s for CELEBRATIONS! lic hearing, MHK's Mackey Help us celebrate the coming of Spring told the Board, “The risk of AND REGINA’S BIRTHDAY! recession is our risk.” –BOATS –

What about the TRY A FREE SAMPLE! Land Use Plan? Many opponents of Pine IF YOU CAN Of our NEW Forest echoed the comments IMAGINE IT, Potato Skins, Mozzarella Sticks, of Jesse Wimberly, who asked Breaded Mushrooms, Zucchini, or Poppers that the rural and agricultural WE CAN CREATE IT! (with your $6.50 order) character of Moore County If it’s wood and it needs to be: repaired, reglued, be preserved — as outlined remade, refinished, remodeled, renovated, restored, April’s Milkshake in the County's Land Use renewed, reconstructed, rejuvenated, Plan — saying the County Peanut Butter & Hot Fudge has a tourist based economy remanufactured, resuscitated, repainted and a lot of natural resources OR if you want it custom built — April’s Hurricane Chocolate Layer Cake with Cream bring in “valuable dollars” WE CAN MAKE YOUR VISION A REALITY! from visitors from all over Burgers • Hoagies • Hot Dogs • Wraps the world. We are open by chance or appointment at Salads • Ice Cream Delites • Cappuccino Coolers Though a number of speak- 314 Grant Street, Unit E, Seven Lakes, NC 27376 Most Foods Made to Order! ers suggested measures to protect the environment, if (910) 673-2756 • [email protected] Hours! M–Sa 11 - 7 • Su 12 - 6 NEWS April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 15 (Continued from page 7) of the AHES PTA. West Pine and Pinehurst Ele- — wait a year. occupied and not abandoned. but approximately 75 of the Several alternative options mentary; using lottery funds “By moving the closure a The interior and exterior are school’s 270 or so students for cost cutting were offered dedicated to capital projects year, you gain two benefits,” maintained, enabling an easy reside in other areas, includ- for the Board’s consideration, to fund construction for a said Leslie Bradley. “Academy transition. By postponing the ing West End and Seven including additional financial new facility; and stretching Heights has time to work closure, it benefits to key Lakes. support from the community anticipated use of the fund with the system to know how, Moore County constituen- or higher school fees to balance to also cover Acad- where, and at what cost we cies.” The secret of success attend; reducing the school emy Heights could move the program. And Earlier in the meeting, Tay- What factors contribute to week to four-days; reconsti- Taylortown residents have lortown Mayor Ulysses Bar- the school’s success was an tuting the program in entirety Wait a year time to study and seek fund- rett, Jr. said that, while the underlying current of many at the newly constructed West However, the majority who ing to convert the school into community preferred the of the speakers at the recent Pine Elementary campus or spoke clearly favored one key a community facility. During school remain open, if it is public hearing: Is it the stu- splitting the program between step in the decision process this time, the building is (See “Academy,” p. 16) dents and supportive parents, the teachers and staff, the program, or a combination of all these elements? What everyone did agree upon was that it is not the building itself. Tear down the bricks and mortar, but don’t tear down the program, was the consensus. “My son won the science fair with chicken crap and motor oil. You guys have fifty Fabulous Water Fronts Inviting Golf Fronts to sixty million — you should be able to figure this out,” demanded Dr. Paul Kuzma, father of Nicholas Kuzma, who won an exemplary award in the NC Science Engineer- Seven Lakes North $239,000 Seven Lakes West $699,000 Seven Lakes West $364,700 Seven Lakes West $329,000 ing Fair in 2010 as an AHES Charming Brick Water Front Home Elegant Water Front – Breathtaking Views Elegant & Inviting Golf Front Home Beautiful All Brick Golf Front fifth grader. 2 BR / 2 BA Code 773 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 762 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 746 3 BR / 3 BA Code 708 He cautioned the Board of www.146OverlookDrive.com www.105FeatherstonPoint.com www.158BanbridgeDrive.com www.142BanbridgeDrive.com Education to demand real numbers, echoing a concern voiced by many that the $500,000 annual savings Purser believes would come from closing the school is Seven Lakes West $460,000 Seven Lakes North $435,000 Seven Lakes South $285,000 Seven Lakes South $215,000 unrealistic — and, as yet, Great Floor Plan- Beautiful Water Front Spectacular & Spacious Water Front Home Great Golf Front on 12th Fairway Affordable Brick Golf Front Home 3 BR / 2 BA Code 742 3 BR / 3 BA Code 735 3 BR / 3 BA Code 677 4 BR / 2.5 BA Code 697 not been substantiated on www.122McCrackenDrive.com www.110RunningBrookLane.com www.116DartmoorLane.com www.103EssexCourt.com paper. 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MarthaGentry.com View More Country Homes @ www. MarthaGentry.com school is not, there is something wrong,” said Elizabeth Bode, who serves as treasurer View ALL Homes for Sale in Moore County @ www.MarthaGentry.com 16 Seven Lakes Times April 1, 2011 NEWS (Continued from page 15) Back in July 2010, Purser lic hearing argued about the the least diverse of all Moore mending a step back from closed, they would ask for warned the Board of Edu- timing and short notice before County Schools, but it is also state-controlled of funding the property to be given to cation that the coming budget such a major decision. its number one ranked aca- of local schools. the town. process would be exception- “No one thought ‘retire’ was demic institution. The threat “We need for local counties Postponing the decision a ally difficult. While funding synonymous with ‘closing of closing a small, extremely to take a more proactive role,” year would also provide time, reductions in the previous and disbanding’ the school,” successful program in a tra- Coughlin said. “We certainly many argued, to study the few years have had a signif- said Carol Ray, President of ditionally black community have the means to do that. impact of such a decision on icant impact, she said they the AHES PTA, noting that due to state budget cuts in This is an opportunity to a wide range of related issues, had still been within reach pouring money into a decay- a county that is better known make a powerful statement such as anticipated enroll- of the system. ing facility was not feasible, for million dollar mansions on how Moore County values ment increases across the However, looking ahead to but that parents and students and one of the nation’s pre- education. We, at the Cham- county due to Ft. Bragg 2011-2012, she projected an were willing to continue at mier golf courses is an irre- ber, believe that education BRAC; ensuring compliance adjustment like none ever the location until an alter- sistible storyline; especially is one of the pillars that a with legal requirements to experienced in Moore Coun- native site could be found. in light of the state’s current community is built upon.” close a school; time to ty. race against time to complete Speaking earlier in the research the true costs of “We have made so many A national & regional story road widening and costly air- meeting on behalf of Southern each alternative option; and reductions and trimmed here With several hundred support upgrades to accommo- Pines Primary, which together even the impact on property and there, making sure we porters rallied to save the date the rich and famous at with Southern Pines Elemen- values — since many stated remained focused on our school in the few days the US Opens scheduled in tary offers the only other year that the opportunity to attend mission and core beliefs,” between announcement of 2014. round academic program in Academy Heights was a cru- said Purser. “We will be look- the proposed closure and the the county, PTA Vice Presi- cial factor in their decision ing at how to do our business recent budget hearing, Purs- Time for county to step up? dent Rollie Sampson made to purchase a home in the differently. We’ve got to be er’s recommendation not only Patrick Coughlin, President a similar observation — but Pinehurst district. realistic: the money is not attracted a near army of of the Moore County Cham- urged the community to look coming, so how we structure Academy Heights supporters, ber of Commerce suggested beyond local funding and to A unique opportunity what we do needs to change.” but also two television teams that, rather than a setback, take the fight for education MCS’ proposed budget Part of that restructuring from Raleigh-based stations the state budget crisis is an funding to the state and request from the county was already in place as early and a correspondent for the opportunity. national level. remains unchanged from last as 2006 when the Facilities Wall Street Journal. “We need a unique “Moore County Schools year at $26.2 million. The Master Plan was developed. The school is admittedly approach,” he said, recom- budget cuts have nickeled anticipated budget reductions As recommended, a new ele- and dimed our children’s include a $3 million cut from mentary school was to be education,” she said. “Until the state — a figure that constructed to relieve over- we as a community and could potentially climb as crowding in the Pinehurst Hawaiian Luau at SLCC country decide to put the high as $9 million — and district, and Academy Heights Everyone’s invited to the and Molokini Coconut Cake. education of our children also the loss of $5.2 in federal was to be retired. “Hawaiian Luau” on April Music and entertainment first, this will be a never end- stimulus funding. However, many at the pub- 9, at the Seven Lakes Coun- provided by Chad Sain at ing battle.” try Club. Festivities begin 7:00 pm. All-inclusive price with cocktails at 5:30 pm, for members is $28 and followed by a fabulous non-members $33 inclusive. Hawaiian Buffet at 6:30 pm Call 673-1100 for reserva- hurst Elementary is an old featuring Kuai “Kole” Slaw, tions. a year round program,” school, as is West End Ele- Maui Chicken, Honolulu Suggesteed dress is a explained Westsider Suzanne mentary — so why, she won- Ham, Big Island Rice, Oahu Muu-muu, Hawaiian shirt Shelton, “but Southern dered, is there so much Vegetables, Hawaiian Bread or anything cool & casual. Pines? No. It’s just too far emphasis on the age of Acad- to drive.” emy Heights? With two young children “There are a lot of great enrolled at the award-winning ideas floating around to allow school, she too said she was the program to stay together,” ! Hardwood www.pinehurstvets.com shocked at Purser’s propos- Shelton said. “There are so LE al. many parents willing to fight A & Carpet “I feel if there were more to keep this program — stu- S Dr. Mari Ellen Brown and her year round programs offered dents and even former stu- staff offer individualized care then more families could dents are also fighting for Largest Sale of the Year! for your pet feline and canines in the Pinehurst area. take advantage of it,” she the program.” (on Selected Items) said, noting that the schedule “They can talk budget all Every pet is different and itself is one of the reasons day long, but there are unique and requires a special AHES children are scoring options other than closing TRACY’S CARPET wellness plan. higher. “It seems to me that it down,” she concluded. 910-420-2890 if Dr. Purser did put priority The Board of Education COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL value on year round pro- has postponed its next meet- www.tracyscarpets.com Call our office today to grams, then she would make ing, originally scheduled for schedule an appointment it work.” Monday, April 4, until Mon- FREE ESTIMATES – Check our prices before you buy or to take a tour! 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- 10 am to 3 pm, SL North Methodist Church Lenten 2 pm, meeting at the North Golden at 910 947-4000. Clubhouse. Join the blan- Supper & Devotional - Side Clubhouse. Program • “Celebration of the Mili- keteers as they continue join the Church for a spe- will feature an introduction tary Child” – 12 noon to to make blankets for chil- cial meal at 6 pm, followed to the FirstHealth Hospice • American Red Cross 4 pm, at Aberdeen Lake dren in need in Moore by a Lenten devotional serv- Campus. Join the women Blood Drive – 1:30 pm to Park. To honor and cele- County and for the children ice at 7 pm. Nursery avail- a nd learn about 5:30 pm, hosting the Foxfire brate the service of the mil- of the 82nd Airborne sol- able. Questions: contact this new community Community Blood Drive at itary children of all ages diers, Ft. Bragg. If you are Don Allen 295-0460 or the resource and how its team West End United Methodist who live in Moore County. unable to attend the work- church office at 673-1371. oriented approach will pro- Church. Give the gift of Events and activities shop, please make a new • Divorce Recovery Pro- vide for the patient’s phys- life! Contact Annaliese planned. Call Charlie or homemade blanket and gram – Community Pres- ical and emotional needs, Feggeler at 910-673-3734 Suzy Carlton 235-0271. drop it by the Seven Lakes byterian Church to run six as well as family support to schedule your appoint- Landowner’s weeks, 7-8:30 needs. Nominating Com- ment. pm, with mittee will present the slate • Seven Lakes E.M.S. • St. Mary Magdalene Epis- What’s Whenchild care. of officers for the 2011- Chicken Dinner – at the copal Church – 9:30 am, Professionals 2012 year. Refreshments EMS Building, 714 Seven Holy Communion, 1145 in the fields • Wine Tasting – at Sandhills Lakes Drive. Lunch from Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Calendar of psycholo- Winery 5:30 to 8 pm, great 11:30 am to 2 pm, Dinner Lakes, 673-3838. All are gy, law, wines, and food pairings. from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. $7 Welcome. finance and 1057 Seven Lakes Drive. per plate payable at the • “Early Spring Wildflow- faith will (910) 673-2949. www.sand- door. Take-outs available. ers” – 3 pm, Discover some Asso- speak. Refreshments and hillswinery.com of the colorful spring wild ciation discussion. $25 fee. Com- • Moore County Govern- flowers in bloom along the office, North Side or by munity Presbyterian ment Public Forum –7 • Bird walk – 8 am, Meet trails in Weymouth Woods. Phoenix Fashions, Seven Church at 910-295-6848. pm, on the County Budget some colorful and vocal Walk planned. Weymouth Lakes Business District. Located at Kelly and FY 2011-2012, at the Sen- visitors that appear each Woods, 1024 Fort Bragg Include your name, Everette Road, Pinehurst. ior Enrichment Center, year during migration. Join Rd., Southern Pines, 910- address, phone or email (8040 US Hwy 15-501, 2 the group to look for birds 692-2167. Free, gather at information so that we can miles north of the Pinehurst like blue-gray gnat catcher, the visitor center. say thank you. Bring a • Bread of Life Ministry – traffic circle). The forum is summer tanager, great snack or lunch to the work- West End United Methodist to give citizens the oppor- crested flycatcher and shop, stay as long as you Church, 11 am to 1 pm. tunity to speak with the prairie warbler. Share a 2 • Moore Republican wish and enjoy the fellow- Ministry is for seniors (wid- County Manager and staff mile walk. Bring binoculars Women’s Club Luncheon ship. Pat Weber 673-1457 ows, widowers, and the eld- about the budget. Forum and bug spray. Weymouth – held at the Pinehurst or [email protected] erly). Fellowship and devo- is informal with time devot- Woods, 1024 Fort Bragg Members Club. Registration • Grand Opening of new tion and a meal provided ed to questions and Rd., Southern Pines, 910- at 11:30 am and lunch and former “favorites” at at $5 per person. answers. Eli Arroyo-Allen, 692-2167. Free, gather the served at 12 noon. Cost St. Mary Magdalene • Gallery at Seven Lakes – 910 947-6363 or Tami visitor center. $16. Valet parking available. Gallery – open 1-4 pm, St. open 1-4 pm, at St. Mary Reservations: Kay Wildt Mary Magdalene Episcopal Magdalene Episcopal 235-4654. Guest speaker, Church, 1145 Seven Lakes Church, 1145 Seven Lakes Dr. C.L. Gray, MD of Physi- Drive, Seven Lakes. Drive, Seven Lakes. Why are we so busy? cians for Reform, a group • West End United • Women of Seven Lakes – • State of the art body shop & service. that advocates for patient • Tire & Oil change competitive pricing. centered health care. • Hand-picked pre-owned cars certified by Carfax. • Gallery at Seven Lakes – • The fairest pricing on all vehicles. Stop by today to see for yourself why we’re the dealer of open 3-5 pm, at St. Mary CCutlerutler TTrreeee choice for so many people. Magdalene Episcopal Church, 1145 Seven Lakes fine pruning of trees & ornamentals BILL SMITH Dr., Seven Lakes. Take tree and stump removal Southern Pines • 692-8765 down and replace artists plant site consulting & tree loss evaluation www.billsmithford.com & photographers work. Local artists welcome to 692-7769 show. Geoff Cutler Come & Worship with Us! Certified Arborist Fully Insured • Healing Service – 11 am, Reverend Don Welch St. Mary Magdalene Epis- Minister copal Church. 1145 Seven Reverend Fran Stark Lakes Dr., Seven Lakes. BOLTON BUILDERS INC. Minister of Visitation & Outreach Intercessory prayers for the Designer and Builder of Award Winning Homes for over 18 Years! April 3rd – sick & trouble, those in TAKING REMODELING TO THE NEXT LEVEL! harms way, traveling, Chapel Choir bereaved or deceased. All Let our award-winning company handle all your remodeling April 10th – are welcome. needs, Large jobs or small jobs – we add • Moore County Board of a touch of flair to every job we do. Kathryn Buie Commissioners – 5:00 pm, Let us build something special with you! We welcome young families regular meeting. Historic and their children. Courthouse, Carthage. We have available building lots, too! 910-673-2156 4317 Seven Lakes Plaza, West End, NC Seven Lakes Chapel in the Pines was founded in 1976 to serve the Seven Lakes Community and beyond. 910-673-3603 • 910-673-0233 (FAX) • Project Linus Workshop Chuck and www.sevenlakeschapelinthepines.com Michelle Bolton www.boltonbuildersinc.com • [email protected] WHAT’S WHEN April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 19

• Stroke Support Group – that capture personality, Club – meeting, 3 pm at Held in the Main Sanctu- 10:30 am, (This group character and mood, com- the Seven Lakes North ary, Sacred Heart Church, meets the second Saturday • St. Mary Magdalene Epis- posed images of one or Game Room. Dave Cum- Pinehurst. Purchase tickets of each month.) Held at the copal Church – 9:30 am, more persons in a still posi- mings and Don Shereda, at Given Book Shop at Olm- Conference Center, Moore Holy Communion, 1145 tion. Animals are not to be two volunteers in the com- sted Village, the Country Regional Hospital - Corner Seven Lakes Drive, Seven included. Prints may be puter reconditioning area Book Shop, Southern Pines, of Hwy 211 & Page Road, Lakes, 673-3838. All are black & white, sepia or at the Habitat Store, will or call 687-4746. Pinehurst. (910) 715-5266. Welcome. color. Meeting held at Christ be the guest speakers. They • Run for the Ribbons 5K • Discovery Walk – 3 pm, Fellowship Church, Mid- will demonstrate on com- and Family Fun Run – Join the Park Ranger for land and Pee Dee Roads, puters how they prepare • Bread of Life Ministry – held in conjunction with a short walk (approx. 2 Southern Pines. Guests are and test donated computers West End United Methodist the 60th running of the miles) to discover the plants welcome and encouraged to ready them for sale in Church, 11 am to 1 pm. Stoneybrook Steeplechase and animals that nature to join the meetings. the Habitat Store. Bring Ministry for seniors (wid- at Carolina Horse Park at has to offer along some of www.sandhillsphotoclub. along any questions you ows, widowers, and the eld- Five Points, Raeford. To the trails. Weymouth • Bingo Night at Our Lady have about upgrading your erly). Fellowship, devotion raise cancer awareness and Woods, 1024 Fort Bragg of the Americas – 7 pm, PC’s or repairs you may and a meal at $5/person. proceeds for Moore Regional Rd., Southern Pines, 910- Early Bird Bingo; and 7:30 want to make yourselves. • Wine Tasting – at Sandhills Hospital Foundation’s Can- 692-2167. Free, gather at pm, Regular Bingo. 298 Winery 5:30 to 8 pm, great cer CARE Fund. Registra- the visitor center. Farmers Market Road, Can- wines, and food pairings. tion fees include a T-shirt • Boating Safety Education dor. Minimum purchase • Annual SL Mah Jongg 1057 Seven Lakes Drive. and admission to the Course – 1:30–7:30 pm, $15. Doors open at 6:30 Luncheon Cruise – 11:30 (910) 673-2949. www.sand- Stoneybrook races that presented by NC Wildlife pm. 910 974-3051. am, at The Italian Table, hillswinery.com start at 1:30 pm. Cost of Resources Commission. Seven Lakes. Bring your • Seven Lakes Garden Club 5K registration, $25 before Children and adults of own 2010 card. Cost is $15 – 7:30 pm, meeting, at April 1, $30 after April 1. Seven Lakes are invited to • Healing Service – 11 am, (all inclusive). Lunch and Seven Lakes North Club- 1K registration, $10 before register for a boating safety St. Mary Magdalene Epis- play 6 games of Mah Jongg. house. Marcia Witmer will April 1 & $15 after April course to held Seven Lakes copal Church. 1145 Seven Call Sandy Ring 673-3550. demonstrate the making 1. Registration accepted North Clubhouse. Class Lakes Dr., Seven Lakes. • West End United of Hypertufas – a mud-pie online www.active.com or will be lead by NCWRC Sgt. Intercessory prayers for the Methodist Church Lenten recipe that is used to make www.runfortheribbons5k.co Mark Dutton, space is lim- sick & trouble, those in Supper & Devotional - all sorts of Garden Art proj- m. Call (910) 695-7510. ited to thirty participants. harms way, traveling, join the Church for a spe- ects. Annual Plant • Hawaiian Luau at SLCC No fee to attend, but you bereaved or deceased. Carol cial meal at 6 pm, followed Exchange held at this meet- – Everyone’s invited at the must pre-register. Call Burgess, Deacon. by a Lenten devotional serving, so bring any excess Seven Lakes Country Club. Seven Lakes Landowners • Seven Lakes West ice at 7 pm. Nursery avail- plants or cuttings you Festivities begin with cock- Association Office at 673- Landowners Association able. Contact Don Allen at would like to share with tails at 5:30 pm, followed 4931. – 9 am, work session. West 295-0460 or the church others. Easter Raffle held by a fabulous Hawaiian Side Park Community Cen- office at 673-1371. and prizes awarded. Tickets Buffet at 6:30 pm. Music ter. Open to all landown- • Carolina Philharmonic – $1 each or $5 for six tickets. and entertainment provided • Sandhills Photography ers. 7 pm, Holy Week Concert: Everyone is welcome. by Chad Sain at 7:00 pm. Club – 7-9 pm, “Portraits” • Seven Lakes Computer Orchestra and Chorus: All-inclusive price for mem- will be the subject of the bers is $28 and non-mem- competition. “Portraits”are bers $33 inclusive. defined as representations

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120 Grant Street Seven Lakes Village 673-0113 Now Accepting New Patients! Mon – Thurs 7:30 – 3:00 NEWS April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 21 (Continued from page 20) have been accelerated and A three-year contract with of culvert rehabilitations was work was that the mail house results from the group’s the Treasurer has begun to management company begun. project was never taken off recent survey of landowners develop a set of financial CAS,Inc. was negotiated this Shepard said his greatest the Board’s table because of regarding project priorities. polices. year, and an extensive series disappointment in the year’s (See “Westside,” p. 25) The survey provided significant detail regarding possible projects, such as road maintenance, the building of a new mailhouse, and beauti- fication of the entrances, asking respondents to rate their importance on a nine-point scale. Based on a weighted aver- Visit our Site for Visual Tours of our listings and age of the 230 responses to Access the Entire MLS for the Area (updated daily). received, the 13 project areas John A. Whelan were ranked in the following Broker/Owner order of importance: Road www.WhelanRealty.com Maintenance, Mail House [email protected] Construction, Front Entrance Reconfiguration and Beau- tification, Johnson Point $ # Expansion, Adding Amenities ' to the Dam, Enhancing the Ponds, Beautifying the East Gate, Establishing Walking Trails, Adding Amenities to $%" ' # "" !$ %"$ ! ' West Side Park, Beautifying *3.<5*6'*;.9/976; *+<47<:74/976; !92:;26. " *9=.47<:#.8<72*'*;.9/976; the Tower Area, Improving Communications with Mes- sage Boards or Reverse 911, Adding Amenities to Pine Island, and Adding Boat Stor- age Closer to Johnson Point. In addition to the numeric ratings, Kirst said, many " % $" ! &) & #" # "#$ respondents offered sugges- " A#.=.6*3.: 79;1 9.*;#,17742:;92,; 74/976; ;174. 4492,374/976; tions and feedback in the proposed project areas. The Committee will mine that information as it works to make recommendations to the Board, she said. 6;.927974/976; The Committee plans to '*;.9&2.> " %"$ ("% %"$ '" $" %"$ post the results of the survey *3.<5*6 on the Association website 74/976; 6,9.-2+4.'*;.9/976; #.=.6*3.:'.:; '*;.9/976; at sevenlakeswest.org. ".-<,.- Year in Review *3.<5*6 President Shepard provided '*;.9/976;: a quick overview of the year’s *6- work and accomplishments, .*,1 highlighting a settlement with the Developer that resulted "#$" # %"$ ( " %"$ #.8<72*'*;.9&2.> in the Association owning -79*+4. 7<6;9@#.;;260 #2604.%62;$7>617<:. !.;.9&$2;1 (-1%.0#0$5(12(-& the West Side Park mortgage 22

Seven Lakes Times April 1, 2011 OPINION Editorial Gaddafi spring Fix the Club’s covenants The tension is palpable. les. Can you feel it? Give me ten minutes in According to folks who know about these change the covenants at the drop of a Settling down over us like broad daylight and I’ll score things, the golf course at Seven Lakes hat. a suffocating canopy of goo a solid 10,000 hits of pure Country Club is one of the best-designed, The Association’s attorney, after a three- or, perhaps, more like an concentrated melanin magic. most-challenging, best maintained courses year delay in finalizing the covenants, evi- oppressive military coup d’e- Give me ten hours of pro- in the state. dently forgot that the whole point of the tat underway: Gaddafi Spring, longed exposure and my per- It’s a member-owned club, which means covenants was to make sure the golf course I’ll call it. sonal points of light easily the folks who play the course most often would remain a golf course. rival Carl actually own it. Many of them, in fact, Near as we can tell, no one on either Sagan’s live along its fairways and beside its tees Board of Directors read the covenants in starry uni- and greens. It’s a close knit community their final form. verse — — a community that continues to attract When you take your eye off the ball, that is, bil- new folks to Seven Lakes. your shot is probably going to wind up in lions upon It’s hard to imagine why the members the rough. And that’s what happened here. billions. who own that golf course would want to There is no universe in which preserving Laura Douglass Unfortu- dig up its fairways, greens, and tees in the right to build homes on the fairways nately, order to build roads, lay water lines, and of Seven Lakes Country Club can be seen along with carve it up into building lots. as in the best interest of the Club’s mem- I’m talking about pine a propensity for spots, I In fact, we doubt there’s a single member ber-owners — many of whom would see pollen. inherited the strong geek of the Club who has the least bit of interest the value of their golf front property decline Every year those giant tele- gene that runs strong in my in building houses on the fairways. And dramatically if that happened. The very phone poles that surround family, thus I’m more likely we’re pretty sure that no one who paid a fact that the new covenants allow for this our hearth and home get to quote Sagan than Socrates. premium for golf front property in Seven possibility may already be damaging the together to plot this revolu- I also opted for a minor in Lakes South wants their back deck to value of golf front property in Seven Lakes tion. Boasting an impressive biology during my college overlook a neighbor’s deck, barbecue grill, South. and nearly unlimited arsenal years. In itself this didn’t and kiddie pool, instead of a manicured The Club needs to fix this, and, because of tiny, green allergy bombs, seem like such a bad deci- green. those Southside property owners are SLLA they quietly gather strength sion, but through that pursuit So, that raises a question: Why did the members, the Association needs to be and then . . . Pow! They I amassed a mental library Club’s Board and its attorney work so involved in encouraging the SLCC Board explode with menacing force. of all manner of unsavory hard to make sure that covenants recently to address the problem and in reviewing This is a familiar concept botanical and bodily func- filed on the golf course explicitly allow for the revised covenants before they are filed. for me. tions. the fairways to be carved up into building The Association has new leadership; the No. Not because I’m a mil- To wit, freckles are actually lots? Club is about to elect a new Board. Fixing itary brat. No. Not because physical evidence of a life And why did members of the Seven the deeply flawed Seven Lakes Country the Ft. Bragg re-landscaping and death battle at the cel- Lakes Landowners Association Board or Club covenants — to ensure that Club committee regularly rattles lular level to protect its fragile their attorney — who was given the right property, aside from the old driving range, my windows and glassware. DNA contents from the sun’s to review the covenants — do nothing to can never be developed residentially — I understand the sudden ultraviolet rays. correct this problem? should be a first order of business for emergence of a powerful Picture a beach umbrella Based on conversations with the Club both Boards. enemy invasion because I shading a microscopic nucle- President, the Association President, other It’s not that difficult. All that has to am a redhead. us picnic basket. Association Board members, and the SLLA happen is for the Association’s and the To be more concise, I am And you just thought they Attorney, we at The Times believe we know Club’s attorneys to modify the covenants a redhead with freckles. were cute. the answer to that question. the Club filed on its property in February Like those complacent In an ostentatious display No one was paying attention. so they do what they were supposed to trees, my pert nose and of consolidated power, The Club was worried about selling its do all along: make sure that the Seven shoulders, arms and legs — Gaddafi Spring’s pine pollen old driving range and making sure it got Lakes Country Club Golf Course is protected actually every exposed body horde has absolutely nothing a fair shake from the SLLA’s Architectural from the subdivision of its tees, greens, part — bides its time through over this freckled redhead. Review Board. The Association was worried and fairways into residential lots. the slumbering winter. Con- about getting a buffer strip along Seven Had this document been made public tained by wool sweaters and Lakes Drive, so whoever developed the prior to being filed, its shortcomings would zero milligrams of natural Letters old driving range couldn’t knock a new have been immediately flagged by concerned Vitamin D, my raging case entrance through into Seven Lakes South. members of the public — and likely by of summer spots fades away welcome! So the covenants got shoved to the back this newspaper. like a beautiful sunset. The Times welcomes burner. This time, before the revised covenants I may not be the tallest or letters from our readers, Probably trying to protect what she are filed, they should be shared with the the shortest gal in town. I’m and we print most all we thought of as her client’s interest, the membership of both the Club and the surely not the richest or the receive. Please limit your Club’s attorney wrote covenants that allow Association. poorest, or the most talented letters to no more than 300 the Club to build houses on the golf course And, this time, every member of both chick on the block. words. You’ll !nd our or to sell the land to a residential developer. Boards should honor their fiduciary respon- But I guarantee you that I contact information in the She even wrote in a clause that allows sibility — and read the document before hold the unofficial land speed box on the facing page. the Club or anyone who buys the Club to it is filed. record for the fastest freck- OPINION April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 23 Help for those hate-filled emails? Question: I receive several different from us and those You’ve got to be carefully as they are and consequently race, creed, and nationality, emails a week, often from things we do not understand. taught. must hate the same people ethnicity and sexual orien- members of my church. It was a matter of survival or groups that they do. tation. These emails are sometimes and those that we feared, we You’ve got to be taught before Christian scripture teaches Perhaps each of us can clever, but they are usually soon began to hate. Most of it’s too late, us that love casts out fear leave a legacy of our own by filled with hate for our Pres- us were taught to fear by Before you are six or seven and that those who say they responding to hate-filled ident, members of Congress, fearful parents, fearful, sib- or eight, love God and hate their broth- emails with a reply something or people of other races or lings and even fearful teach- To hate all the people your ers and sisters are liars. (I like this: “I am not afraid to religions. Why is there so ers and ministers. relatives hate. John 4:16-22) love the people you fear or much hate in our country You’ve got to be In both Hebrew and Chris- hate; nor do I hate you for and even in our community? carefully taught. tian scriptures, when God hating them. I simply request I have stopped going to com- encounters men or women that you stop sending me munity meetings because of Fear may through God’s angels, the these emails, and for the the hateful, disrespectful be at the first words are: “Don’t be future of the world our grand- thing said to our elected offi- heart of hat- afraid!” This sentence appears children will inherit, consider cers and officials. I usually ing those in the Bible 365 times, once not sending them to anyone.” delete the emails and I never who are dif- for every day in the year. Don Welch is the minister forward them to anyone I ferent from We learn to love by breaking of the Seven Lakes Chapel know. Is there anything else us or smar- the cycle of fear and hate in the Pines. He welcomes I can do as a Christian? There is a wonderful song ter than us, and especially and trusting God’s universe your questions and com- in Rogers and Hammerstein’s those who we think are in and God’s love for all ments. Email him at Response: I think that musical, “South Pacific.” positions to radically alter humankind of every gender, [email protected] most of the hate in our coun- Some of the lyrics are: our thinking and our lives. try and world (your emails You’ve got to be taught to be Most haters live with other and mine indicate there is a afraid haters in their families, their lot) has its roots in fear. 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OPINION April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 25 Talis failed to act on Club’s flawed covenants Dear Editor: Board. In my opinion she residential use? Yes. only Board that can correct Lakes Country Club Board One year ago this month, has failed the property owners them is the Seven Lakes of Directors, in anticipation I and another club member in this community as well Any homeowner wanting Country Club Board. It is that they will demonstrate met in Mike Spayd’s office as compromising her own to sell their house is now time for this Board to step the ethical leadership nec- for the purpose of reviewing Board. Where was the proac- required to make the listing to the plate, assume their essary to protect all property the proposed Seven Lakes tivity in community manage- agent aware of the covenant share of accountability for owners in Seven Lakes South. Golf Club covenants. We ment which Talis is commit- issue; and the real estate what has occurred, and This is an issue that we were given a very short oppor- ted to? salespersons, once they have amend these covenants. all can, should, and must tunity to review those doc- My concern with the revised knowledge of this issue, are One year ago, we made the unite behind, for the present uments, but even in this lim- covenants is the ability to obligated to inform perspec- mistake of relying on Talis, and the future of our com- ited time frame, we were answer yes to the following tive buyers that the golf our management Company, munity. Time will tell. alarmed with the wording in questions. course could eventually be to resolve this issue. Chuck Leach that document. • Do the covenants sold and developed. This in Now we turn to the Seven Seven Lakes South We elected to follow the presently recorded at the itself has a direct negative correct chain of command, county office provide for impact on our property val- instead of going to the residential development ues. Landowner Board, or the anywhere on the golf Would you invest in a golf papers; we visited our Com- course? Yes. front home, knowing that in m unity Manager Alina • Can these covenants be the future you could be look- Public Comment Cochran, from the Talis Man- amended at anytime by ing out at another house or the distraction created by The lone speaker in the agement Group. She indi- the present membership? something much worse? the debates concerning the public comment segment of cated she wanted to work in Yes. I don’t believe that the incorporation of Seven Lakes the Annual meeting was a cooperative manner with • Can these covenants be Seven Lakes Country Club and the permanent closure Brent Nedenthal, a lakefront both Boards, in resolving this amended at anytime if Board of Directors or the of the roadway over Lake resident and father of a young three year old agreement. there were ever new Seven Lakes Landowner Auman Dam. family, who said the proposed Even with one year’s ownership of the country Association Board of Directors Shepard has agreed to changes to buoy placement advanced warning as to the club? Yes. realized the above implica- serve as the Chair of this and rules on Lake Auman problems that existed in these • Could new ownership of tions when the revised year’s Nominating Commit- present a significant safety covenants, Mrs. Cochran the Country Club amend covenants were signed. Mis- tee. concern. apparently did not commu- these covenants for takes were made. Now, they nicate these concerns to her something other than have to be corrected. The Visit our

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[Seven Lakes Landowners and having the amenities So, I take a hard look at Association Director Bruce that we have. I learned that any decision that would pos- Keyser, jJ. made the following you have to keep moving for- sibly cost us to have to pay Bring back Stingrays! remarks at the Association’s ward, accepting change, and more dues. I am happy and Annual Meeting on Sunday, learning in the process. I T he Seven Lakes be kept reasonable. March 27.] learned all Landowners Association To make the program a I wanted to take a moment too well that Recreation Committee would success, the Recreation and thank the membership not everyone like to bring back the Committee needs to deter- for electing me into this posi- thinks about Bruce Keyser, Jr. Stingrays Swim Team this mine how many children tion two years ago as a rep- the greater SLLA Director summer. would like to participate and resentative to the SLLA Board good, but of The Stingrays Swim Team they also need a few parent of Directors, for and on the their individ- is open to all resident chil- volunteers willing to help behalf of the community. ual gain. dren, ages five to eighteen. organize.Contact the I set forward two years ago Most of all, I have learned confident to say that over Costs and fees have not Landowners Office at 910- not with an agenda, but a that no matter how hard you the last two years, I have been determined, but will 673-4931. mindset that I wanted to be try, you cannot please every- honestly made my decisions a bigger part of the commu- one. thinking of how to move this nity in which I chose to move Each Spring, I too, like community forward, and my family back to eight years many other members here keeping everyone in mind. Harris & Son ago. today, struggle to come up Regardless of the outcome I have learned a lot over with my dues. I am currently here today, I hope that in Construction Co., Inc. the last two years. still, and have been, working the next two years you will Steve Harris / Mitchell Harris I have learned that there two jobs, as well as my wife keep in mind that all of us Unlimited License #23307 is a lot more to this commu- to continue to live in this elected here today are doing Office: (910) 673-3387 • Fax (910) 673-4418 nity than being behind a gate community. this voluntarily. Think about E-mail: [email protected] • www.harrisandson.com how you would feel if you were receiving threats from your neighbors, or losing a job because of them. Then EMS Chicken Dinner remember, we still chose to take on the task. BOLES Seven Lakes Emergency your friends and neighbors Once again thank you for Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Medical Services, Inc. will or purchase take-out din- giving me this opportunity, hold their Annual Chicken ners. The price is $7 per and thank you for listening. Dinner fundraiser on Friday, dinner. It has been a great pleasure 692-6262 • 673-7300 April 8. Lunch will be served Seven Lakes Emergency serving the community and from 11:30 am through 2 Medical Services, Inc. is a Family Owned serving with these six indi- pm and dinner between volunteer organization of Southern Pines • Pinehurst viduals. 4:30 pm and 7 pm. emergency medical techni- West End/Seven Lakes The dinner will consist of cians which serves Seven a choice of chicken breast Lakes and the surrounding or drumstick & thigh and area twenty four hours a includes coleslaw, baked day, seven days a week. beans, roll, desert, and bev- Come and support this ! erage. worthwhile cause and meet Sandhills Animal Rescue that are needed on a daily basis League, Inc needs your help with by sending a tax deductible dona- You can dine at the EMS some of your neighbors who tax deductible donations to con- tion using the form below. building while visiting with are serving you. tinue our rescue and rehoming of You may choose yearly, abandoned and unwanted cats monthly, or a one time contribu- and dogs in the Seven Lakes and tion. surrounding area. Thank you from the cats and Sandhills Animal Rescue dogs we rescue, our volunteers, League [SARL] is a no kill shel- and the board of directors of ter, 501(c)3 organization operat- Sandhills Animal Rescue League. ing since January 2002. For more information about Please help Sandhills Animal the League, volunteer opportuni- Rescue League continue to pro- ties or other information please vide excellent vet care and good contact Lou Atkins at 974-4468 nutrition, and to buy supplies or 638-1921.

Donations to S.A.R.L. will provide shelter, healthcare, and adoptions for rescued pets. Monthly Yearly Criminal Defense, $10 $15 $20 $25 Other ______Tra!c O"enses, & Animal Law Name: ______Make Checks Payable to Address ______“S.A.R.L.” 1107 Seven Lakes Drive, Suite 6 City, State, Zip Code ______If 100 pet lovers will donate $25 per month to SARL, we can pay Seven Lakes Executive Center Phone ______Email ______Phone: 910-673-0009 our monthly bills. Mail this form with your tax-deductible donation to S.A.R.L. Email: [email protected] c/o Lou Atkins, 396 Thomas Road, Jackson Springs, NC 27281 Weekend Appointments Available NEWS April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 27 (Continued from page 4) The semantic distinction “The decision to outsource Lakes & Dams and Security as a member of the former tion should be announced boiled over into a tense dis- grounds was agreed upon by The lakes generate two dis- Lakes & Dams Committee as the purpose of a closed cussion about the recently the previous Board,” Shaver tinct concerns related to the before it was disbanded in meeting. approved landscape mainte- said. “They believed it would community at large: boat 2009. “There is overlap and Closed sessions are gen- nance contract with Daven- be cost effective and enhance safety enforcement and ongo- there should be coordina- erally called for one of two port Landscaping. our community appearance. ing dam and lake mainte- tion.” reasons: personnel or legal. Attempting to clarify the If you want to get into this nance. However, Director Mims Darr argued that the per- 60-day escape clause includ- fine, but don’t look to me for In discussion, the Board noted that security on the sonnel category no longer ed in the contract, Commu- support. I don’t want to re- agreed that both areas are lakes is a very different con- applies, since SLLA does not nity Manager Alina Cochran address it. I was totally equally important; and ideas cern than maintenance of have any employees — all explained there must be due against it; but, right now, I were tossed back and forth the dams and recommended staff currently on-site are cause for termination — that am totally against letting over whether a combined sin- the two should remain sep- either contracted services or is, failure by Davenport to them go.” gle committee could offer arate, with two different com- Talis employees. meet required criteria as Instead, Shaver recom- more effective oversight. mittees, each overseeing their “With a legal discussion, established. mended evaluating Daven- “There are overlapping ter- own specific focus area. the community should have Alarmed at what he viewed port’s performance in a year ritories between security on “I welcome the input from clarification,” Darr said. “For as a potential distraction, and encouraged the incoming the streets and the lakes, so Lakes & Dams,” Mims said, example, if we’re going to be Shaver reminded the Board Board to maintain focus on it would be advantageous to “I just think we need to keep discussing foreclosures.” that their priority is the long range planning. go together on those areas,” them separate.” Mims argued that too much Reserve Study. said Fentzlaff, who served (See “Officers,” p. 28) disclosure was a slippery slope that could encourage more questions and concerns from residents. SHANNON STITES, BROKER “The more information you put out the more questions YOUR SEVEN LAKES NEIGHBOR! you get,” Mims said. “It will SEARCH ALL MOORE COUNTY LISTINGS AT turn even uglier. There are too many people who want WWW.SHANNONSTITES.COM to be in the know, and these issues can’t be openly dis- (910) 992-6231 cussed. But these same peo- [email protected] SHANNON STITES, Broker, SFR ple are unwilling to run for the Board.” 130 FAWNWO OD DR • 7LW 116 SHAGBARK • 7LN 172 MORRIS • 7LW 110 BLACKSTONE CT • 7LW After discussion, the Board reached the uneasy conclu- sion that some closed meetings could not be appropri- NDER ONTRACT ately defined in any more U C detail than simply as legal UNDER CONTRACT! IN 1 WEEK! REDUCED! REDUCED! matters. 4BR + BONUS $339,900 WATERFRONT $175,000 SPACIOUS & MOVEIN READY!  $240,000 GREAT LAYOUT, BARGAIN PRICE!  $195,000 Ironically, they were forced to do just that as the Board 528 LONGLEAF • 7LW 497 LONGLEAF • 7LW 134 PEBBLE • WEST END 142 OTTER • 7LW WATERFRONT was called into Closed Ses- sion immediately following the Organizational Meeting to allow Alina Cochran the opportunity to brief the incoming members on a variety of active legal concerns. UPGRADES & DETAILS GALORE!  $495,000 SPACIOUS & BARGAIN PRICED!  $325,000 3/2 + UPPER LEVEL ON 2 ACRES! $150,000 CRAFTSMAN STYLE BEAUTY! $675,000

Grounds & Maintenance 114 PINECONE CT • 7LN 230 FINCH GATE • 7LW 120 FOREST SQ CIR • 7LW 113 LONGLEAF • 7LW With a substantial interest and knowledge of SLLA maintenance needs and concerns, Darr volunteered himself to oversee Grounds & Mainte- nance as a combined unit.

Shaver countered that he GREAT KITCHEN, FENCED YARD! $200,000 GOLF FRONT CRAFTSMAN! $350,000 315 FT. GOLF FRONT $350,000 4BR + BONUS $320,000 was uncomfortable with the term “maintenance,” and rec- 119 PHILLIPS • 7LW 165 WEDGEWOOD • 7LW 116 DENNIS CIRCLE • 7LW 48 RICHMOND • FOXFIRE ommended Darr’s oversight should be limited to grounds. But Darr argued that maintenance was appropriate, because it was more inclusive as related to the exterior and interior needs of Association WATER FRONT $450,000 LOW MAINTENANCE, GREAT LAYOUT! $220,000 WATERFRONT $504,000 GOLF FRONT BRICK $320,000 buildings. 28 Seven Lakes Times April 1, 2011 NEWS (Continued from front page) a great deal of expenditures projects. reported a substantial list of some of our old practices.” over the next several years. She noted that several sig- accomplishments made this He encouraged the incom- Two years ago the residents nificant improvements were year, including an update of ing Board to work together voted for a $100 dues made to ARB rules, including the standard operating pro- cooperatively and to also con- increase for the primary pur- the development of a process cedure manual for security, tinue operating in an over- pose of starting to pave our t hrough which denied purchase of a bicycle and sight-only role, allowing pro- roads. Now is the time to requests can be appealed to establishment of a bike patrol fessional management to act.” the Board of Directors, devel- — a program he anticipates handle day-to-day activities opment of a timeline for antic- will be utilized more often of the Association. Infrastructure ipated start and end dates this summer, especially at Looking ahead, Zielsdorf The Reserve Study and its for projects, and the decision Sequoia Point — and a year- noted two challenges in par- impact on future decision- to double the builder’s com- long project to review and ticular: prioritizing and main- making also figured promi- pliance fee to $3,000. upgrade the security camera taining focus on the numer- nently in Director Bud Since the increase was system. ous infrastructure needs Shaver’s report on infrastruc- approved, Scott said, builders “There have been numerous outlined by the recent Reserve ture; however, he is clearly have been noticeably more vandalism issues with graffiti Study — with road repaving disenchanted with the lack communicative and prompt at the pool and mailhouses,” as job number one — and of progress on what everyone in notifying ARB of on-site said Mims. “I hope the new competition with other resi- seems to agree is a vital required inspections. cameras will be able to take dential developments on the important long range plan- “Prior to that we had always care of this.” drawing board in this area. ning tool. been the one running after He said the decision this To effectively compete, “The Reserve Study was them, but now they are com- year to take roving security Seven Lakes common areas, received in November, and I ing to us,” she said. “Now to a contracted service was including the roads, must submitted my analysis to the the burden has shifted to made “some out of necessity be attractively maintained, Board and Community Man- the builder.” and some out of need.” Zielsdorf said. ager in December,” said In the coming year, Scott In addition, Mims and “The Reserve Study only Shaver. “To date, I have not said, ARB will be looking Community Manager Alina confirmed what we already received any response from more closely at what type of Cochran have participated knew,” he explained. “Our the Board or Manager. End projects require approval and in a quarterly roundtable community and infrastruc- of report!” what projects could be con- meeting to discuss security ture are aging and will require sidered trivial changes that concerns with representatives Architectural Review do not require formal from other area gated com- The Architectural Review approval. In addition, she is munities. Board [ARB] reviewed nine- pursuing steps to formalize “Believe it or not, we’ve Of"cers ty-two projects this year, of a policy allowing stop work found that they are no dif- (Continued from page 27) which twenty-one are still in orders on projects that have ferent from us and we are After going around the progress, reported Director not been approved and seek- no different from them,” said table, Darr appointed Fent- Melinda Scott. ing authority to levy fines for Mims. zlaff to oversee the Lakes & She thanked her committee non-compliance through the Dams Committee and Mims members — Don Fentzlaff, established judicial panel Community Standards to continue in his role as Sally Kindsvatter, Mike Cum- process. This year saw an unprece- Security Director. mins, and Edie Starkey — dented number of letters sent for their unfailingly consistent Security out for violations to commu- Other assignments approach and fair review of Director Chuck Mims (See “SLLA Elections,” p. 29) President Darr appointed Bob Racine Chair of the Community Standards Com- mittee. Racine said he would immediately resign as an alternate member of the HEARING SOLUTIONS Judicial Committee panel. “Your Hearing Is Our Concern” In addition, as an active member of the Recreation Committee, Racine was tasked with chairing that group as well. 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NEWS April 1, 2011 Seven Lakes Times 29 (Continued from page 28) Camp program, and a recre- those attending complimented A controversial year Keyser thanked the com- nity standards regulations, ation survey was distributed the excellent staffing and After concluding his Recre- munity for the opportunity reported Director Kent Drop- and compiled to assist with variety of activities offered. ation report, Director Keyser to serve and said it has been pers. planning. The committee also noted addressed the assembled his pleasure, adding that it “I want to thank all of the Special activities and events ongoing issues related to crowd on a more personal is important for landowners landowners,” he said. “As included the Easter Egg litter and alcohol consump- level. to remember that Board the letters went out, the vast Hunt, Summer Day Camp, tion at Sequoia Point. “I have learned that there members serve as volunteers. majority received them with Horse Camp, July 4 fire- Recommended improve- is a lot more to this commu- “Regardless of the outcome good humor and rectified the works, S’mores and Stargaz- ments for the coming year nity than being behind a gate, here today,” he said, “I hope shortcomings.” ing Family Camp Out at include new backboards for and having the amenities that in the next two years Droppers said that, while Sequoia Point, Doggy Days the basketball courts, replace- that we have,’ Keyser said. you will keep in mind that great strides have been made, of Summer, a bus trip to the ment or repainting of the “I learned that you have to all of us elected here today there are still some areas NC State Fair, and the annual tennis court fence, and keep moving forward, accept- are doing this voluntarily. that need attention, partic- children’s Halloween and improvements to the Cardinal ing change, and learning in Think about how you would ularly a small number of Christmas parties. Lane playground, possibly the process. I learned all too feel if you were receiving repeat and chronic offenders Two officers from the NC to include installation of a well that not everyone thinks threats from your neighbors, and absentee owners: two Wildlife Resources Commis- new beach area at that loca- about the greater good, but or losing a job because of constituencies that together sion [NCWRC] met with res- tion. of their individual gain. Most them. Then remember, we contribute a disproportionate idents in January, and will Keyser thanked the Recre- of all, I have learned that no still chose to take on the share of complaints. present a boating safety ation Committee members matter how hard you try, task.” [See page 26 for He thanked the Community course on Sunday, April 10. and volunteers: Amanda you cannot please everyone.” Keyser’s full remarks.] Standards committee mem- There is no fee to attend, but Keller, Mary Gaetzi, Deirdre Addressing the financial bers for their tireless efforts pre-registration is required Florence, Laura Douglass, impact of Board decisions on a time-consuming and — contact the SLLA office Bob Racine, Jackie Wells, during his term, Keyser said thankless task. Droppers for information. and Jana Snowball. he works two jobs, as does SLLA also thanked his fellow Board While the pool opened late his wife, so he took a hard members for a job well done. last year as improvements Finance look at all decisions before Election Results “This board has tackled were made to the drains to Notably absent from the the Board that could poten- important and long term bring them into compliance Annual Meeting was former tially cause an increase in BOARD issues,” he concluded. “I have with federal regulations, SLLA Treasurer Denny Gal- dues. Meyer 404 enjoyed our spirited discours- Keyser noted the facility was ford, who resigned two weeks “I am happy and confident es, but also our esprit de able to remain open for an ago in order to deliver a to say that, over the last two Fentzlaff 391 corps, and keeping the best extended period last Septem- rebuke to critics of the Board. years, I have honestly made Racine 386 interest of the community at ber. Also of concern were the Galford’s annual report will my decisions thinking of how Darr 381 heart.” consistently low enrollment be provided on the SLLA web- to move this community for- Keyser 101 numbers for the Summer site and for review at the ward, and keeping everyone Zielsdorf 71 Recreation Day Camp program; however, office. in mind.” Director Bruce Keyser, Jr. reported several capital improvements to recreation amenities this year, including removal of the old climbing apparatus and metal slide at Northside Park due to safety concerns, installation of sections of split rail fencing Geothermal heating and cooling at the playground area at uses the earth’s renewable energy Sequoia Point and at the to save you up to 60% on your uphill side of the bocce ball energy bills, while also bringing court at Northside Park, sev- comfort to your family with even eral new saddles for the Sta- bles, twenty umbrellas and temperatures all year long. a shade sail for the pool, and extension of the beach area at Northside Park. 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