Stories for October 10, 2006
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SCOTT MOONEYHAM: Test Program Undermined By Conflicts
In place since the early 1990s, North Carolina's public school standardized testing program is under attack these days on a number of fronts.
Delay PUD Proposal
It appears to me that our administration has already determined a PUD ordinance is necessary, is needed right away, and will be passed as soon as LandDesign and the town can agree on the wording -- and all before the whole picture is studied, citizen input is sought, and a master plan drawn up to shape the future of our town.
Mourning Destruction
If only we had more people who feel the way Jackie Swope does about preserving the trees and the natural beauty of our area (Sept. 27 letter).
Schools: When to Open
As a concerned parent, I attended and spoke at the Moore County Board of Education meeting, Oct. 9. The school board voted to allow our high schools to apply for a waiver to the current Aug. 25 start date as mandated by our state legislature.
Give Guns to Teachers
We have been bombarded in the media with calls for even more stringent controls on handguns. The basis for these ban requests is the rash of schoolhouse shootings over the last few months.
My Life Was Saved By Debby Scherer
I was eating lunch in the Associates Dining Room at St. Joseph's Health Center last week when I choked on a piece of meat. I was experiencing extreme difficulty breathing and was scared.
Unselfish Pinewildians
Numerous Pinewild residents graciously volunteer their time, effort and expertise to area organizations and charities such as Habitat for Humanity, FirstHealth Hospital, the tutoring center at SHCC and the Empty Stocking, to name just a few.
Big Mistake by SEANC
I have worked with Bud Shaver for the last few years on the board of the SEANC 4th branch. The endorsement of Joe Boylan by SEANC was just a misinformed action.
Why Does Shaver Need to Protest?
The Pilot article titled "Shaver Protests Boylan Endorsement" (Oct. 4) left me a little puzzled. Why is a protest by a total of three people newsworthy?
United Way Hits 29 Percent of Goal
The United Way of Moore County has reached nearly 29 percent of its goal. Organ-izers are confident they'll make their goal.
HUNTER CHASE: McKinnon, Robbins Perfect in Football Contest
You guys are good.
Moore County Offers Youth Leagues, Clinics Registration
Moore County Parks and Recreation is holding registration for its youth basketball and cheerleading programs from now until Friday, Oct. 13. The cost is $20 per player for basketball and $40 (includes uniform) per child for cheerleading.
Vikes Add Individual Honors to Team Title
Different year, same results.
Panthers Get Win in Optimist Action
The following are the results from the Sandhills Optimist Club football leagues.
Pats Start Busy Week With Victory
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CHARLIE BERGMANN: Baseball Players Take Skills to The Next Level
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Ridge Continues Climb in Girls' Golf
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Edith B. Hoover
Edith Briles Hoover, 75, of Bennett, formerly of Asheboro, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, at Mariner Health Care in Asheboro.
Subdivision Panel OK's Flag Lot
With addition of an access easement requirement, a flag lot in a Level 1 subdivision won approval from the Subdivision Review Board at an Oct. 3 meeting.
Deputies Charge Teen With Stabbing Vass Man
Moore County sheriff's deputies arrested a teenager Monday and charged him with stabbing a Vass man.
McDonalds Chapel Elects, Installs Session
After more than a year of being under jurisdiction of an Administrative Commission of the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina, McDonalds Chapel Presbyterian Church has once again been approved to elect and install a Session to lead it as a particular church of the Presbyterian Church USA, as of Oct. 1.
Food Lion Partners With Fair
The N.C. State Fair makes it easy to help others while enjoying yourself at one of the fall's most popular annual events.
4-H Seeks Family Participation
How would you like to spend more time together as a family? While it is always difficult to fit work, family and home life into a demanding schedule, 4-H works to solve this problem.
Thanks for NAMI Event
I have recently returned from a prolonged visit to the Pinehurst area. I was fortunate enough to be there during the Pathways to Awareness weekend sponsored by NAMI-MC.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Hosts Fall Event
Linus never found the Great Pumpkin, but Peanuts fans are guaranteed to find the Great Pumpkin Patch this October aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
Watkins Speaks at 'Cemetery Day' Event
On Sunday, Oct. 15, the West Southern Pines Garden Club will sponsor its annual "Cemetery Day" at 4 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Southern Pines.
Rabstejnek Completes Scout Project
Boy Scout Troop 98 of West End has been busy preparing a large group of Scouts for the rank of Eagle and these young men have been very active in the community lately.
MOAA Members to Hear Fort Bragg Public Works Director
The Sandhills Chapter of the Military Officers Assocation of America (MOAA) luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Belle Meade Retirement Resort.
Colonial Dames Hear Rug Maker
The members of the Deep River Chapter of Colonial Dames XVII Century began their 2006-2007 season with a meeting at CCNC on Sept. 8.
CLUB BRIEFS
Seven Lakes Lions
Dirtiest Pet Contest Starts
J.B. Short Carpet One, along with nearly 1,000 Carpet One Floor and Home stores nationwide, is holding the "Muddiest Buddy" contest to celebrate the re-launch of their Lees carpet brand.
Marlon T. Davis Sr.
Marlon "Buck" Thomas Davis, Sr., 82, of Aberdeen, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Burchfield's Golf Gallery Celebrates 20 Years
This October marks Burchfield's Golf Gallery's 20th anniversary in the Village of Pinehurst at 80 Magnolia Road. To celebrate this anniversary the gallery will be featuring different items on sale each week.
HENSON FROST: A Howling Good Time In October
October just has to be my favorite time of the year.
A Horse's Life
It's time again to spend a beautiful fall Sunday enjoying the sight of Southern Pines horse country with its green pastures and peacefully grazing horses. The Southern Pines Area Horse Farm Tour is scheduled for this Sunday, Oct. 15.
WEB: Asheboro Woman Charged in Breaking and Entering
Sheriff's deputies arrested an Asheboro woman Monday and charged her in relation to a residential breaking and entering.
LAURA LOWDER: Pinecrest Problem Deeper Than Sports
I generally support arts programs in the public schools rather than athletics. But with Pinecrest football, I've developed a few opinions.
EDITORIAL: Important Program Off to Great Start
It is heartening to see that the Moore County Citizens' Pet Responsibility Committee's first spay/neuter and rabies clinic in Robbins was such a success.
County Approves Agreements For Two Block Grant Programs
Moore County will pay $120,000 to draw down a $590,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the state to extend water and sewer lines in the Addor community.
MY TURN: Foley Affair Points Up Larger Problems
Putting aside its moral and ethical aspects, the handling of the Mark Foley affair epitomizes a fundamental weakness in the governance of this country.
FLORENCE GILKESON: Page Problems: Don't Throw Out Program With Bathwater
One cynic in Congress has suggested shelving the page program.
PILOT LIGHT: Voter Books Close Friday
Registration books will close Friday for the Nov. 7 election.
McLean Crowned Miss Moore
Emilea Jane McLean lived out a dream Saturday night when she was crowned Miss Moore County 2007 at the 20th annual pageant held in R.E. Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines.
So Long, Bubba -- Pilot's Bryant Retires
Tom Bryant's first job was bagging groceries at the A&P in downtown Southern Pines.
Scotland Breaks Tie With Pats
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New Interim Manager Gets to Know County
To Cary McSwain, "nothing is ever as good as it could be."
Articles of Faith: Yard Sale in West End
First Baptist Church of West End WMU is having a yard sale and hot dog sale Saturday, Oct. 14, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church fellowship building. Proceeds will go to mission projects.
Home Fire Safety Tips From Red Cross
The American Red Cross urges families to prepare for a home fire during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14.
