Stories for February 1, 2007

Thank You

A very special thank-you is sent to all those who participated in the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial March on Jan. 15.

Truly Listening Matters

Truly listening is a lost art. I hear my wife saying, "You're not listening. I thought that's what you do for a living."

Vietnam Was Factor Influencing Korea

Gordon Cucullu, a former U.S. Army officer and Korea specialist, wrote a book titled "Separated at Birth, How North Korea Became the Evil Twin." This is an excellent account of how we got where we are today regarding the Korean Peninsula. We talk about mistakes made in Iraq; there also were many mistakes made in Korea.

MATTHEW MORIARTY: Behind the Scenes in the Halls of Power

I never figured that I would be the type of person who hangs around the halls of government and sees how things get done.

Protect Our Town

I believe Mark Twain defined civilization as "a limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities."

Toothbrush Advice

Columnist Laura Snyder seemed confused by the wide selection of toothbrushes available today (Jan. 23).

Praise for 'Piano Man'

How delighted I was to see Mary Griffin's article in The Pilot regarding Warren Beall. I first came to know Warren when my husband became a resident at Elmcroft's Heartland (Alzheimer's residence) in early December 2006.

Dog Has Own Bowl

Having been out of town for a time, I missed the comments made by a few readers about my sharing a turkey sandwich with our dog on a lovely December day in Pinehurst (picture, Dec. 15).

ED KENNEDY: Boylan Doesn't Need Unsolicited Advice

For the past several weeks, I've been reading articles, editorials and letters from folks who have always opposed Joe Boylan but now feel empowered to give Joe unsolicited advice.

Barry Joins S.P. First Citizens Bank

Patrick Barry has joined First Citizens Bank as a financial services manager in Southern Pines.

Moe's Southwest Grill to Test Zero-Grams-Trans-Fat Menu

Moe's Southwest Grill has announced that it will test a zero-grams-trans-fat-per-serving menu in 50 locations throughout the country.

Sand Band Featured on 'Tuned In'

ThePilot.com and Star 102.5-FM of the Sandhills present "Tuned In," a podcast devoted entirely to local music.

New Musical Opens Feb. 13

Direct from Broadway, the romantic new musical, "The Light in the Piazza," will continue to win the hearts of audiences when it begins Feb. 13, and runs through Feb. 18, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

Quartets Available As Singing Valentines

Those looking for the ultimate in romantic gifts for a loved one this Valentine's Day -- look no farther. The Golf Capital Chorus is making quartets of the chorus available as Singing Valentines for lovers throughout the Sandhills.

Golf Capital Chorus Elects Officers

The Golf Capital Chorus has elected its board for 2007. Members are: Neil MacDonald, president; Bob Tweed, executive vice president; Bob Young, secretary; Alan Langley, treasurer; John Moulds, immediate past president; David Conklin, vice president, membership; Bill Settles, vice president, music and performance; Skip Ragland, vice president, public relations; Jerry Ritter, quartet development; John Arnold, ombudsman/monthly sing outs, and Ron Sickenberger, special programs.

Woman Involved in Accident Dies at Hospital

An elderly Aberdeen woman died at the hospital Sunday following an automobile accident near the Pinehurst traffic circle.

Doctor Pioneers Heart Procedure

A Pinehurst doctor has developed a procedure that could drastically improve treatments of a heart disorder called atrial fibrillation.

EDITORIAL: One Birdie; No Bogeys

Birdie: By Manila "Bud" Shaver, the Seven Lakes Republican who waged a spirited campaign as an unaffiliated candidate for the state House in last November's general election, for traveling to Raleigh last week to honor his victorious opponent by attending his inauguration as our new legislator. Shaver's gracious act wasn't lost on Joe Boylan or his parents, who invited the retired general to sit with them. Wouldn't it be great if some of our new representative's increasingly vitriolic and vindictive cronies could bring themselves to follow the good example set by Shaver and the Boylans?

'Private Property' Assaulted by Taxes

This letter is directed to Steve Smith ("Tax Is a Bad Idea," Jan. 24) who opines that a land transfer tax would be "a direct assault on private and commercial property values."

EDITORIAL: Leith Mediation: Step on the Brake

Mediation is just one step in the legal process that starts when one party sues another and ends -- if the dispute can't be settled amicably -- with a court proclaiming a winner and a loser.

ALLAN JEFFERYS: Message to the Media: Just the Facts, Ma'am

Everybody seems to be jumping into the presidential race at an earlier date than usual.

PHS Jayvees Split With Britt

The Pinecrest junior varsity basketball teams traveled to Jack Britt on Tuesday evening and came back home with a split decision. The girls' team picked up a close win, while the boys suffered their first loss of the Mid-Southeastern Conference season.

Jack Britt Defeats Patriot Girls

A hot shooting night by Leondra Smith was not enough as Pinecrest fell 56-46 to Jack Britt at home on Tuesday.

PILOT LIGHT: GOP Cranks Up Precinct Meeting

Moore County Republicans have announced the first four precinct meetings of the 2007 convention schedule.

Inconsistent Vikes Fall to Harnett Central

Union Pines was never able to recover from a slow first quarter Tuesday at Harnett Central as the Vikings spent the rest of the game playing catch-up in a 59-52 loss to the Trojans in Cape Fear Valley Conference boys' basketball action.

Patriot Boys Spring Upset on Bucs

The Pinecrest boys came into Tuesday's home game against Jack Britt still smarting from last Friday night's upset loss at Hoke County.

Holmes Leads Patriot Grapplers to Win

Glen Holmes erased any doubts there may have been after his win by injury disqualification over Douglas Byrd's Keith Fearrington in the 189-pound title bout during a tournament held two weeks ago.

SCOTT MOONEYHAM: Hackney Walks Fine Line to Speakership

Joe Hackney missed his opportunity.

JOHN HOOD: Don't Worry; Our State Government Isn't Starving

The North Carolina General Assembly has convened, elected its leaders, and begun organizing into committees and subcommittees to tackle the public's business for the 2007-08 session.

Belk Offering Valentine Makeovers

Belk's cosmetic counters in Southern Pines are offering what they call the perfect Valentine gift.

First Bank Bolsters Security Measures for Online Banking

First Bank online banking users have had a new way to reduce fraud since Jan. 16.

Kuhn Dental Associates Attend Session

Dr. David Kuhn, Dr. Ritt Kuhn and the team of the Aberdeen dental office of Kuhn Dental Associates recently attended a unique, two-day session of networking with three other dental offices.

Brooks Honored at St. Louis Business Management Forum

Eric Brooks, a Moore County investment representative for the financial services firm Edward Jones, was one of several representatives honored recently at a business management forum in St. Louis.

Fourth-Quarter Rally Leads Trojans Over Vike Girls

The Vikings controlled the contest most of the way Tuesday in Harnett Central versus the Cape Fear Valley Conference power Trojans, only to see their lead slip away in the final quarter and losing 55-46.

SANDY BERGER: Web Site Can Help You Get Organized

We are more than one full month into the New Year, and I bet some of your New Year's resolutions are still unfulfilled. I know mine are.

New Program Offered

The North Carolina Zoo has teamed with Davidson County Community College (DCCC) and three other state exotic animal facilities to offer a new Zoo and Aquarium Science Technology Program.

Carolina Ballet Opens Spring Season Feb. 15

During the past eight-plus seasons, Carolina Ballet artistic director Robert Weiss has introduced the ballets of George Balanchine, Antony Tudor, Jose Limon and other choreographers to Triangle audiences.

ARTS CALENDAR

Community Interest

Three Is Not a Crowd in February Exhibit

The Artists League of the Sandhills' artist of the month program for February features "Three's Company," an exhibit of paintings by Donna Bacon, Linda Drott and Karl Kruse.

Exhibit: Campbell House Features Corcoran, Matthews

The February exhibit at the Campbell House Galleries will feature the paintings, mobiles, and sculpture of Tony Corcoran and the photography of Bill Matthews.

Ted Lange Appearing In 'Mask'

A memorable stage play, featuring Ted Lange in "Behind the Mask: An Evening With Paul Laurence Dunbar," comes to the Crown Theatre in Fayetteville on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m., the Crown Center announced.

Special Dinner on Menu of Silent Auction

Ten happy high bidders at the Penick Village Art Show silent auction will pass between stately stone pillars welcoming them to Patsy Bonsal's beautiful, newly remodeled home in the Country Club of North Carolina. There they will partake of a special dinner, prepared by master chef Wallace Beeson of Forest Creek.

Annual Banquet Celebrates Conservation, Preservation

Conservation, preservation and a big birthday were celebrated at the recent Moore Soil and Water Conservation District annual awards banquet.

Ruth W. Seawell - Southern Pines

Ruth Whitley Seawell, 86, of Southern Pines, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at St. Joseph of the Pines health care facility.

Grace Harrington - Southern Pines

Grace Harrington, 84, of Southern Pines, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Nancy M. Jones - Raleigh

Nancy Ruth Morgan Jones, of Raleigh, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, at home.

TUNED IN PODCAST: The Sand Band

ThePilot.com and Star 102.5-FM of the Sandhills proudly present "Tuned In," a podcast devoted entirely to local music.

WEB: PHS Postpones Basketball Games

Pinecrest High School has postponed tonight's scheduled basketball games with Westover.

Lawrence Smith - West End

Lawrence Smith, 88, of West End, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

State Purchases Landmark Chimney Rock Park

Gov. Mike Easley announced that the state of North Carolina has agreed to purchase the landmark Chimney Rock Park in Rutherford County from the Morse family's Chimney Rock Company.

Moonscapes, Pets Focus Of Sky Art Gallery Show

There will be a full moon outside and a full house inside at Sky Art Gallery and Photo Studio on Friday, Feb. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., when author/artist Emily Weinstein joins sculptor Tina Motley for an opening reception, book signing and painting demonstration.

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