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The Week Ahead

Written by Greg Hankins
Monday, 30 August 2010
Tuesday, August 31 • Healing Service – 11 am, every Tuesday, St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church. Intercessory prayers for the sick & troubled, those in harms way, traveling, bereaved or deceased. The Rev. Carol Burgess, Deacon. 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes. All are Welcome. • West End Cub Scout Pack 98 Open House – 6:30 pm - 8 pm, West End UMC. Interested boys in First to Fifth grades and their families are invited to drop by and learn more about joining scouting. Boys develop character and confidence while having fun at weekly meetings, camping, Pinewood Derby racing, and other unique learning opportunities. For more information, Cubmaster Jim Douglass at 673-1817 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Wednesday, September 1 • Fall Fusion Art on Display – 12:00 noon to 3 pm. The Artists League of the Sandhills will feature three of the area’s noted artists, Sarah Clatworthy, Barbara Sickenberger and Nancy Yanchus together for an exhibit – “Fall Fusion” A reception for the exhibit will be held on Friday, September 10, 5 pm to 7 pm, and is open to the public. The exhibit will run through September 29. Exchange Street Gallery is located at 129 Exchange Street in the old Aberdeen Rockfish Railroad storage terminal. www.artistleague.org. Gallery hours are Mon-Sat, 12:00 noon to 3 pm. Contact the League at 910-944-3979 (10 am - 4 pm, M-F). Thursday, September 2 • Wine Tasting – at Sandhills Winery 5:30 to 8:30 pm. $10 for six wines and food from Goldie's. Located at 1057 Seven Lakes Drive. (910) 673-2949. • West End Cub Scout Pack 98 Open House – 6:30 pm - 8 pm, West End UMC. Interested boys in First to Fifth grades and their families are invited to drop by and learn more about joining scouting. Boys develop character and confidence while having fun at weekly meetings, camping, Pinewood Derby racing, and other unique learning opportunities. For more information, Cubmaster Jim Douglass at 673-1817 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Sunday, September 5 • St Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church – Holy Eucharist, 9:30 am. The Rev. Fred Thompson, Priest Associate. Pentecost 15 Proper 18 Gospel Luke 14: 25-33. 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes. All are Welcome. • Wildlife Pantry – 3 pm, Local examples of seeds, fruits, nuts, and other plant parts which are utilized by native wildlife will be examined during a short slide presentation and a walk along some of the trails at Weymouth Woods. Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Rd., Southern Pines, (910) 692-2167, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it • The Rooster’s Wife – Sundays at Six music series. This week’s featured artist is Shannon Whitworth with Angela Easterling opening. Admission Charge. Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight Street, Aberdeen, doors at 6 pm. 910-944-7502. Monday, September 6 • Seven Lakes Baptist Church – 6:30 – 8:30 pm, the church is beginning their series of Beth Moore Bible Study “The Patriarchs.” Meetings will be held on Monday evenings. For more information call Seven Lakes Baptist Church at 673-4656. Tuesday, September 7 • Healing Service – 11 am, every Tuesday. Intercessory prayers for the sick & troubled, those in harms way, traveling, bereaved or deceased. The Rev. Carol Burgess, Deacon. St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes. All are Welcome. • Moore County Board of Commissioners, 5pm, Historic Courthouse in Carthage. • NAMI-MC Offers 11-Week Course to Help Family Members – this course is free to family members of close relatives with mental illness. It begins Tuesday, September 7 and ends on Tuesday, November 16, 7 pm to 9:30 pm each evening. Attendees will learn of all current information about the severe and persistent mental illnesses, up-to-date information about medications, and current research. Held at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Specialty Clinic (formerly Pinehurst Surgical Clinic building) with limited seating. Call 910-692-6942 to register or for more information http://www.nami-moorecounty.org.
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County, Seven Lakes Council Have First Meeting

Written by Greg Hankins, Times Editor
Saturday, 28 August 2010
There was a good turnout for the first meeting between the Greater Seven Lakes Community Council [GSLCC] and the Moore County Board of Commissioners, and plenty of questions. The Seven Lakes debate about incorporation simmered constantly just below the surface, but never really broke through. What did break through, somewhat surprisingly, in a forum devoted to Seven Lakes issues, was the Commissioners' internal debate about how to fund a new jail and public safety complex in downtown Carthage. The GSLCC hosted the Commissioners in the West Side Park Community Center before a crowd of about 100 -- a sizable turnout for a summer afternoon meeting that the Council never really advertised as being open to the public. Along with all five Commissioners, county staff on hand included the county manager, assistant manager, attorney, public utilities director, assistant planning director, and clerk, along with Sheriff Lane Carter. The meeting's agenda was set by a list of questions the council posed to the county, grouped into five areas: water, planning and zoning, security, incorporation, and the bond issue to fund the new public safety complex and detention center planned for downtown Carthage. We've broken the conversation about the last of those items out into a separate story, which you can read here . County staff used PowerPoint slides to support their presentations; you can download a copy of those slides here . Incorporation Though it has been the hottest topic in Seven Lakes this Summer, incorporation was the issue the Board of Commissioners dealt with most quickly. County Attorney Misty Leland had prepared an incorporation primer with detailed information on the process and the relevant state statutes that was available for meeting attendees to take away from the meeting [Download a copy here ]. "Incorporation is a question that Seven Lakes needs to answer for itself," Chairman Tim Lea said. Lea was the only member of the Board to address the issue. "We will be glad to work with you on any direction you want to go in." A member of the audience asked whether, if Seven Lakes incorporated and had its own police force, it would also need its own judge and jail. "They all come to Carthage," Sheriff Carer replied, explaining that, in North Carolina, the state provides the judges and the county provides the jails.
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Jail Funding Debate Comes to Seven Lakes

Written by Greg Hankins, Times Editor
Saturday, 28 August 2010
No one seems to know why the Moore County Board of Commissioners wound up debating the wisdom of a jail bond referendum in front of a Seven Lakes crowd on hand to witness the first meeting between the Commissioners and the Greater Seven Lakes Community Council [GSLCC]. But the debate provided the major fireworks in the Thursday, August 26 meeting, as Chairman Tim Lea questioned not only the method of funding the project but also suggested the county may be about to pay a substantially higher cost per jail bed than was recently paid for similar projects in other counties. Morgan: 'Big debts crammed down our throats' Lea, along with Commissioner Cindy Morgan, has voted twice in recent weeks to put the $50 million debt before the voters in a referendum. In each case, a majority that included Larry Caddell, Jimmy Melton, and Nick Picerno have turned away that idea in favor of funding the project through the issuance of limited obligation bonds. These bonds are secured -- like a mortgage -- by the property itself, and do not require voter approval. "I'm the person who put the motion on the table," Commissioner Morgan said. "I did it because I had people talking to me asking why we would do this without asking the people to vote on it, because, ultimately, you do pay for it. . . . It makes really me sad to think that we sit here in Moore County and have the same kinds of behaviors happening at the Moore County level that we see in Washington DC, where we see these big debts being crammed down our throats and we don't have an opportunity to have our say." Lea said he had no question about the need for a new jail: "When you net all the conversation out, there is no question that we need a new detention center. The question is whether we are going to let the people vote on it." He recounted a recent conversation with former Board of Commissioners Chairman Michael Holden, who told Lea that the largest amount the Board had ever borrowed without voter approval was $9.9 million, for a new middle school. "At some point, you've got to give back control of this country to the people," Lea said. Noting growing deficits at both the federal and state levels -- and projected state cutbacks in next year's funding for schools -- Lea said: "We can go ahead and fund this project without increasing your taxes, but if this Board decides or if you decide that we are going to build a new school -- a new high school, a new middle school, or anything else -- based on the numbers that are on the table, we potentially are going to have to raise your taxes." "We've got more red ink coming at us next year than this county has ever, in its history, dealt with." "Does this mean the two of you [Lea and Morgan] would vote against this if we had a referendum in November?" Seven Lakes business owner Darrell Marks asked. "That you would not support a new jail?" "No, I would vote for it," Lea replied. "The issue is that the people who are going to pay for this should have a voice in this," he added.
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Northside Pool Season Extended

Written by Laura Douglass, Times Reporter
Friday, 27 August 2010
The Northside Pool will be open later in the evening and for an extended period this season, Community Manager Alina Cochran announced at the Wednesday, August 25 Open Meeting of the Seven Lakes Landowners Association [SLLA] Board of Directors. With school back in session, scheduled hours were adjusted and the pool is now open from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and from Noon to 8:00 pm on weekends. The pool will remain open through Sunday, September 19, in part due to the delayed opening at the beginning of the season, while legally-required grates were installed over two drains. The SLLA swim season will conclude with ‘A Dog Day of Summer’ on Saturday, September 25 from Noon to 5:00 pm at the Northside Pool. A new special event introduced this year by Cochran, the pool will be open for all family dogs -- dogs only, please. Owners will be responsible for picking up any doggy messes. In related news, Cochran reported the pool was vandalized last week with deck furniture thrown in, causing some minor physical damage. The incident was reported to the Moore County Sheriff’s Office and patrols have been stepped up in the area. “This is not the first time this has happened, and it costs people money,” said Director Bud Shaver. “Don’t tell me the kids don’t know who did it. Parents should be looking to their kids, because this is costing all of us!” During her management report, Cochran announced that, in addition to Roving Security patrols, the Association is employing an off-duty Sheriff’s officer to enforce all applicable North Carolina laws, including speeding and driving under the influence. Seven Lakes Country Club Agreement update Two key documents relating to the July 2007 agreement between SLLA and the Seven Lakes Country Club, regarding future development of the old driving range, were delivered to the Club in August, announced President Randy Zielsdorf. Specifically, those documents included approved mark-ups by the Association’s attorney of covenants written by the Club and an easement that prohibits access to the property from Seven Lakes Drive. The 10’ easement maintains a consistent green space from the Southside gates to the townhouse area on Devonshire Avenue. “The Association and Seven Lakes Country Club are now cooperatively working with their attorneys to finalize these documents as soon as possible,” Zielsdorf read from a prepared statement. Responding to former SLLA Director Donna Stephan, who thanked the Board for pursuing the agreement, Zielsdorf said he hoped to have good news by the end of the month and also said he was pleased that the Club had entered negotiations to lease their Tennis Facility. “I hope this venture is successful, because this would be a big asset to the area and also the Club,” Zielsdorf said.
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Three day emu chase ends badly for big bird

Written by Laura Douglass, Times Reporter
Thursday, 26 August 2010
An adult emu -- that’s right an emu, the large, flightless bird related to the ostrich -- surprised Northside residents along Timber Lane and Pine Cone Court this week, wandering through yards and gardens for more than two days. After receiving the first reports of emu sightings on Tuesday morning, August 24, Moore County Animal Control spent three hours trying to catch the elusive bird. Responding again on Thursday afternoon, officers and neighbors scoured the area and, after a lengthy search, the bird was located. Officers engaged in a second mad dash through the heavy woods and wetlands on the far border of Seven Lakes North. After tripping on vines, the emu was eventually secure; but, unfortunately, by then heat and stress had taken their toll. The emu was put in a horse trailer for transportation; and officers poured water over him, improved airflow in the trailer, and even attempted CPR, but it wasn’t enough to save the bird. “This makes me mad and was the one thing I was afraid of when we were getting it down there running,” said Animal Control Officer Bryant Voss. “It was way too hot, way too humid, and it just stressed him more than he could handle.” Voss explained that he was anxious to capture the bird because of the frenzy of calls received and published accounts of the emu’s location. A relatively docile animal, the emu is a native of Australia and can reach six feet, six inches tall. Emus can run thirty miles an hour and their powerful legs and clawed feet can serve as a formidable defensive weapon with a close range kick. While the bird’s plumage can protect them from heat from the sun and they can pant to maintain body temperature, they do not sweat and cannot cool themselves easily. “My biggest concern was that it could hurt somebody if they tried to grab it. That put a lot of pressure on us,” he said. “We did everything we were supposed to do.” Voss said a resident of Robbins had reported the escape of an emu, and the Seven Lakes bird is likely to be the escapee, though there is no way to be certain.

Committee Recommends Building New Westside Mail House

Written by Greg Hankins, Times Editor
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Seven Lakes West's Mail Delivery Committee is recommending that the community build a new mail house -- or two, or three -- and that the Westside Board implement a special public input process before finalizing any decision on that recommendation. Committee member -- and Westside President -- Ron Shepard previewed the recommendation during the Tuesday, August 24 Seven Lakes West Landowners Association [SLWLA] Board Work Session. The Mail Delivery Committee provided cost estimates for the building of one, two, or three mail houses, but comments from Shepard and Directors John Goodman and John Hoffmann made clear that building a single mail house on somewhere on the 35-acre West Side Park tract is seen as the most economical and expeditious alternative. That option is expected to cost $365,000, and could be handled without a dues increase, Shepard said. Building two or three mail houses will not only cost more, Goodman noted (an estimated $430,000 for two or $591,000 for three) but would also be challenging because the Association may not yet own enough land, properly covenanted, to accommodate a second or third structure. The committee recommended that the Board deem the mail house question a matter of "significant interest to the membership," which would trigger a special decision-making process in the SLWLA by-laws that require the Board to formally notify the community of the matter and take public comment on it during at least two separate work sessions.
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Plenty of Questions for Upcoming County-Seven Lakes Meeting

Written by Greg Hankins, Times Editor
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
The upcoming meeting of the Moore County Board of Commissioners and the Greater Seven Lakes Community Council [GSLCC] will follow an extended question and answer format, reflected in an agenda for the meeting published by the county on Monday afternoon. The face-to-face meeting between the two groups -- proposed by the Commissioners in response to the GSLCC's request for a "seat at the table" when the county meets with municipalities -- will be held in the Great Room of the West Side Park community Center on Thursday, August 26, at 5:00 pm. The Council is comprised of the Presidents of the landowners associations in Seven Lakes and McLendon Hills, along with the President of the Seven Lakes Area Business Guild. Members of the Council posed questions to the county in five areas: Water Issues, Planning and Zoning Concerns, Security Concerns, Incorporation, and Bond Issue. Seven Lakes West Landowners Association [SLWLA] President Ron Shepard will deliver opening comments and lay out the format for the meeting, after which county staff, led by County Manager Cary McSwain, will respond to a range of questions posed by the GSLCC. The Council has invited landowners association and business guild directors and committee members to the meeting, but has not specifically promoted the event as a public meeting. It is definitely open to the public; it is not clear whether the public will be invited to ask questions or make comments at the end of the county presentations. The questions submitted by the GSLCC are a mix of big-picture questions and specific concerns.
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Engineer explains the Lake Auman dam road closure

Written by Greg Hankins, Times Editor
Friday, 06 August 2010
The engineer stood his ground. After facing an hour-long barrage of questions from Westsiders -- not all of the happy -- dam engineer Dr. Dan Marks had not budged on this recommendation: the road across Lake Auman Dam should remain forever closed to vehicular traffic in order to protect the integrity of the structure. A crowd of nearly 200 attended the presentation, which capped a day of activities involving Marks and members of the Board and the Dam Committee of the Seven Lakes West Landowners Association [SLWLA]. Marks offered three reasons that he was recommending permanent closure of Longleaf drive across the dam: 1. Conditions encountered during last summers repairs to the dam were much worse than anticipated. 2. Even after the repairs, the dam's core will continue to deteriorate, though at a much slower rate. 3. Impact loading caused by vehicles traveling through the emergency spillway -- a 150-foot long, 4-foot deep dip on the east side of the dam -- could hasten deterioration of the dam's core and threaten the integrity of the repairs in precisely the area where the worst core deterioration has occurred. "I do empathize with those of you that are inconvenienced by closing the road," Marks said. "But I can't as a professional engineer advise you to open that road, with the possibility that those three things could cause a failure." "I understand the inconvenience," he said. "I would probably feel the same way, because I love water. I love dams. I would love to get up every morning and and drive across that dam with its view of Lake Auman. But I also know that my big old Ford Lariat with all my stuff totals out about 5000 lbs. Why should I take the risk of ruining the best thing in my life to save five minutes?" The decision whether to reopen the road does not fall, ultimately, to Marks, but rather to the SLWLA Board of Directors. Director Mick Herdrich said at the meeting's conclusion that the Dam Committee would study the information provided by Marks, consider options, and make a recommendations to the Board about next steps. In the past, Herdrich has left open the possibility that the committee might recommend seeking a second opinion for another engineer.
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The Week Ahead

Written by Greg Hankins

Sunday, 22 August 2010

Sunday, August 22

•   St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church – 9:30 am, 1145 Seven Lakes Dr., Seven Lakes. Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Robert Brown, Vicar. Pentecost 13 Proper 16. Gospel Luke 13: 10-17. All are welcome.
•   Bats in the Sandhills – 3 pm. “Blind as a bat” is just one of the myths that the ranger will dispel about these flying mammals during the program. Learn about the different bats found in the Sandhills and other interesting information on these fascinating creatures of the night. The ranger will also share some secrets for keeping bats out of your home. Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Rd., Southern Pines, 910-692-2167.

Monday, August 23
•   Sandhills Natural History Society – 7 pm meeting at Weymouth Woods Auditorium, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. Join the group for a viewing of the movie "Dirt!" Watch the trailer at: www.dirtthemovie.org/ Visitors are always welcome. Call 910-692-2167 for more information or visit online at www.sandhillsnature.org
•   Bingo Night At Our Lady Of The Americas – 7 pm, Early Bird Bingo; and 7:30 pm, Regular Bingo. Located at 298 Farmers Market Road, off Hwy 211 (Exxon Station), just east of Hwy 220 near Candor. Minimum purchase $15. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Everyone over the age of 16 is welcome. For more information, call 910 974-3051.

Tuesday, August 24
•   Chamber Lunchinar On Media Relations – 12:00-1:30 pm, Moore County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold a Lunchinar at the Moore County Chamber of Commerce, 10677 Hwy 15-501, Southern Pines. The speaker will be George Harrison, assistant professor in the Department of Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Harrison will be speaking about media relations and how to use this resource to publicize your business. Program costs $12 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Preregistration and payment is required. To register visit www.moorecountychamber.com, call (910) 692-3926 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
•   Seven Lakes West Landowners Association – 7 pm, work session. West Side Park Community Center. Open to all landowners.

Wednesday, August 25
•   Project Linus at Phoenix Fashions Fabric Department – 10 am to 3 pm, volunteers will be making blankets, inspecting blankets and sewing on labels. Drop in, see what Project Linus is all about and learn how easy it is to help a child in need in Moore County. To celebrate our event, Phoenix Fashions is offering a 10% discount for Project Linus attendees on the 25. Just one more reason to join the group! Call Pat Weber, 673-1457, if you have any questions.
•   Hormones and Your Health – 6 pm - 8 pm. Are you experiencing any of the these symptoms? Skin, hair and/or nail problems. Weight gain, Fatigue or low energy, Headaches, Depression, Constipation, Emotionally overwhelmed. It could be you just need your hormones balanced! Join Jim Paoletti, RPh for an information session, Paoletti is the Director of Provider Education at ZRT Laboratory. He has over 25 years experience with bio-identical hormone therapies both in clinical practice in retail pharmacy. He has lectured extensively and internationally on all aspects of BHRT, (including dosage forms and guidelines, testing and monitoring effectiveness, lifestyle and nutritional influences on BHRT outcomes, adrenal and thyroid hormones, and patient consultation) to medical practitioners and consumers. This event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Prescription Shoppe, Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe and ZRT Laboratory and will be held at Aberdeen Lake Recreation Center 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen. Seating is limited. To register contact Tiffany Abbey at (910) 986-2451 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
•   Seven Lakes Landowners Association – 7:30 pm, monthly meeting. Seven Lakes North Clubhouse. Open to all landowners.

Thursday, August 26
•   Wine Tasting – at Sandhills Winery 5:30 to 8:30 pm. $10 for six wines and food from Goldie's. Located at 1057 Seven Lakes Drive. (910) 673-2949.

Friday, August 27
•   Casual Fridays – Everyone welcome to “Casual Fridays” at the Seven Lakes Country Club. A night of socializing and/or game playing. Feel free to bring your own games or you can join in with others playing games that will be provided. One item entrée buffet is also offered for $8.15 +tax & gratuity. Reservations suggested but not required. This is the place to be on Friday nights. For more details, call SL Country Club at 673-1100.

Saturday, August 28
•   SLCC Beach Party – Everyone’s invited to a “Beach Party” on , at the Seven Lakes Country Club. Cocktails at 5:30 pm, buffet at 6:30 pm. Dancing and entertainment at 7:00 pm. with DJ, Chad Sain with music that will take you back through the days of Ocean Drive, the pad and cruising the strip. All- inclusive price for members $25 and nonmembers $30. Reservations may be made in person at the club on August 2, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am and call in reservations taken after 11:30 am. Nonmembers may call the club at 673-1100 starting August 9. Cool & Casual dress is recommended. You do not have to be a member to attend this fun event.

Sunday August 29
•   St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church – 9:30 am, 1145 Seven Lakes Dr., Seven Lakes. Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Fred Brown, Priest Associate. Pentecost 14, Proper 17. Gospel Luke 14: 7-14. All are welcome.
•   Sandhills Invaders – 3 pm. The ranger will talk about some of the invasive non-native species that have been introduced to the Sandhills area, why or how they came to this region, and what problems are associated with them being here. The ranger will also discuss what native plants are good alternatives to put in your yard instead of non-native ornamentals. Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Fort Bragg Rd., Southern Pines, 910-692-2167.
•   Belford Baptist Church – 4 pm, will have a Building Fund Program. The guest speaker will be Pastor Anthony Pankey of Touched by Faith Ministries, Fayetteville. Church is located at 925 Windblow Rd, Jackson Springs. (910) 974-4938.

Debbie Caulks Resigns SLLA Post

Written by Laura Douglass, Times Reporter
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Debbie Caulk, a Northside resident and longtime member of the Seven Lakes Landowners Association [SLLA] office staff, has resigned her position. “The Board was notified earlier this month that Debbie Caulk had tendered her resignation," SLLA President Randy Zielsdorf told The Times in a telephone interview. "[Community Manager] Alina [Cochran] will be addressing this issue at the Open Meeting and will make a statement.” “While the Board regrets Debbie’s departure," he added, "we are looking forward to management’s recommendation on future staffing needs.” Caulk began her career with the SLLA as the front office assistant, oversaw Association finances after the departure of Vicky Strider, and was recently named Operations Assistant for Talis Management. “Debbie has been a loyal employee of the Association," Zielsdorf said, "and has served the community very well for many years. We wish her well.”

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Westside Board: No Dues Reduction for Septic Lots

Written by Greg Hankins
Friday, 13 August 2010
Westside lots used exclusively for septic fields will not get a break on their annual dues, based on a unanimous vote of the Seven Lakes West Landowners Association [SLWLA] Board of Directors during their Tuesday, August 10 Work Session. Judy Streit, a former member of the SLWLA Board, told the Board that she and her husband Phil Streit (a former SLWLA President) had written to President Ron Shepard in January on the subject of septic lot dues. Hearing no response, they wrote again in March and had, as of August 10, had no reply -- or even acknowledgement that the letters had been received. Shepard apologized to the delay, noting that he didn't recall receiving the Streit's letter. Mrs. Streit's comments sparked a discussion of septic lots late in Tuesday's meeting that led to a motion by Adam Wimberly that septic lots not be treated differently than other undeveloped lots for the payment of dues. The motion won support from the full Board. Some owners of second lots used exclusively for septic fields have asked that the Association either reduce or waive the payment of dues on those lots, because they do not generate extra demand on or expense for infrastructure or amenities. Wimberly noted that the Association allows the combination of adjacent lots, after which the owner pays dues only on the one combined lot. Some septic lot owners have suggested their situation is similar, he said, but added that Moore County would likely not allow the combination of non-contiguous lots in order to achieve a reduction in property taxes. "They would still have to pay the taxes on the septic lot," he said. Wimberly said he would prefer not to allow the recombination of adjacent lots for the purpose of reducing dues, since it permanently eliminates a source of Association revenue. Director John Goodman said the community benefits from more open space when lots are combined to create larger lots. "But everyone else in the Association picks up the for that," Wimberly said. Legal Director Ed Silberhorn noted that, by allowing non-adjacent septic lots, the Association permits septic lines to be placed in its right-of-way, which involves some liability for the Association — which may not even have good information on where all those lines are placed. Wimberly agreed, noting that the Architectural Review Committee requires builders to submit plans for the lines that carry waste to septic lots, but does not require the submission of "as-built" plans once the work is complete. "We've talked about putting together a whole subcommittee on this," he said. "This is the flea on the dog's tail in terms of all the septic issues and nuances and things that go on in this community." Community Manager Joan Frost said she knew of at least two lots -- currently identified as developer lots -- that have five septic systems on them. "Eventually when the developer no longer has developer lots, who is going to pay the dues on those lots?" Calling attention to a bright spot among the septic issues, Silberhorn said the mandatory septic management program aimed at protecting water quality in Lake Auman "is a huge success." He said "people are cooperating left and right," the approved inspectors are "swamped" with work, and they report that "situation has never been better."
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Eltschlager Named to Foxfire Village Council

Written by Laura Douglass, Times Reporter
Thursday, 12 August 2010
By acclamation, members of the Foxfire Village Council added John Eltschlager to their number on Tuesday, August 10, during their regular meeting. Eltschlager will serve the remaining three-year term of office left vacant by Page Coker’s resignation. An engineer with twenty-five years professional experience in the private and public sectors, Eltschlager is employed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Pope Air Force Base. Mayor George Erickson introduced and recommended Eltschlager, noting that his background will be helpful as the Stonehill Pines project moves forward over the next few years. The new councilman was tasked with overseeing Streets and Parks for the Village; Councilman Vic Koos will now handle Public Safety. Eltschlager and his family settled in Foxfire in 2009 but have been regular visitors to the area for nearly fifteen years. He and his wife have two teenaged children. Wilson Property ETJ Extension The final hurdle to complete a voluntary annexation of the 750-acre Wilson property into the Foxfire Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction was cleared following a Public Hearing and unanimous council vote. Zoned agricultural-residential, the rural tract is located at the corner of NC Highway 211 and Hoffman Road. The rezoning request was initiated by the Wilsons following the voluntary annexation of the Stonehill Pines Planned Unit Development [PUD] and the involuntary annexation of Pinewild by the Village of Pinehurst. Both major developments abut the Wilson’s farm. In addition to final approval from Foxfire, the request also had unanimous support from the Moore County Planning Board and Board of Commissioners.
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In Memory Of . . .

Joseph Edward Anderson

Joseph Edward Anderson, 79, of Seven Lakes, died Friday, September 3, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. A memorial service was held Monday, September 6, at Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church in Candor.

Elsie Elizabeth Schultz

Elsie Elizabeth Schultz, 77, of Seven Lakes West, formerly of Huntington, N.Y., died Thursday, August 26, at her home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 28, at 11 am, at Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Seven Lakes, with the Rev. Richard Schliepsiek officiating. Burial will follow at the Seven Lakes Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sally Foster Noel Sherman

Sally Foster Noel Sherman, of West End, died Thursday, August 26, one day before her sixty-fourth birthday. A memorial service will be held at the residence, 487 Murdocksville Road in West End, on Wednesday, September 1, at 3 pm. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A private interment will be at a later date.

Claude Roger Dutton

Claude Roger Dutton, 66, of Pinelake Health Care & Rehab in Carthage, died Thursday, August 26, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. The family will receive friends at Boles Funeral Home in Seven Lakes from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, August 28.

Robert F. Hearn, Sr.

Robert F. Hearn, Sr., 85, of Seven Lakes died at home on Thursday August 19, 2010. The family will greet friends at a reception in the Crawford Activities Center on the West End Presbyterian Campus, 324 Knox Lane, in West End, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Saturday August 28.. A memorial service will start in the Church Sanctuary at 2:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Lawrence Lyon and associate pastor Rev. Chip Pope. Burial will follow in the family plot at Pinebluff Cemetery, Pinebluff.

Trudie Vaughn

Trudie Vaughn, 77, of Foxfire Village, died Wednesday, August 18, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 19, at 11:00 am, at West End United Methodist Church with Dr. Won S. Namkoong officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall.

Lawrence Heskal Nissan

Lawrence Heskal Nissan, 84, of Seven Lakes North, died Monday, August 16, at his residence. A graveside service was held Wednesday, August 18, at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines.

James Chapman Wise

James Chapman Wise, 89, of Foxfire Village, died Saturday, August 14. The family will remember and honor Mr. Wise in a private service.

Leon Heywood Mimms

Leon Heywood Mimms, of Seven Lakes West, died Thursday, August 12. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. A memorial service commemorating his life will be conducted at Saint Paul Lutheran Church at 144 Westgate Drive, Pinehurst, at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 21. A reception will follow.

Richard L. Hughey

Richard L. Hughey, 78, of Southport, formerly of West End, died Thursday, July 22, at his residence. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 31, at First Christian Church, in Wilmington, with Dr. Lance Perry and Dr. Les Wicker officiating. A private committal will be held at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

Isobel Jean Mains

Isobel Jean Mains, 90, of West End, died Friday, July 6, at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg. A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 8, at Culdee Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Chris Bobo.

David Russell Miller

David Russell Miller, 21 of Seven Lakes, beloved son of Mark and Florence Miller, died Thursday, July, 15, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. A Requiem Tridentine Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 21, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Pinehurst with the Rev. Paul M. Parkerson officiating. Rite of Committal will be at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church Cemetery in Southern Pines. A vigil for the deceased will be held Tuesday July 20, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines.

Junnie C. Garrison

Junnie C. Garrison, 84, of West End, died Friday, July 16, at his home with his family by his side. A funeral service was held Monday, July 19, at Culdee Presbyterian Church, in West End, with the Rev. Thomas Spence and Pastor Jane Andrews officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery, with military honors rendered by the U.S. Navy.

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Jones

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Jones, 69, of Seven Lakes North, formerly of Fountain St., Clinton, N.Y., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 15. A memorial service was celebrated on Sunday, July 18, at West End Presbyterian Church. On Wednesday, July 21, a memorial service will be held at O’Brien Funeral Home in Brick, N.J. and a graveside memorial service is planned at the Westmoreland Cemetery in Westmoreland, N.Y. on Friday, July 23.

Jack B. Hombs

Jack B. Hombs, 79, of Seven Lakes North, died Friday, July 9, at his home. A private service will be held by the family.

Heidi Patterson Chase

Heidi Patterson Chase, 38, of Seven Lakes North, passed away Wednesday, February 10, after a courageous battle with cancer. A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, February 13, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Pinehurst, with the Rev. James M. Labosky officiating. A Rite of Committal followed in Seven Lakes Cemetery.

Mary A. Nuwer

Mary A. Nuwer, 92, of Foxfire Village, formerly of New York and Florida, died Monday, November 30, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 4 at Yates-Thagard Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Steve Johnson. Burial will be in Connellsville, Pa. The family will receive friends from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, December 4, at Fry and Prickett Funeral Home in Carthage, and other times at the residence.

Robert “Bob” Stark

Robert “Bob” Stark, 70, of Seven Lakes West, died suddenly on Friday, November 27. A private funeral service will be held on Friday, December 4. A memorial service will be held on December 5, at 10:00 am at The Chapel in the Pines. The Rev. Donald J. Welch will officiate. All are invited to greet the family immediately following the service at a reception being held at the Seven Lakes North Clubhouse.

Patrick Kenneth Patterson

Patrick Kenneth Patterson, 64, of Seven Lakes and Aberdeen, died peacefully on Friday, November 27, at the Durham VA Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 2, at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 1, at Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.