by Greg HankinsTimes Editor

The Seven LakesLandowners Asso-ciation [SLLA] Isoffering a rewardof up to $500 for

information leading to thearrest and conviction of thoseresponsible for three recentacts of vandalism in SevenLakes North.

Security Director GregLishawa reported on the inci-dents during the Association’sThursday, June 25 OpenMeeting.

“We’ve had vandalism for

the past three weeks,”Lishawa said. “The secondweek in June, we had spraypainting of our playgroundequipment, basketball court,and parts of the building [theLandowners Office].”

“The following week, wehad individuals beat up theair conditioning unit overhere at the North Clubhouse,probably trying to get on theroof of the clubhouse.” Twoheat pumps were damaged;resulting in the cancellationof events. The Open Meetingitself was moved to the GameRoom.

“And then, last weekend,we had individuals in thepool area breaking beer bot-tles.” One or more individualsentered the pool area afterhours, breaking beer bottleson the concrete deck, anddefecating on the lifeguardstation.

“I think it’s time that moth-ers and fathers stood up totake responsibility for theirkids,” Lishawa said. “Becausetheir kids are actually costingthe parents money, in thedues they are paying.”

“In the second incident,”

SLLA offers $500 rewardto fight recent vandalism

TimesVolume 30 Number 16 Seven Lakes, North Carolina 27376 July 10, 2015

SLLA Open Meeting Report . . . . . 3Planning Board . . . . . 4

Westside Judicial Panel . . . . . 5In memory of . . . . 13

Opinion . . . . 22Classifieds . . . . 30

The Seven Lakes

Weatherproof Riding

Stable Manager Samantha Southard and Lucky are pleased as punch with the covered riding arena at McLendon Hills Equestrian Center. [See next page for story]

by Greg HankinsTimes Editor

Moore CountySchools Super-intendent Dr.Bob Grimeseysays the dis-

trict will be undergoing some“organizational renovations,”aimed at creating “a new cul-ture of collaboration, trust,and respect.”

“The work of the Board ofEducation and Moore County

Schools [MCS] will neverreturn to its status quo, butwill foster and cultivate anew normal,” he said in avideo released on Mondayafternoon, June 29.

The carefully-worded state-ment honored the unprece-dented level of public outcrythat was sparked by hisrecent termination — andthat succeeded in havinghim reinstated. But it alsoexpressed a determination

that any changes the districtmakes “follows appropriatedue process.”

“After all, are we not thesame Moore County com-munity who spoke with asingle voice so loud that itgained the attention of theentire state?” Grimeseyasked.

The public attention thatwas focused on MCS as aresult of the dismissal of theSuperintendent included sub-stantial criticism of the rolethe Central Office staff playsin determining what is taughtand how it is taught in theclassroom.

“How then do we channelour newfound energy in away that is focused and sus-tainable?” Grimesey asked.“And how do we organizeourselves without dampeningour enthusiasm?”

The answer, at least inpart, is to trust that theSchool Board and MCS

Grimesey aims to foster ‘new culture’ for schools

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Rain, snow, or blazing sun— sometimes weather makesriding unpleasant for bothhorse and rider.

The McLendon Hills Eques-trian Center has a solutionfor that problem: a brandnew 14,000 square foot cov-ered arena with a silica sandsurface that provides the per-fect footing for horses.

“Our intent is to provide ariding area for the equestrians

when the weather is notgood,” McLendon Hills devel-oper Tom Carr told TheTimes.

Stable Manager SamanthaSouthard said the coveredspace means she won’t haveto cancel riding lessons justbecause it’s raining outside.

The arena also provides anideal practice area for thoseinvolved in equestrian com-petitions.

“As they get into the upperlevels of the equestrian dis-

cipline,” Carr said, “there arecertain things they need morethan those who just ride forpleasure.”

The sides of the arena,which is located behind theexisting barn, are open tothe elements, with the excep-tion of a four foot sheet metaldrop from the eaves to helpshed rain.

The surface on which thehorses walk under the roofof the new arena is as highlyengineered as the building

itself. Carr explained that itbegins with a base of sandand clay, then a layer of rock

screenings, topped off witha mixture of sand and a felt-

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like synthetic material thathelps hold moisture in thesurface.

“It provides a very consis-tent and firm foundation forthe riders to ride on,” heexplained.

Along the perimeter of thatsurface is a 2.5-foot highslanted board wall that keepsthe horses and their ridersaway from the steel beamsthat hold up the metal roof.

A full-service, friendlyequestrian center

Carr said the new arena isan enhancement for theEquestrian Center, whichoffers boarding and a varietyof riding opportunities.

Southard said McLendonHills boards twenty-threehorses, offers lessons, guidedtrail rides, and pony rides— all of which are open tothe public.

The center offers beginner

to intermediate lessons inwestern and hunter-jumper.

“It’s for people who live inthe community and thosewho board their horses atthe barn,” he said, “and forpeople who want to come infrom the outside and bringtheir trainers.”

“We wanted to constructan equestrian center thatwould be friendly for folkswho want to come down, lookat the horses, and feed them

a carrot, or whatever. Andat the same time, we wantedto be there for all disciplinesof riders, whether it behunter-jumper, dressage, orjust western. If you go tomany equestrian barns, theyare usually one discipline oranother, and they really don’twant other people in there.

“We’re more for peoplewanting to come in from allover,” Carr said. “We have atrail around the community

that is a little bit over fivemiles long, and we providetrail rides for folks visitingthe area or folks who livehere.”

We provide lessons andopportunities for all levels ofriders,” he explained.

Southard described thecenter as having a “multi-discipline, friendly, easy-going atmosphere. We haveeverything from dressage

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Stable Manager Samantha Southard puts Lucky through his paces out of the glare of thehot July sun

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horses, to cutting horses —we have an endurance horsein our barn. We have a littlebit of everything in our barn,which makes for a reallyfriendly, unique atmosphere.

Once a week, the McLen-don HIlls Equestrian Centerhosts Prancing Horse Ther-apeutic Riding, which pro-vides riding opportunities fordisabled children, adults,

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Southard hosts a group of4-H members, as well.

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hurricane Andrew.Sandhills Community Col-

lege donated most of thefunding for meals.

Pat Kelly, also a veteran,helped Rust with the foodand made nine batches ofoatmeal raisin cookies forthe veterans to enjoy.

After watching her fatherand two brothers join theNavy, Kelly decided she want-ed to serve her country, too.So she j o ined the USWomen’s Army Corps.

Chuck Spelman, a SevenLakes West resident who waspart of the team serving vet-erans, says that what vet-

erans need most is “to knowthat people care.”

“They don’t get a whole lotof money,” Spelman said.

Spelman said he hopesthat more veterans returnto the next annual StandDown — as well as more vol-unteers and service providersfrom the community.

To learn how you candonate or give of your timeor services to serve veteransin your community, pleasecontact Chuck Spelman athis home 910-975-1905 ormobile phone 910-673-2798.Kenneth Kelley may bereached at 910-944-7697.

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Meals on Wheels Volunteers NeededHomebound seniors all over Moore County depend on

the kindness of volunteers to deliver a hot meal and abit of cheer. It only takes one to two hours to make adifference in someone’s life. Can you help? Volunteersare needed in the Robbins area, now.

Contact Kathie Lewis, Moore County Department ofAging at 910-464-3544.