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12 Educators of the Year

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Celebrating the outstanding work of Ann Petersen, teacher at Pinecrest High School, and Jennifer Purvis, principal at North Moore High School.

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Special Needs

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Getting the right services for a special needs child can be overwhelming for any parent. Where to begin? Is it the right diagnosis? And that's just the start.

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Good Reads 6 Quicksand 8 School Board 14 To Your Health 16 Puzzle 24 School Budget 30

26 At the Table

There are more than 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the U.S. From ciders to salads to pies, the culinary options are virtually endless.

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42 Moore Sports

Mike Martin of MooreSportsRadio.com breaks down the 10 must-see sporting events in Moore County coming to the area this fall.

Music 34 Day in the Life 38

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editor note

by Greg Girard

I tend to have a certain amount of skepticism about coincidences. Julie Beck, of The Atlantic, has written a few

articles on coincidences and has concluded that “a coincidence is in the eye of the beholder. Or rather, the mind of the beholder.” That seems about right to me.

The best example of this is when you come across someone that shares your birthday. "Hey, what a coincidence. What are the odds?" is your likely response, along with a goofy smile. But Beck notes that mathematicians have worked out how many people need to be in the room for there to be a 50/50 chance two of them share a birthday. It's only 23, which puts a damper on the idea that inexplicable forces brought you to that moment in time.

Psychologists say, “If a cause can be defined, then there is no coincidence.” And that leads me to the latest statistics on happiness and education. If you compare the top 10 countries for happiness and education, eight countries are on both lists.

Coincidence? I don't think so.

As an example, Norway was ranked the happiest country in the world last year and it ranks seventh in education.

Annually, Norway invests $14,000 per student on education.

In comparison, as you'll learn from Kärin Kent in her story on school budgets, Moore County spends about a third of that.

Innumerable studies show education not only prepares students for work, resulting in higher incomes, but it also increases life expectancy, generosity, social awareness and civic engagement—all the components we hope for in our neighbors and our community.

So why the constant struggle to get this education funding right? Yes, I hear the argument that Norway is a socialist society, which is an aversion to some, but we can certainly find a happy medium. A 401(k) grows faster and healthier when you contribute to it. The same can be said for society. Investing in education today will make us a happier community in the future. And who doesn't want to be happy? www.SandandPineMag.com | 5

Good Reads

by Darcy Connor

Preschool/Toddler Clifford's First School Day Written and Illustrated by Norman Bridwell

What would happen if you brought a puppy to school? In Clifford’s First School Day, Emily Elizabeth remembers finding out when she brought puppy Clifford to school for show and tell. Everyone loves Clifford, but boy does he create a big mess!

While children will learn that puppies don’t really belong at school, they will also see all of the fun things you can do at school, from finger-painting to cookie baking and lots more in between.

Picture Book The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School

By Deborah Diesen / Illustrated by Dan Hanna

Whether your child is nervous or excited about starting school, they will love this sweet, first-day-of-school story about Mr. Fish when he was just a guppy. When he arrives at school, the little fish is overwhelmed by all that the other fish already know how to do. Feeling discouraged and ready to give up, it all turns around when his new teacher finds him, and shows him where he really belongs.

Elementary Sideways Stories from Wayside School

By Louis Sachar / Illustrated by Adam McCauley

Talk about a building mistake! The Wayside School was supposed to be one story high with 30 classrooms but instead it was built 30 stories high, with one classroom on each floor.

For the wacky world of Wayside School, this is just the beginning. Filled with all sorts of madcap situations, Sachar uses puns and wordplay to make his characters come alive. The stories are crazy (like a teacher turning students into apples!) and hilarious. Wayside School Is Falling Down and Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger add even more adventures, but like so many things, the original is the best.

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Middle School Schooled

By Gordon Korman

Going to middle school can be challenging enough, but imagine being Cap, the main character in Gordon Korman’s Schooled. Cap (short for Capricorn) was raised on a farm commune and homeschooled by his hippie grandmother. Shielded from the modern world (he never used a phone!), Cap is in for culture shock when his grandmother falls ill, forcing him to attend the local middle school. Although Cap has things to learn about today’s world, through his actions he is able to teach others the lessons he has learned from his unique upbringing.

Adult Yardsticks

By Chip Wood

Meant for both parents and teachers, Yardsticks presents a comprehensive overview of the stages of child development. Organized in an easyto-read manner, this guide allows the reader to reference specific ages without having to read the entire book. Each age (4-14) is highlighted, discussing the ages physical, social, language and cognitive growth patterns. Although it’s important to always remember that every child is unique, for parents, Yardsticks can be a quick reference to help further understand their child’s development.

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Quicksand Computers

3 — The age children start using the internet, according to

10 — The percentage of the world’s currency that is physical

a 2013 study, and they spend twice as long online as their parents think they do.

money; the rest exists purely on computers. There are as many as 900 cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, available online today.

13 — The age of Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, when he began coding on a computer at his elite Seattle private school. Gates would sneak into the lab to practice coding every day during his lunch hour. And you’ve just been eating your PB&J this whole time.

80 — The percentage of emails sent daily that are spam.

While it would seem that spam is named after the canned meat product, it’s actually tied to Monty Python’s Flying Circus. In one of their sketches, a customer in a restaurant tries to order something without that canned meat product, only to find out everything on the menu features it. Then a nearby group of Vikings sings, “Spam, spam, lovely spam,” over and over again.

The repetition was annoying enough that the repetitive emails people were receiving got the same name: spam.

1822 — The year Charles Babbage, known as the

“Father of the Computer,” began building what he called the difference engine, which was made to compute values of polynomial functions, a mathematical equation, becoming the first basic concept of a computer. The next breakthrough in computers came in 1937 when the first electronic digital computer was built by Dr. John V. Atanasoff and Clifford Berry.

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12 — The number of IBM engineers (one woman and 11 men,

for the record) who developed the PC. They were nicknamed “The Dirty Dozen” because they had to leave Silicon Valley and sneak off to Boca Raton, Florida, for the hush-hush project.

LOOK, LEARN & LISTEN and other tech marvels

BrainPOP Elementary Level Some of your kids may already recognize this app, as some local teachers use these videos in their classrooms, but if you’re not familiar, BrainPOP offers hundreds of short, cute, quirky animated videos on any topic you can imagine, as well as quizzes and games. The full version of this app is $6.99 per month, but a limited version is available for $2.99 per month. If your kids are insatiably curious, the full subscription is worth it.

SimplePhysics Middle School Level For all future engineers, check out this realistic physics simulation. Build a bridge, a Ferris wheel or even a tree house, test it for strength, and keep the cost down and you’ll win the game. Then watch with satisfaction as you blow it up. Available for iPhone and iPad for $1.99.

The Allusionist High School Level If you have any word nerds or future English majors in your family, check out Helen Zaltzman’s irreverent and clever podcast that investigates the odd yet wonderful history of our language. Each episode traces the history of a familiar word or phrase, and then delves into a specific aspect of language, all in just 15 minutes—perfect for the bus ride or carpool.

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Anyone who thinks the art of conversation is dead ought to tell a child to go to bed.

- Robert Gallagher

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

- Ralph W. Sockman

You can get all As and still flunk life.

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Quicksand QUICK TIP Running Tip

By Kelly Kilgore, owner of R.I.O.T. (Run In Our Tribe) Fit & Form

Despite all the advances in technology, running injuries have not gone down since modern running shoes were created—some have even gone up. In populations where people don’t wear elevated heels or closed toe shoes, the incidence of foot problems is 3 percent. In America, the incidence of foot problems is an incredible 73 percent. Our shoes are literally ruining our feet and our bodies. Before the invention of the modern running shoe, there were virtually no over-striding runners. Today, around 80 percent of runners are over-striding to some degree. This is likely caused by the heel of modern running shoe midsoles being twice as heavy and twice as thick as the forefoot. So how can we fix this? Invest in a good pair of shoes, which have evolved greatly over the last two decades and educate yourself on proper running form: Body Position – Upright, slight lean from ground. Head and face

relaxed.

Feet – As soon as knee comes through, put the foot down underneath you.

Land mid- or forefoot underneath knee, close to center of the body.

Arm stroke – Controls rhythm, forward and backward from the shoulder,

without side to side rotation.

Hip extension – Extend the hip and then leave it alone. Maintain a high cadence (170-180 steps per minute) with a light, soft foot placement.

And lastly, mix it up. Most running injuries are due to muscle imbalances. Despite being softer, due to every step being the same, tracks and treadmills can cause more running injuries than the road. To avoid injury, shoot for a third of your mileage on dirt, grass, cobblestones or other uneven surfaces that will strengthen intrinsic muscles and keep your muscle structure balanced.

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JENNIFER PURVIS, PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR North Moore High School, Robbins

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ometimes life comes full circle. In Jennifer Purvis’ case, it came around twice. She started her teaching career as a fifth-grade teacher at Vass Lakeview School, and years later, when she finished her administration program, she became the school’s principal. The second circle began as a graduate of North Moore High School, only to become the school’s principal in 2012. “It's been a terrific match. We have a wonderful community, and it's nice to be able to serve my community where I grew up and where I live.”

She believes success in school isn’t found in cookie cutter classrooms with each teacher using the same methods. “When you hire and you have great competent teachers, they need to be able to have a bit of autonomy. I believe in allowing those teachers who facilitate lessons that end up in positive results, allowing them to have some autonomy, allowing them to try something new and not have risk of failure. We're going to fail. But if we don’t try something new, we can't ever get something different that works for our kids.”

Purvis has spent 24 years in education, and it was the desire to make a greater impact that moved her out of the classroom and into administration. “As a classroom teacher, I served on a lot of committees and school improvement teams and I was a mentor teacher and worked with colleagues, but in administration you have the opportunity to help shape the culture and vision of an entire campus.”

Her willingness and trust extends to her students as well. “That relationship of openness and of caring is one that we have to have if we're going to reach our kids. They have to know that we care and that we're going to hold them to a high standard. But if they need anything, all they have to do is ask and we're going to work extra to help them. That's what we're there for.”

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ANN PETERSEN, TEACHER OF THE YEAR Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines

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nn Petersen didn’t expect to be a teacher very long when she first stepped into the classroom in 2000. Originally an attorney, she wanted to lobby for education. “I didn't think I should be taken seriously unless I had been in a classroom.” She completed her education degree and figured that after a couple years teaching under her belt, she would return to law. But things didn’t go as planned. She began teaching middle school, fell in love with it and kept thinking “just one more year.” She eventually moved to teaching high school and has been at Pinecrest High School ever since, teaching ninth and 12th grade English, with the occasional 11th grade class thrown in.

As an attorney, Ann worked as a guardian ad litem for several years, but it’s her work as a teacher that she feels can help change the world. “I think the

difference between being a lawyer and being a teacher is by the time you see people as an attorney, you're trying to help them unravel a really difficult problem, and when you see people as a teacher, you have an opportunity to really help them build a positive foundation.” It’s what’s kept her in the classroom for 17 years.

Her goal every year is to become a better teacher, but it’s her students’ growth that is her biggest accomplishment. “To me it's such an incredibly positive experience to watch a light go on, a dream attained or to watch a kid suddenly realize they have the potential to do something they couldn't do. That really feeds my soul.”

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Ed Dennison, Chair Moore County Board of Education

What is the school board planning to do this year to prepare for next year’s budget shortfall?

We start working on our budget for the next year in October. Imagine, though, how difficult it is to prepare a budget if you don’t know what your funding will be when the budget is prepared.

We are required to submit our budget to the county commissioners in April, but we do not know what funding we will receive from the county until June. In addition, we generally do not receive our budget from the state until late summer, just a few weeks before school starts, so all we can do is estimate that we’ll receive about the same amount as the previous year.

We know if we decide to do something different next year, we’ll need to make sure it will not require more money than what we are receiving this year. This means that if a school wants to start a new program, they understand they will have to eliminate something else that requires the same amount of funding.

Administrators and directors are given their instructions and guidelines on preparing their budgets and those requests are due to the superintendent by Dec. 1. The superintendent and the school board then work on the budget from January to April. Because we are required to submit a balanced budget, we always assume the worst-case scenario.

In the past, our fund balance was used to cover shortfalls if we did not receive the funds expected from the state. However, since we no

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longer have the amount needed in our fund balance to cover shortfalls for 2017-18, and after receiving our budget from the state, we asked our county commissioners, and they have agreed, to set aside $1.7 million to cover the expected shortfall.

Besides the budget, what are your priorities for this coming school year?

Safety, security and student achievement are always our top priorities. Our statutory requirement is to ensure all our students receive a sound basic education and graduate well-prepared

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From 2008-09 to 2015-16, the MCS graduation rate has increased from 71.5 percent to 87.8 percent. for college or a career. We’re also prioritizing passing a referendum for school construction and beginning construction for the Advanced Career Center and new Area 1 elementary school.

Can you give an update on the plans/schedule for the new school buildings?

The ACC and Area 1 elementary school are slated for completion by August 2019. This will be followed by Aberdeen Elementary in the spring of 2020 and Southern Pines Elementary in August 2021.

What will be the biggest challenge for the school board this year?

School boards always face challenges, but I think convincing our state legislators that public schools are important and deserve their support is the biggest. This challenge also includes educating the public on the truths behind public funding for Moore County Schools (MSC). State funding for MCS was $69.7 million in 201516, which was $2.6 million more than 2008-09. That’s an average increase of $371,000 per year or 0.56 percent per year. During this same period, we were allotted eight fewer teachers in 2015-16, even though we had 659 more students.

Because of the lack of state funding, we have had to depend on our county to fund 54 additional teachers at a cost of more than $3 million.

It’s also important and a challenge to keep the public

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informed of all the good things happening in MCS. Often the budget struggles overshadow the accomplishments. Here are a few examples: • From 2008-09 to 2015-16, the MCS graduation rate has increased from 71.5 percent to 87.8 percent.

• In 2015-16, 83 percent of MCS students were enrolled in classes designed for postgraduate goals.

• In 2015-16, 91 percent of our graduates received at least one letter of acceptance to a college or university.

• Our 2017 graduates received $22.4 million in scholarship offers, which was a 22 percent increase over 2016.

These are achievements we should celebrate and shows that the hard work the administration, staff and teachers put into the classroom every day is paying dividends.

What’s something the board is working on that we (the public) may not be aware of?

Everything the board is working on is available on the MCS website. All our work sessions and regular board meetings are livestreamed and archived. It’s important to note that individual board members do not make decisions for the board. All board decisions are made by the full board in open session. Transparency is foundational in all that we do.

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ow I could be boring and drone on about how we should all be more active, and how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 30 minutes a day or 2.5 hours a week of physical activity for everyone. But to call it recess makes it much more fun! As a bonus, it provides valuable benefits for kids of any age (I’m looking at you, Granny). If you think back to your school days, recess was something you wanted to do.

Recess was the time to challenge your senses and reset your brain for learning. We could all use a little more of that.

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one single area of focus. We expand beyond near focus (smart phone distance) to mid-range (limited by the walls of our home and work) to far focus (horizons). When we are outdoors this shifting comes fluidly and freely. Our eyes actually get a break by being able to shift into a neutral limitless gaze.

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ust about everyone can create their own version of recess.

Time spent outside that recommended 10 to 30 minutes a day is going to reduce stress, improve health, exercise vision, challenge the senses and maybe even increase a kinship to the community.

hinking back, my favorite recess memories are not the games but the structures. Those large tractor tires painted bright e an advocate for recess. Children and adults need a playful red and yellow (so great for climbing). Or the perfect little break of at least 30 to 60 minutes in their day. Even shorter forts and hiding spots they made on the inside. Or maybe the breaks that add up to the daily goal are important. These breaks monkey bars were more your thing. may seem all fun and games but are in fact a proven path to greater focus, better health and improved social connections. hen you choose your own adventure, you gain in so many areas. Climbing develops overall body strength and On your next outdoor adventure: coordination as well as motor planning—knowing where your • Balance across a sturdy but downed tree.

• See how many times you can kick a pine cone down the trail body is and how to get it to the next challenge. The reward of and keep it on the path. reaching the top and looking off into the distance can change • Build a fort. your perspective.

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In the outdoor environment, our eyes are challenged and presented with so much information. We are not locked into

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• Toss and retrieve a stone 10 times.

• Hang from a low branch or stay braced on a tree.

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Garden Variety

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When I moved to Pinehurst 17 years ago, I planted my flower and vegetable gardens, just as I did in Virginia, where the soil was brown and nutrient-rich, and everything thrived.

But here my gardens failed, miserably. Hordes of insects and pests invaded from above and below. There was either too much rain or not enough. The loamy soil, which did not look like any soil I’d ever seen, was either too alkaline or acidic, and fertilizer and water drained through it. If I was lucky enough to grow something green, the deer ate it.

Gardening in the Sandhills requires equal doses of patience and education.

I sought out the education by enrolling in the Extension Master Gardener program sponsored by the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service.

The best reason to become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV) is so you can help others learn about sustainable gardening methods. It’s also an opportunity to learn horticulture, receive practical classroom instruction from experts, and meet and work with others who share your interests.

During the 50-hour program, which is taught by our county Extension agent, Taylor Williams, students are exposed to basic knowledge in every aspect of horticulture, from soil science to botany to entomology.

It's a challenging but satisfying endeavor that left me anxious to learn even more.

No Stupid Questions

Though it boggles the mind, last year the EMGV Helpline received nearly 500 gardenrelated inquiries from March through October from citizens in the community. Armed with their trusty handbooks, EMGVs are ready for most questions. Just call 910.947.3188.

Heal the Sick

Garden clubs often host either an EMGV speaker or an “Ask the Master Gardener” panel to diagnose all kinds of diseases and teach how to take soil samples. Also, stop by the EMGV booth at the annual Holly Arts and Crafts Festival in October. No appointment or insurance required!

More information

To learn more about the Master Gardener Program, contact 910.947.3188 or stop by the office at 707 Pinehurst Ave. in Carthage. /NCMGMooreCnty www.SandandPineMag.com | 19

Navigating Special Needs

BY M EAGA N BURGA D

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WHEN BECKY TRIMBOLI'S SON LUKE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH WILLIAMS SYNDROME (A GENETIC DISORDER THAT AFFECTS 1 IN 10,000 PEOPLE, WHICH CAN INVOLVE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND LEARNING CHALLENGES), THE DOCTOR GAVE HER A PHOTOCOPIED PAGE FROM A 1980S MEDICAL TEXTBOOK AND SENT HER ON HER WAY. “The pediatrician who gave me the diagnosis really left me feeling worse,” she remembers. “Like it was a completely bleak outlook for his life. I just remember being completely numb.”

Frustrated and scared by the lack of guidance from the pediatrician, Trimboli visited a social worker looking for more resources, but still found nothing. She next tried to contact a support group through her husband's work, but the number was no longer in service. She was terrified, with no support, and her only reference was an outdated description of this rare disorder.

Unfortunately, the Trimboli family's story is all too common. Indeed, Luke was lucky to be diagnosed so quickly. Jettie McGraw fought years to get her son, Caleb, diagnosed as autistic. Now the family has been waiting months for Caleb's Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) referral, which will open avenues for new therapies. But even if he qualifies for therapy, it doesn't necessarily mean he will get it. Insurance, available providers and complex application processes can at times make getting help feel impossible. So how do special needs families begin to navigate this process?

Dr. Lindsay Johannes-Monroe, a psychologist who works at Sandhills Pediatrics, recommends talking to your child's pediatrician or teacher as soon as you suspect your child may be delayed.

“Many parents feel scared that their child may have a delay or disorder, and avoid these early conversations with professionals,” says JohannesMonroe. “What research has shown repeatedly is that early identification and treatment of most problems can lead to significantly better outcomes.”

Your child’s first advocate is you According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2014–15 school year, the number of children ages 3 to 21 receiving special education

services was 6.6 million, or 13 percent of all public school students. Among children and youth receiving special education services, 35 percent had specific learning disabilities. And experts believe those numbers will continue to grow.

But what happens when the medical provider is dismissive of your concerns? McGraw stresses that as a parent it's important to be vigilant. When Caleb started exhibiting signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—self-harming, anti-social behavior, refusing to wear certain types of clothing, but also intelligent and capable—they took him to see a pediatrician who simply dismissed the behavior. But McGraw, a military spouse, didn't stop advocating for her son and finally found a doctor that listened to her concerns.

“I feel as though many pediatricians on post are uneducated on the wide array of symptoms that ASD kiddos can exhibit,” says McGraw. “Not one ASD kiddo is like the other, which poses a challenge in referrals and diagnosis, especially when your child has a high IQ, and can memorize the questions asked on a test.” In fact, it took seven years for Caleb to be diagnosed with Level II autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Receiving a diagnosis is only the start of a lifelong journey for a special needs family.

Depending on the type of special needs—physical, developmental, behavioral/emotional and sensory impairment—the child can qualify for several different therapies. Many times access to therapy is dependent on insurance and available providers in the area. Both the Trimboli and McGraw families have struggled to get their children the care they feel is needed.

For Trimboli, because Williams syndrome is so rare, many times Luke didn't qualify for programs because no one knew Williams syndrome existed.

Luckily, the Trimbolis were able to work with their doctors to get Luke most of the referrals he needed.

And McGraw cites complex paperwork, unhelpful staff and cost as just a few of the roadblocks they have faced when trying to get Caleb the care he needs. “I am not sure if I simply expect too much from our health care, but it is frustrating when you know what needs to be done, but it isn't done … these are my babies, they deserve the best care,” she says.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, however.

Luke and Caleb are now both receiving therapy.

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Luke Trimboli

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therapist, a speech therapist and participates in play therapy. The family has also been able to qualify for trips to Victory Junction SeriousFun camp in Randleman, North Carolina, an inclusive camp for special needs kids and their families. And while it’s been harder for the McGraws to get Caleb qualified for programs because the diagnosis took so long, he now sees an occupational therapist, physical therapist, psychiatrist, psychologist and eventually will receive an ABA. Programs lost and found Even when resources do exist, changing attitudes and lack of participation can quickly lead to the death of unique programs. Various studios and schools have tried to incorporate inclusive yoga programs for years in Moore County with varying success.

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directions, calming techniques and mindfulness, as well as fine and gross motor skills. But it was watching the children interact with one another that excited Kelly Fagan.

“One of the most beautiful things to me is that typically developing children have a chance to learn about differences at a young age,” Fagan explains.

“These children become leaders, helpers, and we all learn so much from each other. We realize together that we are so much more alike than we are different.”

Unfortunately, this wildly popular class closed its doors due to noise complaints from other tenants in the building. “It's a really unfortunate situation that just breaks my heart,” says Kelly. “We tried explaining the nature of the students and classes, but still we were asked to leave. We are still looking for a permanent space.”

Luckily, Namaste with Kelly had summer camps in place as well as an ongoing Mindful Eating class located within Nosh the Deli. Because Fagan does

not have a website, information about these classes can be hard to find. Kelly admits most families that attend her classes and camps hear about them on Facebook or through word of mouth, but for families new to the area, resources like these may be overlooked.

No matter what the diagnosis, there is help out there. Becky Benton, director for Exceptional Child Services in the Moore County School System, recommends these tips to get the most support for your child.

First Day of School As special needs children reach school age, another layer of care is added, but, again, quality and availability vary. When Luke was placed in the county's school system, his parents were unimpressed with the level of aid he was given. “You are at the mercy of the schools for therapies. We had a horrible experience," says Trimboli. Luckily the Trimboli's insurance allowed them to find an alternative option they found satisfactory. Caleb has also had difficulties within the education system. His struggles even prompted his mother to go to school to become a special education teacher and respite care provider.

“I want to advocate for children like mine, and those who are vastly different, as that is essential.”

Parents who find themselves frustrated by the school system may find resources like Effective Interventions helpful. Effective Interventions, an ABA provider, collaborates with schools and parents to create a treatment plan for each child.

“Sometimes we may just observe and provide some ideas to the teacher, sometimes we may be providing sessions in the class setting so the child can work on the skills they need in the real world setting,” explains Monique Baker, co-owner of Effective Interventions. Baker can also give families tips to help prepare children for their new school environment, including slowly integrating an upcoming school bedtime into the child’s schedule, talking to your child's teacher about what kind of strategies have and have not worked for them in the past, and becoming familiar with school uniforms as well as having the child practice dressing themselves.

It's taken years but Trimboli feels comfortable with her son Luke's level of support. The family has even been able to learn more about Luke's genetic condition by traveling to the National Williams Syndrome Convention—an experience that allowed them to finally meet other families living with the disorder, and which Trimboli described as “amazing.”

McGraw feels less satisfied with Caleb's care, but she will never give up advocating for her son. “My advice would be for parents to trust their gut instincts. You also have to become their advocate, fight for their needs,” she says.

Whether it's problems getting diagnosed, trouble finding support or difficulty finding therapy, special

• Early intervention is key • Seek out support groups for resources • Have high expectations • Be patient and consistent with expectations • Be involved, informed and keep documentation

needs families can find themselves facing many obstacles. Trimboli knows all too well the frustrations families can face. But she also knows there are people out there who can help.

“Special needs parents—I see you!” Trimboli says.

“I know the struggle, the looks, the embarrassment at times and the pity. It is a hard road that often is isolating. So my biggest piece of advice is to find a group, whether on Facebook or in your community.

We will understand the struggles, the looks, the pain, the grief, but most importantly share the joys with you.”

RESOURCES NC Public Schools Office of Early Learning ncpublicschools.org/earlylearning/ ecprogram/families/ Effective Interventions effectiveinterventionsnc.com Family Support Network of NC fsnnc.org Disability Rights of NC diabilityrightsnc.org Exceptional Children's Assistance Center ecac-parentcenter.org Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html Council for Exceptional Children cec.sped.org The ARC thearc.org

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Apples originated in the mountains of Kazakhstan, where the wild forerunner of the modern domesticated apple, Malus sieversii, still grows. When grown from seed, the apple exhibits a characteristic know as extreme heterozygosity, which ensures that the offspring isn’t anything like its parents. This has enabled the apple to adapt to climates worldwide and produce thousands of diverse varieties—which is good for apples but bad for consistent apple production. Modern apples are propagated by grafting, or the insertion of a twig of one plant onto another, to ensure that each generation is the same.

Apples were brought to North America in the 1600s by European settlers who did not care for the indigenous crab apples. In North Carolina, they grew best in the mountains and the foothills. Some apples were eaten, but the majority were pressed for cider and vinegar. Cider kept for a long time and was safe to drink when people didn’t have clean water. Vinegar was used for food preservation, something very important in the days before refrigeration.

At one time, more than 1,500 types of apples grew throughout the South. Today, it has dwindled to a dozen or so. There are apple historians that are attempting to bring back some of the heirloom varieties by searching abandoned farms and orchards. Horne Creek Living Historical Farm in Pinnacle, North Carolina, is home to the Southern Heritage Apple Orchard and is working to someday contain more than 400 varieties of apples.

FUN APPLE FACTS Apples grow in all 50 states.

Apple seeds contain a cyanide compound.

Apples are part of the rose family, like pears and plums.

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ORIGIN OF SOME apple axioms Adam´s apple: This sprung from the conception that the protuberance on a man´s throat was caused by a piece of forbidden apple from the Garden of Eden´s Tree of Knowledge lodged in Adam´s throat, rather than the thyroid cartilage of the larynx.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Derived from the Old English saying, “Ate an apfel avore gwain to bed, make the doctor beg his bread,” the original author of this most popular apple saying has been lost to history. Today, the expression rings truer than ever, as our knowledge of apples´ many and myriad health benefits increases.

Apple of my eye: Dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, when people conceived of the pupil of the eye to be, like the apple, a global object. The word itself comes from the Anglo-Saxon “aeppel,” which literally meant both “eye” and “apple.” In addition to providing the literal, vital sense of vision, the pupil was also regarded as the figurative "window" to the treasured secrets within each of us.

Thus, the “apple of my eye” meant someone very beloved.

country prospered the rather slim apple pie of colonial times became the deep-dished extravaganza we enjoy today. Through the 19th and early 20th centuries, apple pie became the symbol of American prosperity, causing one American newspaper to proclaim in 1902, “No pie-eating people can be permanently vanquished.”

An apple for the teacher: The origins of this expression aren’t clear. Some say it comes from when teachers were paid with room and board.

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree: This appears to be of German origin. There is a bit of irony in the fact that we use this to mean that children take after their parents, when for apples, this is not true.

How do you like them apples?: Another phrase of obscure origin. It appears to have been in use in the late 1800s but perhaps was best used by Matt Damon in the movie Good Will Hunting.

As American as apple pie: Americans may profess to have invented this quintessential American dessert, but history books trace pie as far back as 14thcentury England.

Pie-making skills, along with apple seeds, came over with the pilgrims, and as the

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(Make it with rum or nonalcoholic) 4-5 cups apple juice or cider ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 3 ounces spiced rum (optional) Cinnamon sticks and apple slices to garnish

In small pot, heat apple juice, spices and rum (if using) over low/medium heat. Stir often while the mixture is heating so the spices will blend into the juice (you don't want any spice clumps).

Once hot, pour into two mugs and garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Serve warm, while wearing a turtleneck sweater. Note: Turtleneck sweater is optional.

Classic Waldorf Salad ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 apples, peeled and cored 1 cup celery, very thinly sliced 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved Boston lettuce leaves ½ cup walnut halves

Make the dressing by whisking mayo, sour cream and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Cut apples into large (½-inch) dices and add to dressing, tossing well to coat. Add celery and grapes, and combine well. Place lettuce leaves on salad plates and add a mound of mixture in center. Top with walnuts and serve immediately. Note: Dressing can be made ahead of time, the fruit and celery cut in advance, and the salad assembled when time to serve.

-Chef Michael Lomonaco Apple and cheese tortilla 1 flour tortilla (6-inch diameter) 4 tablespoons medium sharp cheddar cheese, grated ⅓ cup thinly sliced or cut up apples Cinnamon Brown sugar

Place tortilla on a plate and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese on half the tortilla. Place apple pieces over the cheese. Sprinkle remaining tablespoons of cheese over apple pieces. Fold tortilla over filling. Microwave on high, about 1 minute. Cut tortilla in half or thirds and serve. If apples are not especially sweet, sprinkle outside of tortillas with a little brown sugar and cinnamon. Note: Be sure to let cool. Cheese in tortillas will stay hot for a several minutes.

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The cost of education

“If state elected officials are not going to educate themselves on what our kids want and need in education, we must. ”

By Kärin Kent, Parents for Moore parentsformoore.org

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riting about the fight for public education in North Carolina is tricky. Not that there isn’t plenty to fight about—policy, funding, morale. The tricky part is not sounding like everything is wrong. Sometimes in my zest to make people aware of the state education budget cuts and their stifling effects on our beloved schools, I sound pessimistic.

In general, I’m a glass half-full person, and my satisfaction with my kids’ education in Moore County Schools is well beyond half-pleased. No, the fight is more for preservation of excellent quality and for the continued improvement in the face of diminishing state funding.

My biggest frustration is lack of knowledge. Not in the pool of students nor their teachers nor even in the central office leadership, but in the voting-age citizens of Moore. To be fair, policy meetings and endless power point presentations can be great cures for insomnia. At times the information is confusing, subtle and requires a cumulative knowledge of issues that most people haven’t gathered. We have professionals and elected officials to sort through all this so why would the average citizen wade into the details?

I would offer, though, that that is exactly what we need to do, as we ultimately decide the policies and funding through the election of national, state and local officials.

On Election Day, we’re all given the reins of decision making. If we haven’t been in the minutiae of how things are presently, we’re prone to overlook the huge role our far away elected officials have in our local public education.

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education who either claim decades-old knowledge of daily school function or proclaim to not be schoolknowledge literate. Why is that acceptable to us? It should not be. This is not about party. It’s about the individual candidate.

If state elected officials are not going to educate themselves on what our kids want and need in education, we must. The soundbite knowledge we use to elect these candidates who claim to (of course!) be for public education must stop, again, regardless of party.

It’s time-consuming to gather the needed information, but it is not technically difficult, nor is it intellectually overwhelming.

Despite conspiracy theories of hidden dollars and nefarious agendas, the board of education meets publicly twice a month to put it all out there for us to see and hear. These meetings are both streamed live and archived in their entirety to watch if we choose not to attend in person. The county commissioners have recently begun sending a representative to each meeting to ensure their local funding decisions are based on facts and knowledge. We should follow their example.

Parents for Moore was born for just this purpose—pay

attention, find data, identify problems, explore solutions, make changes, repeat. What we have found is not a local spending problem, but rather a state FUNDING problem.

So where do we stand in Moore County at present?

In brief, approximately 62 percent of Moore County Schools’ yearly budget comes from the state, with 25 percent from county coffers and 12 percent from federal and nutrition sources. The latest year data within our state available from the Department of Public Instruction (2016) shows Moore County Schools (MCS) as the 85th school system in the state out of 115 for the amount of money spent ($5,415.15) for each public-school student, including nutrition dollars.

There’s more detail to this “per pupil expenditure” story. The overall ranking is a composite of federal, state and local contributions. Moore ranks as 105 out of 115 on federal dollars received. Our local county contribution put us as 28 out of 115 (and with the recent 5-0 commissioners vote to dedicate more than $3 million in additional dollars to this year’s budget, that ranking will climb steeply). The state contribution to Moore in 2016 for each student was $939.35, placing us 89th in the state.

Given that almost two-thirds of the MCS budget comes from state dollars, it’s especially bad to be in the bottom 23 percent of school systems in the intrastate funding race.

If it was simply that Moore County was 89th in state funding because we were 89th in student population, that would make some sense. That is not the case. Searching down in the weeds, the tale is more complicated than simple math. Moore is considered a Tier III county in the state, where Raleigh’s convoluted calculations label Moore “high wealth” and therefore less in need of state dollars. As we all know, the southern end of the county has great pockets of financially “better-off ” citizens, but given the large and mostly rural spread of Moore, this overall designation is patently false.

The trend of the North Carolina General Assembly (aka NCGA—our state representatives and senators

in Raleigh) has been to rely increasingly on the tier designations to distribute state education dollars, and Moore pays the penalty. Representatives Boles, McNeill and Senator Tillman have voted for these ill-designed formula-based budgets.

The whole “education lottery” issue is beyond the scope of this brief article, but suffice to say the promised dollars for capital, originally set at 40 percent of profits, has been reduced by the NCGA to roughly 17 percent.

The intended supplemental dollars meant for educationoperating budgets have instead been used to supplant previous funding by votes in the NCGA. It’s another funding cut.

Further, the NCGA has cut total inflation-adjusted education funds across the state, despite the sound-bite election claims. In one glaring example, state-funded teaching positions in Moore have decreased from 720 down to 630 (2008-2016) despite there being hundreds more students in that same time period. In response, MCS has cut numerous positions outright and also asked the county to locally fund around 150 positions. Funding for textbooks (now digital content), school supplies, teacher training, transportation and maintenance, and improvement are below pre-recession levels when adjusted for inflation. Besides these shifts to local coffers, the NCGA budgeting has shifted the escalating state-set benefits and health care costs to local funds as well. Next year, state mandated class-size reductions will add the need for around $3 million additional dollars—none of which has been offered by the state budget.

As you can see, the fight for public education in Moore county is now in Raleigh and therefore within ourselves. We must be knowledgeable about what goes into the budget, where the dollars are coming from, how they are distributed and who makes those decisions.

We must educate our representatives and senator on the details that seem to be escaping their attention and require changes. And then we must vote accordingly with a detailed idea of what we our elected officials have accomplished, not just promised.

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North Carolina Education Budget Statistics (courtesy of publicschoolsfirstnc.org)

The total General Fund commitment to K-12 for 2017-18 is $9B for 1,552,638 students. Adjusted for inflation, it’s more than $300M lower than 2008-09. For 2018-19, it will be $9.4B for 1,560,877 students.

In 2008-09, North Carolina spent $65.98 per student on classroom materials when adjusted for inflation. Under the 2017-18 budget, per-pupil funding for classroom materials is only $30.55, less than half of the pre-recession level.

In 2008-09, North Carolina invested $6,793 per student when adjusted for inflation. But under the 2017-18 budget, per-pupil funding is only $6,339, nearly $500 less per student than before the recession began.

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I'm sure that going 24 days without his cell phone was far from being on my son's summer wish list, but he still boarded the van and left on his summer adventure. We said our goodbyes and he took his seat along with a dozen other teens he had never met and set out on a cross-country camping tour of the U.S. Without phones and traveling hundreds of miles each day, I was giddy knowing that they had no choice but to actually get to know each other in person. They were to discover the nation's beauty in the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park. They would feel the freedom of the open road, hike in the wilds of our country and white-water raft down its roaring rivers. They would bond through shared sunrises and campfires and get to be themselves outside of their newsfeed, status update or posts. They could make connections in real life, and I was very excited about that.

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… Almost as excited as I was when the tour director asked the participants to prepare three mix CDs of their favorite music as a way to express themselves and be the soundtrack for their great adventure.

As far as mix tapes go, the summer road trip mix is certainly in a class of its own. Even without the windy road and driving in shifts, however, music is huge part of any worthwhile summertime activity. Think about it: Reggae music is loved worldwide, but Bob Marley is invited to a lot more summer pool parties than Thanksgiving dinners. A good backyard cookout relies just as much on who's in charge of the stereo as who's running the grill. How many thousands of songs have been written about the greatness of summer. Heck, Jimmy Buffett’s entire career was fed by the desire to listen to songs about summer fun while you’re having summer fun. Listening to Margaritaville in February is like listening to Jingle Bells in July. Good tunes are often just mandatory. My buddy Jerry loves to pull skiers behind his boat, but I think he loves the four

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huge speakers blasting Dangermuffin or Allman Brothers out toward the skier even more.

Beyond setting the mood for good times, certain songs become attached to summer memories and will evoke those feelings for years to come. Michael Jackson was popular, of course, but I will always remember him as the one who finally got boys and girls on the dance floor together after a very awkward hour or more. I later fell in love with a girl just because she looked me in the eyes while singing her favorite Cure songs. There were great summer concerts where the music we blasted on the drive up and back was just as important as the show itself, because that time was just about us. Here in the Pines we would have a huge bonfire party where a hundred kids would sing along to Pearl Jam’s Alive being cranked from a car stereo, and for a moment, we were all the same. Maybe that’s why music is so influential over our good times, it provides a common thread.

That seems to certainly be the case with my son’s group as they traveled across the West. Each one, probably timidly, got a chance to play “their” music for the group. Some of which I’m sure was well known, and some became newly found favorites as the song that will remind them of a new friend or the skyline in Wyoming. There was a lot of rap getting played, but we won’t judge—we all liked rap at some point, right? The tour director wisely snuck in appropriate traveling tunes from John Denver’s Today and Rocky Mountain High, as well as some great singalongs like Sweet Caroline, Lean on Me and American Pie, which the kids rewrote to reflect their experience and sang to the parents upon their return. As they pulled back into the parking lot where their journey began 24 days earlier, someone on my son’s van requested they play Wild Child by Brett Dennen one last time, and they sang it together before parting ways. The lyrics to these songs or the setting in which they were played, or both, I'm sure added so much to their trip, their friendships and their memories. I know many of them were glad to get back to their phones and download some new music. I honestly think it would be a lot easier to go a summer without my phone than to go one summer weekend without great music in the air.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE THE WHIRLWIND LIFESTYLE OF A 17-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN HER BUSIEST YEAR OF SCHOOL (AS A PERFECTIONIST AND EXHAUSTED STUDENT)

HALEY J. LEDFORD, 17 15th in the graduating class of 2018 // President and founder of the Pinecrest Feminism Club // Member of National Honor Society and next year's treasurer

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As soon as I wake up in the iridescent morning for school, I make myself some breakfast and take my vitamins and allergy medicine—thrilling, right? I make eggs because I need the protein to keep my body functioning in the parking-garage-like building that is inecrest. ou ne er reali e the effect cheap fluorescent lights ha e on you till you miss your coffee.

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Sports

BY MIKE MARTIN, MOORESPORTSRADIO.COM

Looking for something different to do that involves lots of excitement and drama without costing an arm and a leg? Try local high school sports. Here are 10 local teams you should definitely see this fall:

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PI NE C R E ST WOM E N 'S G OLF The Pinecrest women's golf team captured the school's third 4A state championship in 2016 at Pinehurst No. 5. With two of three scoring players returning, can the Lady Patriots bring home number four?

Rising senior M AC K E N Z I E B AT T L E (-6) led Pinecrest last year and she will be the clubhouse leader this fall. Also returning is sophomore M A R A H I RT L E who tied for 17th a year ago, and one to watch will be sophomore JAC LY N K E N Z E L , who tied for 28th in last year's championship.

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PI NE C R E ST F O O T B A LL C H R I S M E T Z G E R (69-52 overall; 23-31 in conference) starts his 11th season as Pinecrest head coach with what could be the most difficult schedule the Patriots have faced in his tenure.

The nonconference slate kicks off August 18 at home with Wilmington Laney. The Buccaneers went 8-5 a year ago and advanced to the second round of the state 4A playoffs. Following week two, with home opponent Gray's Creek (2-9 a year ago and the only 3A school on the sheet), Pinecrest faces Durham Hillside at home in week 3.

The Hornets were 9-2 a year ago with a first round 4A playoff loss. Pinecrest's first road game is September 8 at Charlotte Providence (3-8 last year).

Following an open week September 15, Pinecrest starts Sandhills Athletic Conference play at home with Fayetteville 71st (9-3, first round 4A playoffs). A trip to Richmond Sr. (9-4, second round 4AA playoffs) is on tap September 29, followed by home games against Purnell Swett (3-8) and Lumberton (4-7). The Patriots face Scotland (14-1, fourth round 4A) and Z A M I R W H I T E —the top running back in the country—on October 20 in Laurinburg. Pinecrest then welcomes Jack Britt (3-8) and visits Hoke County (2-9) to finish out the season.

Be sure to follow the Patriots every Friday night and listen to Inside Pinecrest Football every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. live from Jersey Mike's in Aberdeen on MooreSportsRadio.com and STAR 102.5FM.

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U NION PI NE S WOM E N 'S T E NNI S Will the third time be the charm for the Union Pines women's tennis team? The Lady Vikings have lost in the finals of the state 3A Women’s Dual Team Championships two years in a row to Marvin Ridge (Waxhaw).

Seniors H A I L E E H AY M O R E and C H A R L O T T E C R AV E N return to lead a team that finished 22-2 a year ago.

The Lady Vikings are 0-3 in the state championship appearances dating back to 2006.

U NION PI NE S F O O T B A LL New coach, new league and a new look (there's also that new video scoreboard). Union Pines football is making a fresh start in 2017. M AT T QU I N N takes over as head coach replacing RYA N R I G GA N (32-59 overall; 8-40 in conference in 8 seasons). While this may be Quinn's first head coaching gig, the Duncan, South Carolina, native www.SandandPineMag.com | 43

knows a thing or two about winning. The 2010 Presbyterian College graduate played on four state championship teams at legendary Byrnes High School in South Carolina.

The Vikings will sport new uniforms this season and the team welcomes a trio of Harnett County schools into the new Tri-County 3A Conference as Triton, Harnett Central and W. Harnett join old foes Southern Lee and Lee County.

Union Pines opens with E. Montgomery August 18.

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U NION PI NE S C R O S S COU N T RY All eyes are on Union Pines cross country runner B E N V E R C H I C K . As a sophomore last year, Verchick placed sixth and earned All-State recognition at the NCHSAA 3A state championship meet. On the lady's side, K E L S E Y B E G L E Y helped Union Pines finish 13th overall in the team race.

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PI NE C R E ST M E N 'S S O CC E R Falling from the top of the conference perch for the first time in two decades last year was a humbling experience for Pinecrest. Expect a very focused and hungry Patriot men's soccer team in 2017.

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U NION PI NE S VOLLE Y B A LL The Union Pines volleyball team returns tons of talent from a team that was 19-5 a year ago and advanced to the third round of the state playoffs.

The No. 5-seed Lady Vikings reeled off nine straight wins before falling to conference rival and top-seed Gray's Creek (24-0) 3-1 in the third round of the state 3A playoffs.

NORT H MO OR E F O O T B A LL Fifth-year coach M I K E V O GT (21-26 overall; 16-16 in conference) leads a North Moore football team that has climbed into a contender's seat in a slimmed down Yadkin Valley 1A Conference.

Offense kept the Mustangs in games a year ago. The team finished 7-5 with a second straight playoff appearance.

Defense will need to make a few more stands for N. Moore to return to the top of league. With E. Montgomery moving to 2A, conference newcomer N. Rowan may be the king of the hill. N. Moore opens with the Community School of Davidson August 18.

The first big step in reclaiming the conference championship is on August 30 when the team travels to Rockingham to face Richmond Senior. Others to watch include Greensboro Grimsley (September 14) and Richmond Senior in Southern Pines (October 2).

PI NE C R E ST VOLLE Y B A LL Seven wins. That's all coach B A R B A R A F OX X needed to set a new state record. For now, the record will stand as coach Foxx retired in February with 726 wins and 228 losses. S C O T T S H E P E R D has been hired as the new Pinecrest coach.

PI NE C R E ST WOM E N 'S T E NNI S Pinecrest senior E M M A G E N T RY L A N D RY and sophomore C A R O L I N E L A N D RY both lost in the first round of last year's 4A Women's Individual Tennis State Championship. Both expect to return to the tournament this fall.

Pinecrest will look to get past the second round of the 4A dual team tournament as well. The Lady Patriots (17-3) lost to Green Hope in the second round last year.

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Last Word Bullying

by Renee Portfilio

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s a school counselor for 21 years in Moore County for grades K-12, and as a former elementary teacher, I see firsthand how today’s students are dealing with an ever-increasing amount of (online) cyberbullying, which then spills over into the school day. My high school team of counselors is continually offering strategies to students and their parents about how to deal with bullies. We also regularly get the administration involved. Often, in high school, bullying turns into harassment, occasionally sexual harassment.

Conversations sometimes revolve around 50Bs (Domestic Violence Protection Order) and other protection orders with high school students, and legal charges if needed, along with out-of-school suspension and a possible referral to the alternative school.

There are three types of bullying: emotional, physical and relational. Bullying may include, but is not limited to, verbal taunts, name-calling, implied or stated threats, and exclusion from peer groups. Bullying can occur in person or through social networking, texting, blogging and the internet.

We have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying in Moore County Schools. Bottom line, bullying is serious. Staff take every report seriously, counselors offer regular support, and when a student is being bullied or witnesses it, we cannot stress enough the importance of reporting it.

As counselors, we employ creative theories and techniques, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and transactional analysis, to assist students with coping skills and focusing on what they can control and what they

cannot. We emphasize the positive as we work to build student self-esteem, teaching assertiveness skills and encouraging continued communication with parents.

Counselors include a special focus on students who may have experienced trauma as a result of bullying and refer them for additional mental health counseling if needed. Also, with younger students, counselors teach creative strategies during weekly classroom guidance lessons, such as how to use a "debug" system to help students deal with bullies who are bugging them, remembering simple steps to problem solve and stand up for themselves.

Specifically, at Union Pines High School, staff are working to build relationships with students during a homeroom advisor/advisee period twice a month, and set a positive culture in the school as part of our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model—a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional and academic success.

During these 35-minute advisor/advisee periods, high school guidance lessons dealing with cyberbullying and hate crimes are included in the many topics throughout the year, focusing on digital citizenship and maintaining a positive high school culture.

Students who feel bullied, harassed or intimidated at school by an adult or another student should report the concern to a teacher, administrator or other staff member at school. Moore County Schools also has a bullying/safety hotline. Feel free to call at 910.947.5061 or visit online at ncmcs.org/BeGreat.

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Renee Portfilio is a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership program at East Carolina University, as well as a school counselor at Union Pines High School. She has a Master's Degree in Counseling from West Virginia University and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Pinehurst with her husband, Paul, and son, Giuseppe.

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