CNN just recently broadcast a documentary on the OPERATION FINALLY HOME movement, which started with a Texas builder in 2005.
http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/12/05/cnnheroes-wallrath-finally-home.cnn.html
To date more than 80 homes have been built and gifted to deserving and needy veterans across the country. Krista Harvell is the recipient of a home being built in Aberdeen for her family of two sons, Hunter & Ethan, ages 2 & 5. Krista lost her husband Andrew in 2011. Krista is joined by Meredith Sledz, Executive Director of the Moore County Home Builders Association and committee member, Bill Huckabee.
http://www.mchba.com/
Together they tell the story of how Krista returned to Moore County and the instrumental role the Home Builders Association & the Pinehurst Southern Pines Assoc. of Realtors, http://move2moore.com/, have played in making the promise of a new home for the Harvell family a reality in Moore County.
First time buyer, Beth Van Kampen joins us to tell her story of how foresight, discipline, patience and careful planning can pay off in today’s real estate market. The experiences she encountered in the purchase of her So. Pines home is as much a primer for Sellers as it is for buyers.
This week the curtain for The Nutcracker goes up at the Robert E. Lee Auditorium. Taylor Dance is in their 15th year of providing a caring and nuturing environment that is essential for each of their dancers & students. Rita Taylor, Executive Director of Taylor Dance, joins us to discuss the fine work of Taylor Dance and how their work fosters self confidence, leadership, creativity, problem solving and a life long love of the arts to it’s students. Union Pines Band Director, Rob Hill is also on hand to discuss his award winning 2013 Marching Band and the life lessons and experiences his students enjoy under his tutelage. Rob is also the Band Director of the SCC Jazz Band. His commitment to his students and his enthusiastic personality make Rob Hill one of the most prominent teachers in Moore County. Many thanks to Teri Blades for organizing this show and for her tireless efforts on behalf of both of these fine organizations.
Bill Sahadi is joined by four representatives from the Sandhills Children’s Center to discuss the upcoming 17th annual Festival of Trees. This event has become a big part of marking the beginning of the holiday season here in Moore County but, more than that, the Festival of Trees plays a crucial role in supporting the mission and vision of Sandhills Children’s Center. Joining us to discuss Sandhills Children’s Center and the Festival of Trees will be Chief Executive Officer, Melanie Gayle, Child Enrollment Representative, Jennifer Jones, Director of Events and Community Relations, Teresa Copper and Community Relations Representative, Asa Moran.