Monday, May 1st marks the kickoff to the Farmers Market at the Health Department from 10:30 – 1:00 p.m.

The marketing idea came together through the work of both the Health Departments WIC (Women, Infant & Children) and Education Divisions. Having this market at the Health Dept. will make it easier for WIC participants to use their Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers. The Health Education division became involved because obesity has been identified as a health priority in the two previous Community Health Assessments. 

Since the current farmers markets all occur in the southern portion of the County, having it in Carthage will allow people in the northern portions to
have access to fresh produce. 

Rich Tompkins, the Accreditation Coordinator/Public Health Educator, Lauren Rakes, the Supervisor of the Woman, Infant & Child Dept. and local farmer, Dave Maness join us in the first part of the show to discuss.

Some of the local farms being featured include : Eagles Nest Berry Farm, Priest Family Farms, Highlander Farms, Happy Trails Farms, Paradox Farms & 3 M’s Boer Goat Farm.

Healthy eating & obesity is discussed with Kathy O’Donnell. Her experience in consulting, organizational behavior, psychology & her training as a whole food natural chef gives us a new bent or understanding about the behavior of unhealthy eating and how to change it. Kathy eloquently and wittingly dispels the efficacy of common diets and the culture of fast foods in the fast pace lives we all lead. Through her involvement at First Health’s
Clara McLean House she can easily draw on the strong relationship between diet & illness. Her word pictures are something we can all relate to. The
Clara McLean House provides overnight accommodations for patients and families in a variety of situations. www.claramcleanhouse.org

Kara & John Caparelli were raised in Yonkers & Mt. Vernon, N.Y. . They met in college. They raised their 3 daughters in Westchester County N.Y. They still look like & act like college sweethearts. And very shortly they will be calling Southern Pines home! 
 
John is the fire chief in Larchmont, N.Y. and is entering his 29th year. Kara has worked for a food broker for 27 years and together they are overseeing their youngest daughter, Natalie, age 18, moving on to college and her twin sisters, Oliva & Shawn (age 22) finding their way in the world and the work force.
 
Kara and John are now also new homeowners in Southern Pines in a 1915 landmark home that originally served the area as an eye clinic and is situated on Mass. Ave – walking distance to the downtown area.
 
Their story unfolds in an interview that covers the cultures of the North & South, stark remembrances of 9-11, the pace of life, new beginnings & their draw to Moore County and the beginning of their love affair with Southern Pines.
 
Listening to Kara and John is a great reminder of what we sometimes take for granted. Moore County is a great place to live.

Lewis Bennett of Green Dreams Landscape is a Moore County native who hasseen the many changes in Moore County over the years.

Today Green Dreams Landscape stands as one of the most recognizable names in all things to do with outdoor living; garden, ground, irrigation, hardscape & new construction services for the homeowner or commercial business owner. Green Dreams Landscape was voted new business of the year by the Chamber of Commerce in 2012-2013 & was named one of the top 12 Landscape companies in the U.S. by Total Landscape Care Magazine.

http://www.greendreamslandscaping.com/, 910 944-9412.

Anthony Carruba recently purchased the iconic Champion Car Wash on Old U.S. 1 South in Southern Pines. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y. Anthony’s story of an IBM career in both NYC and Fairfield, Ct. is one of a lifestyle change and a return to his Buffalo roots, where his family had been in the
automotive & paint business since 1952. Anthony’s purchase of this retro car wash and business establishment becomes a great story of preserving and continuing part of the Moore County landscape that so many cherish.

910 692-5060

His journey to Moore County and Lewis’s tenure as a Moore County native bring together some of the important elements of what makes Moore County such a great place to live and raise a family. 

EAST MEETS WEST: A humorous look at the practice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBMc9s8oDWE

This week’s program explores many of the healing and holistic aspects of yoga practice. John and Julie Tampa, both seasoned yoga instructors, share
their enthusiasm for not only the physical benefits of yoga – increased strength, flexibility, and balance, but also the strengthening and healing
of the mind and emotions through breath work and meditation.

While John is a seasoned yoga studio instructor, he has found his passion in adaptive yoga for injuries and disabilities. He has worked with a wide
range of people, many of whom would not be able to take a traditional yoga class. Each person’s practice is developed for his/her unique needs, goals,
and limitations in mind. He finds working with people on a one-to-one basis extremely rewarding because as his students heal and grow physically,
they also develop a more positive outlook on their lives. And each session also provides the opportunity for discussions about the depth teachings of
yoga as a way of being in the world.

The program also includes three very different people who have benefitted from private yoga instruction. Hayley Smith, a young, rising upper level
event horse rider shares her compelling story of recovery from a serious riding injury. She is now back into competition and performing at a higher
level than ever through her practice. Merilyn Goldschmid, a retired health care professional, has used the practice of yoga to foster her own emotional
healing and spiritual grounding. Since beginning her practice of yoga with John, she has entered into a yoga teacher training program in Charlotte,
with an eye toward using her practice in the healing arts one day. And host, Bill Sahadi has found private instruction beneficial after lower back
surgery a year and a half ago, and as a way to improve balance. The net result for Bill has been no lower back issues since the surgery.

Each person also discusses how their practice of yoga has impacted their personal lives for the better.feeling more grounded and centered, even in
the midst of stressful situations. Yoga is an ancient path that leads to healing and integrated wholeness.