Gayvin Powers is the author of Julie Fae, a self proclaimed love letter to her mother and an empowering vehicle of self worth and esteem for elementary to middle school age girls. Gayvin was the receipient of the Ojai Film Society Award for her screenplay entitled ” 1916 “. Gayvin shares her methodolgy, inspiration and structure along with Keith McDaniel.
Gayvin shares a lot of insight from her direct work with Keith as well as providing encouraging words for the writer in all of us. She carefully examines how the various elements of grief, guilt, love & passion can interact to enable people to get in touch with their creative & expresive side.
Gayvin is embarking on the first writers workshop of it’s kind in Pinehurst to be held starting Jan. 21st at Green Gate Gourmet Olive Oils in the Village of Pinehurst. Information about this workshop and Gayvin Powers can be found at www.gayvinpowers.com.
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Sandhills Hearth & Patio & Hanley’s Tree & Grounds
Jane Williamson from Sandhills Propane and Sandhills Hearth & Patio of Southern Pines discusses the various choices people have for natural gas and propane fireplaces and common questions about gas log kits people generally inquire about. Bill Hanley of Hanley’s Tree & Grounds earns his reputation as the “Tree Whisperer” as he skillfully addresses the many issues involved in tree removal, pruning and trimming.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – MAKING A REAL IMPACT ON MANY LIVES IN MOORE COUNTY
Executive Director of Sandhills Habitat, Elizabeth Cox, Manor Care Chaplain Ken Rahal, and new home buyer Victoria Lopez
get together to discuss the profound impact Habitat for Humanity makes on so many lives. Victoria tells her story about the upcoming dedication of her new home and the path that got her to this point. Her six children, ages 7 – 17 join Victoria on this journey. A featured article, written by Deborah Salomon, and photographs by John Gessner, is running in this month’s edition of Pine Straw Magazine. Elizabeth, Ken & Victoria interact in such a way that it’s obvious to anyone who listens that there is a lot of love, commitment and support far beyond the new construction home that Victoria is purchasing. Elizabeth outlines the qualification and application process and clears up some common misperceptions about what Habitat for Humanity is. Victoria’s heartfelt story and journey make it clear that her profound commitment to her family and her sense of ethics will translate to all her children; and her goodness to everyone she knows.
MOORE COUNTY STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
8th grade student Elyssa Zimmerman from Southern Middle School, 9th grader Grace Johnston and 10th grader, Alyssa Stroker from Pinecrest High join Bill and guest co-host, Patrick Coughlin, President of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce, in an inspiring and uplifting conversation about their school experiences and aspirations. Their discipline, organizational skills, passions, and commitments are revealed thru their observations about family, their role model inspirations, and their ability to see the world with a broader lense. The formulas Elyssa, Grace & Alyssa have learned, inherited and practice will serve them well at every stage of their lives.
REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE – 2012 REVIEW
Keller Williams real estate broker Shannon Stites is joined by Basil Group Realty broker & developer Murray Williamson and well respected local builder Vince Hubler to discuss the many facets of the Moore County real estate market this past year. Vince joins partner Murray Williamson to talk about their new 42 home development, DEVONSHIRE, in Aberdeen. Information on these single family homes can be found at www.basilgrouprealty.com.
Shannon Stites was recently inducted as an MLS Director for 2013. She has been a top producing agent for Keller Williams since her Rookie of the Year Award was given in 2006, and is well respected by all her peers.
Murray, Shannon and Vince’s perspective is based on first hand experience and their conversations can give both buyers and sellers good information about our Moore County market for 2013.
