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Here - North Carolina Press Association
BEST AD CONTEST AWARDS GEORGE WATTS HILL ALUMNI CENTER UNC-CHAPEL HILL THE SHOW OF THE YEAR THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 2015 6:00 P.M. Tickets $0 OPENING GUESTS The Roanoke Beacon, Cherokee Scout, The Pilot, The McDowell News, Hickory Daily Record, News & Record, Pinestraw Magazine, The State Port Pilot, Smoky Mountain News, The Daily Herald, Times-News, The Fayetteville Observer... and many more! THE 2014 Best Ad Contest BEST IN SHOW Best In Show Winners Here are the entries chosen as the Best of Show in each division. All of the first-place winners are judged against each other regardless of category. R B Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Pages 6B Section B DIVISION A DIVISION B Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth We Salute our Veterans Staff Cherokee Scout Murphy 9.11 Prayer Gathering WE SALUTE OUR VETERANS SGM Curtis L. Arnold Judge’s comments: US Army 1980-2012 Iraq SP/4 Samuel Burnett US Army Woodrow R. Collins 1969-1970 Vietnam War US Army US Air Force Really nice use imagery. Use of local soldiers is great too. 1943-1945 World War II Woody Collins US Army 1971-1972 Vietnam Hero: A person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities 302 Main Street Downtown Historic Columbia 252.394.9062 Like us on DIVISION C Kathryn Galloway The Pilot Southern Pines Spelling Bee DIVISION D LC MC 10TH ANNUAL SPELLING BEE Literacy for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014 LEE AUDITORIUM, PINECREST HIGH SCHOOL | 7 P.M. (DOORS OPEN AT 6:00) THE COMPETITION Judge’s comments: HOME BOLES FUNERALWinners 2013 Best Costume The honey-colored ad is perfect for a spelling bee! PENICK VILLAGE 2013 Keep the Hive Alive Winners FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS 2013 Best Buzz Winners FRIENDS OF LONGLEAF Boles Funeral Home Congregational Church of Pinehurst UCC Emmanuel Episcopal Church Episcopal Day School FirstHealth of the Carolinas Golf Capital Chorus Rebecca Cummings of Keller Williams Moore County Schools NAMI The O’Neal School Penick Village The Pilot Pinehurst Country Club Pinecrest High School Sandhills Community College Union Pines High School 2013 Best Spellers Amber Griffin, Tiffany Coates The McDowell News Marion Sears Hometown Store Judge’s comments: Love the look and feel of this ad and the color enhances the reading experience. Great job! 10A ◆ THE McDOWELL NEWS FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014 SPONSORED BY www.mcdowellnews.com MercHandise liquidaTion We Have Been auTHorized To liquidaTe MercHandise FroM anoTHer sTore! saturDay 06.28.2014 no reserves, 1st come, 1st serve! Doors open at 7am ranGes reFriGeraTors WasHers dryers TracTors laWn MoWers laWn FurniTure vacuuMs Walk BeHind Weed TriMMers TreadMills disHWasHers reGisTer For GreaT Buys! all WarranTies are in eFFecT. Gas Grill coMe By and see all oF our GreaT deals!! & More! GivinG aWay! Free Food & drinks OPEN SEATING TICKETS REQUIRED | $10 DONATION (kids FREE) | RESERVED SEATING ALSO AVAILABLE www.mcliteracy.com 2 ◆ Sears Hometown Store-Marion, NC We Have THe MercHandise! $ GreaT PricinG! 1155 N. MAIN STREET • MARION, NC 28752 In memory of Len Williams MCLC is a United Way agency 828.652.4646 Open 9am-7pm Friday and 9am-7pm Saturday Best overall niche publication DIVISION E Jordan Garren, Ashley Martin Hickory Daily Record Hickory 2013 Greater Hickory Kia Classic Campaign Judge’s comments: The colors invite you to come play golf. DIVISION F Staff The Pilot Southern Pines PineStraw Magazine Judge’s comments: Calling it museum quality may be going a little too far, but this piece is exquisite. Ashley Hill, Teresa Ridge News & Record Greensboro Goodwill - Give Thanks Judge’s comments: Oh my goodness! I love this ad! The colors are happy and holiday appropriate.. Metro Creative Graphics Plus Business Winners These awards are given to the newspaper in each division that accumulated the most points in the regular contest categories. Division A Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Division B The State Port Pilot Southport Division C Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Division D The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Division E Times-News Burlington Division F The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Metro Creative Graphics is your source for hi-res photos, clipart, ad services, editorial content, auto photos and more. www.metrocreativegraphics.com 3 DIVISION A BEST REAL ESTATE AD 1st Place Black Mountain News Black Mountain Becky Andrade Greybeard Realty I like this concept very much 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Jerry Harris Auction 3rd Place Hendersonville Lightning Hendersonville Denise Ward Our Clients Say it Best BEST MOTOR VEHICLE AD 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Edenton Motors Very eye-catching! 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Olde Towne Auto 3rd Place Tideland News Swansboro Michelle Dobbs, Jennifer Pearce National Dodge-Welcome Back Gators! BEST FOOD AD 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Mackey’s Ferry Peanuts Very creative use of space! Eye catching amongst a page of lines and boxes! 2nd Place Cherokee One Feather Cherokee Scott Brings Plenty Indian Dinners & Where to Find Them Nice imagery and cohesive use of colors 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Mary Wayt Terra Ceia Christian School Creative, fun use of space on small ad! 4 Community newspapers under 3,500 circulation BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD BEST APPAREL - JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD BEST COLOR INSTITUTIONAL AD 2nd Place The Perquimans Weekly Hertford Beverly Alexander, Brian Gray The Nicholson House Restaurant & Gift Shop 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Sound Feet 2nd Place Black Mountain News Black Mountain Becky Andrade Jerry Morris State Farm 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Albemarle Cleaners 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Weyco Credit Union BEST COLOR APPAREL JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD BEST COLOR RETAIL AD 1st Place Tideland News Swansboro Michelle Dobbs, Jennifer Pearce 4J’s Cafe and Bake Shop - We’re Moving 3rd Place Tideland News Swansboro Michelle Dobbs, Jennifer Pearce Salty Air Open Market - Labor Day Bash BEST COLOR RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD 1st Place Crossroads Chronicle Cashiers Peter M. Morlock Blues, Brews & BBQ 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Uniforms PRN 1st Place Crossroads Chronicle Cashiers Peter M. Morlock 1945 This Old House 2nd Place Tideland News Swansboro Michelle Dobbs, Jennifer Pearce Papa John’s Donates to Elementary Schools Nice ad with dominant graphics. 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Fair Time Happy to see pricing included with the products. BEST COLOR HOME FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES AD 1st Place Crossroads Chronicle Cashiers Peter M. Morock Bumpkins Tent Sale 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Big Bargain Furniture 3rd Place Hendersonville Lightning Hendersonville Paula Roberts, Denise Ward Looking for the Bed of your Dreams? 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Jewel Shoppe - Glitters 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Jewel Shoppe - Sparkle BEST INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Martin Community College Clear, concise and eye-catching. 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Kenneth Manning, DMD 3rd Place Crossroads Chronicle Cashiers Peter M. Morlock Native Chef 1st Place The Cherokee One Feather Cherokee Scott Brings Plenty Veteran’s Day Celebration 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Eye Care Center Nice combination of colors helps it stand out. 2nd Place The Cherokee One Feather Cherokee Amble Smoker Grand Opening Stampers Dry Cleaner 3rd Place Tideland News Swansboro Michelle Dobbs, Jennifer Pearce Sound Ace Hardware BEST USE OF COLOR 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Chloe Christiana, Mary Wayt Washington County Schools Love this ad! 2nd Place (tie) The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Big M ties with Creswell Cafe 3rd Place (tie) The Cherokee One Feather Cherokee Scott Brings Plenty, Amble Smoker Ken Wilson Ford Christmas Ad ties with Meet & Greet Opal Barker DIVISION A BEST INNOVATIVE CONCEPT/WILD CARD 1st Place Crossroads Chronicle Cashiers Puckette McDonald Cashiers Calendar 2014 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Zapper’s Auction 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Plymouth Church of Christ BEST NEWSPAPER PROMOTION 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Mary Wayt Veterans Attention-getting graphic, effective use of type and clean layout 2nd Place The Cherokee One Feater Cherokee Amble Smoker Let Your Voice Be Heard 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Mary Wayt Free Paper BEST SPECIAL SECTION 1st Place Black Mountain News Black Mountain Staff Black Mountain Tour Guide Full of relevant advertising. Well done! 2nd Place Hendersonville Lightning Hendersonville Denise Ward, Paula Roberts Apple Festival 2014 A great example of capitalizing on a local festival. 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Chloe Christiana, Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Celebrate Your Faith I really liked how you went after some less traditional revenue! Community newspapers under 3,500 circulation BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE SIGNATURE PAGE OR BEST SHARED PAGE 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Veterans 2nd Place The Perquimans Weekly Hertford Beverly Alexander, Brian Gray Perquimans County High School Band 3rd Place Black Mountain News Black Mountain Becky Andrade Five Weeks of Christmas 3rd Place The Roanke Beacon Plymouth Staff Discover Washington County BEST REAL ESTATE AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamel Bullock, Mary Wayt Somerset Realty BEST RETAIL AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION BEST SMALL AD 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Lyon Metal Roofing Love this fish image! 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Dixie Motors 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Mary Wayt New Chapel MBC 2nd Place The Cherokee One Feather Cherokee Amble Smoker Hominy Making Workshop STRENGTH. STABILITY. COMMITMENT. 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Zion’s Chapel BEST AD CAMPAIGN 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth Mary Way, Chloe Christiana Roanoke Landing BEST NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place Crossroads Chronicle Cashiers Peter M. Morlock Real Estate Magazine #4 2nd Place Crossroads Chronicle Cashiers Peter M. Morlock Best of Cashiers 2014 Solid Technology Powerful Product Performance Peerless Quality Steady, Reliable Service Bedrock Value With today’s publishing and printing challenges, newspapers need their prepress vendors to be solidly committed to the industry. Southern Lithoplate always has been, always will be that kind of committed partner. A partner where commitment to quality, value and performance is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you’ve been looking for a rock solid partner you can lean on… Call us or click. (800) 638 -7990 • slp.com P.O. Box 9400, Wake Forest, NC 27588 Dedicated to print. DIVISION B BEST REAL ESTATE AD 1st Place The State Port Pilot Southport Carol Magnani, Linda Lash SRES Designations I like the use of the newspaper story to enhance the ad. 2nd Place The Franklin Press Franklin Chris Wilson Trinity Custom Homes 3rd Place The State Port Pilot Southport Carol Magnani, Joey Robinson Swanson Realty Bright and cheerful ad! BEST MOTOR VEHICLE AD 1st Place The State Port Pilot Southport Carol Magnani, Joey Robinson Ocean City Chevrolet Very clever use of graphics. 2nd Place Cherokee Scout Murphy Donna Cook, Christy Guthrie Jacky Jones Superstore Loved the use of the road graphic. 3rd Place Mitchell News-Journal Spruce Pine Chris Wilson Mike Brown BEST FOOD AD 1st Place The State Port Pilot Southport Mindy Ellinger, Joey Robinson Hippie Chick Granola Co. 2nd Place The Enquirer-Journal Monroe Sharon Jimenez The Oasis 3rd Place The Enquirer-Journal Monroe Sharon Jimenez JB’s Midway BBQ 6 Community newspapers 3,500-10,000 circulation BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD 1st Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Amber Ruff, Tracy Smith Jacky Jones Ford 2nd Place The State Port Pilot Southport Carol Magnani, Joey Robinson Flights Wine Bar 3rd Place The Franklin Press Franklin Chris Wilson Now Playing Monuments Men BEST COLOR RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD 1st Place Mooresville Tribune Mooresville Dee Martin, Dee Marshall Epic Chophouse Love the simple use of one color on the rose. Very elegant look. 2nd Place Pender Topsail Post & Voice Burgaw Katie H. Pettigrew Cape Fear BBQ Festival at Old River Farms Background color makes the ad jump. 3rd Place Mooresville Tribune Mooresville Amber Griffin, LeAnna Dunlap Back 2 School Bash Really like the way color tells a story. BEST HOME FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES AD 1st Place The Franklin Press Franklin Heather Mulkey Corbin & McMahan BEST COLOR HOME FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES AD 1st Place The State Port Pilot Southport Carol Magnani, Linda Lash Oriental Imports Great use of white space combined with color. 2nd Place The State Port Pilot Southport Carol Magnani, Joey Robinson Cattail Cottage 3rd Place Mooresville Tribune Mooresville Kent Boggs, Kasey Wells, Tracy Morgan Four Seasons of Lake Norman BEST APPAREL - JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD 1st Place The Courier-Times Roxboro Carol Garrett Footwear Plus 2nd Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Amber Ruff, Tracy Smith BodySense 3rd Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Staff Struts Shoe Store & More BEST COLOR APPAREL JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD 1st Place Cherokee Scout Murphy Donna Cook, Staff Paula’s Pawn & Jewelry Very appealing ad. Liked that the ad included a coupon for call to action. 2nd Place The State Port Pilot Southport Mindy Ellinger, Linda Lash Cox Furniture - March Mania 2nd Place The State Port Pilot Southport Carol Magnani, Joey Robinson Cape Fear Jewelers 3rd Place Montgomery Herald Troy Staff Brown’s Hardware Nice clean ad with great artwork and design. 3rd Place The State Port Pilot Southport Carol Magnani, Linda Lash Shoe Fly BEST INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place Cherokee Scout Murphy Donna Cook, Ann Koles Murphy School of Dance Great dominant image to catch the eye and good use of reverse type. 2nd Place The Franklin Press Franklin Heather Mulkey Rock Paper Salon Good image to catch the eye. 3rd Place Cherokee Scout Murphy Donna Cook, Christy Guthrie Walk for Foster Care BEST COLOR INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place Cherokee Scout Murphy Staff 9.11 Prayer Gathering 2nd Place Franklin Press Franklin Chris Wilson Super Adoption Day 3rd Place The Enquirer-Journal Monroe Sharon Jimenez Lakeland Memorial Park BEST COLOR RETAIL AD 1st Place Montgomery Herald Troy Staff Little River Awesome use of color, really like the B&W color contrast to really pop off the ad page. Great! 2nd Place Mooresville Tribune Mooresville Amber Griffin, Melanie Archie Keeper Creek Farm 3rd Place Pender Topsail Post & Voice Burgaw Katie H. Pettigrew Campbell Propane Color gives it a celebration feel and sense of excitement. DIVISION B BEST USE OF COLOR 1st Place Watauga Democrat Boone Meleah Bryan Get it Right HCNC Launch Party Color conveys message related to the outdoors. 2nd Place (tie) Pender Topsail Post & Voice Burgaw Katie H. Pettigrew Coastal Pender Rotary/Mardi Gras Gala 2nd Place (tie) The State Port Pilot Southport Mindy Ellinger, Linda Lash Bachara Law 3rd Place (tie) The Franklin Press Franklin Heather Mulkey Ice Cream Social 3rd Place (tie) The Enquirer-Journal Monroe Sharon Jimenez Renn’s Nest BEST INNOVATIVE CONCEPT/WILD CARD 1st Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Amber Ruff, Tracy Smith Mountain Elegance Community newspapers 3,500-10,000 circulation 3rd Place The Courier-Times Roxboro Carol Garrett The Courier-Times New Website 3rd Place (tie) Montgomery Herald Troy Staff Dr. Davis BEST SPECIAL SECTION 3rd Place (tie) Cherokee Scout Murphy Donna Cook, Staff Dr. Mims 1st Place The State Port Pilot Southport Staff Cape Fear Coast Spring 2014 Great content, a good mix of advertisers. The design was very solid - including the nice job with ad design. 2nd Place Mooresville Tribune Mooresville Kasey Wells, Staff Tinsel I loved the advertising fold out. A nice holiday magazine with relevant advertising. 3rd Place Mooresville Tribune Mooresville Amber Griffin, Staff TimePieces This is a great twist on publishing old pictures on front pages. It had great ad support. BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE SIGNATURE PAGE OR BEST SHARED PAGE 1st Place Pender Topsail Post & Voice Burgaw Katie H. Pettigrew Breast Cancer Awareness Page 2nd Place Cherokee Scout Murphy Christy Guthrie Cherokee Scout Survey 2nd Place Pender Topsail Post & Voice Burgaw Katie H. Pettigrew 2013 Fall Home Improvement Page 3rd Place Cherokee Scout Murphy Donna Cook, Dave Stevens, Staff Business Honor Roll 3rd Place The Courier-Times Roxboro Staff The Courier-Times Football Contest BEST NEWSPAPER PROMOTION BEST SMALL AD 1st Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Amber Ruff, Tracy Smith CCP Memorial Day Sale Outstanding with all the elements. Good artwork, effective header, good use of color, strong call for action... Sure to get results 2nd Place Montgomery Herald Troy Staff All Ears 1st Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Amber Ruff, Tracy Smith Woodard Electrical Service 2nd Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Amber Ruff, Tracy Smith Big Multi-Family Yard Sale BEST ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN 1st Place The State Port Pilot Southport Carol Magnani, Joey Robinson, Linda Lash East Coast Moving Unique, fun and memorable content. 2nd Place The State Port Pilot Southport Carol Magnani, Linda Lash Marshall for Dosher Trustee Consistent look, great concept. 3rd Place Cherokee Scout Murphy Donna Cook, Staff REACH BEST SINGLE SHEET INSERT 1st Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Staff CCP Subscription Sale BEST NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Transylvania TImes Brevard Derek McKissock, Leigh Trapp, David Metcalfe Autumn 2014 A really beautiful section. Colorful, classy looking. Headings are attractive. Nice job! 2nd Place The Transylvania TImes Brevard Sean Trapp, Leigh Trapp, Park Baker Bike Transylvania Magazine 2014 For a first effort, it’s great! Really cool, informative. Can tell lots of work went into it. Hope it continues to sell. 3rd Place The Cherokee Scout Murphy Staff Country Roads Fall 2014 Attractive typography, layout and use of color. BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place Pender Topsail Post & Voice Burgaw Katie H. Pettigrew Gallagher’s Bar & Grill 2nd Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Amber Ruff, Tracy Smith McDonald’s of Hayesville/Hiawassee 3rd Place Mooresville Tribune Mooresville Janet Messer, Dee Marshall Mooresville Ice Cream Parlor BEST RETAIL AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Franklin Press Franklin Chris Wilson Macon Transit Great looking ad. Great comp work also. 2nd Place Watauga Democrat Boone Kristin Powers Sew Original Great ad. Well done and makes me want to get my daughter to the event. 3rd Place Cherokee Scout Murphy Donna Cook, Ann Koles Cherokee Cellars Makes you think you can go there and create family memories. BEST SHARED PAGE IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Amber Ruff, Tracy Smith Wine Around the Square 2nd Place Clay County Progress Hayesville Amber Ruff, Tracy Smith, Cullen Davis Historic Downtown Hayesville 3rd Place Cherokee Scout Murphy Donna Cook, Staff Peaks and Valley 7 DIVISION C BEST REAL ESTATE AD 1st Place Lake Norman Citizen Huntersville Nelson Bynum, Steve Podielsky Legacy Pointe Properties Very nice design and layout. 2nd Place Duplin Times Kenansville Marlane Carcopo Home Connections 3rd Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Whitney Burton, Travis Bumgardner Pinnacle BEST MOTOR VEHICLE AD Community newspapers over 10,000 circulation BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD 1st Place The Mountain Times Boone Meleah Bryan, Charlie Price Fork it Over - United Way 2nd Place Duplin Times Kenansville Gary Scott NC Muscadine Festival 3rd Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Whitney Burton, Travis Bumgardner Village Bistro 1st Place Lincoln Times-News Lincolnton Kristina Stroupe, Andrew Blakely, Susan Farmer Abernathy Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Trucks BEST COLOR RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD 2nd Place The Pilot Southern Pines Clay Culberson, Perry Loflin Dieffenbach Great ad! Love the different photos, layout and design. 3rd Place The Mountain Times Boone Meleah Bryan, Mark Mitchell Mack Brown Chevrolet BEST FOOD AD 1st Place Smoky Moutain News Waynesville Amanda Bradley, Travis Bumgardner K & M Express 2nd Place Lake Norman Citizen Huntersville Nelson Bynum Kilwins (Fudge) 3rd Place Lake Norman Citizen Huntersville Nelson Bynum, Marlah Ebert Verde 1st Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Whitney Burton, Emily Kepley Moss Joey’s 2nd Place Lake Norman Citizen Huntersville Nelson Bynum, Marlah Ebert Jack’s Corner Tap Can’t miss this ad. 3rd Place Duplin Times Kenansville Kayla Johnson Beulaville Area Chamber of Commerce BEST COLOR HOME FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES AD 1st Place Lake Norman Citizen Huntersville Nelson Bynum, Steve Podielsky Innbo Great design to correspond to the theme of the sales. 2nd Place Lake Norman Citizen Huntersville Nelson Bynum, Fran Hook Hearth & Patio Clever headline to match the background. 8 3rd Place Lake Norman Citizen Huntersville Nelson Bynum, Marlah Ebert Four Seasons BEST APPAREL - JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD BEST COLOR INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place The Mountain Times Boone Kristin Powers, Megan Sheppard Watsonatta 1st Place The Mountaineer Waynesville Matthew Perusi, Martha Goebel 9 Rounds Fitness 2nd Place Lincoln Times-News Lincolnton Susan Farmer, Kristina Stroupe, Andrew Blakely Estate Jewelers 2nd Place Duplin Times Kenansville Kayla Johnson Accounting Solutions 3rd Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Whitney Burton, Emily Kepley Moss Lake Junaluska BEST COLOR APPAREL JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD 1st Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Greg Boothroyd, Emily Kepley Moss Pioneer Supply Great looking ad. 2nd Place The Pilot Southern Pines Kathryn Galloway, Ginny Trigg Hawkins & Hawkins Photo of the opal jumps off the page at you. 3rd Place The Mountain Times Boone Kristin Powers, Laurel Fabac The Dande Lion Nice ad, cute. BEST INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place Lincoln Times-News Lincolnton Andrew Blakely, Susan Farmer, Kristina Stroupe Carolina Trust Bank Very eye catching! Great perspective on the photo of the graduates. 2nd Place The Mountain Times Boone Marianne Kock, Trey Fowler Christy & Co. 3rd Place Duplin Times Kenansville Alan Wells Community Funeral Home BEST COLOR RETAIL AD 1st Place The Pilot Southern Pines Kathryn Galloway, Ginny Trigg Nebre Awnings Love the yellow against the blue sky. Very nicely done and balanced. 2nd Place Independent Tribune Concord Amber Griffin, Cathy Helms Anderson’s Sew & So, LLC I love the big $500 rebate. 3rd Place Duplin Times Kenansville Kayla Johnson J W Designs BEST USE OF COLOR 1st Place (tie) Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Whitney Burton, Travis Bumgardner Bourbon Barrel The colors in the ad enhance the color of hte steak... nice! 1st Place (tie) The Pilot Southern Pines Kathryn Galloway Spelling Bee 1st Place (tie) The Mountaineer Waynesville Cynthia Ryon, Martha Goebel Adelaide Spa Beautiful ad,.The color speaks to the quietness of the spa. DIVISION C 2nd Place (tie) The Pilot Southern Pines Maegan Lea, Darlene McNeil-Smith, Annual Plant Sale 2nd Place (tie) Lincoln Times-News Lincolnton Susan Farmer, Kristina Stroupe, Andrew Blakely Stacey’s Garden World of Shelby The color is gorgeous. Community newspapers over 10,000 circulation BEST SPECIAL SECTION 1st Place Independent Tribune Concord Kasey Wells, Staff Graduation Keepsake Edition Great section with a solid ad count. 2nd Place The Mountain Times Boone Staff Blowing Rock My Hometown 2014 3rd Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Greg Boothroyd, Emily Kepley Moss WineSeller Good mix of advertisers! BEST INNOVATIVE CONCEPT/WILD CARD A unique concept. Loved the creativity. 1st Place Independent Tribune Concord Amber Griffin, Lauren Hill Shelby Varnadore’s Retirement Celebration 2nd Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Greg Boothroyd, Emily Kepley Moss Mud Run Poster 3rd Place The Pilot Southern Pines Kathryn Galloway, Ginny Trigg Sidewalk Sale BEST NEWSPAPER PROMOTION 1st Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Travis Bumgardner SMN Q & A Very attractive ad that gets right to the point. 2nd Place Duplin TImes Kenansville Gary Scott As Big as a Sunday Edition Convincing. 3rd Place Lake Norman Citizen Huntersville Nelson Bynum Worth a Thousand Words A standout ad promoting a worthy newspaper campaign that touches so many women. 3rd Place The Pilot Southern Pines Maegan Lee, Staff Where in the World? BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE SIGNATURE PAGE/ BEST SHARED PAGE 1st Place The Mountain Times Boone Meleah Bryan, Megan Sheppard Downtown Boone Very nice top header and overall layout. 2nd Place Duplin Times Kenansville Staff Football Fanatic Contest Good community involvement with the contest. 3rd Place Lake Norman Citizen Huntersville Nelson Bynum, Marlah Ebert Langtree at the Lake Overall, just a very clean and pleasing design. BEST SMALL AD 1st Place YES! Weekly Greensboro Alex Eldridge Second & Green Tavern 2nd Place The News Reporter Whiteville Amelia Sasser, John Fonvielle Body Beautiful 3rd Place YES! Weekly Greensboro Alex Eldridge Sutton Way BEST ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN 1st Place The Pilot Southern Pines Kathryn Galloway, Ginny Trigg Heffner Landscaping 2nd Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Whitney Burton, Emily Kepley Moss Complete Laser 3rd Place Lincoln Times-News Lincolnton Kristina Stroupe, Susan Farmer, Andrew Blakely Boardwalks Custom Outdoor Retreats BEST ONLINE ADVERTISING 1st Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Greg Boothroyd, Travis Bumgardner Steel Horses 2nd Place The Pilot Southern Pines Staff www.ThePilot.com BEST SINGLE SHEET INSERT 1st Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Hylah Birenbaum, Emily Kepley Moss Ethos Wealth Group 2nd Place Duplin Times Kenansville Staff Duplin County Schools Calendar & Sports Schedule 3rd Place Duplin Times Kenansville Brian Pinkey Duplin County Agricultural Fair 2013 BEST NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Pilot Southern Pines Staff PineStraw Magazine 2nd Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Hylah Birenbaum, Staff Beverly Hanks Welcome Really nice, classy yet elegant looking. Reflects charm and sophistication. 3rd Place Duplin Times Kenansville Staff 2014-15 Duplin County Welcome Guide Bright and bold. Has a fun feel and the foldouts are a nice touch! Good job! BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Pilot Southern Pines Maeghan Lea, Karen Triplett Social 165 This is a sharp looking ad. 2nd Place (tie) Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Whitney Burton, Emily Kepley Moss Smoky Moutain Folk Festival The great photos make this ad. 2nd Place (tie) Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Greg Boothroyd, Emily Kepley Moss DWA Quilt Trail 3rd Place The Mountaineer Waynesville Cynthia Ryon, Sherri Rogers Craft Beer Festival BEST RETAIL AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place (tie) Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Amanda Bradley, Travis Bumgardner The 1945 Old House Excellent! 1st Place (tie) The Pilot Southern Pines Kathryn Galloway Country Bookshop I love this ad! 3rd Place The Pilot Southern Pines Maeghan Lea, Darlene McNeil-Smith Lydia’s Continued on page 18 Thank you To all the sales representatives, managers, customers and anyone who had a birthday for all the CAKE ... and cupcakes, cookies, muffins, donuts and other goodies. The Fayetteville Observer Creative Services department, fueled by sugar, is proud to have produced 20 works worthy of recognition by the North Carolina Press Association Best Ad Contest. Thank you to the advertisers, judges, Press Association and everyone who makes our job possible! 118 8 Congratulations to Our Staff! 2014 NC Press Association Awards FIRST PLACE • • • • • • • • Best Food Ad Best Color Restaurant/Entertainment Ad Best Color Apparel, Jewelry & Accessory Ad Best Use of Color Best Newspaper Promotion Best Online Advertising Best Single Sheet Insert Best Retail Ad in Niche Publication SECOND PLACE • • • • • Best Innovated Concept/Wild Card Best Advertising Campaign Best Niche Publication Best Shared Page in a Niche Publication Best Restaurant/Entertainment Ad in a Niche Publication THIRD PLACE • Best Real Estate Ad • Best Black & White Restaurant Ad • Best Black & White Apparel, Jewelry or Accessory Ad • Best Use of Color • Best Restaurant/Entertainment Ad in a Niche Publication Covering Haywood, Jackson, Macon & Swain Counties w w w. s m o k y m o u n t a i n n e ws . c o m DIVISION D BEST REAL ESTATE AD 1st Place The McDowell Newsr Marion Amber Griffin, Lea Ward Allison & Silver Real Estate Group 2nd Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Rhonda Irby Story Properties 3rd Place The Star Shelby June Lang, Graphics Staff Moss Realty BEST MOTOR VEHICLE AD 1st Place The Wilson Times Wilson Cynthia Collins, Tara Godwin JC Harris - Halloween 2nd Place Statesville Record & Landmark Statesville Amber Griffin, LeAnna Dunlap Randy Marion Ford Lincoln 3rd Place The Daily Advance Elizabeth City Rich Houghton, Brian Gray BIGGS Automotive BEST FOOD AD 1st Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Carol Crittendon The Wright Sauce 2nd Place The Star Shelby Matt Blanchard, Graphics Staff Ora Supermarket 3rd Place Statesville Record & Landmark Statesville Kent Boggs, Melissa Neiderer Save A Lot BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD 1st Place The News Herald Morganton Amber Griffin, Lori Snow Winkler’s Grove Fall Festival Daily newspapers under 12,500 circulation 2nd Place Statesville Record & Landmark Statesville Dan Linder, Brandy Lyda Pla Mor Lanes 2nd Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Rhonda Irby Tillery Designs 3rd Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Martha Neville Mystique Multi-Venue Complex 3rd Place The McDowell News Marion Dan Linder, Lea Ward Penland’s Furniture BEST COLOR RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD BEST APPAREL - JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD 1st Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Stephen Conger Second Street Lunch The use of the red is excellent. Ties the ad together and catches the reader’s eye. 2nd Place The News Herald Morganton Amber Griffin, Whitney Wade AJ’s Family Steakhouse Great use of color to point out the key elements and message. 3rd Place The McDowell News Marion Dee Martin, Tiffany Coates Bakery Bash BEST HOME FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES AD 1st Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Martha Neville Lloyd’s Interior Decorating 2nd Place The McDowell News Marion Chuck Slivensky, Lea Ward Penland’s Furniture Nice, clean ad. 3rd Place The Daily Dispatch Henderson Diane Robbins Sam’s Furniture BEST COLOR HOME FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES AD 1st Place The Daily Advance Elizabeth City Linda Biggs, Brian Gray Mill End Carpet Shops 1st Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Rhonda Irby Everyday Accessories BEST COLOR APPAREL JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD 1st Place Sanford Herald Sanford Erin Poe Tara’s Jewelry 2nd Place Statesville Record & Landmark Statesville Dee Martin, Tiffany Hovis R. Gregory Jewelers 3rd Place Sanford Herald Sanford Erin Poe Tara’s Jewelry BEST INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place The News Herald Morganton Kent Boggs, Whitney Wade Healthy Petz 2nd Place The Daily Herald Morganton Dawn Barmer Hampton Inn 3rd Place The Daily Advance Elizabeth City Rich Houghton, Brian Gray Howard Hunter III BEST COLOR INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place Sanford Herald Sanford Laura Powers Myers Animal Hospital 2nd Place (tie) The Star Shelby Amy Morgan, Graphics Staff Carolina Spine Care 2nd Place (tie) Stateville Record & Landmark Statesville Dee Martin, Melissa Neiderer Kotis Family Dentistry 3rd Place Statesville Record & Landmark Statesville Kasey Wells, Melissa Neiderer Bunch Johnson Funeral Home BEST COLOR RETAIL AD 1st Place The McDowell News Marion Amber Griffin, Tiffany Coates Sears Hometown Store 2nd Place Statesville Record & Landmark Statesville Amber Griffin, Melissa Neiderer Statesville Jewelry & Loan Nice balance and use of color.. 3rd Place Sanford Herald Sanford Laura Powers Big Bloomers Flower Farm Love how the Christmas colors pop off against the brown. BEST USE OF COLOR 1st Place (tie) The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Dawn Barmer It’s All About You Florist I like the color used on the coupon. 1st Place (tie) The McDowell News Marion Amber Griffen, Tiffany Coates Pretty Pets Love this page! 11 DIVISION D 2nd Place (tie) The Daily Advance Elizabeth City Rich Houghton, Brian Gray The Plant Park 2nd Place (tie) The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Rhonda Irby Ace Hardware BEST INNOVATIVE CONCEPT/WILD CARD 1st Place Sanford Herald Sanford Holly Hight Dear Tabby 2nd Place Sanford Herald Sanford Herald Holly Hight Dear Tabby 3rd Place The Star Shelby Stephanie Gershowitz, Natasha Alexander Cleveland County Book Fair BEST NEWSPAPER PROMOTION 1st Place Statesville Record & Landmark Statesville Kent Boggs, Ashley Martin All Access Very crisp, clean layout. Effective use of color, images and type. Truly shows access to all the publication offers. 2nd Place The Daily Dispatch Henderson Diane Robbins, Alan Wooten See What You Are Missing Good campaign to drive readers to subscribe. 3rd Place The Daily Dispatch Henderson James Edwards Football Eye-catching, good artwork, game plan well told. BEST SPECIAL SECTION 1st Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Staff Prospectus Good effort on the advertising side. 12 Daily newspapers under 12,500 circulation 2nd Place The Star Shelby Gabe Whisnant, Natasha Alexander NASCAR Section 2014 Great art and a fun, easy to read layout. 3rd Place The News Herald Morganton Kent Boggs, Staff Explore the Foothills Full of utility! Relevant advertising BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE SIGNATURE PAGE OR BEST SHARED PAGE 1st Place (tie) The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Staff March Mania Very nice! An interesting twist on how to layout a signature page. 1st Place (tie) The McDowell News Marion Creative Services, Advertising Staff Shop Mom & Pop 2nd Place Sanford Herald Sanford Laura Powers Myres Animal Hospital The Star Shelby Eric Beam, Natasha Alexander Experience Cleveland 3rd Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Phyllis Archer Judy Askew 2nd Place Sanford Herald Sanford Gina Eaves, R.V. Hight Lee County Living BEST ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN 1st Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Martha Neville Exquisite Occasions BEST ONLINE ADVERTISING 1st Place The Star Shelby Amy Morgan, Graphics Staff Don Gibson Wallpaper I LOVED this page! Simply done and very effective. 2nd Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Dawn Barmer I’m Lost 1st Place (tie) Statesville Record & Landmark Statesville Creative Services, Advertising Staff National Day of Prayer 3rd Place The Star Shelby DJ Short, Amy Morgan Liberty Storage Easily read and nicely put together. 2nd Place (tie) The Star Shelby Natasha Alexander, Graphics Staff Rutherford County Page 2nd Place (tie) The Star Shelby Mike Hairr Graphics Staff Antiques Guide 2nd Place (tie) The Daily Dispatch Henderson Staff Meet the Professionals; Patrons BEST SMALL AD 1st Place Sanford Herald Sanford Laura Powers Brick City Primary Care BEST SINGLE SHEET INSERT 1st Place (tie) Statesville Record & Landmark Statesville Amber Griffin, Tiffany Hovis Coldwell Banker 1st Place (tie) Statesville Record & Landmark Statesville Cindy McKown, Tiffany Hovis Tarheel Realty 2nd Place The News Herald Morganton Dan Linder, Tyler Barnhardt ACE Hardware 3rd Place The News Herald Morganton Kent Boggs, Tyler Barnhart ACE Hardware Clean and easy to read. Love the sans serif face. Good photos and use of color. Has a nice, friendly feel. 3rd Place The Star Shelby Eric Beam, Natsha Alexander American Legion Nice piece that capitalizes on a great event. BEST REAL ESTATE AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The McDowell News Marion Dan Linder, Tiffany Coates Jean Howle Realty Very informative. 2nd Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Rhonda Irby Interiors by Design 3rd Place The Star Shelby June Lang, Graphics Staff Prudential Realty BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place (tie) The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Martha Neville The Bank by Kahill’s 1st Place (tie) The Star Shelby Dale Jackson, Lisa Lilly, Graphics Staff Chen Chinese 2nd Place The Star Shelby Dale Jackson, Lisa Lilly, Graphics Staff Chen Chinese BEST NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place Continued on page 18 BH BH Media Publishing Solutions MEDIA GROUP group manages the printing of most Publishing Solutions of the company’s 30 daily newspapers as well as over 200 other weekly newspapers and other specialty publications. We offer complete printing solutions that can meet almost any web offset need at one of our state-of-the-art printing facilities in the United States. For more information, please call, Mike Sewell, 828-446-8261 [email protected] DIVISION E BEST REAL ESTATE AD 1st Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Kent Boggs, Vickie Reeves Realty Excecutives 2nd Place Gaston Gazette Gastonia June Lang, Theresa Shepard, Graphics Moss Realty 3rd Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Kent Boggs, Lori Snow Carolina Millwork BEST MOTOR VEHICLE AD 1st Place The Daily News Jacksonville Patsy Beckelhimer, Shannon Bullington Moore Buick Snow Sale Love this ad. The snow in the background was very nice. 2nd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Graham Bailey, Randy Yiu Lee Kia Loved the colors. Nice, crisp ad. Very appealing. 3rd Place The Gaston Gazette Gastonia Matt Carsno, Samantha Rickman, Graphics Staff Victory Chevrolet Loved the heading. Very catchy. BEST FOOD AD 1st Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Chelsey Bennett, Randy Yiu Starlight Cafe 2nd Place Gaston Gazette Gastonia Tressa Campbell, Earl Brackett Standard Distributors 3rd Place Goldsboro News-Argus Goldsboro Lindsey Grant, Catherine Tanner Wayne Pharmacy 14 Daily newspapers 12,500-35,000 circulation BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD 1st Place The Times-News Burlington Suzanna Chriscoe, Paula Avery Two For Tea 2nd Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Dan Linder, Canio Costanzo Court Street Grille 3rd Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Kent Boggs, Megan Satterwhite Mt. Olive Car Show Classic BEST COLOR RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD 1st Place The Times-News Burlington Debbie Piland, Suzanna Chriscoe Moonberries Nice, simple use of color to make the ad stand out. BEST APPAREL - JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD 1st Place The Times-News Burlington Suzanne Chriscoe, Laura Gipple, Kathy Swaney Margaret’s Tag Sale 2nd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Bill Hudson, Jessica Harris Robinson Jewelers 3rd Place Goldsboro News-Argus Goldsboro Lindsey Grant, Catherine Tanner Jewelry Unlimited BEST COLOR APPAREL JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD 1st Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Dee Martin, Vickie Reeves The Jewelry Exchange 2nd Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Kent Boggs, Megan Satterwhite Bootleggers Eye-catching ad; good use of artwork. 3rd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Jessica Williams, Erin Walton The Martinsborough/Scarborough Fare Catering Nice ad, clean looking, great artwork and use of color. BEST COLOR HOME FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES AD Product and price get results and this ad has those. Nice, simple use of color. 1st Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Tom Little, Bryant Williams Home Traditions 2nd Place Gaston Gazette Gastonia Kathy Snipes, Graphics Staff Carroll-Ann Furniture 3rd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Shirley Burleson, Randy Yiu Greenville TV & Appliance 2nd Place The Times-News Burlington Doreen Alston, Debbie Piland Wades Jewelers 3rd Place The Times-News Burlington Staff Eden Jewelry BEST INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Ty Wetz, Canio Costanzo Highland Baptist Church Good use of a dominant image and consistency in fonts. 2nd Place The Daily News Jacksonville Patsy Beckelhimer, Mike McHugh Jaba Bell Associates of Massage 3rd Place The Times-News Burlington David Tipton, Suzanna Chriscoe, Gregg Dickson Lowe’s Funeral Home BEST COLOR INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place Gaston Gazette Gastonia Tressa Campbell, Emerald Rabb, Wanda Haskin Honoring Heros 2nd Place Goldsboro News-Argus Goldsboro Lindsey Grant, Susie Porter Terry Light for District Attorney 3rd Place The Gaston Gazette Gastonia Natasha Alexander, Graphics Staff Dermatology Center BEST COLOR RETAIL AD 1st Place The Daily Reflector Greenville David Singleton, Randy Yiu Vaping Lounge Love the depth and look fo the ad. 2nd Place The Times-News Burlington Debbie Piland, Staff Natures Emporium 3rd Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Ty Wetz, Canio Costanzo The Gold King BEST USE OF COLOR 1st Place The Times-News Burlington Doreen Alston, Paula Avery Rice’s Jewelers 2nd Place (tie) Goldsboro News-Argus Goldsboro Megan Davis, Catherine Tanner Ram Party Center 2nd Place (tie) Goldsboro News-Argus Goldsboro Megan Davis, Susie Porter Kinetic Minds DIVISION E 2nd Place (tie) Hickory Daily Record Hickory Kent Boggs, Ashley Martin Greater Hickory Kia Classic 2nd Place (tie) Hickory Daily Record Hickory Cindy McKown, Amanda Bowen Vitality 2nd Place (tie) The Times-News Burlington Suzanna Chriscoe, Debbie Piland Jason’s Art of Jewelry 3rd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Betty Williams, Erin Walton Shimmer Boutique BEST INNOVATIVE CONCEPT/WILD CARD 1st Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Graham Bailey, Randy Yiu Hastings Ford 2nd Place The Gaston Gazette Gastonia Jamey Jenkins, Graphics Staff Eastridge Mall Spadea 3rd Place The Gaston Gazette Gastonia Mike Hairr, Graphics Staff Tindol Ford Mustang BEST NEWSPAPER PROMOTION 1st Place The Times-News Burlington Matthew Wolf, Staff Pizza Giveaway Smart promotion! Who doesn’t want free pizza? 2nd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Jessica Williams, Erin Walton Mixer’s Best of 2013 Clever ad copy, artistic design... makes you want to participate. 3rd Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Kent Boggs, Ashley Martin HDR & McDonald’s A double free campaign! Excellent design. Daily newspapers 12,500-35,000 circulation BEST SPECIAL SECTION 1st Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Kent Boggs, Staff Spotlight on Health Very well done. Outstanding content on relevant topics. 2nd Place Gaston Gazette Gastonia Randy Erwin, Eric Beam, Jamey Jenkins Discover Gaston A winner. A complete section, great content, surrounds by lots of advertising. 3rd Place Gaston Gazette Gastonia Gabe Whisnant, Eric Beam, Jamey Jenkins NASCAR 2014 Well done with great graphics... fun to read. BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE SIGNATURE PAGE OR BEST SHARED PAGE 1st Place (tie) Goldsboro News-Argus Goldsboro Staff - Wayne Shrine Club Judy Smith, Susie Porter Shop Downtown Megan Davis, Stephanie Lack Mother’s Day 2nd Place (tie) Gaston Gazette Gastonia Mike Hairr, Graphics Staff -Antiques & Collectibles Guide Vee Lindsay, Samantha Rickman, Graphics Staff - Shop Belmont 2nd Place (tie) The Daily Reflector Greenville David Singleton, Creative Staff Gridiron Guru 2nd Place (tie) The Times News Burlington Debbie Shue, Angelia Little, Suzanne Chriscoe Memorial Day Salute Debbie Shue, Staff Shriners Fish Fry Angelia Little, Staff Black History Month Page 3rd Place (tie) The Gaston Gazette Gastonia Tressa Campbell, Emerald Rabb, Wanda Haskin Shop New Hope Road 3rd Place The Times-News Burlington Andrea Cephus, Staff Poolside of Mebane - Elephant 3rd Place (tie) The Times-News Burlington Debbie Piland, Doreen Alston Gibsonville’s Lighting of the Green 1st Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Dan Linder, Vickie Reeves Cloninger Ford BEST SMALL AD 1st Place The Gaston Gazette Gastonia DJ Short, Emerald Rabb, Wanda Haskin Ole Carolina Barbeque 2nd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Bennette Rouse, Jessica Harris Brock’s Berries and Produce Farm 3rd Place The Times-News Burlington Suzanna Chriscoe BJ’s Christmas Sale BEST ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN 1st Place Hickory Daily Record Hickory Jordan Garren, Ashley Martin Greater Hickory Kia Classic 2nd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Betty Williams, Erin Walton Jefferson’s 3rd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Chelsey Bennett, Randy Yiu Lautares BEST ONLINE ADVERTISING 1st Place Gaston Gazette Gastonia Matt Carsno, Graphics Staff Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Beautiful ad. Excellent use of space. 2nd Place The Times-News Burlington Rebecca Wagoner, Staff Remnants & Textiles - Sunbrella Colors draw readers into the ad. BEST SINGLE SHEET INSERT 2nd Place The Times-News Burlington David Tipton, Paula Avery A & B Roofing - Word from the Bird 3rd Place Gaston Gazette Gastonia Emerald Rabb, Wanda Haskin, Staff Passion Grill BEST NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Daily News Jacksonville Tracy Nisbet, Patsy Beckelhimer 2014 Restaurant Guide Good use of color in ads. Has an energy to the section. Lots of work put into this. 2nd Place The Times-News Burlington Staff Chamber 100th Anniversary Like the typography and use of color. 3rd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Staff Greenville Life in the East, Spring 2014 Good looking piece with good articles and advertising. BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Times News Burlington Suzanne Chriscoe, Regenia Bowman Zacks Hot Dogs 2nd Place The Daily Reflector Greenville Candice Willoughby, Randy Yiu Maliboo Continued on page 18 DIVISION F BEST REAL ESTATE AD 1st Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton Crawl Space Need Repair? 2nd Place News & Record Greensboro Terry Savoy, Linwood Carver AKR Builder 3rd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher HBAF Carolina Home Show BEST MOTOR VEHICLE AD 1st Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton Hyundai-Parkway of Wilmington 2nd Place News & Record Greensboro Katie Pequigney, Kathy White Mercedes 3rd Place The Charlotte Observer Charlotte Steve Pigg Hendrick Automotive Group BEST FOOD AD Daily newspapers over 35,000 2nd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Hellas 3rd Place News & Record Greensboro Colleen Jones, Teresa Ridge Greensboro Grasshoppers BEST HOME FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES AD 1st Place News & Record Greensboro Gilbert Hines, Alan Sharp Marble & Granite World Great looking ad. Good placement of offer, call to action and where to get it! 2nd Place News & Record Greensboro Mike Henderson, Teresa Ridge Closets by Design BEST COLOR HOME FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES AD 1st Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton Inventory Reduction Sale - The Outlet Great design. 1st Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Ryan Alexander Reilly Road Farmer’s Market 2nd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Artisan Homeworks BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD 3rd Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton Expansion Sale Going On Now 1st Place News & Record Greensboro Ashley Hill, Terry Mink Carolina Theatre BEST COLOR RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD 1st Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Kiss Me Cakes BEST APPAREL - JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD 1st Place News & Record Greensboro Ashley Hill, Linwood Carver Mark Holder Jeweller BEST COLOR APPAREL JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES AD 1st Place News & Record Greensboro Tanya Roberts, Teresa Ridge Shoe Market Good looking ad, nice graphics, easy to read and a call to action is included in the ad. 2nd Place News & Record Greensboro Katie Pequigney, Will Raines Main & Taylor Small ad, but powerful. You know at a glance what is on sale. 3rd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Better Vision Optometric Nice ad with dominant graphic in the center. BEST INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place The Charlotte Observer Charlotte Jammie Lambiotte Summer Camps BEST COLOR INSTITUTIONAL AD 1st Place News & Record Greensboro Ashley Hill, Terry Mink Triad Cremation Society 2nd Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton Do You Have Plaque Psoriasis? BEST COLOR RETAIL AD 1st Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton Discover Flight - Brunswick Air Love the orange and blue combo and the white cloud to hold the logo. Good job! 2nd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Dash of Chic The color in the coupon stands out against other items on the page. 16 3rd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Spectacles Well balanced. I like the use of blue in the ad and white on the eye chart. BEST USE OF COLOR 1st Place (tie) The Charlotte Observer Charlotte Jammie Lambiotte Grow With Us! 1st Place (tie) The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Danielle Fennern Mending Myself First 1st Place (tie) News & Record Greensboro Ashley Hill, Teresa Ridge, Faun Finley Goodwill Halloween Contest Ashley Hill, Teresa Ridge Goodwill Happy Thanksgiving 2nd Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton Carpet One Spring Fix Up Sale 3rd Place (tie) The Charlotte Observer Charlotte Jammie Lambiotte Impress Social 3rd Place (tie) StarNews Wilmington Beth Holton Rose Brothers Furniture BEST INNOVATIVE CONCEPT/WILD CARD 1st Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton City of Wilmington 275 Anniverary 2nd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Danielle Fennern Cumberland County Schools Spelling Bee 3rd Place The Charlotte Observer Charlotte Jammie Lambiotte Panther Spirit Poster DIVISION F BEST NEWSPAPER PROMOTION 1st Place The Charlotte Observer Charlotte Chuck Cole Puliltzer Winner Stunning ad that boasts excellence and creativity. Perfect layout, simple, yet strong. Congratulations! 2nd Place StarNews Wilmington Beth Holton More Bang for Your Buck Campaign Excellent campaign with a strong message about how a newspaper is affordable in our everyday lives. 3rd Place The Charlotte Observer Charlotte Jammie Lambiotte The Charlotte Observer The Charlotte Observer Product Campaign Attention-getting ads that promote elements of a newspaper well. Loved the consistency.! BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE SIGNATURE PAGE OR BEST SHARED PAGE 1st Place (tie) The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Danielle Fennern Operation Cease Fire 1st Place (tie) StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton, Jim Burdette, Shelley Blanks Virtual Job Fair 1st Place (tie) The Charlotte Observer Charlotte Chuck Cole Summer Camp Tank You 2nd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher The Women’s Center of Fayetteville BEST SMALL AD 1st Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher G’nique’s Spa Services Daily newspapers over 35,000 2nd Place News & Record Greensboro Tanya Roberts, Teresa Ridge Shoe Market 2nd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Ryan Alexander Dancing with the Fayetteville Stars 3rd Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton Stress Relief BEST NICHE PUBLICATION BEST ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN 1st Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Ryan Alexander Gill Security Great small space series. Unique concept. 2nd Place StarNews Wilmington Dennis Johnston Nobody Delivers Like We Do Showcases the staff of the paper and their involvment in the community. Great campaign. 3rd Place StarNews Wilmington Beth Holton Who is the Best - ShorePicks Bright, colorful campaign would definitey get reader’s attention. BEST ONLINE ADVERTISING 1st Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Committee to Elect Steve Stokes 2nd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Ryan Alexander Kimbrell’s 3rd Place StarNews Wilmington Staff Fiesta-Fairway Ford BEST SINGLE SHEET INSERT 1st Place The Charlotte Observer Charlotte Jammie Lambiotte Change the Way U Shop! 1st Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton, Beth Holton BB&T Football Jamboree Good looking piece; like the focus on students and lots of advertising. 2nd Place StarNews Wilmington Creative Services Staff 15 Under 15 3rd Place StarNews Wilmington Beth Holton N.C. Blueberry Festival 2014 2nd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Belk One of the best ads I have seen all day. Well done. 3rd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Parrot Bay Pools Great looking ad that brands the advertiser as the place to go. BEST SHARED PAGE IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Elite Autos BEST RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Jennifer Fisher Outback Motorsports Great ad that depicts fun, action and excitement. 2nd Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton Casey’s Buffet 3rd Place The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Danielle Fennern Dublin Peanut Festival Scholarship Pageant BEST RETAIL AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place StarNews Wilmington Kim Stanton Karastan Excellent ad. I think the ad sells a lifestyle - if that was the goal, it was well done. 17 A re y o u rea d y t o m a ke ex t ra m o n e y ? Sell a network ad and get paid for it! DIVISION C cont. BEST SHARED PAGE IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Mountaineer Waynesville Staff Shared Page Dining Here’s how: • Sell a classified or 2x2/2x4 and your newspaper keeps 50% of the cost. • Sell a quarter page ad and your newspaper keeps 15% of the cost. 2nd Place Smoky Mountain News Waynesville Staff SMN Gallery Guide That’s not all - Rep Rewards are back! Not only will your newspaper make money from the sale of a network ad, but we’ll reward each individual advertising rep who sells an ad with a check ranging from $10-$1000 (amount will vary depending on the network and region sold.) DIVISION D cont. 3rd Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Rhonda Irby Tillery Designs BEST SHARED PAGE IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Staff The Market Place BEST RETAIL AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION To set up a network training with your newspaper’s advertising staff, contact us at [email protected] or 919-516-8018. 1st Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Rhonda Irby Abundantly More - Vera Bradley 2nd Place The Daily Herald Roanoke Rapids Rhonda Irby Bakery and Simply Divine Cakes CONGRATULATIONS to the following Cooke Communications Advertising & Design Winners! Thank you for your hard work and commitment to excellence! The Daily Reflector (Greenville, NC) 1 st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 18 Best Food Ad – Starlight Cafe, Chelsey Bennett, Randy Yiu Best Color Home Furnishings & Appliance Ad – Home Traditions, Tom Little, Bryant Williams Best Color Retail Ad – Vaping Lounge, David Singleton, Randy Yiu Best Innovative Concept/Wild Card – Hastings Ford, Graham Bailey, Randy Yiu Best Motor Vehicle Ad – Lee Kia, Graham Bailey, Randy Yiu Best Black & White Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad – Robinson Jewelers, Bill Hudson, Jessica Harris Best Newspaper Promotion – Mixer’s Best of 2013, Jessica Williams, Erin Walton Best Community Service Signature Page or Best Shared Page – Gridiron Guru, David Singleton, Creative Staff Best Small Ad – Brock’s Berries & Produce Farm, Bennette Rouse, Jessica Harris Best Advertising Campaign – Jefferson’s, Betty Williams, Erin Walton Best Restaurant/Entertainment Ad in a Niche Publication – Maliboo, Candice Willoughby, Randy Yiu Best Color Home Furnishings & Appliance Ad – Greenville TV & Appliance, Shirley Burleson, Randy Yiu 3rd Best Color Restaurant/Entertainment Ad – The Martinsborough/Scarborough Fare Catering, Jessica Williams, Erin Walton 3rd Best Use of Color – Shimmer Boutique, Betty Williams, Erin Walton 3rd Best Advertising Campaign – Lautares, Chelsey Bennett, Randy Yiu 3rd Best Niche Publication – Greenville Life in the East Spring 2014, Staff Duplin Times (Kenansville, NC) 2nd Best Real Estate Ad – Home Connections, Marlene Carcopo 2nd Best Black & White Restaurant/Entertainment Ad – NC Muscadine Festival, Gary Scott 2nd Best Color Institutional Ad – Accounting Solutions, Kayla Johnson 2nd Best Newspaper Promotion – As big as a Sunday edition, Gary Scott 2nd Best Community Service Signature Page or Best Shared Page – Football Fanatic Contest, Staff 3rd Best Color Restaurant/Entertainment Ad – Beulaville Area Chamber of Commerce, Kayla Johnson 3rd Best Color Institutional Ad – Community Funeral Home, Alan Wells DIVISION E cont. 3rd Place Gaston Gazette Gastonia Emerald Horn, Grapics Staff The Captains Cap BEST RETAIL AD IN A NICHE PUBLICATION 1st Place Goldsboro News-Argus Goldsboro Megan Davis, Stephanie Lack Johnson’s Carpet Great ad with plenty of graphics and enough info to make someone take action. 2nd Place The Times-News Burlington Suzanne Chriscoe, Monica Joyce Alamance Vein & Vascular 3rd Place Gaston Gazette Gastonia Kathy Snipes, Graphics Staff Hallelujah Acres 1150 Sugg Pkwy Greenville, NC 252-329-9500 3rd Best Color Retail Ad – J W Designs, Kayla Johnson 3rd Best Single Sheet Insert – Duplin County Schools Annual Calendar and Sports Schedules, Staff 3rd Best Niche Publication – 2014-2015 Duplin County Welcome Guide, Staff The Daily Advance (Elizabeth City, NC) 1st Best Color Home Furnishings & Appliances Ad – Mill End Carpet Shops, Linda Biggs, Brian Gray 2nd Best Use of Color – The Plant Park, Rich Houghton, Brian Gray 3rd Best Motor Vehicle Ad – BIGGS Automotive, Rich Houghton, Brian Gray 3rd Best Black & White Institutional Ad – Howard Hunter III, Rich Houghton, Brian Gray The Perquimans Weekly (Hertford, NC) 2nd Best Black & White Restaurant/Entertainment Ad – The Nicholsan House Restaurant & Gift Shop, Beverly Alexander, Brian Gray 2nd Best Community Service Signature Page or Best Shared Page – Perquimans County High School Band, Beverly Alexander, Brian Gray Congratulations to our award-winning staff! Vol. 94, No. 103 72 Pages W E D N E S D A Y, O C T O B E R 9 , 2 0 1 3 60 Pages Southern Pines, N.C. Southern Pines, N.C. S U N D A Y, N O V E M B E R 9 , 2 0 1 4 BY TED M. NATT JR. Staff Writer Price $1.00 Better late than never. FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Hoke Campus, which was scheduled to open last week, welcomed its first patients at 8 a.m. Monday. The opening was delayed because the N.C. Department of Health & Human Services did not finish its licensure survey until last Thursday. The survey is part of the process of BY JOHN LENTZ BY JOHN LENTZ AND opening a hospital. Staff Writer TOM EMBREY Canfield, chief operating Spectators lined theBrian streets of Staff Writers officer at Moore Southern Pines Saturday morning for Regional, called the William Dean grew up hanging out in the BY DAVID SINCLAIR monumental event for the second annual opening Veterans“aDay Downtown Park in Southern Pines. Now, the Managing Editor parade, marking the both beginning of a and Hoke County” FirstHealth downtown business owner won’t let his With all of the controversy surrounding weekend of activitiesbecause honoring it isthe the county’s first hospichildren doMoore the same. their animal control operations, nation’s military. tal. “I havethe a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old, and County officials are now exploring posThe event, called a “great success” “We are extremely grateful for the I don’tover let them sibility of turning that function to thehang out down there,” said by promoters, featured traditional community’s support,” Canfield said. Dean, owner of Cup of Flow, a coffee shop on private sector. parade favorites such“We as fire aretrucks, looking forward to serving Broad Street just blocks from the County Manager WayneNorth VestEast acknowlShriners in their miniature cars and of Hoke County for the residents park. edged in an email to an animal advocate last candy thrown to children passmanyfrom more years to come.” “I grew upfrom here and hung out in that park 20 week that he is gathering information ing vehicles. But the FirstHealth overarchingand Cape Fear Valley years ago,outside and it upsets me that my kids can’t other counties that contract with theme to honor area veterans, partic- engaged in a lengthy Health System agencies for providing sheltering and place-Dean said. hang out there,” ularly those from World War which II, system would conbattle over ment functions. Some residents and business merchants moved many in its effort to recognize struct a hospital in Hoke County “This may be the ultimate direction downtown are raising concerns about safety those to whom most believe owe so the dispute in April beforewesettling Moore County takes, but the decision will befollowing a shooting that much. 2012. made with the benefit ofoccurred in the park at “It is great to have this opportunity Last November, FirstHealth having as much accurateapproximately 7:45 p.m. to show our respect and gratitude to received conditional approval from information regarding prosSunday. the veterans, particularly those from the state to add 28 beds to its original and cons as we can pro- Police say they responded World War II, “ said a second operating room to vide,” he said in an email toto the park at 135 SE Broad schooleight boardand member the Hoke Campus. But Cape Fear Jim Truemper, a formerSt. after receiving a report of Ed Dennison, himself appealed the decision. animal center volunteer,a fight in progress. a 6-year Navy veterwho had lambasted the Police received informaTheare matter an. “There veter-will go before the N.C. TEMME commissioners at their Octtion that gunshots were Office of Hearings if VEST ans riding inAdministrative the 21 meetingheard for coming not doing two paradethe who aresides from cannot reach resolufrom the park. No victim was enough about what he called “a huge tion. old on 100-years located, but police learned a short time later problem” with the center. FirstHealth, the largest employer down. It is amazing.” that a gunshot victim was being treated at DENNISON That prompted Vest at the Nov. 3 commisMoore feaCounty, hosted a grand The inparade Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. sioners’ meeting to defend the accomplishopening for its $34.1 million Hoke tured 40 grand marshals, all veterans Thenew victim, an 18-year-old Southern Pines ments of the animal center and Animal onrepSept. 22 and expected to of World War II and/orCampus Korea who resident, Operations Director Brenda Sears. refused to cooperate with the police open the doors resented many of the conflicts of 10 days later. But the The teen was later taken to an Truemper, who was not investigation. at that meeting, openingvehicles was delayed because the those wars. As the vintage hospital for further treatment of responded back in an emailundisclosed last Wednesday had not finished the survey. carrying the veteransstate traveled down his non-life-threatening injuries. that he was “profoundly disappointed and Hoke Campus is located on Broad Street, master ofThe ceremonies Police Chief he Bob Temme said the incident disgusted” by what happened, saying Tom Bernett read theirU.S. names theof Raeford. Adjoining 401and east reported about 30 minutes after a police thought relations between awas group of animal fronts in which theythe served. Pearl hospital is a 20,000-square-foot officer on foot patrol went through the area. center volunteers and the county would Harbor, the Battle medical of the Bulge, office that houses cardioloTemme described the victim as a “highimprove after meeting separately with Vest Omaha Beach, Normandy and Iwo gy services, internal medicine and a risk individual and Commissioner Nick Picerno last monthengaged in high-risk behavJima were some of thewound namescare listed. center. after that Oct. 21 meeting. ior,” but would not elaborate, citing an open One such veteran Cape wasFear Jack Valley plans to invest Those with information on the It was in the string ofinvestigation. back-and-forth Heerema of Seven Lakes, who rode in million at its 60-acre more than $100 incident are asked emails that talk of exploring privatization of to call the criminal invesstyle in a chariot red 1962 Mark site MGA on U.S. 401, which is located less department at (910) 693-1481 or the animal operations came to tigations light. II driven by Leothan Magiera of three miles from the Hoke PHOTOS BY HANNAH SHARPE/The Pilotby phone Women’s Open Crime Line at (910) 693-4110. Picerno, reached late Tip Thursday, Pinehurst. Campus. The first phase — an outpaTop: Dawn Gibson and Mary Livingston, of Fayetteville, consider purchasing bouquets of said that he and Commissioner Randy Town Manager Reagan Parsons said “I served twice, fromtient JulyPreview 1944 until center called Health Pavilion PHOTOS BYStreet BRANDI SWARMS/The Pilot Saunders, make up the board’smorning budget that the Police Department Tuesday dried hydrangeas at the Cameron Fall Antiques Fair Saturday. Left: Visitorswho peruse September 1947, and again Hoke isfrom under construction. ——Inside force, asked Vest to look into host whether it the variety Veterans in theamong Sandhills eventbooths. Saturday with aAntique paradeshops task would a community meeting Oct. 16, but of Weekend items offered vendor Right: along N.C. 24-27 September 1950 until July 1951,” he Southern Pines kicked offthe the time animal and location had yet to be that brought thousands downtown to recognize remember those who served. parade in downtown Cameronand were full of shoppers during theThe annual event. would be “feasible” to outsource Contact Ted M. Natt Jr. at (910) 693see VETERANS, page A2 included marching bands, floats, dignitaries and a number of veterans. see SHELTER, page A9 see PARK SAFETY, page A8 2474 or tnatt@the pilot.com. 2014 NCPA ADVERTISING AWARDS Privatization Of Shelter in Review Saving Man’s Best Friend Lowes Foods Parade, Memorial Sardine Festival to Pack ’em To Anchor New to Conflict Timing Training Instructs on Canine Emergencies Project in SP Monday, June 16, 2014 9 First Place 13 Second Place 6 Third Place Price 50 Cents SP Park’s Changes Safety Possible In Focus Police to Discuss At Center Options at Meeting FirstHealth A NTIQUING Opens Hoke TO R EMEMBER W EEKEND Hospital Thousands Attend SP Veterans Day Parade Vol. 95, No. 90 2014 NCPA EDITORIAL AWARDS 8 First Place 4 Second Place 3 Third Place In BY DAVID SINCLAIR Managing Editor Not everyone who comes to the annual International Sardine Festival they are doing all of these BY DAVID SINCLAIR Managing Editor in Aberdeen partakes in its main events that weekend to honor course. Organizers of an annual the veterans,” Atkins, the TOMsaid EMBREY BY TED M.observance NATT JR. at the Moore group’sBYtreasurer. “Some people don’t like sardines, Senior Writer “We are Staff Writer but they enjoy seeing everyone,” said County Veterans Memorial inIt’s athrilled aboutsee-your-breath that. We really clear, crisp, morning McKenzie Road. Carolina Vista Drive. Carthage say they are know about Gun it (the at thedidn’t Law Enforcement Range inJamie Boles, an Aberdeen native who Shaw Road. Pinewild Drive. Juniper Lake “thrilled” about all of the parade) until after it was Carthage. Dozens of individuals — policetook over the reins of the festival in Road. during a speannounced. We’dvet be techs here and for emer-2008 from its founder, the late Randall officers, veterinarians, The names of those events streets planned have replaced Veterans Weekend 9- the parade otherwise.” responders, along with volunteers —Moss. “They bring their own lunch the numbers of each cial checkout stand at the Nov.gency 11. Village under a Plans forthethe Veterans are spread across grounds involved in aand eat it. They come to socialize.” Lowes Foods in Olmsted There’s justthe onegroproblem:drill A searching Weekend for were announced an active shooter and The 21st edition of the popular festiremodeling that will incorporate val takes place Friday at Aberdeen Veterans Day parade 23 when the mayors of humanSept. and canine casualties. cery store chain’s new rebranding cam- planned in downtown Southern PinesTheySouthern are taking Pines, part in a Pinehurst role-playing exer-Lake Park. Activities will begin at 11 paign. 10 a.m.division Saturday,ofNov. 9,cise is inand Aberdeen signed procla-combata.m. and conclude about 2 p.m. a class that focuses on tactical Lowes Foods, theat retail Hundreds of sardine connoisseurs theInc., sameplans timetoascarry the ceremomations declaring casualty care for working the dogs.special Hickory-based Alex Lee ny at the county in“Prioritize,” weekend. urges Dr. Janice Baker as shecome back year after year. the “local” theme throughout each of itsmemorial 100 observes organized “See the big “It is an annual tradition for so Carriage U.S. 15-501. Inthe addition to chaos. the parade, stores by offering more thanOaks 2,500offlocal many people,” said Boles, who is also picture.” The observance is traditionthe weekend includes a fun products for sale. co-founder and co-owner ally held the Saturday clos-Baker runis aand chili cook-off thatof Vass-Moore County’s representative in the While work is under way inon Taylortown, basedSaturday Veterinary Tactical Group, the est with to Veterans morning inorgani-N.C. General Assembly. “They really it’s just a drop compared what theDay, gro- accordzationSouthern hosting thePines, two-dayaclass. look forward to coming back.” to The Joanne Atkins and patriotic cer is about to undergoing locally. company the 30-minute scenario winds has announced a planRuby to expand its Moore Hendricks, who areAs concert Sunday evening at down, Boles said 1,500 cans of sardines, BakerR.E. offersLee an honest assessment County presence with a store inofthethenewVeterans members Auditorium at of the1,000 MoonPies and 1,000 RC Colas exercise. and Cokes have been ordered. Morganton Park SouthMemorial in Southern Pines. Committee. 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Readers share their views on fromPUBLIC start toSPEAKING finish dominates the U.S. Open A Double Bogey Germany’s Martin An Eagle,Kaymer a Birdie WEATHER FORECAST WEATHER FORECAST October 9, 2013 Mostly Sunny Readers share Hoke their views onprepare for County, a number of current events. next. state playoffs to Go 246 1 C5-6 C3 Books Changing Channels • The Nine-Under Wonder • A RichBridge History Fall TODAY HOME & GARDEN SPORTS PUBLIC SPEAKING Pinecrest Rolls UnstoppablePatriots Pests knock off A Heavy Heart GLENN M. SIDES/The Pilot Each year, the Sardine Festival draws a large crowd to enjoy sardines, Moon Pies and RC Colas. “Last year, we ran out,” said Boles, One of the highlights of the festival who has been involved with the festi- is the crowning of the “Sardine val for about 12 years. Queen.” The reigning queen is Kay This year, everyone will get one can Moss, daughter of the founder, of sardines instead of two to help DAVID SINCLAIR/The Pilot see SARDINE, page A8 accommodate the demand, Boles said. Laura Miller works on the “wound” of one of the role-players in the training exercise. Sunny Sunny salutes the U.S. Army. A grateful veteran The Ranks Rising Through Wunderbar! OPINION TODAY SANDHILLS SCENE see LOWES, page A13 see TRAINING, page A12 Morganton Park South in Southern Pines. County presence with a store in the new has announced a plan to expand its Moore cer is about to undergo locally. The company it’s just a drop compared with what the groWhile work is under way in Taylortown, products for sale. stores by offering more than 2,500 local the “local” theme throughout each of its 100 Hickory-based Alex Lee Inc., plans to carry Lowes Foods, the retail division of paign. cery store chain’s new rebranding camremodeling that will incorporate the groLowes Foods in Olmsted Village under a the numbers of each checkout stand at the The names of those streets have replaced Road. Shaw Road. Pinewild Drive. Juniper Lake McKenzie Road. Carolina Vista Drive. exercise. Baker offers an honest assessment of the As the 30-minute scenario winds down, zation hosting the two-day class. based Veterinary Tactical Group, the organiBaker is a co-founder and co-owner of Vasspicture.” observes the organized chaos. “See the big “Prioritize,” urges Dr. Janice Baker as she casualty care for working dogs. cise in a class that focuses on tactical combat They are taking part in a role-playing exerhuman and canine casualties. drill searching for an active shooter and are spread across the grounds involved in a gency responders, along with volunteers — officers, veterinarians, vet techs and emerCarthage. Dozens of individuals — police at the Law Enforcement Gun Range in It’s a clear, crisp, see-your-breath morning Staff Writer BY TED M. NATT JR. Project in SP To Anchor New Lowes Foods Monday, June 16, 2014 see VETERANS, page A2 September 1950 until July 1951,” he September 1947, and — again from Inside “I served twice, from July 1944 until Preview Pinehurst. II driven byWomen’s Leo Magiera Openof style in a chariot red 1962 MGA Mark Heerema of Seven Lakes, who rode in One such veteran was Jack Jima were some of the names listed. Omaha Beach, Normandy and Iwo Harbor, the Battle of the Bulge, fronts in which they served. Pearl Tom Bernett read their names and the Broad Street, master of ceremonies carrying the veterans traveled down those wars. As the vintage vehicles resented many of the conflicts of of World War II and/or Korea who reptured 40 grand marshals, all veterans The parade feaDENNISON down. It is amazing.” 100-years old on parade who are from ans riding in the an. “There are vetera 6-year Navy veterEd Dennison, himself school board member World War II, “ said the veterans, particularly those from to show our respect and gratitude to “It is great to have this opportunity much. those to whom most believe we owe so moved many in its effort to recognize ularly those from World War II, theme to honor area veterans, particing vehicles. But the overarching candy thrown to children from passShriners in their miniature cars and parade favorites such as fire trucks, by promoters, featured traditional The event, called a “great success” nation’s military. weekend of activities honoring the parade, marking the beginning of a the second annual Veterans Day Southern Pines Saturday morning for Spectators lined the streets of WEATHER FORECAST Laura Miller works on the “wound” of one of the role-players in the training exercise. DAVID SINCLAIR/The Pilot 910-692-7271 Saving Man’s Best Friend Senior Writer Training Instructs on Canine Emergencies BY TOM EMBREY included marching bands, floats, dignitaries and a number of veterans. that brought thousands downtown to recognize and remember those who served. The parade Southern Pines kicked off the Veterans Weekend in the Sandhills event Saturday with a parade PHOTOS BY BRANDI SWARMS/The Pilot | www.thepilot.com see SHELTER, page A9 would be “feasible” to outsource animal task force, asked Vest to look into whether it Saunders, who make up the board’s budget said that he and Commissioner Randy Picerno, reached by phone late Thursday, animal operations came to light. emails that talk of exploring privatization of It was in the string of back-and-forth after that Oct. 21 meeting. and Commissioner Nick Picerno last month improve after meeting separately with Vest center volunteers and the county would thought relations between a group of animal disgusted” by what happened, saying he that he was “profoundly disappointed and responded back in an email last Wednesday Truemper, who was not at that meeting, Operations Director Brenda Sears. ments of the animal center and new Animal sioners’ meeting to defend the accomplishThat prompted Vest at the Nov. 3 commisproblem” with the center. enough about what he called “a huge 21 meeting for not doing VEST commissioners at their Oct who had lambasted the animal center volunteer, Jim Truemper, a former vide,” he said in an email to and cons as we can proinformation regarding pros having as much accurate made with the benefit of Moore County takes, but the decision will be “This may be the ultimate direction ment functions. agencies for providing sheltering and placeother counties that contract with outside week that he is gathering information from edged in an email to an animal advocate last County Manager Wayne Vest acknowlprivate sector. sibility of turning that function over to the County officials are now exploring the postheir animal control operations, Moore With all of the controversy surrounding CERTIFICATE IN TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION Managing Editor BY DAVID SINCLAIR Shelter in Review Privatization Of Staff Writer At Center its first online course, the UNC - Chapel Hill Certificate program is going strong with 117 More than 10 years after offering Possible graduates and a curriculum aimed at helping communication professionals stay on top of digital developments. 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