A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS con't from p. 26 with the 2010 plan started in 1995 to manage an expansion of the ER which was handling more than twice as many patients as it was designed to handle. The committee went back and forth on several ideas, when Rowland said, “‘Do you know the projected growth of the ER patient population? We just finished a building in ’90, and now five years later, it’s totally inadequate. Let’s do some logical planning!’ We hired a company to do a projection of our service area and of people coming into the emergency room. We also did a traffic study because there wasn’t enough parking. We ended up building an entirely new ER, built a parking deck, the patient tower, comprehensive cancer center, and the outpatient wing. Instead of doing a little $10 million addition, we made all those improvements for $70 million and raised much of the money through public donations. The new emergency room was designed with I-beams to support future growth above the emergency room. In “97 or “98, when Troy closed their OB/ GYN and we had women delivering babies in the hallway, we were able to expand the OB wing, as well as incorporate a sleep lab and dialysis wing. We were able to accomplish all this in less than five years, ahead of schedule, and under budget because we had planned in advance.” A surgeon for 32 years, with 27 years of practicing in Moore, Rowland who retired in 2007 tells, “The apex of my career was making the administration stop, think, plan, and project ahead for future growth of First Health.” Dr. Michael Rowland, Retired. Meanwhile in 1993, Ken Thomas a Realtor friend who played tennis each week with Rowland found the land for the Farm, which belonged to Ray Mimms, who worked with the Department of Social Services. With the Farm a reality, a dream come true, Rowland acknowledges, “I am convinced that when God talked to me in a dream when I was a freshman in college, He already had it all figured out.” �� Part II will be continued in Gazette 128, Oct, Nov, Dec. As we take a tour of his garden, Dr. Rowland offers both gardening advice and life advice. Don’t miss it! Also from his farm, Dr. Rowland sells Grass-Fed Beef. For more info, see p. 28. New for September 2017 Grass Fed Beef Harvest "Balanced Assorted Mix." We are now offering 10 - 25 - 50 lb. boxes, available for September 2017, pickup for those wishing smaller quantities than "Quarters" of about 150 lbs. The mix of cuts/packages in them will be similar to the mix when you buy an entire "Quarter." An example of those is on our website: mooregrassfedbeef.com under "How To Buy," then selecting "How Much do I Get." •10 lb. - "Balanced Assorted Mix" price is $100. $50 deposit is required to reserve it. •25 lb. - Price is $218. A $100 Deposit is required to reserve yours. •50 lb - Price is $426. A $100 Deposit is required to reserve one with us. We will only have 300# available for these boxes, so if you want to reserve an order for one please do so before the available quantity is gone. Processing requires extra work at Key Packing, done according to NC State Inspection Regulations with individual package weights and special labels. The price covers all processing fees plus your State Sales Taxes = an extra $1/lb. Best Value: When you buy a ~150 lb. "Quarter," as we have been selling for years, the cost per lb. is less because you pay Key Packing the approximately $100+ processing fee separately, and by doing so, no NC Sales Tax is due on the purchase. The processing fee is significantly less per pound because Key Packing does not have to do individual package weights and special labels. You are free to then split with one or more other families yourself to reduce your cost per lb.Thank You! �� Web Page: mooregrassfedbeef.com Questions? Contact Mike by email at mcrowland@embarqmail.com Mail Deposits to: Mike Rowland, 185 Blues' Siding Road, Carthage, NC 28327. Weymouth Woods July 2017 Programs July 2 • Nature’s Fireworks • 3:00pm We all love fireworks on the 4th of July, but what about nature’s great light shows? From fireflies to mushrooms, come learn about some of the living things that make their own light! July 9 • The Life of a Pine • 3:00pm Join us for a presentation about the longleaf pine followed by a guided hike along Bower’s Bog Trail. July 16 • Basic Orienteering • 3:00pm Learn how to find your way with a compass and practice your new skill on a short orienteering course. • Insect repellent and long pants recommended. July 21 • Fireflies (For Wee Ones!) • 10:00am What’s something that makes you think of summertime? Fireflies! Come learn about these amazing insects as we read a book, play some games, and make a craft. All activities will be geared towards 3 to 5 year-olds, and meant for parents to do with their children. It won’t be dark out, but be sure to bring a flashlight for one of our games! July 22 • Hunters vs. Prey • 10:00 am Join us and cool off from the heat with some water fun while learning about the relationship between predators and prey. •Wildlings Activities geared towards ages 8-10. July 23 • Mammals of the Sandhills • 3:00 pm Join us to learn about a few of the mammals that call this area home. July 30 • Looking for Lizards • 3:00pm Join a Park Ranger to learn what kind of lizards you have at your home and what kind are crawling around Weymouth Woods. We will try to find some live specimens to show everyone. We will take a short walk at the end of the program to try and see a few more. All programs are free & open to the public. For more information: (910) 692-2167 visit: www.ncparks.gov. 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Love and a Simile by Mark Price If love were an oyster, You’d be a cultured pearl. If love were a French coiffure, You’d be a sculpted curl. If love were a folk dance, You’d be a rond-de-lee. If love were a fragrance, You’d be a potpourri. If love were a flower, You’d be a yellow rose. If love were a bower, You’d be a sweet repose. I can’t express the joy I feel Just being in your presence; You make my plain life seem surreal For love is in your essence. �� p.28 The Pinehurst Gazette, Inc. No. 127
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