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Reservoir Park
One of our favorite places around, the
Reservoir Park offers locals a chance to see
some beautiful water sparkling diamonds in
the sunlight or soft ripples on a cloudy day.
Canadian Geese along with some ducks call it
home as they raise their young, enjoy the water,
and snatch potato chips and bread crumbs from
picnickers.
The water calls yet offers no swimming.
Kayaks, paddle boats, canoes, and small boats
holding fisherman hoping for a catch are just
fine. Around the perimeter of the lake, walking
trails with workout zones add a chance for extra
fitness. Trails of sand, pebbles, roots here and
there change with the terrain around each bend.
Small bridges cover wet lowlands as outlooks
offer scenic views of the water.
Bring your bike; there’s a bike repair station if
needed. Frisbee golf meanders along paths in
the woods. Just off Highway #22, Central Drive in
Southern Pines, come get lost in the wonder.
Community Kids
in Action!
The Bookworm
Reviews by Benjamin Sykes
Ivie King, Animal World Contributor.
Polar Bear Night by Lauren Thompson is an
adorable book about a little polar bear cub living
in the snow with his mother. After waking up one
night, he sets out to explore the snowy tundra
around his den and discovers his sleeping friends
and all the beauties of the snowy, night sky.
Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane
de Groat is a funny book about Gilbert, a little boy
who has to write Valentine’s Day cards to all the kids
his class. After acknowledging that he is not friends
with two kids in his class, he decides to write mean
messages on their cards. In the end, he figures out
that he needs to be friendly to everyone.
Boogie Knights by Lisa Wheeler is a hilarious
book about a group of knights who try to stop the
dance going on in the basement. However, every
time the knights try to stop the dance, they end up
dancing along to the music. You’ll enjoy the creative
names for the classic knights.
Arctic Foxes
by Ivie King
Hi, my name is Ivie; welcome to Animal World. My
new animal to feature is an Arctic Fox. Arctic Foxes’
scientific name is Vulpes Lagopus. Arctic Foxes eat
mostly Lemmings. Lemmings are small rodents.
Arctic Foxes live in the Arctic Tundra, Alaska, Canada,
Greenland, Russia, Norway, Scandinavia, and Ireland.
Arctic Foxes can grow up to be 2.3 - 3.5 feet long.
They can be 9 in - 12 in tall. And weigh from 6.5 - 21
pounds. That’s all for Animal World. Goodbye.
Artic Fox, Vulpes Lapogus.
Start the New Year off
with a hike down all of
your favorite trails.
Photos: Reservoir Park
p.38 The Pinehurst Gazette, Inc. No. 126