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to the people we meet every day.
All About the Contest
ESSAY: In 500 words or
less, tell us all about your
mom and why she should
win!
SUBMIT ENTRY:
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Pinehurst Gazette, PO Box
5003, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Or EMAIL TO: info@
pinehurstgazette.com
DEADLINE: Submit
essay by May 1st, 2020.
PRIZE: Win a Buggy Town
Coffee Date with Mom. Free
drink for 2 (parent & child).
Example, latte for mom and
babyccino or unicorn milk for child, or bubble
tea for both. Up to $10 Value.
WINNER will be chosen by May 5th, 2020.
GIFT CERTIFICATES: Sent to winner via U.S.
Win A Date With Mom to
Buggy Town Coffee
All About Mom
Tell us why your Mom is the best of the best,
and you can win a date for the two of you to
Buggy Town Coffee in Carthage. In 500 words or
less, tell us all about your mom, and you will be
entered to win just in time for Mother’s Day!
All About Buggy Town
Buggy Town Coffee is a local family–owned
shop located in the heart of Carthage, Moore
County’s seat, and named as a nod to the town’s
history. We purchase specialty
y
green coffee that is not sold on
the commodity market. These
small batch coffees are organically
y
grown, handpicked at peak
k
ripeness and processed (read more
about processing methods on our
website) all from a recent harvest.
We carefully roast each coffee in–
house to bring out the flavor of the
fruit and inherent sweetness.
We also offer baked goods such
as our popular French macarons,
loose leaf teas, non-caffeinated
beverages such as bubble tea,
smoothies, and fresh squeezed
lemonade, as well as a full breakfast and lunch
menu both served all day.
It is our goal to help people have a better day,
from the farmers we purchase the coffee from,
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aspects of pool maintenance. Instead of getting
dubious information from the Internet, let a
local professional assist you. Here are some tips
and tricks that will make your pool experience
much smoother.
1. You need to have your water
professionally tested on a regular basis to
keep your warranties intact and extend the
life of your equipment. Poor water chemistry
is the number one reason parts and equipment
fail. Clear water can still be very acidic and
corrosive. Hayward, Pentair, and Jandy WILL
deny warranty claims if the water hasn’t been
maintained properly. You get a free water test
per month at the store. It only takes a minute
and can save you hundreds of dollars.
2. Stay away from low-quality chemicals.
Chemicals sold at big box stores are made in
China and are not regulated. Chemicals that
can be purchased online and shipped to you are
usually watered–down or counterfeit, as most
carrier services are not hazmat certified. Many
of these chemicals, especially chlorine, contain
fillers that can cause issues in your pool. If you
have a salt system, make sure you’re using a
high-purity salt. It should be pure–white in
color and dissolve quickly. Low–quality salt will
shorten the life of your salt cell.
Visit Southern Tropics in Southern Pines
for all of your pool needs!
3. Sanitizer needs to always be present to
prevent bacteria and algae growth. If you are
using traditional chlorine tablets, you need to
check your tabs at least once a week and add
more when they dissolve. If you have a salt
system, you need to keep your salt concentration
within the system’s desired range to produce
chlorine. This information should be found on
your salt system itself.
4. Pools need to run AT LEAST 8-10 hours /day.
Circulation is important for water clarity. Even if
you have plenty of chlorine, if your pool doesn’t
circulate enough, the water will turn green. In
the heat of the summer, your pool may need to
run longer. Running the pool 24 hours is always
best. Don’t worry; the pump will not “wear out”
if you run it all the time. If your pool is less than
perfect, go ahead and increase your circulation. ☐
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