The Cornelius Police Department in partnership with Recall Document Management and Aquesta Bank is offering an opportunity to shred personal documents free of charge and help protect the community from identity theft.The shred event will take place on 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 18 behind Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave.Rain date Sept. 25.
Vienne scores game-winning goal for Wildcats
Ellis Vienne, who played soccer at Hopewell High School, scored the game-winning goal at the University of Kentucky's opening soccer match. He is the son of Michael and Loraine Ellis Vienne, who live on Booth Bay Court.
Davidson College Presbyterian Church will sponsor a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross 2-7 p.m. Mon., Sept. 13. The drive will take place in the church’s Congregation House, 218 Concord Rd., Davidson. Donors are asked to help “Go for the Goal” of 58 pints donated. In the spirit of the football season, donors are invited to dress in their favorite team’s colors. Refreshments will be served. Advance donor appointments may be made by contacting Miriam Bode at mgb1314@att.net or 704-896-1317. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Jim Beauchamp of Cornelius attended the annual luau at the Senior Center on West Catawba Ave. Duck Pond contestants won prizes ranging from coffee cups and koozies to vases and calculators.
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity ReStore team signed a lease for the former Staples location on highway 150, behind Wendy’s and in front of Wal-Mart. This location will be the second ReStore location in the Lake Norman area. The Cornelius location will also remain open for business.
A farmer's market will be held 5-8 p.m. every Friday through October at the gazebo in Jetton Village. There will be produce stands, baked goods with jams and honey, jewelry, herbs and plants, flower bouquets, organic beef, cheeses and seafood.
Don Miguel Ruiz book's – "The Four Agreements" – was first published in 1997. In this issue of Silver Threads, I will share the First Agreement with you that is outlined in his book. As you know, I have written a little book called “QAC – The Smallest Personal Strategy Book You’ll Ever Need.” It is a common sense approach for listening to the many questions we find are swirling about in our thoughts at any given moment and awakening to the power we hold within to choose anything and everything in our lives. It is the common sense aspect that is most important. The Four Agreements is also written with great common sense.
Simonini Builders winding down; Cornelius examining town's exposure
Alan Simonini and Ray Killian
Sept. 3—Cornelius: Simonini Builders will wind down operations, but the Homearama showcase of luxury homes in Cornelius is expected to go on as scheduled later this month and during October at The Preserve at Robbins Park. The company, which dates back to 1994, is expected to close by the end of the year, although there have been discussions around a third-party private investor getting involved. In a prepared statement, Alan Simonini, a Cornelius resident, said, “The catastrophic changes we’ve seen in the overall real estate market over the past two years could not have been anticipated and are unlike anything I expected to see in my lifetime.” The company, highly regarded both in the community and in business circles, has about a dozen homes under construction and almost two dozen spec homes for sale. Its projects include Christenbury Hall in Concord and The Preserve at Robbins Park in Cornelius. Neither Simonini nor partner Ray Killian could be reached for comment. The Town of Cornelius is looking at any work that remains at Robbins Park, as well as any bonds. Members of the town staff spoke to Killian on Friday and discussed Robbins Park and how the town could be affected. The Town of Cornelius and Simonini Builders collaborated on Robbins Park, which is adjacent to the Reserve at Robbins Park. Paving of the roads and other infrastructure improvements are nearly complete.
In honor of soldiers
Lillian Hunter, Miriam Whisnant and Rod Whisnant placed a wreath at the foot of the
Confederate Soldiers
Monument on the occasion
of its 100th anniversary in
August. The monument,
on the property of Mt. Zion
United Methodist Church,
was unveiled Aug. 10, 1910
by a young girl at the time,
Feriba Stough.
Chamber fetes new members
Lake Norman Chamber New Member Reception: Paul Wills, owner of EmbroidMe of Lake Norman, chats with Jim Harrison (right), the manager of the Cornelius Walgreens store. The new member reception is sponsored by Cornelius Today and Business Today.
The costliest listing for a house in Cornelius is this one on Jetton Road priced at $3.850 million.
With the summer selling season ending, Cornelius home prices seem to have stabilized 20 percent or more below their peak in 2007-2008.
How long it takes to get back to 2007 levels is open for debate. But showings in most price ranges are holding up, indicating that the fall will show gains from year-ago levels, both in terms of pricing and number of homes sold.
“Houses are still on sale and interest rates are lower than they have been in 50 years,” says Lance Carlyle, president of Carlyle Properties in Cornelius. “Now is the time to buy, if you have the downpayment.”
Cornelius/Lake Norman Lions Club helps provide school supplies
Former Cornelius Elementary School principal and Lions Club member Gene Davis presents Principal James Garvin and Assistant Principal Elizabeth Brammer and two students with school supplies. The Cornelius/Lake Norman Lions Club has 12 members and meets on the first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at The Cookhouse Restaurant.
Poker run Sept. 18 benefits Veterans Monument
A poker run to benefit the Cornelius Veterans Monument will be held Sept. 18, with registration starting at 8 a.m. at the site of the future memorial for hometown veterans. The ride starts at 9 a.m. with the last car or bike leaving at 10 a.m. The future site of the Veterans Monument is adjacent to Town Hall, near the intersection of Catawba Avenue and Main Street. The ride will end at Mac’s Speed Shop on Liverpool Parkway. To register a bike or car is $20, with $10 for each additional passenger or poker hand. The poker run includes five entertaining stops, a scenic country ride and prizes for best and worst hands.
Visionaries wanted: 'Dream' phase of Navigate Cornelius under way
Aug. 23: The visioning phase of Navigate Cornelius—an effort to produce a Comprehensive Master Plan—is under way. Five committees have been identified for the third phase of the process which is expected to produce a blueprint for future growth in Cornelius. Theme Committee members will meet from September through January. The Theme Committees are:
1. Economic Development: Focus on the diversification of the Town’s tax base; bringing in new businesses; reducing vacancy rates
2. Placemaking & Town Services: Focus on the type of services that affect the town, including police and parks; building & maintaining the town’s identity; maintaining a sense of community
3. Mobility: Focus on transportation related items including roads, bike lanes and greenways.
4. Community Services: Focus on such services as education, library and healthcare provided by other agencies and organizations.
5. Leisure & Commerce: Focus on the role of lakes in the town, as well as retail, entertainment and general commerce.
Visioning workshops will be held in September. Each workshop is expected to last 2 hours. Workshops are currently scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14; Wednesday, Sept. 15; and Thursday, Sept. 16. Two of the workshops will be held in the evening and one during the day. More info: www.navigatecornelius.org
A new $100,000+ Tesla roadster paid a visit to Aquesta Bank Friday, courtesy of Cornelius-based O2 Energies. The electric sports car, which sports a $7,500 tax credit, caught the eye of Cornelius resident Moneque Jakob and her children Travis (in the stroller) and Aedan. Friend Harleigh Harris, far right, was there too. Aquesta Bank has its own bank of solar panels on the roof.
The Cornelius Fire Department has a new fire boat, a Firestorm 30. The bright red boat, which is docked at donated space in Blue Stone Harbor, has a top speed of 42 miles an hour and a pumping capacity of over 2,000 gallons per minute.
This picture, far right, was taken by Emily Sykes, 11, at right, of Collegeville, PA. She is visiting her grandparents, Fred and Cynthia Pennekamp who live on Spinnakers Reach Drive in Cornelius. She discovered these fish when she returned from her sea doo ride on Lake Norman.
When people come together for good things, magic happens. It happened for a sixth year in a row at Big Day at the Lake on July 24, when 145 kids in Big Brothers Big Sisters got out on Lake Norman, many of them for the first time, for a full day of fun.
Eighty-five “Boat Hosts” took the kids out starting at 9:45 a.m. for swimming, tubing, fishing and all-around fun. The event is highly dispersed. (The internet helps match up the “Bigs” and “Littles” with their hosts in Cornelius so they met up anywhere on Lake Norman, including boat ramps, marinas and private homes.)
“We got a lot of air out there,” said Quincy, an 8-year-old who took to a tube with his new Big Brother Nikolai Kruger, a Charlotte banker who grew up in The Peninsula. A non-swimmer, Quincy held tight to his life jacket and a foam noodle — it was his first time in the lake, not to mention a fast boat.
The 2010 NFL-Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Local Competition will take place Sat., Sept., 4 at Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St., with a 9 a.m. competition start time. The event is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 15. Local winners will have the opportunity to compete at a Sectional Championship in October and possibly advance to the Team Championships at a Carolina Panthers game in November. Registration is free and will be accepted on-site the day of the competition starting at 8:30 a.m. A photocopy of each contestant's birth certificate is required at the time of registration. No cleats, only tennis shoes, are allowed at the competition. Details: 704-892-6031 ext. 160. In case of inclement weather, please check the Cornelius Rain-Out Hotline at 704-896-2460 ext. 290.
Prostate screenings
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center is offeringr free prostate cancer screenings 9-11 a.m. Sept. 11 at the hospital in Mooresville and Sept. 25 at the DavidsonCollegeStudentHealthCenter. The screenings will be conducted by urologists from Lake Norman Urology and Carolina Urology Care.
CPR class
Learn the life-saving skills of CPR at the American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider/BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR course offered at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville, 6-10 p.m. Tues., Sept. 28. The course cost is $40, plus a book fee. Details: 704-660-4859.
Baby fair
LakeNormanRegionalMedicalCenter's The Stork’s LandingMaternityCenter is hosting its 2010 Baby Fair 9 a.m.-noon Sat., Oct. 23 in Community Rooms A and B at LakeNormanRegionalMedicalCenter, Mooresville. Free. Details: 704-660-4374.
Art exhibit
The Roy and Barbara Strassberg exhibit will be shown Sept. 7- Oct. 29 at the Cornelius Arts Center. An Artist Reception will be held 7-9 p.m. Fri., Sept. 24 in conjunction with the 4th Friday Oak Street Mill Gallery Crawl.
Rural Hill's 'Amazing Maze' opens Labor Day weekend
The 2010 Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze will opens Labor Day weekend beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Tickets will be on sale until 6:30 p.m. The maze, which is open through Nov. 7, consists of 2.5 miles of pathways cut through seven acres of corn fields. The paths are cut into the shape of a conestoga wagon in honor of the means of transit Major John Davidson used to travel from Pennsylvania to North Carolina in the 18th century. The maize is designed to be navigated in one to two hours. More info: www.ruralhill.net
Habitat for Humanity earmarked for donation at Restaurant X Thursday
Restaurant X will donate 10 percent of its proceeds to Our Towns Habitat for Humanity Thursday, Sept. 2 during lunch and dinner. The restaurant is at 408 S. Main St. in Davidson.
Country Music in the Park
The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department is hosting Country Music in the Park on 6-9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 18 at Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Rd., Cornelius. The night will feature a performance by the David Michael Band, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A special fireworks show will immediately follow the performance. Gates open 6 p.m. Free. Parking at the park and Bailey Road Middle School.
Great Chili Cook Off
The Rotary Clubs of Mooresville and Troutman will host their second annual charity chili cook off 11.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 25 at Mooresville Town Square. Proceeds from the event will benefit Our Towns Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Mooresville Christian Mission, Mooresville Soup Kitchen, Health Reach and other non-profit organizations. Chili cookers from around the area are invited to vie for the best chili recipe in town. In addition to the chili cook off and tasting, there will be music, games, demonstrations, booths and displays. Details: tcox@ourtownshabitat.org.
Nanette Lush says she’s been a foodie and cook for 24 years.
“I have always loved watching cooking shows and reading cooking magazines and books. To me, food is all about family and friends,” she said. “Bringing people together around a good meal inspires me. It is a creative outlet for me that is so satisfying, and I really get a kick out of watching people enjoy my food.”
Marlene Stabin has been cooking — and loving it — all her life.
“My passion started at age 10 with a 1950 Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook in loose-leaf form. A neighbor was throwing it out and I scooped it up and brought it home,” the Heartland Street resident says. “I came from an Italian background and food was always wonderful, but I began with pancakes from scratch.
The intersection of Smith Road and Main Street near Mt. Zion United Methodist Church is closed for good, although emergency vehicles can gain egress for a few more weeks.
Heavy plastic barricades are up and attached with wires. They can be separated in a matter of minutes if large vehicles must go through, according to Doug Barrick, project manager for the Town of Cornelius.
The intersection of Smith Road and Main Street near Mt. Zion United Methodist Church is closed for good, although emergency vehicles can gain egress for a few more weeks.
Heavy plastic barricades are up and attached with wires. They can be separated in a matter of minutes if large vehicles must go through, according to Doug Barrick, project manager for the Town of Cornelius.
Aug. 23: The visioning phase of Navigate Cornelius—an effort to produce a Comprehensive Master Plan—is under way. Five committees have been identified for the third phase of the process which is expected to produce a blueprint for future growth in Cornelius. Theme Committee members will meet from September through January. The Theme Committees are:.jpg)
