Access to town's public email system temporarily closed
The Town's "public mail access" system is down and not accessible to computer users for a period of time. The public mail is an internal communications system for town officials that is open to citizens.
The women of NorthCross Church invite you to come and sew with them 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 5. They are making dresses for young girls in Haiti to be shipped by Hancock Fabrics to Double Harvest, a ministry in Croix des Bouquets. Anyone is invited to help by bringing sewing machines, cotton fabric, simple children’s dress patterns, notions, trims and buttons. Please RSVP to Lynn Whitehill. NorthCross church is located at 11020 Bailey Rd. Ste. H, Cornelius.
July 17: Hunter Construction and Rea Paving will begin working on the asphalt paving and road widening associated with Robbins Park along West Catawba Ave this weekend. The widening will encompass the area between Kings Point Drive and Bluff Point. The road will be one lane with flagmen directing traffic. Crews will be working during the day Saturday and Sunday. They will also begin doing night work next week. This project is expected to take 60-90 days to complete and will require numerous times of traffic control in order to install the curb and gutter, and roughly 700 tons of asphalt. Crews have been instructed to attempt to minimize back ups and allow quick responses for emergency traffic.
New farmer's market
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.
The Cornelius Youth Orchestras (CYO) are holding three informational open houses and auditions this summer. Open houses will be held 6:30-8 p.m. July 20, July 27 and Aug. 10 at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 W. Catawba Ave. Reservations are requested; please contact Nanette Haraden 704-576-7270.
Davidson alumni, parents and friends have demonstrated their belief in the importance of the college and its mission through record contributions to the college’s Annual Fund.
In closing the books recently on the 2009-10 fiscal year, Davidson fundraisers announced Annual Fund contributions of $10.776 million. Despite the gloomy national economy, that substantially surpassed the goal of $9.25 million, and set a new record for total gifts to the Annual Fund.
Moreover, a record 10,055 of Davidson’s 16,497 active alumni were donors, giving Davidson a 61 percent participation rate — the highest of any college or university in the nation this year. It also marks the eighth year in a row of contributions by 60 or more percent of alumni.
Austin Felker was recently recognized as a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization at UNC Chapel Hill. Felker will begin his sophomore year at UNC Chapel Hill in August.He is the son of Eric and Sandra Felker of Cornelius.
Sleep, like exercise and nutrition, is essential for good health and general well being. We always intend to get the job done, but more often than not, we just can’t get a good night’s sleep.
Oh, we use excuses like “now that I’m older, I don’t need as much sleep.” Or:
“I snore a lot but I don’t think that’s a problem.”
“I’ll catch up on my lost sleep by sleeping longer tomorrow.”
“My obesity, hypertension, diabetes and depression have nothing to do with my poor sleep quality.”
“I sleep during the day so it’s OK that I don’t sleep well at night.”
“You are love and joy and freedom and clarity expressing...” — Esther and Jerry Hicks
BY MARSHA COOK
The last issue of Silver Threads asked the question “What is your truth” and began the explanation of how to embark upon a journey of frank and honest discovery. It reminded all how important it is to be an open and willing spirit; and provided that the earliest steps to be taken included healthy breathing, quiet space and the gift of contemplation, with a touch of optional journaling. This issue will focus on something called “Core Beliefs.” When you can tap into your core beliefs you will easily locate your truth. What is a core belief?
As with truth, let’s begin with what your Core Belief’s are not. They are not convictions that are shaped by life experiences or interactions, by success or failure. (By the way - is there really such a thing as failure?) A core belief is something you know deep in your heart. It is as simple as that. Oprah Winfrey writes an article entitled “What I Know For Sure” in every issue of her “O” magazine. It is always the article you read after everything else. She writes about things she knows in her core.
Everyone has a wealth of this profound knowledge within. Core beliefs are as much a part of you as your heart, your brain, and the air you breathe. Your core beliefs are your truth. When you live them, there is no doubt about your convictions, your integrity, or the way in which you make decisions. Living from your core provides you with a path on which to journey that honors yourself in all aspects of your being. In the “marsha g. cook book of definitions” honoring yourself and loving yourself are one in the same.
You may be asking, “OK, so how do I recognize my core beliefs?” Let’s dive into that right now. Turn off your phone, text message device, television, radio, etc! Take a moment, be sure you are seated comfortably and close your eyes. Concentrate on taking deep, slow, cleansing breaths. You should be relaxed and focused on the task at hand. This state allows you to connect with the “One” and the Universe. (Don’t look now, you are meditating!)
With an open mind ask to be shown one core belief. It will be something you know without all the scripted occurrences of your life. For example, you may discover that kindness is one of the most important functions of your being. Believing strongly in the act of kindness as a way to conduct yourself affects countless interactions, behaviors and decisions, for you, and for those around you. Take your time and allow the wisdom within to rise to the surface.
Now that you have discovered one core belief, take a few more moments to identify some others. Are you on the outside what you are on the inside? How congruent is your inner-self with your outer-self? Have you noticed there are times when you choose one behavior while another feels more comfortably familiar, perhaps wiser? That which feels better, more familiar, even calm is from your core. By living from your core each day will become the precious gift it is meant to be. In this state of clarity and openness anger and odium will recede unneeded from your psyche; colors will be brighter; laughter more full and robust; and the love you know will deepen and spread to those with whom you have a bond; the relationships that surround you will blossom like flowers in spring; you will have come to the understanding that there are no strangers in your world, just people you have not yet met. What an amazing revelation it is to understand each of us is connected to every living thing in our universe.
The last statement is one of the great truths that all have the power to share. I cannot envision a sweeter wish for you, dear readers, than to find the strength and clarity to journey to the center of your being to discover and live your truths. Want to live your best life? Live from your core! Practice your very own truth!
Marsha is a master’s graduate of The Clayton College of Natural Healt and a certified personal trainer. Contact Marsha at info@marshagcook.com
The third annual Hawaiian Luau will be Wednesday Aug. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Mecklenburg Senior Center, 18731 West Catawba Ave. The Luau, which will include food, games, entertainment, a bake sale and a silent auction, is open to everyone in the community. Proceeds from the event will benefit all older adults in the Lake Norman community in the form of creating new programs, lectures, exercise classes and social events. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the event.
Kiwanis golf outing has sponsorships opportunities
The Lake Norman Kiwanis annual golf tournament is Aug. 30 at Cowans Ford Country Club. Sponsorships are available, including the gold level, which includes two free golfers and on-course signage, as well as recognition in advertising. The price is $600. Silver level includes one free golfer for $300. Individuals are $95. Net proceeds will benefit local community causes such as the Ada Jenkins Center and Barium Springs Home for Children. More info: Brenda Carsey, 704-942-5020 or brendacarsey@kw.com
Bluegrass Saturdays
Cornelius Presbyterian Church’s presents “Bluegrass Saturdays” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 7, 14, 21. Free. BBQ available for purchase and a bake sale will benefit mission projects. Craft and art items will be for sale. Booths are available to rent to sell items. Held at the church lawn, 21209 Catawba Ave., at the corner of West Catawba and Church Street, Cornelius. Details: 704-892-5577 or email carld@bellsouth.net.
National Night Out
The Cornelius Police Department will hold National Night Out 7-9 p.m. Tues., Aug. 3. at Jetton Village. Live music, food, games and a special guest appearance by Buzz Lightyear and Woody from Toy Story 3. Free.
Hot August Night party
A Singles over 40 club Hot August Night Party & Dance 7 p.m. Sat., Aug. 21 at the Havana Social Club, 17105 Kenton Dr., Cornelius.DJ to play all requests, appetizers. $10 at the door. RSVP: 704-500-9305.
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.
Blue Stone Harbor is chock full of nautical names, a hallmark of some Lake Norman neighborhoods. Some communities get the names right, some wrong (America Cup in The Peninsula is one example of getting it wrong.) But in the case of Blue Stone Harbor, the street names show a genuine appreciation of yachting.
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