CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 2016

2ND ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF

Back by popular demand the Cedar Mountain Community Center is having a 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday January 23rd starting at 5:30pm. There will be no sign up, just bring your pot of chili to share by 5pm. The menu will include corn bread, salad, dessert and beverage. The Chili entries will be judged by the public and prizes will be awarded to winning Chili Chefs. It is great fun so come on down and sample some chili. Donation is $5.00 and all proceeds benefit the Community Center.

CENTER CLEAN UP

We will be preparing for the new season by giving the community center a good scrubbing on Thursday Jan 21st from 10am – noon. Help is needed and the more who participate the faster the job gets done.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Cedar Mountain Fire/Rescue Auxiliary will be holding a fundraiser on March 12th from 8am to 11am.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES

Hosted by the CMFRD Auxiliary, there will be blood drives at the Cedar Mountain Fire Rescue Dept on Feb 27, April 30, June 18, and Aug. 20 from 8:30 to noon.

WE HAD SNOW

On Sunday here in Cedar Mountain we woke up to about one-half inch of lovely snow, which mostly did not stick to the roads. There were some shady spots that were a bit tricky, but by the afternoon most were gone. We've had a mild winter, though this past Monday was frigid and very windy.

GOING OUT ON A LIMB

It was reported that the mascot at Changes in Altitude, Woody (aka Wally) was missing a finger this week. Luckily it was found quickly and reattached. Woody has been trying to "branch" out. The missing finger had creator David Brown stumped for a while. Go by and visit Woody soon.

CREEKSIDE MARKET OPEN SUNDAYS

Wendy announces that the Creekside Market, now back under her management, is now open on Sundays. Winter hours are Monday thru Saturday 8:00am to 6:00pm, for breakfast and lunch and groceries and supplies. Sunday's hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm. You can reach Wendy at the store by calling (828) 885-2810, or visit them online at www.creeksidemarket@bravesites.com. "Be sure to like us on Face Book too." says Wendy. Stop in soon and welcome her back.

MADISON DOSSEY'S ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

Daughter of Roy and Ea Dossey, and granddaughter of Don and Jeanne Hayes, Madison Dossey has left the country. She has flown to Costa Rico for eleven months, where she will work as a teacher. I'm sure she'll enrich all who get to know her there. Her friends and family are already anxiously awaiting her return, but I'm sure Madison will send many photos this winter of the warm, sunny beaches and tropical fruits she'll be enjoying. All our best Maddie.

WEB SITE

Find out all about Cedar Mountain at our website www.cedarmountaincommunitycenter.com. The Cedar Mountain News, a list of businesses and attractions can be found on the website along with a calendar of events for the area.

COMMUNTY CENTER RENTAL

Call now to reserve while your date is still available. Call Facility Events Coordinator, Deborah Perkins, at 828-885-7878 for information or reservations.

AROUND THE HOUSE

I was finally able to go see Star Wars VII in 3D Monday. The ticket taker at the EPIC Theater said it was their policy to check bags before you could enter the theater. So I opened my big bag worried that my gummy worms would be confiscated. He only glanced in the bag and waved me through. I could have had a weapon in there. Maybe if I had appeared hesitant it would have been different. As for the movie I was disappointed. Sometimes the trailers are the best you are going to see. Avatar the 2nd highest grossing movie of all time is a far superior. I have watched it at least 5 times and will watch again and again.

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