CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR 11-5-20

Photo, contributed by Patty Stahl, is from the Little River flooding last Thursday at the bridge on Reasonover Road in Cedar Mountain.

VETERANS DAY

A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the courthouse gazebo in Brevard on Wednesday, November 11th at 11 am. If you plan to attend, we ask that you wear a mask and practice all necessary safety precautions.

BLOOD DRIVE

The next blood drive will be on December 19th. Blood drives are held between 8:30a and 12:30p at the Cedar Mountains Fire Dept. Those whose lives have been saved by your donations thank you.

MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on Wheels of Brevard is currently surveying the need for lunch-time weekday meal deliveries in the Cedar Mountain community. If you, or someone you know, might be interested, please contact Meals on Wheels via email at sharynmowbrevard@gmail.com by December 15, 2020, or visit their web site at: www.mealsonwheelsbrevard.org

Meals on Wheels of Brevard has been delivering meals since 1978. All meals are prepared at the Transylvania Regional Hospital under the supervision of a registered dietitian. Meals are low in fat & sodium and satisfy 1/3 of the daily nutritional requirements, and meet standards for cardiac & diabetic nutrition.

Fees are arranged on a sliding scale; inability to pay will not disqualify anyone from receiving meals.

Please contact Meals on Wheels if you are interested in receiving these lunches, or if you would like to volunteer to help.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER

If you have an event or meeting scheduled or need to schedule one, please check with Caroline Chambers regarding reservations. Her number is 828-290-9662 or you can email us at cmcc28718@gmail.com. Our beautiful new pavilion has picnic tables for your enjoyment. It’s a great spot to sit and watch Tennis, basketball, or Pickleball players on the sports court as well.

CHRISTINE’S CORNER by Christine Pace

CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS: The pastor of Rocky Hill Baptist Church, Dr. Leland Holland, celebrated his birthday on Monday, November 2nd. That same day was Eric Huskey's birthday too! Election Day, Nov. 3rd, was Clint Owens’s birthday. On Friday, Nov. 6th I expect Alan Cadora will be celebrated as he gains another year. Chris Baines will celebrate on the 10th; Wayne Bishop on the 12th and both JoAnn Malavenda and Sandy Bishop have birthdays on Nov. 17th. Elizabeth Fortner gets another year older on Nov. 23rd.

A belated Happy Birthday to Bill Bishop, who gained a year on October 12th! God bless you all.

ANNIVERSARIES: Five couples will celebrate their wedding anniversary this month; Dickie & Regina (Pace) Bouye will celebrate tomorrow, Nov. 6th. Myron & Sandy Bishop will celebrate on the 11th, while Myron's brother Lenoir Bishop and his wife Faith celebrate on the 15th. Calvin & Anne Guffey celebrate another year of wedded bliss on Nov. 25th; Jim & Jean Dunlap on the 28th. Best wishes & congratulations to all.

Did I miss your birthday or anniversary? Please email me at chris_p_artist@yahoo.com

POWER ON!

Through the recent two nights of heavy winds, the majority of Cedar Mountain residents kept power, thanks to so many Duke Energy workers maintaining the wires and dangerous trees. Still, there were some that lost power but I for one and glad, and surprised, that those on my road did not lose power. The wind was fierce! Several trees did come down, but it could have been much worse.

BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE

We had the time change last weekend and along with that came cold mornings. The Winter Solstice is on Monday, December 21, 2020.

My two pups are growing thicker coats, the acorns are fat & plentiful, and squirrels are running around with huge walnuts in their small mouths, looking for a place to hide them for later. It’s time to put the yard to sleep until spring. If I don't see you at Ingles, I hope to see you at the community center next spring! Please, stay safe & stay warm.

AROUND THE HOUSE by Linda Young

STORM

That was quite a storm. My rain gauge showed 5 ½ inches of rain but my neighbor further up the mountain said her gauge read 8 inches. Whether it was 5 or 8 inches my little spring came to life as an impressive cascade. There were at least 5 drops extending up the mountain at the side of my yard. Too bad I can’t put the movie on here.

We were lucky the power stayed on in our little “neck of the woods”.

FROST

Almost glad to see my plants were hit with a hard frost. Now I just have to go cut them back until spring. I don’t relish cleaning up the mess though.

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