CEDAR MOUNTAIN NEWS FOR THURSDAY 9-12-24
By Linda Packer Young
MULTI-FAMILY FLEA MARKETS
This Saturday, September 14th in THREE locations, you can shop all day, all in Cedar Mountain, NC: At 3 flea markets, all located on Hwy. 276!
The Cedar Mountain Community Center opens first, at 6:00AM. Light breakfast is available (coffee, juice, breakfast biscuit) for $3.00. This is an indoor multi-family sale! There may be a couple tables still available so call Christine at (828)556-5238 soon!
The Cedar Mountain Canteen (located just past the Cedar Mountain Fire Department) has 7 vendors.
Then Sherwood Forest’s Robin Hood Barn has their annual homeowner’s Flea Market; they will offer a lunch plate by the Cedar Mountain fire department at the barn.
Come stay the day in beautiful Cedar Mountain this Saturday (14th)!Call Christine Pace at (828)556-5238 for more info.
FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
The Hunger Coalition of Transylvania County food distribution location in Cedar Mountain will be held at the community center Thursday Sept 19th starting at 3p. If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table, here is good news! They will be distributing food every third Thursday of the month from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. There will be no questions asked. If you know of anyone in need, you can pick up food for them as well. The center is accepting donations to help cover the cost of the food, and here is a link to their website where you can donate. https://www.cedarmountaincommunitycenter.com/blank. Please share this information with anyone in need. Homemade goods can not be accepted.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL MEET AND MINGLE
You are invited to an ice cream social at the See Off Community Center 2021 See Off Mountain Road, September 22 at 6:30p to meet our local Democratic Candidates. This is an opportunity to meet and talk with Democratic Candidates for County Commission, Board of Education, and State House. The social is open to all political leanings or none at all. Ice cream, cookies, fruit, decaf coffee and water will be served. Everyone is welcome
BLOOD DRIVE The next blood drive at the Cedar Mountain FRD will be October 19. Make your appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time.
REFORESTATION OF THE 276 CORRIDOR submitted by Al Brothers
In four years the traffic count along 276 has more than doubled. That number is set to increase exponentially as the Cedar Mountain community begins to develop housing and business destinations drawing from Brevard. Traffic noise and pollution along the 276 corridor is starting to take its toll against the rural ecology of once scenic and quiet trail through a rainforest. Sherwood Forest occupies a significant footprint along the 276 corridor. Our role as conservators gives us an opportunity to lead by example in demonstrating how best practices can help protect the unique environment that 276 traverses.
The quality of Sherwood Forest golf, villas and condominiums are the first to be impacted by the increased traffic and noise from 276. Golfers experience increasing sudden and loud distractions as nearby residents
are increasingly disturbed at all hours. The Villas Association proposes to join with the Golf Committee,
Landscape Committee and Condominium Association to initiate a REFORESTATION PROGRAM along the Sherwood Forest property adjacent to 276. The purpose of the program would be:
1. To visually demonstrate to neighbors the importance of maintaining a forested canopy as part of the mountain ecology. After all “Forest” is in our name.
2. To provide a buffer from visual and sound disturbance impacting the Sherwood Forest quality of life.
3. To offset the loss of canopy from recent deforestation along 276.
4. We advocate placing a forested buffer extending from the golf maintenance shed to the garden. We seek approval, design and funding to proceed as timing, funding and expertise appear to be available.
It is hoped that funding from grants now on the books can be directed for application to this project. Other commitments would come from new grants as well as donations. We advocate that a short term planting plan be initiated to take advantage of the coming planting season to be followed up by a longer term plan to complete the program. Leadership would depend heavily upon the expertise of the Landscape and Grounds group as well as the Golf Committee. Other stakeholders would be the Villas, Condominiums and Arboretum Committees. Inspiration for this idea comes from observing how our mountain rainforest ecology deserves leadership by example. Any and all comments are welcomed.
CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER CRAFT SHOW
It's that time again! It's time to get organized for the Cedar Mountain Community Center Craft Show! The show will be the 2nd of November from 9am until 3pm with setup on Friday afternoon/evening (times to be determined). We have a full slate of crafters already. If you would like to sign up to be on a wait list, contact Kathy Treadwell at katseclectic@gmail.com
SHERWOOD FOREST MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE
There was tight competition this summer for league awards. At the end of the day though, it was Rick Havron rising to the top as Sherwood Men’s Golf League Champion. Rick had 7 wins, 3 ties, and 5 closest to the pin. Tim Johnston was 2nd with 6 wins, 1 tie, and 3 closest to the pin. Roger Bryan took 3rd with 5 wins and 1 closest to the pin. In addition, the following awards were voted on by league members.
Bill Vegeler - Comeback player of the year, Roger Bost - Most improved Jack Battey, Mr. Nice Guy, Dustin Haithcox - Airmail award, Roger Bryan and Eric Stephenson tie for Sandbagger of the season. pic
RENT THE CENTER
Are you looking for a venue to host a community event, wedding reception, or meeting? Contact Caroline Chambers at 828-290-9662 to schedule. The Cedar Mountain Community Center is the perfect place for residents and visitors to gather, with a variety of events held throughout the year. From monthly summer potluck dinners to cooking classes and special occasions, The Center offers an opportunity to get involved and become part of the Cedar Mountain Community. Come join us for food, fun, and a variety of events!
AROUND THE HOUSE by Linda Packer Young
I was happy to learn my neighbor, Eric, reads the Cedar Mountain News, especially AROUND THE HOUSE. I had mentioned my worry about bears in the yard after finally seeing one after living here since 1995. Oh, we had evidence; being city dwellers in Northern Illinois before coming here, we only worried about raccoons getting into the garbage there. Our first bear experience here consisted of hauling trash and trash cans out of the woods where the bear(s) had dragged them. I was pleased and surprised to see Eric when he showed up at our door with a Signal Horn bear blaster. Thanks for your thoughtfulness, Eric. I feel much safer now.
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