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Tarte campaign launch Feb. 15

TARTE

Mayor Jeff Tarte will officially launch his campaign for NC Senate District 41 10 am Feb. 15 am in front of the Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza, adjacent to Town Hall.


Miles Avery Autism Awareness Classic

Members of the Lake Norman YMCA Y-Angels gymnastics team competed in Asheville at the "Miles Avery Autism Awareness Classic." Level 7 team members won second place as a team. Pictured are, left to right, Cassie Shue, 11; Emma Yeakley, 12; and Nicole Yeakley, 12. Their coach is Michelle Ingham.

Police Report 

Arrests, citations and accidents Jan. 23-29, 2012 reported by the Cornelius Police Department.

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Cornelius Elementary news

Feb. 3 - Cougar Paw Program: Energized Guys-The Blue Flame in the gym, 9 a.m. grades K-2, 9:40 a.m. grades 3-5

Feb. 4 - Father-Daughter Dance, 6-8 p.m., cafeteria

Feb. 7 - Cyberkids Robotics Teams in cafeteria, 5:30 p.m.

Week of Feb. 13 - School Spirit Week

Feb. 28 - PTO Cornelius Elementary Chick-fil-A Family Night, 5-9 p.m.

March 1 - PTO meeting with 2nd and 3rd grades' spring performance


Bentley running for 4th term

Jan. 25 Karen Bentley, District 1 rep on the County Board, will run again.

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Straight talk from new Lake Norman Chamber chair

Jan. 24 John Bradford, the owner of Park Avenue Properties in Cornelius, has been named business person of the year by the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce.

VIDEO: Salzman Speaks Out

Bradford, who is also a member of the town board in Cornelius, received the award at the chamber’s annual dinner last week. Matthew Hayes, principal at North Mecklenburg High School, received the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award , while David F. Peete, the principal planner for Huntersville, was named volunteer of the Year.

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Police: Violent crimes

Cornelius Police have arrested Vigi Marcus Stinson and charged him with assault to inflict serious bodily injury after a particularly violent domestic dispute at the Cornelius Garden Apartments at 19516 Smith Circle.  The suspect is currently at the Mecklenburg County Jail and being held on a $75,000 bond. Both the suspect and the victim were transported to the hospital for injuries.


Police Report

Arrests, citations and accidents Jan. 17-22,2012, reported by the Cornelius Police Department.

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Blog: Everyday Champagne

ABBEY WADE

Check the Blog Often - New Articles, Recipes and Shopping Lists Posted Throughout The Week!


Best Nest

Home Décor: Best Nest Feb. 2012

Storage with Style

McNEILIS

Storage is no longer limited to closets and steel filing cabinets. Designers have teamed up to invent creative storage solutions that look great while remaining functional.

Storage ottomans, for example, come in all sorts of sizes, shapes, and colors. A large ottoman can replace the traditional cocktail table for you to kick up your feet
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Senior News

Senior News Feb. 2012

JOY

JOANNE AHERN
Seniors Columnist

Joanne shares with us that Joy isn’t it a feeling that is dependent on your circumstances, but something that we can stand and depend on.

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Arrests, traffic citations

Feb. 22, 2010

Falter, Johanna Riggs (W F, 26) Citation of Improper Passing Of Motor Vehicle, at 9799 Washam Potts Rd./Westmoreland Rd.

Feb. 23, 2010

Barbee, Jason Ray (W M, 32) charge of No Operator License - Revoked, M (M), at 20005 West Catawba Ave.

Touchbery, Jarad Kyle (W M, 19) Citation of No Operator License, at 9351 Westmoreland Rd./statesville Rd.

Morey, John Stephen (W M, 45) Citation of Improper Passing Of Motor Vehicle, at 9799 Washam Potts Rd./Westmoreland Rd.

Tegland, Elizabeth Joy (W F, 42) Citation of Speeding, at 9777 Bailey Rd./Peachmont Dr.

Barbee, Jason Ray (W M, 32) Citation of Expired Tag, at 19899 W. Catawba Ave./Knox Rd.

Barbee, Jason Ray (W M, 32) Citation of No Operator License - Revoked, at 19899 W. Catawba Ave./Knox Rd.

Bryson, Nathan Lowell (W M, 27) Citation of Expired Tag, at 19699 W. Catawba Ave./bethel Church Rd.

Bryson, Nathan Lowell (W M, 27) Citation of Failure To Display Current Approved Inspection Cert., at 19699 W. Catawba Ave./Bethel Church Rd.

Feb. 24, 2010

Piercy, Michael John (W M, 20) charge of DWI - Alcohol, at Catawba Ave./nantz Rd.

Cormier, Carl Ernest (W M, 45) Citation of Speeding, at 19699 W. Catawba Ave./Bethel Church Rd.

Manrra, Francisco Mendez (H M, 29) Citation of Speeding, at 27851 N I-77/Westmoreland Rd.

Manrra, Francisco Mendez (H M, 29) Citation of No Operator License, at 27851 N I-77/Westmoreland Rd.

Gonzales Castaneda, Gaudencio (H M, 28) Citation of No Operator License, at Catawba Ave./ N I-77 Northbound Ramp

Gonzales Castaneda, Gaudencio (H M, 28) Citation of Careless And Reckless Driving, at 20499 Catawba Ave./N I-77

Benitez, Marleny (H F, 33) Citation of No Operator License, at 21299 Catawba Ave./Mulberry St.

Moran, Santos Allende (H M, 26) Citation of No Operator License, at 21409 Catawba Ave./Milling Way

Covell, Jonathan Stanley (W M, 40) Citation of Expired Tag, at 19704 Chance St./W. Catawba Ave.

Feb. 25, 2010

Snipes Jr., Charles Edward (W M, 51) Citation of Expired Tag, at 8200 Magnolia Estates Dr./W. Catawba Ave.

Kipp, Stephenie (W F, 38) Citation of Expired Tag, at 20311 W. Catawba Ave./Liverpool Pky.

Rendew, Zachary Tyler (W M, 21) Citation of Stoplight Violaton, at 19499 Liverpool Pky./Sefton Park Rd.

Feb. 26, 2010

Knapp, David Thomas (W M, 34) Citation of Vio Seat Belt Law, at 20479 W. Catawba Ave./S I-77

Ross, Jacqueline (W F, 21) Citation of Expired Tag, at 9351 Westmoreland Rd./Statesville Rd.

Bayne, Mary Elizabeth (W F, 17) Citation of Speeding, at 19399 W. Catawba Ave./Jetton Rd.

Bragg, Sherri Michelle (W F, 38) Citation of Speeding, at 18899 W. Catawba Ave./Nantz Rd.

Snyder, Paul Andrew (W M, 34) Citation of Speeding, at 18599 Statesville Rd./Boat House Ct.

Sanchez Iii, Robert Antonio (W M, 21) Citation of Open Container Of Alcohol In Vehicle, at 19799 Liverpool Pky./W. Catawba Ave.

Schneider, Margaret Lynn (W F, 26) Citation of Speeding, at 19399 W. Catawba Ave./Jetton Rd.

Schneider, Margaret Lynn (W F, 26) Citation of No Financial Responsibility, at 19399 W. Catawba Ave./Jetton Rd.

Feb. 27, 2010

Cauble, Shelley Laine (W F, 20) Citation of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage, at 18200 Mainsail Pointe Dr./Peninsula Club Dr.

Breneman, Jessica Anne (W F, 20) Citation of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage, at 18200 Mainsail Pointe Dr./Peninsula Club Dr.

Piercy, Michael John (W M, 20) Citation of Hit & Run, at 19499 Jetton Rd/W. Catawba Ave.

Piercy, Michael John (W M, 20) Citation of Impaired Driving D W I, at 19499 Jetton Rd./W. Catawba Ave.

Piercy, Michael John (W M, 20) Citation of Provisional Licensee, at 19499 Jetton Rd./W. Catawba Ave.

Brown, Michael (W M, 16) Citation of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage, at 18200 Mainsail Pointe Dr./Peninsula Club Dr.

Hopper, Laura (W F, 19) Citation of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage, at 18200 Mainsail Pointe Dr./Peninsula Club Dr.

Overcash, Kelsey (W F, 20) Citation of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage, at 18200 Mainsail Pointe Dr./Peninsula Club Dr.

Hurst, Chelsea Lynn (W F, 19) Citation of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage, at 18200 Mainsail Pointe Dr./Peninsula Club Dr.

Mann, Morgan M. (W F, 17) Citation of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage, at 18200 Mainsail Pointe Dr./Peninsula Club Dr.

Catanzaro, Patrick Mark (W M, 20) Citation of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage, at 18200 Mainsail Pointe Dr./Peninsula Club Dr.

Stewart, Sloan (W F, 18) Citation of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage, at 18200 Mainsail Pointe Dr./Peninsula Club Dr.

Leal, Antonio B. (H M, 30) Citation of Fail To Be Licensed As A Driver By DMV, at W. Catawba Ave./S. Hill St.

Orlando, Serto (H M, 28) Citation of No Operator License, at 20799 Catawba Ave./N. Ferry St.

Sherrill, Anquinette Lavette (B F, 33) Citation of Child Seatbelt Violation, at 20673 Catawba Ave./Burton Ln.

Lowe, Bryan Yates (W M, 19) Citation of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage at 18200 Mainsail Pointe Dr./Peninsula Club Dr.

Benitez, Marleny (H F, 33) Citation of No Operator License, at 21399 Willow St./Meridian St.

Rudisuhli, Leah Amanda (W F, 18) Citation of Poss. Of A Controlled Substance, at 19627 Meridian St./Willow St.

Torres, Ivis Beronica (B F, 18) Citation of Fail To Reduce Speed, at 18948 Coachman`s Trace/Glenashley Dr.

Torres, Ivis Beronica (B F, 18) Citation of No Operator License, at 18948 Coachman`s Trace/Glenashley Dr.

Torres, Ivis Beronica (B F, 18) Citation of Stop Sign Violation, at 18948 Coachman`s Trace/Glenashley Dr.

Wojclak, Matthew David (W M, 26) Citation of Expired Tag, at 19400 Knox Rd./W. Catawba Ave.

Holloway, Laurie (W F, 49) Citation of No Operator License, at 21199 Pine St./Church St.

Dito, Anthony Joseph (W M, 20) Citation of Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, at 20673 Catawba Ave./Burton Ln.

Byers, Candi Yvonne (W F, 25) Citation of Speeding, at 17919 Old Statesville Rd./Caldwell Depot Rd.

Byers, Candi Yvonne (W F, 25) Citation of No Operator License, at 17919 Old Statesville Rd./Caldwell Depot Rd.

Dito, Anthony Joseph (W M, 20) charge of Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, M (M), at 20673 Catawba Ave./Burton Ln.

Kremers, Adam Hamblin (W M, 19) charge of Poss. Malt Beverage Underage, M (M), at 18239 Mainsail Pointe Dr.

Rudisuhli, Leah Amanda (W F, 18) charge of Poss. Of A Controlled Substance, at 20923 Lakeview Cir.

Moser, Laurie Ioa (W F, 49) charge of No Operator License, at 21099 Pine St.

Sortoramos, Oscar Orlando (H M, 28) charge of No Operator License, M (M), at 20799 Catawba Ave.

Leal, Antonio B. (H M, 30) charge of No Operator License, at 19741 South Hill St/catawba Ave.

Feb. 28, 2010

Johnson, Brian Thomas (W M, 22) charge of DWI - Alcohol, at 19725 Jetton Rd./bethel Church Rd.

Caulder Jr, Leroy (B M, 25) charge of DWI - Alcohol, at 20500 Torrence Chapel Rd.

Loebs, David Vernon (W M, 26) Citation of Expired Tag, at 20655 Catawba Ave./Statesville Rd.

Johnson, Brian Thomas (W M, 22) Citation of Impaired Driving D W I, at 19725 Jetton Rd./Bethel Church Rd.

Caulder Jr, Leroy (B M, 25) Citation of Impaired Driving D W I, at 9088 Westmoreland Rd./S I-77

Caulder Jr, Leroy (B M, 25) Citation of Speeding, at 9088 Westmoreland Rd/S I-77

White, Mark Steven (W M, 48) Citation of Stoplight Violaton, at 10421 Meadow Crossing Ln./Denae Lynn Dr.

Vardoulis, Teryn Brye (W F, 24) Citation of No Operator License, at 19399 West Catawba Ave./Jetton Rd.

Mcelroy, Marti (W F, 27) Citation of Drugs- All Other, at 8327 Camberly Rd./Knox Run Rd.

 

Accidents

On 02/24/2010 at 1751, accident on W. Catawba Ave. at Magnolia Estates Dr. involving: Gary Vant Leven, Carol Anne Farwig

On 02/25/2010 at 1716, accident on 19600 W. Catawba Ave. at W. Catawba Ave. involving: Manuel Jr. Pena Jr., Carlos Arturo Sanchez

On 02/25/2010 at 2132, accident on W. Catawba Ave. at Jetton Rd. involving: Sean Michael Sanz, Michael Paul Girouard

On 02/27/2010 at 0121, accident on Mainsail Pointe Dr. at Peninsula Club Dr. involving: Michael John Piercy, Parked Motor Vehcile

On 02/27/2010 at 1031, accident on Jetton Rd. at Beaufain St. involving: Stefani Lauren Long, Lauren Grace Hunstad

On 02/27/2010 at 1242, accident on Catawba Ave. at Meridian St. involving: Colin Jerard Archie, Adelia Lynn Rogers

On 02/27/2010 at 2236, an accident occurred on Glenashley Dr. at Coachman’s Trace involving: Ivis Beronica Torres, parked motor vehicle 

 

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Area Events

Tillis speaks Feb. 13

N.C. Speaker of the House Thom Tillis will be the keynote speaker at the North Mecklenburg Republican Women’s dinner meeting Feb. 13 at NorthStone Club in Huntersville. Men and women are invited. Tillis will give an update on legislation impacting North Carolinians including Voter I.D., redistricting, the Racial Justice Act, the Defense of Marriage Amendment. Info, reservations: nomeckrw@gmail.com. The cost of admission is $20 cash or check, payable at the door. Registration begins at 6 p.m.; buffet, 6:30.


'Ping Pong Ball' Feb. 11

The Hough High School “Ping Pong Ball” Feb. 11 will benefit Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County. The ping pong tournament will be played under neon black lights in the gym.  Coinciding with the tournament will be a "Through the Eras" dance with music ranging from 1970s disco to recent hits.  The event is open to all area high school students, faculty and parents as well as all Special Olympics NC athletes and family in the area. Dance admission is $5. Refreshments will be available for purchase and event T-shirts will be sold for $12.  A few slots remain for those interested in competing in the ping pong tournament. More info: Johnny Piedmonte at 704-287-2750. All proceeds of the event will benefit Special Olympics Mecklenburg County.


Taste of Art

On March 22 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., the Community Arts Project hosts its fifth annual Taste of Art fundraising party and art auction at The Fresh Market, 20623 Torrence Chapel Road. A silent auction and raffle will include art and other interesting items. Hors d'oeuvres and wine tastings provided. T ickets are $30 each; call 704-896-8823. Details:

www.thecommunityartsproject.org

 


Summer Camp Crawl

On March 3 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Community Arts Project and PARC offer a free lineup of summer art camps for children ages 4-12, with more than 40 different themes. Kids ages 10-16 can choose from art and ceramic themes. Registration for summer camps will be available; discounts offered. Details: www.corneliuspr.org  


 

Chamber funds Habitat build

The Lake Norman Chamber is teaming up with area businesses to fund and build a new home for a deserving family in Cornelius.  Help celebrate with the sponsors 8 am, Feb. 21 at Our Towns Habitat, 20310 N. Main St., Cornelius. More info: tcox@ourtownshabitat.org


Obituaries

Brynda Williams Moore, 70

Marjorie Beaumont Smith, 75

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New Corporations

New corporations Feb. 2012

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Home Sales

Recent Home Sales

Login to access residential transactions through Jan. 6 in Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville recorded by the Mecklenburg Register of Deeds.

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Cornelius Cooks

February 2012

This recipe was awarded by her boss as an incentive

MICHALSKI

Noell Michalski likes to cook to relax.

Michalski is the owner of Burgundy Moon Spa & Winehouse in Jetton Village, and recently expanded to a larger building and added an Art of Living Fitness (Mind/Body) & Boutique Craft Studio.

Among her passions is tasting and learning about wines from around the world.  She is planning a trip to Italy later this year to help in her exploration of the Italian wine market.

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Cornelius Non-Profits

Cornelius Non-Profits Feb. 2012

Lake Norman Lucky Cats

JENNINGS

The Lake Norman Lucky Cats program is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was started out of necessity. Back in the 1990s Lucky Cats founder Abigail Jennings became aware of a colony of 19 feral cats in the woods behind the then-new Lake Norman Realty building on West Catawba Avenue.

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