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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.”
Dana Peterson in her kitchen, where she and son Karl worked on the back-splash
For Dana Peterson, the new Loaded Baked Potato Chowder recipe from The Pampered Chef hits the spot.
Peterson is a sales director for The Pampered Chef, and joined the company shortly after moving Cornelius in the mid-1990s. A new neighbor was a sales associate and Peterson thought it would be fun to have old friends see her new house and also meet new people in the neighborhood by hosting a party for the kitchen tools. As she learned more about the company, she realized it was a good fit for her.
“I always thought I was a pretty good cook,” she says, and having a flexible schedule was ideal for the mother of three young boys.
Ken and Dana Peterson moved with their children to the Magnolia Estates neighborhood about 13 1⁄2 years ago from the University City region after seven years there. When not taking care of business, she likes to spend time with family and attend the many sporting games her sons play in for their high school teams. Keith is a senior at Hopewell High School and Conner is a freshman at Lake Norman Charter School. The oldest, Karl, 20, is serving in the Air Force.
Peterson picked the Loaded Baked Potato Chowder recipe to share. The Pampered Chef comes out with new recipes every six months, says Peterson. “When this recipe came out, it sounded perfect for cool weather.
“It’s comfort food and only $2 a serving.”
As a youngster, Peterson started cooking by helping out in the kitchen while in middle school and high school. “I like to cook but I don’t like to ‘have to’ cook,” says Peterson.
And she believes having the right tools helps in preparing a recipe. “Pampered Chef helps with that,” she says.
Why is this recipe a favorite? “It’s quick and easy.”
How often do you serve it? Once a month.
Time to prepare? Less than 30 minutes.
Special instructions? For a lighter version, omit butter. Substitute fat-free (skim) milk, reduced-fat (Neufchâtel) cheese and light cheddar for the 2% milk and full-fat cheeses.
Loaded Baked Potato Chowder
Ingredients
3 baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 lb)
3 1/2 cups milk, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 Tablespoon butter
2-3 green onions with tops (1/4 cup sliced)
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 1⁄2 tsp salt
1⁄2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
Optional toppings such as chopped cooked bacon, sour cream or steamed broccoli florets
Instructions
Slice potatoes in half lengthwise; place in a deep covered baker. Pour 1/2 cup of the milk over potatoes. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 11 minutes. Remove dish from microwave. Rotate position of potatoes for even cooking, moving center potatoes to ends of baker and outer potatoes to center. Cover; microwave on HIGH 8-11 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Remove dish from microwave. Coarsely mash potatoes.
Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese until smooth in large bowl. Slowly add remaining 3 cups milk, whisking until smooth. Add cream cheese mixture and butter to dish containing potatoes. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-5 minutes or until mixture is hot.
Slice green onions.
Carefully remove covered dish from microwave. Grate cheddar cheese over chowder; add green onions, salt and black pepper and mix until cheese is melted. Serve with toppings, if desired.
Yield: 6 servings (8 cups)
Nutrients per serving: (about 1 1/3 cups): Calories 390, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 14 g, Sodium 880 mg, Fiber 3 g
U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 300, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 16 g, Sodium 890 mg, Fiber 3 g
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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