New CD shipment arrives this week to
benefit Hunger Coalition
By Sherrie Norris
With nearly two weeks left until Christmas, there’s
still music in these hills and plenty of it as the second batch
of “Christmas in the Mountains” CDs hits the store shelves
on Friday.
The first 2,000 sold like hotcakes with requests for more bringing
the producers back to the table in rapid response.
It’s been the topic of many conversations since its release
party in November – a project that is causing quite a stir
around these parts, with voices of kith and kin ringing out in
honor of one of the High Country’s most valuable non-profit
agencies.
As recipient of the proceeds from this inaugural hit, the Hunger
and Health Coalition of Boone, serving Avery, Watauga and Ashe
counties will be able to feed a few more families and help individuals
experiencing economic hardship and food shortages. It’s what
they do best, but not without the continued assistance and generosity
of the community.
The CD, having made its way to numerous locations across the area
in the last month, combines the talents of area vocalists, musicians,
producers and engineers – all sharing a common bond in their
efforts to stamp out hunger.
Featuring talented hometown artists who are helping to capture
the spirit of the season, the project includes the music and voices
of Amantha Mill, the Greenes, St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal
Church Choir, First Presbyterian Church Choir, the Santa Claus
String Band, Rumple Presbyterian Church Choir, Rebecca Witt, Jessica
Presnell, Todd Wright Quartet and Laura Kaufman.
The selections include a wide range of music, from traditional
Christmas hymns to a moving bagpipe arrangement to original bluegrass,
jazz and everything in between.
Compton Fortuna, director of the Hunger and Health Coalition has
on numerous occasions expressed her sincere appreciation for the
time and effort the community has put into the CD project, in
general, resounding comments of Gayle Henson, president of the
board of directors, who praised Crae Morton for his innovation,
foresight and energy in making the CD a reality.
It was through Morton’s personal experience that made it
all possible, the idea conceived during last year’s Christmas
musical at Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church in Blowing Rock.
Leslie Shavell, board member of the Hunger and Health Coalition
and described as the spark that kept the flame burning when the
idea was first mentioned, said the entire production costs were
covered early-on “by the generous donations of our community,”
and that each $10 spent on a CD will go directly to assisting
“more and more people.”
She added, “The Hunger and Health Coalition would like to
thank all the people who have purchased the ‘Christmas in
the Mountains’ CD. Because of the overwhelming response,
many locations have sold out. We will have a shipment coming in
on Dec. 14. If your favorite location is sold out, please check
the list for other locations that may have CDs. There will be
enough available for everyone to purchase a last minute Christmas
gift and help feed the hungry in our community. “
Following is a revised list of locations where the CD may be
purchased:
ARTWALK
BANDANA’S
BANK OF GRANITE
BLACK BEAR BOOKS
BLOWING ROCK MARKET
BLOWING ROCKET OFFICE
BLUE MOON GUITARS & MUSIC (W. JEFFERSON)
ALL 6 BOONE DRUGS IN BOONE, BLOWING ROCK, CROSSNORE
CAFÉ PORTOFINO
CHANGES SALON
CHEAP JOE’S
CHETOLA GIFT SHOP
CORNERSTONE BOOKSTORE
CORNETT-DEAL CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
DULCIMER SHOP, BLOWING ROCK
EVERYTHING SCOTTISH (LINVILLE)
FRAMING BY LORI (BOONE)
FRED’S GENERAL MERCANTILE (BEECH MOUNTAIN)
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN (LINVILLE
GUM RIDGE MILL (FLEETWOOD)
HIGH COUNTRY CLEANERS
KILWIN’S ICE CREAM (BLOWING ROCK AND TANGER OUTLET)
LAVENDER FIELDS
LIBBY’S (WEST JEFFERSON)
ALL THREE MAST STORES (BOONE, 2 IN VALLE CRUCIS)
MAW’S PRODUCE
MONKEE’S SHOES(BLOWING ROCK)
MOTHER NATURE’S PRODUCE
MOUNTAIN TIMES (BOONE AND W. JEFFERSON)
NEW LIFESTYLES CARPET (BANNER ELK)
PEPPER’S
PLEASANT PAPERS(BLOWING ROCK)
RUMPLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BLOWING ROCK
SERVES YOU RIGHT(BLOWING ROCK)
STICK BOY BREAD
TANNER FACTORY STORE(BOONE)
UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
WATAUGA WOMEN’S CENTER, BOONE
WALGREEN DRUG STORE
WESTERN CAROLINA EYE ASSOCIATES
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