Why Can't Every Day Be Like Christmas?
 
* Because we would all get tired of turkey.
* Because we would be miserable after each meal.
* Because we would get tired of opening presents.
* Because the food would run out.

You get it! We can only enjoy so much fun, food, and fellowship before we must return to our routines.

However, if we remained in the Spirit of Christmas it would be a better world. It is a time when we become more conscious of folks who are struggling. Our hearts seem to be more "Giving and Compassionate" at Christmas. What if we maintained that attitude all year long? Wow, wouldn't that be wonderful? Wouldn't you love to see the joy that can be shared, continue all year instead of just a short period. Only you can make it happen!

Remember, the celebration of Jesus' birth is a wonderful time to rekindle relationships with family or friends.  The love that He gave us can be in all of us to share with others. You can share the love! Make it happen!

I Appreciate You!
Ed Shimpock, AHC, VP, General Manager
Recent Project
Kings Mountain High School
Kings Mountain, NC


Before

 
After

We removed 8' steel doors and steel frame that were badly rusted from the chlorine and installed a new aluminum frame & 7' aluminum doors with transom.  We also installed new stainless steel exit devices, rust preventative closers, and caulked (sealed) the perimeter from the elements.
Christmas at Rhonda's House 
Rhonda Huneycutt (Receptionist) loves Christmas and Christmas decorating. She currently has nine trees in her home; each one with a different theme. When asked she said, "Jesus is the Reason for the Season, and I really enjoy this time of year. Decorating my home for Christmas has always been one of my favorite things to do." Below she shares with us just a few of her favorite decorations.


10 Ways to Give Back this Christmas
  • Donate food, help prepare or serve a meal at your local soup kitchen or homeless shelter.
  • Adopt a family in need this holiday.
  • Fill a shoebox for the Operation Christmas Child program or volunteer to help at the distribution center ( www.samaritanspurse.org).
  • Take the time to write a letter or send a card to someone you may have lost touch with.
  • Bring goodies to a nursing home for residents that may not have regular visitors.
  • Support our Troops, visit www.give2thetroops.org.
  • Involve kids in giving by having them donate some of their gently used toys to needy children.
  • Cheer up a neighbor or friend by treating them to a stocking full of cookies, teas or coffees.
  • Volunteer your time to help an elderly person with yard work, shopping or gift wrapping this holiday.
  • Invite friends, neighbors or co-workers to local church services, cantatas or candlelight services.
December 2013, Vol. 5 - Issue 12
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In this issue:
Why Can't Every Day Be Like Christmas?
Recent Project
Christmas at Rhonda's House
10 Ways to Give Back this Christmas
Extra, Extra...Read all about it!
Christmas Recipe
Trivia Contest

Extra, Extra...Read all about it! 


 

Our newest employee at Seven Oaks Doors and Hardware, Inc. is Bobby Parker. Bobby joined us in October as a Product Application Specialist. He will be covering the eastern part of North Carolina and a few select counties in south central Virginia. He lives in Kannapolis, NC with his wife and daughter.

 

Bobby attended Wingate University and has over thirty years of experience in residential and commercial construction. The past twenty-five in window, door and millwork sales. He enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with family.

 

"I am glad to be part of the Seven Oaks family. It's a pleasure to work with such knowledgeable and friendly people".

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Christmas Recipe  



Holiday Peppermint Bark

Ingredients:
* 1 (12 ounce) package Nestle Toll House Premier White Morsels
* 24 Hard Peppermint Candies

Directions:
1.  Line baking sheet with waxed paper.
2.  Microwave morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on Medium-High (70 percent) power for 1 minute; stir.  Microwave at additional 10 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3.  Place peppermint candies in heavy-duty plastic bag. Crush candies using rolling pin or other heavy object. While holding strainer over melted morsels, pour crushed candy into strainer. Shake to release all small candy pieces; reserve larger candy pieces. Stir morsel-peppermint mixture.
4.  Spread mixture to desired thickness on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with reserved candy pieces; press in lightly. Let stand for about 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

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Contest

Enter our trivia contest for a chance to win a $25 Cracker Barrel gift card. We will take all the entries and randomly draw a winner. All you have to do is answer the question below to be entered.

Trivia Question:
During the Christmas season, what day is commonly known as "Black Friday"?

***Deadline to answer trivia question is Dec. 10, 2013. ** 
Send your answers to:
 trivia@sevenoakshardware.com 

Last month's trivia question: 
   
What is the name of the annual Thanksgiving Day parade held in New York?

Correct Answer:  Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

  

 Last Month's Contest Winner

   
Tracy Stewart,
Cleveland County School Division #2
Kings Mountain, NC

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What We Do 

We Sell & Install Commercial Hollow Metal Doors, Wood Doors & Fiberglass Doors

We Sell, Key & Install All Major Brands of Commercial Locks, Exit Devices & Door Closers

We Sell & Install Automatic Door Operators

We Sell & Install Computer Managed Access Control and
Wireless Access Control

We Sell & Install Toilet Partitions & Toilet Accessories

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North & South Carolina, South Central Virginia
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