Got Voice?
I was asked to include the audition dates for the Asheville Choral Society in the calendar, but since the calendar is only for events happening in Weaverville it isn’t eligible.  For any interested Weaverville vocalists, here’s the information:

The Asheville Choral Society and Music Director Lenora Thom announce auditions for all voice parts for the 2008-2009 season. Auditions will be held by appointment between August 25 and September 13. For more information call the Asheville Choral Society office at (828) 232-2060 or visit their website at www.ashevillechoralsociety.org 

So There’s This Contest
Are you tired of hearing about it? (Sorry).  Are you wondering if I take bribes? (I don’t).  I was asked again if it’s really one person winning all those gift certificates, and the answer is still yes.  $350+ worth to many of our local businesses (Blue Mountain, Mike’s, and Mangum Pottery to name a few).  Less than 2 weeks left to enter, which you can do here: www.myweaverville.com/contests.

New Websites
Recently added to the Links Directory:

• Dry Ridge Appraisal
• Stone Mountain Realty
• TT’s Creations

Have a great weekend! 

Within an hour, I received several emails, and it looks like they went out to many others in the community, saying I was manipulating the poll to suit my own agenda. I promise you I am not. Personally, I did like having the fireworks at Lake Louise, but this site is not about what I think, nor do I have the intention of using it to promote what I think.

Nonetheless, perception means a lot, so the poll’s coming down.

Will I do another poll in the future?  Maybe, but probably not for a little while.  In the meantime, if you want to make your thoughts about the festival location known, I suggest contacting our town officials.  They are truly the only ones who have a say about where the 4th celebration will be held.

By the way, I was told some have called the Weaverville Tribune to complain about “their” poll.  This website, however, is not run by or affliated with the Weaverville Tribune in any way, so please don’t call them.  Thanks.

Reaction to New Locale Mixed As Town’s Fourth Event Moves
Reactions to the July 4 Celebration location change

Woman Charged With Drug Trafficking
Weaverville woman charged with trafficking heroin

Tree Board Garden Tour
Weaverville’s annual walking tour on July 12 featured backyard wildlife habitats (lots of photos accompany the story)

Commentary
Another comment about the front page
Thanks for the feedback

Letters to the Editor
Readers Say Page 1 Needs a Makeover
Liked Weaverville’s 4th Where it Was
Safety Issue with New Location
Lake Seemed Like a Good Idea, But…
Facilities for 4th Event a Disgrace

Coldwell Banker Shuts Its Doors
Coldwell Banker Kasey & Associates closes Weaverville office

Author to Sign Books at Dry Ridge Museum
Rick Russell will sign copies of his latest book August 2

Big Ivy Book Club
Book Club meets July 26 to discuss The Blue Star

North Buncombe Hero
Swim Instructor Kitty Schmidt

Blue Ridge Concrete Appeals Decision
Fight over building a concrete plant in Weaverville not over

Junk Still a Nuisance For Town
Woodfin property filled with excess garbage needs more cleaning

Smarts Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
Bill and Eleanor Smart celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary

Historical Program at Dry Ridge Museum
Program detailing history of Reems Creek July 26

Police Issue Charges for Trash Spill
Woodfin Police charge Asheville resident for littering

Local Web Site Celebrates Anniversary
MyWeaverville.com celebrates 1 year with contest

Rummage Sale, Car Wash, and Cookout at Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill Baptist Church hosts rummage sale, car wash and cookout July 26

Buy Locally
Elite Real Estate
Garden Station

No Schedule for Bridge Construction
No date known for Aiken Road bridge repair

Dixie Swim Club Premieres at SART
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents Dixie Swim Club July 16-27

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Karla Hagan: Homemade Sloppy Joes, Scalloped Potatoes, Texas Triple Dip, Homemade Guacamole, Sugar Cookies, Orange Fruit Dip, Wendy’s Frosty

Financial Peace University Review
Video preview for Financial Peace University August 18 in Woodfin

Class at Reems Creek Nursery
Butterfly garden seminar July 19

Healing Prayer at Christ United
Healing prayer service August 2

Town Expands to Weekly Recycling Service
Woodfin approves measure to expand recycling services

Weaver Reunions To Be Held in August
Tribe of Jacob reunion, Michael Montraville Weaver family reunions to be held August 9 weekend

Drug Awareness Seminar
Weaverville Police Department host first drug seminar July 19

NBMS to Sponsor Run and Walk
5k run and 1-Mile Fun Walk to be held August 16

BLOOMIN’ BUCKS are valid on ANY in-stock merchandise including items like mulch and potting soil.  You may use BLOOMIN’ BUCKS for up to 50% of your purchase.  Now is the time to get that specimen tree you have been eyeing, or beef up the bare spots in your garden with annuals and perennials.  Start a water garden, a butterfly theme garden, or cover a bank with groundcovers.  So gather up your BLOOMIN’ BUCKS and come on in.  We’ll be glad to advise you about which plants will do well in your particular setting.

They also have a sale going on thru tomorrow (Thursday, July 17):

Roses - 50% off, except Knockout Roses.
Annuals, 4″ and 6″ - Buy 1 & Get 1 Free, or 25% off just 1.
Hanging Baskets - Buy 1 & Get 1 Free, or 25% off just 1.
Annual Bedding Plants, 4-Packs or Flats - Buy 1 & Get 1 Free.
Pack Herbs - Buy 1 & Get 1 Free
Check out our 50% off plant table, and 50% Off Tree/Shrub area.

When
Saturday, August 16, 2008

Start Times
8:00 a.m. 5K
8:30 a.m. 1-mile

Location
North Buncombe High School
Salem Hill Road
Weaverville, NC 28787

To get there: Take US 19/23N/Future I-26W to Exit 17, Flat Creek. Turn left at the light and go ¾ of a mile. Bear left on Salem Hill Road. Continue ½ mile and turn left into North Buncombe High School.

Fees
Entry fee is $20 for adults, $10 for children, with a family maximum of $50.

Registration
Mail the registration form, available to download at www.buncombe.k12.nc.us/nbms, with your fee payable to NBMS PTO to:

North Buncombe Middle School
51 North Buncombe School Road
Weaverville, NC 28787

Packet Pick-up
Friday, August 15, 2008, 4–6 p.m. @ North Buncombe High School, under the Hawk

Course
The 5k race will follow the cross country trail at North Buncombe High School.

Awards
Each participant will receive a Tech Run t-shirt. 5K awards will be presented to top male and female finishers in the following age groups:

• Elementary School (6 – 10)
• Middle School (11 – 13)
• High School (14 – 19)
• 20 – 29
• 30 – 39
• 40 – 49
• 50 – 59
• 60+

Additional Information
Leave a message for Debbie Cox at (828) 645–7944 for more information.

About NBMS PTO
The race will benefit the NBMS PTO, an organization of parents, teachers and members of the North Buncombe community dedicated to enhancing the education of students at North Buncombe Middle School. In the past, money raised by the NBMS PTO has been used for: classroom calculators, auditorium sound systems, field trip funding, student planners, teacher and athletic department supplements, academic teams and awards sponsorship.

Recent Senate Votes

FISA Amendments Act of 2008 Vote Passed (69-28, 3 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill to revise U.S. surveillance laws. Sen. Richard Burr voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Elizabeth Dole voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 Vote Agreed to (69-30, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that stops a scheduled 10.6 percent Medicare physician payment cut. Sen. Richard Burr voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Elizabeth Dole voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 Vote Agreed to (63-5, 32 Not Voting) The Senate passed its version of a housing-recovery package. Sen. Richard Burr voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Elizabeth Dole voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Electronic Message Preservation Act Vote Passed (286-137, 11 Not Voting) The House passed a measure requiring federal agencies to begin storing e-mail records, according to standards set by the National Archives and Records Administration. Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 - S.2731 The Senate will vote on this bill to fund programs in foreign countries that combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Intelligence Authorization Act, FY 2009 - H.R.5959 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill to authorize appropriations for intelligence and intelligence-related activities in the next fiscal year. The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act - H.R.3999 The House is expected to vote on this bill to improve highway bridge safety.

About Clay Spa & Salon: Trish Harwood and Tammy Laffitte opened Clay Spa in February 2004 and they love their 3 South Main Street location. Clay Spa is a full-service day spa and salon, offering hair, nails, massage, facials, body treatments, and depilatory services. From the moment you enter you are greeted by a professional, artistic group of women who truly value your patronage and want to make your experience perfect. The products used at Clay are all made with certified organic ingredients and are safe for the environment.

Location: 3 South Main Street

Phone #: 828-645-2529

Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

We are very sad to say that Kristen Adams from Tryon Distributing will be leaving for a promotion. We’re very happy for her, but will miss her greatly. In honor of her last tasting, we will have out her favorites (plus cake)!

Come send her off in style!

Winged Wonders: Butterfly Gardening Basics
Saturday, July 19 at 10 a.m.
Free. Preregister at 645-3937

Even a few well-chosen plants invite these winged beauties into your yard to delight you and your family. Butterfly nectar & host plants including natives, simple backyard habitat requirements, and the life cycle of butterflies will be discussed.

Blue Ridge Concrete Appeals
I just received an email which says on July 9 Blue Ridge Concrete, the company proposing the Murphy Hill concrete plant, elected to appeal the unanimous decision of the Buncombe County Board of Adjustors to deny their application. It also says it will likely take 6-9 months before this is heard and decided in North Carolina Superior Court, and the North Buncombe Association of Concerned Citizens will legally intervene, though I’m unsure at this point what that entails. So this is what — Round Two? Three? Put your fighting gloves back on North Buncombe. Looks like this is going to be a long fight.

Yard Sales on the Calendar
By request, I’m now including upcoming Yard Sales on the Calendar. Just look for the item titled Yard Sales on any particular day and it will include all the Weaverville Yard Sales submitted. I will not be scouring the papers for this information, so if you’re having a yard sale and want it listed you must e-mail your yard sale location, day(s) and hour(s), and a short description to myweaverville@gmail.com. Information is due at least 5 days prior to the sale date. Phone call submissions will not be accepted.

Computer Recycling at Goodwill Donation Center
Goodwill has begun a new computer recycling program called Reconnect. Reconnect provides free computer recycling that is both good for the environment and an easy and free way to dispose of unwanted computers, peripherals, and accessories. Computers and accessories can be dropped off at any Goodwill location or donation center. Weaverville’s donation center is located at SunTrust Bank on Weaver Blvd. Hours are 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 1-6 p.m. on Sundays.

New Websites
Recently added to the Links Directory:

• Asheville Swiss Chalets
• Carolina Mornings Vacation Rentals
• Mike’s Main Street Grill
  

That’s it for this week. The July contest continues on, and I already have a record number of entries, so if you haven’t done so, enter now for your chance to win one of two $350 prize packages. Hope your yards and gardens have been enjoying all the rain we’ve been getting these past few days. Have a great weekend!

Happy Birthday America, from NB!
North Buncombe 4th of July coverage

5k Run Draws Record Crowds
Record number of runners participate in Weaverville’s Firecracker 5k race. Includes list of age bracket winners.

Church Honors Veteran for Service
Ceremony honors World War II veteran Raymond George Sluder

Town Celebrates Country’s 232nd Birthday
More about Weaverville’s July 4 celebrations (and lots of pictures)

Commentary
What’s in a cartoon?
So what did you think?

North Buncombe Hero
Woodfin Fire Department’s Robbie Dorsey

Beech Community Celebrates 124 Years
Scenes from the oldest continual Fourth of July celebration in the state

Buy Locally
Brown’s Floral Design and Interiors
de la terre

Barnardsville Rings in Another Fourth of July
Scenes from the Barnardsville parade

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Jeanna Brown: Homemade Meatballs, Chilled Bean Salad, ‘Good Ole’ Fried Green Tomatoes, Red Dill Potato Salad, Butterscotch Cool Whip Pie, Tasty Grilled Hamburgers, Eclair Cake

Moores Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage
Congratulations to Gordon and Eileen Moore, who celebrate their 50th anniversary July 12

Correction
Mortgage not paid off on “extreme”remodeled home; donations being accepted

Open Jam for Musicians and Public
Free jam session at Woodfin Community Center on the second and fourth Saturdays

Teen to Perform With State Choir
Sarah McCoy wins place in the North Carolina Baptist All-State Youth Choir

NB’s Littlest 4th Parade
Scenes from the Fourth of July Block Parade off Main Street in Weaverville

50 Years for the Blankenships
Congratulations to Fran and Perry Lee Blankenship, who celebrated their 50th anniversary July 6

I did have a poll here, asking people to vote for their location of choice. The poll was spammed (by a computer or a person, I don’t know), and when I took out the duplicate votes people felt I was manipulating it to suit my own agenda. Thus, I took the poll down.

According to the logs, which include all votes (duplicated or not), the final count was:

Lake Louise: 109 votes
Main Street: 47 votes
Don’t care: 3 votes

Taking out what I considered to be the spam votes which came in between 1:48 and 1:58 a.m. yesterday:
Main Street: 46 votes
Lake Louise: 43 votes
Don’t care: 3 votes

WEAVERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
DRUG AWARENESS SEMINAR
July 19th, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Weaverville Community Room (30 South Main Street)

This FREE seminar will help concerned parents or anyone that wants to learn more about illegal drugs.

It will provide you with information to:

• Recognize illegal drugs
• Understand the life destroying- long term effects of drug abuse
• Recognize the different signs of drug abuse
• How you can help someone recover from drug abuse

Working TOGETHER we can help those that are suffering from DRUG ABUSE!

We look forward to seeing you on July 19th at 2:00 p.m.!

Questions? Call 645-5700