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August 2019 | Volume 44

July 4 Block Party Recap

T his year July 4th fell on Thursday. The weather was hot and humid but without showers. This was the first time in many years that all festivities were held on Main Street, Weaverville. It was a huge success, and everyone I talked with liked it coming back up town. Most people expressed the feeling that it was more hometown-like than at the Lake Louise.

The vendors began setting up their booths early in the Town Municipal Parking lot and actually started selling at 5:00 PM. By the time the fireworks were set off, the street was crowded from the stage area, which was located in front of Maggie B ’ s, all the way to Creperie & Cafe. Thus it would be hard to estimate the numbers. A very large tent was also set up in the parking lot with tables and chairs for folks to get out of the heat, sit in the shade, and enjoy the food.

From the large stage the opening ceremonies began at 7:00 pm. The music for dancing and entertainment began right afterwards and lasted throughout the rest of the festivities. Featured this year was the band, Devils in Dust . They were brought back by popular demand.

Fireworks were shot off by Pyrotechnico Inc. and began at 10:00 pm. Everyone raved about the display and said they were the best ever. I received so many comments that it would be impossible to list them all in this article. People said what great fireworks for our small town.

Some of the remarks from the vendors afterward were as follows. Norma Hawes, who helped serve the Bar-B-Que sponsored by Little Mt. Zion Church, said they did really well and sold out of everything with just a little bar-b-que left. Donna Abranches, North Buncombe High School Band Boosters President, said they did really well, made an impact on their budget, had a great group of volunteers and a lot of fun. Chris Sexton with Dip N Dots ice cream loved selling on Main St. and said it was so much easier to set up and disband than at the Lake.

A lot of hard work and planning go into the preparation for this one evening. A special thanks to Selena Coffey, Weaverville Town Manager, for her help in organizing events, purchasing the fireworks, getting Pyrotechnico to set them off, and lining up the band for our enjoyment. Weaverville Police Chief, Ron Davis, and his staff for street closures and crowd control. Weaverville Fire Chief, Ted Williams, and his crew for traffic control, overseeing fireworks, and emergency standby. Dale Pennell, Public Works Director, Rick Harper and the entire team for set up, traffic control, additional help anywhere needed, and clean up after everything was over.

A special thanks for the fine booths present for the purpose of providing information or making money to help out their organization:

North Buncombe High School Band Boosters (food and games)
Forrest Weaver and Family Bar-B-Que
Chris Sexton (ice cream and lemonade)
Taiwanna Conner (jewelry and dream catchers)

Submitted by Dottie Sherrill, Town Council

Zoe & Cloyd Entertaining on Saturday, August 10 at 6pm in the Main Street Nature Park!

Hailing from opposite ends of the Appalachian mountains, Zoe & Cloyd is renowned fiddler and vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist John Cloyd Miller. Their show is as diverse as their upbringing: coming from a lineage of klezmer and jazz musicians, Natalya trained classically in her home state of Massachusetts before moving south in 2004. John, a twelfth generation North Carolinian and grandson of pioneering bluegrass fiddler, Jim Shumate, is a 1st place winner of the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest as well as an Artist Fellowship recipient for songwriting from the North Carolina Arts Council.

As founding members of the acclaimed Americana trio, Red June, and long-time fixtures of the Asheville, NC music scene, the couple shifted focus to Zoe & Cloyd in 2015. Their debut recording, Equinox, as well as their 2017 album,

Eyes Brand New, both met with high praise and

the pair have continued to gain momentum with their brand of “New Appalachian Music” at performances and festivals all across the country. Zoe & Cloyd delight audiences of all ages with soaring harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, seamlessly combining original folk, country, old-time and bluegrass with sincerity and zeal. Their eagerly anticipated third studio album, produced by Jon Weisberger, will be released on Organic Records in September 2019.

Thank you to Lillian and Sara Nell Chase and Kare Strong for making our first concert of the Summer Series a huge success!

Toy Run in July Kicks Off Fundraising for Cops for Kids

The warm, sunny weather was a perfect setting for Christmas in July. Rodney’s Bike and Cruise Night hosted a motorcycle “Bike Run” on Saturday, July 13, in the parking lot overlooking beautiful Lake Louise and donated the money to the Weaverville Police Department’s Cops for Kids program. Nearly seventy-five motorcycles were in attendance to join a scenic parade style ride, share a great meal provided by the Lions Club, raffle exciting door prizes, and raise money for a wonderful cause. Along with the dedicated motorcycle riders and generous volunteers, multiple fire departments and police agencies were in attendance to ensure that the event was a success. When the dust settled and the money was all counted, Rodney’s Auto Service presented a check to the Weaverville Police Department for $3,005!

The Weaverville Police Department has been working with our community to facilitate Cops for Kids since 2003. All money and toys collected during these events are used to provide Christmas to underprivileged children in the Weaverville/North Buncombe areas.

~Submitted by the Weaverville Police Department

Get Your Toter at Town Hall!

To assist our crews and help to resolve the issues of overweight cans, the Town has purchased toter garbage cans (pictured here) for re-sale to the public. Retail price for a comparable can is $65-$70; the Town’s cost for town residents is $45 per toter and includes delivery to the resident’s home and future maintenance of the lid, wheels, and axle. When a homeowner needs to add or replace their garbage can, the Town encourages its citizens to consider purchasing a toter to speed our garbage collection and more importantly to save the backs of our hard-working sanitation staff.

For additional information, please call the Public Works Department at (828) 645-0606 and speak with Kara Shea. If you wish to purchase a toter, please come to Town Hall to arrange payment and delivery.

~ Submitted by Weaverville Public Works

Introducing Jeff Ford!

Jeff Ford was been with the Town in July 2017 as a trainee. He recently passed his B-Surface Treatment Exam and is looking forward to achieving his A-Surface Certification (highest certification possible) in the near future. Jeff began his career in the water world at the City of Asheville in the distribution division. He was intrigued by the treatment process from raw river water to potable drinking water.

Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife. They enjoy taking care of their small farm on his time off. He also enjoys going on mission trips around the world to help those in need.

What does Jeff love the most about his job? "Working at the water plant is very rewarding. Serving our community clean and healthy drinking water is something I’m very proud of. I am also blessed to work with a team of true professionals who bring an attitude of family to work everyday. I love working for the Town of Weaverville, the same town I grew up in".

Community Events

Weaverville Tailgate Market

Open Every Wednesday

2:30pm to 6pm

76 Monticello Rd, Weaverville, NC

Below is a list of vendors for the August tailgate market:

Dogwood Cottage Baking: Scones, muffins, granola, sticky buns, cookies, galettes and cupcakes
Simple Bread: Sourdough breads with wheat free options
Sister Of Mother Earth: unique and seasonal fire cider blends, shelf-stable elderberry syrups, Wild Herbal balsamic vinegars, herbal infused honey, herbal vinegars, herbal hair rinse, wild herbal finishing salts, tooth powders
Fermenti.LLC: Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Garlic Pickles and Beets with Ginger, Kimchi Pickles, Ramp Kimchi
Cornerstone Tea: freshly brewed tea, loose teas and seasonal blooming teas
Fresh Atlantic: Seafood
Dillingham Family Farm: Grass fed beef, pork, turkey, eggs, raw milk, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes
Fox Run Farm and Rabbitry: Organic fed whole rabbit; Organic fed whole chicken; pasture raised eggs; Lucky Rabbit's feet
Guilt Free Pies: Sweet Potato Pies, Blueberry Pies, Cinnamon Cake - Gluten Free Grain Free Paleo
Lyda and Sons Orchard: Peaches, Plums, Blackberries, Corn, peach ice cream
Ivy Creek Family Farm: Beets, Basil, Kale, Chard, Spinach, Lettuce, Garlic, Squash, Cucumbers, Onions, Turnips, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumbers
Baa'd Sheep Burritos: Burritos/Tacos out of the food truck
South Face Honey: Jams, honey when available, beeswax candles, beeswax food wraps, beeswax skin care products including anti-aging cream, and neck cooling wraps
Wild Mountain Farm: Grass fed Beef and Pasture Raised Pork
Brockwood Furniture: Picture frames, small tables, birdhouses, candle boxes
Little Creek Nursery: native shrubs, azaleas, Kalmia, Rhododendron, Native ferns and other types of plants

Visual Dialogue: hand etched, painted, and carved glass and glassware; hypertufa planters; carved wood designs
Sweet Brine'd Fermented Foods: Kimchi Slaw, Cubed Daikon and Carrot Kimchi
Balm Mtn. Soap: Soap
C&S Farm: Blueberries and jam
Soul Stone: stones, crystals, and handmade jewelry
Shanti Elixirs: Jun, which is a fermented tea that is small batch brewed with local raw honey and organic green tea and then flavored with other local ingredients
The Alchemist: prepackaged coffee and coffee drinks
River of Life: Krispy Kraut, Grain free Dog/Cat Treats, SCOBY Chews, Sweet Potato chews
Five Pine Farm: Produce: specialty season round salad mixes, including unique greens like malabar spinach, tetragonia and orach, squash, cucumbers, okra, sweet peppers, eggplant, radishes, carrots, string beans, greasy beans; free range duck eggs.
Fiddler’s Green Farm: Seasonal Vegetables/Herbs and small fruits (strawberries), stone ground grits and cornmeal (we grow the corn and grind it ourselves), pasture raised chicken fed certified organic feed from day 1.
The White Green Cloth: eco-friendly cleaning cloths

~ Submitted by the Weaverville Tailgate Market

Town of Weaverville

Town Hall Physical Location:

30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 338, Weaverville, NC 28787

Phone:

(828) 645-7116

Town Hall Business Hours:

8:30am- 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Town Council Meetings:

Regular Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00pm at Town Hall, 30 South Main Street

Town Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes: Town Council Agendas and Minutes

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