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e-Focus Monthly Newsletter
Town of Weaverville
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Buy A Brick to Commemorate our New Community Center |
Help commemorate the opening of the Weaverville Community Center at Dottie Sherrill Knoll! This natural wood and rock building totals just over 7,000 SF and contains a large community meeting room and a smaller multi-purpose room, as well as a covered terrace and large kitchen, all of which is fully accessible. The building will also house the local Dry Ridge Historical Museum, which will include collections of artifacts from Weaverville’s long and rich historical past.
Many residents and visitors have expressed an interest in being a part of the completion of this new facility. The Town has selected a “buy-a-brick” fundraising campaign to allow interested parties to participate in the project. A brick may be ordered using an online order form, with payment by check or PayPal, with the brick engraved to honor or memorialize someone special, at a cost of $100 per brick. These bricks will be installed in a special area of the walkway at the building, where it can be viewed by all who visit. The first order of 162 engraved bricks will be placed in mid October. Funds from these bricks will be used for landscaping of the grounds around the building, sidewalks, and parking areas, as well as walkways to Lake Louise and to a future recreational area.
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Thank you to Officer Reggie Ray and Congratulations on your Retirement! |
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It will be hard to fill the shoes of School Resource Officer Reggie Ray, but we’ll have to try because he’s announced his retirement will be at the end of October. Officer Ray has been an integral part of the law enforcement community since 1989. His commitment to our town will always be remembered and his contributions are deeply valued.
Reggie Ray was born and raised in Weaverville, attended AB Tech, and served in the Army. When he completed his military service, he returned home with a determination to continue to serve people. He started by working in detention for the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. Over the span of his career, he has also worked on patrol for Buncombe County, Asheville Police Department, Biltmore Estate, and, of course, Weaverville.
Officer Ray has provided care, support, and leadership to thousands of children since dedicating his career
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path to being a School Resource Officer. When asked how he would describe himself, he responded, “Passionate.” It’s that passion that inspired young people to gravitate toward him, eager to hear what he had to say. Officer Ray says he’s planning to begin his retirement with another thing he’s passionate about: a fishing trip. We wish him health, happiness, and the best of luck during his new journey in life. |
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Photographic Recaps of Recent Special Events |
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Community Center Ribbon-Cutting |
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Up Jumped Three in the Nature Park |
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Patriots Day in Weaverville |
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Safety Tips from the Weaverville Fire Department |
Each year, thousands of acres of forest burn across the U.S., and more and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. Nearly 45 million homes abut or intermingle with woodlands and more than 72,000 U.S. communities are now at risk. But by working together residents can make their own property – and their neighborhood – much safer from fire. We see the large fires in the west and think they will never happen closer to home but the past several years have shown us that large high loss wildfire can occur within our Western North Carolina mountains as well. And within the Town of Weaverville we have, beautiful, large, wooded areas with homes in very close proximity that can be in greater danger. The Weaverville Fire Department asks that all citizens follow these seven simple tips to help make your home and property less susceptible to a wildfire emergency should one occur. If we can be of any assistance with questions or suggestions, please let us know as we stand ready to assist you in protecting your home and property.
Tip #1: Clear
Clear off pine needles, dead leaves and anything that can burn from your roof lines, gutters, decks, porches patios and along fence lines. Falling embers will have nothing to burn.
Tip #2: Store
Store away furniture cushions, rattan mats, potted plants and other decorations from decks, porches, and patios. these items catch embers and help ignite you home if you were to leave them outside.
Tip #3: Screen & Seal
Wind-borne embers can get into homes easily through vents and other openings and burn the home from the inside out. Walk around your house to see what openings you can screen or temporarily seal up.
Tip #4: Rake
Embers landing in mulch that touches your house, deck or fence is a big fire hazard. Rake out any landscaping mulch to at least five feet away from your home.
Tip #5: Trim
Trim back any shrubs or tree branches that come closer than 5 feet to the house or attachments, as well as overhanging branches.
Tip #6: Remove
Walk around your house and remove anything within 30 feet that could burn, such as woodpiles, spare lumber, vehicles and boats – anything that can act as a large fuel source.
Tip #7: Close
If ordered to evacuate, make sure that all windows and doors are closed tightly, and seal up any pet doors. Many homes are destroyed by embers entering these openings and burning the house from the inside out.
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A Note about Political Signs from Code Enforcement |
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As the November general election nears, Town Hall often experiences a volume of inquiries related to political signage. Political signs are temporary signs and the regulations of subsections (b) through (e) of North Carolina General Statute 136-32 apply to all political signs within all rights-of-way for roads owned and maintained by the state and town within the Town of Weaverville. The following is a link to the referenced statute should you wish to review:
Staff recognizes that these political signs, perhaps more specifically the volume of these signs, are considered unsightly and the members of public will often request their removal. However, the removal of these signs which have been properly placed carries a penalty of a Class 3 misdemeanor under North Carolina law. Political signs are eligible for removal 10 days after the election.
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This Month's Message from the
Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living
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OCTOBER 2021: After months of planning, many marvelous suggestions from our townsfolk, and a lot of coordination with our volunteers and Town staff, the Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living (CCHL) is ready to begin programming at the new Community Center. While this project is still growing, we hope you will join us in the planned activities scheduled during the next three months. Please note that the CCHL schedule of activities will eventually be incorporated into both the Center’s new electronic scheduling system (CivicRec) that will be located on the Town website and electronically posted at the Center. Once CivicRec is fully operational, CCHL activities will be located on CivicRec’s “Activities” tab.
In the meantime, our current schedule is included below and can also be located on our Facebook page. There you will find: (a) type of activity, (b) name of the instructor or group leader , (c) meeting day/time , (d) brief activity description , and (e) start date for each activity. Please check in regularly as new activities and descriptions are added, and start dates confirmed. Your instructor or group leader will be there to greet you.
All programs (unless otherwise noted) have been designed to run for a three month period – in this case, the fourth quarter of 2021. In late November, our Board will consider adding new programs to our existing lineup of activities for the first quarter of 2022. Feel free to contact me or our Board at wcchl@weavervillenc.org to pass along your ideas or offers to lead an activity or be a group leader.
Weekly Events:
Tai Chi, Meditation for Relaxation, Mindfullness for Stress Reduction, and Meditation
Monthly Events:
Creative Writing Group, Building Labyrinths, Bridge Group, Newcomers Group, Seniors Health & Wellness Group, People with Physical Challenges Group, Family Game Night, Community Theater Troupe (aka, DreamWeavers), Mahjong Groups, Nutrition Education, and Feng Shui Classes
Special Events:
Thursday, October 14, 6:00 PM, Community Center.
The Weaverville Storytellers Circle is pleased to announce their first ever FREE CONCERT featuring nationally acclaimed storytellers Kathy Gordon and Catherine Yael Serota plus our local favorites Jill Totman and Chuck Fink. Please plan on joining us for an evening of family entertainment. Bring along your family and neighbors as this will be a first of its kind event at the Community Center.
Please join us by “Liking” us on our Facebook Page so you can follow our progress, track upcoming events, and share our progress with your family and friends. We look forward to hearing from you.
Be well,
Tom
Thomas M. Balestrieri, Chairperson / Board of Directors
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Blue Mountain Pizza's
16th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25, 2021
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The answer is yes, Blue Mountain Pizza (BMP) will be holding our Thanksgiving dinner this year but, like last year, as we continue through the pandemic, it will be different. So, if you are alone or in need you will be able to enjoy a traditional dinner of turkey, ham, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Like last year, you will need to get in touch with us ahead of time and give us some basic information and you will pick up your dinner as a to go order and enjoy it at your own home. We are working with the Weaverville Police and Fire Department’s to offer a limited number of delivered meals to those who may require this service.
Here are some important things to know:
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The easiest and best way to get signed up is to send an e-mail between now and Monday, November 15th to: owner@bluemountainpizza.com Please include the following information; your name, address, telephone number and if you will be picking up your dinner or require it delivered to you in the town of Weaverville. Dinners will be available to be picked up on Thanksgiving between the hours of noon and 2pm.
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If sending an e-mail is not possible for you, then on Tuesday November 16 between the hours of 10am and 1pm we will have an opportunity for you to CALL-IN to BMP for a meal reservation. Phone number to call is 828-658-8778 during the above hours ONLY!
- Please keep in mind that the only way one person can pick up multiple meals, like for a family, is to make arrangements prior to Thanksgiving Day via the 11/16 call-in date or emailing the above address!
- We will NOT be able to customize your dinner. Everyone will receive the same meal. However, you will be able to choose your dessert!!
Over the years we have worked hard to perfect our dinner but, like we did last year, this year we are striving to make sure you receive your dinner under similarly challenging circumstances.
Our goal is the same, to thank the Weaverville community for your support during the year and to guarantee everyone has a nice holiday.
~ Contributed by Blue Mountain Pizza, Weaverville
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Saturday Summer Series:
Simple Folk Performing Saturday, October 9 at 6:00pm
in the Main Street Nature Park
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Join us for our Saturday Summer Series music event featuring Simple Folk on Saturday, October 9 at 6:00pm.
Bring your camping chairs or blankets to sit in the meadow and enjoy the performance on the Main Street Nature Park stage!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Please mark your calendars to join the Town for its Veterans Day Observance program on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00am at the Weaverville Community Center at Dottie Sherrill Knoll, located at 60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville. |
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It's almost that time of year again and the Town's Christmas Parade will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 4, 2021! Please contact Shelby Stovall via email at sstovall@weavervillenc.org or by phone at (828) 658-5816 for more information. |
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Town Elected Officials & Contact Information |
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Mayor & Town Council
Patrick Fitzsimmons, Mayor
Doug Jackson, Vice Mayor
Dottie Sherrill, Councilwoman
Patrick Fitzsimmons, Councilman
Andrew Nagle, Councilman
Jeff McKenna, Councilman
John Chase, Councilman
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Town Manager Selena Coffey
Town Hall Physical Location:
30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 338, Weaverville, NC 28787
Phone:
(828) 645-7116
Town Hall Business Hours:
8:30am - 5:00pm
(closed from 12:30-1:30pm)
Town Council Meetings:
4th Monday of each month at 7:00pm
30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC
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30 South Main Street, P.O. Box 338,
Weaverville, NC 28787
Phone: (828) 645-7116
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