Scott at Shope’s Furniture is offering MyWeaverville.com readers a special deal. During the month of May he’s offering a 15% discount on any non-sale items if you bring in this announcement or mention you saw it here. It can be something he already has in stock or a special order. The only requirement is a $500 minimum purchase.

Shope’s Furniture is located at 31 North Main Street (Scott says they have been in business there for 81 years). They offer financing and free local delivery. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-Noon on Saturdays.

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The North Buncombe Band Boosters are sponsoring a spaghetti dinner before the Band’s Annual Spring Concert on May 13. The event takes places at the North Buncombe High School Auditorium, with proceeds supporting the North Buncombe High School Band Program.  Dinner starts at 5 p.m., with the concert at 7 p.m. Here’s the details

The North Buncombe Band Boosters would like to invite you to enjoy a special catered Spaghetti Dinner, provided by Bellagio Bistro, and then enjoy the Annual Spring Concert Performance by the North Buncombe High School Symphonic & Concert bands.

• Dinner starts at 5 p.m., followed by the Concert at 7 p.m.
• May 13, 2008
• North Buncombe High School Auditorium
• Dinner is $10.00 per plate
• All proceeds go to support the North Buncombe High School Band Program.
• To help with planning, please email ed@blackhawkband.com with your name and the number expected.

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The Weaverville Garden Club holds its last meeting of the season Tuesday, May 13 in the Weaverville Community Room at Weaverville Town Hall. It begins at 9:30 a.m. and will feature a program by garden club member Annick Flaxman, who will share photographs of gardens in her hometown - Dinard, Brittany, France.  All community members are invited to attend.

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There’s been a lot of debate about the issue of bringing loaded guns into National Parks, so here’s a chance to let the government know how you feel about it. The Department of the Interior has opened the public comment period on the proposed regulations which would allow carrying loaded concealed weapons in National Parks. Go to edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-9606.htm for the full proposed regulation and to www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocumentDetail&o=090000648053d497 if you’d like to comment online. Comments will be accepted through June 30. More details:

SUMMARY: The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service, proposes to amend regulations presently codified in 36 CFR part 2 and 50 CFR part 27, which provide guidance and controls for the possession and transportation of firearms in national park areas and national wildlife refuges. The proposed amendments would update the regulations to reflect current state laws authorizing the possession of concealed firearms, while maintaining the existing regulatory provisions that ensure visitor safety and resource protection such as the prohibitions on poaching and limitations on hunting and target practice.

DATES: Written comments will be accepted through June 30, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the number 1024-AD70 by any of the following methods:

• Federal rulemaking portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: Public Comments Processing, Attn: 1024-AD70; Division of Policy and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 222; Arlington, VA 22203.
• Hand-deliver: 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 222, Arlington, VA 22203.

Public Availability of Comments
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment–including your personal identifying information–may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

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The Planning and Zoning Board meets tonight (Wednesday, May 7) at 5:30 p.m. in Weaverville Town Hall.  On the agenda:

Meeting Items

1. Acknowledgement of Guests and/or Officials
2. Review & Approval of 1 April 2008 Board Meetings Minutes
   1. Comments or amendments; approval
3. Sub-division applications: None
4. Proposed Rezoning of 2.67 acres off Gill Branch Rd. from C-2 to R-3
   1. Refer to Zoning Administrator memo dated 30 April 2008
   2. Town Manager/Zoning Admin recap of proposal
   3. Board discussion and vote
5. Conditional Zoning District: Weaverville Partners, LLC, approx. 13 acres on Weaverville Blvd
   1. Town Manager update on developments subsequent to April meeting
   2. Board questions and discussion
6. Weaverville Zoning & Subdivision Codes Revisions
   1. Chair re-cap project
   2. Town Manager comments (incl Town website changes)
   3. Town Attorney comments
   4. Board discussion & suggested Phase 1 changes
   5. Interim report on Phase 2 research (Chair, Sullivan, Staton)
7. Upcoming events:
   1. Town Council Meeting & Public Hearing, Monday, 19 May 2008, 7.00 p.m.
   2. Next regular P&Z Meeting, Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 5.30 p.m.

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Maggie B’s Wine & Specialty Store hosts a Rose Tasting 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10:

Tis the season! The warmer weather is here and now is the perfect time to enjoy a dry, crisp rose wine. We will have different styles of rose’s from all over the world.

Also, don’t forget: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11th.
Come in and let us help you find something special for your Mom!

For more information call Maggie B’s at 645-1111.  They’re located at 113 North Main Street.

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MegaVote is provided by Congress.org as a means of tracking your elected officials most recent and upcoming votes. To subscribe and receive this weekly vote monitor in your own inbox, sign up at www.congress.org/congressorg/megavote/.

Recent House Votes

Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act Vote Passed (247-165, 19 Not Voting) The House voted to require the Department of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust. Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Vote Passed (414-1, 16 Not Voting) The House agreed to this measure that would prohibit employers and health insurance issuers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their genetic information. Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act Vote Passed (388-21, 22 Not Voting) The House agreed with the Senate?s amendments to this bill intended to ensure the availability of low interest student loans. Rep. Heath Shuler voted YES……send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

FAA Reauthorization Act - H.R.2881 The Senate is expected to vote on this bill to modernize the nation?s air traffic control system. Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 - H.R.5818 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants and loans for housing stimulus activities. American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - H.R.___ The House is also likely to work on this bill that aims to reduce foreclosures.

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The Weaverville Primary and Weaverville Elementary Schools annual Spring Fling fundraiser is happening Friday, May 9 from 4:30-8 p.m. at Weaverville Primary School in downtown Weaverville (note that some are reporting the event is at Weaverville Elementary School, but I’ve been told it will be held there only in the event of rain).

Activities for the day include:

• Inflatables, games, food and drink!
• The first 400 kids get a free Asheville Tourists gift.
• Live auction featuring 96.5 WOXL morning DJ, Tammy Jones at 6:30 p.m. Auction items includes fine jewelry and spa packages.
• Music by children’s singer/songwrite Vince Junior at 7 p.m. His range of musical styles includes blues, zydeco, pop and country.

Parking is limited, so a free shuttle bus will be available from Balcrank on 115 Reems Creek Road.  It’s also suggested that you bring a lawn chair.  Proceeds from the event are used for school and classroom needs and activities, such as computers, library books, playground updates, field trip costs, books and supplies, at Weaverville Elementary and Weaverville Primary Schools.

For more information contact Weaverville Elementary at 645-3127 or Weaverville Primary at 645-4275.

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The May 6 Primary is finally here. If you didn’t take advantage of early voting, here’s the polling locations for Weaverville tomorrow (Tuesday, May 6). Hours are 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for all locations:

• Precinct 40.1 (Flat Creek) votes at North Buncombe Elementary, 251 Flat Creek Church
• Precinct 51.1 (Ivy 2) votes at Stockton Farm County Store, 388 Barnardsville Highway
• Precinct 58.1 (North Buncombe) votes at North Buncombe Middle School, 51 North Buncombe School Road
• Precinct 59.1 (Reems Creek) votes at Reems Creek Fire Department, 730 Reems Creek Road
• Precinct 67.1 (Weaverville) votes at Weaverville Town Hall, 30 South Main Street

If you aren’t sure which precinct you’re in, you can find out online through the Voter Registration Search: www.sboe.state.nc.us/VoterLookup.aspx

To keep up with election results, the North Carolina State Board of Elections has set up a new online web page on which you can view up to the minute results. An Election Night Results Guide is also available at www.buncombecounty.org/common/boe/electionResultsGuide.pdf.

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Wally Wyatt with Discover Italian has published her Italian Cooking Classes schedule for the remainder of the year on her website. Classes are held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. one Saturday each month, cost is $50 per class and payment is required in advance. Classes are held at Wyatt’s home in Weaverville. To enroll or for more information call her at 658-8928. For updates or the latest class information, check out the Cooking Classes page of her website. Here’s what’s on her summer schedule:

Saturday, May 24
Conchiglioni con spinaci e pancetta (stuffed, baked pasta)
Arista (tuscan pork roast)
Gatto’ (neapolitan savory potato cake)
Tiramisu’ alle fragole (strawberry tiramisu)

Saturday, June 14
Linguine al pesto alla genovese (linguine with pesto sauce Genoa style)
Agghiotta di spada (sicilian sword fish)
Gratinata di asparagi (asparagi and zucchini blossoms gratin)
Cannoli (sicilian cannoli)

Saturday, July 19
Aperitivo al Basilico (basil infused aperitif)
Pasta alla Norma (pasta with tomato and eggplant crisps)
Saltimbocca alla Romana (veal cutlets with prosciutto and sage)
Insalata di Peperoni Arrosto con Riduzione di Basilico e Vino (roasted peppers salad with basil-wine reduction)
Cassatine di Ricotta con Sedano Caramellato (almond paste, ricotta and chocolate bombe with candied celery bits)

Saturday, August 16
Cocktail alla Rosa (cocktail with rose petals)
Sushi Mediterraneo (grilled vegetable strips stuffed with rice salad)
Conchiglioni Farciti al Tonno (pasta shells stuffed with tuna and garden flavors)
Insalata di Riso allo Zafferano con Frutti di Mare (seafood and saffron rice salad)
Granita all’Anguria e Campari (Watermelon and Campari sorbet)

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Saturday, May 10 is the day of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. To participate, place a bag or bags filled with non-perishable food items by your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up on May 10. Letter carriers will deliver your donations to local food banks.

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A postage price increase goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 12. That means you have less than 2 weeks to stock up on the Forever stamps, which you can still buy for 41 cents and which will remain valid for full postage even after the price increase goes into effect. I saw a statistic which estimated Americans are buying 30 billion Forever stamps a day in anticipation of the increase. That’s a lot of letters.

For more information on the price increase, visit www.usps.com/prices.

Here’s some of the new postage prices:

First-Class Mail letter (1 oz.)	$0.42
First-Class Mail letter (2 oz.)	$0.59
Postcard	$0.27
First-Class Mail large envelope (2 oz.)	$1.00
Certified Mail	$2.70
First-Class Mail International to Canada and Mexico (1 oz.)	$0.72
First-Class Mail International to all other countries (1 oz.)	$0.94

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MVP Barber & Style Shop will play host to the Clemson Tiger Mascot Monday, May 5 from 6-7 p.m. They’ll also be giving away prizes, including Clemson gear and hair products. Here’s the details:

Attention All Clemson fans:
Bring your camera and take a picture of you and your favorite team mascot. The Tiger will be signing autographs, so bring your Clemson gear and get it signed! Prizes will be given away. Come by and register to win an autographed football, Clemson gear, hair products and more. MVP Barber & Style Shop is located at 1 1/2 Merrimon Avenue. For more information call 658-9687.

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Intuitive Animal Communicator Denise Anthes, RN will hold a Level 1 Animal Communication Workshop 1-5 p.m. at the Weaverville Pet Pantry on Saturday, May 17. Tuition is $60 if you register by May 12, or $75 day of event. Tuition fee includes workbook with extensive bibliography. Registration forms are available at Weaverville Pet Pantry, or you can contact Denise at 275-5949.

Have you ever wondered what your dog is trying to tell you when it sits down patiently and stares at you with those huge eyes?

What caused the sudden outbreak of aggression in your animal family?

What is happening when animals start to soil in the house?

Does your old (or sick) animal want to stay here, or is it time to move on?

These questions can be answered once you learn the simple techniques of communing with animals. They are certain that we are intelligent enough to hear and speak with them. They are just waiting for us to listen!

The Level 1 Class will teach you how to:

• Create a climate for clear communication
• Link your mind and heart with animals
• Initiate two-way communications

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