Walk with Dr. Ogg and Dry Ridge Family Medicine (including me) on March 27, 2010 to help them support Colon Cancer Awareness:

Dr. Nicole Ogg and the staff at Dry Ridge Family Medicine invite you to walk with us on March 27 at the 2010 Colon Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk in Asheville.

The 5K (3.1 mile) Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2010 and will start at 8 a.m. at the Asheville Gastroenterology Associates parking lot (191 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville).

This is the first year for this event, which has been put together by Asheville Gastroenterology Associates to promote the importance of colon cancer screening. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Despite effective tests being available, colorectal cancer screening remains underused, with less than half of the American population undergoing some form of screening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s estimated that as many as 60% of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented if all men and women aged 50 years or older were screened routinely. Colorectal Cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death, with 1 in 19 Americans developing the disease during one’s lifetime.

All proceeds from the event go to the Mission Healthcare Foundation to help fund the Mission Comprehensive Cancer Care Facility, which will bring state of the art outpatient cancer treatment to Western North Carolina.

If you’d like to walk with the Dry Ridge Family Medicine team (the Turtle Trotters), please stop by our office at 104 North Main Street and pick up a registration form.  You can also visit our Events page at www.dryridgefamilymedicine.com/events.php for more information about the race or to register online.

Varsity sectional basketball tournament starts tonight at North Buncombe High School (890 Clark’s Chapel Road):

3-A West Girls Basetkball
Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.
Tuscola (13-13) at North Buncombe (16-7)

4-A West Boys Basketball
Monday, February 22, 2010, 8 p.m.
East Henderson (11-13) at  North Buncombe (16-6)

2009-10 winter sports schedules for North Buncombe High School (890 Clark’s Chapel Road). All schedules subject to change without advance notice. Check www.HighSchoolSports.net for schedule changes and results:

Boys Varsity Basketball
Tue, 12/01: vs. Mountain Heritage, 8 p.m.
Wed, 12/02: vs. Tuscola, 8 p.m.
Fri, 12/04: @ Madison, 8 p.m.
Tue, 12/08: @ Polk County, 8 p.m.
Tue, 12/15: vs. Enka, 8 p.m.
Fri, 12/18: @ McDowell, 8 p.m.
Tue, 12/29: @ West Henderson Christmas Tournament, TBA
Wed, 12/30: @ West Henderson Christmas Tournament, TBA
Tue, 1/05: vs. T C Roberson, 8 p.m.
Wed, 1/06: vs. Polk County, 8 p.m.
Tue, 1/12: @ Clyde A Erwin, 8 p.m.
Fri, 1/15: vs. Asheville, 8 p.m.
Tue, 1/19: @ A C Reynolds, 8 p.m.
Fri, 1/22: @ Enka, 8 p.m.
Tue, 1/26: vs. McDowell, 8 p.m.
Fri, 1/29: @ T C Roberson, 8 p.m.
Fri, 2/05: vs. Clyde A Erwin, 8 p.m.
Tue, 2/09: @ Asheville, 8 p.m.
Fri, 2/12: vs. A C Reynolds, 8 p.m.
Mon, 2/15: MAC Tournament @ North Buncombe, TBA
Tue, 2/16: MAC Tournament @ North Buncombe, TBA
Wed, 2/17: MAC Tournament @ North Buncombe, TBA
Thu, 2/18: MAC Tournament @ North Buncombe, TBA
Fri, 2/19: MAC Tournament @ North Buncombe, TBA
Mon, 2/22: Sectional Tournament, TBA

Girls Varsity Basketball
Tue, 12/01: vs. Mountain Heritage, 6:30 p.m.
Wed, 12/02: vs. Tuscola, 6:30 p.m.
Fri, 12/04: @ Madison, 6:30 p.m.
Tue, 12/08: @ Polk County, 6:30 p.m.
Thu, 12/10: vs. Unicoi County, TN, 6:30 p.m.
Tue, 12/15: vs. Enka, 6:30 p.m.
Fri, 12/18: @ McDowell, 6:30 p.m.
Tue, 12/29: @ West Henderson Christmas Tourney, TBA
Wed, 12/30: @ West Henderson Christmas Tourney, TBA
Tue, 1/05: vs. T C Roberson, 6:30 p.m.
Wed, 1/06: vs. Polk County, 6 p.m.
Thu, 1/07: @ Unicoi County, 6:30 p.m.
Tue, 1/12: @ Clyde A Erwin, 6:30 p.m.
Fri, 1/15: vs. Asheville, 6:30 p.m.
Tue, 1/19: @ A C Reynolds, 6:30 p.m.
Fri, 1/22: @ Enka, 6:30 p.m.
Tue, 1/26: vs. McDowell, 6:30 p.m.
Fri, 1/29: @ T C Roberson, 6:30 p.m.
Fri, 2/05: vs. Clyde A Erwin, 6:30 p.m.
Tue, 2/09: @ Asheville, 6:30 p.m.
Fri, 2/12: vs. A C Reynolds, 6:30 p.m.
Mon, 2/15: MAC Tournament @ North Buncombe, TBA
Tue, 2/16: MAC Tournament @ North Buncombe, TBA
Wed, 2/17: MAC Tournament @ North Buncombe, TBA
Thu, 2/18: MAC Tournament @ North Buncombe, TBA
Fri, 2/19: MAC Tournament @ North Buncombe, TBA
Mon, 2/22: Sectional Tournament, TBA

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball
Tue, 12/01: vs. Mountain Heritage, 5 p.m.
Wed, 12/02: vs. Tuscola, 5 p.m.
Fri, 12/04: @ Madison, 5 p.m.
Tue, 12/08: @ Polk County, 5 p.m.
Tue, 12/15: vs. Enka, 5 p.m.
Fri, 12/18: @ McDowell, 5 p.m.
Wed, 12/30: vs. T C Roberson, 5 p.m.
Wed, 1/06: vs. Polk County, 5 p.m.
Tue, 1/12: @ Clyde A Erwin, 5 p.m.
Fri, 1/15: vs. Asheville, 5 p.m.
Tue, 1/19: @ A C Reynolds, 5 p.m.
Fri, 1/22: @ Enka, 5 p.m.
Tue, 1/26: vs. McDowell, 5 p.m.
Fri, 1/29: @ T C Roberson, 5 p.m.
Fri, 2/05: vs. Clyde A Erwin, 5 p.m.
Tue, 2/09: @ Asheville, 5 p.m.
Fri, 2/12: vs. A C Reynolds, 5 p.m.

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball
Tue, 12/01: vs. Mountain Heritage, 4 p.m.
Wed, 12/02: vs. Tuscola, 4 p.m.
Fri, 12/04: @ Madison, 4 p.m.
Tue, 12/08: @ Polk County, 4 p.m.
Thu, 12/10: vs. Unicoi County, TN, 4 p.m.
Tue, 12/15: vs. Enka, 4 p.m.
Fri, 12/18: @ McDowell, 4 p.m.
Tue, 1/05: vs. T C Roberson, 4 p.m.
Wed, 1/06: vs. Polk County, 4 p.m.
Thu, 1/07: @ Unicoi County, 4 p.m.
Tue, 1/12: @ Clyde A Erwin, 4 p.m.
Fri, 1/15: vs. Asheville, 4 p.m.
Tue, 1/19: @ A C Reynolds, 4 p.m.
Fri, 1/22: @ Enka, 4 p.m.
Tue, 1/26: vs. McDowell, 4 p.m.
Fri, 1/29: @ T C Roberson, 4 p.m.
Fri, 2/05: vs. Clyde A Erwin, 4 p.m.
Tue, 2/09: @ Asheville, 4 p.m.
Fri, 2/12: vs. A C Reynolds, 4 p.m.

Coed Varsity Swimming
Fri, 12/04: @ Hendersonville, 4:40 p.m.
Sat, 12/12: vs. Hendersonville & Owen, 9 a.m.
Sat, 12/19: vs. West Henderson, 5 p.m.
Fri, 1/08: vs. Roberson & Asheville, 4 p.m.
Sat, 1/16: Buncombe County Meet @ Asheville School, TBA
Fri, 1/22: vs. MAC @ Mars Hill, 5 p.m.
Thu, 1/28: @ Owen, McDowell, Roberson, & Asheville, 5 p.m.
Sat, 2/06: NCHSAA Regionals, TBA
Sat, 2/13: NCHSAA Finals, TBA

Boys Varsity Wrestling
Fri, 12/04: Falcon Frenzy @ West Henderson, TBA
Sat, 12/05: Falcon Frenzy @ West Henderson, TBA
Fri, 12/11: Indian Classic @ Dobyns-Bennett, TN, TBA
Sat, 12/12: Indian Classic @ Dobyns-Bennett, TN, TBA
Tue, 12/15: @ Enka, 7:00 p.m.
Fri, 12/18: Walhalla Classic @ Walhalla, SC, 5 p.m.
Tue, 12/22: Warhorse Christmas Duals @ Owen, TBA
Wed, 12/23: Warhorse Christmas Duals @ Owen, TBA
Tue, 12/29: Armstrong Rebel Invitational @ Byrnes, SC, TBA
Wed, 12/30: Armstrong Rebel Invitational @ Brynes, SC, TBA
Tue, 1/05: @ T C Roberson, 7 p.m.
Mon, 1/11: Enka/Christ School JV @ Christ School, 4 p.m.
Tue, 1/12: vs. Clyde A Erwin, 7 p.m.
Tue, 1/19: vs. A C Reynolds, 7 p.m.
Sat, 1/23: Ram Duals @ Roberson, 10:00AM
Tue, 1/26: @ McDowell, 7 p.m.
Fri, 1/29: vs. Asheville, 7 p.m.
Sat, 1/30: Enka JV Tournament @ Enka, TBA
Sat, 2/06: MAC Tournament @ Roberson, TBA
Tue, 2/09: State Duals, TBA
Thu, 2/11: State Duals, TBA
Sat, 2/13: State Duals, TBA
Fri, 2/19: Western 3A Regional Championships @ St. Stephens, TBA
Sat, 2/20: Western 3A Regional Championships @ St. Stephens, TBA
Fri, 2/26: NCHSAA 3A State Championships @ Greensboro, TBA
Sat, 2/27: NCHSSAA 3A State Championships @ Greensboro, TBA

Here’s the 2009-2010 basketball and wrestling schedules for North Buncombe Middle School (51 North Buncombe School Road). Check the Winter Sports page of the NBMS website for schedule changes and results:

Basketball
(Girls JV, Boys JV, Girls Varsity, Boys Varsity)
Games start at 4:30 p.m.  Admission is $4
November 19: @ Erwin
November 23: @ Owen
November 30: vs. Valley Springs
December 3: vs. Reynolds
December 7: @ Enka
December 10: vs. Madison
December 14: @ Cane Creek
December 17: vs. Erwin
January 5: vs. Owen
January 7: @ Valley Springs
January 11: @ Reynolds
January 14: vs. Enka
January 19: @ Madison
January 21: vs. Cane Creek

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Wrestling
Matches start at 4 p.m. Admission is $3
November 19: vs. Erwin
November 23: vs. Owen
November 30: @ Valley Springs
December 3: @ Reynolds
December 7: vs. Enka
December 10: @ Madison
December 14: vs. Cane Creek
December 17: @ Erwin
January 5: @ Owen
January 7: vs. Valley Springs
January 11: vs. Reynolds
January 14: @ Enka
January 19: vs. Madison
January 21: @ Cane Creek

The North Buncombe Athletic Booster Club is running an Ultimate 50/50 raffle now through October 26, 2009 as a fundraiser to support the school’s athletic programs.  They have 400 tickets, which will be on sale at the NBHS-T.C. Roberson varsity football home game on October 9, as well as at The Corner Store (1 Dula Springs Road).  Tickets are $20 each, and if all 400 are sold they will have $4,000 in prizes to give away:

• Grand Prize (1 winner) – $2,000
• Second Prize (1 winner) – $500
• Third Prize (2 winners) – $250 each
• Fourth Prize (10 winners) – $100 each

(If all tickets are not sold, the prize amonts will be reduced on an equal distribution of the percentages above)

Prizes will be drawn on October 30, 2009 at 7 p.m.  before the Asheville-North Buncombe Varsity Football home game, but ticket holders do not need to be present to win.

The U.S. Baseball Academy will be holding instructional baseball camps for Grades 1-12 at North Buncombe High School (890 Clark’s Chapel Road) beginning in January. Registration deadline is October 31, 2009.  Cost is $109 for six weeks of hitting, pitching or catching and there are limited spaces available in each age category.  Camp dates are on Sundays fro January 10-February 14, 2010.  For more information or to register online, visit www.usbaseballacademy.com/baseball/register/register.aspx?campid=501

The North Buncombe Middle School PTO is putting on the 2nd Annual Tech Run for Education on Saturday, October 24, 2009.  The fundraiser features a 5k Trail Run as well as a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Here’s the info, including a link to the registration form:

2nd Annual North Buncombe Middle School PTO
Tech Run for Education
October 24, 2009
Weaverville, NC
5K Trail Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk

Come out Saturday, October 24, for the 2nd Annual 5K Trail Run and 1 mile Run/Walk, sponsored by the North Buncombe Middle School PTO.  NBMS PTO is an organization of parents, teachers, and members of the North Buncombe community dedicated to enhancing the education of all students at NBMS.  In the past, money raised by the NBMS PTO has been used for Classroom Calculators, Auditorium Sound System, Field Trip Funding, Student planners, Teacher and Athletic Department supplements, and Academic Teams and Awards sponsorships.

COURSE
The 5K will follow the Cross Country trail at North Buncombe High School.  Race will be held rain or shine.

WHEN AND WHERE
Saturday, October 24, 2009
North Buncombe High School, Salem Hill Road, Weaverville
5k race start at 8 a.m.
1-Mile Fun Walk start at 8:30 a.m.
Packet pick-up Friday, October 23, 2009 4-6 p.m. @ NBHS, under the Hawk.

DIRECTIONS
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 NBHS.

REGISTRATION
Mail the registration form, available at www.buncombe.k12.nc.us/nbms/lib/nbms/2009_Fun_Run.doc, with your fee payable to NBMS PTO to:
North Buncombe Middle School
51 North Buncombe School Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
Early registration is $20 adults, $10 for children, with a family maximum of $50.  On-site registration on race day will be $25 for adults and $15 for children.

AWARDS
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, and 60+

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Leave a message for Jennifer Amon at (828) 645-7944 for more information.

There are two events happening at North Buncombe High School (890 Clark’s Chapel Road) Saturday, August 29, 2009. It should make for an interesting crowd.

From the Citizen-Times: Buncombe County’s Junior Miss Scholarship Program will present the 22 participants for 2010. It begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. All proceeds go toward the scholarship program.

Blue Ridge Championship Wrestling will be at the North Buncombe High School gymnasium at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and youth league athletes and $7 for everyone one. This is a fundraiser for North Buncombe High School and youth league football programs.

Now more than ever it seems our schools and school programs need our help, and North Buncombe High School athletics are no exception.  Here’s a letter from North Buncombe Booster Club President Darryl Fox, who invites all members of the community to join/volunteer and show their support for our local athletes:

Dear Black Hawk Fans,

Our new 2009/2010 fiscal year began on July 1st, 2009. Those of you that have already renewed your membership or who have just joined the North Buncombe Athletic Booster Club – welcome. We, the participating members of the Booster Club, would like to help build our athletic club to a new level like others schools that we hear about throughout our area. Our goal as the Booster Club Board of directors is to develop and promote positive relationships among the students, school administration, and the community. We would also like to encourage you as members and community leaders to make donations and contributions to the North Buncombe Athletic Booster Club so we can foster and encourage education by supporting the athletic programs at North Buncombe High School.

We need your help! We can’t do this alone! We need help from not only parents, but the community as well. If you would like to renew your membership in the North Buncombe Athletic Booster Club, or join us if you have not previously been a member, it is $15 for a family membership. Your membership money will help the North Buncombe Athletic Booster Club to sponsor all athletes, and many projects we are working on for the upcoming year.

Our goal as the board of directors is to see that all athletes’ families become members of the North Buncombe Athletic Booster Club. This goal alone will insure that some of the needs of our athletes are met. We also would like to encourage past alumna and our local community to join and show your support. We understand in these tough economic times money may be an issue, so your time as a volunteer will also be greatly appreciated. If you would like to volunteer your time or have any questions feel free to contact us at nbhsblackhawknews@charter.net.

Booster Club application (pdf)

If you missed it before, you can find the 2009-10 North Buncombe Fall Sports Schedules here.

North Buncombe Middle School (51 North Buncombe School Road) Fall Sports Schedules. Check the Fall Sports page of the NBMS website for schedule changes and results:

Cross Country
September 8: @ Cane Creek, 4:30 p.m.
September 15: NBMS, 4:30 p.m.
September 22: @ Madison, 4 p.m.
September 29: NBMS, 4:30 p.m.
October 6: @ Enka, 4:30 p.m.
October 13: @ Enka, 4:30 p.m.
October 20: Conference Meet @ Carrier Park, 4:30 p.m. (Rain Date – October 27, 4:30 p.m.)

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Football
All games begin at 5 p.m. Admission is $4.
September 2: JAMBOREE
September 9: @ ValleySprings
September 16: @ Reynolds
September 23: vs. Owen
September 30: @ Enka
October 8: @ Cane Creek
October 14: vs. Erwin
October 21: vs. Madison

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Soccer
All games begin at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $3
September 10: vs. Erwin
September 14: @ Owen
September 17: vs. Valley Springs
September 21: vs. Reynolds
September 24: @ Enka
September 28: vs. Madison
October 1: @ Cane Creek
October 5: @ Erwin
October 12: vs. Owen
October 15: vs. Valley Springs
October 19: @ Reynolds
October 22: vs. Enka
October 26: @ Madison
October 29: vs. CaneCreek

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Tennis
All matches begin at 4:30 p.m. Admission is Free.
September 10: @ Erwin
September 14: vs. Owen
September 17: @ ValleySprings
September 21: @ Reynolds
September 24: vs. Enka
September 28: @ Madison
October 1: vs. CaneCreek
October 5: vs. Erwin
October 12: @ Owen
October 15: vs. ValleySprings
October 19: vs. Reynolds
October 22: @ Enka
October 26: vs. Madison
October 29: @ Cane Creek

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Volleyball
All games begin at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $3.
September 10: vs. Erwin
September 14: @ Owen
September 17: vs. ValleySprings
September 21: vs. Reynolds
September 24: @ Enka
September 28: vs. Madison
October 1: @ Cane Creek
October 5: @ Erwin
October 12: vs. Owen
October 15: @ Valley Springs
October 19: @ Reynolds
October 22: vs. Enka
October 26: @ Madison
October 29: vs. Cane Creek

2009-10 fall sports schedules for North Buncombe High School (890 Clark’s Chapel Road ). All schedules subject to change without advance notice.

Cross Country: Coed Varsity

Sat, Aug 29:  WNC Cross Country Carnival @ Jackson Park, Hendersonville, 9 a.m.
Tue, Sep 1:  North Buncombe Invitational, 5 p.m.
Sat, Sep 5:  Eye Opener @ Milliken Center, Spartanburg, 9 a.m.
Wed, Sep 9:  Buncombe County Meet @ Christ School, 5 p.m.
Wed, Sep 16:  Owen Invitational @ Black Mountain Park, 5 p.m.
Thu, Sep 24:  ATC Fall Classic @ Carrier Park, TBA
Sat, Oct 3:  Wendy’s Invitational @ McAlpine Park, Charlotte, 9 a.m.
Wed, Oct 14:  United Way Invitational @ Southside Park, Newton, TBA
Thu, Oct 22:  @ MAC Championship, TBA
Sat, Oct 31:  @ NCHSAA Regionals, TBA
Sat, Nov 7:  NCHSAA State Meet @ Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, TBA

Football: Boys Varsity

Sat, Aug 15:  Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, 10 a.m.
Fri, Aug 21:  Mountain Heritage, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Aug 28:  @ Madison, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Sep 4:  @ Pisgah, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Sep 11:  @ Brevard, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Sep 18:  Mitchell, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Sep 25:  Enka, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Oct 2:  @ McDowell, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Oct 9:  T C Roberson, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Oct 23:  @ Clyde A Erwin, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Oct 30:  Asheville, 7:30 p.m.
Fri, Nov 6:  @ A C Reynolds, 7:30 p.m.

Football: Boys Junior Varsity

Thu, Aug 27:  Madison, 7 p.m.
Thu, Sep 3:  Pisgah, 7 p.m.
Thu, Sep 10:  Brevard, 7 p.m.
Thu, Sep 17:  @ Mitchell, 7 p.m.
Thu, Sep 24:  @ Enka, 7 p.m.
Thu, Oct 1:  McDowell, 7 p.m.
Thu, Oct 8:  @ T C Roberson, 7 p.m.
Thu, Oct 22:  Clyde A Erwin, 7 p.m.
Thu, Oct 29:  @ Asheville, 7 p.m.
Thu, Nov 5:  A C Reynolds, 7 p.m.

Soccer: Boys Varsity

Mon, Aug 17:  RS Central, 6 p.m.
Wed, Aug 19:  West Henderson, 7 p.m.
Mon, Aug 24:  Tuscola, 7 p.m.
Wed, Aug 26:  @ Smoky Mountain, 7 p.m.
Wed, Sep 2:  Smoky Mountain, 7 p.m.
Tue, Sep 8:  Franklin, 7 p.m.
Wed, Sep 9:  @ Charles D Owen, 7 p.m.
Mon, Sep 14:  Enka, 7 p.m.
Wed, Sep 16:  @ McDowell, 7 p.m.
Mon, Sep 21:  T C Roberson, 7 p.m.
Mon, Sep 28:  @ Clyde A Erwin, 7 p.m.
Wed, Sep 30:  Asheville, 7 p.m.
Mon, Oct 5:  @ A C Reynolds, 7 p.m.
Wed, Oct 7:  @ Enka, 7 p.m.
Mon, Oct 12:  McDowell, 5 p.m.
Wed, Oct 14:  @ T C Roberson, 7 p.m.
Wed, Oct 21:  Clyde A Erwin, 7 p.m.
Mon, Oct 26:  @ Asheville, 7 p.m.
Wed, Oct 28:  A C Reynolds, 7 p.m.
Wed, Nov 4:  @ STATE PLAY-OFFS-1ST ROUND, TBA

Soccer: Boys Junior Varsity

Wed, Aug 19:  West Henderson, 5 p.m.
Mon, Aug 24:  Tuscola, 5 p.m.
Wed, Aug 26:  @ Smoky Mountain, 5 p.m.
Wed, Sep 2:  Smoky Mountain, 5 p.m.
Tue, Sep 8:  Franklin, 5 p.m.
Wed, Sep 9:  @ Charles D Owen, 5 p.m.
Mon, Sep 14:  Enka, 5 p.m.
Wed, Sep 16:  @ McDowell, 5 p.m.
Mon, Sep 21:  T C Roberson, 5 p.m.
Mon, Sep 28:  @ Clyde A Erwin, 5 p.m.
Wed, Sep 30:  Asheville, 5 p.m.
Mon, Oct 5:  @ A C Reynolds, 5 p.m.
Wed, Oct 7:  @ Enka, 5 p.m.
Mon, Oct 12:  McDowell, 5 p.m.
Wed, Oct 14:  @ T C Roberson, 5 p.m.
Wed, Oct 21:  Clyde A Erwin, 5 p.m.
Mon, Oct 26:  @ Asheville, 5 p.m.
Wed, Oct 28:  A C Reynolds, 5 p.m.

Tennis: Girls Varsity

Tue, Aug 25:  Enka, 4 p.m.
Thu, Aug 27:  @ McDowell, 4 p.m.
Tue, Sep 1:  T C Roberson, 4 p.m.
Tue, Sep 8:  @ Clyde A Erwin, 4 p.m.
Thu, Sep 10:  Asheville, 4 p.m.
Tue, Sep 15:  @ A C Reynolds, 4 p.m.
Thu, Sep 17:  @ Enka, 4 p.m.
Tue, Sep 22:  McDowell, 4 p.m.
Thu, Sep 24:  @ T C Roberson, 4 p.m.
Thu, Oct 1:  Clyde A Erwin, 4 p.m.
Tue, Oct 6:  @ Asheville, 4 p.m.
Thu, Oct 8:  A C Reynolds, 4 p.m.
Wed, Oct 14:  @ MAC Championships @TCR, TBA
Thu, Oct 15:  @ MAC Championships @ TCR, TBA
Tue, Oct 20:  @ NCHSAA Play-Offs-1st Round, TBA

Volleyball: Girls Varsity

Sat, Aug 15:  @ North Henderson, 9 a.m.
Tue, Aug 18:  Tuscola, 5 p.m.
Wed, Aug 19:  Madison, 6 p.m.
Mon, Aug 24:  Polk County, 5 p.m.
Wed, Aug 26:  @ Madison, 6 p.m.
Sat, Aug 29:  @ N. Henderson/E. Rutherford, 11 a.m.
Mon, Aug 31:  @ Tuscola, 6 p.m.
Wed, Sep 2:  Pisgah, 6 p.m.
Thu, Sep 3:  Enka, 6 p.m.
Tue, Sep 8:  @ McDowell, 6 p.m.
Thu, Sep 10:  T C Roberson, 6 p.m.
Mon, Sep 14:  @ Pisgah, 6 p.m.
Thu, Sep 17:  @ Clyde A Erwin, 6 p.m.
Mon, Sep 21:  @ East Burke, 5:30 p.m.
Tue, Sep 22:  Asheville, 6 p.m.
Thu, Sep 24:  @ A C Reynolds, 6 p.m.
Tue, Sep 29:  @ Enka, 6 p.m.
Thu, Oct 1:  McDowell, 6 p.m.
Mon, Oct 5:  Rosman, 6 p.m.
Tue, Oct 6:  @ T C Roberson, 6 p.m.
Mon, Oct 12:  @ Polk County, 6 p.m.
Tue, Oct 13:  Clyde A Erwin, 6 p.m.
Thu, Oct 15:  @ Asheville, 6 p.m.
Mon, Oct 19:  North Henderson, 6 p.m.
Tue, Oct 20:  A C Reynolds, 6 p.m.
Sat, Oct 24:  @ First Round of State Play-Offs, TBA

Volleyball: Girls Junior Varsity

Tue, Aug 18:  Tuscola, 4 p.m.
Wed, Aug 19:  Madison, 5 p.m.
Mon, Aug 24:  Polk County, 5 p.m.
Wed, Aug 26:  @ Madison, 5 p.m.
Mon, Aug 31:  @ Tuscola, 5 p.m.
Wed, Sep 2:  Pisgah, 5 p.m.
Thu, Sep 3:  Enka, 5 p.m.
Tue, Sep 8:  McDowell, 5 p.m.
Thu, Sep 10:  T C Roberson, 5 p.m.
Mon, Sep 14:  @ Pisgah, 5 p.m.
Thu, Sep 17:  @ Clyde A Erwin, 5 p.m.
Mon, Sep 21:  @ East Burke, 4:30 p.m.
Tue, Sep 22:  Asheville, 5 p.m.
Thu, Sep 24:  @ A C Reynolds, 5 p.m.
Tue, Sep 29:  @ Enka, 5 p.m.
Thu, Oct 1:  McDowell, 5 p.m.
Mon, Oct 5:  Rosman, 5 p.m.
Tue, Oct 6:  @ T C Roberson, 5 p.m.
Mon, Oct 12:  @ Polk County, 5 p.m.
Tue, Oct 13:  Clyde A Erwin, 5 p.m.
Thu, Oct 15:  @ Asheville, 5 p.m.
Mon, Oct 19:  North Henderson, 5 p.m.
Tue, Oct 20:  A C Reynolds, 5 p.m.

I heard about the sale of Reems Creek Golf Club (36 Pink Fox Cove Road ) last week, but this press release about the sale just landed in my inbox this morning. The Golf Club was sold to Warrior Golf Properties, LLC, based out of California, and they’re evidently planning some upgrades to the bar and restaurant. No word if they’ll also be upgrading the price of membership. Here’s the release:

Warrior Golf Properties, LLC, Announces the Purchase of Reems Creek Golf Club

Irvine, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) August 11, 2009 — Reems Creek Golf Club is recognized as one of western North Carolina’s best golf properties, consistently earning a 4 Star Rating by Golf Digest’s ”Places to Play”. Mr. Brendan Flaherty, the Manager of Warrior Golf Properties, LLC and the founder, CEO of Warrior Custom Golf Inc. based in Irvine CA stated, “We are truly excited about Reems Creek and look forward to building upon the success that the course has enjoyed over the past 20 years.”

Reems Creek Golf Club is located only 15 minutes from Asheville in the picturesque community of Weaverville, North Carolina. The popular semi-private club opened for play in 1989 and was designed by Hawtree & Son of Oxford, England (designers of Royal Birkdale site of the 2008 British Open). Reems Creek offers a Scottish Highland look with rolling terrain and large knolls, featuring over 130 acres of beautifully manicured bent grass fairways, large greens, and tees.

The purchase was finalized on Friday July 31, 2009. The initial owners included Lee King, Jim Floyd, Bill Robinson and golf analyst Ben Wright. Part of the former ownership group included legendary basketball coach Dean Smith. Reems Creek is the fourth golf property purchased by affiliated companies of Warrior Custom Golf, Inc. Other recent acquisitions include The Club at Runaway Bay in Lake Bridgeport, Texas, and Marion Oaks Country Club and Huntington Golf Club, both located in Ocala, Florida.

Larry Carter, the long time manager at Reems Creek, received an enthusiastic vote of confidence from Warrior as did the rest of the current staff and employees. During a meeting with key personnel at the club Mr. Flaherty said, ”I would like to express the confidence I have your professional attitude and believe you possess the capability to execute our plans for improvements to the Club House and growth of the business”. Larry was particularly excited about the plans for upgrading the bar and restaurant with upscale furnishings and big screen TV’s saying, ”The membership would enjoy the improvements and likely attract new patrons”.

The Warrior management team also met with Jack Cloninger, president of the local Home Owners Association, and discussed ways the HOA and Warrior could work together to expand the relationship of the Club with the members of the community. Jack explained, ”The HOA members and other local residents welcome the energy and enthusiasm that Warrior brings to the community. We want to continue to utilize the Clubhouse for the various seasonal events hosted by the HOA and expand participation.”

Mountain Area Youth Soccer Association (MAYSA) is offering a European Soccer Skills Camp at North Buncombe High School’s soccer fields this August. Here’s the details from their newsletter:

For the fifth year in a row, MAYSA is bringing Professional Soccer Players from Europe who have youth Coaching licenses and experience to North Buncombe High School’s practice field to hold a European Soccer Skills Camp!

The camp will be held August 3-7, 2009 for kids age 7-18. Give your kids a European training experience right in our own back yard just before the fall season begins and at a fraction of the cost of sending them to Europe to train! Plus, it’s a ton of fun! Give your player the European SKILLS Edge this summer. Register your player now. Space is limited to assure individual attention.

More information and registration form (pdf)

Here’s some of the festivities planned around Weaverville this Saturday for Independence Day:

Kiwanis Firecracker 5k Race
8:30 a.m., NBHS
More info…

Beech Community’s 125th Independence Day Celebration
10 a.m.-early afternoon, Beech Community Center
More info…

MPAC July 4th Block Party
10 a.m.-10 p.m., NBHS Soccer Fields.
More info…

If you’re wondering why there’s nothing listed for Main Street or Lake Louise, read this.

No fireworks in Weaverville this year. If you’re looking for fireworks, try Barnardsville. Their July 4th celebration starts at 2 p.m. at the Big Ivy Community Center and includes a parade, food, and music. Fireworks begin after dark. For other celebrations and fireworks displays options in the area, check out this list from Mountain Xpress.

If you want to run in this year’s Kiwanis Firecracker 5k race and you’d like to save $5, be sure to register by Saturday, June 20.  Early registration fee is $20. After June 20, it’s $25.  Proceeds from the race go to scholarships for North Buncombe High School students.  Here’s the race details:

16th Annual Kiwanis Firecracker 5k
Join us Saturday, July 4, 2009, for the 16th Annual Firecracker 5k Run to provide scholarships for some of our North Buncombe students planning to attend a college or technical school.

When and Where
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Race Start: 8:30 a.m.
North Buncombe High School parking lot
890 Clark’s Chapel Road

New Course
This year’s course will begin in the parking lot in front of North Buncombe High School. It follows a rolling course on paved roads through the North Buncombe countryside, concluding back at the high school.
Course map

Registration
Register online at www.active.com or download a registration form. Entry fee is $20 before June 20, 2009, and $25 after June 20, 2009. Note: Online and mail-in registration ends 48 hours before the race. After this time, we accept walk-up runners on race day.

Awards
Each participant who pre-registers by June 20 will receive a specially designed, 100% cotton T-shirt. 5K awards will be presented to overall Male and Female finishers, and to the top three Males and Females in each of the following age groups:
12 and under, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over

Fun Walk
Sorry, we are not able to have our 1-mile “fun run” this year.

Sponsors
If you’re interested in being a sponsor, e-mail Kiwanisfirecracker@yahoo.com. Sponsorship levels are Bronze ($100), Silver ($250), or Gold ($500).

I missed the May class, but Curtis Wright Outfitters (24 North Main Street ) is offering three more one-day Fly Fishing Schools for Beginners classes this summer – June 13, September 5, and October 10. Classes are $175 and there is limited enrollment. Equipment, materials and lunch are provided. You can sign up by calling Curtis Wright at 877-450-3474 or by submitting this online sign-up form. More details from the Fly Fishing School page of their web site:

Curtis Wright Outfitters is offering a Fly Fishing School for Beginners in and around Asheville, North Carolina throughout 2009 that is designed to give aspiring anglers the tools they need to be successful on the water and enjoy their first fly fishing adventure. These Fly Fishing Schools provide classroom and outdoor based sessions focusing on:

• an overview of fly fishing equipment
• trout species
• habitat
• entomology
• knot tying
• reading the water
• an introduction to fly tying session
• casting instruction
• on-stream fly fishing session.
  

North Buncombe High School’s baseball team will have the home field advantage after all tonight (Tuesday, May 26) when they take on Tuscola in the 3-A Western Regional semifinal of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Playoffs.  North Buncombe originally earned that advantage after defeating Foard in the second round, but North Buncombe’s baseball field doesn’t have lights and the NCHSAA stipulates games must start at 7 p.m., so the game was moved to a neutral field (at Reynolds High School). All the rain in East Asheville, however, left their field too soggy, so the game was moved back to North Buncombe and the start time changed to 5 p.m.

Confused?  Here’s what you need to know:

NCHSAA Baseball Playoffs: 3-A Western Regional Semifinal

• Tuscola (18-6) at North Buncombe (18-9)
• 5 p.m. at North Buncombe High School (890 Clark’s Chapel Road )
• Tickets are $6
• The winner will advance to a best-of-three regional championship series against either Lake Norman (23-2) or East Rowan (23-4)

If you can’t go but want to keep up with the game, the Citizen-Times’ Andrew Pearson will be live blogging it on the HS Sports Huddle blog.

Update: Tuscola defeated North Buncombe 9-7.

Buncombe County outdoor pools, including North Buncombe Park Pool (892 Clark’s Chapel Road ), will open this weekend for the 2009 season. Pools will be open on weekends only until June 10. After that date the pools will be open everyday until mid August. For rules and the most up-to-date information, visit the County Pools page on the Buncombe County Government website. More info on hours, cost, and swimming lesson schedules:

Hours
Memorial Day Weekend until June 10
Saturday, 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Sunday, 1-6:45 p.m.

June 10 until mid-August
Monday-Friday, Noon-5:45 p.m.
Friday Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Sunday, 1-6:45 p.m.

Cost
The cost to swim is $3 per person. Discount passes are available at all Buncombe County pools and at the Administrative Office of Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services at 59 Woodfin Place in Asheville.

• 10 visits for $25
• 25 visits for $40

Friday Night Swimming
This year Buncombe County pools will offer Friday Night Swim at every pool. The evening swim is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is $2 per person.

Swimming Lessons
Swim lessons are offered Monday-Thursday. The cost is $25 per person for a session of eight of classes ($2.00 off for other children in the family). You must register and pay at the pool at which you will be attending. Sign ups go all week or until classes are full.

First Session Lessons: June 22 – July 2
Registration: Begins June 15 at 12 noon
Classes: Monday-Thursday at the following times:
11-11:45 am (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
11-11:30 am (Preschool Class for 3 & 4 year olds)
6-6:45 pm (Levels 1, 2 and 3)

Second Session Lessons: July 20 – 30
Registration: Begins July 13 at 12 noon.
Classes: Monday-Thursday at the following times:
11-11:45 am (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
11-11:30 am (Preschool Class for 3 & 4 year olds)
6-6:45 pm (Levels 1, 2 and 3)

Levels:
Level 1 is a water acclamation class.  Students learn to put their faces in the water, blow bubbles and are taught the prone float.
Level 2 students learn to float on their backs and begin to use their arms and legs.
Level 3 swimmers work on their front crawl and elementary backstroke.
Level 4 lessons are taught in the deep end of the pool.  Students improve their back and front crawl and begin to work on sidestroke and diving.
Level 5 students work on the four main strokes and add the butterfly stroke.
At all levels, safety is stressed and taught.

Super Sunday Specials

May 24: Welcome Students Day – All students admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
May 31: Mother’s Day – All mothers admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
July 7: County Resident’s Day – All County residents admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m. with proof of residency.
June 14: Father’s Day -  All fathers admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
June 21: Kid’s Day – All children between the ages of 3 and 12 admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
June 28: Grandparent’s Day – All grandparents admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
July 5: Independence Day – All patrons wearing a red, white or blue suit admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
July 12: Manna Food Day – Bring a can of food and be admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
July 19: Baby Day – All children age 3 and under admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
July 26: Pet Day – Bring a picture of your pet and be admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
August 2: Teen Day – All teens admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
August 9: Manna Food Day – Bring a can of food and be admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.
August 16: Back to School Day – All students admitted free between 1 and 2 p.m.

Cyclist alert!  The 2nd Annual Wheel Ride for Food is coming up May 30.  The event is a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels of Asheville-Buncombe County, and part of the ride route goes through Weaverville, Reems Creek, and Ox Creek. Details:

Meals On Wheels of Asheville-Buncombe County will hold its annual Wheel Ride for Food Cycling event to raise money to provide food and services to local homebound elderly.  This is the second year for the event which boasts challenging metric half-century (32-mile) and metric century (65-mile) routes that lead riders through scenic parts of North Asheville, Weaverville, Marshall, Ox Creek, Town Mountain and downtown Asheville before returning to the original starting point at Carrier Park.

The ride is organized and managed by local cyclists and volunteers and is held in conjunction with the Mountain Sports Festival at Carrier Park in Asheville.  All skill levels are welcome.

Ride date:  May 30, 2009 @ 8:30 AM
Early registration $40.00 / Day-of registration $55.00
Price includes ride, raffle ticket, souvenir shirt, swag bag and lunch!
Registration can be done through ACTIVE.COM or by visiting WheelRideForFood.org

Don’t put away your running shoes for July 4 – the Kiwanis Firecracker 5k Run is still on.  Due to last month’s Town Council decision, a new route has been planned for the North Buncombe area, beginning at North Buncombe High School.  More information, including the route map and race application, should be available on the North Buncombe Kiwanis Club website in a week or so.  Proceeds from the annual race, now in its 16th year, fund scholarships for graduating North Buncombe High School students.

Photo by mogmismo

The Blue Ridge Rollergirls are, as far as I know, Western North Carolina’s only all-female roller derby team.  Not sure if we have any Weavervillians on the team, but the Rollergirls have given me 5 pairs of tickets to give away this season, good for any of their home games.

For your chance to win, leave a comment by clicking the Comments link at the end of this post.  You don’t need to register to do so.  Say what you like, even if it’s just “enter.”  I’ll randomly pick one winner every Friday at 4 p.m. over the next 5 weeks, beginning today.  Winners will be notified by e-mail.  You can only win once.

2009 Schedule
All games are played at the Asheville Civic Center.  Doors open at 6 p.m.  Bouts start at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $12 at the door.  Kids 12 and under get in free.

• April 4 – Season Opener vs. Savannah Derby Devils (Savannah, GA)
• May 30 – vs. Hard Knox Rollergirls (Knoxville, TN)
• July 11 – vs. Low Country Rollergirls (Charleston, SC)
• August 22 – vs. Greenville Derby Dames (Greenville, SC)
• September 26 – vs. Richland County Regulators (Columbia, SC)