If you happen to be in the West Asheville area this week, Bookworks has extended its book exhibit. Well worth checking out. The demos there last Saturday were fantastic with tons of people through their doors. Probably the best open studio event I've ever been to.
And if you haven't seen "33" at the Arts Council here in Marshall. Do yourself a flavor, go yesterday.
Asheville BookWorks
428 1/2 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828.255.8444
Extended Exhibit Viewing Hours
1:00 - 4:00 pm Monday – Friday, September 25 through October 2
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Eye On The River
Keep an eye on the French Broad River Levels today 9/21/2009. Flooding is not predicted for the Marshall area at this time, however the mountains of Western North Carolina could see an additional 2-3 inches of rain today. Links to the right of this post indicate river predictions and real time river data.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Madison Family Farms Harvest Dinner
Please join Madison Family Farms in a harvest celebration as the season draws to a close and fall begins. Dinner served with Madison County-raised vegetables, fruits, meats and more! Stories from the summer and thoughts on future seasons. Tuesday September 22nd, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Located at Madison County Cooperative Extension (258 Carolina Lane, Marshall NC). $10 per person. Please RSVP (yes only) by Monday September 21st by calling 649-2411 or emailing Catherine@madisonfarms.org.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Madison County Visitor's Center Branch In Marshall
Madison County has opened a Visitor's Center, directly across from Zuma on Main Street in Downtown Marshall. The Center will be open weekends during the month of October. The hours of operation are; Friday 12 to 6, Saturday 10 to 6 and Sundays from 12 to 4. The Visitors' Center will also be open late on French Broad Fridays and for Halloween Safe Treat on October 30th which runs from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
The Visitor Center is being staffed by volunteers. If you'd like to meet and greet visitors, please contact Connie at 828.649.3444 .
The Visitor Center is being staffed by volunteers. If you'd like to meet and greet visitors, please contact Connie at 828.649.3444 .
Friday, September 11, 2009
French Broad Friday Tonight - Friday September 11th - Join Us In Marshall!
Septembers' French Broad Friday "Drovers' Last Stand" is tonight! Come and join in the celebration from 5pm on in Downtown Marshall, NC. For a full listing of events, please visit the French Broad Friday Blog at http://madfbf.blogspot.com . Last month's Dog Daze FBF was fantastic. Don't miss this one!What are Drovers? Find out here.
Breaking news - there has been a last minute addition to this evening's events...a spinning demonstration and baby angora bunnies will be at Lapland Bookshop! Be sure to stop by!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Madison County Commissioners Approve Concrete Plant Rezoning
In a vote of 3 to 2, Madison County Commissioners approved rezoning to allow a concrete plant on the outskirts of Marshall. Eddie Fox motioned to approve the proposal, Vernon Ponder seconded the motion. Ed Wyatt was the 3rd vote which approved the plant. Debbie Ponder and Billy Roberts opposed the motion for rezoning.
The chamber of the court room was almost filled to capacity with a seeming split of about 60% opposed to the rezoning and about 40% in favor of the rezoning.
It appears a court battle is looming as to the procedural nature of rezoning process. Opponents of the rezoning filed a last minute petition objecting to numerous discrepancies in the way the whole process had been handled.
The chamber of the court room was almost filled to capacity with a seeming split of about 60% opposed to the rezoning and about 40% in favor of the rezoning.
It appears a court battle is looming as to the procedural nature of rezoning process. Opponents of the rezoning filed a last minute petition objecting to numerous discrepancies in the way the whole process had been handled.
Concrete Plant Rezoning Hearing Tonight (Thursday 9/10/09) at County Courthouse at 7pm
Please take time to attend tonight's hearing (and probable vote) on the rezoning of property for a proposed Concrete Plant. If you can't attend the meeting and you feel this is an important issue, please contact the Madison County Commissioners by email or phone. The contact information for the County Commissioners is two posts below this one.
What: Madison County Commission Meeting - Property Rezoning For Proposed Concrete Plant
When: Thursday September 10, 7:00 pm
Where: Madison County Courthouse
What: Madison County Commission Meeting - Property Rezoning For Proposed Concrete Plant
When: Thursday September 10, 7:00 pm
Where: Madison County Courthouse
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
County Commission Vote Next Week On Concrete Plant
The following is a press release about the proposed concrete plant issued by the Western North Carolina Alliance which has recently started a Madison County Chapter of its organization.
On July 21 2009, the Madison County Planning Board voted to approve a rezoning request for the northwest corner of the Carolina Ready Mix Quarry from agricultural (RA) to industrial (ID). This puts it in very close proximity to residences (the closest house is approximately 200 feet and a nursing home with 100 residents is less than 1/2 mile away).
The Planning Board vote is now coming before the County Commissioners for a vote on September 10th, 2009. Please ask the County Commissioners to vote "No" on the Planning Board's recommendation!
The County Commissioners need to hear from you! As many people as possible need to speak at the meeting and to call and write the commissioners in advance! The commissioners must hear the public's concern about the rezoning both BEFORE they vote on September 10 and AT the commission meeting!
What: Madison County Commission Meeting
When: Thursday September 10, 7:00 pm
Where: Madison County Courthouse
We need your help to win!
A Few Talking Points:
*Ready Mix Concrete batch plants release harmful particulates into our air and water. Dust and toxic metals, including arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, and nickel are released into our air and our water during normal operations.
These types of industries need to be remote areas that will not have the potential to affect a large number of people and properties and our natural resources, such as the French Broad River, clean air, and the area's natural beauty.
* Noise pollution is also a big concern! This plant will produce a lot of noise that will travel up and down the valley gorge and all around the residential area and town.
* The plant proposes to drill a well for a minimum of 2000 gallons of water per day. An average home uses between 130 - 200 gallons per day. Our existing need of water for bathing, drinking, food preparation, sanitation, and irrigation should NOT be jeopardized by a concrete plant using our limited well water supplies in this area.
More talking points at our website: WNCA - Madison Chapter
If you will not be able to attend the meeting, please be sure to call or write the Commissioners to let them know that businesses like this have far more damaging consequences to Madison county residents than the few jobs it could provide; that we want an informed decision of the irreversible impacts on our health and our community; and that these plants should be in a remote area, not just out of sight.
Madison County Commissioners:
Vernon Ponder, Chair
10505 Hwy. 23
Mars Hill NC 28754
Office: 828-649-2854
Home: 828-689-3263
Fax: 828-649-1021
vernonponder@aol.com
Eddie F. Fox
924 Bull Creek Rd
Mars Hill NC 28754
Office: 828-649-2854
Fax: 828-649-1021
efox@madisoncountync.org
Elsberry Wyatt
909 Bull Creek Rd
Mars Hill NC 28753
Office: 828-649-2854
Fax: 828-649-1021
edwyatt@madisoncountync.org
Debbie Ponder
115 Church Rd
Hot Springs, NC 28743-8630
Home: 828-622-7386
dponder1@verizon.net
Billy Roberts
P.O. Box 636
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Home: 828-689-2099
broberts@madisoncountync.org
We Need You! Please Voice Your Concerns!
Think about ways to get involved, whether through a financial contribution or coming out and getting to know your neighbors at our chapter meeting. We would love to have your support!
Ryan Griffith
- Western North Carolina Alliance
Letters To Mountain Xpress about the proposed concrete plant;
Letter #1
Letter #2
On July 21 2009, the Madison County Planning Board voted to approve a rezoning request for the northwest corner of the Carolina Ready Mix Quarry from agricultural (RA) to industrial (ID). This puts it in very close proximity to residences (the closest house is approximately 200 feet and a nursing home with 100 residents is less than 1/2 mile away).
The Planning Board vote is now coming before the County Commissioners for a vote on September 10th, 2009. Please ask the County Commissioners to vote "No" on the Planning Board's recommendation!
The County Commissioners need to hear from you! As many people as possible need to speak at the meeting and to call and write the commissioners in advance! The commissioners must hear the public's concern about the rezoning both BEFORE they vote on September 10 and AT the commission meeting!
What: Madison County Commission Meeting
When: Thursday September 10, 7:00 pm
Where: Madison County Courthouse
We need your help to win!
A Few Talking Points:
*Ready Mix Concrete batch plants release harmful particulates into our air and water. Dust and toxic metals, including arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, and nickel are released into our air and our water during normal operations.
These types of industries need to be remote areas that will not have the potential to affect a large number of people and properties and our natural resources, such as the French Broad River, clean air, and the area's natural beauty.
* Noise pollution is also a big concern! This plant will produce a lot of noise that will travel up and down the valley gorge and all around the residential area and town.
* The plant proposes to drill a well for a minimum of 2000 gallons of water per day. An average home uses between 130 - 200 gallons per day. Our existing need of water for bathing, drinking, food preparation, sanitation, and irrigation should NOT be jeopardized by a concrete plant using our limited well water supplies in this area.
More talking points at our website: WNCA - Madison Chapter
If you will not be able to attend the meeting, please be sure to call or write the Commissioners to let them know that businesses like this have far more damaging consequences to Madison county residents than the few jobs it could provide; that we want an informed decision of the irreversible impacts on our health and our community; and that these plants should be in a remote area, not just out of sight.
Madison County Commissioners:
Vernon Ponder, Chair
10505 Hwy. 23
Mars Hill NC 28754
Office: 828-649-2854
Home: 828-689-3263
Fax: 828-649-1021
vernonponder@aol.com
Eddie F. Fox
924 Bull Creek Rd
Mars Hill NC 28754
Office: 828-649-2854
Fax: 828-649-1021
efox@madisoncountync.org
Elsberry Wyatt
909 Bull Creek Rd
Mars Hill NC 28753
Office: 828-649-2854
Fax: 828-649-1021
edwyatt@madisoncountync.org
Debbie Ponder
115 Church Rd
Hot Springs, NC 28743-8630
Home: 828-622-7386
dponder1@verizon.net
Billy Roberts
P.O. Box 636
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Home: 828-689-2099
broberts@madisoncountync.org
We Need You! Please Voice Your Concerns!
Think about ways to get involved, whether through a financial contribution or coming out and getting to know your neighbors at our chapter meeting. We would love to have your support!
Ryan Griffith
- Western North Carolina Alliance
Letters To Mountain Xpress about the proposed concrete plant;
Letter #1
Letter #2
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Blog Cabin Tours Go Up In Flames?
It appears that some sort of rift has occurred between the DIY Network and the Preserve Communities, where DIY's Blog Cabin is located. Rumor has it that the Blog Cabin Tours are a dead deal.
It sucks that this has occurred - with Cam putting in so much work into the tours and his efforts at involving the local community. It blows too.
I, for one, appreciate Cam's efforts on behalf of the community and his trying his utmost to pass the potential benefits of having DIY's Blog Cabin located here, on to the residents, charities and artists of Madison County (I won't mention the bridges).
Our not so trusted blog reporter, Severed Erichikai is on his way to the Scripps Networks' headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee by way of a Mary Jane patch on Max Patch, to ascertain what the real lowdown on the situation is. If he ever returns or reports back in to us, we will file his full report on the situation as it un-develops.
It sucks that this has occurred - with Cam putting in so much work into the tours and his efforts at involving the local community. It blows too.
I, for one, appreciate Cam's efforts on behalf of the community and his trying his utmost to pass the potential benefits of having DIY's Blog Cabin located here, on to the residents, charities and artists of Madison County (I won't mention the bridges).
Our not so trusted blog reporter, Severed Erichikai is on his way to the Scripps Networks' headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee by way of a Mary Jane patch on Max Patch, to ascertain what the real lowdown on the situation is. If he ever returns or reports back in to us, we will file his full report on the situation as it un-develops.
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