Deliciously Vivid Plans Projects
   On Monday, September 23rd, 2019, the new group gathered at the courthouse at 6 pm with quit a bit of exciting news!
   The meeting started off with chair, Dwayne Cottrell, announcing they were able to complete four murals instead of the two originally planned. Dwayne happily reported the murals have been taken in by the community. Many have stopped by and posed for pictures, and some made it to their Facebook page. “Little Goldie” has been secretly hidden in all the murals, so be looking for her when you visit. She will be placed in all murals still yet to come.
   Vanessa Dunnigan read off the treasurer report. After buying paint, feeding the fire department, mums, and donations deposited, they have $2.068.75. So far, $525 will be deducted for Deliciously Vivid T-Shirts.
   Tabitha Adkins resigned as secretary, and Cindy Mullins was voted in. No one had any issues with the Bylaws, so next meeting, they will vote to keep what they have without change.
   They will be meeting with the BDA about painting preferred artwork on their building, as well as Clinton Nichols. So far, they haven’t set anything with the BDA, but Clinton wants something rustic. Dwayne stated that with his specific request, the board will handle the design, and anyone is welcomed to volunteer to help paint.
   A school teacher attended stating she put Deliciously Vivid on an application for rain-barrels at the school, and the system is to help improve communities. She stated that it doesn’t hold them to anything, it was only for support. Of course, they were all willing and happy with the idea. Their sole purpose is to beautify the community.
   Mike Shamblin spoke up once again about putting a UV sealant over the murals. All the murals so far are in the harsh morning sun, and will quickly diminish the color of the murals. The board will be working with him on purchasing a sealant, and hope to get sponsors due to the high cost of the sealant.
   Dwayne reported there were 36 bags of trash between the Pisgah Bridge and the High School. Thankfully, it was all cleaned up before the Apple Festival.
   Mark your calendars for October 26! On top of a “Trunk or Treat,” they will be purchased 200 pumpkins for young ones to paint, or draw on for cutouts (first come first serve). You can pay a $5 entry fee to enter the pumpkins into a contest of which the winner will gain 50% of the money collected. There will only be a 1st place. For the older kids, get your science minds ready, and find ways to prevent your pumpkin from breaking on a 25ft tall drop. Entry fee is $5, and the winner will receive 50% of the money collected as well.
   There will also be a scarecrow decorating contest, but unsure if they were going to do the base of the power poles or the unused parking meters. All of these activities will be held 12pm-3pm before “Trunk or Treat” at 6pm. For the pumpkin drop and the scarecrow, all will be assembled on site, no building your protected pumpkin at home and bringing it in. There will be rules and guidelines posted soon. You can bring your own supplies for the scarecrows, but there will be items on hand to use.
   There is also talk about a potential all day celebration starting at 8am, but it is not set in stone.
   The community has spoken, and they will be taking in submissions for “wings.” So come up with some beautifully hand drawn wings and be sure to submit them! Must be black and white and no clip art. All submissions must be hand drawn and original. More rules will be posted at a later date.
JM