Beth

Destination by Design came to town to get a summary of the ideas we have been collecting at our focus group meetings. We had sessions with Disc Golfers Mountain Bikers General Public Trail Runners, Cross Country Runners Town Department Heads…

With the amazing opportunity to build a park from scratch, we want to make sure we get it right. Getting input from citizens and specialty groups seems to be a smart way to start the plan. Disc golfers from clubs…

It has been over a year since FVR volunteers painted the main Children’s Park Building. That still looks great. However, with the new park upgrades, the fascia boards needed to be painted in advance of new gutters being installed. Luckily…

On Friday, November 17, four personnel from  Destination by Design came to Valdese.  The visit started at Town Hall, where they met with Town Department heads to hear concerns about rescue, zoning, water access, maintenance and the like. Chris Wood with…

Community working together to make something happen was the theme of Friends of the Valdese Rec’s Celebration Friday, Nov 3rd. The reception was held to thank all those involved with helping the Town of Valdese acquire 300 acres of land…

On Saturday, October 14, FVR members Beth Heile, Reed Farrar, Jeff Farrar and Ingrid Farra attended a trail maintenance class at Catawba County’s Riverbend Park. Put on by Northwest NC MTB Alliance, the class was taught by Tim Johnson and…

Friends of the Valdese Rec was selected as the Grand Marshal of the Draughn High School Homecoming parade.  The school is excited about what the Valdese Lakeside Park will bring to them for educational, athletic and service opportunities. We were thrilled…

At the October Council Meeting, Eric Woolridge of Destination by Design presented their service options and what they could offer the Town of Valdese in a Master Park Plan. Beth Heile, President of Friends of the Valdese Rec, spoke in support…

After more than a year of discussion, at the October Council meeting, the vote passed to tear down the courts. The tennis courts at McGalliard Falls have now been demolished (pic Oct 20) and grass will be planted. The courts could…

Where are we now? We have the money to purchase the 300 acres on Lake Rhodhiss. The closing on the land will be by January 31, 2018. The Town of Valdese was awarded 2 grants from the state – PARTF ($300K)…