Hats off to Linda Campbell for taking over the webpage, www.gillette-woods.org. Linda is eager to receive input so please pass your comments on to her.

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One of the gardening corners of Tryon is found at the intersection of Doubleday and Melrose Avenue Ext. James Bodie is tilling the soil for his summer crops (his daffodils arent bad either!) and Warren Board has painted his and Jeris bank with colorful ground covers that look like an artists pallet.

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Speaking of gardens, our Community Garden on Hogback lies dormant and needs a resident farmer to take Fred Gerdes place. Give Mark Byington a call if you are interested or know of someone who might be.

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A long time dream of Gillette Woods residents has been to clear and establish a trail system throughout the neighborhood. This will be a tremendous undertaking and will require quite a volunteer effort. Hopefully, the trail system will begin to be more than a dream soon.

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As of April 8th, there are 19 single family homes listed in the MLS for sale in Gillette Woods. Prices range from $239,500 – $649,000 with an average asking price of $381,550. The average days-on-the-market is 282. Gillette Woods housing market survived 2009 and there is an air of optimism for projections of rising prices and recovery this year.

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Don Weathington, our neighbor, is recuperating from several fractured vertebrae. You can wish Don a speedy recovery at The Life Center of Hendersonville, 400 Thompson Street.

A warm welcome to our new neighbors and Association members, Judy Melton and Jerry Griggs! We look forward to having you in the neighborhood and getting to know you.

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Generally speaking, the Gillette Woods Association is all about residents being good neighbors, protecting property, keeping the area clean and safe, and promoting what makes Gillette Woods so special. Membership is $10.00 a year.

Liz Quattlebaum, Membership Chairman, can be reached at 828 859-0303. The Annual Meeting and Social will be held at Holy Cross Church on Saturday, May 1st from 5 till 7. Justin Hembree, Town Manager, will be the guest speaker. Come hear Justin, get the latest scoop, and enjoy meeting your neighbors! Mark your calendars now!