2019 is a year for change in Dillsboro.

After 20 years as the Town Clerk-Treasurer, Janice Sullivan is stepping down. Janice grew up in Farmers Retreat and moved to the big town after graduation from Dillsboro High School. She raised her family here.

Janice spent a lifetime of service to our community. Before becoming full-time Utilities Clerk in 2006, Janice was a banker for both US Bank and Friendship State Bank. She looks forward now to spending time with grandkids, catching up on reading and having the whole house clean at once.

Thank you, Janice, for your years of service!

As Janice steps down, Rita Stevens steps up. Rita is also a hometown lady. Rita is married to Floyd Stevens and they have a son, Floyd III. She is glad to be working close to home and loves seeing all the people. Rita previously worked at Mathews Aurora Funeral Solutions (Aurora Casket) for 24 years, The Purdue Extension Office for 14 years and most recently at the Aurora Elementary School. Longevity is the name of her game and we hope she spends many great years at the Town.

Welcome to Rita and best wishes in her new position.

Meet our new K9, Chase

Chase is a German Shepherd from Budapest Hungary and he’s 15 months old.

Chase is currently bonding with his handler and will begin his training next week.

K9 Chevy will remain in service till Chase is certified. Once Chevy is retired he’ll continue to live with his current handler.

Dillsboro Arts Update 

One year, and what an amazing ride! Dillsboro Arts – Friendship Gallery came to life just before the beginning of 2018. Since then, we have hosted art exhibitions featuring local and regional artists in a variety of art media. Six Degrees - Dillsboro Connections in February and March al- lowed the town to curate itself with an exhibition of art from the homes and families of our own community. Other exhibitions concentrated on specific artists (One Doctor, Two Teachers, Three Artists) and specific art media (Craft, the Real Stuff). In addition, two ‘open call’ exhibitions offering judged cash awards showcased many local artists. The year ended with an exhibition of drawings by all the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Graders at Dillsboro Elementary School.

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Also in the newsletter:

Valentines Day around Dillsboro - Spedials at Janet’s Diner, Blue Willow House, Flowers and Gifts with Love, The Rustic Nail and the RT. 262 Country Store.

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