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Weaverville, NC 28787. It can be picked up at 113 North Main Street and many other locations throughout Buncombe County.
Periodical postage USPS permit No.023736 at the Weaverville, NC Post Office. POSTMASTER send address changes to The Weaverville
Halloween plans typically in- Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice presi- Tribune, PO Box 2293, Weaverville, NC 28787. Subscription price $24.99 a year in Buncombe County, $25.99 a year outside
clude frightful activities, and pay- dent of communications. “Make
Buncombe County, $26.99 a year outside North Carolina.
ing attention to a few safety tips sure costumes purchased are la-
can make the difference between beled flame-resistant or flame-
Letters to the Editor
having a frightfully-fun experi- retardant, choose materials that
ence versus a frightfully-tragic will not easily ignite, and keep fire
What are the motives
and is not a “money grab”. Council all lied to the residents of
one. safety in mind when decorating
In light of this year’s budget cut the newly annexed areas.
Decorations were the first item your home, both inside and out.”
for Weaverville’s of over 19% versus last year’s bud- I truly hope the elected officials
ignited in an estimated average of Fire safety concerns are often
annexation?
get, how can the Town Manager of Weaverville are not liars, because
more than 1,000 home structure unique at haunted houses and
and Town Council make such a if they are, they have no business
fires per year during 2002-2005, other spooky venues typically vis-
fiscally irresponsible decision to serving in their capacity. All citi-
Dear Editor:
according to a National Fire Pro- ited during this time of year.
add to the town’s expenses if the zens should hold elected officials,
tection Association (NFPA) re- Other fire safety tips include:
annexation is not about increasing at every level of government, ac-
The good citizens of Weaverville
port. More than half of these fires use of a lightweight flashlights,
town revenues? countable for their statements and
should be up in arms with the re-
were started by candles. avoid crepe paper, use extreme
Can this only lead to increased actions. We have the right to expect
cent decision by its elected Council
“There are many things that caution with candle-burning jack-
taxes on the entire citizenry of honest and straight forward com-
to take in the Woodland Hills ar-
parents, kids, and adults can do o-laterns and keep exits clear.
Weaverville in the next fiscal year? munication now and in the future.
eas through forced annexation. The
to make sure that Halloween re-
However, if this indeed was a “mon-
Town Manager and elected board
mains a very safe holiday,” said This special to the Tribune.
ey grab” and is a real revenue in- Sincerely
state the annexation is in the best
crease for the Town of Weaverville, Rick Cupp
interest of the Town of Weaverville
then the Town Manager and Town Asheville
Haunted trail in Big Ivy
Weaverville
The Big Ivy Community Club will present a haunted trail from 7
pm to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday (Oct. 30 and 31) at the Big Ivy
Community Center on Dillingham Road in Barnardsville. Tickets
are $7 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under. Proceeds will be do-
November library events
nated to the Big Ivy July 4 fireworks fund.
Sit and Knit Bilingual Bedtime Storytime Teens from ages 12-18 are in-
Tuesday (Nov. 3) Nov. 10 vited to dress as their favorite book
1 pm 6:30 pm character and join the Weaverville
weaverville
A casual needlework group for all All ages are welcome at Bilingual Library Teen Awesome Group
skill levels. Bedtime Storytime for stories that (TAG) a costume party. Free snacks
incorporate English and Spanish. A included.
Weaverville Evening Book fun and educational storytime for
Subscription
Club: The Bean Trees kids and parents alike. Sit and Knit
Tuesday (Nov. 3) Nov. 17
7 pm Film Night: The Third Man 6 pm
The book to be discussed is The Nov. 10 A casual needlework group for all
$24
.99
Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver. 7 pm skill levels.
in Buncombe County All interested readers are welcome The Friends of the Weaverville
to attend. Library will screen the classic film All events will take place at the
$25
.99
outside Buncombe County
by Orson Welles The Third Man Weaverville Library located on
Weaverville Morning Book with an introduction and follow-up North Main Street in Weaverville.
$26
.99
Club: Beloved by local film historian Bill Brittain. For more information, call 250-
outside North Carolina
Wednesday (Nov. 4) Free popcorn included. 6482.
11:30 am
for one-year subscription
The book to be discussed is Be- Teen Book Character Costume This special to the Tribune.
loved by Toni Morrison. All inter- Party
Less than 50 an issue deliv
¢
ered
ested readers are welcome to at- Nov. 13
tend. 4 pm
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