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in 1872 to the 391 properties cur- Burns’ signature mix of archival
rently operated by the NPS. footage, photographs and inter-
Youth league deserves
North Buncombe football program
FFA Poker Run
The program begins airing on views should make for a solicitous
would be unstoppable! The Termites
Sunday (Sept. 27) on PBS and con- portrayal of one of this country’s recognition
are doing a fabulous job - so now
The North Buncombe Future
tinues throughout the following truly remarkable achievements.
when they move up to the Mites, it
Farmers of America group will
Dear Editor, will give them a great start. Then, by be hosting a poker run Satur-
Building a tradition
the time the Mites move up to the
day (Sept. 26). Registration for
I am writing to express my grati- Midgets, it will be more “training” the run begins at 10 am and
tude and appreciation for our coach- than “learning”. Then, by the time the ride begins and ends at the
es in the North Buncombe Youth they get to the high school with high school. There will be mu-
In just three years, the orga- nia and Virginia stayed in a va-
League. Coach Metts, it will be awesome! sic, door prizes, barbecue lunch
nizers of Weaverville’s Art in cation home in North Buncombe
I graduated from North Bun- I have been looking at other youth and more. Entry begins at $10.
Autumn have pulled off quite a this week and immediately asked
combe High School in 1987, and leagues around Buncombe and sur- For more information, call Flake
coup. about the festival in Weaverville.
I have been involved in the North rounding counties and it seems that Brantley at 645-4221.
The festival already feels like a The intrigue and awareness
Buncombe Youth League for over the leagues that have a stable coach-
well-worn town tradition. generated by Art in Autumn is
six years now. I have seen the ups ing staff that has been in place for
Much like decades-long festi- no accident. There are no short-
and downs of the coaching involved years, have the most success. Now, I
vals in neighboring towns and cuts in establishing a local and
in the various sports. There has know that is isn’t all about winning, Lake Louise
cities, it has quickly carved out regional presence. It comes from
been controversy and I have seen but it is about our children having a
its spot for many locals and non- hard work, creative marketing
the “goods and bads” over the years positive, winning attitude.
locals on their Western North and tireless dedication.
tree walk
as I am sure there are in any youth I know that some coaches are
Carolina’s fall entertainment cal- The organizers deserve a tip of
league. But, I have to say that this there more or less to coach the team
endar. the cap for bringing the outside
Wilma Penland, horticulturalist
year, the coaching staff of the Ter- that their child is on. Now, that is
Friends from points in Califor- into the heart of this community.
and owner of Reems Creek Valley
mites, Mites and Midgets are abso- not always the case and that is not
Nursery, will be leading an infor-
lutely phenomenal! always what is best for the child in-
mative walk around Lake Louise
I have attended every practice for volved. There are some coaches that
in Weaverville beginning at 9:30
weaverville
the past two years and have seen a lot have been here for a few years that do
am on Saturday (Sept. 26). Pen-
of progress in the football program not have kids that even go to school
land will discuss the various trees
this year. The coaches are doing a in this part of the county - that is
in their natural habitats, some of
fantastic job and the boys seem to called dedication! These coaches do
which were planted by the Weaver-
be having a great time. You can also not get paid and they put their heart
ville Tree Board. For more on the
Subscription
see the respect that the boys have for and soul into their coaching and it is
event, sponsored by the town’s tree
their coaches. That is extremely im- really showing this year. To a great
board, call Penland at 645-3937.
portant in having a successful foot- coach, the success and growth of
ball program. their team is payment enough.
$24
.99
My son has played various sports I just want to say thank you to all
in Buncombe County but found a love for football last
of the youth league coaches. I hope
Fire station
year. I did not know much about that the youth league coaching staff
$25
.99
how things work in the youth league
outside Buncombe County
will stay the way it is for years to open house
or the “politics” that go on, and come to ensure a successful program
frankly, do not care. But now that for our children in the future. If you The Weaverville Fire Department
$26
.99
outside North Carolina
my son is involved, I wanted to be as agree, please contact someone in the will host an open house from noon
involved and informed as I can be. youth league and the coaches to ex- to 3 pm on Oct. 3 at the fire sta-
for one-year subscription
I think the coaching staff is do- press your appreciation as well. tion located on Monticello Road in
ing a tremendous job. And if the Weaverville. There will be activities
Less than 50 an issue deliv
¢
ered
coaches stay the way they are, and Sincerely to kick off Fire Prevention Week,
it starts with the Termite coaches, Melissa Metcalf which runs Oct. 4 - 10. Public is
in a few years from now, the whole Weaverville invited to the open house event.
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