Letters to the Editor Why a search firm?
Dear Editor, I do not understand why the
Town of Weaverville has to use taxpayers money to hire a company to fine (sic) a town manager. Are they too lazy or do not understand how to do it? I mean it should not be hard to
fine (sic) a replacement. Anything is better than what is in there now. Tey waste enough of the tax-
payers money as it is. I know first hand. I’m not the only one glad to see the change coming. I wish it would have happened 15 years ago.
Our Mission Also as a busy (sic) owner in the
town, I would like to have more say so and be able to vote on the town council. I also think some of the ones that have been in there for many years needs to be replaced. I think more of the taxpayers
need to stand up and quit sitting around and speak up. Stop letting a couple of people run the show. Te taxpayers fit the bill but do
no have a say so or they just don’t care. It is a shame. Speak out people.
Make a stand for what is right. David Hensley
Weaverville, NC
Crime prevention, fire safety night Te Town of Woodfin is hosting a community event from 5 pm until
8 pm Aug. 7 at Roy Pope Memorial Park and Avery’s Little Corner near Woodfin Town Hall and Woodfin Elementary School. Representatives from the Woodfin Police Department, Woodfin Fire
Department, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, West Buncombe Fire Department and the Safe Kids of Western North Carolina, and all will be providing safety tips and demonstrations. Hot dogs and refreshments will be provided to town residents. For more information, call 253-4887.
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Thanks for your interest Guest Commentary
By Marilyn Payne In talking with the people neces-
sary to do my assignments for this week’s issue, I was flattered, excited and pleased to find the majority of the people I interviewed also had questions for me. With each new person I talked to, I found myself explaining my background and in- terest in journalism and sharing how I got an internship here. Now, I understand that people are
caring and curious by nature and that it isn’t unusual to share things about one’s self after an introduction. But the friendliness and level of sincere
interest people expressed toward me has been almost overwhelming. Call me naive, but I think there is more to it than me being a reporter. I think the true reason is that the people of North Buncombe and Weaverville are really that pleasant. Yes, there is definitely the Southern
hospitality that I’ve found through- out the Southeast, but I think that the interest and friendliness comes from being in this small town where people like to know each other’s sto- ries. I guess what I’m trying to say is
thank you for caring and making me feel welcome rather than like an outsider. To those I’ve spoken with
North Buncombe
Market Center stores arrive in North Buncombe
By Matt Tate Two Market Center Express con-
venience stores opened in North Buncombe recently. Carr Swicegood, who owns three
Market Center stores in Asheville, took over the Zip-In Mart in Wood- fin and Poor Boys Food Mart on Reems Creek Road in Weaverville
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recently, I appreciate your questions and the opportunity to share some- thing with you. I also thank you for providing me with some of the easi- est interviews I’ve ever done. It may be an incorrect assump-
tion, but everyone I’ve come in con- tact with in the area seems at ease and more than willing to talk with me. Knock on wood and hope not to jinx it, but I am definitely under the impression that people around here trust the Tribune. So, continue daily routines, smil-
ing at the people you pass yet do not know and befriending strangers, and realize how approachable and comfortable it makes your town.
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Kira McSweeney readies to ring up another customer at the new location on Reems Creek Road.
earlier this year and remade them as Market Center Express stores. Swicegood said the two North Buncombe stops have friendly at-
mosphere and competitive prices. In addition, they work to bring in products the customers request. Te markets close at 10 pm daily.
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