Headlines from the October 9-15, 2008 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Group Attempts to Politicize Schools
Political flyers distributed through inter-school mailboxes

Hawks Celebrate Huge MAC Win Over T.C. Roberson
North Buncombe Varsity football team defeats Roberson for the first time since 1999

What Does Rescue Plan Mean to Individual Investors?
How the recent bailout plan will affect you

Lady Hawks Defeat Panthers
North Buncombe Varsity volleyball guarantees state playoff match with win

Commentary
Way to go, Blackhawks!
New guidance at the helm

Letters to the Editor
Problems with editor’s commentary
Spread the team love around
Obama for President

Scholar/Athlete of the Week
NBHS Senior Derek Shook

Land of the Sky Needs Volunteers
Regional Council seeks volunteers through its Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Commissioners Approve Funding for Conserving Farms
Buncombe County Board approves funding for conservation easements

Coaches Corner
NBMS Tennis
Hawk Highlights

Read-A-Thon Under Way
Annual fundraiser for Weaverville Elementary and Primary Schools runs through Oct. 21

Chambers to make Two Appearances
Miss North Carolina International 2008 and NBHS graduate in Weaverville Oct. 11

Buy Locally
M7 Realty Solutions

Bistro Owners Thankful for Support
New Woodfin eatery at StoneRidge Business Park

Banks, Smith Marry
Brandi Banks, Jeremy Smith married Aug. 23

Bailey, Rogers Marry
Rachel Bailey, Arthur Rogers married Sept. 20

Bike Run Goes for Fourth Year
Cops for Kids Bike Run on Oct. 11

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Holly DeBruhl-Hall: Quick and Easy Rigatoni, Grandma Jackie’s Gazpacho, Corn Fritters, Beer Cheese Dip, Old Fashioned Coconut Pie, Blueberry Muffins

Benefit for Parker
Benefit to raise money Oct. 11

Class at Reems Creek Nursery
Fall Container Gardens seminar Oct. 11

“Much Ado About Nothing” opens
NBHS Theatre Department presents Shakespeare comedy Oct. 9-12

North Buncombe Hero
North Windy Ridge School Language Arts teacher Barbara Jacon

September Student on the Month
NBHS Senior Katlyn Adele Morse

Mamas for Obama Rally at Lake Louise
Obama supporters gathered at Lake Louise Oct. 4

Museum to Hold Book Signing
Dry Ridge Museum hosts Albert Weaver book signing Oct. 11

Market Needs Artists
Artists and Crafters wanted for Beech Glen Holiday Arts and Crafts Market

Ditmore Wants More Choices for School Board
Candidate Profile: Alan Ditmore

Headlines from the October 2-8, 2008 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Two Break-Ins in Woodfin
Philly Hoagie House and Electric Tan & Salon broken into last week

Police Arrest Hit and Run Suspect
Woodfin resident arrested for failure to remain at the scene of an accident

BlackHawks Hit Jets Hard
NBHS Varsity Football defeats Enka 40-17

Navy JROTC Complete Challenge
NBHS Navy JROTC members complete Marine Corps Ultimate Challenge Mud Run

Student is Semifinalist in Program
NBHS Senior Emma Johnson named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program

Commentary
What’s up with the White case?
You have not, because you ask not

Letters to the Editor
We need to fix up our economy urgently
We appreciate your good work

Vance Masonic Open House
Open house and fundraiser at Vance Masonic Lodge scheduled for Oct. 11

Scholar/Athlete of the Week
NBHS Senior Melissa Jackson

Safe Cooking Tips
Weaverville Fire Department Fire Marshall offers tips for safe cooking (140,000 house fires a year are related to cooking)

Class of ‘68 Reunites
NBHS Class of 1968 held their reunion in Woodfin

Mustard Heats Up Local Kitchen
Weaverville resident behind Lusty Munk Mustard

Coaches Corner
NBMS Cross Country
Hawk Highlights

Band Takes Top Honors at Festival
NBHS Marching BlackHawk Band brings home top trophies from Land of the Sky Marching Band Festival

4-H Sponsors Benefit Ride
10-Mile ride was a benefit for St. Jude’s Chidren’s Hospital

Buy Locally
Shop Around the Corner

Don’t Get Rattled By Wall Street’s Bumpy Road
Financial advice courtesy of Edward Jones

Sculpture Shapes Adorn Reynolds Mountain
RiverSculpture festival opened in its new location at Reynolds Mountain

Events at Madison County Arts Council
New show opens October 3 at the Arts Council

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Pam Sluder: Award Winning White Chili, Twice Baked Seafood Potatoes, Simple Pasta Salad, Harvest Soup

Two Seminars at Reems Creek Nursery
Gardening seminars on October 4

Mamas for Obama Picnic
Obama supporters’ picnic to be held October 4

Festivals Celebrate Heritage
Madison County Heritage Festival is October 4

North Buncombe Hero
NBHS History teacher Ben Graham

Candidate Hopes to Bring New Perspective to School Board
Candidate Profile: Anne Franklin

Aloft Adds Account Center
Burnsville’s Aloft Communications adding online customer account center

October School Events
Events happening in October at local schools

Ms. Wheelchair Nabs Several Awards
Weaverville resident wins awards in 2008, looking for sponsors and contestants in 2009

Owner of Weather Stations Says It’s ‘Extremely Accurate’
Vivid Image in Woodfin sets up “weather station” (it’s a rock — accompanying picture says it all)

Rain Doesn’t Dampen Fall Festival
NBES Fall Festival is a success despite rainy day

Headlines from the September 25-October 1, 2008 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Area Gas Crunch Continues
Supplies run out as quickly as they come in

Deputies Charge Three With Larceny
Two Weaverville residents among the three charged with breaking into a home

ASU Senior Receives Scholarship
Daughter of Weaverville residents awarded scholarship at Appalachian State University

Healing Prayer at Christ United
Service to be held October 4

Stockton Becomes Newest Officer
Woodfin Police Department welcomes new officer

New Inclement Weather Vehicle
A recent purchase by the Woodfin Police Department

Commentary
Don’t Talk About Something You ‘Ain’t’ Got!

Scholar/Athlete of the Week
NBHS Sophomore Jessa Vogel

McKinneys Celebrate 50 Years
Jerry and Betty McKinney celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary September 6

Big Ivy Book Notes
News from the Book Ivy Book Club

North Buncombe Hero
Rex Harwood of the Barnardsville Fire Department

Heritage Day in Big Ivy
Annual Heritage Day scheduled for October 4

Coaches Corner
NBMS Volleyball

Artists Turn Out for Art in Autumn
100 artists participated in the second year of the festival

Harwood Aims To ‘Get Back to the Basics’
Political profile: Eddie Harwood

Optimists Name Fourth Buncombe County Club
Optimist International sets up new chapter in Woodfin

Blackhawks Rebound, Roll Past Maroon Devils
North Buncombe Varsity Football thumps Swain County 47-7

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Unice Roberts: Cranberry Salad, Broccoli Casserole, Crab Meat Souffle, Oatmeal Cookies, Congo Squares, Chocolate Gravy

Five Species Added to Recognition Program
Five fish added to North Carolina Angler Recognition Program

Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Pig Picking
Annual pig picking and singing scheduled for October 4

Buy Locally
Weaverville Pet Pantry

White, Hightower Marry
Whitney Stewart Hightower and Joshua Robert White married

Nisbeth, Brown Marry
Benjamin Nisbeth and Brandie Brown married

Kiwanis Club Honors Supporters
North Buncombe Kiwanis Club honors Gold Club donors

Cops for Kids Bike Run
Annual Bike Run/Toy Drive Kickoff schedule for October 11

Weaver to Sign Latest Book
Weaverville native will sign copies of his latest book at the Dry Ridge Museum October 11

Cafeteria Adds More Fruits, Veggies
Barnardsville Elementary School cafeteria gets grant to add more fruits and vegetables to its school menu

Handyman Ready to ‘Do It All’
Chris Lawson runs Lawson’s Handyman & Construction

RiverSculpture Opens This Weekend
The 3rd Annual sculpture festival opens for the first time in Woodfin

Freshman Collaborates on Book
Mars Hill freshman collaborates on book: Asheville’s River Arts District

Morgan’s Movie Review for Kids
Nim’s Island

‘The Grapes of Wrath’ Headline October Library Events
October events and book club meetings at the Weaverville Library

Drivers fueled up at the Exxon station on Reems Creek Road Tuesday morning. The Weaverville Tribune Blog is reporting the station was out of gas before 1 p.m., despite limiting the amount drivers could purchase at one time. Gas remains in short supply in the region, with reports of none to be found in Weaverville as of Tuesday afternoon.  Some analysts are saying the shortages in the area “should disappear in the next week, once the Gulf Coast refineries resume normal production levels.” I don’t know who these analysts are, but let’s hope they’re right.

In the meantime, the Citizen-Times is maintaining a list of stations which have gas, based on reader input.

Headlines from the September 18-24 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Shortage Eases; Prices, Not So Much
Gas shortages and high gas prices in Weaverville

Single-Car Accident
Driver injured in one-car accident on Reems Creek Road

Town Hall Sets New Hours
Woodfin Town Hall changes to 4-day workweek

Council Names ABC Board
and other news from the September Weaverville Town Council meeting

Commentary
Residents Should Turn Out
Councilman Takes Care of Business

Cops for Kids Bike Run
Annual bike run scheduled for October 11

Democratic Barbecue in Barnardsville
Free barbecue, music, and special guests Van Duncan and David Gantt at Big Ivy Community Center

Fall Militia Encampment at Vance
Vance Birthplace Historic Site hosts encampment September 20-21

Scholar/Athlete of the Week
North Buncombe High School Junior James Bottego

Wine Tasting and Appetizers
Fundraiser for the 2009 Big Ivy Tailgate Market on September 27

Students Remember 9/11 Tragedy
North Buncombe High School held remembrance ceremony on September 11

ATVs Newest Fire Apparatus
Reems Creek and Weaverville Fire Departments get new vehicles to traverse difficult terrain

Coaches Corner
NBMS Boys’ Soccer
NBHS Hawk Highlights
NBMS Hawk Highlights

Buy Locally
Christopher’s Computers

Blackhawks Lose First Game to Pisgah
North Buncombe varsity football team shutout 13-0

NB Band Annual Concert and BBQ
Photos from the Blackhawk Band Booster fundraiser on September 13

Town Police & Fire Reports
August Incident Reports from the Weaverville Police and Fire Departments

North Buncombe Hero
Woodfin Water Board Trustee Marjorie Meares

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Ellen Steele: Grandmama Steele’s Oyster Pie, Grandaddy Boyette’s Catfish Stew, Mom’s Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, Squash Casserole, Mrs. Willie’s Lemon Pie, Mom’s Pecan Pie

Citizens for McCain Meeting
McCain supporters meeting September 23

Annual Pig Picking at Reems Creek-Beech
Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Church pig picking scheduled for October 4

Class of 1978 Reunion
30-year reunion schedule for the weekend of October 3-4

Moratorium on Taps for Out-Of-District Customers
and other news from the Woodfin Water Board

Small Car, Big Dreams
About fifth-grader Kyle Domagala, who races quarter midget racers

Art in Autumn Back for Second Year
Arts and Crafts festival takes place on Main Street September 20

Headlines from the August 28-September 3 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Deputies Nab Burglary Suspect
Alexander man arrested and charged with breaks-ins

Jury Acquits Weaverville Man
Weaverville resident found not guilty of taking indecent liberties with a child

Storm Causes Minimal Damage
Fay brings needed rain and little damage to area

BlackHawks Nudge Past Mountain Heritage
North Buncombe football wins season opener

Commentary
Never, ever again
It’s time for this paper to show its support
It’s a good slogan, but it ain’t reality

Letters to the Editor
Abortion an issue for seventh graders
Gas is too expensive; try carpooling
Public smoking needs to be limited

Scholar/Athlete of the Week
NBHS senior Robert Ward

New Businesses Target Woodfin
Retail stores, factory interested in moving to Woodfin

North Buncombe Hero
Michael Bullard

Northridge Commons Adds Another Entrance
Road construction plans for the new development

Fire Department Offers Reflective Markers
Weaverville Fire Department selling address markers

Coaches Corner
NBHS Varsity Boys’ Soccer
NBHS Junior Varsity Boys’ Soccer

College Receives Conservation Bookshelf
Liston B. Ramsey Center for Regional Studies receives resources

Scouts Lay Flags to Rest
Boy Scout Troop 13 burns tattered U.S. flags

Town Adopts Spay/Neuter Program
New program begins Sept. 15 in Woodfin

Class of 1936 Gathers for Reunion
Members celebrate 72nd high school reunion

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Ellie Chandler: Chicken Enchiladas, Broccoli and Cheese Bake, Cornflake Potato Casserole, Whoopie Pies, Apple Dip, Layered Mexican Dip, Crumby Chicken Casserole

Benefit Yard Sale
Benefit for Skyland Automotive Service Manager August 30

Rummage Sale at Antioch Baptist
Barnardsville church hosts sale August 30

Results from Blood Drive
Results from August 20 blood drive at the Weaverville Fire Department

Mission Conference at Ebbs Chapel
Conference from August 28-31 in Mars Hill

Vino Vino Moves to New Location
Woodfin Wine Shop moves to larger space

Two-Car Accident
Wreck on Reems Creek Road

Rummage and Bake Sale
Church of the Redeemer in Woodfin holds sale September 6

New Intern at Weaverville Drug
Student intern at Weaverville Drug Company started in July

Electrical Fire on Ollie Weaver
Small fire leaves minor damage to home

Retiree’s Doodling is Dandy
Weaverville resident’s doodles turn into designs

Buncombe County Schools announced yesterday that Kay McLeod was selected as the 2008-09 Teacher of the Year for the North Buncombe School District.  McLeod is a 9th Grade Science teacher at North Buncombe High School.  Here’s the announcement:

Buncombe County Schools is proud to announce that finalists have been chosen for the 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year Award. Teachers were selected representing each of the county’s six school districts:

Reynolds:  Karen King, Cane Creek Middle, 7th Grade Science
Owen:  Jessie Devine, Black Mountain Primary, Special Education
Erwin:  Robyn Pass, Erwin Middle, 7th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies
Enka:  Debra Cheap, Enka Middle, 8th Grade Math
North Buncombe:  Kay McLeod, North Buncombe High, 9th Grade Science
Roberson:  Mary Whitlock, Roberson High, 10th-11th Grade History

“It’s a high honor to be chosen as one of the top six teachers in an outstanding school district such as ours,” said Cliff Dodson, Superintendent.

“Candidates were selected by reviewing their submitted portfolios and by a committee interview process. In the last phase of the selection process, finalists will be visited in their classrooms and also present speeches,” comments Gerry Kovach, Teacher of the Year Coordinator/Recruitment and Retention Specialist.

The BCS 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year will be announced at a banquet on Thursday, September 18th at the Renaissance Hotel. The winner will receive a $1,000 check and Crystal Apple Award from Wachovia Bank. A local car dealership will also donate a leased vehicle for one year to be used by the teacher who is chosen.

Headlines from the August 21-27 issue of the Weaverville Tribune:

Children Safe After Smoke Scare
Smoke at Weaverville Elementary School prompts evacuation

Police Arrest Larceny Suspect
Weaverville man charged with felony breaking and entering

Progress Energy Gives Grant to Tree Board
$2000 grant awarded to Weaverville Tree Board

ESI Works to Fill Positions
Arvato has job openings after recent employee walk-off

Commentary
Council looks to once again tackle unanswered questions

Town Welcomes Arts Festival
Annual RiverSculpture festival moves to Woodfin

Former Players Return to Soccer Camp
Former NBHS soccer players come back to teach current players

A Jar of Sanka and $28
That’s all it took for a Weaverville resident to get some extra gas mileage

Workshop Focuses on ABC Store
Weaverville Town Council discusses ABC board appointments, old fire station, Lake Louise clubhouse

Coaches Corner
Junior Varsity Football
Varsity Football

Water Board Implements Mandatory Water Restrictions
Woodfin Water Board passes mandatory water restrictions amendment

North Buncombe Hero
Weaverville Elementary School staff

Council Gets Update on Northridge Commons
Regular Town Council meeting includes update on Northridge Commons, Tree Board appointments, water policy updates, subdivision approval, public hearing date on zoning ordinances

Bailey Mountain Cloggers Announce Upcoming Fall Slate
Mars Hill College’s clogging team fall schedule

Barnardsville Market Chugs Along
Tailgate market takes place every Saturday, 9-11 a.m., through mid-October

Newspaper Interns Finish Summer Program
Weaverville residents finish summer internships at the Weaverville Tribune

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Tracy Wilde: Pineapple Cream Cheese Sandwich Spread, Taco Salad, Old Fashioned Biscuits, Cabbage Casserole, Pralines and Cream Pie, Nanny’s Stack Cake

Book Sale at Library
Weaverville Library’s annual book sale is August 30

Rummage Sale at Antioch Baptist
Rummage sale to benefit missions trip was August 20

Re-enactors Look for New Troops
Civil War re-enactment unit is recruiting new members

Hunting Licenses Now Available
Purchase licenses now for dove season, which opens September 1

Big Ivy Book Notes
News from the Big Ivy Book Club

Kids for Christ at First Baptist
After-school program begins

Spaces for Beech Yard Sale
Annual yard sale at Beech Community Center is September 20

Directions to North Buncombe Stadium
The headline says it all

Band to host Car Wash
Fundraising car wash for the North Buncombe High School band August 23

Chiropractor Transitions Into Health, Wellness
Weaverville chiropractor Sheila Bochicchio diversifies her business

Morgan’s Movie Review for Kids
‘10,000 BC’

Town Police and Fire Reports
Weaverville Police and Weaverville Fire Reports for July 2008

Youth Group Makes ‘Dream’ a Reality
Youth Acting Troupe brings Shakespeare to Weaverville  Aug. 22 & 23

I was out of town so this week’s Weaverville Tribune Headlines (August 14-20 issue) were a little delayed. Here they are:

Local Company Gets ICEd
Causing Some Arvato Employees to Briefly Leave Work
Arvato employees temporarily leave their jobs after immigration raid in Woodfin

Four Escape From Mobile Home Fire
No injuries in the Weaverville fire

Three BlackHawks Attend Mountaineers Football Camp
North Buncombe Middle School players attend quarterback and wide receiver camp at Appalachian State University

Family of Montraville Weaver Celebrates First Reunion
Photos from the reunion held August 10

Tribe of Jacob Holds 149th Reunion
Photos from this year’s reunion, held the second Saturday each August

Hardestys Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
Jim and Betty Hardesty celebrate 50th anniversary

BlackHawks, Patriots Host Golf Tournament
2nd Annual Madison/North Buncombe High School tournament to be held in Greeneville in October

Auditions for New SART Play
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre holds open auditions August 18 and 19

Reems Creek Fire Department Meeting
Quarterly meeting scheduled for August 18

Freshmen Adjust to New Surroundings
Freshmen orientation held at North Buncombe High School

Coaches Corner
NBHS Varsity Volleyball
NBHS Junior Varsity Volleyball

North Buncombe Hero
Guidance Staff at North Buncombe High School

Beauty Queen Competes in Chicago, Travels to Jamaica
Weaverville’s Melissa Chambers travels, speaks, and competes as Miss North Carolina International 2008

It’s Time to Make a Statement
North Buncombe High School football ready for a winning season

Local Driver Wins Second Race of Year
Weaverville’s Patrick Bailey wins Street Stock Four division at Cherokee Speedway

Asheville Choral Society Auditions
Auditions for 2008-09 season to be held August 25-September 13

Police Department Organizes Clothing Drive
Woodfin Police Department clothing drive for children of the community August 6-September 6

What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
Recipes from Leanne Mull: Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits, Papaw’s Favorite Chicken and Dumplings, Old-Fashioned Potato Salad, Simple Chocolate Eclair, Sausage and Cheese Crescent Squares

Skyland Twirlers Host Dance Programs
Dances to be held the second and fourth Fridays of each month in Asheville

Dinner for Mission Trip
BBQ dinner to raise funds for Honduras Mission Trip held August 16

Morgan’s Movie Reviews for Kids
‘Penelope’

Dallas Missioner Spreads ‘Good News’
August 9 evangelical workshop featured Dallas missioner Carrie Boren

Civil War Reenactment
Civil War reenactment held at Vance Birthplace August 16-17

Local Eye Care Facility Stresses Early Screenings
Optix Eye Care hosted vision screening for kids

New Classes at Joyful Noise
Five new classes to be offered this fall by the Music and Arts Center

Band to Host Car Wash
Free car wash by North Buncombe High School Band Boosters and students on August 23