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Comment on Online Politics by Keith Thomson

Keith Thomson — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:18:02 +0000

Please attend my:
FREE Fish Fry to
ELECT KEITH THOMSON
DEMOCRAT FOR
BUNCOMBE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Monday, April 7
5:00-7:30 PM
Woodfin Town Hall
90 Elk Mountain Rd.
Woodfin
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Comment on Online Petition to Stop Concrete Plant at Murphy Hill Road by cecilbothwell

cecilbothwell — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:22:31 +0000

Not in my back yard, no. But in someone else’s. NIMBYism is only a pejorative if the practitioner doesn’t add, and not in YOUR backyard, either.

What I see happening in Buncombe is a rising awareness that we are all in this together. We need to shape planning to benefit as many people as possible. When we have zoning rules, as in this case, there needs to be a VERY strong argument for granting a variance. Else, why have rules?

If “speakout” lives near the Grove Stone plant mentioned in the comment, my sympathy. If the plant was operational when you moved there, at least you knew the score beforehand. If the plant arrived later, and you are glad it’s in your neighborhood … then, great!

But past mistakes are never sufficient argument for tomorrow’s decisions, just as “everyone does it” is no defense for violation of the law.

I’m with the Weaverville folks seeking to block this one, as I’m with the Swannanoa folks worried about the Cliffs, as I’m with the folks in Woodfin who decried the proposed diesel-fired power plant.

We know our own backyards best. Where else is grassroots political organizing supposed to start?

Comment on Online Petition to Stop Concrete Plant at Murphy Hill Road by speakout

speakout — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:31:16 +0000

hell let them build ! Is this area any different or any better than swannanoa’s owen high school owen middle school, the presbyterian home for children and the youth development center 4H education center all mixing traffic with three concrete plants, asphalt plant and a rock quarry. I’m sorry I must have lost my head for a second. Thats not your back yard is it?

Comment on Gnarly Wine Tasting Feb. 15 by girltalkskitchen.com

girltalkskitchen.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:33:48 +0000

Thanks for the heads up about the wine tasting. Wish I could be there, but it is my parents’ birthdays! I will have to check out the new wines for sure!

Comment on Holiday Recipes by dgardner

dgardner — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:32:34 +0000

This recipe is great!

Comment on Reems Creek Residential Community by n3carolina

n3carolina — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:04:31 +0000

Come to the Board of Adjustment Meeting to hear the developer explain this project.
Weaverville City Council Chambers
Wednesday, Dec. 19th
7pm
IMPORTANT!

Comment on Recovery Fund for Juan Aguirre-Mendez by Colonel

Colonel — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:08:33 +0000

Following up:

I would like to thank all the fine customers of KFC in Weaverville where Juan has been employed . In the weeks following the accident the KFC customers made contributions totaling in excess of $1800 for the family’s immediate expenses.

KFC thanks you ,as well as Juan’s family thanks you.

Fantastic Sam’s also raised $110 towards the fund.

Comment on Recovery Fund for Juan Aguirre-Mendez by Colonel

Colonel — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:02:41 +0000

Just to update Juan’s status…as of 11/17/07

He is at home doing quite well . He is continuing some speech therapy and has not returned to school . I was told by his uncle today that he may be back at school within a month.

Juan’s family would like for me to convey to all the people of Weaverville how much their prayers and donations have been appreciated. They have been overwhelmed at the many friends and strangers who came forward with their love and prayers to help Juan and his family deal with this tragic event.

Your continued prayers are needed as Juan struggles to regain his strength and mobility.

Thank you. You made a diference.