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Letter writer: Info available on 2017 permaculture gathering
“Next year’s gathering will take place in Celo Aug. 4-6, 2017. Registration will open June 1.”
Letter writer: Are agritourism businesses responsible?
“Are these entrepreneurs operating within the law? Do they have the required permits, licenses and insurance? Are they collecting sales tax and properly declaring their added income? Are their kitchens inspected?”
Letter writer: Well-planned refugee programs enrich communities
“We are a nation of refugees, and we should all be concerned about issues to limit our already very controlled and successful refugee resettlement programs.”
Letter writer: Can’t we support those fleeing war and persecution?
“When we allow our attitudes and behavior to be governed by fear and security concerns, we negate our rich national heritage of welcoming the stranger, forgo opportunities for learning and growth, and project a selfish, mean-spirited image to the world.”
Letter writer: Farm Heritage Trail spotlights conservation
“Our recently launched Farm Heritage Trail is an innovative agritourism initiative that includes a year-round scenic farm trail, seasonal farm stops and an ongoing calendar of farm events including farm-to-table dinners, hikes, educational opportunities and more.”
Letter writer: Nancy Nehls Nelson will make our voices heard
‘After extensive research and opportunities to meet the candidates, I‘ve selected Nancy Nehls Nelson as my candidate for Buncombe County District 2 commissioner for various reasons. ‘
Letter writer: Asheville drivers go electric
“If you would like to test ride and ask more questions about electric cars or learn about clean energy in the Southeast, join us at Asheville’s third annual Drive Electric Show on Sept. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. “
Letter writer: Let’s cool our political jets
“We are not allowed to call even one person naïve or ill-informed, cowardly, immoral, etc., ad nauseam, ad infinitum. Be it face to face, cyberspace or phone-banking wankering.”
Letter writer: Has Asheville changed since the 1950s?
“With the completion of 420 apartments, 100 more apartments under construction and whispers of 600 to come, you might imagine that the combination of property speculators, city ‘planning’ staff and Council itself were working to destroy rather than protect the character of our neighborhood.”
Letter writer: Nightmare on Bear Street
“As a result of the insane amount of overbuilding in our city, the ridiculous effort to bring people here to boost the economy, there is an animal-versus-human problem on the rise.”
Letter writer: WNC AgOptions offers resources to farmers
“Our mission is to build sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing resources directly to small family farmers who are diversifying or expanding their operations.”
Letter writer: Asheville should take sober view of refugees
“For the sake of our own security, those in Asheville who have been considering accepting refugees need to take a sober view of how other countries have suffered from the decision to do so.”
Letter writer: Our VOICE’s role is to advocate, not mediate
“While parody has its place in artistic expression, making light of victimization is no laughing matter.”
Letter writer: Creative thinking needed in prison issue
“First, how are we viewing people who are incarcerated? Are they to be considered human beings with rights to evolve as anyone else, and, if so, is due consideration to be given (as policy) as to the how of this?”
Letter writer: Shindig rules needs revamp
“Respect [should be given] for an inclusive, uniquely American culture for everyone’s entertainment. Sounds like Asheville to me.”
Letter writer: Are we really ‘free’ in North Carolina?
“‘Progressive’ Asheville doesn’t have a nudist resort? Seriously? Teddy Roosevelt (a skinny-dipping Republican) would today be arrested skinny-dipping in waters he helped preserve!”
Letter writer: Fear doesn’t help young men
“The reproductive rights movement is being intentionally divided and conquered by gender.”
Letter writer: Why did Meadows skip forums?
“It has come to my attention that [Congressman] Mark Meadows will not participate in usual forums prior to this very important November election.”
Letter writer: City should reconsider Biltmore Avenue site for substation
“If the Western Carolinas Modernization and Expansion project was truly a ‘modernization’ project, then Duke Energy Progress would not be trying to cram 100-year-old, air-cooled, ugly substations into the downtown urban core.”