Forgive the sports metaphors — after all, this year there’s an ex-quarterback in the running in Western North Carolina’s most-watched electoral contest. That said, this is decidedly not a game: The ’06 elections could alter the political playing field in ways that will affect everyone who has a stake in public policy. Name your issue … Read more
Heath Shuler Age: 34Residence: WaynesvilleOccupation: entrepreneurEducation: B.S. psychology, Univ. of TennesseeParty: DemocratPolitical experience: None; I am not a career politician. I have been a leader in my community through organizations such as Friends of the Smokies and Character Counts, and I led the fight against the sale of our national forest lands. 1. What should … Read more
All of the films below are in competition unless otherwise noted Crosswalk Man Friday, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre – lower (6 minutes) A flashing crosswalk man spies a mysterious package left on the street and is lured into an evening of drinking, debauchery and danger. Director/Producer: Gina Kamentsky Production Company: Pixeltoon Germination … Read more
All of the films below are in competition unless otherwise noted Air Guitar Nation (not in competition) Saturday, 7:45 – 9:45 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre, Lower (81 minutes) Feature-length documentary about the year that air guitar swept America. From New York to Los Angeles and then all the way to Northern Finland, Air Guitar Nation … Read more
All of the films below are in competition unless otherwise noted For Pete’s Sake Saturday, noon – 1:45 p.m. Lord Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library Sunday, noon – 1:45 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre – upperWorld Premiere (7 minutes) A young woman races against the clock to rescue her wayward, drug-addicted brother in time to make … Read more
All educational offerings are free to the public. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Apple Computer Demonstrations Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. YMI Cultural Center Drugstore Apple is proud to support the Asheville Film Festival and will be on hand this year to give … Read more
Give a hoot: Fierce performances from sophomore Patrick Hurley and junior Kylie Krauss boosted Warren Wilson College’s mountain-biking team to finish second in Division II at the 2006 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships, held Oct. 20 to 22 at Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico. The fighting Owls placed second behind Western State … Read more
“That story was only used to divide the community. … It was only done to incite anger.” — Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy War is hell — and, sometimes at least, so is politics. Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy says she’s received death threats and other negative communications in the wake of a recent City Council vote … Read more
Bobby L. Medford Age: 61Residence: Weaverville/North AshevilleOccupation: law enforcementEducation: graduate of Erwin High School; several years of training at the N.C. Justice Academy and A-B Tech.Party: RepublicanPolitical experience: Buncombe County sheriff since 1994 1. What are the pros and cons of maintaining the department’s sizeable force of auxiliary deputies? An auxiliary deputy is a fully … Read more
Bruce Goforth Age: 64Residence: AshevilleOccupation: general contractorEducation: Reynolds High School; attended Gardner-Webb Univ. and Univ. of South AlabamaParty: DemocratPolitical experience: N.C. House, 4 years; Buncombe County School Board, 8 years 1. What was the best piece of legislation the General Assembly passed last session? Why? The 2006 State Budget Act, which capped Medicaid cost to … Read more
