In response to Rusty Sivils’ column [“Get Back: French Broad Food Co-op Has Lost Sight of Its Original Principles,” May 28], Rusty’s observations are not totally without merit. As organizations grow, it is harder to maintain the close connection to each other and the group as a whole. Co-ops have to work hard to make … Read more
A recent article [“Off Da Chain,” May 28] revealed that earlier this spring an animal-welfare group found 100 chained dogs in North Carolina in just one day. It’s time for our community and our state to put an end to this cruel practice. Dogs are pack animals, very social, and thrive on interaction with other … Read more
This is in response to Joseph Crawley’s “The Oxymoron That Turned Green” [Letters, June 4]. I agree with what seems to be the main point of the letter: “The idea that things with a slightly reduced environmental footprint are somehow good for the environment is just good advertising.” I don’t think, though, that he is … Read more
While progress may seem slow, the remaking of Pack Square continues. Thanks to George Pack, community leaders and urban-design professionals, we are very close to realizing a world-class civic lawn. We should remember that this is our community’s front yard, and this ambitious undertaking will say much about us as a community and as a … Read more
Hundreds of women (and a few men) from all corners of the country will gather in Asheville June 20-22 to explore their roles as leaders in the 21st century. Jane Fonda to give keynote address by Anne Fitten Glenn No plain Jane: Actress, author and activist Jane Fonda gives a talk titled “Our Leadership is … Read more
Developer Stewart Coleman apparently thinks to use a legal loophole to do an end run around public and City Council opposition to his proposed Parkside condos adjacent to City Hall. Here’s what’s wrong with this picture: Aside from the litany of serious problems with his plans, citizen scrutiny of Parkside this past year has exposed … Read more
