News 2008-07-13 Andanh.com

Rain likely, high near 85 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE - The overnight forecast calls for isolated showers and thunderstorms. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Winds will be calm.

City Council agenda for Tuesday Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The City Council has released its agenda for Tuesday's worksession:

Man charged with assault Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE - Authorities Saturday charged an Asheville man with assaulting a man, who required hospitalization for his injuries.

Former Asheville DJ delivers $12K for slain trooper's family Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
MAGGIE VALLEY -- The money raised at Saturday's Fallen Hero Memorial Ride to benefit the family of slain State Highway Patrol Trooper Shawn Blanton got a boost from a former Asheville radio jock.

Grades 5-6 schools win favor Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- The Buncombe County School District is not alone in its decision to bring fifth- and sixth-grade schools to its district.

Volunteers make Folkmoot tick Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
WAYNESVILLE -- It's possible Folkmoot USA would not be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year if not for people behind the scenes working to make North Carolina's international folk festival run smoothly.

Tribe works to protect fish Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Scientists extract eggs from a sicklefin redhorse on the banks of the Little Tennessee River.

Boy, dragon strut stuff at reptile beauty pageant Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Ethan McDuffie poses with his pet bearded dragon, Buzz.

Mental illness classes available Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Hidden behind a shroud of stigma, families of people with severe mental illnesses often don't get the help they need.

Existing gated communities still may expand in Asheville Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Some city subdivisions that block the public from entering may get to grow under rules proposed by local developers.

Top story: Biker rally for fallen trooper spectacular Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Michaela Blanton and her mother, Cindi Layman, are overcome with emotion as motorcycles begin filing into the parking lot of the Eaglenest in Maggie Valley on Saturday at the end of a benefit ride for fallen Trooper Shawn Blanton Jr.

Fuel prices hold up street fixes in city Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
An Asheville work crew paves a section of Clement Drive in Asheville. The city has reduced street paving by more than half since 2000 because of increasing asphalt prices.

Thousands of bikers honor fallen trooper Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:30:00 EDT
Some of more than 4,600 motorcycle riders who registered for Saturday's Fallen Hero Memorial Ride pass through Asheville on their way to Maggie Valley.

Get your art gallery fix this week with these shows Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT
Some new art exhibits open this week. Here are some of them.

Outdoors Calendar Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLINIC: Learn the basics of drive train adjustments and brake systems each Tuesday at Ski Country Sports on Merrimon Avenue. Call ahead for more information, 254-2771.

Youth Sports Calendar Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Please e-mail items for the youth sports calendar and youth sports briefs to Joshua Capers at jacapers@ashevill.gannett.com, call 232-5997 or fax them to 251-0585 before Thursday to get announcements in Sunday's youth sports calendar.

When you think of Favre, it should be only in a Packers uniform Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
There is something very unsettling about the image of Brett Favre wearing a uniform that doesn't belong to the Green Bay Packers.

Shooting the Breeze Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
I've been in Asheville for five years, many of you have been here much longer. I'm looking for help in finding natives of Western North Carolina who have participated in the Summer Olympics.

Golf: Asheville natives get hall of fame nods Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Pete McDaniel, a senior riter at Golf Digest, is set to be inducted into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame.

Top Sports: Old drivers feel need for leadfootin' Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Jack Ingram, working at his shop in 2007, still builds cars and races at age 71.

Basner splits time in Braves' squads Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Former Western Carolina pitcher Ryan Basner is currently playing for the Atlanta Braves' Triple-A affiliate in Richmond, Va.

Wilkison to host clinics Monday Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Tim Wilkison, who won six singles and 10 doubles championships on the Association of Tennis Professionals tour, will host a series of clinics Monday at the Aston Park Tennis Center.

Tourists players of the week Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
No. 8 Darin Holcomb

Tourists catcher slowly coming around Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE Entering the weekend, Asheville Tourists catcher Lars Davis had fewer hits in two seasons of professional baseball (80 hits in 99 games) than he did during his senior year at the University of Illinois (90 hits in 58 games).

ABYSA set to offer program for special needs youths Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE The Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association will offer a program this fall that caters to youths with special needs.

Golf calendar Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
FRIDAY-SUNDAY: 2008 Great Smoky Mountain 4-Ball Classic, Laurel Ridge CC, Maggie Valley Club and Waynesville CC. Fee $210 per player, 54-hole best ball with two-person teams. Tee times begin on noon Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.

WNC's best golf holes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Each week the Citizen-Times will profile a golf hole that is challenging, scenic, interesting, different or just fun to play.

Tournament of the Week Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Each week the Citizen-Times will highlight a tournament of local interest, with an emphasis on charitable events.

Business: Chain reactions: Will national retailers land downtown? Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Louis Drake works on a light fixture outside of the new Williams-Sonoma store in Biltmore Village in April.

New businesses Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Capital Bank has opened its fourth local branch at 11 N. Market St.

Business people Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Have some good news to share about yourself or a colleague? Send your announcements to business@CITIZEN-TIMES.com with "Kudos" in the subject line. We will run your submissions as soon as possible and in the order in which they were received.

Pisgah Forest business helps garages go upscale Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
PISGAH FOREST -- The marquee outside a new Pisgah Forest business proudly proclaims, "Love your garage? You gotta see this!"

Top summertime fashion trends for the workplace Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
When it comes to fashion trends, InStyle Magazine is the master manual -- trend-setting and talked-about.

Consider adding a little color to the ceiling, but go light on its surface texture Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Dear Jean and Richard: Am I the only one bored with plain white ceilings? Do you have any advice or ideas for a unique ceiling treatment? -- Bob, Flat Rock

Gaia focuses on green building Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Gaia developers Chris Cashman and Bernice Mellen stand in front of one of the single-family homes in the West Asheville community.

Buncombe property transfers Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Buncombe listings for June 27-July 4

Real estate people Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Do you have real estate news? Send it to business@citizen-times.com, with "real estate people" in the subject line. We will publish items as soon as possible, in the order in which they were received.

Performing arts calendar Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
David Kaynor, Susan Conger, Susie Secco and Peter Siegel, New England contra dance music,

Asheville Lyric Opera's 10th anniversary party draws stars Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
ASHEVILLE -- Five years ago, the Asheville Lyric Opera was on the ropes, financially.

Craft fair reminds artists why they live in WNC Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Beatriz, left, and Alicia Kelemen make their glass pieces in their studio in Marshall. Seen with them are sculptural lighting pieces from their Orbita Series in front of a sculpture titled "Lineas Azules."

Literary calendar Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Your guide to author and literary events in Western North Carolina July 13-19

Books notes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
"North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865: A Roster (Volume XVI: Thomas's Legion; $63.38)," includes a complete roster and service records of the field officers, staff and troops that served in the legion and a thorough index.

Visual arts calendar Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
To best facilitate publication, send items at least two weeks in advance to Paul Clark via e-mail to pclark@CITIZEN-TIMES.com. Please include the opening and closing dates of exhibits and a number that may be published to call for information.

Arts notes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
A team of Blue Ridge Community College students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends won best film at the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project. It won for its comedic horror film spoof "Serial Love."

Arts classes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Art instructor Lorelle Bacon will teach a composition workshop from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26 and 27 at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St.

Do-it-yourself crafters have do-it-yourself show and sale Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Turn Suzie Millions loose in your attic, and you'll have a gallery before dark. Here she's working with partner Lance Wille.

Family-friendly calendar Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
IRISH DANCE WORKSHOP AND CEILI: The Asheville Arts Center's Gallagher School of Irish Dance hosts a free Irish Dance workshop and Ceili social fest for all ages. Live music will accompany the family event, 3-5 p.m.

PORTFOLIO: Rose Tripoli Mueller Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
Rose Mueller looks at "Pumpkin Flower," her hand-built sculpture that stands 16 inches tall and is 19 inches wide. It is not for sale.

take5 today Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
What would you do if the spirit of John Barrymore haunted your apartment? Maybe call the Ghostbusters, if they're still around.

Collage Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EDT
"Fragile Earth: Bubble People" by Charlene Collins Haug, of Waynesville (screen print, 28 by 20 inches). Haug (Waynesville) is part of "FRAGILE EARTH: Reflections on the Environment," an exhibition at The Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University through Aug. 16.

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