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SPRING MEETING
14 In the mInoRIty
Rep. Susan Fisher tackles new leadership role in the North Carolina House
CHARLES R. PATTON CHAPTER 156
16 BuncomBe commIssIoneRs: on second thought Commissioners approve discrimination ban, will take second vote
18 AshevILLe cIty councIL: don’t tReAd on us
NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Council members raise specter of severe cuts, ask public to take action
wellness
April 13, 2013
32 stAndIng uP foR homeLess women veteRAns In wnc
Local vets lead the call to create a new homeless shelter
J & S Cafeteria, River Ridge Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Meeting begins about 10:15
food
42 tILL the cows come home
Farm Burger brings grass-fed beef to the Leader Building
Program on Genealogy
arts&entertainment
presented by Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society
50 no tIme LIke the PResent Joe Chang’s new film premiers next week 52 gRotto Rock The Cave Singers find a voice 53 the BeLIeveRs Jerry & Tammy Sullivan sound best in a church
Door Prizes
Donations accepted for Alzheimer’s Research
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