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p. 10 A burning passion Almost a year has passed since the still-unsolved fire that claimed the life of Capt. Jeff Bowen. Xpress talked to the men and women of the Asheville Fire Department as they work through their grief, anger and loss — and focus on the future. Follow them as they practice battling fires (the cover shot was taken during a training exercise on Alabama Avenue last fall); hear what the fire chief and a possible new recruit have to say; learn how they teach kids what being a firefighter is like. Cover design by Carrie Lare Photograph by Bill Rhodes
news
14 bUNcombE commissioNErs: A brEAk iN thE cLoUds County seeks water-system loans for CTS’ neighbors
wellness
26 Not kiddiNg AroUNd Pediatrics puts children first
food
30 gEt YoUr griLL oN
Make the Fourth of July an Independence Day for your kitchen
arts&entertainment 40 book smArts
Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe turns 30
44 thE foUrth with thE (firE) works
Where to catch a parade, a patriotic band, a car show, a sidewalk sale, a bounce house, a road race or a pyrotechnics display
46 fEmiNiziNg thE grANdiosE mAchismo Sister Sparrow brings the soul
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