Buncombe County Egov - Weekly Ezine

VOL: 1 ISSUE: 11 :: 3/14/2005 - 3/21/2005

BC NEWS LIST

Get Information About the Future of Your Water TONIGHT

You've probably been reading about the so called "Water Wars" between the City and County Governments. To get your voice heard and/or learn about the future of Your water, attend TONIGHT's meeting.

You Can Stock Up At North Asheville Library

The old North Asheville Library on Larchmont Road is scheduled to begin the move to the new building on Merrimon Avenue at the end of March. To prepare for the move, they want you to come in and stock up.

It's Swarm Season--Are You Ready?

In the next few weeks you may see some swarming activity, what can you do to protect your property from the invasion?

The Ins and Outs of Riding Transit

Using the transit system here in Buncombe County can be beneficial for you and for others and it's really easier to use than you think!

Did You Know?

That the library can use your old magazines?

Got stacks of magazines that you'd love to put to good use? Your library system can help. The following libraries will accept your old magazines for others to enjoy:

Oakley/South Asheville 274-1007
Leicester 683-867
North Asheville 251-4991 (after the move)
Black Mountain 669-2652
Enka-Candler 667-8153
East Asheville 298-1889
West Asheville 251-4990

The above libraries take current popular magazines, however, they do not take catalogs, news magazines or any magazine more than a couple of years old. Contact each branch for more information.

North Carolina Has the Highest Rate of Teen Driving Deaths

According to the USA Today, North Carolina has the highest rate of Teen Driving Deaths in the United States. On a average day, 10 teens are killed in teen-driven autos. The common factors in teen driven accidents with fatalities in this state include: drivers are 16 years old; accidents happen after dark and usually after 10 p.m.; there is more than one person in the car; the driver and/or passengers are not wearing seat belts and driving over the speed limit. Teen drivers in fatal crashes are more likely than older drivers to make driving errors such as speeding or running off the road. They are also more likely to roll their vehicles in single car accidents.

You can have a Senior Citizen called on a daily basis by the Sheriff's Department?

The "Reassurance Program" - offered by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department - has an individual that calls the Senior Citizen once a day to see if they are okay. This program is free of charge. For more information please call Elizabeth James at 250-4492.

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