Way of Caring a Huge Success!

Seventy-two boxes full of supplies were collected during Buncombe County Government's "Way of Caring." These items were boxed, placed on pallets and prepared for shipment to our soldiers in Iraq.

When Will Flu Shots Be Available?

That question has been posed to Buncombe County Health Center staff a lot lately. The Health Center plans to schedule a large-scale flu shot clinic this season as usual, however, no date has been set yet.

Noonlighting: Moving Towards a Healthier You

Learn how to lose some pounds or maintain your weight during your lunch hour! "Noonlighting: Moving Towards a Healthier You" starts in October.

Do You Have "Leaks" in Your Spending?

One powerful way to shrink stress is to find an easy way to save money. It is really easier than you think.

Do You Know Who Your Commissioners Are?

Your County Commissioners are available to help you whenever you need them with questions about your County government. Their next regular meeting is September 27.

Pack Square Construction Update

The construction on Pack Square downtown began on September 22. This is just the beginning of a project scheduled for completion in May of 2007.

Recipe of the Week

Congratulations to Robert Hughes of Asheville for his Chocolate Ecstasy Cake recipe.

Pet of the Week

Congratulations to Amanda Wiles of Asheville for the picture of her dog, Cooper!

Do you know computer basics? Have you a free afternoon most weeks?  If so, please consider volunteering to staff the Gates Computer Lab at Pack Memorial Library. 

The lab contains 10 computers that are used primarily for public Internet access.  Typically, volunteers help lab users get started, answer simple questions, and collect money for copies.  In return, they can surf the 'net on the library's high speed Internet connection and benefit from discounted copies for their own work. 

For more information, call Laura Gaskin in the Reference Department, 250-4733.

The Buncombe County Tax Drop Box located in front of the Courthouse in downtown Asheville has been moved.  Due to the Pack Square Project construction, the drop box has been moved to a location near the old stage in City/County Plaza.  You can access the drop box for your tax payments by way of Spruce Street.  The City Water payment box has also been moved to the same location.  Here is a map of the construction.  

For more information contact info@packsquare.com or visit http://www.packsquare.com/ or call 252-2300.  

Don't wait in line to vote on the day of the election -- vote now with Absentee One-Stop voting! You may vote for the Primary at the Board of Elections Office:

• Monday – Friday, from 8:30am - 6pm
• Saturday, October 8 from 8:30am - 1pm

If you are a registered voter in Buncombe County and are eligible to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, you may vote by absentee ballot for any reason. For complete details and deadlines for absentee voting, see the Board of Elections website.

• Use a strand of uncooked spaghetti to test a cake for doneness when a toothpick isn't long enough or you don't have one.
• To help stop meatloaf from sticking to the pan, put one or two strips of bacon in the pan before the meatloaf.
• To get twice the amount of orange juice from an orange, hold it under hot water before squeezing.

source:  www.farmersalmanac.com