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Feb. 3, 2010 DowntownAsheville.com: Involved Beware of false solicitations for Fraternal Order of Police On Tues., Feb. 2, 2010, the Asheville Police Department (APD) reported that false solicitations are being made in the community on behalf of the APD. An APD spokesperson said that the APD has received queries regarding phone calls made by people claiming to be affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Police and who have been asking for monetary donations for the police department. "The Asheville Police Department does not engage in such solicitations," Chief Bill Hogan said. "The public should also be aware that the Fraternal Order of Police is not affiliated with this department." Furthermore, Biltmore Forest police have advised the APD that their agency is currently investigating some of the solicitors for possible fraud in their jurisdiction, according to Chief Eric Tinsley. Asheville police urge the community not to provide personal information such as names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, or any financial information over the phone, regardless of who the caller claims to represent. 'State of Downtown' Luncheon on Feb. 4 The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) and the City of Asheville will co-host the annual "State of Downtown" luncheon on Thurs., Feb. 4, 2010, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Asheville Civic Center's banquet room. The public is invited to attend. Ticket prices include lunch; $10 for ADA members and $12 for non-members. To purchase a ticket, call 828-251-9973. Mayor Terry Bellamy will discuss the City's accomplishments and actions as they pertain to downtown. Also, the Asheville Downtown Commission will review its progress and provide an update on the Downtown Master Plan. 2009 ADA Board Chair Byron Greiner will address challenges facing downtown merchants and residents, as well as the work of ADA. He said, "Our goal for the State of Downtown Luncheon is to bring together downtown stakeholders and talk about where we are, what's important and what our priorities are going into 2010." For details about ADA and future events, visit ashevilledowntown.org or Click Here> Asheville housing prices 22% overvalued, says study ACCESS ASHEVILLE 4B ... that's for me! *TODAY'S Weather | And forecast. Click Here> *UNITED WAY'S 211 | Connect to help. Click Here> *CITY ROAD CLOSINGS ONLINE to help drivers plan ahead | Drivers can try to circumvent local construction at ashevillenc.gov or Click Here> *ASHEVILLE GREEN DRINKS weekly talks every Friday at Bobo Gallery | For those who care about going green. Click Here>
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 CDC'S FLU VIEW: States affected by swine flu * Map: CDC Buncombe tackles swine flu, CDC vaccine recommendations FEATURED NEWS Civic Center director leaves, new search underway *DAN DOVER HAS BEEN NAMED INTERIM DIRECTOR TO REPLACE FORMER ASHEVILLE CIVIC CENTER DIRECTOR SHERMAN BASS who accepted a position as manager of Amarillo Civic Center, where he worked before | After only 16 months at the helm, Bass resigned his position as Asheville Civic Center director effective July 24, 2009. He has become manager of the Amarillo Civic Center, "his dream job in his hometown," wrote Asheville city manager Gary Jackson in a press release. | Bass came to Asheville from Amarillo, Texas, in March 2008, where he formerly served as the assistant manager of that city's civic center. | According to Wikipedia, the four-county Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area has an estimated population of 408,436. In contrast, the Amarillo metro area has an estimated population of 236,113 in four counties. | The city has advertised the position and posted an online job announcement at Ashevillenc.gov or Click Here>  RICHMOND INN FIRE * Image: Bill Rhodes Who started 'huge fire' at historic Richmond Hill Inn?
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*FINDING YOUR WAY IN ASHEVILLE in 2009| Local author Cecil Bothwell released his updated popular guide of the Asheville area. | Visit Malaprops on Haywood Street or buy online at braveulysses.com or Click Here>
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