May 25, 2013

Elissa Yount: Joint funding fun

If you want to know why “We are in deep trouble” (and those are Sam Watkins’ words, not mine), then all you have to do is analyze the philosophy of the speakers in the room at the Henderson City Council meeting about joint funding last night. It was a real eye-popping, mind-boggling, head-splitting event.

Elissa Yount: Joint ventures

It is yet to be seen if another meeting to “talk” about joint ventures will bring about the corrective action that is long overdue for the city taxpayers whose tax money is suppose to take care of our city.

Elissa Yount: Whistleblowers

The state has whistleblower laws that protect people when they report waste, corruption, or political patronage.

Elissa Yount: Water woes

This column will be the beginning of many columns on water.

Elissa Yount: Not just prayer

My great-grandmother always said that yes, the Lord provides the food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the field, but He does not magically put it in their mouths.

Elissa Yount: Standards

Many years ago when I was a senior at UNC, the basketball team was headed to the national finals in California to play UCLA.

Elissa Yount: Which comes first?

Editor’s Note: This views expressed in this column do not reflect the views of the editor and publisher of Home in Henderson. Which comes first — improved schools or jobs for our community?

Elissa Yount: A clock that tells more than time

In the latest edition of National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors magazine there was an article my husband read about a most fascinating clock.

Elissa Yount: You be the judge

A former White House cabinet member in a television interview last week said the biggest problem in America is accepting incompetence from those in charge.

Elissa Yount: “Town Talk” appearance 7-26-10

On Monday, July 26,2010, WIZS was gracious enough to allow me to be on the air with concerns about the city’s proposal for changes to the High Speed Rail plan. Instead of a written article this week, I invite you to click here and go to “Town Talk” and click on Monday, July 26 to [...]

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