A long-time reader forwarded us a link to this article in the New York Times on “pay to stay” prisons. Essentially, in many states, for a per diem cost, non-violent offenders can upgrade their prison accommodations. Note: The New York Times Web site requires a free registriation to view its content. Is this equal treatment under the law? Let your opinion be heard on today’s open line.
Author: Jason Feingold
Upcoming city committee meetings
The Human Resources Committee will meet today at 8:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Tomorrow, the FAIR Committee will meet at 11:00 a.m. and the Community Development Committee will meet at 12:00 p.m. Both meetings are slated to be held in the City Hall Conference Room as well. Home in Henderson was not provided with agendas for these meetings.
Safe Kids Day at Aycock Rec
The Vance County observance of the national Safe Kids week was, unfortunately, sparsely attended this year by children.
Gupton sends letter to Daily Dispatch
In letter, Gupton indicates inconsistency in reporting of meetings Photograph taken from a April 26, 2007 Home in Henderson article David St. house demolitions on schedule. In the photograph, Community Development Committee members Garry Daeke, Lonnie Davis, and Mary Emma Evans are clearly visible. Gupton uses this photograph as evidence in the letter below to support his claim that the Dispatch has inconsistently reported gatherings of City Council members. The following letter was sent via email to the Daily Dispatch …
Red Cross needs local blood drive locations
Four types are at EMERGENCY status: O Positive, O Negative, A Negative, and B Negative The Central North Carolina Red Cross is in desperate need of blood drive locations. So many of our local industries has closed or downsized and are no longer able to have blood drives. The Red Cross is finding it hard to replace the pints of blood they used to generate.
State house votes to extend insurance coverage
N.C. Rep. Michael H. Wray teams with House Democrats to create insurance pool for high-risk patients Raleigh -— NC House Representative Michael H. Wray voted Tuesday for legislation that would extend health care coverage to thousands of “high-risk” people who have otherwise been denied coverage or asked to pay premiums they cannot afford.
State board to hold conference call
The NC State Board of Education will meet via conference call on Monday, May 7, at 8:45 a.m., to consider a personnel matter and a request for a grant from the Board’s Education Foundation.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The House unveiled much of its spending plan this week and I’m pleased that we were able to continue making strides for the children of this state.
Ashley Furniture Relay for Life Day
** Corrected ** Join Relayers at the Ashley Furniture Relay Day at Ashley Furniture on Saturday, May 5, 2007! Ashley Furniture is located on Dabney Drive in Henderson. 10% of all sales will be donated to the American Cancer society.
Friday’s open line
The VIPS (Volunteers in Police Services) will be selling North Carolina Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirts from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in front of Wal-Mart on North Cooper Drive in Henderson. With that, we give you the open line.
Bell named NC teacher of the year
James Bell, an eighth grade English teacher at Chowan Middle School, Edenton-Chowan Public Schools, was named the 2007-08 North Carolina Teacher of the Year at a formal banquet held Tuesday night in Cary.
Thursday’s open line
The Public Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet in the City Hall Conference Room on Friday, May 4, at 8:00 a.m. With that, we give you today’s open line to do with as you will, within reason. En garde…
Butterfield seeks OLF comment period extension
Washington, D.C. — On the heels of a meeting with Navy Secretary Donald Winter regarding the proposed Outlying Landing Field, Congressmen G. K. Butterfield and David Price have requested more time for alternative sites to be investigated.
Council votes to sell museum interest for kiosks
In a 5-4 vote, the Henderson City Council voted on Monday night to sell its interest in the First National Bank building in accordance with a Vance County plan and donate the proceeds to the Vance County Historical Society for the construction of display kiosks to be placed in McGregor Hall.
2nd Annual Kids Walk June 16
Registration due Thursday, May 3 The 2nd Annual Kids Walk will be held at Southern Vance High School on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday’s open line
We were dumbfounded to learn yesterday that in North Carolina one must pay a stamp tax on one’s dope. So much for the argument that drugs should be legalized and taxed (not a view to which we subscribe). Apparently, they can be taxed and illegal at the same time. When one thinks about it, though, it’s no different than being required to pay income tax on illegally earned money, is it? Put that in your pipe and smoke it on …
Types of drug seizure assets
Frequently in Henderson City Council and Council committee discussion the use of Federal Drug Asset Forfeiture assets is discussed by members of City Government.
Mayor advocates policy decision on joint projects
During the report of the Finance and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Committee, chaired by Henderson City Council member Lynn Harper, Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert asked a question regarding the issue of jointly funded City-County projects.