Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today called on Congress to make changes to Medicare Part D to eliminate the “donut hole”, the part of the program that contains a gap in coverage where beneficiaries continue to pay premiums without receiving financial coverage for medicines.
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Friday’s open line
A source close to the Vance County Board of Elections informed us yesterday that the decision to have Sunday early voting was actually a choice between satellite early voting (that is, early voting in locations other than the Henry A. Denis Building) or Sunday voting, and that Sunday voting was the less expensive of the two alternatives. This, of course, begs the question of why either one was considered necessary. In the absence of commentary from James Kearney or other …
Thursday’s open line
We’re fascinated by this idea of Sunday voting. The only North Carolina reference we could find to Sunday voting was here, and, yes, it involved a race that was racially divisive. We thank MS for her posting on the issue. We would welcome a comment from James Kearney, Chair of the Vance County Board of Elections regarding the issue. With that, the floor is yours. Keep it above the belt.
Wednesday’s open line
It’s reader’s choice on today’s open line. Pick a topic and have at!
Gupton alleges city work on private property
Editor’s Note: This report was assembled from a recording of the meeting. Henderson City Council member Bobby Gupton informed the Public Works Committee on Monday about his feelings on the removal of yard waste on Roanoke Avenue.
Scott Hughes speaks on VCFD, zoning
Home in Henderson spoke with Vance County Board of Commissioners candidate Scott Hughes at his home yesterday on a number of issues with a specific focus on his views regarding the Vance County Fire Department.
Tuesday’s open line
The idea of a juvenile curfew has been mentioned several times below. I grew up with such a curfew that was vigorously enforced, and our little borough did not have the problems of bordering Pittsburgh. Would a curfew help the Coble Boulevard situation, or would it simply be one more ordinance that doesn’t get enforced? Let your thoughts on this or anything else be known on today’s open line.
The psychology of stereotypes
Here’s a reference to an ABC news article on stereotypes sent to us by a longtime reader that we found very enlightening. We hope it will provide some insight, perhaps self-knowledge, or a little mutual understanding, maybe?
Monday’s open line
Having a voice is important, and Home in Henderson is proud to provide the forum for readers to voice their thoughts and opinions. That’s why we encourage the responsible use of that voice in submissions and letters to the editor. One voice can make a difference. With that, the floor is yours.
Charlie Daniels Band concert in pictures
Click to enlarge image Here are a few images sent in by our own Copper Rain. To see some of the other 115 she took yesterday, visit her Sisters website.
Weekend open line
We’d just like to take this opportunity to thank The Daily Dispatch and reporter Al Wheless for the very nice article that appeared in today’s paper about the editor and his fledgling business, as well as his career as a teacher. Most of all, we feel that Home in Henderson has now been legitimized as part of the Henderson landscape. For that, we thank our readers!
Corner Kitchen: Quickie cuisine
We don’t know how it is in your house, but our kids are old enough to know that the Bradys, and therefore mainstream America, don’t eat supper at 9:30 p.m. We need recipes that can be banged out and on the table fast, fast, FAST! Post your light-speed super-supper ideas here and help us shut these kids up!
Fuel watch: Low gas prices
Here’s the place to find the lowest gas prices in Vance County! On your way to work or shop or play, keep an eye out for those friendly prices so you can let the rest of us know where to save!
ABC incentives to be awarded before winter holidays
State Superindendant of Schools June Atkinson included the following message in the September 14 emailed “Teacher’s Biweekly Message”:
Don’t fiddle around, meet at fairgrounds!
It’s going to be a great day for the Charlie Daniels Concert tomorrow (Saturday) presented by 98.3 and Budweiser! We got our rain to keep the dust down and the temperature is going to be in the low 80’s tomorrow!
“Large group” reported on Coble Boulevard
Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount reported at Monday’s Henderson City Council meeting that she had been contacted regarding “large groups” on Coble Boulevard this past weekend that had been “moved off”.
Friday’s open line
We’re still intrigued by the idea of the The Kalamazoo Promise, a pledge backed by private donations to send every graduate of the Kalamazoo, Michigan public school system to a Michigan state post-secondary school with a scholarship. With our first headed for college in less than two years, being reborn as a Michigander is looking pretty good right now. If we can cobble together investments in our community for a building, could we do the same for our children? Imagine …
Two families remain at Beacon Light
Community Development Committee Chair Garry Daeke reported at Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting that a request had been sent to HUD that single-family housing be constructed on the Beacon Light site.
To the editor: Position change on zoning
There are some people that may wonder why I would change my mind on a topic as hot as zoning, especially during an election.
Happy birthday to Glenn Todd
It just came to our attention that it is Glenn Todd’s birthday today. On behalf of Home in Henderson, we’d like to wish him the very best on this happy day!