Tomorrow morning’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioner’s Technology Committee has been cancelled. Here is an overview of what was to be discussed at the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Conference Room. That room is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
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County tech committee to meet Sept. 22
The Vance County Board of Commissioners’ Technology Committee is set to meet on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions regarding the Technology Study. The Commissioners’ Conference Room is located in the County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Car seat clinic Sept. 25
The Safe Kids Henderson – Vance Coalition will be sponsoring a free child passenger safety car seat clinic on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Chestnut and Breckenridge Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
Monday’s open line
Once again, those who are interested in both county and city government will have to make a choice between the two special meetings tonight at 6:00 p.m. For those who haven’t been keeping track, the Henderson City Council is holding a special meeting at City Hall (134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina) at 6:00 p.m. on police review boards. The county is holding a special meeting in the County Administration Building (122 Young Street in Henderson, North Carolina) on …
Friday/weekend open line
Every federal administration in my lifetime has attempted to broker a deal in the Middle East to bring a lasting peace between Israel and its enemies in the region — and with the exception of the Camp David Accords, failed in varying degrees of ignominy. At time of publication, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is leaving the region after the latest talks result in failure. Do you think that the US should keep trying? Let us know on …
Simmons HPD Officer of the Month
Officer Simmons was nominated by his section dommander and wupervisor as Officer of the Month for August 2010.
Thursday’s open line
Just a reminded that Home in Henderson accepts political advertising from all comers. We only require that the name of whoever is paying for the ad appears on it. Here’s your open line.
Wednesday’s open line
You guys think it’s funny when I put the wrong day on the open line? At least you have the luxury of not being too busy to be able to tell the difference. Here’s your Wednesday open line.
School board policy meeting canceled
The Vance County Board of Education’s Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010 has been canceled. No information on a rescheduled date and time was made available.
Henderson city meeting & events calendar
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Tuesday’s open line
We still think there should be a law about elected bodies holding their regular meetings at the same date and time. I guess that law will go on the books right after the law against apathy is passed. Oh, well. Here’s your open line.
HPD review board to be discussed at special session
City Manager Ray Griffin announced during yesterday’s meeting of the Henderson City Council that a special session will be held on September 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss police review boards. It is unknown if public comment will be received at the meeting.
Cops on Top 2010 in pictures
This year’s Cops on Top, a fundraising event that supports the Special Olympics, was held at the Chick-fil-A Restaurant on Dabney Drive in Henderson, North Carolina.
Monday’s open line
Don’t forget the two government meetings taking place today: The Henderson City Council meets at 7:00 p.m. in its chambers located in City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The Vance County Board of Education also meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. Here’s your open line.
Friday/weekend open line
Don’t forget “Cops on Top” today (Friday) at Chick-fil-A on Dabney Drive. Here’s your open line.
Thursday’s open line
My guided tour of Clarke Elementary School yesterday evening just about knocked our socks off. It’s pretty clear that the people who designed this thing not only talked to educators about their needs, but actually listened to the answers. Even the children, who are sometimes slow to appreciate the sacrifices of their elders, were all smiles. For what it’s worth, HiH offers kudos to all involved. Here’s your open line.
Sept. nat’l drug & alcohol addition recovery month
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Substance use disorders are treatable diseases, and when they are properly addressed, those affected can lead productive, healthy lives.