Don’t forget that Henderson’s first Oktoberfest is being held downtown from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday! Don’t tell anyone, but I have a secret love of sauerkraut, wiener schnitzel, and strudel. If you see a fat guy trying to look inconspicuous while stuffing his face, it could be me.
Category: Quick hits
Wednesday’s open line
In case you missed it among yesterday’s open line comments, it seems that auditors have called certain items at the Golden LEAF Foundation into question. Is there a better system for distributing North Carolina’s share of the tobacco settlement money? Let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Bearpond VFD’s fall Brunswick stew sale Saturday
The Bearpond Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its fall Brunswick stew sale on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The stew will be $7 per quart. To pre-order, call 252.226.6734. The Bearpond VFD is located at 325 Bearpond Road in Vance County.
Tuesday’s open line
Swine flu: to vaccinate or not to vaccinate? Let us know your philosophy on today’s open line.
E.M. Rollins students take 2nd annual drug-free walk
Third, fourth, and fifth grade students at E.M. Rollins Elementary School took their second annual Drug-Free Walk to the Henderson Police Department as the final event of Red Ribbon Week yesterday afternoon.
Daylight savings time ends Nov. 1
From Safe Kids USA When it’s time to “fall back” and change the clocks on Sunday, November 1, make sure to change the batteries in all of your smoke alarms – it could save your life.
Friday/weekend open line
Don’t forget the Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Garnett Street from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. today. The event is for children under twelve with a parent. Tomorrow, Halloween trick-or-treating in Henderson runs from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In the city, only children ten years of age or younger are allowed to trick-or-treat. (You’d never know it at my house. I may give out bottles of after shave this year).
Thursday’s open line
Don’t be surprised this afternoon if you see something unusual winding its way up and down Garnett Street. With that bit of mystery, we give you the open line.
Signs & symptoms of teen drug/alcohol use
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority How can you tell if your child is using drugs or alcohol?
Wednesday’s open line
I’ve been wracking my brain for about half an hour, and I still don’t have an open line. How about some reader input? The floor is yours. Dance!
Tuesday’s open line
Is there a need for low-income housing in Henderson and Vance County, as Henderson City Council members Lonnie Davis and Mary Emma Evans asserted yesterday evening, or do we have enough, as observed by council members Garry Daeke and Mike Rainey? Let us know what you think on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
If the Henderson City Council decides to move forward with the demolition of the former Beacon Light apartment complex, let us hope that they will also move forward with holding those who created the mess financially accountable. The estimated cost of demolition ($250,000) represents approximately three cents on the tax rate. Here’s your open line.
From the HPD: Halloween safety tips
by Lt. Irvin Robinson Henderson Police Department Halloween Trick or Treat night for children in the City of Henderson will be observed on Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Friday/weekend open line
I’m starting to get more and more of my national news from links that people put on their Facebook page. That can’t be good. Here’s your open line.
Thursday’s open line
We’re doing our best to enjoy the last of the good weather for this year. Soon the leaves will begin falling in earnest and sunlight will be in short supply. At least today’s “Meet Me in the Street” should be warm and bright. Here’s your open line.
Final “Meet Me in the Street” of season tonight
The final 2009 “Meet Me In the Street” event featuring the Embers begins tonight at 5:30 in downtown Henderson. It looks like the weather is going to cooperate this time. See you there!
Wednesday’s open line
Why is it when I need my computer the most it has to do updates? How does Bill Gates know, and why does he care? Riddle this out on today’s open line.