The following was sent to us by Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department in response to a recent spate of vehicle break-ins in Henderson: 1. Don’t leave your keys in the car EVER. Always take them with you.
Category: Quick hits
Link to gov’t H1N1 (Swine Flu) information page
The federal government is making plans for an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. You can link to information here.
Monday’s open line
We’re still looking for thoughtful, intelligent, and probing questions for our 2009 slate of Henderson City Council candidates. Please send those questions to election2009@homeinhenderson.com.
Friday/weekend open line
We haven’t been getting the response we’re used to with this year’s request for candidate questions. Surely there’s something about your local government that bears scrutiny. Please send your questions to election2009@homeinhenderson.com. Happy Friday!
Liberty Christian Church to hold breakfast Saturday
The Liberty Christian Church will be holding a benefit breakfast on Saturday, August 20, 2009 from 7:00 a.m. until…
Thursday’s open line
Don’t forget that today is Vance County Schools’ open house. This could be your last chance to see your child’s teacher brimming with enthusiasm (except me, of course. I’m Mr. Enthusiasm). We’re still looking for thoughtful, insightful questions for our Henderson slate of candidates. Please send your questions to election2009@homeinhenderson.com.
Wednesday’s open line
Home in Henderson once again encourages all Vance candidates in the 2009 election to submit letters-to-the-editor stating positions and platforms. We know you’re out there. Here’s your open line.
Questions solicited for 2009 Henderson election
Well, it’s that time of biennium again when Home in Henderson asks its readers to submit questions to the candidates for Henderson City Council. You can send your questions to election2009@homeinhenderson.com. All questions submitted to candidates will remain anonymous. Questions are due by September 4, 2009.
City land planning committee to meet Friday
The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning & Development Committee will meet on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The item slated for discussion is the former Beacon Light apartment complex.
Vance board of ed. committee meets Wednesday
The Vance County Board of Education’s Policy Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. No agenda for the meeting was provided. All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Tuesday’s open line
If you’re a Vance County Schools teacher, you’ll understand: “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more…”
Monday’s open line
We’re looking forward with interest to this evening’s meeting of the Golden LEAF Community Assistance Initiative at Vance-Granville Community College. Will interested parties work cooperatively to maximize the potential benefit for as many residents of Vance County as possible, or will they sumo for the biggest slice of the pie? Speculate and commiserate on today’s open line.
Lions champion softball team circa 1938
Click image to enlarge Lions Softball Champs 1938 Can you name a member of the team? Here’s a chance for your memory to shine. If you can make an ID, post it below.
Friday/weekend open line
Don’t for get the ACTS (Area Christians Together in Service) fund raiser on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the old Winn-Dixie on Dabney Drive from 11:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. I hear someone’s getting dunked. Here’s your open line.
Tuesday’s open line
About six months before my son was born, I discovered that I had degenerative damage to both of my retinas, the origin of which is still a mystery to several specialists.
Tuesday’s open line
It seems to us that the introduction of up to 36 low-to-moderate income owner-occupied houses on the Beacon Light property would enhance the neighborhood by strengthening the block of such houses that already abut the site. The solution to urban blight doesn’t always have to be moving further from the city center. Let’s think about it on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
If fines from criminality help to fund essential services, then what incentive does government have to eliminate criminal behavior? Ponder this or anything else on today’s open line.
TBI: Signs & symptoms
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a condition caused by a sudden trauma, such as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain.