Congressman J.K. Butterfield will have a representative at the Gateway Community Center on May 13, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to hear concerns and comments from the public and take them back to Washington, D.C. The Gateway Center is located at 314 S. Garnett Street in Henderson.
Category: Quick hits
Fish fry to benefit Relay for Life
The Tabernacle United Methodist Church is having their annual fish fry today, Friday, May 1, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Townsville Fire Station on US 39 North. All proceeds will benefit the Relay for Life.
Thursday’s open line
We’re looking forward to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new elementary school off of Garrett Road today at 4:00 p.m. With that, here is your open line.
Breast cancer fund raiser at The Bullpen
The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will benefit from a portion of the proceeds raised from a “mix and mingle” at The Bullpen Sports Bar and Grill (former Wildflower) on Friday, May 1, 2009 from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m. There will be a $7.00 donation at the door, a band playing jazz, rhythm and blues, free appetizers (while they last) and drink specials.
Wednesday’s open line
Since the unpaid furlough is now the latest trend in crisis budget management, I hereby announce that I will be furloughing members of my family in order to balance the household budget. Sorry, kids, tomorrow of Foodless Thursday.
Monday’s open line
Our most deeply felt condolences go out to the family and friends of Vance County Deputy Brandon Scott Coker who was killed while performing his duty this past Saturday.
Friday/weekend open line
Pursuant to the discussion on yesterday’s open line, I will venture this opinion: Regardless of the shortcomings of many parents, the best thing for us, our town, our culture, and our way of life is to do what is necessary to help their children become productive taxpayers who only break the laws of probability by getting out of the cycle of poverty, ignorance, and criminality that so many of our youth are born into. Discuss and fuss on today’s open …
Thursday’s open line
What would happen if we tried to make today a good-news-only day? Let’s give it a try. We’re willing to bet the universe won’t implode.
Board of ed. committee to meet this morning
The Vance County Board of Education’s Building & Grounds Committee will meet today, Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in the Administrative Services Center’s Superintendent’s Conference Room at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Tuesday’s open line
Did anyone make it to the Golden LEAF forum? If so, how was it? We made it to the Vance County Arc and the school board meeting, and two out of three ain’t bad, we’re told, especially when your newsroom fits in your backpack. Let us know the skinny on today’s open line.
April is autism awareness month
by Gina Dement, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority & the Autism Support Group The Autism Society of American has designated April as Autism Awareness Month.
Monday’s open line
Between Golden LEAF, Vance County ARC, and the Vance County Board of Education, there’s a lot for conscientious Vance residents to do this evening. We’re glad the Dispatch has finally gotten into the spirit of realizing that these things need to be scheduled so that citizens have the option to attend all of these functions. We’re sorry that it took an empty newsroom to bring them around to our way of thinking.
Spring litter sweep April 25
Plans are being finalized for the Henderson-Vance County Spring Litter Sweep on Saturday, April 25, 2009, by the Henderson Community Appearance Commission and the Vance County Appearance Commission.
SVHS student recognized by council
Ashlee Renee Lewis (left) accepts certificate of recognition from Henderson Mayor Pete O’Geary Ashley Renee Lewis, a senior at Southern Vance High School, was honored with a recognition by the Henderson City Council during its regular meeting on Monday evening.
Huff-Pendergrass family reunion
The family of E.J. (Doc) Pendergrass and Ida Huff Pendergrass of the Vicksboro Community would like to invite all of the family to our annual family reunion on April 25, 2009. The reunion will be held at Thomas Chapel Church in Vicksboro at 12:00 p.m. Contact Joyce Faye by email or call 252.995.6378.
Friday/weekend open line
Do you have an event you’d like to advertise on Home in Henderson? Send it to submissions@homeinhenderson.com and we’ll see what we can do to help. Here’s your open line.