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Community Development to discuss CO
** Updated ** A Henderson City Council Community Development meeting has been set for Thursday, August 30, at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall to discuss the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) Ordinance.
Blood drive August 29
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Pegram Agency located at 191 Ruin Creek Road on Wednesday, August 29 from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. Even though school is back in session, all blood types are still needed. Contact Heidi Garland at 252.438-8373 with any questions.
Tuesday’s open line
I hope everyone had as good a start of school as I did. I’m teaching two terrific bunches of kids, and I’m looking forward to a great year. The open line is yours. Enjoy.
Hero City workers honored at Council meeting
From left to right: Kareem Fitts, Martin Neal, Julius Mitchell, and Public Works Director Linda Leyen On Friday, August 24, 2007, garbage truck 328 manned by Julius Mitchell, Martin Neal, and Kareem Fitts went to pick up garbage at Lincoln Heights apartments.
To the editor: Report from Utopia, TX
Julian Oliver’s colt “grandson” Finally, we are moved in, but still unpacking.
Monday’s open line
The first day of school is here at last. Parents, students, and teachers, let’s all have the best year ever. Happy Monday!
BGCA’s 10 tips for academic success
As summer comes to a close, young people are heading back to school and hitting the books.
Weekend open line
This has been without a doubt the hardest school start-up week I’ve ever had. Maybe I’m getting old. Don’t forget that the school year begins tomorrow for students. Breakfast will be served. With that, we give you the weekend open line.
2006-2007 ABC/AYP released today
Here is a link to the background materials that will be used by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Accountability Services Director Lou Fabrizio at tomorrow’s 10:30 a.m. press conference.
Thursday’s open line
Don’t forget that there is a Vance County Schools Open House today. Elementary school Open House hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Meet the teachers while they can still smile. With the sound of the pencil sharpener grinding ever-nearer, we give you the open line.
Tuesday’s open line
We don’t hear too much on Vance County races outside of Henderson. Would anyone in Kittrell or Middleburg care to share some thoughts? Let the open line be your guide.
Monday’s open line
If you’re a teacher, summer has just about come to an end. See you at the Convocation this morning! For the rest of you poor working stiffs, here’s today’s open line. Enjoy.
Land Planning meets tomorrow
A Land Planning Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall.
Friday’s open line
We hope that Hendersonians will check out this site in support of the Faith to Freedom Project, Inc. The purpose of this 501(c)(3) organization is to build a park in a high-needs area of our city which will potentially serve 1,000 children. Please visit the site and show your support. With that, we give you the open line.
Thursday’s open line
Welcome to another edition of Hot in Henderson. Try not to turn up the flame on today’s open line.
Red Cross blood drive August 17
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at Henderson Family Medicine at 480 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson on Friday, August 17, 2007 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All types of blood are in demand. Remember that summer is the season of highest blood need. Please contact: Cheryl Quesnel at 252.492.3152 with any questions that you may have.
Tuesday’s open line
In case you’re wondering why the page counters have disappeared, well, it turns out that they’re under-reporting hits on Home in Henderson by some 200,000 counts. Until we get the technical problem solved, they’ll just have to go. The microphone is on. Step up.
Monday’s open line
Will today be the day that the Henderson City Council votes on the revisions to Minimum Housing and the CO ordinances? Let us know what you think on today’s open line.