Today this editor dusts off his metaphorical mortarboard to sit on a panel at Dabney Elementary School to discuss with new teachers what to expect in their first year. What else can we do to get these well-educated, highly motivated, enthusiastic, dedicated young folk to stay, in Henderson, in teaching, in North Carolina? Let us know about this or whatever else is on your mind on today’s open line. Think positive! It’s okay. No one has to know it’s you.
Category: Quick hits
Pick of the day: West End Community Watch
Don’t forget the West End Community Neighborhood Watch meeting tonight at 6:30 at the West End Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. There will be questions and answers from the District Attorney.
Calling all seamstresses and garmet designers
Local charity Wings of Hope is looking for Henderson seamstresses and garment designers for a fund-raising fashion show to be held in early December.
Monday’s open line
Yet again we have another alignment of meetings tonight: the Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Vance County Administration Building at 6:00 p.m. The Vance County Board of Education will meet at the Administrative Services Center at 7:00 p.m. Finally, the Henderson City Council will meet at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. as well. With five days in a business week, what’s so special about Monday? Let your thoughts be heard on today’s open line.
Community watch announcement
The West End Community Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held on August 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the West End Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Back-to-school block party good family fun
Participants line up to register for the event A back-to-school block party sponsored by Henderson’s First Baptist Church, Greater Little Zion United Holy Church, and Shiloh Baptist Church gave away over 1,000 school backpacks loaded with school supplies yesterday.
Corner Kitchen: Ball jar jamboree
A longtime reader has advised us that with all the fruit trees, veggies, melons and such getting ripe that she is in need of some recipes on how to make jams, jellies, preserves, and salsas. Can we help her out before everything dries up on the branch, bush, or vine? Post your formula below in our Corner Kitchen.
Pick of the day: Tar River Cruizers
The Tar River Cruizers Car Club is having their monthly Cruise In tonight at the Lowe’s/Staples Parking Lot in Henderson from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lots of classic and antique cars will be on site along with oldies music and door prizes. Bring your car or just come and enjoy the evening with the Tar River Cruizers.
Weekend open line
This weekend’s open line comes to us from a recent discoverer of the joys of Home in Henderson: Why do you live in Henderson? Have you ever lived anywhere else? If you have, why did you come here? If you haven’t, how do you know what the rest of the world is like? Give your Henderson bona fides on our weekend open line.
Friday’s open line
What better gift to show an editor that you care than a letter to the editor? If that’s not your style, why not submit an open line topic or a full-length column? Also, don’t forget Home in Henderson for your public announcement or calendar needs. We’re here for you! In the mean time, this space is yours. Happy Friday.
Von Williams speaks about new school
Editor’s Note: Although we had something in mind like the recent interview with Henderson Police Chief Glen Allen, our discussion with Ms. Deryl von Williams was so broad and ranged over so many topics that the above format would have been inappropriate. The conversation has been truncated to cover the basics of the new private school. Home in Henderson spoke to Deryl von Williams at her place of business, The Everything Store, on Garnett Street this past Monday, August 7.
Thursday’s open line
The Public Works Committee will meet today at 11:00 a.m. to discuss street resurfacing. We wish they’d discuss the pothole at the end of our street! They used to say that in America the streets are paved with gold. With the current price of asphalt, they might as well be. The floor is yours. Enjoy.
Pick of the day: violence presentation
The Vance County Coalition Against Crime and Violence Organization encourages each and every person to please attend a very imformative presentation by Col. Elwood Johnson on Black on Black Violence. Your observation of this Microsoft Point Presentation will bring you to a higher awareness as to how serious this matter is. Please tell as many people as possible to attend. The Coalition is now refocusing on what was its initial purpose: to ward off the rising problem of black on …
Wednesday’s open line
Today’s open line comes from a longtime reader: Now that the city has published what it wants in a police chief, what should a potential police chief want from Henderson? Riddle that out on today’s open line.
Tuesday’s open line
The Community Development Committee and the Community Development Advisory Board will meet tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. Also, our own Jason Feingold will be a guest on WIZS’ Town Talk radio program today at 11:00 a.m. We know he’ll make us proud. How do we explain the surge in violent crime? Is it just a blip on the radar, or is it as sign of things to come? Speculate and postulate on today’s open line.
Monday’s open line
The Human Resources Committee will be meeting at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. At 4:30, the Human Relations Commission is scheduled to meet at City Hall as well. An obvious topic for the Human Resources Committee is to develop procedure and criteria for the replacement of Henderson Police Department Chief Glen Allen. Although the City Manager does indeed have the authority to fill the position as he sees fit, what procedures would you like to see followed? Let your thoughts …
Weekend open line
Don’t forget about the Night Out Against Crime from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. today at L.B. Yancey Elementary School. Our own Jason Feingold will be there to support the effort and hand out Home in Henderson pencils. Hopefully, next year, we’ll be able to afford pens, too. In the mean time, the floor is yours. Enjoy.
Corner Kitchen: Barbeque favorites
If it can be killed, it can be grilled. Share your sure-fire heat-seared secrets here! If nothing else, perhaps we can settle the age-old question: charcoal or propane.
Night Out Against Crime tomorrow
From the Night Out Against Crime 2006 Flyer The annual Night Out Against Crime will be held at L.B. Yancey Elementary School on Saturday, August 5, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be free hot dogs and t-shirts for registered participants.
Friday’s open line
Don’t forget that the tax-free weekend begins today! If you’re buying junior (or yourself) that new computer, now is the time. In the conversation thread under the story An interview with HPD Chief Glen Allen, Deryl von Williams, in writing about her debuting private school, mentioned that parents would have to volunteer one day for every ten that his or her child attends. Those who have written in other threads about the Vance Charter School have mentioned compulsory parent involvement …