Angela, the Little Editors, and I wish you and yours a safe, happy holiday of family, fellowship, and good spirits. Here’s your open line.
Henderson Xmas tree lighting Nov. 30
Henderson Mayor Pete O’Geary announced at the most recent meeting of the Henderson City Council that a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at Memorial Part on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Memorial Park is located at the intersection of Charles and Garnett Streets on the west side of the railroad underpass. According to the mayor, there will be choirs, fellowship, and “lots of Christmas spirit”.
Elissa Yount: Get some gumption
Many years ago there was a murder trial in Vance County in which a lady was acquitted of the murder of her gentleman friend.
Wednesday’s open line
Don’t you just love grocery stores this time of year? Here’s your open line.
Beacon Light demo moving forward
Mayor Pete O’Geary announced at the beginning of Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting that the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had informed him in a conference call that it will sign and send a memo of understanding to the city that will allow for the demolition of the former Beacon Light Apartments complex.
HPD tips for shopping safety
During the year-end holidays, people are often busy, excited, and sometimes a little bit careless.
City to amend graffiti ordinance
During Monday’s work session of the Henderson City Council, members agreed to make changes to the city’s anti-graffiti ordinance meant to streamline the enforcement process.
HiH video: Henderson City Council 11-22-10
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Tuesday’s open line
Now that we’ve been into privatized trash collection for many months, how’s it working out for you? Let us know on today’s open line.
HiH video: Henderson council work session 11-22-10
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Council tables policy on jointly funded projects
The Henderson City Council voted 7-1 in favor of tabling a resolution that would have set a council policy position on jointly funded programs with Vance County.
Upcoming board of ed. committee meetings
Curriculum Committee Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 12:00 p.m. Finance Committee Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 1:00 p.m. Personnel Committee Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 8:00 a.m. All meetings are held in the Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina.
Monday’s open line
‘Tis the season to go and pick up your Christmas tree from the Optimists Club on Dabney Drive. If you have a cat or cats, don’t forget to anchor your tree (not your cat) to the wall and use plastic balls like we always do. Mono-filament works very well, we’ve found. Here’s your open line.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh Report
We continue to work in North Carolina to improve our motor vehicle laws and make our roads safer.
City to vote on joint funding policy position
Click image to view complete, full-size document. Here is the agenda for the Henderson City Council’s short regular meeting. The short regular meeting is held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Henderson Municipal Building, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. A Henderson City Council work session will be held immediately following the short regular session at the same location.
Friday/weekend open line
We were slack-jawed with amazement to read on Your Voice in Oxford yesterday that the Granville County Commission voted itself pension benefits. It was our understanding that the reason for the low pay and lack of perks was to keep governance in the hands of everyday citizens rather than career politicians. Naive of us, we suppose. In an era of belt-tightening, budget cuts, layoffs, and economic uncertainty, it’s nice to know that you can still vote yourself some piece of …
Thursday’s open line
Which would you rather do for Thanksgiving, drive or cook? Let us know on today’s pre-holiday open line.