The Clean Up Henderson Committee recently honored city workers Pam Glover and Corey Williams.
Corner Kitchen: Thanksgiving treats
Well, that wonderful and unique American holiday is nearly upon us, so it’s time for Hendersonians to share their Thanksgiving favorites with the rest of us. From cranberries to pumpkin pie and everything in-between, what secrets make your holiday cuisine super-special?
Fuel watch: Low gas prices
Here’s the place to find the lowest gas prices in Vance County! On your way to work or shop or play, keep an eye out for those friendly prices so you can let the rest of us know where to save!
HiH Helpline
Because we have so many readers from so many diverse walks of life and areas of expertise, we thought it would be a good idea to pool that knowledge for the good of all. If you have a question that needs an answer, post it below. If you have an answer for that question, help your fellow Hendersonians out and share your knowledge for our mutual benefit.
Friday’s open line
Here’s a link to an article in The Daily Dispatch about one of E.M. Rollins’ own, Karen Copley, who is suffering from an undiagnosed and crippling illness. We hope that as the holiday season approaches that you will remember her in the true spirit of giving. With that, the floor is yours.
Butterfield applauds House leadership election
Plays part in process Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield applauded today’s House Leadership elections of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn.
Dealing with stress
Editor’s Note: This article is presented in cooperation with the Five County Mental Health Authority. Stress is a normal part of life.
Thursday’s open line
Of course part of the fun of blogging is speculating about who is really who behind all of the pseudonyms. However, too much open speculation about secret identities is bound to lead to rancor and acrimonious discussion that will distract from the lively debate on the issues that is the ideal, if not yet the whole reality, of the Home in Henderson project. It is our hope that readers can agree that naming names is in poor taste and try …
Car seat checkpoint today
The Henderson-Vance chaper of Safe Kids NC will hold a Car Seat Check in the Rose’s Department Store parking lot on Norlina Road from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. today. The purpose of the checkpoint is to ensure that car seats are properly installed and are in good working order.
City to propose gifting armory to Boys & Girls Club
Yesterday at 8:30 the Land Planning Committee met to discuss six topics; the Armory, the Rose Avenue Library, other city properties, the Land Use Plan, storm water management and storm water containment.
Wednesday’s open line
Phil Lakernick, the recently hired Director of the Downtown Development Commission was nice enough to call us yesterday and explain that what is commonly termed the “Christmas Parade” is, in fact, a celebration of the “Holiday Season”. He assured us that the purpose of the decoration requirement is to ensure that undecorated cars and trucks are not entered in the parade distracting viewers from the holiday spectacle. Decorations can be any highlights that make the entry festive. In short, the …
Monthly tax collection report presented
At the Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting on November 6, Vance County Tax Collector Sam Jones presented the October tax collection report.
Tuesday’s open line
It has been suggested that Home in Henderson expand its name to better describe its mandate to provide news and views for all of Vance. What do you think of Home in Henderson-Vance? Let your thoughts be known on this or any other topic on our open line.
Veteran’s Day observed in Henderson
On Saturday, November 11, Col. Archie B. Taylor spoke at Henderson’s Veteran’s Triangle to an assembled audience regarding the theme “Honoring those who served”. The text of his speech is given below:
Monday’s open line
Several readers have asked me if Home in Henderson will have an entry in the Christmas parade. My float would have to have a giant menorah on it, and I’m not sure that would mesh with the rules as published in The Daily Dispatch. With that, the floor is yours.
Internet safety workshop to be held Tuesday
The Southern Vance High School PTSA is sponsoring an Internet Safety Workshop for parents throughout Vance County on Tuesday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson.
Brief alcohol screening
Editor’s Note: This is the second in an occasional series of articles offered in conjunction with the Five County Mental Health Authority. It is our hope that our readers will find them useful in the improvement of their everyday lives. Alcohol abuse creates a wide range of problems for individuals, their families and communities, and for society as a whole.
Weekend open line
Today is not a day for politics, but rather a day to pay our respects to that most noble of American institutions — the citizen-soldier. As we go about our day today, let us remember that the edifice of our democracy rests upon the shoulders of the men and women who would risk their very lives to defend it.
To the editor: Veteran’s Day 2006
Copper Rain’s son, with fellow soldiers, in Iraq This is the day to honor our warriors.
Fuel watch: Low gas prices
Here’s the place to find the lowest gas prices in Vance County! On your way to work or shop or play, keep an eye out for those friendly prices so you can let the rest of us know where to save!