Our story so far: Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert and his intrepid band of space travellers, former City Council members Harriette Butler, John Wester, and Mike Rainey crash-land on a strange planet 2,000 years after their space ship, the U.S.S. Search Committee, left Henderson. Butler died in cold sleep.
Monday’s open line
We hope that you had a merry Christmas. For those who celebrate Kwanzaa, you’re probably aware that it begins today. It’s also the second day of Hanukah. If we missed something, let us know.
Weekend open line
For those of you who have just emerged from a cave, today is Christmas Eve, which means that tomorrow must be Christmas Day. Also, Hanukah begins at sundown on Sunday. Between moments of peace, love, and joy with friends and family, let us know what’s on your mind.
Friday’s open line
The kids are bouncing off of the walls in sugar-fuelled excitement, the needles are already dropping off of the tree, and Wal-Mart reminds us of Arkham Asylum from the old Batman comics. Is it more than you can stand? We’re here to help on our Friday open line.
Council creates Search and Transition committee
City Attorney John Zollicoffer began this portion of Monday night’s meeting of the Henderson City Council by advising the council that those outside of city government cannot be privy to job applications. They way around it, he told the council, is to name outsiders to a search committee and designate that committee as an official body of the city so it can review personnel records.
Mayor announces meeting format changes
At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert announced that meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. beginning with the first January meeting.
Retraction
Earlier, the article “von Williams, family, accuse SRO” reported that Deryl von Williams had stated that attorney Mike Satterwhite had contacted Judge Henry Banks. This was a factual error. In fact, von Williams reported that juvenile intake officer Terry Satterwhite had contacted Judge Henry Banks. We apologize to Mr. Mike Satterwhite for this mistake.
Thursday’s open line
Including today, there are three shopping days until Christmas; four if you count convenience stores on Sunday morning. If you wait that long, though, you’re probably in trouble. Vent your troubles here on our open line.
Von Williams, family accuse SRO
Former write-in candidate for City Council Deryl von Williams brought a complaint against the school resource officer at Henderson Middle School to Monday evening’s council meeting.
Mayor: water storage contract on table
Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert announced to the City Council at Monday night’s meeting that a new water storage contract has been presented by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Wednesday’s open line
Today is the last day of school before the holiday break. All Vance County schools dismiss early today (at different times), so don’t forget to pick up the kids! Anything on your mind? Let it out here on Wednesday’s open line.
Tuesday’s open line
Do you have a story about someone in public safety who affected your life for the better? Tell us about it or anything else that’s on your mind.
Fire fighter awarded city Medal of Valor
Henderson Fire Department Fire Fighter Brad Knutson was presented the city’s Medal of Valor by Fire Chief Danny Wilkerson at Monday evening’s City Council meeting.
Milestones: Planet of the Bureaucrats, Part I
Scene 1 (Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert is seated in the cockpit of a spaceship. His feet are propped up on the dashboard as he speaks into the computer, making his last log entry before going into suspended animation.)
Monday’s open line
The Henderson City Council is slated to designate a time and place for a work session to discuss “Henderson priorities”. Although these may be obvious, what should be first on the list? Or last? Or left off entirely? Let ’em know how you feel about this or anything else on our open line.
Agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting
Special Note: A Holiday Open House is scheduled for the public on Monday, December 19th from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Municipal Building!
Weekend open line
Don’t forget Cookies and Milk with Santa on Saturday, December 17, 2005, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Complex. The cookies, milk, and sing-a-long with Santa are free, but having your picture made with jolly St. Nick will cost $2.00. Otherwise, this space is for our readers to post what’s on their minds. Enjoy.
Friday’s open line
Well, the city’s Finance Department took another loss yesterday with a retirement announced to begin in two weeks. In related news, according to the Daily Dispatch, Acting City Manager Mark Warren must sign or stamp each outgoing check. Is the city getting a handle on its finances, or have the real woes only begun? This or any other topic is yours to discuss on today’s open line.
Thursday’s open line
To mangle an old Chinese proverb: He who strikes the first blow [in the form of profanity and personal attack] admits that he [or she] has lost the argument. If that doesn’t suit you, try this Oscar Wilde quote: “Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.” What do you think?
Wednesday’s open line
The FAIR Committee is meeting today at 11:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. If you go, let us know what happened. The Daily Dispatch reported yesterday that 13 file drawers have been discovered empty since Eric Williams was removed from his post as City Manager. What do you think this means? This space is yours to speak your mind on this or any topic. Have at.