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News 10/11/19

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Town Talk 10/10/19: HFD’s Fire Prevention Day to Feature Smoke House, Free Food

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Captain Lee Edmonds with the Henderson Fire Department was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the upcoming Fire Prevention Day to be held this Saturday, October 12, 2019.

This free event will be held on Breckenridge Street between the Henderson Police Department and the Perry Memorial Library in downtown Henderson from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Activities include fire truck demonstrations, a smoke safety house, games for kids, fire safety information and a cooking fire demonstration.

Free pizza, hotdogs and refreshments will be served; everyone is invited.

“This is similar to the annual Night Out Against Crime event with more of a focus on fire-related issues,” explained Edmonds. “We want to promote fire safety to both children and adults, present ways to prevent fires in your home and demonstrate how to avoid injury if there is a fire.”

Edmonds said the smoke safety house will help children learn how to properly escape a home if a fire breaks out.

Fire department staff will also demonstrate the proper, and improper, way to put out a cooking fire involving grease. “We will demonstrate what happens when you throw water on a grease fire; it’s a big no-no,” Edmonds said. “Those two do not mix.”

The event coincides with National Fire Prevention Week that runs October 6 through October 12. This year’s National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) theme is: “Not every hero wears a cape – plan and practice your escape.”

To hear Edmond’s Town Talk interview in its entirety, including additional fire safety tips, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

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Henderson City Council to Hold Special Called Meeting on Manager’s Position

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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC

Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a special called meeting of the Henderson City Council on Monday, October 14, 2019, from 3 – 5 p.m. or shortly thereafter in council chambers.

The purpose of the meeting is to hold a closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318-11(a)(6) regarding a personnel matter pertaining to the city manager position.

The regularly scheduled Henderson City Council meeting set for October 14, 2019, at 6 p.m will still be held and the public is welcome.

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Tuesday is Election Day for City of Henderson

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A reminder that Tuesday, October 8, 2019, is the official voting day for the City of Henderson’s municipal, non-partisan election. Early voting and submission of absentee ballots ended last week.

With only two contested positions on the ballot, voters will choose between George Daye (incumbent) and Jason A. Spriggs for the Henderson City Council’s 4th Ward At-Large seat, and Eddie Ellington (incumbent) and Sharon Owens for Henderson Mayor.

Candidates on the ballot include:

Office Position: Mayor – City of Henderson

Name: Edward (Eddie) Harry Ellington

Residential Address: 2223 N Woodland Road Henderson, NC 27536

Mailing Address: Same as residential address

Telephone Number: (252) 430-4018

Date of Filing: 07/05/2019

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Office Position: Mayor – City of Henderson

Name: Sharon Kay Owens

Residential Address: 815 E Montgomery Street Henderson, NC 27536

Mailing Address: Same as residential address

Telephone Number: (252) 820-0574

Date of Filing: 07/18/2019

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Office Position: Alderman 1st Ward – City of Henderson

Name: Marion Brodie Williams

Residential Address: 338 Hamilton Street Henderson, NC 27536

Mailing Address: Same as residential address

Telephone Number: (252) 767-3977

Date of Filing: 07/05/2019

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Office Position:  Alderman 2nd Ward – City of Henderson

Name: David Michael (Mike) Rainey

Residential Address: 2747 Fairway Drive Henderson, NC 27536

Mailing Address: Same as residential address

Telephone Number: (252) 492-6787

Date of Filing: 07/16/2019

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Office Position: Alderman At-Large 3rd Ward – City of Henderson

Name: Melissa Elliott

Residential Address: 115 Westlake Drive Henderson, NC 27536

Mailing Address: Same as residential address

Telephone Number: (252) 438-7004

Date of Filing: 07/22/2019

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Office Position: Alderman At-Large 4th Ward – City of Henderson

Name: George McArthur Daye

Residential Address: 919 N Pinkston Street Henderson, NC 27536

Mailing Address: Same as residential address

Telephone Number: (252) 432-6659

Date of Filing: 07/19/2019

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Office Position: Alderman At-Large 4th Ward – City of Henderson

Name: Jason Albert Spriggs

Residential Address: 222 Turner Avenue Henderson, NC 27536

Mailing Address: Same as residential address

Telephone Number: (919) 514-5136

Date of Filing: 07/05/2019

Downtown Henderson Trick-or-Treating Set for Oct. 31

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-Information courtesy Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission

The Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission will sponsor trick-or-treating in downtown Henderson on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 4:30 until 6 p.m.

This event is for children ages 1-12.

Garnett Street will be closed to traffic from West Young Street (just prior to the Fire Station) to Spring Street near NAPA Auto Parts and Sams Furniture during scheduled trick-or-treating hours.

Participating businesses will display signs in their windows.

New Sandy Creek Baptist Church to Hold Fall Festival, ‘Trunk or Treat’

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-Information courtesy Jackie Ayscue, New Sandy Creek Baptist Church

New Sandy Creek Baptist Church will hold a Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1699 Weldon’s Mill Road in Henderson.

This is a FREE community event that will include games, prizes, face painting, craft room, photo booth, cakewalk, special video presentation, nachos, popcorn, drinks, bonfire and, of course, Trunk or Treat.

Games and activities start at 6:15 p.m. and Trunk or Treat will start around 7:30 p.m.

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H-V Chamber, Charles Boyd Chevrolet to Present Show, Shine, Shag & Dine ‘After Party’

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Charles Boyd Chevrolet, Buick, GMC invite you to “The After Party” as part of the 18th Annual Show, Shine, Shag and Dine weekend.

Following the classic car show on Saturday, October 19, 2019, the party will be held from 3 until 6 p.m. at the corner of Breckenridge and Garnett St in Historic Downtown Henderson.

“The Konnection Band” will keep the festivities going with a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R & B, Beach and Oldies.