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H-V Rec. & Parks to Offer Badminton, Pickleball to Adults Ages 50+

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department is looking for “mature” adults ages 50 or better to participate in badminton and pickleball.

Badminton will be offered on Mondays from 10 – 11 a.m. beginning November 4, 2019, at the Aycock Recreation Center. Sessions will conclude on December 9.

Pickleball will be offered on Thursdays from 10 – 11 a.m. beginning November 7, 2019, at the Aycock Recreation Center. Sessions will conclude on December 12.

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis.

The cost to participate is $1.

Please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 (callen@ci.henderson.nc.us ) for more information.

The Aycock Recreation Center is located at 307 Carey Chapel Road in Henderson.

News 10/29/19

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Mayor Ellington Provides Updates on Search for Next City Manager

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Information provided by Mayor Eddie Ellington in regards to the search for Henderson’s next city manager:

“Thursday night during a Special Called Meeting, myself and the Henderson City Council received information on the ‘Secondary Screening’ step that was completed by Developmental Associates LLC, based out of Chapel Hill, NC.

During this process, a phone interviewer asked the same questions of all the candidates that are based on the job analysis including a comment section. The phone interviewer evaluated the answers against a predetermined answer key. Then a different interviewer evaluated a written survey response that was provided to all candidates. The two interviewers did not consult with one another about their ratings.

The candidates were then ranked and sorted based on data provided from the survey and the phone interview, as well as an emotional intelligence test (EQi 2.0). These scores in no way determine at this stage if the candidates are qualified for the position.

The purpose of this step was to assist me and the council with more information and to identify whom we want to invite to visit Henderson for in-person skill assessments.

With this completed, we have identified and narrowed the field to six candidates to visit the city on Friday, November 8, 2019.

We are optimistic about who will serve as our next manager and will wait and see how the entire process concludes. This is the most important decision the city has been faced with in recent years and we are very mindful that we have our current City Manager Frank Frazier agreeing to serve as interim on a monthly basis until the ideal candidate is chosen on a unanimous decision. The future lies before us.”

-Mayor Eddie Ellington

‘Beyond Amazing’ Gospel Tour to Perform Nov. 8 at McGregor Hall

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

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The “Beyond Amazing Tour: A Gospel Music All-Star Event” will perform at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 7 p.m.

This tour is already being described as one of the biggest and most powerful tours in the history of Gospel music!

The McGregor Hall stage will feature a parade of Gospel music stars on one spectacular evening, including Brian Free and Assurance, Karen Peck and New River, Joseph Habedank, Emily Ann Roberts, and a McGregor Hall favorite, Victoria Huggins.

Tickets may be purchased by:

DROP-IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m

CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)

CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org  (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)

(This is not a paid advertisement)

Reminder: Downtown Henderson Trick-or-Treating Set for Halloween Day

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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.

American Legion Post 60 to Hold Veterans Day Ceremony, Chicken Plate Fundraiser

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-Information courtesy Jeremy Hetrick, Henderson American Legion Post 60 Adjutant

The Henderson American Legion Post 60 will have its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Henderson Collegiate High School, 1071 Old Epsom Road, Henderson starting at 10 a.m.

The public and all veterans are invited.

The Henderson American Legion Post 60 will also have a Chicken Plate Fundraiser on Friday, November 15, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Garnett and Spring Street in Henderson. Tickets are available for $8.

The meal will be take-out or dine-in and will include chicken, green beans, potatoes, roll and dessert. Drinks will be included for dine-in only.

Please contact Commander Andy Roberson at (252) 432-2432 or Adjutant Jeremy Hetrick (252) 204-4742 for tickets.

News 10/28/19

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Public Works Committee to Meet on Industrial Park, Cemetery Deeds

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

The Henderson City Council’s Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, to discuss the Industrial Park pump station, recording cemetery deeds, CIP review and sequence of collection regarding Utility billing.

This meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The public is welcome to observe.

News 10/25/19

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Demolition of Former ACTS Building Paves Way for New Green Space

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-Information courtesy the Citizens Aligned to Take Back Henderson, NC Facebook page

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The removal of this old house at 305 S. Chestnut Street in Henderson, the former ACTS location, that was owned by First Baptist Church is going to lead to what will be a beautiful green space. It will complement an area that has been so improved in recent years with the addition of McGregor Hall, the new Henderson Police Station and what will soon be the new Breckenridge Pavilion. Thank you, First Baptist Church!

A crew removes the old house at 305 S. Chestnut Street, the former ACTS location, owned by First Baptist Church. The resulting space will be utilized as a green space for the community (Photo courtesy Citizens Aligned to Take Back Henderson, NC)

The following message is from Ronald Cava, Senior Minister, First Baptist Church, Henderson, N.C.:

“The structure was a blessing to many people throughout the years. It was home to many ministers of FBC, then later was used in conjunction with the Baptist Children’s Homes of NC to temporarily house children whose families were in crisis. Untold meals and other good deeds were then served up for decades by ACTS. Unfortunately, the years took a toll on the building. The foundation and other critical aspects of the structure were compromised beyond repair. Removing the building was the right thing to do and new green space will contribute to the resurgence of downtown Henderson as a safe, beautiful, and healthy place to live, work, and worship”.

Citizens Aligned to Take Back Henderson, NC is a group founded in 2015 by Hope Hoyle Howard and fellow members Tommy Haithcock and Heidi Owen with the goal of bringing positive change to the community.

Today, over 4,000 people follow the group’s Facebook page which includes posts designed to bring attention to areas in the community that need work and to help educate the community on the positive aspects of the area.