Henderson Highlights           E-News to the Henderson County NC Community

February 28, 2008
Henderson Highlights
Upcoming Events
Event DateEventDetails 
March 3 - 8
$5 Cat Rabies Vaccination Clinic
by Henderson County Animal Services
By appointment @ 14 local veterinarian clinics.  697-4723 for information.
March 6
Board of Commissioners Meeting
5:30 p.m. @ Commissioners Meeting Room
 
March 19
Board of Commissioners Meeting
9 a.m. @ Commissioners Meeting Room
March 21
Good Friday Holiday!
 
Edneyville Community Planning Committee
Commissioners Seek Volunteers

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents, business owners and property owners in the communities of Edneyville and Fruitland to serve on the newly established Edneyville Community Advisory Committee which will guide the community planning process. Applications and a map of the area are available at: www.hcplanning.org and posted in the county offices and planning department at 100 N. King Street, Hendersonville. 
Interested citizens should submit an application to the Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners by March 21, 2008 for consideration at the April 7, 2008 Board of Commissioners meeting. 
  
Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy Enrolling
Come Learn How Law Enforcement Works
The Henderson County Sheriff's Citizens Academy is now accepting applications for the "Class of 2008" which will convene at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 and run for 12 consecutive Tuesday evenings.
Classes are offered to community residents 21 years old or older, and give an intimate look at the Office of the Sheriff and its several divisions, teams and squads. A graduation dinner is scheduled for June 13, 2008. A fee of $20 covers all student materials as well as the graduation dinner. Applications are available  at the Sheriff's Office at 201 N. Main Street, Hendersonville or by calling 698-4142 or by e-mail.
Courthouse Safety and Desktop Alert
County Implements System to Improve Safety
 
Henderson County has installed a new secure emergency alert system to workstation computers at the Henderson County Courthouse at 200 North Grove Street. The new Desktop Alert system will enhance security at the courthouse because when an emergency happens at the courthouse, information about that emergency can be sent out through a discrete desktop alert to computer screens and employees can be quickly notified and can then notify the public.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office Captain Greg Cochran said he could foresee the Desktop Alert system being used for emergencies such as a bomb threat, a gunman, or even a weather related emergency such as a tornado.
4-H Children's Program Feb. 29
"Leap into Henderson County" with story telling event

Come enjoy an enchanting evening of story-telling by Karen-Eve Bayne Pfotzer and music and baked goods from 4-H members at this 4-H fundraising event from 7 - 9 p.m. Friday, February 29th at Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Avenue, Hendersonville.
This master story-teller will enchant and enthrall audiences of all ages with stories about Henderson County's early settlers, gardens and how apples came to the county. For more information call 698-6451.
     
    Cat Rabies Clinic for $5 March 3 - 8
    Get Your Feline Vaccinated from Rabies

      Henderson County Animal Services and Henderson County Veterinarians are hosting a Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Cats during the week of March 3 - 8, 2008 for a reduced fee of ONLY $5 per cat. The clinic will be held at veterinarian offices and are by appointment only. State Law and County Ordinance require all cats four months old and older have a current vaccine. Appointments required, call 697-4723 for more information.
    In This Issue

    Meet County Employee:
    Autumn Radcliff

     
    What do you do for Henderson County?
    I am the Senior Planner in the Planning Department.

    What does your job entail?
    Working with various boards, committee’s, and the public with development plans and applications, community plans and studies, writing and updating ordinances, and most any project work in the department.
     
    What do you enjoy most about your job?
    Project Work. Having the opportunity to work on various types of projects and seeing those projects from the beginning to the end.

    Where are you originally from?
    Newfound Community in Leicester where I grew up and still live.
     
    What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
    Spending time with my husband and my 1 ½ year old twin girls and doing anything outdoors.
     
    What's your favorite TV show and/or professional sports team? Currently Criminal Minds and The Closer, but my all time favorite is The Walton’s because it always reminds me of my crazy family and home.
     
    What's the most recent book you've read?
    Anything written by Nora Roberts. 
     
    What's your favorite book?
    My most cherished book is my Bible that was given to me by my Mom and Dad, and my Grandparents.


    Rigister Now for
    Spring Soccer
    Register now for boys and girls youth Spring Soccer for children ages Kindergarten through 12th grade. The program begins in March. Register online at www.hcprd.com or stop by the office in Jackson Park.