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Memorial Day Safety Tips
May 24, 2018

With the approach of the Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin asks all citizens to join him in making this Memorial Day holiday a happy and safe time for all.

Travel Safely

  • Buckle up for every trip.  Everyone in the vehicle should wear their seatbelts every time they are riding, or driving, in your vehicle. Wearing a seatbelt is the best defense against injuries in a drunk-driving related crash.
  • Do NOT drink and drive.  If you plan on consuming alcohol this weekend, drink responsibly and make sure you have lined up a sober, designated driver before you start your festivities.  When driving, the only safe blood alcohol level is zero.
  • Keep children safe in and around vehicles.  Make sure car seats and booster seats are properly installed for any children riding with you. Don’t leave children or pets unattended in the vehicle.  

Grilling Safety

  • Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors and never in a garage, porch or other enclosed space.
  • Keep children and pets away from the grilling area.
  • If you plan to use a fire pit, be sure to extinguish the fire completely before leaving it unattended.

Water Safety

  • Never swim alone.
  • If no lifeguard is on duty at the pool or beach, do not let children swim unless they are accompanied by a responsible adult who knows lifesaving techniques and first aid.
  • Wear a life vest while boating.

Sun Safety

  • Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher and apply it generously throughout the day.
  • Drink plenty of water to keep hydrated especially if alcohol is being consumed.
  • Wear a hat and sunglasses and stay in the shade when possible.

Republican Breakfast Saturday MAY 20th at the

 DIXIE DINER, 7:30-9:00

My Time as a Lobbyist, by Harvey Sankey

 

Join fellow Republicans for Breakfast Saturday, May 20th, at the Dixie Diner on Hwy 64 on Laurel Park from 7:30 – 9:00 AM.

Harvey Sankey will discuss his time as a Lobbyist for the Printing Industry in Nebraska.  Are lobbyist’s good,  or do they have to much influence over our elected officials?  Harvey will discuss the good the bad and the ugly. Join us for some lively discussion.

The monthly Henderson County Republican Breakfast will be held Saturday, May 20th at the Dixie Diner in Laurel Park on hwy 64.  Order from the menu or enjoy the Breakfast Buffet.  Join fellow Republicans as we meet socially and discuss the issues of the day.

Many Republican events are happening this month and next.  Learn about various Republican sponsored events and how you can participate in growing the local Republican Party.

Aubrey Woodward, the newly elected 11th District Chair is expected to attend. If you have not met Aubrey, you will be impressed with his vision for the 11th District Republican Party.

The event is open to All Republicans, young and old.  Bring the children and Grandchildren.

Some important dates to remember:

Tuesday May 23rd Henderson County Women’s Club meets at the Cedars 11:30 AM Guest Speaker is Sheriff Charlie McDonald. Reservations are required,

Wednesday May 24th The Henderson County Republican Men’s Club meets at the Dixie Diner in Laurel Park 7:30-9:00 AM.  Order from the Menu or enjoy the Breakfast Buffet.  Bill Fishburne, Broker with Beverly Hanks Realty and former past President of the Henderson County Board of Realtors will give an update on the Real Estate Market in Henderson County.  In a word the market is HOT.  Come join us and listen to Bill’s Presentation on the current market conditions.

The 2019 Saluda Arts Festival is this weekend, just down the road from Hendersonville! This festival, held Saturday, May 18th in Downtown Saluda, celebrates the rich history of arts and crafts in the historic town of Saluda, plus there will be lots of food for purchase as well as live music.

Warmer weather in Henderson County, means a lot of great "Live" outdoor entertainment. Enjoy spending time with friends, and family at Rhythm & Brews in downtown Hendersonville.  Yes, it is back...and all kicks off on Thursday night May, 16th at 5:30pm with Rock/Southern Rock/Boogie. Headliner: The Broadcast. Opener: Screamin Js. The series is every 3rd Thursday, May-September. Designated seating area in front of Wells Fargo Bank.

The 2nd annual Cota hit for Megan Edneys heart golf tournament will be held Monday June 10th at Kenmure.The tournament begins at noon and entry is $150 per player.To enter a player or team call Mike Edney 828-692-4130.In addition to golf there will be a big silent auction held with tons of items for bid Friday June 7th at Black Bear Coffee on Main Street 6pm-8pm.To view auction items go to www.32auctions.com/COTAforMeganE

Coming to grips with a battle over who has actual control of the public water in Henderson County, county commissioners on Wednesday adopted a strongly worded resolution charging the city of Hendersonvlle with discriminating against customers outside the city limits, and calling on City Council to immediately equalize all water rates and fees. The city did then issue a news release rebutting several of the county's points while declaring that the City Council is open to conversations on water policy. There has been conflict for years, that the city should however charge city and outside users the same rate and has also asked the city to cede control of the water system to a city-county water authority.

Commissioner Bill Lapsley, who presented the water resolution, issued an olive branch to the city. He said he wanted to put in the record his support for the city's request for $200,000 to fund school resource officers in the existing four county schools within the city limits. Commissioners did not immediately react to Lapsley's request on the SROs.

Parkway Visitors Can Expect One-Lane Closures in Affected Areas

The National Park Service announced today that over 115 miles of the historic motor route in three primary areas will be resurfaced as part of a pavement preservation program on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Work is expected to start in late-May and continue through November of 2019, with no work scheduled during October. Work locations, within scheduled project areas, will change weekly and visitors in active work zone areas should expect single lane closures and delays. The National Park Service appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation during this project.

Work will take place on the following sections of Parkway, and includes the paved road-side pullouts:

    • Milepost 175 to 217, Mabry Mill to Cumberland Knob area (42 miles)
    • Milepost 241 to 262, Doughton Park to West Jefferson area (21 miles)
    • Milepost 292 to 345, Cone Memorial Park to NC Minerals Museum area (53 miles)

As with any road project, motorists and park users must exercise caution. In the interest of visitor safety, park visitors are asked to:

  • Check the Parkway’s Real Time Road Map for regularly updated work zone information.
  • Expect delays while work takes place Monday through Friday. Lane closures will be managed with flagging operations and a pilot car to lead traffic through work zones.
  • Observe reduced speed limits in work zones, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; to maintain safe operations and allow for proper curing of pavement.
  • Anticipate loose gravel on the road surface during pavement curing times. Bicyclists and motorcyclists are asked to exercise extreme caution as loose gravel on top of the paved surface, during the required curing time, could result in loss of control. On-site message boards will recommend alternate routes.
  • When circumstances prevent bicyclists from keeping up with traffic, dismount and move off of the road to let the on-coming traffic pass when traveling through a single lane closure.

Project vendors will work in short sections and repeat the resurfacing process as they move from section to section of the full project.  The steps in this process include prepping the surface, applying a chip seal surface of liquid asphalt and stone chips, allowing the surface to properly cure, vacuuming the work area to minimize loose gravel, applying a fog seal on top of the chip seal surface, and finishing by painting new road marking lines. The process will then repeat on the next section of the project.

The Blue Ridge Parkway inventory of paved roads includes bridges, tunnels, parking areas, spur roads, service roads, campground and picnic area roads, and the 469-mile Parkway motor route itself. Given the large inventory of paved surfaces along the Parkway, and in order to effectively invest available funding, the pavement preservation strategy focuses on keeping the good sections good and returning fair sections to good condition.

Pavement preservation is becoming a regular road maintenance strategy in national parks. Studies find that for each dollar spent on pavement preservation between $6 and $10 in future pavement rehabilitation costs are saved. Funding for road maintenance in national parks, including the Parkway, comes in large part from the Highway Trust Fund, which is derived from a federal gas tax managed by the Federal Highway Administration.

  

WHKP FM & AM announce 2019 football broadcast schedule:

WHKP is entering our 74th year of bringing live high school football broadcasts to your radio,computer,and smart phone.Our experienced team Tim Ertzberger,and Beau Lovelace are primed and ready for this new season that kicks off August 23rd as North travels to Hendersonville.WHKP's first off site broadcast the day after we signed on the air October 25th 1946 was a live local high school football broadcast.footballschedule
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Music on Main

June 7 - August 23, 2019

Every Friday Night / 7pm - 9pm / Free

Visitor Center, 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC

Audiences will once again be treated to one of Hendersonville’s favorite summertime events at the Music on Main concert series.  Music on Main is the premier outdoor concert series held every Friday evening from June 7 through August 23 at the Visitor Center, located at 201 South Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.  The concerts are held every Friday evening from June 7 through August 23 at 7pm, admission is free.

Music on Main provides a quality, family-oriented event showcasing regional musical talents.  The concerts feature a diverse line-up ranging from pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music - there’s something for every musical taste!  The event offers concessions such as: hot dogs, ice cream, pretzels, and lemonade for sale.

Classic car shows are held in conjunction with Music on Main Street. The car shows are located in front of the Visitors Center, between Allen Street and Caswell Street, which will be closed to traffic. For more information about the classic car shows, contact Carolina Mountain Car Club at 828-702-0448.

Music on Main presents a Special 4th of July Celebration Concert on Thursday, July 4th, featuring Wishful Thinkin’. As part of the July 4th Celebration there will be a patriotic tribute to all branches of the United States armed forces. Military veterans will be recognized and those currently serving in our armed forces. Bring an American flag to wave to show your patriotism.

Bring a chair and enjoy an evening of live music from 7pm-9pm.  The audience seating area opens after 5:30pm, early admission is prohibited.  Please leave your pets comfortably at home, Hendersonville City ordinance prohibits animals in the event area. Admission is free. Alcoholic beverages, backpacks and coolers are prohibited. 

In case of inclement weather, the concert will be postponed until 8pm.  If the weather does not improve by 8pm the performance will be cancelled.

 

Schedule:

June 7:  Tuxedo Junction / Classic Car Show                   July 19 – Flashback – The Party Band

June 14: A Social Function                                             July 26 – Rock & Roll Reunion / Classic Car Show          

June 21: Emporium / Classic Car Show                           August 2 – The Night Move Band

June 28: Gotcha Groove                                                 August 9 – Dashboard Blue / Classic Car Show

July 4 – Wishful Thinkin’ / Patriotic Tribute                       August 16 – Deano & The Dreamers

July 12 – WestSound / Classic Car Show                        August 23 – 96.5 House Band / Classic Car Show

 

 PF3 Elects Executive Committee

Polk County Fit, Fresh, and Friendly (PF3) elected its Executive Committee for 2019 at its monthly Board of Directors meeting in May.

(Left to right) part-time Executive Director Yanet Cisneros (Rutherford-Polk-McDowell Health District’s Healthy Communities Coordinator), Chair Kathy Woodham (St. Luke’s Hospital’s Marketing Director), Vice-Chair Jerry Stensland (Polk County Recreation Director), Member-at-Large Mary Prioleau, Treasurer Sandra McGriff (Blue Ridge Health Practice Manager), and Secretary Jessica Spivey-Raines (Sunny View Clubhouse’s Secretary and Activities Director).

Leaving the Committee are Past-Treasurer Ben Ellington and Past-Member-at-Large Linda Greensfelder, Ph.D. PF3 is a nonprofit consortium of volunteers dedicated to making a difference in the health and wellness of Polk County, NC. It is a broad-based group of community leaders, health professionals, and concerned community members working together to plan and implement effective strategies to promote wellness. For more information, please visit online: