Precinct G44 election results

Posted on May 07, 2014 by David Arneke

Our precinct’s results were generally in line with the overall results in yesterday’s primary election. Turnout in the precinct was pathetic, 8.5 percent.

Democrats overwhelmingly supported U.S. Sen. Kay Hagen, 121 to a total of 13 for her two opponents. In the primary for the 6th Congressional District, Laura Fjeld of Chapel Hill easily topped Bruce Davis, Guilford County commissioner, 87-41.

College Hill voters backed incumbent N.C. State Sen. Gladys Robinson over Skip Alston, 99-32. In one race where our precinct didn’t follow the overall results, the open District 58 seat in the state House, Democrats supported Dan Koenig over C. Ralph Johnson and Kerry Graves, 63-24-23. Overall, Johnson won with 42 percent, followed by Graves and Koenig.

For the nomination for at-large seat on the Guilford Board of Commissioners, our longtime district representative, Kay Cashion, outpolled Kirk Perkins, 94-28.

In the hotly contested nonpartisan state Supreme Court race, the precinct went strongly for incumbent Robin Hudson over Eric Levinson and Jeanette Doran, 92-48-27. Hudson and Levinson will meet in a runoff election on July 15.

In the Republican primary for the 6th Congressional District, our city Council representative, Zack Matheny, narrowly failed to carry the precinct, receiving 13 votes, compared to 15 for Phil Berger Jr. Berger and Mark Walker face a runoff in that race. In the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate, the precinct easily went for state Sen. Thom Tillis, who won the nomination to face Sen. Hagan in November.

Precinct G44

  • Total registered voters: 2,178
  • Total ballots cast: 186
  • Voter turnout: 8.53% for G44, 15% for Guilford County, 14% for the state
  • Democratic voters: 137
  • Republican voters: 47
  • Libertarian voters: 2
  • Nonpartisan ballots cast: 2
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Is it OK to paint your historic house like the one in “Up”?

Posted on May 04, 2014 by David Arneke

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Historic Districts in the News, from Gawker:

“A sweet young family in Santa Clara, California has nearly finished renovations on their Victorian home, keeping most of its historical features, while painting it to make it closely resemble the home from the Pixar movie Up. Their neighbors — a real bunch of grumps — are up in arms over the decision, saying they should have kept the historic theme of the neighborhood.

“Hosam Haggog and Fatima Rahman, the home’s owners, spent more than two years on the renovations, which they did largely for their daughters: ‘They love the movie Up and we just thought we’d give them something fun to be proud of, and actually all the kids in the neighborhood really love the colors.’ A sweet idea, putting aside the possible shortsightedness of allowing your children to design your home based on a children’s movie. But the adult neighbors don’t see it to be as sweet…”

Under Greensboro’s historic district guidelines, of course, you can paint your house any way you want.

Click here for the whole story at Gawker.

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This is a great month for traveling on two wheels

Posted on May 02, 2014 by David Arneke
Bike Month schedule

Click image to see it larger. And take note: On the evening of May 21, the Ride of Silence will pass through College Hill. See the Calendar page for details.

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CHNA May Meeting: Thursday, May 22

Posted on Apr 30, 2014 by Judy Horn

Mark your calendars: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the date of the May meeting of the College Hill Neighborhood Association will be Thursday, May 22, 2014. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St.  All College Hill residents are welcome to attend.

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2014 Tour of Historic Homes: Westerwood

Posted on Apr 29, 2014 by Judy Horn

Eight vintage homes in the Westerwood neighborhood will open their doors to the public during Preservation Greensboro Incorporated’s fourth annual Tour of Historic Homes May 17 and 18. The walking tour highlights stunning features of early twentieth century Tudor cottages, Colonial inspired facades, and Craftsman Bungalow architecture as well as unusual designs such as a Mediterranean-inspired homes and a Mid-Century Modern home. Participants will gain insights into local history along with artistic home design ideas.

“I think of Westerwood as our “Father Knows Best” neighborhood.” says Benjamin Briggs, Executive Director of Preservation Greensboro. “It contains the style of homes you would see on sit-coms from the 1950s. This is classic American suburban architecture with freestanding garages, picket fences, hardwood flooring, and linen closets. If pre-war architecture interests you, you will love this tour.”

The annual Tour of Historic Homes is the signature fundraising and educational event of Preservation Greensboro. Proceeds support the nonprofit organization’s many initiatives including Governor Morehead’s Blandwood Mansion, educational seminar and preservation efforts.

As a prelude to the tour, Preservation Greensboro is presenting a free lecture, “The Secrets of Westerwood,” on Saturday, May 3, 9 to 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church Chapel, 1000 West Friendly Avenue, adjacent to the Westerwood neighborhood.    Jim Collins, an architect with offices in Greensboro and New York, will make a presentation of the various architectural styles, urban planning and important historical details of the Westerwood neighborhood.

Tickets for the historic home tour go on sale May 1 at Extra Ingredient 801 Friendly Center Road, Brown Gardiner Drug Co. 2101 North Elm Street, Blandwood Mansion 447 West Washington Street in downtown Greensboro and online at www.preservationgreensboro.org.  Advanced tickets for non-PGI members are $20 and for PGI members $15 (only available at Blandwood and online.)  In addition, guests may purchase a Patron Pass for the tour.

The $75 Patron Pass offers guests an invitation to the Patron’s Party to be held on Thursday, May 15 at Double Oaks, 204 North Mendenhall Street, which includes hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and Silent Auction, plus access to all the Tour homes.

Group tickets are available for any group of 10 or more at the PGI membership rate and can be purchased only at Blandwood Mansion, 447 West Washington Street in downtown Greensboro or online atwww.preservationgreensboro.org.

In keeping with the artistic flair of the Westerwood neighborhood, a Village Fayre has been added on Saturday, May 17 from 11 am to 8 pm.  The Fayre is FREE and open to the public and includes food trucks, beer and wine sales, local arts and crafts vendors (most from the Westerwood neighborhood), live music beginning at 4pm, family and children’s activities.  The Fayre will be located in the park adjacent to East Lake Drive between Fairmont Street and Guilford Avenue (East Lake Drive will be blocked during the Fayre).

Suggested parking is in the lower parking lot of First Baptist Church, 1000 West Friendly Avenue, near the intersection of Crestland and Guilford Avenues.

For more information visit www.preservationgreensboro.org, call 336.272.5003 or write tojkastner@blandwood.org.

 

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Groovin’ in the Garden: Jazz at Gateway Gardens

Posted on Apr 29, 2014 by Judy Horn

Sunday, May 4, 2014 from Noon to 5 pm at Gateway Gardens in Greensboro

This premier event will feature performances throughout the afternoon local jazz ensembles. Other activities include creating musical instruments from recyclable items, an instrument “petting zoo,” face painting, Garden Quest, and more. A variety of food will also be available for purchase. It promises to be an afternoon of fun and entertainment for all! 
Admission is FREE!

To learn more visit http://www.greensborobeautiful.org/gardens/garden_events.php.

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Greenway Ribbon Cutting: May 10

Posted on Apr 29, 2014 by Judy Horn

Join the Downtown Greenway for the Tradition Cornerstone Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 801 West Smith Street (corner of Smith and Prescott streets). The event is free.

This event includes artist talks with Mags Harries and Lajos Hedar, permaculture gardening with Charlie Headington, Revolutionary War hero reenactments, the Urban Street Grille food truck, Gnam Gnam Gelato, Natty Greene’s Brews, American Music by Wulitzer Prize, children’s activities, raffles and more.

For more information visit downtowngreenway.org or phone 336-387-8355.

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Results of College Hill tree inventory to be discussed on May 12 in an informational workshop with foresters

Posted on Apr 28, 2014 by David Arneke

College Hill residents and property owners are invited to an informational workshop about trees in College Hill on Monday May 12. Foresters from W. H. Lock and Associates will present the results of the tree inventory they conducted over the past year. The inventory was funded with College Hill municipal service district revenue. An interactive map version of the inventory will be available online.

The workshop will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the 12th at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in the Fellowship Hall.

The foresters also will discuss how the inventory can be updated as trees are removed (due to storms, disease, etc.) and new trees are planted and how it can be used to guide reforestation efforts in the neighborhood. The inventory will help in identifying suitable locations for new trees that will not conflict with overhead power lines. The foresters will also offer advice about caring for trees and proper tree pruning techniques.

For more information, contact Mike Cowhig of the Greensboro Planning Department,
336-373-2755, click here for email, or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/planning.

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Updated: College Hill Neighborhood Assn Meets Monday, April 28

Posted on Apr 27, 2014 by Judy Horn

The College Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) will meet Monday, April 28, 2014, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St.  The community watch meeting will precede the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Links to the  minutes from the March meeting and the April meeting agenda are below.  All College Hill residents are invited to attend and contribute their thoughts and suggestions.

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Latest draft of College Hill neighborhood plan, to be discussed at Monday’s neighborhood association meeting

Posted on Apr 25, 2014 by David Arneke

Cover page of draft neighborhood planFrom neighborhood planner Jeff Sovich:

A major revision of the draft College Hill Neighborhood Plan has been added for your review and discussion!

College Hill Neighborhood Plan Revised Draft, 04-25-14

This is not a final version, but it includes significant updates and revisions from the previous draft (November, 2009).  Additional updates and revisions will be made frequently over the coming weeks (which I’ll be posting on the website and sending to you).  Here is a list of some of the major additional upcoming edits that will be made:

  • Add map of Existing Land Use
  • Add map of Code Compliance Activity
  • Add map of Pedestrian Environment
  • Add charts / update tables of demographic data
  • Finalize document organizational structure
  • Prioritize, and identify key actors for, Strategic Actions in Chapter 4
  • Add illustrative photos

I am very much looking forward to talking with all of you about this draft, and the home stretch of the planning process, during the CHNA meeting on Monday evening!

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