Saturday, July 4, 2009
National Night Out
Does anyone have any ideas how we may recognize National Night Out on August 4, 2009 from 6-9 pm.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Family Fun Fest
Family Fun Fest 2009 10/10/2009
Family Fun Fest 2009 at Dickey-Stephens Park Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 9a.m. - 3p.m.
Hosted by the NLR Chamber of Commerce, Family Fun Fest will include entertainment and music, a Kid Zone and more than 100 vendors ranging from arts and crafts to retail businesses. Proceeds from the Family Fun Fest will support projects such as Arkansas Scholars, Vital Links, Partners in Education, Leadership Renaissance and scholarships for local students.
If you would like to be a sponsor or a vendor, please call Ashley Hight at 501-372-5959 or email ashley@nlrchamber.org.
- Dates
- 10/10/2009
- Address
- Dickey-Stephens Park
400 W. Broadway
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114- - GPS
- 34.767090, -92.259460
- Phone Number 1
- (501)372-5959
- Web Address
- www.nlrchamber.org
Busy 4th of July, Lots to do, Heres one..........
Heres one event I wanted to make sure you knew about.............
Argenta Foodie Festival 7/4/2009
Argenta Downtown Council and Certified Arkansas Farmers Market invite you to share your patriotic spirit and love of locally grown foods by attending the first annual Argenta Foodie Festival on Saturday, July 4, 2009.
The event will take place from 9:00am - 2:00pm and is free to the public.This new mouth-watering festival will be held along Main Street between 6th St. and 7th St. in the historic Argenta neighborhood of downtown North Little Rock next to the popular Argenta Farmers Market.
The Argenta Foodie Festival will feature some of Arkansas’ favorite restaurants and catering companies as their chefs will create their own specialties utilizing only locally grown produce and meats. Entertainment includes live music, arts and crafts vendors, children’s entertainment area and shop for fresh, locally grown food at the Farmers Market.
Don’t miss out on all of the fun on Independence Day! Come downtown to wear your red, white and blue, enjoy great food, dance to live music and support our local farmers. Our local farmers, chefs, musicians and artist, will make downtown North Little Rock the place to be on July 4, 2009.
Event: Argenta Foodie Festival
Place: Main Street, Argenta (Between 6th and 7th St)
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Food: Favorite Restaurant Specialties featuring local produce and meats
Entertainment: Live Music, Arts and Crafts, Children’s Entertainment Area
Admission: Free
Parking: Plentiful and Free
Contact: John McClure,
Arkansas Convention & Event Marketing, Inc.
501-993-7502
jmcclure@arconventionsandevents.com
Heres some more happening throught the first week of July.....
July 3 - 31: The Carousel Argenta Walking Club meets each Friday from 6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. at the Carousel Fit 4 Life Wellness Center. Health and Fitness training tips provided. For more info call501-563-0861.
July 3: Reggae Boat Cruise aboard the Arkansas Queen Riverboat from 10p.m. - 1a.m. - Boarding at 9:30p.m. DJ’s Ras Levi/ K-One/ HY-C. $20 in advance. Call Ras Levi at 501-744-8842 or the AR Queen at 501-372-5777 for reservations.
July 3 - 5: The 30th Annual Pepsi Softball Classic at the Burns Park Softball Complex and the Sherwood Complex. For details visit busch-pepsi-classic.com or contact Marla Albright at 501-312-5756.
July 3 -12: The AAU Division I & II Boys 16 Basketball Tournament at various NLR and LR locations. For details visit http://www.aauboysbasketball.org/.
July 4: Annual Pops on the River fireworks celebration held on the banks of the AR River. FREE and open to the public, bring your blankets and lawn chairs! The top 5 contestants from the“Oh! Say can you sing?” contest will perform at 6:30p.m., followed by the Happy Tymes Jazz Band at 7p.m. The AR Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8:30p.m. with the fireworks following at approximately 9:30p.m. Audio Simulcast in NLR! Please bring canned food or non-perishable food donations for the AR Rice Depot. Food vendors will be present. No Coolers or Pets Please!
July 4: Get a unique view of the fireworks from aboard the USS Razorback submarine! Indoor/outdoor seating available; hamburgers, hot dogs,and all the fixings plus a donation bar. Only $25 a person, to reserve your seat call 501-371-8320.
July 4: Lunch Cruise aboard the AR Queen-11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. Cost: $24. Fireworks Dinner Cruise - Boarding at 7p.m., Returns in time to view the fireworks display. Cost: $41pp.Call 501-372-5777 for reservations.
July 4: 4th of July Family Festival at the Clinton Presidential Center. Storytellers, magicians,inflatable games and live music by The Big John Miller Band. FREE Admission from 9a.m. - 5p.m.,the Festival will begin at 4p.m. Call 501-370-5050.
Argenta Foodie Festival 7/4/2009
Argenta Downtown Council and Certified Arkansas Farmers Market invite you to share your patriotic spirit and love of locally grown foods by attending the first annual Argenta Foodie Festival on Saturday, July 4, 2009.
The event will take place from 9:00am - 2:00pm and is free to the public.This new mouth-watering festival will be held along Main Street between 6th St. and 7th St. in the historic Argenta neighborhood of downtown North Little Rock next to the popular Argenta Farmers Market.
The Argenta Foodie Festival will feature some of Arkansas’ favorite restaurants and catering companies as their chefs will create their own specialties utilizing only locally grown produce and meats. Entertainment includes live music, arts and crafts vendors, children’s entertainment area and shop for fresh, locally grown food at the Farmers Market.
Don’t miss out on all of the fun on Independence Day! Come downtown to wear your red, white and blue, enjoy great food, dance to live music and support our local farmers. Our local farmers, chefs, musicians and artist, will make downtown North Little Rock the place to be on July 4, 2009.
Event: Argenta Foodie Festival
Place: Main Street, Argenta (Between 6th and 7th St)
Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Food: Favorite Restaurant Specialties featuring local produce and meats
Entertainment: Live Music, Arts and Crafts, Children’s Entertainment Area
Admission: Free
Parking: Plentiful and Free
Contact: John McClure,
Arkansas Convention & Event Marketing, Inc.
501-993-7502
jmcclure@arconventionsandevents.com
Heres some more happening throught the first week of July.....
July 3 - 31: The Carousel Argenta Walking Club meets each Friday from 6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. at the Carousel Fit 4 Life Wellness Center. Health and Fitness training tips provided. For more info call501-563-0861.
July 3: Reggae Boat Cruise aboard the Arkansas Queen Riverboat from 10p.m. - 1a.m. - Boarding at 9:30p.m. DJ’s Ras Levi/ K-One/ HY-C. $20 in advance. Call Ras Levi at 501-744-8842 or the AR Queen at 501-372-5777 for reservations.
July 3 - 5: The 30th Annual Pepsi Softball Classic at the Burns Park Softball Complex and the Sherwood Complex. For details visit busch-pepsi-classic.com or contact Marla Albright at 501-312-5756.
July 3 -12: The AAU Division I & II Boys 16 Basketball Tournament at various NLR and LR locations. For details visit http://www.aauboysbasketball.org/.
July 4: Annual Pops on the River fireworks celebration held on the banks of the AR River. FREE and open to the public, bring your blankets and lawn chairs! The top 5 contestants from the“Oh! Say can you sing?” contest will perform at 6:30p.m., followed by the Happy Tymes Jazz Band at 7p.m. The AR Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8:30p.m. with the fireworks following at approximately 9:30p.m. Audio Simulcast in NLR! Please bring canned food or non-perishable food donations for the AR Rice Depot. Food vendors will be present. No Coolers or Pets Please!
July 4: Get a unique view of the fireworks from aboard the USS Razorback submarine! Indoor/outdoor seating available; hamburgers, hot dogs,and all the fixings plus a donation bar. Only $25 a person, to reserve your seat call 501-371-8320.
July 4: Lunch Cruise aboard the AR Queen-11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. Cost: $24. Fireworks Dinner Cruise - Boarding at 7p.m., Returns in time to view the fireworks display. Cost: $41pp.Call 501-372-5777 for reservations.
July 4: 4th of July Family Festival at the Clinton Presidential Center. Storytellers, magicians,inflatable games and live music by The Big John Miller Band. FREE Admission from 9a.m. - 5p.m.,the Festival will begin at 4p.m. Call 501-370-5050.
City Offices Closed Friday July 3rd
City Offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2009,
in observance of Independence Day (July 4),
garbage, trash and recycling routes will be picked up as scheduled on Friday
(there will not be a delay due to this holiday.)
AMBOY NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE
The Amboy neighborhood yard sale has been rescheduled for July 11th.
At the United Methodist Church
311 Military rd in Amboy
Booths can still be rented from Tina Walker or Shiela Whitby at Bookeeping Plus.
Call Tina or Sheila at 753-8603
Donations of items to sell are also still being collected
So mark your calendars for July 11th and come on down and have great time with us,
and get rid of some of that stuff you have filling your closets, and storage sheds.
Back to School - backpack/tennis shoe event
For the 2nd year in a row, NLR PD Officer Tommy Norman and the NLRPD, along with local businesses, will host a Back to School event that will this year provide a backpack and pair of tennis shoes to at least 50 NLR children.
This event will take place on Saturday, August 15th, @ 10am, at the Shoe Carnival in Lakewood Village. The first day of school for NLR is August 19th. Wal-Mart ( McCain & Maumelle ) has committed to donating the backpacks. The children chosen will have a $50.00 limit on tennis shoes.
This event would be similar to the Shop with a Cop, and officers would assist a child in choosing a pair of shoes.
Donations are needed for this event. And EVERYONE is encouraged to participate, HOW you ask?
An account has been set up, Its called the"backpack account" at any Centennial Bank (formerly Twin City Bank)....
This is another of many ways you can join with the NLR Police in giving back to the community.
I hope you will help out in this event, I plan too.
This event will take place on Saturday, August 15th, @ 10am, at the Shoe Carnival in Lakewood Village. The first day of school for NLR is August 19th. Wal-Mart ( McCain & Maumelle ) has committed to donating the backpacks. The children chosen will have a $50.00 limit on tennis shoes.
This event would be similar to the Shop with a Cop, and officers would assist a child in choosing a pair of shoes.
Donations are needed for this event. And EVERYONE is encouraged to participate, HOW you ask?
An account has been set up, Its called the"backpack account" at any Centennial Bank (formerly Twin City Bank)....
This is another of many ways you can join with the NLR Police in giving back to the community.
I hope you will help out in this event, I plan too.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July Meeting of the Amboy Crime Watch
The July Meeting of the Amboy Crime Watch will be held Thursday evening Julty 2nd, at 6:30pm at the Amboy United Methodist Church on Military rd.State Representative Allen Kerr will be the guest Speaker.
From Rep. Kerr's Website:
“I believe that government has to be responsive and open to voters. All levels of government have lost the trust of voters. The only way to regain that trust is by doing the right things. The public has a right to know how their government business is conducted. Public servants have to hold themselves to the highest ethical standards and be willing to be open to public scrutiny.”
You can visit Allen Kerr's website by clicking HERE
Monday, June 29, 2009
3/50 project to help save local business
If you knew that your purchases at a locally-owned store could keep that store in business during this recession, would you shop there more frequently?
That's the idea behind a new plan launched last week on the Web to help strengthen local economies. It's called "The 3/50 Project" and it asks you to identify three independently-owned stores that you would hate to lose.
The creator of the idea hopes to convince consumers that by spending $50 per month at those three stores it will make a critical difference for their ability to remain a vibrant part of the local economy. The 3/50 Project aims to support the local brick and mortar businesses.
Pick 3 businesses, spend $50 total per month. Save the local economy. It boils down to thinking about what 3 stores or 3 businesses that are locally-owned you would hate to see disappear. That means from the corner restaurant, gallery or store.
These are the stores that are the heart and soul of a local economy. However, the reality is that when people curtail their spending in times of recession, these are the businesses hit the hardest.
For every $100 spent at a locally owned store, $68 stays local. That compares to $43 from a "big box" or chain store purchase. As for online purchases, those return nothing to the local economy not even taxes.
Theres lots of opportunities to shop local all over NLR. Get signed up and get motivated to do this today, and help keep local people in business.
Check out the 3/50 project website HERE
That's the idea behind a new plan launched last week on the Web to help strengthen local economies. It's called "The 3/50 Project" and it asks you to identify three independently-owned stores that you would hate to lose.
The creator of the idea hopes to convince consumers that by spending $50 per month at those three stores it will make a critical difference for their ability to remain a vibrant part of the local economy. The 3/50 Project aims to support the local brick and mortar businesses.
Pick 3 businesses, spend $50 total per month. Save the local economy. It boils down to thinking about what 3 stores or 3 businesses that are locally-owned you would hate to see disappear. That means from the corner restaurant, gallery or store.
These are the stores that are the heart and soul of a local economy. However, the reality is that when people curtail their spending in times of recession, these are the businesses hit the hardest.
For every $100 spent at a locally owned store, $68 stays local. That compares to $43 from a "big box" or chain store purchase. As for online purchases, those return nothing to the local economy not even taxes.
Theres lots of opportunities to shop local all over NLR. Get signed up and get motivated to do this today, and help keep local people in business.
Check out the 3/50 project website HERE
Great Article in Todays Dem Gaz...by Jake Sandlin
Plan to honor veterans sets off sparks
Owner of NLR site near base says he regrets enlisting city’s help
By Jake Sandlin.....
Military vehicles pass daily through the intersection where Military Drive crosses MacArthur Drive in North Little Rock on the way in or out of Camp Robinson just up the road, home to the state’s National Guard.
And just to the intersection’s south lies a small plot of grass where bar-and-grill owner Bill Yeates wants to put a monument honoring military men and women, past and present.
“Every convoy that comes out of Camp Robinson and the folks who go to work every day at Camp Robinson, they come through that intersection,” he said. “This is the best location.”
North Little Rock’s 10-member Veterans Memorial Committee was formed in October with $50,000 in startup money from the city. The City Council gave the panel authority over the memorial site selection, design and mission, with the council to give final approval.
The site at 5501 MacArthur is the only formal proposal accepted by the committee so far. Other suggestions include various spots in Burns Park and downtown.
The committee forums have at times become loud and ugly centering on suggestions that the memorial be put up at a site more out-of-the-way for Camp Robinson personnel.
“A good word would be ‘volatile,’” said Alderman Cary Gaines, who is chairman of the committee. “It’s not been pleasant.”
“It’s turned rancorous at times,” Gaines said. “I’ve been accused of going along with what the mayor wants to do and also of being on the side of what Bill Yeates wants to do. I want to go down the middle. I want all viewpoints to be heard.”
Committee member Mike Ross , former commander of the 39th Brigade, told the Amboy audience Thursday night that “a perception out there” that the panel has other interests at play is wrong.
“I don’t have a political agenda, I promise you,” Ross said at the meeting. “There’s been a lot of controversy in this. But those who don’t show up at these meetings and who sit back and gripe about it, they probably won’t show up at the memorial either.”
Panel member Zachary Warren said “I want to have a place that’s solemn where I can go and grieve, where my mother can go and grieve,” Warren said, adding that he’s torn about the location. “Does she really want to be seen doing that in front of 100 cars going by? Maybe that’s just me.”
Amboy supporters of the MacArthur Drive location remain adamant that it is the only proper spot, one members of the military pass by every day and would be able to see without making a special trip.
If a city-funded veterans memorial goes somewhere else, Yeates said he would still like to have something up at his site.
“If I had to do it all over again,” Yeates said, “that monument would be out there right now.”
Get a Dem-Gaz and see the whole story....
Owner of NLR site near base says he regrets enlisting city’s help
By Jake Sandlin.....
Military vehicles pass daily through the intersection where Military Drive crosses MacArthur Drive in North Little Rock on the way in or out of Camp Robinson just up the road, home to the state’s National Guard.
And just to the intersection’s south lies a small plot of grass where bar-and-grill owner Bill Yeates wants to put a monument honoring military men and women, past and present.
“Every convoy that comes out of Camp Robinson and the folks who go to work every day at Camp Robinson, they come through that intersection,” he said. “This is the best location.”
North Little Rock’s 10-member Veterans Memorial Committee was formed in October with $50,000 in startup money from the city. The City Council gave the panel authority over the memorial site selection, design and mission, with the council to give final approval.
The site at 5501 MacArthur is the only formal proposal accepted by the committee so far. Other suggestions include various spots in Burns Park and downtown.
The committee forums have at times become loud and ugly centering on suggestions that the memorial be put up at a site more out-of-the-way for Camp Robinson personnel.
“A good word would be ‘volatile,’” said Alderman Cary Gaines, who is chairman of the committee. “It’s not been pleasant.”
“It’s turned rancorous at times,” Gaines said. “I’ve been accused of going along with what the mayor wants to do and also of being on the side of what Bill Yeates wants to do. I want to go down the middle. I want all viewpoints to be heard.”
Committee member Mike Ross , former commander of the 39th Brigade, told the Amboy audience Thursday night that “a perception out there” that the panel has other interests at play is wrong.
“I don’t have a political agenda, I promise you,” Ross said at the meeting. “There’s been a lot of controversy in this. But those who don’t show up at these meetings and who sit back and gripe about it, they probably won’t show up at the memorial either.”
Panel member Zachary Warren said “I want to have a place that’s solemn where I can go and grieve, where my mother can go and grieve,” Warren said, adding that he’s torn about the location. “Does she really want to be seen doing that in front of 100 cars going by? Maybe that’s just me.”
Amboy supporters of the MacArthur Drive location remain adamant that it is the only proper spot, one members of the military pass by every day and would be able to see without making a special trip.
If a city-funded veterans memorial goes somewhere else, Yeates said he would still like to have something up at his site.
“If I had to do it all over again,” Yeates said, “that monument would be out there right now.”
Get a Dem-Gaz and see the whole story....
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Great Input Thursday Night at the Memorial Advisory Board meeting
From the Advisory Board to the audience there were some extremely good suggestions and comments made. I thought it was good the committee told us about the past suggestions so we wouldn't be repeating ourselves.
Everyone had a chance to speak there piece, all you had to do was speak up, raise your hand, or stand up. And all suggestions were taken seriously. The Board did its best to answer all questions from the crowd of about 50 attending (rough guess) . Most everyone there was supportive of the location at 5501 MacArthur dr.
Congressional Medal of Honer recipient Nick Bacon was scheduled to speak on behalf of the 5501 MacArthur location, but was too ill to attend. It has been recently revealed that Mr. Bacon was diagnosed with cancer. Our prayers go out to him and his family.
One of the most interesting , and I might say exciting to me was the announcement that the area by the main gate to Camp Robinson was not an option for a location because the National Guard already has that area spoken for. The long range plan is to build and move the museum to that place. Thats good news, and a very appropriate location for such a thing.
Thanks to both Amboy associations for hosting this event. Dara, and all you girls from Amboy are just awesome, the balloons were a great addition to keep the energy positive.
Also Thanks to the members of the Advisory Board for there service in this mission.
The Advisory Committee consists of 10 people appointed by the City Council.
You may contact these people at the following:
Cary Gaines
Chairman
carygaines@msn.com
John S Heffernan
Location Committee
john.heffernan@lr.af.mil
Willie Elizandro
Location Committee
welizandro@nlrpr.org
Robert Briley
Design Committee
(no Email available)
Zachary Warren
Location Committee
zwarren1984@att.net
Greg Zonner
Design committee
gzonner@aimm.museum
Bert Turner
Design committee
bert_turner@comcast.net
CSM Deborah J. Collins
Location Committee
deborah.collins@us.army.mil
CMSgt Willard Helmick
Location Committee
willard.helmick@arlitt.ang.af.mil
Col Mike Ross
Location Committee
mike.ross06@comcast.net
Everyone had a chance to speak there piece, all you had to do was speak up, raise your hand, or stand up. And all suggestions were taken seriously. The Board did its best to answer all questions from the crowd of about 50 attending (rough guess) . Most everyone there was supportive of the location at 5501 MacArthur dr.
Congressional Medal of Honer recipient Nick Bacon was scheduled to speak on behalf of the 5501 MacArthur location, but was too ill to attend. It has been recently revealed that Mr. Bacon was diagnosed with cancer. Our prayers go out to him and his family.
One of the most interesting , and I might say exciting to me was the announcement that the area by the main gate to Camp Robinson was not an option for a location because the National Guard already has that area spoken for. The long range plan is to build and move the museum to that place. Thats good news, and a very appropriate location for such a thing.
Thanks to both Amboy associations for hosting this event. Dara, and all you girls from Amboy are just awesome, the balloons were a great addition to keep the energy positive.
Also Thanks to the members of the Advisory Board for there service in this mission.
The Advisory Committee consists of 10 people appointed by the City Council.
You may contact these people at the following:
Cary Gaines
Chairman
carygaines@msn.com
John S Heffernan
Location Committee
john.heffernan@lr.af.mil
Willie Elizandro
Location Committee
welizandro@nlrpr.org
Robert Briley
Design Committee
(no Email available)
Zachary Warren
Location Committee
zwarren1984@att.net
Greg Zonner
Design committee
gzonner@aimm.museum
Bert Turner
Design committee
bert_turner@comcast.net
CSM Deborah J. Collins
Location Committee
deborah.collins@us.army.mil
CMSgt Willard Helmick
Location Committee
willard.helmick@arlitt.ang.af.mil
Col Mike Ross
Location Committee
mike.ross06@comcast.net
Friday, June 26, 2009
Questions for the cops?
Heres something we haven't done in a little while. As you all should know our Police guys and gals are full of knowledge. They are all over the place at all hours of the day and night. If its happening they usually know all about it. In the past we have posted questions and received answers from Lt Bowers at the Levy Substation. I know I have a couple of questions and Im sure some of you do too. So heres your chance to ask the experts of Law Enforcement. Just click on comments and ask away. We should get some answers in a little while.......BTW, I was privaledged to meet a new addition to the Levy family of officers yesterday. Officer Keith Phifer is a great guy and is working in the Levy area this summer. Officer Phifer who normally works as a School Resource Officer when school is in session is on the streets busting scumbags and serving the community. I hope you all have a chance to meet this really great guy, and when you do, as you should with all our public servants....Give him a pat on the back and say thanks. Thats something these guys dont get very often.
I was informed earlier this week that Lt. Bowers is suffering a "training related injury" to his shoulder, and is out of service for a little while. Hopefully he can still play along with us here. Keep him in your prayers for a speedy recovery.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive today 6/26/09
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive will be Friday June 26th from 7AM till 6PM at the Patrick Henry Hays Senior Center at 401 West Pershing. Please come out and help the NLR Police and Fire Departments defeat the LR Police and Fire Department by donating blood.
Last year, supporters of the NLR Police and Fire donated 108 units of blood to LR's 93. If you noticed, the blood drive is starting at 7 to provide officers working the midnight shift an opportunity to participate as well as to provide people the opportunity to donate before they go to work.
If you would like to reserve a time to eliminate a possible waiting period, please email Terry.Kuykendall@nlrpolice.org with your desired time.
Please encourage all of your family members and friends to participate as well. This is a very important blood drive for the American Red Cross. Many major blood drives are held at colleges and with it being the summer months and school not in session, blood supplies are extremely low and will continue to decrease.
The July 4th weekend is fast approaching and traditionally is a time where many units of blood are needed with an increase in traffic accidents and other types of injuries associated with boating.
Thank you in advance for your support!Sgt. Terry Kuykendall
Public Information Officer
North Little Rock Police Dept. 501.771.7109
Summer Fan Drive Underway........
The City of North Little Rock in conjunction with the North Little Rock Fire Department and the North Little Rock Health Department is asking the public to donate new or gently used box fans which will be distributed to elderly persons or those in need who are without air conditioners this summer. Captain Steve Smith, Battalion Chief of the North Little Rock Fire Department, said the Fan Drive is starting early this summer due to an unusual number of phone calls from people who are already asking for fans."We are asking the public to get involved earlier this year by donating fans now so that the protection people need from the heat and humidity will be available throughout the entire summer,"Captain Smith said.
Fans can be dropped off at any of the North Little Rock Fire Stations Monday -Friday,8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
For more information call the Central Fire Station at 340-5377.
The fans will actually be distributed at the North Little Rock Health Department, 2800 Willow Street. Personal identification and a current utility bill will be requested verifying proof of North Little Rock residency.
It is suggested that people call before going to the Health Department to make sure fans are available. A waiting list will be utilized for people who call if there are no fans available at the time.
For more information, contact Jeannetta Martin 791-8551.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Busy Weekend in NLR...
June 22 - 28: The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) World Championships Tournament at the Statehouse Convention Center. ATA members and guests from over 17 countries and five continentstravel to central Arkansas for intense martial arts action. For more information on times and ticket prices, please visit http://www.ataonline.com/.
June 26 - 28: 10th Annual AR Big Bass Bonanza Fishing Tournament at the North River Landing. Hourly weigh-in 8a.m. - 1p.m. Cash prizes! Registration cost $80. For more information, contact the AR Hospitality Association at 800-472-5022 or visithttp://www.arkansasbigbass.com/. Fishing begins each day at 6 a.m. with hourly weigh-ins.Final weigh-in each day is at 1 p.m. Awards Ceremony: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28Alltel Ramp, Northshore Riverfront Park on the Arkansas River, North Little Rock
June 26 - 28: Learn-to-Row Clinics Friday 6 - 9p.m.;Saturday 7:30a.m. - 4p.m.; Sunday 7:30a.m. - Noon at the AR Boathouse Club boathouse in NLR. For more information, visit http://www.arkansasboathouseclub.org/.
June 27: Celtic Woman - Isle of Hope at Alltel Arena for 8p.m. For more information visit http://www.celticwoman.com/. Tickets available at the Arena Box Office 501-975-9000,visit http://www.alltelarena.com/ or through Ticket Master locations, charge by phone 501-975-7575, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/.
June 27: The 10th Annual Twin City Classic Softball Tournament is at the Burns Park Softball Complex.This is a slow-pitch, men’s-E, double elimination qualifier. For more information contact Larry Freeman at 501-833-2203.
June 28: The Rock Du Tri Festival is in Burns Park.This is a duathlon and triathlon event for beginners and children. For details or to sign up visit http://www.triright.com/ or email coolkidstri@yahoo.com.
June 26 - 28: 10th Annual AR Big Bass Bonanza Fishing Tournament at the North River Landing. Hourly weigh-in 8a.m. - 1p.m. Cash prizes! Registration cost $80. For more information, contact the AR Hospitality Association at 800-472-5022 or visithttp://www.arkansasbigbass.com/. Fishing begins each day at 6 a.m. with hourly weigh-ins.Final weigh-in each day is at 1 p.m. Awards Ceremony: 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28Alltel Ramp, Northshore Riverfront Park on the Arkansas River, North Little Rock
June 26 - 28: Learn-to-Row Clinics Friday 6 - 9p.m.;Saturday 7:30a.m. - 4p.m.; Sunday 7:30a.m. - Noon at the AR Boathouse Club boathouse in NLR. For more information, visit http://www.arkansasboathouseclub.org/.
June 27: Celtic Woman - Isle of Hope at Alltel Arena for 8p.m. For more information visit http://www.celticwoman.com/. Tickets available at the Arena Box Office 501-975-9000,visit http://www.alltelarena.com/ or through Ticket Master locations, charge by phone 501-975-7575, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/.
June 27: The 10th Annual Twin City Classic Softball Tournament is at the Burns Park Softball Complex.This is a slow-pitch, men’s-E, double elimination qualifier. For more information contact Larry Freeman at 501-833-2203.
June 28: The Rock Du Tri Festival is in Burns Park.This is a duathlon and triathlon event for beginners and children. For details or to sign up visit http://www.triright.com/ or email coolkidstri@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Veterans Memorial Advisory Board Meeting Tonight!
"A nation which forgets its defenders, will itself be forgotten"
Tonight ,Thursday, June 25th at 6:30pm at the Levy Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The Amboy Neighborhood Association along with the Amboy Crime Watch will be hosting the Ward 3 meeting of the Veteran's Memorial Board appointed by the Mayor and the City Council to discuss with the citizens of North Little Rock The particulars of what is wanted in a City Veteran's Memorial. The Board is taking recommendations on location, and design
Lets Talk Veteran's Memorial......
It all began when some friends of Bill Yaetes, owner of "My Friends Place" decided it was high time to honor the history of Military road, and Camp Robinson/Camp Pike with a monument to salute the soldiers who have served our country and have some connection to the Army post located in our backyards for 100 years. It is a noble gesture, and who in the area wouldn't want to jump on board to help with such an endeavor. Bill started collecting donations, and pledges of work for the monument. He then filed successfully to make his project a non profit, and opened an account at Twin City Bank to make it easy for folks to make donations. Plans were drawn up, and work started. Mr Yaetes thought it would be a good idea to get the City involved to hurry the progress along. There again the question came up "who wouldn't jump on board for such a worthwhile endeavor".
But things got bogged down. Our Alderman at the time tried to make a deal that would help him in the upcoming election, and when Bill saw this as what it was refused to help the Alderman get reelected and things came to a screeching halt.The City still holds the deed to the corner property connected to Bill's business which he donated at the suggestion of the Mayor. And eventually after numerous visits to City Council meetings the Mayor saw that there was a want by citizens to have a memorial of some sort in the City. Some want it to be at the site prepared by Mr. Yaetes, but some have other ideas. This is the reason for the Committee being formed.
The Mayor and City Council wanted to see if there were other ideas and passed Resolution 7326 establishing an advisory committee to determine a proper site for a memorial that would endure for no less than 99 years, and allocating up to $50,000 to complete such a memorial. Other funding could be allocated if needed.
Several locations have been recommended to the committee including 5501 MacArthur dr. A couple of sites in Burns Park including the Meadow across from the Hospitality house near the boulder with the plaque honoring Dr. Burn's. The NLR visitor's center in Burn's park, and the cemetery. Riverfront Park, The State Veteran's cemetery on Maryland ave, The Entrance to Camp Robinson, and the Somewhere on the VA grounds on Fort Roots hill are among some of the locations being discussed.What most people have asked for is a quiet place, with easy access that could accommodate large numbers of people for ceremonies, memorial services, and other activities associated with honoring veterans on holidays.
Many ideas on design have been submitted in the meetings, and unofficially as committee member have visited group meetings,and taken suggestion all along. Many people have suggested looking at similar memorials in Sherwood (at the entrance to Sherwood Forest), Jacksonville, and Maumelle (on Lake Willastein). Citizens are also encouraged to visit these sites to get a feel for what a memorial should be. Among design ideas mentioned a statue with multiple service members depicted. American/Arkansas/POW flags, plaques or stones with names of fallen military members, benches for quiet reflection. A peaceful place we can all be proud of.
I personally commend the committee, for the work they are doing. Its got to be a tough job. From what Ive seen and know of this group they will listen to ideas of the people and recommend the best place and design to the City Council, for them to have the final say. This is what they were chosen to do. Give a recommendation to the City Council, not make the final decision.
It is pretty clear that most people in Amboy want this monument on the corner of Military and MacArthur dr to be built. The past two neighborhood meetings, (Association and Crime Watch) the discussion got a little heated. Emotional would be an understatement. It seems every time we try to discuss this openly the bickering starts, and someone goes ranting without regard to who is present, or what they are saying that might be hurtful to those who have lost loved ones in past conflicts, and are there to see that their memories are preserved in a manner that would make them proud. Bickering and ranting is NO way to get what you want. It is hurtful to the people trying to do the real work, and sets back every endeavor, every step forward anyone has made to achieve any goal.
If you really want to help with the effort to build the Monument in Amboy at 5501 MacArthur. Volunteer some time to solicit donations. Volunteer some work if you are able. Donate Cash to the effort. Stop by and talk to Bill to see what you can do. It will be built, one way or the other, with public funding, or as a community effort that would truly show our appreciation.
Think about it, think about it long and hard. Put yourself in a soldiers boots....which would mean more to you?
Tonight ,Thursday, June 25th at 6:30pm at the Levy Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The Amboy Neighborhood Association along with the Amboy Crime Watch will be hosting the Ward 3 meeting of the Veteran's Memorial Board appointed by the Mayor and the City Council to discuss with the citizens of North Little Rock The particulars of what is wanted in a City Veteran's Memorial. The Board is taking recommendations on location, and design
Lets Talk Veteran's Memorial......
It all began when some friends of Bill Yaetes, owner of "My Friends Place" decided it was high time to honor the history of Military road, and Camp Robinson/Camp Pike with a monument to salute the soldiers who have served our country and have some connection to the Army post located in our backyards for 100 years. It is a noble gesture, and who in the area wouldn't want to jump on board to help with such an endeavor. Bill started collecting donations, and pledges of work for the monument. He then filed successfully to make his project a non profit, and opened an account at Twin City Bank to make it easy for folks to make donations. Plans were drawn up, and work started. Mr Yaetes thought it would be a good idea to get the City involved to hurry the progress along. There again the question came up "who wouldn't jump on board for such a worthwhile endeavor".
But things got bogged down. Our Alderman at the time tried to make a deal that would help him in the upcoming election, and when Bill saw this as what it was refused to help the Alderman get reelected and things came to a screeching halt.The City still holds the deed to the corner property connected to Bill's business which he donated at the suggestion of the Mayor. And eventually after numerous visits to City Council meetings the Mayor saw that there was a want by citizens to have a memorial of some sort in the City. Some want it to be at the site prepared by Mr. Yaetes, but some have other ideas. This is the reason for the Committee being formed.
The Mayor and City Council wanted to see if there were other ideas and passed Resolution 7326 establishing an advisory committee to determine a proper site for a memorial that would endure for no less than 99 years, and allocating up to $50,000 to complete such a memorial. Other funding could be allocated if needed.
Several locations have been recommended to the committee including 5501 MacArthur dr. A couple of sites in Burns Park including the Meadow across from the Hospitality house near the boulder with the plaque honoring Dr. Burn's. The NLR visitor's center in Burn's park, and the cemetery. Riverfront Park, The State Veteran's cemetery on Maryland ave, The Entrance to Camp Robinson, and the Somewhere on the VA grounds on Fort Roots hill are among some of the locations being discussed.What most people have asked for is a quiet place, with easy access that could accommodate large numbers of people for ceremonies, memorial services, and other activities associated with honoring veterans on holidays.
Many ideas on design have been submitted in the meetings, and unofficially as committee member have visited group meetings,and taken suggestion all along. Many people have suggested looking at similar memorials in Sherwood (at the entrance to Sherwood Forest), Jacksonville, and Maumelle (on Lake Willastein). Citizens are also encouraged to visit these sites to get a feel for what a memorial should be. Among design ideas mentioned a statue with multiple service members depicted. American/Arkansas/POW flags, plaques or stones with names of fallen military members, benches for quiet reflection. A peaceful place we can all be proud of.
I personally commend the committee, for the work they are doing. Its got to be a tough job. From what Ive seen and know of this group they will listen to ideas of the people and recommend the best place and design to the City Council, for them to have the final say. This is what they were chosen to do. Give a recommendation to the City Council, not make the final decision.
It is pretty clear that most people in Amboy want this monument on the corner of Military and MacArthur dr to be built. The past two neighborhood meetings, (Association and Crime Watch) the discussion got a little heated. Emotional would be an understatement. It seems every time we try to discuss this openly the bickering starts, and someone goes ranting without regard to who is present, or what they are saying that might be hurtful to those who have lost loved ones in past conflicts, and are there to see that their memories are preserved in a manner that would make them proud. Bickering and ranting is NO way to get what you want. It is hurtful to the people trying to do the real work, and sets back every endeavor, every step forward anyone has made to achieve any goal.
If you really want to help with the effort to build the Monument in Amboy at 5501 MacArthur. Volunteer some time to solicit donations. Volunteer some work if you are able. Donate Cash to the effort. Stop by and talk to Bill to see what you can do. It will be built, one way or the other, with public funding, or as a community effort that would truly show our appreciation.
Think about it, think about it long and hard. Put yourself in a soldiers boots....which would mean more to you?
Monday, June 22, 2009
PAL Kickball season starts Tonight!
Thats right the Police Athletic League has a Kickball program. with season opening festivities tonight at 6 pm at the North Heights Ball fields behind North Heights Recreation Center on Allen street in Levy. If your looking for something to do on Mondays and Thursday evenings head on over and support the PAL program. Carri Fredericks has worked hard to get this kickball program going for the kids, and it is sure to be a hoot. I hear the concession stand over there has some killer frito chilli pie, and a slushi machine. Sounds like the makings of a real good time to me.
City Council Adgenda for Monday June 22nd
This weeks City Council Adgenda seems to be pretty light, but as always its sure to be interesting to those who follow this sort of thing.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Cliff Bridges, Global Marketing and HR Communications Director, Polymer Group, Inc., Press Release re: Plant Consolidation and Closure of North Little Rock location by the end of March 2010.
2. Thad Luther, P.E. Chief Operating Office, Central Arkansas Water letter re: Proposed Issuance of Revenue Bonds for Capital Improvements.
PRESENTATIONS
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING(S)
3 minutesPlease sign in with the City Clerk before meeting convenes at 7:00 p.m.
CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT ON NUMBERED AGENDA ITEMS
Please sign in with City Clerk before meeting convens at 7:00 p.m.
INCLUDING ALL PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
R-09-95
Mayor HaysApproving amounts of liens to be certified to the Pulaski County Tax Collector against certain real properties as a result of grass cutting expenses (see Exhibit “A”)Held Convene a Public Hearing this date
ORDINANCES
NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
Note: To view Legislation Resolution details, click on applicable Resolution number
R-09-101
Mayor HaysDeclaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 1227 West 11th Street to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures (owner: Baring Cross Restorations LLC) Convene a Public Hearing this date
R-09-102
Mayor HaysAppointing Evelyn Lovelace to the position previous held by Charles Tootle, Sr. on the North Little Rock Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
R-09-103
Mayor HaysAuthorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Release of Lien on property located at 1509 Chandler Street
R-09-104
Aldermen Ross, White, Hight and WitcherAmending the 2009 Annual Action Plan of the City of North Little Rock in re: Community Development Block Grant Program
R-09-105
Mayor Hays, Aldermen Robinson, Taylor, Gaines and BaggettApproving installation of Speed Humps on Crutcher Street and West 41st Street; appropriating funds (from Street Department Fund)
ORDINANCES
Note: To view Legislation Ordinance details, click on applicable Ordinance number
O-09-47
Alderwoman RobinsonAmending Chapter 8 (Nuisance Abatement and Property Maintenance) of the NLRMC and Ordinance No. 7697 (the Zoning Ordinance) re: Inoperable or Wrecked Vehicles
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before speaking
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Cliff Bridges, Global Marketing and HR Communications Director, Polymer Group, Inc., Press Release re: Plant Consolidation and Closure of North Little Rock location by the end of March 2010.
2. Thad Luther, P.E. Chief Operating Office, Central Arkansas Water letter re: Proposed Issuance of Revenue Bonds for Capital Improvements.
PRESENTATIONS
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING(S)
3 minutesPlease sign in with the City Clerk before meeting convenes at 7:00 p.m.
CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT ON NUMBERED AGENDA ITEMS
Please sign in with City Clerk before meeting convens at 7:00 p.m.
INCLUDING ALL PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
R-09-95
Mayor HaysApproving amounts of liens to be certified to the Pulaski County Tax Collector against certain real properties as a result of grass cutting expenses (see Exhibit “A”)Held Convene a Public Hearing this date
ORDINANCES
NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
Note: To view Legislation Resolution details, click on applicable Resolution number
R-09-101
Mayor HaysDeclaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 1227 West 11th Street to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures (owner: Baring Cross Restorations LLC) Convene a Public Hearing this date
R-09-102
Mayor HaysAppointing Evelyn Lovelace to the position previous held by Charles Tootle, Sr. on the North Little Rock Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
R-09-103
Mayor HaysAuthorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Release of Lien on property located at 1509 Chandler Street
R-09-104
Aldermen Ross, White, Hight and WitcherAmending the 2009 Annual Action Plan of the City of North Little Rock in re: Community Development Block Grant Program
R-09-105
Mayor Hays, Aldermen Robinson, Taylor, Gaines and BaggettApproving installation of Speed Humps on Crutcher Street and West 41st Street; appropriating funds (from Street Department Fund)
ORDINANCES
Note: To view Legislation Ordinance details, click on applicable Ordinance number
O-09-47
Alderwoman RobinsonAmending Chapter 8 (Nuisance Abatement and Property Maintenance) of the NLRMC and Ordinance No. 7697 (the Zoning Ordinance) re: Inoperable or Wrecked Vehicles
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before speaking
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Theft of lawn equipment on the rise......
Advisory Message has been issued by the North Little Rock Police Department.
Thursday June 18, 2009 16:14 PM CDT Thefts of lawn care euipment, etc, have increased in Levy.
Please ensure all items are securely stored and locked.
Over the last several days, there has been an upturn in reported thefts of lawn care equipment including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, etc.
A majority of the thefts have occurred in back yards and involved unsecured sheds or those poorly secured. Some incidents have included unsecured property left in yards.
The area primarily affected has been the Levy area from West 33rd Place to West 55th Street and from Lochridge to Wind HIll.
Please properly store all lawn care equipment and other valuables in secure or locked areas and report suspicious activity to the North Little Rock Police Department at 501.758.1234.
For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/25637/
And I can't express enough the importance of recording your serial numbers
Thursday June 18, 2009 16:14 PM CDT Thefts of lawn care euipment, etc, have increased in Levy.
Please ensure all items are securely stored and locked.
Over the last several days, there has been an upturn in reported thefts of lawn care equipment including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, etc.
A majority of the thefts have occurred in back yards and involved unsecured sheds or those poorly secured. Some incidents have included unsecured property left in yards.
The area primarily affected has been the Levy area from West 33rd Place to West 55th Street and from Lochridge to Wind HIll.
Please properly store all lawn care equipment and other valuables in secure or locked areas and report suspicious activity to the North Little Rock Police Department at 501.758.1234.
For full details, go to http://local.nixle.com/alert/25637/
And I can't express enough the importance of recording your serial numbers
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The North Little Rock Fire Department is participating in the Arkansas Foodbank Summer Cereal Drive. In these tough economic times there are more people then ever in need of food assistance. You can help be dropping off boxes of cereal at any NLR Fire Department Station. The Cereal Drive runs through June 26th. Cereal items can include Cereal, Cereal Bars, Oatmeal and other non-perishable breakfast items.For more information contact: Peggy Borel at 340-5377
Also dont forget the Amboy Food Pantry is always in need of donations, and Volunteers. The Pantry is located in the old Fire Station Behind the Valero Station on MacArthur dr. It is open on Mondays and Thursdays.
Two Free Drug Discount card programs in NLR
RE: FREE Drug Discount Card
The Chamber Alliance Program is announcing the immediate availability of a FREE Drug Discount Card Program for all chamber members and non-members. This discount card will help area residents who have lost a job or their health care benefits potentially save money on brand-name or generic drugs that don't fall into the $ 4.00 category.
The discount card is FREE for everyone - not just chamber members - give it to anyone in your community or give one to family members or friends who are struggling to pay for their medications.
Who can use the card?
1) Anyone who has a current health insurance policy - the discount card might be used for any drugs not currently covered by your plan.
2) Anyone who has no health insurance. The discount card will help ease the pain of buying prescription medicines by offering a discount in many cases.
3) Any senior currently on Medicare who is paying for medications in the "doughnut hole". The discount card will help the seniors buy drugs at a discount in many cases.
The discount card can be used at local pharmacies across the state like Wal-Mart, Kroger, Walgreens and most independent pharmacies. As one local owner told us, "I'll take any kind of discount card. If I don't I will lose that customer for sure".
Remember it is FREE! Call the chamber today at the number listed below and ask for cards for yourself, your employees or your friends. The Chamber has cards on hand that can be used immediately.
The Chamber Alliance Program is announcing the immediate availability of a FREE Drug Discount Card Program for all chamber members and non-members. This discount card will help area residents who have lost a job or their health care benefits potentially save money on brand-name or generic drugs that don't fall into the $ 4.00 category.
The discount card is FREE for everyone - not just chamber members - give it to anyone in your community or give one to family members or friends who are struggling to pay for their medications.
Who can use the card?
1) Anyone who has a current health insurance policy - the discount card might be used for any drugs not currently covered by your plan.
2) Anyone who has no health insurance. The discount card will help ease the pain of buying prescription medicines by offering a discount in many cases.
3) Any senior currently on Medicare who is paying for medications in the "doughnut hole". The discount card will help the seniors buy drugs at a discount in many cases.
The discount card can be used at local pharmacies across the state like Wal-Mart, Kroger, Walgreens and most independent pharmacies. As one local owner told us, "I'll take any kind of discount card. If I don't I will lose that customer for sure".
Remember it is FREE! Call the chamber today at the number listed below and ask for cards for yourself, your employees or your friends. The Chamber has cards on hand that can be used immediately.
100 Main Street P.O. Box 5288
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72119-5288
Phone: 501-372-5959
Fax: 501-372-5955
E-Mail: nlrchamber@nlrchamber.org
There is another Drug Discount card offered by the City of North Little Rock through the National League of Cities. This card is for everyone also. It can be used with no restrictions, or limits to save an average of 20% on the regular retail price of prescription drugs. It can be used anytime your prescription is not covered by insurance.
To get program information, locate a pharmacy, look up a drug price or access health resources visit:
www.caremark.com/nlc or call toll free 1-888-620-1749
You can get to the Website and print your card by clicking HERE.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
5th Annual River City 5K Saturday July 18th
I stole this straight from Argenta News, word for word.....(Sorry Scott but Its all for a good cause)......
The 5th Annual River City Run/Walk 5K will be held Saturday, July 18th, 2009 at the Northshore Riverfront Park in North Little Rock. The event is presented by Timothy R. Diles, M.D., P.A. and Arnold and Blevins Electric Company. Proceeds will benefit River City Ministry located jsut east of Argenta on East Washington.
Entry fee by July 17th is $15. Registration on race day is $20. There is also a pre-registration family rate for family of four, in same household, of $50 with another $10 per additional child. Race day rate is $70, with additional $10 per child. Applications are available for pick up at Gary Smith’s Easy Runner. They are also available for download at River City Ministry.org or Arkansas Runner.com. Online registration is available at www.raceit.com. You may also pre-register or pick up pre-registration packets on Friday 7/17/09, from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm, at Gary Smith’s Easy Runner, 11525 Cantrell Rd, Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center, Little Rock, AR, (501) 221-0017.
Race day registration will be from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. under the Main Street Bridge in North Little Rock. The certified course begins on Riverfront Drive and ends under Main Street Bridge. Each participant is asked to bring two non-perishable food items for the River City Ministry food pantry. For more information or to receive an application by mail, contact Crystal Hogg at 501-416-0929, or Beverly Smith at 501-801-8061.
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female runners, top 3 male and female walkers, and 3 deep in each age category male and female. There will also be a Master’s division.
The River City Run/Walk is totally underwritten by local sponsors. It is with extreme gratitude that we thank our sponsors. Timothy R. Diles, M.D., P.A., Arnold and Blevins Electric Company, Don Alan Frost, M.D., P.A., Jeffrey Graham – Attorney at Law, Career Staffing Services, and WRIGHT are our Presenting, Platinum, and Gold level sponsors.
River City Ministry is a 501C3 faith based human service and community organization solely dedicated to the poor and oppressed of our society. River City Ministry and the RCM Day Resource Center services include day shelter, hot meals, food pantry, clothing, shower and laundry facility, free medical, dental, vision, and social services, and many other services that seek to assist those in need.
The 5th Annual River City Run/Walk 5K will be held Saturday, July 18th, 2009 at the Northshore Riverfront Park in North Little Rock. The event is presented by Timothy R. Diles, M.D., P.A. and Arnold and Blevins Electric Company. Proceeds will benefit River City Ministry located jsut east of Argenta on East Washington.
Entry fee by July 17th is $15. Registration on race day is $20. There is also a pre-registration family rate for family of four, in same household, of $50 with another $10 per additional child. Race day rate is $70, with additional $10 per child. Applications are available for pick up at Gary Smith’s Easy Runner. They are also available for download at River City Ministry.org or Arkansas Runner.com. Online registration is available at www.raceit.com. You may also pre-register or pick up pre-registration packets on Friday 7/17/09, from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm, at Gary Smith’s Easy Runner, 11525 Cantrell Rd, Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center, Little Rock, AR, (501) 221-0017.
Race day registration will be from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. under the Main Street Bridge in North Little Rock. The certified course begins on Riverfront Drive and ends under Main Street Bridge. Each participant is asked to bring two non-perishable food items for the River City Ministry food pantry. For more information or to receive an application by mail, contact Crystal Hogg at 501-416-0929, or Beverly Smith at 501-801-8061.
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female runners, top 3 male and female walkers, and 3 deep in each age category male and female. There will also be a Master’s division.
The River City Run/Walk is totally underwritten by local sponsors. It is with extreme gratitude that we thank our sponsors. Timothy R. Diles, M.D., P.A., Arnold and Blevins Electric Company, Don Alan Frost, M.D., P.A., Jeffrey Graham – Attorney at Law, Career Staffing Services, and WRIGHT are our Presenting, Platinum, and Gold level sponsors.
River City Ministry is a 501C3 faith based human service and community organization solely dedicated to the poor and oppressed of our society. River City Ministry and the RCM Day Resource Center services include day shelter, hot meals, food pantry, clothing, shower and laundry facility, free medical, dental, vision, and social services, and many other services that seek to assist those in need.
NLR Events through Sunday June 21st...
June 12 - 14: The Adult State Tennis Tournament is at the Burns Park Tennis Center. For details call 501-791-8585.
June 12 - 15: The Evens State Tennis Championship is at the Burns Park Tennis Center. Call 501-791-8585.
June 12: North Little Rock Community Band Concert FREE at Lakewood Village for 7p.m. For details, call 501-758-2576 or visit www.northlittlerockband.com.
June 13: The 6th Annual Tour de Rock will begin at the Burns Park Soccer Complex. Route options-30, 50, 62 or 100 miles in distance and a 12-mile Arkansas Children’s Hospital Family Fun Ride. Registration fees: Adults-- $30 prior to June 1, and $35 after June 1; Children ages 5-12-- $5; Children age 4 and under -- FREE. Spirit Rider (Support Option) registration is $15. For more information or to sign up, visit www.carti.com or call 501-296-3429.
June 13: The AR Canoe and Kayak Race is at the North River Landing Boat Ramp in Downtown NLR. For details or to sign up visit www.paddlearkansas.comor contact Phil Capel at 501-517-1553.
June 14 - 17: The Arkansas Travelers vs Springfield Cardinals at Dickey-Stephens Park. Sunday at 6:00p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday start at7:10p.m. For tickets visit www.travs.com or call 501-664-1555.
June 18 - 21: The Arkansas Travelers vs Tulsa Drillers at Dickey-Stephens Park. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:10p.m.; Sunday at 6:00 p.m. For tickets visit www.travs.com or call 501-664-1555.
June 19: Argenta’s 3rd Friday Night Art Walk - Art In Unexpected Places is located along Main Street from Broadway to 7th St., down Maple St. to the First Presbyterian Church at 4th St. Held the 3rd Friday of each month from 5p.m. - 8p.m. For more information, call Margaret Powell at 501-340-5305.
June 19: Summer Jam 2009 presented by POWER92 and ALICE 107.7 at Alltel Arena for 4p.m. Ticket Prices: $101.75 - $16.75. Tickets available at the Arena Box Office, 501-975-9000, visit www.alltelarena.com or through Ticket Master locations,charge by phone 501-975-7575, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
June 20: The Arkansas Twisters vs Amarillo Dusters at Alltel Arena at 7:05p.m. For tickets call501-975-5425 or visit www.arkansastwisters.com.
June 20 - 27: The Southern 18s Tennis Tournament is at the Burns Park Tennis Center. For details call501-791-8585.
June 20: Party at the “T” 4p.m. - 6:30p.m. FREE Pregame party on Main Street in Downtown NLR! Live Music sponsored by 107 Liquor; Drink and Food Specials at participating Main Street Restaurants! Come and join the AR Twisters and the AR Travelers as they show their fan appreciation. Presented by the NLR Visitors Bureau.
June 20: Fishers of Men Tournament is at the North River Landing Boat Ramp. For details call Mark Bowling at 870-659-6275.
June 21: The 3-Legged Dawg Mountain Bike Race is held within Burns Park. For details or to sign up visit www.dltmultisport.com or contact Fred Phillips at870-246-6686 or email dltevents@yahoo.com.
June 12 - 15: The Evens State Tennis Championship is at the Burns Park Tennis Center. Call 501-791-8585.
June 12: North Little Rock Community Band Concert FREE at Lakewood Village for 7p.m. For details, call 501-758-2576 or visit www.northlittlerockband.com.
June 13: The 6th Annual Tour de Rock will begin at the Burns Park Soccer Complex. Route options-30, 50, 62 or 100 miles in distance and a 12-mile Arkansas Children’s Hospital Family Fun Ride. Registration fees: Adults-- $30 prior to June 1, and $35 after June 1; Children ages 5-12-- $5; Children age 4 and under -- FREE. Spirit Rider (Support Option) registration is $15. For more information or to sign up, visit www.carti.com or call 501-296-3429.
June 13: The AR Canoe and Kayak Race is at the North River Landing Boat Ramp in Downtown NLR. For details or to sign up visit www.paddlearkansas.comor contact Phil Capel at 501-517-1553.
June 14 - 17: The Arkansas Travelers vs Springfield Cardinals at Dickey-Stephens Park. Sunday at 6:00p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday start at7:10p.m. For tickets visit www.travs.com or call 501-664-1555.
June 18 - 21: The Arkansas Travelers vs Tulsa Drillers at Dickey-Stephens Park. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:10p.m.; Sunday at 6:00 p.m. For tickets visit www.travs.com or call 501-664-1555.
June 19: Argenta’s 3rd Friday Night Art Walk - Art In Unexpected Places is located along Main Street from Broadway to 7th St., down Maple St. to the First Presbyterian Church at 4th St. Held the 3rd Friday of each month from 5p.m. - 8p.m. For more information, call Margaret Powell at 501-340-5305.
June 19: Summer Jam 2009 presented by POWER92 and ALICE 107.7 at Alltel Arena for 4p.m. Ticket Prices: $101.75 - $16.75. Tickets available at the Arena Box Office, 501-975-9000, visit www.alltelarena.com or through Ticket Master locations,charge by phone 501-975-7575, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
June 20: The Arkansas Twisters vs Amarillo Dusters at Alltel Arena at 7:05p.m. For tickets call501-975-5425 or visit www.arkansastwisters.com.
June 20 - 27: The Southern 18s Tennis Tournament is at the Burns Park Tennis Center. For details call501-791-8585.
June 20: Party at the “T” 4p.m. - 6:30p.m. FREE Pregame party on Main Street in Downtown NLR! Live Music sponsored by 107 Liquor; Drink and Food Specials at participating Main Street Restaurants! Come and join the AR Twisters and the AR Travelers as they show their fan appreciation. Presented by the NLR Visitors Bureau.
June 20: Fishers of Men Tournament is at the North River Landing Boat Ramp. For details call Mark Bowling at 870-659-6275.
June 21: The 3-Legged Dawg Mountain Bike Race is held within Burns Park. For details or to sign up visit www.dltmultisport.com or contact Fred Phillips at870-246-6686 or email dltevents@yahoo.com.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
City Council Agenda for Monday June 8th
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING(S)
3 minutes Please sign in with the City Clerk before meeting convenes at 7:00 p.m.7:05 p.m. convene a public hearing regarding:
O-09-43, an ordinance adopting a Chapter on Animal Control as part of the North Little Rock Municipal Code; repealing certain sections.
CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT ON NUMBERED AGENDA ITEMS
Please sign in with City Clerk before meeting convens at 7:00 p.m. INCLUDING ALL PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
O-09-43
Aldermen Ross, White, Robinson, Taylor, Gaines, Baggett, Hight, WitcherAdopting a Chapter on Animal Control as part of the Municipal Code; repealing certain Code Sections Read 2 times and held & Convene a Public Hearing this date
NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
Note: To view Legislation Resolution details, click on applicable Resolution number
R-09-92
Mayor Hays Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 307 Short to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures (owner: Charles Calmes) Convene a Public Hearing this date
R-09-93
Mayor Hays Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 2207 ½ Poplar Street to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures (owner: Sylvester West) Convene a Public Hearing this date
R-09-94
Mayor Hays Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 321 North Clark to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures (owner: Annie Smith and Addie McCain) Convene a Public Hearing this date
R-09-95
Mayor Hays Approving amounts of liens to be certified to the Pulaski County Tax Collector against certain real properties as a result of grass cutting expenses (see Exhibit “A”) Convene a Public Hearing this date
R-09-96
Mayor Hays Amending the 2009 Annual Action Plan to increase project funding amounts in accordance with an increases in 2009 CDBG and Home Funds to the City of NLR
R-09-97
Mayor Hays Accepting the low bid of Lambert Construction for improvements to an alley running North and South between Main and Maple Streets, 4th Street to 5th Street; approving Crafton-Tull-Sparks Engineers as Construction Inspectors; appropriating funds ($126,879.50 and $5,000.00 from Special Projects Capitol Improvements Fund)
R-09-98
Mayor Hays Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Lease Agreement with Gain, Inc., for property located at 504 West 51st Street
R-09-99
Alderman Witcher Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Access Agreement between the City of North Little Rock and Indian Hills Community Club; appropriating funds ($25,000 - Ward 4 Drainage Funds)
R-09-100
Aldermen Robinson and Taylor Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to purchase certain real estate located at the Northeast corner of Highway 161 and Bethany Road; appropriating funds ($50,000.00 - Ward 2 Drainage Funds)
ORDINANCES
Note: To view Legislation Ordinance details, click on applicable Ordinance number
O-09-46
Mayor Hays Annexing a pocket of land located along Maumelle Boulevard to be titled “Riverpointe Plaza Pocket Annexation” and making the same a part of the City of North Little Rock
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before speaking
PRESENTATIONS
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING(S)
3 minutes Please sign in with the City Clerk before meeting convenes at 7:00 p.m.7:05 p.m. convene a public hearing regarding:
O-09-43, an ordinance adopting a Chapter on Animal Control as part of the North Little Rock Municipal Code; repealing certain sections.
CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT ON NUMBERED AGENDA ITEMS
Please sign in with City Clerk before meeting convens at 7:00 p.m. INCLUDING ALL PUBLIC HEARINGS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
O-09-43
Aldermen Ross, White, Robinson, Taylor, Gaines, Baggett, Hight, WitcherAdopting a Chapter on Animal Control as part of the Municipal Code; repealing certain Code Sections Read 2 times and held & Convene a Public Hearing this date
NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS
Note: To view Legislation Resolution details, click on applicable Resolution number
R-09-92
Mayor Hays Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 307 Short to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures (owner: Charles Calmes) Convene a Public Hearing this date
R-09-93
Mayor Hays Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 2207 ½ Poplar Street to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures (owner: Sylvester West) Convene a Public Hearing this date
R-09-94
Mayor Hays Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 321 North Clark to constitute a public nuisance and condemning said structures (owner: Annie Smith and Addie McCain) Convene a Public Hearing this date
R-09-95
Mayor Hays Approving amounts of liens to be certified to the Pulaski County Tax Collector against certain real properties as a result of grass cutting expenses (see Exhibit “A”) Convene a Public Hearing this date
R-09-96
Mayor Hays Amending the 2009 Annual Action Plan to increase project funding amounts in accordance with an increases in 2009 CDBG and Home Funds to the City of NLR
R-09-97
Mayor Hays Accepting the low bid of Lambert Construction for improvements to an alley running North and South between Main and Maple Streets, 4th Street to 5th Street; approving Crafton-Tull-Sparks Engineers as Construction Inspectors; appropriating funds ($126,879.50 and $5,000.00 from Special Projects Capitol Improvements Fund)
R-09-98
Mayor Hays Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Lease Agreement with Gain, Inc., for property located at 504 West 51st Street
R-09-99
Alderman Witcher Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Access Agreement between the City of North Little Rock and Indian Hills Community Club; appropriating funds ($25,000 - Ward 4 Drainage Funds)
R-09-100
Aldermen Robinson and Taylor Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to purchase certain real estate located at the Northeast corner of Highway 161 and Bethany Road; appropriating funds ($50,000.00 - Ward 2 Drainage Funds)
ORDINANCES
Note: To view Legislation Ordinance details, click on applicable Ordinance number
O-09-46
Mayor Hays Annexing a pocket of land located along Maumelle Boulevard to be titled “Riverpointe Plaza Pocket Annexation” and making the same a part of the City of North Little Rock
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before speaking
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Amboy Crime Watch Meeting Tomorrow Night..
Thursday June 4 at Amboy Methodist Church on Military dr. at 6;30PM
Our guest speakers will be Doctor Linda Williams and R.N. Carla House Johnson.
They will inform us of the Swine Flu.
Then we will be informed of the progress on the Monument that Bill Yaetes is working so hard to put up at 5501 MacArthur dr. Honoring our Veterans.
The Amboy Crime Watch and the Amboy Neighborhood Association will be hosting the Ward 3 Veteran's Memorial Board meting this month on June 25th, at the Levy Baptist Church.
This should be a very interesting meeting We hope everyone makes plans to attend.
Our guest speakers will be Doctor Linda Williams and R.N. Carla House Johnson.
They will inform us of the Swine Flu.
Then we will be informed of the progress on the Monument that Bill Yaetes is working so hard to put up at 5501 MacArthur dr. Honoring our Veterans.
The Amboy Crime Watch and the Amboy Neighborhood Association will be hosting the Ward 3 Veteran's Memorial Board meting this month on June 25th, at the Levy Baptist Church.
This should be a very interesting meeting We hope everyone makes plans to attend.
WHAT Repair Affair Neighborhood Picnic and Festival in celebration of National Neighbor Works® Week.
WHEN 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, June 6, 2009
WHERE Parking Lot of Acts Ministries1224 Franklin Street North Little Rock
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
Neighbor Works® Plants!
Grand Opening of the Baring Cross Tool Resource Center
Financial Literacy information presented by members of the Financial Services Round table
Earth Friendly and Affordable Landscaping Workshop from Salt of the Earth
Disaster and Emergency Planning Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
Home maintenance demonstrations from Home Depot
Arkansas Fair Housing Commission Information
Latest information on home ownership trends from Argenta Neighbor Works® Home ownership Center
Great food from Tyson and Heinz
Start of Wheel Barrel of Home Goodies Raffle
Dessert sampling from Sweet Inspirations
Plant A Row for the Hungry Kickoff
Fun kid's activities hosted by Home Depot, Argenta Bead Company, North Little Rock Police and Fire Departments
CHECK US OUT ON TV KTHV Channel 11Today's THV at Noon with Brad Williams, Executive Director Monday, June 1, 2009
KATV Channel 7Good Morning Arkansas9 a.m.with Jonathan Wilkins, Owner Salt of the Earth Wednesday, June 3, 2009
EVENT CONTACTS
Hillis Schild, Chair501-412-3768
Shanta Nunn-Baro Argenta CDC501-374-0622sbaro@argentacdc.org
Brad Williams Argenta CDC 501-374-0622bwilliams@argentacdc.org
Monday, June 1, 2009
Shouting match escalated into gunfire, Saturday.....
A shouting match escalated into gunfire Saturday night -- ending with the murder of a 16-year-old boy. His suspected killer is in jail. North Little Rock police arrested a 20 year old man in connection with the shooting death.
Police say two groups of people got into a fight outside of the home. That’s when investigators say 20 year old Darren Jamal Davis pulled a gun and shot 16 year old Xavier Williams. He was rushed to Children's Hospital. He died after surgery.
A Washington Avenue home was the scene of a deadly shooting just before 6:30 Saturday evening."Just upsets me knowing another life has been taken, senseless," said Rev. Benny Johnson of Stop the Violence.
"The person hasn't even lived out his life, haven't lived out half of his life," Johnson said. The shooting happened while Johnson is holding youth revivals to steer people *away* from crime."Misunderstandings. Persons getting into an argument, it doesn't take much for a person to kill somebody,” he notices.
"We can help put an end to this madness going on,” Johnson says.
And with summer approaching, "get the kids involved in something constructive. The old saying ‘an idle mind is a devil's workshop.’ If a kid doesn't have anything to do, they might get to hanging out and they will hang out with the wrong persons,” Johnson said.
You see the full Story on this at any Local News channel Website heres a few links:
FOX 16
KATV 7
KTHV 11
KTHV Channel 11 also has a story about the Revival at Greater Trinity Church in response to the Violent deaths of our young folks. you can see it HERE
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Folks, We've got to do something to help our kids stay on the right track. We have got to get involved with our own neighborhood kids. What are your thoughts on this? What can we do? What can they do for us? and what can we do for them in return?
You dont have to be in Amboy to comment on this. All suggestion, Questions, and comment are welcome. Just click on comment button below and lets discuss this.
The subject is not going away, so you may as well let us hear what you are thinking.
Police say two groups of people got into a fight outside of the home. That’s when investigators say 20 year old Darren Jamal Davis pulled a gun and shot 16 year old Xavier Williams. He was rushed to Children's Hospital. He died after surgery.
A Washington Avenue home was the scene of a deadly shooting just before 6:30 Saturday evening."Just upsets me knowing another life has been taken, senseless," said Rev. Benny Johnson of Stop the Violence.
"The person hasn't even lived out his life, haven't lived out half of his life," Johnson said. The shooting happened while Johnson is holding youth revivals to steer people *away* from crime."Misunderstandings. Persons getting into an argument, it doesn't take much for a person to kill somebody,” he notices.
"We can help put an end to this madness going on,” Johnson says.
And with summer approaching, "get the kids involved in something constructive. The old saying ‘an idle mind is a devil's workshop.’ If a kid doesn't have anything to do, they might get to hanging out and they will hang out with the wrong persons,” Johnson said.
You see the full Story on this at any Local News channel Website heres a few links:
FOX 16
KATV 7
KTHV 11
KTHV Channel 11 also has a story about the Revival at Greater Trinity Church in response to the Violent deaths of our young folks. you can see it HERE
____________________________________________________
Folks, We've got to do something to help our kids stay on the right track. We have got to get involved with our own neighborhood kids. What are your thoughts on this? What can we do? What can they do for us? and what can we do for them in return?
You dont have to be in Amboy to comment on this. All suggestion, Questions, and comment are welcome. Just click on comment button below and lets discuss this.
The subject is not going away, so you may as well let us hear what you are thinking.
Friday, May 29, 2009
NLR Police to provide crime alerts....
Maybe you saw this on the news last night or today.
It’s called Nixle, a computer-based system that allows officers to send mass messages to residents whenever there's a traffic tie-up or a crime alert.
"Say break-ins are occurring in their neighborhood, we want them to know that," said Chief Danny Bradley.
The notice can come to your email or to your cell phone. Officers simply input the information on their computer and it’s ready for distribution just 20 seconds later.
"It's very time consuming to go door to door and notify people but this gives us a tool to let people know quickly,” Bradley said.
Officers say they do not plan to flood your emails or text messages with unnecessary alerts, only critical announcements that could help provide convenience or help keep you out of harm's way.The system is in place, all you have to do now is sign up.
I just registered for this great new service, and think you should, too. Its easy and only took about two minutes to do. There are no heavy questions to answer just input your name, Email address, Phone number, home address to make it neighborhood specific. You can add as many addresses as you wish to get more city wide alerts. Say you want to know whats going on Downtown. Simply input 300 Main street NLR 72114 (City Hall) and you will receive alerts for that neighborhood.
It immediately connects you to trusted, important, time-sensitive information via text message, e-mail, and web. Get neighborhood-level public safety and health alerts and other relevant community information that you've never been able to get anywhere else.
There are many ways to get to the Nixle website. You can go to it from the NLR Police Website, or any local news channel website, or by simply Clicking HERE to check it out. Or by clicking the link on the right side of our blog under Links of interest.
It's not available everywhere yet, but you can register for as many addresses throughout the country as you like. That way, you'll stay connected to everyone that's important to you. And as each location becomes available, you will immediately begin receiving the information.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Another Noise alert from Camp......
National Guard to honor former adjutant general with 13-Gun Cannon Salute~
WHO: The Arkansas Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 206th Field Artillery Regiment of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
WHAT: will conduct a 13-gun cannon salute in honor of Retired Maj. Gen.James Herbert "Jimmy Red" Jones, former adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard, who passed away in his home at the age of 88 on September 1,2008.
WHEN: A test fire will be conducted at approximately 8 a.m. Friday, May 29,2009, followed by the actual ceremony fire during the event which begins at 10 a.m. the same day.
WHO: The Arkansas Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 206th Field Artillery Regiment of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
WHAT: will conduct a 13-gun cannon salute in honor of Retired Maj. Gen.James Herbert "Jimmy Red" Jones, former adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard, who passed away in his home at the age of 88 on September 1,2008.
WHEN: A test fire will be conducted at approximately 8 a.m. Friday, May 29,2009, followed by the actual ceremony fire during the event which begins at 10 a.m. the same day.
Sunday Afternoon Garden Tour.....
On Sunday, May 31st from 2 pm to 4 pm the Pulaski County Master Gardeners will be giving tours of the Park Hill Water Works gardens.
The Office of Neighborhood Services located at 3427 N. Magnolia is located on the property.
This is a great time for you to see all of the hard work that has been volunteered by the Master Gardeners.
The Office of Neighborhood Services located at 3427 N. Magnolia is located on the property.
This is a great time for you to see all of the hard work that has been volunteered by the Master Gardeners.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Straighten me out on the Turnabout?
I hear of the new "Turnabout" on Pike Avenue. Where is that going to be located?Well Nunu Heres what I know about it:
The Roundabout is to be located at the south end of Pike Ave, in the curve where it meets with Riverfront rd, and west Broadway.
Roundabouts are a pretty neat way to control traffic in some areas. I dont really understand what they are trying to attempt in this specific area. The ones I have seen are used more or less to slow traffic in neighborhoods. Conway has several of these and they work for that purpose.
I know this area of Pike Ave is quite congested in the rush hours, but I dont see how this roundabout will help that situation, but hey Im no Traffic expert. I feel like the big ones like this one proposed is more ornamental than anything. They usually have nice flower beds and/or Statues in the middle of them and are pretty to look at, but kind of hard to negotiate in heavy traffic.
This is one thing on a list of a few things published that will be paid for with federal stimulus money for the City of NLR.
It is something that has been on the design table, and kicked around for a couple years at least. There is some opposition with it, but I really dont see a problem myself. With the widening of East Broadway, and the refurbishing of the whole downtown area the past several years, its about time to work on the west end of Broadway. Who knows maybe some of that will spread on up Pike (which everybody knows could use a little spit and polish) and on out MacArthur.
There will be a public hearing Wednesday, June 10th from 4-7 PM in City Council Chambers on the roundabout
Heres a link to some really good info and pictures of Roundabouts:
Look at all the info before you decide whether you like or dislike the idea.
I think it'll add to the charm of Argenta and NLR as a whole in that area.
But thats just my opinion,
Paul M
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