A water main break has occurred on Pizarro Dr. Village POA crews are currently on
site and water service will be disrupted to the area while repairs are made.
Service should be restored in approximately two hours.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
House face lift
Ron and Debbie of Creative Customized Painting are busy little bees removing the popcorn from the ceiling of the four rooms left with the ugly stuff in my Village home. I started de-popcorning the house a few years ago but it was a slow painful process for me.
I only worked on my big home improvement projects when Lee was out of town. I am getting a bit older and just can't complete a job as quickly as I would like to. My bedroom and bath and Lee's office and bath had been hanging over my head for at least two years.
Lee finally took mercy on me and decided to get the job done by professionals. Creative Customized Painting met with us and understood just what we needed. Minimum mess to put Lee at ease and value for the dollar to get me past my, "I could have done that if I had the time."
The job started Monday and already all the popcorn is gone, the rooms are sanded and the primer is up. When I go home for lunch today the actual painting will be underway. Debbie and I spent a lot of time together picking out color pallets and I opted to pick out the pallet and let her get crazy with where the colors would go. I can't wait to see the final product.
The job will be finished Friday with some possible touch ups on Saturday. I will post pictures of the final product. Ron and Debbie use only Green products so the paint is safe for us and have very little odor.
If you are looking to paint a room, a house or remove popcorn, give Ron and Debbie a call at 984-3171 or 984-3172.
I only worked on my big home improvement projects when Lee was out of town. I am getting a bit older and just can't complete a job as quickly as I would like to. My bedroom and bath and Lee's office and bath had been hanging over my head for at least two years.
Lee finally took mercy on me and decided to get the job done by professionals. Creative Customized Painting met with us and understood just what we needed. Minimum mess to put Lee at ease and value for the dollar to get me past my, "I could have done that if I had the time."
The job started Monday and already all the popcorn is gone, the rooms are sanded and the primer is up. When I go home for lunch today the actual painting will be underway. Debbie and I spent a lot of time together picking out color pallets and I opted to pick out the pallet and let her get crazy with where the colors would go. I can't wait to see the final product.
The job will be finished Friday with some possible touch ups on Saturday. I will post pictures of the final product. Ron and Debbie use only Green products so the paint is safe for us and have very little odor.
If you are looking to paint a room, a house or remove popcorn, give Ron and Debbie a call at 984-3171 or 984-3172.
Two thumbs up for Cajun Boilers
It has taken Lee and I six years to discover Cajun Boilers in Hot Springs but well worth the sense of wonder. How did this little epicurean delight travel under our radar for so long?
As you know by now, I am a New Orleans girl. Lee and I met there. He is originally from New Jersey but played with the Louisiana Philharmonic and New Orleans Symphony for almost 40 years when he retired in the fall of 2007. We both love seafood, home cooked seafood and New Orleans seafood from friends, family and restaurants at home.
For Christmas this year a good friend from Hot Springs gave me a gift card for Cajun Boilers. I was sick for all of January and a good portion of February so I didn't get to take the card for a spin until this past weekend. It was love at first smell. The spicy smell of Zataran's seafood boil greeted us at the door.
The only glaring difference between a down home New Orleans celebration of all you can eat crayfish and the one happening at Cajun Boilers was the tablecloth. Newspaper tablecloths accompanied boiled seafood in deep south homes.
We admired the outdoor dining. It was too cold to partake at this time of year but I will go back in the summer to take in the whole experience.
Lee ordered the crayfish etoufee. He said it was scrumptious. He did not share, not even a morsel. The dish came with a delightful salad and green beans.
I ordered the half and half, half fried shrimp and half fried oysters. It was February so the oysters were plump and buttery tasting. If the month has an r in it oysters are good. Do not eat oysters in the summer. They are not at their best. The shrimp were a good size and very tasty. The cocktail sauce had good horseradish. The tartar sauce had a delicate flavor. Very yummy. My dinner came with the same delightful salad Lee had and french fries. Both dishes came with hush puppies, very good.
The food was very good but for a gal used to crabbing with a string and a chicken neck, I did find the prices a little steep. There again I grew up near the source and didn't have to pay dearly for shipping in seafood.
Cajun Boilers is at 2806 Albert Pike in Hot Springs. For more information about the restaurant, call (501) 767-5695.
Cajun Boilers food was good enough for me to save my pennies to visit as often as possible. Happy eating.
As you know by now, I am a New Orleans girl. Lee and I met there. He is originally from New Jersey but played with the Louisiana Philharmonic and New Orleans Symphony for almost 40 years when he retired in the fall of 2007. We both love seafood, home cooked seafood and New Orleans seafood from friends, family and restaurants at home.
For Christmas this year a good friend from Hot Springs gave me a gift card for Cajun Boilers. I was sick for all of January and a good portion of February so I didn't get to take the card for a spin until this past weekend. It was love at first smell. The spicy smell of Zataran's seafood boil greeted us at the door.
The only glaring difference between a down home New Orleans celebration of all you can eat crayfish and the one happening at Cajun Boilers was the tablecloth. Newspaper tablecloths accompanied boiled seafood in deep south homes.
We admired the outdoor dining. It was too cold to partake at this time of year but I will go back in the summer to take in the whole experience.
Lee ordered the crayfish etoufee. He said it was scrumptious. He did not share, not even a morsel. The dish came with a delightful salad and green beans.
I ordered the half and half, half fried shrimp and half fried oysters. It was February so the oysters were plump and buttery tasting. If the month has an r in it oysters are good. Do not eat oysters in the summer. They are not at their best. The shrimp were a good size and very tasty. The cocktail sauce had good horseradish. The tartar sauce had a delicate flavor. Very yummy. My dinner came with the same delightful salad Lee had and french fries. Both dishes came with hush puppies, very good.
The food was very good but for a gal used to crabbing with a string and a chicken neck, I did find the prices a little steep. There again I grew up near the source and didn't have to pay dearly for shipping in seafood.
Cajun Boilers is at 2806 Albert Pike in Hot Springs. For more information about the restaurant, call (501) 767-5695.
Cajun Boilers food was good enough for me to save my pennies to visit as often as possible. Happy eating.
Board to consider May 14 special election date for proposed change in city government
Following verification and acceptance by the Hot Springs City Clerk’s office of
the required number of signatures required to call for a special election to
consider a change to the aldermanic form of city government, the Hot Springs
Board of Directors will consider the proclamation of a May 14 special election
date at their regular meeting on March 5.
The City Clerk
approved 518 signatures, which exceed the required number of 468, and
subsequently contacted the Garland County Election Commission for an acceptable
date that the Election Commission and County Clerk could accept for workload
purposes, taking into account the other special elections already on the
calendar. A total of 220 signatures were rejected.
Upcoming job fair at National Park Community College
The annual National Park
Community College All Majors job fair is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, from
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Fisher Campus Center. The event is free and open to the
public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet employers that are hiring,
obtain career information, establish contacts through networking, and identify
career, summer, temporary, and internship opportunities.
NPCC is partnering with the
Arkansas Workforce Center and expects approximately 40 employers at the event.
Current NPCC students who are registered users of CareerLink, the college’s
virtual career center, will be eligible to win a Samsung laptop computer with
Microsoft Office Suite 2013. Other door prizes, including $25 gift cards, will
be available to all attendees who visit with at least three employers during the
event.
Interested job seekers
should bring their resume, dress professionally, and be prepared to interview
with an employer.
Employers may still register
for space at the job fair at http://npcc.edu/careerservices. For more information, contact
Mary Kay Wurm, Director of Career Services at mwurm@npcc.edu or 501-760-4246.
Pryor Promotes Read Across America Day
In an effort to encourage Arkansas families to read together, U.S. Senator Mark
Pryor today announced that he will participate in the National Education
Association’s 16th Annual Read Across America Day. On Friday, March
1st, Pryor will release a video message to Arkansas students and read
one of his favorite children’s books. Interested teachers and parents can sign
up to receive the video message by visiting Pryor’s website.
WHAT: Read Across America Day with Senator Mark Pryor
WHEN: Friday, March 1
HOW: Visit Pryor’s website and submit your request
Promoting reading skills at an early age is critical to Arkansas students’ future academic success. According to Pryor, students who are unable to read proficiently by 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of school.
WHAT: Read Across America Day with Senator Mark Pryor
WHEN: Friday, March 1
HOW: Visit Pryor’s website and submit your request
Promoting reading skills at an early age is critical to Arkansas students’ future academic success. According to Pryor, students who are unable to read proficiently by 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of school.
Auditions for Mt. Ida play
Auditions for Faith County, a hilarious comedy and farce.
Auditions two days only, Saturday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 3 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Auditions at Roosevelt Auditorium, adjacent to Mt. Ida Gymnasium/Middle School
Faith County is produced and directed by Montgomery County Council for the Performing Arts.
For details and character breakdown sheet and audition sides email mccpaproductions@gmail.com.
Sen. Mark Pryor's comments on Hagel's nomination
I agree with our major veterans’ organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the American Legion, the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), and the Non-Commissioned Officers Association of the USA that supported Hagel’s nomination and are confident he will be an effective Secretary of Defense. That’s why I voted for his nomination.
Bob Byers Easter workshop at Garvan Woodland Gardens
The Art of Pysanky Eggs with Bob
Byers
March 10
1 to 4 p.m. - Magnolia Room
Make this Easter more beautiful than ever with brilliant, colorful Ukrainian Easter eggs, or Pysanky. Using simple batik techniques that are thousands of years old, create amazingly intricate designs on eggshells using dyes and wax. Making Pysanky is an inexpensive craft that can be done on the dining room table and is a wonderful family activity for children ages 7 and up (children are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied by an adult).
During the three hour workshop, learn basic techniques, see beautiful examples by Pysanky masters from all over North America, and take home your own colorful egg for this holiday season. All supplies are provided. Admission: $35 to Garvan Woodland Gardens members and $45 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Please call 501-262-9300 to register. Space is limited.
March 10
1 to 4 p.m. - Magnolia Room
Make this Easter more beautiful than ever with brilliant, colorful Ukrainian Easter eggs, or Pysanky. Using simple batik techniques that are thousands of years old, create amazingly intricate designs on eggshells using dyes and wax. Making Pysanky is an inexpensive craft that can be done on the dining room table and is a wonderful family activity for children ages 7 and up (children are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied by an adult).
During the three hour workshop, learn basic techniques, see beautiful examples by Pysanky masters from all over North America, and take home your own colorful egg for this holiday season. All supplies are provided. Admission: $35 to Garvan Woodland Gardens members and $45 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Please call 501-262-9300 to register. Space is limited.
First Wednesday children's program at Garvan Woodland Gardens
March 6
10 to 11 a.m. - Magnolia Room
Spring is in the air, and sprouts of life are returning to Garvan Woodland Gardens. Join garden education director Megan Bradshaw in making grass sock animals. Children are sure to enjoy this craft for the spring season. Parents can tie it in with springtime activities such as reseeding the lawn or planting a garden! Please bring your own sock for this activity. Tube socks work best. All other materials will be provided.
Admission: $5 per child. Parents admitted free, but must accompany their children. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please call 501-262-9300/800-366-4664 to register. Class size is limited to 15 children.
10 to 11 a.m. - Magnolia Room
Spring is in the air, and sprouts of life are returning to Garvan Woodland Gardens. Join garden education director Megan Bradshaw in making grass sock animals. Children are sure to enjoy this craft for the spring season. Parents can tie it in with springtime activities such as reseeding the lawn or planting a garden! Please bring your own sock for this activity. Tube socks work best. All other materials will be provided.
Admission: $5 per child. Parents admitted free, but must accompany their children. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Please call 501-262-9300/800-366-4664 to register. Class size is limited to 15 children.
This week at the Village Animal Shelter
Bambi is an Australian Shepherd mix, spayed female, about six or seven months old; gorgeous brindle; gentle, loving nature, eager to please, wants to be by your side all the time.
Charlies is a domestic short-haired, neutered male, Tuxedo; about five years old; affectionate, friendly, meows for your company; escape artist (probably not indoor-only), but will stay for the loving.
Zahnd to hold town hall meeting
Saline County Justice of the Peace James Zahnd (Dist. 13)
will hold a town hall meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, March 11 at Crows Fire Station
on Hwy 5. Zahnd represents the Crows
community in the Saline
County Quorum Court
Elected for the first time last
November, Zahnd said this Town Hall Meeting one in a series of regular meetings
he is holding throughout District 13. “Maintaining regular
communication with my constituents is an important part of my work,” Zahnd
said. “It is important that the people
of the District know what is happening in Saline County Regular Town Hall
District
13 includes the Crows, Owensville, Paron and Ten Mile communities as well as
the Saline County Hot Springs Village Hot Springs Village
Zahnd said that while the meeting is being held in
Crows, any resident of the district is welcome to attend.
Gallery Walk this Friday in Hot Springs
Do you think that Gallery Walk ends at MOCA? Well...not anymore! You are cordially invited to spend First Fridays with The Muses Creative Artistry Project at The Muses 3 Arts Café and Bookstore, located in the lobby of the historic Hale Bathhouse. Starting Friday March 1st from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. First Fridays with The Muses will feature talented musicians, local and otherwise, in all varieties of excellent musical offerings.
This month we welcome T.B.A. (Two Bad Axes), the world-class duo of New Orleans’ jazz trombonist Steve Suter, and guitarist Brent Frazier (you’ve never heard anything like this before!).
Fresh delicious appetizers and wine will be available for purchase, as well as beautiful works of art by local artists and craftsmen, such as Fox Pass Pottery, Jane Fitch watercolors, James Hayes glass bowls, and other woodworking, jewelry and quilts.
Tickets: $10 / $5 for students. (*includes complimentary non-alcoholic beverage)
Where: (the best kept secret in town) The Muses 3 Arts Café and Bookstore, in the Lobby of the Hale Bathhouse, 341 Central Ave. Hot Springs.
Visit your favorite Galleries, and then join us for this inaugural musical excursion.
TGIF! That is, First Fridays with The Muses, Friday March 1st from 6:30pm - 8:30 p.m.
www.themusesproject.org
Tel: 501.609.9811
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Smaller quake in eastern part of the state
2.6 - ARKANSAS
| Magnitude | 2.6 |
| Date-Time |
|
| Location | 35.627N 90.554W |
| Depth | 13 km |
| Distances |
|
| Location Uncertainty | Horizontal: 0.5 km; Vertical 1.3 km |
| Parameters | Nph = 27; Dmin = 9.3 km; Rmss = 0.08 seconds; Gp = 79° Version = A |
| Event ID | nm 022413a |
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Earthquake closer to the Village
2.1 - ARKANSAS
| Magnitude | 2.1 |
| Date-Time |
|
| Location | 35.506N 92.424W |
| Depth | 3 km |
| Distances |
|
| Location Uncertainty | Horizontal: 2.4 km; Vertical 8.0 km |
| Parameters | Nph = 14; Dmin = 18.3 km; Rmss = 0.44 seconds; Gp = 111° Version = A |
| Event ID | nm 022313c |
Sizable Arkansas earthquake
3.9 - ARKANSAS
| Magnitude | 3.9 |
| Date-Time |
|
| Location | 35.624N 90.549W |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Distances |
|
| Location Uncertainty | Horizontal: 0.4 km; Vertical 1.2 km |
| Parameters | Nph = 24; Dmin = 9.3 km; Rmss = 0.07 seconds; Gp = 75° Version = B |
| Event ID | nm 022313d ***This event supersedes event USc000fccb. |
Friday, February 22, 2013
Another water main break in the Village
The Hot Springs Village POA sent out notice at 8:43 a.m., there is a water main leak has occurred on Sierra Drive between DeSoto Boulevard and Tobarra Circle. POA crews are currently on site and water service will be disrupted in the east end of the Puertollano subdivision while repairs are made. Service should be
restored in about two hours.
restored in about two hours.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Help with disconnect power bills
Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will begin crisis intervention assistance to families with disconnect notices in the Crisis Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program. Applications will be accepted in 12 counties in central and south Arkansas. Applications for regular assistance are still being accepted until funds are depleted.
To qualify for Crisis LIHEAP, persons must have a disconnect notice with a disconnect date within 7 days of application date. All households receiving food stamps are potentially eligible to receive this assistance; however, the program is not limited to food stamp recipients. The program assists households with home energy and heating bills. Eligible households must meet income guidelines and furnish proof of all household income for the month prior to applying.
CADC encourages households to attend mass application assistance days to apply for assistance; however, the program will continue to accept both crisis and regular LIHEAP applications after the mass intake days, until funds have been depleted.
Mass Intake Days:
Pulaski County: Monday, Feb. 25 and Tuesday, Feb 26, 9 am until 1 pm at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, Arts and Crafts Building, 2600 Howard Street in Little Rock. Applications may be limited based on staff availability. For more information, call 501-603-0909.
Clark County: Monday, Feb. 25, 9 am until 1 pm at the Clark County Fairgrounds, Extension Homemakers Building, Hwy 67 South in Arkadelphia. For more information, call 870-246-8089.
Hot Spring County: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1 pm until 4 pm at the Malvern Community Center, 1800 W. Moline in Malvern. For more information, 501-337-8401.
Union County: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 8 am until Noon at the TAC House, 1101 North West Avenue in El Dorado. For more information, call 870-864-0067.
Lonoke County: Wednesday, Feb 27, 9 am until 1 pm at the Lonoke Community Center, 1355 Front Street in Lonoke. For more information, call 501-676-0019, or 1-800-406-5562.
Saline County: Thursday, Feb. 28, 9 am until 1 pm at Gene Moss Building (Tyndall Park), 913 E. Sevier Street in Benton. For more information, call 315-1121.
Columbia County: Thursday, February 28, 9 am until 1 pm at the Jimmie "Red" Jones Community Center, 231 S. Frederick in Magnolia. For more information, call 870-234-6444.
Ouachita County: Friday, March 1, 9 am until 1 pm at the Carnes Park, Teen Town Building, 955 Adams in Camden. For more information, call 870-836-3200.
In other counties, applications will BE ACCEPTED ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
In Calhoun County, applications will be accepted each Thursday, beginning February 28, 8:30 a.m. until noon at the CADC Calhoun County Office, 210 S. Lee St. Call 870-798-2457 for more information.
In Dallas County, applications will be accepted Monday thru Wednesday, beginning February 25, 8 a.m. until Noon at the CADC Dallas County Office, 410 East 4th Street in Fordyce. Call 870-352-8894 for more information.
In Montgomery County, applications will be accepted each Wednesday, beginning February 27, 8 a.m. until Noon at the CADC Mt. Ida Senior Activity Center, 158 Senior Drive in Mt. Ida. For more information, call 870-867-0151.
In Pike County, applications will be accepted Mondays only, beginning February 25, from 8 a.m. until Noon at the Murfreesboro Senior Activity Center, 120 E. Court, Suite A. Call 870-285-2312 for more information. Applications will also be accepted on Tuesdays, beginning February 26, 8 a.m. until Noon at the Glenwood Senior Activity Center, 229 Betty Street in Glenwood. For more information, call 870-356-4212.
Applicants for LIHEAP assistance must meet income guidelines. For a household of 1, monthly countable income is $1,481. Countable income includes check stubs, child support, unemployment, housing utility assistance, SSI, SSA, TEA, VAS and retirement benefits.
To apply for assistance, the household should bring proof of income for all household members 18 years or older for the previous month, proof of child support, proof of unemployment for all household members age 18 and older, proof of social security, retirement, pensions, workman's comp or disability, proof of utility allowance and if no income, proof of how bills are being paid. Social security numbers and birthdates for all household members are required. Failure to provide verification requested may result in delay or denial of assistance. Allow agency 35 days to make payment. For more information, call your local CADC office.
CADC is a private nonprofit community action agency that was formed in 1965 to fight and win the "War on Poverty." The mission of CADC is to improve the quality of life and build strong communities in Arkansas. For more information, please contact your local CADC office.
To qualify for Crisis LIHEAP, persons must have a disconnect notice with a disconnect date within 7 days of application date. All households receiving food stamps are potentially eligible to receive this assistance; however, the program is not limited to food stamp recipients. The program assists households with home energy and heating bills. Eligible households must meet income guidelines and furnish proof of all household income for the month prior to applying.
CADC encourages households to attend mass application assistance days to apply for assistance; however, the program will continue to accept both crisis and regular LIHEAP applications after the mass intake days, until funds have been depleted.
Mass Intake Days:
Pulaski County: Monday, Feb. 25 and Tuesday, Feb 26, 9 am until 1 pm at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds, Arts and Crafts Building, 2600 Howard Street in Little Rock. Applications may be limited based on staff availability. For more information, call 501-603-0909.
Clark County: Monday, Feb. 25, 9 am until 1 pm at the Clark County Fairgrounds, Extension Homemakers Building, Hwy 67 South in Arkadelphia. For more information, call 870-246-8089.
Hot Spring County: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1 pm until 4 pm at the Malvern Community Center, 1800 W. Moline in Malvern. For more information, 501-337-8401.
Union County: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 8 am until Noon at the TAC House, 1101 North West Avenue in El Dorado. For more information, call 870-864-0067.
Lonoke County: Wednesday, Feb 27, 9 am until 1 pm at the Lonoke Community Center, 1355 Front Street in Lonoke. For more information, call 501-676-0019, or 1-800-406-5562.
Saline County: Thursday, Feb. 28, 9 am until 1 pm at Gene Moss Building (Tyndall Park), 913 E. Sevier Street in Benton. For more information, call 315-1121.
Columbia County: Thursday, February 28, 9 am until 1 pm at the Jimmie "Red" Jones Community Center, 231 S. Frederick in Magnolia. For more information, call 870-234-6444.
Ouachita County: Friday, March 1, 9 am until 1 pm at the Carnes Park, Teen Town Building, 955 Adams in Camden. For more information, call 870-836-3200.
In other counties, applications will BE ACCEPTED ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
In Calhoun County, applications will be accepted each Thursday, beginning February 28, 8:30 a.m. until noon at the CADC Calhoun County Office, 210 S. Lee St. Call 870-798-2457 for more information.
In Dallas County, applications will be accepted Monday thru Wednesday, beginning February 25, 8 a.m. until Noon at the CADC Dallas County Office, 410 East 4th Street in Fordyce. Call 870-352-8894 for more information.
In Montgomery County, applications will be accepted each Wednesday, beginning February 27, 8 a.m. until Noon at the CADC Mt. Ida Senior Activity Center, 158 Senior Drive in Mt. Ida. For more information, call 870-867-0151.
In Pike County, applications will be accepted Mondays only, beginning February 25, from 8 a.m. until Noon at the Murfreesboro Senior Activity Center, 120 E. Court, Suite A. Call 870-285-2312 for more information. Applications will also be accepted on Tuesdays, beginning February 26, 8 a.m. until Noon at the Glenwood Senior Activity Center, 229 Betty Street in Glenwood. For more information, call 870-356-4212.
Applicants for LIHEAP assistance must meet income guidelines. For a household of 1, monthly countable income is $1,481. Countable income includes check stubs, child support, unemployment, housing utility assistance, SSI, SSA, TEA, VAS and retirement benefits.
To apply for assistance, the household should bring proof of income for all household members 18 years or older for the previous month, proof of child support, proof of unemployment for all household members age 18 and older, proof of social security, retirement, pensions, workman's comp or disability, proof of utility allowance and if no income, proof of how bills are being paid. Social security numbers and birthdates for all household members are required. Failure to provide verification requested may result in delay or denial of assistance. Allow agency 35 days to make payment. For more information, call your local CADC office.
CADC is a private nonprofit community action agency that was formed in 1965 to fight and win the "War on Poverty." The mission of CADC is to improve the quality of life and build strong communities in Arkansas. For more information, please contact your local CADC office.
New radar sign coming to Hot Springs
The City of Hot Springs will station its new portable radar speed sign on Country Club Drive throughout the week of February 25. The speed limit for this area is 25 miles per hour.
Studies show that motorists will reduce their speed 80 percent of the time when encountering a radar sign that is posting their current driving speed. The sign is intended to increase public awareness and reduce police patrol time spent operating radar equipment.
Studies show that motorists will reduce their speed 80 percent of the time when encountering a radar sign that is posting their current driving speed. The sign is intended to increase public awareness and reduce police patrol time spent operating radar equipment.
Hot Springs animal shelter will close for training next week
The John Seales Animal Services Center, 319 Davidson Drive off of Shady Grove
Road, will be closed to the public on Thursday, February 29 for staff training.
The shelter will re-open the following day. For emergencies, call
321-6789.
Pryor announcement
U.S. Senator Mark Pryor announced that he has been named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet. Pryor will also serve on the Subcommittees on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance; Aviation, Operations, Safety and Security; Science and Space; and the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security.
"As Chairman, I’m looking forward to shaping policies and programs that will benefit our nation’s communications networks. One of my main priorities will be expanding fast and affordable broadband to support job growth and increase efficiencies in the healthcare, education, and energy sectors. I’ll also work to review and update communications laws to ensure our taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely."
Airport advisory committee meeting today
The Airport Advisory Committee will meet at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 21 in the airport administrative conference room, 525 Airport Road. Items on the agenda include approval of Appendix Q of the Property Management Policy.
Benton's Chamber First Thursday Lunch
First Thursday Lunch, March 7
Come join us for a great lunch and exciting program by Lance Turner from Arkansas Business. Lance is the Interactive Editor and will be discussing current business trends and topics. He also appears regularly on CBS's "Today's THV This Morning."
Date: March 7
Time: 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Location: First Baptist Church - Selph Hall, 211 S. Market Street, Benton
Contact: Benton Area Chamber of Commerce, 501-860-7004, Email: reception@bentonchamber.com
Fees/Admission: $12.00 per person
Come join us for a great lunch and exciting program by Lance Turner from Arkansas Business. Lance is the Interactive Editor and will be discussing current business trends and topics. He also appears regularly on CBS's "Today's THV This Morning."
Date: March 7
Time: 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Location: First Baptist Church - Selph Hall, 211 S. Market Street, Benton
Contact: Benton Area Chamber of Commerce, 501-860-7004, Email: reception@bentonchamber.com
Fees/Admission: $12.00 per person
National Park Community College Dean's list
National Park Community College 2012 Dean's list
National Park Community College recently named area students to its Dean’s List for the 2012 Fall Semester. Students must maintain a 3.25 semester GPA and have a 3.25 cumulative GPA to make the list. Those named include:
Amity Jan Bever, Renee Brown, Maranda Gilliland, Mary Ligon, Robert O'Neal, Kira Sweeney
Arkadelphia Dexter Haddox, Martin Newborn, Sarah Overbey
Bauxite Chrystal Armstrong
Benton Jorge Couto, Sarah Johnston, Katie Odle
National Park Community College recently named area students to its Dean’s List for the 2012 Fall Semester. Students must maintain a 3.25 semester GPA and have a 3.25 cumulative GPA to make the list. Those named include:
Amity Jan Bever, Renee Brown, Maranda Gilliland, Mary Ligon, Robert O'Neal, Kira Sweeney
Arkadelphia Dexter Haddox, Martin Newborn, Sarah Overbey
Bauxite Chrystal Armstrong
Benton Jorge Couto, Sarah Johnston, Katie Odle
Bismarck
Jamie Farrell, Carter Greathouse, Virginia Laliberte, Maura Skinner, Eulan Wheeler
Bonnerdale Jayla Bright, Bryan Dreier, Kayla Koon, Amanda Little, Jessie Polinar, Holly Richardson, Mary Webb
Jamie Farrell, Carter Greathouse, Virginia Laliberte, Maura Skinner, Eulan Wheeler
Bonnerdale Jayla Bright, Bryan Dreier, Kayla Koon, Amanda Little, Jessie Polinar, Holly Richardson, Mary Webb
Caddo Gap
Lydia Francis
Conway
Jamel Jackson
Jamel Jackson
Glenwood
Kimberly Brown, Claudia Diaz, Shian Harvey, Jalyn Jester, Chelsea Lang, Jeanette Rhiddlehoover, Myranda West
Hot Springs
Justin Erickson, Ashley Adams, Megan Afeld, Valerie Alvarez, Justin Andrews, Dayva Anemone, Candace Arthur, Amanda Ary, Cierra Baker, Sheryl Banker, Jennifer Beard, Darci Becker, Cynthia Bedwell, Christel Bennett, Deborah Bertolani, Tabatha Blackstead, Steven Blake, Amber Boyett, Leigh Bradley, Jacob Bradshaw, Stephanie Bramble, Felecia Bright, Carissa Brown, Jennifer Brown, Mary Brown, Kurtis Buck, Wladyslaw Bukowski, Mikala Burroughs, Doris Burton, Bobby Cagle, Bonnie Campbell, Kaleigh Canterbury, Jordan Cardwell, Joseph Carver, Danielle Causey, Jodi Chamness, Tamara Chrisco, James Clifton, Matthew Clos, Chay Cochran, Brian Cole, Anna Collins, Leah Comerma, Talia Cooney, Michelle Cooper, Dena Corl, Cody Coster, Ricky Coulter, Arleva Craven, Courtni Crump, John Dale, Chris Davis, Eden Davis, Stacey Davis, Janelle DeSantis, Timothy Douberly, Cody Douell, Melissa Draper, Heather Dubuque, Steve Ellis, Kate Eriksen, Shelly Fitzgerald, Glenn Gallas, Amy Garner, Tequira Gaston, Eva Gateley, Jasmine Gentry, Violet Gibson, Monika Gjumsi, Michelle Gomez, Tabitha Gonzales, Mika Grieser, Christine Griffin, Kelcie Haak, Corinna Hall, Lindsey Hallerberg, Shakedra Hammock, Richard Hankins, Kristin Harmon, Shaya Harris, Seth Henry, Cynthia Henson, Leonard Hess, Jeremy Hildreth, Elizabeth Hill, Casey Hobbs, Michael Holeman, Jordan Holland, Brandy Holley, Sarah Holt, Angela House, Breann Hrdlicka, Dana Hughes, Thomas Hughes, Michael Hundley, Madison Hurley, Nichole Hutzel, Kimberley Jackson, Ethel Ace Jerusalem, Myrick Johnson, Jamie Jones, Jared Jones, Latonya Jones, Marcia Jones, Yolanda Jones, Eric Kelley, Lindsay Kenney, Brittany Kilston, Giana Kitchens, Elise Lawless, Katarina Lazic, Amanda Lee, Benyapa Lerttanatorn, Carrie Lewis, Stephanie Lewis, Jonathan Lightner, Mindy Liller, Sierra Lopez, Leigh Louton, Kristen Lovelady, Courtnee Mahan, Melinda Malave, Payton Martin, Yvette Martinez, Charles Mattoon, Gayla Mattoon, Reginald Meador, Richard Midkiff, Robert Miller, Natalie Mills, Misty Milton, Ryan Montgomery, Tami Moore, Melissa Moreland, Gerardo Moreno, Nathan Morgan, William Mosley, Skylar Moss, Stephanie Noles, Michael O'Bier, Austin Oliver, Jennifer Oliver, Jilana Oliver, Kara Oliver, Crystal Osborne, Miguel Pacheco, Shala Palmer, Sheila Parrish, Jessica Patman, Megan Pennington, Melissa Perez, Lisa Pierce, Shelli Pierce, Carolina Pineda, Amanda Postell, Marlin Price, Andrew Radillo, Ines Ramirez, Erika Ramos, Kandy Rea-Garibay, Elyssa Reding, Teakqwanda Reed, Destiny Reichardt, Keegan Richards, Jessica Rios, Paris Robertson, Linda Rodgers, Sandra Rogers, Rachelle Roy, Jordan Ruff, Ruby Rurup, Danielle Russell, Michael Sabo, Amy Sanello, Deborah Sangster, Denise Sao, Debra Schell, Bobbie Sebren, Christopher Seidl, Lauren Sharp, Robin Shaver, Nancy Shaw, Mika Simonovich, Christopher Skeya, Bonnie Smith, Elexus Smith, Shelby Smith, Sydni Smith, Stephanie Spargo, Aryn Stanfield, Rachel Strother, Heather Swift, Elizabeth Tate, Brittany Taylor, William Taylor, Morgan Thibeault, Alex Thomas, Easton Thomas, Vanessa Thompson, Melinda Thornton, Krystal Throgmartin, Justin Tillery, Maggie Timmons, Bionca Tolich, Melody Tomlin, Marcella Torres, Sonya Turner, Dale Van Noy, Marisa Vance, Katie Vasilescu, Monica Vermeer, Keena Vinson, Charlotte Vitro, Paul Wagner, Ashley Waters, Kelisha Waters, Dakota Weatherford, Jamie Weisel, Jennifer Willis, Kris Wilson, Paul Wilson, Tiffany Wilson, Desiree Winterroth, Hannah Woodard, Shawna Wright, Carla Youngblood
Hot Springs Village
Justin Erickson, Ashley Adams, Megan Afeld, Valerie Alvarez, Justin Andrews, Dayva Anemone, Candace Arthur, Amanda Ary, Cierra Baker, Sheryl Banker, Jennifer Beard, Darci Becker, Cynthia Bedwell, Christel Bennett, Deborah Bertolani, Tabatha Blackstead, Steven Blake, Amber Boyett, Leigh Bradley, Jacob Bradshaw, Stephanie Bramble, Felecia Bright, Carissa Brown, Jennifer Brown, Mary Brown, Kurtis Buck, Wladyslaw Bukowski, Mikala Burroughs, Doris Burton, Bobby Cagle, Bonnie Campbell, Kaleigh Canterbury, Jordan Cardwell, Joseph Carver, Danielle Causey, Jodi Chamness, Tamara Chrisco, James Clifton, Matthew Clos, Chay Cochran, Brian Cole, Anna Collins, Leah Comerma, Talia Cooney, Michelle Cooper, Dena Corl, Cody Coster, Ricky Coulter, Arleva Craven, Courtni Crump, John Dale, Chris Davis, Eden Davis, Stacey Davis, Janelle DeSantis, Timothy Douberly, Cody Douell, Melissa Draper, Heather Dubuque, Steve Ellis, Kate Eriksen, Shelly Fitzgerald, Glenn Gallas, Amy Garner, Tequira Gaston, Eva Gateley, Jasmine Gentry, Violet Gibson, Monika Gjumsi, Michelle Gomez, Tabitha Gonzales, Mika Grieser, Christine Griffin, Kelcie Haak, Corinna Hall, Lindsey Hallerberg, Shakedra Hammock, Richard Hankins, Kristin Harmon, Shaya Harris, Seth Henry, Cynthia Henson, Leonard Hess, Jeremy Hildreth, Elizabeth Hill, Casey Hobbs, Michael Holeman, Jordan Holland, Brandy Holley, Sarah Holt, Angela House, Breann Hrdlicka, Dana Hughes, Thomas Hughes, Michael Hundley, Madison Hurley, Nichole Hutzel, Kimberley Jackson, Ethel Ace Jerusalem, Myrick Johnson, Jamie Jones, Jared Jones, Latonya Jones, Marcia Jones, Yolanda Jones, Eric Kelley, Lindsay Kenney, Brittany Kilston, Giana Kitchens, Elise Lawless, Katarina Lazic, Amanda Lee, Benyapa Lerttanatorn, Carrie Lewis, Stephanie Lewis, Jonathan Lightner, Mindy Liller, Sierra Lopez, Leigh Louton, Kristen Lovelady, Courtnee Mahan, Melinda Malave, Payton Martin, Yvette Martinez, Charles Mattoon, Gayla Mattoon, Reginald Meador, Richard Midkiff, Robert Miller, Natalie Mills, Misty Milton, Ryan Montgomery, Tami Moore, Melissa Moreland, Gerardo Moreno, Nathan Morgan, William Mosley, Skylar Moss, Stephanie Noles, Michael O'Bier, Austin Oliver, Jennifer Oliver, Jilana Oliver, Kara Oliver, Crystal Osborne, Miguel Pacheco, Shala Palmer, Sheila Parrish, Jessica Patman, Megan Pennington, Melissa Perez, Lisa Pierce, Shelli Pierce, Carolina Pineda, Amanda Postell, Marlin Price, Andrew Radillo, Ines Ramirez, Erika Ramos, Kandy Rea-Garibay, Elyssa Reding, Teakqwanda Reed, Destiny Reichardt, Keegan Richards, Jessica Rios, Paris Robertson, Linda Rodgers, Sandra Rogers, Rachelle Roy, Jordan Ruff, Ruby Rurup, Danielle Russell, Michael Sabo, Amy Sanello, Deborah Sangster, Denise Sao, Debra Schell, Bobbie Sebren, Christopher Seidl, Lauren Sharp, Robin Shaver, Nancy Shaw, Mika Simonovich, Christopher Skeya, Bonnie Smith, Elexus Smith, Shelby Smith, Sydni Smith, Stephanie Spargo, Aryn Stanfield, Rachel Strother, Heather Swift, Elizabeth Tate, Brittany Taylor, William Taylor, Morgan Thibeault, Alex Thomas, Easton Thomas, Vanessa Thompson, Melinda Thornton, Krystal Throgmartin, Justin Tillery, Maggie Timmons, Bionca Tolich, Melody Tomlin, Marcella Torres, Sonya Turner, Dale Van Noy, Marisa Vance, Katie Vasilescu, Monica Vermeer, Keena Vinson, Charlotte Vitro, Paul Wagner, Ashley Waters, Kelisha Waters, Dakota Weatherford, Jamie Weisel, Jennifer Willis, Kris Wilson, Paul Wilson, Tiffany Wilson, Desiree Winterroth, Hannah Woodard, Shawna Wright, Carla Youngblood
Hot Springs Village
Bradley Ainsworth, Julie Bailey, Donna Engebretson, Blake Ellison, Pfiefer Glisson, Mouna Holland, Mikaela Johnson, Benita Mazander, Bruce Peterson, Christopher Pruitt, Richard Walden, Carole Wolz
Jessieville
Jessieville
Breanna Blocker, Kysha Dunnavant, Elizabeth Mitchell
Kirby
Jessica Hargrove, Brittany Oneal
Jessica Hargrove, Brittany Oneal
Lonsdale
Margaret Bradley, Melanie Cottrell, Rebecca Seewald
Margaret Bradley, Melanie Cottrell, Rebecca Seewald
Malvern
Kelli Bates, Devin Easley, Sharla Polke
Kelli Bates, Devin Easley, Sharla Polke
Mount Ida
Colin Page, Leah Reynolds
Colin Page, Leah Reynolds
Mountain Pine
Jason Black, Derick Buttrum, Darlene Clark, Miracle Taylor, Tahn Li Thomas, Jocelyn Ward
Jason Black, Derick Buttrum, Darlene Clark, Miracle Taylor, Tahn Li Thomas, Jocelyn Ward
Pearcy
Jessica Askew, Cathy Clapp, Jessica Craven, Leslie Fryar, Taylor Hornsby, Crystal Kendall, Aimee Lopez-Salter, Tabitha Mann, Warren Navarre, Julie Poole, Mark Poole, Mary Rogers, Chelsa Sorensen, Angela Woodall
Jessica Askew, Cathy Clapp, Jessica Craven, Leslie Fryar, Taylor Hornsby, Crystal Kendall, Aimee Lopez-Salter, Tabitha Mann, Warren Navarre, Julie Poole, Mark Poole, Mary Rogers, Chelsa Sorensen, Angela Woodall
Perryville
Leslie McNeal
Leslie McNeal
Prattsville
Jessica Rhea
Jessica Rhea
Royal
Ginger Abon, Michael Byram, Jeffery Cook, Nicole Haak, Delmar Hunter, Kristal Leach, James Nagy, Karlynn Perlberg, Kathryn Powell, Brad Sexton, Jessica Smith, Cheryl Tieaskie, April Treat, Shelby Willingham, Kathrin Woner, Marsha Woodall
Ginger Abon, Michael Byram, Jeffery Cook, Nicole Haak, Delmar Hunter, Kristal Leach, James Nagy, Karlynn Perlberg, Kathryn Powell, Brad Sexton, Jessica Smith, Cheryl Tieaskie, April Treat, Shelby Willingham, Kathrin Woner, Marsha Woodall
Searcy
Joseph Davis
Joseph Davis
Star City
Billy Summerford
Billy Summerford
Story
Allen Smith
Allen Smith
Traskwood
Summer Buckley
Summer Buckley
Umpire
Micah Thompson, Tammie Thompson
Micah Thompson, Tammie Thompson
Senator Pryor talking farm bill negotiantions
In the second installment of “Pryor-Side Chats,” U.S. Senator Mark Pryor and Randy Veach of the Arkansas Farm Bureau discuss ongoing Farm Bill negotiations, agricultural regulations, and the Farm Bureau’s priorities for the year. Upcoming guests include Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, Rob Rash of the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association, and the Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce.
Changes to the Hot Springs board of directors meeting
The regularly-scheduled Hot Springs board of directors agenda meeting, which usually begins at 4 p.m., will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26 in the board chambers at City Hall, 133 Convention Boulevard.
The agenda meeting will end at 4:25 so that a special called meeting for city advisory group applicant interviews can begin at 4:30. Following the interviews, the board will retire to executive session to discuss the applicants. The applicants will then be selected by formal vote during the March 5 board meeting.
Following a dinner break, the board will hold a work session on board protocol, duties and responsibilities.
The agenda meeting will end at 4:25 so that a special called meeting for city advisory group applicant interviews can begin at 4:30. Following the interviews, the board will retire to executive session to discuss the applicants. The applicants will then be selected by formal vote during the March 5 board meeting.
Following a dinner break, the board will hold a work session on board protocol, duties and responsibilities.
Road work starting Monday in Hot Springs
The two inside lanes of Albert Pike Road between Pinewood and Richard Street will be closed from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. beginning Monday, February 25 through Wednesday, February 27 for sewer rehabilitation work. Signs will be posted, and motorists will need to use caution when traveling in this area.
Garland County offices
All Garland County offices will open at 10 a.m. this morning. The road department
opened at its normal time.
Ben Fry to speak to Village Writer's Club at Monday meeting
Village Writers’ Club, Writers Supporting Writers, February 25th Meeting
11:15 a.m.: Read-around
12 noon: Lunch
1 p.m.: Using Screenwriting Techniques In Prose Fiction by Ben Fry
Location: Home Plate Café, 5110 N Hwy 7, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
For more information or to make reservations, contact Jerry Davis, President at jdaviscpa@aol.com, www.hsvwritersclub.org
Ben Fry - Using Screenwriting Techniques in Prose Fiction
Ben is General Manager of UALR Public Radio, and an adjunct professor in UALR's School of Mass Communication, teaching classes in motion picture history, criticism and screenwriting, and serves as the School's coordinator of film studies.
Using Screenwriting Techniques in Prose Fiction
How the process of learning to write a screenplay can help writers
think about writing prose more visually.
Constructing scenes in narrative
Using the screenplay’s three-act structure, plot points, and dialogue.
11:15 a.m.: Read-around
12 noon: Lunch
1 p.m.: Using Screenwriting Techniques In Prose Fiction by Ben Fry
Location: Home Plate Café, 5110 N Hwy 7, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
For more information or to make reservations, contact Jerry Davis, President at jdaviscpa@aol.com, www.hsvwritersclub.org
Ben Fry - Using Screenwriting Techniques in Prose Fiction
Ben is General Manager of UALR Public Radio, and an adjunct professor in UALR's School of Mass Communication, teaching classes in motion picture history, criticism and screenwriting, and serves as the School's coordinator of film studies.
Using Screenwriting Techniques in Prose Fiction
How the process of learning to write a screenplay can help writers
think about writing prose more visually.
Constructing scenes in narrative
Using the screenplay’s three-act structure, plot points, and dialogue.
Writers' workshop
Developing Unique Character writers' workshop
150 Ponderosa Lane, HSV
CONTACT: 501-915-0494
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.(8:30 a.m. registration)
DATE: Saturday, March 9
Developing Unique CharactersSponsored by Village Writers’ Club
Interactive workshop on characterization
Creating compelling characters
Maintaining consistent point of view
Avoiding shifts in point of view
Conducted by Roland Mann
WEBSITE: www.villagewritersclub.com
COST: $35 ($40 at the door if space is available)
Golf committee meeting cancelled
The Golf Committee Meeting, set for today, Thursday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. at the
Coronado Community Center, has been cancelled.
Small earthquake yesterday afternoon
2.5 - ARKANSAS
| Magnitude | 2.5 |
| Date-Time |
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| Location | 35.833N 90.144W |
| Depth | 16 km |
| Distances |
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| Location Uncertainty | Horizontal: 0.4 km; Vertical 0.6 km |
| Parameters | Nph = 52; Dmin = 5.3 km; Rmss = 0.08 seconds; Gp = 82° Version = A |
| Event ID | nm 022013c |
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Update on Irish Sopranos concert
I just got a call from Ed Pittman, president of the Hot Springs Village Concerts' Association, "tonight's concert at the Woodlands Auditorium, The Irish Sopranos, had to be cancelled. Only 25 people showed up for the concert tonight."
Pittman arranged for the sopranos to do a matinee on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Woodlands to honor tickets held by Wednesday night patrons. Doors will open for the concert at 1:15.
Pittman arranged for the sopranos to do a matinee on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Woodlands to honor tickets held by Wednesday night patrons. Doors will open for the concert at 1:15.
Get condition reports from John Chapman tomorrow morning on KVRE
John Chapman will be on air at KVRE, 92.9 FM tomorrow morning at 6 a.m. He will be in constant contact with HSV interim general manager Linda Mayhood. If roads are icy tomorrow morning there will not be garbage pickup. If roads are icy there will be a delay in the opening of POA facilities. Call first before you head out anywhere in your car.
Report closures after 7:30 a.m. to me at KVRE, 922-5678, John will be announcing closings throughout the morning on air. Tom takes over at 10 and Polly and Scotty will report from 1 to 2. We will also give updates as warranted. This weather event is supposed to end by tomorrow night.
Report closures after 7:30 a.m. to me at KVRE, 922-5678, John will be announcing closings throughout the morning on air. Tom takes over at 10 and Polly and Scotty will report from 1 to 2. We will also give updates as warranted. This weather event is supposed to end by tomorrow night.
Sopranos will sing tonight at Woodlands
Ed Pittman, president of the Hot Springs Village Concerts' Association, announced this afternoon, The Irish Sopranos show at the Woodlands Auditorium will go on tonight. Weather is supposed to get bad after midnight tonight.
The Irish Sopranos an emotional feast
Music when done right is cathartic. Last night The Irish Sopranos accompanied by Didsbury, England violinist Jane Hunt, provided a cathartic experience for my neighbor Joel and me. We listened to the three soaring voices of the lovely ladies and the nimble fingering of the beautiful violinist and giggled, cried, sighed and had dopey smiles plastered on our faces. The music selections, the flawless phrasing of the gorgeous voices all came together to make us feel, feel deeply. Thank you ladies for the emotional workout.
Last night was the Hot Springs Village Concerts’ Association opening night for The Irish Sopranos. The ladies will be at the Woodlands Auditorium for three more nights. Tickets are available at www.hsvtickets.com. My recommendation is get your tickets immediately after finishing my review. This has been a fabulous season for the Concerts’ Association and The Irish Sopranos added another layer of tastiness to the season.
Wendy Dwyer, Kay Lynch and Deirdre Masterson have taken their classical music training and their Irish roots and made a show that will please everyone. The ladies gave a nod to performing in America by starting the concert with The Battle Hymn of the Republic and ending with God Bless America. Both were beautiful arrangements expertly performed.
Although all three ladies are sopranos, each voice is very distinct and all blend well to make a powerful and pleasing sound. Masterson is a mezzo soprano or dramatic soprano giving a solid foundation to the music with her warm Mother Earth tones. Lynch is a lyric soprano supplying the upper end of the trio with never a splat or a flat. Dwyer is the versatile working horse soprano equally comfortable on the high and low notes of a soprano. All three voices are beautiful and the blend is perfection.
The concert last night was a masterful blend of familiar Irish tunes and classical arias. Hunt soloed several times giving the Sopranos an opportunity to change evening gowns. Hunt is a violin virtuoso called the Violin Venus. Hunt is not only a fabulous performer, she is a composer of note. To read more about her go to www.violinvenus.com. Her rendition of Nessun dorma had me on the edge of my seat and my heartbeat slowed to capture the phrasing.
Some of the selections by The Irish Sopranos included The Water is Wide, Barcarolle, Danny Boy, I Believe, Funiculi, Funicula and so many more. Every selection was well executed leaving the audience wanting more.
The only complaint I have is that the sopranos dove right in to each number and did not give the audience enough time to clap its approval. Last nights audience could have clapped lots more in appreciation. The show was tender, meaty and succulent. Again, thanks ladies for the emotional workout and the praiseworthy feast.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Weather warning
Special Weather Statement for Garland, AR
Other affected areas:
Boone, AR; Marion, AR; Baxter, AR; Fulton, AR; Sharp, AR; Newton, AR; Searcy, AR; Stone, AR; Izard, AR; Independence, AR; Johnson, AR; Pope, AR; Van Buren, AR; Cleburne, AR; Jackson, AR; Logan, AR; Conway, AR; Faulkner, AR; White, AR; Woodruff, AR; Scott, AR; Yell, AR; Perry, AR; Polk, AR; Montgomery, AR; Garland, AR; Saline, AR; Pulaski, AR; Lonoke, AR; Prairie, AR; Monroe, AR; Pike, AR; Clark, AR; Hot Spring, AR; Grant, AR; Jefferson, AR; Arkansas, AR; Dallas, AR; Cleveland, AR; Lincoln, AR; Desha, AR; Ouachita, AR; Calhoun, AR; Bradley, AR; Drew, AR
Issued by The National Weather Service
Little Rock, AR
Tue, Feb 19, 2013, 3:46 AM CST
Local Radar Map
Updated Feb 19, 2013, 9:30am CST
AN APPROACHING STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING MOISTURE BACK TO ARKANSAS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY. COLD AIR WILL BE IN PLACE AT THE SURFACE WHEN THIS SYSTEM ARRIVES AND TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO BE NEAR OR BELOW FREEZING IN PARTS OF WESTERN AND NORTHERN ARKANSAS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND EARLY THURSDAY.
PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH WARMER AIR ALOFT BEFORE FALLING INTO THE COLDER AIR AIR NEAR THE SURFACE. THE RESULT WILL BE A WINTERY MIX OF SLEET... FREEZING RAIN AND RAIN. PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO TRANSITION TO ALL RAIN DURING THE DAY THURSDAY... AS WARMER AIR MOVES INTO THE REGION.
IN AREAS GENERALLY NORTH OF A LINE FROM FROM CLARKSVILLE... TO CLINTON... TO NEWPORT... THE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO START AS A SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN MIX WEDNESDAY EVENING... TRANSITIONING TO MOSTLY FREEZING RAIN DURING THE NIGHT.
SOUTH OF THIS AREA... AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM MENA... TO LITTLE ROCK... TO BRINKLEY... THE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO MOSTLY BE A RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN MIX... AS TEMPERATURES HOVER NEAR FREEZING MARK. ONLY A COLD RAIN IS EXPECTED ELSEWHERE.
THE COMPUTER MODELS THIS MORNING ARE COMING IN A LITTLE COLDER AND IF THIS TREND CONTINUES... THERE COULD BE SOME ICE ACCUMULATION ESPECIALLY IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN AREAS. WINTER STORM WATCHES MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PARTS OF THE NORTH OVER THE NEXT DAY OR SO.
KEEP IN MIND THAT THE FORECAST COULD CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE NEXT DAY OR SO. STAY INFORMED BY MONITORING THE LATEST FORECASTS AND OUTLOOKS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
Other affected areas:
Boone, AR; Marion, AR; Baxter, AR; Fulton, AR; Sharp, AR; Newton, AR; Searcy, AR; Stone, AR; Izard, AR; Independence, AR; Johnson, AR; Pope, AR; Van Buren, AR; Cleburne, AR; Jackson, AR; Logan, AR; Conway, AR; Faulkner, AR; White, AR; Woodruff, AR; Scott, AR; Yell, AR; Perry, AR; Polk, AR; Montgomery, AR; Garland, AR; Saline, AR; Pulaski, AR; Lonoke, AR; Prairie, AR; Monroe, AR; Pike, AR; Clark, AR; Hot Spring, AR; Grant, AR; Jefferson, AR; Arkansas, AR; Dallas, AR; Cleveland, AR; Lincoln, AR; Desha, AR; Ouachita, AR; Calhoun, AR; Bradley, AR; Drew, AR
Issued by The National Weather Service
Little Rock, AR
Tue, Feb 19, 2013, 3:46 AM CST
Local Radar Map
Updated Feb 19, 2013, 9:30am CST
AN APPROACHING STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING MOISTURE BACK TO ARKANSAS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY. COLD AIR WILL BE IN PLACE AT THE SURFACE WHEN THIS SYSTEM ARRIVES AND TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO BE NEAR OR BELOW FREEZING IN PARTS OF WESTERN AND NORTHERN ARKANSAS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND EARLY THURSDAY.
PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH WARMER AIR ALOFT BEFORE FALLING INTO THE COLDER AIR AIR NEAR THE SURFACE. THE RESULT WILL BE A WINTERY MIX OF SLEET... FREEZING RAIN AND RAIN. PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO TRANSITION TO ALL RAIN DURING THE DAY THURSDAY... AS WARMER AIR MOVES INTO THE REGION.
IN AREAS GENERALLY NORTH OF A LINE FROM FROM CLARKSVILLE... TO CLINTON... TO NEWPORT... THE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO START AS A SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN MIX WEDNESDAY EVENING... TRANSITIONING TO MOSTLY FREEZING RAIN DURING THE NIGHT.
SOUTH OF THIS AREA... AND NORTH OF A LINE FROM MENA... TO LITTLE ROCK... TO BRINKLEY... THE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO MOSTLY BE A RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN MIX... AS TEMPERATURES HOVER NEAR FREEZING MARK. ONLY A COLD RAIN IS EXPECTED ELSEWHERE.
THE COMPUTER MODELS THIS MORNING ARE COMING IN A LITTLE COLDER AND IF THIS TREND CONTINUES... THERE COULD BE SOME ICE ACCUMULATION ESPECIALLY IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN AREAS. WINTER STORM WATCHES MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PARTS OF THE NORTH OVER THE NEXT DAY OR SO.
KEEP IN MIND THAT THE FORECAST COULD CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE NEXT DAY OR SO. STAY INFORMED BY MONITORING THE LATEST FORECASTS AND OUTLOOKS FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Monday's lake wind advisory
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LITTLE ROCK AR 408 AM CST MON FEB 18 2013 ...BREEZY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF ARKANSAS TODAY... ARZ003>007-012>016-021>025-030>034-037>047-052>057-062>069-182230- /O.EXT.KLZK.LW.Y.0004.130218T1300Z-130219T0000Z/ ARKANSAS-BAXTER-BOONE-BRADLEY-CALHOUN-CLARK-CLEBURNE-CLEVELAND- CONWAY-DALLAS-DESHA-DREW-FAULKNER-FULTON-GARLAND-GRANT-HOT SPRING- INDEPENDENCE-IZARD-JACKSON-JEFFERSON-JOHNSON-LINCOLN-LOGAN-LONOKE- MARION-MONROE-MONTGOMERY-NEWTON-OUACHITA-PERRY-PIKE-POLK-POPE- PRAIRIE-PULASKI-SALINE-SCOTT-SEARCY-SHARP-STONE-VAN BUREN-WHITE- WOODRUFF-YELL- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ARKADELPHIA...ASH FLAT...AUGUSTA... BATESVILLE...BEEBE...BENTON...BOONEVILLE...BRINKLEY...BRYANT... BULL SHOALS...CABOT...CALICO ROCK...CAMDEN...CAVE CITY... CLARENDON...CLARKSVILLE...CLINTON...CONWAY...COTTON PLANT... DANVILLE...DARDANELLE...DE VALLS BLUFF...DE WITT...DES ARC... DUMAS...FAIRFIELD BAY...FLIPPIN...FORDYCE...GLENWOOD...GOULD... HAMPTON...HARDY...HARRISON...HAZEN...HEBER SPRINGS... HORSESHOE BEND...HOT SPRINGS...JASPER...LESLIE...LITTLE ROCK... LONOKE...MALVERN...MAMMOTH SPRING...MARSHALL...MCCRORY... MCGEHEE...MELBOURNE...MENA...MONTICELLO...MORRILTON...MOUNT IDA... MOUNTAIN HOME...MOUNTAIN VIEW...MURFREESBORO...NEWPORT...NORMAN... NORTH LITTLE ROCK...OLA...OXFORD...PARIS...PERRYVILLE... PINE BLUFF...RUSSELLVILLE...SEARCY...SHERIDAN...STAR CITY... STUTTGART...SUMMIT...THORNTON...VIOLA...WALDRON...WARREN... WESTERN GROVE...YELLVILLE 408 AM CST MON FEB 18 2013 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING. * EVENT: EXPECT BREEZY SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH...WITH GUSTS OVER 30 MPH POSSIBLE. * TIMING: EXPECT BREEZY CONDITIONS TO DEVELOP DURING THE MORNING HOURS ON MONDAY...AND PERSIST THROUGH THE EARLY EVENING HOURS. * IMPACT: BREEZY WINDS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ON AREA LAKES. SMALLER CRAFT MAY BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING IN THESE CONDITIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A LAKE WIND ADVISORY INDICATES THAT WINDS WILL CAUSE ROUGH CHOP ON AREA LAKES. SMALL BOATS WILL BE ESPECIALLY PRONE TO CAPSIZING.
Monday's hazardous weather outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...UPDATED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LITTLE ROCK AR 1155 AM CST MON FEB 18 2013 ARZ003>007-012>016-021>025-030>034-037>047-052>057-062>069-191100- ARKANSAS-BAXTER-BOONE-BRADLEY-CALHOUN-CLARK-CLEBURNE-CLEVELAND- CONWAY-DALLAS-DESHA-DREW-FAULKNER-FULTON-GARLAND-GRANT-HOT SPRING- INDEPENDENCE-IZARD-JACKSON-JEFFERSON-JOHNSON-LINCOLN-LOGAN-LONOKE- MARION-MONROE-MONTGOMERY-NEWTON-OUACHITA-PERRY-PIKE-POLK-POPE- PRAIRIE-PULASKI-SALINE-SCOTT-SEARCY-SHARP-STONE-VAN BUREN-WHITE- WOODRUFF-YELL- 1155 AM CST MON FEB 18 2013 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR A LARGE PART OF ARKANSAS. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT A COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP THROUGH THE STATE LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...BRINGING WIDESPREAD RAIN AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TO THE STATE. A FEW SEVERE STORMS ARE POSSIBLE ALONG THE FRONT... PRIMARILY ALONG AND SOUTH OF THE INTERSTATE 30 AND 40 CORRIDOR. STRONG WINDS...BOTH AT THE SURFACE AND ALOFT...WILL INCREASE THE THREAT FOR DAMAGING WINDS WITH SOME OF THE STORMS. IN ADDITION... LARGE HAIL AND AN ISOLATED TORNADO CANNOT BE RULED OUT. ALSO...AHEAD OF THE FRONT...GUSTY SOUTH WINDS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS THE STATE. A LAKE WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN POSTED TO ACCOUNT FOR THESE WINDS TODAY. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY THE ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN WILL CONTINUE LATE THIS WEEK AS ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM MOVES IN ON THURSDAY. AGAIN...SOME LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN AMOUNTS WILL BE POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...ESPECIALLY OVER THE SOUTH. ALSO...IN THE NORTH...THIS PRECIPITATION COULD START OFF AS A MIX OF RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN. HOWEVER...AT THIS TIME...NO SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED. AS THE FRONT MOVES THROUGH ON THURSDAY...THERE WILL BE SOME POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE WEATHER...ESPECIALLY ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST THIRD OF THE STATE. HOWEVER...THERE REMAINS QUITE A BIT OF UNCERTAINTY REGARDING INSTABILITY WITH THIS SYSTEM SO FUTURE FORECASTS SHOULD BE MONITORED FOR MORE DETAIL ON THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT.
Garland and Saline under severe thunderstorm watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 36 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 220 PM CST MON FEB 18 2013 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 36 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CST FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ARC011-013-015-019-025-027-029-033-039-045-047-051-053-057-059- 061-071-073-081-083-087-091-097-099-101-103-105-109-113-115-119- 125-127-131-133-139-143-149-190300- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0036.130218T2020Z-130219T0300Z/ AR . ARKANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BRADLEY CALHOUN CARROLL CLARK CLEVELAND COLUMBIA CONWAY CRAWFORD DALLAS FAULKNER FRANKLIN GARLAND GRANT HEMPSTEAD HOT SPRING HOWARD JOHNSON LAFAYETTE LITTLE RIVER LOGAN MADISON MILLER MONTGOMERY NEVADA NEWTON OUACHITA PERRY PIKE POLK POPE PULASKI SALINE SCOTT SEBASTIAN SEVIER UNION WASHINGTON YELL
Friday, February 8, 2013
Department of Emergency Management weather report
Showers and thunderstorms will begin to affect western Arkansas by late Saturday
afternoon, but the major effect of the next weather system will come Saturday
night into Sunday.
Most of the severe weather with this system will occur to the south of Arkansas. However, there will be some chance for isolated severe storms over the southern third of Arkansas on Sunday afternoon.
South of a line from Mena to West Memphis, rainfall amounts should average 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 inches. There could be some locally heavier amounts, especially in southeast Arkansas. Elsewhere, rainfall amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch will be common.
Most of the severe weather with this system will occur to the south of Arkansas. However, there will be some chance for isolated severe storms over the southern third of Arkansas on Sunday afternoon.
South of a line from Mena to West Memphis, rainfall amounts should average 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 inches. There could be some locally heavier amounts, especially in southeast Arkansas. Elsewhere, rainfall amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch will be common.
Hot Springs board retreat starts this afternoon
The Hot Springs board of directors will hold a retreat beginning at 1:30 p.m. today, Friday, February 8, and continuing on Saturday, February 9 at the Lake Ouachita
Army Corps of Engineers Administrative Offices, 1424 Blakely Dam Road in Royal
Arkansas.
This third annual retreat is for goal setting and team building. The
meeting is to be facilitated by Dr. Vicki Edwards of the Institute of
Government, University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Street closure in Hot Springs
West St. Louis Street in Hot Springs between First and Third Street and Flag Street from Pond
to West St. Louis Street will be closed to through traffic until Tuesday,
February 12 for sewer main construction.
Signs will be posted, and motorists will need to seek an alternate route
during closure.
Section of DeSoto Boulevard will be paved on Monday
Plans are underway for Cranford Construction to pave a damaged section of DeSoto Blvd. near Minorca Rd. on the morning of Monday, Feb. 11.
Traffic flow may be affected during this time. Please allow extra travel time. Work should be completed by noon. Contractor availability and weather affect paving schedule. For the most up to date information, call the Department of Public Works at 922-5524.
Traffic flow may be affected during this time. Please allow extra travel time. Work should be completed by noon. Contractor availability and weather affect paving schedule. For the most up to date information, call the Department of Public Works at 922-5524.
Juvenile arrested for breaking or entering in Village
Ricky Middleton, Interim Director, Hot Springs Village Department of Public Safety, announced the arrest of a sixteen year old Juvenile from Texarkana for, five counts of breaking or entering, two counts of criminal mischief, and one count of battery in the third degree. The breaking and entering charges are class “D” felonies, and the battery and criminal mischief(s) are class “A” misdemeanors.
An investigation by the Hot Springs Village Police Department determined that on Thanksgiving night, November 22, 2012, the juvenile along with another male companion entered vehicles and took items from within, in the Cortez Courts area. While investigating these complaints it was determined the juvenile was also involved in two incidents of criminal mischief in Valencia Courts. One involved objects being spray painted and the second involved a man being shot in the buttocks with a BB gun while working on his vehicle.
The juvenile was living in Conway, Arkansas at the time of the incidents, but has since moved to Texarkana to live with his mother. The juvenile was brought to the village by his father who has friends here.
The juvenile was arrested in Texarkana on February 7, and transported to the Garland County Juvenile Detention Center and booked with a “no bond.” The juvenile is scheduled to appear in Garland County Juvenile Court on February 8 at 9 a.m.
An investigation by the Hot Springs Village Police Department determined that on Thanksgiving night, November 22, 2012, the juvenile along with another male companion entered vehicles and took items from within, in the Cortez Courts area. While investigating these complaints it was determined the juvenile was also involved in two incidents of criminal mischief in Valencia Courts. One involved objects being spray painted and the second involved a man being shot in the buttocks with a BB gun while working on his vehicle.
The juvenile was living in Conway, Arkansas at the time of the incidents, but has since moved to Texarkana to live with his mother. The juvenile was brought to the village by his father who has friends here.
The juvenile was arrested in Texarkana on February 7, and transported to the Garland County Juvenile Detention Center and booked with a “no bond.” The juvenile is scheduled to appear in Garland County Juvenile Court on February 8 at 9 a.m.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Hazardous weather outlook
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...UPDATED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LITTLE ROCK AR 110 PM CST THU FEB 7 2013 ARZ003>007-012>016-021>025-030>034-037>047-052>057-062>069-081100- ARKANSAS-BAXTER-BOONE-BRADLEY-CALHOUN-CLARK-CLEBURNE-CLEVELAND- CONWAY-DALLAS-DESHA-DREW-FAULKNER-FULTON-GARLAND-GRANT-HOT SPRING- INDEPENDENCE-IZARD-JACKSON-JEFFERSON-JOHNSON-LINCOLN-LOGAN-LONOKE- MARION-MONROE-MONTGOMERY-NEWTON-OUACHITA-PERRY-PIKE-POLK-POPE- PRAIRIE-PULASKI-SALINE-SCOTT-SEARCY-SHARP-STONE-VAN BUREN-WHITE- WOODRUFF-YELL- 110 PM CST THU FEB 7 2013 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR A LARGE PART OF ARKANSAS. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT A COLD FRONT OVER THE CENTRAL PLAINS WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. WHILE SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED...WIDESPREAD SEVERE WEATHER IS NOT ANTICIPATED. HOWEVER...THE STRONGEST STORMS THAT DO DEVELOP WOULD BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SMALL HAIL. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY THE NEXT STORM SYSTEM WILL LIFT OUT OF THE CENTRAL PLAINS LATE SATURDAY NIGHT AND INTO EARLY SUNDAY. WIDESPREAD SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED SATURDAY NIGHT AND ESPECIALLY EARLY SUNDAY BEFORE THE PRECIPITATION ENDS FROM WEST TO EAST SUNDAY AFTERNOON. WHILE OCCASIONAL THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED AND A STRONG STORM OR TWO CAN NOT BE RULED OUT...THE OVERALL THREAT OF SEVERE WEATHER WILL BE LIMITED. THE MORE PRESSING ISSUE WITH THIS SYSTEM WILL BE THE POSSIBILITY OF LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN. THE HEAVIEST RAIN IS EXPECTED SOUTH OF A WEST MEMPHIS TO TEXARKANA LINE. SEVERAL INCHES OF RAIN WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS OVER THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE STATE. THAT AMOUNT OF RAIN COULD LEAD TO LOCALIZED FLOODING AND THE SITUATION WILL CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED. ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM WILL APPROACH FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT FOR MORE RAIN EXPECTED. THERE IS AN OUTSIDE CHANCE OF SOME WINTER PRECIPITATION ACROSS THE NORTH TUESDAY NIGHT BUT THE SITUATION REMAINS FAR FROM CLEAR AND WILL ALSO BE MONITORED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
Hot Springs street closure
West St. Louis Street in Hot Springs, between First and Third Street and Flag Street from Pond
to West St. Louis Street will be closed to through traffic today, Thursday, February
7 for sewer main construction.
Signs will be posted, and motorists will need to seek an alternate route
during closures.
Pryor on no Saturday mail delivery
U.S. Senator Mark Pryor released the following statement regarding the U.S. Postal Service’s plan to end Saturday mail delivery. In April 2012, the Senate passed a bipartisan postal reform bill that prohibited the Postal Service from eliminating Saturday delivery for at least two years. After two years, implementation could only move forward if the USPS first attempts to raise revenue and cut costs through other means. Prior to eliminating Saturday delivery, the Postal Service must also identify communities who may be disproportionately affected by five-day delivery and develop steps to address any negative impact.
Last year, the Senate passed—and I supported—a bipartisan postal reform bill to put the U.S. Postal Service back on the road to financial stability. Unfortunately, the House refused to bring our bill to the floor, or offer a bill of their own. Due to the House’s inaction, the Postal Service is now facing crippling deficits.
While I agree the Postal Service needs to cut costs, their plan to end Saturday delivery cannot move forward without Congressional approval. They need to consider alternative measures, such as capping the salaries of their top executives or eliminating bonuses, before making changes that would hurt rural communities who depend on the Postal Service for commerce, news, and necessary goods. That being said, I hope the House will work with the Senate to pass a common-sense postal reform bill that will keep the USPS viable.
This week at the Village Animal Shelter
Hank is a Beagle mix, neutered male, about three years old; really happy little guy, low-keyed, walks well on lead, probably housebroken, rides well - great family pet.
Minnie is a domestic short hair, spayed female, about five months old. Minnie & her brother Tigger
need a new home together, both declawed in front (indoor only cats); scared
now, but would love to cuddle together
with you.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Home Plate a star
Home Plate on Highway 7 near Hot Springs Village had a commercial filmed in the restaurant last night. Regular diners were invited to participate in the commercial. Last night was one of the two remaining French Nights.
Theater auditions and upcoming productions
AuditionsThe Maumelle Players will hold auditions for Mary Chase’s Harvey on February 7 at 6:30 pm and February 9 at 2:00 pm in Fellowship Hall of the Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church, 449 Millwood Circle in Maumelle.Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Roles include six men and six women. Those interested in auditioning are asked to attend both auditions, if possible, and be familiar with the script, if possible. The productions dates are April 12-14 and 19-21. For more information, call 501-492-9851 or go to www.maumelleplayers.org.The Weekend Theater, 7th & Chester in downtown Little Rock, has set auditions for Doubt, A Parable and The Paris Letter, at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 16, and 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 17. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script which will not be available prior to auditions.Doubt, written by John Patrick Shanley, requires one man and three women. Rehearsals run March 9 through April 4: performances April 5-20. The Paris Letter, by John Robin Baitz, requires five men and one woman. Rehearsals run April 6 through May 2: performances May 3-18. For more information visit www.weekendtheater.org or call 501-374-3761.Upcoming ProductionsAin't Nothing But A Thang by Marlin T. Tazewell will be presented by The Weekend Theater at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, February 8-23. Tickets are $16, $12 for students and seniors age 65 and older.Directed by Liz Clarke, this award-winning drama-comedy takes a raw look at the problems that plague an African American family, including AIDs, illiteracy, self-hate, and drug abuse. This gripping drama is the story of one black family struggling to survive, and remembering that each new curve life throws them "ain't nothing but a thang" with which all of them must deal.Tickets can be purchased at www.weekendtheater.org or, based on availability, at the door. For more information only, call 501-374-3761,The Community Theatre of Little Rock will present the comedy The Pursuit of Happiness by Richard Dresser on February 15, 16, 22, 23, March 1 and 2 at 7:30 pm and February 17, 24, and March 3 at 2:00 pm at the Public Theatre, located at 616 Center Street, next to Horn’s Men’s Store in downtown Little Rock.The Pursuit of Happiness is about a culture run amok with bare-fanged competition and a crazed obsession with achievement. The turmoil of college admissions exposes the fault lines in the family and forces parents Annie and Neil to confront how far they've drifted from their youthful ideals. By the end of the play, they and their daughter Jodi are teetering on the verge of a new and more authentic chapter in their lives.Regular admission is $14 for adults and $12 for military, students and seniors age 65 and over. Groups of 10 or more can get in for $12: free admission for children age six and under. Seating is limited, so reservations are highly recommended. For more information and make a reservation, visit www.ctlr-act.org.
Eight arrested in theft/drug ring
By Danielle
Brown
The Glenwood Herald
Pike County Deputies have made several arrests relating to several residential burglaries throughout the area.
Last week, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about burglaries that were reported in last weeks’ Glenwood Herald. The informant advised Pike County Detective Clark Kinzler of a local individual that allegedly had knowledge of the persons responsible. Det. Kinzler made contact with the witness and conducted an interview, which subsequently provided a break in the case.
Based from information from the interview, an arrest warrant was secured for Callie Deanne Fox, 22, of Kirby, on Thursday, January 31. At the time the arrest warrant was issued, a search warrant for Fox’s residence at 2688 Highway 70 West in Kirby, was also obtained.
Pike County Sheriff Charlie Caldwell and Chief Deputy Jerry Lowery coordinated with sheriffs’ department deputies along with assistance from Ronnie White with the Arkansas Game and Fish, and members of the South Central Drug Task Force, for joint service on the search warrant.
Prior to serving the warrant, Pike County Deputy David Shelby observed a 2001 black Honda Accord proceeding north on Highway 70 in the direction of Glenwood. Shelby and Deputy George Donaldson, initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, assisted by Philip Glascow of the Arkansas State Police. During a search of the vehicle, officers discovered large amounts of methamphetamine and paraphernalia inside. Additionally, deputies discovered evidence linking the suspects to several reported burglaries in the area. At that time, the three persons in the car, Callie Deanne Fox, John Oscar Hibbs and William Chase Hitchens, were taken into custody. Following completion of the traffic stop, the officers proceeded to the address at 2688 Highway 70 West to execute the search warrant. During the search, additional narcotics and evidence of area thefts were recovered from the residence. Also recovered from Fox’s residence and the vehicle search, were multiple items showing numerous identity theft. Those items included state issued identifications, mail belonging to other people, debit cards, social security cards, checkbooks, etc.
All suspects were transported to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office for interviews.
Hibbs, 44, of Hot Springs, was charged with possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine with purpose to deliver, a class B felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D felony; and theft by receiving, a class D felony. Bond has been set at $1 million by District Judge K. Leanne Daniel.
Hitchens, 26, of Hot Springs, was charged with possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine with purpose to deliver, a class B felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D felony; and theft by receiving, a class D felony. Bond has been set at $1 million by District Judge K. Leanne Daniel.
Fox, 22, of Kirby, has been charge with possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine with purpose to deliver, a class B felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D felony; and theft by receiving, a class D felony. Bond has been set at $1 million by District Judge K. Leanne Daniel. Fox was also charged with two counts of theft of property with an additional $25,000 bond.
Kinzler also related that multiple additional charges are expected to be filed on Fox, Hibbs and Hitchens.
According to Det. Kinzler, Fox is currently out on bond from Garland County for possession to manufacture. Hibbs is currently out on bond in Garland County for two counts of possession of firearm by certain persons, theft greater than $25,000 and residential burglary.
Confessions from Fox, Hibbs and Hitchens led deputies to additional suspects in the Kirby and Murfreesboro areas. Their initial interviews provided information about drug trafficking in the area which led to a vehicle stop of two more subjects, Robert Redleaf and Amy Brown. During the stop, Deputy Donaldson discovered a substance believed to be methamphetamine. Donaldson then contacted Deputy David Shelby and Det. Clark Kinzler for assistance. Following the traffic stop, both subjects were transported to the Pike County Sheriff’s office where they were also questioned about their knowledge of local area burglaries. Both suspects denied knowledge of the activity.
Redleaf, 29, of Amity, was charged with possession of controlled substance methamphetamine, a class D felony. Bond has been set for $15,000.
Brown, 24, of Mt. Ida, was charged with possession of controlled substance methamphetamine. Bond has been set for $5,000.
Continuing to follow information from the initial interview, Det. Kinzler drafted a search warrant for a house on 3rd street in Murfreesboro. On Sat., Feb. 2, several agencies including PCSO deputies, Murfreesboro Police Department’s Randy Lamb and Stephen Coleman, AGFC and DTF officers, were able to execute the search warrant at the 3rd Street address, resulting in three more felony arrests on suspects Brandon Stevens, Bethany Noelle Horn and Calvin Stewart. The search turned up more methamphetamine as well as recovering several thousand dollars worth of suspected stolen property. So far arrests and search warrants have produced evidence in solving five of the recently reported burglaries.
Stevens, 37, of Murfreesboro, was charged with Possession of Controlled substance methamphetamine with purpose to deliver, a class C felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D felony; and theft by receiving, a class C felony. Bond for Stevens is set for $75,000.
Bethany Noelle Horn, 32, of Murfreesboro, was charged with Possession of Controlled substance methamphetamine with purpose to deliver, a class C felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D felony; and theft by receiving, a class C felony. Bond for Horn is set at $75,000.
Calvin Stewart, 45, of Caddo Gap, was charged with Possession of Controlled substance methamphetamine with purpose to deliver, a class C felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D felony; and theft by receiving, a class C felony. Bond for Stewart is set for $75,000.
“People need to keep continuous check on their banking and credit report information,” Det. Kinzler explained. “There are numerous victims of identify thefts resulting from these arrests. We are notifying victims as we work through this information. There may be countless others,” he added.
Kinzler also advised residents to remove mail from mailboxes as soon as possible each day and if possible, utilize a locking mail device or a post office.
“Make it as hard on criminals as you can, “Det. Kinzler said. “And please continue to watch out for your neighbors. In this case, a tip started a whole trend of arrests. We really appreciate our residents calling in suspicious activity,” he said. “Especially in our rural county.”
If you have any information to add to this ongoing investigation, you are asked to call the Pike County Sheriff’s Office at (870) 285-3315 or (870) 285-3301.
Photos taken by The Glenwood Herald of recovered items follow.
For the latest details on this news story see The Glenwood Herald and The Montgomery News.
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