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Historic Preservation to Consider Register Status for Hamburg Aug. 6 The State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will consider 16 properties in 14 Arkansas counties, including the Hamburg Commercial Historic District, for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places when it meets August 6 at the Jacksonville Military History Museum at 100 Veterans Circle in Jacksonville, AHPP Director Frances McSwain announced. The Hamburg Commercial Historic District, located around Hamburg's town square, features 25 properties dating from 1908 to 1958. "The historic built environment of this district retains its architectural integrity and contributes to the district's period of significance, which spans 1908 to 1958," according to the National Register nomination. "Throughout Hamburg's history, the commercial center of the city has remained in its original location surrounding the town square." The National Register of Historic Places defines an historic district per U.S. federal law, last revised in 2004. According to the Register definition an historic district is: "a geographically definable area, urban or rural, possessing a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects united by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development. A district may also comprise individual elements separated geographically but linked by association or history." For more information on the National Register of Historic Places program, call the agency at (501) 324-9880
It took almost 90 minutes in a special meeting on Monday night, July 28, before the members of the Hamburg School Board voted unanimously to name Marilyn Chambers as the interim superintendent of the Hamburg School District. The board also named Carlton "Buddy" Lawrence as the assistant superintendent on a half-year basis.
Eagle Family Ministries of Bentonville, through private donations and assistance from Feed The Children, announced Thursday, July 24, during a ground breaking ceremony, that it is in the final steps necessary to build and sponsor a food pantry in Wilmot. Even though Bentonville is 300 miles away from Wilmot, the actions of the people in that Northwest Arkansas group show that distance is not a factor when one person can help others. Hamburg Council Approves Legal Action Against Railroad Property Manager The Hamburg City Council will proceed with a condemnation action to secure the city's right to place a rural water system line under the Fordyce and Princeton Railroad track as a result of the council's meeting Monday night, July 28. The council voted unanimously to institute legal action against Reltek, a Pennsylvania based company which manages the railroad company's property. Historic Preservation to Consider Register Status for Hamburg Aug. 6 The State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will consider 16 properties in 14 Arkansas counties, including the Hamburg Commercial Historic District, for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places when it meets August 6 at the Jacksonville Military History Museum at 100 Veterans Circle in Jacksonville, AHPP Director Frances McSwain announced. Parade Wednesday Afternoon Begins Annual Crossett Riding Club Rodeo The Crossett Riding Club has announced final plans for its sixtieth annual Crossett Riding Club Rodeo. The rodeo will be held Wednesday through Saturday, July 30- 31, and August 1- 2, at Cap Gates Arena. The theme for this year's rodeo and parade will be "Crossett Rodeo, A Diamond in the Rough."
Dr. Dennis Swanberg, a Christian speaker and comedian known as The Swan, will be featured during a dinner in the fellowship hall of the Hamburg First United Methodist Church this Saturday, August 2, at 6:30 p.m. His appearance is sponsored as part of the Spivey Lecture Series. The evening will begin with a dinner of barbecued chicken, cooked by Don Hartley, at 6 p.m.
The Hamburg School Board, in its regular meeting on Monday night, July 21, did not make a decision in regard to an interim superintendent to replace Keith Alexander, but did hire a new principal for Wilmot Elementary, two new deans of students, and appointed a new board member. Crossett Alderman Approve Tax Resolutions, Hear Water Report, Complaints About Parking in Yards Crossett City Council alderman approved two annual resolutions, voted to pay $2,150 to City Attorney James Hamilton for legal representation in district court, approved the final budget for the 2007 calendar year and increased city employees' mileage from 36 cents per mile to 45 cents in accord with state guidelines during its council meeting on Monday, July 21. Crossett Board hears Update On Financial Status, Approves Bids The Crossett School Board heard two presentations regarding the district's financial status and Benchmark test results, accepted bids in preparation for the 2008-2009 school term, and approved a number of personnel actions on Superintendent Janice Warren's recommendation during the regular board meeting held on Monday, July 14. Hamburg Voters Will Have Contested Board Race Residents of the Hamburg School District's Zone 5 will choose between two candidates for a three year term on the board during the annual school elections on September 16. The two are incumbent Bryan Hollis and Deborah Zeigler. Crossett Airport to Close for Three Weeks The Crossett Airport will be closed to all aircraft operations from Monday, July 28, to Monday, August 18, airport manager Rusty Atchison said. Keith Alexander, who became superintendent of the Hamburg School District on December 24, 2005, will be leaving that position to accept a post as assistant commissioner of the Louisiana High School Athletics Association. He said late Tuesday afternoon that he had contacted the Hamburg board members and informed them of his decision. Over Half of Residential Parcels, Three-Fourths of Commercial Parcels Have Values Increased About fifty-six percent of the residential property parcels and over three-fourths of the commercial parcels in Ashley County will see their values increase as a result of the reappraisal of all real property, according to figures provided by Arkansas CAMA Technologies, the company which is completing the reappraisal. The values will increase on a little less than one-half of the county's agricultural and timber parcels.
Julie Morton, 19, of Hamburg, is in Hot Springs this week competing with 42 other contestants for $60,000 in scholarships and the title of Miss Arkansas.
Effective next Monday, July 21, Jennifer Foote will take over as executive director of the Hamburg Area Chamber of Commerce. She is replacing Hillary Bayer, who has accepted a job with Bayou Grain in Parkdale as a customer service representative and assistant to the managers. Justices Hear Presentation On Reappraisal of County’s Property Approximately one-half of the taxpayers in Ashley County either have received or will receive a notice of change in assessment for their property, according to Tom Scott, president of Arkansas CAMA Technologies, the firm completing the reappraisal of all real property in Ashley County. The only people who will receive notices will be those for whom the appraised value of their property has increased. Noon Friday Deadline To File for Board Seats The deadline to file as a candidate for election to the Hamburg or Crossett school board will be 12 noon on Friday, July 18. ACMC Offering Discount For Private Pay Patients The private pay patients who owe money to the Ashley County Medical Center have two weeks to take advantage of a 25 percent discount, providing that the outstanding bills are paid in full. The hospital is offering the discount in an effort to both increase cash flow and to reduce bad debts.
With only about two months before the first Hamburg Lion home football game, work is progressing at Campbell Field, and the necessary facilities should be ready for football, Hamburg Superintendent of Schools Keith Alexander said this past week. Hamburg will open the home football season on Friday, September 12, hosting the Crossett Eagles. Choice Law Brings 36 to Hamburg July 1 was the deadline for parents to apply for school choice admittance to local school districts, and as in the past, the Hamburg School District will get new students under the preference plan. Wilmot Cutting Garbage Pickups To Avoid Raising Customers’ Rates The Wilmot City Council voted to cut the city's garbage pick-up days back to once a week on a three-month trial basis during its June meeting to avoid raising customers' rates.
Forty Arkansas State Police Academy Recruits, representing classes 2008-A and 2008-B graduated Thursday afternoon in ceremonies at the Arkansas State Capitol. The recruits received their oath of service from Fourth Judicial District Judge William Storey of Fayetteville.
CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. - The Department of Defense Monday announced the death of an Arkansas Army National Guard Soldier with the 39th Brigade Combat Team participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Supporters of a highway connecting the future route of Interstate 69 and Interstate 20 heard some good news and some that was not so good during a public involvement session in the Crossett Economic Development Foundation offices on Wednesday afternoon, June 25. Sheriff Using 309 Prisoners to Save Taxpayers Money The Ashley County Sheriff's Department is conserving taxpayers money by expanding and utilizing the 309 Program at the county jail. In a special meeting on Tuesday, June 24, the six members of the Hamburg City Council unanimously approved a bid to repaint the city water tank between West Jackson and West Radford. Leher Painting Enterprises of Mayflower submitted the low bid of $68,777 for the work. Portland City Council Bans Discharging Firearms in City The Portland City Council recently adopted an ordinance to ban the use of firearms and air guns inside city limits with exceptions made for self defense as outlined by state law and law enforcement officers. The new ordinance is intended to preserve public safety and prevent a potentially dangerous situation from occurring. State Expands Screening Program For Babies Born in Arkansas On July 1, Arkansas expanded screening of newborn babies to include 29 rare conditions that can be harmful-even fatal-to babies. At a press conference at the March of Dimes, leaders in the public health and health care arenas talked about the expansion of the Arkansas Newborn Screening Program. Newborn screenings are tests that look for uncommon genetic disorders in newborn babies. These screens are important because they can help doctors treat conditions that, if not treated early, could result in life-long health problems, mental retardation, or even death. Prior to July 1, Arkansas screened for seven conditions, including Phenylketouria (PKU), Galactosemia, sickle cell anemia, congenital hypothyroidism, and hearing loss. Hamburg Board Votes to Hire New Wilmot Elementary Principal The Hamburg School Board decided in a special meeting on Monday night, June 23, to advertise for a new principal for Wilmot Elementary School. The board named John W. Dillard, the current principal, to the new position of supervisor of child welfare and attendance. The district will receive applications until July 11 for the post of Wilmot principal. Judge Pope Delays Decision on Supressing Confession, Dismissal Circuit Judge Sam Pope is considering two motions filed by Robert Bridewell, attorney for Joel David Luke Holland, 19, to suppress statements made by Holland and for a dismissal of charges. Holland is charged with arson, causing a catastrophe, and unlawful burning in connection with the January 8, 2006, fire that burned 3,964 acres in the area from the Berlin Road northerly to across Highway 8. The fire also consumed one residence. Hamburg Council Meeting Routine The regular meeting of the Hamburg City Council on Monday night, June 23, was a routine one with only one action item on the agenda. Board Suspends Cooperative Director Meeting on Friday, June 20, the board of the Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative in Monticello suspended director Bruce Terry, with pay, pending a possible termination hearing. Crossett’s Council Rejects Proposal To Change Third Ave. to Honor King An update on the water plant, rejecting a proposed name change of Third avenue and the issuance of two daycare permits centered the Crossett City Council meeting Monday, June 16. Hamburg Board Adopts Changes In Policies, Hears Report on Tests The questions of student handbooks, test scores and personnel occupied the greater part of the regular meeting of the Hamburg School Board on Monday night, June 16. Crossett Substitute Teacher Faces Sex Charges A Crossett High School substitute teacher is charged with three counts of first degree sexual assault, a felony, in connection with a sexual relationship with a student. JPs Say Seat Vacant, But Questions Remain Residents of Ashley County JP District 6 will apparently choose a new representative during the general election in November. The members of the Ashley County Quorum Court on Tuesday, June 10, declared the seat vacant after receiving a verbal resignation from Carl Vorhease, who has held the seat since 1995. Gov. Mike Beebe will appoint someone to serve the remainder of Vorhease's term. Crossett Board Adopts Changes In Handbooks, Roles for Buildings A proposed change to the newly adopted parent-student handbook and an update on the reconfiguration of the district's buildings were among the topics discussed during Crossett's School Board meeting on Monday, June 9. Hamburg Man Killed in Tire Changing Accident A Hamburg man died Tuesday afternoon, June 10, when the tire he was airing up apparently exploded. Hamburg Police Chief Tommy Breedlove said that Officer Steven Hodge, who is investigating the accident, got the call at 2 p.m. Salmonella Strain Detected in Arkansas Little Rock -- The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) confirmed Wednesday that two Arkansas cases of Salmonella Saintpaul related to the recent multi-state outbreak have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In cooperation with the CDC and other national officials, ADH is investigating the possible source of the infections, in an effort to find the common link between the cases that have that now been reported in seventeen states. From Chicken Fat to B100 Diesel Fuel: The Pinnacle Biofuels Plant It takes six days for a blend of chicken fat and soybean oil to emerge from the reactors as B100 biodiesel, but the process is such at Pinnacle Biofuels in Crossett that the company produces 29,000 gallons of diesel per day, or 20 gallons per minute.
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