LOCKESBURG TIDBITS

BY SUSIE THOMPSON AND DONNA GALLAHER

8/30/10  

    

We at the Lockesburg Library we are excited about our new Early Literacy Computer Workstation. It is loaded with more than 45 educational software titles for kids ages 2 - 10. ELS offers children a safe, standalone computer not connected to the internet that is age appropriate, engaging, and academically relevant for children. The station has a colorful keyboard and a child-size mouse. We especially like the keyboard, where consonants are green, vowels are purple, numbers are red, punctuation is yellow, and functions are blue. The programs help develop skills in mathematics and problem solving, science & nature, social studies & geography, writing computer skills, reading, word recognition, & phonics, reference, and music & art. Did we mention that the ELS is fun? Children just love it! Bring your child to the Library and use all the resources we have available.   

    There is a new face in City Hall!  June Walker Ralls took over the position of Deputy Municipal Clerk last Wednesday.  She is the daughter of Royce and Nancy Walker of Lockesburg and already knows a lot of you.  She is a graduate of Lockesburg High School .  The City Council also hired Amy Smart on a part time basis.  

     It is time to start the planning for the November 13, 2010 Lockesburg Quilters and Crafters Guild’s Quilt Show.  That date coincides with the opening of Deer Season for all you hunters.  The planning is done at Sit and Sew Play night.  The Quilt Queens of the Lockesburg Quilters and Crafters Guild have a Facebook page.  Go to your search and type in Lockesburg Quilt Queens. Make some comments and suggestions there.  This year the special category is Black and White.  We still haven’t heard a theme name.  But get out all that black and white material in your stash and get after it.  You will be amazed at how beautiful Black and White can be.  Play night is on Thursdays from 6 until 8 PM in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church. 

     First Baptist Church will be in revival September 12 through 16.  Todd Reed of Shiloh Baptist Church in Texarkana will be the Evangelist and Paul and Christi Newberry from Dallas TX will be doing the music. On Sunday there will be pizza for 7th through 12th graders at 5:30 PM in the fellowship hall.  The 6th graders and under will have pizza as well at 6 PM on Wednesday night. For the adults there will be noon time services in the Fellowship Hall.  The Services will be on Sunday Morning at 10:45 AM, Sunday evening at 6:30 PM and Monday through Thursday they will be at 7 PM.

     The Lockesburg City Council will meet for their regular session on Monday, September 13 at 6:30 PM.  We have found out from the County Clerks office that there will be a Mayor’s race in Lockesburg.  Those that are running are incumbent Danny Ruth, Charles Nash, and Susie Thompson..  There are two council seats that have no one running.  One is in Ward 3, where Steven Hill has chosen not to run, the other in Ward 2 where the alderman in the seat now has opted to run for Mayor.  The rest are running unopposed.  The way we understand the law at this point is that if a position does not have a candidate, the current alderman stays in that council seat.  If a council seat is vacated, the City Council appoints someone to fill that vacancy.

     The Lockesburg Lion’s Club’s September meetings will be on Tuesday the 14th, and Tuesday the 28th.  You Lions need to put that in your planner, PDA, or whatever you use to keep up with yourself.  They meet at noon in the conference room at the Bank of Lockesburg.  They will continue working on plans this year’s Angel Tree.  They are always looking for new members as well and would love to have you.  Check out Lions Club.

    Be on the lookout for the Community Choir Rehearsal schedule.  It usually starts in September.

   The new Animal Control manager is hard at work.  He has received some calls, and has handed out several copies of the City of Lockesburg ’s Dog ordinance to animal owners. He is still working on the temporary containment site.  Be sure your pet has a collar on with a nametag, and current rabies vaccination tag attached to it.  Keep your dogs under control and within the confines of your property. If you don’t your pet may be subject to being picked up and quarantined, with fines included.  This is an ongoing problem that is being addressed.  If you are having a problem with stray dogs or other varmints, (the 4-legged kind), like skunks, coons, etc. call James at 584-8887.

     We received word that the Clothes Closet at First Baptist Church is open and available for school clothes shopping.  Call the church at 289-2121 for a time to go exploring.

      Old Union Missionary Baptist Church is checking into gathering a group of people who might be interested in going to an afternoon Razorback game in Little Rock .  There are 2 on the schedule. 

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