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| Number 7 |
Published by the City of Cotter, Arkansas |
March 2001 |
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Three new parks in the works; There are a lot of exciting projects developing in our city parks. Work has started on a park at the corner of 2nd and McLean streets. This will be a pretty addition to downtown Cotter. The property was donated to the city by Mr. and Mrs. Denny Dillard. Plans are being formulated for Roundhouse Shoals Access park on Cotter Road to develop a picnic area and other improvements. The Cotter 2025 Committee is helping with this project. The City is studying the possibility of developing the park by the water tower located on U.S. 412/62 into the Trail of Tears Roadside Park. Bill Woodiel, vice president of the Arkansas Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association, is assisting in this study. More progress will begin soon on the Railroad Memorial at Big Spring Park. This is a project of the Cotter Care Crews. With the help of the Arkansas Highway Department, wildflowers and spring bulbs have been planted at different areas in our parks. These are your parks to be used for your enjoyment and recreation, and the city will greatly appreciate your help in keeping them clean and beautiful. — Wanda Fielding Care Crews to open new
year Among the items on the agenda will be the final plans of the Tour of Homes and a progress report on the Railroad Memorial in Big Spring Park. Special election June 5 There will be a special election June 5 to vote on a 1 percent sales tax to help pay for the expansion and improvement of the Cotter-Gassville wastewater treatment plant. Mayor J.D. Pratt suggested the date to the City Council after meeting with Gassville Mayor Denny Smith and Baxter County Election Commission Chairman Bob Bodenhamer. The Council approved the date at its March 22 meeting. A new meter is being installed to more accurately divide the charges between the two cities, Pratt said. The Council also heard second readings of ordinances regarding sewer usage and rates, which will be considered a final time at the April 19 meeting. Chamber offers
scholarship, Iva Duggins of Firehouse Antiques is chairing the Cotter Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee. The Chamber approved the award of $500 for a member of the Cotter High School Class of 2001 who will be attending an Arkansas college or university in the fall following graduation. The Chamber plans to award the scholarship annually, President Gil Stammer said. Applications are available in the guidance counselor's office at Cotter High School. Further information is available from Mrs. Duggins at 435-6789 or 435-2934. The deadline for submitting applications is April 1. Egg Hunt. The Cotter Volunteer Fire Department will bring the Easter Bunny to Big Spring Park at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 14, with candy for children participating in the Chamber's fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt. Carolyn Gill, who is chairing the event for the Chamber, said egg hunting will follow the Bunny's visit. Eggs will be hidden by age groups: 2-4 years old, 5-7 years old, and 8-10 years old. Children are asked to bring baskets or whatever they wish to use to carry their eggs. One special egg will contain a secret prize. Tour of Homes to help Cotter Care Crews' First Annual Tour of home will be Sunday, April 29, from l to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at Cotter City Hall. On the day of the event, tickets may be purchased at the spring house where refreshments will also be served. Ticket-holders will be eligible for door prizes from area merchants. Homes on tour are Glen & Pansy Dimick, Sue Horn, Marty & Jan Halligan, Carolyn Gill, and John & Mable Adams. All the homes are unique, and all are over 60 years old except for the Dimick home. We appreciate the generosity of these homeowners in letting us use their homes for our first tour. All proceeds will go to the Railroad Memorial in Big Spring Park. -- Lynn Stude Auction and bake sale The North Arkansas Youth Center is having its annual auction and bake sale April 7 to help support activities at the Center. Items to be auctioned will be available for viewing at 9 a.m., and the auction begins at 10. Those who would like to donate items for the auction or bake sale may deliver them or call the Youth Center at 435-2850 for more information. Spring clean-up time The City Council discussed the need for a clean-up of several lots in the city at its meeting March 22. Police Chief Jack Burkhart said those concerned about specific properties should bring them to the attention of the mayor. The next pick-up of "big trash" will be April 30, Mayor J.D. Pratt said. No tires, batteries, paint cans, or items containing freon will be collected. Three new businesses Three new businesses have opened in historic downtown Cotter recently. Iva Duggins has completed renovation of the building at 506 2nd Street, next door to the Post Office, and opened Firehouse Antiques. The shop features "2400 sq. ft. of unique treasures from the past" and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call 435-6789. Bill Spratt has opened the Kitchen Café and Pie Shoppe next door to City Hall. He serves full meals and specializes in his own homemade pies and torts. The restaurant is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mr. Spratt is a woodworker who recently retired from coaching wrestling in Mountain Home. Timberline of the Ozarks had been in business two years in southern Missouri before moving to 507 2nd St, production manager Donnie Jones said. Timberline removes the gray from cedar driftwood, restoring it to its original colors by sandblasting, and sells it nationwide to taxidermy suppliers. Soon, a retail sales area will be open to all. For more information, call 435-2118. Fire, smoke detectors
offered Fire Chief John Urban told the City Council on March 22 that he has fire and smoke detectors to offer free, installed, to Cotter residents who do not have them. The use of detectors decreases risk to both residents and firefighters, he said. Those who need them may go by or call City Hall (435-6326). FEMA gives aid after
ice; Cotter has received $4,077 from FEMA to repair damage done to the streets by this winter's ice storm, Mayor J.D. Pratt announced at the March 22 City Council meeting. He also said the state Highway Department is planning to repave Highway 62B. Rather than having two uphill lanes and one downhill lane, Police Chief Jack Burkhart suggested the city request a left-turn lane in the center to promote safety. |
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