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West Fork River Cleanup – May 25, 2013

WestForker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:19:02 +0000

It is time once again to clean up our part of the river! If you
haven’t ever helped with this event it is time to pull on your rubber
boots and volunteer with some friends or your family. It is fun.
Contact Courtney at her email address below to volunteer. ~ Patty

Hi Patty,

I’m writing to let you know about this year’s West Fork Cleanup on May
25th. The event will take place from 8-1 pm, and the meeting place for
the cleanup is the Riverside Park in downtown West Fork. Teams will
go out to sites all along the West Fork of the White River from 8-11
am, and then lunch will be served and prizes given out from 11-1 pm.
If you could pass on this information to your Active Citizen’s list
network, I would really appreciate it! We could always use more
volunteers to maximize our cleanup efforts!

Also, I’m still looking for 1-2 site leaders, so let me know if you’re
interested in being a site leader for this year’s event, and I’ll put
you down!

Thank you,

Courtney Thomas

Conservation Intern
Beaver Watershed Alliance
courtney@beaverwatershedalliance.org
(479) 274-8903
www.beaverwatershedalliance.org

Did You Know?

WestForker — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:23:14 +0000

Early subscription schools were replaced by a frame schoolhouse in 1879. Ongoing zeal for quality education led to a teachers’ institute in 1919 and the 1926 establishment of the state’s second chapter of the Parent Teacher Association. In 2005, the district served 1,158 students in a 131-square-mile area. West Fork school grounds also host the Boston Mountain Cooperative, headquarters to area school districts’ state and federal services.

via West Fork (Washington County) – Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

Devil’s Den in the Winter Time?

WestForker — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 14:44:51 +0000

I like to visit Devil’s Den in the winter. The trails are not as crowded, and the views are unobstructed. If you can plan your hike on a day that isn’t windy, it can be very tranquil.

Know Your Neighbor: Shirley Ann Stowe-Rains

WestForker — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:38:59 +0000

Shirley Ann Stowe-Rains

Shirley Ann Stowe-Rains has lived in West Fork since 1977. She and her husband George have been together for 61 years. In telling her story, Shirley says, “We came here to Arkansas in ‘68.” Shirley is “in the know” about West Fork and the surrounding areas because she has been in the real estate business for many years and enjoyed meeting and getting to know people all across Northwest Arkansas.

Where does she spend her time:
Shirley enjoyed That Place and felt disappointed when it closed. She also enjoys Jake’s and West Fork Cafe and is looking forward to the opening of the new Harps, Subway, and gas station in West Fork.

She is blessed with a large family that lives in Northwest Arkansas. She has 6 great grandchildren, 3 grandchildren, and she and her husband raised 3 children of their own, Georgie, Doug, and Sharene. Shirley’s life has not been without struggles. She and George lost Doug when he was just in his 20s.

Shirley recently visited the Crystal Bridges museum. She loved the art and is eager to return and see more of the grounds there. She firmly believes the museum will continue to bring the local area together.

She has sold houses and properties in West Fork and all over the area, including Fayetteville, Farmington, Bentonville, Rogers, and Bella Vista to name a few. Sometimes she’s involved in the River Valley area real estate to best serve her clients. She first began a real estate career in 1978, but has done office work, retail, and even been a manager of four retail divisions. Shirley returned to real estate employment in 1984. She has been actively involved in real estate since then and worked for Lindsey since 1987.

She’s seen many changes in Northwest Arkansas as a whole, and specifically West Fork over her time here. She says, “540 made this area,” and it continues to grow with new stores coming in to West Fork. She loves “small towns” and believes they are an important part of the larger community in this area. “I enjoy real estate,” she says. “I don’t ever stop.” Shirley is energetic and has an interest in nutrition as it relates to good health and longevity. She actively supports West Fork businesses.

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West Fork Council Packet for October 2012

WestForker — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:20:52 +0000

Here are the PDF downloads for the October West Fork City Council meeting:

COUNCIL PACKET 0CT 2012 (5MB)

COUNCIL PACKET OCT 2012 ADDENDA (<1 MB)

Singing for Swings

WestForker — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:17:54 +0000

Come hear The Gospel Echoes and enjoy a family night of fun!

When: Monday, August 13
Where: West Fork Community Center
Time: Doors open at 5:30, Show starts at 6:15
Why: To help raise funds for the Elementary Playground!

A chicken spaghetti bake will be served with salad and rolls. The cost for the night (including the show and dinner) are: 18+ – $10; 10-17 – $5; 3-9 – $3; 2 and under, free.

There will also be several themed baskets that will be raffled off for $1 per raffle ticket. The themes are Razorback Pride, Spa Time, Family Night Out, Movie Night, West Fork Spirit, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate, and several handmade toys.

Local Students Take Part in Summer Design Camp at Fay Jones School of Architecture

WestForker — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:51:11 +0000

Syris Norelli, from Elkins, a student at Haas Hall Academy and Thomas Chism, from West Fork, who will be a ninth grader at West Fork High School, attended the free summer design camp at the Fay Jones School of Architecture for four days in July, learning about architecture, landscape architecture and interior design. University of Arkansas design faculty taught using hands-on projects, tours, movies and discussions.

The design faculty worked closely with local schools to recruit a diverse group of students who will be entering the ninth grade and are interested in design professions.

Students developed their design abilities through sketching exercises and also worked to create a garden project where they designed their very own “hideaway” from concept to completion. Students also had the opportunity to learn about former architecture professor and Arkansas native Fay Jones through the documentary Sacred Spaces and a tour of the Jones family home. The house tour provided insight into the unique design style for which Jones is known.

Handy West Fork Ward Map

WestForker — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:15:33 +0000

Here is a handy ward map I found over at The Observer.

West Fork Man Wins $1 Million in Arkansas Lottery Scratch-off Game

WestForker — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:39:23 +0000

A West Fork man has won $1,000,000 from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

Frank Karnes bought a 20-dollar “Arkansas Millionaires Club” instant game ticket that paid off with the big prize.

He bought the ticket at the Greenland Mini Mart in Greenland.

via West Fork Man Wins $1 Million in Arkansas Lottery Scratch-off Game.

Parks Commission Meeting

Active Citizens — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:48:03 +0000

The West Fork Parks commission will have a special meeting today, July 30, 2012, at 4:00 in the conference room of the City Administration Building at 260 W. Main to discuss the youth football program.

Patty Baker

Please forward to anyone you know who might be interested in this information. To be added to (or removed from) the Active Citizen’s Email group email pattybaker@cox.net.

In the environment, every victory is temporary, every defeat permanent. ~ Thomas Jefferson