Friday, May 28, 2010

GOSPEL FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS SHOW

I am wishing each of you a happy and enjoyable Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. Don't forget the Gospel Festival in Downtown Helena-West Helena on Saturday the 29th and the Fireworks Show which follows the festival at 9:00 p.m.

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Honorable James F. Valley
MAYOR - Helena West Helena
P O Box 248
226 Perry Street
Helena-West Helena, 72342
870-817-7400 Phone
870-817-4035 Cell
800-517-7240 Fax

Monday, May 24, 2010

Football Kickoff week release -- Cougars Head to Razorback Stadium

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, May 24, 2010
CONTACT: Chad Hooten 501-666-4668

Eight state title contenders, including a nationally ranked juggernaut, start Arkansas' 2010 high school season during Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week.

Two-time defending Class 4A state champ Shiloh Christian, a national preseason Top 10 team and the state's most winning team, headlines the event that produced three of last year's six state champions. The Saints have won six state titles since 1998 and finished 2009 ranked No. 24 by USA Today. Shiloh squares off against brave Class 5A favorite Watson Chapel immediately after defending 4A runner-up Lonoke battles 8-4A conference favorite Star City. Games are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 30 at UA-Pine Bluff.

"That's four state title contenders, including what may be the best team in state history on the same field, the first night of the season," event organizer Chad Hooten says. "We've had national TV inquiries about it. The great Golden Lions Stadium is the place to be on Monday, Aug. 30."

Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week brings four more championship contenders together on Thursday, Sept. 2 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Charleston, winner of two state titles in the past five years, clashes with Clarksville followed by up-and-coming 7A West member Rogers Heritage against 2008 Class 5A state runner-up West Helena.

The eight participants in this year's kickoff week finished 75-24 last fall. Shiloh beat Lonoke in the 4A championship game. Heritage won at eventual 7A state runner-up Fort Smith Southside and took defending champ Springdale Har-Ber to overtime. Watson Chapel quarterback Kyle Coleman is the son of former Washington Redskin great Monte Coleman. Star City won nine games and eyes the school's first state title this fall. Clarksville's Wesliegh Foster is considered the state's fastest player in pads. West Helena brings two D-I prospects to Fayetteville.

"Five of these eight teams have played in the event before and went on to great seasons," Hooten says. "Some of the schools called and asked to be in it, again. Several signed two-year contracts. We're proud of that and to showcase Arkansas' high school football with quality teams."

Four teams that played in last year's event reached a state title game. Monticello, Fountain Lake and Junction City started in the event and won championships. Monticello was the state's only undefeated team in 2009.

In the event's 10-year history, 16 teams started runs to the state finals during Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week.

"Simmons First is excited about our continued sponsorship of the Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week," said Robert Dill, Executive Vice President of Simmons First Bank. "Arkansas football fans look forward to this annual event which features the top high school teams representing communities from across our state. Our community banking philosophy includes supporting activities that serve to improve the quality of life in the markets we serve and sponsorship of a premier event like the Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week is a perfect fit."

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Honorable James F. Valley
MAYOR - Helena West Helena
P O Box 248
226 Perry Street
Helena-West Helena, 72342
870-817-7400 Phone
870-817-4035 Cell
800-517-7240 Fax

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

UNOFFICIAL LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS (Phillips County, Arkansas - Per Daily World)

UNOFFICIAL LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS

By DAILY WORLD STAFF

The Daily World

Posted May 18, 2010 @ 11:20 PM

HELENA-WEST HELENA —

The following is the unofficial results of the races in the Phillips County Democratic Primary. The candidates are listed followed by the number of votes they received and the percentage of votes they generated.

ELECTION RESULTS
PHILLIPS COUNTY

COUNTY JUDGE
Don Gentry (I) – 3,360 70.68%
Calvin Holden – 1,394 29.32%
TREASURER
Rebecca Gattas (I) – 2,907 63.93%
Michelle Briggs –    1,640 36.07%
SHERIFF/COLLECTOR
Ronnie White (I) – 3,722 79.06%
Ray Foran – 986 20.94%
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
DISTRICT 1
Almer Rattlers (I) – 221 43.94%
Theotris Mitchell – 282   56.06%
DISTRICT 6
Patrick Roberson (I) – 339 64.45%
Mary Jenkins – 187 35.55 %
DISTRICT 7
C.R. Walker (I) –
Kimberly Lynn Smith –
DISTRICT 9
Teresa Morgan (I) – 252 56.38%
Buron Griffin – 195 43.62%
DISTRICT 10
Clausey Myton Sr. (I) – 352 67.95%
Loretta Jarrett – 166 32.05%
DISTRICT 11
Lenora Marshall (I) – 327 54.50%
Michael Cravens – 235 39.17%
Cleo Walker – 38 6.33%
CONSTABLE
HORNOR TOWNSHIP
Terry Newsom – 622 43.50%
Mike Strickland – 808 56.50%
ST. FRANCIS TOWNSHIP
Mal Stokes – 542 47.80%
James Jones – 592 52.20%
SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP
Donald Knapp Sr. – 155 44.54%
Gary Burks – 193 55.46%
STATE REPRESTIVE
CLARK HALL – 3,326
JOHNNY WEAVER – 1,355

Thursday, May 13, 2010

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSING SCHEDULE (2010)

Executive Order Setting Forth Memorial Day Schedule

Please take notice that the City of Helena-West Helena will close Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. and be closed on Monday, May 31, 2010 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

Helena-West Helena's trash collection will not change. Lakeview's trash collection will take place on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 rather than on the holiday.

So Ordered this 13th day of May, 2010.

/s/ James F. Valley, Mayor

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MAYOR - Helena West Helena
P O Box 248
226 Perry Street
Helena-West Helena, 72342
870-817-7400 Phone
870-817-4035 Cell
800-517-7240 Fax

Monday, May 10, 2010

National Police Week PSA from Area Pastors & KJIW Radio

http://jfvalley.typepad.com/files/Police_Week_Tribute.mp3

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Honorable James F. Valley
MAYOR - Helena West Helena
P O Box 248
226 Perry Street
Helena-West Helena, 72342
870-817-7400 Phone
870-817-4035 Cell
800-517-7240 Fax

Executive Order Declaring May 9-15, 2010 National Police Week

EXECUTIVE ORDER PROCLAIMING MAY 9-15, 2010 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Whereas, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police week; and

Whereas, the members of the law enforcement agency of Helena-West Helena play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of our community; and

Whereas, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and

Whereas, the men and women of the Helena-West Helena Police Department unceasingly provide a vital public service;

Now, therefore, I, James F. Valley, Mayor of Helena-West Helena, call upon all citizens of Helena-West Helena and upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of May 9 - 15, 2010, as Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our people may join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens.

I further call upon all citizens of Helena-West Helena to observe Saturday, May 15th, as Peace Officers' Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.

In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Helena-West Helena to be affixed.

/s/ James F. Valley, Mayor

CITY OF HELENA-WEST HELENA, ARKANSAS

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P O Box 248
226 Perry Street
Helena-West Helena, 72342
870-817-7400 Phone
870-817-4035 Cell
800-517-7240 Fax

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