Sunday, October 31, 2010

Mayor Valley Makes a Dynamic Closing Argument -- Vote to Re-Elect James Valley, Mayor- Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

Mayor Valley's Closing Argument on the Campaign Trail:

Mayor Valley Pledges: Helena-West Helena is Not For Sale

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Bonus coverage of HWH mayoral debate

From: <geo.bingham@juno.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Subject: Bonus coverage of HWH mayoral debate
To: watchgoodtv@itcgeorgebinghamtvshow.com

WPRQ TV Clarksdale plans to run bonus coverage (time permits) of the mayoral debate today,

Thursday, October 28 at 2:0 pm and 11:0 pm.

Appointments are being taken for those fun holiday video postcards for family, friends and business. Deadline November 19, 2010.

Special rates for individuals. Call 870-995-3125

On Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:27:22 -0500 geo.bingham@juno.com writes:

In The Community With George Bingham TV Show will replay the 10/18 mayoral debate
on Channel 4 Channel 6 in Lakeview, Elaine, Snowlake and WPRQ TV Clarksdale, MS

Wednesday Night October 27 at 10:00 P.M.
Saturday October 30 at 8:00 A.M.
Sunday October 31 at 1:00 P.M.

Please Forward to all interested Community

Together, We can Make Our Community Strong!!!

George Bingham, Executive Producer/Host
In the Community TV Show
P.O. Box 206 - Helena-West Helena, AR 72342
Tel: 870-995-3125
www.itcGeorgeBinghamTVshow.com

Stay informed: http://www.valleyformayor.com
Honorable James F. Valley
MAYOR - Helena West Helena
P O Box 248
226 Perry Street
Helena-West Helena, 72342
501-291-1735 Main Number
870-817-7400 Phone
870-817-4035 Cell
800-517-7240 Fax

Reminder -- Community forum for All City Candidates Tonight at New Haven Church

There will be a Helena-West Helena Candidates Forum tonight at the New Haven MB Church located at 404 West Street, Helena-West Helena, AR 72390 at 7:00 p.m.

All Citizens are welcome and all are invited to attend.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Valley for Mayor PushCards -- Read and Decide

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Tornado Watch Issued By NWS includes Phillips County, Arkansas -- Through Noon Today (10/26/2010)

Tornado Watch for Phillips County, AR

until 12 pm CDT, Tue., Oct. 26, 2010

Issued by The National Weather Service
Memphis, TN
8:52 am CDT, Tue., Oct. 26, 2010

TORNADO WATCH 721 REMAINS VALID UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN EAST ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

CRITTENDEN LEE PHILLIPS ST. FRANCIS

Monday, October 25, 2010

Mayor Valley Urges Community to Celebrate Halloween On Saturday, October 30, 2010

Halloween is traditionally October 31st, but Mayor James Valley is encouraging locals to celebrate the holiday the day before.

The 31st falls on a Sunday this year. Today the mayor issued a statement after considering the pros and cons of allowing children to visit neighborhoods, collecting candy on a school night, like Thursday or Friday and has decided that Saturday would be the best available choice.

Not to mention Sunday night is traditionally a church night, and some are concerned about the conflict with Sunday night church services. "There's a number of church groups that have events on Sunday nights and there's just some community concern about the idea of coinciding a holiday like Halloween with a Sunday," said James F. Valley, Mayor of Helena-West Helena. Therefore, the mayor is asking local residents to observe Halloween on Saturday night, October 30th this year. This is only a suggestion. Ultimately it's up to the individual.

This trend is common across many communities in Arkansas and the United States.

Stay informed: http://www.valleyformayor.com
Honorable James F. Valley
MAYOR - Helena West Helena
P O Box 248
226 Perry Street
Helena-West Helena, 72342
501-291-1735 Main Number
870-817-7400 Phone
870-817-4035 Cell
800-517-7240 Fax

Friday, October 22, 2010

TV Rebroadcast Updated Schedule

Forwarded message

From: <geo.bingham@juno.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 22, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Subject: TV Rebroadcast Updated Schedule
To: awillis1282@hotmail.com, bhudsonperry@yahoo.com, emondy@sbcglobal.net, mayorjfvalley@gmail.com

Hello Everyone

Please forward

Thank you

If you missed the candidate form on Thursday, October 14, at the Malco theater here is your chance to watch it on television.

In Helena-West Helena and Marvell you can see it on channel 4.

In Elaine, Lakeview, and Snowlake, you can see it on channel 6.

Saturday, October 23 at 8:00am

Sunday, October 24 at 1:00pm –

If you missed the candidate form on Monday, October 18, here is your chance to watch it on television. In Helena-West Helena and Marvell you can see it on channel 4. In Elaine, Lakeview, and Snowlake, you can see it on channel 6.

Mayoral Candidates Debate Rebroadcast on WPRQ-TV "In the Community with George Bingham"

Wednesday, October 27 at 10:00pm –

Thursday, October 28 at 2:00 pm and

Thursday, October 28 at 11:00 pm

Saturday, October 30 at 8:00am

Sunday, October 31 at 1:00pm –

George Bingham, Executive Producer/Host
In the Community TV Show
P.O. Box 206 - Helena-West Helena, AR 72342
Tel: 870-995-3125
www.itcGeorgeBinghamTVshow.com

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Get Out The Vote

Forwarded message
From: Cathy Cunningham <ccunningham@banksouthern.org>
Date: Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Subject: Get Out The Vote
To:

REMINDER ABOUT 'GET OUT THE VOTE' RALLY with Senator Lincoln – Thursday, October 21, from 5:00 – 6:30 - south end of Cherry Street at Blues Bayou.

Refreshments will be served.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Sample Ballot -- Ward 5 -- Helena-West Helena, Arkansas November 2, 2010 Election

Thanks,  James F. Valley, Mayor CITY OF HELENA-WEST HELENA, AR J. F. VALLEY, ESQ., P.A. P O BOX 451 HELENA, AR 72342 (866)786-9885

Sample Ballot -- Ward 5 Helena-West Helena-Arkansas

Thanks,  James F. Valley, Mayor CITY OF HELENA-WEST HELENA, AR J. F. VALLEY, ESQ., P.A. P O BOX 451 HELENA, AR 72342 (866)786-9885

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Community Mourns Passing of David Baylark

Early this morning, I was informed that Mr. David Baylark had passed away. I could not believe what I was hearing. Mr. Baylark, a good man, was so vibrant and full of vigor when I last saw him just a few days ago. I spoke to several people before I came to fully realize that this was the same man who had been so helpful in so many capacities. Most recently he was assisting with the teen court. He transported youth to and from the meetings as they were being trained to participate in the process. He was described several times today as the man who "drove the Freedom for Youth Van."

Mr. Baylark, father Kaylebrae and Joshua, will be truly missed. Mrs. Betty Darnell is his sister. I ask that you join me in praying for his children, family and friends.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Mayor Valley Releases 2009 Audit Report for City of Helena-West Helena

2009 Audit

Monday, October 11, 2010

Valley, Willis & Hudson to Square Off in Mayoral Debate

It's official. The Helena-West Helena Mayoral Candidates will engage in a debate on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Malco Theatre. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. The debate will begin at 6:00 p.m. The format is yet to be fully determined.

The general public is invited to attend the debate. KJIW FM 94.5 and http://www.kjiwfm.com will provide a delayed broadcast of the debate at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday night. This debate will provide the candidates with an opportunity to share their thoughts and plans for our community's future. This debate will also provide the public with an opportunity see and hear the candidates respond to serious questions about serious matters.

The candidates for mayor are:
Mayor James F. "JF" Valley --- Goals for Next Administration
Arnell Willis
Bruce Hudson

I will update this post as more information is made available to me.

For a listing of those who filed for office click this link:
http://bit.ly/hwhmunifilings2010

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Mr. Valley are you running for Mayor?

http://jamesfvalley.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/audio-post-3/

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Monday, October 4, 2010

Today is the Voter Registration Deadline in Arkansas --- See Secretary of State's Press Release

Voter Registration Deadline Almost Here 1.6 Million Arkansans Registered
Friday, Oct 1, 2010

Voter Registration Deadline Almost Here
1.6 Million Arkansans Registered

Little Rock, AR--Secretary of State Charlie Daniels reminds Arkansans that the voter registration deadline is Monday, October 4th. New voters must submit a registration application prior to the deadline to be eligible to vote in the General Election and Non-Partisan Judicial Runoff Election on November 2, 2010.

More than 1.6 million Arkansans are registered to vote, which translates to 75% of the voting age population. This week, the Secretary of State's office processed 2,301 registration applications and expects to receive more as the deadline approaches.

"Time is running out for those Arkansans who are not registered but want their voices heard in November," said Secretary Daniels. "I encourage anyone who hasn't registered to do so and not be turned away at the polls because they missed this important deadline."

Arkansans may check the status of their voter registration by visiting www.votenaturally.org, the Secretary of State's one-stop online election resource portal. Those who are not registered can download an Arkansas voter registration application from the website. Voters who have changed addresses or names since they last registered to vote may use the application to update their information.

To be eligible to vote in Arkansas, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen residing in Arkansas who will be 18 years of age on or before Election Day. Registrants cannot claim the right to vote in another county or state and must also be free of certain restrictions relating to voter competency and felony convictions.

When registering to vote, first time applicants should include a copy of a valid photo I.D., utility bill, paycheck, or government document that shows one's current name and address information. If no I.D. is provided with the application, voters will be required to show I.D. at the polls or vote a provisional ballot. Election officials will later determine whether that ballot can be counted.

Applications are also available at state revenue and county clerks' offices, public libraries, and public assistance agencies; by mail through requests to the county clerks' offices or to Voter Services in the Secretary of State's office at 1-800-247-3312 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting, end_of_the_skype_highlightingor online from the Secretary of State's website at www.votenaturally.org. A Spanish version of the application is also available.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Re-Elect Mayor James F. Valley Campaign Releases Its First Campaign Ad

You may forward. You may also upload to Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and the others. Thanks for your help.

Valley For Mayor Ad

Monday, September 27, 2010

Invitation: Town Hall Meeting Regarding HWH Schools @ Thu Sep 30 5:30pm - 7pm (valleyformayor.2010@blogger.com)

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Town Hall Meeting Regarding HWH Schools

Seeing the need for the community to have a dialogue with our school superintendent and the members of our board of directors in the Helena-West Helena School District, I have called a Town Hall Meeting for Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the Malco Theatre. I have confirmed attendance by Mr. Willie Williams, School Superintendent and Mrs. Constance Jarrett, School Board President. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the district and the community with an opportunity to dialogue about where we are and how we intend to move forward. This meeting will feature the superintendent providing remarks to be followed by a question and answer session. This meeting will not extend beyond 7:00 p.m. We will move with dispatch to begin our conversation. 
 
It is my hope that all board members will be in attendance as well as all school district personnel holding key administrative positions. This town hall meeting is, in my mind, the beginning of what will become a continuing conversation between our district leaders and our community. All of us want accountability in our district. We want good schools where students score well on standardized tests. We want our students to escape the remediation trap that so many students experience in college. We want results.  
 
We are fully cognizant that we must be accountable as well and that we are not going to be saved by the calvary.  
 
I am submitting this press release far and wide hoping to capture the attention of many critical players in our community. "We know too well that economic development goes hand in hand with education. We also know that communities are strongest when there is the presence of a well trainied and well educated workforce." Let us meet with our school officials and hear from them. Let us prod them with questions that further define the goals presented and, finally, let us work with them and hold them accountable to standards we deem most appropriate for our community. 
 
See you there.

When	Thu Sep 30 5:30pm – 7pm Central Time
Where	Malco Theatre -- Cherry Street (map)
Calendar	valleyformayor.2010@blogger.com
Who	(Guest list has been hidden at organizer's request)

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Mayor Valley Calls Town Hall Meeting For Thursday, September 30th at 5:30

Seeing the need for the community to have a dialogue with our school superintendent and the members of our board of directors in the Helena-West Helena School District, I have called a Town Hall Meeting for Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the Malco Theatre. I have confirmed attendance by Mr. Willie Williams, School Superintendent and Mrs. Constance Jarrett, School Board President. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the district and the community with an opportunity to dialogue about where we are and how we intend to move forward. This meeting will feature the superintendent providing remarks to be followed by a question and answer session. This meeting will not extend beyond 7:00 p.m. We will move with dispatch to begin our conversation.

It is my hope that all board members will be in attendance as well as all school district personnel holding key administrative positions. This town hall meeting is, in my mind, the beginning of what will become a continuing conversation between our district leaders and our community. All of us want accountability in our district. We want good schools where students score well on standardized tests. We want our students to escape the remediation trap that so many students experience in college. We want results.

We are fully cognizant that we must be accountable as well and that we are not going to be saved by the calvary.

I am submitting this press release far and wide hoping to capture the attention of many critical players in our community. "We know too well that economic development goes hand in hand with education. We also know that communities are strongest when there is the presence of a well trainied and well educated workforce." Let us meet with our school officials and hear from them. Let us prod them with questions that further define the goals presented and, finally, let us work with them and hold them accountable to standards we deem most appropriate for our community.

See you there.

Community Saddened by the loss of Lavera Gilcrest Jackson

Early this morning in our community, the word came down that Ms. Lavera Jackson had given up the Earthly journey and joined the saints in Life Eternal. She joins her husband Cleveland Jackson, Jr.; her father Earl Gilcrest, and her mother Dollie Gilcrest among many others. She was the mother of Cleveland Jackson, III and Tawonna Jackson Edwards.

Lavera was a staple at the Eliza Miller Junior High School where she worked in the administrative offices for many years. She was also a staple at the Spring Lake Missionary Baptist Church in the Southland Community. She also served her community by assisting with elections for many, many years.

Professional, courteous and friendly were the trademarks of Ms. Jackson's public presence. She was always helpful and altruistic. She will certainly be missed. I ask that you join me in praying for help family and friends as we make this transition.

VALLEY FOR MAYOR --- MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER 2010