Please click on individual images to ENLARGE for easy reading.

Why doesn't Fayetteville's code-enforcement department ticket the Fayetteville National Cemetery for polluting the Town Branch of the West Fork of the White River with mud right out of its gate on Hill Avenue?

Education Channel agreement between Fayetteville public-school system and Fayetteville city government moving toward final form

Invitation to attend Earth Day 2011 at World Peace Wetland Prairie and share your information on environmental and natural-resource conservation

Please click on image to ENLARGE view of Donna Stjerna and Kelly Mullholan's poster for Earth Day 2011 at World Peace Wetland Prairie.

World Peace Wetland Prairie EARTH DAY 2010 VIDEO
 Flickr collection of sets of photos from World Peace Wetland Prairie
World Peace Wetland Prairie blog
World Peace Wetland Prairie.com
Aubrey's photos at flickr.com



2000-2005 archive of stories and photos related to creation of WPWP: www.aubunique.com

Please use link below the map to see larger view of the WPWP area, which also allows a person to travel the world by 'Google AIR' by simply using the cursor to move in any direction or search for other addresses.

View World Peace Wetland Prairie in a larger map

Shortakes to run April 11-15, 2011, on Fayetteville public-access televion, channel 218 on Cox Cable

Why was this fire burning until long after 9 p.m. daylight-saving time? Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation made a deal to buy another wetland lot and repairable house that recently rented at an affordable price for the RNCIC to donate to the Veterans Administration for new gravesites and the seller is anxious to clear the lot and collect his final payment by closing day

Please click on individual images to ENLARGE April 8, 2011, view of open burning of debris from destruction of a house on S. Hill Avenue that is to be sold soon to the Regional National Cemetery Corporation. Completion of the sale is contingent on the lot being totally cleared of trees and structures and utility wires and pipes by the current owner who has been renting it to low-income people.

Video running this week (11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday through Friday on Fayetteville public-access television

Tour Hank Kaminsky's studio open this afternoon and shop with 10 percent off on art of every kind: Classiest business in the Town Branch Neighborhood

 Please click on image to ENLARGE view of Village Sculptor studio and workshop on South Government Avenue near the Fayetteville National Cemetery.

Hank Kaminsky's art sale at his Village Sculptor studio workshop on Government Avenue between MLK and the Fayetteville National Cemetery late morning and most of the afternoon today. Bargains on extraordinary pieces of local sculpture and jewelry.
Free coffee and a free tour of the workshop where some of Fayetteville's finest public art has been created.

Parade of dump trucks January 18-19, 2006

2011 officers sworn in by outgoing president of Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation

For more photos from the RNCIC activities and the Fayetteville National Cemetery, please see set of photos on Flickr.

Please click on image to enlarge view of long-time president of the RNCIC (left) after swearing in the new president and other officers of the nonprofit support group for the Fayetteville National Cemetery on March 12, 2011, at the American Legion Hut in south Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Night before Streamside Ordinance was passed by City Council, it was discussed during Ward 4 meeting

RNCIC meeting at 10:30 a.m. March 12: Everyone welcome and invited to join the fund-raising effort for the Fayetteville National Cemetery

•  Agenda for March 12 RNCIC Meeting‏

2/18/11

To Gloria S. Bailey, Freddie Boaz, Ron Butler, Harold Crivello, Larry Delashmet, David Elliott, Bill Emerson, Don Foster Commander AL 27, Sue Graham, Joe Kerr, Jake Lamkins, G. Leonard McCandless, Peggy McClain, Roger McClain, Gene McVay, Ginger Middleton, dave rader, Ryan Reynolds, Jim Rose, Joshua Sakon, Budd Saunders, Aubrey Shepherd, Lorna Sterrett, Wes Stites, Beverley Swaim, Chris Turner, Charles Williams

From:	Lorna Sterrett (lornasterrett@yahoo.com)
Sent:	Fri 2/18/11 4:28 PM
To:	Gloria S. Bailey (gloria.s.bailey@va.gov); Freddie Boaz (fboaz@co.washington.ar.us); Ron Butler (wedunit@att.net); Harold Crivello (sunshinegal@cox.net); Larry Delashmet (LDelash511@aol.com); David Elliott (daveatamerlegion@hotmail.com); Bill Emerson (bill@trutrakap.com); Don Foster Commander AL 27 (dfos59@hotmail.com); Sue Graham (srgraham3@gmail.com); Joe Kerr (joseph.kerr@prgx.com); Jake Lamkins (jake@lamkins.com); G. Leonard McCandless (omm@arkansas.net); Peggy McClain (pbmcclain@cox.net); Roger McClain (rmcclain46@cox.net); Gene McVay (genemcvay@aol.com); Ginger Middleton (vymiddleton@juno.com); dave rader (dave.rader.cpa@gmail.com); Ryan Reynolds (rnreyno@uark.edu); Jim Rose (whisknor@aol.com); Joshua Sakon (jsakon@uark.edu); Budd Saunders (nsaunder@uark.edu); Aubrey Shepherd (aubreyshepherd@hotmail.com); Lorna Sterrett (lornasterrett@yahoo.com); Wes Stites (wstites@uark.edu); Beverley Swaim (coffeeBAS@aol.com); Chris Turner (Christine.Turner@cem.va.gov); Charles Williams (rosieboat@yahoo.com)

Due to poor weather, the February RNCIC meeting was canceled.  Following is an updated agenda for the RNCIC meeting on March 12, 2011.  Please note comments in red and be prepared to discuss at the meeting.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call Ron Butler 750-2598, cell 445-8336, or email wedunit@att.net.    Thank you.                                                             

                                                                AGENDA

Call meeting to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

Minutes of the January meeting

Financial Report

Web Master's Report

                                                       Old Business

Elect 'At-Large' Board member (By-Laws Art 4, para F)  Be prepared to make your nomination for the RNCIC member at-large.
Officers for CY 2011 take the Oath of Office (By-Laws Art 11)

Status Report concerning Property Acquisition

                      Lot # 15

                      Lot # 17

                      Others

Other Old Business


                                                        New Business

Fund Raising Initiatives  "Rough-out" an outline of your thoughts for fund raising initiatives.  We will review them and discuss the feasibility of success.

RNCIC member attendance/ new member recruiting  We need to recruit some new members to have a larger attendance at our meetings.  With more active members, we should be able to do more and spread the work.
2011 Memorial Day Ceremony

Review of RNCIC By-Laws  Review the RNCIC By-Laws and have your thoughts ready to discuss.  A copy of the By-Laws can be secured from the RNCIC web site.

June 2009 City Council meeting delays decision on rezoning of Washington County Livestock property to allow construction of student apartments east of the Fayetteville National Cemetery

July photos from effort to save sale-barn land for national cemetery on public-television video

Lincoln and Boozman meet with advocates for Fayetteville National Cemetery expansion.

Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation to meet Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 10:30 a.m. at the Fayetteville American Legion Post 27 in south Fayetteville north of 15th Street on Curtis Avenue

Attached is a current Membership Listing.  Please notify the secretary if there are any changes to be made.

 

The minutes from the January 8 meeting are attached.  Our next meeting will be this Saturday, Feb. 12.  Hope everyone can make it.

 

________________________________

 

 

REGIONAL NATIONAL CEMETERY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION

PO Box 4221

Fayetteville, AR 72702

January 8, 2011

President Roger McClain called the meeting to order at 10:30.

The board observed a moment of silence in remembrance of Don Tyson.

Recited Pledge of Allegiance

Harold Crivello offered the prayer

OLD BUSINESS

1. Beverly Swaim moved, 2^nd Harold Crivello the approval of the minutes. Minutes approved.
2. The Financial Statement was presented and approved for Oct, Nov, and Dec. Wesley Stites moved 2^nd Jake Lamkins approval of the statements as presented. Motion passed.
3. Welcome Ryan Reynolds with Military Past and Present on Campus to the board.
4. Discussed properties to purchase and set a priority list. 1^st – Lot #17, 2^nd – Lot # 15, 3^rd – Lot 19, 4^th Lot 20-20A.
5. Jake Lamkins reported our website has had 389 visits since September. He has updated the site and made it more user friendly.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Election of officers. President Roger McClain and Secretary Peggy McClain expressed the desire to pass the leadership to new blood. The new officers elected are: Ron Butler - President, Roger McClain – Vice President, Lorna Sterrett – secretary and Harold Crivello – Treasurer.
2. Open discussion of new fundraising ideas. President Ron Butler requested everyone be ready to discuss any ideas we can do around Memorial Day so that we will have 2 events per year.
3. President Ron Butler requested a COE on the race. Wes Stites will create a sample letter for early fundraising to start the preparation for the 2011 race.
4. Jake Lamkins moved we set November 12 for the 2011 race. Aubrey Shepherd 2^nd. Motion passed. Wes will verify date is available.
5. President Ron Butler suggested we participate in planning for Memorial Day program.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Roger McClain reported Jim Rose III is working to get all attorneys who are veterans to contribute to RNCIC.
2. Everyone please take a few minutes to write a letter to the editor regarding the cemetery. Bring copies of your letter to the next meeting. IF WE DON’T DO THIS, WE WILL BE IN THE SAME SHAPE NEXT YEAR.
3. The VSO office is located on the County South Campus close to the jail. Everyone feel free to stop by and see the new location. They are there to help all veterans
4. Memorial Day 2011 planning meeting will be held Saturday, October 16^th at 10:00 a.m. at the AL.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lorna Sterrett

Lorna Sterrett, Secretary

NEXT MEETING Feb 12, 2011 10:30 a.m. at the Fayetteville American Legion Post 27

April 20, 2010, video clip of passage of low-impact development ordinance by Fayetteville Council after public and council comments

Earth Day to May 2, 2005, video includes local-food advice from an expert, sponsored by OMNI Center

March 30 to April 13, 2007 video of water & sewer work on South Duncan Avenue and other outdoor activities in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Results of 2010 veterans memorial 5K

Veterans Memorial 5K 2010
Fayetteville, AR
Nov. 13, 2010
Gender Place	Name	Age	City	State	Time	Pace
1	Kyle Schmidt	20			17:38.4	5:39
2	Christain Moore	22	Fayetteville	AR	17:43.1	5:41
3	Ben Lambert	19	Fayetteville	AR	18:33.9	5:57
4	Frank Arellano	44	Roger	AR	18:44.2	6:00
5	Christain Loeschol	28	Fayetteville	AR	18:51.5	6:03
6	Isaac Goff	21			18:56.5	6:04
7	Scott Barrow	27	Fayetteville	AR	18:58.0	6:05
8	Carter Shelton	14	Jonesboro	AR	19:13.9	6:10
9	Steven DeLano	49	Fayetteville	AR	19:24.3	6:13
10	Timothy Scarbrough	14	Fayetteville	AR	20:42.6	6:38
11	William Anders	19	Fayetteville	AR	20:53.7	6:42
12	Caleb Fuller	18	Eckert	CO	20:54.2	6:42
13	Kevin Flinn	46	Rogers	AR	21:01.4	6:44
14	Matthew Haase	19	Fayetteville	AR	21:52.6	7:01
15	Drake Rippelmeyer	52	Fayetteville	AR	21:59.2	7:03
16	Spencer Peterson	22	Siloam Springs	AR	22:07.9	7:06
17	Pierce Gaithe	25	Farmington	AR	22:08.4	7:06
18	Aleksandr Hall	19	Farmington	AR	22:09.0	7:06
19	Tim Ray	44	Fayetteville	AR	22:21.0	7:10
20	Ryan Reynolds	31			22:57.8	7:22
21	Joe Schultz	52	Springdale	AR	23:05.3	7:24
22	Michael Riha	44	Fayetteville	AR	23:08.9	7:25
23	Matthew Edwards	33	Bella Vista	AR	23:19.7	7:29
24	lane ferguson	24	Fayetteville	AR	24:13.8	7:46
25	Randall Thompson	52	Fayetteville	AR	24:18.1	7:47
26	Dallin Fawcett	15	Springdale	AR	24:26.2	7:50
27	Paul Mlakar	39	Alma	AR	24:29.4	7:51
28	Gordon Parham	57	Fayetteville	AR	24:44.6	7:56
29	Jordan Tapang	18	Rogers	AR	24:55.5	7:59
30	Aaron McLarty	20	Rogers	AR	24:56.8	8:00
31	Christian Reinisch	19	Rogers	AR	24:57.3	8:00
32	Ian Lindeman	19			25:29.3	8:10
33	Chris Byers	39	Rogers	AR	25:35.6	8:12
34	Nick Cannella	22	Springdale	AR	26:00.2	8:20
35	Karlton Naylor	73	Fayetteville	AR	26:14.1	8:25
36	Todd Robertson	40	Fayetteville	AR	27:01.7	8:40
37	Robb Jones	39	Fayetteville	AR	27:29.2	8:49
38	Edward White	47	Mountain Home	AR	27:30.7	8:49
39	James Sawyer	69	Fayetteville	AR	27:50.4	8:55
40	David McCall	27	Fayetteville	AR	28:17.0	9:04
41	Andrea Shane	38	Bellavista	AR	28:26.3	9:07
42	Jason Renfrow	34	Prairie Grove	AR	28:36.0	9:10
43	Stan Fawcett	48	Springdale	AR	28:44.2	9:13
44	Tyler Bartels	22	Fayetteville	AR	29:19.7	9:24
45	Tyler Maits	44	Springdale	AR	29:20.1	9:24
46	Collin Cannella	19	Oneida	WI	29:32.4	9:28
47	Lowis Mlclendon	37	Springdale	AR	30:29.3	9:46
48	Matt Franklin	26	Fayetteville	AR	30:36.1	9:48
49	Ryan Lowe	27	Fayetteville	AR	30:36.5	9:49
50	Jonathon Lopez	27			30:41.6	9:50
51	Larry Kichline	61	Lincoln	AR	31:03.3	9:57
52	Brock Watson	69	Joplin	AR	32:17.5	10:21
53	Dan Sherwood	48	Pea Ridge	AR	32:47.6	10:31
54	Jim House	62	Fayetteville	AR	33:20.2	10:41
55	Geoff Jensen	35	Fayetteville	AR	36:55.7	11:50
56	Nathan Nailling	28	Fayetteville	AR	39:24.4	12:38
57	Mark Mobley	41	Fayetteville	AR	39:59.9	12:49
58	Don Snavelt	76	Berryville	AR	45:05.8	14:27
Gender Place	Name	Age	City	State	Time	Pace
1	Abrena Rine	28	Springdale	AR	22:02.1	7:04
2	Eden Randolph	14	Eureka Springs	AR	22:30.3	7:13
3	Courtney Cagle	20	Fayetteville	AR	24:40.2	7:54
4	Iveta Placha	17	Canehill	AR	25:22.6	8:08
5	Keana Fawcett	13	Springdale	AR	25:23.8	8:08
6	Connie Townzen	46	Rogers	AR	25:44.8	8:15
7	Trixie Elliott	42	Alma	AR	27:08.8	8:42
8	Lisa Mobley	36	Fayetteville	AR	28:01.1	8:59
9	Amydee Fawcett	42	Springdale	AR	28:34.7	9:10
10	Missi Martin	33	Rogers	AR	28:58.8	9:17
11	Deanna Duplanti	51	Springdale	AR	29:49.9	9:34
12	Anya Burhin	32	Fayetteville	AR	30:22.2	9:44
13	Marilyn McDonald	40	Fayetteville	AR	30:26.0	9:45
14	Anna Mlclendon	9	Springdale	AR	30:28.7	9:46
15	Lauren Lowe	25	Fayetteville	AR	30:38.1	9:49
16	Kelly Benson	42	Springdale	AR	30:42.2	9:50
17	Carrie Barker	32	Fayetteville	AR	30:51.6	9:53
18	Christina Peterson	59	Lowell	AR	30:52.2	9:54
19	Susan Shivas	54	Fayetteville	AR	31:21.9	10:03
20	Janet Taylor	55	Springdale	AR	32:43.0	10:29
21	Carole Schultz	49	Rogers	AR	33:36.2	10:46
22	Anna Cagle	43	Fayetteville	AR	33:45.6	10:49
23	Kate Williams	42	Fayetteville	AR	33:49.8	10:51
24	Sharon Snavely	65	Berryville	AR	33:52.1	10:51
25	Sue Schultz	52	Springdale	AR	33:52.5	10:51
26	Taylor Willborn	20			34:09.5	10:57
27	Beth Jensen	34	Fayetteville	AR	35:55.2	11:31
28	Lora Archer	43	Fayetteville	AR	37:39.2	12:04
29	Rebecca Davis	39	Fayetteville	AR	37:39.7	12:04
30	Torri Ringler	33	Witter	AR	38:18.1	12:17
31	Tisha Carson	39	Witter	AR	38:45.6	12:25
32	Rhonda Hostler	52	Siloam Springs	AR	38:49.8	12:27
33	Paula Abbott	30	Fort Smith	AR	38:50.4	12:27
34	Patricia Walz	52	Fort Smith	AR	39:24.9	12:38
35	Kathyria Arevalo	23	Fayetteville	AR	39:53.0	12:47
36	Chelsy Harrison	13	Cedar Hill	TX	41:09.5	13:11
37	Mileah Joyner	19	Fayetteville	AR	41:10.5	13:12
Age Group	Name	Age	City	State	Time	Pace
Open Men
1	Kyle Schmidt	20			17:38.4	5:39
Open Women
1	Abrena Rine	28	Springdale	AR	22:02.1	7:04
Men Under 18
1	Carter Shelton	14	Jonesboro	AR	19:13.9	6:10
2	Timothy Scarbrough	14	Fayetteville	AR	20:42.6	6:38
3	Dallin Fawcett	15	Springdale	AR	24:26.2	7:50
Men 18 - 24
1	Christain Moore	22	Fayetteville	AR	17:43.1	5:41
2	Ben Lambert	19	Fayetteville	AR	18:33.9	5:57
3	Isaac Goff	21			18:56.5	6:04
Men 25 - 29
1	Christain Loeschol	28	Fayetteville	AR	18:51.5	6:03
2	Scott Barrow	27	Fayetteville	AR	18:58.0	6:05
3	Pierce Gaithe	25	Farmington	AR	22:08.4	7:06
Men 30 - 39
1	Ryan Reynolds	31			22:57.8	7:22
2	Matthew Edwards	33	Bella Vista	AR	23:19.7	7:29
3	Paul Mlakar	39	Alma	AR	24:29.4	7:51
Men 40 - 49
1	Frank Arellano	44	Roger	AR	18:44.2	6:00
2	Steven DeLano	49	Fayetteville	AR	19:24.3	6:13
3	Kevin Flinn	46	Rogers	AR	21:01.4	6:44
Men 50 - 59
1	Drake Rippelmeyer	52	Fayetteville	AR	21:59.2	7:03
2	Joe Schultz	52	Springdale	AR	23:05.3	7:24
3	Randall Thompson	52	Fayetteville	AR	24:18.1	7:47
Men 60 - 69
1	James Sawyer	69	Fayetteville	AR	27:50.4	8:55
2	Larry Kichline	61	Lincoln	AR	31:03.3	9:57
3	Brock Watson	69	Joplin	AR	32:17.5	10:21
Men 70 & Up
1	Karlton Naylor	73	Fayetteville	AR	26:14.1	8:25
2	Don Snavelt	76	Berryville	AR	45:05.8	14:27
Women Under 18
1	Eden Randolph	14	Eureka Springs	AR	22:30.3	7:13
2	Iveta Placha	17	Canehill	AR	25:22.6	8:08
3	Keana Fawcett	13	Springdale	AR	25:23.8	8:08
Women 18 - 24
1	Courtney Cagle	20	Fayetteville	AR	24:40.2	7:54
2	Taylor Willborn	20			34:09.5	10:57
3	Kathyria Arevalo	23	Fayetteville	AR	39:53.0	12:47
Women 25 - 29
1	Lauren Lowe	25	Fayetteville	AR	30:38.1	9:49
Women 30 - 39
1	Lisa Mobley	36	Fayetteville	AR	28:01.1	8:59
2	Missi Martin	33	Rogers	AR	28:58.8	9:17
3	Anya Burhin	32	Fayetteville	AR	30:22.2	9:44
Women 40 - 49
1	Connie Townzen	46	Rogers	AR	25:44.8	8:15
2	Trixie Elliott	42	Alma	AR	27:08.8	8:42
3	Amydee Fawcett	42	Springdale	AR	28:34.7	9:10
Women 50 - 59
1	Deanna Duplanti	51	Springdale	AR	29:49.9	9:34
2	Christina Peterson	59	Lowell	AR	30:52.2	9:54
3	Susan Shivas	54	Fayetteville	AR	31:21.9	10:03
Women 60 - 69
1	Sharon Snavely	65	Berryville	AR	33:52.1	10:51

THANKS TO ALL OUR RUNNERS FOR MAKING THE RACE A SUCCESS!!

2005 photos on S. Hill Avenue immediately west of Fayetteville National Cemetery

Please click on individual images to ENLARGE late September-October photos.

September 18, 2006, video of eroded fill dirt washing off the Aspen Ridge (now Hill Place) construction site at 11th Street and South Duncan Avenue

Minutes of November 2010 meeting of RNCIC plus announcement of upcoming meeting January 8, 2011

REGIONAL NATIONAL CEMETERY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION

PO Box 4221

Fayetteville, AR 72702

Vice-President Ron Butler called the meeting to order at 10:30.

Recited Pledge of Allegiance

Harold Crivello offered the prayer

OLD BUSINESS

1.      Beverly Swaim moved, 2^nd Harold Crivello the approval of the minutes. Minutes approved.

2.      The Financial Statement was presented and an update on all donations given. Beverly Swaim moved 2^nd Lorna Sterrett approval of the statement as presented. Motion passed.

3.      Jeremy Johnson with UA student Veterans will be helping distribute brochures at Chili’s.

4.      Discussed 5K run fundraiser. Beverly Swaim reported on donations for “goody bags”. Ron Butler reported recruiters are also donating items for the goody bags. Wesley Stites reviewed race day needs: registration help, 3-4 people, water point setup/support, 3 6’ tables and chairs for tables, driver for pickup of stragglers.

NEW BUSINESS

1.      No new business presented.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.      Everyone please take a few minutes to write a letter to the editor regarding the cemetery. Bring copies of your letter to the next meeting. IF WE DON’T DO THIS, WE WILL BE IN THE SAME SHAPE NEXT YEAR.

2.      The VSO office is located on the County South Campus close to the jail. Everyone feel free to stop by and see the new location. They are there to help all veterans

3.      Memorial Day 2011 planning meeting will be held Saturday, October 16^th at 10:00 a.m. at the AL.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Peggy McClain, Secretary

NEXT MEETING Jan 8, 2011 10:30 a.m. at the Fayetteville American Legion Post 27

Bob Estes attends his second meeting of the Town Branch Neighborhood Association in June 2009

Jim Bemis speaks at Telecom Board meeting on December 16, 2010

GOVERNMENT CHANNEL SCHEDULE published Friday, December 17, 2010, the day following Telecom Board meeting, does not include Telecom Board meeting video to be run during week of 12/17/2010 through 12/12/2010. Bemis' comments, therefore, will not be shown on Cox Cable or AT&T U-verse until long after the Fayetteville City Council meeting at which the CAT contract will be voted on Tuesday, December 21, 2010.
Please click on individual pages to ENLARGE for easy reading.

World Peace Wetland Prairie was once approved to be an apartment complex but Town Branch Neighborhood gathered friends to make it a city nature park

Wreaths Across America ceremony was at 11 a.m. today at Fayetteville National Cemetery

For many more photos of this event, please click this Flickr link and go to the bottom of the set.
Please click on image to ENLARGE.

http://RNCIC.com
-- On Wed, 12/8/10, Ronald Butler wrote:
Hi All - This Saturday beginning at 11:00 the 'Wreaths Across America' ceremony will take place at the National Cemetery, Fayetteville, AR.
A wreath will be laid at every grave at the Fayetteville National Cemetery (and many more National Cemeteries across our United States of America). Please attend if you can, and also let your friends and neighbors know - we want to have as many as we can, attend.
Thanks
Ron Butler