Main Street Arkansas Update - January 28, 2008

Main Street Arkansas Calendar – January 28 – February 1, 2008

MONDAY Greg, ill; Nancy, out
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY Susan, Mark, Nancy – Hardy; Greg, Eureka Springs
THURSDAY Greg, Eureka Springs; Susan, Mark - Searcy
FRIDAY

IN THIS ISSUE
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Jacksonport wants RETT and 1/8 cent funds
Heber Springs Press
2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Nominations
Ivory Billed Woodpecker Article in NY Times
Foundation Grants for Preservation in Libraries, Archives & Museums
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Jacksonport State Park wants RETT and 1/8 cent funds

http://www.underthedome.com/2008/01/jacksonport-state-park-looking-for.html


Today's Newport Independent reports that Jacksonport State Park Superintendent Mark Ballard is seeking funds for the construction of a new "collection management" facility to house collections of artifacts when they are not on display and to aid in their preservation and care with humidity and lighting controls. Ballard also wants a new visitor center. He's hopeful that the funds for the collection management facility will become available through the real estate transfer tax and the funds for the visitor center from the 1/8 ¢ conservation tax (Amendment 75). Any proposed allocation must come through us in 2009. They, of course, won't be alone.


http://www.newportindependent.com/articles/2008/01/23/news/01.txt

As most of you know, MSA receives apx 90% of its funding (particularly grant funding) from RETT funds. As Rep. Harrelson notes, Jacksonport won’t be alone in looking for this funding. We’ve seen interest in altering the funding formula over the last six years. He expressed this sentiment when he attended the recent Main Street Texarkana annual meeting that I was privileged to speak at. Rep. Harrelson has been a strong supporter of Main Street & historic preservation throughout the years.


Heber Springs Press

http://www.thesuntimes.com/articles/2008/01/18/news/news02.txt

2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence – Call for Nominations
The Awards for Municipal Excellence identify and showcase outstanding city and town programs that improve the quality of life in America's communities. These awards are presented at the annual Congress of Cities and Exposition. For more information and to download an application packet visit http://www.nlc.org/RESOURCES_FOR_CITIES/awardsrecognition.aspx. Nominations deadline is May 1, 2008

Without Proof, Ivory-Billed Boom Goes Bust

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/23/us/23woodpecker.html?ex=1201755600&en=8058e399b9dd44db&ei=5070&emc=eta1


Foundation Grants for Preservation in Libraries, Archives & Museums - a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the Foundation Center. This publication lists 1,725 grants of $5,000 or more awarded by 474 foundations. Click here to view article.