| mission accomplished |
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PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:
Mural
The mural has been partially completed and installed on
Main Street. The remaining portions will be completed
by October 2008. The mural project is being sponsored
by the generous contributions of Reba Sanders in
memory of her husband Zane, Jim and Billie
Clinkingbeard, Medical Center Clinic Physicans,
and Deborah Brown.
Mural
The mural has been partially completed and installed on
Main Street. The remaining portions will be completed
by October 2008. The mural project is being sponsored
by the generous contributions of Reba Sanders in
memory of her husband Zane, Jim and Billie
Clinkingbeard, Medical Center Clinic Physicans,
and Deborah Brown.
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Main Street Make-Over
CORE raised $25,000 to make over Main Street
including the installation of historic street lights and
banners, park benches, raised the money for the
20/20 pocket park, and installed designation
plaques on historic buildings. This major project
could not have been completed without the
generous investment by our friends:
Solar Powered System
The solar-powered system was provided with generous
support by General Mills' Hamburger Helper
through their Hometown Helper Program. The
$5,000 grant provided funding for the solar-powered
system and installation of the street lights.
Street Light Sponsors
Individuals contributed $1,500 toward the purchase of
seven permanent historic street lights for Main Street.
These contributors are:
Ms. Bonnie Wyatt
Dean and Peggy Hudson
Steven and Sarah Mitchell
Matthews Family
Dr. Max and Jo Cheney
Gene and Reva Lockie
Bill and Thelma Windland
The following individuals contributed $500 toward the
purchase of a permanent street light:
Lindsey Family
Knowles Family
Sentinel Industries
which is owned by Jim and Billie instrumental in the
installation of our street lights. The Street Light
project would not be possible Clinkingbeard.not be
possible without the The Street Light project would
Arkansas not be possible without the inmates of the
Central Unit.
Arkansas Department of Correction North
Central Unit.
Street Light Banners
The following members of the community gave $125
toward the purchase of permanent banners to be hung
on the street lights:
Dick & Candy McClellan
Steve Marsee
Tom Tomlinson
Merrythought Farm
Bob and Marilyn Panneman
Calico Rock Music Hall
Tiffany Lenz
In Honor of Mark Green
Hudson Family Enterprises
Photos & Phrames
Fred & Kathy Blickle
Calico Rock Lions Club
CORE raised $25,000 to make over Main Street
including the installation of historic street lights and
banners, park benches, raised the money for the
20/20 pocket park, and installed designation
plaques on historic buildings. This major project
could not have been completed without the
generous investment by our friends:
Solar Powered System
The solar-powered system was provided with generous
support by General Mills' Hamburger Helper
through their Hometown Helper Program. The
$5,000 grant provided funding for the solar-powered
system and installation of the street lights.
Street Light Sponsors
Individuals contributed $1,500 toward the purchase of
seven permanent historic street lights for Main Street.
These contributors are:
Ms. Bonnie Wyatt
Dean and Peggy Hudson
Steven and Sarah Mitchell
Matthews Family
Dr. Max and Jo Cheney
Gene and Reva Lockie
Bill and Thelma Windland
The following individuals contributed $500 toward the
purchase of a permanent street light:
Lindsey Family
Knowles Family
Sentinel Industries
which is owned by Jim and Billie instrumental in the
installation of our street lights. The Street Light
project would not be possible Clinkingbeard.not be
possible without the The Street Light project would
Arkansas not be possible without the inmates of the
Central Unit.
Arkansas Department of Correction North
Central Unit.
Street Light Banners
The following members of the community gave $125
toward the purchase of permanent banners to be hung
on the street lights:
Dick & Candy McClellan
Steve Marsee
Tom Tomlinson
Merrythought Farm
Bob and Marilyn Panneman
Calico Rock Music Hall
Tiffany Lenz
In Honor of Mark Green
Hudson Family Enterprises
Photos & Phrames
Fred & Kathy Blickle
Calico Rock Lions Club
City Points of Interest Signs
CORE Board Member Dean Hudson secured the installation of the Points of
Interest sign at the corner of Highways 56 & 5 on Main Street. Several
organizations and individuals have worked on this project for many years and
CORE accomplished the goal in 2007.
Results of Visitor's Surveys
folks come to Calico Rock to vacation and pass through. A majority of folks
come to Calico Rock to vacation and pass through. A majority of and pass
through. A majority of respondents heard about Calico Rock from
vacationpass through. A majority of respondents heard about Calico Rock
and A majority of respondents heard about Calico Rock from the internet.
pass through.respondents heard about Calico Rock from the internet. A
majority of the internet. Most folks stayed an average of 2.7 nights with
respondents heard about Calico Rock from Most folks stayed an average the
internet.an average of 2.7 nights with 2.4 people in their party. Almost
Most folks stayed 2.7 nights with 2.4 people in their party. Almost an
average of with 2.4 people in their party. Almost everyone said they 2.7
nights2.4 people in their party. Almost everyone said they would return with
in their party. Almost everyone said they would return for a future visit!
2.4 peoplethey would return for a future visit!
in their party. Almost everyone said would return for a future visit!
they for a future visit!
would return
for a future visit!
Christmas in Calico, Trolley Tours, and Ghost Town Tours
CORE has augmented the successful efforts of the Chamber of Commerce by
developing the highly successful Christmas in Calico festival, trolley tours of
historic places in Calico Rock, and the Ghost Town Tours (new in October
2007).
Bootlegger Daze
Augmenting the successful efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, CORE has
capitalized on our history and begun Bootlegger Daze, a one day event that
draws countless visitors from out of town to our community. The event features
the Poker Run which targets motorcycle enthusiasts.
Downtown Market
Downtown Market. The result was a highly successful market
Rockin' on Main
CORE partnered with Hagan Handcrafted Rockers to return the large
rocking chair to Main Street, a great attraction for tourists. The handcrafted
rocking chair provides a point of interest on Main Street and is a great place for
taking souvenir photographs.
New Businesses
CORE has been supportive of new businesses like the Calico Rock Music
Hall, Photos & Phrames, Altell Wireless Store and in 2008 will welcome
new businesses to Main Street and elsewhere in the community.
CORE Board Member Dean Hudson secured the installation of the Points of
Interest sign at the corner of Highways 56 & 5 on Main Street. Several
organizations and individuals have worked on this project for many years and
CORE accomplished the goal in 2007.
Results of Visitor's Surveys
folks come to Calico Rock to vacation and pass through. A majority of folks
come to Calico Rock to vacation and pass through. A majority of and pass
through. A majority of respondents heard about Calico Rock from
vacationpass through. A majority of respondents heard about Calico Rock
and A majority of respondents heard about Calico Rock from the internet.
pass through.respondents heard about Calico Rock from the internet. A
majority of the internet. Most folks stayed an average of 2.7 nights with
respondents heard about Calico Rock from Most folks stayed an average the
internet.an average of 2.7 nights with 2.4 people in their party. Almost
Most folks stayed 2.7 nights with 2.4 people in their party. Almost an
average of with 2.4 people in their party. Almost everyone said they 2.7
nights2.4 people in their party. Almost everyone said they would return with
in their party. Almost everyone said they would return for a future visit!
2.4 peoplethey would return for a future visit!
in their party. Almost everyone said would return for a future visit!
they for a future visit!
would return
for a future visit!
Christmas in Calico, Trolley Tours, and Ghost Town Tours
CORE has augmented the successful efforts of the Chamber of Commerce by
developing the highly successful Christmas in Calico festival, trolley tours of
historic places in Calico Rock, and the Ghost Town Tours (new in October
2007).
Bootlegger Daze
Augmenting the successful efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, CORE has
capitalized on our history and begun Bootlegger Daze, a one day event that
draws countless visitors from out of town to our community. The event features
the Poker Run which targets motorcycle enthusiasts.
Downtown Market
Downtown Market. The result was a highly successful market
Rockin' on Main
CORE partnered with Hagan Handcrafted Rockers to return the large
rocking chair to Main Street, a great attraction for tourists. The handcrafted
rocking chair provides a point of interest on Main Street and is a great place for
taking souvenir photographs.
New Businesses
CORE has been supportive of new businesses like the Calico Rock Music
Hall, Photos & Phrames, Altell Wireless Store and in 2008 will welcome
new businesses to Main Street and elsewhere in the community.
In August 2006, four concerned individuals met at Don Quixote's on Main Street in
Calico Rock to discuss the future of Main Street and our larger community. The group
was particularly concerned about the declining number of business, patrons, and tourists
to Main Street and the effect it was having on the greater community. After months of
weekly meetings, strategy sessions, and dreaming the Calico Rock Organization for
Revitalization Efforts (CORE) took shape and went to work. Today, over 30
individuals are involved in CORE projects and meetings. This page is dedicated to the
many successes of our organization since August 2006.
Calico Rock to discuss the future of Main Street and our larger community. The group
was particularly concerned about the declining number of business, patrons, and tourists
to Main Street and the effect it was having on the greater community. After months of
weekly meetings, strategy sessions, and dreaming the Calico Rock Organization for
Revitalization Efforts (CORE) took shape and went to work. Today, over 30
individuals are involved in CORE projects and meetings. This page is dedicated to the
many successes of our organization since August 2006.