A&P grants money for fences

by Laura Bean The Courier Your Messenger For The River Valley

The commission voted to grant the Russellville Recreation and Parks Commission $4,000 from general funds to buy four new portable fences for tournament use.

Assistant Director Terry Thomas said the commission currently has two new fences and four old fences, which are in poor shape and need to be replaced. Thomas said the new fences are easier to store and have a longer durability.

The commission approved a $1,999 grant for the Arkansas Events and Festivals Association for its annual conference and trade show Jan. 29-30 at Lake Point Conference Center.

"These event planners are exactly who we want coming to our community," Director Christie Graham said.

The commission approved a $500 grant for an Arkansas Bass Team Trail tournament Feb. 21 at Lake Dardanelle State Park.

Because the event is a one-day tournament and would not result in participants staying more than one day in the area, the commission granted $500 rather than the $1,999 it granted in 2014.

The commission is expected to vote on awarding grants to the River Valley Stroke Play, Red Ball Express Convoy and Vintage Open Golf Tournament during its next meeting at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Chamber of Commerce.

Graham, Amanda Johnson, Al Brown, Shawn Gordon, Sarah Keating, Dusti Yarber and Tyler Riley were present.

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A&P grants money for fences