MAY 2007

Arlington News and Notes

Two Arlington City Council Members Earn Hero of Homeless Awards
Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Wright and District 1 City Council member Mel LeBlanc have earned top honors from the Arlington Life Shelter.

The Arlington City Council members were presented Heroes of the Homeless Volunteer Awards during the Arlington Life Shelter’s annual spring luncheon.

The awards are given annually to individuals and organizations that make significant impacts on homeless services in Arlington. Wright served as Life Shelter board president in 1993-94 and has been involved in the expansion of rehabilitative services.

LeBlanc is the current Life Shelter board president and has played a significant role in increasing income and visibility of the shelter.

“The Arlington Life Shelter values their leadership and commitment to improving homeless
services in our city,” said Executive Director Becky Orander .

LeBlanc has been a member of the Arlington City Council since 2006 and Wright has been a member of the City Council since 2000.

The Arlington Life Shelter is in its 20th year of serving Arlington and the surrounding community. The organization guides homeless men, women and children towards a lifestyle of self sufficiency. To learn more about the Arlington Life Shelter, visit www.arlingtonlifeshelter.org.

     
Ron Wrigth                                                     Mel Leblanc

Wilemon is Recognized for Her Service to Arlington’s Youth

District 4 City Council member Kathryn Wilemon has been presented an award for her service to the youth of Arlington.

Wilemon received the 2007 Silver Eagle Award from the Friends of Scouting during the Longhorn Council Awards Luncheon.

Her long-time support has enabled the local scouting program to continue its membership growth, expand its programs and serve 10,000 at-risk youth in our community, said Longhorn Council Field Director Vince Dorsey. “Kathryn Wilemon models the core values of leadership and service.”

Wilemon has been a member of the Arlington City Council since 2003 and represents Council District 4.

It’s the Largest Independence Day Parade in the State!

Thousands of spectators are planning to line two miles of streets in downtown Arlington to see marching bands, drill teams and decorative floats. There are more than 140 entries. The 42nd Annual Arlington Independence Day Parade begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 4. This year’s theme is “We the People.”

Bill Kilpatrick, a retired WWII U.S. Marine, is the Parade Grand Marshall. After the parade, attend the Award Ceremony at 1 p.m. at Fielder Museum, 1616 W. Abram St.
Enjoy the Parade:

• Arrive early, wear sunscreen and bring drinking water and folding chairs
• No parking is allowed on streets along the parade route.

For parade route and more parade information visit: www.arlington4th.com

The Free Home Giveaway!
July 12 Deadline is Approaching

The City of Arlington is accepting proposals for the acquisition and relocation of free structures on four city parcels of land.

The structures include homes, garages, sheds, and other types of miscellaneous buildings. Interested parties may submit an application for one or all of the available structures.

The application deadline is 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12. Visit the city’s website for details.

South Arlington Police Service Center ground Breaking

LEFT TO RIGHT: Arlington Police Chief Dr. Theron Bowman, City Manager Jim Holgersson, Deputy City Manager/Neighborhoods Gilbert Perales, APD Assistant Chief Michael Ikner, APD Assistant Chief Mark Chaney and APD Management Services Director Steve Evans
On May 30, the City of Arlington hosted a ground breaking ceremony for the new South Arlington Police Service Center at 1030 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd. The $6.2-million facility will house about 100 police officers who will serve the southern areas of Arlington, predominantly south of I-20. This part of the city includes about 100,000 residents. City staff from the Community Services Department will also work out of this facility. Arlington voters authorized funding for the 25,000-square-foot facility in the 2003 bond election. The facility is expected to open in spring 2008.

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