Mayor Tab Townsell Wastes Money of Taxpayers in Conway on $133,000 Christmas Tree Purchase

Tab Townsell, who serves on the Mayor of Conway, chose to bypass competitive bidding on an extremely overpriced $133,000 Christmas tree purchase. Tab Townsell's history of  reckless spending of taxpayer's monies has caused the city budget to be mismanaged to the point that the firemen and policemen were forced to sue the city for failure to provide pay raises promised them from a 1/4% sales tax (Read Arkansas Business article by Kate Knable on October 1, 2012 of Russell Wood Law Firm lawsuit on behalf of city workers).

Tab Townsell says that he supports families and children, but in reality Townsell has caused severe pain and agony to these precious city employees and their children by causing layoffs and no pay raises for them.

Call Mayor Townsell at 501-450-6110 or email him at mayor@cityofconway.org and let him know that you are disappointed in his reckless spending of your hard-earned money.

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Branch Terrell and Jackie Carr Capture Arkansas Junior Tennis Qualifying Titles

Branch Terrell of Little Rock (pictured upper right) won the Boy's 18 title with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Nick Bell of Hot Springs and Jackie Carr of Rogers (pictured lower right) defeated Emily Metcalf of Jonesboro 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 for the Girl's 18 title in the Arkansas Junior Qualifying Tennis Championships at the Burns Park Tennis Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Other divisional winners include ..
Boy's 16s- Anil Chakka def Stuart Riser 6-0, 6-1
Girl's 16s- Katie LaFrance def Caroline Gibbens 6-1, 6-1

Boy's 14s- Wesley Barnett def Jacob Bridges 7-6, 6-2
Girl's 14s- Maddie McKee def Hunter Roper 6-3, 6-2

Boy's 12s- Foster Rogers def Jackson Davis 6-1, 7-6
Girl's 12s- Presley Southerland def Riley Melton 6-2, 6-0

Boy's 10s- Ethan Richardson def Carter Swope 4-1, 1-4,8-6
Girl's 10s- Cydney Rogers def Jelani Jones 4-1, 4-1

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Little Rock's Tennis Star Kaitlin Ray and her UCLA Bruins win the NCAA Championships

Kaitlin Ray

Little Rock's Tennis Star Kaitlin Ray and her UCLA Bruins won the NCAA National Collegiate Championships over the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. With the team score tied at 3-3, Kaitlin Ray's teammate Kyle McPhillips picked up the final win at No. 3 singles to give the fifth-seeded UCLA women's tennis team a 4-3 triumph over No. 7 North Carolina at the University of Georgia's Dan Magill Tennis Complex.

In the semifinals against the University of Florida, Kaitlin Ray clinched the victory with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 win over Kourtney Keegan giving the Bruins a 4-0 victory over the Gators.

NCAA Final
#3 UCLA 4, #7 North Carolina 3
Athens, GA Dan Magill Complex

Doubles

1. #1 Anderson/Brady (UCLA) def. #3 Carter/Loeb (UNC) 8-7(3)

2. #9 Harrison/McPhillips (UCLA) def. #13 Whitney Kay/Price (UNC) 8-2

3. Courtney Dolehide/Van Nguyen (UCLA) vs. Dai/Lyons (UNC) 6-7, unfinished

UCLA Wins Doubles Point

Singles

1. #1 Robin Anderson (UCLA) def. #2 Jamie Loeb (UNC) 6-2, 6-2

2. #5 Hayley Carter (UNC) def. #8 Jennifer Brady (UCLA) 6-2, 6-2

3. #38 Kyle McPhillips (UCLA) def. #59 Caroline Price (UNC) 6-4, 3-6, 6-3

4. #13 Chanelle Van Nguyen (UCLA) def. #105 Ashley Dai (UNC) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3

5. Kate Vialle (UNC) def. #75 Catherine Harrison (UCLA) 6-4, 6-4

6. Tessa Lyons (UNC) def. Kaitlin Ray (UCLA) 4-6, 6-4, 7-5

Match Notes

North Carolina 29-6; National ranking #7

UCLA 27-2; National ranking #3

Order of finish: Doubles (2,1); Singles (1,2,5,4,6,3)

Article Submitted By: Chuck Cavin 

2014 USTA Arkansas League 55 & Over State Champions

9.0 Women State Champions

The USTA Arkansas League 55 & Over State Championships were held at Burns Park on May 16-18 and seven teams were crowned state champions.

(1) 55 & Over 9.0 Women State Champions

Captains: Vicki Taylor and Anne Magee – Little Rock

Other team players: Jackie Roberts, Lisa Nutt, Leslie Jackson, Jill Hairston, Judi Fess, Laurel Tait

(2) 55 & Over 9.0 Men State Champions

Captain: Joe Murphy – Little Rock

Other team players: John Bailey, John Mertz, Joseph Beck, Mel Collazo, Ray Pascale, Johnny Johnson, Lee Brown, Randolph Jackson, David Beauchamp

(3) 55 & Over 4.0 Women State Champions

Captain: Mary Bowen – Little Rock

Other team players: Patricia Johnson, Linda Laster, Jackie Sanders, Mindy Morrell, Laurie Boen, Cynthia Anderson, Melanie Lamkin, Debbie Doan, Melinda Hood, Pamela Mueller, Elizabeth Thalheimer

(4) 55 & Over 4.0 Men State Champions

Captain: Bobby Moody – Fort Smith

Other team players: John Shelby, Ed Valley, David Scherrey, Thomas Eppler, Bill Coleman, Jerry Pruitt, Darrel Cunningham, Richard Falkner, Roy Russell, David Burton

(5) 55 & Over 3.5 Women State Champions

Captain: Myra Yates – Fort Smith

Other team players: Cathy Rollinson, Nancy Kremers, Melanie Bailey, Jennie Hennigar, Leigh Wendlandt, Tam Nguyen, Marge Griesse, Barbara Kelley, Shirrell Henry, Phyllis Coats

(6) 55 & Over 3.5 Men State Champions

Captain: Gayle Fowlkes – Conway

Other team players: John Andrews, Thomas Cloninger, Henry Rogers, Charlie Donham, Robert Bearden, Bill Barnes, Jerry Cates, Mike Lee

(7) 55 & Over 3.0 Women State Champions

Captain: Christy Rhoads – North Little Rock

Other team players: Susann Walters, Susan Cloninger, Linda Pearce, Karen Toland, Christine Mignot-Bugeya, Mary Lou Suitt, Sarah Jackson, Debra Westmoreland, Paula Hibbs

Mary Smith, Conway's City Alderman, Was Caught Dumpster Diving

Mary Smith, Conway Alderman, was caught dumpster diving. City Alderman Smith along with other city officials misappropriated city revenues causing a huge budget shortfall of $1.8 million.

Desperately needing cash reserve funds, Mary Smith and her cohorts raided Conway's Sanitation reserves in order to balance the city's checkbook.

Then, Alderman Smith and other council members raised the sanitation rates nearly 40% on the residents of Conway to reimburse the Sanitation Department for their financial mismanagement of city finances.

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Shelia Whitmore, Conway's City Alderman, Was Caught Dumpster Diving

Shelia Whitmore, Conway Alderman, was caught dumpster diving. City Alderman Whitmore along with other city officials misappropriated city revenues causing a huge budget shortfall of $1.8 million.

Desperately needing cash reserve funds, Sheila Whitmore and her cohorts raided Conway's Sanitation reserves in order to balance the city's checkbook.

Then, Alderman Whitmore and other council members raised the sanitation rates nearly 40% on the residents of Conway to reimburse the Sanitation Department for their financial mismanagement of city finances.

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Shelley Mehl, Conway's City Alderman, Was Caught Dumpster Diving

Shelley Mehl, Conway Alderman, was caught dumpster diving. City Alderman Mehl along with other city officials misappropriated city revenues causing a huge budget shortfall of $1.8 million.

Desperately needing cash reserve funds, Shelley Mehl and her cohorts raided Conway's Sanitation reserves in order to balance the city's checkbook.

Then, Alderman Mehl and other council members raised the sanitation rates nearly 40% on the residents of Conway to reimburse the Sanitation Department for their financial mismanagement of city finances.

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David Grimes, Conway's City Alderman, Was Caught Dumpster Diving

David Grimes, Conway Alderman, was caught dumpster diving. City Alderman Grimes along with other city officials misappropriated city revenues causing a huge budget shortfall of $1.8 million.

Desperately needing cash reserve funds, David Grimes and his cohorts raided Conway's Sanitation reserves in order to balance the city's checkbook.

Then, Alderman Grimes and other council members raised the sanitation rates nearly 40% on the residents of Conway to reimburse the Sanitation Department for their financial mismanagement of city finances.

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Serbia's Filip Krajinovic Wins Tour de Paul Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament

Top seeded Filip Krajinovic of Serbia wins the Tour de Paul Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament with a 6-1, 7-6 victory over Great Britain's Daniel Smethurst at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, AR.

The final was a repeat of the $15,000 Futures event in Harlingen, Tx in which Krajinovic also defeated Smethurst in the final 6-3, 6-4.

The recent wins by Krajinovic move his ATP world ranking into the top 200 on the men's circuit.

FREE Conway Women's Tennis Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, April 12th- Beginners Welcome!!!

FREE Conway Women's Tennis Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, April 12th. This "Introduction to Tennis" class is for beginners from ages18 to 55. This class is designed to progress into the Fun, Friendly Atmosphere that Women's League Play offers!!!

Contact/Chuck at
pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755

USTA Pro Circuit Tournament Comes to Little Rock in April

The longest running event on the USTA Pro Circuit is proudly hosted right here in Arkansas. St. Vincent Auxiliary has sponsored the men's professional tennis tournament since 1984. The 2014 tournament will run the week of April 7th with the finals on April 13th and will be played at The Pleasant Valley Club.

Over the years, this tournament has launched the professional tennis careers of very well known icons in sport. The most notable being Andre Agassi. Others who have gone on to world class careers are the Jensen brothers, Brad Gilbert, Ken Flach, Robert Seguso, Jimmy Arias and Andy Roddick to name a few.

In 1992, the United States Southern Tennis Association voted this event the "Adult Tournament of the Year" and, in 2010, it was awarded "Special Tennis Event of the Year". The tournament has grown from a small event with only a few spectators to a major tennis event featuring top future professional players from around the world attended by hundreds of people and sponsorships that raise funds for health related causes.

The Wildcard Tournament begins April 1, 2014 and will be played at Rebsamen Tennis Center. The tournament features former college players and up and coming Arkansas juniors trying to earn a spot in next week's main draw.

Tour De Paul Tournament Website

The Free Conway Junior Tennis Program begins its Spring Season on Tuesday, March 11th

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The Free Conway Junior Tennis Program begins its Spring Season on Tuesday, March 11th. This 4-week tennis lesson plan is free for children ages 6-14.

Email: pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755.

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2013 USTA Arkansas Award Winners

2013 USTA Arkansas Award Winners


The Herschel Friday Award -Dylan DeLuca of Bentonville & Katelyn Jackson of Roland

The Jay Freeman Most Improved Player Award- Ryan Rouse of Jonesboro

Dr. Ted Bailey Sportsmanship Award- Evelyn Maurras of Jonesboro

Bette Mooty Scholarship Award- Grady McCain of Greenwood

Margie O' Brien Scholarship Award- Branch Terrell of Little Rock

Victor Sheshunoff Meritorious Education Award- Chris Cash of Fayetteville

Arkansas Tennis Professional of the Year- Pablo Esner of Hot Springs

Patrick M. Riley Umpire of the Year- Jason Lyon of Conway

Arkansas Tennis Family of the Year- The David and Carrie Moore Family of Fort Smith

Member Organization of the Year- NEATA of  Jonesboro

Barbara Brewer Community Service Award- Delores (Dee) Cox of Van Buren

Adult Tournament of the Year- WATA Team Tennis Championship of Fort Smith

Junior Tournament of the Year- The 2013 Arkansas Jr. State Qualifier of Little Rock

Special Tennis Event of the Year- "Keep the Ball in Motion, Rally and Give Back" of Rogers

2013 State Volunteer Service Award- Randy Curtis of Little Rock

2013 President's Award- Kim Magee of Little Rock

Free Cabot Junior Tennis Program begins its Spring Session on Monday, March 3rd

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The Free Cabot Junior Tennis Program begins its Spring Session on Monday, March 3rd. This 4-week tennis lesson plan is free for children ages 6-14.

Contact the office at pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com or call the office at 501-570-6755.

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Tone Up with TENNIS!!! Get Fit TODAY!

If you are looking for a fun, challenging way to lose weight and tone your body, then try Tennis! Spending extra time on a tennis court chasing a little yellow ball will give you toned legs, sculpted arms, and a killer core while having fun, too.

Here are some of the benefits of tennis for weight loss and body tone...

- Tennis is a sport that really requires you to keep moving. The more you move, the more calories you burn. As you dash around the court chasing the ball, you will be running, jumping, hopping and skipping without even realizing it.

- Tennis conditions your body not only for weight loss, but also for building up lean, strong muscles as well. You do not have to lose weight to play tennis, or be conditioned in any way, because a great deal of the conditioning will come from the game play itself.

- Tennis easily burns more calories than walking or running and better conditions your body as well. Because tennis involves moving around to catch the ball, using your arms to swing your racquet and using your abdominals to power your swings, you are using a large part of your entire body all at once.

- Tennis is easily one of the most enjoyable activities for weight loss that you can participate in. So get your friends together and have some fun. You may be surprised at what you can accomplish by using tennis as a weight loss strategy!

Whether or not you’re trying to lose weight, tone your muscles or simply stay fit, tennis is a great way to have fun, socialize and burn calories. All physical activity burns calories, even activities like standing, sitting and sleeping.

To learn more about the Game of Tennis and the Health Benefits that You can Enjoy,  Call for a FREE Evaluation at 501-570-6755 or Email- pinnacletennisacademy@gmail.com . CONWAY and CABOT Areas Only

Mary Smith's Overspending Causes City of Conway's Financial Woes

To the Left: The Condition of the City of Conway Finances Before Mary Smith Took Office...... To the Right: The Condition of the City of Conway Finances After Mary Smith Ends Her Term in Office....... Job Performance Matters!!! .......We don't need Mary Smith causing More Financial Ruin at the City Level!!! ......Vote for Change in the Coming Elections....... Mary Smith's City Council Term ends December 2014

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Shelia Whitmore's Overspending Causes City of Conway's Financial Woes

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David Grimes' Overspending Causes City of Conway's Financial Woes

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Shelley Mehl's Overspending Causes City of Conway's Financial Woes

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World Class Tennis Comes to Memphis - February 8-16

The Racquet Club of Memphis is host to the US National Indoor Men's ATP Tournament from February 8th-16th.

The Men's Draw will feature former Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and young rising star Vasek Pospisil of Canada. Top-ranked American participants will include Sam Querrey  and Jack Sock.






The #1 world-ranked team of  twins Bob and Mike Bryan will compete in the doubles event.

For tournament details please visit www.memphistennis.com or call (901) 765-4401.

Arkansas High School All State Tennis Singles Athletes for 2013

2013 TENNIS ALL STATE- SINGLES

7A Boys Singles.......................7A Girls Singles

Dylan Deluca- Bentonville.........Emma Baker- Bentonville
Andrew Miller- Bentonville.......Lindsy Pearce- FS Southside
Edward Zhao- LR Central........Alye Darter- Heritage
Cory Stewart- Springdale.........Brooke Buckner- Mt St Mary

6A Boys Singles.......................6A Girls Singles

Connor Mackey- Jonesboro......Katie Branum- Jonesboro
Spencer Turner- Lake Hmltn......Luna Lazovich- Lake Hmltn
Christian Mathis- Mtn Hm..........Kami Ward- Lake Hmltn
Jaden McClellan- Mtn Hm..........Eliska Wurfel- Mtn Hm

5A Boys Singles.......................5A Girls Singles

Nick Bell- HS Lakeside............Katie Brown- Harrison
Stuart Riser- LR Christian.........Tatum Rice- HS Lakeside
Jake Jacoby- Pul Academy.......Kristen Curtis- LR Christian
Smith Ney- Shiloh Chrstn..........Rachel Young- LR Christian

4A Boys Singles.......................4A Girls Singles

Trent Brandon- Ark Baptist.......Katherine Gilbrech-Heber Sprgs
Jordan Thatch- Highland............Samantha Cook- Maumelle
Rett Matthew- Maumelle...........Marie Marver- Prairie Grove
Matt Phillips- Valley View..........Emily Metcalf- Valley View

3A Boys Singles.......................3A Girls Singles

Grant Honeycutt- Bergman........Kyra Williams- Bergman
Connor Noland- Episcopal........Meredith Headlee- Episcopal
Jack Nolan- Episcopal..............Claire Seale- Episcopal
Quinton Mauldin- Piggott...........Katie Stanage- Fountain Lk

2A Boys Singles.......................2A Girls Singles

Austin Reaves- Cedar Rdg.......Emma Warnock- Union Chrstn
Spence Reaves- Cedar Rdg......Emma Carr- Haas Hall
Luke Anderson- Mulberry........Annie Phillips- Parkers Chpl
Grant Mason- Riverside............Macey Vaught- Conway Chrstn

TEAM RESULTS- HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS

7A Boys-Bentonville ................ 7A Girls-  Rogers

6A Boys- Jonesboro .................6A Girls- Lake Hamilton

5A Boys- HS Lakeside .............5A Girls- HS Lakeside

4A Boys- Ark Baptist.................4A Girls- Valley View

3A Boys- Episcopal ...................3A Girls-Episcopal

2A Boys- Riverside.....................2A Girls- Parkers Chpl

David Grimes Wastes Money of Taxpayers in Conway on $133,000 Christmas Tree Purchase

David Grimes, who serves on the City Council of Conway, chose to bypass competitive bidding on an extremely overpriced $133,000 Christmas tree purchase. David Grimes' history of  reckless spending of taxpayer's monies has caused the city budget to be mismanaged to the point that the firemen and policemen were forced to sue the city for failure to provide pay raises promised them from a 1/4% sales tax (Read Arkansas Business article by Kate Knable on October 1, 2012 of Russell Wood Law Firm lawsuit on behalf of city workers).

David Grimes says that he supports families and children, but in reality Grimes has caused severe pain and agony to these precious city employees and their children by causing layoffs and no pay raises for them.

Call David Grimes at 501-269-0412 or email him at david.grimes@cityofconway.org and let him know that you are disappointed in his reckless spending of your hard-earned money. David Grimes' City Council term ends December 2014.

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Shelley Mehl Wastes Money of Taxpayers in Conway on $133,000 Christmas Tree Purchase

Shelley Mehl, who serves on the City Council of Conway, chose to bypass competitive bidding on an extremely overpriced $133,000 Christmas tree purchase. Shelley Mehl's history of  reckless spending of taxpayer's monies has caused the city budget to be mismanaged to the point that the firemen and policemen were forced to sue the city for failure to provide pay raises promised them from a 1/4% sales tax (Read Arkansas Business article by Kate Knable on October 1, 2012 of Russell Wood Law Firm lawsuit on behalf of city workers).

Shelley Mehl says that she supports families and children, but in reality Mehl has caused severe pain and agony to these precious city employees and their children by causing layoffs and no pay raises for them.

Call Shelley Mehl at 501-450-0004 or email her at shelley.mehl@cityofconway.org and let her know that you are disappointed in her reckless spending of your hard-earned money. Shelley Mehl's City Council term ends December 2014.

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Mary Smith Wastes Money of Taxpayers in Conway on $133,000 Christmas Tree Purchase

Mary Smith, who serves on the City Council of Conway, chose to bypass competitive bidding on an extremely overpriced $133,000 Christmas tree purchase. Mary Smith's history of  reckless spending of taxpayer's monies has caused the city budget to be mismanaged to the point that the firemen and policemen were forced to sue the city for failure to provide pay raises promised them from a 1/4% sales tax (Read Arkansas Business article by Kate Knable on October 1, 2012 of Russell Wood Law Firm lawsuit on behalf of city workers).

Mary Smith says that she supports families and children, but in reality Smith has caused severe pain and agony to these precious city employees and their children by causing layoffs and no pay raises for them.

Call Mary Smith at 501-472-9211 or email her at mary.smith@cityofconway.org and let her know that you are disappointed in her reckless spending of your hard-earned money. Mary Smith's City Council term ends December 2014.

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Shelia Whitmore Wastes Money of Taxpayers in Conway on $133,000 Christmas Tree Purchase

Shelia Whitmore, who serves on the City Council of Conway, chose to bypass competitive bidding on an extremely overpriced $133,000 Christmas tree purchase. Shelia Whitmore's history of  reckless spending of taxpayer's monies has caused the city budget to be mismanaged to the point that the firemen and policemen were forced to sue the city for failure to provide pay raises promised them from a 1/4% sales tax (Read Arkansas Business article by Kate Knable on October 1, 2012 of Russell Wood Law Firm lawsuit on behalf of city workers).

Sheila Whitmore says that she supports families and children, but in reality Whitmore has caused severe pain and agony to these precious city employees and their children by causing layoffs and no pay raises for them.

Call Shelia Whitmore at 501-327-5026 or email her at shelia.whitmore@cityofconway.org and let her know that you are disappointed in her reckless spending of your hard-earned money. Shelia Whitmore's City Council term ends December 2014.

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