Local news: June 16-21
Musical chairs at Hyland Park
The neighborhood on the east side of the city is finally getting its water tank. But it took a lot of compromising. And $75,000 of Jim Waselues’ money.
No word on Sale Barn yet
After 70 years, the Washington County Livestock Auction is going out of business and selling the property. The buyer plans to build apartments after a rezoning approval. Some neighbors want something quieter while others want the land for cemetery expansion. Trouble is, there can be only one buyer.
Dog park coming soon
Last week’s City Council meeting was intense. Fortunately, we all got a break when a dog entered the room. “Bella” was there to help celebrate the announcement of a new dog park.
More E-Z Mart liquor
The E-Z Mart store at 3408 S. School (near Drake Field) received approval for liquor sales but not the one at 1950 N. Leverett (near the ghetto?). (via NWA Times and The Morning News)
Better buckle up next week
Come June 30, Arkansas’ primary seat belt law will take effect which means you can get pulled over for not wearing it. Before, officers had to find some other reason to stop you before writing a seat belt citation. (via that apparently-true TV commercial)
Comments
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By halfdeserted on June 22nd, 2009
I find it really annoying that they’re making not wearing your seat belt a primary offense. It’s a personal choice and shouldn’t be legislated. Of course, I completely agree with laws that require adults to ensure that children are properly buckled up and in the right car seat or booster seat. But for adults, it’s a personal decision.
For the record, I always wear my seat belt. ‘Cause that’s how I roll.
By Me on June 22nd, 2009
The funny thing about it is that you can legally ride a motorcycle with no seat belt OR helmet. Oh, and you mention making sure the kids are buckled in, but there is no option for that on school busses! I’ve heard that there is an arguement that no seat belts on busses is safer, but seat belts are on lots of other busses. How ridiculous!
By Stuart Feild on June 22nd, 2009
The seat belt law is ridiculous. There is no way a cop could see if you are wearing a seat belt. Even if they have you pulled over and you are wearing one they can still claim you weren’t wearing it when they saw you. I have been to court for that very thing. It’s just an excuse so they can pull over anyone for any reason and annoy them.