Friday, December 9, 2016

January 1st Traditional Hike

First Day Hike @ Bull Shoals-White River State Park

Join other hikers for a refreshing traditional "First Day Hike" at the Big Bluff Trailhead in Bull Shoals-White River State Park - January 1st, 2017.  It is a 2-hour hike, traveling on the 1.75 mile loop of Big Bluff Trail on Powerhouse Road, just beneath the dam.  All dogs must be on a lead, but are welcome to attend.  For more information, email julie.lovett@arkansas.gov.

Thank You Mr. Kufeldt!

Archery Range Master Retires

At the November 29th City Council Meeting, Mr. Al Kufeldt, Bull Shoals Public Archery Range Master, announced his resignation from the caretaking of the range at the age of 80 years old.  Mr. Kufeldt will still continue to run the Kids Junior Olympic Archery Development Program in the summer.  If you would like information on the program, please contact the City Hall.  

Thank you, Mr. Kufeldt for your dedication to the City of Bull Shoals and fellow archery enthusiasts!

Grant Received for Waste Water Improvement

$500,000 Grant Received for Waste Water Improvement

On November 28th, 2017, Mayor Hotchkiss and alderman Marty Nickels attended the ceremony in Little Rock to receive the $500,000 Grant from Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Delta Regional Authority.  The grant along with the 1% sales tax increase, $4 million grant and $5 million loan from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture will allow for the completion of the much needed new waste water system in Bull Shoals.  It will also secure six jobs and help create jobs among existing businesses in the area.  Thank you citizens of Bull Shoals for participating in this improvement in our city!  Updates on the project will come soon.