Volunteer Rain Gauge Network

WANTED!

VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES

TO HELP SCIENTISTS STUDY STORMS

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) needs volunteers with the enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions and a desire to learn more about how weather can affect and impact lives.

Across the nation, in 38 states, thousands of volunteers are currently contributing to the CoCoRaHS network. On April 1, 2009, the State of Arkansas will join other states in enhancing the rain gage network maintained by the National Weather Service and others.

The objective of CoCoRaHS is to have at least one rain gage for every 36 square miles in rural areas, with a higher density for urban areas. This means about 1,500 gages in Arkansas or 20 rain gages per county. For urban areas, the goal is 1 gage for every square mile.

For more information on CoCoRaHS, go to the website www.cocorahs.org or contact Michael J. Borengasser, CoCoRaHS Coordinator for Arkansas, at 501-682-3969 or michael.borengasser@arkansas.gov

Remember: April 1, 2009 is the kickoff for CoCoRaHS in Arkansas

Plaground Work Day

We will begin installing the little kids playground equipment on April 4 at 9 a.m. This project will require volunteer labor,  so all are welcome.

Of it rains on the fourth, we will work on April 18.

The equipment was bought in part with a grant from the City of Little Rock.

Annual Meeting

The Broadmoor Property Owners Association 2009 Annual Meeting will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 8 at St. Luke Methodist Church. The church is located at 6401 West 32nd Street.

We will consider an increase in the annual assessment.

Southwest Patrol Division Quarterly Meeting

Broadmoor is in the Little Rock Police Department's Northwest Patrol Division. They held a very informative quarterly meeting a couple of weeks ago. Because these meetings are so helpful to understanding what is going on in Little Rock, I am posting this notice about the upcoming Soutwest Patrol Division meeting:

The Southwest Patrol Division Quarterly Meeting is Thursday, February 19th, 6:00pm at the Southwest Substation, 6401 Baseline. This meeting is for Districts 80, 81, 82, 90, 91 and 92. Or, in general, those that reside south of Colonel Glenn and Asher Ave.
Purpose and objective of Patrol Division Quarterly Neighborhood meetings:
Provide a forum for concerned Citizens to hear crime statistics and crime trends in their respective patrol division areas; Discussion on progress of arrests and investigations; To share success stories, accomplishments and to commend officers for outstanding performance; And, an opportunity for Citizens to express concerns.

For more information, contact:
Dwight Davis
Little Rock Police Department
(501) 918-5358

Report from the Northwest Patrol Division Quarterly Meeting

The recent Little Rock Police Department Northwest Patrol Division Quarterly Meeting was very informative. One Broadmoor resident attended. All should attend meetings in the future to find out what is really happening straight from the people who protect us!

Our neighbors to the north, the Briarwood Neighborhood Association, have a complete report at http://www.briarwoodlr.org/.

Crime is down 9.9% this year from last year.

Each speaker made it clear that we should use common sense and be vigilant. Do not leave valuables in your automobiles, lock your doors, etc. Apparently, not everyone does! Nosy neighbors help solve a lot of crimes. Please call 911 ANY time you see suspicious activity.

Annual Meeting Sunday, March 8

Our 2009 Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 8 at 2p.m. We will meet in the fellowship hall of St. Luke Methodist Church, 6401 West 32d Street.

Quarterly Police Meeting

The Northwest Patrol Division 1st quarter meeting is Thursday, January 22nd, 6:30pm at the Northwest Substation 10,001 Kanis Road. This meeting is for Districts 60, 61, 63, 64, 70, 71, and 72. Or generally, those that reside west of University Avenue and north of Colonel Glenn.

The purpose and objective of Patrol Division Quarterly Neighborhood meetings: 
Provide a forum for concerned Citizens to hear crime statistics and crime trends in their respective patrol division areas; Discussion on progress of arrests and investigations; To share success stories, accomplishments and to commend officers for outstanding performance; And, an opportunity for Citizens to express concerns.

The Holidays may be over but crime isn't. be steadfast in reducing your chances of becoming a victim. Review your crime prevention materials.

Secure to be sure!

Dwight Davis 
Little Rock Police Department