PNA February Election of Officers
Here are updates following the February 17th PNA annual meeting and elections:
First, special thanks to Kristen Walker, who has served valiantly as our Treasurer for two terms. She steps down from that position having helped us turn the corner after some fiscally scary times, and now we are sitting solidly in the black with a good handle on our finances. However, Kristen, should not think that just because she doesn’t have a title at the moment we will let her fade away. We still need her can-do spirit and excellent hands-on efforts to keep us going – especially at the Potluck Picnic. Thank You, Kristen!
In addition, Linda Bush has stepped down from the PNA Presidency in order to serve on the City of Lawrence Community Development Advisory Committee. She will also continue to serve as our Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods representative, and she has now agreed to take over as the new Treasurer. We are very grateful for her solid and dedicated leadership these past two years. We have indeed become a viable and effective resource for the neighborhood – with a little money in the bank, much greater visibility in the neighborhood and a strong voice for Pinckney residents in the City. Thank you, Linda, for your past dedication and service, and a huge thank you for the work you will be doing as Treasurer, at LAN and with the CDAC!
And now for the Miller – not all of whom are related (apparently “Miller” is a common name in Pinckney Neighborhood): Pat Miller was elected to serve as the new PNA President. We also welcome Jim Miller, who was elected to serve as our new Vice President for the remaining year of that 2-year term. And Harry Miller continues to serve for the remainder of his current 2-year term as our Secretary.
In addition, we want to thank Kim Heck and Jen Unekis for volunteering to form the PNA media committee. They will be helping with the PNA newsletter, website and facebook page.
Just as a reminder, our next PNA monthly meeting will be Saturday March 16th starting at 10:00 am in meeting room A of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Our special guests will be all of the candidates for the City Commission as well as Charles Epp, who will discuss the upcoming vote on the School Bond. More information on the meeting will be coming your way in a few days.
March 7, 2013
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Tenants-to-Homeowners offers free First Time Homebuyer Workshop on March 9th
Tenants-to Homeowners, Inc./Lawrence Community Housing Trust will offer a First Time Homebuyer Workshop Saturday, March 9 at 9:30 am in the United Way Center 2518 Ridge Ct. It’s free and open to the public with no reservations required.
Home buying interest is up but prime interest rates are still low. This workshop is intended for interested new buyers wanting information about first time buyer programs, qualifying for a home loan, choosing a realtor etc. It also fulfills the education requirement for any buyer participating in a first time buyer program.
More information is in the attached flier: WorkshopFlier3.9.2013
March 4, 2013
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Take Pictures & Share Them with Pinckney Neighbors
It’s a great day for building snowmen and enjoying the hand we were dealt by these two past winter storms. So get out your camera and take some pictures of kids playing in the snow, snowmen, snow forts, snow covered trees, snow . . . well, you get the picture. Send them to Pinckney.Neighborhood@gmail.com or post them on the Pinckney facebook page. We’ll gather them together and start a new “Winter 2013” photo gallery.
February 26, 2013
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Still time to vote in today’s primary – CAREFULLY!
Polling stations will stay open until 7 pm tonight. If you didn’t vote early, there is still time for you to cast your vote. Please, just be very, very careful getting there.
The Lawrence Journal World reports. “All polling sites open, ready for primary election voters”
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/feb/26/most-polling-sites-open-ready-primary-election-vot/
February 26, 2013
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City Crews Prepare for Another Snowstorm
The City of Lawrence announced its street maintenance crews will be on duty at midnight Sunday night to prepare for a second round of potentially heavy snowfall in Lawrence. The National Weather Service predicts up to 10-plus inches in Lawrence, depending on how the storm tracks.  Regardless, of track, it looks like Lawrence may receive at least six inches of snow between Monday afternoon and Tuesday daytime.
February 24, 2013
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Meeting at Pinckney School to Learn About the Bond Issue
The Old West Lawrence Association has invited Pinckney Neighborhood to join together at a meeting to learn about the upcoming vote on the USD 497 school bond issue. Keith Diaz Moore, a member of the USD 497 School Board, will be present to lead a candid discussion of the school bond issues and to answer questions.
Date:Â Â Â Saturday, March 9, 2013
Time:Â Â Â 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Place:Â Â Â Pinckney School Library
Kirk McClure, President of OWLA, has invited Pinckney neighbors to joins Old West Lawrence neighbors for this meeting because we share a common interest in the future of our neighborhood school.
February 15, 2013
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PNA Annual Meeting – Sat. February 16th at 10:00 am
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Annual Meeting and election of officers is this Saturday, February 16th at 10:00 am, Lawrence Memorial Hospital – meeting room D-South (lower level). Positions up for election include the President and Treasurer, as well as filling the Vice President position, which has been vacant for a few months. Please join us for a quick overview of the coming year’s events and a little neighborly socializing. You may be asked about your interest in serving in a PNA position, but you definitely won’t be pressed involuntarily into service.
If you love Pinckney Neighborhood – please take a few minutes to join together with your neighbors on Saturday!
February 12, 2013
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Free Tax Preparation Seminar at the January 19th PNA Meeting
Happy New Year! We’re very pleased to announce that Jerry Coatney will be available at the Jan. 19th PNA meeting to present a free seminar to give a quick update of what to expect as you prepare to file your 2012 taxes and he will answer your general tax preparation questions. Jerry operates Liberty Tax Service at 1530 W 6th, St Suite B.
The PNA meeting will be held on January 19th in Meeting Room D at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital (lower level). We’ll have a quick general PNA business meeting at 10:00 am, followed immediately by the tax seminar. Light refreshments will be provided.
Hope to see you on Saturday.
January 14, 2013
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Holiday Meet & Greet – December 15th at 10:00 am – Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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lidays! This coming Saturday, December 15th, will be our regular monthly PNA meeting, with a holiday twist. After a short business meeting, we’ll enjoy some holiday refreshments while we visits with neighbors and discuss interesting people, places and events in Pinckney Neighborhood. We encourage everyone with information, photos, or ideas about preserving Pinckney Neighborhood’s rich history to join us. In addition, you can learning more about what PNA already has on the schedule for 2013, give us ideas for additional activities or present concerns you would like PNA to look into.
Hope to see you on Saturday!
December 11, 2012
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Bluegrass Concert for Pinckney Tunnel on Sunday November 18th
Truckstop Honeymoon, The Skirts and LA Fahy will be jamming it up on Sunday November 18th from 3 to 5 pm at the Little White Schoolhouse to raise money for the Pinckney Tunnel Beautification Project! Tickets are $15 (Free for kids under 5)
For a flier about the concert, click this link:Â Pinckney Tunnel Concert
Pinckney Elementary School is collaborating with Van Go, Inc., a local arts-based social service agency that employs underserved and high-needs youth, to beautify a vital safe passageway – the Pinckney Tunnel. The goal is to turn something the community needs into something we love.
More about the project and fundraising efforts can be found on the Pinckney School PTO website at:
www.pinckneypto.org
Fundraising at RocketHub – a crowd funding source:
www.rockethub.com/projects/10487-pinckney-tunnel-mural-project
November 14, 2012
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