Lights at Kees Park

Normally, you would only visit Kees Park on a bright sunny day ... but during the holidays, nighttime is when Kees Park is really bright! Thru Christmas, the Motherhood Statue area of Kees Park is lighted with decorations for the whole family. With new lights adorning Main Street downtown, many lights that previously were by the river, are now more viewable form Kees Park. The Motherhood Statue area is fenced in for the safety of our children, so bring your cameras for this unbelievable display. (Click on picture for larger view.)

Christmas Parade - a BIG Success!

Friday, December 7th, 2001 was a great night for the City of Pineville, as one of the largest crowds to ever witness our Annual Christmas parade, lined the streets of Downtown Pineville. With close to 200 entries and new Christmas decorations along the way, Main Street never looked so bright! Thanks to Parade Coordinator Debbie Dion, Public Works Director Charlie Moore, Recreations Director Rickey Robison and the many volunteers who helped make it a huge success. Special thanks to the Pineville Police Department for excellent crowd control, and to our two Grand Marshals ... World War II Veterans Walter Chenore and Loren Willet ... and most of all, to the great citizens of Pineville, whose Patriotism and Christmas spirit is alive and well! (Click on picture for larger view.)

New Business Taking Shape

The City of Pineville is pleased to welcome a new shopping center to town. The Spectra Group of Memphis, Tennessee is building an 8-store strip mall adjacent to Pineville's Wal-Mart SuperCenter. Developer Jeff Farmer (pictured far right) showed Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields and Assistant Rich Dupree plans for the 32,000 square foot shopping space that will include a shoe store, women's fashion store, a card shop, a tuxedo rental shop, cell phone outlet and a new Mexican restaurant. At least 60-new jobs will be created by the development, with more than $9-million a year in sales expected to benefit the local economy. Projected opening is scheduled by late spring or early summer. (Click on picture for larger view.)

Pineville Christmas Parade Grand Marshals

The City of Pineville has announced two very distinguished World War II veterans will serve as Grand Marshals for this year's 2001 Christmas Parade. Walter Chenore (next to Mayor Fields) and Loren Willet (next to Councilman Jack Wainwright) were selected by Mayor Fields to head this year's parade as a reminder to our city that the freedoms we enjoy came at a price. Mr. Chenore was aboard the USS Enterprise in Pearl Harbor when it was attacked December 7th, 1941. This year's parade will mark the 60th Anniversary of that dreaded attack. Mr. Willet was a member of the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division that was in France when WW II ended in May of 1945. Both men are Purple Heart recipients and residents of Pineville, and the City of Pineville is proud to have these men lead us once again. (Click on picture for larger view.)

Christmas on Main Street!

The Pineville Downtown Development District and Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields met recently with merchants from Main Street in Pineville, to discuss decorating their downtown businesses for Christmas. The PDDD voted to give $500.00 to help pay for a trophy for the best decorations, which can include storefront window displays to outward decorating of homes and businesses. 

Pineville's Annual Christmas Parade will roll down Main Street Friday, December 7th, at 7:00 pm and everyone in attendance wanted Pineville to really shine on this night. Pictured from right is Mayor Fields (standing), District President Sue Miller, and Commissioners Horace Austin, Tom David, Frank McClammey, Jackie Loyd, and Diana Hasselman. 

Mayor Fields also announced bids on the new and much anticipated KCS Underpass will go out December 19th in Baton Rouge, and that the new OMV office on Main Street was on course for completion by March of 2002. (Click on picture for larger view.)

Special Recognition

At November's Pineville City Council Meeting, Mayor Clarence Fields recognized Jerry and Pamela Quinn (pictured at the far right) for helping the Madison Street Senior Citizens Complex during the terrible storm of October 13, 2001. 

Like many in Pineville that weekend, this group of Seniors were without electricity for over three days. The Quinn's responded heroically with flashlights in hand, cooked and delivered food to the residents of Madison Street during their greatest time of need. Mayor Fields was joined by residents of the area and others in attendance in applauding the Quinn's for being good neighbors.

Farewell Bill Walker!

William "Bill" Walker recently retired from the City of Pineville after 12 years of excellent service. Mr. Walker worked in the Public Works Department from August 29, 1989 to October 31, 2001. Bill was recognized for his "honest and faithful service" by Mayor Clarence Fields during his recent retirement party. The Certificate of Recognition read in part, "Your dedicated interest and devotion to duty have had a valuable effect of efficiency and moral on this City, and we wish to extend to you our sincere appreciation for your outstanding performance of duty. You will be missed both professionally and as a friend..." Bill, many thanks for your selfless efforts in serving the City of Pineville and best wishes in your retirement. May you catch many fish and may they all be keepers! (Click on picture for larger view.)

Pineville Youth Basketball Registration

The Pineville Youth Basketball League is holding registration for boys and girls ages 5-14 for their 2001-2002 season. Registration will be held at the Pineville High School Girls Gym Thursday, November 29 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Saturday, December 1 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM.

Registration fee is $30.00 for 1 child and $25.00 each for 2 or more children. Any registration after December 1 will incur a $5.00 late registration fee. If you are unable to register during these times, contact Sarah Gross at 449-5693 or 619-0476. For more information contact Sarah Gross at the numbers provided or Kenneth Christie at 640-8233 or 484-7383.

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