"Operation Huey Rides" Comes to Berkeley Lake

 

Saturday, May 24th, the sleepy field nestled between the Chattahoochee River and the sloping wall of the Berkeley Lake Dam will become the site of Berkeley Lake’s “Operation Huey Rides”. As a tribute to American Service Personnel throughout the decades, the City of Berkeley Lake, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Reserve and the Georgia Defense Force, will support this veteran tribute.

RE-ENACTMENT
With special emphasis on those who served in Southeast Asia, the day begins at 10:30AM with a short Vietnam reenactment featuring Army Aviation's "Comanchero", a UH1-D Huey helicopter that flew combat operations in Vietnam. Taking part on the ground will be Vietnam War re-enactors in full dress and equipments, conducting a ground assault against an enemy position.

RIDES
Immediately following the re-enactment, residents of Berkeley Lake, and sponsored guests will have the opportunity to a ride in "Comanchero" to tour the city and much of the surrounding area. The tickets are $50.00 per ride.  In addition to the rides, the U.S. Army Reserve will bring out the Army Climbing Wall, the Army H3 Hummer, a Virtual Reality M16 Battle Rifle Challenge, and a Dog Tag Making Machine. Various other military exhibits are planned.

LOCATION
The main events will be held in 'Providence Field' between the Chattahoochee River and N. Berkeley Lake Road, just west of River District. This field, once part of the Henderson Sod Farm, has been generously made available by Mr. John Collins. The landing zone portion of the field has been named ”LZ Hamilton” in honor of the late Lt. Col. Edward S. Hamilton, U.S.M.A. 1939, Battalion Commander, 90th Inf. Div., WWII.

PARKING
Parking for the event will be located at the Berkeley Lake Elementary School and the Chapel/City Hall, where Army HUMVEEs driven by Army Reserve Soldiers will shuttle residents to the Landing Zone. Persons parking in the Chapel/City Hall will have the option to ride to the beach area in privately owned pontoon boats, where they will have walking access to the Landing Zone. Parking for the event will not be allowed in the River District area, or along North Berkeley Lake Road. This will be strictly enforced by military personnel and law enforcement.

TICKETS
Tickets are limited. Reserve your rides today by bringing or mailing a check to Berkeley Lake City Hall, 4040 S. Berkeley Lake Rd. NW, Berkeley Lake, GA 30096. Make checks payable to ‘City of Berkeley Lake’ and be sure to include your mailing address and telephone number on your check.

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Proposed Sidewalks on North Berkeley Lake Road

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Berkeley Lake 2030 Comprehensive Plan

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Past Meetings and Events:

A meeting to receive comments on the Future Development Map and to delineate character areas was held on February 21st, 2008.  A copy of the presentation can be accessed by clicking on the following link:

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A Vision, Goals & Objectives meeting was held on October 18, 2007. A copy of the presentation can be accessed by clicking on the following link: 

 Vision Goals Objectives Presentation 20071018

On September 20, 2007, the City held an introductory meeting and public hearing. Following that meeting, City Council, at their regularly scheduled council meeting, voted to approve transmittal of the Community Participation PrPoogram component of the Comprehensive Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for review. A copy of the presentation can be accessed by clicking on the following link: 

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