Housing Committee Meeting - Tuesday, November 2, 1:30pm.
JCCF Meeting - Wednesday, November 3, Noon.
Local Tourism Meeting - Thursday, November 4, 9am.
Ambassador's Meeting - Wednesday, November 10, 11 am, The Catfish House.
Chamber Closed - November 11th, Veteran's Day.
Silent Art Auction - Sunday, November 14, 1pm-4pm at Needy Paws Animal Shelter. Complete collection can be seen at www.needypaws.petfinder.org
Workforce Development Meeting - Tuesday, November 16, Noon.
Chamber Luncheon - Wednesday, November 17, Noon.
Development Foundation Meeting - Wednesday, November 17, 3pm.
Commercial Development Meeting - Friday, November 19, 10am.
Christmas Open House - Saturday, November 20 all day & Sunday the 21st from 1pm-5pm.
Central Business District Meeting - Tuesday, November 23, Noon.
Resource Alliance Meeting - Wednesday, November 24, Noon, Emerald Dragon.
Chamber Closed - November 25 & 26 for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Early Bird Sale - Friday, November 26, 7am -10am.

Free resource available if you are interested in selling to, or contracting with, public agencies including federal, state, and local governments. APAC is effective at helping businesses expand and create jobs for Arkansans. This service is available ans at no charge to businesses of Arkansas.

Contact the Chamber for more information.

Sponsored byThe Johnson County Community Foundation(An Affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation)Space Limited to the first 40 people - For a reservation or more information call 754-5842

19th Annual Talent Show Winners

Overall Winner

Mallory Franklin - Vocal Solo
Clarksville, AR

Division Winners

Front Row - Division I-12 years and under Kaylea Frazier, Casey Montgomery, Danielle Fulton of Fayetteville, AR - Clogging

Second Row - Division IV Breakthrough Maddie Mee and Bronwyn Davis of Fayetteville, AR - Tap

Third Row - Division III 19 years and older Bob Franklin and Mallory Franklin of Clarksville, AR - Vocal Duet, Division II - 13 - 18 years Erin Kay of Hartford, AR- Vocal Solo

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Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening

First Security Bank

The Grand Opening of First Security Bank was held on October 15, 2004.

First Security Bank was chartered in 1920 as Farmers National Bank. From 1920 until early 1931, Farmers National Bank was located approximately one block west from the current bank location. On February 20, 1931 the building in which Farmers National Bank was located burned to the ground. The search for a new location began immediately. At the time, the First National Bank of Clarksville was being liquidated and the Board of Directors decided to purchase its facilities for a total price of $7,250.00. This brought the bank to its current location today.

Over the years the bank has had several remodeling, in 1954, 1962, 1974 &1975, 1983. In 1978 the Bank was sold, and the name was changed to Farmers Bank & Trust Company. In 1995 the Bank was purchased by First Security Bancorp. On July 12, 2003, Farmers Bank & Trust Company changed its name to First Security Bank of Clarksville in preparation for the new building. On August 2, 2004 First Security opened the doors of the new building.

First Security Bank is "A Real Community Bank" and has been for over 80 years. Customers do not have to worry about their bank being sold to a large bank that has never heard of all the communities in Johnson County - communities that First Security Bank considers priceless.

Pictured: First Row, Doris Davis, Ambassador, Ray Curry, Robin Harden, Mayor Billy Helms, Dot "T" the Clown, Derrick Potter, Amnager, Shane Chronister, Asst. Manager, Debbie Flurry, JAnice Joyce, Ambassador, Randy Teltow, Doug Wharton

Second Row: Vicki Lyons, Executive Director, Don Stimpson, Rene Guthrie, Crystal Domerese, Josh Kersey, Brian Ross, Asst. Manager, Brenda Wilson, and numerous Atwoods Employees and Community Members. 

2004

Executive Committee
Matt Wylie - President
Freeman Wish - 1st Vice President
Darrell Williams - 2nd Vice President
Janice Joyce - Sec/Treasurer
Lee White - Immediate Past Pres.

Government/Schools
Judge Mike Jacobs - Johnson County
Mayor Billy Helms - Clarksville
Mayor Glenda Caldwell - Knoxville
Beverly Wagner - Lamar
Mayor Deborah Marvel - Coal Hill
Dr. Rick Niece - Schools

Board of Directors
Chris Allen - Sara Lee Hosiery
Edward Anderson - Individual
Dorinda Edmisten-Ozark Rape Crisis Center
Mark Estelle - Wal-mart DC 6082
Steve Fisher-AR River Valley Dentistry
Van Hill - Individual
Robbie Jackson - East Mt. Zion Trinity Baptist
Betty Killough - Tyson Foods, Inc.
Sondra McKelvey - Individual
Jim Pat Mills - Mills Oil Company
Robbi Mooney - Mid South Roller
Jackie Nowotny - First Security Bank
Max Slaughter - Johnson Chevrolet
Steven Sosebee - Simmons First Bank
Harve Taylor - Individual
Denton Tumbleson - Simmons First Bank
Doug Wharton - C21 Commercial Real Estate
Darrell Williams - U of O
Freeman Wish - Mazzio's Pizza

Executive Director
Vicki Lyons

Chamber Staff Stephanie Hamilton Sue Williams (479) 754-2340 Fax (479) 754-4923 Email: cjccofc@cswnet.com Website: www.clarksvillearchamber.com

New & Renewing Members

*Atwood's

* Denotes new members-Welcome!

Christmas Lighting Ceremony will be held Saturday, December 4 at 5:30pm at the Johnson County Courthouse.

Merchant's Open House will be held on Saturday, November 20, all day & Sunday, November 21, from 1 pm-5pm.

Westside Highschool participated in BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) Robotics again this year. Last year the team competed and placed 2nd overall at River Valley BESt at UA Fort Smith. This year, they took 1st place over the 20 competing schools! This again allows them to compete in national competition at SMU in Dallas, Texas.

As part of the competition the team must raise funds, find sponsors, and compete in many aspects of the game other than just building a robot.

If any one is interested in making a cash donation, please contact Pat Brooks at Westside hIgh School (497-1171), you would be listed on their Web site, named in newsletters, and recognized in their display booth as a BEST Friend of Johnson COunty Westside BEST Robotics. The support our community gives makes a worls of difference in the lives of our students.

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NEW CHAMBER SIGN UNVEILED

Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was our new Chamber of Commerce Sign. After four years of design work on the new Chamber Logo, and another nine months of work to develop the overall design of the sign and marquee, the Chamber unveiled the finished product this October. Thanks to Clarksville Sign Works who was hired to build our masterpiece and Acme Brick for the donation of the brick.

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Clarksville-Johnson County
Chamber of Commerce
101 North Johnson Street
Clarksville, Arkansas 72830
Phone 479-754-2340
Email: cjccofc@cswnet.com