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85 Years of Progress 1921-2006

Volume 8 Issue 10

Published monthly by the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce

November 2006

21st Annual Clarksville-Johnson County Talent Show
WINNERS


Division I ~ 12 & Under
1st ~ Mikayla McGuire
Catherine Davis
Hannah Villines
2nd ~ Mikayla McGuire
3rd ~ Heather Glenn


Division II ~ 13-18 yrs
1st ~ Kaylea Frazier
2nd ~ Ricky Crowder
3rd ~ Ebony Yang


Division III ~ 19 & up
1st ~ Clint Lewellyn
2nd ~ Melinda Carver
3rd ~ Michael Bray


BREAKTHROUGH
1st ~ Emma Patrick
2nd ~ Shelby Lackey
3rd ~ Brooklyn Curbow
Caitlyn Warford
Heather Glenn






1st Place Winners in All Divisions
OVERALL WINNER:
KAYLEA FRAZIER (in white)

THANK YOU!

SPONSORS
COMMITTEE
CONTESTANTS

Without each and every one of you, we would not have been a success!





Clarksville Merchant's Open House

You are cordially invited to join Clarksville Merchants in Celebrating "An Old Fashioned Christmas"
Area Merchants will be offering discounts, door prizes and refreshments.
Sunday, November 12th~1-5 p.m.
Friday, November 24th~Early Bird Sale 7-10 am

Other Events
Saturday, December 2nd Christmas Lighting Ceremony
Courthouse Lawn @ 5:30 pm
Christmas Parade @ 6:00 pm



The 42 participating chambers in the Chamber Alliance Program (CAP), of which the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce is a member, are pleased to announce the addition of a unique Long Term Care program that is now accepting enrollments for a January 1, 2007 effective date. This new program is available only to chamber members in the 42 participating chambers in the Chamber Alliance Program. This new product offering will compliment the health insurance plan offered by QualChoice, the dental program offered by Delta Dental of Arkansas and the group and voluntary life and the disability plans offered by Unum Provident.

There are several unique benefits in the Long Term Care plan available only to chamber members:

Simplified issue
3 lives minimum (can include spouse)
Under Writing advantages
Tax advantages
Offered by independent agents
Offered exclusively to chamber members


For more information on the Long Term Care program contact the chamber office at 501-372-5959 or email Richard Eden at reden@nlrchamber.org.

 

CHAMBER ALLIANCE OFFERS DENTAL AND DISABILITY BENEFITS


Clarksville-Johnson Co. Chamber members are now eligible to enroll in a voluntary dental benefit program offered through the Chamber Alliance Program (CAP) by Delta Dental, the state's leading dental provider. This dental program offers benefits and services that are exclusive to Chamber Members and are not available outside of the Chamber.

Chamber members are also eligible for a short term disability plan and a long term disability plan offered through Unum Provident. Again there are unique aspects of this program available only to Chamber Members at affordable prices for small business.

Please contact Scott Davis at the Alliance Agency, Inc. at 501-223-3353 or via email at sdavis@allianceagency.org for more information about these programs. Applications are now being accepted for a November 1 effective date.

Dayna Hilton of Clarksville, Johnson County Rural Fire District #1's Public Fire and Life Safety Educator and a Commissioner on the Arkansas Fire Prevention Commission, shared fire safety tips on PBS KIDS Sprout during Fire Prevention Week in October. Hilton appeared in several 1 ½-minute segments to air in conjunction with the launch of the new Sprout series Fireman Sam.
Fireman Sam is designed to communicate valuable lessons for children regarding fire safety and social responsibilities for the community. It will air weekend mornings on PBS KIDS Sprout at 8:30 a.m. ET. The segments will feature several important fire safety messages for preschool age children, and Hilton will also talk about fire equipment and the firefighting profession.
You can see the PBS KIDS Sprout fire safety videos that Sparkles and Dayna participated in on line. Simply go to the following webpage and click on the Fire Truck: www.sproutletsgrow.com

SPADRA CREEK BROCHURE
Come by the office and pick up the new Spadra Creek Brochure. These new full color brochures also include a map that shows the whole walking trail and its amenities.




Welcome New Executive Board Members
2007

President ~ Dorinda Edminsten
1st Vice President ~ Bert Heil
2nd Vice President ~ Randy Teltow
Sec/Treasure ~ Edward Anderson

Welcome New Chamber Board Members
2007-2009

Shonda Walters ~ 1st Security Bank
Regina Olson ~ Spadra Waterfront Marina
Stacy Klingaman ~ Scenic Landscaping
Matt Hurst ~ Clarksville Realty
Susan Miller ~ Simmon's First Bank

Ken Golden ~ Bright Harvest Sweet Potato Co.
Margaret Woodard ~ Woodard's Carpet


"Welcome New Members"

Manes & Miracles, Inc.
Jason Cooper
P.O. Box 91
Clarksville, AR 72830
479-754-7798


Arkansas Tech University - Ozark
Dr. Jo Alice Blondin
P.O. Box 506
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
479-667-1707

 


MONTHLY MEETINGS AND EVENTS

3
Jr. Auxiliary "Chili & Chocolate Cake Supper"
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Clarksville Jr. High Cafeteria
7
Tri-Peaks Board
10:00 am @ Lake Dardanelle
9

Ambassadors
"Vote for your favorite candidates"

9:00 am @ The Chamber
10
Veteran's Day
CHAMBER CLOSED
12
Merchant's Open House

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

15
Chamber Membership Luncheon
Speaker: Janet Delcor w/Pre-Paid Legal Services
12:00 noon @ the U of O Seay Student Center
21
Leadership Class
8:30 @ The Chamber
22
Resource Alliance
12:00 noon @ Mazzio's
23 & 24
CHAMBER CLOSED
Happy Thanksgiving
24
Early Bird Sale
7:00 am - 10:00 am



HIGH SCHOOL 06-07 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
CLARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
11/3 ~ Dardanelle @ Home
LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL
11/3 ~ Charleston @ Home




"The Diary of Anne Frank"
November 16th and 17th
7:00 PM
Fine Arts Auditorium on the High School Campus
Tickets are $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children.
Come out and support our youth and their love of the Arts!!





FOOTHILL'S ARENA
479-497-2688
November 3rd ~
Saddle Series Barrel Race
November 4 & 5 ~
AHSRA Rodeo
November 11th ~
Timed Event Series
Nov. 24th-Dec. 1st ~
Saddle Series Barrel Race



HURLEY'S ARENA
479-754-5555
November 3,4,5 ~ 2006
Fall Versility Ranch
Horse Spectacular

November 11th ~
Arklahoma Cutting
November 25, 26 ~
Hartland Tour Barrel
Race

University of the Ozarks


Children of the World International Children's Choir
Thursday, November 2, 2006 -- 7:00 p.m.
Admission: $5


The Children of the World choir was founded to promote unity and the well-being of humanity through music, and to give a voice to the millions of people whose voices need to be heard. Children of the World celebrates the idea that people everywhere, of all ages and backgrounds, have the same basic needs, feelings and concerns. This universal message is presented by young people, who today have to face a more challenging reality than previous generations. The members of the group represent many countries of origin such as Morocco, Bosnia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, England, Poland, India, China, Russia, Yemen, Korea, and others. They perform in their colorful international costumes, sending a message of hope and love around the world to all who are willing to listen.


U of O Open House

Univeristy of the Ozarks will hold its Fall Open House for prospective student and their parents on Saturday, November 4th. The event will include tours of the campus as well as information sessions on such areas as academics, student life, student support services, financial aid, and athletics at the University. Students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty members, current students, coaches and financial aid officials during the day. Lunch will also be provided for the prospective students and their parents. Registration starts at 9 am, events begin at 9:20 am. The closing session will begin at 2 pm. Those who are interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register by calling the Admissions office at 479-979-1227.






Leadership Johnson County 2006-2007- LITTLE ROCK



In October our Leadership Class took a trip to Little Rock and toured the Capital with Secretary of State, Charlie Daniels, State Reps. George Overby, John Paul Wells, Senator Randy Laverty, and Chief of Staff for Secretary of State Daniels, Peggy Gram.

Below are pictures of them during their Ropes Course. Although most came back sore the next day, everyone I spoke with said they had a great time.





RIBBON CUTTINGS SCHEDULED

Shannon's Flower Cottage
Friday, November 3, 2006
10:00 am
104 S. Montgomery
Clarksville, AR 72830
479-705-1421


Inferno Martial Arts
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
10:00 am
1313 W. Main
Clarksville, AR 72830
479-754-1020

The Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month
OCTOBER 2006
PHIL TAYLOR INSURANCE


Shonda Walters, Vicki Lyons, Erin Rowbotham, Joanne Taylor, Doris Davis, Philip Taylor, Susan Miller, Stacy Nowotny

NOVEMBER QUOTE

"Problems are only opportunities in work clothes"
-Henery J. Kaiser (1882-1967)
American Industrialist

 

Executive Director
Vicki Lyons

Chamber Staff
Wynette Holland
Sue Williams
(479) 754-2340
Fax (479) 754-4923
Email:
cjccofc@centurytel.net
Website:
www.clarksvillearchamber.com


Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
101 North Johnson Street
Clarksville, Arkansas 72830
Phone 479-754-2340
Fax 479-754-4923



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