86 Years of Progress 1921-2007

Chaplain Mills Receives Senate and House Awards Chaplain Jim Pat Mills (center), of Clarksville, received two awards for a "life of service to other", on November 27, 2007 on the steps of the Arkansas Capitol Building, one each from the Arkansas Senate and the Arkansas House of Representatives. The Senate citation was presented by Sen. Randy Laverty (left) and recognized Mills for his "past and present service to our country and its verterans", his "years of service to the state as a Governor-appointed Commissioner on the Arkansas Veterans Commission", his "years of spiritual service as State Chaplain to the 20,000 Arkansas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)", and "as founding Chairman of the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery Foundation". The House citation was presented by Rep. George Overbey (right) and commended Mills for being "a pillar of the community (founding Board of the Johnson County Community Foundation, Chamber of Commerce Board, Spadra Creek Development Committee, Trustee for the 239th Family Support Group, and 2003 Johnson County Volunteer of the Year), a highly-decorated counterintelligence officer in Vietanam with the 525 Military Intelligence Group and the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), and the recently elected National Chairman of the Verterans Chaplain Association which is based in Washington, D.C." CONGRATULATIONS! HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TO DAZZLE CLARKSVILLE Tickets for the 2008 "Magic As Ever" World Tour on Sale Now The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2008 "Magic As Ever" World Tour to Clarksville on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, the Globetrotters will take the court at the Mabee Gym at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $20.00 and are available at Regions Bank 115 S.Cravens, Clarksville and 201 S. Denver, Russellville or online at www.ticketweb.com. To purchase group or scout tickets, please visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com for more information. "The Harlem Globetrotters are the unbeatable global entertainment experience that emotionally connects to and thrills every member of the family," said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. "We are extremely excited about the upcoming tour and bringing our unique brand of family entertainment to Clarksville." The "Magic As Ever" World Tour will carry on the Globetrotters' tradition of: " Displaying amazing basketball skills and wizardry, with a focus on family entertainment. " Featuring an autograph session at the end of nearly every game, allowing fans a chance to get autographs and interact with their favorite Globetrotter. " Becoming involved in the communities they play in by visiting local schools, hospitals and other youth-based organizations. " Entertaining crowds with the antics of their beloved mascot, Globie. Celebrating their 82nd consecutive year of touring the world, the Harlem Globetrotters have played in 118 countries on six continents, entertaining over 125 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life. The organization is one of only six teams to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase group or scout tickets and team merchandise, visit the team's newly redesigned Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.   DECEMBER 2007 MEETINGS AND EVENTS C 1 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING & PARADE 5:30 PM 4 Tri-Peaks Board Meeting 10:00 am @ Lake Dardanelle 6 Development Foundation 3:30 pm @ The Chamber 10 VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ THE CHAMBER 12 Ambassadors 11:00 am 18 Johnson County Leadership 8:00 am The Chamber THERE WILL BE NO MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON THIS MONTH 19 CHAMBER BOARD MEETING 10:00 AM @ The U of O 24-25 CHAMBER CLOSED MERRY CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY EVENTS Volunteers are greatly needed especially this time of the year. Our only fund raiser of the year, "Ringing of the Bells" during the Christmas season, needs your help. Volunteering to help others can be a true blessing to you and those you help. All funds raised stay in Johnson County and are used throughout the year to help people in need. If you, your business or organization can help, please contact: Glenda Ward @ 754-3969. Can you believe it? In just a few days, the "First Baby of the New Year" will be born! In past years, the Johnson County merchants have showered this new baby with gifts. JRMC would like to continue this tradition with your help. Please let Terri or Elaine know if you wish to participate. As before, there will be acknowledgements on JRMC website and in the Graphic. Thank you for your support. Terri Stumbaugh, Director of Patient Care Elaine Fultz, Administrative Assistant / Patient Care 479-754-5306 / nursing@arkansas.net JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEWS The JCCF has granted $10,000 to local non-profits, organizations and programs this year. More than $80,000 has been granted in Johnson County in 6 years to support the arts, community development, education, historic preservation, human services, health & safety and scholarships. Contact Melody Reasoner, Executive Director, at 754-5842 to receive information on the grant process. HURLEY'S ARENA December 1st Open / CRRA Approved Timed Event Rodeo 4th Hurley's Winter Barrel Series Exb. 7:00pm Race 8:00pm 8th Bobby Hurley Roping School Contact: Fenton Hurley - Little 800-552-5347 or info@hurleyranch.com 9th Bobby Hurley Roping School Contact: Fenton Hurley - Little 800-552-5347 or info@hurleyranch.com 11th Hurley's Winter Barrel Series Exb. 7:00pm Race 8:00pm FOOTHILL'S ARENA December 4th Play Night @ 7:00 PM $10 per horse. 11th Play Night @ 7:00 PM $10 per horse. 15th Winter Team Roping @ 11:00 AM 18th Play Night @ 7:00 PM $10 per horse. 25th Play Night @ 7:00 PM $10 per horse. David Woosley, David Vann, Dodrinda Edminsten, Mayor Billy Helms FR: Mayor Billy Helms, Hannah Hatchett, Zoie Harvey, Ginny Bissell, David Woosley, David Vann, Rob Wright, Angel Wyatt, Brandi Cromer, Dorinda Edminsten, Shonda Walters MR: Dawn Muldoon, Jessica Skaggs, Eddie Lindsey, Debbie Warren, Vereen Kennelly, Carl Lloyd, Doris Davis BR: Denton Tumbleson, Craig Leiby, Eddie Cook, Karl Mace, Jackie & Ron Whiteturkey, John Kennelly   "THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH" "And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." ~Dr. Seuss University of the Ozarks www.ozarks.edu University Theatre shines at state festival The University of the Ozarks Theatre was recognized for outstanding work at the Arkansas College Theatre Festival, held Nov. 6-10 at the University of Central Arkansas. University Theatre's production of Fiction won the Directors' Choice Award, thus earning a nomination to attend the Region VI Festival in Huntsville, Texas, in February. University Theatre won the award for Best Load In, and Phillip Perez, a junior theatre major from Ft. Worth, Texas, won an award for Stage Management. Associate Professor of Theatre Bruce Brown won an award for Production Design. The cast of Fiction, Leah Short, a senior theatre major from Port Neches, Texas; Andrew Heim, a freshman theatre major from Arlington, Texas; and Annie Mitchell, a senior theatre major from Yellville, Arkansas; won Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship nominations. The Arkansas College Theatre Festival is a preliminary of the 40th Annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Region VI is comprised of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Invitations to the Regional Festival will be announced in early December. A Classical Christmas presented by Suite Eleganteé, Flute and Harp Duo Thursday, December 13, 2007, 7:00pm Tickets $12 Join us for a musical celebration of the Christmas season with Suite Eleganté, Arkansas' premier flute and harp duo. Flutist Gwen Higginbotham and harpist Pamela Gibson have traveled nationally and internationally for years, bringing their intimate and cozy style of musical performance to audiences around the globe. We invite you to share a special evening of traditional carols and classic masterworks guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit! Service of Lessons and Carols The Music ensembles of the University of the Ozarks, under the direction of Dr. Mikael Lindstrom, will present their annual Service of Lessons and Carols at 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 2, in Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel on the Ozarks campus. There will be a repeat performance at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 4, in Munger Chapel. The public is invited to attend either service, and there is no charge for admission. The traditional service combines familiar carols, the telling of the story of Jesus' birth through scripture readings, and musical selections performed by the University Chorus and select ensembles. For more information on the Service of Lessons and Carols, please contact the University's Humanities and Fine Arts Division at 979-1349