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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.   JANUARY 2008 MEETINGS AND EVENTS C 1 CHAMBER CLOSED NEW YEAR'S DAY 8 Tri-Peaks Board Meeting 10:00 am @ Lake Dardanelle 8 SPSF - Check Presentations 4:00 pm @ The Chamber 9 Ambassadors 11:00 AM 15 Johnson County Leadership 8:00 am Chamber 16 CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Speaker: Carol Martin 12:00 PM @ U of O 23 Resource Alliance 12:00 pm @ Chamber JANUARY 10, 2008 HURLEY'S ARENA 1st A - OK New Year's Day Blow Out Barrel Race Contact: Debbie Beaupre 479-979-7930 5th ABRA Benefit $500 Added 4-D Barrel Race BBR Approved Exb. 11:00am Race 1:00pm Contact: Jason Martin 501-208-4471 6th Cowgirls for Christ Barrel Race BBR Approved Exb. 10:00am Church 12:00pm Classes 1:00pm Contact: Sherry Hales 479-495-1277 12th Arklahoma Cutting 8am FOOTHILL'S ARENA January 1 , 2007 Winter Team Roping @ 11:00 AM January 8, 2008 Barrel Racing Series (BBR Approval Pending) @ EXB 6:30 PM Entry Fee $25 January 11 & 12, 2008 HOW TO READ A COW & BASIC HORSEMANSHIP Kyle Clements - Clinician Kyle Clement is a fourth generation rancher and top hand cowboy. He and his family make their living horseback, utilizing ranch raised Quarter Horses. The Clement Family operates Clement Cattle Co., a cow/calf as well as ranch to rail program, marketing source and age verified all natural beef. Kyle is an experienced trainer and horseman on the ranch and on the AQHA and PHBA circuits, a qualified RHAA judge, and is an accomplished roper in the pasture and in the arena, having made the finals in IPRA and USTRC. Kyle offers his lifelong ranching experience and wisdom in his presentation including topics on stewardship principles, ranch family values, marketing philosophy, and common sense cattle handling. For more Info. Contact: Nila Moore 479-497-2688 January 15, 2008 Barrel Racing Series (BBR Approval Pending) @ EXB 6:30 PM Entry Fee $25 January 19 & 20, 2008 Ed Wright Barrel Clinic Limited Entries For more Info. Contact: Nila Moore 479-497-2688 NOTE: Jan 18, also a one day clinic for advance training To qualify for this day, you need to have been to Mr. Wright's Clinic before. January 22, 2008 Barrel Racing Series (BBR Approval Pending) @ EXB 6:30 PM Entry Fee $25 January 26, 2007 Winter Team Roping @ 11:00 AM January 29, 2008 Barrel Racing Series (BBR Approval Pending) @ EXB 6:30 PM Entry Fee $25 "QUOTE FOR THE MONTH" Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them . Thomas Kinkade University of the Ozarks www.ozarks.edu U of O confers degrees to 20 graduates The University of the Ozarks conferred degrees to 20 graduating seniors during the Fall Commencement Ceremony, held Dec. 12, in Munger Chapel. Major Gen. William D. Wofford, the adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard and a native of Clarksville, served as the Commencement speaker. The 2007 Fall Graduates included: Jordan Bass, a communications major from McCook, Neb., who graduated with Cum Laude honors; Stacy Beck, a Cum Laude art major from Greenwood, Ark.; Maria Calderon, a Magna Cum Laude business administration major from El Salvador; Jodi Clark, a Cum Laude physical education major from Fayetteville, Ark.; Autumn Cox, a Cum Laude business administration major from Scranton, Ark.; Christopher Estep, a management major from Plano, Texas; John Griffin, a bachelor of general studies major from West Memphis, Ark.; Brooke Grice, a biology major from North Little Rock, Ark.; Ralph Jones III, a communications major from Dallas, Texas; Catrina Kringen, a bachelor of general studies major from Louisville, Texas; Cortney Lanphear, a communications major from Coal Hill, Ark.; Judith Little, a biology major from Morrilton, Ark.; Leslie Martin, a physical education major from Camden, Ark.; Andrea Mitchell McHenry, a Cum Laude early childhood education major from Checotah, Okla.; Kharis Rauda, a business administration major from El Salvador; David Ray, a Magna Cum Laude political science and communications major from Brighton, Tenn.; Timothy Schmoker, a business administration major from Clarksville, Ark.; Joseph Southwell III, a bachelor of general studies major from McKinney, Texas; Aldo Trinidad, a Magna Cum Laude biology major from Wickes, Ark.; and Einstien Yang, a biology major from Menasha, Wisc. Alpha Chi Holds Induction Ceremony The University of the Ozarks chapter of the honor society Alpha Chi recently inducted new members into the organization during a recent ceremony in Munger Chapel. The Alpha Chi members include (front row, from left) Judith Lopez, Lisa Mercer, Bristle McIntare, Amanda Stang, Kari Wood, (second row, from left) Eduardo Salinas, Jorge Avila, Joel Chan, Alissa Ferrari, Kate Schoenhals, Fidel Samour, (third row, from left) Barbara Lindström, Marlon Clair-Sharp, Luis Sanchez, Denise Duarte, David Ray and Brian Sarber. The Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month December 2007 Left to Right: Cole Martin, Vicki Lyons, Shonda Walters, Jackie Nowotny, Stacy Nowotny, Doris Davis, Susan Miller HAPPY NEW YEAR