Clarksville Arkansas Chamber of Commerce

NEW FESTIVAL IN CLARKSVILLE

June 22, 23, & 24, 2007

Julie Kersey, Creek Fest chairman announced Tuesday, February 20th that the first Creek Fest will be held on Friday, June 22, through Sunday, June 24. Julie said, "The festival goals are to provide an atmosphere for family participation and enjoyment. Also to establish pride in our community and create additional tourism in our area." To create a venue for local merchants, arts crafters, non-profit organizations to exhibit their products for sale to the public and raise funds for their favorite programs. The Creek Fest Committee has spent the last seven months planning this unique festival that will include a juried (hand made) Arts and Crafts Fair that will include, Non-Profit, Commercial and Arts & Crafts vendors. An abundance of food of all kinds will also be available.

On Friday night a Media Blitz with a private dinner and entertainment will be held from 5-7 pm. The festival will then open at 7 pm to the public with The Willie Nelson Tribute being the featured entertainment for Friday night. On Saturday local artisans and other entertainers will provide music, and shows from the grandstand. Happy Tymes Jazz Band, Jason the Juggler and a three hour concert by the Stardust Orchestra on Saturday night will be the featured entertainment for the day. On Sunday at 7:00 am the local churches will host a Sunrise Service providing local Church groups with music and scripture readings. The featured inspirational speaker for the event will be Dona Douglas (Elly May of the Beverly Hillbillies). In the afternoon Still on the Hill and Toucan Jam will perform for the visitors.

Other events planned for the festival are children's events that include a climbing wall, inflatable's and free games. There will be something for all ages from 0-100, so come join the fun for this family friendly festival on June 22-24, 2007.

For more information on the festival; contact Julie Kersey (479) 754-5635 or the Clarksville Chamber 754-2340

"Welcome New Members"

Dayna Hilton

Studio 138
Salon & Skin Care
Bridget Shatwell
138 W. Main
Clarksville, AR 72830
479-754-9138

HOUSE BILL 1069
House bill 1069 was signed into law last week. Act 99- creating an Arkansas Long Term Care Partnership Program in the state. The central point of this law is that it will protect assets of those individuals from the Medicaid "spend down for qualifications for benefits" if they have Long Term Care Insurance. It will provide dollar for dollar asset protection.
An example today if you have no LTC insurance - if you require in-home care or assisted living care than Medicaid requires that you spend down your assets to $2,000.00 before you are eligible for benefits. This means that you must spend your IRA's, 401K's, savings and other assets before you are eligible.
If you have LTC Insurance and the total coverage of your policy is $250,000.00 if you have assets greater than that, but at least you are protecting some of the assets that you have accumulated over the years.
The LTC plans available through the Chamber Alliance Program (CAP) will offer the business owners benefits not available outside of the Chamber. This is another tangible benefit of belonging to your local Chamber.
For more information contact The Chamber at 479-754-2340.

JOHNSON COUNTY SINGLE PARENT SCHLORSHIP FUND RECEIPIENTS

Left to Right: Vicki Lyons (Board), Denton Tumbleson (Board), Wendi Amman (Recipient), Don Chappell (Board), Kathy Barlett (Board), Rebekah Gainey (Recipient), Jane Cater (Board), Nancy Hill (Board)


Volume 9 Issue 3	Published monthly by the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce	March 2007