Mother's Day - May 9th

83 Years of Progress 1921-2004

Volume 5 Issue 5 Published monthly by the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce May 2004

Annual Banquet Award Winners The Clarksville-Johnson County Annual Awards Banquet held on Thursday, April 8, 2004 was a great success with over 200 guests attending. We want to thank the Acoustic Refugees for the evening's entertainment, Tyson Foods and Wal-mart Distribution Center for their generous donations of chicken and shrimp, and the Banquet Committee, chaired this year by Freeman Wish for making the evening so successful. Awards were presented to recipients in the following categories: The Community Pride Award went to Stephen Fisher. Small Business of the Year winner was Harvest Foods while Corporate Business of the Year went to Sara Lee Hosiery. Community Volunteer of the Year honors went to Jim Pat Mills, Chamber Member of the Year award winner was Adele Jacobs; Pillar of Progress/Lifetime Achievement winner was Dr. Rick Niece; Tourism Organization of the Year was Hurley's Arena and the Ambassador of the Year award went to Sherry Boen. Clarksville School District's Educator of the Year award winner was Bobbie Shepard, Lamar School District winner was Teri Chavers, Westside School District was Joy Bartley, Oark School winner was Sharon Montgomery and the University of the Ozarks Educator of the Year is Stacy Key. The Youth of the Year winners were Michelle Howell for Clarksville, Dylan Selby from Lamar, Johnny Hogue from Westside and Anna Pfeifler from Oark. Farm Family of the Year award, presented by the Johnson County Extension office Blair Griffin, went to Larry and Della Freeman, WMF Farms. Each award winner was presented with a plaque honoring their accomplishments and once again, the Chamber would like to thank everyone for taking the time to make nominations. Annual Barbecue Set The Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual barbecue on Wednesday, May 19, 2003 at the First Presbyterian Church on College Street. This will be in lieu of the May General Membership Luncheon. The menu is Tyson's Famous BBQ smoked chicken breast, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, cookies and a soft drink, all for only $6.00! Deliveries will be available on orders of six or more and for the homebound between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. or you can eat in/carry out between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Mark your calendars and order your tickets today by calling the Chamber at 754-2340. Secretaries' Day Luncheon 2004 The 5th Annual Chamber of Commerce Secretaries Day Luncheon held on Wednesday, April 21st at the University of the Ozarks Seay Student Center. Seventy-one guests enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Aramark Catering and each guest also received a carnation bouquet arranged by Sykes Florist & Gifts. The Chamber would like to thank everyone who attended and we hope you had a great time. County Judge Mike Jacobs and JRMC's Edward Anderson treat staff. Dr. & Mrs. Rick Niece with University staff. Dr. Steve Fisher treats his office staff. Mayor Billy Helms, Barbara Blackard, Betty Wright, and Marsha Miller enjoying lunch compliments of the Mayor.   Guests of Clarksville School Superintendent Don Johnston were Jean Bateman, Shelley Freeman, Sheri Dobbins, Kelly Hanuska, Sue West, Vanita Wilson, Diana Cowell, Angela Vaught and Geneva Smith.

Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce - 2003 Executive Committee Matt Wylie - President Freeman Wish - 1st Vice President Darrell Williams - 2nd Vice President Janice Joyce - Sec/Treasurer Lee White - Immediate Past President 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 Mark Estelle --- Wal-mart DC 6082 Dorinda Edmisten --- Ozark Rape Crisis Center Steve Fisher --- AR River Valley Dentistry Bliss Hicky --- Regions Bank Robbie Jackson --- East Mt. Zion Trinity Baptist Van Hill --- Individual Betty Killough --- Tyson Foods, Inc. Sondra McKelvey --- Individual Jim Pat Mills --- Mills Oil Company Robbi Mooney ---Mid South Roller Jackie Nowotny ---Nowotny Service Max Slaughter --- Johnson Chevrolet Steven Sosebee --- Simmons First Bank Harve Taylor --- Individual Denton Tumbleson --- Simmons First Bank Doug Wharton --- C21 Commercial Real Estate Executive Director Vicki Lyons Chamber Staff Karen Johnson Ramona Cogan (479) 754-2340 Fax (479) 754-4923 Email: cjccofc@cswnet.com New & Renewing Members **Arkansas Digital Alltime Family Fitness Blossomberry Nursery Catfish House Clarksville Retirement Center Investment Professionals Kelly Rentals Marilyn's Fashions Mazzio's Pizza Razorback Radio, LLC Sykes Florist & Gifts *Denotes New Member - Welcome!   Ribbon Cutting for Kelly Rentals From left: Shonda Walters, Denise Key, Becky Swearingen, Johnson County Fair Teen Miss Kendra Dutton, Rental Manager Randy Baskin, Owners William and Pam Kelly, Vicki Lyons, Office Manager Angie Dossett, Stacy Nowotny, Sherry Boen, Jacque Watson, and Connie Kelly. Peach Valley Rally 2004  This Johnson County Car & Truck Club annual event will be held Saturday, May 15th with registration starting at 8:00 a.m. It will be held at the Clarksville Church of Christ on Hwy. 64 West with free admission to the public, door prizes, food, and music. Show participant entry is $20; each entry receives a 5x7 wall plaque. For more information contact Teddy Spurgin at 754-4080 or Charlie Groskopf at 497-1972. There will also be a box available for the 239th Infantry care items. For more details on this call 497-1425 after 4:00 p.m.

Calendar of Events Walk Across Arkansas-Johnson County Celebration - May 2 Marvin L. Vinson Multipurpose Building; 2:00 p.m. Barbecue Committee Meeting - May 3 Chamber 11:00 a.m. Housing Committee Meeting - May 4 Chamber; 1:30 a.m. Artist's Guild Meeting - May 4 Art Room at Clarksville Junior High School 6:00 p.m. Tourism Meeting - May 6 Chamber; 9:00 a.m. Master Gardeners Plant Sale - May 8 Chamber 9-2 Relay for Life- May 8 Metheny Field Noon-Midnight. Contact Carol Martin 754-2988 for additional information Ambassadors Monthly Meeting- May 11 Chamber 9:00 a.m. County Compact Meeting - May 11 Chamber 10:00 a.m. March of Dimes Community Council Monthly Meeting - May 12 U of O Pres. Dining Room Noon Johnson County Health Fair - May 12 Marvin L. Vinson Multipurpose Building. Contact Nancy Hill at 754-2949 for additional information Workforce Development Meeting - May 18 Clarksville Light & Water Conference Room; Noon Artist's Guild Meeting - May 18 Art Room at Clarksville Junior High School 6:00 p.m. Annual Chamber Barbecue Luncheon- May 19 First Presbyterian Church (212 College) 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Tickets $6, delivery on 6 or more orders. Call 754-2340 Clarksville-Johnson County Development Foundation Board Meeting - May 19 Chamber 3:00 p.m. Commercial Development Committee Meeting - May 21 Chamber 10:00 a.m. Central Business District Committee Meeting - May 25 Chamber at Noon Glen Miller Project Meeting - May 25 Chamber 3:00 p.m. Resource Alliance of Johnson County - May 26 Noon Emerald Dragon Arkansas Scholars Graduates First Class The Arkansas Scholars Program that began four years ago, sponsored by the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce with Committee Chair Max Slaughter, will graduate the first class this month. Clarksville has fifteen students, Lamar has nineteen students, Oark and Westside each have two students that will be receiving Arkansas Scholars Award Medallions at each school's Award Banquet. The graduating scholars chose a Pizza Party as their celebration banquet on Wednesday, May 28th. The Chamber and all of the volunteers who helped make this program a success would like to congratulate these Seniors and wish them the best of luck in the future.   Relay For Life  Join us at the 8th Annual American Cancer Society Johnson County Relay for Life at the Clarksville Metheny Field from noon till midnight on Saturday, May 8th. The Relay for Life is a rally together in a celebration of life for the survivors, a memorial for a loved ones lost and a chance to join forces in a powerful fight.   With the help of our corporate sponsors, teams and your community support, we can make a difference. This brings the community together in a moving and fun family oriented atmosphere. You don't have to be a part of a group or team, just come out and walk, bring your lawn chairs or sit in the grandstands. Watch and visit with others, participate in the games and activities, eat some of the delicious foods, enjoy the entertainment, purchase a luminary and you have the opportunity to make a donation if you would like.   Teams will kick off the event beginning at noon with an Olympic style opening, the Celebration of Life Survivors Recognition Lap will be at 7 p.m. to honor their courage and determination. The Luminary Ceremony will begin at 9 p.m. reading the names of those cancer survivors, those battling cancer and those we have lost to this disease. This is a time to celebrate life and show that those lost will never be forgotten. For more information contact Carol Martin 754-2988.