86 Years of Progress 1921-2007

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 www.creekfest.com

U. S. Postal Service Passport Application Information We now have passport information and official applications available. For information call the Chamber at 479-754-2340 The Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Annual Hospitality Training Seminar Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Hampton Inn, Clarksville Classes will be held at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This seminar will be presented by Kristine Puckett with Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. Your entire service team will benefit from this class. They will learn how to deliver exceptional service and partner with customers, resulting in more repeat business, great word-of-mouth advertising, and increased profitability. There is no charge for attending but prior registration is required due to limited space. To register call the Chamber of Commerce at 479-754-2340   MAY 2007 MEETINGS AND EVENTS 8 Tri-Peaks Board Meeting 10:00 am @ Lake Dardanelle 8 Hospitality Day Hampton Inn 9 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 9 Health Fair 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 9 Ambassadors 11:00 AM @ Susan's Restaurant 15 Leadership 8:00 am @ The Chamber 16 Chamber Membership Luncheon (Speaker: Ralph Nesson, Exe. Director of ASPSF) 12:00 am U of O 23 Resource Alliance 12:00 pm @ The Chamber 27 Oark Heritage Day TBA 28 CHAMBER CLOSED COMMUNITY EVENTS Boot Scootin BBQ & Dance May 4, 2007 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner First United Methodist Church All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life For more info call: 754-2642 Clarksville United Methodist Blood Drive May 8, 2007 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm Church in Bryant Hill Contact Sue @ 754-4005 Health Fair May 9, 2007 8:00 am-3:00 pm Marvin Vinson Center 11th Annual American Cancer Society Johnson County Relay for Life May 11, 2007 7:00 pm Clarksville Metheny Field Clarksville High School FFA Plant Sale April 30-May 11 Daily Master Gardner's Plant Sale May 12, 2007 The Chamber FOOTHILL'S ARENA 479-497-2688 May 11 - 12 - 13, 2007 AATRC Team Roping @ 8:00 AM Daily May 18 - 19 - 20, 2007 Heartland Tour Barrel Race @ To be announced ($10,000 added HURLEY'S ARENA 479-754-5555 May 5, 2007 NBHA - AR10 Barrel Race Contact: Kellye Oakley 479-567-0197 May 12, 2007 Arklahoma Cutting May 19, 2007 Bobby Hurley Roping School Contact: Fenton Hurley - Little 800-552-5347 or info@hurleyranch.com May 20, 2007 Bobby Hurley Roping School Contact: Fenton Hurley - Little 800-552-5347 or info@hurleyranch.com May 26, 2007 Miniature Horse Show 8:30am University of the Ozarks It is with deep sadness, tempered by extreme joy for a life marvelously lived, that University of the Ozarks honors the passing of one of its strongest champions, Mrs. Helen Robson Walton. Mrs. Walton's association with the University began 50 years ago when she brought one of her sons to a Presbyterian Church camp on the campus. Over the years since, she expended great amounts of her personal energy, leadership, and resources in a tireless effort to support the University's Christian mission of educational service. In capacities ranging from a simple volunteer, to Trustee of the college, to Chair of the Board, to Honorary Lifetime Chair of the Board, there was never a break in her support of the students Ozarks serves. The results of her work now grace the campus in countless ways. Physical examples of her caring leadership include the Walton Fine Arts Center and the Robson Memorial Library. Less visible, but with a tremendous positive impact on thousands of lives, are her creation and support of the Walton International Scholars Program and many other scholarships at the University. Mrs. Walton's legacy on this campus is a beautiful and radiant tapestry woven of countless fine threads of kindness and generosity. The students she has touched, and those that her work will benefit in years to come, are all blessed by the truly special life she lived. Walker Teacher Education Program Dedicated The University of the Ozarks dedicated the Pat Walker Teacher Education Program in honor of the Northwest Arkansas philanthropist who has donated almost $10 million to the University since 2001. The ceremony took place in front of more than 300 students, faculty, staff, trustees and friends of the university in Walker Hall, the new teacher education and communications building that was opened in 2002 with a $7 million gift from Pat and her late husband Willard Walker. In December, the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation of Fayetteville donated another $2.96 million to endow the maintenance and operations of Walker Hall. University of the Ozarks President Dr. Rick Niece said every conversation he and his wife Sherée had with the Walkers "began and ended with the importance of educating young people and the critical need for dedicated, well-prepared and committed teachers." "As a former high school English teacher myself, I understood the need," Niece said. "We want the University of the Ozarks to be the model program for teacher preparation. We believe that naming our program in honor of Pat Walker will help that vision become a reality. What an honor it will be for Ozarks' students to be accepted into, learn within, and graduate from the Pat Walker Teacher Education Program." A Springdale resident, Mrs. Walker and her late husband Willard are well known throughout Arkansas as generous philanthropists who have provided numerous major contributions to educational, healthcare, and human service organizations throughout the state "Our family is pleased to be a partner with University of the Ozarks and Mrs. Helen Walton in providing quality education opportunities for future teachers," said Mrs. Debbie Walker, executive director of the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation. "It is truly an honor for both Pat and our family to have the Teacher Education Program bear her name." Dr. George Stone, chair of the Teacher Education Division, said the Walker's philanthropy, as well as a $20 million gift by Mrs. Helen R. Walton of Bentonville, Ark., announced in February, will help Ozarks develop a "teacher education program of excellence that will emphasize keeping well-trained teachers in Arkansas." Stone said one of the goals of the Walker Teacher Education Program is to increase the number of education majors from 65 to 100. "The Walkers have provided the University of the Ozarks with the proper facility and the proper tools to develop teachers for the public schools of Arkansas who will continually graduate on the 'cutting edge' of the teaching profession," Stone said.   The Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month APRIL 2007 Left to Right: Shonda Walters, Denise Key, Christena Castleberry, Mike Johnson, Tamara Fox, Cathrine Kinney, Doris Davis, Josie Rodriguez, Kim Thomas, Dolores Gonzales, Vicki Lyons MAY QUOTE "If I could rest anywhere it would be Arkansaw where the men are of the real half-horse, half-alligator breed such as grows nowhere else on the face of the earth" ~David Crockett DISCOUNT COUPONS AVAILABLE AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE St. Louis GRAND OPENING APRIL 9, 2007 <