Independence Day - July 4th

83 Years of Progress 1921-2004

Volume 5 Issue 7 Published monthly by the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce July 2004

Leadership Johnson County Graduates Leadership Johnson County graduated the 4th class on June 16, 2004 at the Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon. Congratulations to a group that has produced some really great community volunteers! Pictured above are: Front row, l-r: Nancy Hill, Coral Gould, Debby Mooney, Denise Key, Terri Stumbaugh and Debe Edwards. Back row: Steven Sosebee, Josh Johnston, Tina McCain, Leslie McClellan, Dawn Buckmaster, Misty Acord, Natasha Wilson, Doug Wharton, Sherry Boen and Stacy Nowotny - Co-directors, and Richard Rogers. Not pictured are Connie Chesser, Julie Dickerson, and Justin Price. Leadership Johnson County is an issues oriented leadership development program that has been designed to inform, motivate, and challenge selected participants through education and interaction with community, county and state leaders and decision makers. It is designed, organized, and governed by a local advisory board made up of leaders in Johnson County and is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Hundreds of communities across the United States have developed community leadership programs very similar to Leadership Johnson County with some of them having been in existence for over 20 years. The program brings together potential community leaders to learn more about Johnson County, share learning experiences, exchange ideas, and thus become eager to volunteer their time and talents in the spirit of community service. It also provides a forum for its participants to continue community education and networking. The next class will be starting in September with co-directors Terri Stumbaugh and Doug Wharton. Applications are being accepted now for this class. The class meets one full day per month from September through May and anyone residing in Johnson County may apply. The Advisory Board reviews applications and 15 candidates will be selected to participate. Tuition for the class is $250 for program costs and some meal and break expenses. A candidate may pay the tuition himself or his employer may pay the tuition. One scholarship per year is also given. Call the Chamber of Commerce office at 754-2340 for additional information or to get an application. Ribbon Cutting for Clarksville Sign Works Clarksville Sign Works is now opened for business and had their Ribbon Cutting on Friday, June 11, 2004. They are located at 2102 W. Main Street. Pictured are: front row: Little Mister Johnson County Austin Henderson, Johnson County Fair Queen Tessa Handley, Ehren, Jason and Virginia Horn - owners, Queen Elberta Brittney Stickley and Don Stimpson - First Arkansas Valley Bank. Back row: Vicki Lyons - Chamber, Denise Key - Bank of the Ozarks, Doris Davis - First Security Bank and Shonda Walters - First Arkansas Valley Bank. Ribbon Cutting for Simmons First Simmons First Bank Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting of the Sunnyside Branch located at 1320 West Main Street, and Business After Hours was held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pictured are front row: Vicki Lyons, Sean Thornton, Mary Kay Ditmar, Alicia Johnston, Jamie Payton, Velda Mullins, Barbara Groskipf, Little Mister Johynson County Austin Henderson, Queen Elberta Brittney Stickley, Denton Tumbleson, Ruby Frazier, Holly Mays, Emmy Donaldson, Rita Cline, Anna Havener and Mayor Billy Helms. Back row: Shirley Leeds, Susan Miller, Steven Sosebee, Darla Morgan, Don Stimpson, Kitti Cleveland, David Keener, Laura Thulis, Denise Key, Sherry Boen, and Natasha Boen. ART WAVES The community is Cordially invited to attend the premier art exhibit of the newly formed visual arts guild of the river valley called Art Waves on Thursday, July 1, 2004 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Johnson Street, Clarksville. Art Waves is sponsoring this event in order for the artists of this region and others who simply have an appreciation of art to become acquainted with this organization. Please attend this event and share an evening of refreshments, view a variety of artwork and meet and visit with some of our talented, local artists. GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA COMMUNITY CONCERT JUNE 21, 2005 Article courtesy of George Stone  The Clarksville Kiwanis Club will be the "Keep-it-Running Committee" for the June 21st Glenn Miller Orchestra Community Concert that will include a large community appreciation for our military personnel both past and present. Glenn Miller was the premier big band leader of the 1930s and early 40s. When World War II began, he joined the Army and organized the internationally known Glenn Miller Army Air Force Orchestra. Miller died in an airplane crash on a trip from London to Paris in 1944 but his orchestra continues to perform to this day. The Glenn Miller Orchestra, much like Bob Hope, has been recognized as an icon for both its civilian and military performances for more than sixty years. So, it is appropriate that we invite the Glenn Miller Orchestra to perform in concert for the enjoyment of our community as well as to honor our veterans both past and present. The idea has caught on downtown and has a great deal of support from several groups such as the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce, Clarksville Lions and Rotary Clubs, and Johnson County Veterans Organizations. Several other groups are ready to volunteer their services as well.