82 Years of Progress 1921-2003 Volume 4 Issue 9 Published monthly by the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce September 2003 Pake McEntire to Open 105th Annual Johnson County Fair Singer/guitarist Pake McEntire is slated to start the Fair off this year with a performance on Tuesday evening, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. He was born Dale Stanley McEntire in Chockie, Oklahoma, the second of four children. His distinctive nickname is a short form of "Pecos." He spent much of his childhood traveling the rodeo circuit with his father; while Dad was out riding, the McEntire kids sang songs like "Jesus Loves Me" and "Hound Dog" for tips in hotel lobbies. Later, Pake, Reba, and little sister Suzie teamed up to form the Singing McEntires and were booked to sing at rodeos and other community events. Famous little sister Reba later left the group to start her own career by signing with Mercury and after the McEntires disbanded, Pake formed his own band, Limestone Gap, which played weekly at the famous Corral Club in Sulphur, Texas. McEntire remained with the band for two years and then founded his own label, Old Cross, on which he released two albums. He sometimes sang backup on Reba's songs, and it was her manager Bill Carter who helped him sign to RCA. In 1986, Pake released his major-label debut "Too Old to Grow Up Now". His debut single, "Every Night," made the Top Ten, while his second single "Savin' My Love for You" hit number three and "Bad Love" climbed to the Top 15. Reba sang harmony on his 1987 chart entry, "Heart Vs. Heart". Pake McEntire has toured the United States and parts of Canada since the early 70's, while landing three Top-Twenty hits on Billboard's Country Charts ("Savin' My Love For You", "Every Night", and "Bad Love"). He has performed at rodeos, fairs, stage shows, and dances of all kinds. According to the Oklahoma Jubliee, Pake has an easy going attitude and is easy to work with, which has earned him repeated shows throughout the country. Pake is also a fiddle player and loves real country songs with a lot of good, easy listening country ballads. As a PRCA cowboy, Pake has competed professionally in roping events for many years and won at rodeos such as Prescott, Arizona; Stephenville, Texas; Sheridan, Wyoming; and Pendleton, Oregon to name just a few. Sponsors for The Pake McEntire Show are Harvest Foods, Tyson, and the Johnson County Fair Association. Tickets may be purchased at Harvest Foods, 502 S. Crawford and at the Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Johnson. Show tickets only are $8.00 or you can get a great Tyson BBQ Chicken Dinner and a show ticket for $12.00. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Johnson County Fair Association. 105th Annual Johnson County Fair Calendar of Events Each year the Annual Johnson County Fair gets bigger and better and this year is no exception. Below you will find a Calendar of Events; make your plans now to attend! Gate admission of $1 per person will be charged on Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday, September 2: 12 Noon - 6:00 p.m. ---All Fair Building exhibits entered 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. ---Poultry entered 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ---Tyson Dinner* 7-10 p.m. ---Entertainment: "The Pake McEntire Show"* *Tickets may be purchased at OK/Harvest Foods and the Chamber of Commerce. Ticket prices are: $12.00 for Tyson Dinner and Pake McEntire Show $8.00 for Pake McEntire Show only Wednesday, September 3: 8 a.m. - Noon ---All Fair Building exhibits entered 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ---All livestock exhibits entered and weighed in Noon - 6 p.m. ---Judging Exhibits (exhibit building closed) 6 p.m. ---Junior Exhibitor meeting (at Grandstand) Wednesday Night: Exhibits on Display, Carnival 6:30 p.m. ---Baby Pageant - outside stage 7:30 p.m. ---Market Hog Show and Market Hog Showmanship 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. ---Entertainment - outside stage Thursday, September 4: 9:30 a.m. ---Judging Breeding Beef - at the livestock barn 10 a.m. ---Judging Poultry 11:30 a.m. ---Dairy Judging 1 p.m. ---Rabbit Showmanship 1 p.m. ---Commercial Gilt & Breeding Swine 1:30 p.m. ---Judging Breeding Goats 2:30 p.m. ---Market Goat Show and Showmanship 3:30 p.m. ---Market Lamb Show and Showmanship 4 p.m. ---Judging Breeding Sheep 4:30 p.m. ---Commercial Ewe Lamb Class Thursday Night: Exhibits on Display, Carnival 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ---Arm Band Night 6 p.m. ---Livestock Activities begin - livestock barn arena Parade of Breeding Beef Champions, Market Steer Show, Beef Showmanship Contest. 8 p.m. ---Jr. Livestock Market Sale - arena (Steers-Lambs-Hogs-Goats, time approximate) 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. ---Gospel Singing: "Firm Foundation" by Darrell Forque Friday, September 5: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. ---School Day (Arm Band Day) 10 a.m. - Noon ---Adult Special Services, Daycare, Kindergarten 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. ---Above Kindergarten 2 p.m. ---Livestock and Poultry Judging Contest (4-H and FFA) Friday Night: Exhibits on Display, Carnival 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. ---Talent Contest 10 p.m. --- Midnight Madness Saturday, September 6: 9 a.m. ---Sale of Poultry, Pullets - livestock building 3 p.m. ---Pet Show - outside stage 5 p.m. ---Chainsaw Cutting Contest - arena Saturday NIght: Exhibits on Display, Carnival 7 p.m. ---Fair Princess Contest 8 p.. ---Queen and Teen Miss Contests (These two contests will be held at the Marvin L. Vincent Multi-Purpose Building across the street from the Fairgrounds). 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. ---"The Uprisin' " by Tim Skaggs Sunday, September 7: Exhibits in the livestock barn are to be picked up between 8 a.m. & 3 p.m. and exhibits in the Fair Building are to picked up between 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m. Each year on Thursday night of the Johnson County Fair, businessmen and women gather together to help support the 4-H and FFA kids at the Annual Jr. Livestock Auction. The auction is a way to support and reward a hard six months to a year of work with their projects. The Johnson County Fair Board would like to extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to come to this event whether you are a buyer, a spectator, or even a fan of these kids - you all are making a difference in their lives. For additional schedule information, pick up a Schedule of Events from the County Extension Office Chamber. Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce - 2003 Executive Committee Lee White - President Matt Wylie - 1st Vice President Freeman Wish - 2nd Vice President Ken Golden - Sec/Treasurer Adele Jacobs - Immediate Past President Government/Schools Judge Mike Jacobs - Johnson County Mayor Billy Helms - Clarksville Mayor Glenda Caldwell - Knoxville Beverly Wagner - Lamar Dr. Rick Niece - Schools Board of Directors Chris Allen --- Sara Lee Hosiery Steve Burch --- Century 21 Billy Dickerson --- OK/Harvest Foods Dorinda Edmisten --- Ozark Rape Crisis Center Steve Fisher --- AR River Valley Dentistry Bliss Hicky --- Regions Bank Robbie Jackson --- East Mt. Zion Trinity Baptist Janice Joyce --- Bank of the Ozarks Betty Killough --- Tyson Foods, Inc. Carol Martin --- Individual Jim Pat Mills --- Mills Oil Company Robbi Mooney ---Mid South Roller Max Slaughter --- Johnson Chevrolet David Taylor --- Individual Harve Taylor --- Individual Denton Tumbleson --- Simmons First Bank Darrell Williams --- University of the Ozarks Freeman Wish --- Mazzio's Pizza Executive Director Vicki Lyons Chamber Staff Karen Johnson Ramona Cogan (479) 754-2340 Fax (479) 754-4923 Email: cjccofc@cswnet.com New & Renewing Members *Fraternal Order of the Eagles Clarksville Convalescent Home Murphy Oil USA * Welcome New Members Calendar of Events Fraternal Order of the Eagles - August 27th 7:00 p.m.;Chamber Board Room - Four consecutive Wednesdays there after Talent Committee Meeting - August 28th 9:00 a.m.; Chamber Chamber Closed for Labor Day - September 1st The Pake McEntire Show - September 2nd - 7 p.m.; Johnson County Fair Grounds 105th Annual Johnson County Fair - September 3-6; Fair Grounds. Gate admission $1 per person Johnson County Community Foundation Meeting - September 3rd Noon; U of O Ambassadors Monthly Meeting - September 9th 9 a.m.; Chamber Leadership Johnson County - September 17th; Chamber Dr. Vaughn Grisham, Jr. Community Development Seminar - October 8th 10-Noon & 1-3 p.m.; U of O Robson Library Trustee Room. Director of George McLean Institute for Community Development; For more information call 754-5842 Arkansas Rodeo Association Championship Finals Rodeo - October 16-18; Hurley's Arena on Hwy. 64 West. Starting times and ticket prices TBA Clarksville Kiwanis 5-K October 25th; 8:00 a.m.; Entry fee $15 in advance, $20 day of race. Proceeds go to Kiwanis Club supported charities. Call 479-754-7296 for additional information. Leadership Johnson County Leadership Johnson County classes start September 17, 2003. Anyone residing in Johnson County may apply for admission to the program; fifteen candidates will be selected to participate. Tuition is $250 for program costs and must be confirmed prior to the first meeting in September. Applications must be approved. To date, 13 applications have been received. The class meets one day per month, September through May. Time is running out, get your application today by calling 754-2340 and make plans to attend. Annual Mobility Imparied Deer Hunt The fourth annual special deer hunt at the Dardanelle Wildlife Management Area near Clarksville will be November 1-2. Applicants must submit a completed application form, with identification and a doctor's letter by Sept. 11. Five permits will be issued to hunters whose mobility is permanently or severely impaired by paralysis or amputation. This is a joint effort among the US Army Corps of Engineers, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas Disabled Sportsman's Association, Inc., and the Central Arkansas Buckmasters. This hunt will provide proper access and hunting blinds to individuals who are capable of using a firearm, but whose ability to access most hunting areas is restricted. Hunters will be limited to muzzleloaders or rifled barrel slug shotguns only. No center fire cartridge firearms will be allowed. For additional information, contact the US Army Corps of Engineers Ozark Field Office, 6042 Lock & Dam Road, Ozark AR 72543. 1-800-844-2129 or 479-667-2139 18th Annual Talent Show The 18th Annual Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Talent Show will be held on Saturday, December 13th at the Walton Fine Art Center on the U of O Campus. Preliminaries will begin at 8:30 a.m. and Finals at 7:00 p.m. Contestants may enter as a vocal, solo, dance solo, group, and/or variety act with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places being awarded in four divisions. The general public is invited to attend. Tickets can be purchased at the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce for only $6.00 that includes access to the Preliminaries and Finals. For additional information or an application for the talent contest you may go to the Chamber website at www.clarksvillearchamber.com or contact the Chamber office at 479-754-2340. Arkansas Rodeo Association Championship Finals - Clarksville The Arkansas Rodeo Association has announced that Clarksville will be host to the 35th Championship Finals Rodeo at Hurley's Arena on October 16, 17, & 18. Starting time and ticket prices will be announced at a later date. There will be Cowboys and Cowgirls competing in nine different events including: Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Cowgirls Breakaway Roping and Junior Barrel Racing. Bring the whole family and enjoy three nights of fun and fascination. Keep up on the events by visiting http://www.ararodeo.com.   Chamber Ambassadors Sporting their new red vests! The Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors meet monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber. Pictured above are: (Front row, L-R) Sherry Boen, Laura Thulis (chairperson), Leslie McClellan. Back row: Janice Joyce, Denise Key, Stacy Nowotny and Nesha Shields. Not available for picture are ambassadors Louis Aszod, Opal Cox, Lura Curran, Doris Davis, Cindy Herron, Becky McGuire, Darla Morgan, Steve Schneider, Ruby Vaught, Jacque Watson and Doug Wharton.