1. Earn semester grades of "C" or above in all courses.
   
2. Achieve a 955 or better attendance record (avg. over 4 years).
   
3. Complete the recommended courses to graduate from high school and to prepare for post-secondary education or skilled jobs.
   
4. Finish high school in 8 consecutive semesters.

 
Calendar of Events

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- Spadra Waterfront Marina BBQ & Grill, 10:00 am.

JCCF Meeting, Wednesday, September 1, Noon, at the Chamber.

Local Tourism Meeting, Thursday, September 2, 9:00 am, at the Chamber.

Performing Arts Committee Meeting, Thursday, September 2, 3:30 pm, at the Chamber

Chamber Closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 6.

Johnson County Fair, September 7-11.

Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening, Splish Splash Car Wash, Thursday, September 9, 10:00 am, 801 Rogers Ave.

Ambassadors Meeting, Tuesday, September 14, 9:00 am, at the Chamber.

Compact Meeting, Tuesday, September 14, 10:00 am, at the Chamber.

Members Luncheon, Wednesday, September 15, Noon, at the U of O.

Commercial Development Meeting, Friday, September 17, 10:00 am, at the Chamber.

CBD Meeting, Tuesday, September 28, Noon, at the Chamber.

The Johnson County Fair at Clarksville will open on Tuesday, September 7th at Noon. The fair will run from September 7-11, 2004. At 7:00 p.m. the 10-member "Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down Show" from Eureka Springs, AR will perform. Tickets for this event can be purchased at the Gate, Harvest Foods, or the Chamber of Commerce for $10.00 per person.

Wednesday night at 5:00 p.m. the 2nd Annual Johnson County Baby Pageant will begin. The pageant will have five categories ranging from birth to 7 years old. Entry fee will be $5.00 and registration forms can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce until September 1st. The "Prison Band" will begin performing at 7:00 p.m. and should finish around 10:00.

Thursday evening has always been Gospel Night and will be again, this time with different groups, a Gospel Singing Jamboree. The Tumbelson and Birdsong Family will begin at 6:00 p.m. and "The Redeemed" following at 7:15 p.m. all from Clarksville. The Harold Williams Family of Dover will begin at 9:00 p.m. which will conclude that evenings performances.

The 7th Annual Johnson County Fair Talent Show will begin at 7:00 p.m. Registration will be taken until 7:00 p.m. and is open to all amateur talent in this area. We will have four categories:

0-8 years old - no entry fee

9-15 years old - $10 entry fee

16-20 years old - $10 entry fee

21 years and up - $15 entry fee.

Awards will be given to the top three in each category. Rules for contestants and other awards are listed on pages 10 & 11 of the 2004 Johnson County Fair Catalog. The catalogs can be picked up at the local extension office, or call 479-754-2240. The emcee will be Dale Stalmaker, a local guitarist who won the 2003 Johnson County Talent Show.

Saturday evening the Johnson County Fair Princess, Teen Miss, and Queen pageants will begin at 5:00 p.m. After the pageants the Mike Nichols Show from the "Moe Brandy Theater" in Branson, MO will perform at 8:00 p.m.

All these events will be held in the new covered entertainment pavilion next to the old outside stage site. Gate admission of $2.00 will be charged on Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00-10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 1:00-10:00 p.m.

 Proposed Amendment 2 to our state's constitution would give Arkansas a fighting chance to compete with surrounding states for more and better paying jobs. When approved by voters in the November 2 general election, Amendment 2 would give the General Assembly the authority to issue general obligation bonds for the specific purpose of attracting "super projects".

Putting the Power of PR in Your Business: Take a business view of things--Ask yourself, what do I need to accomplish for my business? What are my long term and short term business goals? Identify all stakeholders--Who can influence your ability to achieve your business objectives: employees, customers, city officials, and the general community. How can communication help--Determine how effective communication can help you achieve those business objectives. Which communication capability do you need --Advertising, marketing or public relations - or a combination of the three? Who are you talking to--Who do you need to communicate with in order to succeed. How will you do it - Which tactics and tools are most appropriate for what you need to achieve? How are your resources - How much time, money, and "people power" do you have? Is there enough to get it done. Prioritize - You can't do everything, so pick those things that will make the biggest impact on your business needs. Stay committed for the long-run - The best results come when you have a strategy that keeps the conversation going through thick and thin.

• Community Clubs with 162 4-H members.
• School Clubs with 795 4-H members.
• 38 4-H members qualified for Super Stars.
• 40 4-H members received County Record Book Awards
• Four 4-H members received regional Record Book Awards
• One 4-H member competed in State record Book interviews and was a state winner.
• Three 4-H members submitted record books for Governor's Award and one member submitted a Hall of Fame Award application.
• Two 4-H members served as Arkansas 4-H Ambassadors.
• One 4-H member won a trip to the National 4-H Engineering, Science & Leadership Event in Lafayette, IN.

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on August 27, 2004 at 10 am. Many people were in attendance and in support of "Mack" McCain's campaign. Campaign headquarters are located at 112 South Fulton in Clarksville.