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The Gateway to the Arkansas Delta................................................................................... 4

History

A Rich Delta Legacy............................................................................................................ 8

Recreation and Tourism

The Great Outdoors and a Touch of History Too.......................................................... 12

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Delta Living at Its Best...................................................................................................... 18 ABOUT This book is published by CommunityLink and distributed through the Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce. For advertising information or questions or comments about this book, contact CommunityLink at 800-455-5600 or by e-mail at info@CommunityLink.com.

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Located only five miles off the mighty Mississippi River, Blytheville opens the door to the Arkansas Mississippi River Valley and the Great River Road. The ease of small-town living combines with the ease of interstate accessibility to big-city amenities — only an hour south on Interstate 55 is the city of Memphis, Tennessee, and just 215 miles north is thriving St. Louis, Missouri. Once a sleepy agricultural community, this pushing-to-get-ahead area is No. 1 in the nation in steel production. Over 5,000 industrial jobs, many revolving around steel production, pepper the landscape near the Mississippi River, a major transportation vein. The former Eaker Air Force Base, closed in the early ’90s, is now home to Aviation Repair Technologies, a major company in the field of aircraft repair and refurbishment. This region of northeast Arkansas is rich with a history of lumber mills, cotton farms, and the blues. Quality living is available and affordable. First-rate recreation facilities, full medical services, several 12-year school systems, Arkansas Northeastern College, and over 65 churches round out a full scope of community assets.

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You will also find that it is a region filled with other little gems. The Arkansas Archeology Survey Station at the Arkansas Aeroplex has recovered artifacts over 800 years old, reflective of the sophisticated culture in pre-Colombian days. Thunder Bayou Golf Links offers one of the most outstanding links courses in the state. Lights of the Delta, a holiday fantasy of lights, brings the Christmas season alive as the largest display of its kind in the entire mid-South. Whatever you like, you will find that living, working, and enjoying life in the Blytheville-Gosnell area is always enriched by true “down home” hospitality — a warmth and friendliness unlike any you could find elsewhere. Welcome to Blytheville — Visit us often, or better yet, move right in!

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Historically, the people of Mississippi County have used what the land could give them. Prior to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Mississippi County had thousands of acres of cypress and hardwood trees. With the huge demand for cheap timberland for rebuilding the Windy City, Blytheville by 1890 was no longer a sleepy, backwoods town, but a riproaring mill camp with looking-for-trouble honky-tonks, pool halls, rooming houses, slick businessmen with waxed mustaches, and questionable ladies. After the woodlands were razed, residents looked to the fertile Delta soil for their livelihood, planting cotton and soybeans. Until a quarter-century ago, agriculture reigned supreme in the Blytheville-Gosnell area. With the advent of mechanization came significant cuts in the number of farm workers, many of whom left for jobs in other places. Cotton gins and former industry giants like Chicago Mill diminished in number or disappeared, and now are replaced by modern industries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; particularly steel-related â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that fill the industrial park and river port areas. The town of Blytheville was founded by the Reverend H.T. Blythe, a Methodist minister who led a rather tumultuous life. Each of his five wives died, and though he died in 1904 a widower, he had fathered nine

children. Blythe became a community activist and major landowner, involved in most every aspect of the town, which became known first as Blythesville. During the timber boom of the 1809s, rail transportation became essential, and as the new railway was established, the geographic boundaries changed, leaving “old Blythesville” and the new area, Blytheville. Once the trees vanished, the people of Mississippi County learned again how to be highly prosperous. Farmers were attracted to the rich alluvial soil, and land was cheap. As the agricultural economy bloomed, so came people, and people brought churches, schools, and merchants. Downtown Blytheville emerged as a solid family community, one that was the center of commerce and activity for the county, and the area remained a world leader in cotton production until the latter 20th century. In later years, agriculture production changed dramatically, and the people of the Blytheville area were again called on to find new roads to prosperity. Blytheville’s prime location on the Mississippi River appealed to the steel industry, as did the strong work ethic and physical

willingness of farmers, who provided a perfect workforce. With the arrival in the late 1980s of Nucor Steel, the area expanded industrially as the nation’s leading steel-producing county. But the heritage of Blytheville-Gosnell people is not necessarily defined by toil or cotton or new industry. It is also defined in their joy, their dedication to community, and their determination to become the best at whatever they do. Local organizations such as Main Street Blytheville, the Mississippi County Delta Blues Society, and the Ritz Civic Center join with the Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce and the Great River Economic Development Area Foundation to play integral roles, not only in the active preservation of landmarks and customs, but also in facilitating an atmosphere of love, pride, and progress amongst local residents. Whether these organizations are fostering hometown pride by renovating storefronts of Main Street, by restoring the historic art deco Greyhound Bus Station, by inspiring awe when listening to a Delta Blues concert, or by steadily increasing job opportunities through industrial and retail recruitment, they are bringing it all back around to the one asset that is both the heritage and the future of Blytheville and Gosnell: the people. The great folks of this Mississippi Delta community prove themselves today as they have proven themselves throughout the years. They are distinguished by an almost magical friendliness and warmth and by their never-ending resolve toward progress. Come to visit. Make plans to return. Move to stay. Discover the underlying richness of the Mississippi Delta.

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• The premier Holiday Inn, with its fashionable marble and mahogany lobby, furnishes luxurious accommodations and an array of amenities. • The new Comfort Inn has special “petfriendly” rooms, an indoor pool, and work-out room. • The Hampton Inn and Days Inn provide affordable alternatives for comfortable visits in the Delta, along with a number of smaller, more intimate motels. All area hotels are conveniently located near Interstate 55, with dining options close by. You can easily be spoiled by Southern hospitality in the Blytheville-Gosnell area — you will see that easy living and friendliness characterize most every activity.

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Lights of the Delta Many annual events are celebrated in the area, but none are as spectacular as Lights of the Delta. From Thanksgiving through Christmas, the mid-South’s largest festival of lights is open to the public at the Arkansas Aeroplex. This drivethrough wonderland features 6 million lights, with some 40 displays over 40 acres. Carriage rides, Santa Claus, and concessions make the visit to this fantasyland a unique and memorable treat. The historic downtown area also sparkles with thousands of lights, just to keep you aware that the Delta is all a-twinkle during the holiday season. Learn more at lightsofthedelta.com.

Archeological and Historical Attractions Arkansas Archeological Survey Station Another of the area’s most fascinating features is the Arkansas Archeological Survey Station, established on the Arkansas Aeroplex in 1999 to capitalize on the amazing archeological 14 Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce

s ignificance of this Mississippi River valley region. Cultural resources in the Blytheville station territory include: • Prehistoric Indian sites dating as far back as 10,000 years ago • Town and mound sites from the Mississippian era (AD 900–1600) • Sites that may have been visited by the Hernando de Soto expedition in 1541 • Civil War era sites • The final resting place of the steamboat Sultana • A New Deal agricultural cooperative • An outstanding example of art modern architecture from the 1930s Station archeologists research and conserve the area’s heritage year-round. Archeological digs and educational events are held throughout the year. Visits to the station can be arranged by calling 870-532-9104. James K. Hampson Collection More archeology is available in the James K. Hampson Collection, near Wilson, about 30 miles south of Blytheville. It presents an amazing look at the decorative arts of the late Mississippian people from the Nodena Site. Notable pieces include a large collection of the famed “Nodena Red and White” pottery, Nodena type site points, and a variety of effigy vessels, including a remarkable human head effigy, one of only three unearthed at 1,000-yearold prehistoric Native American village sites located in Mississippi County. Delta Gateway Museum No place in the United States offers a more interesting heritage than this Delta region, and the historic Kress Building on Main Street in Blytheville will soon offer a reflection of just that. Now under renovation, the Kress will house the Delta Gateway Museum, scheduled to open in 2010. With exhibits depicting the entire history of the agricultural and industrial growth of the area, the museum will trace the people of Mississippi County — their trials and tribulations and the impact of nature — and the expertise they developed from the pre-Colombian era till modern times.

Ritz Civic Center Top-notch cultural events are brought to the Blytheville-Gosnell area through the activities at the Ritz Civic Center. Located on Main Street in Blytheville, this historic landmark first opened its doors to entertain the citizens of Mississippi County in the early 1900s. Completely renovated 16 Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce

in the 1980s, the Ritz Civic Center is a focus of entertainment and culture, with a seating capacity of 485. The Ritz is also home to the Arts Council of Mississippi County and the Act 2! community theater troupe. Touring companies/performers from California to New York are featured at least five times a year, in addition to regional entertainment of all sorts. For more information, call 870-662-1744.

Great Outdoors There’s nothing like a warm afternoon in the Delta — or, if you like to duck hunt, no place can be more entertaining on chilly winter mornings, when ducks swoop in to land in watercovered rice fields. Hunting, fishing, and golfing are among the many ways for residents and visitors to enjoy the great outdoors, not to mention those good ole neighborhood barbeques, fish fries, and ice cream socials. Thunder Bayou Golf Links With more than 7,200 yards, the 18-hole championship golf course Thunder Bayou offers area residents and visitors the chance to play on an Ault, Clark and Associates-designed course. Characterized by A-4 bent-grass greens, hybrid Bermuda fairways, and links-style

topography, Thunder Bayou, completed in 2002, is the region’s premier golfing destination, hosting a myriad of events and tournaments. The course recently became a part of the Natural State Golf Trail and has been ranked as the No. 2 public golf course in Arkansas. For more information, call 870-532-2621. Big Lake Wildlife Refuge One of the true jewels of the region, the Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge, just 15 miles west of Blytheville, is a renowned sanctuary for a wide variety of wildlife, especially migratory waterfowl. More than 225 different species of birds, including bald eagles, have been identified within the refuge boundaries. The area is also a popular fishing destination, boasting excellent year-round bass fishing. For more information, please call 870-564-2429.

Parks and Recreation Blytheville Youth Sportsplex This multi-purpose recreational facility — acclaimed as absolutely top-notch — is located on the grounds of the former Eaker Air Force Base. The Sportsplex offers 12 fields for baseball, softball, and soccer, all equipped with tournament lighting. A frequent site for state and regional tournaments, the complex has drawn

hundreds of athletic teams and thousands of visitors into the community. Other Sportsplex amenities include a concession stand, changing rooms, picnic tables, and a state-of-the art, 1.5-mile walking trail. For more information, call 870-762-0476. Walker Park The city of Blytheville maintains five city parks. The largest is Walker Park, a popular spot for families. Walker Park includes picnic areas, a public swimming pool, a 0.6-mile walking lane, playground equipment, tennis courts, and a gazebo. The park’s large lake is a popular fishing hole for senior citizens and children 16 and under, and visitors of all ages enjoy feeding the waterfowl that call Walker Park home. For more information, call the Blytheville Parks Department at 870-763-3602.

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Festivals No community is truly alive unless it celebrates itself. Local festivals are always a “main event” in this down-home region. Here are just a few. Springtime on the Mall Held the first weekend in May, this community festival celebrates the magnificence of spring in the mid-South. A die-hard tradition in Blytheville, it attracts thousands into the downtown streets for entertainment, arts, crafts, rides, food, contests, and sales, sales, sales. Gosnell Cotton Festival Gosnell spearheads the fun for a unique celebration of another great season in the midSouth: autumn. Of course, this festival is also a celebration of cotton, a vital component in the cultural and economic makeup of Mississippi County. The Cotton Festival gives local residents and visitors an opportunity to revel in food, crafts, music, and lots of cotton-pickin’ fun. Chili Cook-Off Another fall festivity, sponsored by the United Way of Greater Blytheville, the big cookoff not only spotlights chili recipes produced by teams from all around, it also features rides and crafts for the whole family. Chili tastin’ is cheap, but watch out! Unique chili recipes can contain most anything!

Looking for a way to spend the day? Looking to learn or experience a little culture? BlythevilleGosnell, in the heart of the Delta, has history and nature on its side!

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home of your dreams and benefit from a refreshingly relaxed way of life as well? Blytheville and the surrounding communities of Mississippi County give you just that opportunity. But the amenities don’t end with affordable real estate and an appealing lifestyle. Here you’ll discover a comprehensive educational network; quality, state-of-the-art health care; and extensive recreational possibilities. And more importantly, you’ll come to know the Blytheville area’s most intangible resource: its people.

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Regardless of whether you are looking to start a family and buy your first house or are preparing to retire into less demanding accommodations, the local real estate market has an option to meet your needs. For potential buyers looking for a manageable starter home, the Blytheville and Gosnell residential markets offer affordable bungalows and smaller ranch homes with two and three bedrooms. These homes are located in a variety of settings ranging from older, tree-lined neighborhoods to newer rural subdivisions. While these homes may be modest in stature, they provide rich opportunities for younger couples to make homes in conveniently situated and extremely safe areas. These homes also provide quality solutions to more experienced homeowners who are looking to downsize their home responsibilities. If you’re ready to take the step toward a larger home that comes with more amenities, you’ll be able to do so in the Blytheville region — lovely homes can be found for a surprisingly lower price when compared to other parts of the Midwest and the country. Mid-sized homes with an extra bedroom or an attached garage are in plentiful supply. For those individuals who seek the luxuriant comforts of executive homes, the Blytheville area accommodates with stately colonial homes and sprawling contemporary ranches located in both subdivisions and more rural surroundings. The area’s rich Delta history is reflected in the gorgeous older homes sheltered by huge oak trees, but the bright and new have a place in Blytheville too. New additions, such as “Fox Crossing,” are in development, and these new homes, located in

prime areas, feature the most luxurious of amenities and virtually every convenience. Rental properties are also available, though with the area’s emerging construction, they are harder and harder to find! The Blytheville-Gosnell area offers a wide variety of options, from apartment complexes to multi-bedroom homes, located in both town and country settings. Most notable is Westminster Village of the Mid-South, a modern retirement community that merges activity with a unique community environment to provide a premier independent-living facility. Located within the friendly confines of the former Eaker Air Force Base, Westminster Village offers individuals 55 and over a variety of affordable two- to four-bedroom duplexes that range in size from 1,000 to nearly 1,600 square feet. One of only a handful of such facilities in the United States, Westminster Village has not only converted Eaker’s housing, but has also incorporated its communal buildings into the design of the retirement community. Residents also benefit from easy access to Blytheville’s YMCA and Thunder Bayou Golf Links. To start the process of relocation into the greater Blytheville area, contact a local real estate agent or the Blytheville-Gosnell Chamber of Commerce for a list of agents. As a sincere gesture of Southern hospitality, members of the Blytheville Board of Realtors® maintain the practice of extending services other than just home location. While local real estate agents will be happy to send you a relocation packet or give you and your family a tour of the friendly environs, they also regularly schedule and facilitate school visits so you and your children can witness firsthand the excellence of local schools. www.blythevillegosnell.com 21

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Cotton Benefiting from unusually rich soil and a prime location near the Mississippi River, the cotton industry is perhaps the county’s oldest stock and trade and is steeped in Delta history. Today hundreds of workers in the area still are employed in the planting, harvesting, ginning, buying/selling, and shipping of one the world’s most essential products. Modern technology — from irrigation systems to state-of-the-art implements — has drastically changed the dynamics of the cotton business in Mississippi County, home to the largest cotton gin in the world, located just west of Blytheville in the community of Leachville.

Steel The steel industry arrived on the Blytheville-Gosnell scene in the late 1980s, drawn to the area’s centralized location and unique transportation infrastructure that includes the Mississippi River. Today, the industry is responsible for some 3,000 of the area’s manufacturing jobs, and since steel is produced from scrap metal shipped via the river to local plants, Blytheville is home to the largest recyclers in the world. The variety of steel products produced in the area range from I-beams to steel coils to structural tubing.

Additional Industry The area’s industrial base goes beyond cotton and steel. Other companies are diverse, and the products they produce are assorted. From high-end electrical tools, to greeting cards, to automotive components, to margarine products — it is all part of everyday work in Mississippi County. 24 Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce

Among the newest to the industrial landscape is Aviation Repair Technologies, one of the nation’s leading aircraft restructuring companies. Taking advantage of the facilities at the Arkansas Aeroplex, developed on the grounds of the former Eaker Air Force Base and including an 11,600-foot runway, ART repairs any and every part of large aircraft. Malfunctioning coffeemakers, seats in need of reupholstering, jet engines requiring rebuild — none of these are a challenge to ART!

Location and Available Space The riverfront industrial area, featuring access to the Mississippi River; the Blytheville Industrial Park, located just off Interstate 55; and the Arkansas Aeroplex all offer attractive locales for continued industrial growth in the area. Manufacturers choose the area because of an impressive list of amenities. Most important is the highly strategic location — Blytheville is within 500 miles of 40 percent of U.S. buying power and is at the center point between Canada and Mexico. Its ideal proximity to Memphis (an hour by car) allows residents and businesses to benefit from all that a large city has to offer without having to deal with the daily frustrations of city life. And cities such as St. Louis (200 miles away) and Little Rock (189 miles away) are easily managed day trips.

Retail Good business in Blytheville is not limited to industry. The retail sector is another growth segment, featuring leading chains such as a Wal-Mart Supercenter and a 96,000-square-foot Lowe’s, to a number of independent businesses and boutiques. The historic Main Street corridor takes on a charm all its own with its captivating architecture, serpentine street design, and abundant, flower-filled planters. Apparel, cards and gifts, hand-poured candles, home furnishings, home décor accessories, and unusual antiques are a few of the shopping options. And Main Street is home to the nationally acclaimed That Bookstore in Blytheville. Packed with 25,000 titles, this landmark is so popular that it is a frequent stop on book tours, attracting bestselling authors like Sandra Brown, Malcolm Gladwell, Pat Conroy, Mary Higgins Clark, Senator Hillary Clinton, and Bill Clinton, and it is a regular stop for world-renowned writer John Grisham. On the National Historic Register, downtown Blytheville continues to evolve as property owners preserve history and develop unique merchandising ideas. Shoppers can be treated to a variety of salon services, bakery delights, an elegant “tea room” lunch, or one of the best hamburgers to be found. Shopping doesn’t stop at Main Street. The entire Blytheville and Gosnell area is filled

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Business Assistance Why is progress so apparent in Blytheville? The area’s pro-business attitude starts with government and is further supported by a multitude of organizations that work together to aggressively pursue growth and progress. Two city governments, a county economic development team, and the Chamber of Commerce work to make it easy for businesses to locate in the Blytheville-Gosnell area and take advantage of the incentives that will lead to greater prosperity. As that commerce continues to develop, both businesses and residents are served by a comprehensive list of professionals. To assist in filling workforce needs, for instance, the community features three leading employment services, each staffed by specialists in industrial and professional placement. Major banks, including long-established Farmers Bank & Trust and First National Bank, along with South Bank and the Northeast Arkansas Federal Credit Union, offer up-to-date financial services and lending capabilities, and both cities are served by a comprehensive list of attorneys, accountants, and professional consultants. Mississippi County and Blytheville, in the dedication to growth, also offer a motivated

workforce backed by state-of-the-art training facilities and institutions, excellent transportation options, a highly supportive business environment, and an aggressive approach to growth that includes a generous incentive plan. Also, Mississippi County possesses a skilled and dedicated labor force and the ability to attract laborers from other regions. Employers can select from applicants likely to have expertise as electricians, maintenance professionals, assembly workers, forklift operators, payroll experts, machine-maintenance mechanics, and plant supervisors and managers. As a unique labor-force aid, the region also offers customized training and consulting to help businesses keep pace with changes in technology and meet their workforce needs. The Solutions Group, a professional support division of Arkansas Northeastern College, provides an innovative model that brings the best features of a private consulting and training firm together with coursework recognition and the portability of an accredited institution of higher education. Its syllabus offers the latest in industrial, management, and computer-technologies training programs that are both convenient and cost-effective. Training programs are customer-driven, with sessions operating on the customer’s schedule and providing services relevant to specific customer needs. With a highly specialized

staff exclusively devoted to this program, the group also coordinates pre-employment training activities with the state of Arkansas through the Arkansas Department of Economic Development. Great location, great workforce potential, rich history, and one of the lowest overall per capita tax burdens in the entire country â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all this makes Blytheville a terrific place to do business, and local people have committed themselves to forging new and lasting partnerships with business and industry. In 2003, the county created an innovative publicly funded program to create highly competitive incentives for industrial and commercial growth. This program provides funding for almost any tangible aspect of growth, from the purchase of land and buildings to the construction of new infrastructure, to incoming industry or expanding existing industry. This exceptional commitment is the best example of the spirit in the Blytheville-Gosnell area: This truly is a population of residents who are absolutely focused on growth and progress.

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Lower-cost living, pro-business leadership, and plenty of space opens the doors for a variety of industries, professional services, and retail businesses alike. Wherever you go, you will find people who know the meaning of success â&#x20AC;&#x201D; success thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always accompanied by a warm smile. Poised for even greater growth and built for success, the BlythevilleGosnell business and industry scene is vibrant and ready for more!

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A B O U T

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he Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce is “where Southern hospitality begins.”

The mission of the Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce, some 400 members strong, is to improve the business environment and enhance quality of life in the area served. As such, the Chamber plays an active role in community development and economic restructuring in Blytheville and has become an essential leader in paving the road to progress for business and industry in the area. Working closely with city governments and other key organizations, such as Great River Economic Development Area Foundation and Main Street Blytheville, the Chamber strives to bring the best of all things to the area. The cities of Blytheville and Gosnell, which lie in the Mississippi River Delta region of northeast Arkansas, are rich with history, alluvial Delta soil, and Southern pride. Our growth is on the rise, and much of the work at the Chamber focuses on that growth potential. Some 700 people comprise committee rosters and membership roles, and the Chamber is strong and growing. Blytheville and Gosnell are characterized by friendly and hospitable people, and it is that warmth and vitality that are helping to build quality of life — an effort Chamber workers reinforce as they tackle educational issues, advance beautification of the community, re-evaluate infrastructural needs, and focus on retail and industrial development. Progress depends on positive energy, which is plentiful at the Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce. That energy and

enthusiasm targets the mission: To improve the business climate and quality of life in the area served. If you are visiting Blytheville, visit the Chamber — see the beautiful headquarters located right in the heart of town at 300 West Walnut, and learn more about the great people who make this mid-South community so special. It’s often said that the Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce is “where Southern hospitality begins.” In all truth, the phrase may not have originated here, but Blythevillians can surely dispense it!

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ďż˝ostering e D U C A T I O N

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ith three public school systems at its heart, and a local college as well, the Blytheville-

Gosnell area offers not only a realm of academic options for preschool through high school, but also plenty of opportunities in the field of higher education.

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Armorel Public Schools Among public schools, the Armorel School District presents an excellent option for parents who prefer a small-school environment with strong achievement standards. With an enrollment of 400-plus students in K–12, the district retains a minimum of 41 certified faculty members. Elementary classrooms are equipped with the Light Speed sound system, and students have access to a complete computer lab. With Benchmark test scores

r anking among the top in the county, the school offers accelerated reading and math and a full scope of gifted and talented programs, as well as services for those students with special challenges. At the high school level, the district offers 48 units of credit through its fully certified staff. AP classes in English, math, science, and American history give students the opportunity to gain college credit at the high school level, and the district offers accelerated reading and math courses in grades 7–9. 34 Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce

Music, drama, and a well-rounded athletics program complete the educational experience in Armorel.

Blytheville Public Schools “Striving for Excellence” is the motto of the Blytheville School District, the largest school system in the area. This excellence is achieved by a well-developed and enriched curriculum, outstanding teaching, administrative support, and the involvement of the parents and citizens of this community, along with superior buildings and up-to-date technological equipment. In addition to meeting stringent state standards, all schools in the Blytheville School District have been awarded the highest possible accreditation by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, and all schools meet standards exceeding requirements both of the state and the North Central Association. Offering a full-day program, Fairview Kindergarten Center utilizes balanced literacy classrooms maintaining a focus on reading and writing as well as strong mathematics development of young children. The three elementary (grades 1–6) schools also incorporate balanced literacy classrooms in a rounded curriculum of core subjects injected with music, physical education, library, and counseling. Fifth and 6th graders have expanded options, including band and art programs. The secondary system of Blytheville School District focuses on advanced learning and skills training. Blytheville High School has

numerous specialized programs, including building trades, business/marketing education, computer engineering, horticulture, and four-year foreign language programs (French and Spanish). BHS also offers advanced placement courses in all core subjects, including English, American history, European history, statistics, and chemistry. The entire secondary curriculum is enhanced with a complete range of athletic programs and fine arts options. Finally, terrific extracurricular programs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Odyssey of the Mind, Quiz Bowl, clubs and organizations, and so on â&#x20AC;&#x201D; challenge and reward students in terms of further intellectual and leadership development.

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Gosnell School District The philosophy of Gosnell Public Schools embodies the belief that each student should be provided an equal opportunity to reach his/her full potential in all curriculum areas. The school system offers a mid-size environment and provides a program that allows for

the maximum growth potential of the student emotionally, physically, socially, and academically. All Gosnell Schools are members of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. The Arkansas Department of Education identified Gosnell Schools as excellent in all areas in grades Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12, and all schools exceed the standards required by North Central Association and the Arkansas Department of Education. Gosnell Elementary School has a graded instructional program for children from kindergarten through 6th grade. Grades Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 feature modified, self-contained classes with specialized classes in music, art, P.E., library, and guidance. Grade 6 is departmentalized. Resource rooms, self-contained classes, speech, and GATE classes are provided for students with specific needs and abilities. Gosnell Secondary School serves grades 7 through 12, with a curriculum offering a variety of college-preparatory, business, and physical education courses, along with music, art, computer, vocational, and school-to-work

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courses. For those students with special abilities, the school provides gifted and talented, resource, self-contained resource, and speech pathology classes. Advanced placement courses are available in calculus, physics, and English IV. Finally, a variety of extracurricular activities provide students with opportunities to develop socially and to become responsible citizens. Programs such as Peer Counselors, D.A.R.E,, and Smart Choices are offered through cooperation of the City of Gosnell, and President’s Education Awards Program, Science Fair, Odyssey of the Mind, Spelling Bee, Quiz Bowl, and Art Fair provide students additional opportunities for advanced development.

Arkansas Northeastern College Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC), located in Blytheville, constantly evolves to serve the educational needs of the area. ANC is well-known for its reputation of offering the most excellent education available to students in Mississippi County and the surrounding areas. Formed through a merger in the summer of 2003 between Cotton Boll Technical Institute and Mississippi County Community College, the new institution boasts a 60-year history of educating thousands. A high school graduate can take the first two years of a traditional college curriculum, acquiring credits that can be transferred toward a senior college degree. Students can also receive terminal

degrees in nursing or in various technical and vocational skills. Custom-designed pre-employment training, post-employment training, and re-training programs are part of the ANC stock and trade. The Solutions Group was specially established to forge a partnership between the college and local industry, bringing training directly into the workplace and supplying instruction for any industry need, from business math to auto parts assembly. ANC expands the scope of education beyond two-year programs. In partnership with four-year universities in the state, ANC offers access to both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. On the other end of the spectrum, the college partners with local public schools in providing college-level courses to high school students.

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�aringWhere it Counts H e A L T H

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he Blytheville-Gosnell area is not just a good place to live — it’s also a good place to stay healthy. Staying fit is easy, with affordable state-

of-the-art facilities within 10 minutes from most any location, and local medical care that includes leading-edge services and technology. With a physician population of over 40 and growing, the area medical expertise continues to broaden. Key specialists such as ob-gyns, family practitioners, internists, pediatricians, and urologists join general practice physicians to meet the community’s major health care demands.

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Great River Medical Center, a full-service hospital with 168 beds, is committed to keeping quality health care closer to home for the community. The hospital offers a 24/7 physician-staffed emergency department, an ambulatory surgery center, a 20-bed senior care unit, advanced cancer treatment, a sleep disorders laboratory, and progressive women’s services, as well as a full slate of advanced services and technology. It also provides on-site care not just through private physicians, but also through the services of one of the most progressive physician specialty programs in the nation. Cancer Center Advanced cancer treatment, including medical and radiation oncology, is available at the Great River Cancer Center. From early detection to radiation therapy, counseling, and many other services, the Cancer Center offers comprehensive programs for treating cancer patients. With the recent purchase of new equipment and plans for expanding the building, the Cancer Center promises even greater options and hope for patients and their families.

Women’s Center As health care for women becomes increasingly specialized, Great River is meeting patient needs. In one convenient location, the Women’s Center features a wide range of services, including classes, diagnostics, treatment, and advanced medical care for women. Obstetric services are characterized by the latest in equipment and 40 Blytheville/Gosnell Area Chamber of Commerce

• Physical, occupational, and speech therapies

Staying Fit While good weather allows many folks to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle in the Blytheville-Gosnell area, exercise and fitness are always readily available and affordable, regardless of Mother Nature’s behavior. YMCA The YMCA, located in the center of the Arkansas Aeroplex property, is a terrific place for comprehensive exercise. Open from as early as 6 a.m. till late evening, the “Y” features high-tech equipment, together with the standards in treadmills, step tech, and stationary cycling. And when it’s time to relax, the sauna is there to purify the system and bring peace of mind.

onitoring systems, an infant security sysm tem, private rooms, and a lactation center. A full range of gynecological care is offered, as well as mammography. Additional Services Other services offered at Great River include:

• Inpatient surgery (same-day / ambulatory surgery) • Labor and delivery • Comprehensive inpatient care • Intensive care • Geropsychiatric unit • Complete radiology services, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and echocardiology • Nuclear medicine • Full lab services

Fitness and Wellness Center The Great River Medical Center’s Fitness and Wellness Center is another option for fitness. A full-service gym available daily for any exercise regimen you might choose, the center also offers cardiac rehabilitation in a monitored environment. The center is staffed all day and continually refines and expands its array of lifestyle programs and offerings, focused on prevention of and recovery from injury and illness.

Great River Charitable Clinic A new addition to the health care mix in Blytheville is the Great River Charitable Clinic, to be opened in late 2008. Founded by the local Ministerial Alliance, the clinic will provide health care to qualified lowincome, non-insured people of all ages through the services of volunteer physicians, dentists, and pharmacists.

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W O R s H I P

�aith, �ope, and Charity

he communities of Mississippi County are steeped in the tradition of their faith. Blytheville’s first resident and namesake, Henry

T. Blythe, was a Methodist circuit rider and a man of deep religious convictions. Faith has been the backbone of these northeastern Arkansas communities as economies have shifted and their solace as fortunes have ebbed and flowed. And ultimately, it is the fiber of faith that accounts for one of the community’s primary assets — people who care about each other.

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Hometown churches can be found interspersed throughout Blytheville and Gosnell neighborhoods. Some of these churches â&#x20AC;&#x201D; representing a wide variety of denominations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are historic, but new congregations continue to evolve, forming new churches that, like the old, are committed to connecting to the community with not only traditional worship services, but also with weekly activities and valuable outreach programs. One Blytheville church, Pathway Ministries, offers a private school setting for students, beginning with pre-school through 12th grade. Other churches are responsible for some 30 after-

school childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs and educational programs to help the underprivileged. The churches of the area play an important role in community development. For example, the Blytheville Ministerial Alliance spearheaded the creation of the Great River Charitable Health Clinic, a facility offering free health and dental care to uninsured, low-income people. The clinic, due to open by late 2008, is drawing on area churches for volunteer physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and staff members. The strong faith of Delta people has been key to their thriving survival throughout history. No place is that faith more evident than in the families and churches in Blytheville-Gosnell area. Known for its charitable giving, the Blytheville area supports a number of important causes. Well over $100,000 each year is raised in support of the nationally known St. Judeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The United Way of Greater Blytheville grants thousands of dollars each year to local organizations, as does the Mississippi County Community Foundation. Other organizations receive tremendous support in their efforts to provide services; First Tee, a national childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf/lifeskills program; the American Red Cross; the Haven, serving domestic abuse victims; the Humane Society; the Mississippi County Food Pantry; and the Great River Charitable Clinic are only a few charitable organizations that represent the bigheartedness of the community â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a clear reflection of core Blytheville values â&#x20AC;&#x201D; faith, hope, and charity.

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City of Gosnell

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City Government: Blytheville & Gosnell Mayor-council form of government (mayor and six-member council)

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Emergency Services

Police Department 124 W. Walnut St. Blytheville, AR 72315 870-763-4411 Police Personnel....................64 Marked Vehicles....................14 Response Time.......2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 minutes Fire Department 3704 Dakota St. Blytheville, AR 72315 870-532-5006 Fire Personnel.......................35 Engines..................................9 Stations..................................3 Response Time.........3 minutes

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Newspapers.....................................Daily Banks.....................................................4 Assets............................$921,000,000

Utilities Natural Gas Arkansas Western Gas Electricity Entergy and Mississippi County Electrical Co-Op Local Telephone SBC Cell Phone Carriers Alltel, Cingular, AT&T Wireless Water City supplier.......Blytheville Water Works Source of supply.............................. Wells Number of wells.....................................4 Pumping capacity....6 million gallons/day Storage capacity.....16 million gallons/day Peak consumption...5 million gallons/day Surplus capacity.......2 million gallons/day Wastewater Treatment Local supplier...............City of Blytheville System capacity.......................... 4 million Peak sewer treatment.............. 2.2 million Surplus capacity...................... 2.3 million State-certified sewage treatment plants......3

Health Facilities Hospitals................................................1 Beds..............................................168 Clinic..................................................Yes Doctors ...............................................40 Dentists..................................................5

Education Facilities (Blytheville/Gosnell/Armorel) Blytheville Type......................#...Teachers...Enrollment Charter school.......1........ 6.........................65 Elementary.............4...... 147..................1,773 Middle school........1....... 46......................483 High school............1....... 69......................797 Comm. college . ....1....... 62...................1,823

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Transportation Vehicular Highways serving community.......................3 (I-55, Highway 61, Highway 18) Motor freight terminals.................................4 Local carriers.................................................9 Interstate carriers..........................................9 Intrastate carriers..........................................9 Package delivery service.............................Yes Commercial bus service.............................Yes Travel Times City........Highway Miles.....Days by Truck Chicago...................464................................1 Dallas......................502................................1 Kansas City.............455................................1 St. Louis..................216................................1 Memphis..................68..............................0.5 Tulsa........................451................................1 New Orleans...........460................................1 Little Rock...............188.............................0.5 Waterway Name of waterway.................Mississippi River Public barge...............................................Yes Channel depth.....................................12 feet Length of season............................12 months

Length of runway.............................. 5,001 ft. Lighted runway..........................................Yes Fuel available.............................................Yes Charter service available............................No Courtesy van available...............................Yes Private storage available.............................Yes Private maintenance available....................Yes Blytheville-Gosnell Regional Airport Authority Local..........................................................Yes Commercial airlines...................................No Type of surface..................................Concrete Length of runway............................ 11,600 ft. Lighted runway..........................................Yes Fuel available.............................................Yes Charter service available............................No Courtesy van available...............................No Private storage available.............................Yes Private maintenance available....................No Commercial Airports Memphis International Airport, Memphis, Tenn.............................. 70 miles Little Rock National Airport, Little Rock, Ark........................... 190 miles Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, St. Louis, Mo............................... 218 miles

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Accountant Thomas, Speight & Noble — page 24 420 West Walnut P.O. Box 205 Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 762-5831 Fax (870) 762-5833 1400 West Keiser P.O. Box 644 Osceola, AR 72370 (870) 563-2638 Fax (870) 563-3794

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Automotive - Dealership/Repair Paul Newell’s Collision Center & Auto Rental — page 37 909 C East Main St. Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-5000 Fax (870) 763-5005 apnewell@sbcglobal.net

Computers The Computer Terminal, Inc. — page 34 413 North Broadway Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-4006

We specialize in business needs. Sales • Service • Repairs • Networks IBM Compatibles

Building Materials Poplin’s Window & Siding Co. — page 55

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Cosmetics Merle Norman Studio — page 48 627 West Moultrie Day Shopping Center Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-2924

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Chiropractors Penney Chiropractic Clinic — page 37

Adult Care/Senior Living ElmCroft of Blytheville — page 11 1401 East Moultrie Drive Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 838-0033 Fax (870) 838-0034 www.elmcroftal.com

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Chiropractic care in a relaxing atmosphere. Offering chiropractic spinal manipulation, electrical stim., intersegmental traction, and laser light therapy. Most insurance accepted.

Whether it’s assistance with activities of daily living or providing special care, ours is a promise kept by kind, patient, and respectful people who thrive on bringing happiness into the lives of our residents. Each day, we put our hearts to work.

Heritage Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — page 25 701 North Ruddle Road Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-3654 Fax (870) 762-1172

Churches First Baptist Church — page 6 715 West Walnut Street Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 762-2432 Fax (870) 763-1118 www.fbcblytheville.com

Large enough to offer a myriad of ministries and activities and small enough to really KNOW you and your family. From newborns to senior citizens, there is a place of service and fellowship here.

Northeast Arkansas Alzheimer’s Unit • Safe and secure controlled access unit • 24-hour electronically supervised alarm system • Friendly, caring, local, and specially trained staff on duty 24 hours a day • Accommodating Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance

ATV’s Extreme Rides — page 41 201 E. Ash Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 780-6686 Fax (870) 762-2121 kawasakiatv@sbcglobal.net

• Mississippi County’s only power sports dealer • Mechanic experience over 30 years • We repair any brand of motorcycle, ATV, scooter, jet ski, and generator The folks at Extreme Rides are at your service!

Pathway Ministries — page 35 4541 E State Hwy 18 P.O. Box 466 Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-4561 bpathway@bscn.com

Pathway Ministries is made up of three separate areas — Pathway Church of God, Pathway Christian Academy, and Pathway Childcare Center. We exist to honor God by connecting people, growing believers, and sharing hope.

Saint Stephens Episcopal Church — page 54 P.O. Box 597 Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 763-8646

Services every Sunday at 11 a.m. except 1st Sunday of the month at 9 a.m.

Langston Enterprises, Inc. — page 55 5267 East State Hwy 150 Blytheville, AR 72315-9123 (870) 763-6670 Fax (870) 763-1050 langstonent@waspwireless.com

Dentistry Dr. T.E. Westbrook Jr. — page 44 507 Hutson St. Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-5274

Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

Higginbotham Family Dental — page 40 3710 East Main Street Suite K Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-1331 Fax (870) 762-0699

321 Southwest Drive Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870) 932-8585 Fax (870) 932-0949 drhigginbotham@higginbotham familydental.com www.higginbothamfamilydental.com We offer general and cosmetic services for everyone in your family in a warm and caring environment. Children, emergencies, and new patients are always welcome. We accept all dental insurances.

Distribution Arkansas Aeroplex — page 37 4701 Memorial Drive P.O. Box 166 Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 532-2100 Fax (870) 532-2146 jagurley@sbcglobal.net www.aeroplex.dina.org

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Economic Development City of Gosnell — page 17 307 South Airbase Hwy. Gosnell, AR 72315 (870) 532-8544 Fax (870) 532-5958

Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Development — page Inside Back Cover 4701 Memorial Drive Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 532-6084 Fax (870) 532-2146 clifchitwood@yahoo.com www.misscoeda.com

Flooring

Temps Plus Inc. — page 1 102 W. Walnut Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-2262 Fax (870) 762-0375 www.tempsplusstaffing.com

Kenny’s Carpet Center — page 48 315 E. Main Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 838-9010 Fax (870) 838-9011 kennyscarpetcenter@att.net

Farms Reynolds Farms Inc. — page 49 540 East State Hwy 239 Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 838-6350 Fax (870) 763-7355

Florist A 1 Flowers — page 49

Financial Institutions

Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission, Inc. — page 44 1400 North Division Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 776-1054 Fax (870) 776-1567

Education Arkansas Northeastern College — page 7 2501 South Division Blytheville, AR 72312 (870) 838-2948 www.anc.edu

Blytheville Public Schools #5 — page 6 405 West Park Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-2053 Fax (870) 762-0141 www.blythevilleschools.com

Blytheville Public Schools is the largest school district in Mississippi County. Our 3,000 students are challenged each and every day by one of the most advanced curricula and innovative teaching methods in the state.

Gosnell School District No. 6 — page 36 600 N. State Highway 181 Gosnell, AR 72315 (870) 532-4000 Fax (870) 532-4002 www.pirates.crsc.k12.ar.us

The Gosnell School District is proud of educating tomorrow’s future leaders by providing a combination of good facilities and strong academic programs. All of this is possible with an experienced and caring staff.

Employment Agencies Dawson Employment Service, Inc. — page 37 617 East Sawyer Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-0133 Fax (870) 763-0533

Farmers Bank & Trust — page Outside Back Cover

1505 West Main St. Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-7001 www.lunsfordsflowers.com

First National Bank — page 27 Box 809 Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 763-4443 Fax (870) 762-5312 www.fnbblytheville.com

Furniture Hubbard & Hoke Furniture — page 14 401 West Main Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-4409

Holmes Financial Services, Inc. — page 48 1594 South Division Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-1171 Fax (870) 762-1171 dholmes@mcec.coop

Furniture/Appliances Russell’s Sales — page 49

Northeast Arkansas Federal Credit Union — page Inside Front Cover 211 N Broadway P.O. Box 467 Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 763-1111 Fax (870) 763-2095 www.neafcu.org

Government City of Blytheville — page 40

Fire Prevention Henson Fire Extinguisher Co. — page 27 3257 East County Road 282 Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-4499 (888) 523-3473 Cell (870) 838-3672

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Certified Memorialist

124 W. Walnut Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-3602

Health care Great River Medical Center — page 35

• Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service • Fire Suppression System Sales & Service • Firefighter Owned & Operated Since 1977 – Jeff Camp, President & GM

GLEN WHITENER

203 West Main Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-2556 Fax (870) 763-0348 www.russellssales.com

Upholstery, Dining Room, Bedroom, All Major TV Brands, Tires, GE Appliances

A Division of Whitener Monuments

ServiceMaster Commercial Cleaning

216 North Franklin Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-8121 www.a-1flowers.com

Lunsford’s Flower Shop, Inc. — page 34

400 West Main Street Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 763-8101 www.farmersbankbly.com

MCHANEY MONUMENTS

(870) 931-9233 (870) 239-3370

When you want a floor, we’re your store. Sales and Installation.

940 S. Division Blytheville, AR 72315

P: 870-762-2601 F: 870-763-1265

Custom Made Granite Countertops

1520 N. Division St. Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 838-7300 www.greatrivermedicalcenter.com

Meeting the medical needs of Mississippi County and Tri-State area. We are JCAHO accredited and provide high staff-patient ratios, state-of-the-art technology, excellent medical staff and facilities, and excel in customer service.

ProCare Medical, Inc. — page 49 603 North 6th Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 776-1892 Fax (870) 776-1894

• Dependable Service • Free Setup and Delivery • From Short-Term Care to Long-Term Care • Answers 24 Hours a Day 1-800-887-6943 • We Bill Medicare, Medicaid and Most Private Insurance

Smith Eye Center / Physicians Surgery Center — page 10 Smith Eye Center 529 N. Tenth Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-1942 Fax (870) 763-0787

Physicians Surgery Center 3327 S. Division (870) 762-1590 Fax (870) 762-1591 Physicians Surgery Center — This is a state-of-the-art outpatient surgical facility where Constance H. Smith, M.D., performs No-Stitch Cataract Surgery.

Heating & Cooling D & L Inc. — page 25 1411 Ash Ext. P.O. Box 628 Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 762-5836 Fax (870) 762-5835 www.d-linc.com

Westminster Village of the Midsouth — page 45 5215 Southside Drive Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 532-4100 Fax (870) 532-5076 info@wmv.org www.wmv.org

Atlas Tube Inc. — page 15

Westminster Village is a leisure independent retirement community with charming and spacious two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes. Good neighbors make good friends and social and recreational activities are available.

Here at Atlas Tube, our philosophy has been to meet or exceed our customers’ requirements with respect to quality, delivery, and pricing through a significant investment in advanced manufacturing technology.

5039 N County Rd 1015 Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 838-2000 Fax (870) 762-6630 www.atlastube.com

Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield — page 34 707 East Matthews Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870) 974-5750 Fax (870) 974-5713

Blue Cross and Blue Shield is one of the nation’s leading health care benefits companies, providing innovative health benefit plans, dental, vision, life insurance, behavioral health benefits, and pharmacy benefits management services.

The General Insurance Agency of Blytheville — page 34 315 North Broadway P.O. Box 454 Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 762-2641 Fax (870) 762-2649 geninsag@yahoo.com

The General Insurance Agency is over 60 years old. Specializing in Comprehensive Business coverages, complete Farm Insurance coverages, Full personal lines coverages, Auto, Home, Boats, and Health & Life insurance programs.

Hotels/Motels/Bed & Breakfasts Hampton Inn — page 15 301 N. Access Road Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-5220 Fax (870) 762-1397 www.hamptoninn.com

• Perkins restaurant and Bistro Eleven-21 located in the hotel • Outdoor pool • Business center, fax, photo copying service • Cable TV, HBO, CNN, ESPN • Coffee maker • Hair dryer • Iron & ironing board

Housing/Apartments Century Property Management — page 37 561 North 10th Street Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 763-6101 cpm72316@sbcglobal.net

Call us first!! We offer the largest variety of residential and commercial rentals in the area. Over 10 locations available.

Manufacturing

Pollard-Geeslin Insurance Agency Inc. — page 20 801 West Moultrie Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-4553 Fax (870) 763-4558

An Independent Insurance Agency that has been in business since 1945. We shop your coverage with our various markets to find you the best coverage and rate. Give us a call!

Ipsco — page 24

5460 North State Hwy. 137 Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-7700 www.ipsco.com

Nibco — page 10 Blytheville, AR 72315 www.nibco.com

Providing quality products and service that meet or exceed customer expectations since 1963.

Nucor Steel - Arkansas — page 30, 31 P.O. Box 30 Armorel, AR 72310 (870) 762-2100 Fax (870) 762-2108 www.nucor.com

In 2007, Nucor Hickman recycled over 2.8 million tons of scrap metal that would otherwise end up in our landfills or blight our scenic landscape, including working with local law enforcement to melt down confiscated weapons.

Nucor-Yamato Steel / Hickman — page 30, 31 P.O. Box 1228 Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 762-5500 Fax (870) 763-1042 www.nucoryamato.com

We have the capacity to produce over 2.5 million tons per year of not only wide-flange beams, but also H-piling, sheet piling, standard I-beams, channels, and various other structural shapes.

Interior Design/Antiques Sisters at the Crossing — page 52 223 West Main St. Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-2520 Fax (870) 763-2521 sistersatthecrossing@yahoo.com

For sale: antiques, collectibles, gifts, and accessories. A tea room serves lunch, T.T.F.S. and is available to rent for special events. Interior design is a specialty with Pamela Blankenship, Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Design.

Media Blytheville Courier News — page 55 900 N. Broadway P.O. Box 1108 Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-4461 Fax (870) 763-6874 www.couriernews.net

Serving the Greater Blytheville Area Since 1898! • Daily editions published Sunday–Friday • Local news, sports, classified ads We also have a Commercial Printing Division; newsprint Web printing, sheetfed offset printing, business cards, brochures, and more!

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Monuments McHaney Monuments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 52 940 South Division Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-2601 Fax (870) 763-1265 gwhitener@sbcglobal.net

Mortgages 1st American Home Mortgage â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 3 520 Chickasawba Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-2033 www.1stamericanmortgage.net

When you decide to buy a home or refinance a mortgage, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big step. You can trust us to find the loan program thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for you.

Mortgage Investors Group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 3 300 North 5th Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-0930 Dana.Austin@migonline.com www.migonline.com/Dana.Austin

â&#x20AC;˘ Personal service and attention â&#x20AC;˘ Full range of products and services, custom to meet your needs â&#x20AC;˘ Providing over 15 years experience â&#x20AC;˘ Close on time, every time

Real Estate Century 21 McWaters Realty Service â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 50 512 Chickasawba Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-2121 Fax (870) 763-4427 www.century21mcwaters.com

306 West Main Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-1744 Fax (870) 763-1950 artsmissco@yahoo.com www.tacomc.org

Plant Maintenance, Fabrication, & Machine Works Systems Contracting Corporation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 3 5556 North State Hwy 137 Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-5889 Fax (870) 762-1931 www.tsg.bz

Printing Franklin Press â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 37 118 South Broadway Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-2761

Choose from a vast assortment of folder stock with your logo imprinted on the front. Choice of foils or colored inks. Business card slits also available.

TJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 6 646-C East Main St. Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 780-6446

317 North Broadway Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 763-4112 Fax (870) 763-4307 goffre@sbcglobal.net www.goffrealestate.org

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Specializing in Property Listing, Selling, and Rental Management. Serving Blytheville and Mississippi County for over 22 years! Our agents have a combined experience of over 140 years.

H & R Block - Blytheville â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 41 835 East Main Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-6453 Fax (870) 763-6782

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Dressing Up Main â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 26 321 West Main St Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-0025 dressingupmain@att.net

Dressing Up Main, ladies' apparel and accessories.

Glendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hallmark â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 34 300 West Main Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-3200

â&#x20AC;˘ Experienced Tax Professionals â&#x20AC;˘ Convenient Location â&#x20AC;˘ Year-Round Service â&#x20AC;˘ IRS E-File Available â&#x20AC;˘ Work Guaranteed

Hays Store, Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 36

Recycling Goolsby Iron and Metal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 48

200 East Main Street and Day Shopping Center 605 West Moultrie Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-1640

3002 West Main St Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-9086

Proudly Serving You Since 1935

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Serving Mississippi County Since 1978â&#x20AC;? Recycle Today For Tomorrow!

314 West Main St Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 838-1523 Fax (870) 838-1662 learningstop@hotmail.com www.learningstopcatalog.com

Restaurants Bistro Eleven-21 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 45

The Learning Stop â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 26

1121 West Main St. Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-1432 www.abbyhouseworth.com

We offer bulletin board sets, borders, design computer paper, stickers, Christian decorations, science fair boards, office products, pencils, poster board, bulletin board paper, chart tablets, laminating, book binding. Everyone welcome!

Located inside the Holiday Inn in Blytheville, Arkansas. The restaurant is proud to provide a sensational setting of casual elegance with an art deco flare.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 7

El Puerto â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 54 324 North 6th Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-5266 Fax (870) 762-0094

3973 E. State Hwy. 18 Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-5268 Fax (870) 762-5126 www.V28Power.com

That Bookstore in Blytheville â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 54

Perkins Family Restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 50 1121 E. Main St. Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-6797

Specializing in great food! â&#x20AC;˘Â Open 7 days a week, Mon.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sun. 5:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘Â Breakfast served all day â&#x20AC;˘Â Banquet facilities available â&#x20AC;˘Â Prepared fresh daily â&#x20AC;˘Â Mouthwatering desserts

EL PUERTO

211 W. Ash St. Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-5818

Good Food At Good Prices â&#x20AC;&#x153;Down Home Country Cookinâ&#x20AC;? Daily Luncheon Specials Eat In Or Carry Out

Goff Real Estate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 21

Organizations The Arts Council of Mississippi County â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 49

Sharecroppers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; page 41

EPISCOPAL CHURCH P.O. Box 597 Blytheville, AR 72316 870-763-8646 Services Every Sunday @ 11 am Except 1st Sunday of the Month @ 9 am

316 West Main Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-3333 Fax (870) 763-1125 tbib@sbcglobal.net www.tbib.com

Our cozy store is full of first-rate reading material. Author signings, special events, commitment to community, and unsurpassed customer service are what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find here!

Wal-Mart Supercenter — page 34 3700 East Highway 18 Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 763-0440

Steel-Related Manufacturer Steel Related Technology — page 17 4313 State Highway 18 East Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-1905 Fax (870) 762-1963

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Retail - Women’s Apparel The New York Store — page 26 216 W. Main Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-2132 Fax (870) 763-2862

Tanning Salon Sun-Kissed Tans — page 49

Specialty Store – Women’s Fashions • Dresses • Suits • Sportswear • Lingerie • Jewelry • Hats • Coats • Missy and Petite – 4 to 18 • Personal Service • Phone Orders • Gift Certificates • Gift Wrapping • Alterations We accept credit cards. Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Salon Liz n’ Company — page 53 322 North 6th Street Plaza Shopping Center Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-2561

Elizabeth Cato, Designer • Rx Systems Facials • 30 Years Experience

201 West Moultrie Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-1114 www.sun-kissedtans.com

Telecommunications Mo Ark Communications — page 6 2825 South Division Blytheville, AR 72316 (870) 763-9441 www.mo-ark.com

Wireless Solutions Since 1954 • IP Video/CCTV • GPS & Vehicle Tracking • Public Safety Solutions • Wireless Broadband • Two-Way Radios • Equipment Repair

Number Nine, Arkansas

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870-763-6670

Title Services Terry Abstract Company — page 14

Silent Security, Inc. — page 53

405 North Broadway Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-2381 Fax (870) 763-3100 www.terryabstractcompany.com

Local 24-Hour Monitoring

Our Services Include: • Abstract Preparation • Closing/Escrow Services • Real Estate Information for Professionals • Title Searches/Services

Security Systems 400 N 5th Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-2729

Services - Customer ServiceMaster Janitorial & Maintenance — page 52 (870) 931-9233 (870) 239-3370 www.servicemasterparagould.com

ServiceMaster Commercial Cleaning: • Janitorial • Carpet Cleaning and Maintenance • Hard Surface Floor Cleaning and Maintenance • Specialty Cleaning Projects • Green Cleaning Serving All of Northeast Arkansas

Services - Professional Superior Professional Services — page 48 219 West Walnut Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 780-6444 Fax (870) 780-6444 spservices@att.net www.superiorprofessionalservices.com “Professional Results ... Personally” • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Business Support • Tax Services

Travel Services Travel Consultants, International — page 48 800 Park Street Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762-2800 Fax (870) 762-5443 becky@travelconsultantsintl.com

“Wherever your dreams take you we can get you there.” We offer great cruise discounts and specialize in Australia, Spain, and Ireland. Let us plan your next dream vacation.

Welding Services/Fabrication Pro Weld — page 44 4408 New Jersey Blytheville, AR 72315 (870) 740-0488 Fax (870) 532-6061 proweld@netscape.com www.proweldfab.com

Pro Weld creates custom products built to your specifications. Crane rental is also available.

Steel Fabrication Schueck Fabrication Company — page 53 3859 North County Road 919 Armorel, AR 72310 (870) 762-0655 Fax (870) 762-0749

Schueck Fabrication Company is a division of Lexicon, Inc., started in early 1992 to service the fabrication needs of Nucor Yamato and Nucor Steel. We also fabricate miscellaneous steel. We are headquartered in Little Rock, AR.

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