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Welcome, all!

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elcome. It’s our pleasure to welcome you into our beautiful community. Whether you are in the Arkansas

River Valley as a visitor or as a newcomer, the employees of The Courier hope your stay is an enjoyable one. We’re sure you will find the area offers an exceptional quality of life and an abundance of things to see and do.

This publication highlights why so many folks like calling the Arkansas River Valley area home, as well as the attractions that make it a favorite vacation destination. You will find page after page of updated information with details about area attractions and recreational opportunities, local schools, the community’s medical facilities, government services, churches, nonprofit organizations and a wide-range of businesses and services that will make your stay in the River Valley memorable and pleasant.

If the pages of this publication do not provide the information you are seeking, it’s a good bet that the name and telephone number of someone who can get you that information can be found in this issue. If that’s not the case, contact one of the chambers of commerce listed or give us a call at The Courier. We would be glad to help.

You will find advertisements from many of the area’s best businesses and services in the pages of this year’s issue. Each is proud to contribute to the quality of life found in the River Valley. We would like to express our thanks to those advertisers who have supported this publication. We appreciate the partnership we have with local businesses. Visit them and discover how they contribute to the quality of life enjoyed here.

Thank you for visiting the Arkansas River Valley. Again, if there is ever anything the staff of The Courier can do for you, please call us at (479) 968-5252 or visit our website at www. couriernews.com.

—The Courier

On the Cover: The Lake Dardanelle sunset image was provided by Josue Enriquez (instagram.com/meetjosue).

The 2015 Tourism and Newcomers Guide to the Arkansas River Valley is published

by Russellville Newspapers Inc., 201 E. Second St., Russellville, AR 72801. The contents herein are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without express written consent from the publisher. The Tourism and Newcomers Guide shall not be liable for failure to publish an advertisement or for typographical errors or errors in publication. Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason and to alter advertising copy or graphics deemed unacceptable for publication. The Tourism and Newcomers Guide is readily available at The Courier.

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index

TO DO: Rock climbing in the valley............................................... 12 TO DO: Balloons over RussVegas.................................................... 18 TO DO: Make the hike: it’s more than worth it........................... 24 TO DO: Be one with nature at Bona Dea...................................... 26 TO DO: Get interactive at Lake Dardanelle State Park............ 76 TO DO: Tee up a different kind of fun............................................ 69 TO DO: Go the extra mile................................................................... 88

Athletics..................................................................................................... 71 Emergency services............................................................................... 92 Golf............................................................................................................... 57 Help organizations................................................................................. 73 Hospitals.................................................................................................... 93 Johnson County...................................................................................... 21 Libraries...................................................................................................... 82 New resident services........................................................................... 82 Pope County............................................................................................. 33 Recreation................................................................................................. 27 Restaurants............................................................................................... 41 Schools....................................................................................................... 60 State Parks................................................................................................. 78 Legislators, commissions & parties................................................... 86 Utilities........................................................................................................ 75 Veterinarians............................................................................................. 94 Yell County................................................................................................ 39

picture it: Yell Fest.......................................................................... 17 picture it: Arkansas Tech University........................................ 90 picture it: Russellville Veterans Day Parade.......................... 95

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City Corporation is proud to offer a local business office to service your water and wastewater needs. Our lobby hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday with the exception of holidays and possible inclement weather closures. In the event of closures, our telephone system will prompt customers to the situation and inform them who to call for emergency needs. Should you have an emergency outside normal business office hours please call our 24 hour facility at (479)968-1148. Our drive thru window is open from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday thru Friday with the same exceptions. You may also contact us by telephone during the same hours at (479)968-2105. City Corporation is committed to improving technologies to enhance the customer’s ease of use. Therefore, we also offer self help web services and automatic payment services.

For more information visit our website http://www.citycorporation. com. There is a wealth of knowledge and secure customer access on our website and we are committed to improving and updating this regularly. Our courteous staff will be happy to discuss any questions or suggestions you may have with your water or wastewater services. In addition to water and wastewater service, City Corporation is contracted with the City of Russellville to provide invoicing and revenue collection for solid waste services for single family residents inside the city limits of Russellville. For other solid waste questions or suggestions, outside of billing inquiries please contact Waste Management at (479)880-2278.

The City Corporation board of directors is a group of dedicated citizen leaders from our community who give their time and expertise freely, without compensation, to serve the needs of our customers. They take great pride in the leadership.

Frank Russenberger, Chair

Luke Duffield, Vice Chair

Harold Barr, Secretary

Bill Harmon, Member

Susie Nicholson, Member

Steve Mallett, General Manager

“On behalf of the staff at City Corporation, I want to extend our appreciation to the community for the opportunity to serve the River Valley by providing quality water and wastewater services at the best value.”

Bethany Hood 264-8199

Kylie Hood 970-8590

Ladd Shannon 886-1959

Jane Bowden 970-5548

Mike Larkin 970-1426

Mary Kay Shehorn 970-5276

Ruby Rawls 970-3240

Sharon Brigance 223-1614

Glenn Heaton 890-1196

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to do: Reach the summit

Rock climbing near the River Valley

By Laura Bean | Photos by Joshua Mashon

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ocated between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, the Arkansas River Valley acts as a hub to renowned rock climbing locations and is home to an indoor climbing facility.

Located about 50 miles north of Russellville on State Highway 123 is popularclimbing destination: Sam’s Throne. The outcropping includes routes like Blind Man’s Bluff, Fun Alley Wall, The Outback and Valley of the Blind. On top of Judea Mountain and overlooking Big Creek valley, the location is not only popular to climbers but also hikers and photographers. Other nearby climbing routes include Cave Creek, Rickett Mountain, Kent Mountain and Cherokee Crags.

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch spans 35 acres near the Buffalo National River west of Jasper. With more than 300 routes, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch offers guided climbs for both experienced and first-timers. Dubbed one of the best climbing areas west of the Rocky Mountains, climbers can experience some of the finest sandstone cliffs in the world.

For more information, call (870) 4462577.

Across the Arkansas River is Dardanelle Rock — a landmark for travelers in the era of exploration. The crag is known for hard routes, although there’s not many of them. With an easy access point and routes named Money Shot, Natural Born Drillers, Rebel Yell and Stark Naked, it’s obvious the old Native American- and Confederatesoldier lookout is a popular destination for regional climbers.

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to do: Reach the summit Southwest of Russellville is Arkansas’ highest peak — Mount Magazine — and most popular climbing location. With more than 100 routes up to 80 feet high, the overlook crag offers views of the valleys below. Near Paris, climbers should register at the visitor’s center before heading to the peak, which is near the hang glider launch site.

For those with less experience, The Wall, a climbing center in Russellville, offers more than 100 routes for all skill levels. The indoor climbing facility provides climbing regardless of weather at an affordable rate. For more information, call The Wall at (479) 890-9255.

The Arkansas Climbers Coalition, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to preserving and protecting climbing areas across the state. Some recent work includes installation of restroom facilities at Sam’s Throne, rebolting routes and replacing dangerous bolts and anchors, working with the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission to restore and maintain Dardanelle Rock and repairing trails at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. For more information about the organization, email info@arkansasclimbers.org. •

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Welcome to Russellville!

We are ready to provide your pharmacy and gift needs at Rose Drug.

A locally owned pharmacy for over 45 years.

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arkansas tech university

Arkansas Tech University:

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Educating since 1909

ith each passing year, more students discover why Arkansas Tech University is the place to achieve their academic goals.

Arkansas Tech is home to more than 12,000 students, which was an increase of more than 5 percent over fall 2013.

With the increase, Arkansas Tech surpassed the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Central Arkansas to become the third-largest institution of higher learning in the Natural State.

Enrollment at Arkansas Tech has increased by 183 percent since 1997. Fall 2014 marked the 16th consecutive year that Arkansas Tech has established a new institutional record for largest enrollment.

The growth is bolstered by the largest freshman class in Arkansas Tech history. There were 1,684 incoming freshmen on the main campus of Arkansas Tech in Russellville in fall 2014. The previous record for largest Arkansas Tech main campus freshman class was 1,572 students, which was established in fall 2011.

The Arkansas Tech Class of 2018 achieved a high school grade

point average of 3.24 and an average ACT score of 21.88. It marked the 20th consecutive year that the Arkansas Tech freshman class has beaten the national and state averages on the ACT exam.

The “Almanac of Higher Education 2014” by The Chronicle of Higher Education reported that Arkansas Tech is among the 10 fastest-growing master’s degree-granting universities in the United States for a second consecutive year.

The “Almanac of Higher Education 2014” showed that enrollment at Arkansas Tech increased by 87 percent from 20022012, making it the fastest-growing university in Arkansas for that time frame.

Growth at Arkansas Tech has included many enrollment milestones along the way. Arkansas Tech exceeded 5,000 students for the first time in 2000; 6,000 students in 2003; 7,000 students in 2006; 8,000 students in 2009; 9,000 students in 2010; 10,000 students in 2011; 11,000 students in 2013; and 12,000 students in 2014.

For more information about Arkansas Tech University, visit www.atu.edu. •

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Picture it: Yell fest

Yell Fest

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If you’re looking for any kind of accounting services, we offer first-class work at reasonable rates. We also serve clients across the nation and are committed to saving you money and enabling small business owners to achieve their goals.

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to do: reaching new heights

Balloons over RussVegas

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he Balloon Festival Network Inc. hosted the 2nd annual Balloons Over RussVegas Festival May 1-3.

“I’m excited about bringing this event to Russellville,” Rodney Williams, Balloon Festival Network founder, said.

“I am originally from near Petit Jean [Mountain], and look forward to flying in Russellville in May.” The Urban Cowboy Reunion tour, starring Mickey Gilley and featuring Johnny Lee, kicked off the festival with a concert at The Center for the Arts..

On Friday and Saturday morning of the event, 21 colorful hot air balloons from six states launched from the Russellville Soccer Complex. Friday and Saturday evenings, the pilots offered tethered balloon. All proceeds from the rides will benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

A team of skydivers offered attendees tandem skydiving. Zane’s Flying Circus performed an aerial display with powered parachute competitions.

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Russellville Family Clinic 108 Skyline Drive, Russellville 479-968-7170 • Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm • Monday - Friday “Committed to Serving the Families of the River Valley”

Services Provided for River Valley Families: • DOT Physicals • Pediatrics • Weight Loss Management • Industrial Medicine • Drug Testing • Allergy Testing • Women’s Health

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Other festival activities included a charity dog walk, chainsaw carving and a chicken wing eating competition titled Wing Ding. Each category — eating the most wings and eating the hottest wings. Winners for both categories received a trophy, $100 and bragging rights. All contestants received a T-shirt.

Williams has more than 23 years experience flying balloons.

He has organized balloon festivals in Missouri and Texas and operates a hot air balloon ride business in Branson, Mo. Visit www.balloonsoverrussvegas.com for more information.

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• Diplomate American Board of Family Practice

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Now Accepting new patients for complete health care from newborns to adults.

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Scott Eye Clinic

214 E. 4th St., Russellville • (479)968-EYES (3937) Boston Place Shopping Center, Danville • (479)495-EYES(3937) (Tues. Only) Dr. H. Keith Scott, Optometric Physician Dr. Lauren Morden, Optometric Physician

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Scott Eye Clinic is pleased to welcome Dr. Lauren Nelson Morden to our practice. Dr. Morden graduated from Southern College of Optometry where she was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa honor society & president of the Arkansas Optometric Student Association. As a native of Russellvile, Dr. Morden is excited to be back home providing quality eye care to the River Valley.

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Johnson County

Lakes to galleries,

Johnson County has it all

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rom mountain views that lend themselves to spectacular sunsets to clean and clear lakes, streams and rivers, Johnson County has many sights for nature lovers to take in and enjoy.

The scenic combination of Johnson County offers an ideal setting for all types of recreational activities, including those at the county’s city parks, softball complex, baseball fields, soccer fields, swimming pool, riverfront pavilions, hiking trails and family fishing pond.

For more involved outdoor excursions, the county has numerous opportunities, including Haw Creek Falls; Horsehead Lake, a 98-acre mountain lake with 10 family camping units that Johnson County Judge Herman H. Houston calls the “best-kept secret” in the state; Horsehead Hiking Trail; and the Wolfpen Recreation Area adjacent to the Mulberry River with canoe ramp access to the river.

Also known for its annual Peach Festival, which takes place in mid-July, Johnson County is perfectly suited for orchards, berry farms and other agricultural pursuits.

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With a population of 25,846, Johnson County has three main municipalities: Clarksville, the county seat; Lamar; and Knoxville.

Johnson County is also home to the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, a private, Presbyterian-affiliated, four-year liberal arts university located at 415 N. College Ave. The university houses the Stephens Gallery, providing its guests a showplace for their creations. The 1,500 square feet of the gallery provide ample wall and floor space in which to exhibit works in a variety of artistic mediums and styles, while the arched windows to the east flood the display area with a soft, pleasing light. Two permanent collections donated to the university are on display in the gallery, the

Pfeffer Collection and the Arch H. Gould Collection.

The county is also home to three school districts, Clarksville, Lamar and Johnson County Westside.

The Jasper district also has a presence.

Johnson County was formed from a portion of neighboring Pope County on Nov. 16, 1833, and was named Johnson honoring the first territorial judge of Arkansas, Benjamin Johnson.

The county is home to several historic places of note, including the county courthouse, the Missouri-Pacific Depot and several historic homes.

Whether a visitor’s interests are in the outdoors, history or art, Johnson County offers plenty to make a trip worthwhile.

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Seniority

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Pope Yell & Johnson Counties

• The Senior Activity Centers of Pope, Johnson and Yell Counties offer active opportunities for all seniors in the Arkansas River Valley Area.

• Computer Skills Classes • Dance Lessons • Overnight & Day Trips • Oil Painting Classes • Mental and Physical Exercise Equipment including Wii • Our excellent traditional services continue to be made available: • Fellowship with Friends • Well Balanced Meals • Local Transportation • Social Activities • Meals on Wheels for the Homebound Elderly • Complete wellness of each individual we serve continues to be a primary point of emphasis: • Wellness Classes • Physical Fitness Classes • Socialization Opportunities • Volunteer Opportunities • Poker, Pool & Dominoes!

We encourage you to stop by any one of our Senior Centers and take a look around. It is a very easy way to introduce yourself to the Senior experiences that await you at each of our centers.

Pope Co. Senior Activity Center 1010 N. Rochester, Russellville (479) 968-5039

Dardanelle Senior Activity Center 701 N. 5th St., Dardanelle (479) 229-4129

The Leon Millsap Center 1301 E. 8th St., Danville (479) 495-7371

Johnson Co. Senior Activity Center 1421 Oakland St., Clarksville (479) 754-6148

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Johnson County city contacts Clarksville Clarksvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Hall is located at 205 Walnut St., Clarksville, AR 72830. The telephone number is (479) 754-6486.

City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. â&#x20AC;˘ Mayor: Jon Mark Simpson â&#x20AC;˘ City attorney: Bruce Wilson The Clarksville City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Aldermen are Freeman Wish, Heather Johnston, Dana Schneider, Eddie King, John Kluthe and Edward Bradley. â&#x20AC;˘ District court judge: Len Bradley. District court meets each Monday. The courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s telephone number is (479) 7548533. â&#x20AC;˘ Light and water manager: John Lester, (479) 754-3148 â&#x20AC;˘ Street superintendent: Tom Cogan, (479) 979-7924 â&#x20AC;˘ Parks supervisor: Tom Cogan, (479) 979-7924 â&#x20AC;˘ Animal control is contracted through the Johnson County Humane Society, (479) 754-4200 Â

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The mailing address is P.O. Box 130, Knoxville, AR 72845.

The telephone number is (479) 885-6523.

City Hall is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. â&#x20AC;˘ Mayor: John Tyson The Knoxville City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Aldermen are Terry Sanderson, Jennie Brown and Redell Shatwell. Â Lamar Lamarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Hall is located at 437 W. Main St. The mailing address is P.O. Box 700, Lamar, AR 72846. The telephone number is (479) 885-3865.

City Hall is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. â&#x20AC;˘ Mayor: Jerry Boen The Lamar City Council meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month. Aldermen are Wilson Overbey, Harry Tilley, Joe McCarley, Jason Higgins, Jessica Hull and Tod Higby.

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to do: Take a peak

Make the Hike

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ooking for a place to enjoy the outdoors? Look no further than Petit Jean State Park, a breathtaking area that’s more than worth the trip.

“The park is very unique,” said Theresa Herrick, a recreation and park administration professor at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville who previously worked for state parks. “If you’re a newcomer, it’s just a wonderful place to drive up to, especially from Russellville. In 30 minutes, you can be up in a whole new area. The views from up there are just awesome, and there’s so much to do.”

Petit Jean offers some of the most beautiful sights and diverse nature-oriented activities in the state. Visitors have a choice of 10 hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from gentle strolls to serious challenges, as well as fishing at Bailey and Roosevelt lakes.

“Hiking the trails is just wonderful. There’s so many available to hike,” Herrick said.

The park offers boat rentals from Memorial Day through Labor Day, allowing those who didn’t bring their own crafts

to test the waters. It also boasts an array of facilities, including two swimming pools, two playgrounds and tables perfect for picnicking.

Visitors have the option to spend their outdoor retreat in one of more than 30 cabins Petit Jean State Park offers, some modern and some rustic. The cabins include fireplaces and amenities, but the park also features more than 100 campsites for those inclined to enjoy a weekend retreat in a tent.

“It’s a great destination tourism area, because everything you need is there,” Herrick said. “Arkansas is one of the best-kept secrets for outdoor recreation in the country. It’s just a dreamland for people that love hiking or river rafting or just spending time in the wilderness.”

Petit Jean was briefly considered for designation as a national park in the 1920s but was deemed too small. Instead, it garnered the title of Arkansas’ first state park.

“The park is a wonderful gift to the state,” Herrick said.

Visit petitjeanstatepark.com for more information.

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“Arkansas is one of the best-kept secrets for outdoor recreation in the country.

It’s just a dreamland for people that love hiking or river rafting or just spending time in the wilderness.”

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Bona Dea Trails serve as sanctuary for wildlife, walkers alike

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ona Dea Trails and Sanctuary encompasses 186 acres of wetlands and low woods that provide an ideal habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

The nearly six miles of trails that wind through the sanctuary provide a multitude of recreational opportunities including walking, jogging, nature photography and nature study.

All facilities at Bona Dea are maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Recreation Fishing • Lake Dardanelle — The 34,300-acre body of water is known as one of the state’s — and the country’s — best fisheries and regularly hosts major bass fishing tournaments, while the Visitors Center offers a variety of interpretive programs for people of all ages.

Trails • Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary — Located off Lake Front Drive, Bona Dea Trails is for day use only and boasts 186 acres of wetland and low woods with nearly 6 miles of trails.

Campsites • Mount Nebo State Park — State Highway 155, Dardanelle; (479) 229-3655

• Lake Dardanelle State Park — 100 State Park Drive, Russellville; (479) 967-5516 • Sites operated by the Corps of Engineers (COE) in Lake Dardanelle area; for information call (479) 968-5008.

Marinas • Russellville Marina, Boat Repair and Cabins — 330 Beach Road, Russellville, (479) 967-1543 • Dardanelle Marine Service and Boat Dock — 10305 Marina Road, Daranelle, (479) 229-2497 • Lucky Landing — 400 Lucky Landing Road, Russellville, (479) 641-7615 • Spadra Water Front Marina — 700 Marina Drive, Clarksville, (479) 754-5021

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Parks and facilities (Located in Russellville unless otherwise noted) • Hughes Center — 1000 E. Parkway, (479) 968-1272. Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

• City Park Complex — 915 E. B St., (479) 968-1272 • Confederate Mothers Memorial Park — 1915 S. Glenwood Ave., (479) 968-1272 • Illinois Bayou Park — 6630 U.S. Highway 64 West, (479) 968-1272 • James School Park — 807 W. Fourth Place, (479) 968-1272 • M.J. Hickey Park — 1312 E. 16th St., (479) 968-1272 • Pleasant View Park — 3595 N. Arkansas Ave., (479) 9681272 • Pleasant View Water Ski Area — 3694 Pleasant View Road, (479) 968-1272 • Pleasant View Disc Golf Course — 3694 Pleasant View Road, (479) 968-1272 • Russellville Soccer Complex — 901 Lock and Dam Road, (479) 968-1272 • Russellville Skate Park — 205 S. Jonesboro Ave., (479) 968-

1272 • Sequoyah Park — 1805 W. 12th St., (479) 968-1272 • Shiloh Park — 3405 N. Arkansas Ave., (479) 968-1272 • Veterans Park — 1005 N. Detroit Ave., (479) 968-1272 • Washburn Park — 1185 Lake Front Drive, (479) 968-1272 • Tech Field — Campus of Arkansas Tech University, (479) 968-0648 • Happy Jumpers — 2410 East Main St., (479) 967-1012.

Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

• Sportsworld — 3700 W. Main St., (479) 968-1122.

• Saint Mary’s Wellness Fitness Center — 3808 W. Main St., (479) 968-7979. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

• Russellville Driving Range — 1401 E. Main St. Open 8 a.m. until dark Monday through Saturday; 1 p.m. until dark on Sunday.

• Beezer’s Fine Billiards — 224 N. Shamrock Blvd., (479) 968-3559. Open 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; and 1 p.m. to midnight on Sunday.

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Dardanelle High School has been listed in US News’ national high school ranking for nine years, in Newsweek as one of the nation’s best high schools, and in The Daily Beast. In addition, the school was recognized as an ACT exemplary school and by College Board this year for its AP program. Its highest award this year is a grade of ‘A’ by the Arkansas Department of Education. We are proud of our records, our students, our staff, and our community. We continue to work toward preparing our kids for success in the future.

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recreation • Merritt Park — 2011 State Highway 22, Dardanelle; (479) 229-1022.

• Planter’s Park — (479) 229-1022.

• Veterans Riverfront Memorial Park — 115 N. Front St., Dardanelle; (479) 229-1022.

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hether you’re perched on a rock outcrop overlooking a nearby Ozark Mountains valley, zeroing in on a clay target in a shooting competition, scrutinizing the development of an art piece, or analyzing cells in a biology lab, University of the Ozarks can help bring your personal and professional goals into focus. We invite you to visit our campus and see for yourself why Ozarks is ranked one of the top small, private Christian colleges in the country by both the U.S. News & World Report and Washington Monthly.

Pickleball Multiple courts are available in the area to play pickleball. Locations include: Russellville City Park, Old Post Park, Shiloh Park, Saint Mary’s Wellness Fitness Center, Hughes Community Center and various schools and colleges. For more information, visit USAPA.org.

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elcome to Pope County, one of the most beautiful counties in the state, with the Ozark National Forest to the north, Lake Dardanelle to the south and Mount Nebo towering magnificently in the distance.

With the fertile river valley lying parallel to Interstate 40, the Union Pacific Railroad and the Arkansas River, transportation is available for area industries and businesses.

Excellent school systems located within the county offer quality education for grades K through 12, and Arkansas Tech University offers an outstanding higher education program. Medical facilities are equipped to provide good care and treatment, and many churches fulfill the spiritual needs of area residents.

Recreational opportunities are available year-round — including hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, hiking, walking trails, water sports, youth and adult ball leagues and golf — all of which make Pope County one of the most desirable places in the state of Arkansas to live; you are welcome to join us.

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Find it all in Pope County

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ocated in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley, Pope County provides a beautiful backdrop for a variety of industrial, farming and recreational activities.

In the early 1800s, the Osage claimed what is now Pope County as part of their hunting grounds. The area became part of a Cherokee reservation in 1817, but a new treaty moved the Cherokee into Oklahoma in 1828. In 1829, Pope County was the first Arkansas county to be formed out of the former Cherokee reservation.

Home to 62,547 residents at the latest census, the county is the 13th most populous in the state. Municipalities within the county include Atkins, Dover, Hector, London, Pottsville and Russellville. Russellville, the county seat, is home to 28,533 residents.

The county hosts five K-12 school districts. Arkansas Tech University, an accredited four-year university located in the heart of Russellville, was founded in 1909 and currently offers more than 70 degree programs.

In addition to strong educational programs, Pope County is also home to a diverse labor force. Several Fortune 500 companies have facilities in the county, including Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, ConAgra, Dow Chemical, Tyson Foods and International Paper. Thousands of people are employed by a wide variety of manufacturers in the area, with products ranging from aluminum foil to aircraft components. Pope County is also home to Arkansas Nuclear One, Arkansas’ only nuclear power plant.

Life in Pope County is not all work and no play, however.

Residents and visitors may take time to relax at one of Russellville’s city parks or relax at Holla Bend Natural Wildlife Refuge or Lake Dardanelle State Park. The state park visitor’s center, located on the shores of Lake Dardanelle, features an aquarium, a turtle touch table and state-of-the-art touchscreen information kiosks. The park also has rental bicycles and kayaks available and is a popular destination for fishermen, campers and sightseers.

After a day at the lake, visitors may enjoy taking a stroll in downtown Russellville. Don’t miss the historic Shinn Building — erected in 1847, the edifice was the first store constructed in Russellville.The city also hosts the Downtown Art Walk, where downtown businesses stay open after hours and host local artists and musicians.

No matter the season, visitors to Pope County can always expect to find friendly faces and a warm welcome.

Pope County contacts The Pope County Courthouse is located at the northwest corner of Main Street (U.S. Highway 64) and Arkansas Avenue (State Highway 7) in Russellville.

County Judge: Jim Ed Gibson — (479) 968-7487 Sheriff: Shane Jones — (479) 968-2558 County clerk: Laura McGuire — (479) 968-6064 Circuit clerk: Diane Willcutt — (479) 968-7499 Treasurer: Donna Wall — (479) 968-2194 Assessor: Dana Baker — (479) 968-7418 Tax collector: Rita Chandler — (479) 968-7016 Coroner: Danny White. White is contacted through the Pope County Sheriff’s Office at (479) 968-2558.

County surveyor: David Garza — (479) 968-5005.

The Pope County Road Department is located at 5 County Complex Circle and can be reached at (479) 968-6400.

Pope County has 13 justices of the peace who are members of the quorum court. County Judge Jim Ed Gibson presides at quorum court meetings at 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the courthouse.

District 1 — Philip Haney, (479) 641-2297, phaney1@centurytel.net District 2 — Caleb Moore, (479) 857-3409, calebmoore33@

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Pope County contacts gmail.com District 3 — Ben Cross, (479) 264-0822, bendcross@hotmail.com District 4 — Reuben Brown, (479) 979-4841, rubrown@gbp.com District 5 — Jackie Heflin, (479) 967-3833, jbheflin50@gmail.com District 6 — Mary R. Metz-Blaylock, (479) 2934514, maryrmetz@yahoo.com District 7 — Blake Tarpley, (479) 967-7685, btarpley@suddenlink.net District 8 — Doug Skelton, (479) 967-8058 District 9 — Bill Sparks, (479) 967-6170, wbsparks@suddenlink.net District 10 — James Kusturin Jr., (479) 9708259, kusturinjr@hotmail.com District 11 — R.E. Hodges, (479) 967-4547, jprehodges@suddenlink.net District 12 — Don Daily, (479) 968-7681 District 13 — David Ivy, (479) 280-1662, davidmivy@yahoo.com

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Pope County city contacts Russellville Russellville City Hall is located at 203 S. Commerce Ave. The mailing address for City Hall is P.O. Box 428, Russellville, AR 72811, and the telephone number is (479) 968-2098. The city’s website is russellvillearkansas.org.

• Mayor: Randy Horton — (479) 968-2098; rhorton@rsvlar.org • City attorney: Trey Smith — (479) 967-3186; tsmith@rsvlar.org

City council The city council meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the council chambers at City Hall. The council’s agenda preparation meeting is at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday of the week preceding the Thursday meeting.

Aldermen run as independents and serve two-year terms: • Ward 1, Position 1 — Mark Tripp, (479) 967-5790 • Ward 1, Position 2 — Richard Harris, (479) 880-0389 • Ward 2, Position 1 — Bill Eaton, (479) 880-8255 • Ward 2, Position 2 — Freddie Harris, (479) 280-1021 • Ward 3, Position 1 — Robert Wiley, (479) 264-4926 • Ward 3, Position 2 — Spencer Roberts, (479) 880-7206 • Ward 4, Position 1 — Larry Brown, (479) 967-4543 • Ward 4, Position 2 — Garland Steuber, (479) 890-3462

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Pope County city contacts the Recreation and Parks Department. He oversees the operation of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks facilities.

His telephone number is (479) 968-1272. The Recreation and Parks Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at the Hughes Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive. Â Public Works Kurt Jones serves as the director of Public Works. The Department of Public Works oversees the street, traffic and fleet services divisions, and the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s phone number is (479) 968-2406.

The Community Development division enforces the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building code and issues building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and business permits.

The Board of Adjustment meets the fourth Monday of each month in the council chambers at 5 p.m.

The Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of each month in the council chambers at 5:30 p.m. Â Animal Control The animal shelter, located on South Mobile Avenue, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The telephone

number is (479) 968-1944.

The department responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the 911 dispatch office. Â Russellville Regional Airport Russellville Regional Airport is owned by the city of Russellville and is located off 16th Street east of South Elmira Avenue.

The airportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s telephone number is (479) 967-1227.

Keith Frazier is the manager and is part of a staff of three fulltime and one part-time employees. Summer business hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. After-hours service is available by prior arrangement, and 24-hour access to the terminal building is available to aviators. Â Atkins City Hall, 310 Northeast First St., P.O. Box 128, Atkins, AR 72823; telephone (479) 641-2900. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. â&#x20AC;˘ Mayor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jerry Barrett â&#x20AC;˘ City attorney â&#x20AC;&#x201D; William Swain The Atkins City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday

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Pope County city contacts of each month. Aldermen are Raymond Staggs, JoAnn Spence, Sean Rehm, Stephen Price, Raymond Pearce and Dave Belcher.

Dover City Hall, 8904 Market Street, P.O. Box 258, Dover AR 72837; telephone (479) 331-3270 or 331-4238. City Hall is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and closes from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.

• Mayor: Pat Johnson — (479) 331-4225 • City attorney: Deidre Luker — (479) 967-8100 The Dover City Council meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Aldermen are Ila Anderson, Patricia McAlister, Chris Loper, Roger Lee, Fred Standridge and Carl Wetzel.

Hector City Hall, 11356 State Highway 27, P.O. Box 194, Hector, AR 72843; telephone (479) 284-5371. City Hall is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday.

• Mayor: John Riley — (479) 284-5371 • City attorney: William Smith — (479) 968-4020 The Hector City Council meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday

of each month. Aldermen are Jeane Hull, Buck Snider, Mark Taylor, Shane Williams and Scott Garrison.

London City Hall, P.O. Box 130, London, AR 72847; telephone (479) 293-4513. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

• Mayor: Eddie Price — (479) 293-4513 • City attorney — Deidre Luker The London City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Aldermen are Gary Blair, Pat Sanderson, Debra Demmitt, Steve Payton, Daren Mooney, John Price and Freddy Lynn White.

Pottsville City Hall, 173 E. Ash St., Pottsville, AR 72858; telephone (479) 968-3029. City Hall is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

• Mayor: Jerry Williams — (479) 968-3029 • City attorney — Jeff Phillips The Pottsville City Council meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month. Aldermen are Keith Davis, Larry Shingleur, John Heflin, Brian Duvall, Donny Elliott and George Woolf.

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Welcome to Yell County!

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5th and Greenwich 25037Church East Stateof Hwy. 22 Christ Delaware, AR • 229-2580

“It’s a Great Life When You Love the Lord.”

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Newcomers 9:15 Bible Class 10:10 Worship DIRECTORY 2012 5:00 Sunday P.M. London First Baptist Church 6:30 Wednesday P.M. Sunday: 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Morning Worship & Kid Style 6:00 pm Evening Worship 6:00 pm Youth Worship Wednesday: 5:30 pm Youth Meal and Bible Study (7th-12th gr.)

6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Children’s Bible Study (1st-6th gr.)

6:30 pm Teamkids (3-K yrs.)

“Reaching out to share God’s love.”

T ETHODIST DM For a complete list of the area churches, see the church page every Friday in CHURCH 479-967-4627 479-293-4401 Website: www.5thgreenwich.org www.fbclondon.com

NURSERY PROVIDED FOR ALL SERVICES. Rev. Daniel Green, Pastor Rev. Alan Johnston, Minister to Students Kristin Mengis, Children’s Director 17 Southern Baptist Road London, AR 72847

Point Remove Primitive Baptist Church

Established in 1833 3 years before Arkansas became a state

SERVICES SUN. 10:30 A.M. • WED. 6:30 P.M. 510 North Knoxville •Russellville, Arkansas

479-880-0018

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1100 N. Frankfort Ave. Russellville

Come Worship With Us! Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Sunday Evening Services Wednesday Evening Activities

967-4085 • www.sbcr.org

ell County was established by the state legislature in November 1840. The county covers an area of about 930 square miles.

Yell County was named after the second governor of Arkansas, Archibald Yell.

There are many diverse industries in Yell County, but most revolve around agriculture, such as timber, poultry, cattle and crops.

Tourism and recreation play a major role in Yell County’s economy. The area has many lakes and mountains and is part of two national forests. Lake Dardanelle, Nimrod Lake and Blue Mountain Lake all offer a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, skiing and swimming.

The crown jewel of Yell County is Mount Nebo State Park.

It rises 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River Valley and has cabins, campsites, picnic sites, a swimming pool, hiking trails and the most breathtaking view of the surrounding valleys.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone to Yell County or, as we like to say, “The Free State of Yell!”

Welcome and God bless.

— Mark Thone Yell County Judge

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Yell County contacts

Yell County city contacts Dardanelle Dardanelle City Hall, 120 N. Front St., P.O. Box 360, Dardanelle, AR 72834; (479) 229-4500; dardanelle.com. The Dardanelle City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at City Hall unless that Monday is a holiday.

In such a case, the meeting will be at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month.

• Mayor — Carolyn McGee, home (479) 229-3792, office (479) 229-4500, cell (479) 477-0102; email cmcgee@ dardanelle.com.

Aldermen are: • Kenny George, Ward 1 (479) 229-4554, cell (479) 223-1425.

• Kurt Spears, Ward 1 (479) 229-2301.

• Julia Ann Taylor, Ward 2 (479) 229-4157, cell (479) 477-0088.

• Kenneth Duvall, Ward 3 (479) 477-3070.

• Kenneth Taylor, Ward 3 (479) 229-4022.

Danville Danville City Hall is at 1299 E. Eighth St., Danville, AR 72833; telephone (479) 495-2013. The Danville City Council meets the third Thursday each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

• Mayor — Phillip Moudy,(479) 4957468, danville@arkwest.com; P.O. Box 69, Danville, AR 72833.

Aldermen are: • L.W. Bell (479) 495-2514; P.O. Box 255, Danville, AR 72833 • Annette Ford (479) 495-2327; 722 Grant St., Danville, AR 72833 • Joe Hissom (479) 495-2369; P.O. Box 85, Danville, AR 72833 • Kim Foster (479) 495-7758; P.O. Box 805, Danville, AR 72833 • James Mitchell (479) 495-0022; P.O. Box 10, Danville, AR 72833 • Carrol Ramey (479) 495-2957; 803 E. Seventh Place, Danville, AR 72833

Yell County has two county seats, one in Dardanelle and one in Danville. The Yell County courthouse in Dardanelle is located at 106 Union St. The Yell County courthouse in Danville is located at Fifth and Main streets.

• County Judge: Mark Thone — (479) 229-4858, Dardanelle: (479) 495-4860. Thone presides at quorum court meetings on the second Monday of each month at Danville.

Yell County has 11 justices of the peace.

• District 1 — Ronny Crawford, (479) 272-4810, 10622 River Road, Rover • District 2 — Greg Dixon, home (479) 489-5822, work (479) 968-1275, fax (479) 968-1539, P.O. Box 402, Ola • District 3 — Rick Padgett, (479) 393-0333, P.O.Box 69, Danville • District 4 — Darrell Carter, 479-493-2477, 11940 Rodeo Road, Havana • District 5 — Travis Garner, (479) 495-2719, 13822 Mace Road, Danville • District 6 — Michael Taylor, (479) 229-2788, 22856 N. State Hwy. 27, Dardanelle • District 7 — Haskel Hicks, (479) 857-6201, 10295 Cliffside Lane, Dardanelle • District 8 — J.L. Martin, (479) 2294520, P.O. Box 266, Dardanelle • District 9 — Leroy Randell, (479) 229-2473, 109 Vine St., Dardanelle • District 10 — Matt Robinson, (479) 229-2676, 15137 N. State Highway 28, Dardanelle • District 11 — Gary D. Spencer, (479) 272-4671 or (479) 272-2593, 13654 Kingston Road, Ola

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53. Beef In Curry Sauce ..................7.95 54. Beef w/ Mixed Veg....................7.65 55. Beef w/ Scallops ........................7.65 56. Hunan Beef .................................7.95 57. Pepper Steak ..............................7.95 58. Beef w/ Broccoli ........................7.65 59. Beef w/ Green Onions .............7.65 60. Kung Pao Beef............................7.65 61. Moo Shu Beef.............................7.65 62. Szechuan Beef ...........................7.65 63. Beef w/ Hot Garlic Sauce........7.65 64. Beef w/ Snow Peas ...................7.65 65. Beef w/ Pan Fried Noodle ......7.65 66. Beef Egg Foo Young.................7.65

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46. Sweet & Sour Pork ....................6.95 47. Double Cooked Pork ...............6.95 48. Sliced Pork w/ Green Onion ....6.95 49. Hunan Pork .................................6.95 50. Shredded Pork w/ Hot Garlic Sauce ..6.55 51. Moo Shu Pork.............................8.25 52. Pork Egg Foo Young.................7.25

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Hunan Triple Delight ............................................... 8.75 General Tso’s Shrimp ............................................... 8.95 Sesame Chicken ........................................................ 8.55 Coconut Shrimp ......................................................10.75 General Tso’s Chicken .............................................. 8.55 Orange Chicken ........................................................ 8.55 Orange Beef................................................................ 8.95 Happy Family ............................................................. 8.95 Szechuan Style Shrimp & Chicken...................... 8.95 Double Crown ........................................................... 8.95 Seafood Combination...........................................10.95 Jumbo shrimp, scallops, snow crabmeat with Chinese vegetables

Crispy Beef .................................................................. 8.95 Steak Tips..................................................................... 8.95 Crawfish ....................................................................... 7.95 Mussels ......................................................................... 7.55 Loguat Chicken ......................................................... 8.55

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Lunch Specials 11:00am-4:00pm

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1. Wanton soup ......................................1.50 2. Egg Drop Soup....................................1.50 3. Vegetable Soup ..................................1.50 4. Hot & Sour Soup .................................1.50 5. House Special Soup (For Two) .......4.95

Appetizers

6. Egg Roll (1)............................................1.00 7. Fried Wanton (w. Cream Cheese) (8) .......................................................................4.95 8. Fried Chicken Wings (8) ...................5.55 9. Steamed or Fried Dumplings (8) .......................................................................4.25 10. Cho Cho Chicken (8) .......................5.55 11. Fried Biscuit (20)...............................4.25 Fried Cho Cho .........................................4.25 Fried Biscuit .............................................4.25

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12. Veg. Fried Rice ..................................5.75 13. Pork Fried Rice ..................................5.95 14. Chicken Fried Rice ...........................5.95 15. Beef Fried Rice ..................................6.25 16. Shrimp Fried Rice ............................6.95 17. Combination Fried Rice.................6.95

Lo Mein or Mei Fun

18. Vegetable La Mein or Mei Fun ....5.79 19. Pork Lo Mein......................................5.95 20. Chicken Chow Mein .......................6.25 21. Beef Lo Mein or Mei Fun ...............6.25 22. Shrimp La Mein or Mei Fun .........6.95 23. Combination La Mein or Mei Fun .......................................................................6.95

Chow Mein or Chop Suey

24. Vegetable Chow Mein or Chop Suey .......5.79 25. Pork Chow Mein or Chop Suey .........5.95 26. Chicken Chow Mein or Chop Suey..5.95 27. Beef Chow Mein or Chop Suey .........5.80 28. Shrimp Chow Mein or Chop Suey ...6.25 29. Combination Chow Mein or Chop Suey .6.25 Beef ...................................................................6.25 Shrimp .............................................................6.25 Combination .................................................6.95

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84. Vegetarian Combination...............5.95 85. Broccoli w/White Sauce.................5.95 86. String Bean Szechuan Style .........5.95 87. Broccoli w/Garlic Sauce .................5.95 88. Bean Curd w/Ground Pork Szechuan Style.............................................................6.99 89. Home Cooking Style Bean Curd.6.99 90. Sauteed Mushroom ........................6.99

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2015 RUSSELLVILLE EVENT CALENDAR

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AR HS State Championship (TBF) 17th Gerdau Fishing Tournament 23rd-24th USSSA Memorial Day Classic (Youth SB) 30th Wade Walters Memorial Fishing Tour.

30th-31st Elite Tournament (Basketball) JUNE 5th 6th 7th 11th-13th 12th-14th 12th-13th 12th-14th 19th-21st 26th 26th-28th 27th

Sunset Cinema 1 Wounded Warriors Fishing Tour.

Trader Bill’s Fishing Tour.

Miss AR Outstanding Teen Pageant HoopPlayUSA Super Regional Super-Regional – Scott Bates ASA District Tournament (Youth SB) ASA State Tournament (Youth SB) Sunset Cinema 2 Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza Fish. Tour.

Music Downtown @ Sundown

JULY 3rd-5th

10th 17th-19th 24th 25th AUGUST 8th 13th-15th Series 26th-30th 29th

USSSA State Tournament (Youth SB) Sunset Cinema 3 Nationals – Scott Bates Sunset Cinema 4 Music Downtown @ Sundown Elvis Concert Rayovac FLW Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Music Downtown @ Sundown

SEPTEMBER 18th-19th Outdoor Duck Daze (B&G Club) OCTOBER 3rd-4th USSSA Fall State (Youth SB) 30th-31st IFBBA Classic Fishing Tournament 31st Downtown Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff NOVEMBER 5th-7th Mistletoe Market (B&G Club) 29th-Jan 6thWinter Wonderland Downtown DECEMBER 3rd Christmas Parade

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Chicken $9.99, Ground Beef $9.99, Adovada (pork) $9.99, Steak & Potato $10.99, Served with fresh veggies, fried in a crispy our tortilla topped w/cheese sauce. Served w/rice, beans, lettuce, s/cream, pico de gallo, guacamole & guacamole dip

Three corn tortillas lled w/cheese & chicken, topped w/ mama maryÂźs green sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onion & s/cream.

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Three our tortillas lled w/chicken, onions, cheese, topped w/crĂŠme sauce.

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Sliced grilled steak over grilled onions & tomatoes, served w/rice, beans & tortillas

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Lunch Specials Speedy Gonzales ............................................ $4.25 One taco, one enchilada, choice of rice beans.

Huevos Rancheros ............................................ $5.25

(Ranch style eggs) Two eggs topped with mexican sauce, served with rice, beans and flour tortilla.

Taco Salad ........................................................... $5.59

Crispy flour tortilla with beef or chicken, cheese sauce, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

Chimichanga ...................................................... $6.25

Stuffed flour tortilla with your choice of chunks of beef or spicy chicken, deep fried to a golden brown topped with cheese, sauce, served with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, sour cream, rice and beans.

Tacquitos Mexicanos ........................................ $5.99

Two corn tortillas wrapped around your favorite fillings that’s deep fried to a golden brown served with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, rice and beans.

Special Lunch No. 1 ......................................... $5.49 Chile relleno, taco, beans, and guacamole salad.

Special Lunch No. 2 ......................................... $5.49 One burrito, Mexican rice and refried beans.

Special Lunch No. 3 ......................................... $5.49 Bean Burrito, cheese enchilada and Mexican rice.

Burrito La Huerta ............................................. $5.99

A large flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef or tender chunks of chicken topped with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, tomato served with rice and beans.

Fajitas.................................................................... $6.25

We use our special recipe to cook tender strips of marinated chicken or beef skirt steak served with sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and garnished with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, corn or flour tortillas.

Huevos Con Chorizo ....................................... $6.25 Pork meat with green chili sauce. Served with rice, beans and flour tortillas.

Huevos Mexicanos............................................ $5.25

Two scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions, rice and beans.

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LUNCH MENU Mon.-Fri. 11am-3pm

$3.75

Served with Rice & Beans

COMBINATION DINNERS

$6.99

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Especialidades La Huerta Especial La Huerta Single .....................................................................$9.99 Double ............................................................... $18.50

Special Dinner ....................................................$9.99 One chalupa, one taco, one chili relleno, one tamale and one enchilada. Served with rice and beans

Chorizo, Shrimp, Chicken, Steak, Rice, Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Tortillas.

Chile Colorado ...................................................$8.99

Fajitas Beef, Chicken or mixed (single order) ...............$8.99 Double .................................................................. $16.50

Chile Verde ..........................................................$8.99

We use our special recipe to cook tender strips of marinated chicken breast or beef skirt steak served with sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and garnished with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice beans and corn or flour tortillas.

Fajitas Jalisco .......................................................$9.99

Marinated tender strips of beef, chicken and shrimp cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomato and garnished with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pice de gallo, rice beans and corn or flour tortillas

Hawaiian Fajita ...................................................$9.99

Marinated tender strips of beef, chicken, and shrimp with pineapple, served with sautéed onions, bell peppers and garnished with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pice de gallo, rice, beans and corn or flour tortillas

Fajitas Rancheras................................................$9.99 Strips of beef, chicken and pork, served with sautéed onions, bell peppers and garnished with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pice de gallo, rice, beans and corn or flour tortillas

Steak Tampiqueño........................................... $10.99 Grilled T-Bone steak with rice and beans served with salad

T-Bone Steak Ranchero ................................. $10.99 T-Bone steak topped with spicy tomato sauce served with rice beans and tortillas

T-Bone Steak Mexicano ................................. $10.99

T-Bone steak topped with cooked onions, tomatoes, bell peppers. Served with rice, beans and tortillas

Carne Asada ........................................................$9.49 Tender slices of charbroiled sirloin steak. Served with rice, beans, salad and flour tortillas

Tacos Carne Asada.............................................$8.99 Three flour tortillas stuffed with sliced steak. Served with pico de gallo and beans

Grilled chopped sirloin steak with red chile sauce. Served with rice beans and a flour tortilla.

Pork meat with green chili sauce. Served with rice, beans and flour tortillas.

Carnitas.................................................................$8.99 Pork tips with rice, beans and salad, served with tortillas.

Shrimp Cocktail............................................... $12.99 Shrimp in a special tomato sauce with sliced avocado.

Camarones al la Diabla....................................$9.99

Shrimp covered with our special sauce and served with rice, beams, guacamole salad and tortillas

Camarones Empanizados ............................. $10.99

Breaded shrimp served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and tortillas.

Camarones Rancheras ......................................$9.99

Grilled Shrimp cooked with red chile sauce, grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

Chimichanga .......................................................$7.99

Enchiladas Suizas ...............................................$8.99

Four rolled corn tortillas filled with cheese. Covered with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and jalapeno cheese.

Enchiladas Verdes ..............................................$7.99

Four corn tortillas stuffed with chicken and covered with our special green sauce, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes

Taquitos Mexicanos ...........................................$6.99

Four tightly rolled corn tortillas stuffed with beef or chicken.

Served with lettuce guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.

Burritos Jalisco ...................................................$7.99 Two flour tortillas wrapped around chicken breast topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red sauce and sour cream.

Burrito La Huerta ..............................................$7.99 A large flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef or tender chunks of chicken topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and cheese. Served with rice and beans Burrito Special ....................................................$5.99

One beef burrito with sauce, topped with cheese, lettuce, and sour cream

Burrito Mexicano ...............................................$5.99

A flour tortilla stuffed with pork and cooked with tomatoes, onions and bell pepper topped with letttuce, guacamole and sliced tomato.

Stuffed flour tortillas with your choice of beef or chicken, deep-fried to a golden brown and topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.

Burrito Al Carbon ..............................................$8.99

Shrimp Chimichanga ........................................$8.99

Steak burrito cooked with pico de gallo

A flour tortilla stuffed with shrimp, deep fried and topped with cheese sauce. Service with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice and beans.

Enchiladas Supremas ........................................$7.99

Four corn tortillas, one beef, one chicken, one cheese and one bean, topped with enchilada sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.

Enchiladas Rancheras .......................................$6.99

Three cheese enchiladas topped with enchilada sauce and pork that has been cooked with tomatoes, onion and bell peppers. Served with rice beans and salad.

Grilled steak and bean burrito topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and rice on the side

Burrito Tonala .....................................................$7.99 Nachos La Huerta ..............................................$8.99 Cheese nachos topped with beef, chopped chicken, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream

Quesadillas Rellena ...........................................$6.99

A flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with cheese, chopped beef or chicken and beans. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and tomato.

Quesadilla Rellena De Camaron...................$8.99 A flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with cheese, shrimp, and beans. Served with lettuce, guacamole and sour cream

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Opal Mae’s Cafe, Bakery & Catering Formally

Catherine’s Cakes • Same Staff • Same Recipes

Lunch 11-2 Sun-Fri Dinner 5-8 Fri & Sat

Open on All Special Ocasions • Mother’s Day • Fathers Day • Thanksgiving • Christmas • Easter

“Making your special day even sweeter” • Wedding and Grooms’s Cakes • Petit Fours • Iced Sugar Cookies • Cupcakes and more for all of your special occasions Now We Offer Easy Pick Up Homemade Casseroles, Sides & more

Specializing in Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday Nights 321 West “B” Street 479-967-6725 • www.opalmaescafe.com Russelville

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Upcoming Events

2015 Dardanelle Area Calendar May 8th & 9th Yell Fest June 6th

Enjoy Dog Daze and Kickball Tournament.

July 4th

Saturday City Celebration

July 10th

Second annual Chocolate Festival

September

Mount Nebo Pageant Mount Nebo Chicken Fry

October 3rd

Taste Along The River And BBQ Cook Off 5:00-8:00.

November 11

Veterans Day Celebration with DAR.

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Breakfast

Burgers & Sandwiches

served anytime Breakfast Special - 2 eggs, served with your choice of oatmeal, grits or hash browns, choice of toast, biscuit or English muffin and a choice of ham, bacon, sausage or PetitJean bologna $5.29 Omelets Build you own omelet, a basic 3-egg omelet with you choice of: Cheese: American, Cheddar, Swiss Meats; ham, bacon, sausage, veggies Basic Omelet $4.99 Ingredients .69 ea.

Specialty Platters Breakfast platters served with oatmeal, grits or hash browns, and your choice of toast, biscuit or English muffin Steak & Eggs - Two eggs cooked to order, $9.29 Corned Beef Hash - 2 eggs $7.59 Pork Chop - An 8 oz pork chop served with two eggs cooked to order $8.99 Country Ham Platter - A large slab of Petit Jean ham grilled and served with two eggs $9.99 French Toast – served with butter, syrup & sprinkled with powdered sugar $4.00 with ham, bacon or sausage $5.59 Pan San – Two pancakes, two eggs, two slices bacon or two link sausage $4.59 Biscuits & Gravy One Biscuit/gravy With ham, bacon, or sausage Two Biscuits/gravy With ham, bacon, or sausage Pancakes One Pancake With ham, bacon, or sausage Short Stack (2) pancakes With ham, bacon, or sausage Stack (3) pancakes With ham, bacon, or sausage

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Old South Salad Chef Salad Half Chef Salad

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$2.59 $4.79 $3.29 $5.49 $2.39 $4.59 $4.00 $5.59 $4.59 $6.29

$4.59 $6.49 $4.99

Add cheese .75 cents; bacon $1.20 add fries $1.75.

1/3 Pound hamburger $5.00 Grilled Ham & Cheese – Deli ham & American cheese grilled $4.75 Patty Melt – 1/3 lb. ground beef, Swiss cheese, served with sautéed onion on grilled rye bread $5.59 Hot Roast Beef or Hot Steak – served with brown gray and your choice of potatoes with dinner salad $7.29 Philly Cheese-Thinly sliced roast beef topped with Swiss cheese, sautéed bell pepper, onions on a grilled French roll $4.89 Grilled Chicken Sandwich – grilled chicken breast on a grilled bun served with pickles, tomato, onion & lettuce $4.99 Club Sandwich – Turkey, ham, bacon, American, Swiss Cheese, on three slices of toasted bread with mayo & bag of chips $7.29 Reuben – Corned beef, sauerkraut & Swiss cheese , on grilled rye bread $5.99 Classic BLT $4.25 Catfish Sandwich – catfish served on toast bun with tartar sauce, onion & pickles $5.49 Grilled Cheese $3.29 Cold Meat Sandwich Choice of sliced roast beef, turkey or ham on choice of bread with pickles, tomato, onion and lettuce $4.29

Steak & Chops

Each meal served with your choice of potato, soup or salad & fresh baked bread

K.C. Dinner Steak 7 oz top sirloin $9.89 Hamburger steak – grilled and topped with sautéed onions $8.49 Chicken Fried Steak Tender hand breaded $9.29 Steak & Shrimp – KC steak served with a skewer of grilled shrimp $13.99 Breaded Pork Cutlet Two breaded pork cutlets, topped with gravy $7.59 Center Cut Pork Chop Grilled 8 oz $10.49 Grilled 16 oz $17.29 Beef Liver – Two slices with sautéed onions $7.89

Chicken

All dinner entrees have the choice of potato, mashed or fries, baked or twice baked; soup or salad and fresh baked bread

¼ Southern Fried Chicken – Two pieces of hand-breaded chicken (choice of white/mixed) $7.99 ½ Southern Fried Chicken – Four pieces of hand-breaded chicken (choice of white/mixed) $9.99 Grilled Chicken Breast –Tender & juicy grilled chicken breast $8.29 Breaded Chicken Tenders –Breaded tenders fried to a golden brown $7.89 Marinated Chicken Tenders – Marinated in special marinade and served grilled or deep dried $8.29 Chicken Livers – hand breaded and fried to golden brown and served with gravy $7.29 Chicken Fried Chicken – Hand breaded, boneless chicken breast fried and served with cream gravy $8.49

Fish

Each meal served with hush puppies, you choice of potato, soup or salad

Farm Raised Catfish- 2 filets, grilled or cornmeal breaded $9.79 Jumbo Shrimp Fried or Grilled -8 jumbo breaded shrimp, $12.89

Old South Appetizers

Cheese Sticks $5.29 Onion Rings Small $2.99 Cheese Fries W/Bacon $4.79 Fried Mushrooms $6.29 Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers $4.29 Fried Dill Pickles $3.99 Fried Green Beans $5.49

1330 East. Main St. • Russellville • 968-3789

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY DINNER SPECIALS!

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Golf

Golf Russellville Country Club Russellville Country Club is a semi-private facility that underwent a major renovation in 1998 that resulted in changes to the design of many holes and the rebuilding of all 18 greens.

• Size: 6,348 yards from back tees; 5,920 yards from middle tees; 4,968 yards from forward tees.

• Par: 71 from back and middle tees, 72 from forward tees.

• Green fees: $40 for 18 holes and $25 for nine holes Tuesday through Thursday; $50 and $30 Friday through Sunday; $25 for twilight rate Tuesday through Sunday after 5 p.m.; all green fees include half cart rental.

• Phone numbers: (479) 968-2660 (pro shop); (479) 968-1139.

Chamberlyne Country Club Chamberlyne Country Club near Danville is a semi-private facility that offers country club amenities in a relaxed and rural setting in the rolling hills of Yell County.

• Size: 7,047 yards from championship tees; 6,638 yards from the back tees; 6,229 yards from middle tees; 5,056 yards from front tees.

• Par: 72 from all tees.

• Green fees: $30 on weekdays, $40 on weekends; includes cart

rental.

• Phone numbers: (479) 495-4110 or (479) 495-4120 (pro shop).

Galla Creek Golf Course Galla Creek Golf Course in Pottsville is an 18-hole, semi-private facility that offers a friendly atmosphere where golfers can play for reasonable prices and relax with a meal at the restaurant.

• Size: 6,126 yards from blue tees; 5,798 yards from white tees.

• Par: 71 from both tees.

• Green fees: $23 Monday through Thursday; $27 Friday through Sunday and on holidays. Cart rental is $16 per 18 holes.

• Phone number: (479) 890-6653

Clarksville Country Club Clarksville Country Club is a nine-hole facility that serves the golfers of Johnson County and the surrounding area.

• Size: 6,209 yards from the back tees; 5, 011 yards from the front tees.

• Par: 72 from both tees.

• Green fees: $14 with member, $20 without. Cart rental is $15 (limited).

• Phone numbers: (479) 754-3026 (pro shop).

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Our City is filled with historical landmarks, including the beautiful Potts Inn. Others you don’t want to miss are the Old Citizen Bank and the Dipping Vat which are located in Rankin Park. Our community is growing fast; this can be contributed to land development and to our highly recognized school system which is considered one of the best in the state! www.cityofpottsville.com

Elementary

Grades K-3 87 South B • 968-2133

Middle Grades

Grades 4,5,6 6926 AR 247 • 890-6631

Junior High

Grades 7, 8, 9 250 Apache Dr. • 968-6571

High School

Grades 7, 8, 9 5000 Apache Dr. • 968-6334

Pottsville School District is preparing students to be college and career ready. We are a growing community and at Pottsville Schools we take this growth as a compliment as families choose to move to our school district. We will not however, be complacent with our past successes, but will continue to strive to be the best we can be. We are committed to a continuing effort to offer the best 21st century education in a caring and rigorous educational environment.

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Schools Russellville Randall Williams serves as superintendent of the Russellville School District. Alene Bynum is assistant superintendent of personnel and instruction. Nathan Barber is the district’s business manager and assistant to the superintendent. Williams, Bynum and Barber have offices in the district’s administration building located north of the Gardner building at 220 W. 10th St. The mailing address is P.O. Box 928, Russellville, AR 72801. The telephone number is (479) 968-1306.

Email is available on the district’s website at russellvilleschools.net. Information about each school and the administration and school board is also available.

The school board regularly meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Wesley White is the school board president.

Elementary Schools • Center Valley, (479) 968-4540 • Crawford, (479) 968-4677 • Dwight, (479) 968-3967 • London, (479) 293-4241 • Oakland Heights, (479) 968-2084 • Sequoyah, (479) 968-2134 Other Schools • Upper Elementary 5th Grade, (479) 968-2650 • Middle School, (479) 968-2557 • Junior High School, (479) 968-1599 • High School, (479) 968-3151

Atkins Mark Gotcher is superintendent of the Atkins School District.

Administrative offices are at 307. N. Church Street, Atkins,

AR 72823; telephone (479) 641-7871. Email is available on the district’s website at atkinsschools.org.

The school board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the district’s administration building. Mark Coffman is the school board president.

• Elementary School, (479) 641-7085 • Middle School (479) 641-1008 • High School (479) 641-7872

Clarksville David Hopkins serves as superintendent of the Clarksville School District.

Administrative offices are at 1701 Clark Road, Clarksville, AR 72830; telephone (479) 705-3200. Email is available on the district’s website at csdar.org.

The school board meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Craig Frost is the school board president.

• Primary School, (479) 979-6000 • Pyron Elementary, (479) 705-3256 • Kraus Middle School, (479) 705-3240 • Junior High, (479) 705-3224 • High School, (479) 705-3212

Dardanelle John Thompson serves as superintendent of the Dardanelle School District.

Administrative offices are located at 209 Cedar St.; telephone (479) 229-4111; Email is available on the district’s website at district.dardanelle.k12.ar.us.

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The school board meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Jerry Don Woods is the school board president.

• Primary School, (479) 229-4185 • Elementary School, (479) 229-3707 • Middle School, (479) 229-4550 • High School, (479) 229-4655

Danville Gregg Grant is superintendent of the Danville School District.

The mailing address for the administrative office is P.O. Box 939, Danville, AR 72823; telephone (479) 495-4800. The district’s website is dps-littlejohns.net.

The school board meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month in the administration office. Bobby Redfern is the school board president.

• Elementary, (479) 495-4820 • Middle School, (479) 495-4827 • High School, (479) 495-4810

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Dover Jerry Owens is superintendent of the Dover School District.

Administrative offices are at 9371 Market St.; mailing address is P.O. Box 325, Dover, AR 72837; telephone (479) 331-2916.

The school board meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. David Dale is the school board president.

• Elementary School, (479) 331-2702 • Middle School, (479) 331-4814 • High School, (479) 331-2120

Hector Walt Davis is superintendent of the Hector School District.

Administrative offices are at 11520 State Highway 27; telephone (479) 284-2021.

The school board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the administration office boardroom. Tony Haley is the school board president.

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Schools • Elementary, (479) 284-3586 • High School, (479) 284-2530

Pottsville Larry Dugger is superintendent of the Pottsville School District.

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Administrative offices and mailing addresses are 7000 State Highway 247, Pottsville, AR 72858; telephone (479) 968-8101. Email is available at the district’s website, apache.afsc.k12.ar.us.

The board meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Blake Herren is the school board president.

• Elementary, (479) 968-2133 • Middle Grades, (479) 890-6631 • Junior High, (479) 968-6574 • High School, (479) 968-6334

Two Rivers Jim Loyd serves as the superintendent for the Two Rivers School District. Administrative offices are located at 510 W. Main St. in Plainview; mailing address is P.O. Box 187, Plainview, AR 72857; telephone, (479) 272-3113.

The district’s website is trgators.org.

The school board meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Bobby Smith is the school board president.

Western Yell County Leona Cleveland serves as the district’s superintendent. Administrative offices are located at 1 Wolverine Drive, Havana, AR 72842. The mailing address is P.O. Box 214, Havana, AR 72842; telephone (479) 476-4116.

The school board meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the administration offices in Havana. Stacy Gillespie is the school board president.

Arkansas Tech Career Center The Arkansas Tech Career Center is located at 2201 S. Knoxville Ave. in Russellville.

Pat Edmunds is the director. The phone number is (479) 9685422.

In 2011, the Area Career Technical Center became the Arkansas Tech Career Center in conjunction with Arkansas Tech University-Ozark.

The merger allows students to receive concurrent college credit while participating in the vocational program.

Reach The Russellville Education Association of Christian Homeschoolers (REACH) was organized to support families who have chosen to educate their children at home by providing information, encouragement and activities to enrich the home-school experience; to encourage and assist families in achieving academic excellence; and to be a source of information for any

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Saint John Catholic School Saint John Catholic School is located at 1912 W. Main St. in Russellville. The school’s principal is Mark Tyler and the school’s website is stjohnscatholicschool.com The school, which began operation in the Arkansas River Valley in 1947, ranges from Montessori pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. The school is open to students of all faiths.

Community Christian School Community Christian School is a nondenominational Christian school located at First Assembly of God in Russellville. The school offers classes from kindergarten to eighth grade. All classes are taught by Christian teachers who are certified and receive 60 hours of professional development each year.

The mailing address is P.O. Box 1786, Russellville, AR 72811.

For more information, call (479) 968-1429 or visit the school’s website at russellvilleccs.com.

Russellville Adult Education Center The Russellville Adult Education Center (RAEC) is located at 1000 S. Arkansas Ave. in the former Gardner Junior High building.

RAEC offers programs in both Pope and Yell counties that assist adults in their efforts to prepare for post-secondary education, successful careers and productive lives.

For more information, call (479) 968-5244.

Arkansas Tech University Arkansas Tech University is a public, four-year accredited university on North Arkansas Avenue in Russellville.

For more information on the administration, academic colleges and departments visit atu.edu.

University of the Ozarks University of the Ozarks is a private, Presbyterian-affiliated, four-year, liberal arts university located at 415 N. College Ave. in Clarksville.

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UACCM The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton is a two-year public college located on State Highway 132 just off Interstate 40 Exit 107 in Morrilton.

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Tusk IV’s caravan through Russellville

By Travis Simpson he heart of the Arkansas Razorbacks is hidden away on a farm near Dardanelle in Yell County. Although specifics aren’t available to the public, the University of the Arkansas’ live mascot, Tusk IV — a 350-pound male Russian boar — makes his home nearby.

While his location remains undisclosed, his departure from the farm is well observed. Tusk travels through Russellville, briefly stopping at PDQ North and PDQ South for miniature pep-rallies, before continuing to Fayetteville to watch the Razorbacks from his spot on the sideline.

Tusk IV, like his lineage, blares the University of Arkansas fight song from his truck and trailer as he caravans across the state for mascot responsibilities.

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“Our day starts at least eight hours before kickoff, sometimes even the night before,” Tusk IV’s handler Keith Stokes said. “We usually head out about five hours before kickoff, stop at Russellville and do pep-rallies. You know, we play the fight song and stuff. A lot of times fans will correspond their trip with us up to the hill. It’s like a caravan to the game. It’s like traveling with a rock star.”

Tusk IV’s truck and trailer was donated by Truck Centers of Arkansas. He lives in an 8,000 square-foot heated and cooled facility. The Stokes family survives on donations to the Tusk Trust and generous alumni. They are not paid for their time. For Stokes, it’s a labor of love.

“I’ve always loved animals. I’ve always loved the Razorbacks.

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To do: call the hog(s) This was a way for me to marry the two,” he said.

It began when former UA athletic director Frank Broyles approached ex-Razorback football player and all-around state sports celebrity commentator David Bazzel about how to increase attendance and excitement for the Razorbacks during a down year.

“I was the president of the Arkansas Pork Producers Association at the time,” he said. “We [Razorbacks] weren’t having such a great year back then, there was some coaching turmoil at the hill and after Broyles contacted Bazzel, the thing David wanted to was step up the atmosphere with a live mascot.

“In the past, we had had farm pigs, but they wanted a real razorback. A farm pig is totally different. He contacted the association and we helped him find one.”

The original Tusk lived at the Little Rock Zoo, but every boar since was sired from the previous pig, with the exception of Tusk IV who was sired from Tusk II. Tusk III was his uncle.

“Tusk IV was born here and handled from day one,” Stokes said. “In a way that makes him more dangerous because when a wild animal gets used to you, he doesn’t think you are a person, he thinks you are a 300 pound animal like himself. He’d never intentionally hurt you, though.”

Tusk doesn’t travel to many away games. Stokes said they attend the games in Dallas due to a large fanbase and they attend all bowl games.

“We have the home games down to a science because we’ve done them so often,” he said. “It’s amazing going down the highway with Tusk and people honking, taking pictures and trying to get a look.

“We remind ourselves that they aren’t hollering for you. They are hollering for that animal. I don’t want the recognition. The most I want is that whoever looks at him to know that he is well taken care of. We aren’t in it for the glory.”

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caliber in our town,” RVDGA president Matt Loyd said. “These are championship-caliber courses and people travel from all over to use them.

These are people that are spending money in our hotels, at our gas stations and on our food. It’s very good for the community and good for those with an interest in disc golf.”

RVDGA was founded in 2008. Loyd took over presidential duties in 2009. He said there’s never a shortage of people to play with.

When he took over, the club had 25 members. Last year they sold 89 memberships at 15 dollars each.

“It’s been a blast,” Loyd said. “It’s a labor of love for me and with such growing popularity, that means there can be more tournaments.”

Loyd said the fees go toward paying for the tournaments hosted in Russellville, of which there are currently five. The Vintage Open, NPC Championship, Arkansas Amateur Championship and the War of the Shore are all official Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) B-Tier tournaments. The group also hosts an annual 3-man scramble in March with proceeds from

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The RVDGA encourages anyone interested in disc golf to grab some friends and give it a try.

“We have people of all types that play,” Loyd said. “We have kids, doctors, preachers and college students — just about anyone you can imagine. We are super lucky to have the club because it brings in all walks of life. There’s really not just one type of person that loves disc golf.”

The allure? According to Loyd the game is easy to learn, difficult to master and a good way to spend time with family and friends.

“When you go to play regular golf — we call it ball golf — usually there are fees involved with getting to play on the course,” he said. “Disc golf is usually free. For something that doesn’t cost any money, it’s good exercise. You get to get outdoors in nice parks.”

Disc golfers use a range of different discs similar to the variety of clubs a golfer might use for various shots. Disc golfers aren’t limited by their throws either. There is the usual frisbee throw but disc-golfers also make shots over handed and sometimes even roll their discs downhill to set up future shots.

“Some golfers carry dozens of discs with them,” Loyd said. “It’s a great sport that you can play as casually or competitively as you want.”

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Athletics Arkansas Tech University Mascot: Wonder Boys and Golden Suns Conference: Great American Conference • Athletic director: Steve Mullins, (479) 968-0245 • Assistant athletic director: Kristy Bayer, (479) 964-0513 • Sports information director: Paul Smith, (479) 968-0645 University of the Ozarks Mascot: Eagles Conference: American Southwest Conference • Athletic director: Jimmy Clark, (479) 979-1484 • Sports information director: Josh Peppas, (479) 979-1483 Atkins High School Mascot: Red Devils Conference: 3A-2 • Athletic director: Charlie Sorrels. (479) 641-1296 (479) 641-1296 (fieldhouse); (479) 641-8894 (gym) Clarksville High School Mascot: Panthers Conference: 5A-West • Athletic director: Michael Banning (479) 754-1607 (479) 754-7795 (fieldhouse); (479) 754-3712 (gym)

Danville High School Mascot: Little Johns Conference: 3A-4 • Athletic director: D.J. Crane, (479) 495-4806 (479) 495-4806 (fieldhouse); (479) 495-4830 (gym) Dardanelle High School Mascot: Sand Lizards Conference: 4A-4 • Athletic director: Larry Walker, (479) 229-4655 (479) 229-465 (fieldhouse); (479) 229-4655 (gym)

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Dover High School Mascot: Pirates Conference: 4A-4 • Athletic director: Jason McGhee, (479) 264-4180 (479) 331-2129 (fieldhouse); (479) 331-4223 (gym) Hector High School Mascot: Wildcats Conference: 2A-4 • Athletic director: Jeff Harelson (479) 284-4681 (fieldhouse); (479) 284-2136 (gym) Johnson County Westside Mascot: Rebels Conference: 2A-4 • Athletic director: Steve Golden, (479) 497-1171 (479) 497-1171 (fieldhouse, gym)

Lamar High School Mascot: Warriors; Conference: 3A-4 • Athletic director: Brett Sampley (479) 885-2387 (fieldhouse); (479) 885-3977 (gym) Pottsville High School Mascot: Apaches; Conference: 4A-4 • Athletic directors: Bryan Rust, (479) 968-6411; Chance Johnson, (479) 968-6334 (479) 968-6411 (fieldhouse); (479) 968-6338 (gym) Russellville High School Mascot: Cyclones Conference: 6A/7A Central and 6A East (playoffs) • Athletic director: Johnny Johnson (479) 968-9253 (fieldhouse); (479) 968-3152 (gym) Two Rivers High School Mascot: Gators Conference: 3A-4 • Athletic director: Jeremy Rainey (479) 489-4171 (fieldhouse); (479) 489-4166 (gym) Western Yell County High School Mascot: Wolverines Conference: 2A-4 • Athletic director: Carla Caitlett (479) 476-4125 (gym)

• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ark. River Valley With locations in Russellville and Dardanelle, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Arkansas River Valley provide sports and activity opportunities to local youth. For more information about Boys & Girls Club activities, call (479) 968-7819.

• Russellville Youth Baseball Association RYBA is a U.S. Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) sanctioned youth baseball association that provides boys ages 4-15 an opportunity to play baseball. For more information, contact Al Harpenau at (479) 970-5192.

• Arkansas Valley Soccer Association The AVSA has semi-annual seasons (spring and fall) and gives more than 1,000 boys and girls the opportunity to join in the world’s most widely-played sport.

For more information, call (479) 890-6309 or visit arkansasvalleysoccer.com.

• Other programs • Arkansas River Valley Tennis Association (ARVTA) — (479) 8576734.

• Baseball, softball (Dardanelle) — Call Willie Lawhon, (479) 229-5084.

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Help Organizations American Red Cross The American Red Cross, River Valley Chapter is part of a humanitarian organization led by volunteers who provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. For more information, call (479) 890-2755 or visit redcross.org/arkansas. Â Area Agency on Aging The Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas serves Johnson, Pope and Yell counties, providing a wide variety of assistance and support for persons primarily age 60 and older. For more information, call (479) 967-9300 or (800) 467-2171 or visit seniorspecialists.org. Â Arkansas Department of Health Hospice The Arkansas Department of Health Hospice program is a nonprofit organization assisting qualifying patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal or life-limiting illness. It can be accessed through local county health units in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway, Faulkner, Perry, Logan and Scott counties. For more information, call (479) 968-4177 or visit a local county health unit. Â Arkansas Hospice Russellville Arkansas Hospice Russellville is a community-based, nonprofit organization offering end-of-life care for those with a life-limiting prognosis. It provides both patient and caregiver support. Its Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home is an eight-bed inpatient hospice facility. The home provides 24-hour care to hospice patients who require symptom and/or pain management that can not be controlled at home. For more information, call (479) 498-2050, (479) 964-4500 or (888) 498-2050, or visit arkansashospice.org. Â Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas The Arkansas River Valley branch of the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) provides one-on-one mentoring for children 6-14. For more information, call (479) 968-5525 or visit bbbsca.org.

Court-Appointed Special Advocates Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), through supervisors and volunteers, advocates for abused and neglected children placed into the foster care system in Pope, Johnson and Franklin counties. For more information, call (479) 880-1195 or visit arcasa5.com. Â Community Development Institute Community Development Institute operates Head Start, Head Start Home Base and Early Head Start in 13 counties across the state. For more information, call (479) 567-5629 or visit cditeam. org.Â

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Community Service Inc. Community Service Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that gives guidance and counseling to troubled youth and their families, along with other services. For more information, call (479) 967-3370 in Russellville or visit communityserviceinc.com.

Counseling Associates Counseling Associates offers outpatient, group and family therapy, along with many other crisis and treatment services. For more information, call (479) 968-1298 in Russellville or (800) 8442066 after hours.

Cross and Shield Ministries Cross and Shield Ministries offers a wide range of assistance and programs to emergency service personnel and to citizens in crisis.

For more information, call (479) 264-6146 or visit crossandshield. org.

Friendship Community Care Friendship Community Care Inc. provides services for individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities, manages eight ABC facilities and manages senior activity centers in Johnson, Pope and Yell counties. For more information, call (479) 967-2322 or (800) 461-1793, or visit fccare.org.

Help Network Inc. Help Network Inc. is a clearinghouse for benevolent funds for area churches, civic organizations and businesses in Pope, Yell and Johnson counties. The agency verifies emergency needs of clients for assistance with bills. For more information, call (479) 967-7890 or visit helpnetworkinc.net.

Main Street Mission The Main Street Mission is a Christian-based nonprofit ministry that serves free breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Clothes shopping is available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (479) 968-8303 or (479) 968-8363, or visit mainstreetmission.org.

River Valley United Way The River Valley United Way is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of Pope, Yell and Johnson County residents through programs and agencies who make the Arkansas River Valley a better place to live. For more information, call (479) 9685089 or visit rivervalleyunitedway.org.

Salvation Army The Salvation Army is located at 1004 Weir Road in Russellville.

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Utilities Water and sewer • Atkins Water Works, (479) 641-7853 • Atkins City Hall, (479) 641-2900 • Clarksville Light and Water, (479) 754-3148 • Danville Water Department, (479) 495-2516 • Danville City Hall, (479) 495-2013 • Dardanelle Water Department, (479) 229-3992 • Dover City Hall, (479) 331-3270 • East Johnson County Water Users Association, (479) 8852607 • Lamar Water Department and City Hall, (479) 885-3865 • Northeast Yell County Water Association, (479) 229-2800 • Pottsville Water Department, (479) 968-3029 • Russellville City Corp., (479) 968-2105 • Tri County Regional Water Distribution District, (479) 968-6268 Natural gas • CenterPoint Energy (800) 992-7552 centerpointenergy.com Electricity • Entergy (800) 368-3749 entergy.com • Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative (479) 647-2176 (800) 468-2176 avecc.com Telephone/television/Internet • CenturyLink (479) 880-2285 centurylink.com • Suddenlink Communications (888) 592-3861 www.suddenlink.com

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Get interactive at Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitors center lauded a paradise within a paradise

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ature lovers coming to the Arkansas River Valley will delight in the variety of parks, reserves, campgrounds and lakes available to enjoy at little cost, and the Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitors Center is the proverbial cherry on top.

“The Visitors Center here is a nice facility,” Andy Thomas, former superintendent of Lake Dardanelle State Park, said. “I’ve worked for Arkansas State Parks for years, and I literally remember the time when the governor would come in, (and) we would have to pull the boards off the back of buildings and nail them on the front to make them presentable.”

In 1996, Arkansas passed Amendment 76, an eight-cent conservation tax that benefits the state parks, and led Arkansas to become one of the country’s leaders in state parks systems.

Opened in 2003, the Visitors Center boasts 8,000 gallons of aquariums that represent the Arkansas River, local tributaries and Lake Dardanelle.

“The aquariums are really neat,” Thomas said. “They’re set up like the river system is. We have the big tanks, the tributary tanks that have species in them you would find in the lake’s tributaries, and they feed into the river tanks.”

One of the biggest attractions to the youngsters who visit the park is the aquatic turtle touch table, where kids can interact with live turtles. There are also several snakes that kids and adults alike can admire, as well as a honeybee exhibit.

Interactive, touch-screen computer kiosks feature information on aquatic resources and the history and culture of the Arkansas River Valley, and have age settings to tailor the information to the viewer.

Park interpreters host environmental education programs throughout the year in the center’s state-of-the-art classroom with digital projectors and surround sound. Local kids gain course credit at their schools through the programs.

“We have some great educators out here, and we have a great partnership with our River Valley schools,” Thomas said. “We’re an extension of their classrooms. They can come out here and study micro-invertebrates or anything.”

The classroom, which opens up to a balcony that overlooks Lake Dardanelle, has also become a hot spot for weddings.

The facility sits on the shore of Lake Dardanelle, providing breathtaking views of the lake and something for every visitor to enjoy. The park also provides pavilions, launch ramps, a marina, bicycle and kayak rentals and a hiking trail, and it has

provided more and more people with a safe, economical vacation spot.

“People are staying closer to home, with the gas prices the way that they are,” Thomas said. “They’re not going to Disney World or Gulf Shores. I think they’ve been to the casinos — been there, done that. They’re looking for a quality vacation that’s economical.”

The park has changed a great deal during the past few years.

What began as mainly a camping destination has blossomed into a premier site for environmental education, conservation and community pride.

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State Parks Those visiting the Arkansas River Valley in search of outdoor recreation will be thrilled to see the variety and abundance of facilities the area provides for this type of activity. Through the combination of state parks at Lake Dardanelle and Mount Nebo and the number of projects provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the activities are numerous for those enjoying the outdoors, whether it be spending the day fishing or taking in the sights of a nature trail or enjoying a night of camping.

Rare is the occasion through the spring, summer and fall when there isn’t a weekend fishing tournament taking place on Lake Dardanelle. The 35,000-acre body of water stretches westward from the Dardanelle Lock and Dam into Pope, Yell, Johnson, Logan and Franklin counties and provides excellent waters for white bass, crappie, stripers, catfish walleye, bluegill, redear and black bass.

Lake Dardanelle is noted as one of the states premier white bass lakes. It contains various structures – coves, tributaries, rock piles, shallows, flats, jetties and islands – that this type of fish finds attractive. As temperatures begin to warm in late March, largemouth bass and other fish species, such as white bass, love to move up into the creeks and streams that feed the lake in search of spawning sites. White bass are attracted to the areas where 5- to 10-foot depths jump up to 2- and 3-foot flats for spawning purposes, and numerous fish ranging from one pound and up are found there. The Illinois Bayou, which runs into the east end of the lake, is another attractive site for white bass. The dark shale bottom located near the Interstate 40 bridge provides warm water earlier, and many anglers take advantage of that to catch early white bass.

Lake Dardanelle is also considered one of the state’s premier locations for striped bass because of the lake’s fertileness. Area fishing reports indicate stripers weighing 20 pounds are a possibility along with fish ranging from two to six pounds.

Cradled between the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains, Nimrod Lake has proven popular with fishers and hunters since it was completed in 1942. It is the oldest Corps of Engineers lake in the state. The most popular fish harbored in the waters of Nimrod Lake are crappie, largemouth bass, bream, catfish and white bass. Anglers have become accustomed to large slab crappie tugging on their hooks and making their bobbers dance at Nimrod.

In-season hunting is permitted throughout the lake area except in or near parks. A 2,400-acre green tree public duck hunting area is available on project lands and 3,800 acres are managed for propagation of bobwhite quail and upland game.

Those who enjoy sports are not alone in appreciating Nimrod.

There are seven parks nestled along the lake where a family or individual can picnic, camp or just relax amid the groves of

tall, sweet-scented pines. The parks are equipped with tent and trailer spaces, tables, grills, fire rings, playgrounds, fish cleaning stations, boat launch ramps, trash cans, municipal water, electricity and showers. Nimrod is conveniently located adjacent to State Highway 7, which is a National Scenic Byway.

The most popular of the trails in the area is the Bona Dea Trails in Russellville, with an estimated 172,100 visits to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project in 2000. The facility is for day use only, with hiking and interpretive trails located near Lake Dardanelle, with the two being separated by Lake Front Drive.

The Meadowbrook self-guided trail is located inside Lake Dardanelle State Park. The three-quarter mile trail is considered easy with regard to hiking difficulty, with 30 minutes being the estimated time for completion. The trail begins and ends at the parks amphitheater and provides a theme of change, illustrated by the succession of plants, man’s influence on the environment and the variety of flowers, plants and trees in the Arkansas River Valley.

The Bench Trail is considered the easier of two trails at Mount Nebo State Park. Beginning at the overlook shelter seen during the drive up the mountain, the trail gets its name from a narrow shelf called a bench that encircles the entire mountain. The four-mile trail through a woodland teeming with large trees and wildlife is level in most places and displays excellent mountain scenery, especially during the fall.

The Summit Park Trail is a one-mile trail on Mount Nebo and is considered moderate to strenuous in difficulty. The loop trail, named for the Summit Park Hotel built near the trailhead in 1889, begins at a point on the northwest side of the top of the mountain and meanders down to Fern Lake along a similar path that was first used by the guests of the famous hotel. The

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Civilian Conservation Corps improved the trail with beautiful work in the 1930s.

The Arkansas River Valley is brimming with various sites for those wanting to spend a warm spring or summer night outdoors, whether it be on the higher elevation of Mount Nebo or near the waters of Lake Dardanelle and its tributaries, the Arkansas River or Lake Nimrod.

Mount Nebo is located west of Dardanelle and towers 1,350 feet above the Arkansas River Valley. A portion of the mountain was chosen as a park site in 1933, and logs and stones from the mountain were used by the Civilian Conservation Corps to construct many of the parks bridges, trails, rustic-style cabins and pavilions. There are 24 campsites (Class B, 10 hike-in) on Mount Nebo, along with 14 fully-equipped cabins with kitchens. Also included on the mountain are a pool, tennis courts, picnic areas, a playground, extra-large enclosed and standard open pavilions and a ball field.

Lake Dardanelle State Park provides campsites in Russellville and Dardanelle. The Russellville Area, the main park campground, provides 65 Class A campsites – which includes dual-voltage hookups, freeze-proof water connections and modern bathhouses and a table

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and/or grill at each site and is open throughout the year.

The Dardanelle Area has 18 campsites and is open year round. Camping fees during the spring, summer and fall months range from $13-$22 per day. There are camping discounts for campers ages 62 and older, with a Golden Age Passport, and the mobility impaired.

Also in the Lake Dardanelle area and its tributaries are those sites operated by the Corps of Engineers. They include: • Cabin Creek, which includes a boat ramp.

• Cane Creek, which is available for day use and has a boat ramp.

• Delaware, which is available for day use. It has a group site, a pavilion and a boat ramp.

• Dublin, which is for day use and has a boat ramp and a pavilion.

• Dwight Mission, which is limited to day use only.

Included are three picnic areas and one boat ramp.

• Horsehead, which includes a boat ramp.

• Okane, which includes a boat ramp.

• Old Post Road Park, which is for day use and camping.

The most visited location, it has 40 campsites (with electricity, water and sewer facilities at a $16 fee per night) along with 12 picnic sites, eight pavilions and a launch

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ramp.

• Piney Bay, which is for day use and camping. It has 91 campsites (86 with electricity, water and sewer at a $9-$16 fee), along with eight picnic sites, a pavilion, a swimming area and two launch ramps.

• Riverview, which is for day use and camping. It has 18 campsites (all with electricity, water is available at $11 fee per night), a pavilion and 14 picnic sites.

• Shoal Bay, which is for day use and camping. It includes 82 campsites (all include electricity and 65 with water at $13$16 fee per night), two pavilions, a swimming area and two launch ramps.

• Spadra, which is for day use and camping. Included are 30 campsites (25 with utilities at $9-$16 per night for sites with utilities), a pavilion, two launch ramps and a fishing dock.

• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has four locations along the Arkansas River as part of its Rockefeller Lake-Ormond.

Camping includes are 33 campsites (utilities included at a $12 fee per night).

• Sequoya, which is for day use camping. It includes 14 campsites with (utilities included at $19 per night) and 11 picnic sites.

• Sweeden Island, which is for day use and camping. Included are 28 sites (all with electricity at $11-$13 fee per night), a pavilion and a launch ramp.

• The Corps of Engineers campsites along Lake Nimrod include: • Carden Point, which is for day use Included are nine picnic sites, a picnic shelter, a playground, a swim beach and a launch ramp • Carter Cove, which is for day use and camping. Included are 34 campsites (electricity and water available at a $14 fee per night), one swimming area, three launch ramps and a fish cleaning station.

• County Line, which is for day use and camping. Included are 20 campsites (electricity and water available at a $14 fee per night), a swimming area, a playground, restrooms with showers, a group picnic shelter, three launch ramps and a fish cleaning station.

• Project Point, which is for day use and camping. Included are six campsites (electricity available at $13 fee per night).

• Quarry Cove, which is for day use and camping. There are 31 campsites (electricity and water available at $14 fee per night), one swimming area, two launch ramps and a fish cleaning station.

• River Road, which is for day and camping. Included are 15 camps (water and electricity available at a $14 fee per night), –∞ playground a group picnic area.

• Sunlight Bay, which is for day use and camping. Includes 28 campsites (water and electricity available), a playground, a group shelter, restroom with showers, two launch ramps and a fish cleaning station.

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Libraries The Pope County Library System consists of the Russellville Library and three branches in Atkins, Dover and Hector.

Russellville Heritage Hall, adjacent to the Russellville Library, is available as a community meeting room. The building is the former library and is designated as an historic building on the National Registry.

The library system is funded by a one-mill county property tax approved by county voters in 1997.

The library is governed by an appointed five-member administrative board. The board meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.

The library’s website, popelibrary.org, includes information about programs offered, a link to the library catalog, links to more than 125 sites, genealogy information, the family index for genealogy, an auto repair and small engine repair reference center and accelerated reading lists for local schools.

Patrons with a Pope County library card can access their accounts and renew their books or put books on hold. The library has several children’s and young adult programs each week for all branches.

Shawn Pierce is the library director.

• The Russellville Headquarters is located at 116 E. Third St., Russellville, (479) 968-4368. The library is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. There are multiple public-access computers. The history and genealogy department has a wealth of information for Arkansas and family history research. A microfilm/microfiche reader is available to scan to a computer and the information can be printed, saved or emailed. The ancestry database is also available in each of the branches.

• The Atkins Centennial Library, 216 N.E. First St., Atkins, (479) 641-7904, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

• The Dover Library, 80 Library Road, Dover, (479) 331-2173, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• The Hector Library, 11600 State Highway 27, Hector, (479) 284-0907, is open from 1-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; and 2-6 p.m. Thursday.

For New Residents For new residents • Voter registration New residents to the Arkansas River Valley can register to vote at their county courthouses in Russellville, Danville, Dardanelle and Clarksville.

• Pope County Clerk’s Office, Russellville, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, (479) 968-6064 • Yell County Clerk’s Offices in Dardanelle and Danville, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, (479) 229-4404 (Dardanelle), (479) 495-4850 (Danville) • Johnson County Clerk’s Office, Clarksville, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, (479) 754-3967 •Motor vehicle registration, licenses Newcomers can take care of their driver’s license and vehicle registration business at revenue offices in Pope, Yell and Johnson counties. New residents can also register to vote at revenue offices.

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Yell County • The Arkansas River Valley Regional Library, (479) 229-4418, is located at 501 N. Front St., Dardanelle, AR 72834 and is open from noon to 7 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The library has computers open to the public and available for free literacy tests.

• The Yell County Library, (479) 495-2911, is located at 904 Atlanta St., Danville, AR 72833 and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The library has computers open to the public, along with a genealogy collection.

• The Plainview Community Library, (479) 2724979, at 220 S. Cleveland Ave., Plainview, AR 72857 is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday.

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Legislators, election commissions & political parties

Legislators U.S. Senate • Tom Cotton (R). First elected to the Senate in 2014, Cotton is up for re-election in 2020.

Contact: Little Rock office, 11809 Hinson Road, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72212, phone (501) 223-9081; Washington, D.C. office, B33 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-2353; cotton.senate.gov • John Boozman (R). First elected to the Senate in 2010, Boozman is up for re-election in 2016.

Contact: Little Rock office, 1401 W. Capitol Ave., Plaza F, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone (501) 372-7153; Washington, D.C. office, 320 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4843; boozman.senate.gov U.S. House of Representatives Third District • Steve Womack (R). First elected to the House in 2010, his position is up for re-election in 2016.

Contact: Fort Smith office, 623 N. 6th St., Fort Smith, AR 72902, phone (479) 424-1146; Washington, D.C. office, 1119 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4301; womack.house.gov Fourth District • Bruce Westerman (R). First elected to the House in 2014, his position is up for re-election in 2016.

Contact: Ozark office, 221 W. Commercial St., Ozark, AR 72949, phone (501) 295-9752; Washington, D.C. office, 130 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515, phone (202) 225-3772; westerman.house.gov State Senate District 6 • Gary Stubblefield (R). First elected to the Senate 2012, his position is up for re-election 2016.

Contact: 2542 Skeets Road, Branch, AR 72928; (479) 6354314; email gary.stubblefield@senate.ar.gov District 16 • Greg Standridge (R). First elected to the Senate in 2015, his position is up for re-election in 2016.

Contact: P.O. Box 1284, Russellville, AR 72811; phone (479) 968-1562; email greg.standridge@senate.ar.gov State House of Representatives District 21 • Marcus Richmond (R). First elected to the House in 2014, his position is up for re-election in 2016.

Contact: 10509 S and G Circle Lane, Harvey, AR 72841; phone (479) 299-4416; email marcus.richmond@arkansashouse.org District 68 • Trevor Drown (R). First elected to the House in 2014, his position is up for re-election in 2016.

Election Commissions, political parties Election Commissions • Johnson County — Democrat Ron Taylor, (479) 885-6374; Republican Jill Perdue, (479) 705-0516; Republican Erin Rowbotham, (479) 885-6334.

• Pope County — Democrat Carol Shoptaw (479) 9687214; Republican Portia Short (479) 968-1206; Republican Freddie Harris, (479) 280-1021; Election Coordinator Sherry Polsgrove, (479) 280-1905. Election headquarters is located at 1509 E. Main St. Suite 7.

• Yell County — Democrat Danny Bunting, (479) 229-2479; Republican Greg Bland, (479) 493-2225; Republican John McCourt, (479) 476-2791.

Political parties Johnson County • Democratic Party — Jimmy Dorney, chair; Michelle Frost, vice chair; Leta Willis, secretary-treasurer; (479) 479-1402.

Meetings are at the Johnson County Courthouse.

• Republican Party — Donna Cook, chair; (479) 647-6762; piecefulsister@yahoo.com. The Johnson County Republican Committee meets the third Monday of every month at 6 p.m.

Contact: P.O. Box 1182, Dover, AR 72837; phone (479) 8572498; email trevor.drown@arkansashouse.org District 69 • Betty Overbey (D). First elected to the House in 2010, her position is up for re-election in 2016.

Contact: P.O. Box 177, Lamar, AR, 72846; (479) 885-6479; email betty.overbey@arkansashouse.org District 71 • Kenneth Henderson (R). First elected to the House in 2014, his position is up for re-election in 2016.

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Pope County â&#x20AC;˘ Democratic Party â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bill Sorrells, chair; Elizabeth Harris, vice chair; Richard Hill, secretary; Tom Sullivan, treasurer; (479) 9682088. Meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pope County Courthouse. â&#x20AC;˘ Republican Party â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Freddie Harris, chair. The Pope County Republican Committee meets the second Monday in Russellville on the second floor of the County Courthouse at 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Russellville River Valley TEA Party Association â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bob McCready, coordinator; (479) 968-5485. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Pope County Courthouse. â&#x20AC;˘ Tri-County Tea Party â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christina Roulston, chairperson; Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at Pope County Courthouse. Roulston can be reached at (479) 2800438.

Yell County â&#x20AC;˘ Democratic Party â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Danny Bunting, chair; Jim Pickens, secretary; John McCourt, treasurer; (479) 857-5101. Meetings are at the Yell County Courthouse in Danville. â&#x20AC;˘ Republican Party â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Haskel Hicks, county chair; (479) 857-6201. Find â&#x20AC;&#x153;Republican Party of Yell County Arkansasâ&#x20AC;? on Facebook. phone (479) 970-4850; kenneth.henderson@arkansashouse.org District 73 â&#x20AC;˘ Mary Bentley (R). First elected to the House in 2014, his position is up for re-election in 2016.

Contact: 142 Shady Lane, Perryville, AR 72176; phone (501) 3332297; mary.bentley@arkansashouse.org District 83 â&#x20AC;˘ David L. Branscum (R). First elected to the House in 2010, his position is up for re-election in 2016.

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The 2015 RussVegas Half featured spirit stations and invited people from their neighborhoods to come out and support the runners.

The race included a festival that featured a kids mile, 5K glow run, car show, expo, food and live entertainment.

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Since 1929 out of their neighborhoods and watch the race with their cups of coffee.

“We have 600 people signed up from outside the Arkansas River Valley, and over 100 are from outside Arkansas,” Olson said. “The more we can get out and support the race, the more it will grow. That’s more tax dollars for our community.”

2015 was also the first year the half marathon supported Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) through the Angels program, which gave participants the opportunity to qualify for free entry to the half marathon and raise a minimum of $300 to benefit ACH. Raising $300 also meant racers will get a technical race shirt to identify them as an ACH Angel. The more money raised through their personal webpage, the more prizes were available.

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Emergency services Residents of the Arkansas River Valley can call 911 to report traffic accidents, fires, medical emergencies and other criminal activity — dispatch centers dispatch fire, police and medical officials in Pope, Yell and Johnson counties.

Law enforcement Pope County • Pope County Sheriff’s Department, (479) 968-2558 • Arkansas Tech University Office of Public Safety, (479) 968-0222 • Atkins Police Department, (479) 6411811 • Dover City Marshal’s Office, (479) 331-3270 • Hector Police Department, (479) 284-5371 • London Police Department, (479) 293-4513 • Pottsville Police Department, (479) 968-2864

• Russellville Police Department, (479) 968-3232 Yell County • Yell County Sheriff’s Department, (479) 229-4175 or 495-4880 • Danville Police Department, (479) 495-2121 • Dardanelle Police Department, (479) 229-2533 Johnson County • Arkansas State Police Troop J, Clarksville, (479) 754-3096 • Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, (479) 754-2200 • Clarksville Police Department, (479) 754-8100 • Lamar Police Department, (479) 8853865

• Appleton, (479) 284-2126 • Atkins, (479) 641-2289 • Bayliss, (479) 293-3129 • Crow Mountain, (479) 968-4472 • Dover City, (479) 331-0915 • Dover Rural, (479) 331-1002 • Hatley, (479) 331-0140 • Hector, (479) 284-2512 • Linker Mountain, (479) 967-9500 • London, (479) 293-4999 • Martin Township, (479) 331-9800 • Moreland, (479) 331-2056 • Pea Ridge, (479) 641-1004 • Pottsville, (479) 968-8334 Yell County • (479) 495-4881 Johnson County • (479) 754-2200

Fire Departments Pope County • Russellville Fire Department, (479) 968-2332

Other Emergencies Pope County • Pope County Emergency Rescue Team

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(479) 968-8222 • Pope County Emergency Management (479) 968-1800 • Russellville Fire Department Rescue Team (479) 968-2332 Johnson County • Johnson County Emergency Management (479) 754-6383 • Johnson Co. Regional Medical Center (479) 7545454 Yell County • Yell County 911 Emergency Management (479) 495-7831 Other services • Missing and Exploited Children (800) 843-5678 • Regional Poison Center (800) 376-4766

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Hospitals Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 170-bed joint commission-accredited acute care hospital in Russellville, providing a comprehensive range of medical and clinical services to the Arkansas River Valley area.

Saint Mary’s can be reached at (479) 968-2841, or can be found online at saintmarysregional.com.

Chambers Memorial Hospital Chambers Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit hospital located in Danville.

Chambers is a licensed with 41 private single-unit patient rooms.

For more information, call (479) 495-2241 or (479) 495-6333 or visit chambersmemorialhospital.com.

River Valley Medical Center River Valley Medical Center is a 35-bed facility in Dardanelle. River Valley Medical Center provides many inpatient and outpatient services. To contact, call (479) 229-4677. For hospital general information, call (479) 229-2827.

Johnson Regional Medical Center The 80-bed Johnson Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit facility in Clarksville. To contact the hospital, call (479) 754-5454, or go online to jrmc.com.

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Veterinarians • Arkansas Animal Care Clinic; Tena Spencer D.V.M.; Stacy Landers D.V.M.; 3202 W. Main St.; (479) 968-7387.

• Atkins Animal Clinic; Scott Hamm D.V.M.; Mike Hamm D.V.M.; 304 N.W. 12th St.; (479) 641-2244.

• Azzore Veterinary Specialists; Terry Dew D.V.M., MS, Diplomat, A.C.V.S.; 2711 E. Parkway Drive, Russellville; (479) 964-4300.

• Clarksville Veterinary Clinic; Neal R. Jones D.V.M.; 1312 N. Harmony Road, Clarksville; (479) 754-6074.

• Davis Veterinary Services; John Davis D.V.M.; 1424 State Highway 22 West, Dardanelle; (479) 229-0595.

• Parker Animal Clinic; Shane Parker D.V.M.; 8817 U.S. Highway 64 West, Russellville; (479) 754-5656 • Parkway Animal Hospital; Ken Smith D.V.M.; 407 N. Elmira Ave.; (479) 968-2255.

• Merritt Animal Clinic; Chris Merritt D.V.M.; 2370 N. State Highway 7, Dardanelle; (479) 229-2600.

• Russellville Animal Clinic; David Oates D.V.M.; Heath Stump D.V.M; 1210 E. 14th St., Russellville; (479) 967-7777.

• Southwind Animal Hospital; Corry Key D.V.M.; 715 N. El Paso St., Russellville; (479) 498-8600.

• Town and Country Veterinary Clinic; Dale Kaufman D.V.M.; Jeana S. Kaufman D.V.M.; 4461 Pleasant View Road off State Highway 7; (479) 968-6700.

• Tanner Veterinary Hospital; David Tanner D.V.M.; 2600 S. Arkansas Ave.; (479) 968-3535.

• Tri-County Veterinary Services; Jeanne Strackbein D.V.M.; Blake Hawkins D.V.M.; Josie Robison D.V.M.; 1009 E. Poplar, Clarksville; (479) 754-9090.

• Yell County Veterinary Services; Suzanne Henne D.V.M.; 18004 State Highway 27 South, Plainview; (479) 272-4854.

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Russellville’s Advertising and Promotions (A&P) Commission helped facilitate more than $350,000 in 2014 through the city’s 11⁄2 percent hotel and motel sales tax.

The funds generated through the sales tax are used to advertise and promote city events, which are facilitated through mini and community grants. A mini grant is a tourism-event grant, while a community grant is for a community event.

The A&P Commission was created to facilitate Ordinance No. 1692, which created a 11⁄2 percent sales tax upon the gross receipts of hotels and motels in the city of Russellville. The commission ensures tax revenue is used for advertising and promotion of Russellville and is formed by members of the local tourism industry and city residents.

Christie Graham is the director of the A&P Commission. Other members include Tyler Riley, Al Brown, Shawn Gordon, Sarah Keating and Dusti Yarber. Freddie Harris and Robert Wiley are the city liaisons to the commission.

For more information, visit www.discoverrussellville.org.

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