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EDUCATING with a wide variety of educational opportunities

A caring, nurturing environment with well-trained faculty and support staff Innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs A well-rounded instructional program in all academic areas that includes GT, pre-AP, AP, and concurrent credit classes

EQUIPPING with tools and skills for life

OUR STUDENTS

FOR THEIR

FUTURE At Russellville School District we are creating the best experiences that give our students an advantage in their world.

1:1 Initiative program, which provides all RHS students with laptops for an interactive classroom environment Development of soft skills, such as leadership, the ability to collaborate with peers, and critical thinking A diverse extracurricular program

EMPOWERING with ways to prepare for their future

Exposure to college and career opportunities beginning in elementary schools College and Career Readiness Advisory classes Russellville Area Career and Technical Center, which offers in-depth training in various vocational, technical, and technology-based courses

220 West 10th Street Ŷ Russellville, AR. 72801 Ŷ 479.968.1306 Ŷ www.russellvilleschools.net

SINCE 1975

Serving the River Valley since 1975!

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to the Arkansas River Valley Welcome. 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 2017 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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The City Corporation board of directors is a group of dedicated citizen leaders from our community who give their

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.

time and expertise freely, without compensation, to serve the needs of our customers. They take great pride in the leadership.

Harold Barr, Chair Bill Harmon, Vice-Chair Susie Nicholson, Secretary Chip Blanchard, Member Chuck O’Dell, 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.”

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To 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. u Pope County Clerk’s Office, Russellville, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 479-968-6064 u 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) u 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.

POPE COUNTY

u Russellville Revenue Office

105 S. Rochester Ave.; 479-968-1526

u Atkins Revenue Office

220 E. Main St.; 479-641-2642

u Dover Revenue Office

8904 Market St.; 479-331-9734

YELL COUNTY

u Danville Revenue Office

Courthouse Annex, 203 E. Fifth St.; 479-495-2841

u Dardanelle Revenue Office

Yell County Courthouse; 479-229-3657

JOHNSON COUNTY

u Clarksville Revenue Office

1140 S. Rogers St.; 479-754-2149

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Tourism

in the River Valley Welcome to Russellville, The Natural Choice in the Natural State! We are known for our beautiful mountains, outdoor adventures and Lake Dardanelle State Park, which is host to numerous Bass Fishing tournaments each year.

The Russellville Advertising and Promotion Commission or also known as Russellville Tourism and Visitors Center was created to facilitate Ordinance No. 1692, which created a 3 percent sales tax upon the gross receipts of hotels and motels in the city of Russellville.

The commission ensures tax revenue which are around $400,000 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, Blake Shirron, 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

A Russellville Pharmacy Tradition Since 1970 We are your immunization headquarters: flu, shingles, TDAP & pneumonia. We make transfers easy, just drop off your prescriptions or bottles. Stop by and see us today. You can visit our soda fountain and enjoy an old fashion milk shake and the best burger in town!

• Front Door Parking • Gift Shop • Drive-Thru Window • Free Delivery • In-Store Charge Accounts • We Accept Most Third Party Programs • We bill Medicare for Diabetic & Ostomy supplies

NEWTON’S PHARMACY

715 West Main, Russellville • 479-968-1157 Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 6:30 pm • Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Emergency Services For everything that doesn’t need a call to 911 Residents of the Arkansas River Valley can call 911 to report traffic accidents, fires, medical emergencies and criminal activity — dispatch centers dispatch fire, police and medical officials in Pope, Yell and Johnson counties.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Pope County u Pope County Sheriff ’s Department, 479-968-2558 u Arkansas Tech University Office of Public Safety, 479-968-0222 u Atkins Police Department, 479-641-1811 u Dover City Marshal’s Office, 479-331-3270 or 479-331-4238 u Hector Police Department, 479-284-5371 u London Police Department, 479-293-4115 u Pottsville Police Department, 479-968-2864 u Russellville Police Department, 479-968-3232 Yell County u Yell County Sheriff ’s Department, 479-229-4175 or 479-495-4881 u Danville Police Department, 479-495-2121 u Dardanelle Police Department, 479-229-2533 Johnson County u Arkansas State Police Troop J, Clarksville, 479-7543096 u Johnson County Sheriff ’s Department, 479-754-2200 u Clarksville Police Department, 479-754-8100 u Lamar Police Department, 479-885-0405

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Pope County u Russellville Fire Department, 479-968-2332 u Appleton, 479-284-2126 u Atkins, 479-641-2289 u Crow Mountain, 479-9684472 Page 14 n 2017 Welcome

u Dover City, 479-331-0915 u Dover Rural, 479-331-1002 u Hatley, 479331-0140 u Hector, 479284-2512 u Linker Mountain, 479967-9500 u London, 479-293-4999 u Martin Township, 479331-9800 u Moreland, 479-331-2056 u Pottsville, 479-968-8334

OTHER EMERGENCIES

Pope County u Pope County Emergency Rescue Team 479-968-8222 or 479-968-2332 u Pope County Emergency Management 479-968-1800

u Russellville Fire Department Johnson County u Johnson County Emergency Management 479-754-6383 u Johnson Co. Regional Medical Center 479-754-5454 Yell County u Yell County Emergency

Management Services business line 479-495-7831

OTHER SERVICES

u Missing and Exploited Children 800-843-5678 u Regional Poison Center 800-376-4766 or 800-222-1222

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Legacy Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation offers modern conveniences in a gracious setting. We proudly provide a comfortable, home-like atmosphere to each and every person who enters our facility.

• Private and Semi-private rooms available • Flat Screen TV’s • Private Telephone Hookups • 24-hour Nursing Services by specialized staff • On-site physical, occupational, & speech therapy • Wound Care Services • Superior Dining Experience • Beauty Salon Services • Outside courtyard & garden, wheelchair accessible

• Free Wireless Internet • Individual Climate Controls • Legacy Heights Features: • Physician Services 24/7 • State of the Art Rehab Gym • Treatment Nurse • Daily Housekeeping & Laundry • Wonderful Activity Program • Private Dining Room for family events can be made available

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• Free Wi-Fi • Indoor Pool & Whirlpool • Meeting Room • Exercise Center • Business Center

• Free Hot Breakfast • Guest Laundry • Jacuzzi Suites Available

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Arkansas Tech Un Discover what’s next for you at ATU With a community of approximately 12,000 students taking classes through campuses in Russellville and Ozark, Arkansas Tech University offers a stackable degrees approach that creates multiple access points to higher education.

NCAA athletics, vibrant programs in the arts and numerous community services initiatives are just some of the ways that ATU serves and partners with the residents of the Arkansas River Valley.

NEW DEGREE OPTIONS

ATU students are defining their path to success through a variety of new academic programs.

New undergraduate programs of study in chemistry education, computer science education, electrical engineering biomedical option, environmental science, game and interactive media design and physics education debuted on the Russellville campus during the 2016-17 academic year.

A new online Master of Business Administration degree will welcome its first cohort of students during the fall 2017 semester. Bachelor of Science and Associate of Applied Science degree programs in cybersecurity are also scheduled to begin at ATU in the fall 2017 semester.

The new programs are among more than 120 degree options available to ATU students in Russellville.

“We are already recognized as a leader in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in the State of Arkansas,” said Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president of Arkansas Tech. “Adding these programs makes us even stronger in those areas while providing students with access to in-demand careers of today and tomorrow.”

More Arkansas high school graduates chose to major in Page 18 n 2017 Welcome

STEM programs at Arkansas Tech over the past five years than at any other institution of higher learning in the state.

Bowen went on to note that the three new education degrees will help the state and region address teacher shortfalls in tough to fill positions.

“The computer science education degree is in step with Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s leadership on creating a generation of Arkansas kids who can code,” said Bowen.

“It is our intention to produce licensed teacher candidates who can answer that call and make Arkansas a hub for technology careers in the decades to come.”

Graduates completing the electrical engineering biomedical option will be prepared to apply the concepts and principles of engineering to careers in a variety of health care disciplines.

The environmental science degree will create opportunities for graduates to work in government and private industry. The program will include courses in animal and plant taxonomy, geographic information systems and environmental assessment. Successful students in the game and interactive media design program will acquire the skills necessary to work in the video game and entertainment industries. Other career paths for graduates of the program could include animation, simulation programming, web design and interactive visualization construction.

CAMPUS LIFE

The Office of Campus Life at Arkansas Tech offers wide-ranging opportunities for all students to become involved. Campus recreation, Greek life, leadership programs, orientation, outdoor recreation, registered student organizations, service initiatives and spirit squads are some of the programs that connect Tech stu-

dents to each other and the world around them.

On Track is an undergraduate co-curricular experience designed to enhance student development beyond the classroom setting, encourage students to network socially among peers and to include students in traditional and signature university events. Each semester, a map of events and activities are available to students categorized by interests.

Undergraduate students who choose to complete all seven tracks become eligible to apply for an expenses paid trip following the completion of the last track.

Recent destinations for On Track trips have included Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago and

Los Angeles.

LIVING AT ATU

Arkansas Tech offers 16 housing facility options for its students.

Apartment living, suite-style residence halls and traditional residence halls are all among the options for living at Tech.

Regardless of which residence hall students live in, they all benefit from educational and social programming that is planned and implemented by their peer resident assistants.

More than 500 residence hall programs were offered at Tech during the 2015-16 academic year.

These programs complement the classroom educational experience and build a sense of community.

niversity Russellville Family Clinic PROVIDING COMPLETE HEALTH CARE FROM NEWBORNS TO ADULTS.

Russellville Family Clinic

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

• WOMEN’S HEALTH • WELLNESS EXAMS

Kenneth B. Turner, M.D.

• Diplomate American Board of Family Practice

• BIRTH CONTROL MANAGEMENT • WEIGHT LOSS MANAGEMENT • INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE Many Tech students choose to live as part of a specific living and learning community based upon their academic program or year in school. All halls are completely furnished. Amenities include cable television, internet and free laundry.

NEW FACILITIES

Arkansas Tech dedicated its new $15.1 million academic facility, Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall, in April 2016. Named for the 11th president of Arkansas Tech and his wife, Brown Hall is a four-story, 66,900-square foot structure designed to serve academic, student support and administrative needs of the university.

The facility includes classrooms and conference rooms on all four floors.

There are also offices for operating areas such as admissions, registrar, student accounts, financial aid, veteran services, payroll, budget, human resources and the university’s federally-funded TRIO programs — Upward Bound and Student Support Services.

In spring 2018, Arkansas Tech will open a new multi-sports complex. It will provide locker room and coaches’ office space for the Wonder Boys baseball program as well as an indoor practice facility for baseball, softball, tennis and golf teams at Tech.

• DOT PHYSICALS

Ben J. Kriesel, M.D.

• Diplomate American Board of Family Practice • Certified Medical Review Officer

• DRUG TESTING • ALLERGY TESTING

Jeneen Wood, M.D.

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Every vote counts Election Commissions & political parties Election Commissions u Johnson County — Democrat Jerry Dorney, jerrythebigdog@yahoo.com; Republican Jill Perdue, 479-705-0516; Republican Erin Rowbotham, 479-8856334. u Pope County — Democrat Carol Shoptaw 479-968-7214; Republican Portia Short 479857-2522; Republican Freddie Harris, 479-280-1021. Election headquarters is located at 1509 E. Main St. Suite 7; 479-280-1905.

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u Yell County — Democrat Michael Merritt, 479-229-9088; Republican Greg Bland, 479493-2225; Republican Howard Orsburn, 479-229-2680.

Political parties Johnson County Democratic Party — Ron Taylor, chair; Michelle Frost, vice chair; Leta Willis, secretary-treasurer; 479-497-1402. Meetings are at First Security Bank in the community room. u Republican Party — The

Johnson County Republican Committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.

Pope County u Democratic Party — Chad Easley, chairman. Meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pope County Election Headquarters. u Republican Party — William Sparks, chair. The Pope County Republican Committee meets the third Tuesday in Russellville on the second floor of

the County Courthouse at 7 p.m. u Tri-County Tea Party — Christina Roulston, chairperson, 479-280-0438.

Yell County u Democratic Party — Mike Merritt, chair; 479-857-5101.

Meetings are at the Yell County Courthouse in Danville. u Republican Party — Haskel Hicks, county chair; 479-8576201. Find “Republican Party of Yell County Arkansas” on Facebook.

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Golf

Right’s a slice, left’s a hook, if it’s straight it’s a miracle

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. u Size: 6,348 yards from back tees; 5,920 yards from middle tees; 4,968 yards from forward tees. u Par: 71 from back and middle tees, 72 from forward tees. u 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. u Phone numbers: 479-968-2660 (pro shop); 479-968-1139.

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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. u 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. u Par: 72 from all tees. u Green fees: $30 on weekdays, $40 on weekends; includes cart rental. u Phone numbers: 479-495-4110 or 479495-4120 (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.

u Size: 6,126 yards from blue tees; 5,798 yards from white tees. u Par: 71 from both tees. u Green fees: $23 Monday through Thursday; $27 Friday through Sunday and on holidays. Cart rental is $16 per 18 holes. u 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. u Size: 6,209 yards from the back tees; 5, 011 yards from the front tees. u Par: 72 from both tees. u Green fees: $14 with member, $20 without. Cart rental is $15 (limited). u Phone numbers: 479-754-3026 (pro shop).

Help organizations Do you need help? Or looking for a way to give back? u 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 u 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 479-9679300 or (800) 467-2171 or visit seniorspecialists.org u 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 lifelimiting 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. u 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 479-4982050, 479-964-4500 or (888) 4982050, or visit arkansashospice.org u 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 479-9685525 or visit bbbsca.org u 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 u 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 u 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 479-9673370 in Russellville or visit communityserviceinc.com u 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) 844-2066 after hours. u 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 479-2646146 or visit crossandshield.org u DAV Disabled American Veterans (DAV) operates a fleet of vehicles around the country to provide free transportation to VA medical facilities for injured and ill veterans. Russellville's Chapter 27 is located at 206 S. Pittsburg Avenue. Van operations are available five days a week and offer free van rides to the Little Rock VA Clinics. For more information, call 479-968-6049 or email simpsonturner27@suddenlinkmail.com. u 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 u 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 u 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 u 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 479-968-5089 or visit rivervalleyunitedway.org u Salvation Army The Salvation Army is located at 1004 Weir Road in Russellville. For more information, call 479-9685358 or visit salvationarmy.org 2017 Welcome n Page 23

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Area hospitals SAINT MARY’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is anchored by a 170-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital where trust, teamwork and technology come together to provide outstanding quality care for those living in the River Valley Region and beyond.

The hospital houses a 24/7 emergency department with a Level III trauma designation, two state-of-theart cardiac catheterization labs, an impressive diagnostic imaging center and a regional cancer center.

Other services include a birthing center, rehabilitation therapies, surgical services and an adult behavioral health unit.

The system also boasts one of the state’s largest multi-specialty physician clinics—Millard-Henry Clinic, with offices in Russellville, Dover and Atkins—along with Cardiology Associates, Saint Mary’s Outpatient Therapy Center, Saint Mary’s Sleep

Disorder Center and Saint Mary’s Wellness Fitness Center.

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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.

JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

The 90-bed Johnson Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit facility in Clarksville.

To contact the hospital, call 479-7545454, or go online to jrmc.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.

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Area libraries POPE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

The Pope County Library System consists of the Pope County Library headquartered in Russellville 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 at 4 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

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, Traveler Databases 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. u 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 and Wednesday; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; noon to 5:30 p.m. Friday; 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 at each of the branches. u 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.

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

YELL COUNTY

u 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.

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to Johnson County From 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 98acre mountain lake with 10 family camping units that have been called 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 midJuly, Johnson County is perfectly suited for orchards, berry farms and other agricultural pursuits.

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, Presbyterianaffiliated, 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 School 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 MissouriPacific 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.

County cit y contacts CLARKSVILLE

Clarksville’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. u Mayor: Jon Mark Simpson u 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, Judy Weaver and Edward Bradley. u District Court Judge: Len Bradley.

District court meets each Monday. The court’s telephone number is 479-754-8533. u Light and water manager: John Lester, 479-754-3148 u Street superintendent: Tom Cogan, 479754-5050 u Parks supervisor: Tom Cogan, 479-7546486 u Animal control is contracted through the River Valley Humane Society, 479-754-4200

KNOXVILLE

Knoxville’s City Hall is located on U.S. Highway 64.

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. and closed noon-1 p.m. Monday through Friday. u Mayor: John Tyson The Knoxville City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.

Aldermen are Terry Sanderson, Jennie Brown, Lance Clubb and Redell Shatwell.

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Johnson County has it all Named for Benjamin Johnson - the county is rich in history In November 1829, Pope County was formed from a portion of Crawford County. A mere four years later, Johnson County was formed from a portion of the young Pope County.

Named for Benjamin Johnson, a territorial judge from 1820 to the state’s admission in 1836, the county is 676 square miles, bordered by the Arkansas River in the southern part of the county and mountainous regions in the northern part.

Johnson descended from an established family in Virginia.

His education was in the law, and, after the admission of Arkansas as a state, Johnson used his education in his position as federal district judge until his death in 1849. The temporary seat of justice was, as directed by the act creating the county, to be at the home of Elijah Alston of Spadra Bluff, a pioneer of the area.

In 1836, three men were elected commissioners responsible for choosing the site of the county seat: Abraham Laster,

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LAMAR

Lamar’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. and closed 12-1 p.m. Monday through Friday. u 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 Cochran and Tod Higby.

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Elijah Alston and Lorenzo N. Clark. A resident of Spadra Creek offered to deed a plot of his property four miles up Spadra Creek if the county seat was located there.

After much discussion on the opportunity, commissioners agreed that the seat be located there only if it be named Clarksville, in honor of Lorenzo Clark.

After that meeting in 1836, Clarksville was announced as the county seat, where it has since remained.

Surveyors were soon at work in a forest with a single objective — turn it into a town suitable for a county seat. Regions in the new county thrived, as steamboats began to travel the river.

In 1837, the first court was held in Clarksville in a town building, as a courthouse wasn’t

built until 1841. Near the courthouse, a stone jail was built to hold prisoners. The county soon began to turn into communities, as schools, churches, hotels and retail businesses began to pop up countywide.

On Dec. 21, 1848, a proposal to incorporate Clarksville as a town became law.

Although initially many commanding officers of the county were sent to fight in the

Mexican War, following the war the county saw more growth.

Residents from Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Kentucky moved to the new region, and a great deal of them brought their African-American slaves with them.

In the years following, mills began to spread across the county, and farming began to thrive as well.

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welcome to Pope County Located 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 National 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.

From the judge Welcome to Pope County, one of the most beautiful counties in the state, with the Ozark National Forest to the north, Lake Dardanelle to the west 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.

There’s no place like home but we’ll never stop trying to make our residents feel at home with us.

We offer quality, full time care from a staff who respects both your health care needs & your need for independence. We’ve worked hard to develop a community of caring that combines nursing services with interesting activities and enjoyable social programs.

Whether for day-to-day assistance, long-term care or short-term recovery from surgery, injury or illness we provide tiered levels of care options to fit your need and references.

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The history of Pope County really began before the county was a county and when the designation of the territory as Arkansas Territory was just a gleam in the eyes of early settlers.

Pope County’s history started in June of 1813 when Revolutionary War veteran Maj. William Lewis Lovely established a Cherokee Indian Agency along the banks of the Illinois Bayou west of presentday Russellville.

It was located about a mile above where the bayou joined the Arkansas River. This area was near the center of Cherokee settlements in Arkansas.

Lovely, a native of Ireland, was the first of four Indian agents in what later became known as Pope County. The burial place

of Lovely, who died in 1817, and his wife, Persis Brown Lovely, are now beneath the waters of Lake Dardanelle. Persis Brown Lovely of Middleton, Conn., died at the age of 71 on Jan. 18, 1842, at the home of pioneer settler Kirkbride Potts near what later became Pottsville.

Virtually all of the Indian agency area is today under the waters of Lake Dardanelle, as is the area of Dwight Mission established seven years later along the Illinois Bayou.

In 1817, an Indian village was established at a site later called Galla Rock on the banks of the Arkansas River south of presentday Atkins. It later became an important river port town allowing access to the interior of Pope County. The town gradual-

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ng the banks of the Illinois Bayou ly faded away after the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad line went through the county in 1873 north of Galla Rock and near the new town of Atkins. Traces of Galla Rock can still be found — the old cemetery and some faint outlines of where buildings once stood and even the site of an old town well.

On March 2, 1819, the Territory of Arkansas was formed from part of the Missouri Territory, which was part of the Louisiana Purchase. The establishment by

the Rev. Cephas Washburn of Dwight Mission came just a year later in 1820 near the Indian Agency established by Lovely.

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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. u Mayor: Randy Horton — 479-968-2098; rhorton@rsvlar.org u City attorney: Trey Smith — 479-967-3186; tsmith@rsvlar.org u City clerk/treasurer — Kathy Collins, 479-968-1002; kcollins@rsvlar.org u Website: www.russellvillearkansas.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 Finance Committee meets at 5:30 prior to the full council. The council’s agenda preparation and Finance Committee meetings start at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday of the week preceding the Thursday meeting.

Aldermen run as independents and serve two-year terms: u Ward 1, Position 1 — Determined by special election u Ward 1, Position 2 — Phil Sims, 479-223-3188 u Ward 2, Position 1 — Mark Tripp, 479-967-5790 u Ward 2, Position 2 — Freddie Harris, 479-280-1021 u Ward 3, Position 1 — Robert Wiley, 479-264-4926 u Ward 3, Position 2 — Eric Westcott, 479-747-9124 u Ward 4, Position 1 — Larry Brown, 479-967-4543 u Ward 4, Position 2 — Nathan George, 479-747-1977

RECREATION AND PARKS

Mack Hollis serves as director for the Recreation and Parks Department. He oversees the operation of the city’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.

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 department’s phone number is 479-968-2406.

The Community Development division enforces the city’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.

ANIMAL CONTROL

The animal shelter, located on South Mobile Avenue, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mike Vernon is director of Animal Control. The telephone number is 479-9681944. The department responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the 911 dispatch office.

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 airport’s telephone number is 479-967-1227.

Keith Frazier is the manager and is part of a staff of three full-time 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 ser-

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vice is available by prior arrangement, and 24-hour access to the terminal building is available to aviators.

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. u Mayor — Jerry Barrett u City attorney — William Swain u City clerk — Machelle Brown The Atkins City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Aldermen are Raymond Staggs, JoAnn Spence, Sean Rehm, Stephen “Bro” 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. u Mayor: Pat Johnson — 479-331-4225 u City attorney: Deidre Luker — 479-967-8100 u Recorder/treasurer — Regina Kilgore 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.

Website: www.doverar.com

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 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. u Mayor: John Riley — 479-284-5371 u City attorney: William Smith — 479-968-4020 u Recorder/treasurer — Angela Watkins The Hector City Council meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Aldermen are Harry Alvis, Rita Chandler, Misty Barnett, Jason Waterson and Peggy Gregory.

Website: www.hectorar.com

LONDON

City Hall, P.O. Box 130, London, AR 72847; telephone 479-2934513. City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. u Mayor: Eddie Price — 479-293-4513 u City attorney — Deidre Luker u Recorder/treasurer — Amy Cottingham The London City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Aldermen are Gary Blair, Pat Sanderson, John Price, Steve Payton, Daren Mooney 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. u Mayor: Jerry Williams — 479-968-3029 u City attorney — Jeff Phillips u Recorder/treasurer: Carless Teeter — 479-968-3029 The Pottsville City Council meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month. Aldermen are George Woolf, Bryan Duvall, Donnie Elliott, Larry Shingleur, Steve Williamson and John Heflin.

Website: www.cityofpottsville.com

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. u County judge: Jim Ed Gibson — 479-968-7487 u Sheriff: Shane Jones — 479-968-2558 u County clerk: Laura McGuire — 479-968-6064 u Circuit clerk: Diane Willcutt — 479-968-7499 u Treasurer: Larry Holman — 479-968-2194 u Assessor: Dana Baker — 479-968-7418 u Tax collector: Jennifer Haley — 479-968-7016 u Coroner: Danny White. White is contacted through the Pope County Sheriff’s Office at 479-968-2558. u County surveyor: David Garza — 479-968-5005.

Website: www.popecountyar.com u The Pope County Road Department is located at 5 County Complex Circle and can be reached at 479-9686400. u 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 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the courthouse. The Budget Committee or other committees meet at 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month.

u District 1 — Philip Haney, 479-641-2297, phaney1@ centurytel.net u District 2 — Caleb Moore, 479-857-3409, calebmoore33@gmail.com u District 3 — Ben Cross, 479-264-0822, bendcross@ hotmail.com u District 4 — Reuben Brown, 479-979-4841, rubrown@gbp. com u District 5 — Jackie Heflin, 479-967-3833, jbheflin50@ gmail.com u District 6 — Mary R. Metz-Blaylock, 479-264-3153, maryrmetz@yahoo.com u District 7 — Blake Tarpley, 479-967-7685, btarpley@ suddenlink.net u District 8 — Doug Skelton, 479-967-8058 u District 9 — Bill Sparks, 479-264-8445, wbsparks@ suddenlink.net u District 10 — James Kusturin Jr., 479-970-8259, kusturinjr@hotmail.com u District 11 — Ray Black, 501-470-6830, rblack204@ gmail.com u District 12 — Joseph Pearson, 479-567-1831, district12jp@gmail.com u District 13 — Ernie Enchelmayer, 479-692-9502, eenchelm@rocketmail.com

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Recreation Feeling active? Get out & enjoy the great outdoors Fishing u 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 u 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 u Mount Nebo State Park — State Highway 155, Dardanelle; 479-229-3655 u Lake Dardanelle State Park — 100 State Park Drive, Russellville; 479-967-5516

u Sites operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) in Lake Dardanelle area; for information, call 479-968-5008.

Marinas u Russellville Marina, Boat Repair and Cabins — 330 Beach Road, Russellville, 479-967-1543 u Dardanelle Marine Service and Boat Dock — 10305 Marina Road, Russellville, 479-229-2497 u Lucky Landing — 400 Lucky Landing Road, Russellville, 479641-7615 u Spadra Water Front Marina — 700 Marina Drive, Russellville, 479-754-5021 Parks and facilities (Located in Russellville unless otherwise noted) u 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. u City Park Complex — 915 E. B St., 479-968-1272 u Confederate Mothers Memorial Park — 1915 S. Glenwood Ave., 479-968-1272 u Illinois Bayou Park — 6630 U.S. Highway 64 West, 479-9681272 u James School Park — 807 W. Fourth Place, 479-968-1272 u M.J. Hickey Park — 1312 E. 16th St., 479-968-1272 u Pleasant View Park — 3595 N. Arkansas Ave., 479-968-1272 u Pleasant View Water Ski Area — 3694 Pleasant View Road, 479-968-1272 u Pleasant View Disc Golf Course — 3694 Pleasant View Road, 479-968-1272

u Russellville Soccer Complex — 901 Lock and Dam Road, 479-968-1272 u Russellville Skate Park — 205 S. Jonesboro Ave., 479-968-1272 u Sequoyah Park — 1805 W. 12th St., 479-968-1272 u Shiloh Park — 3405 N. Arkansas Ave., 479-968-1272 u Veterans Park — 1005 N. Detroit Ave., 479-968-1272 u Washburn Park — 1185 Lake Front Drive, 479-968-1272 u Tech Field — Campus of Arkansas Tech University, 479968-0648 u 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.

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St., 479-968-1122. u Saint Mary’s Wellness Fitness Center — 3808 W. Main St., 479968-7979. 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. u Beezer’s Fine Billiards — 224 N. Shamrock Blvd., 479-9683559. 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. u Merritt Park — 2011 State Highway 22, Dardanelle; 479229-1022. u Planter’s Park — 479-229-1022. u Veterans Riverfront Memorial Park — 115 N. Front St., Dardanelle; 479-229-1022.

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.

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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. u Mayor — Carolyn McGee, home 479-229-3792, office 479229-4500, cell 479-477-0102; email cmcgee@dardanelle.com Aldermen are: u Kenny George, Ward 1, Position 1, 479-229-4554, kenneth311@centurytel.net u Kurt Spears, Ward 1, Position 2, 479-229-2301, k11spears@ yahoo.com u David Merritt,Ward 2, Position 1, 479-979-5845, jdmerritt53@ gmail.com u Leon Lane, Ward 2, Position 2, 479-477-0161, yell146@yahoo. com u Rashad Woods, Ward 3, Position 1, 479-453-1410, rashadj-

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woods@gmail.com u Kenneth Duvall, Ward 3, Position 2, 479-229-1634, kenneth189@suddenlink.net

DANVILLE

Danville City Hall is at 1299 E. Eighth St., Danville, AR 72833; 479-495-2013. The Danville City Council meets the third Thursday each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall. u Mayor — Phillip Moudy, home 479-495-7468, cell 479-4951352, danville@arkwest.com; P.O. Box 69, Danville, AR 72833.

Aldermen are: u Jim Loyd, 479-495-2335 u Annette Ford, 479-4952327; 722 Grant St., Danville, AR 72833 u Joe Hissom, 479-495-2369; P.O. Box 85, Danville, AR 72833 u Kim Foster, 479-495-7758; P.O. Box 805, Danville, AR 72833 u James Mitchell, 479-4950022; P.O. Box 10, Danville, AR 72833 u Carrol Ramey, 479-495-2957; 803 E. Seventh Place, Danville, AR 72833

From the judge Yell 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!”

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Yell County Contacts

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.

u County Judge: Mark Thone — Dardanelle: 479229-4858; Danville: 479495-4860. Thone presides at quorum court meetings on the second Monday of each month at Danville.

Yell County has 11 justices of the peace. u District 1 — Ronny Crawford, 501-440-1200, 10622 River Road, Rover u District 2 — Greg Dixon, home 479-489-5822, work 479-968-1275, P.O. Box 402, Ola u District 3 — Rick Padgett, 479-393-0333, P.O.Box 69,

Danville u District 4 — Darrell Carter, 479-493-2477, 11940 Rodeo Road, Havana u District 5 — Robert W. Caldwell,479-393-0603, 22811 W Hwy 10, Havana u District 6 — Michael Lee Taylor, 479-453-1287, 22871 N. State Highway 27, Dardanelle u District 7 — Haskel Hicks, 479-857-6201, 10295 Cliffside Lane, Dardanelle u District 8 — J.L. Martin, 479-970-9285, P.O. Box 266, Dardanelle u District 9 — Thomas Leroy Randall, 479-7471399, 109 Vine St., Dardanelle u District 10 — Russell Hull,479-453-0692 10361 Frog Pond Lane, Dardanelle u District 11 — Gary D. Spencer, 479-272-4671, 13654 Kingston Road, Ola

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for a time after their arrival, The former Ouita area of Lake Dardanelle State Park was renamed on June 1, 1997, in memory of the legacy of Cephas Washburn.

The city of Russellville’s Recreation and Parks Department supervises Cephas Washburn Park, which includes picnic and camping sites and a boat-launching ramp. The U.S. Highway 64 West arm across the Illinois Bayou, locally known as the causeway, was officially renamed Cherokee Crossing by then-Russellville Mayor Phil Carruth. It was renamed and dedicated to the memory of thousands of Cherokee Indians who called the valley their home until their forced westward migration. Hardships along the trail resulted in its becoming known as the Trail of Tears.

Part of the infamous Cherokee Trail of Tears came through Pope

County, both by river and by the old Military (or Wire) Road, which linked Little Rock and Fort Smith.

Today’s U.S. Highway 64 follows much of the path of the old Wire Road. In 1828, the Cherokees were forced to move to their permanent homes in Oklahoma, then called Indian Territory.

Pope County became official on Nov. 2, 1829, when it was formed from part of Crawford County.

Pope was the 19th county to be formed in Arkansas Territory and the first in the former Cherokee Territory. Pope County originally included all of present-day Johnson and Yell counties, most of Logan County and parts of present-day Scott, Conway and Van Buren counties. Parts of Newton and Perry counties also were a part of the original Pope County area. Pope County was named for John Pope, the third governor of the Arkansas Territory.

A new county needs a seat of

government, and a temporary county seat was established at John Balinger’s home on the Arkansas River near Scotia, 12 miles west of present-day Russellville. Courts were held there for two years. A permanent county seat was located in 1830 at the Scotia home of Judge Andrew Scott, appointed a federal judge for the Arkansas Territory. Scotia, named for the judge, was the first of five county seats in Pope County.

About 1829, Norristown, a river port town, was established by Samuel Norris on the banks of the Arkansas River south of presentday Russellville and across the river from Dardanelle Rock. The sole trace of where this town was once located is the old Norristown Cemetery now on privately owned property. Tombstones of some of the early settlers, including that of Samuel Norris, remain in the cemetery, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The

Norris name lingers today with Norristown Mountain, or Norristown, in western Russellville.

This river port town had begun to decline even before the railroad came through the county.

In 1833, the county seat was moved temporarily to Dwight Mission when part of the western section of Pope County was taken away to form Johnson County. The next move of the seat of county government was in 1834 to Norristown, which was in the center of the county. No courthouse or other county buildings were ever erected in Norristown. In the early 1830s, the first settlers moved to an area of northern Pope County, which later became Dover. Arkansas became a state in 1836. On Dec. 5, 1840, Yell County was created from the part of Pope County south of the Arkansas River.

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moved to Dover, which was more in the center of the county. The county seat remained at Dover for the next 46 years. The first courthouse built of logs was burned down during the Civil War. However, the county records were saved because they had been secretly removed from the courthouse during the early years of the war.

The records, hidden in a cave north of Dover, were brought back to Dover after the end of the war.

Military companies were formed, and the men of Pope County marched off to fight in the Mexican War in the late 1840s and in the Civil War of the 1860s. However, Pope County had its own war sparked by the violence of the times and the period of Reconstruction after the Civil War. Reconstruction came hard to Pope County, and what has been

named the Pope County Militia War was an outbreak of violence and murders from 1872 through 1873.

However, the Militia War really began in October 1865 with the ambush murder of the first county sheriff after the war. He had been an officer in the Union Army. The Militia War can be said to have ended in 1875 with the arrest of a man for an 1872 murder. The charge was later dismissed.

During the 10-year period, six elected or appointed county officials were murdered. Others killed included the commander of an Army detachment stationed

at Dover during the height of the Militia War violence and a number of private citizens.

Village on the Prairie The seed of today’s Russellville was planted in 1834 when J.C. Holledger built the first house on the Chatas Prairie, a two-story structure of hand-hewn oak logs.

The next year Dr. Thomas Russell, a native of England, arrived on the prairie with his family and bought the Holledger house.

The house was located on a corner of what is today the intersection of West Main Street and Houston Avenue.

The Village on the Prairie

was in 1842 named for Russell, the first doctor to settle in the area.

Some people wanted to name it for Jacob L. Shinn, a prominent businessman who built the first store in Russellville.

In the 1870s Shinn built a twostory brick store building, which still stands today at the southeast corner of the intersection of West Main Street and Denver Avenue in Russellville.

This structure is among a number of historic structures in the downtown historical district of the city.

The city was incorporated June 7, 1870, but the town really began to grow after the railroad went through the county in 1873.

In the more than 160 years that have passed since that first house, Russellville has grown into a thriving industrial and business hub at the crossroads of two major highways — State Highway 7 and U.S. Highway 64.

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Each Dish Served with Egg Roll, Rice and Soup L 1. Chicken w. Garlic Sauce.............................................................. 6.25 L2. Chicken w. Broccoli ....................................................................... 6.25 L3. Chicken w. Mixed Veg .................................................................. 6.25 L4. Moo Goo Gai Pan ........................................................................... 6.25 L5. Sweet & Sour Chicken .................................................................. 6.25 L 6. Kung Pao Chicken......................................................................... 6.25 L 7. Cashew Nuts Chicken.................................................................. 6.25 L8. Almond Chicken ............................................................................ 6.25 L9. Sweet & Sour Pork ......................................................................... 6.25 L10. Double Fried Pork ....................................................................... 6.25 L 11. Pork with Hot Garlic Sauce .................................................... 6.25 L12. Pepper Steak ................................................................................. 6.25 L 13. Beef w. Szechuan Style ............................................................. 6.25 L14. Shrimp with Lobster Sauce ..................................................... 6.95 L15. Sweet & Sour Shrimp ................................................................. 6.95 L16. Shrimp with Mixed Veg ............................................................. 6.95 L17. Sesame Chicken........................................................................... 6.95 L 18. General Tso’s Chicken ............................................................... 6.95 L 19. Orange Chicken .......................................................................... 6.95

Hot & Spicy

HOUSE Specials (with rice)

Hunan Triple Delight ............................................... 8.75 General Tso’s Shrimp ............................................... 9.95 Sesame Chicken ........................................................ 8.55 Coconut Shrimp ......................................................11.75 General Tso’s Chicken .............................................. 8.55 Orange Chicken ........................................................ 8.55 Orange Beef................................................................ 9.25 Happy Family ............................................................. 9.25 Szechuan Style Shrimp & Chicken...................... 9.25 Double Crown ........................................................... 8.95 Seafood Combination...........................................10.95 Jumbo shrimp, scallops, snow crabmeat with Chinese vegetables

Crispy Beef .................................................................. 9.25 Steak Tips..................................................................... 8.95 Crawfish ....................................................................... 8.55 Mussels ......................................................................... 8.55 Loguat Chicken ......................................................... 8.95

We Can Alter The Spicy According To Your Taste

Local Favorites

Soup

1. Wonton 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)............................................1.25 7. Fried Wanton (w. Cream Cheese) (8) .......................................................................5.25 8. Fried Chicken Wings (8) ...................5.95 9. Steamed or Fried Dumplings (8) .......................................................................4.55 10. Cho Cho Chicken (8) .......................5.25 11. Fried Fish (20) ....................................6.95 Fried Biscuit s (20)...................................4.55

Fried Rice

12. Veg. Fried Rice ..................................6.25 13. Pork Fried Rice ..................................6.45 14. Chicken Fried Rice ...........................6.45 15. Beef Fried Rice ..................................6.75 16. Shrimp Fried Rice ............................7.45 17. Combination Fried Rice.................7.45

Lo Mein or Mei Fun

18. Vegetable La Mein or Mei Fun ....6.25 19. Pork Lo Mein......................................6.45 20. Chicken Chow Mein .......................6.45 21. Beef Lo Mein or Mei Fun ...............6.75 22. Shrimp La Mein or Mei Fun .........7.45 23. Combination La Mein or Mei Fun .......................................................................7.45

Chow Mein or Chop Suey

24. Vegetable Chow Mein or Chop Suey .......6.25 25. Pork Chow Mein or Chop Suey .........6.45 26. Chicken Chow Mein or Chop Suey..6.45 27. Beef Chow Mein or Chop Suey .........6.75 28. Shrimp Chow Mein or Chop Suey ...7.45 29. Combination Chow Mein or Chop Suey .7.45

Vegetables

84. Vegetarian Combination...............6.25 85. Broccoli w/White Sauce.................6.25 86. String Bean Szechuan Style .........7.25 87. Broccoli w/Garlic Sauce .................6.25 88. Bean Curd w/Ground Pork Szechuan Style.............................................................7.25 89. Home Cooking Style Bean Curd.7.25 90. Sauteed Mushroom ........................7.25

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Arkansas Times Readers Choice Awards 20 Years

Lunch Specials • M-F 10:30-4:00 Whatta-Burger Whatta-Cheese Whatta Double Meat Whatta Double Meat & Cheese Whatta Triple Meat Whatta Triple Meat & Cheese Regular Burger Regular Cheese Regular Double Meat Regular Double Meat & Cheese Regular Triple Meat Regular Triple Meat & Cheese Chicken Sandwich (Grilled/Fried/ Spicy) Double Chicken Sandwich Turkey Burger Fish Sandwich Double Fish Sandwich Steak Sandwich Double Steak Sandwich Fried Bologna & Cheese Sandwich

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CALL IN ORDERS WELCOME! Pies: Chocolate, Coconut Cream, Cherry, Peach, & Apple Drinks : Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Sprite, Orange, Fruit Punch, Lemonade, Limeade, Cherry Limeade

FREE DRINK REFILLS! Shakes:Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Orange, Pineapple, Banana, Butterscotch, Cherry, Peanut Butter, Caramel Other: Coffee, Milk, Hot Chocolate

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TarascoÂźs Omelette

Loaded with bacon, chorizo, peppers, onions, cheese, topped w/enchilada sauce

Huevos Con Chorizo

Tony Special $12.99

GGrill blackened tilapia served over ggrilled vegetables, chipotle mayo, rice, beans, salad & tortillas

Fish Tacos $9.99

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Huevos Rancheros

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DDoubled corn tortill led w/fresh tilapia dressed w/chipotle & aavocado crĂŠme topped w/pineapple & coleslaw. Served in three tacos w/side of rice & beans.

SSHRIMP QUESADILLA

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Grilled shrimp & onions in large our tortilla w/melted cheese. Served w/rice, beans & m exican ag (lettuce, guacamole, s/cream & pico).

Governador Quesadillas $10.99

Grilled shrimp, tomatoes, onions and jalapeno peppers in 3 med. our tortillas w/melted cheese. Served w/rice, beans & m exican ag

ALAMBRES

Grilled meat w/mushrooms, bacon, peppers & onions, topped w/melted cheese. Sides of rice, beans & tortillas

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CHIMICHANGAS

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

pollo Asado $10.99

Grilled chicken breast, covered w/cheese sauce. Served w/rice, beans, mexica g & tortillas

abrinas $12.99

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

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ENCHILADA BLANCAS panchitos $9.99

Two our tortillas lled w/chicken, fresh spinach, onions & cheese, topped w/crĂŠme sauce. Served w/rice & beans

Steak sauteĂŠd & chopped w/onions, serrano, tomatoes & ranchero sauce. Served w/rice, beans & tortillas

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ENCHILADAS

bistek ranchero $9.99

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

10 DIFFERENT COMBINATIONS

Three corn tortillas lled w/your choice of meat, onions, cheese, topped w/enchilada sauce,melted cheese. Served w/guacamole, s/cream, lettuce, pico de gallo, rice & beans Chicken $8.99, Ground Beef $8.99, Cheese $7.99, Supremas $8.99 (one chicken, ground beef & cheese)

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

Served w/rice & beans

CK - Spinach $8.99 CHILI RELLENOS

Whole poblano pepper stuffed & covered w/ beaten egg deep fried to golden brown & topped w/ranchero sauce. Served w/onion, chilies w/rice, beans, m exican ag and tortillas Cheese$6.99. Ground Beef & Cheese$7.99

QUESADILLAS

Large our tortilla stuffed w/melted cheese, grilled meat or veggies served w/rice, beans and mexican ag.

Caldo de Camaron - (Shrimp & Veggie Soup$12.99. Caldo de pollo $7.99 . Caldo de Rez (beef stew) $8.99 . Sopa marinera Steak $8.99, Chicken $8.99, (seafood soup w/tostados) $12.99, Posole De Puerco $8.99, Menudo $8.99 Roasted Veggies $7.99

CALDOS (SOUPS)

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CARNE ASADA $9.99

Grilled shrimp, octopus, bacon, mushrooms, onions, on top of a whole chicken breast w/melted cheese. Served w/rice, beans, m exica g, sliced orange & tortillas

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topped w/jack & cheddar cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, s/cream & pinto beans.

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OVER 10 MEAL COMBINATIONS

Attention Members and Guests

Lunch Monday-Saturday 11:00-2:00 Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:00-9:00 Friday-Saturday 5:00-10:00 Russellville Location Closed on Sundays Conway Location Open Sundays 11:00-2:00

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NIBBLERZ MEAL ®

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Our story began back in the ‘90s when two childhood friends had a simple idea—serve delicious chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches and salads in a fun atmosphere where you can be yourself. That small idea grew into something much bigger…which brings us to your neck of the woods.

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Award Winning BarBQ

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Altman’s BODY SHOP

Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. From the initial estimate to finalizing the repairs, we have you in mind.

Our goal is for our customers to attest to our dedication and commitment in the collision repair industry through our high quality standards, honesty, professionalism, integrity, consistent competitive pricing, and exceptional service. Thereby, reducing their own anxiety and stress associated with their collision experience and increasing their preference and faithfulness to Altman’s Body Shop. A name you can trust!

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Catfish N Chicken • Shrimp

The Finest Catfish ‘n’ Fixin’s Since 1971 • USA Farm Raised Catfish Fillets • Hush Puppies & Fresh Cut French Fries • Marinated Lemon Basil Grilled Chicken Breast • Southern Fried Chicken

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Steak & Seafood Buffet

Celebrating 30 Years of Our Family Feeding Yours!

Every Friday & Saturday After 5pm Burgers â&#x20AC;¢ Steaks â&#x20AC;¢ Kids Meals Lunch Specials â&#x20AC;¢ Carry Out Available

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EnjoyShow Dog @ Daze and Talent Kickball Community Center Tournament.

Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the River Free Concert Saturday City

May

Celebration 12th & 13th Yell Fest

July

4th City Celebration

July 10th

Second annual

14th Chocolate Festival Chocolate Festival

August

Teacher Appreciation

September

12thNebo Mount Nebo Mount Pageant Chicken Mount NeboFry Chicken Fry

October 3rd

Taste Along The 14th Taste River And BBQAlong Cookthe River Off 5:00-8:00.

11th Veterans Day with

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November

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Veterans Day 8th Christmas Parade Celebration with 14th Christmas Movie Night DAR.

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OUR 77 TVs & 200” PROJECTION

In Historic Downtown Russellville at 220 W. Main Street 479-219-5181

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Appetizers • Salads • Daily Specials

LOCAL FAVORITES

Morelos Special $10.99

Pollo Loco

Grilled chicken with bell pepper, onions, tomato & mushrooms topped with chipotle & cheese.

Chori Pollo $8.99 Chicken breast grilled to perfection covered with cheese sauce & topped with Chorizo.

$8.99

2 chicken breasts in special Chipotle sauce served with rice & beans

Chorizo Burrito $7.99

Your choice of beef, chicken or mixed with chorizo. Covered with your choice of cheese or our special ranchera sauce

served with rice & beans

SEAFOOD

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FAJITAS

OVER 10 SPECIALITIES ON MENU

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Mascot: Wonder Boys and Golden Suns Conference: Great American Conference u Athletic director: Steve Mullins, 479-968-0245 u Assistant athletic director: Kristy Bayer, 479-964-0513 u Director, athletic communications: Paul Smith, 479-968-0645

UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS

Mascot: Eagles Conference: American Southwest Conference u Athletic director: Jimmy Clark, 479-979-1484 u Sports information director: Josh Peppas, 479-979-1483

ATKINS HIGH SCHOOL

Mascot: Red Devils Conference: 3A-4 u Athletic director: Darrell Webb, 479-641-7872 479-641-1296 (fieldhouse); 479-641-8894 (gym)

CLARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Mascot: Panthers Conference: 5A-West u Athletic director: Michael Banning 479-754-1607 479-754-7795 (fieldhouse); 479-754-3712 (gym)

DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Mascot: Little Johns Conference: 2A-4 u 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 u Athletic director: Larry Walker, 479-229-4655 479-229-465 (fieldhouse); 479-229-4655 (gym)

DOVER HIGH SCHOOL

Mascot: Pirates Conference: 4A-4 u Athletic director: Jason McGhee, 479-264-4180 479-331-2129 (fieldhouse); 479-331-4223 (gym)

HECTOR HIGH SCHOOL

Mascot: Wildcats Conference: 2A-5 u Athletic director: Jeff Haralson 479-284-4681 (fieldhouse); 479-284-2136 (gym)

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Mascot: Rebels Conference: 2A-4 u Athletic director: Steve Golden, 479-497-1171 479-497-1171 (fieldhouse, gym)

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POTTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Mascot: Apaches Conference: 4A-4 u 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-West u Athletic director: Johnny Johnson 479-968-9253 (fieldhouse); 479-968-3152 (gym)

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Mascot: Gators Conference: 3A-4 u Athletic director: Jeremy Rainey 479-489-4171 (fieldhouse); 479-489-4166 (gym)

WESTERN YELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Mascot: Wolverines Conference: 2A u Athletic director: Carla Catlett 479-476-4125 (gym)

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY

With locations in Russellville and Dardanelle, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Arkansas River Valley provide sports and

U 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 479-9705192.

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

u Arkansas River Valley Tennis Association (ARVTA) — 479-857-6734. u Baseball, softball (Dardanelle) — Call Willie Lawhon, 479-229-5084. u Baseball, softball (Dover) — Call Royce Moore, 479331-2571.

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Utilities WATER AND SEWER

u Atkins Water Works, 479-641-7853 u Atkins City Hall, 479-641-2900 u Clarksville Light and Water, 479-754-3148 u Danville Water Department, 479-495-2516 u Danville City Hall, 479-495-2013 u Dardanelle Water Department, 479-229-3992 u Dover City Hall, 479-331-3270 u East Johnson Co. Water Users Association, 479-885-2607 u Lamar Water Department and City Hall, 479-885-3865 u Northeast Yell County Water Association, 479-229-2800 u Pottsville Water Department, 479-968-3029 u Russellville City Corp., 479-968-2105 u Tri Co. Regional Water Distribution District, 479-968-6268

NATURAL GAS

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u Entergy (800) 368-3749 | entergy.com u Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative 479-637-2152 | (800) 468-2152 | avecc.com

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Veterinarians u Arkansas Animal Care Clinic; Tena Spencer D.V.M.; Stacy Landers D.V.M.; 4003 W. Main St., Russellville; 479-968-7387. u Atkins Animal Clinic; Scott Hamm D.V.M.; Mike Hamm D.V.M.; 304 N.W. 12th St., Atkins; 479-641-2244. u Azzore Veterinary Specialists; Terry Dew D.V.M., MS, Diplomat, A.C.V.S.; 2711 E. Parkway Drive, Russellville; 479-964-4300. u Clarksville Veterinary Clinic; Neal R. Jones D.V.M.; 1312 N. Harmony Road, Clarksville; 479-754-6074. u Davis Veterinary Services; John Davis D.V.M.; 1424 State Highway 22 West, Dardanelle; 479-229-0595. u Parkway Animal Hospital; Ken Smith D.V.M.; 407 N. Elmira Ave., Russellville; 479-968-2255. u Merritt Animal Clinic; Chris Merritt D.V.M.; 2370 N. State Highway 7, Dardanelle; 479-229-2600. u Russellville Animal Clinic; David Oates D.V.M.; Heath Stump D.V.M; 1210 E. 14th St., Russellville; 479-967-7777. u 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. u Tanner Veterinary Hospital; David Tanner D.V.M.; Jessica Pearson D.V.M.; 2600 S. Arkansas Ave., Russellville; 479-968-3535. u 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. u Yell County Veterinary Services; Suzanne Henne D.V.M.; 18004 State Highway 27 South, Plainview; 479272-4854.

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Our towns helping the Arkansas Children’s There’s no question the RussVegas HalfMarathon has grown since its inaugural season three years ago. The easiest way to tell is in the money raised for Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH).

In 2016, the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Angels, which is a group of racers who try and raise at least $150 for the hospital, raised around $50,000. As of March 3, 2017, this year’s group of 103 angels raised $27,000.

RussVegas race director Chris Olson said last year’s group, which was made up of 60 members, raised around $7,000 by that same time in 2016.

The RussVegas event spans April 21-22 mostly centered around the train depot and includes several events. Here’s a look at how each event has grown from last year to this year (through March 3). The first RussVegas Half-Marathon attracted over 1,000 runners to a community that proved it could do more than host a 13.1-mile race.

The event began as a race and grew into a festival by its second year. Now, it spans more than two days and includes the Glow Run 5k and Kid’s Fun Mile the day before.

Olson believes a key difference in RussVegas and other fundraisers is his team’s efforts to put forward the best race possible.

“We don’t just want to be a fundraiser,” he said. “We want to be a good race. A lot of times, races are either centered around fundraising or the athletes, and we try to do both.

That’s why we’ve been able to do what we do.”

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ville should make a few preparations even if they don’t plan to run.

“Plan for extra traffic that morning,” Olson said. “If you’re going anywhere near the route, you might want to leave earlier than usual. We do allow traffic to move through, but not when there are runners. We have people at every intersection that will either tell you the best alternate route or allow you through if there are no runners.”

But more than that, Olson said the event banks on community support.

“Running this is a big accomplishment for people, so anything we can do to show community support is big,” he said. “We want people in the neighborhoods cheering them on. If you’re having your morning coffee and you live on the route, step out and cheer for them. If your seventh grader is practicing his sax, and it’s driving you crazy, send him outside. The runners will love that. Really just do anything to distract the runners from pounding the pavement the whole time.”

RussVegas had 26 spirit stations in 2016, which were small stops along the way where friends and family could congregate to cheer runners along, play music, offer water and hold encouraging or funny signs.

“When we go to expos, that is what people talk about,” he said. “They love to see how people in the community come out to support the race, and Russellville has been wonderful in past years.” Visit www.russvegashalf. com if you would like to volunteer, register or for more information.

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Lawmakers & Legislators U.S. SENATE

u Tom Cotton (R). First elected to the Senate in 2014, Cotton is up for re-election in 2020. Contact: Little Rock office, 1401 West Capitol Ave, Suite 235, Little Rock, AR 72201, Phone: (501) 223-9081; Washington, D.C. office, 124 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, Phone: (202) 224-2353; cotton.senate.gov u John Boozman (R). First elected to Senate in 2010, Boozman is up for re-election in 2022.Contact: Little Rock office, 1401 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 155, Little Rock, AR 72201, Phone: (501) 372-7153; Washington, D.C. office, 141 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510, Phone: (202) 224-4843; boozman.senate.gov

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Third District u Steve Womack (R). First elected to the House in 2010, his position is up for re-election in 2018. Contact: Fort Smith office, 423 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72902, Phone: (479) 424-1146, Fax: (479) 424-2737; Washington, D.C. office, 2412 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, Phone: (202) 225-4301; womack.house.gov u Bruce Westerman (R). First elected to House in 2014, his position is up for re-election in 2018. Contact: Ozark office, 211 W. Commercial St., Ozark, AR 72949, Phone: (479) 667-0075; Washington, D.C. office, 130 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, Phone: (202) 225-3772; westerman.house.gov

STATE SENATE

District 6 u Gary Stubblefield (R). First elected to the Senate in 2012, his position is up for re-election in 2018. Contact: 2542 Skeets Road, Branch, 72928; 479-635-4314; gary. stubblefield@senate.ar.gov

District 16 u Greg Standridge (R). First elected to the Senate in 2015, his position is up for re-election in 2018. Contact: P.O. Box 1284, Russellville, 72811; 479-968-1562; greg. standridge@senate.ar.gov

STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

District 21 u Marcus Richmond (R). First elected to the House in 2014, his position is up for re-election in 2018. Contact: 10509 S and G Circle Lane, Harvey, AR 72841, 479-2994416, marcus.richmond@arkansashouse.org District 68 u Trevor Drown (R). First elected to the House in 2014, his position is up for re-election in 2018. Contact: P.O. Box 1182, Dover, AR 72837; 479-857-2498, trevor.drown@ arkansashouse.org District 69 u Aaron Pilkington (R). First elected to the House in 2016, his position is up for re-election in 2018. Contact: 200 Hilltop Drive, Clarksville, AR 72830; 479-308-8384; aaron.pilkington@arkansashouse.org District 71 u Ken Henderson (R). First elected to the House in 2014, his position is up for re-election in 2018. Contact: P.O. Box 11809, Russellville, AR 72812; 479-970-4850; ken4arkansas@gmail.com District 73 u Mary Bentley (R). First elected to the House in 2014, her position is up for re-election in 2018. Contact: 142 Shady Lane, Perryville, AR 72126; 501-889-3556; mary. bentley@arkansashouse.org District 83 u David Branscum (R). First elected to the House in 2010, his position is up for re-election in 2018. Contact: P.O. Box 370, Marshall, AR 72650; 870-448-6290, davidlbranscum@hotmail.com

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Schools RUSSELLVILLE

Mark Gotcher serves as superintendent of the Russellville School District. Alene Bynum is assistant superintendent of personnel and instruction. Justin Robertson is the chief financial officer and assistant to the superintendent. Gotcher, Bynum and Robertson have offices in the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration building located north of the Gardner building at 220 W. 10th St. The mailing address is P.O. Box 928, Russellville, AR 72811. The telephone number is 479-968-1306.

Email is available on the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Chris Cloud is the school board president.

Elementary Schools u Center Valley, 479-968-4540

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Crawford, 479-968-4677 Dwight, 479-968-3967 London, 479-293-4241 Oakland Heights, 479-968-2084 Sequoyah, 479-968-2134

u Middle School, 479-641-1008 u High School, 479-641-7872

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u Upper Elementary 5th Grade, 479968-2650 u Middle School, 479-968-2557 u Junior High School, 479-968-1599 u High School, 479-968-3151

ATKINS

Joe Fisher is superintendent of the Atkins School District.

Administrative offices are at 307.

N. Church St., Atkins, AR 72823; telephone 479-641-7871. Email is available on the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at atkinsschools.org. The school board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration building. Phillip Haney is the school board president. u Elementary School, 479-641-7085

David Hopkins serves as superintendent of the Clarksville School District.

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Jerry Dawson is the school board president. u Primary School, 479-229-4185 u Intermediate School, 479-229-3707 u Middle School, 479-229-4550 u 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 72833; telephone 479495-4800. 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 home ec room. Bobby Redfern is the school board president. u Elementary, 479-495-4820 u Middle School, 479-495-6852 u High School, 479-495-4810

DOVER

Joshua Daniels 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 district’s website is www.doverschools.net The school board meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Ed Whitted is the school board president. u Elementary School, 479-331-2702 u Middle School, 479-331-4814 u High School, 479-331-2120

HECTOR

Mark Taylor is superintendent of the Hector School District.

Administrative offices are at 11520 State Highway 27; telephone 479284-2021. The district’s website is http://wildcats.afsc.k12.ar.us. The school board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the administration office boardroom. David Freeman is the school board president. u Elementary, 479-284-3586 u High School, 479-284-3536

POTTSVILLE

Larry Dugger is superintendent of the Pottsville School District.

Administrative offices and mailing addresses are 976 Pine Ridge Road, Pottsville, AR 72858; telephone 479968-8101. 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. Clint Hull is the school board president. u Elementary, 479-968-2133 u Middle Grades, 479-890-6631 u Junior High, 479-968-6574 u High School, 479-968-6334

TWO RIVERS

Nathan Morris serves as the superintendent for the Two Rivers School District. Administrative offices are located at 17727 E. State Highway 28 in Ola; mailing address is 17727 E. State Highway 28 in Ola; 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. Doug Morell is the school board president.

WESTERN YELL COUNTY

Joe Staton 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 district’s website is http://wolverines. k12.ar.us/ The school board meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the administration offices in Havana.

Linda Taylor 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 479-968-5422.

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 family considering homeschooling.

More information can be obtained

by visiting rsvlreach.com

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 12th 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 479-9681429 or visit the school’s website at ccsriverhawks.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 postsecondary education, successful careers and productive lives. For more information, call 479-968-5244.

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

Arkansas Tech University (ATU) 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. For information, visit ozarks.edu

UACCM

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

For more information, visit uaccm. edu

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hose 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 Arkansas state parks at Lake Dardanelle and Mount Nebo, in addition to the a 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, 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 34,300-acre body of water stretches westward from the Dardanelle Lock and Dam into Yell, Pope, Johnson, Logan, and Franklin counties and provides excellent waters for black bass, crappie, catfish, walleye, bluegill, bream, redear and white bass.

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shallows, flats, jetties and islands — that this type of fish finds attractive. As temperatures begin to warm in late March, black bass love to move up into the creeks and streams. These bass fishing areas are Spadra Creek and Little Spadra Creek near Clarksville as well as the Shoal Creek area near New Blaine. Black 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 black 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 black bass.

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 trails theme is native trees and their

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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 onemile 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 Civilian Conservation Согрs improved the trail with beautiful гоck 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 fullyequipped cabins with kitchens.

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a swimming pool, tennis courts, picnic areas, a playground, extralarge enclosed and standard open pavilions and a ball field.

Lake Dardanelle State Park provides open campsites year-round in Russellville and Dardanelle both with modern bathhouses. The Russellville area, the main park campground, provides 57 Class A campsites (16 class AAA, 14AA, and 27 B) — which includes dual-voltage hookups, freeze-proof water connections, and modern bathhouses and a table, and/or grill at each site and is open throughout the year. The Dardanelle area has 18 campsites and is open yearround. Camping fees during the spring, summer and fall months range from $20-$32 per day. There are camping discounts for campers ages 62 and older, with a Golden Age Passport, and the mobility impaired anyone with 100 percent disability.

Also in the Lake Dardanelle area

and its tributaries include: u Cabin Creek, which includes a boat ramp. u Cane Creek, which is available for day use and has a boat ramp. u Delaware, which is available for day use. It has a group site, a pavilion and a boat ramp. u Dublin, which is for day use and has a boat ramp and a pavilion. u Dwight Mission, which includes one boat ramp. u Horsehead, which includes a boat ramp. u Okane, which includes a boat ramp. u 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 $20 fee per night) along with 12 picnic sites, eight pavilions and a launch ramp. u Piney Bay, which is for day use and camping. It has 91 campsites (86 with electricity, water

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and sewer at a $16-20 fee), along with eight picnic sites, a pavilion, a swimming area and two launch ramps. u Riverview, which is for day use and camping. It has 18 campsites (all with electricity, water is available at $10-18 fee per night) and a pavilion. u Shoal Bay, which is for day use and camping. It includes 82 campsites (all include electricity and 65 with water at $16-20 fee per night), two pavilions, a swimming area and two launch ramps. u Spadra, which is for day use and camping. Included are 30 campsites (25 with utilities at $1218 per night for sites with utilities), a pavilion, two launch ramps and a fishing dock.

The Corps of Engineers campsites along Lake Nimrod include: u Carden Point, which is for day use Included are five picnic sites, a picnic shelter, a playground, a swim beach and a launch ramp.

u Carter Cove, which is for day use and camping.

Included are 34 campsites (electricity and water available at a $18 fee per night for 30-amp electric, $18 per night for 50-amp electric and $40 per night for multifamily site), one swimming area, three launch ramps and a fish cleaning station. u Quarry Cove, which is for day use and camping.

There are 31 campsites (electricity and water available at $16 fee per night for 30-amp electric, $18 per night for 50-amp electric and $40 per night for multi-family site), one swimming area, two launch ramps and a fish cleaning station.

u River Road, which is for day and camping. Included are 15 camps (water and electricity available at $17 fee per night for 30-amp electric, $18 per night for 50-amp electric and $40 per night for multi-family site), а playground

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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!

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

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 Wellness and Activity Center

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Dardanelle Senior Activity Center

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

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Chambers RUSSELLVILLE

708 W. Main St., Russellville 72801; phone 479-968-2530; www.russellvillechamber.org. Chamber staff includes president and CEO Paul Harvel, executive vice president Stephanie Beerman, finance director Suzy Griffin, membership and sales director Misty Lumpkins, communications director Tabatha Duvall and receptionist Whitney Rudder. The executive committee includes chairman Brad Allen, past chairman Todd Meimerstorf, vice chairman Adam Anderson, treasurer Joe Wolfe, at-large officer Dana Caldwell, at-large officer Tony Lee and at-large officer Sarah Keating. The board of directors includes Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Robin Bowen, Dana Caldwell, Mike McCoy, Lee Ann Hartley, Gina Pack, J.W. Stratton, Randall Williams, Chip Blanchard, Bryan Fisher, Steve Mallett, Wendy Sparks and Joe Wolfe.

CLARKSVILLE

101 N. Johnson St. (in the Old Depot), Clarksville, AR 72830; phone 479-754-2340; www.clarksvillearchamber.com; chamber@ clarksvillear.org. The chamber board of directors includes president Jim Taylor, first vice president, Sherry Boen, immediate past president, Karla Harkreader, University of the Ozarks, secretary, Kris Muldoon. Board members are Don Chappell, Erik Dickerson, Nikki Dorn, Brian Eisele, Deanna Holman, Larry Isch, Jason James, Estelle Jimenez, Dinah Lewis, Jason Shook, Roylene Slaughter and Jim Stanley. Ex-officio board members are Herman Houston, Mark Simpson, Ronnie Garner, Rita Griffin, Jerry Boen and John Tyson.

The Clarksville Chamber of Commerce staff members are Kellie

Danielson, CEO and chief economic development officer, Gina Wilkins, chamber director, Sue Carlton, office manager and John Williams, communication, marketing and design.

DARDANELLE

P.O. Box 208, Dardanelle, AR 72834; phone 479-229-3328; cell 479-699-5246. A third Wednesday monthly luncheon for members and public is at noon at Tony Italian Restaurant.

The Chamber board meets at 11 a.m. the second Wednesday monthly at the community center. Board members include Montie Sims, president; Jennifer Reed, treasurer; Sherry Fowler, Carrie Cornwell, Josh Buchanan, Danny Bunting, Nancy Moore, Wendy Wells, Celia Carter and Taylor Gamez. Exofficio directors include Barry Sims, Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Robin Bowen, Jayne Jones, Dardanelle School District Superintendent John Thompson, Kim Witt, Dardanelle Mayor Carolyn McGee and Yell County Judge Mark Thone.

DOVER

P.O. Box 731, Dover, AR 72837; phone 479-331-3270; pres@doverchamber.net. Board meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Thursday at City Hall. Current chamber board members include president Pat Johnson, first vice president; Randy LaMar, secretary; Bradley Nelson, treasurer; Eunice Lamar, Pat Bocksnick, Sandra Drittler, Pat McAlister, Van Tyson, Marion Helton, Richard Harmon, Lisa Smith, Joyce Helton, Pam Barton, Josh Daniels and Dr. Nathan Henderson.

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Entertainment

Russellville presents: Sunset Cinema Each year, the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce presents family-friendly movies at Lake Dardanelle State Park in front of the Visitor’s Center during Sunset Cinema. The outdoor movie theater operates during the summer months of June and July.

Sponsored activities such as bounce houses and entertainment kick off the evenings with the movies beginning just after sundown.

During the case of inclement weather, the show still goes on, but the location is moved to the Boys & Girls Club of the ARV located at 600 E. 16th Street. Any updates to the movie location is announced on the Chamber’s Facebook page, Twitter feed and local media outlets. The cost is $1 per person, children under 12 are free.

“We always look forward to hosting this great community event each summer,” said Stephanie Beerman, Chamber executive vice president. “Each movie offers a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones, and we couldn’t continue to host Sunset Cinema without the help and support of our sponsors.”

The Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce stands as a voluntary organization of businesses and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic, economic, professional, cultural and industrial progress of the community.

For directions or for future information about scheduled Sunset Cinema events call 479968-2530 or visit www.russellvillechamber.org

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LDSP Visitors Center Always something to do at Lake Dardanelle Nature 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.

In 1996, Arkansas passed Amendment 75, Arkansas’s Conservation Amendment.

This 1/8-cent tax benefits the state parks along with other state conservation agencies, 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 contain fish that live in the lake, river and tributaries and visitors can see them up close and watch their behavior.

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 live animal exhibits in the kids corner that contain snakes, lizards, frogs and other creatures found in the park, 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.

These interactive exhibits allow visitors to choose the subjects they want to discover more about.

Park interpreters host environmental education programs throughout the year on the park’s resources using the center’s state-of-the-art classroom with digital projectors and surround sound.

The programs are linked to the school curriculum frameworks so that teachers and students can enjoy learning in this

beautiful outdoor classroom.

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

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, kayak and paddleboard rentals and a hiking trail, and it has provided more and more people with a safe, economical vacation spot.

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.

Additional information can be obtained about the Visitors Center by calling Lake Dardanelle State Park at 479-967-5516.

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Adult Education The Russellville Adult Education Center (RAEC) is located at 1000 S. Arkansas Ave. in the former Gardner Junior High School building. The center provides year-round educational opportunities for residents in Pope and Yell counties. Day and evening programs are offered in Russellville at the center and at the Arkansas Workforce Center.

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u GED preparatory u Basic skills refresher classes in reading, math and language u ACT preparation (college entrance exam) u ASSET preparation (vocational entrance exam for twoyear educational institutions u ASVAB preparatory (a military entrance exam) u English as a Second Language (ESL) u Citizenship classes from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (night classes 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday) Classes are offered from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Contact the center at 479-968-5244 for more information.

WAGE

The WAGE (Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy) program is located at the Arkansas Workforce Center at 104 S. Rochester Ave. In order to stay competitive in the global economy, employers need workers who can read, write, compute, solve problems, possess computer skills and communicate well.

The WAGE training program is designed for unemployed and underemployed persons. Students enrolled in WAGE can earn six certificates — customer service I and II, employability, office technology, bank teller and industrial.

Through the WAGE program, students master businessand industry-accepted competencies within each basic skills area as required by each certificate. Employers may also use the WAGE program for its existing workers to gain educational skills required for high performance work standards and to prepare for technical training that may rely on basic math, reading and language skills.

Instruction is customized to local business and industries.

Students can also work on earning their GED diploma at the WAGE program.

Training is now available for the Arkansas Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) — a portable credential that confirms to employers an individual possesses basic workplace skills in reading for information, applied math and location information — skills all jobs require.

If interested in a WAGE certificate and or CRC, contact the Russellville WAGE center at 479-890-0118.

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SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) E&T (Employment and Training) is a program funded by the Department of Health and Human Services for eligible food stamp recipients. The SNAP E&T program can afford clients an opportunity to earn a GED, assistance in finding a job, work skills training (WAGE) and assistance in postsecondary educational opportunities. Other benefits include transportation assistance and mileage reimbursement for those who qualify.

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The secrets of Tusk IV and the I40 call The 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.

“Our day starts at least eight hours before kickoff, sometimes even the night before,” Tusk IV’s handler Keith Stokes said. “We Page 88 n 2017 Welcome

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.”

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.

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The Depot Historic Russellville Depot & Park In 1853, plans were made for the railroad in this area to run through Dover to the north of Russellville. However, upon construction in 1873 by the Little Rock-Fort Smith Railroad, the rail line ultimately ran through Russellville and was instrumental in Russellville becoming the seat of Pope County.

The original depot was constructed in 1880 as a frame structure and noted in a newspaper article as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the largest on the Little Rock and Fort Smith road outside of Little Rockâ&#x20AC;? on September 23, 1880. Between 1873 and 1910, the railroad brought much business and population growth to Russellville, which helped make it the town it is today.

In 1916, the Arkansas Railroad Commission ordered construction of a new depot on the site of the original frame structure

and the old passenger station was moved to make room for the new.

The City Council closed River Street (Denver Avenue) to accommodate the new structure and the first brick was put in place on August 17, 1916.

Construction of the current depot was completed in February 1917 and in May of that year it became part of the Missouri Pacific system.

The Depot welcomed Teddy Roosevelt to Russellville during his whistle stop tour and served as a departure point for troops heading into service during two world wars.

The last passenger train to leave the Russellville Depot was Southbound Train 125, which departed at 9:01 p.m. on March 28,

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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

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The town was incorporated in 1897 and remained a small community until the development of dozens of homes in Pottsville, doubling Pottsville’s population to more than 2,800 between 2000 and 2010.

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Railroad on January 8, 1980. Mo Pac was phased out effectively on December 22, 1982.

Following transition from the Missouri Pacific system to the Union Pacific Railroad the depot continued to service daily freight and maintenance functions until 1997 when Union Pacific donated the depot to the City of Russellville.

An extensive multi-year rehabilitation project soon followed under the guidance of Main Street Russellville’s Friends of the Depot Committee. Upon completion of the project the Russellville Depot was rededicated during a community celebration called Reunion ‘Round the Rails on May 29, 2004.

Today, the Russellville Depot, adjacent Depot Park and surrounding Depot District, serves as our community’s town square. This public gathering place in the heart of our city is one of the prime venues for private parties, meetings, reunions, receptions and weddings, as well as large festivals and public events. The Depot also serves as the office of Main Street Russellville and is open Monday Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A visit to the Depot provides a glimpse into the history of this early mode of transportation. Self guided tours are available daily and larger groups are encouraged to call ahead to arrange for staff guided tours to avoid conflicts with previously scheduled events.

This year the Russellville Depot will be celebrating its 100th year with another community celebration in recognition of this local landmark during Reunion ‘Round the Rails ‘17 on Saturday, May 27.

The Russellville Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Call the Hogs Razorbacks fans traveling from south Arkansas to Fayette­ ville look forward to traveling through Atkins, thanks to the city’s dis­tinctive landmark — a large sign supporting the state’s most beloved sports program.

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“People just kind of look for it, and we try to oblige them by keeping it up,” At­kins resident J.L. Austin said.

Most folks can’t remember just exactly when the sign was erected, but longtime residents generally agree the first sign was placed in the 1960s.

“Someone just brought it up that we needed to put a sign on the mountain for the Razorbacks,” Austin said.

Elmo Haney, another longtime resident of Atkins, said the sign made sense because so many people in the area are supporters of the Razorbacks and the University of Arkansas.

Over time, the sign has become part of Atkins’ culture.

The original sign was painted as an effort by many community members, Austin said, and the

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One of the first things that hap­pened after the original sign was a phone call placed by the director of the Arkansas State Police to the JCs, Austin said.

Apparently, just prior to the sign’s inauguration, a similar sign was stolen from the southern part of the state. He said the director

was wondering if the residents had inadvertently purchased a stolen sign, but was quickly assured the residents had created the sign themselves in the school gymnasium.

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Center for the Arts Bringing arts and culture to the community The Center for the Arts is a 130,000-square-foot performing arts center sitting prominently at the front of Russellville High School.

The facility opened in April 2012 and has a 1,875seat theatre, a 150-seat Black Box theatre, a technical theatre classroom, multiple dressing rooms and makeup area, a costume shop, scene shop, gallery space and a beautiful main lobby boasting a floor to ceiling glass façade. The main theatre features include the best in Yamaha digital sound equipment, a professional digitally mastered lighting system and orchestra pit.

During the first five years, The Center has welcomed thousands of people including students, area residents and visitors from around the state and beyond. The Center generally host more than 80 events each year, including top entertainers and touring groups such as Casting Crowns, The Swon Brothers, Tanya Tucker, Tim Hawkins, Shoji Tabuchi, the United States Army Field Band and more. In addition, many wonderful musicals have been presented including “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Shrek,” “Peter Pan” and “Beauty and the Beast” just to name a few.

The Center has also been fortunate to host many conventions and pageants including the Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen Pageant, annual arts-in-education programs including the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and Arkansas Arts Center touring arts programs. Several school events are held each year as well including band and choir concerts (including regional and state competitions), state Thespian Festival, talent shows, spelling bees, elementary graduation ceremonies and more.

The volunteer program, Center pARTners, is a very important group of people who volunteer their time as ushers, greeters, ticket takers, Box Office assistants and more for events. Please contact us on how you can join this group and help us while serving your community. For more information on The Center or events, visit www.russellvillecenter.net or call 479-498-6600 to sign up to receive email updates in advance of events or to be placed on a mailing list.

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Russellville is home to two premier disc golf courses, one at Old Post Park and the other at Pleasant View Park.

Disc golf is played much like golf, except instead of clubs and golf balls, disc golfers use frisbee-like discs and chain baskets to work their way around a course.

The Pleasant View course is built around inlets of Lake Dardanelle and is a mix of open and wooded holes. The course is 18 baskets across 5,801 feet of moderately hilly- and lightly-wooded grassland.

The Old Post course is 18 baskets across 6,281 feet of varied terrain. The holes begin near the Arkansas River and move through the woods toward Caudle Overlook.

Both courses are maintained by The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the River Valley Disc Golf Association (RVDGA).

“We’re extremely lucky to have two disc golf facilities of this caliber in our town,” former association 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

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the community and good for those with an interest in disc golf.”

RVDGA was founded in 2008. Loyd took over presidential duties in 2009, but Mark Lykins is the current board present.

In 2015, RVDGA year sold 89 memberships at 15 dollars each, and the organization continues to grow.

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 the tournament going to charity.

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

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

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.

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