Volume 2 Issue 31 Published monthly by the Arkansas River Valley Tri - Region Association January 2006 EAGLE AWARENESS DAYS Join the folks at Petit Jean State Park January 14th-15th as they spend two days devoted to our national symbol, the bald eagle. A variety of programs will be offered, including field trips to nearby Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge to see wintering bald eagles. For more information contact Petit Jean State Park at (501) 727-5441 or visit their website www.petitjeanstatepark.com. Admission is free. Eagle Watching at Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge Reprinted from Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism AMERICAN BALD EAGLE TOURS LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK   Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer winter Lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol - the American bald eagle. Many other spectacular birds will be in the area for viewing - including white pelicans, snow geese, and osprey. The following dates and times will be offered to those who sign up at the Visitor Center prior to the date. They are also scheduling Friday afternoon cruises for their retired visitors, home school families, or anyone who can make it. They are asking that you take advantage of a Friday cruise if possible, so the weekends can be left open for those who are unable to attend on weekdays. Please dress very warm as temperatures and winds are much more severe on the lake. Also, in case of inclement weather, call 1 hour before tour time for possible cancellations. Please call (479) 967-5516 or come by the visitor center for reservations January 2006 Schedule Sat. Jan.14th: 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. , Sun. Jan.15th 2:00 p.m. Fri. Jan. 20th 2:00 p.m., Sat. Jan. 21st 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m., Sun. Jan. 22nd 2:00 p.m. Fri. Jan. 27th 2:00 p.m., Sat. Jan. 28th 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m., Sun. Jan. 29th 2:00 p.m. Eagle watching at Lake Dardanelle The River Valley is a favorite wintering area for the American Bald Eagle. From late fall through early spring, eagles are often seen perched in large trees and on snags along the river as they hunt for their prey. Old Post Road Park in Russellville and Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge are popular viewing areas for these majestic creatures.   PERRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Perry County Courthouse Photo courtesy of Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Perry County Courthouse in Perryville, a brick structure representative of public buildings for the period, was built in 1888. This building, with added wings, still stands today and is one of the oldest courthouses in Arkansas. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reprinted from www.house.gov   University of the Ozarks Walton Arts & Ideas Series presents SCOTT CARRELL ~ THE MAGIC OF THE PIANO Sunday, January 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 each Dr. Scott Carrell has captivated audiences in the U.S. and Europe with his virtuosic flair, expressive playing and informative comments. This nationally-known artist presents innovative programs of both classical and jazz works, including discussion of the works and the composers. He currently teaches piano, music theory and composition at Harding University and is in demand as a soloist, collaborative artist, teacher and adjudicator. For more information call 1-800-264-8636 or visit their website www.ozarks.edu   New & Renewing Members America's Best Value Inn & Suites Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Arkansas State Parks Arkansas Valley Farmers Assoc. Arvac Inc. Best Western Inn-Russellville Best Western of Arkansas Best Western Sherwood Inn- Clarksville Byrd's Adventure Center The Copper Outlet Catfish "N' Centerville Dragway, Inc. Chamberlyne Country Club Chambers Bank Chart Bank City of Morrilton City of Paris City of Perryville City of Russellville Clarksville-Johnson Co. Chamber of Commerce Coffee Creek Resort & RV Park Collector's Gallery Comfort Inn-Clarksville Comfort Inn-Russellville Conway Co. Wholesale Beer Dist. Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods Cyber Creek Design Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce Days Inn Morrilton Diamond State Brochure Distribution Service Dixie Cafe' First Electric Cooperative Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Feltner's Whattaburger First Arkansas Valley Bank-Russellville First National Bank-Paris First Security Bank-Clarksville Great Arkansas Pig Out Gretchen's Fine Gifts Hampton Inn-Clarksville Hampton Inn-Russellville   Heifer International Hot Springs Convention & Visitor's Bureau Lake Dardanelle State Park Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce Morrilton KOA Mt. Magazine State Park Mt. Nebo State Park Museum of Automobiles Oark General Store & Cafe' Oppelo Flea Market Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Perry County Perry County Economic Development Corp Petit Jean Meats Petit Jean State Park Petit Jean Trail Rides Petit Jean Vista Retreat Post Familie Vineyards & Winery Regions Bank-Clarksville Regions Bank-Russellville Russellville APC Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce Satterfield Oil Company Savanah's Riverfront Cafe' Stoby's Subiaco Abbey & Coury House Super 8 Motel-Morrilton The Grapevine Restaurant The Winthrop Rockefeller Center University of AR Community College-Morrilton U.S. Forest Service-Clarksville U.S. Forest Service-Russellville University of AR Division of Continuing Ed-Fayetteville University of the Ozarks-Clarksville Wiederkehr Wine Cellars Williams Junction Grocery Yell County Telephone Yell County Mt. Magazine State Park Committee Yesterday's Restaurant & Bar Betty Selman Charles Gordon Russell Lyons Executive Board of Directors President: Vicki Lyons- Johnson Co. 1st Vice President : Buddy Hoelzeman- Conway Co. Secretary/Treasurer : Betty LaGrone- Pope Co. Wally Scherrey- Conway Co. Beebe Huett- Conway Co. Karen Hofford- Conway Co. Carol Martin- Johnson Co. Pat Kowalewycz- Johnson Co. Nancy Rogers- Johnson Co. Bro. Mel Stinson- Logan Co. David Flugrad- Logan Co. Lynn Wright- Logan Co. Doug Brandon- Perry Co. Bill Greene- Perry Co. Andy Thomas- Pope Co. Theresa Pelton- Pope Co. Lou Vitale- Pope Co. Patty Styles- Yell Co. Carole Tackett- Yell Co. Jim Holbrook- Yell Co. Mike Hall- Yell Co.  DID YOU KNOW? Louise McPhetridge Thaden of Bentonville, defeated Amelia Earhart and others to win the first Women's Air Derby in 1929. She set many altitude and endurance records during her career. The site of the "Old Arsenal" in Little Rock's MacArthur Park was purchased by the U.S. Army in 1836 for $1 per acre. The structure now houses the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. The "wonder horse" a spring-supported riding toy enjoyed by millions of children ~ was invented by William Baltz of Pocahontas, Arkansas. Reprinted from Arkansas Dept of Parks & Tourism Stay in a warm cabin at Mount Nebo State Park Calendar of Events Centerville Saturday, Jan. 7: New Years Bracket Showdown Sunday, Jan. 8: Make up date WEATHER PERMITTING! $2006 TO THE WINNER COMBO RACE For more information call (479) 576-4001 or visit their website at www.centervilledragway.com Clarksville Foothills Arena Hwy 103 North in Clarksville Friday, Jan 2: Team Roping Practice @ 7 pm Saturday, Jan 3: Team Roping Jackpot @ 7 pm Monday, Jan 9: Team Roping Practice @ 7 pm Tuesday, Jan 10: Play Night @ 7 pm Monday, Jan 16: Team Roping Practice @ 7 pm Monday, Jan 23: Team Roping Practice @ 7 pm Tuesday, Jan 24: Play Night @ 7 pm Saturday, Jan 28: ARA/CRRA Rodeo @ 1 pm & 7 pm Monday, Jan 30: Team Roping Practice @ 7 pm For more information on Foothills Arena, contact Nila Moore (479) 497-2688, website www.foothillsarena.com email foothillsarena@centurytel.net University of the Ozarks Sunday, Jan 22nd: Scott Carrell ~ The Magic of the Piano at the Walton Arts Center For more information call 1-800-264-8636 or visit website www.ozarks.edu Dardanelle Lake Dardanelle State Park: American Bald Eagle Tours For more information, dates, and times call (479) 967-5516 or email lakedardanelle@arkansas.com Morrilton Dec 1-Jan 2: Christmas in the Town Lighting displays at the courthouse, library, old Post Office and Morrilton Depot Museum. For more information, contact Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce. Jan 10: Gov. Huckabee, Mark Calhoun, & the Capitol Offense Band Rialto Community Arts Center 7:00 p.m. (a benefit concert for the Rialto) Jan 14-15: Eagle Awareness Days Petit Jean State Park. A variety of programs devoted to our national symbol, the bald eagle, will be offered. For more information call 1-800-264-2462 or visit their website www.petitjeanstatepark.com Jan 20: Lindell Roberts & the Rialto Pickers Rialto Community Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Jan 28: Sonny Burgess & the Legendary Pacers in concert Rialto Community Arts Center 7:00 p.m. For more information on the events at the Rialto Arts Center, contact the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce (501)354-2393, or visit their website www.morrilton.com. Be sure to call and confirm dates before making travel plans. Russellville Jan 22: Exhibit Reception for well-known artist Arden Boyce Arkansas River Valley Arts Center 2:00 p.m. For more information call (479) 968-2452 or email artscenter@centurytel.net HAPPY NEW YEAR!