Volume 5 Issue 2 Published monthly by the Arkansas River Valley Tri - Peaks Region September 2007 Archeology Station Relocates to Rockefeller Institute From left– Terry Johnson, Station Assistant, Leslie “Skip” Stewart-Abernathy, Station Archeologist & Larry Porter, Station Assistant Petit Jean Mountain, Ark.— The University of Arkansas System’s Winthrop Rockefeller Institute (WRI) announced that it is the new location for the Arkansas Archeological Survey (AAS). The AAS Station left Arkansas Tech University in Russellville after 38 years and relocated to the top of Petit Jean Mountain. in July. The AAS-WRI Station is housed in the Education/Teaching Barn, a new facility built as part of the “Farmstead.” This demonstration farm, when completed, will be typical of a self-sufficient farm of the time period from 1933 to 1955. The new quarters occupy parts of two floors. The first floor includes a lab and a curation space for artifact collections and site data. An office for the Station Archeologist in addition to a large multipurpose room for Station Assistants and administration are on the second floor. The staff at the AAS-WRI Station include Dr. Leslie “Skip” Stewart-Abernathy, Station Archeologist, and Terry Johnson and Larry Porter, Station Assistants. Together, the three have over 50 years experience at Station operations. They are joined by Ameri-Corps archeology interns Leah Miles and Michael Young. The AAS-WRI Station will maintain archeological records and research collections for 11 counties: Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Pope, Scott, Stone, Van Buren & Yell. According to the Arkansas Archeological Survey’s website, the organization’s mission is to “conserve and research the state’s heritage and communicate this information to the public.” The new AAS-WRI Station will continue its normal Station operations and work to support the education of the Rockefeller Institute. “The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute’s emphasis on public education makes it the perfect venue for the Arkansas Archeology Survey,” said Stewart-Abernathy. “The Survey is looking forward to a promising, mutually beneficial relationship with our new host organization.” The public is also welcome to visit the AAS-WRI Station Monday-Thursday between 9 am and 5 pm. To learn more about the Arkansas Archeological Survey and the AAS-WRI Station, visit the Survey’s website at www.uark.edu/campus-resources/archinfo or contact Stewart-Abernathy at (501) 727-5435. For more information about the Rockefeller Institute, visit its website at www.uawri.org. The AAS-WRI Station is housed in the Education/Teaching Barn, a new 2 story facility built as part of the “Farmstead”        Dardanelle Deer Hunt for the Non-Ambulatory A Recreational Opportunity for Permanent Mobility Impaired Individuals The Johnson County Waterfowl Rest Area Special Deer Hunt within the Lake Dardanelle WMA is to help improve the deer herd in this area through the provision of a recreational opportunity. This opportunity is being extended to a special group of the nation’s population that has a permanent physical condition that severely impairs their mobility. These individuals are fully capable of properly using a firearm to hunt game, but have restricted ability to access land for a quality hunting experience. This hunt is an effort to provide proper access, facilities, and other needed resources so these individuals can enjoy a safe and successful recreation experience as most other individuals in our nation. This special hunt will be held Nov. 3rd & 4th, 2007. Special Hunt Application packets are available at the Clarksville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce located at 101 N. Johnson St. in downtown Clarksville or you can give them a call at 479-754-2340. For more information contact: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Greig Moe @ 479-968-5008 Plainview, AR– Corps to issue permits for Special Deer Hunt @ Nimrod Lake too. They’ll be taking applications thru Sept. 3rd for the hunt to be held Oct. 15th & 16th, 2007. For more information on this hunt, call the Corps’ Nimrod-Blue Mountain Project Office @ 479-272-4324.       Petit Jean Founders’ Day September 1st In 1923, Petit Jean became the first state park in Arkansas, thanks to the efforts of Dr. T.W. Hardison, a company physician with the Ft. Smith Lumber Company located on Petit Jean Mountain. Ten years later, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) laid the foundation for the park as we know it today. Join the folks on Saturday, September 1st for activities and programs, including the famous Riddle Hunt, as well as cake and ice cream. Bring your family and celebrate the founding of Petit Jean State Park during this holiday weekend! Don’t forget to spring into action with the Great Arkansas Cleanup at Petit Jean State Park which will be held Saturday, September 8th. Join the staff as they will be joining thousands of others in Arkansas to remove tons of trash from our state’s roadways, shorelines, parks and public areas during this statewide community improvement campaign. After the morning clean up, meet @ Pavilion B for hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks to all participants. For more information on Petit Jean State Park events, call 501-727-5451 59th Annual Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry Saturday, September 22nd Since 1948, this annual event which is held at Merritt Park features “chicken, pickin’ and politickin’.” Dardanelle the “city above the clouds”, provides a cool, leafy site for this event. The Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry is a fun filled day for the whole family. Included in the days events are: 10K-Run/Walk to top of mountain, award winning Chicken Dinner, horseshoe tournament, Lil’ Mis Pullet and Mr. Rooster Pageant, chicken calling contest, lovely legs contest, free kids’ games and activities and many other events and activities. Plan to join the folks at Merritt Park for a wonderful fun-filled day for the whole family! For more information, call the Dardanelle Chamber at 479-229-3328. “Fall In Love With the Arts” Arkansas River Valley Arts Centers’ Fundraiser “Flowers for Dennis” oil painting by Sarah Keathley especially for the 2006 Fall In Love With the Arts The Arkansas River Valley Arts Center’s annual major fundraiser, “Fall In Love With the Arts” will be Friday, September 28 from 6:30-10:30 pm at the Arts Center, 1001 East B Street, Russellville. The Arts Center will be closed on that day to prepare for this gala event. They’ll reopen to the public with business as usual on Monday, October 1. The event committee is co-chaired by Arts Center chairman of the Board of Directors Dennis Overman and Robert Ford member of the Board of Directors. They invite you to join them for what is sure to be the social event of the year. The evening will feature entertainment by 3 (Holly Gale, Ken Futterer and Dr. Tim Smith) and Jazz Reunion, feasting on heavy hors d’ oeuvres and drinks, bidding on fabulous items in a live and silent auction and dancing under the stars. Richard Spear of Spear Auctioneers, Inc. will be the auctioneer. Tickets are on sale now at the ARV Arts Center or from any member of the Board of Directors for $40 each. Invitations are not required to attend—the event is open to any resident or visitor who wishes to purchase a ticket to support the work of the Arts Center. For more information contact Betty LaGrone at the Arts Center at 479-968-2452. University of the Ozarks News Clarksville, AR— For the second consecutive year, University of the Ozarks has been ranked No. 1 in the category of “Great Schools, Great Prices” among its peers in the South Region by U.S. News & World Report in the magazine’s annual late summer publication that analyzes institutions of higher education. In the 2008 edition of “America’s Best Colleges,” released on Aug. 17, Ozarks was ranked first in the category of “Great Schools, Great Prices” among 103 universities in the 12-state South Region that are considered Baccalaureate Colleges. It is the second consecutive year and the third time in the past five years that Ozarks has been ranked first in the best value category. The value rankings evaluate the cost of attending a college or university relative to the quality of the institution, according to the magazine’s ranking system. More U of O News...the universities Jones Learning Center will present its sixth annual one-day workshop on learning disabilities entitled “Preparing for Success” on Thursday, September 13. The workshop will run from 8 am to 4:30 pm, will be taught by JLC staff members and is for educators, parents and students. It will emphasize ways to better understand students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders, as well as provide strategies to ensure their success in education and in life. For more information and fees, call the Jones Learning Center at 479-979-1403 Ozark’s Artist of the Month...Fayetteville Artist Robert Andes will present his exhibit titled Faces at University of the Ozarks throughout the month of September as part of the university’s Artist of the Month series. A native of New Hampshire, Andes recently earned his Master’s of Fine Arts degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he now makes his home and studio. His work has been shown in galleries throughout Northwest Arkansas and Canada, and he is teaching at the Art Center of the Ozarks. You can visit his website at www.robandes.com. The exhibit will be available for public viewing from Sept 4-30. There will be a Meet-the-Artist reception for Andes from 6-7:30 pm, Sept. 13 in the gallery located in the Walton Fine Arts Center on the north side of campus. For more information on the art show call the university at 479-979-1349. One of Andes many oil paintings Other Events Taking Place This Month Centerville Dragway Sept. Schedule You won’t want to miss Labor Day Weekend at the Ville! Some of the former Ozark MT. Super Shifters will be there! On September 1st will be the SL/Real Street/Stick Shift and on September 2nd is the 2nd Double Points/Team Racing. For rules, check out their website at www.centervilledragway.com. Sept. 8th: Street Legal/Pro Street Shootout Sept. 15th: Street Legal Pick Up Drags Sept. 16th: Bracket Points/Pick Ups Sept. 22nd: Street Legal/TNT/Street Radial Sept. 29th: Street Legal/Import Shootout Sept. 30th: Possible Make-up Day Health Fair Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 An Apple A Day...Healthy Aging After 55 Health Fair Thursday, September 13th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Marvin Vinson Center, 1611 Oakland St., Clarksville, AR. There will be Fasting Cholesterol & Glucose Screenings as well as Skin Cancer Screenings by Dermatologist. There will also be Informational Booths, Door Prizes, Food and Healthy Aging Information. This event is sponsored by: Johnson Regional Medical Center & Arkansas Hospice. For more information call Senior Care at 479-754-5490     Tri-Peaks 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. Karen Hofford- Conway Co. Baxter Sudduth- Conway Co. Carol Martin- Johnson Co. Pat Kowalewycz- Johnson Co. Nancy Rogers- Johnson Co. Bro. Mel Stinson- Logan Co. Becky Bariola- Logan Co. Lynn Wright- Logan Co. Doug Brandon- Perry Co. Bill Greene- Perry Co. Ron Knost- Pope Co. Andy Thomas- Pope Co. Lou Vitale- Pope Co. Patty Styles- Yell Co. Carole Tackett- Yell Co. Mike Hall- Yell Co. Please Note: The next Tri-Peaks Board of Directors meeting will be held Tuesday, September 11th, 10:00 a.m. at Lake Dardanelle State Park.These meetings are open to the public. Tri-Peaks Members   New & Renewing Members American Realty, Inc. America's Best Value Inn & Suites Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Arkansas State Parks Arkansas Tech University Arkansas Valley Farmers Assoc. Arkwest Communications, Inc. (formerly Yell Co. Telephone) Best Western Inn-Russellville Best Western Sherwood Inn- Clarksville The Copper Outlet Catfish "N' Centerville Dragway, Inc. Chamberlyne Country Club Chambers Bank Chart Bank City of Atkins 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 Dixie Cafe' First Electric Cooperative Fairfield Inn & Suites Feltner's Whattaburger First National Bank-Paris First Security Bank-Clarksville Frannie's Cabin in the Ozarks Great Arkansas Pig Out Hampton Inn-Clarksville Hampton Inn-Russellville Heifer International Lake Dardanelle State Park Liberty Bank Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce Mt. Magazine State Park Mt. Nebo State Park Museum of Automobiles Oppelo Flea Market Ozark Advertising & Tourism Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Perry County Perry County Economic Development Corp Petit Jean Meats Petit Jean Mountain Petting Zoo & Trail Rides Petit Jean State Park Post Familie Vineyards & Winery Regions Bank-Clarksville Regions Bank-Russellville Riverfront Antiques & Galleries Russellville APC Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce Russellville Boys & Girls Club Russellville Marina Boat Repair & Cabins Satterfield Oil Company Savanah's Riverfront Cafe' Stoby's Subiaco Abbey & Coury House Super 8 Motel-Morrilton Super 8- Russellville The Grapevine Restaurant The Winthrop Rockefeller Center TJ's Country Store University of AR Community College-Morrilton U.S. Forest Service-Clarksville U.S. Forest Service-Russellville U.S. Forest Service Mt. Magazine Ranger Dist. United Country All Star Real Estate University of AR Division of Continuing Ed-Fayetteville University of the Ozarks-Clarksville Wiederkehr Wine Cellars Yell County Mt. Magazine State Park Committee Yesterday's Restaurant & Bar Betty Selman Charles Gordon Russell Lyons Ron Knost Lou Vitale * Denotes New Member Heifer Ranch in Perryville, AR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Clarksville Sept 4-8: Johnson County Fair @ the Fairgrounds. Call 479-754-2882 for information Dardanelle Sept 11-15: Yell County Fair Sept 22: Annual Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry Call the Dardanelle Chamber @ 479-229-3328 for more information Morrilton Sept 1: Petit Jean Founders' Day Sept 8: Great Arkansas Clean-Up Sept 18-22: Conway County Fair Sept 19-22: Annual Fall Antique Auto Swap Meet For more information on the above events; call Petit Jean State Park @ 501-727-5441 Paris Sept 8: Subiaco Arts Festival. Call 479-934-1001 for more information Sept 11-15: Logan County Fair. Call 479-963-2244 for information Perryville Sept 4-8: Perry County Fair. Call 501-889-5128 for information Sept 15: Music on the Square in Perryville by the Courthouse, 8:00 a.m. til ? Sept 29: Global Village Day @ Heifer Ranch, call 501-889-5124 for information Russellville Sept 11-15: Pope County Fair. Call 479-968-2530 for information Please contact your area Chamber of Commerce to confirm event dates