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The Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce hosted one of the most impressive Rods and Ribs Car

Shows ever on September 14th with 106 beautiful car entrees. The judges certainly had their

work cut out for them. There were some really hard decisions to be made choosing the $100.00

prizes winners.

We encourage everyone to go to Facebook and view all the wonderful photos of the event

Milanie Matthews supplied the Chamber.

“Hillbilly Heaven”

The Chamber is proud to recognize and welcome our new members this month:

Girl Scouts Peach Tree Service Unit

College Shade Townhouses

Billy & Kaye Cater

As always, we appreciate our currently renewed members continued support.

Renewed membership:

July Johnson Regional Medical Center

J & G Heating & Air

Hillbilly Realty

Royce Gattis

Coca Cola Bottling

Co. of Ft. Smith

Subway

Spectator, The

Source Gas

Shelter Insurance

Altus Chamber of

Commerce

AR. Blue Cross and

Blue Shield

Ozark Outdoor

Advertising

August

Riverbend Properties

LLC

North Franklin County

Fair

Adams Abstract

Flower Girls of Ozark

September PJ's Fina & Pizza Pro

A Touch Of Class

Consignment Shop

OG&E Electric

Services

O.K.Productions

Mulberry Mountain

Lodging & Events

Mercy Clinic

The Lamplighter Bed

& Breakfast

Kentucky Fried

Chicken/Taco Bell

Franklin County.

Learning Center &

The Coffee Break

Franklin County

Library

CenturyLink

Byrd's Adventure

Center

Burns Drug Store Inc.

Anderson Gas &

Propane

Zack's Place

The I-40 Travel

Center

Sweet Deals

Hoffman's of Ozark

Inc.

Richard Eden, Director of the Chamber Alliance Program: TO ALL CAP Member Chambers

The Chamber Alliance Program is still a working, viable and affordable solution for small businesses in

your chamber. This program is not being impacted by the implementation of the individual mandate in

the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For questions: Phone - 501-372-5959 Fax - 501-372-5955

For information about Obamacare please click: Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions or call your personal

accountant with questions.

From The GrapeVine

Tony’s Tips from AVECC

For efficiency as well as safety...clean your dryer's lint trap before

each load. Make sure the outdoor dryer exhaust door closes when

the dryer is off. Check that the dryer vent hose is tightly connected

to the dryer as well as inside wall fitting and is not kinked or

clogged.

From Tony Wilson, Member Services/Key Accounts

Membership Plaque

Photo Contest

The Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce is having a “Membership Plaque Photo Contest”. The contest will feature the winning photo on the yearly membership plaque that each Chamber of Commerce Member receives to display in their business, designating them as a member of the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce. The contest will be held from

December 1st through December 30th , 2013.

The winning photographer will be awarded recognition on the winning photo and will receive membership in Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce for one years as an individual member.

For more information contact:

Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce 300 West Commercial Street

Ozark Arkansas www.ozarkchamberofcommerce.com

479-667-2949

Click here for contest rules

Old Fashioned Square Gathering

It‘s time to make plans to attend the Old Fashioned Square

Gathering on Oct. 19th on the courthouse square. This will be the

41st anniversary for the festival and it’s sure to be sold out again

this year. If you need an application for a booth, the Baby Photo

contest, the Little Mister & Miss Pageant, or the Chili-cook-off,

you can contact our office at 479-667-5337 or the OACOC at

479-667-2525. There are also applications available on line at

www.mainstreetozark.com or for pick up at 300 West

Commercial. There will be plenty of arts & crafts, food, fun and

fabulous bluegrass music, so mark your calendars for Oct 19th

and we’ll see you on the square.

Downtown Landscaping

Main Street Ozark would like to thank our Design Committee

and downtown gardeners for all their hard work on the

landscaping. We would also like to express our gratitude to our

Mayor and city administration for seeing the benefit in keeping

Ozark beautiful. Without the help given to us by the City there is

no way our volunteers could keep all the plants alive. We have no

equipment for watering and though we’ve installed sprinkler

systems in the islands we still have the crape myrtles and hanging

baskets to water. The City Street Department is doing a great job

of keeping up this almost daily routine and without their help all

the planting, pruning and hard work would be for naught.

Thank you Rivertowne BBQ for your continued support of our

landscaping program. We plan more baskets/crape myrtles and

appreciate your generosity to our cause. You are a great

downtown partner!

Rally on the River

Due to a scheduling conflict with another area event we are

postponing the “Rally on River” to a later date. We will

announce the new date as soon as the new program is confirmed

so stay tuned. You won’t want to miss out on all the free fun, hot

dogs and entertainment at the Rally on the River!

Sandy Key, Main Street Ozark

These are some images of the construction that is happening

to the library in the coming months.

Check out the web address www.arvrls.com for downloadable

eBooks,FreeGal downloadable music, Zinio downloadable

magazines, card catalog, data bases and much more. For

information or help please call 479-667-2724.

http://www.ozarkchamberofcommerce.com/Library/Franklin-County-

Library-61

October 2013

We have several great things happening at Mercy Hospital Ozark, were

stepping up the pace and putting our best foot forward with community

services and technology to better meet our local needs. Our great staff is

eager to help serve our community. We will keep you posted on these

advances in the months to come….

Our local Mercy Hospital Ozark Outreach committee staff is promoting our

fundraiser on Saturday October 5, 2013 beginning 8 AM @ Westside Park

to support the children of Franklin County to help provide acceptable

shoes for them to wear. “Walk a Mile In My Shoes” 5k Run/Walk began

last year and was the first of these events. At our 2012 event, we were

able to raise $1500 to provide for this worthwhile cause and had lots of fun

at the same time. This year our hope is to surpass our goal and make

many more children safe and happy with new footwear. We would love to

have you join in this very worthwhile cause. Please contact Amy Edge at

479-806-3309 for more information.

Remember also to mark your calendar for the upcoming Health Fair also

co-sponsored by Arkansas Tech University, Ozark Campus on Thursday

October 17th. At 10 AM to 2 PM. You will be provided with loads of free

health information and screening by several health related vendors. We

will have drawings for door prizes which will be awarded at various times

during the event. You must be present to win!!

Tell your friends, family and neighbors, everyone is welcomed. The fair

will be held at Arkansas Tech University (Student Services & Conference

Center) Room 117.

This event is FREE to all who attend. Arkansas Tech students will be

available to offer assistance on site for anyone who has physical

limitations or who need a little extra assistance.

Drop by to get your blood pressure and pulse checked FREE

Mercy Hospital - offering lab draws for blood Glucose and

Cholesterol FREE

Mercy Hospital also plans on offering Flu Shots at this time FREE

PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test done FREE

(Please contact Patti Brown at Mercy Hospital (479-667-4138 Ext

8203) to be added to the list, she will need your name and phone

number. This service will be provided by the Arkansas Prostate

Foundation. We will need a minimum of 45 males signed up for

this test and the screening to take place.

Several of our nursing staff will be available at the Health Fair to

help answer any health related questions or concerns you may

have.

On behalf of our staff of Mercy Ozark,

Anne Porter RN COHN(s) ASC

Clinical Education & Occupational Health

ADHE’s Shane Broadway gives ATU-Ozark Convocation

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus students were praised Tuesday, Sept. 25, by Arkansas Department of Higher Education

(ADHE) Interim Director Shane Broadway for the steps they’ve taken toward a rewarding career.

Also, he gave students words of advice for the rest of their educational journey and encouraged them to live up to the efforts of

those that helped along the way.

“Someone has had an influence on your life that has led you to this day,” he said. “All of us are standing on somebody else’s

shoulders.”

The former state legislator, who was appointed to head ADHE by Gov. Mike Beebe in 2011, was the guest speaker for

Convocation Day, an annual campus celebration that focuses on students’ path of becoming contributing members in the

workforce and society.

“Find something that you love. Find something that you have a passion for,” he said. “There is not a greater feeling than that.”

The event was held in the Student Services Conference Center. Other speakers included Arkansas Tech President Robert C. Brown, Arkansas Tech-Ozark Chief Academic Officer and Acting Chancellor Bruce Sikes and Arkansas Tech-Ozark Chief Student Officer Richard Harris. Broadway, who served two terms in the Arkansas State Senate and three in the state House of Representatives, where he served as Speaker, discussed among other topics the increase of lifetime earnings as a result of attending college. Also, Broadway praised the “dedicated” faculty and staff of Arkansas Tech-Ozark “who truly care about your success,” and he recommended that students embrace the many aspects of higher education, such as student organizations.

“I encourage you today to take advantage of the opportunity that you have been given,” he said. “You can be anything you want to be, as long as you set your mind to it, because you are going to be given the tools at this campus to be able to do that.” Broadway said, “A higher education was the key to everything that I’ve ever been able to do, every place I’ve ever been able to go, the life that I’ve been fortunate and blessed to live – I can trace it all right back to sitting in your seat.” He said, “It’s the greatest thing that ever happened to me in my life.”

Shane Broadway

Franklin County Health Fair Oct. 17

The Franklin County Health Fair will be held Thursday,

Oct. 17, at Arkansas Tech-Ozark from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in

the Student Services Conference Center, 1700 Helberg

Lane.

Healthcare representatives from throughout the Arkansas

River Valley will be on hand to provide information and

answer questions about their services. Also, the event will

feature free flu shots and PSA screenings for prostate

cancer, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol tests.

Handicapped parking will be available. For more

information, contact Patti Brown at Mercy Hospital at 508-

8203.

Fall Fest Oct. 25

The annual Arkansas Tech-Ozark “Fall Fest” is set for

Friday, Oct. 25, and promises to have fun for all ages.

The festivities, which are hosted by the Student

Government Association and Student Activities Board,

will be held from 4-6 p.m. outside the Student Services

Conference Center.

Candy for trick-or-treaters will be given away on a first

come, first serve basis, and the costume contest will have

first-, second- and third-place prizes for ages 1-4, 5-9 and

10-15.

Concessions will be served inside the Student Services

building. Other activities include a pumpkin patch game,

carnival games, bounce-around, cotton candy, popcorn,

free pony rides, trophies, cash prizes and more.

Provided by Charlie Gocio,

public information

coordinator at Arkansas Tech

University-Ozark Campus. For

more information,

he can be reached by e-mail

at cgocio@atu.edu, or 508-

3314.

Leadership Franklin County

This month’s meeting of Leadership Franklin County will be

held Thursday, Oct. 17, and cover the topics of health care

and human services.

Housed at Arkansas Tech-Ozark, LFC develops current and

emerging leaders to work together to serve the good of

Franklin County and surrounding Arkansas River Valley

communities.

From August through May, participants are thoroughly

educated and challenged during monthly, daylong sessions as

to the needs and opportunities of the regional and dynamics

of social and economic change.

The 2013-14 LFC class includes: Sheriff Anthony Boen,

Justina Buck (Russellville) Yvonne Case, Ronnie Duggar,

City Clerk Sonya Eveld, Brandon Fisher (Charleston),

Superintendent Jim Ford, Mike Gibbons, Rex Heffington,

Luke Holcombe (Altus), Keith Moore (Mulberry), Lauren

Robinson (Cecil), Paula Shaw, Tonya Sneed (Charleston),

Sebastian Co. Chief Public Defender Ray Spruell, Jan Stacy

(Altus), Rachel Whitman (Paris), and Gina Wilkins (Lamar).

To apply for next year’s LFC class, visit www.atu.edu/ozark

or contact Director Marci Gage at 508-3371.

Aahhh, fall has arrived. Night time temperatures are quite pleasant, and humidity is

low, low, low. Enjoy all of our fall events – Old Fashioned Square Gathering,

Wiederkehr Wine Fest, Harvest Fest on Mulberry Mountain, Haunted Sewing

Factory.

The Chamber and City again have been working together to decorate for the fall

season. Businesses are decorating the bales of hay supplied to them to make your

community come alive with the colors of fall. Stop by these businesses and let them

know you appreciate their efforts to make Ozark shine.

If you haven’t been out Highway 23 lately, you are missing the beginning of utility

lines being moved for “Hillbilly Lane”. We feel quite confident we will be able to

meet the Arkansas Highway Department October 30 bid letting schedule for

construction.

For more information about Ozark Area Chamber of

Commerce events please visit:

http://www.ozarkchamberofcommerce.com/news_events

The

October is a busy month in the Ozark area. This time of year really kicks off our ‘busy’

season with the holidays approaching. However, before those festivities start, we

have a plethora of events happening this month.

October 11th starts off the 50th annual Wiederkehr Village Weinfest with music from

Ozark’s own Lance Carpenter, as well as Kristen Church and JustTheChips performing

at the Fest Tent at 6 p.m. Seating is first come first serve and the cover is just $5.00.

October 12th

50th Annual Wiederkehr Village Weinfest including a Grape Stomp. Call 479-

468-WINE for more info.

Tea cup auction at Lawrence Hall at St. Mary’s Church in Altus.

Antique Tractor Show at the North Franklin County Fair Grounds.

October 17th-19th is Yonder Mountain Harvest Fest at Mulberry Mountain Events and

Lodging. Over 50 top performers of bluegrass and folk music across 4 stages.

October 19th

41st Old Fashioned Square Gathering on the square in Ozark. It runs from 9

a.m. to 6 p.m. Sponsored by Main Street Ozark – 479-667-5357.

‘Mercy Crossfire’ Turkey shoot. Contact information- 479-667-4138.

The Scavenger Hunt starts and runs through December 14th. This event is

sponsored by the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce and more details will

come later.

October 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, and 31 the Haunted Factory will be at the old Garan

Building in back of Ozark City Hall. Charge is $5.00.

The two big issues before us this month at the Capitol revolve around insurance. We received some news

about the rates of premiums which will be sold on the new Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace, and we are

being asked to find a solution to the enormous increase in premiums our teachers and school employees are

facing this year.

Starting with the news on the exchange, the Arkansas Insurance Department announced that the rates for

premiums sold will be less than what was originally thought. The average monthly premium of the plans will be

$284.74. Federal tax credit subsidies will reduce the premiums for those with incomes of up to 400% of the

federal poverty level. Currently, that amount (400% of FPL) is just under $46,000 for a single individual and

$94,200 for a family of four. As an example, a person making just over $17,000 would pay around $57.45 a

month for health care coverage after his or her rates are reduced with federal tax credits. As a result of the

Private Option passed this year, those making below 138% of the federal poverty level will have their premiums

from private insurance carriers covered with Medicaid funds.

Enrollment on the exchange begins October 1st and coverage begins January 1st. The exchange is found at

www.arhealthconnector.org.

Meanwhile, the outlook for affordable health care for our teachers and school employees has not been as

positive. We are working to find a solution since their premiums are increasing by up to 50% on January

1st. The Governor announced recently he is moving back the enrollment date from October 1st to November

1st.This gives lawmakers until October 15th to work with the school districts and others to come up with a long-

term solution. Meetings will be held with teachers, principals, school employees and other stakeholders over the

course of the next few weeks to reach a solution. If a consensus is reached, the Governor will call a special

session. As an educator myself, I fully recognize how this impacts educators and employees in our district. I will

keep you updated on our progress and value your input.

I will continue to keep you updated and you can always view what meetings are scheduled on our website at

http://www.arkansashouse.org/.

-Bill

Subway inside Loves #271: The special this month is a Tuscan Chicken Sandwich. $6 for a ft long, The

Chicken Cordon Bleu is $7.75 for a ft long. They also have their “Lunch Anytime” special- a 6 inch sub

and 21 oz. drink for $4.

Hillbilly Hideout at The I-40 Travel Center: Try our "HOME MADE PIES" Yes, that's correct! We have

Miss Melba's Home Made Pies available. Ms Melba makes them from scratch right here in the Hillbilly

Hideout Kitchen, fresh for you! That's why we are more than convenient..

KFC/Taco Bell: $1 medium drink, $1 freezees, $1 loaded grillers from 2-5 p.m. everyday

The Coffee Break: 3 new sandwiches, as well as specialty coffees. All sandwiches and Panini’s are

$6.00 each and are served with a pickle spear and your choice of regular or BBQ chips.

Rivertowne BBQ: Daily lunch specials such as ribs, brisket, catfish and barbeque as well as a full menu.

Hours are from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. on Saturday,

closed Sunday and Monday.

Subway (On Commercial): The special this month is a Tuscan Chicken Sandwich. $6 for a ft long. They

also have their “Lunch Anytime” special- a 6 inch sub and 21 oz. drink for $4.

Wiederkehr Weinkeller Restaurant: The Weinkeller is buzzing in preparation for the 50th Annual

Wiederkehr Village Weinfest on Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12. Friday night Early Bird

Concert/Party with Ozark's own Lance Carpenter and another fresh new talent from Fort

Smith. Kristen Church, who sings a little red dirt and classic rock will be a great warm up for

Lance. Mark your calendars. Beverages, Brats and Burgers will be plenty.

The Weinkeller is always hopping on Weinfest Eve. Make a plan and have dinner followed by a great home town reunion concert. Friday night Early Bird Concert/Party with Ozark's own Lance Carpenter and another fresh new talent from Fort Smith. Kristen Church, who sings a little red dirt and classic rock will be a great warm up for Lance. Mark your calendars. Beverages, Brats and Burgers will be plenty. The Weinkeller is always hopping on Weinfest Eve. Make a plan and have dinner followed by a great home town reunion concert. Swiss Family Bistro: in the Wiederkehr family of business at Exit 41 on I-40 is open 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday for Lunch. The Bistro serves soups, salads, sandwiches and your favorite beverages. Call ahead for your lunch orders to make the most of your time and have lunch waiting. Swiss Family Bistro is open Friday through Sunday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Some of the favorite dishes include the Philly Swiss Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Salad Sandwich, the Reuben, giant cheeseburger and the famous Swiss Onion Soup. Dine on the patio for a nice open air experience.

John Weslee Edgin, a junior at

OHS, is the son of Jim Edgin and

Cathy Canady of Ozark. Edgin was

named District Medalist in the 1-4A

District Golf Tournament held on

September 24 at the Valley View

Country Club in Farmington, AR.

This is Edgin's 3rd year in a row to

be named District Medalist.

Ozark High School Golf Team Success

The Ozark Hillbilly and Lady Hillbilly Golf Teams won the 1-4A District Tournament September

24, 2013 at Valley View Country Club in Farmington, AR. This is at least for years in a row for

the Lady Hillbillies to win the District Tournament. The boys won the District tournament by 18

strokes, while the girls won by 12. Both teams will advance to the State Tournament. The girl's

state tournament will be held October 1 and 2 at Thunder Bayou in Blytheville, AR. The boy's

state tournament will be held the following week on October 8 and 9 also at Thunder Bayou in

Blytheville, AR.

In the picture: (L-R) back row- Tripp Canady, Britten Harden, Coach Kendra Mainer, Katie Yell, and Emery King.

(L-R) front row- Cole Yell, John Edgin, Hayley Smith, and Peyton Timmerman.

John Weslee Edgin, a junior at OHS, is the son

of Jim Edgin and Cathy Canady of Ozark.

Edgin was named District Medalist in the 1-4A

District Golf Tournament held on September

24 at the Valley View Country Club in

Farmington, AR. This is Edgin's 3rd year in a

row to be named District Medalist.

The Judge’s Jot

Franklin County is still making improvements on both their National

Historic Registered buildings in the Ozark and Charleston Districts. We have several individuals helping with these projects and

we are so grateful. We also have the announcement of a new addition to our Extension Service Office.

At the Ozark Courthouse we currently have students from Cass Job Corps along with their instructor Mr. Ron Perkins painting

our Gazebo which is a backdrop for all the activities that showcases our county. The students that are helping Mr. Perkins

Phillip Cote, Amber Kapo, Freddy Samples, Allen Templton, Chris Trollinger, and David Kennedy. We also want to thank Wal-

Mart and the Rotary Club for their donation of the paint.

At the Charleston Courthouse Turner Construction is busy building the new Gazebo. It is coming along nicely and they are

expecting its completion within the next month. If you have not had the chance to take an early fall drive you might consider

going and checking out this beautiful project.

We also want to thank Mrs. Alice Bullington for her service on the Franklin County Library Board as she was voted in by the

Quorum Court to another term. We have a welcome to the Franklin County family to make with the hiring of Kristen Melson.

Kristen is our County Extension Agent-Family and Consumer Sciences. She is from Mountain Home, AR and graduated from

Missouri State University in Springfield, MO with a BS in Education with an emphasis in Family and Consumer Sciences. If you

see Kristen please make her feel welcome.

Our Elected Officials and Quorum Court members have started working on the 2014 Budget. This will take time and effort for

both parties and I appreciate all their hard work and concern for the citizens of Franklin County. As always contact my office

anytime with questions for concerns. 479-667-4726

Thanks,

Janet Powell

Franklin County Judge

OZARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Hello to all!

I hope everyone is taking advantage of the casual early fall weather we are seeing around Ozark. With the

recent festivities we have seen many motorcyclists through our area, and with the beautiful weather and

colorful landscape I expect to see many more. I would like to take this opportunity to remind all motorists

to “Look Twice, Save a Life “during your busy bustle around town- be cognizant of other motorists.

Also, Halloween is soon approaching. So get ready for those goblins, vampires, superheroes and

princesses, and keep the safety of others in mind! If you and yours will be partaking in the Halloween

festivities, be safe and be patient as some of the neighborhoods become very congested. Drive slow and

watch for little trick-or-treaters that could dart out into the road, or from between vehicles. For additional

safety tips see the below listed link to the “Halloween Health and Safety Tips” webpage, provided by the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/

Hope you have a safe and productive autumn in Ozark!!!

Sincerely,

Cory Tedford

Chief of Police

Ozark Police Department

Spotlighting Altus

Greetings from the wonderful City of Altus Arkansas.

Altus is a wonderful place to live with it having that small town feel and its charming downtown area, with a

beautiful Park which features a Coal Miners Monument as well as a new Veterans Memorial, along with a

museum that displays many artifacts and history of Altus. Also some great businesses within its city limits,

such as wineries, convenience stores, restaurants, churches, banks, civic clubs, organizations and many other

attractions that you might enjoy visiting.

There are three (3) convenience stores located in the City limits of Altus, PJ’s, Handy Mart and Circle M.

These stores are great places in Altus to meet with friends and to find the latest local news. They offer a

variety of seating at a table or booth where you will enjoy their food, coffee, soft drinks, in a clean and

friendly atmosphere. Each month we will highlight one of the local businesses or attractions in Altus.

For the month of October I am Spotlighting “Altus Handy Mart” which is owned and operated by Ali Raza,

conveniently located on Hwy 64 in downtown Altus. His store has an easy on and off where you can purchase

fuel and other things you might need for your vehicle. As you enter His store you will find a variety of

groceries, drinks and foods, including a deli with the best grilled or deep fried Chicken Salad you will find

anywhere. A convenient sitting area to dine in or if you should choose, call in an order for a carry out. You

will find his staff very friendly, courteous and willing to serve you.

We hope you will go by and say Hi to Ali and his staff, and while there take time to browse around his store,

and visit with the other customers.

Ali Raza, Owner: Altus Handy Mart

Larry W. Stacy is Mayor of Altus

Arkansas.

Contact him at 479-213-7081

e-mail: mayorstcy@centurytel.net

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Businesses interested in

participating or information about

the 2013 Scavenger Hunt contact

Ozark Area Chamber of

Commerce -479-667-2949.