Cherokee Village Business Association Fireworks and Boat Parade will be held at Lake Thunderbird Marina on July 4th. The Boat Parade starts at 7:00 P.M. with the Northeast Ozark Community Band at 7:45 P.M. and the wonderful fireworks display begins at 9:15 P.M.
Other area fireworks displays will be in Salem, Horseshoe Bend and Hardy, AR.
The 4th Annual Tommy Bolt Golf Classic to benefit Fountain Place was held June 23rd at the Cherokee Village South Golf Course. Ozark Gateway Realty sponsored a hole and broker Dick Sackett played in the tournament. The rain held off until just after the prize raffle ended, that completed a great day for the fourth consecutive year, of the FOUNTAIN PLACE Tommy Bolt Classic. 33 teams enjoyed the challenges of the championship Cherokee Village South Golf Course as they competed in this annual event. Manny surrounding communities such as Batesville, Horseshoe Bend, Jonesboro, Mountain Home & Salem as well as 3 additional states were represented by their foursomes traveling to compete with those from Cherokee Village. The Planning Committee is pleased with their continuing effort to bring this major charity golf tournament to northeast Arkansas.
While all returns not yet in, it is estimated that net proceeds of the tournament to benefit FOUNTAIN PLACE will be over $10,000.00 again this year.
FOUNTAIN PLACE is a non-profit Independent Living Christian Retirement Center located in Cherokee Village.
Sharp County Regional Airport was a hub of activity with the Wings-n-Wheels show slated for Saturday.
Activities kicked off at 9 a.m. with a bang! Displays on site included antique aircraft, experimental aircraft, WWII Warbirds and military aircraft. A variety of classic cars were also on display. Air Evac was on hand with one of the company’s helicopters. Spring River RC Club had model airplanes on site. The Shiners clowns were present at the festivities along with several food vendors. Tents with tables and chairs gave guests an opportunity to temporarily escape the sunshine.
The days activities included a show by the Sons of Legends comedy act. The two Missouri pilots performed their show on the ground and in the air using two aircrafts – a Twin Beech 18 and a J3 Cub - and Clint Allen also showcased his talents during an acrobatic show.
Arkansas Paracenter provided tandem parachute rides, and Pilots for Christ offered airplane rides for donations.
The event showcased all of the improvements made at the airport in the last few years, including the expansion of the runway, the purchase of additional property, construction of additional hangars and the construction of a park and picnic area.
All of the improvements mean better access and accessibility for residents and businesses. Of the 10 hangars being constructed, almost all have been spoken for.
The airport is supported by local governments including the county and neighboring cities.
Each year since 2002, President Bush has designated June as National Homeownership Month, with the goal of increasing homeownership in America by the end of the decade. To celebrate National Homeownership Month 2007, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) encourages State and Local Association members to participate actively in efforts to encourage homeownership and strengthen our neighborhoods, towns and cities. Learn about the NAR programs that support homeownership and strong communities by going to their website: www.realtor.com.
