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CHEROKEE VILLAGE (AR) FLY-IN
By Russ
Stokes
May 25 - The Sharp County Regional Airport (CVK)
will host a Fly-In on Saturday, June 11th in conjunction with
the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Cherokee Village (AR).
The celebration will entail a BBQ dinner on Friday, June 10th;
followed by a Pancake Breakfast, Mixed Golf Scramble, Lake Tours,
Antique Car Show, and Dinner Dance to conclude the activities on
Saturday.
A dedication ceremony will occur on Saturday
afternoon to recognize the founder of Cherokee Village, John H. Cooper.
Mr. Cooper, founder of Cooper Communities initiated this retirement
community in the Ozark foothills in 1955. Today, it is a city of 4,648,
covering 15,000 acres with 7 lakes, and two golf courses; plus the
nearby Spring River meandering through its environs. Its many scenic
vistas attract both visitors and residents alike.
A cruise on Lake Thunderbird, a round of golf at
one of the two courses, a short walk on the Adahi Trail adjacent to Town
Center, or a visit to the other attractions which will highlight the
anniversary celebration will make your visit worthwhile. A shuttle
service will be available for pilots and their passengers to Town Center
and/or the golf course.
The Fly-In will also be an integral part of the
celebration. Your destination, Sharp County Regional Airport (CVK) has
recently undergone extensive runway resurfacing and widening to 75
feet. New lighting, striping, and signage have been installed at the
airport. The airport is classified Category IIB located at latitude
3615.9N and longitude 09133.8W on RF 122.7. For additional airport
information, the web site is:
www.fltplan.com/AirportInformation/KCVK.htm or contact John
Armstrong at 870-966-4805.
In addition, you may utilize the city’s web site:
www.CherokeeVillage.org, e-mail
C22@centurytel.net, or telephone city hall at 870-257-5522 for
further information about Cherokee Village, the 50th
Anniversary Celebration and available lodging at rental homes and nearby
motels.
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