From the time I was a young girl up til now, my father has always shared funny, adventurous, and sometimes sad stories of the Gaines family legacy. Papa starts every story with (before you were a twinkle in my eye). His introduction warmed my heart as I settled on his lap to listen … [Read more...]
Lake Area Graduates
Class of 2020 for Shirley, West Side, Concord, Quitman, Rose Bud and Clinton High Schools.
Lake Area Graduation Insert
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Derb Bakk Featured NCA Artist
Deb Bakk just recently moved to Fairfield Bay this past November. She had just retired from a job as a bus driver at a K-8 school in northern IL after 24 1/2 years. Deb is a divorced single lady with 4 grown children scattered all over the United States, 3 grandsons and a granddaughter … [Read more...]
North Central Arkansas Art Gallery Featured Artist: Kathy Weeks
Kathy Weeks shown Painting for the new 2020 NCA Art Gallery Exhibit, April 21. For Kathy Weeks, art has always been a strong venue to share thoughts and ideas. The use of different materials in her work is calculated. “I am looking for avenues of the unexpected,” said Kathy. “An ironic … [Read more...]
January Organization of the Month
Shirley After Prom Program By Sam Shull, Event Coordinator The Shirley After Prom was started in 2007 by a group of parents looking for ways to keep the kids safe after prom. Since then our program has tripled in participation and prizes to give away. This is a parent funded and … [Read more...]
Barn Quilt Ceremony & Installation
On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, the 16th barn quilt block in Van Buren County brought a group of people together to view the choice of blocks to be installed on the Log Cabin in our Fairfield Bay Heritage Center. Our history attracts tourists to our area where they learn about the people and … [Read more...]
Cecelia Wilson to Inspire Rotary with Some Historic Realism
For those who love history, World War II, and true tales of inspiration, September 27 is the day to hear about all three in Fairfield Bay. Author Cecelia Wilson will be speaking at the Fairfield Bay Rotary Club about her non-fiction book, Back to Bremen, and will follow the event with a Question … [Read more...]
Organization of the Month
Lake Area Fun Flyers Squadron (LAFFS) Four men who had retired to Fairfield Bay in the early 1980’s formed the Lake Area Fun Flyers Squadron club. All four of them had previously flown radio-controlled airplanes prior to retiring and wanted to start a club in Fairfield Bay. After months of … [Read more...]
Hope For The Future: Uganda, East Africa
Dr. Dwight E. Guinn and Solomie Guinn are building a compound with a self sustainable orphanage which will start with 12 girls and 12 boys. There will be a common area in the center separating the dormitories. This area will be used for office purposes, fellowship area, dining and a kitchen off the … [Read more...]
Web Exclusive: Fitness-Health Tip of the Month
Mixing Pain Medication with Exercise By, Dr. Marc Nimchuk Kelowna Chiropractic On Thanksgiving weekend, I joined thousands of runners in Victoria for a ½ marathon on a cloudless, windless and temperate Sunday morning along a wonderful Oceanside course. Thousands more were right here in Kelowna for … [Read more...]