At rotary, we always find important issues to talk about. Sid Roberts talked to us about the loss of his home due to fire. Sid grew up in Little Rock and is an Electrical Engineer by training, having graduated from the Univ. of Arkansas in 1965. He traveled the world while working for Conoco and … [Read more...]
OUT OF BOUNDS By Geary (Smedley) Leason
More From Candidate Huey P. Smedley Last week, the big news here was that our local and vocal geezer, Huey P. Smedley, declared himself as a candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 election. This week, Smedley expounds on some of his more controversial campaign planks as many … [Read more...]
Piecemakers News May 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 began as a rainy, dreary day, but at Piecemakers’ monthly quilt club meeting the room was filled with a cheerful group of quilters with twenty-eight members and guests in attendance. Susan Moore welcomed everyone and Pam Davis gave the treasurer’s report. Eloise Brown … [Read more...]
Education Center Classes
FAIRFIELD BAY COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER LIST OF CLASSES SUMMER I, 2015 JUNE AND JULY DAY CLASS TITLE INSTRUCTOR COST MONDAY 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Private Piano Lessons Susan Callaway $40 (5 lessons) TUESDAY May 26 Arts & Crafts 101** Sue Allen Pico $15 Session 9:30 a.m. - Noon June 2 – June … [Read more...]
The Crazy Things We Did by Doug Nelson
The Bluff One morning, Bert and I decided to walk to the top of the bluff, where there was rumored to be an old outlaw hide-out. Uncle Giles asked us where we were headed, and we told him. He said, “You better pack a lunch and a canteen of water, that bluff is over 20 miles away.” It was hard to … [Read more...]
Theater Proceeds Distributed
Our Towne Productions Directors, Sharon Luxon, Left and Jackie Rhorer, right, present a check over $2,100 from the proceeds from the performances of the recent play “Harvey” to Sharon Schaffer, representing the Conference Center. Another check for the same amount is also given to the Fairfield Bay … [Read more...]
If Rates Rise, What Should You Do with Bonds?
Interest rates are at historic lows. But they will rise eventually. If you invest in fixed-income vehicles, such as bonds, what might higher rates mean for you? As is almost always the case in the investment world, there’s no simple answer. First, it’s important to distinguish between short-term … [Read more...]
Outdoor Adventure Club Canoe Float and Hike
Inviting all adventurers for a day trip on the Buffalo River June 10 with a rain date of June 12. We will meet and depart from the parking lot at Indian Hills 8 a.m. sharp, then caravan up to Wild Bill's Outfitters at the Buffalo State Park area just off Highway 14. We'll put in at the Hwy 14 … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay Rotary News
by Fred Hilsenrath We had the pleasure of listening to Willa Wells on volunteering. Here are the impassioned points she made and examples Willa cited to us. “Volunteer - It’s the right thing to do.” From the first volunteer fire department, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1736, through the … [Read more...]
OUT OF BOUNDS By Geary (Smedley) Leason
Smedly Announces! Last week, north-central Arkansas experienced a thunderous groundswell, shivering many a timber! This unnerving event was soon traced to one, Huey P. Smedley, who, while perched on his favorite stool at the local VFW “recreation” center, announced his intention to run (again) for … [Read more...]
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