Tom Tangen was our speaker at the January 7, 2014 Rotary meeting. Tom is a local environmental engineering consultant who specializes in dealing with environmental issues and permitting for natural resources companies, including mining and oil and gas clients. He delivered a talk entitled “Fraccing … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Special Election to Consider Road Bond Issue
The Fairfield Bay City Council approved an ordinance calling for a special election on April 14, 2015 to consider a $2.5M bond package to address our urgent road improvement needs. If passed, the revenue bonds will allow the City to resurface over 20 miles of roads and stripe all 76 miles of paved … [Read more...]
Inspiring Challenges
by Jim & Phyllis Wilkins Pictured here is the Lions Clubs International float which appeared in the 126th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade held on January 1, 2015. The float, entitled “Inspiring Challenges,” depicts challenging recreational activities that Lions around the world provide for … [Read more...]
Investing is a Marathon — Not a Sprint
Investors sometimes may get frustrated with their investments because those investments don’t seem to produce quick results. Perhaps that’s understandable in our fast-paced society, in which we’ve grown accustomed to instant gratification. But investing is, by nature, a long-term activity. If you … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay Rotary News by Fred Hilsenrath
This holiday season we enjoyed a Gary Powell musical presentation at our lunchtime Rotary meeting. Gary is a native of Arkansas and is now Associate Pastor of Music and Outreach at the Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. Gary received a Masters of Arts degree in religion & education in church music … [Read more...]
Don't Wait: Sign Up For Health Insurance By Jan. 15 For Coverage To Begin Feb. 1
Arkansans who want to enroll in plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace have until Feb. 15 to do so. However, the Arkansas Hospital Association is urging people not to wait because a person’s signup date impacts when the coverage takes effect, AHA President Bo Ryall said, “If a person signs … [Read more...]
Don’t Wait: Sign Up For Health Insurance By Jan. 15 For Coverage To Begin Feb. 1
Arkansans who want to enroll in plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace have until Feb. 15 to do so. However, the Arkansas Hospital Association is urging people not to wait because a person’s signup date impacts when the coverage takes effect, AHA President Bo Ryall said, “If a person signs … [Read more...]
The Crazy Things We Did By Doug Nelson
The Sledge Hammer & the Marshmallow It was a particularly cold January and being locked up indoors for days at a time was never something I was good at. It was Friday and the beginning of the weekend. A snowstorm had dumped nine inches two days ago. I couldn’t help thinking, “all that snow and … [Read more...]
OUT OF BOUNDS By Geary (Smedley) Leason
"Read it and Weep" E. Hemmingway Smedley, the legendary local gadabout who regards himself as a “man of letters,” invited the writer of this column to a book signing party held recently at the VFW Drinkarama Room. Smedley’s latest tome is titled “Lost in Inner Space,” described on the book jacket … [Read more...]
Worldwide Week of Service
by Jim & phyllis Wilkins Well, our holiday break is over and what better way to start the Fairfield Bay Lions Club articles than with one that the Lions are all about “WE SERVE.” The Lions Worldwide Week of Service kicks off January 10, 2015. The Worldwide Week of Service is an international … [Read more...]
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