In 1942, a group of Lions Club members from Memphis, with the cooperation of local ophthalmologists and hospitals, formed an organization whose sole purpose was to provide help to needy people in mid-America who had sight deficiencies. This group was known as the Mid-South Sight Conservation … [Read more...]
FFB Rotary News
by Fred Hilsenrath/Rotarian Jill Bailey gave us an interesting talk about early child development and the intense influence that has on later child interests and behavior. Jill is originally from Iowa but worked for 33 years in St Louis, MO. Jill and Don moved here in 2011. Jill’s work now is … [Read more...]
What Can All-Stars Teach Investors?
This week, Major League Baseball’s All-Star game will be played at Citi Field in New York. If you’re a baseball fan, you’ll enjoy the annual gathering of the sport’s best players. And if you’re an investor, you may be able to take away some valuable lessons from the All-Stars — lessons that can … [Read more...]
LIVING MODERATELY by Renee’ Jones
BUGS, BUGS, I’m Talkin’ about BUGS!!! Do you ever catch yourself saying, “Gotta eliminate those pesky Bugs!” As the Citronella Queen, I have many “Mosquito” (Citronella) Plants in front and back of my condo. I have even considered a Bat house, although I can’t figure out how to let them know: … [Read more...]
OUT OF BOUNDS By Geary Leason
A faithful(?) reader of this column recently voiced a complaint that the weekly column was too long, that he could not finish reading it in a reasonable amount of time. Whether this is a valid critique or a self-revelation of the damaged attention span of this reader, I am unable to judge. However, … [Read more...]
Lightning Strike Starts Fire on Sugarloaf
The Army Corps of Engineers, Greers Ferry Project Office wants its neighbors and visitors to know that because of a lightening strike on July 10 Sugar Loaf Mountain has a fire burning on it. Visitors are asked to not hike the mountain as long as an active fire is present. Emergency … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Trampled by the “Herd”
Every year in early July, thousands of people “run with the bulls” in Pamplona, Spain. While the event is exciting, it is also hazardous, and many runners have gotten badly injured over the years. As an investor, you may find that running with the herd is dangerous to you, too — because if you’re … [Read more...]
Photo Exhibit A Great Success
The reception at the “The Club”for Lee Philips exhibit, “People, Places and Things” went very well with a good turnout. Each photo tells a story and Lee is able to capture the tale with clarity. Members of the Photo Club also presented their pieces of work showingtheir creative abilities. Next time … [Read more...]
Safe Driving Classes To Be Held At Ed Center
Attention, all drivers over the age of 50! The Southwest Safe Driving course with certificate issued for your Auto Insurance Discount will be held at the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center located at 130 Village Lane in the shopping mall on July 30, 2013 from 12:30 p.m. until approximately … [Read more...]
FFB Rotary News
Alice Chambers has lived in Shirley since 1995 with her husband Larry and 3 dogs. Alice has worked at the ‘Van Buren County Democrat’ in Clinton for six years was also a freelance writer and the publisher of ‘Life in the Ozarks’ for 6 years. Her community involvement includes the Fairfield Bay … [Read more...]
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