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...]
Boys/Girls State 2013
American Legion and Auxilary Post 333 of Fairfield Bay sent 4 boys and 5 girls from Shirley, Greers Ferry, and Clinton High Schools to Boys/Girls State, May 26-31, this year. UCA Conway and Harding University were the locations. The event was started in Illinois in 1935. They learn rights of … [Read more...]
VFW Officers Installed
New Veterans of Foreign Wars officers were installed at Post 4513 in Fairfield Bay by Arkansas National Council member, Mike Nuckolls (on left). Officers pictured from right to left are: Commander, Patrick Hicks; Senior Vice, Christy Edwards; Quartermaster, Roy Madrid and Chaplain, Al Marron. Come … [Read more...]
LIVING MODERATELY by Renee’ Jones
Here Comes the Sun! Did you know spending just 10 minutes exposed to sunshine allows the ultraviolet-B rays to work their magic and improve the body’s ability to absorb healthy nutrients. The focus of stay out of the sun is one of those things that can be taken to extreme and next thing ya know … [Read more...]
OUT OF BOUNDS By Geary Leason
Less Than Great Expectations A golfing geezer friend, Byron Smedley, recently confided to me that he was considering throwing in the towel after playing a pathetic round of golf in a match play event which sent him to an early shower, losing 6 down with five holes to play. If this painful dismissal … [Read more...]
VBC Republican Meeting
On Monday, June 17 the Van Buren County Republican Committee will be holdimg their monthly meeting. We will be meeting at Jack's on Dave Creek Parkway in Fairfield Bay. If you missed last months meeting there was plenty of great discussion about the county and how it's moving. Be sure and join us at … [Read more...]
FFB Hike Club News
The Fairfield Bay Hiking Club will be taking it's annual Buffalo River GENTLE canoe float on June 18. We will depart the Indian Hills Country Club parking lot at 9 a.m. sharp and stop in Leslie for brunch. This float is acceptable for children above the age of about 8 years old . Cost will be about … [Read more...]
Support Group for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Caring for a person who suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease or a related dementia is a 24/7 commitment, often full of frustration. Many have found it helps to meet with others who understand that frustration. It helps to hear what has helped others in a like situation. It helps to hear about the latest … [Read more...]
Garden Party
Dianne Percefull The beautiful, eclectic garden of Van Buren County Master Garden President, Eleanor Hilsenrath was the site of a Garden Party to celebrate the Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale and for current Master Gardeners, potential Master Gardeners, guests and a few loyal supporters to enjoy the … [Read more...]
Master Gardeners Conference
Fourteen Van Buren County Master Gardeners attended the Arkansas Master Gardener’s Conference in Rogers, Arkansas, May 16-18, 2013. Setting a new attendance record, the conference was attended by 622 Master Gardeners from around the state. Hosted by the Benton County Master Gardeners, the State … [Read more...]
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