Photos and article by: Dianne Percefull Waiting for spring is one of the hardships of a dyed in the wool garden addict…also known as a Master Gardener. Each of us knows in our heart that spring is just around the corner and those few warm days in January and February, with the beautiful blooms of … [Read more...]
Van Buren County Master Gardeners Award
President Eleanor Hilsenrath awarded Audrey Raines the Most Work Hours award and presented Audrey with a set of Eleanors handmade clay pot feet. Audrey worked 188 volunteer hours for various projects in Van Buren County. Audrey served two years as the Master Gardener treasurer. All the … [Read more...]
Rambling Cove Trail Signage Upgraded
The Fairfield Bay Community Club recently updated signage for the Rambling Cove Trail across from Stringbeanz Restaurant at the Marina entrance. This is a fairly moderate trail with a great scenic view of the lake at its end (this hiker recommends parking one vehicle at the marina and taking … [Read more...]
Celebrating 50 Years
Toby and Diane Glyde of Fairfield Bay celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. The couple was married February 23, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio. Toby and Diane have been blessed with three children; Charles (Chuck), William (Bill), and Jodi, five granddaughters and four step grandchildren; two boys … [Read more...]
Oil Painting Class Forming Now
Doris Sexson’s next Beginner to Intermediate Oil Painting Class begins Thursday, February 21 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. for 5 weekly sessions at the Community Education Center in Fairfield Bay @ $35. “Ducks in Flight” is the name of the painting, shown here. Depicted is a misty, cool morning in … [Read more...]
2013 Pet Calendar Pet of the Month
Owner: Sandy Clark Name: Princess Hello! My name is Princess. I am 6 years old, and I am a seal point Siamese. I was rescued from the local animal shelter in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas in 2006. I was just an innocent little kitten back then! I live in a wonderful home with 6 cats and two dogs. We are … [Read more...]
Support Group for Alzheimer’s Caregivers to Meet
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...]
IRV Auxiliary Meeting
Gail McKnight, who is a certified instructor for Silver Sneakers, will be the speaker for the Indian Rock Village Auxiliary meeting on Thursday,February 21, 2013. Silver Sneakers is an exercise class offered to senior citizens throughout the U.S., the cost of which is covered by many insurance … [Read more...]
Can We Have Both?
Tom Kimmons / Director, Shirley Community Devel. Corp. A couple of years ago, I gave a presentation to the Fairfield Bay Rotary Club on the pros and cons of drilling for natural gas in the Fayetteville Shale area. Most people agree that there is an upside and a downside to a gas industry in a … [Read more...]
Out of Bounds by Geary Leason
Mulling it Over We spend a lot of time talking to ourselves. Our minds are always busy, chewing on one thing or another. We see or hear or read something and it gets us thinking, pondering, or mulling it over. One such stimulus for me is reading the AR Democrat Gazette. My habit as I read the … [Read more...]
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