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Together We Can Save Lives

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You hold the power to save a life! How? By giving blood on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Francis Catholic Church Fellowship Hall in Fairfield Bay. Your blood is always needed, but it’s never been needed more than the present time with Harvey still showing his strength … [Read more...]

Scammers Hit the Bay Again

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by Chris Waring On 9-9-17 a scam artist nearly scammed one of our residents out of $9,000. The scam is an old one that we have written about before. It starts with a phone call saying the person is a lawyer representing your grandchild. They put a person on the phone who is crying and upset and … [Read more...]

September Update VBC Master Gardeners

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by Cynthia Lacken A new face greets you as you enter Ed Leamon Park in beautiful Fairfield Bay! There, in the lovely Winter Garden facing Dave Creek Parkway, is the graceful and peaceful sculpture “Sprite” by non-other than Frank Lloyd Wright. Originally installed in 2010 in the Woodland Garden … [Read more...]

4-H Poultry Chain Auction at the VBC Fair

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The month of September in Van Buren County always brings one of the most anticipated events of the year, especially for the county’s 4-H youth. The Van Buren County Fair and Livestock Show starts, and for the 4-H youth, this is the beginning of the final leg of the year long journey where they can … [Read more...]

Letter to the Editor

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Dear Editor: A Big Thank you to Nick and Kelly and the staff at the Little Red for making our engagement so very special. If you have not been to the Little Red lately, you are missing out. The food is absolutely the best we had ever had. It left us anticipating our next visit. And the service is … [Read more...]

Obituary: James T. Summers

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James T. Summers, 81, of Fairfield Bay, AR passed away August 29 of 2017 from complications with Alzheimer's. He was born in Tulsa, OK on July 18, 1936 to James A. and Ella Summers. He graduated from the University of Tulsa in 1958. Shortly thereafter he began a career with Safeway Stores Inc. He … [Read more...]

Financial Aid Tip of the Month, September 2017

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Time for college-bound seniors to fill out the FAFSA High school seniors planning to attend college or technical school next fall should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also called the FAFSA, as soon as possible beginning Oct. 1, according to KHEAA. The information on … [Read more...]

Music at the Conference Center

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Music at the Conference Center this Tuesday night, September 12th, from 6-8. The music is free, drinks are available, and you are welcome to step up to the mic or request a song. Join John, Greg, Dawn and friends for some acoustic guitar music. The lead guitar player from "Left of Center", Don … [Read more...]

Clinton Chamber of Commerce

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This Week in Our Community September 14th 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Clinton City Council Meeting: Meetings of the Clinton City Council are held the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Hwy 16 East. The public and all press & media are invited to attend. September … [Read more...]