by Jim & Phyllis Wilkins Last summer we did several articles on Lion Mark Mansell of the LaCenter Lions Club who rode a bicycle some 1500 miles from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine to help increase awareness for and raise funds for “Leader Dogs” for the Blind. Well, this year his wife, Lion … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay Rotary
by Fred Hilsenrath / Rotarian Our Wednesday talks are always interesting. Sometimes we learn new facts about science, other times we get information regarding the social or political world we live in. This time we got information regarding our personal privacy in our commercial world. Commerce … [Read more...]
V Is For Volunteer
by Jim & Phyllis Wilkins Although we were both born and raised in the Volunteer state I don't think we really knew the meaning of being a true volunteer until we relocated here to Fairfield Bay, AR. We were introduced to being a volunteer at the Hippe Recycle Center and later to the Fairfield … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay Rotary
by Fred Hilsenrath Last Wednesday Tom Welsh talked to us at Rotary about highway safety. Tom graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1973 with a degree in Civil Engineering and did graduate work at Iowa State University. He taught highway planning and design classes at Iowa State University. … [Read more...]
Fairfield Bay Hike Club
Some members of the Fairfield Bay Hiking Group will take a midweek hike to the Goat Trail in Newton County Wednesday March 6th .This will include hiking to the Big Bluff side trail . A portion of the Big Bluff side trail includes a narrow walking path along the side of the bluff with a 400 ft sheer … [Read more...]
March Is Digging And Dividing Month
March is the month the VBC Master Gardeners start digging and dividing for the April 27 plant sale. Can we dig some of your precious plants that need dividing? We are especially interested in hostas and other perennials and small shrubs and trees. We do not need orange daylilies, and now is not the … [Read more...]
LCIF And Special Olympics
by Jim & Phyllis Wilkins For nearly 100 years Lions have worked on projects designed to prevent blindness, restore eyesight and eye health and eye care for millions of people worldwide. Also, through our community projects Lions often support local youth programs and internationally through … [Read more...]
Valentine Queens Enjoy An Evening Of Dining And Dancing
The Beta Sigma Phi sorority Valentine Ball for all Fairfield Bay chapters was held Saturday, February 16 at Indian Hills Country Club. Dinner of spring mix salad, pork tenderloin, potatoe, asparagus and bread pudding was enjoyed by all. The Valentine Queens from each chapter were escorted and … [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...]
Sorority News
At the February meeting of Zeta Sigma sorority, Patsy Weidanz discussed Fairfield Bay recycling program. Left to right: Patsy Weidanz, presenter, with hostesses Mary Baker and Carol Palmer. Zeta Sigma February News The monthly business meeting of Zeta Sigma was held February 14 at the home of … [Read more...]