Anyone who has ever written a poem is eligible to enter the Free Poetry Contest sponsored by Poetryfest, a nonprofit organization devoted to discovering new poets and helping them to achieve a wider audience for their poetry. There are 100 prizes to go around, and the last poet standing will receive … [Read more...]
Board Candidate, Linda Pratt – Three Year Term
Originally from Memphis, TN, I spent most of my career along the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast. My husband Mick and I moved to Fairfield Bay in 2008. When it came time to move back closer to our family, we chose Fairfield Bay, where we spent many vacations; fishing, and boating with family and … [Read more...]
Board Candidate, Richard Stratton – Three Year Term
Education: 1968 BS degree in Chemistry and a Mathematics minor from Southern State College in Magnolia, AR. Occupation: 1968-70 Taught High School Chemistry, Biology, Physics and all related sciences. 1970-72 Military Service with honorable Discharge. 1972-95 Worked in research, developing, … [Read more...]
Board Candidate, Toby Glyde – Three Year Term
To: My Fellow Community Club Members Even in this modern age of instant communication and availability of information it is difficult to ascertain the full measure of someone, especially if you are not familiar or acquainted with them. To help you with that I respectfully enclose a capsulized … [Read more...]
Board Candidate, Roy Baker – Two Year Term
The present Community Board and Community Club Management has laid a solid foundation for responsible growth. It is the responsibility of future boards to see that financially sound plans are executed in support of this goal. My career experience includes sales and marketing, leading the Department … [Read more...]
Board Candidate, John Conry – Two year Term
In an effort to receive your vote and, thinking exactly what to state about my business history and visions held for the future of Fairfield Bay, I've decided to keep it simple, short and to the point. Working all my life on straight commission and owning my own business, the only "paycheck" ever … [Read more...]
Bloomin’ in the Bay Inaugural Event
Mother Nature must have thought this new event was named Rainin’ in the Bay. Rain varied from light to moderate throughout the day with temperatures falling along with the rain. Anyone not familiar with the spirit of FFB likely expected a total washout. Nothing could have been further from the … [Read more...]
Why God Made Moms
(Answers given by 2nd grade school children) Submitted by Willa Well I can’t take credit for writing this and I don’t remember where I got it, but it reminds me of Art Linkletter’s television show, “Kid’s say the darndest things.” Remember those “good old days?” After I laughed out loud, I thought … [Read more...]
Help Is Available Locally For Caregivers Of Alzheimer’s Patients
Do you care for a person with dementia? If so, you experience the stress of dealing with situations and reasoning that is not logical. Do you feel guilty when the stress is overwhelming? Do you sometimes wish for personal advice from a professional? Thanks to the success of the local Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
Charlotte Rierson, Fairfield Bay Artist, Featured in Arkansas Life Magazine.
Charlotte Rierson is an truly an accomplished artist. Her work is astounding, and her passion for the arts is remarkable. She was recently the featured artist in the Arkansas Life Magazine, April 2013, showcasing “Winter Splendor II”. We are so proud to have her in our community. She’s pretty … [Read more...]