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Obituary: Lois B. Olson Lemke
February 24, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Obituaries
Lois B. Olson Lemke, age 83, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010, at the Ozark Health Medical Center in Clinton. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 30, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel (Fatland) Openlander.Mrs. Lemke was a former resident of Oak Park, Illinois, and had lived at Fairfield Bay since June of 1980. She was a retired accounting clerk and a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Marine Corp League and Auxiliary. Mrs. Lemke was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church at Fairfield Bay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lemke, on November 2, 2002.Mrs. Lemke is survived by three sons, Larry Olson of Richmond, Virginia, Robert Olson of Bayonne, New Jersey, and Ricky Olson of Augusta, Georgia; one daughter, Gail Olson of Des Moines, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Lemke is also survived by other relatives and her many friends.A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Arthur Baisch officiating. Cremains will be interred at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc
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Soup for Missions at FFB Methodist Church
February 23, 2010 by kaypaden
Filed under Local News
During the (5) five Mondays in MARCH the Mission Committee of the Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church will again be serving all who like soup for lunch, with desserts, and entertainment.
Soup is on from 11:30 a.m. thru 1 p.m. with take-out available.
Music by Wayne Muhs on the keyboard, Wayne also takes request for a small ($1.) donation.
The $5. donations will be used for health kits, clean-up buckets, and a team of Volunteers In Mission trip to Baldwin, Louisiana (UMCOR) United Methodist Committee on Relief, Manna, (Methodist Assisting Neighbors Needs Always) and other mission projects that may arise.
Get a load of this menu!!! March 1st Brat Soup and Corrigan’s Minestrone Soup. March 8th Freda’s Ground Round Vegetable Soup and Broccoli Cheese Soup. March 15th Meatball Vegetable Soup and Basil Tomato Soup. March 22nd Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup and Creamy Vegetable Cheese Soup. March 29th Surprise Soup and Surprise Vegetable Soup. We will have sugar free desserts as well as the fattening ones.
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Halldorson Announces Run for Mayor of Fairfield Bay
February 22, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Local News
Collene Halldorson announces her plans to run for mayor. She moved to Fairfield Bay in 2003. Collene is married to Alan Halldorson and has family in the local area. Her daughter, Elaine Enns, a teacher at Shirley Elementary School, and husband Kenny, have two children and live in Fairfield Bay; son, Brian, attends graduate school at the University of North Texas; and daughter Anna Murray, husband Mike and their four children live in Northern California. In addition she has a brother and numerous nieces and nephews in the area.Halldorson holds several degrees: Master of Public Administration from California State University, Chico; Bachelor of Public Administration from University of San Francisco; and Associate of Arts from Butte Community College. She retired from municipal government (city of Chico) in 2003. While working for the city of Chico, she held positions in the Police Department, Finance Department and Public Works. Halldorson is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of municipal government, city departments, working with City Council and Commissions, and the needs and challenges of city government. If elected, she will bring this vast knowledge and experience to the office of Mayor.
Collene Halldorson is also committed to the community. She currently is a member of the Shirley School District School Board and representative to the Board of Ozark Opportunities, Inc from Shirley Headstart. In the past she has held positions in the Indian Hills Golf Association and Ladies 18-Hole Golf Association.
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Lasater to Run for County Judge
February 22, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Local News
Kenny Lasater announces he is running for the Democratic nomination for Van Buren County judge.Lasater is a lifelong resident of Van Buren County and a graduate of Clinton High School. He and his wife, Gail, have five children and five grandchildren. He and Gail are members of Plant Baptist Church, and Lasater is a member of the Plant Community Cemetery board.
Lasater has been self-employed the past 28 years in the heavy equipment business, working in Van Buren County and the surrounding counties, and has over 32 years experience in road construction and maintenance. He has been a licensed professional bondsman for the past several years, managing a district office serving Van Buren and Searcy counties.
He is a member of the Van Buren County Cattlemen’s Association, serving as president in 2006-07, and is currently a member of the board of directors. He is a longtime member of the National Rifle Association.
A Past Master of Patterson Masonic Lodge No. 111 in Clinton, Lasater is a perpetual member, and a 32nd-degree Scottish Rite Mason.
He formerly served District 9 as a justice of the peace and was on the budget committee. He served eight years as a Linn Creek Township Committeeman. Lasater recently resigned his post on the Van Buren County Election Commission to run for county judge.
“As county judge, I will work diligently with the local municipalities and the economic development commission to bring jobs back to Van Buren County,” Lasater said. “Due to natural disasters and other reasons, our roads have become damaged and in disrepair, and I will use my knowledge and ability to restore them.”
“It would be an honor and a privilege to serve as your county judge,” he said. “I would appreciate your support.”
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Fairfield Bay Kicks-off the Pet Safety Alert Window Decals Drive
February 22, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Local News
Pictured are Fairfield Bay Fire Chief John Cook and Janice Haskett, President, Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League
The Pet Safety Alert Decals are designed to alert firemen, police or neighbors that there is an animal or animals inside your property. Properly displayed, Pet Alert Fire Rescue decals greatly increase a pet’s chances of survival and being saved. Pet Alert Decals are 4 in x 5 in and made of a strong weather-proof vinyl static cling material that will not fade, with bright vibrant red color for high EZ alert visibility. Pet Alert decals will adhere to any clean glass surfaces without adhesive and can be placed on any inside window areas anywhere anytime and can easily be removed and reused again. (Homes, Apts, Condos, Business, Rvs) Pets are like family and it is a hope that through the widespread use of our lifesaving Pet Alert Fire Rescue decals, the number of tragic companion animal deaths due to fire or any disaster will be significantly reduced. Fire Chief John Cook added that he thought that these will be a great help in saving your pets life. Chief Cook also noted that the decals are removable, so that people on vacation with their pets can take them down and replace them when they return.
Pet Safety Alert Window Decals come two to a pack and are $5.00. They may be purchased at Jack’s on Tuesday, March 2 and Thursday, March 4 between 10:30 and 1:30. They may also be picked up at The Fairfield Bay News office during office hours.
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Constable Philips Joins Air Patrol
February 22, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Local News
Sheriff Scott Bradley recently designated Ingram Philips, Indian Rock Constable and Van Buren County Reserve Deputy, to join a new uniformed Task Force set up to expand the Van Buren County Air Patrol.The new Task Force will supplement the Air Patrol which is comprised of sworn volunteers–pilots and spotters based at Holley Mountain Airpark. The already-successful Air Patrol was activated for firefighting, locating missing persons, searching for stolen property, natural disaster or civil emergency, damage assessment, anti-drug trafficking, road and bridge closures, support of homeland security activities, and assisting the Sheriff’s Department with felons on the run. Now, the addition of uniformed deputies to the Air Patrol enables them to assist in an official capacity with state and federal law enforcement agencies.
“Van Buren County is fortunate to have Arkansas’ largest air patrol, second only to the military and the State Police, to provide yet another valuable resource in public service,” stated Sheriff Bradley. “When the air team is called in, its bird’s eye view can cover the grids in coordination with our ground force, allowing more rapid, efficient conduct of our duties.”
Summing up the expansion, Sheriff Bradley said, “We are happy to have Ingram’s extensive military background and law enforcement skills to enhance this highly qualified, well-equipped team. In any emergency or search, the clock is ticking. Minutes can save lives. I am proud we can expand this aerial capability to our overall effort.”
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Arkansas Humor by Ed Burns
My RulesWe live our lives according to many Rules. actually there are a lot of them. They may be called Laws, Ordinances etc. but they are still Rules.The Federal Government has many laws/rules they demand we abide by. Each State and County also have rules that we must adhere to less we get into trouble, usually resulting in a jail stay or a fine. I have no problems with most of the rules; without law and order we would have chaos. But remember, there are rules and there are generally exceptions to these rules.If that isn’t enough rules for us to live or generally guide our daily lives, I have (over the years) established my own set of rules. I try to live by them and advocate my family and friends do the same. Allow me to pass a few of them along to you now. Ready?Rule No.1.If it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it.2.When cooking, use salt sparingly. You can always add more if you wish but you can’t remove salt after the food is cooked.3.When buying pants, if in doubt get them too long. You can always hem and shorten the legs but it’s almost impossible to add to the length.4.Three socks are no better than two. Ha.5.When ordering food at a restaurant order the smaller servings. If that doesn’t fill you up you can always order more. But they won’t refund you for what you leave on your plate.6.When you are at a fast food restaurant always order the small drink. Usually you can get free refills.7.I would never live in a place that requires a taxi for me to get around town.8.Always use common sense, it will make you look very smart to others.9.Take care of your pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.10.Buy only the items you “Need” not the things you just “Want.” Or at least, get the things you need first. Most people can’t distinguish the difference.11.Remember, He who does nothing makes no mistakes.12.If you tell one lie, you will probably be required to tell two more to back up the first.13.If you find a penny on the ground bend over and pick it up. If you don’t, God will see you and think that you don’t need any money and you may not get any more. (My father told me this fable when I was a small kid.) I’m not sure that it’s true but why take a chance. I always pick them up.14.That’s about all the space I have for “My Rules.” If you agree with a least two of them, I will be happy.
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Dear Editor:
Dear Editor,
I would like to thank DPS for thier fast response on January 23, 2010 and the EMT’s for all their help. I would like to also thank the Pleasant Valley Baptist church and the ladies for their lovely dinner after the service.
Thanks to all our friends for their prayers, calls, and cards on the passing of Frank Price, “Everyday is a Holiday.”
Thank you all,
Charmaine Hurt and family
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Dear Editor:
Dear Editor,
The family of Niels Christian “Chris” Nielsen would like to send a heart felt thank you for all of the cards,phone calls, and memorial gifts given in the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Chris. A special thank you to the staff of Indian Rock Village, Arkansas Hospice, and the Alzheimer’s Support Group of Fairfield Bay for the care, love and support over the past year and a half.
Also a special thank you to Pastor Walls, the Chancel Choir and the ladies of Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church for the service, beautiful music and delicious meal for Chris’ Memorial Service.
“Chris is in heaven teaching chemistry class again!”
Sincerely,
Barbara Nielsen
Erik(son) and Lori Nielsen Wetumpka, Alabama
Karl(son) Robin and Alex(grandson) Nielsen Sterling, Virginia
Lise(daughter) and Michael Neave Fairfield Bay, Arkansas
Megan(grand-daughter) and Brad Lea Biloxi, Mississippi
Christian(grandson) Lindsay and Braylen(great grandson) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Jacksonville, Arkansas
Elise(grand-daughter)Neave Heber Springs, Arkansas
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Dear Editor:
Dear Editor,
I would like to publicly thank Chesapeake Energy Corporation for their generous donation to the Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League. This wonderful gift will go a long way in helping us with the many projects that we are presently working on to improve our facility and the life quality of our “guests”. Funding is always an issue, especially in these difficult economic times, and the aid given by Chesapeake Energy is deeply appreciated. Once again we extend our heartfelt thanks to Chesapeake for this generous donation.
Janice Haskett
President, Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League
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