The West Side High School Drama Department presents: “Stranded” Dinner Theatre, April 29. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. in the West Side Cafeteria.
Tickets are $5 for theatre only, and $10 for dinner and theatre.
For early ticket sales or information please call West Side High School at 501-825-7241.
As the weather heats up, all my pets start to shed. I’ve broken out the lint rollers and even converted a roll of duct tape to do the job. It’s a good thing my pets enjoy the brush and comb because it seems to be a daily ritual, at least for my hairiest dog. When the brushing is all done, there is a huge pile of fur laced with pollen.
At the shelter it is no different. We have had some new volunteers this month that have helped us do various tasks including brushing out all of the loose coat from the dogs. They look so much nicer and of course it also keeps them cooler when out in the heat.
Pictured here is one of the new and tiny additions to our shelter kitties. She and the rest of her siblings are still nursing. At four weeks old, they are getting around good and discovering new and curious things to play with. Her mamma, Cameo, is a beauty. They have now settled in to the daily routine at the shelter and are doing well.
Any comments or questions can be sent to: ffbanimalshelter@gmail.com
Acclaimed around the world as a master storyteller, performer and workshop leader, Connie Regan-Blake is an irresistible blend of humor, warmth, wisdom and spontaneity. She serves up a feast of humorous narratives and dramatic true-life adventures for your events. Westside Elementary was entertained on Friday, April 23 by Connie’s storytelling performances. For more information go to www.StoryWindow.com or call 1-800-864-0299.
On Mon., May 3, Christian-fiction author Terrye Robins will be the guest speaker at two Van Buren County libraries. From 1 – 3 p.m., she’ll be greeting guests then speaking at the Fairfield Bay Library located at 369 Dave Creek Parkway in Fairfield Bay. At 5 p.m., she’ll be speaking at the V
an Buren County Library located at 110 Page St. in Clinton. The public is invited to attend these events. Terrye will be sharing information about her writing career and her humorous mystery novels, Trouble in Paradise, Revenge in Paradise, and the newest addition, Justice in Paradise. A question and answer session will follow, and books will be available there for purchase.
All of the novels in the author’s popular series are getting rave reviews from readers all over
Arkansas, Oklahoma, and beyond. They begin in the charming town of Paradise, Oklahoma, and extend to the sunny beaches of Hawaii. The main character is Allison Kane, who is a teacher by day and detective by night. Her quirky Great-aunt Edith adds spice to the stories with her funny antics and keeps readers laughing.
Terrye Robins was born and raised in Oklahoma. She received numerous awards in music and writing while in high school. After graduation, she moved to Aiea, Hawaii, and worked in Honolulu. She served as a pianist and Sunday school teacher at a church in Kaneohe. After returning to the mainland, she married and had two sons.
Terrye obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Northeastern State University and taught school for several years. After leaving the classroom, she continued to share her love of books with others by opening a children’s bookstore.
She is active in her church and enjoys reading, walking, playing the piano and organ and spending time with family and friends. She resides in northeastern Oklahoma and is currently working on the fourth book in the series, Secrets in Paradise.
For more information, call the Fairfield Bay Library at (501) 884-4930, the Clinton Library at (501) 745-2100, or visit Terrye’s web site at www.terryerobins.com.
Sell-out Crowd Expected at Music Festival, August 3, 1979
A sell-out crowd is expected to attend the Mountain Music Festival at Fairfield Bay’s Indian Rock Resort Conference Center, August 3.
Advance ticket sales for the event have been brisk the last two weeks. Tickets will also be available at the door for $3. and $1.50.
The family entertainment show will feature the nationally famous Simmons Family from the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View and the Peterson Family from Conway.
The festival is being sponsored by Fairfield Homes as apart of the Arkansas Traveler Week this week. Arkansas Traveler Week is a special time of planned activities for members of Fairfield Bay Property Owner’s Arkansas Traveler Club. club members consist of people nearing retirement age who plan on making the Bay their home.
The show, billed as a major entertainment attraction for the lake area, is open to everyone.
The First Annual Storyfest
Saturday a lot of preparations had been made. Visitors from across the country, noted storytellers, converged on Fairfield Bay at the request of Stas Ziolkowski. Interested parties like the library sold tickets. Others set up the large tents on the parking lots of the Senior Center and the Administrative building. Food and drink were available, and transportation by golf cart from parking areas was provided. The stage was set for the inaugural storytelling event in Fairfield Bay.
Then Mother Nature made an appearance. High winds, heavy rains and the threat of more kept people away in droves. Still many did attend and were amazed by the simple, but professional act of sharing of tales, as has been done for centuries. Low tech, high entertainment.
For those of you who bought tickets but didn’t brave the weather, you missed something special. If we are lucky, there will be a Second Annual Storyfest. In sponsoring this event, along with others, the Community Club Board hopes to build on this wet Saturday and make this event, and many others like it, regular attractions for residents and visitors alike. Something that will mark Fairfield Bay as a unique destination for a day, for a life of retirement. Next time, be sure you are there… and bring a friend.
The FFB CC Board of Directors
by Robert McBride
Pauline Sears (seated) and Marie Waters (standing) of the Fairfield Bay Log Cabin
Museum look at the computer donated by Chesapeake Energy. The computer will be used to help keep track of the daily business activities of the museum. The Log Cabin Museum is furnish with items found in a typical home during the late 1800s. The cabin was originally built in 1850 but was dismantled and reconstructed at its current location at 335 Snead Drive. The museum is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and 1p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday.
In spite of what Mother Nature decided to throw at us, the First Annual Story Fest was a success. Lots of people came out and braved the weather and enjoyed many stories that stirred the imagination. Many of these stories have been passed down for centuries and will be passed on for many more. The rain was so heavy at times that it was hard to hear so many joined in song until the rain subsided. The vendors served up some great food and when lunch break was called the clouds parted and left everyone with a beautiful afternoon of more storytelling and lots of laughs.
Mid-South Lions Sight & Hearing Service
Mid-South Lions Sight & Hearing Service headquarters are located in Memphis and the reach of their services extends to Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Missouri. Mid-South Lions Sight and Hearing Service provides a wide range of medical services for the indigent sight and hearing impaired. Each of these services is geared towards curing preventable blindness and hearing loss, and include: Cataract Surgery, Laser treatments for diabetic, retinopathy, Glaucoma treatment, Prosthetic Eyes, Surgery for detached retina, Low vision therapy, Cornea Transplants, Surgery for crossed eyes, Hearing Aids, Temporal Bone and other hearing-related surgical procedures
Our next regular FFB Lions Club meeting will be on Thursday, May 13th. Our guest speakers for the evening will be Wayne and Connie Beaumont who have recently returned from a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic where they provided much needed school supplies to the children of Nacareda public school. Dinner will begin at 5:30 pm and the menu will be Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, spinach salad, and homemade deserts all for just $7.50. The meeting will begin at 6 pm followed by our guest speakers. The Lions all-u-can-eat pancakes are served every Tuesday morning from 7:30 until 10 am ($4.50 adults, $3 children 6-12 and 5 and under are free). BINGO every Monday evening with doors opening at 6:30 pm and the first game at 7 pm.
Bradley Seeks Re-Election
Sheriff Scott Bradley is announcing his intent to run for re-election as Van Buren County Sheriff. Sheriff Bradley was elected as Van Buren County Sheriff in May 2002 and began his first term in 2003. He has been a life long resident of Van Buren County. Scott resides in Shirley with his wife, Kim of 19 years and his four children. He is proud of the things he and his administration have accomplished over his terms as Sheriff but is quick to point out that it’s his staff that has made all the difference. If re-elected, Sheriff Bradley will continue to serve as diligently and ethically as he has in the years past.As Sheriff, there will be many opportunities to face adversities. Sheriff Bradley has had his fair share of these but has always done what was best for the citizens of Van Buren County. Sheriff Bradley has learned a lot, and will keep putting that experience to work for the betterment of Van Buren County. Sheriff Bradley will always remain open to comment or criticism. His door always swings open for anyone with a need, question or concern. “I, Sheriff Scott Bradley, am personally asking for your continued support in May primary elections. With your vote and continued support, we can keep our county headed in a positive direction, he said.” “Please vote to re-elect Scott Bradley for Van Buren County Sheriff.”
A Very Special Thank You
Thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors, advertisers, community club workers, host families and the many people who attended the First Annual Story Fest. The storytellers loved Fairfield Bay and applauded our organization and warm welcome they received.
A special thank you to Tom, John and Robbie.
Stas’ …Story Fest Director
Helping our Soldiers For Memorial Day
The Fairfield Bay Post Office is helping our soldiers for Memorial Day. We will accept the following items during the month of May:
Jerky, hard candy, protein bars, dry creamer, coffee (small), peanuts, gum, sugar packets, sunscreen, foot powder, handi-wipes, toothpaste, cookies, crackers, school supplies, small party toys for soldiers to give out to children and playing cards.
Thank you for your support.
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Fairfield Bay “On Patrol”
By: Chris Waring
This week I would like to address Public Intoxication. There seems to be some misconception that if you are a passenger in a vehicle you are safe from being charged with Public Intoxication and can say anything you want to an officer. Arkansas criminal law 5-71-212 states “a person commits the offense of public intoxication if he or she appears in a public place under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances to the degree that they are likely to endanger themselves or another person or property or unreasonably annoys a person in his or her vicinity”. A person who would not have gone to jail otherwise was unable to control themself and ended up assaulting a police officer, and now faces numerous charges including a felony. Its in your best interest to sit quietly and let the driver deal with the traffic stop unless you are asked a question.
Calls this week were abundant again, featuring 2 assists to business owners, 8 rescue calls, papers served on 1 person, 6 residential assists, 7 property checks, 1 domestic, 4 motorists assists and 1 accident. We also had 1 report of theft, 1 fire, 2 telephone scams, 1 fingerprinted for employment, 1 report of criminal mischief, 1 assist to the Sheriffs office and 2 assists to the Constable.
Traffic stops this week, 4 no permanent license plate, 1 no drivers license, 4 speeding, 1 no child restraint, 5 defective equipment, 1 expired tags, 1 no seat belt, 1 driving left of center, 1 no turn signal and 3 stop sign violations. Citations were issued to Raymond Jennings (twice), David Bates, Deanna Shaver, Rhonda Watters, Timothy Dewild, Rachelle Feist, Glenn Spankuch, Terry Sowell, Matthew Dunn, Donald Dunn, Timothy Balmer, Brian Vaughn, Wendy Bothwell, Rodney Int-Hout, Dale McElroy and Melissa White. Arrests this week, 5 for outstanding warrants, 1 DWI, 1 resisting arrest, 1 disorderly conduct, 2 public intoxication, 3 driving on a suspended license,1 fleeing, 1 violating a no contact order and 1 battery on a police officer. Questions or comments please E-mail me at cwaring40@yahoo.com. Stay safe, slow down and have a great week.
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