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2010 Summer Reading Program Underway
June 30, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Local News
Library Summer Reading Program….Kids of all ages were thoroughly entertained by Tommy Terrific and his interactive Wacky Magic Show at the Lion’s amphitheatre in Fairfield Bay. Laughter and enthusiasm were contagious from the youngest to the oldest there to see the show. This was the first of four programs held as part of the Summer Reading Program sponsored by the Fairfield Bay Library. These programs are supported in part by grants received from the Arkansas State Library and Fairfield Bay Rotary. Be sure to join us after the parade on July 3rd to meet Arabian horses Icee and Legend and make crafts. Everyone is welcome! Over 70 children 1-16 are signed up for the Summer Reading Program in FFB-still plenty of time to join. Make a Splash..READ!
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Alzheimer’s Arkansas 2010 FFB Walk Date Set
June 30, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Local News
Pictured left to right: Bonnie Lang, Tom Lang, Linda Miller, Wayne Beaumont, Connie Beaumont, Maud Huber, George Huber, Dwayne Miller.
This year’s Greer’s Ferry Lake area walk to raise funds supporting Alzheimer’s Arkansas will be held on September 11th here in FFB. We are scheduled for the first walk of five to be held throughout the state this year. Our volunteers will be contacting Sponsors and Walk Teams to get this year’s activities under way. If you are interested in supporting this worthy cause, please contact George Kelly @ 884-6476 or Dwayne Miller @ 884-6919.
The generous folks at Saint Francis Catholic Church have already begun fund raising activities and 8 parishioners waited tables at Quitman Catfish Barn on June 13th, raising over $500 in tips donated to Alzheimer’s Arkansas. It’s a great start, but we need your help to meet the needs of so many Alzheimer victims in our state. Mark your calendars for September 11th, more details to follow.
2010 Fun Olympics at the Hart Center
Everyone is invited to participate in the 2010 Fun Olympics at the Hart Center in Fairfield Bay on Friday, July 9 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served with all the trimmings. Kelly Ferrel, fitness coordinator, has new games and competitions this year creating lots of fun for your family and friends. The cost is $20 per team (4) or $5 for a single competitor. A sign up sheet is available at the Hart Center or call 884-7777 and sign up today.
Parking for the July 4 Fireworks
The annual Fourth of July Fireworks display will be on Sunday, July 4 at the Fairfield Bay Marina beginning around 9 p.m. There will be no seating available for viewing, so bring chairs. Certain rules will be in place for parking to view the fireworks, such as: •The main entrance will be open all day on Sunday, July 4, until 6 p.m. After that time, the entrance will become the exit for the remaining evening, and all vehicles must enter further down on Hwy. 330 via a dirt road as directed. •Parking will be available as marked and/or directed at the Marina (excluding camping sites). •Parking will be allowed outside the entrance as marked and/or directed by the Fairfield Bay Police and Fire Department personnel. •Community Club Shuttle bus will transport attendees parking outside the Marina area from 6 p.m. until? However, the bus will not be able to drive all the way to the Marina. The shuttle bus will pick up near the attendant’s camping sites at the main entrance, and unload at the first restroom. Following the fireworks display, the reverse will take place. •Note: Extensive walking will be required.
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North Shore News 6-30
June 30, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Club Reports & Agendas
Community Garage Sale...reserve your table now for the Annual Community Garage Sale at the Fairfield Bay Senior Center on July 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 884-7800 for rental information.
Big, Big, Book Sale
Friday, July 2nd 9-3 and Saturday, July 3rd 9-1. Lots of books – fiction and non-fiction. A library fundraiser. Please come out and find some great deals.
Library Closed July 3
The library will not be open on Saturday July 3 in order to operate the book sale at the library and the Arabian Horses and Crafts at Woodland Mead Park after the parade. Join us!
July VFW Ladies Aux Meal…VFW Ladies Auxiliary invites you to our July Meal on Saturday, July 3rd, from 5 to 7p.m. BBQ Beef Brisket – Baked Beans – Potatoes – Cole Slaw and our Homemade Desserts. ALL YOU CAN EAT for only $8 Located on Hwy. 330 South. NO tax or gratuity, all meals non-smoking – Public Welcome and Carry Outs available. Hope to see you at the V.
Trash Pickup Change
There will be no trash pick-up on Monday, July 5, 2010 (Independance Day). Monday’s & Tuesday’s routes will be picked up on Tuesday July 6th.
19th Hole & Fireside Room…Indian Hills Country Club will open the 19th Hole and the Fireside Room on Sunday, July 4, 2010 with a limited quick servemenu from 12 noon to 7 p.m.
Care Caps Celebration
Care Cap Connections is celebrating the 25K chemo cap made for cancer patients across the country. Come by St. Francis of Assisi Church Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and see what makes this volunteer organization so special. See page 4 for details.
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Paul Wellenberger Announces Mayor Candidacy
If you have a problem with the city or community club, when do you want it fixed? Right now! How many people do you want to have to talk to? One! What kind of fix do you want? Perfect! How much are you willing to pay in additional taxes? Zero!How does a mayor achieve those results? The key to being a good mayor is listening, constantly evaluating what people really value and then making the right tradeoffs within budget constraints.
The city government exists to serve you. Our police, fire, and ambulance services mission is to serve and protect you and your property. Our planning and zoning commission and code enforcement officer exist to ensure a certain quality of life that you expect in Fairfield Bay. We work with the Community Club to make sure roads are acceptable. We support the Senior Citizen center, parks and recreation, and animal shelter to meet your needs and promote tourism. Our city organizations are there to make your life better. As mayor, part of my job will be to make sure we are achieving that.
What would I do if elected?
Listen- first on my agenda would be to meet with every single city employee to have them tell me about themselves, special skills they may have that we are not utilizing, explain what they believe their job is, and what their best ideas are for improving the city.
Listen- second on my agenda would be to meet with citizen experts in the area of police, fire, ambulance, road, parks, animal shelter, and advertising to get input on what opportunities they see for improvement of those operations.
Listen- on a continual basis as Mayor I would be available to local organizations to communicate our status and to receive inputs.
Listen- I will have an open door. I want every citizen to feel like they can come talk to and be heard by the mayor.
Plan and organize- working with the City Council, I would seek to create short and long term strategic plans to address opportunities for improvement.
Take action- great ideas and plans take action to produce results. I am an accomplisher. I don’t want to just talk about possibilities. I will push to turn ideas into reality.
City/Community Club relationship- I will attend every Community Club board meeting personally. We have a great Community Club board with wonderful leadership from top to bottom. They are making things happen, not just talking about them. I would make it a point to sit down with John Spies every week to share accomplishments, plans, and issues. I would like to make our operations seamless. I would seek to have a Fairfield Bay helpline for you so that if you have a problem you don’t have to figure out if it is a city or community club issue. You call one number and get the help you need, not get bounced around.
Communication- I will write regular articles to share highlights and plans of our various activities with you.
Issue resolution- With over 2,000 citizens there will be issues that arise that need the mayor to address them head on. The mayor must actively bridge divides between the city and citizens and the city and our neighboring communities.
I will be proactive in promoting our city- locally, at trade shows, and every other opportunity that arises.
Resume:
My wife of 40 years, Cindy, and I have been residents of Fairfield Bay since June of 2000. We love Fairfield Bay; the outdoors, the trees, the wildlife, the pace of living, and the diverse nature of our population.
A 1975 Cum Laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management degree from the University of Arkansas, I have spent 35 years in defense manufacturing. At Texas Instruments I managed a Malcolm Balridge Award winning factory where annual revenues reached $200M. I was responsible for manufacturing engineering, facility design and construction, customer interface, contract negotiations with customers and suppliers, purchasing, fabrication shop interface, test engineering, quality control, material management, shipping, and all touch labor activities. Our factory consistently delivered reliable products, on time, and under budget.
Since moving to Fairfield Bay, I have been an Operations Management Consultant to Raytheon in Tucson, Az., Mustang Technology in Allen, Tx., and Eglin Air Force base in Fort Walton Beach, Fl.
My involvement in Fairfield Bay has included a year as President of the Lions Club as well as several district and state level positions. I am an active member of the Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. I co-chaired the successful building fund raising committee with Fred Herman that raised $275,000 in 26 months. I served as chairman of the Pastor Search Committee that brought us our wonderful pastor, Mr. Ken Reece. I am a member of Fairfield Bay’s outstanding volunteer Emergency Medical Service and was proud to serve on its Council.
My most satisfying project in Fairfield Bay was the Lions Amphitheatre. Leading the effort with Doyle Scroggins, I learned firsthand how much skill and ability lives in this community. Ron Crouch volunteered to do the architectural work, the Lions did much of the manual work, the Master Gardeners made recommendations, individuals like Keith Wingad volunteered time and equipment, and we just overall came up with an outstanding facility, built on schedule and under budget that will be enjoyed in the City for years to come.
Finally, I was elected to the City Council in November of 2008 and have been active in the budgeting process, helping get the RV park established, and serving as the Advertising and Promotions Commissioner.
I would consider it an honor and a privilege to be your mayor. I will put my heart and soul into serving you and making Fairfield Bay a city you will be proud to be a citizen of.
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Care Cap Sew-In Celebration July 8th
June 30, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Local News
Arkansas First Lady, Ginger Beebe, sews a ‘Care Cap’.
Volunteers from all Care Cap teams and other friends of the cancer project will meet at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Thursday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrating the 25,000th chemotherapy cap made for cancer patients across the nation, those who have helped in any way are encouraged to attend. A light lunch, “celebration cake” and drinks are provided. Examples of participation since Care Caps started here in 2006 are: ‘hands-on’ workers, donors of funds and fabrics, the ‘angels’ maintenance group, cargo handlers, shipping assistants, those that load and unload ‘Ebenezer’, KFFB and FFB News staff, City Council and Community Club members plus others who recall their assistance to the continuation of the program.
“We are so excited by the response in our Care Cap communities,” said Mary Philips, project founder, “From one cap to thousands is simply overwhelming. Hopefully, our celebration will be a representative ‘thank you’ to over 1,500 people who have joined us and who keep us going every month. We are going to have a little work that day, lots of fun and food plus many, many door prizes contributed by our local merchants and corporate sponsors.”
Lunch is provided by Lucas Farms and by a voluntary grant from the Chesapeake Energy Corporation.
Call Mary Philips for more information @ 253-1447 and to RSVP!!
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Paws Report 6-30
June 29, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Club Reports & Agendas
Paws Report
By Katie
It’s raining cats and dogs! With the recent and sudden flooding here in Arkansas, we at the shelter are also getting some flooding of our own- deluges of kittens and dogs. Among the newbies are Sissy a lab mix and socialite. She always wants to be near someone, either human or animal. Just last week, lonely Sissy pushed her way through her dog run’s back door which is adjoining Mattie’s pen. Mattie, being a fairly polite girl, decided not to send her back. These kinds of slumber parties don’t happen that often at the shelter. However, now and then we do get a special dog like Sissy that can operate her own sliding door. And, of course, Mattie is not far behind in that she can open up any unlocked gate in the house. What a team! Come by and visit the animals, they would absolutely love it. A little one on one attention makes all the difference in the world to these animals.
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Ozark Health News
Van Buren County TEA Coalition Members Recognized
The Van Buren County TEA Coalition recently had two of its members recognized for becoming Certified Prevention Specialists. The certification process includes attending 100 hours of prevention classes in five domains: Planning and Evaluation, Education and Skill Development, Community Organization, Public Policy and Environmental Change, and Professional Growth and Responsibility, completing 2000 hours of work in the prevention field, 120 hours of supervision by a Certified Prevention Specialist or Consultant, and passing the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) Exam. In this photo are several who were recognized for receiving their certification in the past year at the Arkansas Prevention Certification Board Banquet in June 2010. Included is Van Buren County TEA Coalition members Maria Pistole and Carol Deckelman.
Members of the Van Buren County TEA Coalition attend APCB Banquet
Members of the Van Buren County TEA Coalition attended the Arkansas Prevention Certification Board’s Annual Banquet in Little Rock on June 8, 2010. Jack W. Claypoole, Administrator, Drug Free Communities and Associate Deputy Director from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, was the guest speaker. He gave a pep talk to those working in the field of prevention and congratulated Arkansas on the work we are doing. Also, present at the Banquet was Fran Flener, Arkansas Drug Director. Pictured in this photo are Jack W. Claypoole, Fran Flener, Kerri Tindall, Maria Pistole, Carol Deckelman, and Darrell Moore of the Van Buren County TEA Coalition.
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Thanks Lion Kevin
June 29, 2010 by danfeuer
Filed under Club Reports & Agendas
With the passing of the gavel on Thursday June 24th Lion Kevin Feeler moved from President of the Fairfield Bay Lions to the esteemed position of Past President. One of Lion Kevin’s goals was that of increasing the membership of our club. With our recent each member bring a friend dinner and the addition of 7 new members (Sharon & Ernie Majhenich, Wilbur Woodson, John Hlinak, Jim & Joyce Morris and Jackie Carlo) he certainly met that goal. Also during September of last year, Lion Kevin led the club in celebrating our 40th anniversary here in Fairfield Bay with a steak dinner for over 70 members and guests. The Fairfield Bay Lions most recent accomplishment under Lion Kevin’s leadership is our new LED sign giving residents and visitors alike the time, temperature and Lions Club news. So from all the Fairfield Bay Lions we like to say Thanks Lion Kevin for a great year of leadership July 2009 – June 2010, and here’s hope the next FFB Lion’s president can do almost as well.
Please note a change in the meeting times beginning on Thursday July 8th. Dinner will be served at 4:45 pm and the meeting will be at 5:15 pm. This time change will be in effect for the next few months due to a rental of the building each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7 – 9 pm. Details of the change will be covered at the meeting. Our All-U-Can Eat Pancake Breakfasts are served every Tuesday and Saturday mornings from 7:30 – 10 am. Adults breakfasts far $4.50, children 6 – 12 for $3 and children 5 and under are free. (Extra sausage, orange juice and milk are $0.25 each). BINGO is held each Monday evening with doors opening at 6:30 pm and the first game at 7pm. Please come and join us for each of these events.
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2010 Bill Duncan Dog and Cat Open
The Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League Presents The Bill Duncan Dog and Cat Open on July 17, 2010 at Indian Hills Golf Course. This is a 4-person scramble event with a shotgun start at 8 a.m..The cost is $50.00 per person which includes: golf, cart, prizes donated by Dr. Pepper, a Hole-in-One prize by Heber Springs State Bank and lunch after play.For more information contact the Pro shop at 501-884-6018.Breakfast will be available for $2 (biscuits and gravy_ served by the Log Cabin Museum Committee, to benefit the Log Cabin.
9 Hole Men’s Results – Scramble – June 24
American
1st Place – 31
Jim Dugger, Jim Studts, Nick Capito, Francis Grillot
2nd Place – 31
Dan Feuer, Lee Johnson, Jim Maxwell, Ed Roberts
3rd Place – 31
Gary McDonald, Randy Wells, Richard Blume, Don Ritchie
National
1st Place – 32
Robert McBride, Jim Meadows, Chuck Willard, Elmer Wallster
2nd Place – 33
Dick Guyan, Don Corwin, Jerry Goodman
3rd Place – 34
Jack Lanciloti, Ken Winberg, Jim Allen, Norb Rumps
18 Hole Men’s Results Thursday, June 24, 2010
First Flight
1st Place +7 Mike Doran
2nd Place +3 Dwight (Skip) Kay
3rd Place +1 James Lindsey
Skin Winners: Mike Doran, Leo Ingolia, Randy Williamson, James Lindsey
Second Flight
1st Place +7 Fred Nicholson
2nd Place +5 Brian Huff
3rd Place +4 Elvis Randel
Skin Winners: Fred Nickelson, Bruce Forsalnd, Tippy Smith, Brian Huff, Richard Stratton
Ladies 9 Hole Swinger Results - Putt Surprise 3 Putts – June 23
First Flight
1st Place – Doloris Frosaker
2nd Place – Frieda McClellen
Second Flight
1st Place – Judith Foos
2nd Place – Bonnie Lang
Third Flight
1st Place – Linda Miller
2nd Place – Marlene Aremka
Ladies 18 Hole Results - Yellow Ball – June 23
1st Place – Susie Bagwell, Collene Halldorson, Neva Thompson, Phyllis Wilkins
2nd Place – Neva Erickson, Marcy Lindsey, Sharon Vajda
3rd Place – Helen Reyburn, Geri Arndt, Betty Love, Ginger Nicholson
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Launch Your “Summertime” Investment Strategy
Now that summer is officially here, you may be looking forward to vacations, barbecues, ballgames and other events of the season. But even while you’re engaged in these activities, you can’t forget about other aspects of your life — such as your plans to achieve your long-term financial goals. However, your summer activities can actually provide you with some valuable lessons on managing your investment strategy.
Here are a few
possibilities:
Plan your trip. If you’re taking a long road trip this summer, you’ll need to choose your vehicle, map out your route, determine how far you want to go each day and be quite certain of your destination. And, essentially, the same is true for your investment strategy. You need to choose the right investment vehicles, familiarize yourself with your ultimate goals (such as a comfortable retirement) and chart your progress along the way.
Try to avoid getting burned. If you’re going to spend a lot of time outdoors this summer, you may need to apply some sunscreen. But you don’t have to be exposed to the sun to get “burned” — it can happen in the investment world, too. However, you can help prevent this from happening. How? By building a diversified portfolio. If most of your money is tied up in just one type of investment, and that asset class falls victim to a downturn, your portfolio could take big hit. But while some investments are moving down, other may be moving up, so it makes sense to spread your money among a range of vehicles appropriate for your risk tolerance, investment goals and time horizon. Of course, diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss, but it can help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio.
Keep yourself “hydrated.” When you’re outside on hot days, you can lose a lot of fluids, so you need to drink plenty of liquids to remain hydrated. As an investor, you also need a reasonable amount of liquidity. In the severe market downturn of 2008 and early 2009, many investors found they had insufficient amounts of the type of liquid investments — cash and cash equivalents — that held up better than other, more aggressive vehicles. Furthermore, if you are relatively illiquid, you may have to dip into your longer-term investments to pay for short-term emergency needs. Try to always keep an adequate level of liquidity in your holdings.
Dress for the season. As you go about your summer activities, you won’t always wear the same clothes. On hot days, you might want to wear shorts, but on cool, rainy days, you might need heavier items or even a raincoat. And as you go through life, you may need to adjust your investment approach depending on your individual financial “season.” For example, early in your career, you might be able to afford to invest more aggressively, as you’ll have more opportunities to recover from the inevitable short-term downturns. As you close in on retirement, though, you may need to take a more conservative approach so that you can lower your investment risk when you need to access your money.
So there you have them — some ideas for “summertime investing.” Use them wisely, and they may be of value to you long after summer is over.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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