Dear Editor Feb 1

Dear Editor:

To all my friends in the Bay and elsewhere, Thank you for the prayers, cards, flowers and phone calls. A special thank you to the Watts for being with me in Springfield during my surgery and recovery. The concern everyone has shown me is a great comfort.

Love to all, Rose Shurts

 

Dear Editor:

The entire Fairfield Bay Fire Dept. would like to thank John Spies and the Indian Hills Country Club staff for the excellent dinner and service that we received at our annual banquet. We very much appreciate their continued support of our department.

Chief John Evans

 

Dear Editor:

On behalf of the William G. Thon family, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for the support, comfort and care we received when he passed away. It lightened our hearts and gave us great peace. Dad loved Fairfield Bay and embraced it as home. We appreciate your cards, donations, thoughts and prayers. Special thanks to IRV for the TLC they provided to Dad and continue to provide to Mom.

Thank you all!
Peggy Thon
Gail Redding and family
Holly Smith and family

Obituary: Marian “Jeanne” T. Lolmaugh

Marian “Jeanne” T. Lolmaugh, 79, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away Monday, January 23, 2012, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. She was born in Wichita, KS on October 30, 1932, the eleventh of thirteen children to Peter and Matilda (Lies) Neises. Marian lived in Wichita for the majority of her life and later retired to Fairfield Bay, AR. She worked as a bookkeeper for various companies. On April 19, 1952, she married Edward Pelz. He preceded her in death December 21, 1960. She later married Roy Lolmaugh on November 19, 1964. He preceded her in death December 23, 1999. Survivors include two daughters, Vicki Van Becelaere (Don) of Pittsburg and Doreen Hibbard (Charles) of Louisburg, KS; one son, Steven Pelz of Overland Park, KS; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and one sister, Arlene Sperling of Wichita. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frontenac. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 27 at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg. Private family burial will take place at a later date in Fairfield Bay, AR. Condolences can be sent to HYPERLINK “http://www.bathnaylor.com” www.bathnaylor.com. Memorials may be made out to St. Francis Catholic Church or the National Diabetes Association and dropped off or mailed to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 South Broadway, Pittsburg, KS, 66762.

Obituary: Patricia A. Linquist

Patricia A. Linquist, 85, Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, died Saturday, January 21 at her home. A Memory Service will be held in the spring at Peace Lutheran Church in Edgemont, AK with interment in the Peace Lutheran Memorial Garden. The David-Donoehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is assisting the family with arrangements.

FFB Hike Club

FFB Hike Club a success…The Fairfield Bay Hike Club held it’s first hike on Saturday, January 14. The group of 15 met at the 19th Hole at Indian Hills Country Club for coffe and snacks to start the day. A big thank you to John Spies and the 19th Hole staff for acccomodating us and for the great service. Not everyone was able to join that initially signed up due to other commitments. The next hike is scheduled for Saturday, February 4. For more information please contact Tom and Sherry Welch at 884-3135 or e-mail them at twelch1950@yahoo.com

Fairfield Bay Yacht Club Upcoming Events

In 1988 the idea of a club, that would promote the marina at the Van Buren use area and boating on Greers Ferry Lake, provided much excitement. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline was 97.5 cents. By May, 1990 the membership grew to 230. Dues were only $10 for singles and $20 for family, but in six years, increased to $14 singles and $28 family. The ideas for club growth in 2012 are ideas taken from the club records. We are not a charitable organization, but donations have been made in the past. A donation to the U.S.Coast Guard Auxiliary for a rescue basket was made in the first year. $100 was donated to Shirley School for a student with medical issues. Making a donation for a tank of gas and asking members to help with the Christmas gifts for less fortunate children promoted our club in the past. Last year the club made two contributions. Caps, flags, patches, tee shirts, and membership cards are not original ideas. Believed to be worthwhile ideas to promote membership growth, some of these projects are in motion for 2012. Watch for the club’s new banners and flyers posted around the lake and in local businesses. There are eleven fun events planned for this year starting with the Free February Fondue and Membership Drive event at Bogies at 4 pm, Saturday the 4. Welcome the 17 new boat owning members already signed up. You must be a paid member and present to win the door prizes but you don’t have to be a boat owner to join in the fun. Greers Ferry Lake people are generous when it comes to sharing boat rides. Your paid dues will help obtain the goals of the club with promotional merchandise and event prizes. We are working very hard to make our club grow and we need your support. All of the 2012 events will be posted on the new website in the coming days. Find contact and event information, event calendars, pictures, and download membership forms for printing. www.FairfieldBayYachtClub.com Add this link to your favorite sites so you won’t miss out on the fun. Respectfully, Richard Mills; Commodore 884-5491

New Staff Brings More Quality Care To Ozark Health

We are pleased to announce our newest staff members at Ozark Health Specialty Clinic, Josh Ward, M.D. and Heather White, APN, who will be alternating Tuesday afternoons. Dr. Ward and Heather White, APN come to us as affiliates of Conway Women’s Health Center. They will begin seeing patients for general gynecology on Tuesday February 7, 2012. You may call to schedule an appointment beginning January 24, 2012. Phone: 501-450-3920, Fax: 501-450-7718 *Note: Most major Insurances are accepted however, Medicaid, Tricare and Humana Gold are not accepted at this time.

Dr. Josh Ward is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Ward joined Conway Women’s Health Center after completing his internship and residency at LSU Health Science Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He and his wife Brandy have a daughter and are expecting a baby boy, due in March. He is looking forward to providing women’s healthcare to Van Buren County where he grew up.

Heather White, APN has specialized in women’s health care for the past five years at Conway Women’s Health Center. She received her RN and Family Nurse Practitioner degrees from the University of Central Arkansas. Heather and her husband Chad have two children. They make their home in Central Arkansas. Heather is excited about working with us and serving the medical needs of women in our area.

Exciting Changes Come To The Country Club

Indian Hills Country Club has a new atmosphere, a new menu and new suppliers for fresh meats and fish. Things have definitely changed for the better in every way that counts when you are thinking of dining out. Thanks in large part to the addition of Clint Stevens, who has a very strong background in fine dining and holds a culinary arts degree that is serving us well. Clint has lots of experience in planning, preparing and serving delicious dishes that will surprise and delight you. If you haven’t been out to the Club in the last few weeks, you are missing out on lots of good food, a welcoming and gracious staff and very good service. Since there have been major changes in everything from food supplies, preparation, wait staff and even housekeeping and decor, you owe it to yourselves to pick up the phone, call your friends and family and make a reservation for a dinner you will thoroughly enjoy. Please note the hours of operation are as follows: Tuesday and Thursday: 11 to 2; Wednesday 11 to 8; Friday and Saturday 11 to 9 p.m. and closed on Sunday and Monday. John asked us to convey the flexibility that the Club offers. If you arrive for dinner at 8:30 on Friday or Saturday evening, you will still enjoy a pleasant and unhurried experience. If you have a favorite dish that is not shown on the menu, you can request it anyway. So long as the ingredients are in the kitchen, your dish will be prepared. In other words, you will discover that the Country Club is much more user-friendly these days. After all, without you there can be no club! A Valentine’s Dinner and Dance will be held on Friday, February 10. Dinner will start at 5 p.m. with seating available until 9 p.m. in the 19th hole and the Sunset Room. The menu will be our normal menu with some fresh specials. Dancing will be in the Fairfield Room from 6-9 p.m. with entertainment by “Handmade Moments.” To find out more visit their facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Handmade-Moments. We will not be serving food in the Fairfield Room but drink service will be available there.

Sara Michael Library Director File of Life forms and their unmistakable red vinyl envelopes have been available at the Fairfield Bay Library since April of 2011. To date, hundreds of File of Life packets have been picked up and placed on refrigerators in case of an emergency. Bob Chaloupek, head of the Fairfield Bay Emergency Medical Services says, “The awareness and distribution of the File of Life is a great success. We have found far more File of Lifes ready for us at recent emergency calls. The File of Life saves time and that can save a life” The EMS volunteers appreciate the residents taking the time to have these ready for them. If you live in Fairfield Bay and have not picked up your File of Life yet, please do so anytime during library hours. (M, T, TH 1-4, W, F 10-5 Sat 10- 12:30) The library volunteers will help you with any questions you may have. It will take you 5-15 minutes to complete and may prove invaluable. Fairfield Bay EMS invites you to explore volunteer opportunities. There are several different positions with different levels of training involved. No previous medical background is necessary yet is always welcome. The EMS needs drivers, first responders, EMT trainees and more. Pick up a brochure outlining volunteer opportunities at the Fairfield Bay Library and/or call EMS Captain Bob Chaloupek at 253-1232 with your questions. Please jump in with the questions…they are not a commitment…..and you just might find a great fit. Look for an EMS open house in the very near future.

Community Education Center Update

Winter II classes are underway now with a few to be added based on instructor availability and/or student interest. The Spring I classes begin the week of February 27, and end on March 30, 2012. REGISTRATION FOR SPRING I IS SCHEDULED AT THE CENTER ON FEBRUARY 15 & 22, 2012 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM. A list of classes should be available at the Center on February 9. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL 884-4440.

A FUN class in Conversational Spanish is currently in session on Saturday mornings, and will be offered again for Spring I. (Spanish will not be scheduled during the work week during Spring I.) Oil painting, computer basics, Excel, photography, “Searching the Internet” and others will be offered again based on student interest. New classes for Spring I include private and semi-private piano lessons, and sculpting with different materials. (See last week’s issue of Fairfield Bay News for information on the instructor, Ann Mitchell.)

Please support your “community” education center by enrolling in classes. We also have free GED classes in our facility through the North Central Career Center headquartered in Leslie, beginning again in February. Anyone needing the GED testing and certification may call the Center at 8848-4440, and ask for Gayla. (GED tutoring will not be free of charge in 2013.) So get started now!

AARP Tax-Aide Program Free Tax Help

The AARP Tax-Aide Program will begin the first week of February at the Fairfield Bay Senior Center. This program provides assistance in preparing and filing 2011 federal and state income tax returns for taxpayers with low and moderate-income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. This assistance will be available by appointment only, through April 15. All assistance is free and confidential. Taxpayers are requested to schedule their appointment after they have received all of their 2011 tax reporting documents, such as W-2’s, Social Security Forms SSA-1099, 1099 forms, brokerage statements, and other year end tax documents. Taxpayers must provide a social security card for each taxpayer and dependent. They should also bring a copy of their 2010 tax return, and all income statements. Taxpayers who itemize deductions should prepare a summary and bring receipts for their 2011 expenses such as medical expenses, charitable contributions, real estate and personal property taxes, and mortgage interest paid. Please call the Fairfield Bay Chamber of Commerce office at 884-3324 to schedule an appointment.

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