From the Chairman’s Desk

Well again a lot of things have been going on in our community. You folks remembered our neighbor Jim Young. Jim and I were trying to get rural water for this community. He spent a lot of time and money on this endeavor and finally got our water.

Saying that to say this, Thanks Jim for all your help. Jim passed away and a memorial service was held at the community building. From all of Jim’s friends we say, we’ll miss you.

Neighbors listen up, coming May 10, 2008 serving time 4:30 PM is the Pope Cemetery Fish Fry. Note: The Fish Fry will be held at Turner Community Building. If you want to sit under the shade trees and watch the cooking process and hear some tall tales just bring your lawn chairs and sit a spell, but if you want to stay cool come inside and sit a while in there.

Remember this is a Pope Cemetery fund raiser. I figure some politicians and wannabe’s will be at the fish fry, so come and hear what some of them have to say and you can question them if you want.

We have had a lot of rain, and I guess you call it a flood or floods. We may gripe about all this water but come July we’ll all be saying, “Sure wish it would rain.”

I visited with our County Judge Mr. John Hall down at Rock Creek on the County Line Rd, which County Line Rd is now the detour due to the engineers have closed the bridge on the pavement on Rock Creek Rd. The judge said the pavement project for our area is still an ongoing project. I still need a few people to sign easement papers.

Remember to try and come to the Community Building on the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 PM for family fun night. We eat and play games, Mexican Dominos and others. We also tell stories and let me tell you some are just a hoot.

I’m being nudged, so bye.

TLC CLUB NEWS

The TLC ladies have been busy. For our March meeting our Hostess were Janette Gibbs and Shirley Donahue. They gave a demonstration on acupuncture and a program on "Enjoying Arkansas Strawberries". They served us Strawberry smoothie and Strawberry short cake-both which were fantastic tasting. They had it beautifully decorated and we played a Trivia game on Facts about strawberries and Mrs. Gibb did a garden bingo.

Our April meeting was hosted by Diana Henson and once again she did a beautiful job of decorating. We had another EHC Club the "River Bells" join us. We all participated in a tea cup exchange. Our program was done by Joyce Whittington and Diana Henson. The program was "Color Me Beautiful".

Several of our ladies have been busy making baby bonnets. We are also collecting plastic bags and the box top for the Mountainburg School. We are also collecting coupons -(they can even be expired up to six months) we are sending these overseas for our Military families use.

We would like to invite anyone to come and visit us at our next meeting. It will be May 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Turner Community. If any questions please call Dawn Beaver @ 997-2262.

Remembering our Friend, Jim Young

A Remembering Service was held March at the Community Building for Jim Young. Approximately 80 people attended the service.

Katie and family provided the fish and all the trimmings which was delicious. Ladies of the community brought side dishes and drinks along with a good array of delicious desserts.

Jim was very involved in this community and found this area to be the "joy of his life." He was instrumental in forming the Turner Community Development Board of which he was a member until after he moved to Bella Vista. He helped in many ways to get the water system up and running as well as wrote grants for the kitchen project and the water system.

Even after moving to Bella Vista, he would drive here to attend the Board meetings as well as attending most of the community functions along with Katie.

Jim will be missed by persons from all walks of life.

Thanks, Jim.

DID YOU NOTICE?

This year we had a change in one of our activities. For several years now’ our faithful workers have stated it was just too hot to work in the Bargains Galore on 64. It was decided that this year, (2007), we would not participate but would try having a yard sale in cooperation with the Fun on 71 yard sale.

Not too many people came by and purchased items from us but we collected a little over $100. It was a lot of work for four people but they were willing to help out. Then they had to hurry home, collect their auction items and then rush to the Community Building to get those items numbered and ready for the auction.

It would be nice to see new faces at these events since they are community activities and the only means of collecting monies for the upkeep of the Community Building.

Calling all Firemen!

The Firemen Appreciation night will be forthcoming. Firemen, keep looking so you don't miss a good meal in honor of you guys and gals who serve us in a volunteer position is our local fire department.

Chili Supper

The February Chili Supper was a big success as usual. There were plenty of Chili pots with all the usual trimmings, potato salad, and other good things that goes with chili. The usual good desserts were present along with lots of drinks.

If you missed this event, remember us next February. Come and meet new and old friends and neighbors. We may even have a surprise or two.

ROCKY TOP 4-H CLUB

Members of the Rocky Top 4-H Club have been busy. Most everybody has turned in their record books and have been Judged. We have several members who have joined a Livestock Judging Team started by Nickie Taul, our 4-H Agent. They have been to two Judging Competitions. The last one was in Fayetteville at the Washington County Fair grounds. Our club won first in the 4-H teams. The members from our club are Miranda Creel, Cody Wise and Lillian Beasley and Dalton Hall.

At our April meeting we had Jay Schneider from Lake Fort Smith State Park come and he presented us with a slide show of the new park. They have several programs going on and tours available. So if you get a chance go to the new park and enjoy yourself. Its suppose to be up and going for Memorial weekend.

We had several members participate in our County O'Rama. Members participating were: Cody Wise, Annie and Maddie and Lillian Beasley, Dillon and Dalton Hall, Miranda Creel and Samantha Riggs, Rylli Hammond. They competed in bb-gun, bicycle, seed I.D., Livestock skills, bait casting. public speaking, modeling, fashion revue and vocal.

For info on joining 4-H call Luann Wise @ 479-217-0280 or Nickie Taul @ the Crawford County Extension Office @ 479-474-5286