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Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas Come Spend a Weekend or a Lifetime...

It started as a dream by two brothers. They started with 5,000 magnificent acres of natural beauty in the Ozark foothills in June of 1963.

Brothers William and Richard Pratt created 56 subdivisions in 14,000 acres, eight miles long and four miles wide. A major attraction was the free flowing Strawberry River, which carved a large loop through the park-like setting.

And, thus the name became Horseshoe Bend.

From Ozark wilderness to a full service community, this well-planned city boasts recreational lakes, a marina and RV park, championship golf courses, hotel and timeshare accommodations, restaurants, tennis and bowling, plus full city services, including an airport.

The city became incorporated September 24, 1969, electing the first mayor, recorder and city council on December 16 that same year. Population at that time was 321. More than one quarter of the new residents were from Illinois, with another quarter represented from Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

Various new churches were established with the Catholic, Lutheran and Episcopal each being the first of their denominations in Izard County.

The development of Horseshoe Bend created many new jobs for residents in the area, including construction jobs.

Horseshoe Bend amenities now feature two golf courses, a municipal airport, four lakes, including 640 acre Crown Lake with a full service marina and RV park, hotel/resort/timeshare,

public library, churches, bowling alley, music theater, shuffleboard, pool, parks, walking trail, horseshoe pitching and minigolf.

What began as a retirement community, Horseshoe Bend now enjoys two and three generations of family involvement in its 59th year.

The city has been honored with Arkansas’ Safest City award, chosen Volunteer Community of the Year, an Arkansas Community of Excellence, and is now designated a Purple Heart City.

Boasting a wonderful way of life, and rightfully so, the city of Horseshoe Bend offers not only a beautiful place to live, but a community that reflects pride and determination.

Proud of our 59th anniversary, you bet, and even more proud of “the place we call home.”

So if you are considering retiring or relocating, then you really should take the time to visit Horseshoe Bend and meet some of the friendliest folks anywhere. The carefree lifestyle enjoyed by residents and guests of Horseshoe Bend is unforgettable. One visit may change a family's outlook on vacationing, resort living, retirement and the future!

Visit and meet some of the friendliest folks anywhere!

Aerial view of Crown Lake

HORSESHOE REVIEW VOLUME 1, NUMBER 41 SPRING 2022

Horseshoe Bend Area Chamber of Commerce 870-670-5433 800-239-9338 April 2022

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HORSESHOE BEND AREA CHAMBER of COMMERCE OFFICERS President: Jeanette Hilliker Vice President: Lauren Jeffery Treasurer: Tiffany Sitton Secretary: Brandy Gore BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bo Chevallier Bill Brock Yvette Grisham Donny Dawson Kelly Skelton Craig Huckaby, Liaison Nancy Houdek, Office and Volunteer Coordinator

Serving: Horseshoe Bend and Surrounding Areas 707 Third Street Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 Email: hsbchamberboard@gmail.com

From the President...

Horseshoe Bend Area Chamber of Commerce ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Horseshoe Bend Area Chamber of Commerce is a handy little business in the heart of Horseshoe Bend, open to the public five days per week and staffed with knowledgeable volunteers to help you explore and have a wonderful vacation. There are hundreds of things to do and places to go and see in our area that some people have never heard of some are yearly and are a must-see every visit.

Stop in the Chamber office and browse through all the brochures, maps and magazines offered. We are certain that a new destination is waiting for you! All the local and area businesses have provided materials for you to take and plan a trip, restaurants to dine at or shows to see. Our volunteers are here to greet you and answer any questions that you may have.

The Chamber also has a museum of Horseshoe Bend on display. At least 50 years of memorialized, donated and collected material from previous Horseshoe Benders is available to look at and read about. We also have Horseshoe Bend souvenirs available for purchase.

Maps are available in case you are looking to make Horseshoe Bend (or close by) your new home.

We have a wealth of knowledge to be able to share with you - whether you are here for a day or a lifetime! We welcome you to Horseshoe Bend and hope you make our community your new home. We are almost as good as a gated city; we have everything you need in one place!

Maybe one day, you will be the knowledgeable informative volunteer who greets a visitor in Horseshoe Bend for the first time!

The Chamber is located at 707 Third Street and is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cordially submitted by, Jeanette Hilliker, President

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Travel distance from major tri-state cities Horseshoe Bend is conveniently located within a few hours driving distance from major cities in the tri-state area of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Missouri.

Website: www.horseshoebend.org

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Chamber /Member Events 2022 • Music in the Mountains Show, Every Third Saturday • Spring Citywide Yard Sale, Second Saturday in April • Dogwood Days, Fourth Saturday in April • Fourth of July Parade, July 4 • Fall Citywide Yard Sale, Second Saturday in September • 5th Annual Sod Buster Golf Tournament, June 11 • The Buck Stops Here, Retail Promotion, month of August • 31st Annual Bradshaw Memorial Eagles Golf Tournament in September • Trunk or Treat, October 31 • Annual Chamber Mixer in November • Festival of Trees, December 3 and 4 • Santa at the Chamber, Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 3 Annual Dogwood Days Festival Fourth Saturday in April Held annually around the time the Dogwood trees are in bloom. Features food and craft vendors, entertainment and lots of games for the kids.

Music in the Mountains/Horseshoe Bend Theater Show Held every third Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. Admission by donation.

Located in the lower Diamond B Mall.

July 4th - Independence Day Celebration and Parade Parade at 10 a.m. at town center. Flotilla on Crown Lake at 5 p.m. Fireworks at the Golf Course at Turkey Mountain at dusk. Free parking, donations appreciated.

Spring / Fall Citywide Yard Sale: Spring - April 9 * Fall - September 10 Lots of yard sale action going on citywide and community wide. Pick up your listing at the chamber office starting at 8 a.m., and get shopping!

Trunk or Treat - October 31 Instead of trick or treating door to door, your kids can go trunk to trunk.

Decorate your trunk and enter the contest!

Festival of Trees - December 3 and 4 See trees displayed at Cedar Glade Resort. Enter the contest and your tree may be a winner!

Christmas Parade/Santa at the Chamber - December 3 Come on out, watch the parade (lots of candy, guaranteed!) and visit Santa at the chamber office, tell him what you want for Christmas! Ride the Santa Express.

Horseshoe Bend is proud to be apart of the Annual Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights during November/December!

Dogwood Days

Memorial Day Ceremony Fourth of July Parade

Mission Statement The Horseshoe Bend Area Chamber of Commerce is a leadership organization committed to preserving the unique qualities of the area. Their mission is to function as a catalyst for area businesses and organizations in promoting and developing a positive environment that makes this city an attractive choice for both new and relocating residents and businesses.

Contact the Chamber at 800-239-9338 or 870-670-5433

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From the Mayor...

Welcome, one and all. After two long years of lock downs, mandates and uncertainty, it appears we have returned to “normal”.

For many new Horseshoe Benders, you have not yet had the chance to fully experience Horseshoe Bend with all our City’s events and traditions, amenities, organizations and clubs.

This year, Dogwood Days will be held a few weeks earlier than our previous traditional date. April 23 is the new date. Horseshoe Bend Area Chamber of Commerce is trying to coincide Dogwood Days with our local Dogwood trees flowering. Look for flyers and announcements, or contact the Chamber at 870-6705433 or City Hall at 870-670-5113 for more information.

Kid’s Fishing Day is celebrating 15 years of having offered a fun, free, family afternoon. This year, the event will be held May 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Box Hound Marina, Resort and R.V. Park on Crown Lake in Horseshoe Bend. The day is sponsored by the Boating and Fishing and Sportsman Club of Horseshoe Bend, Box Hound Marina and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

July 4th is already looking to be a full day of activities including a Parade, a Car Show and a Flotilla on Crown Lake. We will also have our awesome Fireworks Show, which is put on by Horseshoe Bend Fire and Rescue.

When the leaves begin to change colors, planning begins for our local ghost and gobins at Trunk-or-Treat.

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We close out the year with our annual Christmas Parade and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, with hot chocolate and hot dogs given out by Horseshoe Bend Fire and Rescue.

Along with our city activities and events, be sure to come and enjoy all the great amenities our town has to offer. Enjoy a day on Crown Lake, which is Arkansas Tourism’s sixth best lake in all of Arkansas, or one of our other three beautiful lakes. Choose between two golf courses, the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain and Cedar Glade Resort Golf Course. Enjoy four municipal

parks, canoe or kayak on the Strawberry River, pitch horseshoes, play tennis, take a walk on our Library’s walking path, and/or hang out on three white sandy beaches. You may even have a picnic at our new Horseshoe Park and enjoy our new fountain. Every third Saturday of the month, come up to the Diamond B Mall to the Music in the Mountains/Horseshoe Bend Theatre for local and top-notch musical entertainment of every genre. Visit two full-service R.V. Parks and campgrounds, located at Box Hound Marina, Resort and R.V. Park and Crown Lake Resort and R.V. Park.

Along with our many amenities, there are many clubs and organizations that would love your involvement, which include the Garden Club, Boating and Fishing and Sportsman Club, Honorary Police, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3431, our local churches, Turkey Mountain Women’s Golf League, Turkey Mountain Men’s Golf Club and co-ed Horseshoe Pitching. Starting in the spring, the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain starts its annual Golf Charity Tournament schedule.

Help out by playing in one or all of these worthwhile charities. All of these groups would welcome your involvement!

Again, welcome to Horseshoe Bend! I would like to close with a lyric from a song called Arkansas by Chris Stapleton, “What I’ve found in the Ozark Mountains I ain’t ever seen, it sure does feel like you’re sittin’ on top of the world to me.”

Mayor Craig Huckaby

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HORSESHOE BEND, ARKANSAS! It is one of the brighter stars in the galaxy of retirement heavens and more people are becoming aware of its shining appeal every day. In the midst of this Arkansas aura is a special brilliance called HORSESHOE BEND! Horseshoe Bend offers a special peace and quiet and yet this serenity has a magic about it that also creates an atmosphere of excitement and youthful energy. There is a unique enthusiasm that bounds in “The Bend” and it can only be appreciated by a personal visit to this area.

An experience that could change your life, forever.

Add all of the emotional qualities together with an environment of clean and refreshing air, lakes and rivers, plus a setting in the scenic Ozark foothills, and the picture is perfect. One can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, golf, and scenic trips through the country.

It’s loafing and leisure at your pace and the price is right!

For the retiree... it is a relaxing, safe and economical lifestyle where taxes are low, spirits are high and the benefits are endless. With the number of organizations that function weekly and monthly in the area, there is never a dull moment. It is easy to keep your “things to do” card more than filled.

We are an active and close knit family that is more concerned with “making history” than just sitting around and “being history.” You gotta experience it to believe it!

So, come on down! Or up! Or over!

Horseshoe Bend can be reached from any direction.

And the trip may change your life, forever.

You Are Invited... to come have some fun!

Over 55 years ago two brothers began to build a dream on their 5,000 acres of natural beauty nestled in a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Strawberry River.

Today, their dream has grown to include 14,000 acres and become the largest incorporated city in Izard County, Arkansas.

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WELCOME TO HORSESHOE BEND: A new LED message sign is conveniently located in Horseshoe Park at the intersection of Bend Drive and Commerce Drive. It is available for any public announcements, events, or happenings around Horseshoe Bend by calling City Hall at 870-670-5113.

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The Boating and Fishing Club of Horseshoe Bend is a non profit organization that is social and service oriented. New for the 2022 year is a Sportsman Division which hopes to bring to area adults and children gun awareness and education through practice and training events, competitive shoots, archery for skill and recre‐ ation, bb gun shoots, the tradition of Kettle Cooking over an open fire, and monthly cookouts with games like tug of war.

Some of the services the club provides to the area are lake clean‐ups, building and placing fish habitats, locating and replac‐ ing of safety buoys, and an Annual Youth Fishing event. The Youth Fishing Day is done in cooperation with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Box Hound Marina and many club volunteers. The Youth Fishing Day is free for all children up to the

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age of 13. The Club supplies rod and reels for those who don’t have one, bait, and lunch which consists of hotdogs, chips and water. Each child receives a gift for participating.

Funding for these activities is earned through membership dues for the Boating & Fishing Club which are $20.00 and if you would like to join the Sportsman Division, an additional $30.00 is required to actively participate in some of the events. They also raise money by having bake sales, participation in the Dog‐ wood Days Festival, monthly cookouts, and by donation. To support these activities, the new Board of Directors and Officers are in the process of increasing fundraising activities. These ac‐ tivities are planned to involve club members, interested com‐ munity members, and open invitation to surrounding communities. These endeavors are designed to not only de‐ velop a more interactive community presence of the Club but to assist in the economic growth of Horseshoe Bend.

The list of established social events include boat tie ups, a floating pot luck on Crown Lake, the 4th of July Flotilla, annual summer picnic, annual bonfire, and Christmas party. Of course, there are always fish stories being swapped, stories of the 8 point buck that got away, and many more.

Meetings are the first Monday of the month at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church located at 508 Profession Drive in Horseshoe Bend beginning at 6:00 p.m. from March through November. All meetings and events are posted in the local newspaper as well as online through facebook @Horseshoe Bend Boating, Fishing & Sportsman Club. For more information please contact our media director Michelle Gratez at 870‐751‐ 0829.

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The Loft Horseshoe Club Association

The Loft is located above the Pro Shop on Turkey Mountain at #3 Club Road in Horseshoe Bend. This social club is one of the driving forces in this area of the city and the view from their windows is nothing short of spectacular.

A week is always filled with fun activities. During the football season, come cheer your college or NFL teams on two big screen TVs. Ping Pong tournaments are offered on Sunday afternoons for all skill levels. Thursday evenings come on up for Line Dancing. Every Friday at 5 p.m. is social hour with the third Friday of the month being our potluck dinner. Some of the best cooks in the south live in Horseshoe Bend. Bring a dish to share and of course your appetite. Entertainment follows a potluck dinner. On the fourth Friday of the month The Loft celebrates birthdays and anniversaries for that month. Karaoke is another Friday night.

There are several events that take place throughout the year with special guest bands; including, New Year’s Eve, Super Sunday Bowl Party, St. Patrick’s corned beef and cabbage dinner, Western Dance, Karaoke Contest, Chili Cook-Off, White Elephant Auction, Fish Fry, the Annual

Bulldog Drummond Golf Tournament, Halloween Costume Party, Thanksgiving Dinner and Lip Sync Contest.

Manager Jessica Sanders and her staff have the fresh popcorn waiting for you. Memberships are always available or ring the bell and be our guest. Call The Loft at 870670-4411 to find out what is happening. All guests and members must be 21 years or older.

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We also offer: Pneumonia and Shingle Immunizations TB Tests, Hepatitis B Series & Diabetic Supplies We have phone apps for your refills! We can text you when your refills are ready!

We Accept Silver Script, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and all Caremark Plans.

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Turkey Mountain Ladies Golf Club The Turkey Mountain Ladies Golf Club’s, TMLGC, season is from April to October. They meet every Tuesday at 9 a.m. They have a 9 hole club and would love to have new members. All skill levels are welcome. The Club plays various games, individual and team, throughout the season and sometimes plays a scramble with the men’s league. The Club concentrates on fellowship within the group with rotating team line-ups.

Membership dues are $5 per year, plus Tuesday’s dues of $2 for participants which is paid out in prizes. You must either be a member of MRID seasonally or can pay the daily fee of MRID. A membership kick-off breakfast is held the last Tuesday in March and a year-end banquet the first Tuesday in November. They would love to have you join them. For more information please call the Pro Shop on Turkey Mountain at 870-670-5252, Joyce Densford at 352-283-5145 or Patti Wolff at 870-371-1271.

The Golf Course on Turkey Mountain is a 6,407 yard par 73 - offering challenging elevation changes and high rewards for high risks. Your short game will be challenged with undulating greens requiring short to mid-iron accuracy.

Turkey Mtn. Men’s Golf

The Turkey Mountain Men’s Golf Association of Horseshoe Bend holds an annual general meeting during the first few months of each year. The meeting allows members to re-join for the 2022 season. The Association would like to invite men who have moved into the area and are interested in playing golf and having a good time to become members of the Association.

The Men’s Golf Association plays every Thursday morning, weather permitting. They have members of various skill levels with handicaps. The League plays a variety of games - both individual and team.

Membership is $15 for the season, and if anyone wishes to join the Hole-In-One Club, it is a one time fee of $5 with an assessment of $5 when the fund falls below a certain level.

The Association hopes to see you out on the course, soon!

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Box Hound

In 1991 a dream began, Ed and Laureen Sac bought Box Hound Marina & Resort and moved to Horseshoe Bend. Many improvements have been made during the 31 years the Sacs have owned Box Hound: six drive-through RV sites overlooking Crown Lake, a white sand beach, roofs over the slips, enlargement of the bait and tackle shops, just to name a few.

Just this year they have added brand new 2022 Yamaha motors on their rental boat fleet. Box Hound is open from March through October and will take reservations for cabins or RV spots during the closed season.

Crown Lake is the largest lake in Horseshoe Bend. It’s 640 acres and ten miles of shoreline are a favorite for water sports and fishing. Bring your own boat or rent a fishing or a pontoon boat from the fleet they have to offer. A full-service marina, Box Hound offers a mechanic available one day a week as well as a full line of motor parts and accessories.

Fishing is one of the most popular activities with many species available for the enthusiast. The Sacs have provided the fisherman with a one stop experience with a live bait and tackle shop offering a variety of rods, reels, baits, terminal tackle and just about anything needed for catching the “Big One’.

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Free fishing advice is always available.

The white sand beach offers a volleyball court, picnic pavilion, and swim dock. In addition, they have air conditioned and heated, one and two bedroom cabins for rent just steps from the lake with a private dock for cabin guests. The cabins are available year round and they now have wifi capa-

bilities.

Involved in many community activities, Box Hound hosts the Annual Youth Fishing Day in conjunction with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and the Horseshoe Bend Boating and Fishing Club which introduces many local children to the outdoor activity of fishing.

They also host a spring fishing tournament which raises funds for charity. Past recipients have included Arkansas Special Olympics and The Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals, a non-profit 501c3 organization that helps support animals and their owners in Horseshoe Bend and surrounding communities.

The owners, Ed and Laureen have created a family oriented resort which is unparalleled anywhere. They have decided to take a step back this year, so running the day to day operations has gone to their son Scott along with Uriah Mead who both have grown up around the water. The young men have implemented many new visions and ideas for the upcoming season including a completely revamped RV park which now includes wifi access.You can visit their website online at www.boxhoundmarina.com or follow them on Facebook at Box Hound Marina & Resort. Give them a call at 870-670-4496.

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CROWN POINT RESORT

From its powder white sandy beach to the breathless views of the lake, Crown Point Resort of Horseshoe Bend echoes the sounds of nature and tranquility. Break away from the anxiety that consumes your daily life and submerge yourself in the serene waters of North Central Arkansas.

While you’re relaxing, take the time to glide a canoe across the clear waters of Crown Lake, or battle the cold water rapids of the Spring River in a kayak. Dip your fishing line from your boat or even on one of the many piers at the Resort where the bream, catfish, bass and saugeye are plentiful. Visit the Calico Rock Trout Dock to catch your limit of rainbows and cutthroat on the world famous White River.

Take a lazy sightseeing trip around the lake on the

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Resort’s pontoon boat, or stop by Box Hound Marina and rent a pontoon boat; or just float around on Crown

Lake or one of the resort’s two pools. For those that are waterlogged, there is plenty to do on the dry land as well.

A short drive to Mammoth Spring State Park to witness nine million gallons an hour of water bubbling to the earth’s surface and forming the headwaters of the Spring River is well worth the trip.

And on your way back to the Resort, stop by the quaint mountain village of

Old Hardy Town for a stroll around the interesting shops and taste some of the best down home cooking the Ozarks have to offer.

Crown Point Resort, an RCI Five-Star Gold Crown Resort, has been in business over 30 years and is Horseshoe Bend’s largest employer. The Resort hosts between 75 and 80 families each week year round.

The resort features an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, outdoor pool, kayaks, canoes, volleyball, shuffleboard, pickleball, cornhole, basketball, playground, gazebo, hiking trails, and they also offer daily and nightly activities along with an on-site restaurant, Papa Dick’s.

Crown Lake RV Resort is located adjacent to Crown Point Resort featuring nightly, weekly, monthly and annual rates, along with Safari Mini Golf and a General Store with a gift shop.

If golf is your game, the City of Horseshoe Bend is the home of The Golf Course at Turkey Mountain, a full links course with spectacular views. Contact the Resort at 870-600-0265, or visit them online at www.crownpointrealty.com.

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Summertime Fun .....

Our lakes and Rivers are the place to be

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to enjoy fishing, canoeing, camping, kayaking and more, then welcome to the Ozarks!

Crown Lake located in Horseshoe Bend is a 640 acre lake with ten miles of shoreline, and is a favorite for water sports and fishing.

The free-flowing Strawberry River winds through the Ozark foothills about 80 miles, and can be accessed on the outskirts of Horseshoe Bend.

The Spring River is one of Arkansas' more accessible streams, with U.S. Highway 63 paralleling much of its length.

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Pioneer Village - Retirement Community Continuing our Strong History Building a New Vision for the Future Pioneer Village was organized in 1973 as an affordable retirement community for adults 55 and over, who enjoy an independent and active lifestyle. The 64 home community is located close to many of the amenities Horseshoe Bend has to offer. Homeowners must become members of the Foundation, which elects a Board of Directors. A modest monthly fee from each owner covers the maintenance, taxes, and insurance of the common property, as well as mowing and leaf removal of the private lawns.

The community clubhouse has a spacious dining room, kitchen, activity rooms, an office and four restrooms. The community swimming pool is a popular spot to relax from the end of May until early September. All amenities are for use by members and their guests. All homes surround two beautiful, spacious parks with sidewalks leading from each backdoor to the parks, and every owner has easy access to the pool and clubhouse.

For more information about Pioneer Village visit our website at www.pioneervillagehsb.org or call 870-6704194.

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 344

by Bob Johnson, Commander The American Legion was founded in Paris, France in September 1919. It was chartered and incorporated in Congress as a patriotic organization. The Legion has two million members in 55 departments: one for each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, France and the Phillipines. These departments are divided into 12,000 Posts worldwide. The four pillars of the Legion are Americanism, Child and Youth, National Security and Veterans Rehabilitation.

The American Legion’s main concern is “Veterans Helping Veterans” through programs like the GI Bill, Troop Support, Comfort Warriors, Heroes to Hometown, American Legion Riders and the National Emergency Fund. The Legion also sponsors child programs that focus on education, drug awareness, child literacy, scouting, baseball, junior shooting and scholarships.

The Legion is a non-political organization.

Our efforts in Washington D.C. have created the GI Bill (1944), the Veterans Bureau (1921), the Flag Code (1923), and is leading in the fight to stop the desecration of our flag. The American Legion is the largest veterans organization and we vote.

The American Legion Post #344 of Horseshoe Bend does a lot for the community. Each year we have a Memorial Day Ceremony and a Veterans Day Ceremony. We provide an Honor

Guard for military funeral services, and Color Guard for parades, etc. We help with Veterans Park maintenance and donate to the Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch. In the past, we have donated to veterans at Crown Point Health and Rehabilitation Center in Horseshoe Bend, the Boy Scouts of Horseshoe Bend, and given local high school scholarships. In December each year, the Legion holds a great Christmas party.

If you are interested in serving the community, as a Legionnaire, call Commander Bob Johnson at 870-670-5834. We meet at the Eagles Club at 304 Church Street in Horseshoe Bend at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.

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by Theresa and Bob McCarty Hi folks, Abby here. Let me tell you about our Dog Park. It’s located at the corner of Parkway and Cardinal right here in Horseshoe Bend. It’s next to Veteran’s Park. Abby’s Dog Park started five years ago, when my owners, Bob and Theresa, formed a dog park committee, and donations were raised in just five months to put up the fences for our Dog Park. You see, there was no dog park for a 50 mile radius. So the committee decided to build one where folks with or without fences for their dogs could meet and bring their canine companions. Along with our donation jars in local stores, generous donors raised enough to put in a beautiful area for large and small dogs. I decided to write a newspaper column, with Theresa and Bob helping me, and we were able to put up our signs, freezeless faucets, tables and benches. We had a grand opening where local folks brought cookies, and drinks, and a local vet donated doggie treats. You can read my weekly column where I feature stories about my canine friends, me, and important issues, like spaying and neutering in our paper, “The Pacesetting Times”. It’s called Abby’s Blog. Things have really snow-balled, I was appointed “Official Animal Ambassador of Horseshoe Bend” by the Mayor at a City Council meeting, and have been in the 4th of July and Christmas Parades celebrating our Dog Park. Nearby towns have visited our Dog Park to use as a model for their towns. Won’t you come and visit and bring your furry friends? Abby’s Dog Park welcomes you!

See you there! Love, Abby.

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HORSESHOE BEND HONORARY POLICE The Horseshoe Bend Honorary Police are dedicated volunteers who provide several services for the community at little or no cost to residents and business owners. Their primary objective is to provide the Mayor and Izard County Sheriff’s Office with an active reserve police force, consisting of civilian volunteers who are not commissioned police officers.

The Honorary Police observe and provide surveillance; perform security checks of commercial buildings, private residences, and City/MRID properties. They also perform traffic control at city events/parades. During extreme weather conditions, the Honorary Police conduct, free of charge, welfare checks to city residents to ensure their well-being. Please contact City Hall at 870-670-5113.

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Enjoy a Picnic on the Strawberry River A picnic area on the Strawberry River is an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon. As you are travelling from Horseshoe Bend to Franklin on Hwy 289, the area to the left of the Strawberry River bridge has been transformed into a beautiful place to enjoy picnics, fishing and swimming, with a public access to launch your canoe.

A boat launch, the pubic access to the Strawberry River, is located on the right side of the bridge. The land for the launch was donated to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission by the Thiele family of Horseshoe Bend.

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Calico Rock, just a short drive from Horseshoe Bend Calico Rock sits right in the heart of the most scenic locations with some of the best hunting, fishing and wildlife watching in the world. Enjoy a day, a week or a lifetime in America's most beautiful backyard. Calico Rock is a place where families are still the most important asset on our balance sheet and life takes on a special meaning.

For Relaxers Take a long guided boat ride on the beautiful White River and see many types of river wildlife including, on occasion, the magnificent American Bald Eagle. Enjoy shopping for antiques and wares on historic Main Street and other nice shops in Calico Rock just up Hwy 56. It is easy to find antiques and other exceptional bargains in the most unique places. Finish the day with a lovely dinner in one of their fabulous local restaurants in the area. Don’t forget to visit the Calico Rock Museum and Science Center.

Make your way to Mountain View for shopping, touring the Arkansas Craft Guild, or learning about craft making at the Ozark Folk Center. There are also many local artists who have studios in the area and could arrange a private tour just for you and your family.

Public tours are in the fall with the Off the Beaten Path Studio tours offered at the end of September each year. At night, enjoy the folk music performed around the square or one of the shows at Cash's White River Hoedown. Mountain Home is a short drive north on scenic Hwy. 5 and has become quite

Bluffs overlooking the White River. the spot for shopping.

Any day is a good day for a massage and you can get a great one right here in the middle of the Ozarks. The Comfort Zone is located in Norfork, only 15 minutes from Calico. Norfork has the Historical Wolf House Museum and sitting just on the river banks has quite a view.

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gether, Norfork River running from Norfork Lake meets the White River. Drive through the Ozark National Forest and see many small towns tucked into the mountain. Take in a show at the Calico Rock Music Hall.

Shows start at 7 p.m. so you will have plenty of time to catch a bite.

For Adventurers Get up early to see the sunrise over the Ozark Mountains from the bluffs overlooking the White River. After a hearty breakfast at one of Calico Rock’s fine

restaurants, make your way to the river for a day of fishing for the next World Record Brown Trout or enjoy catching your limit of Rainbows. Plan to have your fishing guides cook your catch along the banks of our world-famous river!

Make your way across the river into the Ozark National Forest for a day of Mountain Biking along the Syllamo Mountain Biking Trails or go four-wheeling on Culp Road or Hiking in the Ozark National Forest. Pack a picnic and make a day of it, or if horses are your favorite idea of a trail ride, then just up Hwy 14 toward Fifty Six, is an outfitter for that too. The trails are great with horses for any skill level.

After a day on the trails, plan on touring the world-famous Blanchard Springs Caverns followed by an evening at one of our great restaurants or cookout at King City or Rand City Park, both of which have great walking trails.

Rent a ski boat or jet ski and enjoy the day at Lake Norfork.

Or, visit their sister city along the White River at Norfork and enjoy a breathtaking view.

Arrange a kayaking or canoeing tour of the White River or make your way up to the Buffalo National River.

Walk around Historic Calico Rock and you can almost hear the old timers sitting out on the porches discussing the fishing and weather with the hum of the old mill in the background.

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Upcoming Events

May 27-28: 73rd Annual Fulton County Homecoming Festival. Features a street dance, open street market, food booths, Apple Pie 5K Run, Squirt Race, Terrapin Race, Music and Parade. Contact Fulton County Homecoming Festival, Post Office Box 649, Salem, AR 72576, or telephone 870-895-5565, or email contact@salemar.com.

July 4: Salem Chamber of Commerce Fireworks In The Park. The fireworks are set off from the Salem Knob. Contact the Salem Chamber of Commerce, phone 870-8955565, email, contact@salemar.com July 20 - 23: Annual Fulton County Fair. Features exhibits, carnival, beauty pageant, talent contest, rodeo, ATV rodeo, demolition derby, entertainment, Kid’s Day, special days honoring veterans and senior citizens and truck pulling. Contact Fulton County Fair Association, Post Office Box 910, Salem, AR 72576 or phone 870-895-5565, www.fultoncountyfair.org.

September 23 & 24: Fall Community Wide Yard Sale and Food Trucks. Maps will be available.

October 31: Trunk or Treat on the square.

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EDUCATION HORSESHOE BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY

OZARKA COLLEGE Ozarka College began in 1975, as Gateway Technical College, and has continued changing lives and communities throughout the north central Arkansas region.

Ozarka College is a comprehensive technical college, offering associate degrees, technical certificates and certificates of proficiency that prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities or for entry into or advancement in the workplace. Additionally, the college offers adult basic education, continuing education and customized training for local businesses and industries.

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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BATESVILLE UACCB is a comprehensive community college committed to providing learning experiences that improve the lives of those it serves.

UACCB provides affordable access to technical education and college transfer programs that meet the diverse higher education needs of the citizens of north central Arkansas. The College also promotes economic development and an enhanced quality of life for the community through adult education, developmental education, customized business and industry training and continuing education programs.

Take a class for fun, learn a new skill, or take the first step in earning your degree. Whatever your personal goals, UACCB can help.

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LYON COLLEGE Lyon College is an independent, residential, co-educational, undergraduate liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded in 1872, it is the oldest independent college in Arkansas. Lyon is a closely-knit teaching and learning community distinguished by its honor system, residential house system, and endowed international studies program. US News and World Report includes Lyon in the top tier of best liberal arts colleges and ranks it 15th in terms of values.

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The Horseshoe Bend Public Library is located at 9 Club Road in Horseshoe Bend. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays. They offer public access computers and free WiFi and have a wide selection of adult, young adult, and childrens books. The Horseshoe Bend Public Library also has a variety of books on CD and DVDs available for checkout. You can access the digital library by visiting the Arkansas Digital Library Consortium (ADLC) online or by downloading the Libby app! There are over 95,000 titles available to patrons through this program.

For more information on this please check their Facebook page, it is an altogether wonderful way to stay up to date with the library! A book club is offered through the library. They meet at 1 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. The current book can be picked up at the library during business hours. Once summer comes along, a reading program for the younger patrons will be available. To contact the library please call, email, or direct message us on Facebook @HorseshoeBendPublicLibrary, horseshoebendlib@gmail.com, 870-670-4318.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MOUNTAIN HOME Arkansas State University at Mountain Home is committed to providing an affordable and accessible education through diverse experiences. The college’s mission to provide a foundation for lifelong learning and to help students achieve personal and career goals to enhance their quality of life.

ASUMH offers a core curriculum of courses if you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university or continue your education after the completion of your degree. They also offer a diverse range of programs to put you on a fast track to employment.

ASUMH ~ Mountain Home ~ www.asumh.edu

ASH FLAT CITY LIBRARY The Ash Flat City Library is located at 11 Arnhart Drive, and is home to 10,000 books, nine adult computer stations, two children’s computer stations, a traveling art exhibit every month, the Rose Berry Research Room for genealogy and history, and an online card catalog system that can be accessed from home. Their mission is to encourage a love of reading and foster lifelong educational opportunities. The Book Lady comes to read to children the first and third Saturday of every month, free of charge. Hours are Mondays and Fridays 10-5, Tuesday and Thursdays 10-7, and Wednesdays and Saturdays 10-2. 870-994-2658. www.explorethelibrary.com.

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Hardy, Arkansas

Hardy, Arkansas, is located in Sharp County in the North Central portion of the state. Hardy is home to historic buildings, artisans, antique shops, museums, restaurants, lodging options and river outfitters. There’s always something happening in Hardy.

With Spring River fun, festivals, music, antiques, crafts and works from local artisans, you’re sure to find good times in Hardy. Come experience the enchantment of Hardy and all the Arkansas Ozarks has to offer. Bingo on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Hardy Senior Life Center on Johnson St.; Locally produced fine arts and crafts, perfect for craft lovers, antique shoppers and those looking for unique gifts; Fishing on the Spring River; Parks and Recreation: Loberg Park and Dr. Thompson Park; Cultural Heritage such as downtown Hardy, or festivals that celebrate the history of the region.

Homesteaders Day is celebrated each October in Hardy.

Area residents present a “day in the life” of Hardy area pioneers with demonstrations, activities, traditional games, music and food.

In April, an Easter Egg Hunt is held. In May, the Farmer’s Market begins in Cherokee Village. In June the Spring River Car Show will be held. In July, the Boat Parade and Fireworks Display is on Thunderbird Lake in Cherokee Village, and the Sharp County Fair in Ash Flat comes to life. In September, Ash Flat Eagle Fest at the Ash Flat Park takes place.

The Ash Flat Christmas Parade; Lighting of the Cherokee Village Town Center; and Hardy Christmas Parade take place in December.

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Mammoth Spring: A must see

Mammoth Spring is the headwaters for the Spring River.

Flowing at almost ten million gallons of water per hour, the state's largest spring provides great canoeing and fishing on the river throughout the year.

There's no getting around the fact that Spring River is chilly. After all, every hour nine million gallons of 58-degree water are hard to ignore. But it is this volume of cool water that makes the Spring River a year-round float stream and allows the river to be regularly stocked with Rainbow trout.

Canoeing: Most Spring River canoe trips take place in the 17-mile stretch between Mammoth Spring State Park and Hardy. This section is recommended for beginning to intermediate canoeists and is very popular for family outings.

The Spring River's South Fork is "canoeable" during many months of the year. The first float, 12 miles, is from Saddle (on Arkansas Hwy. 289) to the bridge at the Cherokee Village Campground. A six-mile trip from this bridge down to Hardy Beach is also possible. The South Fork's gravel bars are great for picnicking.

Other Information: One attraction that should not be missed is Mammoth Spring State Park. In addition to viewing one of the largest springs in the country, visitors can hike, picnic, or even examine an exhibit of train memorabilia. The Mammoth Spring Welcome Center features exhibits, brochures, rest rooms, and gifts. Here you can reserve a pavilion and learn of the programs and activities taking place in the park. This is a good location to begin the walking trail to the 1886 Depot. Next door to the park is the Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery, the nation's leading producer of Smallmouth bass and also a source for Largemouth and Striped bass, Walleye, Channel catfish, and Redband trout. The Federal Fish Hatchery and Aquatic Conservation and Education Center may be toured. Their aquariums offer a close look at fish and other aquatic species.Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the hatchery and also view one of the nicest public aquariums in the region.

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WHAT TO KNOW: A National Natural Landmark, Mammoth Spring is one of the world’s largest springs with nine million gallons of water flowing hourly. It forms a 10-acre lake then runs southward as the Spring River, a famous Ozark trout and float stream. Remnants of a mill and hydroelectric plant are part of Mammoth Spring’s history. The park also features an 1886 Frisco train depot and museum. Adding to the things to do here are a playground, picnic area, baseball field, walking trail, Arkansas Welcome Center, and gift shop. Pedal boats and kayaks are also available for rent.

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Shop Local Shop Horseshoe Bend Thank You for Supporting Local Business

Top 10 reasons to Shop at Home 1. Local Character and Prosperity In an increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-ofa-kind businesses and distinctive character have an economic advantage.

2. Community Well-Being Locally-owned businesses build strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centers, linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships, and contributing to local causes.

3. Local Decision-Making Local ownership ensures that important decisions are made locally by people who live in the community and who will feel the impacts of those decisions.

4. Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy Compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, enriching the whole community.

5. Job and Wages Locally-owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than chains do.

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serves as a key means for families to move out of low-wage jobs and into the middle class.

7. Public Benefits and Costs Local stores in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure and make more efficient use of public services relative to big box stores and shopping malls.

8. Environmental Sustainability Local stores help to sustain vibrant, compact, walkable town centers which in turn are essential to reducing sprawl, automobile use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution.

9. Competition A marketplace of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the longterm.

10. Product Diversity A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based, not on a national sales plan, but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.

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MELBOURNE

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Melbourne is the county seat of Izard County.

City Wide Yard Sales - First Saturday of April and first Saturday of October.

Pioneer Days is held the first weekend in May annually, featuring a rodeo, street dance, vendors on the square, parade, and much more. Izard County Fair is held in August.

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FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

The Horseshoe Bend First Assembly of God is located at 1001 First Street.

The community involved church invites everyone to come enjoy the word of God with them.

Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and worship services begin at 11 a.m.

Evening Sunday services begin at 6 p.m.

On Wedneday evenings Life Groups meet at 6 p.m.

Outreach ministries of the Assembly of God include the Community Food Pantry open on Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m.

Manna Monday is held every Monday night from 4 to 7 p.m. and everyone is invited for a home cooked meal.

For more information about Horseshoe Bend Assembly of God, call Pastor William Giberson at 870-213-6097.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOOD OUTREACH

The local food pantry, Christian Community Food Outreach Mission, is located behind the Assembly of God Church in Horseshoe Bend. Hours of operation include Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m.

To learn more about the pantry and how it serves the many residents of the community and Izard County, please call Bill or Sharon Giberson at 870213-6097. In December 2021, the food pantry received a $1,000 grant from Pictured (l to r) Phillip Frame with Twin Lakes Future Fund, Irene Boyett, Sharon and Bill the Twin Lakes Future Fund Giberson, Rueben and Cheryl Rangel, Paula Payne, Kimberly Jones with Twin Lakes Fomof Mountain Home.

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is a conservative mission church in the Diocese of Arkansas and the only Episcopal Church in Izard or Fulton Counties in North Central Arkansas. The founding group received mission status in 1976. The current church building at 1005 South Third Street was built and dedicated in 1980. St. Stephen’s members are active in developmental planning, growth, civic affairs, and other community activities. St. Stephen’s has a carillon bell tower that can be heard in and around the central city area, calling people, with hymns and bells, to assemble for worship on Sunday and, during the week, ringing the hours and playing hymns. A columbarium installed at the lower-level walkout area offers a serene setting with patio, benches, and shade for quiet reflection. An active mission with open communion at their Eucharistic Services, St. Stephen’s has either Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, with fellowship and refreshments following the service.

Come and worship with St. Stephen’s. All baptized Christians are invited to participate in the Eucharist.

There is always a warm welcome for visitors, travelers, new residents, or anyone without a church home.

For further information, call Senior Warden 870-670-5088, or church secretary 870-670-5525.

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First Baptist Church of Horseshoe Bend

First Baptist Church is located at 511 West Church Street in Horseshoe Bend. It is a member Southern Baptist Church. Eric Ertle is the pastor.

Sundays begin with coffee and fellowship in the church’s Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. Small group Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m. There are several adult classes plus classes for youth, and Children’s Church.

Worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. A church van is available to pick-up anyone in Horseshoe Bend who needs transportation on Sunday mornings. Sunday evening service begins at 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study and prayer time at 6:30 p.m.

The Nursing Home Ministry meets every third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

A Women on Mission group meets the second Monday of each month. They inform the church family of mission work done in North America and around the

world, lead in prayer for the missionaries, and promote special offerings to benefit missions at the foreign, national and state level. Hands-on opportunities to minister and serve locally are also offered throughout the year.

Men and Boys Fellowship Breakfast is on the fourth Saturday each month at 8 a.m. The men meet to prepare and share food then share a devotion and prayer time. The men do local service and ministry project as the need arises. ALL MEN in the community are invited to attend.

Women’s Potluck Breakfast is the fourth Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The ladies bring their favorite breakfast dishes and enjoy a time of fellowship, prayer and devotional study.

Vacation Bible School -- a fun-filled week each summer --- in June or July ---- when boys and girls in the Horseshoe Bend area – ages three to 18 – are invited

to meet each evening for Bible stories, music, crafts and snacks. Sessions are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening through Thursday evening. There is also a class for adults from 19 to 99. The week ends with a special Family Night and Fellowship.

Fifth Sunday Singing - The Fifth Sunday evening worship time is devoted to individuals sharing songs, playing instruments or reading poems, stories, etc. followed by a Finger Food Fellowship.

The church office is open on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The telephone number is 870-6705707. A message may be left on the church’s answering machine if the office is not open.

If you are seeking a church home, Brother Eric and the FBC family invite you to come. Smiles and hugs are free to all. If you have questions, or wish to speak with the pastor, you may call 870-723-2709.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Third and Profession in Horseshoe Bend. The congregation is a member of the Lutheran Church‐Missouri Synod. Besides the Divine Service on Sundays, the congregation also offers Bible Class for adults and Sunday School for the chil‐ dren. The Shepherd’s Choir sings for services each Sunday except for the summer months.

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On July 4th, the congregation holds an Ice Cream Social with the help of a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Action Team as a fundraiser for local proj‐ ects.

The women of the congregation are organized into the Shepherd’s Guild which is affiliated with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. The women host coffee hour after church services with a Bible Class each Sunday.

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Faith Presbyterian Church

Faith Presbyterian Church has been a presence in Horseshoe Bend for many decades.

The church has many outreach and mission programs and supports local families in need through various programs. Among them are: Horseshoe Bend Food Bank; Presbyterian Women, who lend a helping hand to those in need; Journey into Hope of Dominican Republic where they have built a clinic, worship center, schools and housing for Haitian and Dominican residents, and provide ongoing funds for the children’s medical needs as well as food through fundraisers.

Lenten lunches are served each Wednesday during Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing until Easter when the congregation always celebrates Easter Sunrise Service on Turkey Mountain During summer months Faith Presbyterian has a fish fry as well as an ice cream social and they support a prison ministry at Christmas.

The Church’s Bread Ministry is an

outreach program for new residents to invite them to visit the church services.

Faith Presbyterian Church began a Farmers Market in 2007 in the church parking lot that encouraged local farmers to bring their fresh produce, baked goods and crafts.

Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. and Worship Services are at 10:30 a.m. There are Bible Studies on Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 2 p.m. Pastor David Schaller presides. Open Communion is the first Sunday of each month.

Currently the Community Choir is in rehearsal for an Easter Cantata performance on April 16. A tea will follow for the entire community.

Everyone is invited to join the church for any or all of their activities.

Friends of HBA

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Who are we, you ask? We are the Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that has been in existence for over 23 years. We’re all volunteers dedicated to helping the animals in our area lead better, healthier lives in their forever homes.

During 2021, we provided spay/neuter vouchers for over 324 cats and dogs in the TriCounty area of Izard, Sharp and Fulton Counties thereby reducing the number of unwanted pets . In the past 6 years, we have helped a total of 1,697 animals.

Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals provides pet food to the local Community Food Outreach Mission so that low income pet owners can keep their pets at home rather than having to give them up.

We also cover the complete vetting of cats and dogs that are adopted from the Horseshoe Bend Animal Control facility.

The only way we are able to continue working to improving the

You look like you need a friend….like me. lives of the animals in our area is through the support of our community, friends and donations for which we are very grateful.

We meet at the Horseshoe Bend Library every third Monday of the month at 2 p.m. If you have any questions about our group or are interested in volunteering, please contact us at 870-373-2649.

We’d love to have you join us. You can also follow us on Facebook at Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals or visit friendsofhorseshoebendanimals.com.

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ST. MARY OF THE MOUNT CATHOLIC CHURCH

United Methodist Church Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Christian Conversation - Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.; Wednesdays at noon, bring a sack lunch: Gather to study God’s word.

We Have Hearts for Worship - Sunday traditional worship service is held at 10:30 a.m. following a 10 a.m. coffee time. Service has a spirit of worship that is invigorating and full of God’s presence. Committed to worship that is meaningful and full of the hope and promise of the risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Come join United Methodist Church and be renewed in spirit.

Methodist Women - The Methodist Women meet monthly to support local missions. Every year they put together Layettes which are donated to Safe Passage, New Beginnings, and Spring River Adult Child Services.

Our Mission - The mission of the Horseshoe Bend United Methodist Church is to: Love, Honor and Worship God, to be inclusive, caring, and flexible in meeting the needs of the congregation and the community. This mission is accomplished with enthusiasm and excitement. United Methodist Church has a long standing tradition with Seder and Thanksgiving meals, donation of shoes to Soles4Souls, and food to the local Food Bank… just to name a few!

600 W. Church Street • Horseshoe Bend • 870-670-5392 Established in 1971

St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church is a part of the Little Rock Diocese and has served the needs of Catholics in the Horseshoe Bend area since 1971. The parish serves Catholics in Izard, Sharp and Fulton Counties. The current church facilities at 1002 First Street, Horseshoe Bend, was formally dedicated on May 21, 1989. In 2014 the church celebrated its 25th Anniversary of that significant event. The theme of Remembrance – Recognition – Renewal offered various programs, services and events for parishioners and the community.

St. Mary’s has grown with the city of Horseshoe Bend. Their parishioners have been a viable and visible part of the community over the years and have served in leadership roles for civic affairs and community activities. The Church Hall serves as a shelter for the Community during times of emergency and disaster and coordinates with local, FEMA, and Red Cross authorities. The Hall also serves as the site for community meetings and dinners and many parish events. To adequately address the needs of the parish and the mission of the Church, the Pastor and the Parish Council are concerned with five ministry areas: Liturgy: Education and Formation, Social Justice, Charitable Outreach, Parish Life and Finance and Administration. Each year the Christmas Food Basket and Angel Tree programs serve families in the area. In addition, the parish supports the local Food Bank, Baby Bottle Boomerang, and other programs that meet the needs of the community.

The Ladies Guild meets at 10 a.m. the second Monday monthly and offers programs and events for its members. The Guild also hosts an Annual Community wide card party in February to provide financial support for the church. Other activities include rummage sales, hosting dinners for community groups and providing social activities following Sunday services. The Knights of Columbus FR. CONAN MAWHORR COUNCIL #10493 meets at 5 p.m. the second Monday monthly and offers programs and activities for the men of the parish.

This group shares fellowship, devotion and prayer. They also conduct service and ministry projects during the year and actively support the “Special Olympics” and “Pennies from Heaven” programs. Parish Administrator Fr. Amal Punganoor and Parish Council Chairman James Elbert, welcome you to St. Mary of the Mount Church. Holy Mass is celebrated on Sundays and Holy Days at 11:15 a.m. All Friday Masses are at 11:15 a.m. preceded by a special devotion service. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is Friday after Mass and on Sundays by appointment. Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet: Friday, 12 p.m. Church Office Hours and Library Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For further information, call 870-670-5896 or email: mounts@centurytel.net.

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Beta Sigma Phi

by Mickey Spangler The object of Beta Sigma Phi is to unite in congeniality, fellowship and friendship, women, to promote the cultural development of members by definite courses of study prescribed by the governing body; to foster association with each other in pursuit of the liberal arts.

Beta Sigma Phi of Horseshoe Bend holds an election once a year to elect their officers. The president of Beta Sigma Phi for 2021-2022 is Kathy Duncan.

Beta Sigma Phi has a yearly nut sale with all proceeds going to local scholarships. Applications are submitted and a committee decides who will be chosen. One year we gave it to the nursing program at Ozarka College in honor of a member, Jane Sullivan, who had recently passed away. She

Beta Sigma Phi pictured (l to r) Carol Buttry, President Kathy Duncan, Chris Strong, Jean Consalos, Mickey Spangler, Theresa McCarty, Marlene McMullin, Lee Ollayos, Nancy Houdek, Patsy Britt and seated Margie Cox.

was a nurse.

We support our community by giving to the local food bank, and we also give to Tunnel to Towers.

This year Beta Sigma Phi adopted a family for Christmas and provided them a nice Christmas and Christmas dinner.

We as a group attend cultural and social outings. No one likes a good time any better than my sisters.

We provide meals for our sisters when they are ill. We provide

yellow roses on the member caskets when they pass on.

Before COVID, we attended several outings a year and attended annual conventions. Each state has its own convention. A sister may attend any that they choose to.

Since COVID, President Duncan has started a newsletter and has come up with safe ways to hold our monthly meetings.Our men are not left out; they are also rushed and are called Envoys. They are invited to our fellowship meals and since

they do all the heavy lifting, we are glad to honor them.

We also try to support police officers and had a special fundraiser called Back the Blue and gave a $1,000 scholarship to the son of a police officer killed years ago in the line of duty in Evening Shade.

We elect the Woman of the Year each year and she rides in the Christmas and 4th of July parade.

Each past president of Beta Sigma Phi is given a scrapbook of her year.

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HORSESHOE BEND FIRE & RESCUE

Izard County Master Gardeners

The Izard County Master Gardener Program is offered by the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and improve quality of life with horticultural projects. Goals are implemented through the training and employment of local volunteers.

Izard County Master Gardeners meet on the first Monday of the month at 9 a.m. Locations of meetings vary. Training new Master Gardeners is done annually usually in February or March provided enough people sign up to take the class.

Objectives of the Master Gardener Program To expand the capabilities of the Cooperative Extension Service to disseminate horticultural information to individuals and groups in the community. To develop community programs related to horticulture. Depending on the needs of the community, these might be landscape improvement activities with civic groups, horticultural therapy projects with nursing homes, or home demonstration gardens designed to improve conditions of minority and/or lowincome groups. Enhance 4-H programs through gardening projects. For more information contact mpaskewitz@uada.edu or call 870-368-4323.

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by Jeanette Hilliker For 48 years, the Horseshoe Bend Fire and Rescue Department has served and protected the city of Horseshoe Bend and its surroundings. The Department partners with adjoining cities in Izard County to help provide needed support during an emergency.

They not only provide assistance during fires whether they are grass, field or structure fires - but also attend medical emergencies.

“Help thy neighbor and do no harm” fits well with the Horseshoe Bend community. No matter the cause or need, the community extends a hand to any and all persons. The Fire Department is 22 members strong. They are on-call 365 days per year 24/7 during rain, sleet, snow, sunshine, or whatever comes their way.

The members meet twice per month at the Fire Department to train and prepare for the next call. Members may go over details from the previous call to correct any actions or attack it from a different perspective, or sometimes just use the meeting to learn new ideas or procedures. They are a team and work together to maintain and improve their work ethic.

“To answer the call wherever, whenever and however” is what the Department strives to do to serve their community and pay it forward.

The Fire and Rescue Department reaches out to the community and serves in many other aspects.

They not only fighting fires, change batteries in smoke alarms, direct traffic and aide with medical calls, they set up several times per year and cook brats, hamburgers and hotdogs during Dogwood Days, Fourth of July, Trunk or Treat at Halloween and the Winterfest Christmas Parade. They support

the Horseshoe Bend Area Chamber of Commerce during these events and enjoy being able to serve the community.

They participate locally at the schools during Fire Prevention Week and explain to students the purpose of the fire department, their apparatuses, their tools used and what they do. The firefighters put on their fire protection gear and show the children that they are friends, even though they may look a little scary dressed out. They explain that they are there to help everyone to safety and to keep them from being injured or burned. They teach students to have a safe place and escape route in place with all their family members.

The Department also hosts an annual golf event, the Fire Truck Open Golf Tournament, at the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain. It is a one-day tournament comprised of 40 teams and is always a good time for all participants, who also get to enjoy fresh grilled brats, hotdogs and hamburgers.

Fire and Rescue equipment is updated as needed and the Department maintains their fleet to be response-ready.

Horseshoe Bend Fire and Rescue is proud to serve the community and be able to do so much for others.

They say a big thank you to everyone who supports them and helps them to continue to provide a fire department - your fire department - in the community.

“THANK YOU” from all of us at the Horseshoe Bend Fire and Rescue Department. Serving you for 48 years and counting.

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Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Horseshoe Bend is easily accessible by some of Arkansas’ most scenic highways and byways.

Izard County’s largest community is known for its abundance of outdoor adventures with excellent fishing, boating and golfing. In addition to the great outdoors, discover great shopping, dining and live performances, including a music and variety show.

The community also boasts a bowling alley, miniature golf, tennis, shuffleboard, library, and a seasonal Farmer’s Market. Visitors are welcome to enjoy two clubs in town, Eagles Club and The Loft at Turkey Mountain, featuring entertainment ranging from meal specials and potlucks, to Karaoke.

Horseshoe Bend Theatre Music in the Mountains: Music Shows at 6 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at the Horseshoe Bend Theatre at Diamond B Mall. Other venues on additional Saturday and Sunday nights. Local talent along with headliner shows.

Box Hound Marina, Resort and RV Park: offers boat and cabin rentals, RV parking, fishing, a sandy beach on Crown Lake. www.boxhoundmarina.com Crown Point Resort: offers many amenities open to the public such as The resort features an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, outdoor pool, kayaks, canoes, volleyball, shuffleboard, pickleball, cornhole, basketball, playground, gazebo, hiking trails, and they also offer daily and nightly activities along with an on-site restaurant, Papa Dick’s. Crown Lake RV Resort is located adjacent to Crown Point Resort featuring nightly, weekly, monthly and annual rates, along with Safari Mini Golf and a General Store with a gift shop. www.crownpointrealty.com Fishing: Discover great fishing on Crown Lake, Diamond Lake, North Lake and Pioneer Lake.

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Golfing: The Golf Course at Turkey Mountain www.turkeymtngc.com, and Cedar Glades Golf Course www.cedargladeresort.com In the area: Blanchard Springs Caverns: among the top ten most outstanding cave systems in North America.

Open year-round in Mountain View. www.blanchardsprings.org Calico Rock Historic District: on the National Register of Historic Places. Features a museum and science center, an old-fashioned soda fountain, many quaint shops and a farmer’s market. Peppersauce Bottoms is a ghost town district on the east side of town. www.calicorock.us More golfing: Cooper’s Hawk in Melbourne, North and South Golf Courses in Cherokee Village. www.coopershawkgolf.com; www.discovercherokeevillage.com Mammoth Spring State Park: one of the great natural wonders of mid-America, Mammoth Spring creates the Spring River, a popular fishing and floating stream. The state park includes a nature trail, picnic areas, playground and more. www.arkansasstateparks.com/mammothspring/; www.mammothspringchamber.org Old Hardy Town: variety of shops in the state’s smallest town to boast a historic district. Canoeing, BBQ, fishing, antiques, and shopping. www.hardyarkansas.com Ozark Folk Center State Park: preserves Ozark folk arts, crafts and traditions with mountain music, herbal gardening, workshops and special events. In Mountain View. www.ozarkfolkcenter.com

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Cedar glade resort and country club AMENITIES: WiFi, continental breakfast, remodeled rooms, pets welcome in some rooms, some rooms include Jacuzzi tubs, refrigerators, coffee service and microwaves, cable television.

ON-SITE ACTIVITIES: Fishing Cedar Glade’s private, 40-acre fishing lake. This beautiful body of water is surrounded on all sides by the natural serenity of Arkansas’ famous Ozark flora and fauna and is stocked regularly with bass and catfish for its campers’ fishing pleasure.

Golf Cedar Glade’s tournament-level golf course, a highly esteemed par-three, 18hole course complete with Bermuda grass, the premium surface for high-level play. The course itself also offers club and cart rental to get its patrons playing even if they forgot their gear.

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Tennis, Shuffleboard, Volleyball, Bocce Ball, Horseshoe Pits.

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by Kathy Skattum Telecare is a medical alert system in which care is offered to patients remotely via telephone and is often used to expand patient access to care, help patients manage recovery and well-being at home, and remotely monitor risks or early warning signs of health conditions. Telecare of Horseshoe Bend has been in existence since 1978. It is a service that is free of charge for those that request it in the community. Each participant is called every day of the year, unless they request otherwise. It is a one-on-one conversation each and every morning.

Telecare has an answering machine so that a participant may leave a message if they are not going to be available at the time calls are made. Some participants have lifeline, but they still choose to have the one-on-one conversation each morning.

Some volunteers wish to call from their own homes, whether it may be bad weather or they are not able to get into the Horseshoe Bend Area Chamber of Commerce office that day. In that case, they will get messages off the answering machine and proceed with calls.

If a designated neighbor or family member cannot be reached to check on the participant being called, the Izard County Sheriff’s Office will be dispatched to perform a wellness check. Most participants belong to the Key Program, in which the police department has a key to the individual’s home.

Participants also receive Birthday and Christmas cards from Telecare each year. Telecare also hosts an annual luncheon that is always a good time for participants to meet the volunteers who call them every morning. Due to COVID-19, restrictions were placed and the luncheon was unable to take place for the past couple years. Hopefully by summer or fall 2022, luncheons will resume.

If you are a resident or are planning on moving to Horseshoe Bend, please check out the service. If you would like to become a volunteer, Telecare would like to hear from you. Telecare is located in the Chamber office, located at 707 Third Street in Horseshoe Bend, and can be contacted by calling 870-670-5433. Please listen for prompts and press 2 for Telecare and leave a message.

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Horseshoe Bend Garden Club

Garden Club in the Fourth of July Parade

50 years of beautifying the community

by Sue Beam The Horseshoe Bend Garden Club was formed in 1966. Horseshoe Bend was just four years old and the retirement community was still under construction when the Club was formed. From dirt and rocks to grass and blooms, the park is a reality. Over the years, much planning of improvements have been made such as concrete curbs, wide concrete ditches to prevent flooding, name signs at both ends of the park, a low maintenance metal structured gazebo with metal

benches sitting on a concrete pad dedicated to club members.

Original gravel sidewalks were replaced by concrete sidewalks, and made the Garden Park handicap accessible. They were measured and met such guidelines. A table with benches were donated as memorials. Trees were donated, such as Dogwoods, and in bloom they welcome Spring and cool breezes. Plants and mulch were donated as well.

Being less able-bodied than they used to be, having fundraisers is limited. Members do have

Betty Curtis, devoted member of the Garden Club, passed away this year.

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a needed project in the making for a complete watering system with sprinklers on both ends of the park. The Garden Club has had some new members in the past year. They are very proud to have them and the help they have given the Club.

The Club’s Community Projects are recycling aluminum cans, decorating the park for the holidays, and decorating a tree for the “Parade of Trees”. Members and friends help to decorate the park with lots of lights for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Club enjoys getting a float together for Horseshoe Bend’s Fourth of July Parade, and hope there is always a Garden Club and Garden Park!

When it comes to maintenance in the park, the City of Horseshoe Bend has helped with mowing. They have a gentleman that takes care of broken sprinklers when the need arises.

The Garden Park is for people to enjoy everyday. It is great to see people eating their lunches and relaxing in the park. It is an important part of the community

and that is the reward to members.

New recruits are always welcome, and members are always on the look-out for them. They meet the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Horseshoe Bend Public Library, located on Club Road. Members love to garden and work in the park to improve the community.

Residents are encouraged to do curb appeal at their own homes.

It is a joy meeting the ladies and their spouses with interesting talents and different backgrounds. The Club is working hard to make itself more inviting and accessible than ever.

Over the years, many wonderful ladies/spouses have dedicated many, many hours to make the park what it is today. It is hard to fulfill their shoes. Thanks to all of them for leading the paths. Thank you to the citizens of Horseshoe Bend for their loyal support over the years. The Izard County Master Gardeners were part of the progress in the park as well, and a heartfelt thank you goes to them.

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Horseshoe Bend Municipal Airport - Schatzman Field Fly in and enjoy a "country airport" in the city with no landing or ramp fees and free transit tie downs. Horseshoe Bend Airport is located in the beautiful foothills of the Ozark Mountains of North Central Arkansas. The runway is well maintained at 4,525 ft. by 60 ft. paved. The airport provides easy access to all of the community attractions.

If golf is your interest, fly in and play at the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain which is adjacent to 6M2, call ahead to the pro shop with your ETA and a cart will be waiting at the Pilot's Lounge for you. We also have a golf course at Cedar Glade Resort in Horseshoe Bend.

Local realtors are happy to pick you up and show you the local listings. There is also a courtesy car and a competitively priced 1OOLL self-service credit card fuel pump available 24/7.

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HORSESHOE BEND THEATRE MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Put it on your calendar, every third Saturday of the month, be at the Horseshoe Bend Theatre/Music in the Mountains, located in the Diamond B Mall in Horseshoe Bend. That’s at 6 p.m.; come early at 5 p.m. for burgers and hot dogs off the grill.

They’ve had great shows and hope to continue their tradition of providing great entertainment for the community.

Music in the Mountains has a great house band and also have visiting groups such as Doxology, a local gospel group.

Most of the shows are donation only. The band and concessions are comprised of all volunteers.

Where can you go for great entertainment for so little?

The Music in the Mountains show has been a fixture in the town since the 1970s. Keep the tradition going. Support the theatre; Brenda Lee, Roy Acuff and Mickey Gilley have all graced the stage at our theatre.

Help Horseshoe Bend grow, join our vision. Support the Theatre.

Sylamore Special in Concert at the Music in the Mountains in Horseshoe Bend during Dogwood Days, April 23. Show starts at 6 p.m.

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LADIES HORSESHOE PITCHING LEAGUE

Looking for a little exercise in the early morning hours, making new friends and having great fellowship? Then the Ladies Horseshoe Pitching League is the place to come.

The league has been in existence for more than 25 years. They pitch on Thursday mornings, starting the first week in April, and pitch for ten weeks.

The league starts at 8 a.m. and is done by 9 a.m. They have eight teams with four on a team, and the cost is only $5 for the season. If you have never pitched be-

fore, don’t worry; as you get a handicap. If you don’t have horseshoes, don’t worry, they always have extra ones laying around.

So, if you’re looking for something to do, or just want to get involved socially, come out and join the fun. The pitchers are a fun group of women, and ages range from 25 to mid 80’s. They are located on Club Road, across from the swimming pool and library.

If interested in pitching, call Nancy Houdek at 870670-4302 or Patsy Britt at 870-371-1326.

MEN’S HORSESHOE PITCHING LEAGUE

The Men’s Horseshoe Pitching League began April 5 at 9 a.m.

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FARMER’S MARKET: Farmer’s Market in Horseshoe Bend begins each May and is held at Faith Presbyterian Church located at Third and Church Streets. Vendor offerings include produce, fruit, jellies, baked goods and crafts.

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RECYCLING CENTER

by James Elliott, Coordinator, HSB Recycling Center The Horseshoe Bend Recycling Center, located across the street from City Hall on Commerce Street, is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Recycling Center accepts newspapers, magazines, shredded paper and books; tin cans, aluminum cans; #1 and #2 plastics, look for the number in the triangle usually on the bottom of the container; corrugated cardboard, the cardboard with the wavy layer in the middle.

The Recycling Center does not take: scrap metal, foam, electronics of any kind, any plastic other than #1 or #2, tires, carpet, beds, glass, flat (non-corrugated) cardboard, appliances, furniture.

Volunteers always welcome.

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Horseshoe Bend Citywide Cleanup is held each Spring. This year it is during the week of May 2 on residents normal trash day.

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Golf Course at Turkey Mountain Tournament Schedule May 7: Stop the Cycle May 21: Caveman June 11: Horseshoe Bend Chamber June 18: ICC Cougar Open June 25, 26: Howard Reeves July 9: Loft Scramble July 16: Jackson Strong July 23: Chris Cole Memorial August 6: Greyhound Classic August 27: Conner Strong Sept. 10, 11: Eagles Tournament Sept. 17: Fire Truck Open Oct. 22: Ozark Gateway

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Crown Lake fishing is the reel Deal!

Horseshoe Bend resident Nathan Barnett with his seven pound largemouth bass, caught in Crown Lake.

Kash Speirs and Kasyn Trivitt checking out all the catfish caught at Kid’s Fishing Day held on Crown Lake.

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A beautiful time to come visit and stay awhile!

Photo by Donell Russell Trees at St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church, Horseshoe Bend.

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Making a Difference There are many forms of giving. The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3431 of Horseshoe Bend is an organization that gives back to the community straight from the heart.

The money for charities is raised by the sweat and hard work of the members of the Aerie. They give to many organizations throughout the year. They raise the money through the tacos and hamburgers that are cooked every Tuesday and Thursday nights, and the steak and fish dinners they serve from time to time. Their amazing dinners are always served with a smile and at a great price.

The other big fundraiser the Aerie has is the Annual Bradshaw Memorial Horseshoe Bend Eagles Golf Tournament held in September. There is a lot of work and planning that goes into the two day tournament.

The proceeds from the golf tournament are split. Sixty percent of the profits go to local charities and forty percent goes to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. It takes a lot of people to run a golf tournament and cook a great quantity of hamburgers. It is a two-day tournament and golfers come from all over to play. It brings money into the community. The Eagles have a dinner for that too.

Please consider making a donation, playing or sponsoring a hole. You can sponsor a hole and know that the money made will be well spent.

If the members of the Eagles were not dedicated or giving from the heart, they would not work so hard to raise the money and then give it away. They continuously try to think of new ways to raise money.

Next time you eat at the Eagles think about how much good the money does for your community; maybe that is why they are the biggest Aerie in the state of Arkansas.

For Horseshoe Bend to thrive, the entire community needs to be involved and care about others.

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Eagles Annual Children’s Christmas Party

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F R AT E R N A L O R D E R O F E A G L E S AERIE 3431 OF HORSESHOE BEND People Helping People since 1898

304 W. Church St. l Horseshoe Bend l 870-670-4848 Serving Food Specials Every Tuesday and Thursday

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CITY SERVICES

THIS IS OUR CITY - HORSESHOE BEND www.horseshoebend.org/cityhall Population - 1970 Census 321 2020 Census 2440 Climate - Seasonal Averages Winter 44 Degrees Spring 63 Degrees Summer 82 Degrees Fall 63 Degrees Rainfall Annual Average 48” Snowfall Annual Average 6” Average Number of Annual Sunshine Days 240 Days Sea Level Crown Lake 636 feet Club House 950 feet GOVERNMENT Organization: Mayor, 8 Person Council Municipal Codes - Zoning Laws Enforced l Building Permit required, fees vary l City Business License required, due annually on January 1 l Leash Law enforced l Animal Control Officer with Shelter l Pet License $3 minimum, due January 1 l Sign Permit required l Yard Sale Permit required l Speed limit 30 mph, unless other posted l Litter Laws enforced l All Codes and Ordinances published and available for your information at City Hall COUNCIL MEETING l 4th Monday each month 6 p.m.

Meetings held at City Hall MUNICIPAL SERVICES FIRE PROTECTION: 911 Volunteers 21 Fire Insurance Class - Class 6 Fire Department on Call 24 hours 1st Class equipment Yearly Donations accepted POLICE: 911 On Call 7 Days A Week - 24 Hours a Day AMBULANCE SERVICE: 911 Paramedics on call 24 hours First Responders on call 24 hours Air Ambulance Service available and 24 Hour Ambulance 911 SANITATION Trash Pickup: Waste Connections of Arkansas Weekly - Residential $11 month WATER DEPARTMENT Office 870-670-5885 REVENUE OFFICE: Located at City Hall Open Wed. 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

LIBRARY 870-670-4318 Open Mon. - Fri. - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat.10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

ANIMAL CONTROL 870-670-4474 Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

AIRPORT l Runway 13/31 is 4,525 ft. x 60 ft. Blacktop, standard markings, excellent condition. l Radio controlled runway lights, initiated by 5 clicks on Unicorn 122.8. l P.A.P.A. runway 31. Airport beacon of 190,000candle power, photo-electric cell controlled, in conjunction with a lighted wind T. l Parking area with tie-downs. l Phillips 100 low lead fuel available by credit card. l Pilot’s Lounge with restroom, heat or air conditioning, and phone directory listing local services, location and phone numbers. l Open 24/7 unattended. l Certified FAA inspection and aviation mechanic available.

Contact for service or information: Horseshoe Bend City Hall - 870-670-5113 or Eric Secretan - 304-268-3666 MEDICAL SERVICES HOSPITALS Medical Center of Calico Rock 870-297-3726 Fulton County Hospital Salem 870-895-2691 Baxter Regional Medical Center Mountain Home 870-508-1000

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Ozarks Medical Center West Plains, MO 417-256-9111 White River Medical Center Batesville 870-262-1200 DOCTOR’S OFFICES - PHARMACY Horseshoe Health and Medicine 870-670-4580 ARcare 870-670-4861 DENTAL CLINICS W.J. Shipley, DDS 870-670-5930 UTILITIES Century Link of Arkansas NEXT Internet Powered by NAEC 870-895-3221 Customer Service 1-800-201-4099 North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, NAEC, Salem 870-895-3221 Propane Gas - Reeves Propane 870-670-4440 IZARD COUNTY SERVICES www.izardcountyar.gov Health Department 870-368-7798 Human Services 870-368-4318 Senior Citizens Center 870-368-7675 Courthouse 870-368-4316 CodeRED Alert signup 870-368-4113 RECREATION MUNICIPAL RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT The Municipal Recreation Improvement District (MRID) offers The Golf Course at Turkey Mountain, an 18-hole championship course, driving range and pro shop. Water sports of all kinds can be found in Horseshoe Bend with swimming in pools and lakes, skiing, fishing or boating. Tennis, shuffleboard, horseshoe pitching, basketball and playground facilities are also available. MRID manages the beautiful Golf Course at Turkey Mountain, along with area lakes and parks.

MRID Phone 870-670-5184.

The Golf Course at Turkey Mountain Memberships Available 870-670-5252 www.turkeymountaingolf.com SPORTS AND RECREATION GOLF l Cedar Glade Golf Course, an 18-hole, state-ofthe-art Par 3 course, located at the Cedar Glade Resort on Fourth Street. A relaxing, beautiful way to spend an Ozark day. 870-670-5141.

CROWN POINT RESORT AND CROWN LAKE RV PARK Crown Point Resort offers 82 RCI timeshare units located on beautiful Crown Lake. On-site amenities include a restaurant, a white sand private beach, indoor and outdoor pool, whirlpool/hot tub, playground, Safari Mini Golf, exercise equipment, sauna, game room, laundry and fishing. www.crownpointrealty.com 870-600-0265.

AREA LAKES l Crown Lake is the largest lake in Horseshoe Bend. Its 640 acres of unspoiled beauty are a favorite for water sports. It is one of the cleanest man-made lakes in Arkansas. Fishing is one of the most popular activities on Crown Lake with many species available for the enthusiast: bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and saugeye. Other lakes in Horseshoe Bend include: l Diamond Lake - 116 acres, a popular fishing lake. l Pioneer Lake - a favorite swimming lake with a public beach access.

PARKS Other enjoyable activities in Horseshoe Bend include hiking, jogging, picnicking, canoeing, sailing, basketball courts and softball parks. You can even just relax and enjoy the beautiful parks in Horseshoe Bend including: Fisherman’s Park on Crown Lake with public fishing access, dock, pavilion and covered picnic area, Veteran’s Park, Garden Club Park, Kiwanis Park, Mobile Home Estates Park, and Abby’s Dog Park for your furry friends.

Strawberry River Access is located between Horseshoe Bend and Franklin at the Strawberry River Bridge and boat launch.

LIBRARY SERVICES The Horseshoe Bend Public Library has wireless internet access and computers available to the

public. There is no charge for a library card. The Library has all of the bestsellers in books, large print, DVDs, audiobook CDs, newspapers to read, and free magazines. A summer reading program for children 12 and under, a monthly adult reading club, and paperback and hardback books for sale at bargain prices. A walking trail is located around the Library. 870-670-4318 for more information.

MARINA & RV PARK Box Hound Marina, Resort, and RV Park is located on the south shore of Crown Lake on East Tri-Lakes Drive. A full service marina, Box Hound offers a mechanic on-site as well as a full line of parts and accessories. Bring your own boat or rent a fishing boat or pontoon. They carry a full line of live bait and tackle and their tackle shop offers a large variety of rods, reels, baits, and souvenir items. Free fishing advice is always available. A white sand beach with volleyball court, picnic pavilion, and swim dock are on-site.

In addition, they have air conditioned, self-contained one and two bedroom cabins for rent just steps from the lake with a private dock for cabin guests. A minimal boat launch fee is charged.

Box Hound Marina also offers six lakeview, drivethru RV sites with water, and electric hook-ups, grills, picnic tables, bathhouse, and laundry. A dump station is on the premises. www.boxhoundmarina.com 870-670-4496.

CEDAR GLADE RESORT The Cedar Glade Resort offers spacious rooms and suites with wifi, complimentary breakfast, a private 40 acre fishing lake, a very challenging par 3 18 hole golf course built on rolling terrain featuring several ponds and bridges, tennis courts, shuffleboard, volleyball, Bocce Ball, horseshoe pits, exercise facilities, RV campsites. www.cedargladeresort.com. Call for information about rates and hours. 870-670-5141.

BOWLING ALLEY ADULT BEVERAGES - FOOD Horseshoe Lanes was built in 1988. This modern, 12 lane bowling alley also features a game room and restaurant. Winter and summer leagues are very popular and include morning, afternoon and evening time slots. Open bowling is also available. For information about leagues and open bowling contact Horseshoe Lanes. Phone 870670-5606.

MUSIC VENUE l Horseshoe Bend Theatre Music in the Mountains is located in the Diamond B Mall. Shows are every 3rd Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. A lively musical show with local talent and headliner shows. Admission is either by donation or ticket, depending on the venue, and your support is appreciated! Full concession stand available.

PRIVATE SOCIAL CLUBS l The Loft, atop Turkey Mountain, 870-670-4111 l The Eagles Aerie #3431, 870-670-4848 AREA ATTRACTIONS l Ozark Folk Center State Park l Blanchard Springs Caverns l Olde Hardy Town - 1880 l Leatherwood Theatre l White River Hoedown l Fish Hatcheries, Mammoth Spring l Museums l Antiques, Native Arts and Crafts l Quilts and Hand-Blown Glass l Woodworking and Pottery l Mammoth Spring State Park l Branson, Missouri l Batesville Motor Speedway l Legit Speedway Park - West Plains, Missouri l Rodeo - Ash Flat l Salem City Park, Salem NEARBY ATTRACTIONS l Norfork Lake - scuba diving l Bull Shoals Lake - trophy fishing l White River - famous for its World Record Trout and beautiful float trips l Spring River - float trips, canoeing l Golf Courses - 5 challenging area courses available

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Membership Directory American Appraisals Delmation Farm-Stables 315-731-7474 duanedelair53@gmail.com American Legion Post #344 P.O. Box 205 Franklin, AR

Faith Presbyterian Church 870-670-4103 1001 Third Street, HSB First Baptist Church 870-670-5707 511 W. Church Street, HSB

Areawide Media 870-895-3207 388 Hwy. 62/412, Salem news@areawidenews.com

First National Bank of Izard County 870-670-5102 710 S. Bend Drive, HSB www.fnbizardcounty.com

B & B Supply 870-322-7201 Franklin, Highland, Pineville www.mybbsupply.net

FNBC Bank 870-670-2363 901 S. Bend Drive, HSB www.fnbc.us

BancorpSouth 870-670-5131 103 Commerce Street, HSB www.bancorpsouth.com

Fraternal Order of Eagles 870-670-4848 304 W. Church Street, HSB foehsb3431@gmail.com

Bank of Salem 870-895-2591 207 W. Church, Salem www.bksalem.net

Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals P.O. Box 31, Franklin, AR friendsofhba@yahoo.com

Box Hound Marina Resort & RV Park 870-670-4496 1313 E. Tri Lakes Dr., HSB www.boxhoundmarina.com

Mike and Jeanette Hilliker sparkey136@hotmail.com

Cedar Glade Resort 870-670-5141 900 Fourth Street, HSB www.cedargladeresort.com Chevallier, Bo & Kay 318-471-2506

Horseshoe Bend Fire & Rescue 870-670-4675 704 W. Commerce Street, HSB Horseshoe Bend Garden Club 904 Pearl Drive, HSB suebeam1105@gmail.com Horseshoe Bend Storage 870-670-5735 Hwy. 289, HSB

Crown Point Resort 870-600-0265 1532 South Bend Drive, HSB www.crownlakeresort.com Doty Family Funeral and Memorial Service 870-670-5313 903 Third Street, HSB www.dotyfamilyfuneral.com

Horseshoe Bend Insurance 870-670-5181 600 Commerce, HSB nci.horseshoe@centurytel.net Horseshoe Bend Theatre Music in the Mountains 811 Second St., Ste. 16, HSB blue_bird2660@yahoo.com

Reeves Propane Greenway Oil and Gas 870-670-4440 605 Hwy. 289, HSB www.reevespropane.com

Horseshoe Club Association (The Loft) 870-670-4411 3 Club Road, HSB Horseshoe Health & Medicine 870-670-4580 600 Market Street, HSB www.horseshoehealth.com Houdek, Nancy 870-670-4302

Southfork River Therapy & Living Center 870-895-3817 624 Hwy. 62/412, Salem www.facebook.com/SouthforkRiverTL

Legacy Hospice of North AR 870-895-2651 1061 W. Locust Street, Salem www.legacyhospice.net Little Theater of Horseshoe Bend 870-670-4666 M&M Landscaping & Lawn Inc. 259 McAnally Dr., Sage jeff.mac63@gmail.com NEXT 870-895-3221 225 S. Main Street, Salem www.naeci.com

Our Neighborhood Fresh Market 870-670-5341 811 Second Street, Suite 8 Diamond B Mall, HSB

Papa Dick’s 870-670-4175 1532 S. Bend Drive, HSB Edward and Ruth Pellow Pioneer Village Foundation pvclubhouse@centurylink.net

Carl and Carol Spencer 1303 Tiger Eye Circle, HSB spence50@msn.com St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church 870-670-5896 1002 First Street, HSB mounts@centurytel.net St. Stephens Episcopal Church 870-670-5088 1005 S. Third Street, HSB

North Arkansas Electric Coop.

870-895-3221 225 S. Main Street, Salem www.naeci.com

Pacesetting Times 870-670-6397 703 S. Bend Dr., HSB pacesettingtimes@gmail.com

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 870-670-5482 508 Profession Dr., HSB

Taco Tribe/Dylan VanBlaricom 1355 Blackbird Lane, HSB tacotricellc@gmail.com The Golf Course on Turkey Mountain 870-670-5252 3 Club Rd., HSB www.turkeymountaingolf.com Therapeutic Solutions 870-670-4143 211 Second Street, Ste. 2, HSB Joe and Denise Beavers TRICO, Inc. 1592 W. Cardinal Drive, HSB 870-670-4170 Womack, Paul 870-373-0100 womackfootball@yahoo.com

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Let’s Ride!

Wind through the Ozark hills to Hardy, a biker-friendly, historic town situated on the banks of the Spring River. Cruise past homes and businesses on the National Register of Historic Places, then park your bike and explore the downtown shops on Main Street featuring collectibles, crafts and handmade items from local artisans. Stop in one of the local restaurants for some great food and live music.

Spend the night at a historic bed and breakfast, hotel, riverside cabin or, for the more adventurous, pitch a tent in a campground.

You won’t want to miss the 16-mile ride from Hardy north on Hwy. 63 to Mammoth Spring. You’re sure to enjoy the hills and curves found on this stretch of Ozarks road.

Spring River Country Ride - From Cherokee Village, it’s just a short hop over to the historic railroad town of Hardy. The ride north on US 63 to Mammoth Spring is scenic and serpentine.

AR 289 south out of Mammoth Spring is made up of easy sweepers through a patchwork of thick timber and pastures.

A short jaunt east on US 412 to Ash Flat, then south a couple of miles on US 167 will connect you with the next segment of your ride, east on AR 56. This run is through beautiful farmland on the top of the Ozarks Plateau, dotted with numerous stands of trees, and will bring you to the entrance to Horseshoe Bend off AR 56.

AR 9 out of Melbourne once again takes you into the mountains, running up and down and along the steep ridges of the Ozarks. AR 9 is a technically challenging ride that connects with AR 5, just north of Mountain View, the Folk Music Capital of the World.

AR 5 South winds over the highlands between Mountain View and Drasco on AR 25. From Drasco, AR 92 West takes you to the Greers Ferry Lake region and the intersection of AR 16. Riding west on AR 16 takes you to Fairfield Bay on the

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lake. The lake area offers numerous lodging and dining opportunities along with water-oriented recreational activities off your bike.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Highway 67 Ride - This route is a true gateway into the Ozarks. US 67 earned its nickname as the Rock ’N’ Roll Highway in recognition of the numerous entertainers of eventual fame who came to the area. Musicians like Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Bill Rice, Booker T., various big bands and others played at the venues up and down this section of the highway. Begin this wonderful run at one of the best cruising spots in the eastern Ozarks, Mammoth Spring. The namesake of the city is the 10th largest spring in the world. A beautiful state park has been built around it.

This route could also be called the Ozarks foothills ride.

US 63 running from Mammoth Spring south through Hardy and 412 to Ravenden is a gradual, very scenic descent from the Ozarks to the Delta area west of Crowley’s Ridge. The experienced biker will enjoy both the highway and the scenery.

At the town of Imboden, the road has mostly straightened out as you approach the Hoxie and Walnut Ridge area. US 67 from there to the White River port town of Newport could have been laid out using a straight-edge ruler.

At Batesville, US 167 runs north back into the Ozarks ... the gateway. It climbs through increasingly forested lands with the turns matching the rugged terrain. Notably, it goes through Evening Shade, namesake of the ’90s Burt Reynolds TV sitcom “Evening Shade.” ~ Arkansas Motorcycling

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