Hughes/Horseshoe Lake News

Hughes/Horseshoe Lake News

On June 7, some of the Crittenden County Master Gardener’s and Hughes Town and Country Garden Club (HTCGC) members took a trip to Des Arc, for a yard tour of the home of The Rollins. Those attending were: Melinda Akins, Nelda Antoinette (Donna’s sister), Holly Bacon, Lanell Butler, Pat Cain, Alfred & Susan Creekmore, Jeanette Cumbia, Adair Dhority, Linda Farr and her sister from around Cabot, Margaret Harrell, Joanna and Glenda Proffitt and Dorothy Sample. They chose this time of the year at the recommendation of Donna Rollins, since her day lilies and different type hydrangeas were in full bloom and absolutely gorgeous. This yard located on seven acres is maintained by Mr. & Mrs. Rollins themselves. Their yard is everyone’s dream to have something in bloom every season. CCMG are already talking about going back next spring so they can see everything she has in bloom then. For a sneak preview of some pictures of sections, visit Crittenden County Master Gardener page on face book. The yard is so big and so well planned out taking a picture from the street of the whole yard, would not do it justice. Donna also introduced some of us Master Gardener’s to Evans Nursery in Ward. The ladies from HTCGC finished up their trip with lunch at Nick’s BBQ in Carlisle.

Clean-Up

Horseshoe Lake Area would like to express their thanks to Judge Woody Wheeless, Ronnie Marconi, Lisa O’Neal and Laquita Taylor for all their efforts in making our annual clean-up that took place in May a success. Canal Gardens had 4.56 tons and the Town of Horseshoe Lake had 3.36 tons. The clean-up kept the dumpster divers busy for 4 days, which probably enabled the containers to not be over loaded.

4th of July

You can sign up ahead of time for the 5K Run and 'Tour de Horseshoe' Bike race Go to www.racesonline. com and go down to the date, July 2nd Tour de Horseshoe Bike Race and 5K Run click on it and then you can register for one or both races. There is size information on your choice of white tank top or red Tshirt. Your pick of shirt(s) will be ready for you on the morning of the race if you enter both races you get two shirts, style of your choice.

This year Pier Decorating numbers can be picked up starting on June 25th at Bond's Grocery through noon July 2nd. Be sure and list your name and phone number on the sheet in accordance with the number you pick up. Please make sure you put your numbers in the CENTER of the pier, this makes it easier to identify with pictures for paper. If you have any questions you can contact Holly Bacon at (870) 339-3514 or Gina Good at (870) 3393641. Boat parade numbers are issued at 6:30 p.m. on the west side of the lake and boat parade begins at 7 p.m. July 2.

6:30 a.m. – 5K Run ($20 entry fee, includes t-shirt or tank top) 7 a.m. – 5K Run (Bonds to Old Grocery) 8 a.m. – Bicycle Registration ($20 entry fee, includes t-shirt or tank top) 8:30 a.m. – 'Tour de Horseshoe' Bike Race The Surf Club will be having events going on also on Saturday. They include Fishing Rodeo, Cornhole and Horseshoe Toss Competition, Water slides, Children's Games, Cake Walk (while donated supplies last), Concession stand, American Flag Raising Ceremony, Live Auction. Time will be given on the flyers put out and available at Bond's Grocery. As of the deadline this week there will not be a Little Miss Horseshoe Competition this year. Volunteers are needed to work these events in order for them to go smoothly, so don't complain, volunteer your time. For Surf Club events, contact Carol Adams at (901) 277-0583. For Races, contact Holly Bacon at 870-339-3514.

6:30 p.m. – Boat Parade Registration (West Side of the Lake) 7 p.m. – Boat Parade & Pier Judging!

“Dark-Thirty” … FIREWORKS!!!!!

Hughes United Methodist Church Acknowledgments

June 17th – Happy Birthday Wishes to: Joseph Kidwell, Jane B. Mason and Angie Hood. Happy Anniversary to: Richard & Teresa Shannon. In Memory: Buddie Beene.

June 18th – Happy Birthday Wishes to: Nuncky Hood, Terry Hornbeak, Laura Beth Scott and Patrick Chamness.

June 19th – Happy Birthday Wishes to: Doreen Falby Permenter. Happy Anniversary to: Mark & Kristy Simmons. In Memory: Dorothy Bennett.

June 20th – Happy Birthday Wishes to: Robert Dylan Pouncey and Mia Leigh Trevino. Happy Anniversary to: Lanette & Mike Harwell and Richard and Frances Cook.

June 21st – Happy Birthday Wishes to: Carrie Lane and Jay Stephen Simpson. Happy Anniversary to: John & Terry Bain. In Memory: R. L. Towery.

June 22nd – Happy Birthday Wishes to: April Parker, Anna Wise Partain, Ann Fung, Michael Morgan, Mary Lois, “Sissy” Nolen and Daveeda Clayton.

June 23rd – Happy Birthday Wishes to: Dexter Thorn, Lacy Tarr and Tammy Taylor.

Calendar of Events June 19th

Happy Father’s Day!!!!!!!

Mass, 7:30 a.m., St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church.

Sunday School, 10 a.m., Worship Service, 11 a.m., Horseshoe Lake Baptist Church.

June 20th

Hughes Rotary Club meets, 6:30 p.m.

Deadline for weekly news, 8 p.m., contact Holly Bacon at 870-339-3514 or hbacond7@ aol.com.

June 21st

Zumba class, 8 a.m., Surf Club Building.

Quorum Court meeting, 9 a.m., Courthouse, Marion.

St. Francis County Master Gardener meeting, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis Museum, Forrest City.

Horseshoe Lake Fire Dept. meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fire Station on Lake Estates Drive.

June 23rd

Zumba class, 8 a.m., Surf Club Building.

Hughes Fire Dept. meets, 7 p.m., Fire Station on Blackwood.

June 24th

Next weekly column appears.

Photos by John Rech

A whole lotta pavin’ goin on

Crews undertake prep work for an asphalt overlay at in the First Baptist Church of Marion parking lot on a hot summer’s day earlier this week.

By Holly Bacon hbacond7@aol.com Yard Tour