Bus service takes hassle out of seeing Hogs

ANDRA ATTEBERRY Staff Writer andraa@nwanews.com

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — How can a Razorback football game be even more fun? When fans don’t have to drive and fight the traffic, Earl Scroggins, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, said. - Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Bass association members go head-to-head on Lomond

From Staff Reports

Thirteen teams of anglers participated in the latest Bella Vista Bass Association tournament June 6 on Loch Lomond. Launch and weigh-in were at Tiree Park. Cash prizes were provided for the top three teams in the tournament. The “Big Bass Award” went to Bella Vista Bass Association President Dennis Stettnisch, who hauled in a 6 pound, 11 ounce lunker. The teams combined caught and released 139 pounds, 46 ounces of largemouth bass, with all at least 12 inches long. Ten of the 13 randomlypaired teams had a five-bass limit weighing at least 10 pounds. Jigs and crankbaits were the primary lures. Participants found that fishing around brush and boat docks was key. The local bass association hosts 10 such events annually, with eight of them on Loch Lomond or Lake Windsor and the remainder at Beaver Lake. Participants receive points for fishing each tournament. Points are deducted for missing scheduled events, meetings or functions. The top five anglers with the most points at the end of the season receive trophies - Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Fourth will feature boats on parade

From Staff Reports

ROGERS — Boat owners are invited to celebrate the Fourth of July by decorating their boats, tooting their horns and parading with the Beaver Lake Sail and Power Squadron. Boats will form up just east of Point 10 on Beaver Lake beginning at 10:30 a.m. They will sail south to the Route 12 bridge, proceeding west to the Prairie Creek area but bearing east, around Deer Island. As in the past, sail boats will lead off the parade, with small craft, runabouts, pontoons and larger craft following. In order to make boat handling easier and more comfortable for passengers, boaters are asked to maintain a distance of 100 feet between vessels and travel at a lowwake speed. After the parade, the squadron invites interested boaters to an afternoon picnic at a nearby cove. Participants are asked to bring finger foods to share and their own brown-bag lunches. - Wednesday, July 2, 2008