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OSHC Spring Picnic, Saturday June 4, 2022

We are happy to announce that our Spring Picnic will again be at Terry and Susan Fredrick’s house on Beaver Lake near Goshen. It’s a gorgeous place with a great view of the lake, so please join us; guests are welcome. Our potluck picnic starts at 2:00pm and should wrap-up around 6:00pm.  Just bring your glass or cup, we’ll provide plates, flatware, napkins etc.  Check out the directions below.

Terry and Susan will provide the main dish, so please bring your favorite side dishes, and beverages.

Floating:   Our hosts have put in a new dock with a swim-deck for swimming and boating. You are invited to bring your kayaks or canoes after 10:00am.  We’re looking forward to a fun day on the lake!

• Remember to bring lawn chairs.
• By all means, bring lawn games! (horse shoes,  ring toss, badminton)
• RSVP: It’s best to let us know by Wednesday June 1. Contact: ckline901@gmail.com   Thank you.

Directions to Terry/Susan Fredrick:  18869 Mayes Rd, Fayetteville AR 72703 (479) 422-7776

From the north (Springdale, Rogers, Mountain Home, etc.):

• On US Hwy 412, 1 mi east of White River Bridge near Nob Hill
• From Springdale and Rogers: turn south (right) onto Blue Springs Road (70), follow 4.3 miles
• From Mountain Home: turn south (left) onto Blue Springs Road (70), follow 4.3 miles
• Turn west (right) onto Beav-O-Rama Road (545), follow west and north 1.9 miles
• Turn north (right) onto Mayes Road (548), follow 1 mile to 18869 Mayes Road
• Paved driveway is on the left follow ½ mile, white house will be on the right

From the south (Fayetteville):

• On AR Hwy 45 at main intersection in downtown Goshen at Anderson’s gas station
• Turn northwest (left) onto Blue Springs Road (70), follow northwest and north 1.8 miles
• Turn west (left) onto Beav-O-Rama-Road (545), follow west and north 1.9 miles
• Turn north (right) onto Mayes Road (548), follow 1 mile to 18869 Mayes Road
• Paved driveway is on the left follow for ½ mile, white house will be on the right.

Come picnic, socialize, kayak, swim and have fun!

See you there!!

Chris Kline

Future meetings will be announced through email and our Newsletter Paddle Trails.

JUNE 13-18, 2022

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo National River and 60th anniversary of the Ozark Society, t June 18, 2022.

Who is going:The Ozark Society plans to conduct a float trip from Highway 65 to the White River, from June 13 –18, 2022
There will be several groups of about 15 persons per group.  Each group will have a common kitchen and food.  Participants will need to provide their personal gear and boat.  The boat must be capable of carrying some group gear.

Shuttling:
Trip participants can shuttle their own vehicles or call Wild Bill Outfitters at 870-449-6235, to arrange a car shuttle from Highway 65 (Grinder’s Ferry) to Riley’s Station on the White River.

Cost:
The cost for this trip is $150 per person, not including vehicle shuttle cost, boat fee, or personal gear. The cost of the shuttle is $100 per vehicle, and remember to identify yourself as a participant in the Ozark Society float when you book your shuttle with Wild Bill.  Payment for the shuttle will be made from the individual to Wild Bill.  All cars to be shuttled will leave Grinder’s Ferry together at 10:30am in June 13th.  The take out fee at Riley’s Station is $6 per boat payable to Riley’s when we take out.

Alternative: Steve Heye will lead a group where each participant will provide their own food. The cost of this trip is $60 per person not including shuttle or boat fee.

How to Sign-up:
To secure a spot on the trip please mail a check for the trip fee (either $150 for the community trip or $60 for the individual trip) to:  Ozark Society, P.O. Box 2914, Little Rock, AR  72203 with the Buffalo River Trip 2022 Information Form available www.ozarksociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Buffalo-River-Trip-Form-2022.pdf.  Please be sure you have included your address, cell phone, and email to facilitate future trip correspondence.

Contact:
Please direct questions to Stewart Noland at 501-831-9908, or stewartnoland51@aol.

This is an historic trip and we look forward to good participation from our membership.  See you on the Buffalo!

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except December).   Program starts at 6:30 pm and business meeting follows.  Plan to join us after the meeting for pizza and socializing.

The BNR50 Ozark Society Group will host an information booth at the Rogers Farmers Market from 8 am to 1 pm May 14, June 25 and September 1 . Hosts will share information about Ozark Society and Leave No Trace ethics. Stop by for a visit. Volunteers are needed to host the booth Contact ossugarcreek@gmail.com