The Weekly Vista

News

Chief Graves highlights low crime at coffee with a cop Police chief James Graves spoke about the department with a group of Bella Vistans gathered at Concordia Friday morning. by Keith Bryant

Library prepares to break ground Work will begin soon on an addition to the Bella Vista Library, Susan Santos, chairwoman of the Bella Vista Public Library Foundation board said. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held within about three weeks, she said, but the final date has not been set. by Lynn Atkins

Campground to file suit against city The Hole in The Wall NWA campground, which was asked to cease operations last month, is expected to file a legal complaint against the city. by Keith Bryant

Dismissals in stump dump fire case BENTONVILLE -- A judge found Jim Parsons hadn't presented any facts to support his lawsuit to recoup taxpayer money being used to battle an underground fire in Bella Vista. by TRACY M. NEAL NWA Democrat-Gazette

POA discusses closing Brittany course A discussion was opened at the Joint Advisory Committee on Golf last week that may include the entire community. On Wednesday, POA general manager Tom Judson asked the committee to consider closing the nine-hole Brittany golf course. by Lynn Atkins

Womens' mountain bike tour group visits Bella Vista A group of tourists recently hit Bella Vista trails. Ash Bocast, part-owner of Roam Events, said she brought a dozen riders out for a three-day women's mountain bike retreat, staying at the Trails Edge cabins before hitting the trails. by Keith Bryant

The Back 40 Story April hike features wildflowers Spring is in bloom, especially on the Back 40 Trails. A Back 40 Story guided wildflower hike will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 20, starting from the Bear Hollow Trailhead. by Cassi Lapp

Easter eggs fund library expansion Serving on the board of the Library Foundation, Ashley Linden, of Linden's Jewelry, watched board members work for years raising funds for an addition to the Bella Vista Public Library. When she read about another jeweler with a fun idea for a fundraiser, it clicked. She decided to organize a very special Easter Egg Hunt to benefit the library. by Lynn Atkins

Community

Highlands Flea celebrates 25 years The annual Highlands Flea is celebrating 25 years. And with its 25 years comes a new name and look -- Highlands Church Flea and Boutique. To complement the annual flea sale of furniture, household items, tools, linen, collectibles, lawn and garden items, it is opening a small boutique shop, selling elite, fashionable items and accessories. The boutique shop will include nice and nearly-new items such as purses, scarves, wallets, wraps, unique jewelry, quirky art pieces, quilted items and more. These items are a bit more "upscale" yet still very affordable. by Staff Report

Bella Vista Weather Forecast Thursday, April 18 by Staff Reports

Cards and Games Monday St. Bernard Double-Deck Pinochle -- Second by Staff Reports

Mark Your Calendar April 20 by Staff Reports

Historical Museum News Settler's Cabin by Xyta Lucas, president BV Historical Society

Library News Library Foundation by Bella Vista Library Staff

Club News TOPS Chapter 532 by Staff Reports

Cooper Elementary School's Big 3 Awards The Big 3 awards are presented to students, from kindergarten through fourth grade who demonstrate the core values of the character education program which is called Core Essential Values. The Big 3 values are treating others right, making smart decisions and maximizing potential. by Staff Reports

Opinion

Set aside politics, taxes and votes, some great reading is ready for the summer season As is my custom, at least twice each year, it is time to "lay aside" politics for a bit and pick up some very interesting local books for summertime reading. by Maylon T. Rice

Now, it's your time to choose wisely By the time you read this you will have received ballots for the board of directors election. What you now have in your possession is more than just a piece of paper. It is the ultimate expression of your voice and your power. What you choose to do with it will determine the future of Bella Vista. by Kevin Dooley Bella Vista

Choose wisely The Bella Vista POA will elect new board members this spring. We have three members, two running for reelection, and one former board member, who were board members when the current CEO (general manager) was hired. by Ken Needs Bella Vista

An April walk in the woods The recent warm weather urged me to work on outdoor activities. I admit now that putting things off until the winter months is useless. I always think working in the cold will be better than in the summer heat. Sure enough, January's cold temps kept me indoors. I better get things done in the spring because I will use the "It's too hot!" excuse in a few weeks. by Devin Houston Write On

Most 'bad' bills come to light at end of Session It is that time of the Session. by Maylon T. Rice Columnist

'Oh, I'm an influencer!' My line of work involves some travel. Not enough to complain about, and going to other places always gives me a sense of perspective. Usually, the perspective I gain justifies my reasons for staying in Arkansas. by Devin Houston

Is it so bad to allow the public to use our golf courses? Just when we thought it was safe to drop the private vs. public debate here in Bella Vista, it has come up once again. by Lynn Atkins

Letter to Editor Upcoming election by Jack Bartlett Bella Vista

Religion

The Resurrection of Jesus: Hoax or Historical Fact? Christians around the world will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, western churches on this Sunday. And, indeed, the resurrection of Jesus is the key doctrine of the Christian Faith upon which all depends. by Randy Moll

Witness the Resurrection On Easter we commemorate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. If you recall the historical details, Jesus died by crucifixion. It was gruesome and painful. Scholars everywhere agree on this fact as true. It happened like the four gospels described it. Amazingly, David foretold this event in Psalm 22. Isaiah predicted the details a thousand years prior in Isaiah chapter 53. Another accepted fact is that Jesus' disciples believed he arose from the dead and they reported he appeared to many of them. In one such incident, 500 witnesses saw Jesus at the same time. (1 Cor. 15) by Ron Wood

I want to see love I heard a true story about a 10-year-old girl that had been blind since birth. One day her doctor called and said they were set to do the operation that would give her full sight in both eyes. by Ken Parks Columnist

Church News Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista — Shoebox Ministry is a mission of PCBV's Martha Garvin circle. Each month, it collects numerous items such as small hotel-type toiletries, socks and other small items and packs them in shoeboxes to deliver to the First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista. by Staff Reports

We need a national pastor I just finished watching a film depicting the life of Billy Graham, obviously America's (if not the world's) greatest evangelist. Billy Graham lived until he was 99-years-old, and preached to most of our presidents during this lifetime as well as in a large number of foreign countries to who knows how many heads of state. He was the first to dare to proclaim that racial and color discriminations were against the teachings of the Bible, and declared that Jesus came into the world and died for all of the world's people. Perhaps it was because of his preaching that racism in the United States came to a close (if "close" is the right word) as soon as it did. by Chaplain Robert A. Box Columnist

What does Jesus resurrection mean for you? "Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb...." John 20:1 (Cf. John 20:1ff.; Matt. 28:1ff.; Mark 16:1ff.; Luke 24:1ff.; 1 Cor. 15) by Randy Moll

Church News Village Bible Church by Staff Reports