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State’s confirmed virus cases rise by 606; 7 new deaths reported Arkansas confirmed 606 new cases of covid-19 on Wednesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said, and recorded an additional 95 probable cases from antigen tests, for a combined increase of 701 confirmed or probable cases. by Nyssa Kruse

A rare flying experience, 75 years after the war Jacob Greeling, commander of American Legion Post 341 in Bella Vista, is a member of The American Legion National Executive Committee and spent a day at the Air Museum in Fayetteville, Saturday, Sept. 5.

Golf has another good month Once again, the golf committee started its regular monthly meeting with good news. Golf Operations director Darryl Muldoon reported that rounds were up for the month of August. by Lynn Atkins

Metfield Fitness Center reopens Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista Lisa Elliott and Cindy Bladow are welcoming members back to the Metfield Fitness Center, which recently reopened. Because of covid-19, there are some new guidelines in place. Members must wear a face mask unless they are actively exercising. Only eight members at one time are allowed, so one-hour appointments are needed. There are no classes at Metfield, but classes have restarted at the Riordan location. The center is open Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Lynn Atkins

Lakes committee has budget recommendations The lakes committee met in person at the POA board room for the first time since March. Members discussed jug fishing and wake boats. by Lynn Atkins

Business owner gives back, asks everyone to pay it forward A local businessman who can remember going to bed hungry many years ago, stepped up for his neighbors when the covid-19 pandemic began. Since March, Tom Joslin, owner of the Bella Vista Dairy Queen, and his wife Jana have been passing out grocery vouchers to neighbors in need. They've been in Bella Vista for 25 years, moving to help Jana's father, Eugene Percy, run the store. by Lynn Atkins

Planning commission approves fire department permit The Bella Vista planning commission approved a conditional use permit for a new Fire Station 3 at the corner of Glasgow Road and Edinburgh Road during its Monday, Sept. 14, regular meeting. by Keith Bryant

Discover Bella Vista meets legal counsel Discover Bella Vista, the advertising and promotion commission for the city, spoke with representative Quattlebaum, Grooms and Tull PLLC during its Thursday, Sept. 10, regular meeting. by Keith Bryant

Community

Excerpts from "The Autobiography of E.L. Keith" E. L. Keith was a key player in the history of Bella Vista, having owned the Bella Vista Summer Resort from 1952, when he bought it from the Linebarger Brothers, until 1963, when he sold it to John Cooper Sr. In his autobiography, which he published in 1982, Keith wrote the following:

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Club News Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Monday, beginning Sept. 21, in the fellowship hall (enter at the north door) of the Highland Christian Church, located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., in Bella Vista (note location change). Social distancing and mask-wearing will be observed. No previous experience or tryouts are required to join. Women of all ages and voice ranges are invited to experience barbershop singing. For more information or to schedule the chorus for your entertainment, call Karen Frankenfeld, director, at 479 876 7204.

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Opinion

Why all this 'Cotton' coddling for SCOTUS? If you have ever wondered if there would be dueling 'far-right' headlines in Arkansas -- we have had them the last few weeks.

Hyper-grace movement not in line with truth The hyper-grace movement has infiltrated many churches. This is a doctrine that justifies bad lifestyles, no matter how egregious. "God loves sinners. Sinners all go to heaven. Accept everyone." Hyper-grace does away with the need for personal responsibility, repentance before God, or being regenerated. It conflates the love of God, which is unalterable, with the standards of God, who eternally hates lying and evil. by Jackie Brooks

Ready for some football? Ready for some football?

OPINION: 'What I know and don't know,' as '20 election nears There is a lot to know and a lot I don't know heading into the Nov. 3 General Election. by Jackie Brooks

OPINION: The case for God Every so often, someone confronts me demanding proof of God's existence. This is how I normally would reply: You say you are an atheist, have doubts, cannot prove the existence of God. Big deal! Do you really think you are unique or are you trying to shock people?

Mark your calendar As I write, we're 66 days away from the election. We're headed into a November to remember! Now, we're in a dismembered September. Will there be an October surprise? There is so much political division, uncivil accusations and media mistrust. Who do we believe? What's true? I've never seen America so splintered. Factions and forces are aligning that will affect our nation's future. What will be the outcome? On the religious front, events are set to happen that will force us to make important choices.

Rise and shine! Rise and shine!

Religion

RELIGION: National Faith And Blue Weekend The National Sheriffs' Association, along with other national law enforcement groups, the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, and MovementForward Inc.'s One Congregation One Precinct (OneCop) initiative are jointly organizing the most consolidated Police-Community engagement project in recent history: NATIONAL FAITH AND BLUE WEEKEND (NFBW) with FirstNet (http://www.firstnet.com/). The mission of NFBW is to facilitate safer, stronger, and more unified communities by connecting law enforcement officers and residents through local houses of worship.

RELIGION: Put on bowels of mercy "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." Colossians 3:12-13 by Randy Moll

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