The Weekly Vista

News

Oasis changing women's lives In a quiet neighborhood, not far from Riordan Hall, some 16 women are getting a second chance. Oasis of Northwest Arkansas, a sober, transitional living program is helping women recover from addiction. by Lynn Atkins

Governor speaks at Veterans Day program Both keynote speakers at the Veteran's Day program in Bella Vista had stories to tell. Governor Asa Hutchinson told the story of "The Wingman to the Aces," Arkansas's Floyd Fulkerson, Jr. Mayor Peter Christie, spoke about the brave tradition of military chaplains. by Lynn Atkins

One dead in Noel water icident Bella Vista firefighters assisted Mcdonald County and Missouri Highway Patrol units during a rescue attempt in Noel early last Friday, Nov. 8. by Keith Bryant

Rock Blasting to Close Lanes on Interstate 49 and State Highway 549 in Bentonville BENTON COUNTY -- Construction to build a new Bella Vista Bypass interchange with U.S. Highway 71 in Bentonville requires rock blasting operations and intermittent lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials. by Staff report

Bentonville planners OK Starbucks plan BENTONVILLE -- The Planning Commission unanimously approved plans for another Starbucks location in the city on Tuesday night. by Mike Jones

American Legion Commander When the members of the American Legion's executive committee had to appoint a new commander, they found a candidate with a lot of experience. The new commander of the Post 341 has been commander in the past and has served as the finance officer and oversaw the building of the post. John Chelstrom is once again the commander of the American Legion Post 341. by Lynn Atkins

Bella Vista business puts on special needs camp Bella Vista business ReWild The Child hosted a special needs camp at Blowing Springs last Saturday. by Keith Bryant

Wonderland a work in progress Workers are cutting a new stretch of trail just north of Lake Bella Vista. by Keith Bryant

Community

Medical priority snow removal applications accepted BELLA VISTA -- Medical priority snow removal forms are being accepted online or at city hall for the upcoming winter season. by Cassi Lapp

Local author to appear at writers' meeting The November writers' meeting of the Village Lake Writers and Poets is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Artist Retreat Center in Bella Vista. by Staff report

Bella Vista Courtesy Van request Since 1992, the Bella Vista Courtesy Van has been a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. Its mission is to provide free courtesy transportation for residents of Bella Vista who can no longer drive due to age or health. by Staff report

Mark Your Calendar Nov. 14 by Staff Report

November Civil War Round Table Photo submitted There were about 35 people in attendance at the monthly meeting of the Bella Vista Civil War Roundtable the evening of Nov. 7 to hear an excellent presentation about the Prairie Grove battle by Matt Mulheran, the park interpreter at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The speaker will be Kerry Jones, park guide at the Pea Ridge National Military Park, with a presentation about the USS Cairo, one of the first American ironclad warships built at the beginning of the Civil War. Meetings are held at the Bella Vista Historical Museum, at the corner of Highway 71 and Kingsland, next door to the American Legion. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. by Staff report

Club News Iota Alpha Chapter by Staff Report

Library News Expand the Library by Bella Vista Library Staff

Veterans Day celebration In honor of Veterans Day, there will be a program at the Bella Vista Wall of Honor beginning with 30 minutes of music by an ecumenical church orchestra at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11. Program and speakers will begin at 11 a.m. Governor Asa Hutchinson will be in attendance and speak to the crowd that gathers. by Staff Report

Opinion

OPINION: Trump still rides high in Arkansas; Asa tops local polls The most recent edition of the Arkansas Poll -- that annual contribution of political and social issue polling from the University of Arkansas' Political Science Department is out. by Maylon T. Rice Columnist

OPINION: 'Country Music' gives new appreciation Music is universal. Every culture sings, even those societies cut off from the civilized world. Why music came about is not really known, perhaps it was a way to communicate danger or other information. Music existed before the written word and changed as humans evolved. Music may have developed as a way to relieve anxiety, increase excitement, or simply increase feelings of pleasure. More importantly, music unites and helps form emotional connections between people, even when great differences exist. by Devin Houston Write On

LETTER: Patriot 2030 plan Most of us have read the Bella Vista Property Owners Association 2020 Plan. (This plan is subject to change the day after the election Nov. 9). Now here is the Bella Vista Patriots 2030 Plan: by Jim Parsons Bella Vista

LETTER: Yes vote Although I am a relatively new resident in Bella Vista, I have enjoyed the amenities for over 35 years while visiting my parents who live here. It has been a long-time goal to be able to move to this beautiful city. by Jackie Gain Bella Vista

LETTER: Shop Local It's the season for shopping and Bella Vista has some excellent shops, restaurants and services that are working hard to earn your business. Shopping local is one of the simplest ways we can support a vibrant community and maintain a distinctive village feel. by Steven Bourke Bella Vista

LETTER: Count our vote yes You can count us as a yes vote for the 2020 POA's assessment plan. This plan is the best one we have seen proposed in our 17 years in Bella Vista. It is focused on all of us as members of the POA. by Phil and Dee Spencer Bella Vista

Whatever happened to authority? Whatever happened to civil authority? What is it? When should we honor it? Who has it? Why are police officers frequently driven to use excessive force? Could it be because the law's authority is not being respected? In my generation, we showed more respect. Can America be safe without recognizing the role of authority in society? by Ron Wood

OPINION: Complex topic Communicating complex topics is difficult. Trust me, I've spent 20 years doing so, and I still have feelings of inadequacy. It is much easier to discuss scientific and medical issues with other scientists than it is to the lay public, which has been my audience for the past few years. by Devin Houston Write On

Religion

RELIGION: Bella Vista Church News Bella Vista Baptist Church by Staff Report

RELIGION: The Fifth Seal Opened "And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled." Revelation 6:9-11 by Randy Moll

RELIGION: Choose Love Mark your calendars! On Saturday, Nov. 9, at Old High Middle School, just off the Bentonville Square, there will be a fun-filled celebration for the beginning of the school district's enrichment curriculum piece, "Choose Love." This daily, grade-specific enrichment will be used in every classroom in the district. It can be used in every student's family, and by everyone living in Northwest Arkansas. Curious? Download Jesselewis.org and read it and then start using it in your home, business, book club, Sunday School class, civic groups, or wherever two or three are gathered. It's free. by Ken Parks Columnist

RELIGION: Bella Vista Church News Highlands Church by Staff Report