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Hobbs State Park-Conservation Center events LAST ONE -- Eagle Watch Cruises by Hobbs State Park

Stink bug invading Midwest OMAHA, Neb. -- The average household has more than 100 different types of arthropods living inside, according to Creighton University biology professor Ted Burk, Ph.D., but residents in the Midwest are spotting a new pest inside this winter: the brown marmorated stink bug. by Creighton University

Purple Martins returning to Arkansas In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Arkansas. by Purple Martin Conservation Association

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History March Happenings at the Museum by Staff Report

POA prepares for new fee schedule If the POA Board accepts the new fee schedule on Thursday, 0n Sunday POA members can swim in the Branchwood Pool for free, if they have an activity card. The vote is on the agenda of the Thursday evening board meeting. March 1 is the date that the new assessment fees and the new usage fees -- all outlined in the 2020 plan -- take effect. by Lynn Atkins

Central trail construction on the home stretch Work continues on the Little Sugar Creek trail system, projected to be finished in late March after several hiccups -- though the weather could push that completion into April. by Keith Bryant

POA board talks trails and trailheads Members of the POA board of directors talked trails and trailheads during their work session on Thursday. The board usually doesn't vote at work sessions; instead, they hear about issues that will come up for a vote at the monthly meeting which is scheduled the week after the work session. by Lynn Atkins

Meetings City by Staff Report

Community

Bella Vista Weather Forecast Thursday, Feb. 27 by Staff Report

Lottery Missouri Lotto by Staff Report

Weather History Monday, Feb. 17 by Staff Report

Bella Vista Community TV Schedule Bella Vista Community TV by Staff Reports

Cards and Games Monday St. Bernard Round Robin Bridge -- Third by Staff Report

Mark Your Calendar Feb. 28 by Staff Report

Historical Museum News Bella Vista Civil War Roundtable by Xyta Lucas, president BV Historical Society

Club News Paint on Your Own by Staff Report

Opinion

OPINION: The immaterial world Brian Green is a world-renowned physicist. I watched one of his delightful episodes on public television about the cosmos and the forces that shape our universe. One of the things that is new to science is an understanding of quantum physics. Of course, everyone doesn't understand all of it -- there are mysteries yet to be discovered. by Ron Wood

Judicial contests fill March 3 ballots in area The ballots will be full next week of judge races for circuit and local district judgeships. There is also one state-wide race for a position on the Arkansas State Supreme Court up for grabs. by Maylon T. Rice Columnist

New York, New York Four nights in a Manhattan hotel in New York City was plenty to make me appreciate my own bed and pillow once I was back home. I try to keep an open mind about other places and cultures but, for the life of me, I don't understand how people live with the noise and congestion associated with the Big Apple. by Devin Houston Write On

Obituaries Jack Lanier Byrd

Restore dignity For three years, Trump has been the target of hateful attacks from Democrats and the media. Trump chooses to counterattack, often with more hateful and vitriolic language. This is a shame; if he would rise above these and not lower himself to their level, the attacks would lessen greatly. "Ignore them and they will go away." This would help cure the hate and division in this country. He might even gain some respect from the media and the Left. by Gene McKay Bella Vista

Joseph Bollinger is the real republican Dave Barfield should know what a RINO (Republican In Name Only) is since he has voted in more Democrat primaries than Republican. If he did know what a RINO is, he would realize that he and his buddy Doug Farner are just that. The two candidates running for JP in District 7 could not be more different. Joseph Bollinger is a solid pro-life, small government and lower taxes conservative, which aligns with the Republican Party of Arkansas' platform. Joseph has been an active member of the Republican Party of Benton County and is Chairman of the Northwest Arkansas Young Republicans. Doug Farner is pro-choice and thinks that late-term abortion sometimes makes sense -- really? by Barbara Tillman Bella Vista

Weekly Cartoon census taking by Staff report

Weekly Cartoon Panic by Staff report

Religion

Be ready for surprises Carol and I have an exciting life. We often don't know from one day to the next what we'll encounter -- whether we'll enjoy the events or be disappointed that we got out of bed. by Gene Linzey

RELIGION: On the road to Jerusalem "Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, 'Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished. For He will be delivered to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon. They will scourge Him and kill Him. And the third day He will rise again.' But they understood none of these things; this saying was hidden from them, and they did not know the things which were spoken." Luke 18:31-34 by Randy Moll

RELIGION: Bella Vista Church News Unitarian Universalists by Staff Report

The seven last words of Jesus Apparently, the lectionary used by many churches these days wants to emphasize the seven last words of Jesus from the cross. Thus, the first of this series focused upon the words of Jesus in Luke 23:34 when Jesus being crucified upon a cross between two criminals, lifted up his eyes toward heaven and said: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Since Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent) occurs on Feb. 26 this year, it is appropriate for Christians to begin to remember the events of Holy Week. by Robert Box Columnist

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

RELIGION: What kind of soil are you? A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold." When He had said these things He cried, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" Luke 8:5-8 (read v. 4-15) by Randy Moll