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Memorial Day 2012 in Benton County AR - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Benton County, AR. Find the area Bella Vista events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

A Day to Remember in Bella Vista

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Bella Vista marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and...

Mayor: Rezoning not about Walmart

The approval to rezone property for commercial use in Bella Vista does not determine what business will be developed on the land, only that the land is more suitable for...

Petition against rezoning started

He was out of town when the first hearing was scheduled, but when Harry Newby returned, he knew he had to get involved. He believes a new business on the corner of Oldham Drive...

Parsons asks POA Board to discontinue shutoff policy

The only speaker during the open forum portion of the annual Property Owners Association membership meeting May 15 asked the board to discontinue a controversial policy and then...

City buys trucks in POA auction

The city-operated Street Department is moving ahead, Mayor Frank Anderson told aldermen at the Bella Vista City Council meeting Monday night.

Membership electd Erixon, Teal, Gnant to POA Board

The announcement of three new members of the Bella Vista Property Owner’s Association was the highlight of May 15’s annual meeting that lasted less than an hour.

City, POA offices closed Monday

City offices and the Bella Vista Property Owners Association’s administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

Hydrant map submitted to ISO

The map of Bella Vista fire hydrant layout has been sent to the Insurance Services Office and the plan for maintenance and flow testing is in place.

BV Memorial Day ceremony on Monday

Bella Vista’s 24th annual Memorial Day ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 28, at the Bella Vista Memorial Garden Cemetery.

OBITUARIES: Bella Vista

John (Jack) C. Carter, 89, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at his home.

BV Police participate in 'Click It or Ticket' program

Starting this week, the Bella Vista Police Department is participating in the statewide Click It or Ticket campaign to crack down on drivers not wearing seatbelts.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: It’s an honor to take ‘freedom flight’

What a great honor! I was fortunate enough to be allowed to go May 5 on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., for World War II veterans.

OUR VIEW: Rezoning first step in a long process

It seems when the word gets out that Walmart is looking to put one of its operations in a city, it piques interest in the planning process.

Poor graduates from basic training

Air Force Airman Rachel M. Poor graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

POA Board meeting canceled

What would have been the last regular meeting of the current Property Owners Association Board was canceled because of a lack of a quorum.

Baker authors book on bipolar disorder

Bipolar patient Jeff Baker said his new autobiography, “Boy, Interrupted : My Magical Misery Tour," provides proven ways to cope with and survive mood disorders.

History in 'wax'

Although there were some George Washingtons and Abraham Lincolns, there were also some less typical figures in the third-grade wax museum at Cooper Elementary.

BV Garden Club honors 2 students

Bella Vista Garden Club recently honored two Bentonville High School artists.

Olivet honors BV resident

Emily Spunaugle of Bella Vista was honored as an outstanding graduate during Olivet Nazarene University’s traditional undergraduate commencement ceremony May 5.

Cheek receives PEO award

Sarah Cheek received the PEO Academic Excellence Award from Bella Vista Chapter CD at the Bentonville High School senior scholarship assembly May 8.

Exercise benefits students by improving learning skills

Kids who exercise more learn more, so physical education teacher Jason Rowan believes changes in his program will benefit everyone at Cooper Elementary School.

Planners postpone zoning change

Though the attendance outnumbered the room’s capacity at the regular Planning Commission meeting Monday night, several residents spoke during the meeting’s public...

Tournament ready

After nine years, the Friends of the Highlands are experienced in doing “whatever it takes,” President Andy O’Neil said as he discussed the first national golf...

Sabores owners outline plans for Yacht Club

The Property Owners Association Board and a few members of the audience had opinions about the restaurant located at the Yacht Club on Loch Lomond when it came up at a work...

Benefit barn dance on June 9

Plans are under way for the annual Barn Dance fundraiser benefiting Horses for Healing.

Airport police arrest BV woman

A Bella Vista woman was arrested by airport police May 10 in connection with a disturbance at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

Two BV police officers injured during domestic call

Two Bella Vista Police officers were transported to the hospital after responding to a domestic call Sunday, May 13. Paul Bembry, 41, of 7 Pendeen Lane, was charged with two...

POA to have surplus auction

The Bella Vista Property Owners Association will sponsor a surplus auction at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19.

Morrow resigns as BVBA head

Steve Morrow, manager of Allen’s food, resigned as president of the Bella Vista Business Association, effective immediately.

Prostate Cancer peer group to meet

The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Fayetteville Peer Network will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17.

Vista to have early deadlines

The Weekly Vista will have early deadlines for the May 30 edition.

OBITUARIES: Bella Vista

Helen Claire Bothwell has died at 90.

CATC offers social media class

College at the Crossing, Northwest Arkansas Community College’s Community Outreach Center in Bella Vista, has announced one of several classes that will be taught by Tanya...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Landscaping corrected at wall

David W. Nelson from San Rafael, Calif., recently toured the beautiful Veterans Wall of Honor memorial in Bella Vista with his uncle, Richard W. Nelson, formerly of Bella Vista....

Chaplain's Perspective: Officers struggle with profiling

Editor’ note: This is the fourth in a series of commentaries from Robert A. Box, chaplain for the Bella Vista Police and Fire departments.

Senior fair planned Friday

The Bella Vista Resource Center Advisory Council, the Property Owners Association and The Weekly Vista are teaming up to present an event for seniors titled “Navigating...

Armed Forces Day event Saturday

Veterans and the public are invited to celebrate Armed Forces Day from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 19 at the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road.

Second section of bypass awarded

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department has opened a bid for a section of the Bella Vista Bypass, the Arkansas State Highway Commission announced last week.

Abandoned pets concern BV shelter officials

On April 28, a Bella Vista Animal Shelter employee found a German shepherd-mix dog tied to a fence, directly under a sign that states abandoning animals is a crime.

McBride named to dean's list

Katherine McBride, a sophomore physical education, wellness and leisure major from Bella Vista, was named to the Dean's List at Southern Arkansas University following the...

Educational opportunities

When she realized she was going to have to support herself and two children, Laura Carlsen knew she was going to need more education.

Hydrant testing is complete

A project that was predicted to take six months was completed in only two months, which may leave some residents of Bella Vista feeling a bit more secure.

Council educates public on proposed annexations

Several residents outside Bella Vista city limits hope unsightly lots near them will be cleaned up, if annexation passes later this month.

Going, going, gone

Everything from Christmas trees to dump trucks will be for sale at the Property Owners Association’s surplus equipment auction.

POA Board takes no action on leases

When director Tim Hull presented his white paper to the Property Owners Association Board at the April meeting, he said it was a minority opinion.

Community outreach programs keep litter under control

Even though the Village Pride Committee disbanded last year, some of its projects are continuing under the supervision of Bella Vista Village’s community outreach manager.

Resident leaves $26,000 to Fire Dept.

The Bella Vista Fire Department recently received the most sizable donation its chief can remember.

'Fresh' paramedics get real-life lessons

Bella Vista’s three newest paramedics learned life-saving procedures using textbooks and plastic dummies in paramedic school at Northwest Arkansas Community College.

OBITUARIES: Bella Vista

Gail Louise Baldus, 69, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Circle of Life Hospice — Legacy in Bentonville, Ark. She was born June 11, 1942, in Holyoke,...