LETTERS EDITOR TO THE

Squash the rumor

We would like to put to bed a rumor we have heard. A recent visitor to the Bella Vista Historical Museum told us that the Wishing Spring Art Gallery is to be torn down in a couple of years when County Road 40 is to be widened. We have checked with Mayor Peter Christie, who said there has been discussion in the past about widening Ford Springs Road and County Road 40 from Ford Springs Road to Highway 71 if the Bentonville School District ever develops their property on Ford Springs Road, but there was never any discussion about tearing down the Gallery.

Xyta Lucas, president Dale Phillips, vice president Bella Vista Historical Society

A special thank you

A special “Thank You” goes out to the following and all of those, who supported, assisted and enjoyed the presentation and free concert held at Riordan Hall on Nov. 15.

Cathy Wilmoth and staff at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista.

The NWA Jazz and More Orchestra, who donated their amazing talent.

Bella Vista POA, who graciously provided Riordan Hall, along with design and print services.

The Honor Guard of Bella Vista, who started this program.

Mayor Peter Christie, who had kind words about veterans and the Veterans Wall of Honor Memorial.

Ray Brust, president of the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas, who led the program.

And lastly, the wonderful audience, who enjoyed the beautiful music of this talented orchestra led by Ronald Thurston and Bill Punch. This was a free music event supporting the expansion of the beautiful Veterans Wall of Honor Memorial of Bella Vista.

Watch for more news regarding the expansion of the Veterans Wall of Honor Memorial!

Leonard Eisert Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas