BELLA VISTA — We already own the equipment
In the Vista paper recently, Mayor Anderson stated it has not been decided whether the Property Owners Association will donate its vehiclesto the new city-operated Street Department.
The equipment used by the POA for any project in the village belongs to the people living here, as well as to the people who just own lots. The $16 to $24 per month paid by all these people is the way the POAgets the biggest share of its money each month.
The POA and the city need to be one governing body, and this equipment should be given to the city. They are just taking from the left pocket and putting it in the right pocket - why should thisinvolve additional funds?
The POA should not sell the people’s equipment, period. And that $8 million to $12 million the POA has should be used in conjunction with city needs to buy new police cars, etc.
Lynn Law Bella Vista
‘Hypha-nation’ divisive to America
How can America be a “melting pot” when everything in our society separates the races? To melt something is to blend into one. In America, we have Irish-Americans, black Americans, etc. One is either an Irishman, African, etc., or an American. One cannot be both.
This issue has done more to divide Americathan anything. It is seen in politicians vying for the black vote, Jewish vote and Hispanic vote. Politicians should be reaching out to Americans, not a particular race or religion. We are first Americans, then black of African descent or Irish descent, etc.
My heritage comes from England, but I am an American, period.
In various parts of our country, we have Little Havana in Florida, Little Saigon in California, Chinatown in California and New York. Immigrants are coming to America to continue the practice of their own countries. Voodoo has been suppressed in cities, and cock fighting from Mexico is on the rise. We have a calendar full of celebrations of other countries, which include Canada.
We can’t celebrate American holidays, such as Christmas or Easter, without a big to-do over them. No one forces anyone to participate in our, America’s, heritage, so let there be peace.
We are coming to a point where America’s celebrations are being destroyed and other religions are taking their place. This is the most important election year our nation will face, for it will determine if America becomes the land of the free or the land of the depressed.
Judy Anderson Bella Vista
Not surprised by revenue projections
It is not surprising the revenue projections for the annexation had to be revised.
I hope Bella Vista has noted the costs associated, in particular, with the annexation of Hiwasse. I searched the expenses inThe Weekly Vista and do not find any mention of our legal costs.
The city is stating it will challenge the annexation of Hiwasse by Gravette. These legal costs should be made known to the public as well as our legal expenses to date.
These annexations were poorly planned and poorly executed. I have notknown government to pass ordinances month after month with no fiscal note. (“They are coming and will be available by May.”)
The public relations have left much to be desired. Let’s have a true financial picture before we are asked to vote in May.
Julie Storm Bella Vista
Agree with columnist
I agree with your editorial, “Nature of politics.” It is a joy to read your editorials of substance.
You have made a difference in The Weekly Vista.
Sue Tellkamp Bella VistaFriends of library appreciates donors
The Friends of the Library Board appreciates the multitude of friends who donated to the 2012 membership drive.
It is because of these friends that the drive was successful and we will beable to continue to help the library meet its growing needs and goals.
In 2011, the Friends of the Library donated more than $32,000 to the library, and we hope we will be able to increase that amount in 2012 with the continued support of our friends.
Although the annual membership drive is aFebruary activity, memberships are welcome throughout the year. Just stop by the front desk at the library anytime and mention that you'd like to become a friend. Cost: $10. Value: infinite.
Cookie Wisdom Friends of the Library Board Bella Vista
Mardi Gras was a fun event
Mardi Gras Mambo. What a wonderful event. All ages were mixing and mingling, Sunday, Feb. 19, at Riordan Hall.
No matter what our age, it’s fun to get beads and watch two parades. The event was well organized so it ran smoothly.
Everyone had smiles on their faces.
We also had a chance to tell several families about the Bella Vista Library and we learned something too.
We learned Miles Higman’s, 6, favorite book in the whole world is “The Secret Life of Walter Kitty.”
He was 5 years old when he first checked the book out of the Bella Vista Library and read it.
His mom, Kelly Higman, said he wants to read it over and over. Our library has helped Miles learn how much fun reading - a skill necessary to succeed in life - can be.
Miles really got into the Mardi Gras spirit.
His grandmother helped him turn a white sheet into a ghost costume for him, and he was a scary ghost.
Christy Attlesey, Clem Morgan, Joni Stine, Diane S. Hine and the Bella Vista Library teens are a great git-fun-done team.
They deserve a big thank you for helping the library promote its programs and creating such a fun day.
The Weekly Vista also deserves a big thank you for helping spread the word about Mardi Gras Mambo and other library activities.
Thank you.
Andra Atteberry Bella Vista
Opinion, Pages 7 on 03/14/2012