Cris Newberry would like to formally announce his candidacy for re-election as Justice of the Peace District 1 in Fulton County. I have been blessed to serve on the Quorum Court for District 1 and I am a lifelong resident of Viola.
Nine students were recognized for departmental honors during the annual Academic Awards Banquet at Williams Baptist University. WBU faculty selected the students for the awards based on their academic achievements in their respective fields.
Every spring for the last several years the Fulton County Master Gardeners has marked the coming of spring with a tulip display for all the residents of Fulton County to enjoy. These beds of tulips are usually some of the first signs of spring. After the long gray days of winter, they are quite a welcome sight to our local landscape! Last year this group planted 6,000 tulip bulbs at the main intersection in Salem on the FNBC and North Arkansas Electric properties that these local businesses so generously allow the Master Garden ers to use.
Water has become one of our major national concerns. Nearly everyone in this county has experienced some problems caused by too much water when it’s not needed or too little water when it’s needed.
The Arts Center of North Arkansas (ACNA) is releasing its schedule of events for May. Please note times and other factors may change throughout the month. It is recommended to call or text ACNA prior to going to an event to confirm the time and location for a specific event.
If you want to provide educational opportunities for your children or grandchildren, you may want to consider investing in a 529 plan. In recent years, this plan has gotten more flexible, and potentially more powerful, than ever.
Sublett Cemetery located on Highway 223 S. will hold a clean-up day on Saturday, May 7 at approximately 8:30 a.m.
A spring women’s conference will be held on May 20 at New Beginnings in Jesus Fellowship located at 911 4th St. in Horseshoe Bend, Ark. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include special guest speakers, great fellowship, a meal, music and life changing messages about God’s amazing love for you and our world.
Gum Springs Cemetery Association will hold their annual cemetery clean-up on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. with a business meeting to follow at 10 a.m. Bring your yard tools and enjoy fel lowship. Anyone wishing to make a donation for the upkeep of the cemetery may mail their donation to Kay Brooks 1785 Candle Wood Rd. Viola, AR 72583.
The Flint Springs Cemetery Association will have their annual business meeting at the cemetery on Saturday morning, May 14 at 9 a.m. All those interested in the care and maintenance of the cemetery are encouraged to attend. Donations may be made to: Kenneth Sanders, 662 Browns Chapel Rd., Viola, AR 72583.