CLUBS

Beta Sigma Phi The Laureate Alpha Mu chapter recently entertained its sister chapter, Iota Alpha, with a salad lunch at the home of Pat King. The next meeting will be Oct. 8 at the home of Betty Davis. Guests are invited. For more information, call King at 876-7471. Kingsdale Squares The Squares will dance at Riordan Hall from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Caller will be Van Greenwood. For more information, call 855-9525 or 876-1648. American Legion Post 341 On Oct. 2, officer Kelley Cradduck of the Rogers Police Department will give a talk on gangs, both domestic and in the military, at the Marshall S. Sayner American Legion Post in Bella Vista. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. - Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Look to Your Library : A wrap-up on the Western Roundup

Marianne Farner

The board, staff and volunteers of Bella Vista Library are still bubbling over the success of our Western Roundup, held Sept. 19. While raising much-needed funds for the library, it also provided a lot of fun and great dining for all who came. Marilyn Pearson has my total gratitude, because as fundraising chair, she spearheaded the whole thing. Marilyn’s great know-how and organizational skills served us well. I am in awe of board chair Jim Nemecek, who was responsible for the great food. How many men do you know who can and will plan a menu, purchase all the food, supervise a cadre of preparers, cook all the meat, transport and serve, all done in shorts and a cute bandana-pattern chef hat! - Wednesday, October 1, 2008

LIBRARY EVENTS

Preschool story time Miss Kathryn and her storytellers are back at Bella Vista Library every Friday at 9 a.m. First Saturday for Kids Children of all ages are invited to join Miss Kathryn for story time and a pumpkin craft session at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4 in the library. Participants will take home their creations. First Sunday Book Review Kate O’Mara will review “Reading the Man,” by Elizabeth Brown Pryor, at 2 p.m. Oct. 5. Light refreshments will be served following the review. Sci-fi Book Club Science-fiction fans gather the second Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will be held in the library Oct. 8 at 6 p.m., when “Old Man’s War” by John Scalzi will be discussed. The public is invited. Used-book store. - Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Library meeting slated for Oct. 14

The Bella Vista Library Board of Trustees will have its annual meeting Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. at Bella Vista Community Church. The meeting is open to the public, with voting by library cardholders. - Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Pet of the Week

- Wednesday, October 1, 2008

What’s Cookin’ ? : Ulmet makes time for family, friends — even 4-legged kind

Jane Robshaw

Early on a recent morning, Sharon Ulmet received a call from a fellow animal lover who had found an injured kitten on the edge of U.S. Highway 71. Sharon arrived on the scene, wrapped up the animal and took it to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. Although the kitty was badly injured and might not survive, she felt it should be treated with care and not just left by the side of the road. (Note: After treatment by a local veterinarian the kitty is doing just great.) This is not an unusual beginning of the day for “Auntie Sharon.” (This is how she refers to herself to the many, many animal friends in the village she befriends and nurtures). Sharon and her husband Clark have two dogs, Nessi and Missy, and two cats, Prissi and Boudreaux — all rescued animals. They live a hectic life together in a lovely home filled with the best cooking equipment, numerous refrigerators and freezers, many antiques and a plant room where summer vegetable plants get a head start for the large, raised gardens. - Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Mark your calendar for area events

Saturday, Oct. 4 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, will have its 31st annual holiday bazaar. Holiday decor, arts and crafts, gifts and more will be for sale. Cinnamon rolls and coffee will be served at 8:30 a.m., and lunch begins at 11 a.m. Proceeds from the bazaar will go to support local charities. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fall Festival activities will be located in historic downtown Rogers. Events include Build-a-Scarecrow, a farmers market, free hay rides and a plant sale. Baked goods, coffee, hot chocolate and hot cider will be for sale, with proceeds donated to Main Street Rogers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Let’s Bring Them Home will host a Building Safer Communities Day at Tyson Park in Springdale. This free event will offer families an opportunity to come together and learn about important safety issues in a fun environment. - Wednesday, October 1, 2008