Praise For The Chancellor Of University

Monday, February 10, 2014

I believe the extraordinary accomplishments during the tenure as the present chancellor at the University of Arkansas should be recognized.

Recent columns by Mr. Mike Masterson and Woody Bassett enumerate many of these. The status at the U of A has been raised considerably in academic recognition. The raising of $1 billion dollars for the university was remarkable.

The many positives that have occurred under Chancellor David Gearhart’s guidance should be recognized. I personally would give Mr. Gearheart a grade of “A” in what I believe to be one of the best leaders in the history of the University of Arkansas.

J.B. HAYS

Fayetteville

WHERE’S THE BENEFIT?

Prior to the city of Bella Vista taking on the street responsibilities, the Property Owners Association did a fairly good job. Since then, the city of Bella Vista has done little or nothing to serve the residents.

City streets are plowed on the second or third day of a snow event.

Application of sand is even slower and more rare. They do not sand the hills, which is a cardinal sin.

I do not know the financial side of the POA/city arrangement, but it is hard to see what street benefit we receive from the city.

They should wake up before it is election time.

CAL WOLFE

Bella Vista

Opinion, Pages 5 on 02/10/2014