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Fort Smith directors discuss options for senior citizens water rate freeze, but concerns raised | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (683+ words) FORT SMITH -- The city's Board of Directors discussed the possibility of freezing water rates for senior citizens during a study session Tuesday, but took no steps toward implementing the discount. The board reviewed two options, detailed by Acting City Administrator…...
Meals on Wheels of Benton County shuts down after more than 40 years of service | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
3+ week, 2+ day ago (513+ words) ROGERS -- Some Benton County residents will have to find another way to get hot meals after a local nonprofit organization ceased operating last week. Mike Jeffcoat, president of the Rogers-based Meals on Wheels of Benton County, said Monday his group's…...
NWA EDITORIAL: Shutdown of two senior centers reflects a failure of community and leadership | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (38+ words) The Feb. 2 shutdown of two senior centers -- one in Bentonville and one in Lowell -- is a failure. NWA EDITORIAL: Shutdown of two senior centers reflects a failure of community and leadership Leadership needed in senior center debacle...
OTHERS SAY: Blue states learn a lesson - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (10+ words) OTHERS SAY: Blue states learn a lesson'Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette...
Presbyterian Village in Little Rock celebrates 60 years serving senior citizens
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (52+ words) In the early 1960s, architect Samuel Ebbert Clippard urged fellow Presbyterians to build a retirement home for Central Arkansas senior citizens, arguing they had a moral imperative to care for the. .. Frank Lockwood is editor of the Religion section at the…...
Sebastian Retired Citizens Association to host fall festival Saturday at Fort Smith senior center | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (553+ words) FORT SMITH -- In order to feed those in need, a local senior organization will host its first fall festival this weekend. The Sebastian Retired Citizens Association has announced that it will host its Senior Center Carnival from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Saturday at…...