Artist of the Month

APRIL ARTIST OF THE MONTH Julie Mayser

Artist of the month of April is Julie Mayser. Her works will be on display through the month of April at Greenwood City Hall.

Julie Mayser received her first art schooling at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Subsequently she studied at CASC in Poteau, Ok, and at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Ok. She has also studied with leading artist-teachers in the U.S. and Europe, continuing her art education into the present.

Mayser paintings are in private, public and corporate collections across the U.S., & private collections in Canada, Europe, & Asia. Recent collectors are Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin, Ft Smith Mayor Ray Baker, Ft Smith Convention Center, and the Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranches. Her paintings may be seen in galleries in Ft Smith, Rogers, Bentonville & Eureka Springs, AR, as well as in special exhibits. She recently was chosen as one of the singular artists to demonstrate her work at the recent 5x5 gala for the Center for Art & Education. She resides in Greenwood, AR.

10 WWW.GREENWOODARLIFE.COM | APRIL 2020 | Greenwood Life “My reason for being a painter comes down to a few basics; My love of nature, the positive beautiful glimpses of life which surround us, and wanting to share these personal visions and joy with the viewer. I find my greatest fulfillment when my art has touched a person’s heart. Through the use of vibrant color and selective amplification and interpretation, I hope to convey to the viewer the vision of the beauty I see.” To inquire or see more of Julie’s works of art, contact her at jampaints@centurytel.net or www.artwanted. com/juliemayser. The Greenwood Art Guild meets every fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the main branch of Farmer’s Bank in Greenwood. The next meeting is on hold due to social distancing, however watch for updates on our Facebook page.

Arrow of Light Seven Greenwood Cub Scouts Achieve Highest Award

Pack 1989 of Greenwood held its Blue and Gold Banquet at the Bell Park Glass Pavilion on Saturday, February 29th, 2020, where seven Cub Scouts were awarded the Arrow of Light.

The Arrow of Light award is the only award that can be worn on the Boy Scout Uniform. The Arrow of Light signifies the end of a Cub Scout journey through the Cub Scout program and the beginning of the scout’s journey into Scouts. Often Eagle Scouts (the highest honor in Scouting) will display their Arrow of Light award alongside their Eagle Scout medals.

The following Cub Scouts were recognized for their Arrow of Light achievement: Carter Davidson, William Doss, Nathan Dyer, Henry Garner, Logan Gunderson, Hudson Jacobs, and Blake Rolewicz.

To earn the honor, the boys had to work on outdoor skills, physical fitness, learn about citizenship and working with others. The Arrow of Light award is worn on the left pocket flap of the blue Cub Scout Uniform or below the left pocket of the tan Scout Uniform.

It’s customary to honor Arrow of Light recipients with a ceremonial arrow with stripes on the shaft of the arrow to symbolize the boys’ achievements during their Cub Scout careers.

The banquet was a combination of a Crossover Ceremony and the Arrow of Light award. During the Crossover Ceremony, graduating Cub Scouts ‘crossed over’ a symbolic bridge to their new Scout Troop. As each Scout crossed over, they retired their Webelo neckerchief and navy uniform shoulder loops for green and received their Scout handbook. All seven Scouts joined Troop 1989 of Greenwood.

The ceremony marks a new tradition for Greenwood Pack 1989 and is a reminder to all scouts to live by the Scout Law: “A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” Congratulations to all Arrow of Light recipients and good luck on your journey through Scouting!