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6SS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 SPIRIT OF MOUNTAIN VIEW • THREE RIVERS EDITION OF THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRATGAZETTE
Meet your neighbors
LINDSAY WILSON-GALLOWAY
Director of off-campus operations
Where do you work?
Ozarka College in Mountain View
What do you do for fun in Mountain View?
There is generally always music on or near the courthouse square and plenty of unique downtown shops to visit. My family loves going out to eat, so we try to pick a new place each week- end to visit. Of course, we also have one of the few drive-in movie theaters left in the state, so that’s always a fun treat for the family. What do you enjoy most about your job?
Since graduating from Ozarka College, I feel that my life has come full circle.The most rewarding aspect of my job is graduation day. Getting not only to experience the culmination of all our stu- dents’ hard work, but also getting to participate in the celebration of their accomplishments is incredibly fulfilling.
What outdoor activities do you enjoy in MountainView?
Downtown Mountain View boasts a pickin’ park, where musi- cians gather to jam most any night of the week.The Ozark Folk Center State Park offers a variety of outdoor exhibits and activities foranyage,showcasingblacksmithing,pottery,candle-makingand more. Also on the Folk Center property is Loco Ropes, a state- of-the-art treetop adventure-park experience.We have a little bit for anyone and everyone!
How long have you lived in Mountain View?
I was born and raised in Mountain View. My family has deep roots in Stone County, going back several generations.
What’s the best-kept secret in MountainView?
The Arkansas Craft School may be the best-kept secret in Mountain View. The Arkansas Craft School is a center for craft education dedicated to helping aspiring and practicing craft arti- sans gain the skills they need for success in the creative economy.
BLAKE HENLEY
Band director
Where do you work?
Mountain View Schools
What instruments do you play?
I play saxophone and trumpet, mainly, but I also play flute, clarinet, trombone, tuba and percussion. I chose the saxophone as a beginner in sixth grade because I had a crush on a girl who was also choosing the saxophone.
What do you do for fun in Mountain View?
I teach. I absolutely love to teach band and am lucky enough to have a job that is demanding, rewarding and fun!
What outdoor activities do you enjoy in MountainView?
I enjoy fishing, rafting and just being outdoors. Mountain View is perfect for that, as we have beautiful scenery, wonderful rivers and streams, and several guide services to assist novices like me. How long have you lived in Mountain View?
About three months
Do you have children? If so, what makes Mountain View a great place to raise a family?
I have two children, Daniel, 11, and Sarah, 5.We chose to come to MountainView because it is a great place to raise a family.The schools are fantastic, there are lots of church activities, loads of parks and cultural events, and the people are all good neighbors. What sights/sounds do you recommend for visitors to Mountain View?
I recommend that visitors come to Yellow Jacket Stadium for Friday night football.You can see our band and our outstanding cheer and dance squads, cheer on the Yellow Jackets and dine at a great concession stand. It’s a great community gathering. Mountain View is a proud and spirited community with a lot to offer, not only for a weekend visitor but, as I have discovered, for a resident.
Stories by Jennifer Ellis
SPECIAL SECTIONS WRITER
Photos by Cody Graves
THREE RIVERS EDITION PHOTOGRAPHER
SANDY QUALLS
Community food-ministry coordinator
Where do you work?
I volunteer at the Food Ministry and Stone County Commu- nity Resource Council (Dorcas).
What do you do for fun in Mountain View?
Musiciseverywhere,theOzarkFolkCenter,shopping,dining
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I have been a volunteer for 14 years. I enjoy meeting the citizens of MountainView and Stone County and trying to make their lives a little bit better.
What outdoor activities do you enjoy in MountainView?
There are many in Mountain View to enjoy: Loco Ropes, the Folk Center, golf, hiking, but I am slower, so I swim and garden. How long have you lived in Mountain View?
15 years
Do you have children? If so,what makes MountainView a great place to raise a family?
I have grown children. Mountain View is a small town where the people take care of each other. Schools are great with many activities.There are many groups, including 4-H.
What’s your dream vacation?
To visit Ireland or New Zealand
What’s the best-kept secret in Mountain View?
The very low prices of the DorcasThrift Store for great gently used items, and hamburgers at Hilltop Market.
What sights/sounds do you recommend for visitors to Mountain View?
Music on the square and at Washington Street park; the Folk Festival in April; the Bean Fest in October ; the Blue Grass Festival; and Mountains, Music and Motorcycles.There is something going on every month besides the everyday entertainment.