Arwood steps forward to save fireworks

Tom Arwood has stepped forward to chair an effort to save the fourth of July fireworks display with private donations.
The fireworks display was disbanded at the last POA board meeting to save the Village $40,000 in expenses.
Economic hard times prompted general manager Dave Johnston to propose the elimination of the popular program to help streamline the POA budget.
Arwood will probably work with the Friends of Hot Springs Village and one of the two 501(c)(3)'s in the Village to save the fireworks display. Johnston was tasked with calling the pyrotechnic team to see if they are still available to continue the fireworks show.
Arwood's tentative goal is to raise $35,000 for this year's fireworks display.
Several board members pledged donations to Arwood to get his effort to save the fireworks display started.