The Singing Men of Arkansas

We had one of those "small world" experiences Wednesday night, April 28. I read in a paper that a group called "The Singing Men of Arkansas" was going to sing in Killarney. When I got on their web site, I found that they were from NWA - sort of connected to 1st Baptist in FV. Even more amazing, their director is Mike Bedford and a member is Stan Bedford. We bought Color Mate Photo in 1990 from Jack and Vicki Bedford. Stan and Mike are Jack's brothers. So, of course, we went and had a great time. First, they are a great singing group, so if you're in NWA, look for a performance. And, what fun visits we had. Stan owns Bedford Camera and Video stores in Springdale, Rogers, FV, Ft. Smith and LR and we did lots of business with him, so we knew him pretty well. He was amazed to see us and very appreciative that we had looked him up.


  

Above, Mike Bedford, director; Jonathon Storey, accompaniest; the choir in action singng the song written by Vicke Bedford. And, just above - Stan Bedford, Patsy (Baldridge) Bedford, MFE, DS, David Sager.

We also met several other members, wives and mothers. We found that another member, David Sager, knew Dana pretty well in SS Kiwanis. And, Mike Bedford's wife was married to Mitch Baldridge, who was a partner in 2 B's Auto with our friend Dennis Bergthold (Mitch died several years ago). And to top it off, they sang a song written by Vicki. As I said, what are the odds that in 2010 I'd be sitting in a church in Killarney listening to a group for NWA sing a song written by Vicki Bedford. I love the way life provides these scenes for me!