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Judge grants motion to suppress evidence in Acuna-Sanchez capital murder case

A lana C ook Late Tuesday afternoon, the Independent received confirmation that Judge Jay Finch agreed to allow defense attorney Bill James’s motion to suppress all evidence found with 19-year-old Victor AcunaSanchez at his mother’s house on Jan. 1, 2013. Acuna-Sanchez is in the Carroll County jail awaiting trial Oct. 21 on capital murder charges for allegedly killing the 21-year-old mother of his then fivemonth-old child, and former girlfriend, Laura Aceves, on New Year’s Eve 2012.

Evidence seized during a search conducted at 1:13 a.m. Jan. 1, 2013, includes the weapon Acuna-Sanchez allegedly used; three .22 caliber rounds; a Ruger MK-2 pistol with three rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber; an Apple iPhone; a pair of Fubu tennis shoes size 9 1/2; insulated “Walls” coveralls, size medium; thirty-nine .22 caliber rounds; brown jersey style gloves; blue cargo 32x32 pants, a belt, a wallet, a Tyson’s ID; a black medium t-shirt with “Keep One Rolled” printed on front; a blue flash drive; and a Samsung cell phone.

“I am very happy with the judge’s decision,” James said by phone. “Judge Finch is fair and took his time and followed the law. I am not sure at this point where the case is going to go. We will have to wait to see what the prosecuting attorney’s office does.”

Aceves’s mother Laura Ponce told the Independent she does not understand why this was allowed to happen.

“Devon [Goodman] at the prosecutor’s told me phone records only show I made one phone call the day my daughter died and that was to the police,” a frantic, and visibly upset Ponce told the ACUNA-SANCHEZ continued on page 19

Mock mass casualty – Casualties mount as emergency responders deal with victims of a school bus and automobile accident in a mass casualty training exercise at Houseman Access Sept. 29.

Inspiration Point Fire Department assessed the situation and called for additional help from Grassy Knob, Holiday Island and Eureka Springs fire departments.

Air Evac and Mercy Medical air ambulances were also called in to.

The mock accident scenario involved a bus driver suffering a heart attack and crashing into a car with two occupants.

Eureka Springs school students and parents acted as bloodied and injured victims.

Photo by David Frank Dempsey

This Week’s INDEPENDENT Thinker Hayden Carlo was driving down an everyday street in Plano, Texas, when everybody’s nightmare happened behind him… a rack of flashing blue lights.

Hayden pulled over, following common etiquette and legal decorum.

Photo credit fugitive.com A Plano policeman told Hayden he had expired tags and Hayden broke down crying. Not because he was about to get a ticket, but because he couldn’t renew his registration. He was flat broke.

The police officer issued a ticket, but when he handed it to Hayden there was a $100 bill folded inside.

Hayden likely cried some more. He also now had enough money to buy his car registration and his wife’s.

The funny part is the cop didn’t want to be identified, and this is really all about the cop.

Inside the ESI Tourism powwow

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Constables on Patrol

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CAPC 3

Independent Art

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Senior Solutions

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Le Stick Nouveau

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Safe Network

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Independent Lens

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Airport 5

Astrology 14

Farmers’ Market

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Sycamore 15

Going green

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Indy Soul

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Independent Mail

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The Nature of Eureka

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Guestatorial 9

Crossword 21

If the doorbell rings and nobody’s home, does it leave rings on the coffee table?

INDEPENDENTNews Three ‘C’s’ attempt mind meld on tourism Nicky Boyette City Council convened a second meeting of the minds with the Chamber of Commerce and City Advertising and Promotion Commission (CAPC) Sept. 26, and conversations meandered, but always near topics of enhancing the city’s tourism industry and developing new businesses in town.

Alderman Dee Purkeypile again chaired the meeting, and again pointed out the purpose of the gathering was to find ways to bring more revenue to Eureka Springs. He said the Public Works department is always looking for more money to repair infrastructure, but funds are limited. Purkeypile said he hoped discussions would lead to a mayor’s task force that would elicit input from other groups in town not yet involved.

“Let’s develop a set of goals, go forward and work from this moment in time,” he said, suggesting a focus on attractions. “What else could visitors do here?”

Charles Ragsdell, CAPC chair, told the group he has statistics on revenue showing Eureka Springs with more growth in the past five years than either Branson or the State of Arkansas, and said Mike Maloney, since being hired as CAPC executive director, had made a significant positive change in how Eureka Springs has been promoted.

Nevertheless, Ragsdell said the town could look at the success stories and figure out how to improve. For example, how can Eureka Springs capitalize on being halfway between Branson

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and Crystal Bridges? He suggested they need “a well-thought out, realistic plan” and each component – CAPC, the city, the Chamber – would do its part.

Maloney told the group he learned at the recent Arkansas Hospitality Association meeting the State Department of Parks and Tourism had announced its advertising strategy for the first half of 2015. The mission statement would be 1) generate more travel 2) enhance the image of the state, and 3) grow tourism tax revenues by five percent.

Purkeypile suggested the group could piggyback on the state’s mission statement, and Ragsdell reminded him to include economic development. Purkeypile said that task would fall to the mayor, but he might need a legislative liaison.

Mike Bishop, president of the Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber already has in place a legislative committee with political connections with whom “we try to stay engaged.” He added it would help if City Hall participated.

Butch Berry, uncontested mayoral candidate, responded that he has already met with individuals, including State Sen. Bryan King, about bringing more businesses to the area. He said federal grants are scarcer nowadays but “state money could be there if we develop our contacts, something I’ll have to pay attention to.”

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INDEPENDENTNews CAPC visits media plan, online booking

Nicky Boyette Charles Ragsdell, chair of the City Advertising and Promotion Commission told commissioners at the Sept. 24 workshop he had asked CAPC staff to prepare the 2015 media plan and budget two months earlier this year. His idea was to have the media plan ready and available by early November so local business owners could piggyback on the CAPC ads with promotions of their own.

Executive Director Mike Maloney had already reported on what he learned at the recent Arkansas Hospitality Association (AHA) meeting at which their media plan for the first half of 2015 was announced.

He said their theme would be “It’s all about the journey,” and one of their goals will be lengthen the stays of visitors at Arkansas destinations. The target demographic will be women ages 25-54 with a secondary target of adults 55 and older.

Maloney said Eureka Springs is featured in AHA advertising, and the Great Passion Play in particular is mentioned.

There will also be opportunities for co-op ads for television and print in which the CAPC can place ads along with AHA ads, a strategy Maloney said has proved effective.

“The AHA media plan would also provide examples of how to pattern advertising through the seasons,” Maloney said. Their media flowchart shows the ad campaign picking up in March in outdoors and travel publications, but the heaviest concentration of ads will be in April and May. Jack Moyer, general manager of the Crescent and Basin Park Hotels, said it seemed like a good idea for the state to announce its promotion strategy early so the CAPC can coordinate with it, followed by local business owners.

Moyer posited it would be helpful for business owners to understand the direction the CAPC intends to take and components of its strategy. “We don’t know what you’re doing,” he told the commission. He exhorted them to develop a detailed plan, execute it and worry less about resulting numbers because statistics can be interpreted to suit the interpreter.

Commissioner Terry McClung noticed the state was not advertising much early in the year, which is when Eureka Springs ought to be promoting spring break. He also reminded staff a consideration in planning ad spending is “lots of northwest Arkansas tourism comes from northwest Arkansas.”

Online booking services Commissioners again discussed pros and cons about adding an online booking service to the eurekasprings.org site. So far, two companies, Regatta and Jackrabbit, have made presentations to the commission.

Ragsdell said he would recommend asking Maloney and Finance Director Rick Bright to prepare a Request for Proposal to help them make a decision.

McClung asked if anyone had polled the lodging industry to gauge its interest in adding this service. Ragsdell said he had informally inquired and maybe one of six did not like the idea because he had a small bed & breakfast and did not want any extra calendar work.

Commissioner James DeVito said he liked the fact Regatta would allow the CAPC to capture information they do not get such as names and addresses of those who book rooms and other important data which would lead directly to more effective marketing.

Commissioner Damon Henke claimed owners of small lodging see the $20,000 annual cost of Jackrabbit as “money spent to help that does not help.” However, Henke said Jackrabbit would put money in the lodging owners’ pockets over time. Yet, all the while, Regatta would be a minimal expense of a one-time $1000 set-up charge and then a fee of eight percent of the booking fee that would be paid by the lodging property.

“The whole idea was to provide a service to businesses, but if they don’t want it, we don’t have a right to spend the money,” McClung stated.

Henke said he liked Jackrabbit better but Regatta was a fairer system, and further opinions and observations arose on one point and another like a carousel around the table until McClung stated, “I’m not ready to jump onto a service yet.”

Ragsdell said they could vote on the RFP at the next meeting.

Survey Ragsdell showed the commission a detailed and extensive online survey he developed to gather more information from visitors. His design allows those who want to fill out the survey to skip questions and offer comments, and questions include what did you like in Eureka Springs, what do wish we had, how did you hear about us, what did you do here, how likely are to come back, and many others. Ragsdell said

lodging properties could customize it and add it to their Facebook pages, for example, as another way to collect the data.

As an incentive to entice visitors to fill out the survey, Ragsdell intends to provide free weekend packages every month to a lucky visitor who fills out the survey.

Proposed ordinance revision Ragsdell spoke up in favor of a proposed ordinance for revising the CAPC ordinance to allow those who live outside the city limits but own businesses in town to sit on the CAPC. He said the proposed ordinance needs some work but supports the concept.

Next meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.

Step up for Silver Tea

Volunteers are needed to help with the Silver Tea benefitting Turpentine Creek on Thursday, Dec. 4. Please put this on your calendars, and if you can help, email Tanya Smith at tanya@ turpentinecreek.org or phone (479) 2533715.

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INDEPENDENTNews Senior Solutions helps navigate care decisions Becky Gillette Sue Hopkins, LCSW, who has a Master’s degree in social work, has been helping people steer through the tangled world of healthcare insurance and government assistance programs for decades. She was well regarded by patients, their families and staff at the Eureka

Springs Hospital for years before retiring a year ago, and has continued to do that work as a volunteer at the ECHO clinic.

Now she and her daughter, Piper Allen, LMSW, have joined forces to provide services as private consultants acting as professional geriatric care managers providing guidance to families making decisions to ensure quality care and optimal life for loved ones.

“We call ourselves Senior Solutions, and it is amazing that sometimes after a one-time consultation with us, it helps move people along with what to do next,” Hopkins said. “It gets the whole ball rolling for them. We come in and things expand exponentially after visiting with us.”

Allen grew up watching her mom help people.

“Seeing my mom through years in home health, hospice and the hospital made a huge impression on me,” Allen said. “I had it ingrained in me that I would be in a helping profession in some form or

Susan Hopkins (left) has teamed up with her daughter, Piper Allen, to offer help managing geriatric care through their company called Senior Solutions. Photo by Becky Gillette

fashion.”

The first question they often get is, “What is a geriatric care manager?”

Basically it is a specialist in the human services field who can help families caring for older relatives, including those with disabilities.

“The aging population is the largest growing segment of our population right now,” Allen said. “We are seeing that population growing as baby boomers are retiring, and dealing with taking care of their parents and spouses.”

Their services are about more than providing information such as telling people about the options for a relative who can no longer be taken care of at home.

They can inform clients about programs to help the elderly in their home, the costs of assisted care or a nursing home, and what benefits are available from the Veterans Administration, Medicaid and Medicare.

“We can educate and inform over and over again,” Hopkins said. “But what we are really best at is helping people cope with what can be a very difficult situation, and problem solve about what to do next.

We are finding we spend a good deal of time not giving information, but advice on how to deal with information in making decisions on how to deal with a relative with dementia or other problems.”

“We are helping them figure out strategies for coping and how to better care for their loved ones,” Allen said. “A lot of the loved ones are confused. The caretakers can feel guilty for some of their actions when dealing with their loved ones. We can help them strategize better ways of helping them.”

It is common for older people living here to not have any family nearby. So Hopkins and Allen have teleconferences with family members from out of state helping to decide on a course of action.

“It is very common for family members to have trouble agreeing on care,” Hopkins said. “The family member from out-ofstate often has unrealistic expectations of the family members caring for the elderly relative. There is value in having social workers help because we are trained with conflict resolution, mediation. We can help pull family members together by providing information and education, and helping people iron out differences.”

There is a fee for their services, of course, but it is often an investment that SENIOR SOLUTIONS continued on page 23

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INDEPENDENTNews Ballinger, community leaders confer on domestic violence safety network Alana Cook Rep. Bob Ballinger, R-Ark., met with a panel of community leaders, law enforcement officers, and domestic violence advocates Monday at Cornerstone Bank in Berryville to hash out a plan for creating the Carroll County Domestic Violence

Safety Network.

Ballinger led the panel discussion about current resources available to Carroll County domestic violence victims, and the myriad of obstacles victims face when they try to get help.

The network would serve as a central gathering place to help victims navigate

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Nicky Boyette Chair Lonnie Clark announced at a special meeting of the Carroll County Airport Commission that commissioner Heath Worley has resigned his seat effective immediately. Worley had said his work commitments prevented his fulfilling his duties on the commission. Airport manager Dana Serrano said Worley had

been invaluable at helping her with duties around the airport grounds. The commission voted to accept Worley’s resignation.

Clark mentioned Eureka Springs Mayor Morris Pate had submitted an application to sit on the commission if a seat became available, and without much ado, Pate was nominated and voted in as the new commissioner.

through the system.

Robin Arnold, an investigator with the Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office, said a pamphlet of resources is currently available through the prosecutor’s office, but the panel agreed the pamphlet needs to be in key locations such as grocery stores to help victims afraid of going to the prosecutor.

“I help a lot of victims by calling shelters and informing them of their rights, but the only thing I can’t do is transport a victim to a shelter. I usually get help from the officers for that,” Arnold told the panel.

The network would alleviate other gaps in the system through creation of a crisis hotline staffed by trained professionals. Victims could call the hotline for transportation to various safe spots and shelters throughout the county.

A retired law enforcement officer recounted his past experiences with domestic violence, saying most of his domestic violence calls involved drugs and alcohol. Berryville Police Dept.

Det. Robert Bartos said law officers on the scene try to handle a domestic violence call the best they can, but they often respond to complicated situations.

Rebecca Farrell, director of Northwest Arkansas Women’s shelter made a passionate plea for more education on the causes of domestic violence and a change in the way the issue is handled throughout the county.

“You are missing the issue,” Farrell said. “Drugs and alcohol do not cause domestic violence. There is a correlation, but correlation does not equal causation.” Farrell said the county needs to create batterer intervention SAFE NETWORK continued on page 23

The circus is coming in November!

Eureka Springs Carnival Association is seeking sponsors and volunteers to make this event a success.

Proceeds go toward the Eureka Springs After-School Program.

Pledge your support today!

Contact Brenda Tenan, 479.244.5042, or Danny Cameron, 870.416.0758.

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INDEPENDENTNews Robiejos keep Eureka Springs Farmers’ Market lively Becky Gillette Lisa and Frankie Robiejo are familiar, always-smiling faces at the Eureka Springs Farmers’ Market and are as colorful and fun as the tie-dyed clothing they sell. Frankie is manager of the farmers’ market, the guy who works both in front and behind the scenes to make this one of the state’s more popular farmers’ markets.

The Robiejos moved here from California 10 years ago, where Frankie worked as a supervisor for a lawn maintenance company.

“We decided we were getting too old to do that kind of work, and so we thought about the farmers’ market and baking because we both enjoy baking,” Lisa said.

“When we first started looking into it, state regulations required a commercial kitchen, which was difficult and expensive. The cottage law was passed that allows you to bake from your home kitchen as long as you sell only at farmers’ markets. There are guidelines we have to follow. For example, you can’t use cream cheese as an ingredient because of the lack of refrigeration at the market. The health department comes to check us at the market every once in a while to make sure we’re following guidelines.”

Many of their treats are made from old family recipes they have been baking for years.

“I have been baking with my mother since I was a little girl,” Lisa said. “Frank has always been in the kitchen. His dad taught him a lot about cooking and baking.”

Most of their breads, like banana bread, are quick breads, and the only ones with yeast are cinnamon rolls. Their most popular item is the chocolate oat bar.

“We bring some to every market,”

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Lisa said. “Some customers would be upset if we didn’t have it, I think. People also love our gluten free cakes. Some people have said they are the best they’ve had.

People asked us all the time about gluten free, so we did some research and found some great recipes. We are providing items that are hard to get elsewhere around here.

People thank me for gluten-free products.

It is a real good feeling when they say that because that is why we do it.”

The Robiejos have been at the market for six years, say it just gets better each year.

“The market is growing,” Lisa said.

“We have done a lot more business this season. There are so many different vendors, a great diversity. We have such a great vibe going, we hope to be doing it for a very long time.”

Tie-dyed clothing was Frankie’s idea.

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the winter.”

Success of the farmers’ market is particularly noteworthy considering the town’s small population.

“Residents support the market year around, which is wonderful,” Lisa said.

“We have tourists who come to the market and tell us how much fun it is – they come back to the market when they come back to vacation.”

Another colorful Robiejos offering is vertical grow planters that look like a potted palm tree and are used for growing vegetables and flowers.

“In one square foot, you have your own garden,” Frankie said. “It’s mobile, easy

to move, and easy to water. People who don’t have a yard, or people in wheelchairs, can have a garden where they can grow their own food. It is my own design, manufactured from used PVC pipes.”

As market manager, his biggest challenge is keeping up the excitement, coming up with ideas to make people want to come to the market have a good time.

“That is our constant drive,” he said.

“We have activities like salsa, chili and pie contests and our food giveaways. When customers go to a booth and purchase something, they are handed a ticket to win a basket with food and other items from the vendors. We pick someone to win at the end of September, another in October.

And in November we have a big giveaway – complete Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners.”

There is also breakfast with Frankie on the second Tuesday of the month, and popular demonstrations by local chefs and nutritionists.

Live music at the market is also a hit.

“We’ll have people dancing,” Frankie said. “A lot of people, particularly those from out of town, take pictures, especially of the bluegrass band. Eureka Springs is a wonderful place to do business. The people are Lisa and my kind of people, open minded and inclusive. Their arms are open to everyone.”

Community First Business After Hours Oct. 2

The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce first Thursday Business After Hours will be held at the Community First Bank on Oct. 2 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Fabulous food, refreshing drink, and music by local talent will be provided. See www.communityfirstbank.com or phone (479) 253-0500.

INDEPENDENTNews Undefeated by fire and mold, couple build ‘green’ home Becky Gillette Diana and Bob Harvey, accomplished Eureka Springs artists, have had some devastating losses. In 1999, they lost 30 years of artwork, music and book libraries, and records of their careers when their studio in El Dorado burned down.

The uninsured losses were devastating. Soon after the fire, a woman asked Diana to paint something, and her response was, “Lady, I don’t even own a paintbrush.”

They had moved to El Dorado from New Mexico to be near Diana’s aging mother. But after the studio burned down, they were free to move to a town that suited them better.

“We’ve been very happy in Eureka, and rebuilt our careers and our lives,” she said. “In the spring of 2000, we found a home on Rocky Top that was a 100-year old house patched together with a lot of add-ons. We found a community of artists and lots of beautiful people. There is an intellectual crowd here in this small community of artists. Eureka Springs is not your usual small town. It has a European ambiance.”

A couple years ago Bob began having trouble with a chronic cough. They noticed a black stain on the wall that was spreading. Mold was a result of additions to the house not having proper venting and vapor barriers.

After demolishing the home, they rebuilt from the ground up. The result is a dream “green” home for a

couple with a keen eye not only for aesthetics, but energy conservation and sustainability.

“We recycled all the cabinetry, appliances, flooring and the ceiling,” Diana said. “The only things we kept are the doors. People came and got everything. We were able to reduce what went into the landfill by 50 percent.”

It took about a year to build the house they moved into around Christmas 2013.

“I believe strongly about touching the Earth lightly,” Diana said. “Sustainability is very important. I knew I would

have only one chance to do this in my life, and I wanted to do it right.”

To start, they faced the house to get maximum solar gain at the winter solstice. This also happens to be the direction with a fabulous view overlooking the valley. Windows are made from E-glass that blocks the summer sun while letting the winter sun in, making it easier to heat and cool.

The number of exterior walls was minimized. The walls are made from 2x6 wood that allows more insulation than standard 2x4s. The white metal roof deflects heat and reduces energy bills. Appliances are energy efficient, and all the light bulbs are LEDs. The result is an electric bill only a third of the original house.

Their two-story, 1,900-square-foot house has an atrium in the center with windows that can be opened and closed remotely. Clerestory windows draw air through the house from the downstairs windows.

“When the clerestory windows are open upstairs the hot air can flow up and out,” Diana said. “Not only does the atrium make it feel like a cathedral, the air flow means we don’t have to turn on the air conditioner until it gets to be about 90 degrees outside.”

They also have a front-loading washer and dryer that GOING GREEN continued on page 12

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Singing hospital praises

Editor, There have been some negative comments about our Eureka Hospital in the past. I would like to counter them with my recent experience.

I recently had to go to the Emergency Room, then be admitted for one night.

I was happy to be there (even in a hospital!) because I felt cared for with kindness, professionalism and compassion. Dr. Collier, the physician on call, could not have been nicer. She not only is a nice person, but also a good doctor. The nurses have my admiration; they work 12-hour shifts and do so with cheerfulness.

Of course, my GP doctor came the next morning. I cannot sing his praises loud enough. Dr. Bell is an extraordinarily kind person and an excellent physician.

I think we are very fortunate to have a good hospital in our little town. I hope the council and hospital board will find a way to build a new hospital in Eureka.

The current building may be old, but there is no substitute for compassion.

Thank you so much to the people who work there. As I told them on the way out, “I hope I never see you again, but if I have to, I will be happy.”

Trella Laughlin

Week went smoothly

Editor, Big kudos to our Eureka Springs police department, sheriff’s department, first responders and volunteer fire department for all of your hard work this past weekend.

Now that our town is starting to normalize, it is important to remember that due to the diligence of the above, this past weekend went fairly smoothly. I always get concerned because people from out of town tend to take our curves too fast, and when we have our city jam-packed with people not familiar with our terrain it is a concern that people will die and get severely injured.

I know on Thursday I passed three cars on the side of the road going out of town on 62 waiting for police to arrive because of a minor accident. Luckily, it appeared that none was injured. It was still a reminder to slow down and not tailgate.

MarySue Meyerhoven

Unconditional ‘if’

Editor, To that Right Wing Christian; Do I respect your religion? No, and I do not have to, nor am I required to.

I recognize your right to believe what you believe. I recognize your right to express what you believe. I respect your beliefs as long as you respect mine. I do not recognize your “right” to judge me. I do not recognize your “right” to condemn

me to anything. I do not recognize your “right” to force your belief system on me.

I do not respect ignorance. I do not respect brainwashing. I do not respect cults. I do not respect hatred, bigotry, misogyny, sexism or tyranny.

In your reality, you claim to be ProLife. You support continuous war, you, however, do not support eliminating hunger, poverty or homelessness. You are against changing, the way we live as a people, in order to protect our home, Mother Earth.

You support capital punishment, (seems a whole lot like retroactive abortion to me) you do not support human rights for every human. (Human being, Function: noun: an individual of the species of primate mammal that walks on two feet, is related to the great apes, and is distinguished by a greatly developed brain with the capacity for speech and abstract reasoning).

You do not support opportunities for good paying jobs or a great education for all humans. The representatives that you elect are the best possible evidence that right wing Christians could not possibly be Pro-Life.

Your Christian God’s love for human kind is unconditional if, you follow the teachings of the Christ, the vast majority of the group currently calling themselves Right Wing Christians are not presenting any evidence whatsoever of being Right or Christians.

H. Glenn Strange

WEEK’S TopTweets @BuckyIsotope: If Yo Yo Ma doesn’t answer the phone by saying “cello” then I consider his entire life a failure. @jenstatsky: The final stage of adulthood is when you start saying, “Oooh, that breeze feels nice.” @briangaar: Tell me your story, parkgiant-truck-diagonally guy. Things will never get better if we don’t dialogue. @badbanana: Sure hope I haven’t wasted my life being loyal to the wrong brand of toothpaste. @Kyle_Lippert: High heels are just regular heels that live in Colorado. @thegynomite: Every selfie you post

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should come stamped with a number like a limited edition print. “Attempt 7 of 25.” @Reverend__Scott: *rubs magic lamp, genie appears. ”You get 2 wishes.”

“I wish I got 3 wishes.”

“Your wish is granted.”

“Nice, nice. ” “You have 2 left.” @jwoodham: Why would America make the bald eagle its national bird when all they do is attack things and fly away and nevermind I think I get it now. @jasonroeder: I don’t think my neighbor knows my rule about not interacting unless we’re both pointing at

the same tornado. @jnellbg: I may not have great parenting skills, but in my defense the kids don’t have great childing skills either. @DamienFahey: 70% of the Earth’s surface is water. The other 30% is covered in advertisements for The Blacklist. @LambyMcSheeps: Sometimes you need a little distance to see things clearly, but other times it is obviously a bear and you should probably just run @KyleMcDowell86: Juror: We find the defendant – *pizza guy bursts in* – “I’ve got 2 pizzas for Not Guilty.”

Defendant: I’m Not Guilty.

Judge: NOT GUILTY. *bangs gavel*

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Hope for the Future

ast week, people from every walk of life and nation leaders came together in New York City with dreams and hopes for a better tomorrow.

More than 400,000 people turned out for the People’s Climate March demanding solutions for the catastrophic impact of climate change. The message was clear: political leaders have failed to preserve the environment.

U.S. and China make pledges The United Nations Climate Summit was the forum for the nations of the world, with 120 world leaders coming together to raise the voices of billions of people. The U.S. and China, the world’s biggest greenhouse gas polluters, took the lead accepting responsibility for climate change.

President Obama said during his speech, “We cannot condemn our children, and their children, to a future that is beyond their capacity to repair, not when we have the means, the technological innovation and the scientific imagination to begin the work of repairing it right now.”

China’s Vice Premier said their commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emission would include a carbon emissions peak, an absolute limit on emission levels. China has already taken steps installing 13,000 megawatts of Solar PV power this year; the equivalent of 22 coal-fired power plants!

With clear commitments, the U.S. is taking leadership based on technological innovations and China is taking action with local and community solar systems.

The New Climate Economy A breakthrough report was issued by an international commission of top world leaders and finance ministers, with a new perspective for the economics of climate change. The New Climate Economy key finding, “better climate provides better economy for everyone,” based on out-of-the-box thinking and solid economic studies, is great news. “There is a huge scope for actions which can both enhance growth and reduce climate risk.”

The New Climate report disproves the erroneous belief, promoted by the coal industry, that there would be a huge price to pay to avoid catastrophic climate change.

In addition, the report provides a clear road map for the next 15 years: efficient investments could deliver at least half of the emission cuts needed by 2030 to keep global temperatures in check, while delivering extra economic gains on the side, creating thousands on high paying jobs.

EPA Clean Power Plan The New Climate Economy report challenges the coal industry proposition that “replacing coal with more expensive natural gas is unaffordable and unachievable.”

The EPA is not asking states to replace coal with methane. The Clean Power Plan is about reducing carbon dioxide pollution from coal-fired power plants. For Arkansas, a state exporting more than 30 percent of the power generated, carbon dioxide emissions could be cut by reducing the amount of power exported. Local and community solar generation can provide megawatts of pollution-free power, creating thousands of high paying jobs. Rooftop systems are installed in hours; community micro-grids are installed in weeks.

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy gave a compelling speech on the new lowcarbon economy, stating EPA has the authority, under section 111d of the Clean Air Act, to set coal power plant pollution standards that would bring economic development and jobs that would not occur otherwise. “When it comes to climate change, the most expensive thing we could do is to do nothing,” McCarthy said. “New local high paying jobs in clean-energy fields increased 12,500 in the second quarter of this year, showing that environmentally friendly industries are reducing costs, bringing jobs and bringing manufacturing back to the United States.

People have the Power What can you do to preserve the quality of life for your children and grandchildren?

Raise your voice and vote in the upcoming elections. Send your comments to EPA Clean Power Plan supporting their efforts. Send comments to DOE opposing Clean Line Plains and Eastern transmission line. Contribute to Save the Ozarks legal defense fund, our best hope of stopping the SWEPCO transmission line to Kings River and beyond.

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by Dan Krotz ines from movies are a way we commonly share culture and context. “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn,” from Gone with the Wind, was spoken 75 years ago, yet almost everyone recalls who said it, and maybe even why. Other favorites include “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse,” and “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”

Edging into the top 100 lines is one from the 2004 film, Meet the Fockers, where left-leaning environmentalist Dustin Hoffman explains toilet flushing etiquette to arch conservative Robert De Niro: “Yellow is mellow, but brown goes down.” Notwithstanding particular opinions on the matter, we can agree that both characters are looking into a toilet bowl.

Toilet bowls naturally puts us in mind of the never-ending political season we’ve come to endure, with less and less patience. Whether we’re gazing upon something mellow (or just yellow) or brown, I’ll leave it to you to decide, but allow me to guess who might plausibly recite, with heartfelt conviction, the following lines: “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close up,” could only come from that Norma Desmond of Campaign 2016, Hillary Clinton. She can’t stop thinking about tomorrow, but didn’t we see this movie 25 years ago? Meanwhile, “Go ahead, make my day,” rolls off the lips of John McCain as easily as, “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” Both of these Patriot Act signing war hawks have certainly been around for a long time.

And how easy it is to see Mark Pryor sitting on a park bench, saying, “My mama always said, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.’”

But is he mellow, or just yellow, or brown? Across the street, on another bench, Hannibal Cotton recites, “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some Fava beans and a nice Chianti.”

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A little help from our friends:

• Cup of Love free dinner, lunch, clothing – Free Mexican dinner Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

Hearty soup lunch Fridays 9:30 – 2 p.m. Free clothing. Located in former Wildflower thrift shop (yellow building next to chapel) US 62E. (479) 363-4529.

• Flint Street Fellowship food pantry, lunch, free clothing – Pantry open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays. Free lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free clothes/shoes closet, books and household items.

(479) 253-9491 or 253-4945. Leave donations in barrel at entrance if facility is closed.

• Wildflower food pantry, furniture bank and clothing – Wildflower Chapel (US 62E) free food pantry 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Thrift store and used furniture bank (now in big blue barn only) Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday 1 – 6 p.m. Drop off donations Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• GRIEF SHARE – 13-week grief recovery program. Sundays 2 – 4 p.m. HI Community Church Fellowship Hall library (188 Stateline Drive). Join at any time. $15 workbook fee.

(479) 253-8925, or e-mail lardellen@gmail. com.

• Celebrate Recovery – Soul Purpose Ministries, 801 S. Springfield, Green Forest, 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Potluck meal followed by 12-step Christ-centered meetings for those suffering from addiction, habit, hang-up or hurt.

• No high school diploma? Take free GED classes in the Carnegie Library Annex every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9 a.m.

- noon with study and tutoring for the GED test.

Open to ages 18 and up. GED classes also in Berryville at Carroll County Center. Some open to ages 16 and 17 per educational requirements.

For info: Nancy Wood (479) 981-0482, Carnegie Library (479) 253-8754, Carroll County Center (870) 423-4455). Offered by North Arkansas College with Carnegie Library support.

• Coffee Break Al-Anon Family Group Women – Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m., Faith Christian Family Church, Hwy. 23S, (479) 363- 9495.

Meetings at Coffee Pot Club behind Land O’ Nod Inn: • Alateen – Sundays, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Email alateen1st@gmx.com or phone (479) 9819977 • Overeaters Anonymous – Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Barbara (479) 244-0070 • Narcotics Anonymous – Fridays, 5:30 p.m.

(903) 278-5568 • Al-Anon Family Group (AFG) – Sundays, 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Tuesdays 7 p.m. • Eureka Springs Coffee Pot AA Groups Monday – Saturday 12:30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday – Thursday, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. (479) 253-7956 • Al-Anon Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. All other meetings: See www.nwarkaa.org 10 |

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September 22 9:56 a.m. – Motorist told ESPD he had swerved off US 62 to avoid a deer. No injuries.

September 23 2:08 a.m. – Security guard watching over a business noticed a door was ajar which earlier had been closed, and he suspected a possible break-in. Also a cell phone was missing, but guard wanted to speak with the owners in the morning before making a report.

4:34 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance.

9:40 a.m. – Constable on patrol responded to the scene of a sick raccoon in a neighborhood near downtown, and the long, hard journey ended for the ailing animal.

10:09 a.m. – There was a two-vehicle accident in a parking lot with no injuries.

10:36 a.m. – Gas station employee spoke with a constable about a suspicious transaction that had occurred earlier.

11:49 a.m. – An alarm sounded at a business along US 62, but the constable found it was a false alarm.

5:19 p.m. – Witness reported a possibly intoxicated driver blocked the driveway to a restaurant. Constable responded and issued a citation.

5:43 p.m. – Constable drove upon an accident on Hwy. 23 South. The driver was taken to ESH where the constable issued a citation for DWI. 8:52 p.m. – Passerby told ESPD he thought he had seen a dead dog in a parking lot. Constable discovered it was a trash bag.

9:11 p.m. – A neighbor asked for a constable to intervene in a nearby domestic disturbance. The constable found instead a party that was getting louder, and asked the revelers to keep it moderate.

11 p.m. – Person at a tourist lodging told ESPD a male yelling in the nearby woods might be intoxicated. Constable went there but did not find anyone yelling or otherwise.

11:30 p.m. – Benton County officers picked up an individual on an ESPD warrant for failure to appear, and the individual was transported here.

September 24 12:55 a.m. – Guest at an inn said a male kept trying to grab her and would not leave her alone. Constable arrived and arrested the individual on an ESPD

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warrant for failure to appear on a criminal trespass charge plus new charges for criminal trespass, public intoxication and disorderly conduct.

10:01 a.m. – A free-roaming dog reportedly frolicked through a neighborhood, but the constable who went to the scene never saw it.

10:59 a.m. – Driver claimed another motorist ran him off the road. Constable found the adverse vehicle, and it had a flat tire and nothing was wrong with the driver. The other driver had no damage to his car.

11:50 a.m. – Concerned caller asked for a welfare check on her neighbor who had not responded to calls from her daughter for three days. Constable discovered the neighbor was fine, but her phone was not working.

3:19 p.m. – There was a one-vehicle accident on US 62 toward the eastern edge of town. Constable arrested the driver for driving on a suspended license.

September 25 12:23 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for DWI, noise ordinance violation and following too closely.

12:40 a.m. – Manager of a tourist lodging had heard an unwanted person might be on the premises. Constable responded to the scene and found it safe and serene.

5:05 p.m. – ESPD learned a group was drinking beer in a yard above downtown and depositing their empties and other detritus in the hedges. Constable kept an eye on the proceedings.

6:15 p.m. – Following a complaint, constable on patrol monitored the noise level of motorcycles in a parking lot.

7:54 p.m. – Resident called ESPD to make a formal complaint about the noise level at a particular business on Main Street. She would not provide her address so the constable could not check the noise level from her address.

8:34 p.m. – Constable secured a door which had been left open.

9:27 p.m. – Vehicle was parked in suspicious fashion at a motel, but it was gone by the time a constable arrived.

9:27 p.m. – Constable initiated a traffic stop for excessively loud pipes on a motorcycle. Driver was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

11:48 p.m. – Complainant claimed her neighbors were shouting and then they turned up their music up too loud.

Constable went there and heard no music, but the residents acknowledged they had

had a verbal argument.

September 26 12:25 a.m. – One neighbor reported hearing something attacking her neighbor’s dog. Constable responded.

Did not hear anything untoward or see the dog.

5:36 p.m. – EMS responded to a motorcycle accident on Planer Hill.

7:06 p.m. – Constable initiated a traffic stop on a speeding motorcycle and arrested the driver for driving on a suspended license and no motorcycle endorsement.

9:28 p.m. – Constable responded to a domestic dispute and arrested the male for disorderly conduct and on a CCSO warrant.

9:56 p.m. – Constable filed a report regarding a male patron seen taking money off a waitress’ table at a restaurant.

September 27 12:31 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for warrants out of Harrison and Carroll County.

1:35 a.m. – Constable hefted large branches out of a roadway on a road in the west side of town.

10:23 a.m. – Guest at a hotel claimed jewelry had been stolen from her room.

3:40 p.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for driving on a suspended license.

6:59 p.m. – Constables went to the scene of a domestic disturbance and arrested an individual on two counts of domestic violence.

7:35 p.m. – ESPD watched for a possibly intoxicated driver headed toward town on Hwy. 23 North but they never encountered the vehicle.

8:01 p.m. – ESPD took a call regarding a kidnapping and gave advice as needed.

9:19 p.m. – Constable responded to a report of a male passed out near a bar on US 62. He found the person alert and causing no harm to anyone.

9:21 p.m. – ESPD learned there had been some bikers armed with shovels at a bar causing trouble. They were already gone when constables arrived, but one toolwielder was reportedly very intoxicated and patrolling constables kept an eye out for him.

11:41 p.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for DWI, implied consent and violating the noise ordinance.

September 28 12:05 a.m. – Loud music emanated from near the old high school. The constable

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INDEPENDENT Art & Entertainment Create a villain

Author Marian Szczepanski will teach “Bring on the Bad Guys” Oct. 4 at the Village Writing School. This workshop will focus on how to create believable, nuanced antagonists. Szczepanski holds a MFA from Warren Wilson College and lives in Houston, Texas.

The half-day workshop takes place at the Village Writing School, 177 Huntsville Road. For details and to register online, see villagewritingschool.com, phone (479) 292-3665 or email alisontaylorbrown@ me.com.

Dickie painting accepted in watershed show Carol Dickie’s painting, “Corn Flowers and Barn,” was accepted into the 2014 Illinois River Salon and Art Show in support of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership.

The opening reception and silent auction for selected pieces, including Dickie’s, will be Oct. 2 from 4 – 9 p.m. during the Restoration of Our River conference at Crystal Bridges.

After that, the show moves to the Illinois River Watershed Project Learning Center, 221 S. Main, Cave Springs, Ark., from Oct. 3 – Nov. 15 (open weekdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) A final reception and silent auction will be held Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Illinois River watershed runs roughly between Bentonville, Ark., and Gore, Okla.

Oct. 5 domestic violence awareness benefit features debut author Marian Szczepanski’s debut novel, Playing St. Barbara (High Hill Press), chronicles the secrets, struggles, and self-redemption of a Depression-era coal miner’s wife and her three daughters, set against a turbulent historical backdrop of Ku Klux Klan intimidation and the Pennsylvania Mine War of 1933. Domestic violence figures prominently in the narrative – and, the Houston-based author discovered, her family’s past.

Szczepanski will discuss the issue of domestic abuse, its impact on her

life and family history, and how it influenced Playing St. Barbara at a Domestic Violence Awareness Benefit for Carroll County Safety Network on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2 p.m., at the Village Writing School, 177 Huntsville Rd. Szczepanski teaches creative writing workshops at Writespace Houston, the Village Writing School and Ozark Creative Writers Conference. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. www.marianszczepanski. com.

EUREKA! The Art of Being chosen for film fest EUREKA! The Art of Being is an official selection of the upcoming Offshoot Film Fest to be held at the Univ. of Arkansas Global Campus Building (2 East Center Street) in Fayetteville Oct. 2 – 5. The documentary, which had a successful screening at The Aud earlier this year, explores the artistry in all of us through the creativity and camaraderie of the art community in Eureka Springs. The film will be shown

Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

The four-day festival is coordinated by the Seedling Film Association.

See full schedule, clips and ticket information on www. seedlingfilm.com. Limited edition DVDs are available at The Town Shop (9 Spring) and Eureka Thyme (19 Spring). See more about the film at www.

EurekaTheArtofBeing. com or contact Director/ Producer L. Kai Robert (479) 981-9194 or email kairobert@cox.net.

Fall-colored workshops at ESSA Take a Lighten Up/loosen Up watercolor painting workshop with award winning watercolorist Richard Stephens on Oct. 9 – 11, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Stephens was named by Watercolor Magic magazine as one of ten top watercolorists to watch. For more information go to www.raswatercolors.com A Drawing in Ink workshop takes place Oct. 10 and 11, from 9 a.m. – 4

p.m. Workshop instructor James Rather shares his passion for taking pen to paper.

Featured at this year’s Art on the Creeks in Rogers, James will help you find a creative outlet in drawing. For more information see www.ratheruniqueart. com.

Register for these workshops on the web at www.ESSA-art.org or by calling (479) 253-5384.

Lorna Trigg featured at Déjà Vu In celebration of American Craft Week The Emporium by Deva Vu will feature Eureka artist Lorna Trigg on Saturday Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Joining Lorna will be “Resourceress” Juliette Edgerton crafting and showing her custom jewelry, a must see for all.

Quilting Harmony Local quilting artist, Karen Hamony, recently won a first and third place in The Great Arkansas Quilt Show 3 in Little Rock, a juried show celebrating contemporary quilters from across Arkansas. More than 30 quilts varying in in size, technique and composition were submitted.

Karen claimed two awards: her “Forest Primeval” won 1st Place in the Pieced category, and “If Only it was that Easy” won 3rd Place in Appliqué.

“Fabric inspires me to create, whether it’s a traditional bed quilt, a

representational art quilt, or a quilted garment; I love combining color and print together in ways that capture the eye and imagination of the viewer,” Karen wrote in the Arkansas Arts Council’s Artists’ Registry.

The Great Arkansas Quilt Show 3 continues in the Cabe Gallery at Historic Arkansas Museum through May 3, 2015. The museum is open 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday. Historic Arkansas Museum is an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage.

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INDEPENDENTNews New restaurant “Sticks” landing Kenzie Doss A mysterious video surfaced on Facebook recently: enigmatic shimmers of light dance below the entrance to the New Orleans Hotel, and at the door the Green Fairy herself welcomes you to: Le Stick Nouveau.

Brandon Cox and Donna Fontanello are co-owners of the new fine dining experience, Le Stick Nouveau. Working diligently for the past two months with designers Jake Rogers and Krista Dowlin, Brandon and Donna are set to open Le Stick Nouveau officially on Oct. 11 – but, for the curious, a limited menu is already being served Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. until close.

Brandon discussed the hints the video advert gives potential diners: “There are a lot of art nouveau themes. We’re not an absinthe bar, but we are drawing on the Green Fairy, who represents the drinking of absinthe. We have a large clientele to bring to Eureka Spring and we’re trying to keep everyone curious.”

And there’s even a hint in the name. Le Stick is the heart of Candlestick, and heart is part of what’s being brought to the table. Locals who have eaten there will be excited to know Brian and Donna previously owned the Candlestick Inn in Branson. The restaurant had been around since 1962 and was owned by Brandon’s father and 13 co-owners whom he eventually bought out and brought Brandon on board.

Brandon began dating his wife, Donna, just before taking over the Candlestick, and the couple eventually married in Eureka Springs. They successfully managed the Candlestick, until, on Feb. 29, 2012, a tornado struck Branson. The phone call Brandon and Donna received altered the course of their lives. The roof of the Candlestick had been torn right off, but because the restaurant was closed that day the only casualty was the business.

It was a trying time for both owners and staff, but serendipity soon stepped in. After the tornado, Brandon, Donna and their designer, Jake, began discussing new restaurant plans. They would often visit Eureka Springs and GOING GREEN continued from page 7

uses about a third the amount of water, soap and electricity as conventional. Their massive soapstone stove heats with 96 percent efficiency – making it very low in emissions.

“I put my hand in the oven portion 24 hours after the fire went out, and it was still too hot to touch,” Bob said. “It was still warm in 48 hours. We won’t have to use cords and cords of wood. We saved all the construction scraps, and should have about two years’ worth of heating from them.”

Diana is well known for cat paintings, and their four cats love the new house, especially the corner porch that is also, by design, a nest area for bats.

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Classic Atypical – That’s how Le Stick Nouveau describes its own innovative cuisine.

The restaurant is open for the curious Wednesday – Sunday at 5 p.m. with a limited menu until the official opening on Oct. 11.

Photo by Jeremy Mason McGraw

were soon chomping at the bit to start over. From 2012 on, little by little, things seemed to align perfectly and the team soon found themselves ready to christen Le Stick Nouveau under the New Orleans Hotel.

The lounge area commanded by the massive ornate bar flows easily into a main formal dining area with high backed booths giving the illusion of a private dining experience.

An alternate veiled area is fitted for private gatherings and parties of 10 to 22 people for a specialized dining experience.

nonflammable materials. The exterior looks like wood, but is concrete Hardiboard.

Interior walls are stucco. The metal roof won’t burn, nor will the tile floors.

Lighting is designed to flow inward, not outward. People have light where needed, but migrating birds and butterflies aren’t confused.

The Harveys hired landscaper Debbie Campbell to design and oversee installation of six rain gardens with extensive terracing, mulching and plantings that include native plants, herbs and a cottage kitchen garden. Water collected from the roof is channeled into the garden via underground irrigation pipes. Now, after rain, almost nothing runs down the hill and the gardens stay damp a week to ten days. A 5,000-gallon tank

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Throughout, a balance of light and dark colors provide as much pleasure for the eyes as the food does for the palate.

Chef Donny Cummings has created a menu lined with French main staples and is very passionate about it. Donna mentions with pride, “He’s completely self-taught, it blows you away. All he does is read and learn constantly.”

There has been nothing but high praise for Chef Cummings, who is treating patrons to a menu temporarily limited in choice, but not in flavor. Patrons should come hungry and ready for their palates to be flattered. Delicious in both visual and culinary aspects, Le Stick Nouveau delights the senses from your first cocktail to your last savored bite. Beginning Oct. 11 patrons will enjoy a full menu in traditional French preparation, including the former Candlestick’s famous steaks, lobster, shrimp, chicken and beef dishes with desserts du jour.

There is good variety to the ample drinks menu with the aptly named ‘Eurekan’ and the enticing ‘Glassglow.’

If you choose to experiment with a wine that could be described as having ‘hints of bacon,’ you’ll find yourself impressed. Not only is the wine delicious, but also pairs remarkably well with the house-made ricotta ravioli in an artichoke cream sauce or a stacked high chicken roulade.

Appetizers such as the haricot vert with tomato coulee are fresh and delicious.

Ah – dessert! Something heavenly came out of the kitchen as a small chocolate orb with Himilayan pink sea salt and a splash of olive oil – Chocolate Cremeux – wonderful!

Friendly wait staff serve food and drinks with an elegance befitting their surroundings. And with clients previously coming to Branson all the way from Dallas simply to enjoy their food, it’s easy to see why Brandon and Donna are optimistic about what they intend to bring to Eureka Springs.

Promising to be nouveau in everything, Le Stick Nouveau offers a fresh take on adult dining. For details and updates visit the Facebook page: Le Stick. For reservations phone (479) 981-3123.

that catches the rain from their studio next door is used to irrigate between rains.

There is no grass. Everything blooms.

Except for the kitchen garden, the other gardens were planted for the birds and butterflies.

“I read in Audubon that the best thing you can do for the environment is plant flowers because there is so much intensive agriculture and chemical use, the insect population has really dropped,” Diana said.

“And that is the food for the birds. If you want to do something for the environment, plant flowers and don’t put any poisons on them.

“We have three large dead oak trees that I was thinking to cut down. But I started watching and they are full of life. There are bugs living in them, and the woodpeckers

are raising kids. It is a wonderful bird habitat. We will leave the trees just as they are.”

The home is beautifully decorated, and the view is particularly pretty at night when you can see the beyond the valley to the lights of Berryville.

“There is lot about the house that makes me happy,” Diana said. “Bob said he didn’t care what it was as long as it was interesting. We were able to do things we had wanted to do forever. We did masonry stove research in the early 1970s. The house feels open and spacious. The tall ceilings are a very old technology that provides a comfortable ambiance. From the house you can see the trees and beautiful clouds.

Moonlight comes in the windows. It is very satisfying.”

INDEPENDENTLens Fine diners – Restaurant owner Brandon Cox welcomes Billy and Christina Floyd to Le Stick Nouveau during a word-of-mouth soft opening Sept. 26.

Photo by Kenzie Doss

Thunder on the bridge – A 112 mile circuit from Fayetteville to Beaver, down through Eureka Springs and back to Fayetteville is the first featured ride in Motorcycling in Arkansas magazine. These cyclists took advantage of the scenic route during BB & BBQ. Photo by David Frank Dempsey

Calling it quilts – winning quilts, that is. Arkansas Heritage Museum Director Bill Worthen awards Karen Harmony 1st Place in the Pieced Quilt category at the recent Great Arkansas Quilt Show 3 in Little Rock. She also won a 3rd Place in Appliqué.

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The Z-Crew – Dawn Anderson, right, and Amanda Price were two of more than 6,000 instructors in Orlando, Fla., for the 2014 Zumba Instructor Convention. They spent four days learning new routines and moves including a twist of flamenco, hip-hop, burlesque and reggae. The two have been teaching Zumba for years in Eureka, Berryville and Green Forest. For classes: (479) 366-3732 or (870) 654-2998. Photo submitted

Classic chef – Chef Donny Cummings offers his traditionally prepared French cuisine with a twist at Le Stick Nouveau. You’ll see his beautiful handiwork more often than his face.

Photo by Kenzie Doss

Master at work – Carroll County Master Gardener, Brenda Webb, recently plied her skills in the flowerbeds at Little Lake Eureka, sprucing up the garden for fall.

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ESOTERICAstrology as news for week Oct. 2 – 8

by Risa

Written in the Book of Life – Yom Kippur - as Mercury Retrogrades

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ercury Retrogrades Saturday. We know the “rules” by now. As Mercury stations retrograde, Saturday, we also end the ten days of repentance (forgiving & being forgiven) with Yom Kippur, the Jewish Festival of Judgment and Remembrance. On Rosh Hashanah God “opened” the Books of Judgment and Creation, observing humanity for acts of goodness, kindness, forgiveness and service.

Judgment has been “pending” and prayers, forgiveness

ARIES: Something appears, is seen, recognized, brought to balance and creates an interlude in your relationship(s). Perhaps you identify how to have true Right Relations with those who love you. Perhaps you learn that through relationships your true self emerges because relationships are an I/Thou situation. Realize this balances you, provides structure, discipline and leads to true heart-heart intimacy.

TAURUS: There are times when others tell you their deepest needs. Sometimes you can’t hear or understand them. This week your needs, usually hidden and unknown to you, thus hardly ever tended, emerge. Changes, small and subtle, begin to manifest in how you express yourself and the stating of long term wishes, desires and wants. Since your usual word is “no” (which means “wait I need to think on this”) everyone, surprised, listens attentively.

GEMINI: Who is your family? What does family mean to you? Perhaps family means criticism and judgments or gardens of nourishment. Whatever family signifies for you, it’s time to create your own family, building balance and love, discipline and rules, kindness and communication into yours. Think on this. It’s a time to recreate certain new plans and ideals. This time has arrived for you.

CANCER: You’re both in the world and not, at home while working at the

and service were required. Then on Yom Kippur (Saturday), the judgment is “sealed” (by G-d and the Heavenly Court).

But the verdict is still not finalized. There’s still an additional chance, positive expectation (until Sukkoth – little huts, living outside, which begins Thursday, Oct. 9-15) and hope that God will see that we were/are “good.” Good is better than perfect.

May everyone be inscribed by G-d in the Creation

same time. Family’s close by and yet not.

They’re in your heart. Both have spiritual work to accomplish. A new set of realities concerning resources emerges. Your specific and particular skills are a deeply needed resource and they are recognized.

They nurture and nourish and so many are grateful. Including the kingdoms.

LEO: A tradition, perhaps religious and intellectual, performed physically becomes important in order to summon you to a new discipline, structure and ritual that bring order and stability to your life. Perhaps you’re remembering a parent, teacher, grandparent, someone older and wiser, who instilled ethics and justice, seeing you as an equal. Who is this person? What is this ritual? Honor all of it.

VIRGO: You have resources in common with another? Resources don’t only refer to money. They include possessions and values held in common, intimacy, interaction and relationship. There’s a question about relationship and perhaps a feeling of restriction and grief? Recognize the beginnings of your relationships and their original value. Can you discover this again? What seems so far away is usually what is closest by.

LIBRA: Saturn is in Libra. This is an

Book of Life. Let us prepare plates of apples and honey, pomegranates and wine, sharing with family and friends wishing everyone an upcoming “sweet year.”

Celebrating all religions helps us create together the new Aquarian world religion, which incorporates all religious teachings. At their hearts they’re all the same.

We join together with our brothers & sisters around the world, participating in their holy festivities. Let us remember also to forgive everyone.

important passage of time, a growing up and maturing developmental stage for you.

There’s a challenge to change, frustrations and time issues, shadows and pressures and wisdom seeking to guide you. There will be times of absolute stillness and times of acceleration. Saturn loves you. He is your father, guide, disciplinarian, your Dweller on the Threshold. Have forgiveness always.

SCORPIO: Your deepest desires come forth and although directed at others, the reality is the desire to know the self, to create a new image that better defines you, and the need for partnership between your emotions, intellect, body and Soul. Emotions will be passionate; people may shy away should you display depth of feeling. Assess who’s safe, who understands, who will stand with you.

SAGITTARIUS: Turn toward your religious roots. The teachings are guidelines that illumine and make sturdy your inner and outer life. This may sound old fashioned. However, a major planet is traveling through that sector of your life now providing you with needed direction.

Another choice is to remain within selfenforced contemplation, solitude and seclusion. Include music and good food.

CAPRICORN: A cycle ends soon enough, a new cycle begins. Hidden a bit from you, however, it’s connected to the harvest festival, gathering summer fruits into a

root-cellar darkness. It’s time to begin fall and winter planting. Study Bio-dynamics, using special plant, animal and mineral (homeopathic) preparations, following the rhythmic influences of the sun, moon, planets, stars (of which you are one).

AQUARIUS: As an entirely different set of ideals (values, goals) appear, you begin to view your life differently. Notice rules have changed, previous values less important, things taken for granted are no longer useful, and perhaps your faith is being tested. It’s time for new studies, adventures and travels to new cultures. The confusion felt will not last forever. Life becomes more realistic. You do, too.

PISCES: You think about life and death, the changing seasons. Take walks morning and evening. Stand in the light of sunrise and twilight. Make contact with the elements, the plant kingdom in particular, the most balanced kingdom. Gather seeds, pods, notice changing colors, view the architecture, notice what soothes and comforts. Read A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander. Begin a new journal of hope. Life finds you very soon.

Risa, writer, founder & director Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute, a contemporary Wisdom School studying the Ageless Wisdom teachings.

The foundation of the Teachings is Esoteric Astrology. Email: risagoodwill@gmail. com. Web journal: www.nightlightnews. com. Facebook: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology for daily messages.

Fun and folksy parade wants you

Applications to walk, ride or enter a float in the Ozark Folk Festival Parade are still being accepted. The parade takes place Saturday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. All area bands, groups, businesses and individuals

are invited to come join the fun. There is no entry fee and forms are available online at www.ozarkfolkfestival.com, by calling (479) 253-7333 or emailing admin@ eurekasprings.org.

HI Blood Drive Oct. 6

The Holiday Island Community Blood Drive is Monday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Elks Lodge #1042, 4 Park Cliff Drive, in the Holiday Island Shopping Center. There will be free cholesterol screening for all donors.

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Sycamore©

– Chapter 10

Sycamore, written by Constance Wagner and published in 1950 by Alfred A. Knopf, is the story of a sophisticated New York girl who marries a boy from Arkansas. The Wagners and their daughter lived in Eureka Springs while the novel was written. In addition to five novels, Constance Wagner wrote numerous articles and stories published in The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly and Collier’s.

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alter smiled. “That’s fine,” he said. “Good-bye, Clytie.” As he started up Jethro Street, he heard the motor pick up speed rapidly, as if she’d jammed her foot hard on the accelerator pedal, the instant his back was turned. It was the first time, since her return to town, that they had exchanged more than a passing “Hi.” Oughtn’t he to have felt something – a tremor, at least, called up from the shared past that was between them? The hunger of his youth, and the warm, acquiescent flesh that it had fed on – these seemed so wholly gone from him that it was hard to believe they had ever been real. Yet surely they had once been real enough. His pain had been almost physical, on the night when he went back to the “Y” from the hotel where he worked, and picked up her letter at the desk, ripping it open before he went to his room, because her letters were all that gave any meaning to his parched life, there in Kansas City, and the moment he held one of them in his hand, a warmth like sudden sunshine came over him. So he always tore open the envelope at once, and he did so this time, standing near the desk with its keyrack and mailboxes, but it was not till he had gone, slowly and irresolutely, up to his room and

sat down on the bed to read it through again, that he actually grasped what message lay in the round and careful words. And it was not till much later – years later – that he would be able to perceive an element of the comic in what Clytie had written: – afraid it was all a mistake – was sure I loved you ‘til the Real Thing came along, then I saw it was a mistake about you and I. It is only fair to come right out and be honest about how you feel. Isn’t it? I hope this will not hurt you too much and I hope we can always be friends, Walter. I love another and he is madly in love with me too. We are to be married right away. He is from Springview, a very good family, and has a very lucrative position…

Lucrative position: straight from the columns of the Times-Democrat, wherein people always accepted lucrative positions, never got jobs. And she loved Another! In perspective, Clytie’s curtain speech was a masterpiece of bathos, but, at the time, he had been in no position to appreciate it. He had spent the next few days in composing long, bitterly sarcastic letters to her – all of which found their way to the wastebasket.

In the end, the phase wore itself out, and he wrote instead some stanzas of free verse (a peculiarly unhappy blend, he recalled, of the style and tone of Rupert Brooke with T.S. Eliot’s, and a dash of the manlier Kipling misogynism thrown in for further confusion). There might have been even more of the hybrid poetry, he thought as he climbed the rutted rise of Jethro Street, except that he came down with the flu, and, for a week or two, was so wretched that his emotional suffering had seemed merely an extension of bodily discomfort.

When he was up again, on legs that felt remarkably fragile, the face of life looked unfamiliar. Certain features of it that had loomed in grand proportions were now shrunken to tininess. Clytie had achieved human dimensions for the first time since the day when she had walked between the rows of scarred desks, and smiled.

Pausing for a moment at the point where Lucas Lane, descending from the school grounds, made a seemingly accidental meeting with Jethro Street, he turned to look back over the flattened square below, reflectively. It was somewhere in the course of those few weeks, he thought, that he’d grown up. A painful transition

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long-legged coon dog wandered in recently and spent the day at my youngest sister’s house. The healthy, well-fed canine had a collar but no tags, and Barb was getting ready to put up flyers to advertise his presence. The next day

he was gone. Maybe he was just resting up at a friendly location for his journey home.

Hounds will travel if given the chance.

My grandpa, Jack McCall, was a coon hunter and kept hounds. He enjoyed going out at night with his Uncle Otto and

Local teens sought for Folk Fest Queen contest

Carroll County young ladies between the ages of 15 and 18 are encouraged to register to compete for the title of 2014 Ozark Folk Festival Queen.

The contest is Wednesday, Oct. 8, in

the Eureka Springs auditorium, so apply today!

Entry forms are available online at www.ozarkfolkfestival.com. For more information call (479) 253-7333 or email admin@eurekasprings.org.

Ham radio meetings for Oct. The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet at noon Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Eureka Springs Pizza Hut, 2848 E. Van Buren, for monthly lunch and meeting.

There is also a meeting in Berryville

on Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., in the physicians building at Mercy Hospital.

Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is welcome. Refreshments available. Check http://lsarc.us for current information.

– always painful, perhaps – but CONSTANCE necessary. Clytie, WAGNER quite unaware, had attended the operation, a kind of obstetrical performance. “I hope this will not hurt too much” – no anaesthetic, however. Well, all birth was violent, a wrenching away, a tearing loose…

Without realizing it, he had sat down on the corner of the ruined wall where, long ago, two boys had fought over a name, a word, or over something more: a denial or insistence on a right, or justice – some imponderable which both knew and recognized in their kindred blood, and knew not at all in the frightened groping of their brains. He turned to look down into the tangled growth behind the wall, caught the flicker of a blue tail as a lizard slipped between the rocks.

(Winter, it had been: a gray twilight. He shivered. It remained outrageous, the word he had spoken there in the roofless enclosure. Ought he to mention it to Sayre sometime? “I didn’t know – then.” No, it would always be there, an incestuous tie between them.)

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others with their lanterns and guns. Hunting raccoons was a respite from endless farm labor and the stresses of life.

One day while working on his place on Kings River, a stranger’s automobile pulled up with one of Grandpa’s coon dogs. The stranger introduced himself and said he’d found the dog crossing the US 62 White River bridge and gave it a ride. Turns out the man was a hound talent scout of sorts, from Kentucky. He traveled the United States looking for the scattered pockets of coon hunters and studied their dogs and bloodlines looking for champion-type hounds. Grandpa took the guy around and introduced him to local coon hunters.

There used to be more hounds around here, but with changes in the local culture and fewer rabbits, for example, those breeds aren’t as popular. I’ve had a couple rabbit dogs myself. The first was a highenergy Beagle with an effusive, charming personality. I had Rusty as a kid and he loved everyone and everyone loved him.

Once I saw a stationwagon drive by with Rusty in the back. I don’t know who the people were, but Rusty returned later in the day. Just hanging out with friends, I guess.

I always thought Rusty was a bit too good for me, kind of like Snoopy and Charlie Brown.

Waldo was more my speed. He was a Basset Hound we adopted from the Good Shepherd Humane Society shelter. He was ponderous, well-intentioned and often asleep. He was the only dog I ever had that I could outrun.

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18. Island Pizza and Pub 19. La Familia 20. Local Flavor Cafe 21. New Delhi 22. Oscar’s Cafe 23. Ozark Kitchen 24. Roadhouse 25. Smiling Brook Cafe 26. 1886 Steakhouse 27. Sparky’s 28. StoneHouse 29. Sweet n Savory 30. Thai House 31. The Coffee Stop

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DEPARTURES Geraldine (Jerry) Milligan May 4, 1921 – Sept. 23, 2014 And then there were four. Geraldine (Jerry) Milligan, resident of Peachtree Village Assisted Living and matriarch of this five-generation family of Eurekans, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Jerry moved to Eureka in 2011 to be near her daughter, Anita, and the rest of the local clan. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and a very active Episcopalian for more than 60 years at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Oklahoma City.

Preceded in death by her husband, Hershel, she is survived by daughter Anita Taylor; granddaughters Darienne Duncan and Angie Taylor; great-grandsons Devin Duncan and Dillon Jackson; and great-great granddaughter

Jaden Duncan, all of Eureka Springs; one grandson Kyle Egan (wife Nicole) and one great-grandson Mica, former Eurekans now living in Minneapolis; and former Eurekan great-granddaughter Glory Leggett and great-great grandson Nico, residing in Fayetteville.

She is also survived by son, Chet Milligan, two grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, of Hot Springs and Maumelle, Ark., and South Lake, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at Peachtree on Friday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. She will join her husband Hershel in the belltower columbarium at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Oklahoma City following an interment service on Oct. 18.

Bobby Ray Long March 16, 1940 – Sept. 28, 2014

Bobby Ray Long, age 74, of Holiday Island, Ark., passed away on Sunday, Sept.

28, 2014, at Brighton Ridge in Eureka Springs. Mr. Long, son of Richard and O.V. (Cox) was born on March 16, 1940, in Soper, Okla. On November 7, 1983, he was united in marriage to Martha Coy in Eureka Springs, Ark. Mr. Long joined the United States Army serving his country proudly from 19621968. He later joined the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1977 and retired in 1995 with a rank of Sergeant First Class.

Bobby enjoyed working for the Eureka Springs transit where he drove the trolley

Meet and greet candidates Oct. 3 There will be a meet-n-greet at Keels Creek Friday, Oct. 3 from 5 – 9 p.m. with Charles “Sonny” Carter, Sheri Hanson and Randy Mayfield. “Sonny” is running for State Representative District 97, Sheri Hanson is running for Justice of the Peace District 2 and Randy Mayfield is running for Carroll County Sheriff. There will be a silent auction and live music. For more information call Regina Smith at (479) 981-2613.

for several years. He also worked at the Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs. He was a Civil War history buff and loved fishing and golfing. He attended the Holiday Island Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Martha Long, of Holiday Island; son, Curtis Long, of Holland; four grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; his brother, Herman Long, of Soper, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews he was a favorite uncle to.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Bobby Wayne Long, and four brothers.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Mo.

Eurekapalooza Oct. 4 Don’t miss the 5th Annual Eurekapalooza Saturday, Oct. 4 at Lake Leatherwood Fields from 12 – 10 p.m.

Music, food, games, a beer garden, vendors and more await – including music on the main stage by Signs of Warning, Jason Gordon, Ryan Viser, Order of Will, Matt Reeves and Be Here Now. There’s a great Kid Zone for the young ones with lots of activities and fun games.

As the cherry on top, Clear Spring

School is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year! Come and join the fun in the sun and what is planned to be a great event.

Admission is $5 Adult, $2 under 18, free under 2. All proceeds benefit Clear Spring School, an Independent school providing a hands-on education for preprimary – 12th grade students. For more information about the festival, see www. eurekapalooza.com or the Eurekapalooza Facebook page.

HICC offers Children’s Church Area families are invited to the 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at Holiday Island Community Church, 188 Stateline Drive. Children age two through second grade may attend Children’s Church. Before the pastor’s sermon, children are dismissed to attend a sermon for children and interactive group activity. For more information, call (479) 253-8200.

Blessing of the animals Oct. 5

Animals and their well-behaved human friends are welcome Sunday, Oct. 5, 2 p.m., at St. James Episcopal Church, 28 Prospect, for a special ceremony blessing and honoring animal friends of all denominations and the joy and love they share with us every day.

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by Reillot Weston

October’s Golden Jams Enlighten Downtown

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 BALCONY RESTAURANT – Maureen Alexander, Jazz Singer, 5 p.m.

CHELSEA’S – Ryan Visor & Nanalog, Eclectic, 9 p.m.

GRAND TAVERNE – Jerry Yester, Grand Piano Dinner Music, 6:30- 9:30 p.m.

LEGENDS SALOON – Starseed, Rock N Roll, 9 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Terri and

ctober is a beautiful month here in the Ozarks, decidedly the favorite of some. Eureka kicks the month off with Drumming in the Park on Saturday.

There are multiple venues scattered about downtown displaying live music all weekend long, and many styles to choose from to keep your feet moving to the beats. The leaves have started to change, the temperatures are milder, and the breeze has just a cool hint to it. This is the time of year to celebrate Eurekapalooza, the outdoor music festival at Lake Leatherwood City Park on Saturday, October 4. Fun starts at noon!

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Brett, Classic Rock, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 BALCONY RESTAURANT– Hogscalders, Bluegrass, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Jason Gordon, 1 Man Band, 8 p.m.

CHELSEA’S – Buddha’s Groove Shoes, Dance Music, 9 p.m.

EUREKA LIVE! – DJ & Dancing, 8 p.m.

GRAND TAVERNE – Arkansas Red, Amplified Acoustic Guitar Dinner Music, 6:30- 9:30 p.m.

LEGENDS SALOON – Septembers End, Rock N Roll, 9 p.m.

NEW DELHI– ROWDY BEAVER – Two Dog Two Karaoke, 8 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Tightrope, Classic Rock, 9 p.m.

SMILING BROOK CAFÉ – Tim Renshaw, Americana, 5-8 p.m.

THE STONE HOUSE – Jerry Yester, Artist’s Choices SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 BALCONY RESTAURANT– Catherine Reed, Singer/Songwriter, 12 p.m.

BASIN PARK – Drumming in the Park, 6 p.m.

CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Little Buffalo River Band, Arkansas Bluegrass, 8 p.m.

CHELSEA’S – Sam and the Stylees, Reggae, 9 p.m.

EUREKA LIVE! – DJ & Dancing, 8 p.m.

GRAND TAVERNE – Jerry Yester, Grand Piano Dinner Music, 6:30- 9:30

Thurs., Oct. 2 • 9:30 P.M. – RYAN VISOR & NANALOG Fri., Oct. 3 • 9:30 P.M. – BUDDAH’S GROOVE SHOES Sat., Oct. 4 • 9:30 P.M. – SAM & THE STYLEES Mon., Oct. 6 • 9:30 P.M. – SPRINGBILLY Tues., Oct. 7 • 9:30 P.M. – OPEN MIC

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LAKE LEATHERWOOD CITY PARK– Eurekapalooza, 12 p.m.

LEGENDS SALOON – Another Fine Mess, Rock N Roll, 9 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER – September’s End, Classic Rock, 9 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Tightrope, Classic Rock, 1 p.m. and 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 BALCONY RESTAURANT – James White, Singer/Songwriter, 12 p.m., Jeff Lee, Classic Rock, 5 p.m.

EUREKA LIVE – DJ, Dancing, and Karaoke, 7- 11 p.m.

OZARK MOUNTAIN TAPROOM – Service Industry Sunday, 2- 9 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Tightrope, Classic Rock, 1 p.m.

SMILING BROOK CAFÉ – The Other Waltons, Americana, 12- 3 p.m.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 CHELSEA’S – Springbilly, Bluegrass, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 CHELSEA’S – Open Mic LEGENDS– Jam Night

Fill some ‘Hungry Bowls’ Oct. 9 Thanks to the Eureka Springs Pottery Association, local food banks and pantries will be able to stock their shelves and Carroll County residents will be treated to great soup and a hand-crafted bowl to take home.

The Hungry Bowl Benefit takes place Thursday, Oct. 9, 5 – 8 p.m. at the new Eureka Springs Ale House and Distillery on 62W. More than a dozen restaurants are making delicious soups to fill artful bowls made by local potters. The $20 admission includes soup and the bowl, along with live entertainment by Jerry Jones.

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Independent. “That’s not true. I called several times. I kept calling and calling.”

Ponce initially said star witness, Desiree Young, who is allegedly married to Acuna’s brother Eric, was “on the run” but in a second conversation she said that Young contacted her and is going to “Call Devon to straighten this all out.”

The prosecutor’s office was closed after Finch’s ruling came down, so Goodman could not be reached before press time.

Ponce said that Aceves was hit in the head with a crowbar then shot.

“They found her in a pool of blood next to the baby. There was so much blood that they thought the baby was dead.”

Ponce said Young called 911 to report that Aceves had been murdered. Court records show that Investigator Daniel Klatt of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) obtained a copy of cell phone records, and it was Eric who placed the 911 call.

On Jan. 2, 2013, Klatt spoke with Special Agent Brian Rylee of the Arkansas State Police and Rylee stated that Eric said Acuna-Sanchez called Aceves “over and over again.” Rylee also stated that Acuna-Sanchez “placed several calls to Laura’s mother.”

According to the same affidavit, dated Jan. 4, on Jan. 3, 2013, Investigator TOURISM POWWOW continued from page 2

the business climate is changing.”

Berry called for a task force which would develop ideas and take them to council for action.

“It seems we have created a modern-day Tower of Babel – we can’t communicate,” Bishop commented. He said no one knows what the Chamber is doing, and the Chamber needs to know what others are doing. He suggested the town has lost sight of the assets it can offer to get the tourists back.

“We have the assets to get folks here for four-night stays. Let’s put things together into a comprehensive plan and move forward.” He also mentioned it is hard to attract businesses to town when some

Some participating restaurants include Anglers Grill, Basin Park Hotel, KJ’s Caribe, Crescent Hotel, DeVito’s, Dos Rios, FRESH, The Grand Taverne, Mud Street Cafe, Myrtie Mae’s, New Delhi Cafe & Patio, Nibbles, Rogue’s Manor, Rowdy Beaver Eureka, Sparky’s and Sweet & Savory.

Advance tickets available at Sparky’s Roadhouse Café or by calling (870) 350-4955. Check the Facebook page, The Hungry Bowl Benefit, for other ticket locations and updates.

Festival of St. Anne Oct. 11 If you missed it last year, don’t let that happen again. The Festival of St. Anne at St. Anne’s Church on US 62E in Berryville begins at 2 p.m. and features an “Almost Famous” Tamale Dinner & International Food Festival from 2 – 6 p.m. with authentic dishes from Guatemala, Mexico, Philippines, El Salvador and the USA. There are also fun games and activities for the whole family all day until 8 p.m. including the popular Take the Cake game, bouncy houses, a washer toss and much more. Come and say hello to the KTHS Road Crew. For information and tickets phone (870) 423-3927.

Charles Dale interviewed Young (a.k.a.

Desiree Acuna), allegedly a close friend of Laura’s, and that she personally witnessed Aceves receive calls from Acuna-Sanchez as late as Dec. 29. As of late Tuesday, according to Laura Ponce, Young is changing her story.

This is just one instance in a long line of inconsistencies that has plagued this case from the beginning. Aceves’s mother and friends said they have questions about the sequence of events and subsequent investigation into her daughter’s death.

Aceves claims Carroll County is riddled with corruption and that no one is immune and Judge Finch, the third judge in the case, “does not know the law.” Finch stepped in to hear the case after the second judge, David Clinger, was asked to step down by an Arkansas Supreme Court justice, according to court records. Circuit Court Judge Kent Crow, who once rented an apartment to Aceves, recused himself early in the case.

Carroll County Sheriff Bob Grudek and County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Rogers remain tight-lipped about the case, but Ponce said that would not stop her from her crusade. “I am standing up for my rights and going above their heads,” she said. “We think there might be other people involved in Laura’s murder. Things just don’t add up.”

Ten days after Aceves was murdered, Ponce applied for guardianship of both of Aceves’ children – one allegedly belonging to Daniel Lemus and Aceves, and the other – the baby found with Aceves – allegedly belonging to AcunaSanchez and Aceves. Lemus is listed as father of both, but Acuna-Sanchez is listed as the father who has parental rights to their baby, according to probate records.

Carroll County probate records also show that Aceves had a life insurance policy through her job at Tyson Foods, with her children listed as beneficiaries.

International media attention This case has gained the attention of national and international news outlets, and dealing with reporters has become a daily task for Ponce.

Last week, Raul Benoit, awardwinning international Latin news correspondent for the Aqui y Ahora news program on Univision, interviewed Ponce. Benoit took on Pablo Escobar of the Medellin Cartel in the ‘90s and was subsequently kidnapped after he published a story about Escobar’s involvement in the narcoterrorist war.

Benoit and the show’s producers hired a private investigator to look into the Acuna-Sanchez case because they said they did not have much luck getting

Grudek or Rogers to talk. They did, however, mention a recent press release from the FBI stating CCSO recently worked with them and the DEA on a large drug trafficking operation.

During the course of the two-day interview, Ponce expressed confusion and frustration about how CCSO deputies conducted the investigation. She says she is tired of fighting a broken system but helping other victims get justice gives her strength.

Ponce took Benoit and the Independent on a tour of the murder trail.

Stops included Saunder’s Heights where court documents say Acuna-Sanchez and Aceves had lunch right before she died.

At some point between Dec. 29 and Dec. 31, Acuna-Sanchez was seen riding in the car with Aceves and they were pulled over according to court documents. He was found in violation of a No Contact order.

During the search for Acuna-Sanchez the night of Dec. 31, Victor’s mother, Jerlin Sanchez, reportedly told Dep. Juan Cribbs they should consider checking out Laura Aceves’s estranged husband, Daniel Lemus. “I feel sorry for that girl, but my son didn’t do it,” Sanchez said in court documents.

businesses here already are struggling.

Purkeypile tried to refocus the discussion by asking what the group saw as the Number One goal and mission statement.

As a place to begin, Maloney repeated the three-part mission statement from State Tourism, but soon enough comments wandered away from the mission and toward taxes and statistics.

At that point, Purkeypile asked Sandy Martin to inform the group of work being done by the Carroll County Collaborative, known as C-3.

Martin said C-3 was formed three years ago by Mayor Morris Pate to find ways to improve economic vitality of the area. She said it has been a small group and their

focus has been economic development on all levels. She said they have already put in a year of work researching the same topics this group is beginning to discuss, have reviewed previous economic development plans and worked to distill key points to create an action plan.

She said C-3 has already identified likely new businesses for Eureka Springs.

She said it would help immensely if the area offered better paying jobs because jobs means more residents which means more tax revenue to support the schools.

Purkeypile said he would welcome C-3 into the group they are trying to create.

Ragsdell asked Martin if there are any incentives that set Eureka Springs apart, and she said only the film industry rebates

which in time might create ancillary businesses here. She noted the more aggressive incentives offered by Berryville and Green Forest.

Randy Wolfinbarger, manager of the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, said he thought the conversation was a step in the right direction, but was chagrined by the lack of information about who their customers are. “More research would be valuable for us,” he said. Ragsdell assured Wolfinbarger he was working on a survey for collecting information from visitors.

The group agreed to continue the discussion at a third meeting 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Chamber of Commerce.

This is Part One of a series into the investigation of Laura Aceves’s murder.

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TheNATUREofEUREKA

by Steven Foster

The Ozarks’ highest value wild food

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f you’re not paying attention to where you are walking this time of year, you might trip over the fruits of black walnut. Better pay attention to what’s overhead, too, as those near tennis ball-sized hard fruits pack a wallop

if they hit you when falling. Now, however, is the time to pay attention to our wild, native black walnut, Juglans nigra – the Ozarks’ most important wild food. In fact, it is the most important tree to Missouri’s economy. Today, October 1, is the beginning of the buying season for wild black walnuts.

Just 100 miles north of Eureka Springs, Stockton, Mo., is home to the Hammons Product Company, world’s largest processor and supplier of American black walnuts. In the next few weeks you may see pickups full of whole walnut fruits on their way to one of 215 hulling/ buyer stations in 11 states. Within a 25-mile radius of Eureka Springs there are over 20 buying stations, most in Missouri.

Hullers remove the green outer pericarp of the fruit.

If picking up whole walnut fruits, you should be aware that those green husks can cause contact dermatitis, and that the husks’ juglone content – a natural herbicide that thwarts competition beneath a walnut tree – will stain clothing and skin orange-brown to black. Within the green layers lies the inner pericarp, or hard shell surrounding

what you and squirrels eventually hope to reach – the walnut itself.

This year the Hammon Products Company anticipates processing about 20 million pounds of walnuts, a significant reduction from last year’s 30-million-pound bumper harvest.

The green husk, once dried, is sold in the botanical trade for use in herbal products, such as de-worming formulations. The hard inner shell surrounding the walnut meat is not discarded, but is used as an industrial abrasive. Sold in a variety of grades and particle sizes, as a soft, reusable abrasive, black walnut hulls are used to polish metals, stone and a range of other materials for everything from jewelry to gun casings. It’s also used to create seals for use in the oil drilling industry, as an industrial filtration medium, and other applications.

Oh yes, and you can eat the nut meat, a handful of which will provide nearly as day’s worth of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and more antioxidant polyphenols than any other nut.

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n November 5, eight semis and four acres worth of circus paraphernalia and wild animals will descend upon Lake Leatherwood for two 1500-seat shows. Why, as a Parks Commission, as a town, as thinking, feeling individuals are we supporting violence and cruelty under the guise of “family entertainment?” Moreover, it is a direct insult to Turpentine Creek’s rescue and refuge efforts to allow the circus to torture and exploit the same types of animals in our own city park.

Despite what the Parks Commission claims, Carson and Barnes’ cruelty is not “a thing of the past” and not “only taking

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place in other countries.” Since the Animal Welfare Act of 1966 the USDA has cited Carson & Barnes multiple times every single year, including 2014, for multiple violations related to deplorable and unsafe conditions and apparent abuse of the animals. And those are only the hundreds that are actually documented.

We know, because the scientific community tells us, animals are sentient beings: they feel pain, joy, grief, pleasure, fear. They love. They suffer. What gives humans the right to cause another creature to suffer without retribution? Capital punishment isn’t okay, but burning the paws of a bear to force him to stand erect is morally acceptable?

Circuses actually began in London with conjoined twins, bearded ladies, and other “freaks” for people to gawk at; it wasn’t until much later animals were added, which coincided with shifts in values and morality.

People once considered “freaks” were now met with empathy and respect instead of fear and loathing; not long after it became illegal to discriminate against and exploit people.

Elephants, tigers, and lions are not indigenous: they were brought here as moneymaking curiosities and live and are bred into an unnatural existence of torture, confinement and loneliness. The animals, or

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rather circus’ meal tickets, live in constant fear of pain. They are beaten with baseball bats, pipes and fists, kicked, and stabbed with bull hooks to force them to perform: deprived of food and water or again beaten if they don’t perform well enough. They are chained, shocked, muzzled, drugged and have their teeth extracted so they can’t fight back. Since no governmental agency monitors actual training sessions, the abuse continues.

They are imprisoned and subjected to daily travel year-round in cramped, filthy and barren cages or chained. Constant confinement deprives them of natural behaviors and socialization, causing intense mental distress often evidenced by incessant swaying, pacing and head bobbing. “Retirement” typically consists of being sold to labs for experimentation or game farms for hunting, spending the rest of their lives permanently caged or killed. In the grand scheme of things, what makes this abuse and exploitation okay?

Asians for Humans, Animals and Nature contends we teach disrespect when we “teach the next generation this tyrannical slave-master relationship with the natural world is acceptable.” We encourage ridicule of the bear for his awkwardness on a bicycle, and it’s acceptable to point and laugh, as if

the bear is “a freak.” Being oblivious or turning a blind eye to his behind-the-scenes suffering does not encourage respect for life, nature or our planet. In fact, circuses make terrible tools for educating anyone; nothing can be learned about these animals in their natural habitat exhibiting natural behaviors.

We demean ourselves when we prostitute nature.

Think this is just a crazy PETA issue? Twenty-seven countries and 21 US States have full or partial bans on animals in circuses, and in April 2014 the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act was introduced in Congress that would potentially shut down all circuses if passed.

The cruelty is very real, not just to the “PETA freaks.” It shouldn’t surprise anyone dozens of elephants and other circus animals have repeatedly snapped or escaped and injured and killed “trainers” and spectators.

In our human world we call it self-defense; in theirs, they are severely beaten or killed for it.

Discrimination against women, slavery, hate crimes, even bullying were long considered “normal” until our beliefs and values changed. How long before speciesism becomes an unacceptable form of discrimination?

Rachel Brix

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ast Thursday Dawn Kincaid got a nice trout upriver, close to 17 in., then we decided to come back to Holiday Island to catch some warm water fish since the river was a little low for my boat. If you go upriver, watch for the gravel bars and fish the deeper holes next to them. We found trout from Houseman to 62 bridge. 62 bridge area was best, but had to just use trolling motor.

We caught no fish trolling small crawdad or minnow crankbaits, but got hit still fishing with my combo of a piece of worm, salmon egg and a bit of power bait on the tip to make it pretty and help it float. Some girls on a trip some years back named it the rainbow.

You can also do well with this fishing the shoreline from the dam to Houseman.

Best lures are small rooster tails, shallow crankbaits and spoons. If you’re a fly fisherman, can’t tell you much on best flies to use, but your best places to fish with waders are from the dam boat launch and campgrounds to Parker Bottoms.

So after we got back to Holiday Island we caught some spotted bass on minnows set about 12 ft. deep, but no crappie. The next day we decided to do

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something a little different and started the morning in 4 – 5 ft. water in the back of the creek throwing topwater and caught some spotted bass feeding on schools of shad flipping on top, then all of a sudden the whole back of the creek started boiling with white bass. We had fun catching whites for about a hour, then as the sun got higher they moved out so we went out into the mouth of the creek in the deeper water and ended the day catching eight crappie, and a couple more spots on minnows set about 12 ft. deep over the top of sunken

Christmas trees.

No calls on striper fishing this week, but a couple of buddies were out and did well between Point 4 and Rocky Branch.

The water temp is holding pretty close to 73°, so they want to come up, but most stripers are still down 28 – 40 ft. deep.

Shad are still the best bait but you could

still get lucky using big shiners, small perch or trolling deep. Throwing big topwater baits at low light, then working a big white bucktail or spoon when the sun is higher, can also work now.

Looks like we are having another nice week, so get out and enjoy the Ozarks before the snow comes. fishofexcellence.

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The cat is back

Iris at the Basin Park is again privileged to have nationally acclaimed artist and children’s book author, James Dean and his wife and co-author, Kim Dean, in the gallery on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5. James and his creation, Pete the Cat, have been delighting Eureka Springs art lovers for years. This trip marks the recent publication of their newest book, Pete the Cat and the New Guy. James will be in the gallery signing books and prints and painting Pete in some new Eureka Springs locations.

Sunday at EUUF

Oct. 5th, the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship present “Promoting Peace with International Travel and Hosting.” Becky Gillette and June Hegedus will provide an overview of Servas, an international group that promotes peace and cultural understanding through hosting international travelers. Program at 11. Childcare provided.

Afterwards, join us for Soup Sunday – a great way to enjoy fellowship and contribute to a charitable cause. Soups, bread, sweets, juice, wine and tea along with great conversation is a bargain at $4/adult, $2/children, $10 max per family. Bring something to share if you can.

Metafizzies meet Oct. 6 The Oct. 6 meeting of the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society will feature a video on the renowned Indian spiritual teacher, Papaji. A follower of Ramana Maharshi, Papaji advocated

self-enquiry as the most direct path to enlightenment. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm in the reading room of the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.

Across 1. Time out 7. Felony 12. Strikingly unusual 13. Central Asian kingdom 14. Esprit de corps 15. Vulgar, lewd 16. Fuss 17. Visionary?

19. Untruth 20. Sisters 22. Pedal digit 23. Type measure 24. Sloshed 26. More pleasurable 27. Neither’s partner 28. Race a motor 29. Rub hard 32. Regional dialect 35. Biden 36. Buddhist doctrine

37. Tater ____ 39. Poetic before 40. Bungle 42. Female rabbit 43. Public reader 45. Capital of Zimbabwe 47. Sesame seed paste 48. Overjoyed 49. Run away to marry 50. Right a wrong Down 1. Provide more troops 2. Mass departure 3. Ring around the sun 4. Depot info 5. Grain storage bin 6. Rod of authority 7. Stylish 8. Chafe

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9. Slant on letters 10. Evil intent 11. Make beloved 13. Soft cheese 18. Wool weight 21. Daybreak 23. Whirl on the foot 25. Kernel holder 26. After deductions 28. Cowboy 29. Gracefully slim 30. Breakfast food 31. Reverberate 32. Stroke gently 33. Treat a cut 34. Put on a hard drive 36. Japanese sandal 38. Shabby 40. Skeleton 41. Robust 44. Waiter’s gratuity 46. Male sheep

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ANTIQUES

NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR RESTAURANT BEER AND WINE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has filed an application with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the State of Arkansas for a permit to sell and serve beer and wine with food, only for consumption on the premises, at: 9297 Hwy. 23N in Eureka Springs, Carroll County.

Said application was filed on August 28, 2014. The undersigned states that he/ she is a resident of Arkansas, of good moral character; that he/she has never been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; that no license to sell alcoholic beverages by the undersigned has been revoked within five (5) years last past; and, that the undersigned has never been convicted of violating the laws of this State, or any other State, relative to the sale of controlled beverages.

Keri Boyum Boyum’s Bike Resort Sworn to before me this 17th day of September, 2014.

Wilsie Sherman, Notary Public My Commission Expires July 1, 2020 12377407

Established & Effective: SIMPLICITY COUNSELING – improving the health of your friends and neighbors in this community in a relaxed respectful environment since 2010. Depression, Anxiety, Self-Worth, Trauma, Grief, Adjustment & Relationships. Call for professional licensed service. (479) 2445181 “It’s Your Time”

WONDERLAND ANTIQUES buys/ sells antiques, primitives, unique vintage items. Open 10-5. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Hwy 62 east of Eureka 3 miles. (479) 253-6900

ANNOUNCEMENTS HOLIDAY ISLAND FIRST FRIDAY & FARMERS’ MARKET Oct. 3, 8 a.m. – noon. Located in the parking lot of Holiday Island Visitors Center @ the entrance across from Cornerstone Bank. Local farmers and growers will be there with fresh produce and plants. Beyond the Farmers’ Market you will find vendors with hand-crafted items and lots of “stuff” for sale. Come see us!

EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. – noon. Summer vegetables and fruits, cheese, meat, eggs, honey and so much more. Come for the food, music and to be with your friends. Catch us on Facebook.

BREAD – LOCAL – SOURDOUGH by Ivan @ the ES Farmers’ Market! Thursdays.

All is dairy free! Art Loaves: Rye, Golden Gate Sourdough, Rustic Italian. Toaster Muffins: Oat, Honey & Fruit, Plus Wheat Free Artful Dodgers! Summer Focaccia & Pizzas. Request Line: (479) 244-7112 bread.loveureka.com LAUGHING HANDS MASSAGE IS OFFERING GREAT FALL DEALS. Three one-hour massages for the low price of $120. Laughing Hands is always a great location for couples massage.

Come join the fun with a cup of delicious Hawaiian coffee free with a Lomi Lomi massage. Call (479) 244-5954 for appointment.

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES for sale or rent at Celebrations & Traditions Hwy. 62E, Pine Mountain Village Shopping Center #502. Open 11 to 4 Tues. to Sat. or by appt. Ring (479) 981-1559. There’s magic in the Clothes!

FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE-providing affordable healthcare for the whole community.

Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment, with an additional $15 paperwork fee the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay! Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac. (479) 253-4968, 119 Wall Street.

STOREWIDE SALE Happy Things classic toy store quitting business. Inventory 40-50% off! Showcases, shelving, fixtures and more. 55 Spring. (479) 253-8011

WHITE STREET SATURDAY MARKET 8–11:30 a.m. at Ermilio’s.

Quality produce. Potatoes, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, greens, Old World sourdough bread.

YARD SALE – FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 8 – 4. Furniture, household items. Scaling down. 557 Highland Park Drive off Mundell.

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MOVING SALE

YARD SALE

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VEHICLES FOR SALE 1987 SUBURBAN 4X4 with 4 in. lift.

Restored. Low miles on new engine/ transmission. New front end. Custom paint. New interior, undercoated. $6,500.

(931) 222-9602. ’81 CORVETTE, mahogany metallic, T-tops, 41,500 miles, 2nd owner. $10,000 firm. (515) 371-4746

REAL ESTATE LAND FOR SALE GREAT LOCATION, beautiful trees. 2 acres M/L. 10 minutes from downtown Eureka Springs. Price reduced for quick sale. $9,900. (870) 847-1934

RENTAL PROPERTIES APARTMENTS FOR RENT HOLIDAY ISLAND VILLAS & TOWNHOUSES near lake and marina.

Peaceful and quiet, ample parking. From $375/mo. (479) 253-4385

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

DOWNTOWN LOCATION, 2 BEDROOM, newly remodeled. $650/ DERKSEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS for sale or rent-to-own. Hwy 62 West, mo., first and last. (479) 244-5100 across from WalMart, Berryville. No JUST OFF HISTORIC LOOP, onecredit check. Free delivery. (870) 423- bedroom apartment, quiet, patio and 1414. gazebo, no pets, proof of year-‘round

PETS SEEK HOME

income, one year lease. Wi-Fi available. $550/mo., utilities included. (479) 2535719

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, AKC, black/tan. Breeder over 25 years. Photos available. Health guaranteed. (479) 244- COMMERCIAL FOR RENT REASONABLE DOWNTOWN 7899 SHOP space for rent. (479) 253-9481 or dan@twilight.arcoxmail.com HELP WANTED FRESH is seeking a PT/FT server for year round work, also hiring line cook/prep person. Apply in person at 179 N. Main St. from 2 – 4 p.m.

1,500 S/F FOR LEASE – Office, bath, warehouse. $600/mo., $400/deposit.

Hwy 23 S., Eureka Springs, across from Acord’s. (479) 253-4477, Bill; (479) 721-4019, Derrick.

LAUGHING HANDS MASSAGE IS LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME MASSAGE THERAPIST. Call (479) 244-5954 for interview.

COMMERCIAL RETAIL RENTAL SPACE – 1,450 square foot retail store front, great downtown location, great terms. 1,200 square foot retail space on North Main, great visibility, great lease terms. Call for details (479) 366-6096.

REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE UNUSUALLY NICE INTERIOR FOR INEXPENSIVE HISTORIC HOME. Excess parking. Income possibilities. Excellent detached garage/ shop/studio. Porches and deck. $139K. (479) 253-4963

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HOMES FOR RENT SEASONAL – Winter rentals, Nov. 1 - May 1. In town, both furnished, each with private entrance, patio, parking.

Utilities included. Studio $600, 2 bdrm. house $1200. (479) 981-2507. No Pets.

No Smoking.

2 BR/1 BA – $800 plus utilities. No Pets.

No Smoking. Everything brand new. In town. Call (479) 981-9976

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24 White St., next to Ermilio’s. Two bedrooms, two baths, small kitchen.

Washer/dryer/refrigerator. Parking in back. $750 residence, $850 retail, plus utilities. (479) 253-6911.

HISTORIC DISTRICT FURNISHED SEASONAL COTTAGE HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 BATH. Deck, Gas Log Fireplace, TV’s in all bedrooms & living room. $1,500 a month, $500 deposit, all utilities paid. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. Available Dec. 10th – April 1st. (479) 253-8920. Call for web site photos.

2 BEDROOM/1 BATH – Kings Hwy. in town near hospital, walkable. Updated interior, carpet, doors. New energy efficient gas heat and hot water. Deck, wooded view. One off street parking space. Shared washer/dryer. $560/mo. + $560 deposit.

1 pet up to 20#. Lease, references, stable work history/income required. No drama, no party animals. Behave or begone. You pay utilities. Call (479) 981-3700 ask for Bob. BEAUTIFUL CABIN IN THE WOODS, easy walk to the creek, short paddle to the White River. Room for garden, pet friendly. Beautiful place to live. Looking for a couple to do general maintenance in exchange for part of rent.

(479) 253-1536, leave message.

HOLIDAY ISLAND 3BD/2BA, $800/ mo. No pets, no smoking. First & last month’s rent. Major appliances included.

27 Dove Ln. Glenda Satterfield Real Estate, (479) 981-1141

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TAYLOR-MAID TO THE RESCUE! Clean freak has openings. References.

Call Angie (479) 981-0125.

SERVICE DIRECTORY MAINTENANCE/ LANDSCAPE/ HOME SERVICES REALTORS-PROPERTY MGRSLANDLORDS. I specialize in preparation of properties for showing and/or occupancy. Excellent references.

(479) 981-0125.

TOM HEARST PROFESSIONAL PAINTING AND CARPENTRY Painting & Wood Finishing, Trim & Repair Carpentry, Drywall Repair & Texturing, Pressure Washing (479) 244-7096 FANNING’S TREE SERVICE Bucket truck with 65 ft. reach.

Professional trimming, stump grinding, topping, removal, chipper.

Free estimates. Licensed. Insured.

(870) 423-6780, (870) 423-8305 CHIMNEY WORKS Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining and installation. Call Bob Messer (479) 253-2284 TREE WORKS Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller. Bob Messer (479) 253-2284

PETS PETSITTING, HOUSESITTING. Holiday Island, Eureka Springs and surrounding areas. 25+ years experience.

Reliable, references, insured. Call Lynn (479) 363-6676

VEHICLES I BUY AND REMOVE OLDER CARS & TRUCKS. Reasonable prices paid. Also some scrap and parts vehicles. Call Bill (479) 253-4477

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pays big returns. That can include the incalculable relief from having the best decisions for care. And their knowledge can also help people save money.

“We always have an eye towards helping people know they are eligible for financial assistance, and making sure to maximize all the assistance that is out there,” Hopkins said. “Once a month people get a Medicare explanation of benefits that includes how much you have spent on drugs, and what Medicare paid for.

There is one for the drug plan and another for medical. They are usually about seven pages long and can be difficult for people to wade through. We are so used to looking at that we can look at it instantly and say what it is. Others are overwhelmed by it.”

Another issue is regarding signing up for Medicare. Some people wait too late,

and end up getting financially penalized.

Hopkins said people don’t realize they need to sign up early.

“We can probably save people money if they get our advice before they can sign up for the Medicare and their Medicare supplements,” Hopkins said. “We found some people didn’t know they needed to sign up for a Medicare drug plan, and now they have to be penalized the rest of their lives.”

While helping with paperwork is important, their forte lies in another direction: Care monitoring. That would include visiting with the family on a regular basis and assisting them with navigating the healthcare system and problem solving on a regular basis.

Senior Solutions can be reached at (479) 981-1856 or (479) 253-9381. The website is www.seniorsolutionsar.com.

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Partners for the proposed safety network include Brave Woman, the National Network to End Domestic Violence in Washington, D.C., the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and local Carroll County businesses such as the Crescent and Basin Park Hotels, various churches and nonprofits.

Several panel members will reconvene Sunday afternoon in Berryville to discuss the next steps for creating the network.

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public intoxication, disorderly conduct and criminal trespass.

11:49 a.m. – Witness told ESPD a driver was swerving all over the road on his way into town from the west. Constables never spotted the vehicle.

12:06 p.m. – Constable retrieved a firearm that had been left behind in a motel room.

6:40 p.m. – Caller was concerned for the welfare of a dog in a taxi. Constables never saw the taxi with a dog.

10:51 p.m. – Constable on patrol made a welfare check on a person in a neighborhood, and the person was doing well.

September 29 12:38 a.m. – ESPD received a 911 call from a wife who said she and her husband were arguing and he wanted her to leave. After a constable intervened, the wife decided to leave.

1:15 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in foot pursuit of a male who escaped. Constables arrested a female for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and for a warrant out of Carroll County for failure to pay.

programs similar to those in other states, such as Maryland.

Ballinger said he understands and agrees with her sentiment but, “You can’t put a batterer in a batterer intervention program if he’s under the influence of drugs and alcohol.”

In an effort to better educate the community about the causes of domestic violence, members of the safety network would create an awareness campaign throughout the county.

had to ask folks to keep it down.

12:10 a.m. – Rider in a taxi reported he had been beaten up by bikers at a downtown bar because of the shirt he had been wearing. He said he had been waiting for his wife to pick him up and the bikers tore his shirt off. EMS transported him to ESH. 1:18 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for DWI and speeding.

1:40 a.m. – Gas station attendant reported a very intoxicated motorcyclist had just departed. Constables searched the area but did not encounter him.

2:19 a.m. – Same attendant reported another intoxicated motorcyclist, and again constables watched for but did not locate the alleged transgressor.

2:53 a.m. – ESH staff reported an individual refused to leave the ER. He said he had been beaten up with a baseball bat, but the ER staff had discharged him.

He kept citing more things wrong with himself, and claimed if they made him leave he would kill himself. Constables responded and arrested the individual for

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