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Council fidgets with fluoridation ruling Nicky Boyette At its Oct. 13 meeting, Eureka Springs City Council heard well-prepared citizens decry the impending mandatory fluoridation of water by the Carroll-Boone Water District as well as sentiment against allowing a circus to perform at Lake Leatherwood City Park in early November. Council also had plenty of comments of its own.

Regarding fluoridation of Eureka Springs’ water supply, Darlene Schrum told council during Public Comments much of Europe has already banned the kind of fluoride additives CarrollBoone Water District is required by Arkansas law to add, and the additives would have deleterious effects on immune-compromised individuals. “This needs to be worked out,” she stated.

Kit Shepperd also spoke against fluoridation. She said people in this country are supposed to have some say in what goes on in their lives, and “these people [CBWD] are about to do something terrible that we don’t want… and if we can’t stop it at this level, we need to go higher.” Shepperd pointed to studies which indicate these kinds of additives in drinking water might even cause autism which no kid deserves, and she wanted to make sure children in our area have good water to drink.

Holly Winger commented, “I want to reiterate in the strongest words possible I urge you to support the ordinance against fluoridation.” She called the legislation that prompted the move to fluoridate “idiotic policy.”

Alderman Mickey Schneider took up the charge against fluoridation when council got its turn. She said operators at CBWD “are trying to do due diligence, but not enough.” She had presented a proposed ordinance that she claimed would force CBWD to follow all laws and keep people safe. “We have voted it [fluoridation] down, and we should not be forced to pay for something we voted

Monday morning coming down – The insurance adjuster who assessed the damage to this residence on Houseman Access in Busch said there was no doubt it was a tornado. The carport ended up on the roof, a dozen healthy, tall trees on the property were snapped in two or toppled, support posts were found some distance away and a tire chain was spotted 35 feet up this oak. Another oak tree fell on the house next door, severing electric lines and causing sparks, bringing the IP Fire Department to the scene before daybreak. A home and barn on Butler Creek and a business on Houseman were also heavily damaged.

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This Week’s INDEPENDENT Thinker

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Life is full of surprises, really. Who’d a thought we’d make a corporation an Independent Thinker? But Lego® did something last week we found highly evolved.

Shell Oil cut a deal with Lego, the Danish toy builder, whereby Shell would give away Lego sets at gas stations in 30 countries. That’s a lot of building blocks and translates to a lot of kroner for the Danes.

But Lego said, “Nej,” after watching a Greenpeace video depicting an Arctic landscape with a Shell drilling platform made of Lego bricks covered in oil.

We don’t know everything, but we know that where tragedy is invited it flourishes. And we know Save the Ozarks is a lot like Greenpeace.

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Constables on Patrol

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Independent Art

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Council – Circus

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Independent Lens

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Sheriff’s race

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Astrology 14

City Clerk

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Sycamore 15

Are voters happy?

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Indy Soul

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Independent Mail

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Dropping A Line

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Independent Editorial

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Just because the monkey’s off your back doesn’t mean the circus has left town.

INDEPENDENTNews Earth to SWEPCO: Eureka Springs named one of USA’s Top Ten fall color destinations Becky Gillette What does Eureka Springs have in common with Aspen, Colo., the Blue Ridge Parkway and Central Park, New York? All were recently named by USA Today as one of the ten best places in the country to see fall color.

“Fall leaves contrast gorgeously with limestone at this steep village,” USA Today said about Eureka, which was ranked number 7.

“What USA Today recognized in their rankings is that the beauty of the Eureka Springs area is of immense economic and cultural value on a national level,” said Doug Stowe, a member of the board of directors of Save the Ozarks (STO). STO has been critical of an environmental impact study of the proposed 49-milelong Shipe Road to Kings River 345-kV transmission line proposed

by American Electric Power/Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) that failed to take into account the potential impacts of the massive power line on tourism.

“They could not care less about the beauty of the Ozarks,” Stowe said. “The very notion of their unfortunate plan still staggers my imagination. Their preferred route would severely damage the National Military Park at Pea Ridge, and would parallel and crisscross US 62 for miles. SWEPCO, the Southern Power Pool and the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) have asserted again and again that their proposed power line is ‘reasonable.’ They

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chose to completely ignore the economic value of tourism in order to build their flawed case.”

STO has challenged the need for the $117-million project, which must be demonstrated in order for the APSC to issue a permit for the project to be built. SWEPCO has said the project is needed in order to maintain reliability. STO has said the power line would carry eight to 16 times more power than is needed in Carroll County, and the real purpose of the power line is to transmit large amounts of power through Carroll County – not to Carroll County.

The APSC has received a record number of public comments – more than 6,000 – opposing the project that would involve clear cutting a 150-ft.-wide path for 49 miles to install power poles 130 – 160 ft. tall. Residents have been concerned about their tourismbased economy and property values being greatly devalued by the loss of scenic beauty, and environmental harm from the poles being anchored in the karst region where there are many underground springs, rivers and caves.

“I find it interesting that the Southwest Power Pool’s main area of business is in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, and boundaries roughly parallel one of the largest areas of wind generation expansion in the U.S.,” Stowe said. “They want a corridor to transfer massive amounts of power out of that area to the East Coast, as well as a way TOP TEN continued on page 19

INDEPENDENTNews CAPC wants input from lodging industry Nicky Boyette Mike Maloney, executive director of the City Advertising and Promotion Commission (CAPC), announced at the Oct. 8 meeting it was time to decide about sending out for Requests for Proposal (RFP) for adding booking features to the eurekasprings.org site. Commissioner Terry McClung insisted they get more feedback from the local lodging industry before deciding. After discussion, the consensus was to send out for RFPs in order to get specific comparisons about the products and discuss what they get at the Oct. 22 workshop with those in the lodging industry.

Chair Charles Ragsdell suggested they ask the Chamber of Commerce to help get word out to lodging properties, and Maloney said they should schedule the workshop at the Auditorium because the CAPC meeting room is too small to accommodate a crowd.

McClung stated, “Nothing would tickle me more than to see a bunch of people who want to know what we’re doing.”

Director’s report “The CAPC Facebook page is starting

to out-track our webpages,” Maloney said.

He added that social media has become a reliable tool for getting word out to potential visitors to Eureka Springs, and anyone can find links to postings by CAPC on social media by going to the eurekasprings.org site.

Maloney also announced Sara Sant’Ambrogio of the Eroica Trio wants to return to Eureka Springs, and “an anonymous local donor stepped up and wrote a check to pay for her and her cello to come back.” Her return performance will be Dec. 13, venue to be announced.

Maloney showed the commission a copy of the recent Feast magazine, a Missouri publication with wide readership from St. Louis and Kansas City down to Little Rock, in which Eureka Springs was featured prominently. Several local businesses also placed ads, so readers got a strong dose of Eureka Springs.

In addition, Maloney said USA Today named Eureka Springs one of the ten best places in the country to see autumn colors and Arkansas Times named Mud Street Cafe the best coffee shop in the state.

“We’re getting quite a bit of PR right now,” he commented.

Finance Director Rick Bright told the commission year-to-date collections are up 1.9 percent over this time last year.

Next workshop will be Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m., at the Auditorium. Next regular meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m.

Dances of Universal Peace Dances of Universal Peace will be held at the Unitarian Church building, 17 Elk St., at 7 p.m, Friday, Oct. 17. The Dances are simple and joyful moving meditations that involve the singing of sacred phrases with accompanying movements from the world’s many spiritual traditions.

Participation is free of charge. Contact Rebecca Babbs (479) 253-8303 or email babbsrebecca@gmail.com for more information.

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INDEPENDENTNews The circus is coming Nicky Boyette Public comments about the upcoming circus during Monday night’s city council meeting took more time than council’s discussion of the subject. The performance will be a fundraising event to support the school district’s after-school program.

Rachel Brix began the campaign against the concept of allowing the Carson & Barnes Circus to perform in Eureka Springs. She said Eureka Springs has said “No” to plenty of other issues, and urged council to add to the list “circuses with animals from ever returning to town.”

She pointed out Sweden, Greece, Portugal among many other countries have banned this kind of entertainment as well as more than 200 cities in the United Kingdom.

She added 21 U.S. states have full or partial bans as well.

She claimed animals are subjected to bondage and brutal treatment “for the sole purpose of human entertainment. Educated people prefer to see humane entertainment.”

Brix admitted it might be too late to cancel the Nov. 5 performance, but wanted the city to send a message that Eureka Springs does not abide and will not support animal abuse, for which Carson & Barnes has been cited countless times over the years, and she presented a proposed ordinance to that end.

Suzie Clippinger passionately described the suffering of the animals caused by constant traveling and crowded quarters plus the “extreme violent training used to get animals to perform silly tricks.”

She said families would not enjoy seeing what goes on before or after performances.

Melissa Greene stated, “We are a wonderful animal town, and it is a horror that this can even come here. Support the

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school bake sale instead. If we don’t go to these, circuses will end.”

Barb Dunham said, “After-school programs are vital, but a circus isn’t.” She said she had written the grant to get the previous after-school funding, and would write another one, but did not want to support animals being injured or brutalized while training for a performance. “I’ll help get the money,” she declared.

Natalie Mannering said she hopes the upcoming circus teaches the town we never want to have one here again, and Raven Derge commented, “Circuses are so last century!”

Jerry Milligan told council he works for Carson & Barnes, and he originally signed on 1998 thinking if he did not like it, he would simply leave. However, he and his wife have stayed ever since. He acknowledged the unfortunate videos that document animal abuse by a Carson & Barnes trainer, but steadfastly maintained Carson & Barnes treats its animals with respect.

“I do not believe in reincarnation,” Milligan stated, “but if I did, there is nothing I’d rather be reincarnated as than a Carson & Barnes animal.”

When it was council’s turn, DeVito right away asked City Attorney Tim Weaver if the proposed ordinance fulfilled the requirements for banning a circus with animals from coming to Eureka Springs.

Weaver stated it might discourage circuses from wanting to come here, yet it might not stand up to a challenge in court if a circus really wanted to come to town.

Alderman James DeVito then moved to ask Weaver to prepare a draft ordinance banning circuses with animals from COUNCIL – CIRCUS continued on page 19

INDEPENDENTNews Sheriff’s candidates, up close Alana Cook As the Nov. 4 election draws closer, Carroll County Sheriff’s candidates sound off on their platforms and experience.

Carroll County Sheriff Bob Grudek said that current financial situation of the Sheriff’s department is his biggest concern, while incumbent Randy Mayfield of the Berryville Police Dept. is focusing on new domestic violence initiatives for the county.

“The financial future of the sheriff’s department by far is my biggest concern,” Grudek said. “It not only impacts on the sheriff’s office but the entire county.”

Grudek, who has been in law enforcement for more than 36 years, began his career as a postal inspector. He garnered worldwide attention of financial institutions in the 1980s for his credit card anti-theft program after making a presentation to financial institutions in Puerto Rico.

Under the program, credit cards are useless until users activate them by using personally identifiable information. Since then, his idea has become the standard

for credit card fraud protection. After he retired from the postal inspection service in 1993, he accepted an offer to work for MBNA bank in 1995 as a credit card fraud investigator.

Mayfield holds a senior law enforcement certification, the highest certification Arkansas issues for law enforcement officers. He began his career with the Newton County Sheriff’s Department, then worked for the Harrison Police Department. He graduated from the Law Enforcement Training Academy in 1990, and worked for HPD for the next five years. After that, he worked for Benton County Sheriff’s department, then the Berryville Police Dept.

Grudek up close Since taking office, Grudek has implemented several programs including a K-9 program to assist deputies, a commissary program for the jail, a car seat safety program, helped create a county dive team to search for missing persons, and created a program where his officers

conduct a nightly perimeter check to ensure businesses and churches stay safe.

Grudek said he knows first-hand the perils of domestic violence because he watched his sister try to escape from her abuser for several years. “I think educating women in middle and high school is important,” he said.

Immediately after being elected in 2007, he implemented a quarterly and annual reporting system to give to the Quorum Court. The report identifies any problems and highlights accomplishments within the sheriff’s dept.

Grudek said the idea of creating a dive team came to him when his deputies were searching for a man who drowned in a nearby lake. They had difficultly recovering the body due to limited resources and had to use dive teams from other counties and other states because Carroll County did not have a dive team. “I realized how important closure is for the family. Since then, the team has been called out four times to assist CANDIDATES continued on page 19

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 Armstrong and Sell, take two Becky Gillette The city clerk-treasurer position is once again a race between Mary Jean (MJ) Sell, who held that position for two terms from 2002 to 2010, and Ann Armstrong, the incumbent who beat Sell four years ago by 26 votes, 342-316.

Armstrong, who has lived in Eureka Springs for 40 years, was brief when asked why voters should choose her to continue in the position.

“People have become accustomed to being treated with respect, and I suppose they would want that to continue,” Armstrong said. “My goal is to provide residents and business owners with knowledgeable, friendly assistance and accurate information as quickly as possible.”

Armstrong has pledged to provide quarterly financial reports required by state statute in a form city council and citizens can understand. The position includes providing minutes for the city council and city commissions. Armstrong said she would continue to provide that information

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and other records and archive information for easy public use.

Armstrong’s two sons graduated from Eureka Springs High School and she has two grandsons. Her previous professional experience includes being assistant to the Eureka Springs Public Works director for 10 years where she researched and compiled bid specifications, easements, contracts and job descriptions, prepared payroll and accounts payable, and assisted in planning and yearly budgeting.

A graduate of Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz., and Towson

State University in Towson, Md., Armstrong considers one of her bigger accomplishments at Public Works establishing the first Arkansas municipal biosolids/yard waste composting facility, and the first recycling facility in Carroll County.

Her previous work experience includes being a bookkeeper for a local CPA, office manager for a local newspaper and office manager for the Gallery Mint Museum.

She has served as secretary and treasurer in the Kings River Watershed Partnership.

She also is certified in permaculture design, which involves sustainability, natural resources, land use and community.

MJ Sell Sell said she looks forward to returning to the city hall.

“Being the city clerk-treasurer was a wonderful job for me,” Sell said. “I enjoyed meeting newcomers in town, helping residents through the various processes in the city, and being part of the on-going history of Eureka Springs. Every CITY CLERK continued on page 20

INDEPENDENTNews Are voters happy or apathetic?

Lack of candidates in city elections noteworthy in a town traditionally known for contentious political climate Becky Gillette Has Eureka Springs turned over a new leaf? The tourist town that has in the past made national news for being a contentious and litigious small town is now looking at one of the least controversial elections in the city’s history.

There is only one candidate for mayor, which is unusual, and only two contested elections: the city clerk position and one of six council seats.

Eureka once made the Wall Street Journal with an article headlined, “Eureka Springs, where you can see a 70-foot statue of Jesus or file a lawsuit.”

An article in the Sun Sentinel in 1992 described “The fight between history-loving small-town preservers and highway hucksters, fought in lawsuits, petitions and fiery letters to the editor, keeps Eureka Springs not just pretty but simmering. Every filigreed balcony, every lace-windowed turret is a chess piece on the battlefield.”

The late Ned Shank, who was then chair of the Historic District Commission, was quoted as saying, “I guess we could live without the conflict. But then it wouldn’t be Eureka.”

Is the lack of candidates a good or bad thing? Retired hospital

executive David Mitchell, returning for his second term on council, said he believes it reflects that voters are relatively happy with this council and the work of the past two years.

“The cohesive, civil, work orientated, results orientated actions to date are positive,” Mitchell said. “People were tired of the prior council antics and incivility, and this council is proactive and is taking action on major issues. If I wanted to be negative, which I don’t, a few might say the citizens are just not interested in longstanding politics of the town, but I just don’t agree with that train of negative thought.

“Service to the city is an honor when you feel you are accomplishing something and just look back at the agenda of the past two years for council to see all that was accomplished. There is more to do of course, but we are on the right track and making progress.”

City council meetings can be long and tedious, and not without conflicting opinions. But Mitchell has found it rewarding getting things accomplished.

“I am proud that most of the council is continuing on for another term and expect more progress on infrastructure, finances and general overall growth,” Mitchell said. “Run the city like it is a business as CANDIDATES continued on page 20

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Leave the fox be

Editor, Several times this summer my dogs were stirred into a barking frenzy late at night. Grabbing my flashlight I would go outside to find armadillos digging holes in my freshly made garden bed, or in the leaves around my house. They are night feeders and they love to hunt grubs and bugs in the dirt. I live in Holiday Island, so I accept that having close encounters with wildlife will happen.

The management and staff at the Holiday Island Country Club also have a problem with holes being dug into their fairways and greens. They on the other hand don’t accept that Holiday Island is a wildlife refuge and have decided to rid themselves of the creatures of the night that are digging holes. So now traps are being set on the golf course to catch fox. A fox’s primary food source is mice, rats and rabbits. Not animals that one would expect to find hiding underneath the turf on a golf course. However, golfers have seen the foxes hanging around the course and decided the obvious answer to their whole riddle is that fox are digging them.

Multiple dens of fox have lived in harmony with the community of Holiday Island for years. Many locals have taken to sitting out at night and watching fox saunter out for nightly hunting. The fox and their spectators have long been equal partners in watching on each other. I have watched as a fox has pounced on a rat in the tall grass in Holiday Island, and then proudly strolled by with the kill in its mouths. Taking time to watch the activities of the foxes has become a pastime for many... until now.

Traps are being set on the golf course to catch and relocate these majestic animals.

With each fox caught a family member is being stripped from its den and being put into a new environment with no family or home to come back to. Fox are being separated from their young in a sad attempt to keep the golfing community from having to deal with holes on their golf course. Never mind divots left by the herds of deer as they walk across the greens or the holes being dug by the real culprits, armadillos.

If you live in Holiday Island, then you best be prepared to live with the wildlife.

The animals were here first, we chose to make this a haven for them to live in. If you don’t like the holes in the golf course, go play somewhere else, or better yet, live somewhere that wildlife isn’t. I for one chose to live here to be one with the Ozarks.

I respectfully request that the Holiday Island Country Club cease trapping red fox immediately. Foxholes are found in the military, not on golf courses. If this request cannot be met, then I will seek independent observers be present during the removing and release phase of their fox trapping program.

We can do better than the status quo...

Jared Hyatt

Rally for free parking

Editor, I would like to comment on the recent visit I had to your beautiful city. I was one of the many Corvette drivers participating in the annual rally. I was shocked by the reception we received from the local city authorities. I have one question I would like answered concerning the amount of receipts

your Mayor and City Council expected from the annual Corvette Rally.

With an estimate of 500 or so cars and each spending an average of $500 each on hotels, restaurants, and shopping that would figure to somewhere around $250,000. Not too bad for a three day weekend. However, someone gives the order to issue parking tickets on all expired meters.

At $10 each and issuing say 100 of them, pissing off these folks for an extra $1000. Was this good business for the city, to risk the return of this annual rally? I understand this was the 24th year. Will 24 years x $250,000= $6,000,000.

If I was the Mayor or City Council member I would go out and place bags over all the meters and say “Thank you for visiting our city, and for this weekend all parking is free.” Due to the unfriendly reception I will do my best to see that we find another town to host next year’s 2015 Ark. Corvette Rally.

Thank you for your time.

Robert Timmer

Honor elephants

Editor, I so appreciate Rachel Brix’s recent article (Something Wicked This Way Comes) about the cruelty of circuses, including Carson & Barnes, which is coming to Eureka Springs. Given that the most recent USDA documentation on this circus for violations related to deplorable and unsafe conditions for animals is 2014, it seems to be an ongoing problem. (And these are only the documented offenses.)

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@weinerdog4life: Scientists confirm the human body is 75% water, still unclear what the other 25% is, “spaghetti we think” says one scientist @funnyordie: You know you’re old when the band you love plays an encore and it just stresses you out because you have work tomorrow and need to get home. @klainey01: My 5th grader is one eye roll away from being listed on eBay this morning. @LoriLuvsShoes: My 21yr old son: “Mom sometimes I think you only had me for the free, lifetime tech support.” @DominicStraw: You left a note on the fridge saying “This isn’t working. Goodbye” but I opened it and it was working perfectly well. I don’t get it.

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The elephant in the room

he only experience I have with a circus is spending two nights each in Washington, DC and Dallas with members of the UniverSoul circus. It was 15 or so years ago, under a Big Top at RFK Stadium in Washington and somewhere in Dallas.

Because we were sort of related to the circus manager by a long ago family marriage, we were invited to stay with them and get to know them.

What we saw were hard-working people who loved their elephants, tigers, ponies, acrobats and each other. Performers were Romanian, Texan, Asian and African. The trapeze artist married the concessions manager and the three children who came of that marriage are still with the circus. Not because they have been sentenced, but because they want to be.

The circus people raised animals from birth and kept them with them on the road, leading a life of freedom, performances and travel. Those in the circus tended every job, from flying through the air in rhinestoned swimsuits to driving semis to making vital arrangements during a week-long show in a big city. They rarely traveled more than 70 miles a day.

Maintenance included washing the elephants, all which had names, with long handled brooms, getting underneath the folds, around the eyes and tail, the same way you would wash anything you love – with care and joy. Ever seen an elephant look forward to its bath? They trumpet. They come to you, play with you. These elephants didn’t have chains on their ankles, scars on their trunks, slashes in their hides, anxiety in their sounds or fear in their eyes.

The elephants were well fed (six times a day), around the same people all day everyday, accustomed to being loaded onto big trucks for road trips, and like us, happy when they got there. There were two people in charge of five elephants – feeding, watering, grooming and lots of conversation. “Feeling all right, Sophie? You were beautiful tonight, the crowd loved you.” Sophie flapped her ears in elephant appreciation.

There was a season for circuses, spring to late fall, and during the winter the owners and crews and animals settled in Sarasota to rest and hang out with other circus people. It was as natural as any job one loves. They cared for their animals because they preferred working with them, not against them. They cared for their animals because they made a living with their animals.

After performances, which ended around midnight, they bedded the animals down for the night and started firing up their barbecues. They cooked, drank, chatted, and occasionally someone walked over to check the animals, making sure they were tucked in and contented. This is how these people lived and worked. If they hurt their animals, it was financial disaster.

Yes, animal abuse is as reprehensible as domestic violence – if you can’t get others to do what you want them to do, then leave them alone, get away from them. Don’t beat them up.

Yes, we are a town that loves animals. Yes, we do not tolerate much. Yes, we are active and informed, and yes, we can be hopelessly trapped in closed mindedness.

But we know that about ourselves. We know we can be heard here, in Eureka Springs, since we know each other, know our issues, and have one too many newspapers tattling on everybody. Nevertheless, we are all like tourists in a foreign land where we assume if we just speak louder, we’ll be understood. Or at least get our way. And our way is just that.

True, I am just one person with one view of the circus and its dreamy delusions I find alluring. But depriving people of experiences because we have read about abuse is no more valid than blaming all men for abusing all women.

In a practical vein, more than one organic gardener has contacted us saying they would happily shovel the elephant poop to pile and dry over winter to be scattered on gardens next spring. Really, what do you think elephant garlic is?

Mary Pat Boian

ThePursuitOfHAPPINESS

by Dan Krotz schizophrenic priest was assigned to a tiny Catholic church out on the prairie in western Minnesota. Before the priest’s arrival, the diocese Bishop called the congregation together to explain the matter. “Father Emil is mentally ill,” he said. “But I have no one else to send you; you are too small and poor a church for a healthy, full time priest.

“So, here you go,” the Bishop continued. “First, no matter how crazy Father Emil is, he is still a priest and he can give you the sacraments; your church will stay open.

Second, your job is to take care of Father Emil. Love him as Christ would love him, and maybe you’ll become worthy of the sacraments he administers to you.”

There are two commonly applied standards in this (true) story. One is that we respect the role, if not the person filling the role. That’s why a lot of priests, pastors, cops, generals, and other authority figures get a free pass when they otherwise wouldn’t. The other is the near certainty that no good turn goes unpunished. What a pain it is to be a Good person.

Take for instance the pleasure we’d feel if Victor Acuna-Sanchez had been handed a death sentence for murdering Laura Aceves. How satisfying it would be to watch him swing. Unfortunately, a good person is Good because they won’t kill even a wholly despicable psychopath. Instead, we pay (and pay) to keep them locked up.

What a pain it is.

Good Americans don’t torture prisoners of war, even if it is effective, because they’re citizens of a good, an exceptional nation; an exceptional nation behaves better than pedestrian nations. It is a pain to be exceptional.

Good legislators make sure there’s a safety net in place for the poor before they do anything else. They don’t waste a lot of time and money worrying about the poor being too comfortable, and they’re willing to let God and karma separate the sheep from the goats. What a pain it is to legislate for the greater Good.

Father Emil, BTW, was quite a handful. But they all got by.

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– Constable redirected a large • Cup of Love free soup lunches – Hearty truck off of Spring Street and back onto soup lunch Fridays from 9:30 a.m. 2 p.m.

Main. in front of Wildflower thrift shop (yellow building next to chapel) on US 62E. Cup of 1:27 p.m. – Individual who had filed Love also provides soup lunches at Flint Street a report regarding her possibly stolen Fellowship Mondays and Wednesdays from boombox checked with ESPD about it.

Constable went to her home and together 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (479) 363-4529 • Flint Street Fellowship food pantry, lunch, they found her boombox in her car. free clothing – Pantry open 10 a.m. – 2 4:03 p.m. – There was a two-vehicle p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Free lunch accident in the commercial area of US 62.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12:30 No injuries and both vehicles were able to p.m. Free clothes/shoes closet, books and drive away from the scene. household items. (479) 253-9491 or 253- 11:08 p.m. – Concerned observer reported 4945. Leave donations in barrel at entrance if a suspicious vehicle parked at a house in his neighborhood. Constable went there facility is closed.

• Wildflower food pantry, furniture bank and spoke with the owner of the vehicle and clothing – Wildflower Chapel (US 62E) who said he was a good friend of the free food pantry 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on resident.

October 7 Fridays. Thrift store and used furniture bank 3:04 a.m.

– Passerby told ESPD she had (now in big blue barn only) Wednesday – seen headlights coming from a ditch on Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday 1 – 6 Hwy. 23 North.

Constable responded p.m. Drop off donations Thursday – Saturday and found a rollover accident outside of 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. city limits.

CCSO called EMS, who took • Celebrate Recovery – Soul Purpose a female to ESH with a non-emergency Ministries, 801 S. Springfield, Green Forest, 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Potluck meal injury. followed by 12-step Christ-centered meetings 9:09 a.m. – Individual told ESPD he for those suffering from addiction, habit, had not been able to reach a business acquaintance for several days. Constable hang-up or hurt.

• No high school diploma? Take free GED went to the place of business and no classes in the Carnegie Library Annex every one was there. However, he found the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9 acquaintance in town and advised him of a.m. - noon with study and tutoring for the the request to check on his welfare. He GED test. Open to ages 18 and up. GED class- said he would call his friend. es also in Berryville at Carroll County Center. 10:00 a.m. – Hotel manager spoke with a Some open to ages 16 and 17 per educational constable regarding credit card fraud. requirements. For info: Nancy Wood (479) 12:21 p.m. – There was a two-vehicle 981-0482, Carnegie Library (479) 253-8754, accident on US 62 near the eastern city Carroll County Center (870) 423-4455). Of- limits. No injuries. fered by North Arkansas College with Carn- 1:59 p.m. – ESFD reported an intoxicated male was walking down the road near the egie Library support.

• Coffee Break Al-Anon Family Group elementary school. Constable responded Women – Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m., Faith Christian and arrested the individual for possession of a controlled substance and on a Carroll Family Church, Hwy. 23S, (479) 363- 9495.

Meetings at Coffee Pot Club behind Land County warrant.

6:42 p.m. – Constable filed a vandalism O’ Nod Inn: • Alateen – Sundays, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Email report on a broken window at the old high alateen1st@gmx.com or phone (479) 981- school.

9977 • Overeaters Anonymous – Thursdays, 9:02 p.m. – Two constables went to the 10:30 a.m. Barbara (479) 244-0070 • scene of domestic violence in a trailer Narcotics Anonymous – Fridays, 5:30 p.m. park. One subject fled but returned later (903) 278-5568 • Al-Anon Family Group and was arrested for third degree domestic (AFG) – Sundays, 11:30 a.m., Mondays and violence.

October 8 Tuesdays 7 p.m. • Eureka Springs Coffee Pot AA Groups Monday – Saturday 12:30 p.m.; 7:32 a.m. – Alarm company informed Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday – Thursday, Saturday, ESPD of an alarm breach at a business, 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. (479) but the responding constable found 253-7956 • Al-Anon Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. everything secure.

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unoccupied vehicle on a road in the north part of town. Constable discovered a front tire was missing from the vehicle, and he called a tow truck to remove it.

12:42 p.m. – Two businesses reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be the electric company and threatening to cut off service unless bills were paid.

Constable gathered information and referred both businesses to the Attorney General’s office for follow up on the scam.

2:30 p.m. – Two dogs ran loose near a tourist lodging, but the constable who went there never saw them.

4:15 p.m. – Employee downtown told ESPD a dog had been left in a hot vehicle for more than an hour. Constable found windows open in the vehicle and the animal was not in distress.

October 10 2:04 a.m. – Hotelier downtown said a rowdy bunch outside his business would not leave. Constable arrived, and like magic the rowdy bunch vanished.

9:15 a.m. – Constable on patrol noticed a van parked in Harmon Park and checked it for suspicious activity resulting in the arrest of two individuals for felony drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

12:42 p.m. – Central dispatch alerted ESPD to a possibly intoxicated male walking along a dark road in the northeastern edge of town. Constable encountered the individual and determined he was only slightly inebriated, so he gave him a ride home with a warning not to go back out until he was sober.

3:01 p.m. – ESPD got word of an intoxicated person driving away from his motel, but they never encountered him.

6:51 p.m. – Another intoxicated male got attention from ESPD, this time for harassing a bartender and even getting into her vehicle and refusing to leave.

Constable arrested him for public intoxication.

7:05 p.m. – Constable went to the scene of alleged mistreatment of a dog. He found the animal chained up but under a porch and protected from weather. He left note for follow up by Animal Control.

8:15 p.m. – Constables assisted motel staff in going into a couple of rooms previously occupied by persons who had been booked in Carroll County jail.

10:19 p.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of an individual on a warrant out of Benton County.

11:59 p.m. – Constable moved a fallen tree out of a roadway.

October 12 1:27 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a female for possession of a controlled substance and an open container.

4:27 a.m. – Another traffic stop led to the arrest of the driver on a warrant out of Gravette for Failure to Appear.

7:55 a.m. – Guest at a hotel reported his vehicle had been stolen from the hotel parking lot. Constable who responded noticed the guest had injuries consistent with a car crash, but the guest insisted he did not remember anything from the night before. His vehicle was eventually discovered crashed into a tree and not drivable. The guest admitted driving the vehicle and was cited for careless driving.

10:59 a.m. – Motorist reported a wheel came off his vehicle, and he was stranded in a lane of traffic on US 62 on the west side of town. Constable provided traffic control until a tow truck hauled the vehicle away.

11:13 a.m. – Madison County asked for assistance in watching for a particular vehicle. Constables were on alert.

October 13 12:14 a.m. – Clerk at convenience reported very intoxicated people had tried to buy alcohol but he had refused to sell it to them. They departed and headed toward town. Constables watched for but never saw their vehicle.

2:23 a.m. – Resident told ESPD she had been hearing what sounded like someone beating on her door every half hour.

Constable checked the area and found nothing suspicious.

4:17 a.m. – Concerned resident again reported a nearby dog was not being protected from the weather. When a constable responded to the location, the dog ran onto the covered porch. The owner of the dog had already told Animal Control he would be getting a doghouse soon.

Ladies of Faith meet Oct. 28 Guest speaker this month is Elaine Robinson of 2nd Generation Ministry. Beth Severe will minister in music. Come enjoy fellowship and a fine brunch at the Gazebo Restaurant in the Eureka Inn and hear Elaine’s testimony. For more info contact Margo Pryor (870) 4803161.

INDEPENDENT Art & Entertainment Build your career as an artist ESSA is offering a one-day workshop, Building a Successful Career as an Artist, Part Two, on Nov. 18. Take advantage of the wisdom and experience of several accomplished regional artists who already have successful careers – Zeek Taylor, John Rankine, Melanie Myhre, Janet

Alexander and Tanya Knudsen.

Come hear these outstanding artists and learn the secrets of their success.

Tuition is $40 and a catered lunch is included. For workshop time and more information see ww.essa-art.org or call weekdays (479) 253-5384.

D.G. Womack at Iris D.G. Womack, one of our area’s outstanding artists, is a featured artist during Art in October at Iris at the Basin. Her unique style, dubbed ‘three-dimensional Impressionism’ has an amazing beauty and depth.

D. G. will be in the gallery to greet visitors from 1 – 4 and 6 – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18. Stop in at the gallery next to Basin Park and find out more about D.G.’s creative process and enjoy her newest work.

Create the 2015 Mad Hatter poster!

ESSA is hosting a poster contest for the 2015 Mad Hatter Ball with a $100 cash prize for the winner! Your art may be made of any medium that can be photographed. All entries must be submitted by Nov. 1. The winning entry will be chosen by Nov. 20. Email your entry in JPEG format (300 DPI) to ESSA at esartschool@gmail.com.

Sacred Harp singing school The Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers will hold a shape-note singing school at the First United Methodist Church, 206 W. Johnson Avenue in downtown Springdale, Friday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The school will be taught by Rene Sheppard Green from Anniston, Ala. Newcomers and singers of all abilities are invited to join this full voiced a cappella music

form filled with history and tradition.

The school will be followed with a singing convention Saturday Oct. 25 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., also at the First United Methodist Church. A potluck dinner will be served at noon.

All activities are free and registration is not required. For more information call B.R. Black (479) 369-0003 or email br.black@cox.net.

Who will ‘out hat’ the Mad Hatter?

The Eureka Springs School of the Art’s 12th Annual Mad Hatter Ball and major fundraiser kicks off Friday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Crescent Hotel.

Festivities continue until 11 p.m. with hearty appetizers, a fun-filled hat contest, dancing to the live music Red Ambition and a silent auction featuring fantastic art by ESSA instructors.

As always, fun hats are required and costumes encouraged! Tickets are selling quickly and reservations are recommended at www.essa-art.org or by phone any weekday (479) 253-5384.

Eureka Thyme adds two artists Two long-time residents of Eureka Springs, Chon Stanley and Justin Lindsey, have joined the artists of Eureka Thyme.

Silversmith Chon was initially trained in the manufacture of scientific instruments, a skill he still uses in the making of sterling silver and gold jewelry. Gemstones in the individually crafted pendants and earrings now available at the gallery were gathered during Chon’s journeys throughout the world.

Justin Lindsey owns and operates Tinderbox Pipe-Works. He specializes in custom metalworking and up cycling or repurposing metal materials – creating handmade oddities and curios that might become anything from a lamp to a copper steampunk piggy bank!

Stop by and get creative with your early holiday shopping and check out the work of these and dozens more unique Eureka artists at Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring St., open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Layaway and shipping always available.

Movie at the Aud has gone with the wind The next classic movie from The Eureka Classic Movie Association will be showing Gone with the Wind at the Auditorium on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. A 1939 classic, the movie features Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Leslie Howard and Olivia de Havilland and is based on Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the same name.

Tickets: $3 adults, under 16 free.

This screening of Gone With the Wind is sponsored by Community First Bank of Eureka Springs.

‘Voices’ promises entertainment, education Performances of the 2014 production of “Voices from Eureka’s Silent City” living history tours open at the city cemetery, US 62E, Thursday, Oct. 16 and run Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18, repeating Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25.

The guided walking tours begin at 5:30 p.m., leaving every 20 minutes until the last tour at 8:30. Enjoy the crowd-pleasing performance of actors in period costumes portraying local “Heroes, Healers and Humdingers” whose stories will inspire and amuse listeners during the approximately one hour stroll through the cemetery. Tickets

are $10 adults and $5 for 12 and under.

Advance tickets are available at the Historical Museum, Chamber of Commerce and all Cornerstone Bank locations or at the tour. Follow signage for free parking and shuttle service at the former Victoria Inn, US 62E. There is no parking in the cemetery. Cornerstone Bank, Local Flavor Café, and the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks sponsor this major fundraiser for the Eureka Springs Historical Museum.

For further information email info@eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum. org, phone (479) 253-9417 or see Voices From Eureka’s Silent City on Facebook.

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War Eagle Fall Craft Fair Oct. 16 – 19 Meet regional crafters and shop booths loaded with handcrafted jewelry, pottery, soaps, glass art, woodwork and more. Enjoy delicious food, samples and cooking demos as well as live music by SpringStreet Band and Brick Fields on the porch and John Two-Hawks inside the Mill.

The celebration also features the Sharp Arts & Crafts Show, adjacent to the Mill, and the War Eagle Fair Show across the War Eagle Creek. Craft booths open Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5:30 pm and Sunday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For details contact Liz Kapsner (479) 789-5343 or liz@wareaglemill.com.

Friends of the Library $1 Book Sale!

The ever-popular Friends of the Library used book sale is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18 in the Library Annex at 192A Spring Street. Choose from hundreds of books, priced at $1 for trade paperbacks and hardbacks, and 25¢ or 5/$1 for pocket paperbacks. Bring your book totes and load up on winter

reading Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

There will be no Thursday evening preview night. All proceeds will be used for library materials or special programs.

For more information, phone the Carnegie Public Library (479) 253-8754 or email info@eurekalibrary.org.

Sunday at EUUF All are welcome at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 17 Elk St., Sundays at 11 a.m. for a program followed by refreshments.

On Oct. 19, the “Accidental Bisexual Activist,” Harrie Farrow, author of Love, Sex, and Understanding the Universe, will explain bisexual issues, the dire need for change in our society’s reaction to bisexuality, and why the time is ripe for activism to make a difference in combating biphobia.

Childcare is provided. Extra parking at Ermilio’s Restaurant, 26 White Street.

34th Doggie Style Show tix on sale Tickets for the Good Shepherd Humane Society’s 34th Annual Doggie Style Show are now available at both Doggie Shops and the shelter, or online at www.goodshepherd-hs.org for $15, or $20 at the door. Buy early and save $5! New this year, GSHS current members receive an additional 10 percent off all tickets.

The Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center is the place to be Nov. 11, when the Doggie Style Show takes center stage.

This year’s theme, “The Wizard of Pawz,” transforms the show into an animated Live Auction with models in Wizard of Pawz costumes displaying treasures to be auctioned. The Silent Auction returns, along with the New & Vintage Clothing Boutique and Ye Old Christmas Shoppe.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at 6, live auction at 7. Sorry, Toto... no pets allowed this year (per hotel management).

Calling all Zombies

You wouldn’t want to be caught dead anywhere but here Zombie makeup and fake blood will be considered high fashion on Saturday, Nov. 1, when Eureka Springs experiences its 3rd Annual Zombie Crawl and Day of the Dead Parade.

The event is free, and locals and visitors are invited to dress up and join the procession of undead. Brains and fake blood not your thing? Cruise the parade in your ghastly “grim ride,” build a freaky Halloween float or perform a scary street act!

Zombies and parade participants are each asked to bring two (or more) cans of food to benefit the Flint Street Food Bank. Participants should meet at the Carnegie Public Library at 194 Spring Street by 5:30 p.m. The crawl/parade starts at 6:30 p.m., and ends when the horde reaches Basin Park.

New this year is a special Zombie Flash Mob performance coordinated by Melonlight Dance Studio, and a Dance of the Dead after-party. To sign up or for more information, see www.Ezomb.com.

Pine Mountain hosts fundraiser for local woman

Carrie Dunham, graduate of Eureka Springs schools and daughter of Sam and Joyce Dunham, has been in Germany for over four years and has been diagnosed with a brain tumor causing Cushing’s syndrome, bronchiectasis, widening and destruction of the airways and other serious illnesses that are not being treated there due to her American citizenship and Germany’s socialized medical requirements.

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near emergency. Due to Carrie’s daughters, ages 9 and 5, being with her, it will be an expense of close to $4000 for this to occur. A benefit show will be held at Pine Mountain Theater on Oct. 21 at a reduced ticket price of $10, with proceeds going to Carrie’s travel fund. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

A Care account has been set up at Arvest Bank under “Carrie Dunham Medical Expense” donations, and your attendance at a great show would be appreciated.

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Cute bandits – The 3rd grade Hedgehoppers stole the Queens’ Contest show as usual! Photo by CD White The Royals – Folk Festival Queen Angela Tenan and escort Jeremiah Alvarado-Owens engage in a bit of good natured role reversal after the contest Oct. 8 in the Aud. Photo by CD White Hungry Bowlers – Hungry Bowl organizers and team of potters: front row, Doug Powel and Jim Wace Wallace. Back row, Sara Mallett Russell, Lorna Trigg, Jason Feltope, Maureen Dailey and Craig Hirsch. The potters made 320 bowls for the event at the new Ale House Oct. 9. Gorgeous bowls, delicious soups, beautiful music and great beer raised money for county food banks. The Hungry Bowl also supports the Back Our Kids backpack programs providing food for children to take home on weekends. More pics on Facebook! Photo by Jay Vrecenak

Drifting on a silver sea – June Easton, from left, Kim Stryker, Diane Newcomb and Linda Caldwell made their way across Lake Leatherwood to Bird Island for a French picnic after the sun came out on Sunday. Photo by Heather Huber

Making a spectacle – of spectacles. Barbara Kennedy models the beaded specs she made for the invitational show at Zarks during the Oct. 11 Gallery Stroll. More spectacle on Facebook. Photo by Jay Vrecenak

One more toke – Tom Shipley, left, and Michael Brewer, aka Brewer & Shipley, best known for the hit “One Toke Over the Line,” opened for the Ozark Mountain Daredevils to a nearly full house Saturday night. More concert photos on our Facebook page. Photo by Jay Vrecenak

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ESOTERICAstrology as news for week Oct. 15 – 21

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Libra’s Two Choices

ibra is the sign of creating Right Relations & Values. In Libra we are asked to choose how to be, our identity, in the world. We can maintain a hermetic sealed-off attitude (my life, my work, my money, etc.) or we can gain knowledge of world events and learn more about those in need.

Libra is a group sign – self with others. Here are some events occurring in our world this week concerning food, poverty, spirituality, values and global realities. The UN (a spiritual experiment) each month places a “light” upon world problems. This week a light shines on Rural Women, Farms, Food &

ARIES: Your skills would be completely embraced by all groups and you have the ability to completely transform others as you progress out into the world of humanity. There is an aura of concern, Right Relations, intelligence and love that can extend from you to others. It simply needs your awareness and a context/place wherein you can teach.

You are of course the leader.

TAURUS: As you become more sensitive to personal matters of diet and health you realize you can teach others.

This will be a great service to many for few understand the workings of the body (devic/angelic substance) and even less about right nutrition. You are the sign of the illumined mind. Therefore, think on humanity’s needs, how you can enlighten others, and what information you have learned. Remember, serve yourself first and then humanity.

GEMINI: It’s a gift to know how to play and have fun; understanding in life pleasure appears amidst suffering. It’s a skill to choose recreation during times of stress. It’s good to have a hobby. Knowing these things allows you freedom and an unusual leadership. Children especially love those who play which them. Play

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Poverty. Before we choose to respond we must have knowledge. “So we can each do our part.” October 15 – International Day of Rural Women (unrecognized with few resources); October 16-World Food Day & Family Farming: Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth; October 17-Eradication of Poverty Day (international).

During the month of Libra (with Saturn exalted), we pause, contemplate and assess what it is we know, don’t know, and need to know. Libra receives and distributes Ray 3 of Divine Intelligence, Right Relations, Right Choice & Right Economy (Venus).

strengthens your heart and affection for everyone. Is your “playfulness” filled with ahimsa, loving-kindness?

CANCER: Gardening is an intrinsic skill you possess. You are the nurturer of new life, of the seeds of creation. In the womb of your awareness, things grow, green, bloom and flower.

Tend to all those around you in this way from young ones to elders. Tend also to your environments – home, family and community. Each zodiac sign fosters a gift. Your sign (Cancer) is foundational to life itself.

LEO: It’s good to take long walks in your neighborhood, observing flora, fauna, animal and plant kingdoms, your neighbors, too, and watch the flow of traffic. It’s also good to make contact with family, friends and relatives, study your relationships with them, make amends, send forgiveness, nurture love.

These activities display your intelligent heartfelt capacities to make contacts.

Contact always releases Love and wisdom.

VIRGO: Your skills of orderliness and organization, detail and discrimination

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Using our intelligence “tips the Libran scales” in terms of being able to see and choose between the two paths Libra offers (return to the past or step forward into Scorpio’s Discipleship). Libra (the oscillating light) prepares us for the great tests and conflicts in Scorpio. In Libra we are subtly tested as we learn the nature of polarized energies (s/he loves me, s/he loves me not). In Libra we learn more about ourselves through others. Libra’s Ray 3 asks us to become more adaptable and skillful. And then we are to teach each other what we know. In Libra, we all become teachers. In all these ways love is cultivated.

are needed by humanity these days. Many were not taught these abilities. The Virgo skills, talents and abilities are subtle yet highly effective, creating a sense of empowerment leading to success in daily living skills. It’s the Art of Living. Think on your skills.

Mentor and radiate them toward humanity. We then begin to learn from you.

LIBRA: The Sun in Libra each year creates a refined new identity. New identities emerge when we learn new skills. Teaching others your gifts creates a powerful dynamic energy that can lead others forward into new ways to handle money and relationships. You help others establish Right Relations. Before the Aquarian teacher can reappear, humanity needs Goodwill and Right Relations that create the process of peace. You understand this.

SCORPIO: A crossroad (two paths) appears. You see yourself walking both paths. Then you remember the story of Arjuna and realize you must choose one path or the other very soon. Walking a middle path allows you to “see” and understand the polarities of the two paths. Each is an opportunity. Which is best for you to follow, which has value and leads you to more than a state of happiness (personality). Which leads you to service and joy (Soul path)?

SAGITTARIUS: Are you making unusual connections with others? Are you asking questions, curious about the new people you’re meeting? Are you offering a sense of closeness different than before? All social contacts contain an opportunity for radiating Right Human Relations. This creates a magnet in your life where hopes, wishes and visions begin to come true. Have kindness and benevolence as your goals.

CAPRICORN: The world may be honoring you in some form through how you present yourself (your work, service or how deeply responsible you are). Should someone begin to stand in your shadow or shift the deserving light away from you, stand in another sunbeam. Show others your compassion and understanding.

Nothing you ever do goes unnoticed.

You are a sunbeam.

AQUARIUS: It’s an excellent and magical time to create long-range plans and agendas, to contact future clients, to begin the process of movement needed for expansion, to ponder upon travel arrangements and above all to listen to what others have to say. In all planning do not argue, move slowly, tend to all communications. In this way the future flows into the present with right timing, direction and harmony.

PISCES: Show others that you have great abilities that are great resources. Pisces are often thoughts of as unable to tend to practical matters. However, you’re very able and practical. Your process is different that most. The important issues facing you now are money, resources, all things financial and domestic (a home).

You want to be independent in all ways.

Ask for help, freedom, independence and resources. The devas/angels listen.

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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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s he opened the front door, there was his mother in the lower hall, arranging enormous dahlias in a Chinese brass vessel that he and Jane had bought in Kansas City. As he came in, she lifted her head, rearing it back in that characteristic gesture, looked straight at his eyes, and smiled. “You’ve come home,” she said, and he wondered, as he had often done, what it was in her manner of speaking that sometimes gave to just such inconsequential phrases an air of inner mystery and significance. It was perhaps the smile, as if she had the key to some code that could invest innocent language with hidden meanings.

She put a hand on his arm as he came close to her, and he felt the sudden, convulsive grip of her strong fingers, seizing, and as suddenly letting go. “Jane,” she said, “is all ready. I think you and she should go on ahead. Now.” “Yes,” he said, and was unable to shake off the sense of unreality, though she had turned back to the dahlias and was apparently intent on moving the largest to a COUNCIL continued from page 1

down,” she remarked.

She urged council to pass all three readings of the proposed ordinance before adjourning the meeting.

Alderman David Mitchell asked a series of carefully conceived questions of City Attorney Tim Weaver in an attempt to see what effect the ordinance would actually have, and Weaver explained the city has a contractual relationship in which CBWD supplies water and the city buys it. The city would have to renegotiate if it wanted to dictate conditions not already in the contract. Unless the city waited until renewal time to try to impose restrictions, CBWD could view this action as a breach of the contract.

Weaver added he did not think the ordinance Schneider had presented would in any way stop the fluoridation.

Mitchell said he was sympathetic with sentiment against fluoridation, but did not want to put the city in jeopardy of a lawsuit, and said this ordinance might create issues for the city.

Schneider insisted the contract requires CBWD to provide potable water, and she doubted the city would find itself in a lawsuit. She said she wanted to delay

more prominent place in the grouping. “Yes, that would be best,” he said, and started upstairs. Above, he could hear the low, clear whistle that went with Jane’s labors, when she was alone and contented. The Lowbacked Car, it was. Jane was happy. It was a great day for her. He took the last steps two at a time, and sang out exultantly: “For the lady would sit forninst me, On a cushion made with taste –”

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Chapter 11 hen he came to the cottage that evening, he found the old woman sitting in her usual place, eating persimmons. She picked up the wrinkled fruit and sucked it slowly, as if its flavor were nostalgic. “That tree acrost the way,” she said, “– still bearing. Have one, Roger. Mighty good this year.”

She spoke as if he had been in the room all the time, and he wondered how she always knew who it was, the instant he opened the door. It struck him as uncanny, but then the house and the lane and the other little houses crouched beside it all had

the process until the legislature can hear the issue again in January.

Alderman Terry McClung commented, “I don’t want this [fluoridation] either, but this ordinance is about something we have no control over.” He asked Schneider if she was debating what is potable.

“I’m debating law,” she insisted.

Alderman James DeVito asserted state law superseded the wishes of Eureka’s voters, and said, “We have plowed this field many times before, and we need a motion on the table so we can direct our conversation.”

Schneider said she wanted only to stall the process until January.

DeVito called it a futile effort, and suggested they either vote on something or end discussion.

So Schneider moved to give the proposed ordinance a number and read it for passage.

Alderman Joyce Zeller seconded the motion and commented, “We do not want this to happen.” She called fluoride a “poisonous substance” and declared it a “violation for the state to force us to ingest substances we do not want.” Like Schneider, she was not afraid of a lawsuit.

“Let’s go ahead with this,” Zeller

a disturbing effect on him. Even tonight, he had caught himself driving too fast, from the point where Beetree Lane branched away from Judas Street, and when he passed the house below his mother’s he had looked straight ahead – as if, though he knew its windows to be boarded up, and stout boards nailed across the door, Cricket might still be standing just inside, white and almost luminous against the clotted darkness of the room. “Come in and set awhile, Roger,” she might say again in her oddly rhythmic voice – a gentle, provocative voice it was. “Tie up your horse, boy. I been hungry for you.” Her mouth had a moist look always, like petals in the early morning. Remember? That was error, for the next step beyond remembering was to try to go back and recapture the lost but remembered thing. He had let himself into that cul-de-sac once, and had emerged with disaster clinging to him like cobwebs, and never again would he turn back, nor follow even her soft-spoken phantom across the doorsill into the dim room, though he went armed with wisdom and thirty years of contrition.

He said: “I came to see if CONSTANCE you’d changed WAGNER your mind about coming to Walter’s tonight.”

She declined again with finality.

“Couldn’t see it anyway. And all those people! There’ll be too much talking. Talk – I’ve heard more’n a plenty of it. Ought to earned some peace and quiet by this time…”

He suspected that she had made some pact with herself, or with the past, never again to leave the narrow shelf between the bluff and the dark, cleft gully behind the cottage, never to set foot farther from her door than the cave across the lane, with its spring, or the path that bisected the garden beside the house – the garden tended, now she was blind, by Willy May. “You ought to have someone here to help you,” he said, because he had been saying it for years and it had become a habit.

“It isn’t safe, alone here, not seeing – ” “I make out all right,” she said, then asked: “How’s Agnes?”

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Mitchell agreed with the concern about fluoridation but observed, “I think we’re late to the party.” He said he appreciated Schneider’s passion but did not want to jeopardize the contract with CBWD. Schneider stated plainly, “We are here to represent the people, and they said they don’t want it. We’ve got to make a stand.”

Nevertheless, the vote on her motion was 2-3, McClung, Mitchell and DeVito voting No.

Metafizzies meet Oct. 20 The Oct. 20 meeting of the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society will feature videos on the life and teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, an enlightened master best known for the book I Am That, a powerful expression of non-dual philosophy. All are welcome in the basement reading room of the Eureka Springs Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain St.

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DEPARTURES William Alexander Bezjian 1936 – 2014 William Alexander Bezjian, born in 1936 to Puzant “Peter” Bezjian and Kathryn Harriet Thetford in Chicago, Ill. William departed this life Oct. 7, 2014, in Fayetteville, Ark., at age 78.

The family moved to Eureka Springs in 1952. Bill completed courses and training on August 8, 1953 at the United States Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. He served aboard the USS Watts from 1956 until his Honorable Discharge November 1958. He started his career in the road building industry working for Barber Green Company, Aurora, Ill., Ingersol Rand, Fortress Allott in Cedar Rapids, and retired from Roadtec Industries as Regional Sales Manager for the Northwestern States in 2007.

On July 7, 1956, William was united in marriage with “Mil” Mildred (Colvin) Bezjian who survives him of the home. He is also survived by son, W. Michael Bezjian and wife, Rhonda, of Bella Vista, Ark.; three daughters, Janine Bezjian-Budden and husband,

Dennis, of Bothell, Wash.; Michele Cyrus and husband, Chris, of Seattle, Wash.; and Melinda Morrell and husband, David, of Eureka Springs, Ark.; two grandsons, Andrew Newman and Kyle Brice; two granddaughters, Makala Morrell and Sydney Morrell; one sister, Sherry Clouser and husband, Frank, of Eureka Springs, Ark.; sister-in-law, Edna Colvin; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

William was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2014 at the Union Chapel Cemetery in Garfield, Ark., with David Morrell speaking. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the Carroll County Relay for Life, c/o Teresa Hamilton, 402 CR 7102, Green Forest, AR 72638. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2014

Clarence Edward White July 7, 1930 – Oct. 8, 2014 Clarence Edward White, a resident of Berryville, Ark., was born July 7, 1930 in Valley Center Sedgwick, Kan., a son of Clarence Leroy and Mary Belle (Bradley) White. He departed this life Oct. 8, 2014 in Berryville, at age 84.

Clarence worked as a refrigeration mechanic and was a member of Fleet Reserve Association.

He enjoyed woodworking. Clarence proudly served his country in the United States Navy for twenty

years as a Chief Electronics Technician and during World War II and the Korean War. On Dec. 28, 1985, Clarence was united in marriage with Mary Maxine (Mason) White who survives him of the home. He is also survived by two sons, James White and wife, Elaine, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Bobby Joe White of Albuquerque, N.M.; two grandsons, Tyler and Bryce White both of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sisters, Patricia and husband, Mac Boiles, of Fort Worth,

Texas, and Marie Williams of Hubbard, Texas; one brother, Dwain White and wife Nonie of Weimar, Texas; and a host of family, friends and loved ones.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

No services are planned at this time.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service.

Memorial donations may be made to Maxine White, 1410 Highway 221 South, Berryville, AR 72616. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral. com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2014

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United States Army Field Band at Aud Oct. 28

The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, DC will continue its long tradition of presenting free public performances on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. at the city auditorium.

Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received acclaim both at

home and abroad performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz.

The Jazz Ambassadors’ concert is sponsored by the Eureka Springs City Advertising & Promotion Commission.

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Oktoberfest, Barktoberfest, and Harvest Festival

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ur current landscape has undergone some serious autumnal changes in recent weeks and we’re adapting our wardrobes accordingly. Fall foliage has begun to express itself with a kaleidoscope of colors. The same can be said for our entertainment, utterly colorful and natural transitions.

Downtown hosts a Barktoberfest at Eureka Live! to support the Dog Park and Oktoberfest at the AUD parking lot Saturday. Plan accordingly and although it may be impossible to be in two places concurrently, there’s plenty of time to catch glimpses from here to there.

About 80 miles south of town on Mulberry Mountain is the annual Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Festival, hosting live music outdoors Wednesday through Saturday featuring some old friends and some new friends yet to be discovered, such as Mountain Sprout, Andy Frasco, Whiskey Shivers, Red Eye Gravy, Steepwater Band, and Elephant Revival. If town has too many buildings and streets, head toward Ozark and leave them behind.

THURSDAY, OCT. 16 CHELSEA’S – Rev Dead Eye, Rock N Roll, 9:30 p.m.

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

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

LEGENDS SALOON – Karaoke with Kara, 9 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Cooter and Friends, Classic Rock, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCT. 17 BALCONY RESTAURANT –

Hogscalder, Bluegrass, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Cole Reeves, Country, 8 p.m.

CHELSEA’S – Comfortable Brothers, Rock N Roll, 9:30 p.m.

EUREKA LIVE! – DJ & Dancing, 8 p.m.

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

JACK’S PLACE – Blue Moon, Classic Rock, 9 p.m.

LEGENDS SALOON – Karaoke with

Kara, 9 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER – Two Dog Two Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

THE STONE HOUSE – Jerry Yester, Artist’s Choices SATURDAY, OCT. 18 AUD PARKING LOT – Oktoberfest feat. The Ariels, Music 1- 5 p.m., Brews and Food, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

BALCONY RESTAURANT – Catherine Reed, Singer/Songwriter, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Crosby Tyler Inman Band, One Man Band, 8 p.m.

CHELSEA’S – Strange Derangers, Rock N Roll, 9:30 p.m.

EUREKA LIVE! – DJ & Dancing, 8 p.m.

EUREKA LIVE! BEER GARDEN – Barktoberfest Pet Contests, Bark Park Contest, 5-8 p.m. *Pet Friendly GRAND TAVERNE – Jerry Yester, Grand Piano Dinner Music, 6:30- 9:30 p.m.

JACK’S PLACE – Blue Moon, Classic Rock, 9 p.m.

LEGENDS SALOON – Jeff Horton Band, Classic Rock, 9 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 16 • 9:30 P.M. – REV DEAD EYE Fri., Oct. 17 • 9:30 P.M. – COMFORTABLE BROTHERS Sat., Oct. 18 • 9:30 P.M. – STRANGE DERANGERS Sun., Oct. 19 • 7:30 P.M. – SWEET WATER GYPSIES Mon., Oct. 20 • 9:30 P.M. – SPRINGBILLY Tues., Oct. 21 • 9:30 P.M. – OPEN MIC Thurs., Oct. 23 • 9:30 P.M. – MOUNTAIN SPROUT

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ROWDY BEAVER – Another Fine Mess, Classic Rock, 9 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Antiquated Systems Matt King, Classic Rock, 1- 5 p.m., Third Degree, Classic Rock, 9 p.m.

SMILING BROOK CAFÉ – Sonny Carter Meet and Greet, 12 p.m.- 4 p.m., Alex Liles, Singer/Songwriter, 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 19 BALCONY RESTAURANT – Staymore, Classic Rock, 12 p.m., Jeff Lee, Classic Rock, 6 p.m.

CHELSEA’S – Sweet Water Gypsies, Bluegrass, 7:30 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 – Reeves Bros., Classic Rock, 1– 5 p.m.

SMILING BROOK CAFÉ – STO Fundraiser, Coy Dog and the Other Waltons, 12 p.m. – close MONDAY, OCT. 20 CHELSEA’S – Sprungbilly, Bluegrass, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 21 CHELSEA’S – Open Mic LEGENDS – Jam Night

Brats, Beer and Bowser!

Don’t miss the first-ever Barktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Eureka Live Beer Garden Patio on N. Main. The Eureka Springs Bark Park is raising money for a water fountain with this premier event featuring music, contests, brats and the usual Octoberfest food treats for humans along with Bowser Beer for Fido.

There will also be fun contests, including the choosing of Mr. and Mrs. Bark Park, whose pictures will preside on the newly installed kiosk at the Bark Park until next year’s Barktoberfest. Come and sign your pooch up for the contest … it’s paw-taaay time! Friendly dogs on leashes welcome. Friendly humans also invited to Come. Sit. Stay.

Informative program on old area cemeteries Oct. 20 The Holiday Island Community Church Ladies Fellowship meeting will be Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. in the HICC Fellowship Hall. Guest speaker will be Susan Young with the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. She will speak on old tombstones and cemeteries in Northwest Arkansas. Refreshments will be served. Contact Linda Bartlett (479) 244-5961 or Eula Jean McKee (479) 253-8021 for further information.

Beyond culture and religion There will be a public talk by Lama Tsering Gyaltsen on “Beyond Culture and Religion: Compassion from a Buddhist Perspective” on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Church building, 17 Elk Street. The talk is hosted by the Eureka Meditation Group and Himalayan Mountain Shop, and there is a suggested donation of $7 - $10 for adults, students free. All donations will be given to Lama Gyalten’s retreat center in Nepal for elder Tibetan refugees. For more information call Sandy Pope at (501) 940-9244.

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to sell power from antiquated coal generation facilities. We know that reason is one thing to one person, and another to a person who might be found sane. SWEPCO and Southwest Power Pool’s plan for the Ozarks CANDIDATES continued from page 5

in recovery of victims,” Grudek said.

Grudek said that due to the generosity of Tysons, all patrol cars will soon have Automatic External Defibrillators, or AEDs. “I just got the Quorum Court agenda and there will be a check for $21,300 to purchase the AEDs next week,” he said.

He also addressed controversy that has surrounded management decisions and a recent incident on YouTube involving a Carroll County K-9 dog, Tyson, who allegedly attacked a man in the presence of CCSO deputies. Grudek pointed to a recent photo in the Carroll County News of Tyson sitting with a deputy in a classroom of small children.

“I have mentioned many times in my annual report to the Quorum Court about the success of K-9s since the program was implemented six years ago. Since then, the K-9s have been responsible for making 146 drug arrests, have been deployed

Lions share – The Eureka Springs Lions Club shared $250 with Eureka Christian Health Outreach (ECHO) to enhance ECHO’s work of providing eyeglasses to uninsured, low-income individuals in our community.

From left, are Paul Komarek, Catherine Pappas, Suzy Bell of ECHO, Wayne Ehret, Janet Arnett of ECHO, Dr. Dan Bell of ECHO, Juanita Ehret and Cheryl Malone. Eureka Springs Lions meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at noon in Forest Hill Restaurant.

Good planning – Main Street Eureka Springs | ESDN Board of Directors met recently on retreat to develop plans for 2015.

The board chose to continue partnership with Future Business Leaders of America, put continuing programs in place for the coming year and will do more planning this month. From left are Amanda Haley, Leslie Meeker, Mike Marion, Jacqueline Wolven, Damon Henke, Fatima Treuer, Ken Ketelsen and Autumn Hudgins. Photo submitted

was crazy from the get-go and without the tireless effort of STO, the bulldozers would be at work knocking down trees right now, and USA Today would have to look for some other place to feature in their top 10.”

STO Director Pat Costner said it would

be better if SWEPCO would just pull the plug on the whole project. “With Order 36, the APSC acknowledged that we’d made our case: SWEPCO had failed to prove the transmission line is needed,” Costner said. “ The commissioners could have – and many

say should have – concluded the proceeding and closed the docket. Instead, they turned the job of stopping SWEPCO’s unnecessary transmission line into what may well stretch into a three-year campaign. However, we’re now at 19 months with no end in sight.”

on 207 searches for drugs, we have put on 73 drug awareness classes for adults and children at schools and civic groups, attended by 7,000 adults and children,” Grudek said.

Grudek is a member of the Elks lodge, the Rotary Club, the Carroll County Cattleman’s Association, where he also served as president.

Mayfield up close If elected, Mayfield said he will dedicate a domestic violence investigator to answer domestic violence calls. The investigator, and officers, would assess the danger of the victim by asking them a few key questions to determine their level of danger and their immediate need so the victim can get to safety.

He attended the launch two weeks ago of the Carroll County Domestic Violence Safety Network at the Village Writing School in Eureka Springs. As previously reported, victims will be able to call a tollfree hotline where locally based, trained

advocates will assist them with their immediate needs, including transportation to shelter.

Mayfield has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, with the last 13 working for the Berryville Police Department. He said he is ready for the job if elected. “I feel this is a good time in my life to run,” Mayfield said.

An active 52-year-old, Mayfield has run several marathons.

When he was 19, he joined the Navy and worked as a hospital corpsman and a psychiatric technician at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. Mayfield said he has

a lot of resources to pull from to get the job done. “There are a lot of resources, meaning people, I intend to draw on,” he said. “I will give deputies a chance, unless they are breaking the law, before I replace them,” he said.

Mayfield is married and has three children, two grown and one 12-year-old.

His daughter, 22, is a dispatcher for the Benton County Sheriff’s Department.

When he is not on duty, Mayfield has been actively working with local antidomestic violence advocates to educate the community on the initiatives he is proposing.

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In final business, council voted unanimously to ask Weaver to draft an ordinance amending the enabling CAPC ordinance to allow the at-large seat to be filled by a qualified elector who lives in Carroll County but not necessarily in the city limits of Eureka Springs.

Next meeting, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.

performing in Eureka Springs.

Alderman Terry McClung stated he remembered only one circus in his memory coming to town, so he speculated council could pass this ordinance and not see another circus for another 30 years.

The vote on DeVito’s motion was 5-0.

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Free fly fishing lessons The weather may be changing, but there’s no better time than right now to learn to fly fish. Beaver Fly Fishers started five months ago and now has more than 50 members, some who started as novices, and all now enjoying the sport of fly-fishing at various locations in Arkansas and Missouri.

The club is sharing the fishing fun by offering free lessons to anyone willing to learn. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Grassy Knob Fire Station Community Center, Hwy. 187, about two miles from Beaver Dam. An invited guest speaker is normally on hand with interesting CITY CLERK continued from page 6

day had new opportunities, and sometimes, challenges. It is certainly not a boring job.”

Sell said the clerk’s job needs someone with experience, an ability to meet and greet visitors as potential residents for the city, and someone who can answer questions and serve as a guide through a lot of the applications and processes of the city. “I have that experience and I enjoy the work,” she said.

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far as finances goes and that revenue should exceed expenses is basic. So keep an eye on finances, make some money so you can target infrastructure and other things that will make Eureka Springs even better.”

Mayor Elect Butch Berry, an architect, said he doesn’t have a clue why so few races are opposed.

“I’ve been wondering that myself,” Berry said. “It is an off residential year, which is always a year when people have a certain amount of apathy. In Eureka, it is unusual to have so few candidates.”

Restaurant owner James DeVito, entering his fifth term on city council, said he thinks lack of candidates is a result of a combination of a feeling of satisfaction with the status quo and voter apathy.

“I think Eureka Springs is not unlike the nation as a whole,” DeVito said. “Across this country fewer and fewer people vote.

I find that reaction to be unconscionable considering the price that has been paid for this freedom. Other countries either have much greater voter turnout or people go to great lengths and sometimes risk their lives to vote.”

DeVito expects that construction of utilities to facilitate the construction of a new hospital for Eureka Springs will be of paramount importance in the next term. He is also heading up an effort to get a downtown parking garage constructed.

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topics pertaining to the sport. Classes include an introduction to fly fishing along with casting instruction, fly tying and fishing classes on the river, which fly to use and presentation of flies.

Some novices and old hands fish together every week, putting what they learned in class to good use.

If interested, email club president, Dale Steffens, at flyfisherdale@gmail.com – and check out www.beaverflyfishers. com.

Arkansas line man – Arkansas Red sings a nice trout onto his line on a fishing day with the Beaver Fly Fishers. The club is offering free lessons to anyone who wants to learn the sport. Photo submitted

with the Arkansas City Clerks-RecorderTreasurers Association Institute at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and has taught classes at several of the state fall institute programs.

“I hosted two district meetings, bringing city clerks, treasurers, recorders and municipal clerks from across Arkansas to Eureka Springs for two days of meetings, eating and shopping,” Sell said. “Eureka is a favorite place of clerks.”

Sell is a member of the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission and the Board of Trustees for the Shiloh Museum the parking lot next to the Aud,” DeVito said.

“The unfortunate facts of reality are without excess revenue, addressing the big ticket items would rely on grants.”

Retired retailer and alderman Mickey Schneider, who will be returning to council, said she was surprised at the lack of opponents for the nine city seats.

“But I am hoping it’s because the people feel we’re all doing a good job, rather than apathy,” Schneider said. “I believe they got quite a taste of the results of apathy a few years ago and do not choose to go that way again. I really can’t think of anyone willing to go against Butch for mayor and I believe it’s been like 60 years since we’ve had an unopposed mayor’s race. So we’re kind of due.”

In 2010, there were six people running for the mayor’s seat, and Morris Pate squeaked out a victory over second place finisher Beverly Blankenship. Pate, a former police investigator, declined to run for reelection.

Council work can be very time consuming, but Schneider said she has more time for city service since retiring.

“All those years my husband and I spent raising our kids, we were working so much to make ends meet, that there was no way I could even follow the council happenings, much less try to be on it,” she said.

Schneider said she likes being on council as a way to show thanks for 41 great years in Eureka Springs “even though at any given time, half the town hates you!”

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of Ozark History in Springdale. She was one of the founding members of the Ozarks Chorale and has been involved with the annual “Voices from Eureka’s Silent City” Cemetery Tour as a scriptwriter.

A Eureka Springs resident for 30 years, Sell has spent most of her professional career working as a reporter, photographer and editor of small newspapers. She has also worked in an upscale art gallery, in the kitchens of three restaurants, and at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.

“Eureka is my home and I want the

best for the city and its residents. Part of that is keeping clear and accurate records of the council and city commissions. I did that for eight years and am ready to do it again. I look forward to it.”

Sell received retirement benefits from the city after losing the election four years ago. That decision was appealed, but not successfully. If elected, Sell said she would stop taking retirement benefits, as the practice known as “double dipping,” getting paid a regular salary for an office while also drawing retirement benefits, has been outlawed.

County office positions also have few contested races Eureka Springs isn’t alone in having a lot of political races where there is only one candidate. It is also true of Carroll County.

No one filed to run for the Justice of the Peace (JP) slot (District Three) for Eureka Springs, although current JP Lamont Richie, who was unopposed in the previous election, has agreed to stay as a holdover representing the area for the next two years as allowed under the law.

“I’ve thought a lot about why so few people are running for office,” Richie said. “It isn’t just Eureka Springs. The lack of interest in running for public office is widespread.

Many of the county offices have only one candidate. When you look at all the county positions, of the county offices only two have opposition: the circuit clerk and the county sheriff. Out of 11 members of the Quorum Court, we have only three or four contested races. All of the others are running unopposed.”

One factor Richie feels partly explains the lack of candidates from his district is that many of his constituents live in the city and are less impacted by county quorum court decisions on things like road repairs and paving. Most of his constituents have issues with roads, but they are roads owned by the city, not the county.

Eureka Springs Alderman David Mitchell earlier considered running for JP, but decided against it.

“One vote out of 11 is questionable to effect change,” Mitchell said. “I was requested to stay in my position as alderman Ward 1 and run again as I would be more effective on city council than the JP position. I met several JPs in Berryville and they are nice folks. But I felt after intense review and assessment it was best to concentrate on Eureka Springs.”

Richie wishes more people were interested in running for election in the city and county.

“I think often people just don’t want to be involved because they don’t want a lot of the negativity that sometimes comes from holding public office,” he said.

All candidates for Berryville and Green Forest public office are running opposed.

There are only two contested races in Oak Grove, both for council. No filings were received at all from Blue Eye.

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unrise on Beaver can be pretty after the storms break up. Had a wet week with only one day on the water. Been inside more getting taxes done.

Our day on the water started at sunrise in a deep cove looking at Beaver Dam. We had a 24-in. striper on the third bait rod out set at 30 ft. deep. We also got small stripers on rods set at 20 and 40 ft.

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deep. All fish were released so did not get any pics.

Water temp on both lakes is now down to 70°, so start looking for any fish that have the word bass in their name to be hitting the top. Crappie here at Holiday Island are also feeding a little closer to the shore in brush 5 – 12 ft. deep. Minnows and white jigs with red heads are both working. Walleye are still

holding off the flats between Holiday Island and Beaver in 12 – 28 ft. deep.

Best baits are a jig tipped with a minnow off the bottom and trolling crankbaits that run 12 – 20 ft. deep.

If trolling four rods, put your deeper divers in front about 100 ft. behind your boat, and the shallower two out about

120 ft. behind your boat and they should not get crossed up as long as you don’t turn to sharp.

That’s it for this week. I have another striper trip tomorrow out of Rocky Branch. Here we have had some big fish move that way, guess will find out. fishofexcellence.

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now know what humans are capable of in pursuit of profit. I can only imagine the physical and mental suffering of the animals traveling with circuses.

My family and I will not be attending the circus and we are saddened that the circus will be in town, especially because so many children will attend. I mentor twice a week at the elementary school. I support Melissa Greene’s suggestion to pay circus cancellation fee and then I would also donate money to the after school program.

As Rachel put it, circuses “make terrible tools for educating anyone; nothing can be learned about these animals... we demean ourselves when we prostitute nature.” I agree with Rachel that it is an insult also to Turpentine Creek to exploit tigers and lions for entertainment.

On a more positive note, there are things we all can do to protect and honor elephants and other fellow creatures.

There is a new group in our area, called Ozark Animal Alliance which is engaged in advocacy (you can view and/or join by going to Facebook and entering Ozark Animal Alliance, or email them at ozarkanimal@gmail.com.) There is also

hope that our city council will pass an ordinance banning all future circuses from our city. That would be a good start!

My family and I have joined the Ozark Animal Alliance and are sending some donations to Elephants Without Borders and Turpentine Creek. We are so grateful to the Independent and Rachel for providing such important information, and grateful too for everyone who cares about animal suffering.

Mrs. Marge Sullivan

Contrasting view

Editor, One of the many wonderful things about our town is its contrasts in business, architecture, art and personalities.

However, some placement of businesses can be startling. For instance, ECHO, (they recycle practically everything and free clinic) store, is now next to an arms dealership. What a psychic oxymoron to see guns that take lives, sold directly across the street from a building that saves lives and goods. I wonder if travelers and tourists see the inappropriate juxtaposition of these venues? Or maybe the CAPC has noticed?

I hope so.

Enid B. Swartz

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50. Aid in a crime 51. Of course!

52. Require 53. Utter a farewell 54. Goddess of abundance 55. TV award DOWN Profits Real (Germ.)

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9. Midday 10. Rework text 11. Say it isn’t so 16. Harshly critical 20. Pretender 22. Calyx part 24. Casual shirt 25. Goddess of death 26. Unpublished 28. By way of 29. Building projection 32. Declare 35. Extremely small 37. Ancient Jewish ascetic 40. Puncture 41. Brass instrument 42. Toy on a string 44. Flower stalk 45. Short news piece 46. ____ Gaga 49. Brisk energy

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PERSONALS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

YARD SALE

HELP WANTED

SUZANNE WON! I truly hope I have helped the next person.

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) 9811559. There’s magic in the Clothes!

YARD SALE – Antiques, chairs, tools, small trinkets, farm equipment, fence wire, antique school desk, numerous other items.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Oct. 16 – 18.

Follow signs from Jim’s Bar. Yard Sale – 16 White Street. 3 households of cool stuff. Friday and Saturday, 9 to 4.

Vintage items, fabric, furniture, costume pieces.

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

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, 53 Alamo Street, Oct. 17 – 19, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Renko’s Music Collection 100’s of LP’s and CD’s $1-5, Homeware & Decor, Baby Furniture, Toddler Girls Clothing, & Accessories, Womens Clothing & Accessories size 6-14. Men’s misc.

ROWDY BEAVER RESTAURANT HIRING DINING ROOM MANAGER, experience required along with references. Salary based upon experience. Drop off application – Attn: Sharon to 417 W. Van Buren.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.

WHITE ST. SATURDAY MARKET 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ermilio’s. Quality produce and sourdough bread 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” 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 ~ ORGANIC~ SOURDOUGH – Ivan’s Art Bread @ the Farmers’ Market – Tuesday: 7 grain whole wheat sourdough pan loaf.

Thursday: Whole Grain Rye, Whole Wheat Sourdough rustic style and long breads plus specials like Cinnamon Rolls made with organic maple syrup, Fruit Griddle Muffins and more. Request line (479) 244 7112 – Ivan@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.

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ATTENTION To the man who witnessed the Quicker Liquor sign get hit by the Post Familie delivery truck August 28, 2014, Please call (479) 253-9864. WE NEED HELP!

ANTIQUES 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

GARAGE SALE NEW EUREKA WEST ANTIQUES – OUTDOOR TRADE DAYS MARKET – War Eagle Weekend, Oct. 16 – 19. Buy, Sell, Trade. First weekly Thursday/Friday/ Saturday Outdoor Market. 15677 Hwy. 62W (one mile west of Angler’s Grill) Info.

(405) 314-8607.

RED TENT SISTERS RED TAG SALE! Fundraising Yard Sale. Joy Motel, Hwy. 62.

Oct. 17 – 18. A don’t miss event. Great stuff!

TAG SALE TAG SALE OCT. 17 & 18 – Collectibles, bric a brac, antiques, home décor. 63 N. Main St., Eureka Springs (next to Fain’s Herbacy). Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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

YARD SALE YARD SALE – Art, primitives, jewelry, clothes, art-glass, colletibles, antique cobblers box, quilts. Multi-family. Fri. ~ Sat. ~ Sun. 8 – 5 no early birds, 25 Imporia St., Eureka Springs.

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NOT your ordinary Yard Sale. Bill and Dixie Westerman are downsizing again.

Clothes, household items, some art supplies, art books, tools, router, bandsaw, air tank, DVDs, VCR tapes (cheap), kitchenware, toys, collectibles, Star Wars items, MAD comic books, 30-cup coffeemaker, fondue set, scarves, picture frames, art prints, old license plates, Jewel Tea mixing bowl set of 3, and much more – no junk – everything priced to sell. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 & 18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (rain date Oct. 24 & 25). Take Victoria Woods Blvd. (across from Caribé Restaurant) to Jay Lane, then to top of the hill, 116 Jay Lane. Shop on our shady deck.

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE

2009 SUZUKI BOULEVARD S40, 379 miles. Almost brand new, excellent shape. $4,000. (479) 981-3491

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.

2002 BUICK LeSABRE, 4-door, 131,000 miles, well-maintained, clean. $3,800. Call (479) 981-3491

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE DERKSEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS for sale or rent-to-own. Hwy 62 West, across from WalMart, Berryville. No credit check. Free delivery. (870) 423-1414.

HOUSEKEEPER WANTED for private home near Eureka. Experience required.

4 – 6 hrs./week, $11/hr. References required. Male or female. (479) 244-0987

SECURE WINTER JOB – Servers, food runners, dishwashers. Come in and apply. New Delhi Café, #2 N. Main. No phone calls please.

SERVER – FRESH is seeking (1) qualified server for full-time/part-time employment. Reply to 179 N. Main St. between 2 – 4 p.m.

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

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 SPACIOUS 2BR APT, GREAT LOCATION on North Main St. 2BR/1BA, all appliances including W/D. All utilities paid except electric.

2nd floor with deck on two sides. Offstreet parking. $690 + deposit. (479) 981-9811

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HOLIDAY ISLAND VILLAS & TOWNHOUSES near lake and marina.

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

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

Call Angie (479) 981-0125.

2BD/2BA TOWNHOUSE APT. with garage & W/D provided. 12 month lease, Pivot Rock, dishwasher, no smoking inside, pet okay with deposit, small fenced yard. $650/month, First/Last required. Available November. Call or text (479) 981-0682.

HOMES FOR RENT

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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.

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.

COMPUTER REPAIR COMPUTER PROBLEM? PC or Mac, I have a solution. Caveman Computer Consulting is now open by appointment only. Located across from Acord’s Hardware. Call Travis, (816) 377-9690.

COUNSELING FAMILY TREE COUNSELING, offering parenting help, court assessments, child custody therapy, help with disability paperwork. Individual, family, and couples therapy. Sliding scale, some insurance accepted. (479) 981-0060. www.familytreecounselingar.com

HOME SERVICES

TREE WORKS Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals.

Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller. Bob Messer (479) 2532284

PETS

UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERY–RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, CUSTOM BUILT. Furniture repair, antiques, boats, caning.

Fabrics & Foam. Free Estimates. No job too small. Call Aaron (479) 363-6583 or abunyar@sbcglobal.net

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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PETSITTING, HOUSESITTING. Holiday Island and Eureka Springs area. 25+ years experience. Reliable, references, insured. Call Lynn (479) 3636676

HAULING Will pay for and haul off old barns or sheds. (831) 915-7807

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.

REALTORS-PROPERTY MGRSLANDLORDS. I specialize in preparation of properties for showing and/or occupancy. Excellent references.

(479) 981-0125.

SPACIOUS HISTORIC UPTOWN HOME FOR RENT. Three bedrooms, two bath. Partly furnished. No pets, no smokers. $850 plus utilities. (479) 575-6408.

CHIMNEY WORKS Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining and installation. Call Bob Messer (479) 253-2284

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HOME SERVICES OFFERED – Prepare meals, light housekeeping, driver, personal assistance. Experienced in elder care, child care, tutoring.

Certified teacher. Résumé, background check available. Call (479) 981-4517.

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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MAINTENANCE/ LANDSCAPE/ HOME SERVICES

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

In case of fire – October is Fire Prevention Month, and last week was a busy one for ESFD as firefighters spent several days teaching fire prevention to area students.

Each year the crew focuses on a variety of safety lessons, and uses the Safety Trailer to show common home fire hazards and escape plans. From left, Darrell Backs, Wayne Cates and Brandon Blackston answer questions as Wayne dons and familiarizes students with the gear they wear, knowing frightened kids otherwise might hide from “scary-looking” figures in a fire emergency.

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TOWN & LAKE

SPRING STREET CHARMER You can’t beat the location and curb appeal of this Victorian Cottage along the best stretch of Spring Street in downtown Eureka. 2BR/2BA, covered front porch, private courtyard in back. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, CH&A, electric log fireplace, new plumbing and electric. Extra lot. Short walk to downtown. $189,000.

INSTANT STRESS RELIEVER Escape to this 4 bedroom/3 bath log home on 42 acres with mountaintop views of the surrounding Ozarks. This extraordinary cabin on Stone Wall Mountain and has been completely remodeled. New steel roof, native stone fireplace, stainless steel appliances, stone patio with woodburning pizza oven, hot tub, greenhouse and chicken coop.

Minutes from downtown Eureka. $419,000.

3-ACRE LAKEFRONT LOT Enjoy lakefront living in a small and quiet subdivision nestled on the southern shoreline of Beaver Lake. Beautiful three-acre lakefront lot in Bel Lago Estates offers several building sites. Low lake line, build close to the water. Boat slip available in community dock at additional cost. $134,000.

Mark Mattmiller Executive Broker

VACATION HOME OR PRIMARY RESIDENCE, this home has it all. Wrap-around wood deck overlooks mature trees and green grass. Fenced in lawn for pets. Interior has large square kitchen with all stainless steel appliances. Guest room has own bath. Wood burning stove for cold nights and large mud room with sink. Large tiled sunroom to entertain or relax in private. Quiet paved road by Beaver lake – 15 minutes from Eureka Springs. Come to Eureka! $166,500. MLS 707400

FAMILY RETREAT OR INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY – Property consists of 23 acres, a lodge with 6 rentable residences, large game room, beautifully remodeled single family home, carport, 2 level cabin with great interior and large windows. Spring fed year-round creek runs through the land. Pond and scenic views all around, tucked away in Eureka Springs. Come to Eureka! $519,000. MLS 705767 PRETTY HOME WITH A GREAT INTERIOR LAYOUT – 2 bedroom, 2 bath with 2 living areas, large square kitchen and long dining room/ sunroom. Split level home is a combination of log and conventional construction. Hardwood floors and wood interior ceilings gives a cabin feel. Nestled in the woods on 1.4 acres.

Large workshop and 2-car garage ideal for RV storage and vehicles.

Paved roads, fenced yard and minutes away from Starkey’s Marina on Beaver Lake.

Come to Eureka! $158,000. MLS 708329

(479) 981-0513 www.movetoeureka.com

STUNNING LAKEVIEW – Gated Community – 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with Gothic architectural features, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, Acacia wood flooring, solid wood doors, luxurious MB suite with shower/steam room, stone fireplaces, wet bar, covered balcony and deck with hot tub. Other custom features include 5 zoned HVAC units, Marathon water heaters, low-E glass in all windows, Hardy Board siding, and more. $879,000. MLS 716881

LAKEFRONT – EXCELLENT VIEW of Beaver Lake from almost every room, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with access to the lake from 3 acre lot. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, sound system, fireplace, wood stove, workshop and much more. Priced far below appraisal. $449,000. MLS 656787

LAKEVIEW – Craftsman style, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, views of Beaver Lake and the Ozark Mountains. Gorgeous entry opens into great room with vaulted ceiling, lots of windows, gourmet kitchen and two stacked stone fireplaces. Hardy Board, 2 car garage, generator, basement 75% finished, storm room, workshop. Gated community, boat slips available. $369,900. MLS 713359

Call today!

479.253.3450 12608 Hwy. 187 Eureka Springs

Evelyn Cross Broker

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