Proposed hospital gets injection of good faith N icky B oyette Aldermen were unanimous in approving Resolution 645 at the August 11 meeting, which affirmed council’s resolve to build a wastewater line all the way from existing city sewer lines to the Miles Mountain site of a possible new hospital facility “if financially feasible.” City Attorney Tim Weaver said language in the ordinance regarding financial feasibility gives the city some wiggle room if, for example, supply costs dramatically escalate beyond current estimates and the city cannot afford to build the sewer line. Alderman David Mitchell pointed out the phrase also gives Allegiance, the company proposing to build the hospital, a reason to doubt the city’s resolve. Alderman Terry McClung said the resolution was okay because the city will know the feasibility of the project from the bond underwriters. Weaver then added the resolution is not a contract. It is a document intended to convince Allegiance that the city is serious about moving the project forward. He called it “a good faith offer” to begin the process.
Country roads – West Virginia native son and Hall of Famer, Melvin Goins, shown with former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, will share his fascinating life story at 9 a.m. August 16 at the Guest House Swiss Holiday Inn. Goins is headlining August 15 at the auditorium as part of Mr. Big’s Bluegrass Festival weekend. He was invited to entertain for all 50 State Supreme Court Justices last month at a special event honoring retired Justice O’Connor with dinner and downhome music at the Greenbrier Country Club in W.Va.
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This Week’s INDEPENDENT Thinker When we heard Robin Williams died there was disbelief more than sorrow. He can’t ever die, can he? Death is a funny thing. We know we all do it, or at least that’s the way it’s been so far. Some face it, some fear it, some delay it, but not many of us choose it. Mental torment is as grueling as any physical pain, and there is a time when it simply needs to stop or be stopped. Robin Williams was the most independent of thinkers. A force of energy unlike any we’ve ever encountered. He knew that wit neuters malice. He was good for all of us. Photo credit en.wikipedia.org
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“The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.”– Tom Bodett
INDEPENDENTNews 23N pileup sends three cyclists to hospital CD White Three competitors in the bike race division of The Eurekan sports festival were transported to area hospitals after being involved in a front-runner pileup August 9 on Hwy. 23 south of the Holiday Island entrance. According to Randy Ates, ESFD/ EMS public information officer, a caller reported a pileup of “about 15” bicycles Saturday morning. Three EMS units were dispatched but on arrival found only three cyclists remaining, one of whom said they sent the others on because they were front-runners in the race.
Two of the three, a man and woman, were transported to Eureka Springs Hospital with road burns and back pain respectively. The third, a male, was transported to Mercy Hospital in Rogers with wrist and shoulder trauma. Ates said he didn’t believe any of the three riders were local, and reported one of them said that, as they came down the hill, the bikes were “just crowded too close together.” The pileup occurred at a speed estimated to be close to 40 mph. Arkansas State Police worked the accident and no report was available at press time.
Secchi day at Beaver Lake August 16 Secchi? What’s that? A Secchi disk is an 8-inch disk with alternating black and white quadrants that’s lowered into the water of a lake until it can no longer be seen by the observer. This depth of disappearance, called the “Secchi depth,” is a measure of water transparency. On Secchi Day, volunteers from all around Beaver Lake take water samples for purity analysis and establish the “Secchi depth” at their spot on the lake. From 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on August 16, volunteers go to the shelters of Prairie Creek Recreational Area on Beaver Lake to report their findings. The public is invited to enjoy free exhibits, educational activities, boat tours and lunch. Make it a family outing! For more information contact Amy Wilson at awilson@bwdh2o.org
Beam me up, Scotty – It had to happen. The replicator now exists. Although it can’t produce those steak dinners Captain Kirk enjoyed on the Enterprise (yet), it can replicate objects. For a $20 fee you can watch it happen Saturday, August 23, 1 p.m., at the Writers’ Colony, 515 Spring. To reserve a spot for this fundraiser, email director@writerscolony.org or call (479) 253-7444.
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It’s all in the wrist – Narciso Arrizon of Southern Stone smooths concrete in front of the elementary school just in time for school’s opening day, August 18. Southern Stone also received the contract from the city to do work on a bad patch on Lake Lucerne Rd.
Paving projects on Passion Play, Pivot Rock smooth way for drivers Becky Gillette Two widely used shortcuts that help people avoid traffic on the main downtown thoroughfares have been paved recently by the Arkansas Highway Department through the state aid program that returns tax funds back to cities for projects selected by the city. Mayor Morris Pate said the city submitted several roads for consideration for up to $250,000 worth of paving projects. Two roads that were in worse repair than Passion Play and
Pivot Rock were submitted, but Pate said they didn’t qualify because they didn’t meet the minimum requirement of being 18 ft. wide to accommodate the state’s road paving equipment. “We submit our selections, and the highway department comes in to see if they can surface that without damage to roads or their equipment,” Pate said. “We submitted Council to Flint St., but it didn’t qualify because it is only 16 feet wide. We submitted Hillside, but it was too narrow in two spots. PAVING continued on page 21
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INDEPENDENTNews Ham radio meetings The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the physicians building at the Berryville Mercy Hospital. The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio club meets at noon on the second Thursday and at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. See www.lsarc.us for additional information or email gmjar@outlook.com.
Metafizzies meet August 18 The August 18 meeting of the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will feature a video interview with Byron Katie on How to End Suffering. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the reading room of the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street. There will be a discussion period after the video and all are welcome.
Sunday at EUUF Anna Smith continues the discussion “Compassionate Consumption” on Sunday, August 17 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. The program is at 11 a.m., followed by refreshments. Childcare is provided.
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Parks gets one grant, seeks another Nicky Boyette Parks Director Bruce Levine told city council on August 11 that Parks had received a grant for $14,485 to pay for about twothirds the cost of renovating the log building called Harmon Park Trolley Barn. The grant was from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, and as part of the grant, council needed to pass a resolution granting a conservation easement around the building so it can be protected from development. Council passed Resolution 648 to grant the easement. Levine mentioned he is also looking for a grant for as much as $150,000 to build a pavilion and playground at Lake Leatherwood City Park. The matching grant would obligate the city for half the cost, and Levine said he would use sales tax money dedicated toward the Lake Leatherwood Master Plan for the city’s share.
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He displayed a representation of the pavilion prepared by architect Butch Berry, and council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 647 supporting the grant.
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Real Estate AUCTION 409 W. Van Buren • Eureka Springs, Arkansas Saturday, August 23 • 11 a.m.
11.84 Acres, 7,000 SF Building Formerly the Elks Lodge building, presently owned and used by Clear Spring School. The building is divided into 9 rooms plus a kitchen area, 2 rest rooms, 2 storage rooms and offices. It is built on a concrete slab and has a brick front. It has CH&A and is zoned by multiple units. It has a metal roof and guttering. Pictures may be seen on our web site www.lmontgomeryauction.com. Property will sell with a minimum bid of $220,000. To view this property or for a Bidder’s Packet, contact Larry Montgomery, agent for the seller.
Clear Spring School LARRY MONTGOMERY
Broker / Auctioneer AALB #95 Montgomery Whiteley Realty, Agent for the seller 870-423-2997
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Power to the trees N icky B oyette Alderman Mickey Schneider decried the tree cutting going on around town at Monday night’s city council meeting. “These people are cutting ugly and trees are going to die. Citizens are upset. What can we do as council to protect our trees?” Alderman Dee Purkeypile told her the subcontractors doing the work have every right to do it. Trees endanger
utility lines, he said, and in some areas the trimming was overdue. “They might not be arborists, but they are professionals,” alderman Terry McClung said. “It’s what they do.” City Attorney Tim Weaver confirmed the tree cutters can cut away within their right-of-way, and alderman James DeVito conjectured no one would even notice by this time next year. www.esINDEPENDENT.com | August 13, 2014 |
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INDEPENDENTNews Fire stations new and old N icky B oyette Fire Chief Rhys Williams told city council Monday night that, notwithstanding the new station south of town, he is considering adding another station in the vicinity of the Inn of the Ozarks that would replace the White Street and Main Street stations. Williams
said he would eventually like to have only three stations. Alderman Terry McClung said he would not support building another fire station, and suggested ESFD let go of the White Street station since it is hardly used. Alderman Dee Purkeypile agreed
with selling the White Street building, and said he understood Williams’ need for a new station, but wanted to see some estimated costs first. He asked Mayor Morris Pate to work with Williams on getting some numbers for a new facility so council can better evaluate what the city can do.
Studies link Roundup® to a toxic stew of illnesses Becky Gillette Ugly patches of dead vegetation on power line rights-of-way are not the only instances of herbicide use in the area of concern to local residents. The state highway department often uses herbicides around bridge guardrails, even though the EPA does not recommend herbicides for use close to waterways. One local woman whose husband was killed by exposure to the herbicide Agent Orange used during the Vietnam War is shocked when she sees homeowners
out spraying their yards with herbicides, not realizing that in addition to killing what they consider weeds, they could be harming their own health and the health of their neighbors. Spraying of herbicides like Roundup®, manufactured by Monstanto, in yards to control weeds kills medicinally useful and edible plants like dandelions. “I prefer weeds,” said Steven Foster, a Eureka Springs resident who has published more than a dozen books about herbal medicine. “Roundup started out as an herbicide to control agricultural weeds and then became an integral part of plant breeding programs in terms of genetically modified plant materials. Now it has proliferated. It is driven entirely by television advertising over the past thirty, forty or fifty years promoting the desire to have a weed-free lawn. People are generally disconnected from nature, which is shown by purchasing herbicides to get rid of weeds in your lawn or weeds in the crack of your driveway.” Foster recently visited the tidal pool in Maine where Rachel Carson used to do her scientific work. Carson, the author of Silent Spring, has been credited with sparking the modern environmental movement
regarding concerns with chemicals that persist in the environment and have unintended side effects. “Visiting the tidal pool reminded me of how far we have come in the past fifty years in terms of environmental awareness,” Foster said. “Carson was decried as a quack and a fraud by the chemical industry. And then government scientists came back and said, ‘She is right. She is correct.’” The chemical industry finances a lot of ag chemical research in the country, and continues to deny the harm caused by their products. An example is putting out publicity to counter studies indicating widespread human illnesses from the use of products like Roundup. Glyphosate is the chief ingredient in Roundup®. A study published in Interdisciplinary Toxicology, “Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: Celiac, sprue and gluten intolerance,” said celiac disease/gluten intolerance is a growing problem worldwide. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, skin rashes, and depression. “It is a multifactorial disease associated with numerous nutritional deficiencies as well as reproductive issues and increased
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Performers need a place to park it
N icky B oyette Alderman James DeVito told council Monday night musicians and promoters have been ticketed for parking violations as they offloaded their equipment for performances at the Auditorium because they parked in the rear where the offloading spot is. The spot has also been designated and marked as a fire zone. DeVito moved to authorize City Attorney Tim Weaver Weaver to write an ordinance authorizing a one-hour period 6 |
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for offloading of equipment behind the auditorium. Alderman Terry McClung said ESPD would always be notified of time of the unloading. Alderman Purkeypile asked whether using parking passes might not be easier, but Weaver stated loading zones are established by ordinances, and it should not be difficult to create an amendment to an existing ordinance. Council approved DeVito’s motion.
INDEPENDENTNews Flour Pot Bakery now open Eric Studer Former Dallas residents, Judy and Ken Pharr, visited Eureka Springs for the first time one day in March, and like many before them, heard the siren song of our many springs. Before they went to bed that night at their hotel, they had purchased a house and were in the process of leasing a place to open a bakery. After 30 years in the corporate world, where Ken is Operations VP for Compucon, the couple decided to pursue Ken’s desire to open a small town bakery. They’d looked at possibilities in various states online but found nothing enticing. Then they saw a house in Eureka Springs that did entice them – as a place to eventually retire – but that was aside from the bakery. On the way back from making an offer on the house, the Pharrs discovered the empty former bakery adjacent to Hart’s Grocery. “Why not just open the bakery here?” Judy asked Ken. The rest, as they say … “It all happened on the same weekend,” Judy said. The couple went back to Dallas to await completion of paperwork on the house, which took almost 120 days, and then moved to town. Ken is now commuting until his eventual retirement. On July 26 they opened The Flour Pot, offering a varied selection of fresh baked breads, cupcakes, cookies, pies, cakes, pastries and breakfast items. When asked about their specialties, Judy said, “We’re new here, so we’re waiting to see what our customers really want. We’ll adjust our food
Goodies bloom in Flour Pot – Judy Pharr, co-owner of Flour Pot Bakery Photo by Eric Studer
selection based on customer input. Wedding cakes are a certainty since this is the Wedding Capital of the South. We’ve also been approached about doing signature pastries for local restaurants. We need to determine what the local market demands so we can fill that niche.” Meanwhile, Ken’s fulfilling his FLOUR POT continued on page 14
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Trouble with cops
Editor, On Tuesday, Aug. 5, I walked through town to distribute my “love and peace” signs. Then, I went to Chelsea’s and had two beers. I started walking home and at the bottom of Benton St., I fell. I could not get up. I first tried calling friends but no one answered. So, I called 911 for help. I have not been able to bend my left leg because I fell during the ice storm. I had surgery on May 30 and since then my leg will not bend at all. Two police cars came. I was crying because I could not get up. “We’re not your personal taxi service,” one policeman said. I said, “I know that. I just can’t get up and need a ride to the top of Benton St.” One car, followed by the other, took me home (at the top of Benton). The cop said, “Get in your house before I arrest you for drunken and disorderly behavior.” I said, “Go ahead and arrest me. I am not drunk. I am disabled.” They kept saying get in your house and threatening me. “If you don’t like this, call Earl. Don’t go to town if you can’t get home.” Protect and Serve ? They insulted and abused me. Regina Smith
More care needed for events
Editor, Athletes train hard to participate in the triathlon at Holiday Island. They deserve an organized, safe course. That was not the case. The turnoff on 187 coming from the Eureka exit was dangerous for the cyclists, only two volunteers for the turnaround. The intersection of State Line/ Woodsdale was total chaos with uninformed residents and visitors learning from law enforcement and volunteers they could not get to the island – home – at the same time cyclists were attempting to compete on this inadequate course. It was a horribly dangerous situation for the riders. Terribly inconvenient for visitors arriving with no knowledge of road closure. The road, no doubt, should have been closed or a more appropriate route should have been selected. The main thing that got my attention was the safety factor. I was a special events planner for decades... this event could have easily presented a tragedy. Truly, is this the best we have to offer? Paula Koch
Community power
Editor, Well there’s a couple of things that they better show Like where is the current really gonna go? Who makes the profits and who takes the blows?
How can you trust them if you just don’t know? from Minnesota Line, by Nancy Abrams Someone sent me a great book, Powerline, the First Battle of America’s Energy War. It came in the mail with no name and is driving me nuts. In 1973, two cooperative utilities planned to build a large electricity generating plant, Coal Creek Generating Station, on the site of a North Dakota coal mine to transport the energy to Minnesota by an 800,000 volt DC transmission line. In 1974, the project was underway, but one thing was missing from the decisionmaking process: the voices of the co-op members and traversed farmers. They claim that the People have a right to power, But only the electric kind. We’re supposed to be quiet while they build their towers, Cross the land that’s yours and mine. To many Minnesota farmers, the transmission line became a powerful symbol of America’s willingness to sacrifice rural citizens to feed a gluttonous hunger for energy. Secret plans for the line started in 1972 and no one knew until 1976. Tuesday, June 8, 1976, was a turning point in the struggle. As surveyors were working their way across Virgil Fuchs’s land, he rammed his tractor into one of the company pickup trucks. No, this is not my plan, just something that happened in real life. Dr. Luis Contreras
WEEK’S TopTweets @IGotsSmarts – Given the species’ reputation, you’d think Bugs Bunny would have more relatives.
@capricecrane – I remember when social networking was something that happened in person. How awkward.
@meganamram – I lost sixty pounds in two seconds with diet and exercise and Photoshop!
@robdelaney – Condoleezza Rice went by Condoleezza Couscous in college.
@XplodingUnicorn – I always knew I’d end up drunk in a gutter. I just didn’t expect everyone around me to keep bowling.
@Joshinator – My girlfriend told me that she has bronchitis. I wish I had a dinosaur.
@shelbyfero – “You give me one leather jacket, I invest it, then give you back TWO leather jackets!” - Fonzi Scheme
@GaryJanetti – Sorry! Just saw these texts now! Hope your birthday party, Christmas and wedding were great!
@sucittaM – The most impressive thing about marathon runners is how they don’t check their phone for 3+ hours.
@UNTRESOR – Whoa. I just did something & almost forgot to document it on the Internet. That was a close one.
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Pull the plug, SWEPCO
matter that the Arkansas Public Service Commission should take under consideration is why SWEPCO feels the need to construct this power line into the Carroll Electric and Entergy distribution area. While they claim that they have proven a need for this power line for both growth and reliability, it is part of the public record of this case that a star witness for SWEPCO, Melinda Montgomery, head of transmission planning for Entergy, stated the power line is not needed to provide for growth or reliability on the Entergy side of the intersection between the two power transmission providers. In addition, a letter from the director of Midcontinent Independent System Operator, the regional transmission organization Entergy joined in preference to the Southwest Power Pool, also noted that there were no reliability concerns on the MISO system of power transmission that this power line is necessary to fix. Both important pieces of evidence are part of the public record. That the Administrative Law Judge and commission would choose to ignore such evidence is amazing. In addition, we have the annual report from Carroll Electric that notes a ½ percent per year annual growth rate, and a 55 percent increase in reliability without intervention by SWEPCO. Surely, things are working well for Carroll Electric and the local area grid without construction of this ill-conceived monstrosity. I would like to turn back the clock to April Fools Day 2013 when I received notice of SWEPCO’s plan to interfere in the energy transmission to and through Carroll County. I would extend the branch of forgiveness to SWEPCO in the knowledge that we have all made mistakes, and this project is simply an error of massive proportions. The utility could have taken some guidance from the way the federal government conducts an Environmental Impact Statement, and that they chose to ignore. Guidelines for federal EIS under the National Environmental Policy Act require that all reasonable options be considered in the resolution of a problem, including options to be performed by parties other than the direct applicant. In this case, if there were real problems in the area served by Carroll Electric and Entergy, those two corporations should have each been given the opportunity to propose their own solutions, which (as evidenced by testimony and letter) would have supported the do nothing solution. The APSC and SWEPCO have maintained they are not to be held to the standards required by the NEPA. They get to make proposals of lesser quality than would be most desirable, and seem proud enough of demanding such low standards to have mentioned it innumerable times during the case. In the Shipe Road to Kings River application, their choosing not to comply with slightly higher standards has brought them great difficulties. If NEPA standards were followed, this fiasco would not have been put forth in the first place, as SWEPCO would have understood they would not be able to make river or Beaver Lake crossings without the permission of the Corps of Engineers, and that permits to bisect the Pea Ridge National Military Park with their massive power line would not be tolerated under the National Historic Preservation Act. Citizens of Northwest Arkansas can take heart. With friends like Entergy, Carroll Electric and MISO to uncover SWEPCO’s backsides, it is unlikely the Southwest Power Pool and AEP/SWEPCO can prove need for this 345 kV power line as they were instructed to do in the Public Service Commission’s latest ruling, regardless of how many months they are given to do so. It appears that both Entergy and MISO witnesses are reluctant to lie on their behalf, so it would be best for all for SWEPCO to promptly pull the plug on their application and allow us to live in peace. Doug Stowe
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by Dan Krotz ’m having a hard time figuring out what people mean when they call themselves political conservatives. Demographically, they’re all over the map, ranging from Libertarians on full SSI disability to self-reliant he-men like the Koch brothers spending inherited money. The only characteristic they commonly share is the tendency to whine. Oh, and they’re scared all the time. Even 12 year-old Honduran refugees enrage and terrify them. The guys I hang with are mostly self-employed, and we’ve all made decent livings. Another thing we have in common is paying taxes. No, we don’t like it, but we don’t act like we’re being crucified because we send Uncle money every quarter, every year. Maybe we’re just grateful for our luck in being Americans. We certainly grew up believing that Americans aren’t crybabies. How did these conservative posers miss that lesson? Almost all of my pals are vets, too. The funniest joke I ever heard was from SP5 Gary Kitsey. “The first thing I’m gonna do when I get home is shtup my wife,” he said. “Then, I gonna take these damn boots off.” We laughed when he told that story, and we laugh every time we get together and hear it again. What we don’t do is pack guns and parade around small towns like characters out of Mad Max. We did our gun carrying when we had to, and we don’t have to anymore. Why would we? We’re not afraid. We’ve all been married for decades to the same old gals, and the kids are all right. We’ve had our ups and downs, but none of our marriages has been threatened by Bob and Todd, and it’s a mystery to us why these small c conservatives are so nervous about marriage equality. Is that why they divorce at a much higher rate than us old middle of the roaders? I mean, Tammy Wynette could be the Patron Saint of Red State Marriages. Liberals can certainly be a pain, but generally, they’re a more cheerful bunch. Maybe conservatives should become progressives. They might feel happier and, if they don’t, I’m sure they can get a refund on their misery. www.esINDEPENDENT.com | August 13, 2014 |
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A little help from our friends:
• Cup of Love free dinner, lunch, clothing – Free Mexican dinner Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Hearty soup lunch Fridays 9:30 – 2 p.m. Free clothing. Located in former Wildflower thrift shop (yellow building next to chapel) US 62E. (479) 363-4529. • Flint Street Fellowship food pantry, lunch, free clothing – Pantry open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Free lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free clothes/shoes closet, books and household items. (479) 253-9491 or 253-4945. Leave donations in barrel at entrance if facility is closed. • Wildflower food pantry, furniture bank and clothing – Wildflower Chapel (US 62E) free food pantry 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. Thrift store and used furniture bank (now in big blue barn only) Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday 1 – 6 p.m. Drop off donations Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. • GRIEF SHARE – 13-week grief recovery program. Sundays 2 – 4 p.m. HI Community Church Fellowship Hall library (188 Stateline Drive). Join at any time. $15 workbook fee. (479) 253-8925, or e-mail lardellen@gmail. com. • Celebrate Recovery – Soul Purpose Ministries, 801 S. Springfield, Green Forest, 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Potluck meal followed by 12-step Christ-centered meetings for those suffering from addiction, habit, hang-up or hurt. • No high school diploma? Take free GED classes in the Carnegie Library Annex every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9 a.m. - noon with study and tutoring for the GED test. Open to ages 18 and up. GED classes also in Berryville at Carroll County Center. Some open to ages 16 and 17 per educational requirements. For info: Nancy Wood (479) 981-0482, Carnegie Library (479) 253-8754, Carroll County Center (870) 423-4455). Offered by North Arkansas College with Carnegie Library support. • Coffee Break Al-Anon Family Group Women – Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m., Faith Christian Family Church, Hwy. 23S, (479) 363- 9495. Meetings at Coffee Pot Club behind Land O’ Nod Inn: • Alateen – Sundays, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Email alateen1st@gmx.com or phone (479) 9819977 • Overeaters Anonymous – Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Barbara (479) 244-0070 • Narcotics Anonymous – Fridays, 5:30 p.m. (903) 278-5568 • Al-Anon Family Group (AFG) – Sundays, 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Tuesdays 7 p.m. • Eureka Springs Coffee Pot AA Groups Monday – Saturday 12:30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday – Thursday, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. (479) 253-7956 • Al-Anon Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. All other meetings: See www.nwarkaa.org 10 |
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August 4 8:54 a.m. – Constable on patrol and the keyholder responded to a burglary alarm at a downtown business and found the building secure. 9:02 a.m. – Owner of guest lodgings reported there might be a sick raccoon under one of their cabins. Animal Control went to the scene, and the determined the raccoon was not ill, and later in the day the raccoon went on its way. 10:01 a.m. – Individual came to the station to report another vehicle had run into her vehicle as it was parked in front of her house in a neighborhood above downtown. 12:08 p.m. – In another neighborhood above downtown, Animal Control assisted in removing a bat from a house. 3:02 p.m. – Businesswoman thought she might have accepted counterfeit money, but constable who checked it out thought it was legal. August 5 9:35 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver on a felony warrant out of Taney County, Mo. for larceny. 10:39 a.m. – Constable arrested another individual on an ESPD warrant for failure to appear. 10:50 a.m. – Resident complained because her trees were being trimmed for the utility company, but the Building Inspector determined the cuts were within the proper right of way for the utility lines. 1:12 p.m. – Individual asked to file charges of theft by credit card on his business account. 1:26 p.m. – Concerned driver reported a vehicle headed toward town from the east that crossed the center line several times and also almost stopped in the roadway. Constable encountered the vehicle and discovered the driver was just lost. 10:41 p.m. – Resident of an apartment complex reported someone had stolen her medications. 10:49 p.m. – Motel staff had an issue with a guest smoking in a room. Constable was able to mediate an agreement between the parties. 11:01 p.m. – Burglary alarm rang out on Main Street, but the constable found everything secure. 11:19 p.m. – A caller was extremely upset and crying because she wanted to go home and could not get a ride. Constable who responded found the caller was intoxicated and gave her a ride home. August 6 10:06 p.m. – Constable checked out
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an apparently abandoned vehicle in a parking lot and discovered it had not been reported stolen. He told the owners of the business they could have it towed. 10:06 a.m. – Resident near downtown complained tree trimmers were creating a hazard because they were blocking a street and did not have sufficient signage. Constable learned the trimmers had traffic controllers instead of signage, but a street was blocked for a short time. 3:10 p.m. – Resident in the north part of town told ESPD a neighbor whom he claimed had broken into his home recently had just threatened him. The neighbor did not answer his door when constables came calling. 5:42 p.m. – Staff at a restaurant were concerned about someone sitting in a parked vehicle in their parking lot. Constable learned it was someone who lived nearby waiting for a friend. August 7 2:57 a.m. – Two intoxicated females in a guest lodging were creating a disturbance, and the constable who responded arrested one of them for DWI. 4:35 a.m. – Sheriff’s office asked for assistance watching for a vehicle possibly headed toward town, but constables never encountered it. 1:13 p.m. – Downtown merchant reported a possible shoplifting incident. August 8 7:42 a.m. – Another resident near downtown reported a possibly sick raccoon in his yard. Constable determined the coon cub was not ill and relocated it. 8:14 a.m. – Two vehicles had a minor accident, no injuries, and no report was necessary. 1:58 p.m. – Witness reported three males possibly smoking marijuana, but the constable who went to the scene found the suspects were smoking electronic cigarettes. 1:58 p.m. – Central dispatch alerted ESPD to a possibly suicidal male. Constables and deputies searched the area where the call originated and deputies found the subject at a campground. EMS checked for injuries. 2:34 p.m. – ESPD was alerted to an individual begging for money at a gas station before he headed toward town. Constables watched for but did not encounter the vehicle. 5:01 p.m. – Constables arrested an individual for theft by receiving and on a felony warrant for intimidating a witness.
August 9 1:44 a.m. – Guest at a motel reported she and her family were being harassed by a group of intoxicated persons. Constable visited the late night scene and settled things down. 6:14 a.m. – Resident reported someone had hit his mailbox. 9:36 a.m. – Innkeepers were having trouble with a guest and asked for constable assistance in removing the person from the property. Constable told the individual to go away and not come back or face trespassing charges. 10:47 a.m. – One vehicle rear-ended another on North Main. No injuries. 8:06 p.m. – The person escorted off the property at an inn earlier in the day returned. As promised, constable arrested him for criminal trespass. 9:50 p.m. – There was loud arguing in one of the rooms at a motel, and constables had to ask the guests to keep their noise down. 10:35 p.m. – At another motel, management asked for constable assistance in removing guests of the paid guests from the room. August 10 12:24 a.m. – Passerby reported a male passed out near a Main Street parking lot. Constable arrested the individual for public intoxication. 1:01 a.m. – Wife reported her intoxicated husband was missing from their tourist lodging. Constables found him passed out in the woods nearby and helped him back to his room. 5:51 a.m. – Concerned girlfriend reported her intoxicated boyfriend was headed toward town. Constables never encountered his vehicle. 10:56 a.m. – Employees on site triggered a burglary alarm. 12:27 p.m. – Observer noticed the doors to a business in the eastern part of town were open but no one was there. Constable made contact with an employee who locked up the doors. Everything appeared to be undisturbed. 3:18 p.m. – Individual lost her phone downtown and filed a report. 10:02 p.m. – Witness reported seeing a vehicle hit a sign in a parking lot and drive away. Constable took a report. August 11 5:57 a.m. – Alarm company reported an alarm had been triggered at a bar, but the constable who responded found every little thing was all right.
INDEPENDENT Art & Entertainment Go Wonka for Willie The Eureka Classic Movie Association presents Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Sunday, August 17 at 7 p.m. at the Auditorium. The 1971 film featured Gene Wilder in the leading role, and is based on Roald Dahl’s novel of the same name. The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is sponsoring this event (of course!) and tickets are $3.
Music, music, music
See the August Fun Guide for photos and all the details August 14: All Things New live in concert at the city auditorium at 7 p.m. If you love contemporary Christtian music, this is the band to hear. Tickets only $5 at www.greatpassionplay.org. August 14 – 16: Mr. Big’s Annual Family Bluegrass Festival with headliners Melvin Goins & Friends on Friday and Karl Shiflett & Big Country Saturday at the auditorium.
August 16: 33rd Annual Texaco Country Showdown at Pine Mountain Theater, US 62E. Country music lovers, this is for you! From 2 – 5 p.m. come hear some great single artists, groups and bands compete in this national competition to become country’s next big star! Tickets only $10 adult, $5 children 3 – 11. Call (479) 253-9156 to reserve.
New book features haunted Crescent
The ghosts at the Crescent Hotel are rubbing shoulders with Robert, the haunted doll of Key West, which erupts in eerie giggles while running across the attic and the ghost of Marilyn Monroe trapped in her favorite full-length mirror at the Roosevelt Hotel in the new book, Haunted Stuff by Stacey Graham, researcher and writer of the paranormal for over twenty years. In addition to blogging at WeeGhosties.blogspot.com, Graham is also the author of the Girls’ Ghost Hunting Guide.
New York to Elk St. Lee Tomboulian, NYC based jazz pianist, accordionist and all around funny guy will be in concert Monday, August 18, at 7 p.m. at the church building at 17 Elk St. Lee lived in Eureka in the early ‘80s and played the grand piano at the top of the Crescent. When he moved to Little Rock he was known for his humorous take on the political figures that frequented the piano bar at the Excelsior Hotel. Composer/improviser Lee also sings and leads Circo and Lee Tomboulian and Return to Whenever, and played with a host of musicians including Maria Schneider, Kenny Wheeler, Jimmy Witherspoon, Steve Houghton, the late Eddie Harris and many more. Don’t miss this special night of music. $15 donation at the door. For more info see leetomboulian.com.
Ferguson, Buffalo City Ramblers with Donny Catron, and the Dragonmasters. Saturday: Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, 7 p.m. Opening acts include Al Brumley Jr. & Friends, Clark Family with Bill Nesbitt, Tim Crouch & Friends, Pam Setser & Mountain View Friends featuring Clancey Ferguson, Buffalo City Ramblers featuring Donny Catron and Retro & Smiling. Advance tickets available at www. theaud.org: $20 per show or $35 for both. Children 16 and under $12 per show, $20 for both.
K arl S hiflett B ig C ountry S how Free events: Thursday: Watermelon Social and bluegrass jam, 7 p.m. Friday: Music in Basin Park – 12 p.m. Davanzo Family, 1 p.m. Clark Family, 2 p.m. Eureka Springs Bluegrass Band, 3 p.m. Donny Catron, 4 p.m. Dragonmasters, and at 5 p.m. Clancey Ferguson Saturday: Bluegrass legend Melvin Goins tells stories about his life on the road at the Rodeway Inn Swiss Holiday Resort hotel at 9 a.m. More music in Basin Park – 12 p.m. the Clark Family, 1 p.m. Buffalo City Ramblers, 2 p.m. Al Brumley & Friends, 3 p.m. Mountain View Friends & Family, 4 p.m. Dragonmasters and at 5 p.m. the Davanzo Family Auditorium shows Friday: Melvin Goins with Retro and Smiling, 7 p.m. Opening acts include The Davanzo Family, Mountain View Friends & Family, Clancey and
August 24: From large concert houses around the world, noted Eroica Trio cellist, Sara Sant’Ambrogio and pianist Robert Koenig bring classical magic with a twist to an intimate performance in the Eureka Springs auditorium at 2 p.m. From Chopin to Gershwin, you’ll be enthralled with this brilliant (and fun) performance! There’s a stunning surprise planned, so make sure you don’t miss this unique Sunday afternoon concert. Tickets are only $10 at www.theaud.org or at the door.
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INDEPENDENTNews Council wrap up Nicky Boyette • Mayor Morris Pate read a letter from Public Works Director Dwayne Allen in which Allen stated he is convinced the replacement of water meters will increase city revenue. He said there have been delivery delays of the next batch of meters, but he plans for Public Works to replace all meters in town at least two inches in diameter. Some commercial and residential meters have already been replaced. • City Clerk Ann Armstrong presented to council a hefty tome in a three-inch
accordion file that she described as most of the city’s second quarter financials. She also wielded an accompanying binder, and offered aldermen a chance to stop by any time and peruse these documents and the rest of the city’s April-through-June financials. • Pate read a letter from Building Inspector Bobby Ray that identified six addresses as candidates for demolition by neglect according to the Clean City Ordinance. • In response to a council request for an update on status of the Noise Ordinance,
Pate passed along that Police Chief Earl Hyatt reported ESPD had issued 32 noise ordinance citations since the end of May. • Alderman Mickey Schneider, who recently voiced her opposition to the imminent addition of fluoride to the water supplied by the Carroll-Boone Water District, said she has been speaking with an expert on fluoridation, and they are looking at “due diligence under the law,” or where there is accountability after a law is passed. Next meeting will be Monday, August 25, at 6 p.m.
HDC gets state funds for training Nicky Boyette At the August 6 meeting of the Eureka Springs Historic District Commission, Vice-Chair Dee Bright announced HDC had received a check for $6000 signed by Gov. Mike Beebe at a recent ceremony in Little Rock. Four different state grant pro-
grams awarded $2,042,454 for projects in 33 counties around the state. Bright said the commission uses the money for trainings. When it got down to business, commissioners considered five applications, and these three were approved unanimously: • 40 Hilton – add parking pad along street • 138 Spring – replace deck flooring with new material • 216 W. Van Buren – re-surface existing decks Commissioners split the application for work to be done at 2 Washington. They voted to allow contractor Penny Pemberton to remove the front and rear façade of one room to create a drive-through garage and allow Pemberton to use the bricks to rebuild a chimney. They invoked the Historic District guidelines, however, and would not allow her to paint the bricks. The commission tabled the application for adding a connecting walkway between two decks at 24 Flint pending a site visit. Commissioner approved these items on the Consent Agenda: • 14 White – replace sign • 14 White – new paint colors
• 82 Spring – new sign • 58 Hillside – paving for water drainage control • 32 Vaughn – new paint colors • 27 Benton – add safety stairway The Consent Agenda items are Level I applications that the City Preservation Officer believes to be in accordance with the design guidelines. Bright presented these Administrative Approvals: • 21 Clay – repaint • 31 Howell– re-roof; New porch foundation piers; replace porch floor; repair posts, railing; repair trim, glass, gutters; repaint • 100 Spring – re-roof; re-coat dome and flat roof • 15 Singleton – re-roof • 172 Spring – general maintenance and repair; re-paint; gutters • 106 E. Van Buren – extend COA for demolition/new construction Administrative Approvals are applications for repair or for work involving no changes in materials or color and includes applications for changes in roofing color. Next meeting will be Wednesday, August 20, at 6 p.m.
Leggo my Legos! The Carnegie Public Library will continue to host Lego Club meetings throughout the year on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. The first meeting is August 21 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. This free activity is intended for families and kids aged 5 – 12, and snacks will be served. For more information contact the library at (479) 253-8754 or info@eurekalibrary.org. 12 |
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INDEPENDENTLens Art guide revealed – Art Lives in Eureka Springs, the new Chamber of Commerce guide to local art of all disciplines, was premiered at a grand unveiling August 7 at Keels Creek Winery. Left, Chamber CEO Mike Bishop discusses some of the guide’s features. Photo by Suzanne Kline
Awesome lizard – Francesca Giri (left) and Sandy Starbird discuss “Homeless Again,” a sculpture created by Ken Starbird. Sandy’s work was featured during the Saturday Gallery stroll August 8 at Eureka Thyme, along with a celebration of work by Ken, who passed away July 6. Photo by Becky Gillette
Go, Jay! – Local Jay Bender finished 68th in the age 60-64 division at The US National Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships in Milwaukee last weekend. Jay thinks being 68th out of 108 doesn’t sound great, but considering there was a selection process to bring the best from all over to Nationals, he’s really 68th of all 60-64 year old competitors in America! Of note is his bicycle average speed of 20.9 mph he says he achieved mainly from training on steep Ozark Mountains hills and competing on a comparatively flat Milwaukee course.
Quick fix – Richard Quick fixed his lens on a cheerful Rick Bright and Sarai Aleshire at the Cate Brothers concert in Basin Park. The CAPC scored big time getting the popular band back to Eureka Springs.
Back with bells on – The Cate Brothers wowed a large crowd at Basin Park, and longtime locals fondly remember their many outstanding concerts through the years. People who hadn’t heard them before were totally blown away at such an amazing free concert. There are two sets of brothers in the band. Photo by Becky Gillette
Sitting one out – Ken and Deborah Trimble (left) of Liberty Heat and Air take a break from dancing (and worrying about everyone’s air conditioners) while enjoying the Cate Brothers August 8 in Basin Park.
Photo by Becky Gillette
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ESOTERICAstrology as news for week August 13 – 19
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by Risa
The Thoughtform of Solution
ur last week of Leo before Sun enters Virgo (next Friday/Saturday). The planets this week make complex patterns and relationships (vibrational cadences and rhythms) with the outer planets, mainly Neptune – the planet that veils, obscures, protects and finally refines us. Neptune offers us entrance into a deeply spiritual sense of comfort and solace. Neptune is the personality ruler of Pisces (Saviors of the World) and Soul ruler of Cancer (world mother). “The fish goddesses who leapt from Earth (Virgo) to water (Pisces) unitedly give birth to the Fish God (Christ, the Soul) who introduces the waters of life (Neptune & Aquarius) into the ocean
of substance (matter, mother bringing Light to the world. Thus does Neptune work.” (Esoteric Astrology). Thursday Jupiter aligns with Neptune (gifts of healing and compassion, universal and inclusive), a most auspicious energetic combination. False idols and glamours (confusion, unreality) are torn away. Friday, Mercury enters Virgo. We are either critical and judgmental or silent, allowing a new spiritual awareness to gestate. Sunday night/Monday, Venus aspects both Neptune and Jupiter. Spirituality and the Path of discipleship (Path of Return) become a science. Or our relationships suddenly become confusing and conflictual.
ARIES: In your sense of self as creator do you feel you could do more? Do you need recognition and praise for your accomplishments? Are you feeling overworked, overwrought, in need of rest and relaxation, needing a few playful games and a long vacation that allows you to do nothing? Something seems far away but it’s not. Step into it. Yourself as radiant. TAURUS: You’re driven to accomplish several large tasks. Your awareness is upon freeing yourself from the past and from all that may hinder you from working for the future of humanity practically building of the new culture and civilization. Foundational shifts are occurring. You may want to change residences and names. Careful of judgments. They hinder you. GEMINI: Notice your thoughts shift from personal to cultural, small to large, practical to philosophical. You’re being provided with a vaster perspective than most can imagine. The crisis for you is how to communicate this to others for many can’t comprehend yet what you already know. Go slow, be patient, and help others see the world through your eyes. Don’t be disappointed. CANCER: Is there a crisis (or expansion) in finances, money or resources? A new value system is being created within so that you can more fully be in touch with a level of knowledge you’ve sought for the longest time. Resources are not only money in hand or in the bank. Resources are also your beliefs, possessions, friends and family. Be consciously a benefit to whatever you encounter. LEO: You yourself can be the crisis for others, which brings about a change of interests, environments, a tidying up or a rebuilding. These call forth a new expansive self-identity able to define your as artist. You know you’re a leader. You have power. Approach everyone with kindness, too. Allow your image to be one of glory, love and cooperation. Then Sirius is involved. VIRGO: Should there be a problem encountered or a situation needing further insight, visualize a light shining upon it and eventually the obstacle becomes the answer. Then proceed forward into the light. Allow yourself to be quiet. This will vivify your courage and self-confidence. Make or hang new curtains, veils that allow the light in, yet shields and protects.
Late night Monday Mercury aspects Neptune. The Sons (suns) of Mind (humanity) join with the Son of God (the Soul, joining the personality in Leo). Mystical insights flourish. We realize intuitively that “love underlies all ideas and events, all people and relationship.” Mercury, the messenger, seeks to communicate the Presence of the Soul into the minds of men (Sanskrit for “the thinkers”). Soul direction is the “hope and destiny of all nations.” We call in the Forces of Light to stand behind the nations, world leaders and humanity itself. Our spiritual insights increase. We become the Thoughtform of Solution for the world.
LIBRA: You become the resource to others and their needs. This opens your heart to greater sensitivity. Your moods fluctuate, as you move here and there within different social groups. Be aware that you (can) bring kindness and love to everyone, especially with your smile. Tell others you love them. Visualize this including those you don’t think you love. This will be your Leo crisis. SCORPIO: The planetary energies are influencing two areas of your life – home and work. You’re pulled in two directions – an opposition. Oppositions are good. They point out dualities, which then attempt integration. You’re to bring forth into the world a new level of communication, a depth psychology. It’s hidden, as most things are in your life. Open the curtain… slowly. SAGITTARIUS: Traveling is steadying and comforting for you. The road and distant realities often call. You are thinking a lot, studying your life, plans and goals, hopes and dreams. On the way you encounter a bit of faith you didn’t think you possessed. Something will be left behind (whatever is hindering). Plan carefully. You may encounter several challenges. Let them surprise you. Write home often. CAPRICORN: Funds, finances, money, resources and values, expenses personal and public are on your mind. It would be best to reorganize, conserve, and identify where your currency is spent. Be truthful with everyone when discussing money. You’ll be of two minds – considering both present and future. Save 10 percent of your money for later important needs. Do this quietly and firmly. Now. Know you are valuable first. AQUARIUS: Hidden power issues may arise that could lead to wounding or healing, of you, another and/or a situation. Be aware that you and everyone else are sensitive at this time. Sensitivity has many faces, creating many outcomes. You could be irritated, impatient or frustrated. Notice feelings arise then dissipate. Face the sun’s light for healing. Be grateful every moment. Ask for what you need. PISCES: Use your focused will to be wherever you are with total and complete presence of gratitude. The book Be Here Now was written so long ago (1971) it seems ancient. However, that message is prescient for our present times. Each moment simply observe what’s occurring. This creates. You live always in a state of surprise. Being here (wherever you are) now is the discipline of the aspirant, disciple and Initiate. Choose one.
Risa, writer, founder & director Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute, a contemporary Wisdom School studying the Ageless Wisdom teachings. The foundation of the Teachings is Esoteric Astrology. Email: risagoodwill@gmail.com. Web journal: www.nightlightnews.com. Facebook: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology for daily messages. FLOUR POT continued from page 7
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planned to be closed on Wednesdays, but last week we left the door open and ended up selling more than 10 pies. I have a feeling our hours may change to seven days a week if our popularity continues at this level,” Judy reported.
Flour Pot Bakery is located at 137 E. Van Buren (next to Hart’s Grocery). For daily specials and orders, call (479) 3636094 or visit flourpotbakery.net online or the Flour Pot Bakery – Arkansas page on Facebook.
Sycamore©
– Chapter 9, cont.
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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lytie’s only recourse lay in assault and battery, but somehow her old weapons were not adequate here. After a few battles, she pretended to ignore them. She did not even tell Dory when they gave parties and left her out. Inevitably, she was left out. She grew riper and lovelier, year by year, and the core inside her grew harder. Seeing this, Dory felt justified in her own life: Clytie would triumph where she had failed. No need for Clytie to arm herself with silence and walk alone. Clytie, when the time came, would make them eat dust. Meanwhile, Dory could wait. The summer when Clytie was twelve, she lay down in a bed of clover and gave herself to a sixteen-year-old boy from a near-by farm. There was no talk of love between them. Clytie’s dreams were of a different fabric, and the boy was already a cynic. Thereafter, with a succession of boys – in haymows, on shaded river-banks, or in the rear seats of rattletrap cars – she was acquiescent, sensuous, and totally without passion, a tree bending beneath a burden of ripeness, heavy and unreflective. It was not until she went to the high
school in town that she perceived that the hitherto parallel lines of her instinct and her ambition might be brought to converge. There, among desks that bore fifty years of jackknife gouges, where one walked over floors in which the feet of the dead had worn paths for their grandchildren, Walter Knowles saw her for the first time. He undoubtedly had seen her all his life, passed her in the square on Saturdays, trudging behind her parents, but he had not seen her with awareness till she came down the aisle between the scarred desks, her chin as high and proud as her mother’s hips swaying, and the hard buds of her breasts almost bursting through the pink cotton of her dress. He did not know he was lost, but Clytie, needing only the quickening of his eyes, knew it. She knew the look, and she knew Walter, and all that she knew flashed instantly across her mind, clear and legible: the complete documentation on the Knowles family, information that had become a part of her through long accumulation of hearsay and gossip. Mrs. Knowles, and the rich, fine-haired Perrys that were her family – and Roger Knowles who’d been nothing but the son of Grover
Knowles, the blacksmith, only Agnes Perry had been sweet on him ever since they were both kneehigh, and wouldn’t rest till her father had put up the money for him to go to college, and then had married him, and wouldn’t rest till her father had put up the money for him to go to college, and then had married him, so now he owned the mill and the bank and the paper, and was the biggest man in town, and not even the churchiest folks held it in open shame that his woods colt was a sorry figure among them, known to all. Thus, armed with knowledge that had grown up with her, Clytie took the seat across from Walter, turned the golden curve of her face, and smiled a shy, virginal smile. From that instant, he was hers. It endured from that day till after graduation. It became generally understood that she was Walter’s girl, and that eventually they would make a marriage. After the first shock of surprise (Walter Knowles bringing Clytie Byrne to the young folks’ party at the Baptist Church), what astonished everyone most was Agnes Knowles’s attitude. She behaved as if Clytie Byrne were exactly what she had been looking for – behaved almost as if she herself had gone out to
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’ve been reading the old Times-Echo columns of Virginia Tyler again. They are certainly an interesting glimpse into the Eureka Springs of yesteryear. It seems that everyone in town of a certain longevity knew and remembers Virginia Tyler. People remember her wit and kindness, but they especially recall
her love and knowledge of all things Eureka Springs. I’ve also heard some unexpected gossip hinted at about her. I asked a guy I know, “Are the stories about Virginia Tyler true?” “All of them,” he answered. That didn’t clarify matters much, but I decided it really wasn’t my business
Holiday Island wellness/fitness Grand Opening August 16 Shelly LaFree and Cathy Jackson invite the community to a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Holiday Island Wellness Studio and Synergy Fitness Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 37 Woodsdale Dr. (former Arvest Bank). Light appetizers will be served. Special presentations include a Kangen Water Demo with Tamara Skiba Figler from 10:30 – 11 a.m. followed by Living Yoga with Lotus Rae from 11:15 – 11:35. From 11:45 – noon Cathy Jackson will present upcoming events and services. The Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting will take place at 12:30 p.m. For more info phone (479) 253-7373 or see www.holidayislandwellness.com and the Synergy Fitness page on Facebook.
that huddled farmhouse, pulled CONSTANCE Clytie out from the WAGNER tangle of rose vine, and said: “This is the girl for Walter.” “Clytie,” she told her friends at the Woman’s Club, “is a delight. Imagine her growing up out there in the country, so isolated – and with those two elderly people, almost illiterate! Incredible… Of course,” she would add, smiling, “Clytie will need a certain amount of cultivating.” She let Clytie know this, too, and Clytie accepted the idea. From that day forward, she dedicated herself devoutly to the cause of “making something of herself” – specifically, of making Mrs. Walter Knowles of herself. She was impressed by Mrs. Knowles’s worldly wisdom, and, on her frequent week-end visits at the Knowles home, she took detailed note of such weighty address various guests. Before long, Clytie was spending more time at the Knowles’s than she did at home, but Dory made no complaint. This was the season of her triumphant reaping, and she was well content.
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anyway. A deceased lady known for her kindness, writing and love of Eureka Springs and the Ozarks; I can’t help but feel I should be on her team. The tone of her writing was usually both eager and earnest, sometimes even breathless, like she couldn’t wait to get it written down. I made up the following as an example of the type of story she’d tell: She was walking to the New Orleans Hotel to meet the Ukulele Club in the lobby when she met a tourist in an old Ford with bald tires from a little town in Minnesota. She told the tourist about the old lady who rode a Jersey cow because she had a little dog named Nipper that had been brought to town by old Mr. Miller. When old Mr. Miller died he bequeathed Nipper to the old lady because she always laughed when little Nipper chased his tail whenever someone recited Latin. And, of course, the funny part of the story was that old Mr. Miller had retired from the same
small town as the tourist in the Ford with bald tires. And Virginia Tyler regretted that she’d only had a few minutes to talk to the tourist because it was her turn to put out the snacks. Some of her stories are amazing. I hope that the silly rumors that circulate won’t discourage people from seeking out Miss Tyler’s columns. I also hope that when the columns are read and enjoyed, the readers can’t help but feel the same fondness that I have for Virginia Tyler.
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INDEPENDENTNews Railway Winery rises from the floods Eric Studer Railway Winery owners, Greg and Vicki Schneider, must feel like they’re living in Biblical stories and the future at the same time. “The first year we were here, a recordsetting hard freeze killed all our plantings,” Greg said. “We’ve had two 100-year floods
and a thousand year flood in less than thirtysix months. The most recent wiped out over five years of work. Don’t mention climate change, please, we’ve felt the brunt of it. In fewer than 12 months, Steve and Vicki have re-built their winery, tasting room and replanted over five acres of hybrid grapes that can survive any Ozark winter. Photo by Eric Studer
Need a copy of your key? Just print one! Chris Walker, owner of Kopykat 3D Printing in Fayetteville, will discuss the capabilities of 3D printing at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow on Saturday, August 23, at 1 p.m. He’ll bring along a 3D printer and large screen TV to demonstrate the design process and print out a small sample. Learn how everything from cookie cutters to machine parts can be replicated and eventually massproduced. In 2010, 3D printers cost
$20,000 but now some cost as low as $500, making them feasible for home use. Fee is $20 for this interesting twoto-three hour fundraiser for the Writers’ Colony, and seats are limited. Call (479) 253-7444 or email director@ writerscolony.org to reserve a spot. Reservations must be paid in advance to guarantee a seat and cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance for a refund.
The Schneiders will soon be bottling their last grape harvest with the help of Keels Creek, followed by tastings and sales at the Railway Winery. Several Eureka Springs restaurants also offer Railway wines, including DeVito’s and Caribé. “We would not be back in business without all the help we received from so many good people throughout Eureka Springs. Keels Creek Winery, my brother Steve, neighbors Mike and Rebecca Logsdon and the wonderful folks at Caribé have gone out of their way in helping us keep our dream alive,” Greg added. Founded in 2008, Railway Winery is a 15-acre farm winery with a vineyard growing more than 10 varieties of grapes. With only thirty percent of the property planted, there is plenty of room for growth. Despite all the bad weather and flooding, Greg and Vicki must feel like Jonah being spit out of the whale and given another chance to appease the god of grapes. “We can produce over five hundred gallons with our current harvest. We can
easily add to that output with other fruit acquisitions and expanding our vineyard. We look forward to a prosperous future,” Schneider said. The winery is available for picnics, group functions and special events and is located eight miles from Eureka Springs at 4937 Hwy. 187 North. Call (479) 981-3980 or visit railwaywinery.com for details.
Ladies of Faith meet August 26 The Ladies of Faith will meet Tuesday, August 26, 10 a.m. in the Gazebo restaurant at the Eureka Inn. Dr. Nomie Mills, songwriter, singer, choir director, lecturer and Swedenbased international apostolic/prophetic minister, will be speaking. For more information contact Margo Pryor at (870) 480-3161.
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The blue, BLUEGRASS of home r. Big started our BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL a few years back and it has grown each year to include live picking all about town, from
Basin Park to a biker bar on Hwy. 23 South. The events kick off Thursday evening with the Watermelon Social in Basin Park followed by music in most venues about
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town. There’s bound to be some impromptu bands spring up too. Keep your eyes and ears open for beards, overalls, harmonicas, and fiddles.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 BALCONY RESTAURANT– Maureen Alexander BASIN PARK – Watermelon Social, 5-7 p.m. CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Cody and the Woodpickers GRAND TAVERNE – Jerry Yester, Grand Piano Dinner Music JACK’S PLACE – Shannon Holt Band LEGENDS – Ladies night, DJ Karaoke, 8-10; Starseed at 10:30
ROWDY BEAVER – Two Dog Two Karaoke ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Jim Mills and the Hellbenders, 9 p.m.1 a.m. SMILING BROOK CAFÉ – Sonny Royal, 4-7 p.m. THE STONE HOUSE – Jerry Yester, Grand Piano Dinner Music
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 BALCONY RESTAURANT – Hogscalders, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. BLARNEY STONE – 58 Delrays, 8:30 p.m. CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Mike Tisdale, 1 p.m., Deep Fried Squirrel, 6 p.m., Sweet Water Gypsies, 8 p.m. CHELSEA’S – Mountain Sprout, Cutty Rye EUREKA LIVE! – DJ and Dancing GRAND TAVERNE – Arkansas Red, Acoustic Guitar Dinner Music JACK’S PLACE – Shannon Holt Band LEGENDS SALOON – Ozark Thunder, 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 2 WHEELS ON THE PIG TRAIL – Foley’s Van, 3 p.m., 2250 HWY 23 South BALCONY RESTAURANT – Steve Houk, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. BLARNEY STONE – 58 Delrays, 8:30 p.m. CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Mike Tisdale, 1 p.m., Little Buffalo River Band, 6 p.m., Sweet Water Gypsies, 8 p.m. CHELSEA’S – Mountain Sprout, Foley’s Van EUREKA LIVE! – Dead Elvis Party, Costume Contest, 9 p.m. GRAND TAVERNE – Jerry Yester, Grand Piano Dinner Music JACK’S PLACE – Shannon Holt
Catch Mountain Sprout at Chelsea’s August 15.
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Band LEGENDS SALOON – Southern Skies, 9 p.m. ROWDY BEAVER – Matt Reeves, 1-5 p.m., Whiskey Grin ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Cooter and Friends, 1-5 p.m. SMILING BROOK CAFÉ – Becky Jean and the Candyman, 5-8 p.m. SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 BALCONY RESTAURANT– Catherine Reid, 12 p.m., Jeff Lee 6 p.m. EUREKA LIVE! – DJ, Dancing, and Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. SMILING BROOK CAFÉ – Coy Dog and the Other Waltons, 12 p.m.- 3 p.m.
Ready to play – Sara Bloch was the State of Arkansas’s representative in the National Girls Invitational Chess Tournament in Orlando, Fla. Sara expressed thanks to all who made her trip possible, especially her grandma from Czech Republic, Teigen Insurance, Charles Epley, Autumn Breeze Restaurant, Mark Greyvensteine, Community First Bank, The Pantry Restaurant in Little Rock, John and Georgette Garner, Starla Bates, Chris Flanagin and the Berryville DMS Survey Office. “Thanks to all chess supporters, my coach James Wainscott, the Fayetteville Chess Club and to my dad,” Sara said. A chip off the old Bloch! Photo submitted
MONDAY, AUGUST 18 CHELSEA’S – Springbilly TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 CHELSEA’S – Open Mic LEGENDS SALOON – Open mic and jam hosted by GG; Starseed. 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 CHELSEA’S – Diesel Dean and the 18 Wheelers
The Eurekans! – In a ceremony on Sunday, August 10, Pauline Allen of Fayetteville and Brian McKinney of Tulsa were named overall female and male first-place winners in the three-day Eurekan Challenge. Those finishing the triathlon, and hence the coveted Eurekan title, included 15 women and 37 men ranging in age from 24 to 65. Well over 100 competitors also entered individual swim, bike and run events in various age categories. Photo by David Frank Dempsey
New owners – A Lazee Daze in the Ozarks’ Log Cabin Resort hosted family, friends, and neighbors at the ES Chamber Ribbon Cutting celebrating its new owners Charles and Robin Mowrey (center, with scissors). Photo by Suzanne Kline
Thurs., Aug. 14 • 9:30 P.M. – SWEET WATER GYPSIES Friday, MOUNTAIN SPROUT BLUSE Aug. 15 CUTTY RYE S A GREKENDSaturday, MOUNTAIN SPROUT WE Aug. 16 FOLEY’S VAN Mon., Aug. 18 • 9 P.M. – SPRINGBILLY Tues., Aug. 19 • 9 P.M. – OPEN MIC Wed., Aug. 20 • 9:30 P.M. – DIESEL DEAN & the 18 WHEELERS
Failure to launch – The 40-ft. long middle section of a nearly half-a-century old concrete boat launch about 200 yards below Beaver Dam on the White River was torn loose and moved 20 feet downstream by a current caused by power generation from the dam. Corps of Engineers Chief Park Ranger, Alan Bland, said he thought the washout occurred about two weeks ago and the launch would be rebuilt soon. Photo by David Frank Dempsey
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DEPARTURE Albert Lee Johnson
March 14, 1929 – August 10, 2014 Albert Lee Johnson, 85, of Rogers died Sunday, August 10 at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville. He was born March 14, 1929 to Charles L. Johnson and Hazel Donagney Johnson in Mundale, Arkansas. He was a self-employed mechanic and worked at Hussey’s Garage in Eureka Springs. He was a member of Bible Holiness Church in Avoca. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Eva May Johnson and brother, Charles Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Lee Baker Johnson, of the home; a son, Terry Johnson and wife, Debbie, of Rogers; four daughters, Sharon Morrow of Rogers; Nancy Pride and husband, Sidney, of Rogers; Linda Casey and husband, Frank, of Centerton; and Janet Pippins and husband, Dale, of Seligman, Mo; six brothers, Ray Johnson of Scottsdale, Kan.; Bill Johnson (Dora) of Kansas City, Mo.; Jr. Johnson (Kathy) of Kansas City, Mo.; Fred Johnson (Lavonne) of Jane, Mo.; Bob Johnson (Joan) of Ft. Smith and Gary Johnson (Arlene) of Lowell; a sister, Betty Cordell of Bella Vista; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild. Service is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 13 at House of Prayer Church in Rogers. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 at the church. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net
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’ve spent the past five years traveling the world, frequently meeting foreigners thrilled to see a true American. “Where are you from?” they ask me, running off a list of all the U.S. states they know. New York? California? Florida? Out of 50 states, you’d think someone would eventually guess correctly. But so far, I’ve observed a 0% success rate. So after they run out of guesses, I proudly announce the answer: Eureka Springs, Arkansas. “Arkansas?” they ask me, dumbfounded, “what’s that?” Defining Arkansas is difficult. When I tell them it’s in the south, their minds usually jump to Texas. “Do you ride a horse? Where’s your cowboy hat? Do you love George Bush?” “Bill Clinton is from Arkansas,” I redirect them. “So you’re Democrats?” I then teeter between explaining our approval of gay marriage, our Democratic governor, and how we’ve “gone red” in the past four presidential elections. The confusion goes even further. “What does Arkansas produce?”
“Rice,” I say, “cotton.” “So it’s flat there,” they reason. Yikes... and the Ozark Mountains? Online sources also prove utterly confusing. Uncyclopedia purports that “women are required to remain barefoot and pregnant at all times,” but Urban Dictionary reassures us that Arkansans “do where shoes.” I moved to Eureka Springs when I was seven years old. I attended Clear Spring School, acted with the Lane House (now Main Stage), and canoed the White River every summer. I had my first date at the Crescent Crystal Dining Room and my first kiss at the UU Church (oops). I then finished high school at ASMSA in Hot Springs. After graduation the Rotary Club sent me to Bolivia for a year, and the travel bug bit me hard. I’ve now lived in six countries (four continents), and am fluent in French and Spanish. Next year I’m headed to Paris, France, for a Master’s degree. I plan to share my stories occasionally through the ES Independent, but also my blog: www.travelinglang.us. Check it out and send your feedback.
More potters and restaurants needed to fill the “Hungry Bowl” The Eureka Springs Potters Alliance has organized a “Hungry Bowl” charitable fund-raiser to be held in October at the Eureka Springs Alehouse & Distillery for the food banks of Carroll County. All area potters are invited and encouraged to participate. Each member of the Alliance will also make and provide at least twenty bowls for the event. More than a dozen local restaurants will also provide soups of various flavors, including vegan … and more restaurants are needed! To participate in making bowls or making the soup to fill them, please call Jim Wallace (479) 253-1547. Tickets for the Hungry Bowls charity fundraiser go on sale August 19 and are $20 each. The public is encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to help gauge the amount of soup needed. One ticket buys a beautiful bowl and a serving of soup. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event at the Eureka Springs Alehouse & Distillery, 426 W. Van Buren. Proceeds will go to the Flint Street Food Bank of Eureka Springs, Loaves & Fishes Food Bank of the Ozarks in Berryville and Bethel Food Pantry of Green Forest. For more info email Parajimbo@gmail.com or phone (479) 253-1547.
EXPLORING the fine art of ROMANCE... I’m so tired of women complaining about their husbands wanting sex 24/7. I’ve been married 16 years. My husband’s a great guy and wonderful father but we’ve had absolutely NO sex life for years. I’m so hurt and angry I feel like divorce is my only option. How many more years am I supposed to waste in a sexless marriage? ow sexual desire affects more than 30 percent of all couples. Most assume it’s strictly a women’s issue. Wrong! Masculinity is so strongly equated with sexual vigor that the concept of low sexual desire in men is alien. Although erroneous, our culture continues to accept – if not promote – the axiom of the virtuous woman unsullied by sexual needs and the phallic-focused man driven by uncontrollable sexual urges. While women often share about their struggle with low sexual desire, for men, admitting to low libido threatens the foundation of their very being.
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“My wife wants sex constantly and I’m sick of it” is not typical locker room bravado. A man’s self-worth is so dependent upon sexual success that he will suffer with low sexual desire in silence. His wife, having been dismissed and ignored for years will become defeated, angry and increasingly alienated and resentful. The circular hell of blame versus counter-blame ensues, and any hope for reparative intimacy vanishes. If you’re the spouse lacking sexual desire and you believe the issue is not important, think again! Sexual union strengthens partnerships by providing connection through physical, emotional and spiritual intimacy. Without intimate connection marriage loses meaning. Expecting your spouse to remain loyal while refusing to meet their sexual needs is an unworkable contract. Repeatedly debating the issue will not change your level of desire. Perceiving the desire discrepancy as your spouse’s problem only furthers the damage. It is undeniably a couple’s problem. Identifying the causes
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for your lack of desire won’t solve the problem either, unless you take action based upon your information. Desire is a decision. Our most powerful sexual organ is the mind. Decide that finding your untapped sexual desire is your greatest priority. Commit to it. There are a number of books that provide very effective guidance. Seeing a sex therapist is an excellent option. Believe that satisfying sex is yours to be had and pursue it with passion. Questions? Email leslie@esindependent.com. Leslie Meeker, M.A., L.P.C., is a psychotherapist who has specialized in relational and sex therapy, sexual compulsivity and sexual trauma for the past 15 years, after receiving extensive training in human sexuality at the Masters and Johnson Institute in St. Louis, Mo.
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They picked the two obvious ones their equipment would fit on, Passion Play from Highway 62 to the church, which is the end of the city limits and Pivot Rock Road from just beyond the Carroll House apartments where city maintenance ends all the way to Highway 62. It was in real bad shape, and also used by everyone who doesn’t want to drive through town during a big event or whenever.” Pate said he had not received public feedback in appreciation of the projects. “The only thing I’ve really heard so far is that I paved my way to Jesus on Passion Play Road because I used to be with police department (headquartered on Passion Play), and that I paved Pivot Rock Road because I live on it,” he said. “But the state highway department decides which roads qualify.” Pate said the gas company recently installed new lines on the sides of Pivot Rock Road and caused a good bit of damage to the shoulders. That damage had to be repaired before the state could pave the road. “They came back to make repairs
to the satisfaction of the highway department, and did a good job on their repairs finally, after two or three tries,” Pate said. “The highway department said it was sufficient to put down surface. There was a two-inch overlay on both roads. Both of them really needed it. Now they are like a superhighway. ” The state also repaved an area of US 62 in front of Eureka Inn because of sagging in two places. As for other major roads like those that were turned down by the highway department, Pate said the city would have to take care of those. But other roads that meet the minimum 18-footwidth requirement could be paved next year. “The new mayor will get to submit another bid to the state for next year,” Pate said. “Next year there will be another selection. We are under a disadvantage because many of our streets are too narrow. It made sense about the 18-foot width requirement after I saw the state’s road paving equipment. Their stuff is big.” This past week the city used Southern Stone contractors to make
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nother nice striper from Beaver Lake was caught this week by Jim Cox. We are still catching most our fish between 28 – 40 ft. deep in water 48 – 100 ft. deep. With the surface temp up to 83° you have get down below the thermocline this time of year for cooler water, which is running about 28 ft. deep. Big gizzard shad and shiners are both good for live baiting. Most the fish and bait are still on our end of the lake from the dam to Point 6. Look in the deeper water off the edge of the flats. Here at Holiday Island the water temp is also up in the low 80s. This is moving a lot of small shad schools moving up our way liking the cooler water coming from the Beaver tailwaters. Early in the morning, and also in the evenings, you can see them on top with white bass and spotted bass feeding on them. Just try to get close and throw whatever you have that looks like a minnow and you should catch some fish.
some critical road repairs next to the schools on Greenwood Hollow Road. They dug up and replaced a bad patch in front of the elementary school with reinforced concrete. Pate said they also repaired a bad spot about 25 ft. long on Lake Lucerne Road near the high school. “That will take care of us, hopefully
before school gets started next week,” Pate said. While there has been a rumor that Pate might run for city council after giving up the mayor’s seat, he said that is not true. “When I’m done mayoring, I’m done,” he said.
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Crappie are still in the treetops being caught on minnows and jigs from 12 – 15 ft. down. Walleye are off the bottom from 12 – 28 ft. deep. Shoreline fishing is best now for trout up the river from the dam to Houseman. Try power bait and a piece of worm off the bottom and you should get you a few. Well, that’s it for this week. We have nice weather coming so get out and enjoy with a kid before they all have to be back in school. Have a nice week. www.fishofexcellence.com
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE In accordance with Act 576 of 1987 of the Acts of Arkansas, and pursuant to the Security agreements between THE STORAGE SOLUTION and the following Tenants occupying storage unit: JASON & AMBER CHILDERS F-11 CECELIA McGRAPH F-12 RANDY McDONALD A-2 The collateral securing the above named Tenant’s obligations to THE STORAGE SOLUTION will be sold at a public sale at 10 A.M. on AUGUST 16, 2014. The location of the sale is 7055 Hwy. 23 North, Eureka Springs, AR 72631, telephone (479) 253-6117. The collateral security to be sold consists of numerous types of household goods, and housewares, recreational goods, tools, appliances & clothing. The sale shall be in parcels, each parcel being the contents of storage unit. The collateral being sold and sale terms may be viewed at the time of sale.
BREAD – LOCAL – SOURDOUGH by Ivan @ the ES Farmers’ Market! Thursdays. All is dairy free! Art Loaves: Rye, Golden Gate Sourdough, Rustic Italian. Toaster Muffins: Oat, Honey & Fruit, Plus Wheat Free Artful Dodgers! Summer Focaccia & Pizzas. Request Line: (479) 244-7112 bread.loveureka. com
DERKSEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS for sale or rent-to-own. Hwy 62 West, across from WalMart, Berryville. No credit check. Free delivery. (870) 4231414.
SERVERS, DISHWASHERS, COOKS. Experience required. Pied Piper Pub. Come in and fill out an application. 82 Armstrong.
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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
ROUND III MOVING/ DOWNSIZING SALES in Busch, 94 CR 214, 9 miles west of Eureka ... Aug 15-16 & Aug. 22–23 ... 8am-5pm ... Rain or Shine ... LOTS of new items. Check itemized lists at Harts, Sunfest, and Craigslist (which will also have pics).
WHITE STREET SATURDAY MARKET 8–11:30 a.m. at Ermilio’s. Quality produce. Potatoes, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, greens, Old World sourdough bread.
WHOLE FOODS 101 – Join the food revolution in a fun, delicious class. Grains, greens, protein, good fats. Call Carrie. (479) 253-7874 GRAND OPENING – Holiday Island Wellness Studio, home of Synergy Fitness, will be holding our Grand Opening Ceremony Saturday, August 16th from 10am-4pm. Informative presentations 10:30-noon, ribbon cutting at 12:30. Light appetizers provided – come out & sign up for memberships, and tour the new facility! 37 Woodsdale Drive, Holiday Island.
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LAUGHING HANDS MASSAGE announces its summer special – free peppermint foot scrub with a one hour massage. Laughing Hands always a great location for couples massage. Call 479-244-5954 for appointment. 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. 22 |
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HELP WANTED HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS. Full time experienced cooks and servers wanted. Part time experienced bartender and full time dishwasher. Apply within at The New Delhi Café located at 2 North Main Street. HOLIDAY ISLAND GOLF COURSE hiring part-time cart attendant/janitor. Apply in person at 1 Country Club Dr., Holiday Island. (479) 253-9511 WE ARE IN FULL SWING at The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and we need someone for administrative functions; you’ll need good phone skills, Word and Excel experience. You’ll sometimes be greeting Visitors, as we all do, and guiding them to their next destination. Professional dress and appearance required. 40 hours a week all year ‘round! Fill out an application at The Visitor’s Center 516 Village Circle, Villages at Pine Mountain (next to Pine Mountain Theatre). RED BUD VALLEY SEEKING APPLICANTS for housekeeping position in a drug, alcohol and smoke free environment. Must supply own transportation and have valid driver’s license. Must provide character references and apply in person. POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE FRONT DESK at Red Bud Valley Resort, working in customer service, sales, and reservations. Must have Word and Excel computer skills. Seeking reliable person for year round position, full or part time. Apply in person at the front desk. MOUNTAIN BIRD COFFEE CO. SEEKING PART-TIME help, possible becoming full-time. Year round work, light manual labor, must be able to lift 75 pounds. References required. (479) 426-6777.
WILL YOU BE WORKING THIS WINTER? Crescent & Basin Park Hotels NOW HIRING Year Round Front Desk Line Cooks Massage Therapists Individuals of Good Character may apply in person
REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE DOWNTOWN, WELL MAINTAINED 2-STORY with lower level rental. Ample parking. Established garden. Detached shop/studio with high ceiling.Two decks. $144,000 (479) 2534963
LAND FOR SALE GREAT LOCATION, beautiful trees. 2 acres M/L. 10 minutes from downtown Eureka Springs. $11,500 (870) 847-1934 THREE LOTS ON NUT STREET. Secluded with panoramic view of historic village. (479) 253-5147 or 2537030.
RENTAL PROPERTIES APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1 ROOM + KITCHEN & BATH. Near downtown. No pets, no smoking. $525 + deposit, includes utilities. (479) 2449155 HOLIDAY ISLAND VILLAS & TOWNHOUSES near lake and marina. Peaceful and quiet, ample parking. From $375/mo. (479) 253-4385
COMMERCIAL RENTALS REASONABLE DOWNTOWN SHOP space for rent. (479) 253-9481 or dan@twilight.arcoxmail.com
INDEPENDENTClassifieds RENTAL PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL RENTALS PRIME RETAIL SHOP SPACE 85 SPRING ST. Elegant front entry, recent utility upgrades. Approximately 1,200 sq. ft. plus large deck. (479) 253-1644
HOMES FOR RENT HOLIDAY ISLAND 3BD/2BA, $800/ mo. No pets, no smoking. First & last month’s rent. 27 Dove Ln. Call Glenda (479) 981-1141 SEASONAL – Winter rentals, Nov. 1 - May 1. In town, both furnished, each with private entrance, patio, parking. Utilities included. Studio $600. 2 bdrm. house $1200. (479) 981-2507. No Pets. No Smoking. 2 BR/1 BA – $800 plus utilities. No Pets. No Smoking. Everything brand new. In town. Call (479) 981-9976
SERVICE DIRECTORY BEAUTY ISLAND NAILS IS NOW OPEN at 3 Parkway Dr., Ste G (near HI Subway.) Mention this ad for $5 off your first visit. Featuring: Spa Pedicure, Manicure with OPI gel polish–lasts 2 weeks (compare to Shellac) Call (479) 981-9556 for info on other services and appointments.
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE Residential & small business. Deep cleaning, Windows, Organizing, References Available. Call Sharon (479) 244-6527 TAYLOR-MAID TO THE RESCUE! Clean freak has openings. References. Call Angie (479) 981-0125.
MAINTENANCE/ LANDSCAPE/ HOME SERVICES TOM HEARST PROFESSIONAL PAINTING AND CARPENTRY Painting & Wood Finishing, Trim & Repair Carpentry, Drywall Repair & Texturing, Pressure Washing (479) 244-7096
SERVICE DIRECTORY MAINTENANCE/ LANDSCAPE/ HOME SERVICES REALTORS-PROPERTY MGRSLANDLORDS. I specialize in preparation of properties for showing and/or occupancy. Excellent references. (479) 981-0125.
Ore-Oh, for this budget! – Wow. These guys know how to market. Webber Shandwick public relations’ New York office picked a small town in each of 50 states and sent mini Oreos to every household in the town from a fictitious Mel’s Mini Mini Market (with its own clever YouTube video). This week the Oreo gifts will be delivered in Beaver. The PR firm also sent advance press releases about the promotion, soon followed by a promotional crate (contents above), to each town’s paper including a family-sized box of mini cookies and a list of all towns in the promotion. Each household, however, only gets the mini box (above) containing one cookie and a website to log onto to send mini boxes to others. Clever. If Eureka Springs only had an international-agency-sized advertising budget! Photo by CD White ROUNDUP® continued from page 6
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 TREE WORKS Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller. Bob Messer (479) 253-2284 CHIMNEY WORKS Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining and installation. Call Bob Messer (479) 253-2284
PETS PETSITTING, HOUSESITTING. Holiday Island, Eureka Springs and surrounding areas. 25+ years experience. Reliable, references, insured. Call Lynn (479) 363-6676
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
risk of thyroid disease, kidney failure, and cancer,” the study states. “Here, we propose that glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide, Roundup® is the most important causal factor in this epidemic. Fish exposed to glyphosate develop digestive problems that are reminiscent of celiac disease. Celiac disease is associated with imbalances in gut bacteria that can be fully explained by the known effects of glyphosate on gut bacteria.” In addition to celiac, scientific research has linked consumption of Roundup®tainted food to a wide range of health problems such as cancer, infertility, allergies, organ failure, and Parkinson’s disease. It may be that glyphosate is not even the worst problem. Research has shown the inert ingredients (solvents, surfactants, preservatives, etc.) used in Roundup® Weed Killer kill human cells even at levels lower than that is sprayed on fields and yards. Use of herbicides on power lines and in yards is eclipsed by the huge amount of Roundup sprayed on food crops. Increasingly weeds have become too smart for Roundup, requiring it to be sprayed more frequently. Roundup residues are found in food, where they work to enhance the damaging impacts of other chemical toxins in the environment that can cause disease and death. A study published in Entropy concludes: “Negative impact on the body is insidious and manifests slowly over time as inflammation damages cellular systems throughout the body.” Monsanto’s Roundup® is the most popular herbicide in the world, sprayed on hundreds of millions of acres of land, so environmental and health impacts are not just limited to the U.S. Researchers in El Salvador have concluded that glyphosate acts as a carrier for heavy metals leading to Chronic Kidney Disease that now impacts
about 15 percent of the working people in the area studied. CKD has killed an estimated 20,000 people in El Salvador. Then there is the human tragedy in India, where traditional farmers have been impoverished by the use of Roundup. “Monsanto’s cost-inflated and ineffective seeds have been driving farmers to suicide, and is considered to be one of the largest — if not the largest — cause of the quarter of a million farmer suicides over the past 16 years,” states an article in www. nationofchange.org. “Oftentimes, they would commit the act by drinking the very same insecticide (Roundup) that Monsanto supplied them with – a gruesome testament to the extent in which Monsanto has wrecked the lives of independent and traditional farmers.” If you want to avoid harm to yourself and others through the use of herbicides, one thing that can be done is to buy organic food. There are several organic vendors at the Eureka Springs Farmers’ Market on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and at the White Street market on Saturday mornings. Local organic farmer Patrice Gros suggests several strategies to deal with weeds in your yard that don’t involve toxic chemicals: Use mulch around plants to smother weed seeds. Cultivate either by hand, with a hoe or with a tiller. Vinegar is a good non-toxic weed killer for hard-tocultivate areas.
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GREAT BEAVER LAKE WATERFRONT HOME – Built in 2011, 2,628 sq. ft. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, granite counters, 3 fireplaces. Large great room, loft and huge bonus room on lower level. Seller has permit for a 2-slip dock. Back-up generator, hardwood floors, 3 car garage, hardy board siding with amazing view on point. MLS 700251. Priced at $499,000.
Commercially zoned 3/2 with open floor plan. Fenced front yard, large welded carport, lovely interior with vaulted ceilings and big beams. Great home/business location. $134,900. MLS #704376
GREAT BEAVER LAKE VIEW HOME with available boat slip. 2,301 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 3 bath home.Great deck and open floor plan with separate guest suite. 2 car garage with bonus room, stainless appliances, fireplace and hot tub. MLS 657687. Priced at $395,000.
CUTE BUNGALOW Easy almost flat walk to our lovely downtown historic district. This one bedroom is adorable inside! Beautiful wood floors, large master bedroom, view deck that is partially covered. Nice sized living area open to kitchen and dining area. Big claw foot soaker tub and shower in the bathroom. Two coveted off-street parking places. $114,900. MLS #710335
STUNNING WATERFRONT HOME three bedroom/three bath with additional room that could be used as a fourth bedroom, office, or exercise room. Big windows and nice decks. Granite countertops. Eat-in kitchen and formal dining. Kitchen was remodeled two years ago with new appliances. Wet bars and wood burning fireplaces in living and family room. Immaculate home. PRICE REDUCED TO $369,500. MLS #707193
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KINGS RIVER HOME AND 7.49 ACRES – This home is located near the Trigger Cap bridge with acreage for horses, barn. 1,908 sq. ft. home with 4 bedroom, 2 baths and detached 2 car garage. Gentle meadow walk to the river. MLS 692517. Priced at $289,000.