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Dispatch Desk Dec. 28 1:50 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a hit and run. 2:08 p.m. — A subject was transported to the hospital. 2:34 p.m. — An officer filed a report on an accident. 4:20 p.m. — All was well following a reported disturbance. 6:44 p.m. — An officer filed a report on an accident. 10:50 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a fight. Dec. 29 12:01 a.m. — People were evacuated
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Local farmer achieves financial independence through sustainable farming, shares knowledge By Alana Cook Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Nestled in the rolling hills just a few miles outside of Eureka Springs is one of the county’s largest organic and sustainable farms. Patrice Gros moved to Carroll County in 2006 from a quaint town in France, following 10 years of experimenting with various forms of organic vegetable growing methods, and created Foundation Farm. His goal was to become fully self-sustaining and financially independent by growing food on a small farm with his family. Although it took a few years, Gros has achieved his goal and is helping others learn. “We have completely thrown away the large farm model. That’s where you get into growing food with chemical and pesticides and you aren’t the master of your own destiny anymore,” Gros said. “The model is how can you sustain yourself on your own land. I’ve been doing this for many years and I survive and live well. For many years, I was the only income earner and and I raised a family and put my kids through college. It’s not the marginal thing like some people think.” Gros said that instead of having a large farm, his model is to re-invent the small-scale family-based farm typically from 1-10 acres with a variety of crops and maybe annuals so you are looking at diversity of sources of income. He also is working on growing food in the winter using high tunnel techniques, a low-cost season extension technology used for producing a diversity of horticulture crops including vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. High tunnels are passively vented, solar greenhouses
covered with 1-2 layers of greenhouse plastic. Crops are grown directly in the soil beneath the high tunnel and the only external connection is the drip irrigation system. In addition to accelerating crop growth and maturity, high tunnels protect the crop from an erratic environment where extremes in temperature, wind, rainfall, pests and light intensity can severely reduce marketable yield and quality. “We have been working with high tunnels. They are a half dome that allow us to stretch high-tech plastic over arches of a passive solar structure that allows winter crops to grow spinach, lettuce, cabbage, turnips, radish,” he said. “It’s a miracle to have that in the middle of winter.” Gross offers to teach locals how to start their own sustainable farms. “You start by volunteering at a farmers market,” he said. “People can take a few hours out of their week and come to my farm and learn. They get food from the garden when they are done.” Gros will be speaking at two different conferences this month on sustainable farms. He will be teaching people how to market their farms at Bringing Back the American Small Farm on Jan. 28 and 29 and he will be giving a talk on mid-winter tunnels at the Midwest Winter Production Conference Jan. 21 and 22. For more information, visit http:// www.webbcityfarmersmarket.com/winter-production.html and http://www. ozarkfarmers.com/conference-2016. html.
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ESPD releases annual statistics on arrests, citations By Alana Cook
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In keeping with his year-end promise in 2014 to be a transparent and community-oriented police force, Eureka Springs Police Chief Thomas Achord released statistics on the departments’ arrests, citations and warrants in the last two years. The statistics – which ESPD released last week – show that in 2015, ESPD answered more than 1,700 calls for service, issued 1,070 warnings, handed out 986 citations, made 292 arrests and served 80 warrants. Officers are also investigating 14 delivery of controlled substance cases. Achord, who became police chief after former chief Earl Hyatt retired a year ago, said that outside of the typical parameters of what the department can divulge, “no doors will be closed to questions.” “I have grown up here and have shed blood, sweat, and tears for this community. Since I’ve worked here, I’ve never known the department not to be ‘transparent,’ but I have not been involved in administration the whole time. I can assure you, I am vested in this community like no other and this department is a fish bowl,” he said. “There may be times when a question has no answer or can’t be given, but we are here to protect and serve and we all take that very seriously.” Achord mentioned a growing national trend toward disliking police officers because of “recent shooting incidents” and said he finds it “disheartening” when the public forms an opinion with “wrong or inadequate information or throws an entire group into the fire solely based on the actions of one.” “We are all human and will make mistakes and bad decisions, for which there are, and should be, consequences but that doesn’t mean that people shouldn’t be afforded the chance to do what is right,” he said. “Law enforcement is tasked with an extremely difficult job, given an enormous amount of responsibility, and expected to risk
2014 ESPD Statistics
2015 ESPD Statistics (Jan. 1 through Dec. 22, 2015)
n 2,052 calls for service
n 1,719 calls for service
n 813 offense/incident reports taken
n 765 offense/incident reports taken
n 23 reports of domestic disturbances resulting in 15 arrests or warrants issued n 1353 uniform citations issued n 1274 warning citations issued n 348 arrests made n 78 warrants served n 112 noise violations issued n 81 vehicle traffic accidents worked, four involving motorcycles
n 22 reports of domestic disturbances resulting in 15 arrests or warrants issued n 986 uniform citations issued n 1,070 warning citations issued n 292 arrests made n 80 warrants served n 187 noise violations issued
personal safety for the well being of the public, and virtually every cop I know is happy to shoulder this burden. We do so by choice and with the best of intent.” Achord explained ESPD’s methodology for collecting the data and gave more details on the department’s initiatives to counter domestic violence and drug crimes which he said often come hand-in-hand. Following are Achord’s response to questions from the Citizen. Q: Your domestic disturbance figures say “15 arrests or warrants were issued.” Can you clarify what that means given that an outstanding warrant is different from an arrest? A: When there is not an opportunity to effect a warrant-less arrest for a domestic battery but there is probable cause for an arrest, a warrant is issued. An example of this would be the offender is gone from the scene prior to an officer’s arrival. Upon investigation, if the officer establishes there is probable cause to make an arrest but the suspect cannot be located within the 12-hour time limit as outlined in state law, a warrant would be issued. Once the warrant is issued, it gets filed with the court clerk. In 2015, of the 22 domestics reported, we arrested 14 suspects on probable cause and issued one felony warrant. Q: What does ESPD consider as a
n 91 vehicle traffic accidents worked, four involving
motorcycles
domestic disturbance? A: This would encompass any verbal or physical confrontation between two or more individuals who have co-habitated at anytime in the past. Sometimes these are just verbal arguments that get called in by neighbors. If it just a verbal argument and the criteria for arrest is not met, then no further action beyond a report or documentation is done. If one party or the other wants assistance to leave the location/house/hotel, the officer will assist and provide contact information for further assistance. If the confrontation is physical and the officer see signs of physical injury, as stated in state law, an arrest will take place within 12 hours or a warrant will be issued. So in short, the term domestic disturbance can cover a broad spectrum of events that would require a variety of actions as dictated by state law. By Arkansas law, an assault would not involve physical contact/injury and a battery would. As an example, if two people get into a fight and one person punches the other in the face, it would be a battery. If two people get into an argument and throw things – glasses and dishes are common – but no actual punch or injury takes place it would be an assault. By law, there are very few cases where an officer can make a warrantless arrest on a misdemeanor that did not occur in the presence of the officer. One
such case would be a domestic battery. Other examples are violations of protective orders, shoplifting and DWI. Different states have different definitions of assault and battery and commonly exchange the two words. Q: For warrants served and arrests made in both years, are the domestic disturbance warrants and arrests included in those figures? A: Yes they are included. Q: Warnings are the highest numbers in these stats. Given that I’m getting a lot of questions on why the police budget is so high, can you tell our readers why ESPD issues so many warnings? A: First off, no law enforcement agency can use tickets and enforcement to boost revenue. So to incorporate the number of uniform citations versus warning citations issued when questioning expense would actually create a legal problem. As an example, a small town with little revenue uses their police department to generate revenue by creating a speed trap. The state would come in and stop this, and in extreme cases would take over control of the police department. Warnings are issued as a courtesy, typically to motorists but can be issued for most misdemeanor violations. Also, warnings are typically issued to firsttime offenders of local city ordinances where the offender may not be aware of local laws. Warnings give the officer another avenue to use their discretion. Q: On these figures, how many arrests were made in 2014 and 2015 for serious drug offenses (drug arrests other than marijuana)? A: When looking at these stats, remember for almost, if not 100 percent of them, all of the possession charges, the officer came into contact with the person for an unrelated matter, such as the person was being arrested for DWI and See ESPD, page 5
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the search incident to arrest revealed the person was in possession of a controlled substance. The officer had to seize the controlled substance and subsequently charge or document, but unless the person has ties to other dangerous narcotics further investigation is not taken. When looking at the delivery of controlled substances, these are cases that investigators initiated based on source information and actively pursued. In 2014, we had 28 charges for possession of controlled substance or drug paraphernalia. Of these 28 charges, 20 were for marijuana and eight were for methamphetamine or other dangerous narcotics. In 2014, we had 15 delivery of controlled substance cases; 13 are still active and being investigated, and all of these are involving methamphetamine or other dangerous drugs. In 2015, we had 23 charges for possession of controlled substance or drug paraphernalia. Of these 23 charges, 15 were for marijuana and eight were for methamphetamine or other dangerous narcotics. In 2015, we had 14 delivery of controlled substance cases, all of which are still active and being investigated, and all of these are involving methamphetamine or other dangerous drugs. It is the intent of this department to fully identify, disrupt, and dismantle any drug trafficking organization that is distributing methamphetamine or other dangerous narcotics. These investigations can be very in-depth and long. They are subject to periods of inactivity based on the target or members of the (drug trafficking organization). Several of the active cases are linked and tied to other active investigations. Q: How many warrants were served? A: Do you mean for drug investigations? Not sure how to get our reporting software to delineate for a drug warrant versus a failure to pay warrant. The other issue with drug warrants is they are
felony and all felony warrants are recorded and kept with the county sheriff as they have that responsibility. Even if a municipal agency gets the warrant, the sheriff has to enter it and is responsible for booking that person. So any of the delivery of controlled substance cases that we’ve investigated, they would all be felony since they are for methamphetamine. Q: Can you also tell our readers in a general way about any special operations to counter illicit drug activity that ESPD is doing? A: As I’ve mentioned above, we subscribe to the mantra to “identify, disrupt, and dismantle” the (drug trafficking organizations) of methamphetamine and dangerous narcotics. To make best use of our resources, we work with a joint agency task force that follows up on dangerous narcotics in our area. We are partnered with Homeland Security investigations who provide considerable resources, equipment and assistance. The peripheral problems surrounding methamphetamine and other dangerous drugs are a considerable problem. Some examples would be theft of property, domestic battery, child abuse and neglect, poor work attendance, just to name a few. We recognize these problems and know that to prevent them, we’ve got to take the dangerous drugs off the street. Most agencies do not have the manpower or resources to do this single-handedly so they combine into a task force. We have also recognized that the crime surrounding the methamphetamine world does not stay in one place and knows no political boundary. The task force allows us to continue to pursue investigations even when they extend out. There is a saying among agencies that “our bad guy is their bad guy and their bad guy is our bad guy.” This partnership keeps investigators focused on the target and we all have the common goal to make our streets safe for everyone.
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Carroll County Community Foundation accepting YAC grant applications Nonprofits in Carroll County can go to arcf.org beginning January 10 to apply online for Carroll County Youth Advisory Council grants through the Carroll County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 15. “Grants are selected by local people in each of our affiliate communities and awarded to local organizations,” Heather Larkin, president and CEO of the Community Foundation said. “Because this funding is targeted to support specific communities in Arkansas, our state’s nonprofit organizations have a homegrown place to turn for help implementing great ideas.” Any 501(c)(3) public charity, public school, government agency or hospital in Carroll County is eligible to apply. Other applicants may be considered if the project has a clear charitable purpose for the public benefit. Grants are not made to individuals. Applications will be reviewed by a grant making committee comprised of members of the Carroll County Youth Advisory Council, their advisor and members of the local board of directors. “Our YAC grants generally range from $100 to $1000,” Janell Robertson, Carroll County Community Foundation Executive Director said. “These spring grants provide funding for a range of programs that are specifically targeted to support youth and children of Carroll County — those that provide critical need as well as those that sustain and enrich.“ All applications must be submitted online at www.arcf.org/givingtree. A tutorial for the online application process is found at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=iTnr33O3CSU&feature=youtu.be . If you have any questions about the application process or to find out if your nonprofit is eligible to apply, please feel free to contact the Carroll County Community Foundation at carrollcounty@arcf. org or by calling the local office at 479-253-8203. In fiscal year 2015, Arkansas Community Foundation and its 27 affiliates awarded more than $817,000 in Giving Tree grants across the state. Funding for the Giving Tree program comes from hundreds of Arkansas donors whose tax-deductible donations support the work of the Community Foundation. Visit arcf.org/givingtree to view Giving Tree grant submission guidelines and begin the application process.
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Dec. 31 1:54 a.m. — An officer was told to disregard a call for assistance after the situation was resolved. 3:20 a.m. — A subject was arrested for public intoxication. 9:20 a.m. — No report was needed following a report of an unwanted man. 10:28 a.m. — A subject was released to
his parents. 9:00 p.m. — An officer helped a man causing commotion get back to his room. Jan. 1 2:36 a.m. — An officer searched for but couldn’t locate a subject reported to be pounding on a door. 3:08 a.m. — An officer advised loud people to quiet down.
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We want to express our sincerest appreciation for the generous gift received from the St. James Episcopal Church’s Silver Tea which they so elegantly hosted at the Crescent Hotel on Dec. 3. The proceeds of $2,065 were raised to help fund the Back Our Kids weekend food bag program which currently serves 75 children weekly. The Silver Tea was a gorgeous affair and we are grateful for all the hard work, creativity, food and money donations and participation by so many caring people. Thank you all so much for helping our hungry children. Pat Kasner Flint Street Fellowship
In support of Pruitt
Eureka Springs School Board c/o Mr. Chris McClung, President 147 Greenwood Hollow Road Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Ladies and Gentlemen: I write to express an opinion on your most recent action and to make a suggestion. You have recently reopened your search for a permanent superinten-
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dent. I assume you have done this because you desire the best possible person in that position. I would suggest this desire, while admirable, overlooks certain facts and reality. In the 14 years I have taught in this system, I have observed the management of five people. Four of those have occurred during the stressful times created by the taxation litigation combined with legislative mandates on curriculum and testing. From the viewpoint of this teacher, this school year has been the first in some time where the actions and attitude of the superintendent successfully communicated care and concern for both the children and the staff. This school year has begun the healing of the rift that developed over the last several years. Having said that, I ask you to consider: Is a change made in the hope of finding an elusive “better” candidate worth the risk of fracturing the gains made in the last year? Is change indicated when stability is needed? What, in concrete and measurable terms, do you hope to add to the position that is worth the risk See Forum, page 7
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hanks to Hillary Clinton’s latest revelations, the floodgates of disclosure have flung open. People in the U.S. and worldwide are calling for disclosure on all fronts — they are ready for the truth about our nation’s involvement in overt and covert wars over the last 50 years — and they want to know whether we are alone in this universe. In the coming months, I predict that the truth will be revealed on a few key issues that have been hidden from the public since the end of World War II. When that happens and when humanity comes to terms with some of the darkest truths, we will begin to see who we really are and hopefully, realize our full potential. After all, the Kingdom of God is within us so in essence, our future is up to us. It is no coincidence that the Kennedy papers were recently released just a few years after Edward Snowden revealed that the National Security Agency is spying on American citizens and that the true and ugly history of Iran-Contra is being brought to light. It’s also not a coincidence that Anonymous formed a few years ago, around the same time that Occupy Wall Street began and that a little over a year ago, NASA revealed there are planets that are capable of sustaining life.
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M a m a warned me there would be days like this. I didn’t believe her. It wasn’t until last week that I fully understood why she knew so much. She Alana Cook never told me many specifics, but rather she imparted tidbits of wisdom that I am passing along to my kids. Never doubt your gut. People will show you who they are, all you have to do is be patient, watch and listen. The condition of your heart determines everything. Those nuggets of wisdom will be critical to navigating the insanity over the next few months as the U.S. and the world awakens. Welcome to the great unveiling. In the next year, you will learn the extent to which American citizens have been tracked, tagged and targeted by their own government. You will also learn the role that Iran-Contra played in the targeting of average Americans, that Iran-Contra played a pivotal role in spreading the drug epidemic not only throughout the U.S. but in
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What is your New Year’s resolution?
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of loss? I will add one disclaimer, I am not privy to the financial dealings of the board and the superintendent’s role in those. Subject only to that caveat, I suggest that, for the good of the district, you convert Mr. Pruitt’s status from interim to permanent. Sincerely, Randolph P. Stainer
New Year’s Resolution Debi Mathis
“Frog” To make this the best year I possibly can.
Scott
“Napa Scott” To find out how the guys who shot the robbers in 1922 could do it without a permit.
Kristina Hrabec “Kristy” Be happy and take care of my family.
Dear Editor, Once again, it’s time for New Year’s resolutions, particularly those to improve our diet and exercise routine. Although gun violence and traffic accidents remain the leading causes of death among young people, the most dangerous weapon for the rest of us is still our fork. Well over a million of us are
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Leonard Clark “Lennie” To become a millionaire.
Rickki Ann Schlotz
Larry Britton
“Adventure Rider” To leave the city. “Roo” I don’t have one. I’m going to be the same as last year.
Mexico, the Americas and the Middle East and that the Benghazi scandal is Iran-Contra on steroids. And, the layers will be peeled back to reveal the ugly details about the role the U.S. has played in the growing epidemic of child sex trafficking. There’s a reason why the U.S. is a top destination for sex trafficking victims and that Benghazi is a top exporter of trafficking victims. Some people will want tell you that electing a
killed each year by high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other chronic diseases linked to our meat-based diet. But times are changing. According to Gallup, 22 percent of American consumers are avoiding meat and 12 percent are avoiding dairy products. Supermarket chains, along with Target and Walmart, offer a growing selection of delicious and healthy plant-based meats and dairy products. Animal meat consumption has dropped by 8 percent in the past decade. Hundreds of school, college, hospital, and corporate cafeterias have embraced Meatless Monday and vegan meals. Fast-food chains like Chipotle, Panera, Subway, Taco Bell, and White Castle, are rolling out vegan options. Let’s make this New Year’s resolution about exploring the rich variety of plant-based entrees, lunch meats, cheeses, ice creams, and milks, as well as the more traditional green and yellow veggies. The Internet offers tons of recipes and transition tips. Sincerely, Lambert Crane Eureka Springs specific president will fix these problems. They will blame guns, religion, money and they will use these arguments, however senseless and invalid, to get you to go along with their agendas. Don’t be fooled. Most important is how we navigate through the chatter. Are we going to repeat the same mistakes we have so many times or are we finally going to learn? Time will tell. ••• Alana Cook is associate editor of the Lovely County Citizen. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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2015 Transitions Maj. Robert Louis Voelkel June 13, 1938-Jan. 1, 2015
Richard Bloch April 10, 1959-March 6, 2015
Zula Stanley Luker Broyles Nov. 2, 1920-Jan. 2, 2015
John Wesley Maxedon Oct. 11, 1941-March 12, 2015
Raymond Coleman June 5, 1927-Jan. 10, 2015
Casey Don Elliott Jan. 5, 1990-March 16, 2015
Dustin Wendell Troxell Passed Jan. 11, 2015
Wallace Burton Gore Dec. 19, 1934-March 17, 2015
Ruth L. Havens Aug. 9, 1932-Jan. 14, 2015
Chops (the Cat) Passed March 20, 2015
Margaret Helen Duran June 2, 1923-Jan. 15, 2015
James McKinney Aug. 9, 1931-March 21, 2015
Josephine Louise Mesa Passed Jan. 16, 2015 Judy Carol Dulin Feb. 28, 1952-Jan. 24, 2015 Darline Rosemarie Hober Jan. 22, 1924-Jan. 25, 2015 Jonell Powers Sullivan Jan. 8, 1930-Jan. 27, 2015 Robert Paul Freeman Feb. 13, 1921-Feb. 6, 2015 Rousseau Arceneaux, Jr. Feb. 13, 1935-Feb. 9, 2015 Alice Gabrielle Walsh July 10, 1941-Feb. 10, 2015 Thomas Joseph Knopp March 11, 1938-Feb. 15, 2015
Donna Coleen Graves April 17, 1932-March 22, 2015 Ruth Groves Aug. 20, 1929-March 26, 2015
Brett Rainwater May 23, 1966-May 14, 2015
Erik Skulason Feb. 7, 1959-June 25, 2015
Clara Mae Haise May 5, 1938-May 18, 2015
Doris Pauline Giles May 1, 1939-June 27, 2015
Annella Lowell Baker March 10, 1923-May 19, 2015
Renee Wilson Feb. 23, 1951-June 27, 2015
Katherine Louise Wyatt Sept. 9, 2017-May 22, 2015
Nancy Kay Graham June 29, 1943-June 30, 2015
Robert William Tancre June 6, 1935-May 23, 2015
Mary Evelyn Seward Feb. 19, 1933-July 3, 2015
Justin Wayne Mosher Feb. 12, 1998-May 28, 2015
Juanita Jean (Cricket) Bowling June 28, 1949-July 5, 2015
Erica Maleckyi June 5, 1934-May 29, 2015 Raymond “Carl” Sims, Jr. Passed May 29, 2015 Lashawna Ferrah York Jan. 23, 1977-May 30, 2015
Carol Jean Mohney White Nov. 15, 1947-April 9, 2015
Leonard “Harlan” Johnson Passed June 4, 2015
Rudee (the Dog) Passed April 9, 2015 Ronald Thomas Taylor Feb. 20, 1951-April 12, 2015 Bette Severe March 18, 1918-April 16, 2015 Jason Thomas Tanton, Sr. April 8, 1919-April 18, 2015
Patrick Michael McCarty April 27, 1959-Feb. 24, 2015
Enness Roy McClelland Passed April 20, 2015
Elaine Marie Umland Aug. 13, 1919-March 4, 2015
Passed June 25, 2015
Jack Hudson Green July 3, 1941-April 3, 2015
Elizabeth June Sparks June 13, 1921-Feb. 24, 2015
Malcolm Cornelius Bourg Sept. 16, 1930-March 4, 2015
Oct. 25, 1955-May 8, 2015
Karen Jane (Markesen) Hatcher Jan. 4, 1952-May 8, 2015 Mark Tuttle
Helen Virginia Gard Harrison Aug. 15, 1921-June 7, 2015 Billy Gene Kerley, Sr. Dec. 9, 1933-June 9, 2015 Daniel Russell (Heather) Peterson Aug. 29, 1957-June 9, 2015 James Robert Cook Oct. 30, 1926-June 13, 2015 Aaron Wayne Hardcastle June 18, 1986-June 16, 2015 Robert Rodriguez June 19, 1941-June 17, 2015 Sandy Davidson Goodier
Ruth Ellen Leggett July 11, 1928-July 13, 2015 Kenneth Michael McCoy May 26, 1948-July 15, 2015
Jennie J. Tinklenberg March 16, 1920-Aug. 15, 2015 William Felix Lucas Sept. 25, 1925-Aug. 15, 2015 Robert “Bob” Fenix July 20, 1937-Aug. 15, 2015 Patrick Tracy Lower Feb. 23, 1969-Aug. 18, 2015 Audrey Jean Bott Jan. 19, 1938-Aug. 18, 2015 Martha Elizabeth Brown March 26, 1921-Aug. 21, 2015 Hellen Smith Pinkley Sept. 21, 1923-Aug. 25, 2015 John Charles (Jack) Thompson Oct. 6, 1930-Aug. 25, 2015
Jimmy Ray Howard Aug. 29, 1951-July 17, 2015
Ran (John) Sliter Passed Sept. 3, 2015
Michael Leroy Gwinup July 9, 1950-July 24, 2015
Marjorie L. Goodman Aug. 24, 1941-Sept. 9, 2015
Barbara Jean Jayroe March 7, 1950-July 25, 2015
James “Jim” Allen Miller Oct. 8, 1936-Sept. 11, 2015
Robert W. Overgaard Born Jan. 24, 1946 Glenn Ferris McIntyre Nov. 5, 1926-July 22, 2015 Mary Ann Lee Nov. 23, 1937-July 26, 2015 Wanda Mae Castor July 30, 1926-Aug. 1, 2015 Stephen P. Mann Sept. 19, 1946-Aug. 5, 2015 John Howze, Jr. Feb. 6, 1948-Aug. 7, 2015
Carol Ann Murray March 12, 1943-Sept. 20, 2015 Arnold G. Merbitz Sept. 7, 1928-Sept. 27, 2015 Anna Lee Clark Gunnels Oct. 3, 1929-Sept. 28, 2015 Richard Alfred Gaffga Dec. 9, 1943-Sept. 29, 2015 James D. Wilder March 8, 1941-Sept. 30, 2015 See Transitions, page 18
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Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation to hold high school tour and town meeting
The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation invites all residents of the Western District of Carroll County to tour the former Eureka Springs High School site on Sunday, January 17, where they will meet Community Center Foundation board members who will describe how that area will be developed into the community center. Tours will begin at 1 p.m., 1:15 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. The public will visit five locations on the site. After the tour, participants are invited to gather at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center to post their vision, dreams and desires for the new community center. This interactive activity is meant to spark new ideas, invite conversation and guide the center’s future. At 2 p.m., at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Diane Murphy, Community Center Foundation chair, will
Cocktails for a Cause kicks off its fourth year The fourth year of Cocktails for a Cause is getting a reboot and a new date in 2016 by starting in January with a kick-off event at Rogue’s Manor at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 7. The 11 nonprofits that have been chosen by Main Street Eureka Springs | ESDN will all be there and they will have the opportunity to draw for their month during the event. In addition they will get to vote for that evening’s share of the donation. The group with the most votes takes it home. Come even if you are not part of the 11. An outlier can win just by getting the most votes. “We have moved to the first Thursday of every month at a different downtown location celebrating
introduce the afternoon’s guest speakers including Ed Levy and Chris Arseneau from Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc., the Little Rock-based architectural firm overseeing initial site development. “Our goal for the event is to listen to new ideas, understand concerns and answer questions about the center,” Murphy said. “This is the community’s project and we want them to join us in building it.” Levy, Arseneau, and members of the board will then be on hand to listen to comments, review financial deadlines, and to answer questions about the project. The meeting will close at 3:30 p.m. The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization formed to operate exclusively for community, recreational, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. More information is available at EurekaSpringsCommunityCenter.com
one of the 11 chosen nonprofits,” Jacqueline Wolven, Main Street Eureka Springs executive director said. “We wanted to rebuild the excitement about the event, shuffle the date, and create a kick-off that would be exciting. We love giving back to our community as an organization and reminding people about all of the great work that these groups do. Cocktails is a great way to celebrate that each month.” The 11 nonprofits will be announced as they accept their nomination on the Facebook event. Come out to support your favorite nonprofit with a $10 donation at the door and sip your favorite cocktail. You can find the event at: https:// www.facebook.com/EurekaSpringsDowntownNetwork/
Eureka Mardi Gras & Krewe of Krazo invite you to the 2016
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HAPPY HOUR DRINK PRICES
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New Year’s Eve at the Basin Park
Dancing the night away.
Photos
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Tavi Ellis
The crowd celebrates Happy New Year!
Candace Chapman, Amanda Haley, Dannelle Tomarchio, Katie Hendrickson, and Chloe Stillings prepare for their midnight toast at Grotto.
With a kiss at midnight, Jay and Holly Ertel will have good luck all year!
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Chef Rodney Slane and Sous Chef Gary Grose work togethRinging in the New Year together are Mark Armstrong, Kevin Ruehle, Ilene Powell, Cne’ Breaux and Teresa DeVito. er to plate a masterpiece at Grotton.
Eric and Sam, just hanging out on Main Street before midnight
Rodney Slane and Autumn Spencer, owners of Grotto
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Kat Beahm
Randall Vaughn
Lilah Stiger
Damon Henke
Aine McMahon
Clint Scheel
Dianna Raye Sturtz
Charles Mowrey
Tommie Zwernemann
Travis Barter
Paige Huffman
Jim “Jimbo” Heffernen
Krewe of Krazo Kings Day kicks off Saturday
The Krewe of Krazo Kings Day kickoff rally begins at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant & Tavern in Eureka Springs. Details on four masquerade balls, the Night Light and Sound Parade, the Day Parade, and Mardi Gras Day will be announced. Members of the royal court and the King and Queen for 2016 will be formally introduced Saturday night and will be followed by a gala. The public is invit-
ed. Entertainment, free munchies and king cakes with happy hour beverages will be served. Laissez les bon temps rouler! More information is at www.eurekaspringsmardigras.org. Duchesses: Kat Beahm — CFO Lilah Stiger — Headmistress, The Fine Art of Romance Aine McMahon – Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse
Dianna Raye Sturtz — Retired high school counselor, district test coordinator and Green Forest school board member Tommie Zwernemann — Retired economic development manager of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Paige Huffman –Teacher at Berryville High School Dukes: Randall Vaughn — Owner of Wanderlust RV Park
Damon Henke – Owner of Ozark Mountain Vacation Rentals, Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce interim director Clint Scheel – Attorney Charles Mowrey – Director of Business Development for MIOX Corporation and owner of Lazee Daze Resort Travis Barter – Petroleum landman at Silver Creek Oil & Gas Jim “Jimbo” Heffernen – category manager
Eureka Springs Mardi Gras 2016 schedule Saturday, 5 p.m. Kings Day kick-off Rowdy Beaver, 417 W. Van Buren 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 Umbrella decorating New Delhi, 2 N. Main St. 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 Umbrella decorating Community center at Grassy Knob 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 Taste of N’Awlins Grand Central Hotel, 37 N. Main St. Wednesday, Jan. 27
Umbrella decorating Eureka Live 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 Eureka Gras light and sound parade night parade Downtown on Spring St. & Main St. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Jan. 30 Black Light Ball — public ball Visitors are welcome to attend this sexy, artistic and fun event in a stylish underground space with black light paint, models music and more at the Grotto Wood Fired Grill & WineCave,
10 Center St. 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 Jokers Masquerade Ball Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 Coronation Ball Crescent Hotel Crystal Ballroom 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 Eureka Gras Costume Day Parade downtown on Spring St. & Main St. 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 Mayor’s Ball
Basin Park Hotel Tickets are $35 per person 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 Jazz champagne brunch Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 St. Liz Cajun King Cake Ball and Mardi Gras dinner St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center, 232 Passion Play Rd. Tickets are $40 per person Reservations only 479-253-8864 or 479-253-4503
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The Natural Way Think globally act locally
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hink globally, act locally. We’ve all heard this slogan a million times and intuitively Jim Fain understand the wisdom but struggle with how to implement it in a way which has meaning. Certainly, with the immense events of the last year we all have had a lesson on the broad interconnections of a global community. Acting globally can be easier than acting locally as the places and people are far away. Whereas, acting locally means by definition doing something which affects your family, friends and community. People close to us have more emotional impact on us - they mean more to us. Living in balance includes this recognition; the health of your community affects not only your global connections but importantly you and your family. Our town struggles with a local Ozark economy — we all know what this means and just how difficult it is — it only takes one thing to occur to change the promise of good times to the reality of struggling through. Which most of us courageously and steadfastly do and some exhaust themselves and transition on. For you and your family I give you five of my favorite supplements. MSM in an organic sulfur which is found in all living tissue both plant and animal. It is a very fast acting anti inflammatory taking pain away within minutes of swallowing or rubbing onto a body via crème. I know of no downside using up to 6000 mg. per day in almost all people. It also helps improve skin, hair and nails as well as improve cartilage while reducing allergies. I take 1000 mg. each morning as new research shows a linkage to not having enough MSM in the diet to coronary artery disease. I take 3000 mg. at bedtime if I need to be able to sleep the night without low back pain. Probiotics at low dose, 1 capsule each day, keeps digestion in line as well as supporting immune system health. I’ve read scientific literature linking inadequate probiotics to plaque buildup in all arteries due to certain proteins not being digested. Right at the end of prescribed antibiotic therapy a course of increase probiotics is called for otherwise trouble can follow. Yogurt isn’t strong enough and not all supplements are equal. Magnesium is required for a huge list of body processes yet we don’t get enough in our diet. Making this worse is that prescribed drugs like heart medicines decrease absorption of this very needed mineral. I like the chelated type and take two tablets daily. AdvaCal calcium is the only calcium I recommend. This See Fain, page 18
Wisecrack Zodiac Aries: The old year had much to teach you, but you sat in the back and shot spitballs at the chalkboard. Sit up straight and pay attention to 2016, and not just because it roars in with a whip, a chair and pop quizzes. Taurus: To thine own self be true, but around everyone else, feel free to fake it. If you can’t be charming offer a reasonable facsimile until a good mood smacks you in the forehead again. Gemini: You’re on a new adventure, so make sure you’ve packed healing potions, med packs and a few extra lives plus any cheat codes you can find. Daily life can make D&D or HALO look like a walk in the nerd park. Cancer: If someone says your best is not enough, walk right up to them, pull out your inner Brando and yell “STELLA!” That way, they’ll be temporarily deaf while you tell them what you really think of their opinion. Also, update your resume. Leo: Keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars. You won’t be able to grab them, but it’s a terrific stretch for your back. Sometimes ambition is better than yoga. Virgo: You know all the wrong answers to all the right questions. It won’t get you very far in life but you’ll be more fun to be around. Everyone needs a drunken ferret wrangler’s number in their phone. Libra: You can follow your heart or your head, both have decent GPS. Just don’t follow directions from anything lower down; that doesn’t follow a map to success, just a cheap road trip to WhoopeeTown and a side road to Penicillin. Scorpio: Today may seem a mess, but don’t worry, It’s nothing that a trained wombat, a box of gluten-free pancake mix and two tickets to Bermuda can’t fix. Sagittarius: This Tues-
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day is a shiny new hoverboard; it looks fun, but it will burst into flames when you least expect it. Sometimes falling off is the best solution, even if it does end up on YouTube. Capricorn: Life is a series of beautiful accidents and a few really ugly coincidences. Know which is which before you strap on those beer goggles so you can wake up without screaming. Aquarius: If you think out of the box, remember to save the
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receipt. You’ll need it when your latest scheme for wealth, powe r and world domination hits the fan. Pisces: There’s nothing wrong with hiding under a rock. Sometimes you meet some very cool lizards there. You should squirm out every now and again for some sunshine, too, if for no other reason than to restock the tequila shelf for you and your new scaly friends. Answers next week
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Lively Entertainment THURSDAY, JAN. 7 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Artist Reception for Cindy Arsaga, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Johai Kafa, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Rogue’s Manor, 124 Spring St., 479253-4911: Cocktails for a Cause “Kick off”, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. FRIDAY, JAN. 8 • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: AJ Gaither, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Galaxy Tour Guide, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to
close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: The George Brothers, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ Karaoke with Stan, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479-363-6444: Terri & Brett, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Jimmy Wayne Garrett & Band, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, JAN. 9 • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: Opal Agafia and the Sweet Nothings, 8 p.m. to Midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Magnolia Brown, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close
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• Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: The George Brothers, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon: Blew Reed & The Flatheads, 9 p.m., • Rowdy Beaver Den: Karaoke with DJ Goose, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Eureka Gras Kings Day Kick Off, 5 p.m.; Terri & Brett, 7 p.m. SUNDAY, JAN. 10 • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Free Pool MONDAY, JAN. 11 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Board Games hosted by the Eureka Springs Library, 6 p.m.
• Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Pool Tournament, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night, Happy Hour all night for ladies! TUESDAY, JAN. 12 • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Holdem and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 • Grub & Pub Club 169: Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Beer Pong, Jinga, etc. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St, 479253-2525: Eureka Gras Umbrella Decorating, 5 p.m.
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Calendar of Events Send calendar entries to Samantha Jones at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen. com
Jan. 7 and 23: Universal Gathering for the Planet
Experience the power of sending light and prayers with others regarding important causes for the planet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, and Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs. Call Amrit at 479-253-3165 for more information.
rial Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center at 207 West Van Buren. It is a trade show for those who collect beer cans, breweriana or anything beer-related. Admission is free. For more information, contact Erin Jones at erinjbrew1002@aol.com or visit www. BCCA.com or www.arbeerclub.com.
Jan. 11: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will have a session of divine singing and sound meditation at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs. All are welcome.
Jan. 17: Sound Healing
Rebekah Clark will speak on sound healing at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street. Childcare will be provided.
Jan. 23: Garage Sale
The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the physicians building at Mercy Hospital at 211 Carter Street in Berryville. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is welcome. For more information, visit http://lsarc.us or email gmjar@outlook. com.
Best Western Inn of the Ozarks will host the second annual Eureka Springs Historical Museum’s Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in the convention center. Admission will cost $3 per person. You can rent an 8-by-30foot booth for $30 to sell items. Tables are available for an additional $5. Call Kindra at 479-253-9768 Ext. 602 or email kindra@innoftheozarks.com for more information or to reserve a space.
Jan. 10: Talk on Intuition
Jan. 24: Sufi Movement
Jan. 9: HAM Meeting
Jeffery Brown will talk on intuition at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street. Childcare will be provided.
Jan. 10: Beer Can Collectors Show
The Progress and Ar-Can-Sas chapters of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America will host the Vic Olson Memo-
Jami Crocker will speak on the modern Sufi movement at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street. Childcare will be provided.
Jan. 31: How to Make a Salad
Peg Adamson will discuss the many different influences that have combined to form her spiritual life at 11 a.m. Sunday,
Jan. 31 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street. Childcare will be provided.
April 2-10: Holiday Island Travel Club Trip
The Holiday Island Travel Club will host a trip to Savannah, Jekyll Island and Beaufort from Saturday, April 2 to Sunday, April 10. It will cost $723 for all lodging, 14 meals and a planned tour. A deposit of $75 is required. Call Janice at 479-253-9890 or 479-244-7669 for more information or visit www.grouptrips.com/ holidayislandtravelclub.
ONGOING MEETINGS
Eureka Springs Fire & EMS will host an Emergency Medical Technician class each Monday and Thursday evening beginning mid-January 2016. The class costs $500 and must be paid in advance. You must have a high school diploma or GED, be 18 years or older, have a CPR card through the American Heart Association valid through July 2016, have successfully completed a TEAS college exam and have a TB skin test. Application packets are available at Fire Station No. 1. Call 479-253-9616 for more information. St. James Episcopal Church will host Sunday community suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is the sixth season of the suppers, with meals provided by local restaurants. Supper will be provided every Sunday during the winter season until March 20. The suppers are free and everyone is welcome. The Eureka Springs Farmers Market will be open in the winter from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. There are fresh veggies, meats, baked goods, soaps, jellies and seasonal items like wreaths and crafts. The Carroll County Branch of the Ozark Offroad Cyclist club will host training rides at 2 p.m. every Sunday at Lake Leatherwood.
The American Legion Auxiliary No. 36 of Holiday Island will meet at 10 a.m. every third Monday at the Holiday Island Country Club. All ladies who are immediate relatives of veterans are eligible to come. Holiday Island Community Church at 188 Stateline Road in Holiday Island offers Friday Bible Study at 9 a.m. every Friday in the library of Haller Hall. Call 479-253-8200 for more information. Melissa Clare will host “An Inquiry into Sufism” at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. These Wednesdays include Oct. 14 and 28, Nov. 11 and 25 and Dec. 8 and 23. The art of Carol Saari and Wen Norton will be featured at the Norberta Philbrook Galley at No. 5 Center St. in downtown Eureka Springs until 2016. First Southern Baptist Church of Holiday Island will host a family movie and game night at 6 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Call 479-253-6711 for more information. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered recovery support group, will meet at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Soul Purpose Ministries at 801 S. Springfield Ave. in Green Forest. For more information, call 870-654-4059 or 870-4809993. The Eureka Springs Coffee Pot AA Group will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. on Sunday, 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7 p.m. on Tuesday and 8 p.m. on Friday. Call 479-253-7956 or visit nwarkaa.org for more information. Meditation will take place every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at 5800 County Road 3012 in Eureka Springs. The focus will be on Shamatha and Tonglen meditations. These two practices will alternate every week, with coffee and tea after.
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Elsa Pischke
March 24, 1937 – Dec. 17, 2015
Elsa Pischke, 78, Eureka Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at the University of Kansas Hospital. Mrs. Pischke was born March 24, 1937, in Bogota, Colombia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frank J. Pischke in 2007. She is survived by her son Mark and his wife Linda and grandson Mark II, Jack, and Liam, and daughter Rebecca Pischke, sister Gilda and her husband Mike Lemoine and their sons Tico and John Lemoine, her brothers Walter Mendez, Oscar Mendez and extended families. A Memorial Service in her honor will be held on Jan. 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. in Faith Bible Church, 3 Park Drive Ste C, Holiday Island, AR. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Rd., Ste. 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Doris Marie Wilkes
June 8, 1929 – Jan. 20, 1951
Doris Marie Wilkes, “mayor” of Valley Drive and a resident of Eureka Springs was born June 8, 1929 in Mulvane, Kan., a daughter of Carroll Lewis and Mary Angelina (Haley) Dalrymple. She departed this life Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 in Berryville, at the age of 86 years. On Jan. 20, 1951 Doris was united in marriage with James Roy Wilkes who preceded her in death. Doris was also preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Lewis and Mary Angelina (Haley) Dalrymple, three sisters and one brother. Doris was a member of the Holiday Island Community Church in Holiday Island. She loved to shop, golf and worked at the nine hole golf course in Holiday Island for many years. Doris is survived by three children, Jennifer Wilkes of Holiday Island; Jeffrey Wilkes and wife Victoria of Crystal Lake, Ill.; Jill and husband Jack Hazen of North Canton, Ohio; four grandchildren; Brett, Abigail and Katie Wilkes and Tony Dimondo; and five great-grandchildren, Savannah, Matilda, Caspian, Josephine Wilkes and Isabelle Berube; and a host of nieces, nephews, family,
friends and loved ones. Memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at the Holiday Island Community Church, Holiday Island with Pastor Allen Thrasher officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Research Shop, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN., 38105. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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Hazel Ruth Wadel, a resident of Berryville, was born July 15, 1935 in Metalton, Ark., a daughter of Doyal and Pansy (Middleton) Clark. She departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 80 years. On Dec. 7, 1952, Hazel was united in marriage with Harold Wadel who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, Doyal and Pansy Clark. Hazel worked many years at Glick Manufacturing in Berryville. She loved ranching, gardening, crocheting, scrapbooking and going to Colorado. She is survived by one son, J.D. Wadel of Berryville; two grandchildren, D.J. Wadel of Berryville and Christy Wadel of Rogers; one great-grandchild, Drake Wadel of Okla.; one aunt, Dixie and husband DeWayne Rees of Humboldt, Kan.; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel with Brother Jerry Spurlock officiating. Interment followed the service in
Hazel Ruth Wadel
July 15, 1935 – Dec. 7, 1952
the Moore Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the Doggie Thrift Store, 207 Eureka Avenue, Berryville, Ark. 72616. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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Pet of the Week
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Penny is this week’s Pet of the Week. She’s a small, very pretty, black-and-white one-yearold who had an unwanted litter of bobtailed kittens, all but one of which have been adopted. Besides being a loving mother, super sweet, very calm, she likes to play and be petted and gets along great with other cats. Penny has her shots, is spayed and is ready to be adopted at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter, Hwy.62 east of Eureka Springs, open every day but Wednesday. Call 479-253-9188.
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Sgt. Richard Evans Hansen May 25, 1940-Nov. 15, 2015
Kenneth Kirk Smith July 7, 1942-Oct. 7, 2015
Larry Freamon Parton Dec. 28, 1948-Nov. 16, 2015
Vivian Adele Stone Nov. 7, 1923-Oct. 7, 2015
James Harold Lann March 1, 1941-Nov. 16, 2015
John Franklin Childers March 9, 1946-Oct. 10, 2015
James Dee “Scooter” Mitchell March 24, 1957-Nov. 16, 2015
Jack Muzio Passed Oct. 15, 2015
Joe Compton Luker, Jr. Feb. 14, 1941-Dec. 2, 2015
Susan Harris Horton Sept. 14, 1954-Oct. 20, 2015
Martin D. Edmondson March 20, 1944-Dec. 3, 2015
Harlan Petter March 23, 1935-Oct. 22, 2015
Dorothy Pearl Goodman Aug. 4, 1930-Dec. 5, 2015
Theodore (Ted) Edgar Spilger Passed Oct. 23, 2015
Grace Emma-Jean Young Oct. 21, 1939-Dec. 6, 2015
Andrea Justus Radwell May 12, 1946-Oct. 24, 2015
Santo Rizzo, III April 21, 1948-Dec. 9, 2015
Richard John Dillon May 5, 1948-Oct. 25, 2015
Wilfred Dale “Willie” Helgeson July 13, 1931-Dec. 9, 2015
William Fearl Smith Sept. 5, 1940-Oct. 26, 2015
Robert Gene Hattenhauer Oct. 22, 1924-Dec. 14, 2015
Vivian Ileen (Moler) Clifford June 3, 1936-Oct. 28, 2015
Alfred Charlie Logan, Jr. Oct. 1, 1947-Dec. 20, 2015
Joel Dean Bell Sept. 11, 1938-Nov. 5, 2015
Doris Marie Wilkes June 8, 1929-Dec. 28, 2015
Kathleen A. Clark-Corbin July 15, 1956-Nov. 7, 2015
Hazel Ruth Wadel July 15, 1935-Dec. 29, 2015
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tract/bladder infection. Fast, to the point and easy to use describes this simple gift of nature. Change in life is often difficult but seeing is believing. Try these and see. I ask you all to recognize the importance of Eureka Springs to your lives. Look out for each other, adopt a concerned attitude - do what you can do for your community, your family, your friends, yourself. Act locally, think globally and have the best new year.
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McDonald on the move
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Eureka Springs Historical Museum was grateful for the help they got from Randy, Langley and Linzy Wolfinbarger, Terry Miller and John Frazier during last week’s storms. The group braved the cold, wet and rainy weather and raked leaves behind the museum which was causing the museum to flood inside. They also dumped 160 gallons of water from inside the museum, and kept it from making it onto the wood floors.
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After 16 years in Eureka Springs, several of which included serving in various capacities for the Eureka Springs Preservation Society and Tour of Homes, Michelle McDonald has moved on to the antiquing business in Billings, Mo. Pictured are Shannon Clark, Briana Hoefer, Miss Savilatea Grace de Chorum, a.k.a. Michelle McDonald and Angela Wagner dressed as Santa. The group greeted folks while handing out candy canes, kissing under the mistletoe stick, and were all smiles while caroling.
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DIET SOUP Amount 2 1 1 2 2
Measure CANS BUNCH LARGE CANS LB.
DIET Ingredient TOMATOES CELERY HEAD CABBAGE GREEN BEANS CARROTS
Amount 3 1 1 2
SERVES 12
Measure CANS LARGE PKG. LARGE
Ingredient BEEF BROTH ONION LIPTON ONION SOUP GREEN PEPPERS
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