Lovely County Citizen Jan. 15, 2015 by Lovely County Citizen

Mardi Gras Festivities kick off in Eureka Page 10

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STO celebration Save the Ozarks savors victory over SWEPCO Page 3

TOPNEWS n Not finished yet STO will seek to recoup legal fees from SWEPCO. Page 3

n Butler Hollow Forest Service to accept more public comments Page 5

n Task force Berry appoints alderman to newly formed panel Page 6

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Jan. 5 12:21 p.m. — A caller reported a young black dog on Spring Street; officers could not locate the dog but notified Animal Control. 6:25 p.m. — An officer responded to an area where an intoxicated male was reported to be roaming but could not locate him. Jan. 6 1:53 a.m. — A woman asked for help moving her husband to bed after he took a sleeping pill and passed out at the table. Holiday Island First Responders assisted her. 10:40 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a hit and run. Jan. 7 10:26 a.m. — Animal control removed a dog without a collar from a ditch and fostered the dog for the night. 11:23 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a one-vehicle accident. 3:27 p.m. — The front desk manager at a local hotel refused to rent to a couple he believed to be on some sort of narcotic, reporting that the couple stayed in the parking lot for an extended period of time. The couple was gone when officers arrived on the scene. 3:30 p.m. — A subject turned herself in on a warrant. 10:49 p.m. — An officer escorted a female to city limits. Jan. 8

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7:04 a.m. — Animal control responded to the report of a large red dog on the loose but did not locate the dog. Clifford, is that you? 1:21 p.m. — An officer filed a report on harassment. 9:57 p.m. — A subject being harassed was escorted by an officer without incident. Jan. 9 6:58 a.m. — An officer secured a building where the door had been reported left open. 7:25 a.m. — Officers told the owners of a dog at large that citations would be issued if it happened again. 9:36 a.m. — An officer collected and filed a report on a syringe found at the school playground. 12:38 p.m. — Animal control fostered a dog at large because of the cold weather. 1:35 p.m. — A caller reported a male subject trying to sell her insurance, and officers were notified to advise of the city ordinance. Jan. 10 2:46 p.m. — Officers responded to a call involving a suicidal female and all was well. 11:46 p.m. — An officer picked up a subject from Springdale on a warrant. Jan. 11 7:28 a.m. — Officers delivered a message for the hospital to a family member south of town.

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Save The Ozarks celebrates victory By Diane Newcomb

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Hundreds of Eureka Springs residents gathered at the Inn of The Ozarks Convention Center on Sunday afternoon to celebrate Southwestern Electric Power Co.’s withdrawal of its application for regulatory approval to construct a high-voltage power line in Carroll County. Mike Bishop, president of the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, served as master of ceremonies. The event included a large potluck buffet, community fellowship, a program of thanks to all and individual accolades to each of the board members of the Save the Ozarks non-profit organization. Bishop read aloud a brief history of STO from its beginning with letters to more than a thousand property owners, the very day that property owners Pat Costner, Glen Crenshaw and Glenda Warner found each other at the library to learn more, to April 29, the date of filing of a petition to intervene, the hearings, 20 months of legal work, and the many fundraisers, parades, news articles, rallies and vigils, concluding with the success of many engaged citizens and the legal work responsible for the win. Several standing ovations were made for the group and for Costner, as the

group’s frontline soldier, particularly. Costner spoke eloquently and modestly, giving credit to those who specifically made the most impact, attorney Mick Harrison and expert witness Hyde Merrill. Costner reminded the enthusiastic crowd that it was an unprecedented joint effort by a community that proved what the people can accomplish when they work together. She commented that what STO had done was like no other effort in the nation and had, no doubt, garnered national attention. Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry addressed the crowd with many thanks and read a proclamation designating April 3 as Save The Ozarks Day in Eureka Springs. The proclamation also acknowledges the efforts of the citizens of Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri for their successful efforts in fighting to defend the region from the proposed power line. The proclamation also gives credit to STO’s legal team. Save The Ozarks celebrated victory this week but reminded everyone that their work is not yet done. There are still legal matters to complete — namely continuing to raise funds to pay the legal fees. Save The Ozarks, a 501(c)(3) operates on donations, and STO leaders said

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Susan Morrisson and Leroy Gorrell exchange a big hug during the Save the Ozarks celebration Sunday at Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center.

they are still in need of roughly $30,000. Tax-deductible donations can be made

in person or through the STO website, http://SaveTheOzarks.org and Paypal.

STO will fight to recoup legal expenses Lovely County Citizen Save the Ozarks spent tens of thousands of dollars fighting the Southwestern Electric Power company’s bid to build a high-voltage power line in Northwest Arkansas. STO emerged victorious when SWEPCO withdrew its application for regulatory approval for the project, but the volunteer organization now hopes to recoup some of the money it spent during the battle. In a news release issued Tuesday, STO said it is asking the Arkansas Public Service Commission to issue an order denying SWEPCO’s application. STO also

wants the commission to declare STO and misconduct of a party. other groups and individuals who interSTO maintains that SWEPCO knew vened in the case “prevailing parties” and when it filed its application that the project was unnecessary allow them to file motions seeking payment and that Southwest “SWEPCO should not be Power Pool also of attorneys’ fees and other legal costs. knew there were alallowed to simply file its STO says that Aroptions, in‘never mind’ notice to close ternative cluding an option to kansas law gives the the matter.” commission the aurebuild a lower-voltage power line that thority to award attor– STO would not affect any ney fees to a prevailing party in a contestnew terrain. ed case under several criteria, including “SPP knew that SWEPCO … was putthe commission’s authority to sanction ting forth SPP’s proposal, not its own,”

STO said in its letter to the commission. “SPP also remained silent on these matters, in violation of its own duty of candor to the commission.” SWEPCO withdrew its application on Dec. 30, saying it had been notified by SPP that a new analysis indicated the project was no longer necessary. While pleased with that development, STO believes that SWEPCO should be held accountable for the entire episode. “SWEPCO should not be allowed to simply file its ‘never mind’ notice to close the matter,” STO said in its letter to the commission.

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Comment period extended, open house scheduled on Butler Hollow project By Alana Cook

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After receiving a flurry of calls and emails from concerned citizens, U.S. Forest Service officials have extended the public comments period and are holding an open house on the proposed Butler Hollow forest restoration project. The project proposes natural community restoration activities on 18,181 acres of National Forest System lands on the Cassville Unit of the 1.5 million-acre Mark Twain National Forest with the purpose of turning “18,000 acres of prime, diverse forest land into open woodlands and glades...and returning the forest to its natural habitat” according to Forest Service officials. U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Joe Koloski said the agency decided to have an additional comment period from Jan. 26 to Feb. 6 and to schedule the Jan. 27 open house after receiving “considerable public interest” during the original 30-day comment period, which was announced in a legal notice in a Missouri newspaper on Nov. 18. Allen Weathersbee, an integrated resource analyst for the Forest Service told the Citizen that there is no budget or set schedule for yet for the proposed project and if the Forest Service decides to move forward, the project could take years to complete. One local citizen, Luis “Doc” Contreras, said he is concerned about the project because he is allergic to smoke that could result from prescribed burning. He also is concerned about the potential environmental impact and fears that the proposed project is to “provide timber to make money.” “Wood smoke from burning 18,000 acres to change the park to an open forest would be a significant public health issue. Mark Twain National Forest is a unique, undisturbed, natural forest, five times the size of the Pea Ridge area,” he said. “Unlike the routine underbrush controlled fires at Pea Ridge, the Mark Twain project is to harvest and change the park to an open forest, with significant impact on wildlife and the entire ecosystem.” Contreras and other concerned citizens from Carroll County and Missouri told the Citizen that they feel that the Forest Service

did not give them ample time to comment, especially given the scope of the proposed project. “In what seems to be a deviation from the NEPA process, the 30-day public comment period was done before the environmental impact study,” Contreras said. “How can anyone send relevant comments without the study?” Koloski said that he and other Forest Service officials are doing all they can to give those citizens who have a vested interest in the project a chance to weigh in. “We received a lot of comment on the project. That’s good. We want to know what the public is thinking,” he said. Koloski said that Forest Service officials are in the identification stage and have not entered into the analysis stage yet. “We identify the need and purpose for the project and develop a list of proposed actions,” he said. “From that list, we try to do

our best to identify what issues may be with the project. We then package them up into a public comment package and release that to the public. In this case, we sent notification to over 200 groups and individuals who have taken interest in what we do. “Based on comments we get from the 30day period, we develop additional issues. Once we have identified them, we move on to the analysis phase and conduct an environmental assessment,” he said. “After the assessment, people have 45 days to object.” Koloski said he expects the comment period and environmental assessment to be completed by spring. Scope of restoration project Koloski and Forest Service officials said about 73 percent — over 13,000 acres — within the proposed project area would undergo some form of vegetation management. Commercial harvesting within the project area would occur on 16 percent (over 2,800

acres) of the area. Non-commercial cutting would occur on 57 percent (almost 10,500 acres) of the area. Koloski said these treatments would assist in re-establishing a more diverse eco-structure in the forest. “It’s not a clearing project,” he said. “There will be some commercial timber harvest but any tree cutting will be strictly thinning. I hope there isn’t a perception that we are doing broad-scale deforestation,” he said. Smoke and herbicides When asked about the potential that the project will produce harmful smoke, Koloski said the Forest Service uses a very detailed process that includes smoke modeling to mitigate public health risks before any burning and that the project would occur over several years. “Hopefully smoke won’t become a problem for people,” he said. “We look at wind speed, direction, relative humidity, See Project, Page 13

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Berry appoints alderman to economic task force By Alana Cook

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Eureka’s new mayor, Butch Berry, wasted no time getting down to business during Monday night’s city council meeting. Berry recited a proclamation designating April 3 Save the Ozarks Day, and asked Alderman Terry McClung to represent the council and retail merchants on the new Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development. “I want to thank Pat Costner and numerous others who helped save the Ozarks,” Berry said. As reported last week in the Citizen, the task force will focus on creating second-leg economic initiatives to support Eureka’s tourism industry. Over the last several months, representatives from the city council, including former alderman Dee Purkeypile, have been meeting with City Advertising and Promotions Commission officials and local business leaders to hammer out solutions to encourage growth of tourism and new business in Eureka. “As you have read in the paper, we are creating a task force that will help support Eureka’s tourism economy,” Berry said. “For the past couple of months, we have focused on the problem. Now it’s time to focus on the solution.” Council members chose Alderman James DeVito as Mayor Pro Tem, and chose McClung and DeVito to serve as the council’s CAPC representatives. CAPC membership Council members voted to defer to the next meeting a third reading of a proposed ordinance that would allow CAPC members who own businesses or work in Eureka to live outside city limits. Leatherwood Pavilion and Public Works building project After being chosen as mayor pro tem, DeVito stepped in to lead the meeting temporarily so council members could decide on a proposed ordinance that would allowing Berry to continue doing business with the city and complete work on the Leatherwood pavilion and the public works building. Upon hearing Parks Commission Director Bruce Levine’s comments that the pavilion project is in the

critical stage and is time-sensitive because of the competing bid process, council members read the ordinance twice and decided to wait until the next meeting to vote on it. Fluoride letter Alderwoman Joyce Zeller asked the council to sign off on a letter to the Arkansas Board of Health asking the board to certify that any products added to the city’s water supply would not contain lead or be harmful to citizens’ health. Council members approved a motion to allow the city attorney to review the letter before the next meeting. “We want to reassure citizens of Eureka that we are doing our due diligence that silica fluoride is safe and lead-free,” Zeller said. “We are only asking the Department of Health to do its due diligence.” Alderman David Mitchell agreed and said the letter “is moving over the point of accountability” to the state. Mitchell said that before Jeff Green, a fluoride activist in California passed away a few months ago, they spoke about drafting the letter. “Many cities in California used the fact that the health department would have to certify that fluoridated water is safe for human consumption,” he said. But DeVito questioned the need for the letter since he said the city already has a fluoride ordinance. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said, “The people have spoken. We don’t need to have an ordinance to do the will of the people. We need to do everything to stop it before it starts. When it happens, we are stuck with a 10-year fluoride contract.” New businesses Jacqueline Wolven, director of Eureka Springs Downtown Network, told the council that five new businesses opened downtown in December. “Deja Vu sold and re-opened as retail,” she said. Wolven said that the ESDN plans to partner with Good Shepherd Humane Society to extend Cocktails for a Cause to 12 months a year. Parks commissioner Ferguson Stewart encouraged the council to “break out the master See Council, Page 17

See Council, page 17

Citizen of the Week

Pat Costner, director and founder of Save the Ozarks, is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Costner has worked as an advocacy scientist at national and international levels for 36 years. For more than 40 years, Costner has lived in the Eureka Springs area. When she learned thatSWEPCO’s proposed transmission line was slated to run through the middle of the land she calls home, she decided to organize STO and fight the project. SWEPCO announced two days before the New Year that it was withdrawing its application for regulatory approval to construct the power line. STO had fought the SWEPCO proposal for more than a year and a half, arguing that the project was unnecessary and would have a severe negative impact on Carroll County’s environment and its tourism-based economy.

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What do

think

Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley

Do you have any ideas for the new Mayor’s task force for economic development?

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Thank you to our emergency personnel Jacob Brown “Jake”

Let the tour buses back.

Steve Arnold “Meteorite Salesman”

Explore different options and see what sticks.

William Balentine

Cheri Yarborough

Dance classes for adults and children at different places.

Cooking workshops focusing on regional recipes and 1 day art classes.

“Hero”

Max Norman “Makussa”

Advertise special and seasonal promotions.

“Kitty Mama”

Meredith Riddler

My husband and I would like to take this opportunity to express our profound thanks to all the First Responders who assisted me with the accident I had in my home, a few months ago. I want to thank each of you for your quick response, the professionalism, care, and your respectful manner in which you handled the emergency. The way you took care of the situation, and my needs, will be something that we will never forget. Please know that you have our extreme gratitude and respect for your assistance in a time of crisis. It is a great relief to know you are here for us in the times when we are in such need and we can’t thank you enough for your dedication and support. We have always known that we have some of the best first responders in the state, but having to call on you recently just reinforced that knowledge and

understanding. A very special “thank you” to Eureka Springs Fire Department, Josh Bryant and Robert Tollett; Holiday Island First Responders Nicky Trahan, Kelly Trahan, Boyd Darling, Billy Emmons and Calbe Culhame; and Dr. Marc Borton and his Assistant Roger Lane for “putting me back together”. We would also like to commend the Eureka Springs Hospital for the professionalism and the personal care they gave me. The safe feeling that I was being given the best of care gave calmness to my husband. Thank you all so very much again for your sacrifices, especially in your dedication of time and training, to help those who are in need of your expertise. May your decisions to go above and beyond the normal in your life’s calling bring a sense of completeness to all those who are in your circle of friends and family. Sincerely, Sandi and David Slaton, Holiday Island

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Bring in big business.

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Citizen Survey

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

27 votes cast

Do you have any ideas for the new Mayor’s task force for economic development?

Do you have any recommendations for the new members of the local government?

m Bring back tour buses m Cooking, dance or art classes m More advertising m Recruit larger businesses

m More cooperation: 22.2% (6 votes) m Lower taxes: 18.5% (5 votes) m Work on increasing tourism: 51.9% (14 votes) m Supporting the mayor: 7.4% (2 votes)

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Eureka Chamber announces several winter events The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is busy with plans for several upcoming events to drive and entertain visitors in the coming weeks. To jump start the Chamber’s winter activities and to officially kick off the Annual Mardi Gras Celebration they will play host to the Mayor’s Ball. The Ball will be at 7 p.m., Friday Feb. 5 at the Basin Park Hotel’s Barefoot Ballroom and will honor Mayor Butch Berry and introduce the Royal Court. Great entertainment and dance music will be presented by Joe Giles and the Homewreckers, one of Arkansas’ best party bands, and there will be food and King Cake for everyone. A limited number of tickets are available for $25 at the Chamber Visitor Center in the Village of Pine Mountain. Valentine’s weekend The fourth annual mid-winter homecoming jam will be Friday, Feb. 13 and will offer locals and visitors a chance to see some of the area’s top entertainment.

There will be six bands, each performing a 20-minute set, followed by all the musicians joining together for a show-stopping jam on favorite rock-n-roll tunes. “Last year’s Jam was an absolute blow out of great music,” Mike Bishop, President of the Chamber and originator of the event said. “This show allows these local talents who typically play the clubs and night spots of the city to join together on the big stage and expand their audience.” Returning acts confirmed so far from last year’s Jam include: The Sarah Hughes Band, Kevin Riddle and The Josh Jennings Band. The show begins at 7 p.m. at the Aud and tickets are $12 at the door but only $0 in advance and available at the Chamber Visitor Center. After a night of great music, the 11th Annual Chocolate Lover’s Festival, staged at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Hours are from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. For only $12, participants can tour the exhibit floor tasting chocolate creations from some of the areas finest candy makers, cake bakers and specialty desserts chefs, and then use your sample box to take home selected favorites. New this year will be a Wine Pairing and Tasting with wines provided by Arkansas wineries including Eureka Springs own Keels Creek Winery and Railway Winery. Something else new for 2015 will be Cake Decorating Demonstrations by students from the Pulaski Technical College Institute of Culinary Arts. Lodging providers may want to consider promoting a fun weekend and make

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tickets to both events available for their guests. Continuing the tradition there will again be taste and decorating contests with celebrity judges. This years judges including Ann Gray, publisher of 2NJoy magazine in Bentonville; Tim Tibbs, KTLO Radio in Mountain Home; Kat Robinson, noted Arkansas food and travel writer; and popular Ozarks KY3-tv news anchor Steve Grant have all become favorites over the years. Spectators will be allowed to watch the judging this year and will have the opportunity to meet and visit with the judges following the competition. New wedding guide The Chamber will unveil the new Wedding guide on Jan. 21 at the Maple room 1:30 p.m., Inn of the Ozarks. All wedding providers are invited to attend to pick up the new guide, see what we have done so far this year and share information about the experiences with the wedding business. Mike Maloney will detail wedding specific advertising placement and dates. In other business activities the Chamber staff will be exhibiting at the Tulsa Boat Sport and Travel Show Feb. 3 through 8. Over 50,000 people attend this show every year, many looking for summer vacation destinations. Also, on Feb. 3, the Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee will host their bi-annual Legislative Luncheon in Little Rock. This event is held during the legislative session and gives local business leaders the opportunity to meet with legislators and other state officials.

“During this lunchtime event we share Eureka Springs hospitality, show off some great food and have the opportunity to talk about pressing issues,” according to Bill Ott, Chamber Governmental Affairs Chairman. Anyone interested in participating should contact the Chamber office immediately for details and registration. The Eureka Springs High School Cafeteria will be the site of the monthly Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours event scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. “Business after Hours” are held the first Thursday of each month and is held at various business locations around the area. This event allows networking opportunities for business leaders, affords an opportunity for the host to share updated information about their goods and services and it allows the Chamber staff to provide updates regarding Chamber of Commerce activities. The 2015 Visitor Guide and Wedding Guide will be available for businesses to view and pick up. If you are a Chamber of Commerce member or considering a Chamber membership and would like to host a Business after Hours, Ribbon Cutting or Open House give Toni Rose, Director of Operations a call at (479) 253-8737. For more information about any of these upcoming events feel free to stop by the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in Pine Mountain Village or give us a call at (479) 2538737.

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Tourism and Economic Development Committee chooses core members By Alana Cook

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At Tuesday’s Tourism and Economic Development Committee meeting, city leaders, business owners, and prominent members of the art community met for the seventh time to choose core members of the committee and discuss solutions for bolstering Eureka’s economy. Former alderman Dee Purkeypile moderated the meeting, which included Mayor Butch Berry, Alderman Terry McClung, City Advertising and Promotions Commission Chairman Charles Ragsdale, CAPC Director Mike Maloney, Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce President Mike Bishop, and business owners such as Carol Brown. The committee chose for its core representation: • Retail and arts: Jim Nelson, of Nelson’s Leather • Planning: Woody Acord, Planning and Zoning commissioner • C3: Sandy Martin, Director, Community First Bank Advisory Board • City Council: McClung • Lodging and Dining: Randy Wolfenbarger, general manager of Best Western Inn of the Ozarks • Attractions: Kent Butler, director of marketing and public relations for he Great Passion Play. Butler was nominated, but was not present. Berry told the committee that he plans to ask his wife, Lynn Berry, who is director of communications for the Branson/

Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, to attend committee meetings. Advertising and outreach Maloney briefed the group about last month’s workshop with state tourism officials. CAPC and the state are working together on cooperative advertising programs that will promote Eureka in various national publications such as D Magazine and Brides. Brown said Eureka has the potential to be a healing arts destination and encouraged the group to tailor the tourism message to city dwellers who need rest and relaxation. “People want to get away from the city. We need to advertise Eureka as a main event,” she said. Martin said she is developing an economic development tool kit that will educate people on economic development opportunities in Eureka. “We hope to have a website with links to meeting minutes, a blog and maybe a newsletter. It will be something like Citywire,” she said. The city’s website has a link that lists economic development resources at http://www.cityofeurekasprings.us/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=589. Purkeypile said the new leaders of the core groups can establish subcommittees consisting of members from the community. Revenue City Finance Director Lonnie Clark

said the city expects a “slight increase” in revenue for 2015 but that once water meters are repaired and old water meters are replaced, revenue could increase significantly. “When we replace the water meters, we will produce a positive cash flow,” he said. “The life of a water meter is 8-10 years and many of ours are 40 years old.” “We had to reach into the city’s cash reserves to replace the meters,” McClung said. “We felt that the situation was that critical.” Clark also reported that the city is waiting to hear back from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation about grant and development opportunities. Legislative luncheon Bishop said the Chamber and the city are hosting a legislative luncheon in Little Rock on Feb. 3 that will give city leaders a chance to meet with lawmakers and get

them up to speed on a myriad of issues including economic development. “The purpose of the luncheon is to maintain and strengthen relations and to talk oneon-one about a few key issues,” he said. Bishop said those interested in attending should contact the Chamber because there are opportunities to carpool. “This will be a good time to present a positive image of Eureka,” Berry said. Other business Ragsdale encouraged the group to attend the state parks and tourism board’s next meeting which he said will be Thursday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fayetteville. Bishop said the TV show “Motorhead Traveler” will re-broadcast an episode Jan. 30 that features a stop in Eureka. The committee will reconvene at the Auditorium at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.

10th Annual Eureka Gras Royalty Carnivale Around the World – 2015

We look forward to you joining us in our upcoming celebrations. Paid for by www.EurekaSprings.Com & www.Krazo.Eureka.Org Mary Popovac 479-253-2265 or 225-405-9672

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Krewe of Krazo King and Queen named Eureka Mardi Gras festivities kick off, Krewe of Krazo king, queen announced Queen Eureka X, Cne’ Breaux, president of Project Strategies and founder of Artists in Situ, and King Krazo X, LeRoy Gorrell, treasurer of the Clear Springs School Board are the new Gorrell queen and king for the Krewe of Krazo for this year’s Mardi Gras festivities, which kicked off last weekend at Rowdy Beaver. This year’s theme is Carnivale Around the World. Breaux brought her love of art to Eureka. Twenty-five years ago while with the Texas Fine Arts Association, she created Artists In Situ as an organization to share business and marketing ideas with artists of all media through a series of small group discussions. In turn, Eureka Springs brought Cné

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wonderful friends, artists, restaurants as well as the love of her life, now husband, Kevin Ruehle. Cnê participates in the Downtown Network’s Committee on North Main, produces the ES EasterBelles’ Easter Parade to celebrate women’s organizations, and also Breaux served on the Eureka Springs Mayor’s Arts Council. Eureka Gras Mardi Gras’ 10th year resonates with Cné — Eureka Gras started the year she found her Eureka Springs cottage. She served as Duchess for the 2011 Royal Court of the Krewe of Krazo (Ozark spelled backwards), and soon after joined the Cavaliers, who work year-round to help organize and produce Eureka’s Mardi Gras 13 events. “Eureka Springs loves company, and Eureka Gras is a good reason to visit espe-

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cially when the winter season can be brutal for business,” Cné says. “Our beautiful little town brings so much joy to people, and I am honored to share the Eureka Gras’ fun and revelry as this years’ Queen Eureka X. Come to Eureka and laissez les bon temps rouler!” After retiring from the newspaper business Gorrell served as the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion director before joining Community First Bank, where he directs the appraisal services for the four area banks. Gorrell and his wife, Sally, reside in the city of Eureka Springs where they have both worked in community activities, been devoted art patrons and always promoted the wonders, magic and beauty of Eureka Springs. Gorrell currently serves as treasurer of the Clear Spring School Board, Community Development Partnership, a Kaptain in the St. Patrick Day celebration, a Cavalier in the Mardi Gras organization, past board member of Eureka Springs School of the Arts, past Chamber Board Member, past Rotary member and was just named 2014 Man of the Year by the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce. “It always feels a little strange when you received a great gift at someone else’s expense. After Katrina hit the coast of Louisiana, so many new folks moved from southern Louisiana to Eureka Springs, we received just such a gift,” Gorrell said. Festivities A call for Floats, Bands, costumed groups,

individuals and convertibles has been announced by the Krewe of Krazo. Contact Tony Popovac at TonyPopovac@yahoo. com, visit www.Parade.Ureeka.Org to apply and www.Krazo.Ureeka.Org for more information. The Taste of Orleans will be 1 p.m. Sat. Jan. 31 at the Grand Central Hotel. The Mayor’s Ball will be 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at the Basin Park Hotel. Tickets are $25 and available at https://www. reserveeureka.com/buy-tickets/?attractionid=1055. The fourth annual Night Parade will roll out on Saturday, February 7th at 6 p.m. Floats and walking groups participating in the night parade are asked to be lighted. The Black Light Ball will be that night and the location is to be announced. Tickets are $25. The annual Day Parade will roll out 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. The Krewe of Krazo will roll out its seven permanent theme floats followed by a maze of other corporate and business floats. The Annual Cavalcade of Royal Chariots, consisting of convertibles carrying Dukes, Duchesses, and past Kings and Queens of the Realm all draped in colorful parade capes will be followed by costumers and other units. Rolling out from the Library on Spring Street, the parade will pass the Courthouse on S. Main Street and continue past the Pied Piper. See http://www.eurekaspringsmardisgras. com/2014_Schedule.html for a full schedule and further details of this year’s events.

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STO Celebration

Save the Ozarks founders Pat Costner, from left, and Doug Stowe talk with Mayor Butch Berry before the STO celebration Sunday at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs.

The sign says it all. Beverly Wright staffs a table selling T-shirts and bumper stickers during a Save the Ozarks celebration at Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs on Sunday.

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The Inn of the Ozarks ballroom fills with people celebrating the end of a nearly twoyear struggle to stop SWEPCO’s efforts to build a 50-mile-long, 345 kilovolt transmission line across Carroll County.

Photographer Richard Quick, standing left, is recognized with applause for his work photographing the nearly two-year struggle to stop Southwestern Electric Power Company in its efforts to build a 50-mile-long, 345 kilovolt transmission line across Carroll County. Quick was, as usual, taking photographs when his name was announced during Save the Ozarks’ celebration of SWEPCO’ recent withdrawal of its application to build the line. The celebration at the Inn of the Ozarks was attented by approximately 250 people, many of whom played large parts in the battle to stop the transmission line.

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All for Jimi:

Fan Club Puts Christmas Forest Tree On Top By Jennifer Jackson

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On July 31, Holly Ertel’s nephew, Jimi Tucker, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. The 3-year-old had been complaining of an ache in his leg. What started as a trip to the doctor turned into a four-anda-half-month stay on the hematology and oncology floor of Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. Last Friday, Ertel, who lives in Eureka Springs, accepted a check for $2,015 from the Crescent Hotel for her entry in the hotel’s Christmas Forest, which took first place. She is donating the money to Arkansas Children’s Hospital to thank the fourth-floor staff for their care of her nephew, who is in remission. “They provided him with an immeasurable amount of care and love,” Ertel said. Ertel’s tree, which she and her mother created, received 1,815 votes in the Christmas Forest contest, a holiday tradition now

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in its seventh year. Every year, the hotel sets up 30 evergreen trees in the garden off the back porch after Thanksgiving. Each tree is adopted by supporters of a charitable cause, who decorate it in a theme. During December, people can vote on their favorite tree by donating to the sponsor, $1 equaling one vote. That Ertel’s tree received more than 1,000 votes over the second-place winner was because of the support of Jimi’s family and friends, who formed the Jimi Tucker Fan Club. “He has 1,400 followers on Facebook,” Ertel said. The first-place check included the vote donations plus a $200 first prize from the Crescent Hotel. Ertel also received a $200 check from Amanda Haley on behalf of hotel staff, who wanted to donate their prize for taking third place in the Eureka Springs Christmas parade. Neta Stamps and Greg Hein accepted a check for $912 on behalf of OARS, Ozark Aids Resources and Services. Their tree garnered 812 votes, receiving the $100 prize from the Crescent Hotel. Lisa Cornell and Mary Freeman of Eagle Rock, along with Jodie English, accepted the third-place check, which included a $50 prize from the Crescent Hotel, for the Wounded Warrior Project. Cornell’s son, who is in the Army, returned from a tour in Afghanistan at Thanksgiving. Mary Howze, the Crescent Hotel activities director who is in charge of the Christmas Forest, decorated a tree for the Lucky Fin Project, which raises awareness about children born with limb deficiencies. They

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Jessica Griffin, left, Holly Ertel, Jenna Cox and Francis Cox showed up in their Jimi Tucker Fan Club T-shirts for a luncheon at the Crescent Hotel honoring the winners of the hotel’s Christmas Forest contest.

include her nephew, Isaiah. Jack Moyer, hotel manager, said this year’s Christmas Forest was the biggest ever, noting that the project has raised almost $18,000 for charities in its seven years. Each organization that enters receives the vote donations plus $25 from the Crescent. The lighted Christmas trees create a magical setting that people can stroll through, he said, immersing them in the holiday spirit and providing an opportunity to participate in the season of giving. “It’s a win-win proposition,” Moyer said. This is the first year that the Crescent Hotel has held an awards luncheon for the

top three winners, Moyer said. Ertel attended with friends Jessica Griffin, Jenna Cox and Jenna’s daughter Francis, 3. All wore Jimi Tucker Fan Club T-shirts. Sale of the T-shirts, organized by Cox, raised $4,500 for the ACH’s fourth floor, Ertel said, an amount that was doubled by matching funds on Giving Tuesday. Family and friends also sponsored a bone-marrow registry drive to raise awareness of the need and easier methods of bone-marrow donation. Ertel said her nephew, who lives in Fayetteville, was able to come home in time to celebrate his fourth birthday on Dec. 16. He got a puppy for Christmas.

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Calendar of Events Now through Feb. 18: Master Gardeners Training Classes Application Period

The Carroll County Master Gardeners will be accepting applications through Feb. 15. Registration is $70. The intensive 40-hour course will take place throughout March at Freeman Heights Baptist Church, covering topics for anyone interested in becoming a master gardener. Contact Bruce K. Lee at 870-423-2958 or blee@uaex.edu for more information.

Jan. 15: Marshall Mitchel Performance

Marshall Mitchell will perform at the Artist Retreat Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Tickets are $10 at the door. To make a reservation, call 479-268-6468. For further questions, call Susan at 479601-4549.

Jan. 15: Radio Club Meeting

The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly evening meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the physician’s building at Mercy Hospital, on 214 Carter St. in Berryville. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is welcome and refreshments will be available. Check out http://Isarc.us for more information.

Jan. 15: Cocktails for a Cause

Drop by the Grand Taverne, on 37 N. Main in Eureka Springs, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, to support the Good Shepherd Expansion Project. Tickets are $10 at the

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temperature and all environmental factors before we burn. Our goal is to have as little impact as possible with smoke from prescribed fires.” In keeping with Weathersbee’s comments about how long the project could take, Koloski said that prescribed burns would occur in cycle over several years.

door. If you can’t attend but would like to help, send a donation to GSHS, P.O. Box 285, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632 with ATTN: Expansion Project. You can also donate online at goodshepherd-hs.org.

will cover dialogue, setting and research. Held at the Schlotzkey’s in Rogers, the workshop costs $45. For more information or to register, visit www.villagewritingschool.com or call 479-292-3665.

Jan. 15: Poetluck

Jan. 17 and 18: New Year’s Resolutions Theme of Invitational Show

Julia Foulkes will speak at Poetluck at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow, at 515 Spring St. in Eureka Springs. Foulkes is writing a cultural history of “West Side Story.” Local writers and musicians are invited to read from or perform their work for up to four minutes after Julia speaks.

Jan. 16: Dances of Universal Peace

The Unitarian Universalist Church, at 17 Elk. St. in Eureka Springs, will host dances of universal peace at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16. The dances are simple and joyful moving meditations that involve the singing of scared phrases with accompanying movements from the world’s many spiritual traditions. Participation is free. Contact Rebecca Babbs at 479-253-8303 or babbsrebecca@gmail.com for more information.

Jan. 17: Two Writing Workshops

The Space in Eureka Springs will host an invitational, multi-media exhibition from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. The show will feature works by 50 local and regional artists. Guests are asked to bring a can of food or other donation for the local food banks.

Jan. 18: Eureka Classic Movies Presents: The Birds

Eureka Classic Movies will present “The Birds” at the Eureka Springs Auditorium Sunday, Jan. 18. The lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. and the film begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults and children 16 years and under, accompanied by an adult, are free.

Jan. 19: Holiday Island Ladies Fellowship Meeting

the fellowship for the coming year. Laura Nichols and Tooley Martin will lead music and singing. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Roxie Breaux at 337-513-9346 or Eula Jean McKee at 479-253-8021.

Jan. 19: Metafizzies Meeting

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in the reading room of the Christian Science Church on 68 Mountain Street to watch videos on the life and discipline of zen by the renowned scholar Alan Watts.

Jan. 22: Quilting for Beginners

Holiday Island Quilters Guild will host “Quilting for Beginners” at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Holiday Island Clubhouse in Room A on the lower level. The guild welcomes quilters of all ages and skill levels, hosting a monthly meeting the third Thursday of each month. For more information or to register, contact Lynn at 479-363-9052.

Jan. 24: 2015 Beaver Park Polar Plunge

The Village Writing School, at 177 Huntsville Road in Eureka Springs, will repeat its Planning and Plotting workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. The workshop costs $25. Mackenzie Doss will teach a full-day writing workshop in Rogers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. The workshop

The Holiday Island Ladies Fellowship will host its first meeting of the new year 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the Holiday Island Community Church Fellowship Hall at 188 Stateline Drive in Holiday Island. The speaker will be Roxie Breaux, who will present her testimony and vision for

The 2015 Beaver Park Polar Plunge will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Beaver Park Swim Area. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., with the plunge at 11 a.m. The plunge will benefit Special Olympics Arkansas. For more information, contact Donna Kilmer at 479-366-3216 or donna@specialolympicsarkansas.org.

“Within this project, we have identified roughly 17,000 acres that are slated for prescribed burns that will be broken into eight individual burn units that are about 2,200 acres each. Those will be burned in rotation,” he said. “In any given year, we will burn one to two units in a given area then we will have three to- five on a return interval. If a unit is for example, burned this year, in three to five years, we will attempt to burn it again.”

Koloski said that any herbicides that would be used in the project have already received EPA approval. The open house will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Show Me Plaza, 404 State Highway 248, Suite 8 in Cassville, Mo. All comments received during the extended comment period and at the open house become part of public record. Written comments may be submitted

to District Ranger, Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District, Rt. 6, Box 614110, Ava, MO 65608. Fax comments to 417-683-5722 or e-mail to commentseastern-mark-twain-ava@fs.fed.us (subject line: Butler Hollow Project Comments). Only those who submit timely “specific written comments” will be eligible to file an objection based on the final analysis and a draft decision document.

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Lively Entertainment

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Ozark Mountain Music Festival kicks off

urekans and guests, get ready for a four-day, indoor music festival, right here in Eureka Springs. From Jan. 22 through Jan. 25, the Basin Park Hotel will be hosting 11 acts; 10 bands from six cities in four days. They will be playing on multiple stages and will focus on Bluegrass/Indie Folk music. Mountain Sprout will be kicking off the festivities at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. They are from Eureka Springs so many of us locals are familiar with them. Grayson Klauber (manager, banjo player, lead singer and songwriter). said Mountain Sprout has been together as a band going on nine years. “We don’t fit perfectly into any music genre,” he said. On Friday, Jan. 23, starting at 7 p.m., the Basin will present Dusty Pearls from Tulsa, Okla., Foley’s Van from Fayetteville and Hosty Duo , also from Tulsa. On Saturday, Jan. 24, there will be more

than 10 hours of music starting at 1 p.m. with the Spring Street Band from Muskogee, Okla., and ending with Shawn James and the Shape Shifters from Fayetteville. In between those bands will be more great entertainment with Dusty Pearls., DimeTrip and Chucky Waggs of Eureka Springs and The Hooten Hallers of Columbia, Mo. Last but not least, Brody Buster of Lawrence, Kan., closes the event on Sunday, Jan. 25, starting at noon. See below for the complete line-up. A four-day all-access pass is $55. For more information, visit www.OzarkMountainMusicFestival.com or call 479253-7837 or toll free 800-643-4972. The Ozark Mountain Music Festival lineup is: THURSDAY, JAN. 22 • 8 p.m. – Mountain Sprout – Eureka Springs FRIDAY, JAN. 23 • 7 p.m. – Dusty Pearls – Tulsa, Okla. • 9 p.m. – Foley’s Van – Fayetteville, Ark.

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FRIDAY, JAN. 16 • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479 – 363 – 9976: Septembers End , 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479 – 253 – 6723: The Vine Brothers, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live: DJ & 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 : TBD, 9 p.m. • Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479 – 253 – 5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ Karaoke with Kara • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479 – 363 – 6444: Karaoke W/DJ Goose, 8 p.m. to midnight • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479 – 253 – 8544: Karaoke with Tiny, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, JAN. 17 • Cathouse / Pied Piper: Zakk and Big Papa Binns, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 479 – 253 – 6723: Chucky Waggs, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479 – 253 – 6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169: TBD, 9 p.m. • Henri’s Just One More: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Taylor Youngblood Band, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479 – 253 – 2525: The Medicine Man Show, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: The Vine Brothers, 12 noon – 4 p.m.; Jesse Dean, 8 p.m. to midnight • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Shannon Holt Band, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. SUNDAY, JAN. 18 • Eureka Live: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • Ozark Mountain Taproom, 479 – 244 – 6922: Cards against Humanity/Board Games, Beer specials., 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Game Day with free pool MONDAY, JAN 19 • Chelsea’s: Springbilly, 9:30 p.m. TUESDAY, JAN. 20 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Pool Tournament, 7 p.m.

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The Natural Way Supplements the key to avoiding synthetic medications

f course I support our local organic farmers and the Jim Fain healthy/fresh produce we get year round. It is true we all need to get our nutritional needs met first through food choice. You can be sure I do this at my home. But, people cannot receive therapeutic levels of a nutritional supplements solely through eating food. Choosing the right supplement and the right amount is the key to, perhaps, avoiding synthetic medicine. These days, information is stunningly easy to get on any topic making it difficult to sort out differing supplement claims. Even the simple questions of when to take the supplement, with food or not, combining multiple supplements and interaction with medications, sometimes seem unclear. Reminding yourself that supplements are food and not a prescribed drug, helps sort this out. Knowing the best time to take supplements is best determined by your own eating schedule. Most supplements are best taken with food but a very few should be between meals. Most supplements digest the best when taken with meals. When you eat, your digestive system is going into full gear, so you will get the best benefit. Exceptions to this would be individual amino acids (aminos have “L” in front, like L-Tyrosine or L-Theanine), SAMe and some romantic enhancement supplements. Of course, stimulant supplements are best not taken before bedtime and sleep/ sedation supplements need to be taken before bedtime. Also, as with anything, allergies happen, this is very uncommon and rarely severe. Most of us swallow multiple supplements each day. Unlike prescribed drugs, there is little to worry about in terms of interactions. Think about it as though you’re eating at a buffet. Combining food like veggies, bread and protein is only based upon what you want to eat and how you feel after eating. Food supplements are simply more potent sources of certain foods. If taking multiples of supplements, dividing the dose is best, especially if you want to keep a high level of the nutrient going all day long. The general rule of food supplementation and using prescribed drugs is that if they do the same thing then don’t use the supplement, as you can overdo. An example of this is using SAMe or 5HTP for depression while taking Paxil or Effexor. This is not a good thing. Of course with your doctor’s agreement the supplement may work better for you, so a trial can be made. Additionally, a small handful of supplements need extra care such as naringin, creatine, kava and ephedra, so extra guidance with these is a good thing.

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: The world may not slow down for you, but that doesn’t mean it can throw you off, either. Ride the day like a mechanical bull in a Texas bar, and throw in the occasional ‘Yee Haw!’ just to keep your coworkers on their toes. TAURUS: Forget candy and roses. Show your sweetie you still care by giving them the remote and sitting through that five-hour PBS special on bees throughout history. That’s true love. Well, that, and not making them wear the Robert Downey, Jr. mask in bed anymore. GEMINI: Some boundaries shouldn’t be pushed, but they can be tickled. Remember, kinky is a single feather, perverted is using the whole chicken, really warped is dressing the chicken in a negligee first and asking it to whip you with gluten-free linguini. CANCER: You are the SuperGlue of the family: you’re dependable, loyal, and usually stuck in odd places for no apparent reason. While you wait for that nail polish remover to work, use something less binding to keep your family together, like cheese. LEO: Those boots aren’t made for walking but they are capable of a lively Riverdance. Step to it and show off those wild Irish moves during the next corporate committee meeting. You’ll be the talk of the HR department. VIRGO: When you tell the universe you want a purpose in life, you shouldn’t mumble. On the bright side, your new career as a porpoise trainer looks exciting, especially if you squeeze in some Spanx under that wet suit. LIBRA: To thine own self, be true. Everyone else can bugger off, especially on Wednesday. If they can’t take a hint, a sharp kick to the shin will do the trick. SCORPIO: Seeing a penny and picking it up doesn’t always bring good luck, especially if Penny carries pepper spray and a mean right hook. Next time, just text her your OKCupid profile and you’ll spend less time in the ER.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ll think up three new concepts on Tuesday. One is a million-dollar idea, the other two will just get you slapped. Tread carefully, blows to the head aren’t always as fun as they sound. CAPRICORN: Stapling yourself to your desk may be a cry for help on Monday, or it could be the only way you can keep your fellow cubicle drones from stealing that sweet new office chair you swiped from someone else Friday. Prepare the Nerf gun, this could mean war. AQUARIUS: You have the

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plan” to address infrastructure problems and emphasized the importance of the city’s parking lots. 2015 budget City Finance Director Lonnie Clark said reserves are still standing at about what they were last year, “in the $400,000 to $500,000 range” and that once water meter replacement and repairs have been completed, the city expects to see a large uptick in its revenue. “We had to move money from our general fund to the Public Works to compensate for the expense,” he said. Clark said the city expects a 3 percent increase in revenue over last year. Several council members expressed gratitude and said they looked forward to working with Berry, and Berry expressed gratitude for former mayor Morris Pate’s and Purkeypile’s service to the city.

Parking lot repair All council members voted in favor of determining whether Public Works can repair the parking lot by the Auditorium and of notifying owner Kent Crow before the repair begins. Update on new hospital Berry said he spoke with Chris Bariola, CEO of Eureka Springs Hospital. Berry said Allegiance Health Management, which operates the hospital, is concerned about the costs for running a sewer line to the proposed site for a new hospital. Berry said Allegiance is meeting with a cost estimator so it can try to get financing for the project. Berry also announced that the city is hosting a legislate review luncheon Feb. 3 a legislative review luncheon in Little Rock. Those wishing to attend should contact Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce President Mike Bishop. The next regular city council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 26.

Pet of the Week Say hello to Zeus (No. 171). He’s a handsome, medium-size heeler/pointer who is white with black spots. He’s a super nice boy who is very smart, responds to commands and is leash-trained and kennel-broken. He enjoys attention and would be a great companion and true friend. Zeus has all his shots and is neutered. He can be adopted at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Wednesday. The shelter’s phone number is 479-2539188. The shelter has 49 homeless dogs and 76 homeless cats. Why not visit the shelter and take home a friend? During January, any dog or cat 4 months or older can be adopted for just $25. Adopt a pet and save a life, and thank you for caring.

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Youth Theater Starts Third Year

Winter Session Focuses on Sketch Comedy By Jennifer Jackson

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The Eureka Springs Youth Community Theater is offering another session of theater classes starting Jan. 19 and culminating in a performance March 16. The classes are free and open to youth age 12 to 18 interested in developing their talents on stage and behind the scenes. “With the success of last semester’s student-directed scenes, we’re going to be doing SNL-style sketch comedy created by youth and free to the community,” co-director Doug Phillips said, referring to “Saturday Night Live.” This is the third year that Phillips and Josh Mollenkamp have offered the classes, which promote self-confidence, de-

velop public speaking skills and give students experience in acting, directing and stage production. The YCT winter session starts Monday, Jan. 19, and meets once a week from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church. So far, YCT has held five sessions involving more than 30 youth, Phillips said. The last session culminated in a production of “Little Women” at the Auditorium. First United Methodist Church is located at 195 Huntsville Rd. (Highway 23 South), in Eureka Springs (across from Autumn Breeze restaurant). YCT has no religious component. For more information, contact Doug Phillips at douglassnall@gmail.com.

Call for Entries: Indie Film Fest Rolls Again By Jennifer Jackson

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The Second Annual Eureka Springs Indie Film Festival is scheduled for April 23, 24 and 25, and entries are starting to come in, according to Teresa DeVito. DeVito founded the festival last year with Sandy Martin, head of the Eureka Springs Arts Council. Held in January in the Auditorium, it featured 25 finalists in 10 categories. While local residents supported the festival, especially screenings of local filmmakers’ entries and the awards ceremony, the cold weather put a damper on the number of people who came from out of town, leading to the decision to move the festival from January to late April. A new category this year: “Shot on a Mobile Device.” DeVito made a five-minute film that she will show at the “Resolutions 2015” art exhibit Jan. 17 and Jan. 18 at The Space. “It’s pretty amazing what you can do just on an iPhone,” DeVito said. Returning categories are Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Cause-related Documentary, Art Film, Animation, Feature Length and Young Filmmakers. Awards also were given last year for best actor, best cinematography, best storyteller, best original score and best in show, as well as Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice. Indie awards are handcrafted by a different local artist

every year. Ethan Robinson, who won the Young Filmmaker Indie in 2014 for his stop-action film, is making the 2015 Indies. In addition to the finalists, the 2014 Indie Film Fest included showings of “The Best of Arkansas Shorts, “ Loupe films on Arkansas artists and “The Big Shootout,” a documentary on the landmark 1969 Arkansas-Texas football game. Christopher Crane of the Arkansas Film Commission spoke at the awards ceremony on the state of the film industry in Arkansas. Christopher and Linda Lewis presented the Loretta Young Women in Film Award to Crystal Us, who won best drama and best in show for “Strings,” in honor of Christopher’s mother, Loretta Young, who produced her own television show and was a trailblazer for women in Hollywood. The 2015 Eureka Springs Indie Film Festival is open to established and emerging independent filmmakers. Multiple submissions are allowed. Deadline is Jan. 29. To enter, complete an entry form and submit with fee and DVD (with title and entrant name clearly printed on it). Entry fee is $35 for short films (5 to 30 minutes), $60 for feature-length films (40 to 120 minutes). For more information and entry forms, go to the Eureka Springs Indie Film Festival Facebook page.

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Zula Stanley Luker Broyles

Zula Stanley Luker Broyles (Nov. 2, 1920 - Jan. 2, 2015) passed after a brief illness. Born in North Little Rock, she grew up and lived there many years, later living in Mountain View and Eureka Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter and Nellie Stanley, five brothers and one sister, and husbands, Joe C. Luker, Sr. and Leonard Broyles. She is survived by sons Joe C. Luker, Jr. (Melva) of Grassy Knob, and James C. Luker (Myra) of Wynne, four grandsons and three great-grandchildren. Zula was a lifelong member of Levy Baptist Church, North Little Rock and later attended First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs. Zula was active throughout her life in church, gardening, and quilting. She was a devoted and caring wife, mother, sister and friend who was much loved and will be missed. Memorials may be sent to Levy Baptist Church, North Little Rock or to Eureka Springs First United Methodist Church.

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Raymond Graun Coleman, a resident of Holiday Island, Arkansas, was born June 5, 1927 in Homerville, Ga., a son of Charles Leroy and Fannie (Smith) Coleman. He departed this life Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 in Rogers, at the age of 87 years. Raymond was retired from the United States Air Force. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Raymond is survived by two sons, Donald L. Coleman of Savannah, Ga., and Daniel M. Coleman of Chula Vista, Calif.; two daughters, Debbie R. Coleman of Eureka Springs and Denise K. Coleman of Holiday Island; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and loved ones. On Oct. 4, 1948, Raymond was united in marriage with Beatrice (Connolly) Coleman who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his parents, Charles and Fannie Coleman; one brother; and one

Nov. 2, 1920 - Jan. 2, 2015

In the spirit …

Burial will be in North little Rock with a memorial service to be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at First United Methodist in Eureka Springs.

Raymond Coleman

June 5, 1927 – Jan. 10, 2015

David Bell / Lovely County Citizen

Nicholas and Christina Hall traveled from Memphis to attend the ESP Weekend exploration of the paranormal activity at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. The annual event draws folks from a wide area looking for evidence of ghostly activity in the landmark hotel, which is believed to be one of the most haunted in the country.

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sister. A memorial service will be held at a later in San Diego. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at NelsonFuneral.com.

James Kuffel, 71, passed away Dec. 24, 2014, at Eureka Springs Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Chicago and moved to Eureka Springs with his life partner of 20 years, Bonnie Hughes, in 2001. James was a devoted single parent to his daughter, Tonya Kuffel, and cherished his grandson, Travis Dingman. James was “grandpa” to Jonas Ryan and “dad” to all of Bonnie’s children and grandchildren as well. James earned his master’s degree in economics from Tulane University and had developed software for the precious metals market for many years. His true love was music and he composed and played many instruments making his home a virtual

James Kuffel

Passed Dec. 24, 2014 concert hall. Additionally he was an audio and recording expert and did many demo tapes for aspiring artists in Illinois and Arkansas. James was well known for his humor and his generous warm hugs. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Church at 17 Elk Street, Eureka Springs. The family asks that any heartfelt gifts be given to the Flint Street Food Pantry, 33 North Main St., Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632, an organization to be supported. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at NelsonFuneral.com

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