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37 years of volunteers
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draws a big crowd
Crow is unseated
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Incomplete election count has Scott Jackson winning
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10:47 a.m. – A caller requested police be on the look-out for a van he just sold. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate. He was told to file a report with the CCSO. 10:09 p.m. – A caller reported children walking on Spring Street and throwing rocks at buildings. An officer responded and checked the area but did not locate the kids. May 14 7:09 p.m. – A caller reported an outof-state camper that has been on Spring Street since the previous night. An officer responded, and no one was around the vehicle. The vehicle may have to be towed, if not moved, soon. Looks like Uncle Eddie is in town. 8:49 p.m. – An officer initiated a traffic stop at a local inn, and the subject was arrested for DUI. May 15 12:20 a.m. – A caller reported loud music on First Street. An officer responded and the music was turned down. 2:25 a.m. – After a traffic accident, a subject was transported to the hospital. 7:03 a.m. – A caller reported a vehicle with two teenagers passing people on Arkansas Highway 23 over double yellow lines. Officers responded, but did not locate the vehicle. How did the caller know they were teenagers? 7:53 a.m. – A caller reported illegal dumping on Pivot Rock Road. An officer responded and put the area on a list for extra patrols. See Dispatch, page 27
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The View from Grassy Knob
Community, volunteer fire department celebrate 37 years of service By Jennifer Jackson
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There is no traditional gift for a 37th anniversary. But members of the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association Auxiliary are hoping for presents of paper, wood, china and metal in the form of gift certificates, furniture, art or jewelry. The items are for a silent auction, part of a big celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, May 31. The anniversary is not a landmark one, but a celebration of 37 years of service by the association, which like the landform it is named after, is a standout in the lakeside community. “It’s strictly community service,” said Bob McVey, who has been with the association for 16 years. “We love this place.” McVey is the third fire chief of the association, which was started in 1977 by a group of Grassy Knob residents. They met the front yard of Einer Strand’s house, he said, which was originally the schoolhouse. The house still stands across the road from the rise of land between the cutoff road to Mundell and Highway 187, just past the station. “That knob had no trees on it back when,” McVey said. The first Grassy Knob fire chief was John Frey, he said. Bay Biossat was the original EMT and the only one for a long time. Now there are a total of 23 firefighters in McVey’s command, eight of whom are trained in SCBA –Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. The association has two engine companies (pumpers), three tankers (one is a tanker-pumper), an extraction rescue vehicle and a brush buggy. Volunteers range in age from 40 to 80, McVey said, although some of whom don’t touch a fire hose. “Ellis Thiel is the oldest,” McVey said. “He’s a hydrant man and tanker driver.” Ed Jordan, who lives near the stations, is the longest-serving active fire-fighter in the association. He and his neighbors joined in 1995 after seeing ‘the guys out there’ on Thursday afternoons.
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Group photo taken at the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association 2013 picnic.
“We didn’t have a whole lot of equipment when I joined,” Jordan said. “Since Bob’s been here, we’ve added some real good equipment. It’s been like night and day.” Jordan had a personal reason for joining – he survived an apartment fire in 1974 in south Florida. Returning from a day of boating, he and his spouse turned on the air conditioner in their duplex for the first time before going to bed. They awoke in the night to see the reflection of flames in
the hall wall paneling. They managed to get out the front door, but as he was going out, Jordan, who had gotten sunburned during the day, realized he had nothing on, and went back in to grab a sheet. “I was lucky to get out,” he said. “The fire was so hot, it singed all the hair off my head, including my facial hair. It was very scary.” The experience stuck with him, Jordan said, so when he had a chance to join a department, he did, and has been learning
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The Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association Auxiliary invites the community to the Grassy Knob Community Center, 12037 Highway 187 (near Beaver Dam) to celebrate their 37th anniversary on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A major fundraiser for the association, the celebration will include a silent auc-
tion, bake sale, childrens’ activities, local authors, drawings and refreshments. Anyone wishing to donate an item for the silent auction can contact Lynne Barlow, 479-253-6772. Gift certificates for services – pet sitting, electrical, plumbing, computer lessons, etc. – are also welcome.
ever since. Ruth Wood joined the Grassy Knob VFA in 1983, when she bought property off Mundell Road. The station, which was later added onto on both sides, had been built by that time, she said, and was constructed by community labor. Founding members also donated $100 each to get the association going. “It was a real neat group of people,” Wood said. “It was all older men and they would go out any time of day or night to help people.” Wood got involved as a traffic director through Jean Poynor and Nancy Clark, the wives of two firefighters who went out when an ambulance was called, usually in the middle of the night. “They would be awake anyway, so thought they might as well go out and direct traffic,” Wood said. “I started going with them.” There were no house numbers in those days, Wood said – the only addresses were rural-route numbers on mailboxes – so the women drove the roads to learn where the houses actually were located. Their knowledge of the area was one that paramedics from Eureka Springs appreciated, McVey said, when they came out on call to one of the lakeside developments. “They never had to pull a map,” he said. “When they got to Lake Forest or Mundell Heights, a person was there showing them the way to the house.” McVey came to Grassy Knob after 30 years as a professional firefighter in California. Highlights of his career included commanding five engine companies at the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles in 1992, and fighting the Laguna Beach wild fire that destroyed 145 homes in 1993. Retiring as a battalion chief in 1998, he moved to Arkansas, and served as the Eureka Springs fire chief for three and half years, during which he established rural memberships that led to building three outlying fire stations. Since taking over as chief of the Grassy See Grassy Knob, page 19
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Trails forum crowd shows much support By Kristal Kuykendall
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About 100 Eureka Springs residents showed up last Thursday at a public forum on the Trails Master Plan to show their support or voice their concerns about the proposal. At the forum, the Trails Committee of the Department of Parks and Recreation showed off its Master Plan that includes combining existing natural-surface trails with new sections of natural-surface trails to create a network on public property that creates a large, interconnected pathway around the town on both the east and west sides of Highway 23, and will link the north and south sides of town. “This loop will serve as the main spine of the trail network around town and be the first priority in the trails network development, with other routes to be developed connecting to it,� says the Trails Master Plan opening summary. “The Eureka Springs Trails Committee recommends that all unused streets, alleyways, and green spaces be pro-
tected from vacation (official abandonment by the city) and utilized for their highest pubic purpose of natural recreational use and green space.� Of the 100 or so people in attendance, an overwhelming majority appeared to be in support of the Trails Master Plan. A small percentage of attendees, however, brought concerns such as privacy, safety/crime, and trespassing to the table to be addressed. After an introductory statement by Parks Commission Chairman Bill Featherstone, who also sits on the Trails Committee, attendees were invited to give their feedback in small groups, where moderators used giant notepads to write down residents’ ideas, suggestions and concerns. Parks officials are compiling the lists into a more compact form, said Parks Director Bruce Levine, so they can use the feedback as they further develop trails plans and next steps. But the bulk of the feedback was positive, said Levine and Parks Vice Chairman Daniel Jackson.
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Jack Moyer, center, discusses ideas during small group sessions with other local residents in attendance at the Trails Committee’s public forum last Thursday.
“I would say it appeared that about 75 percent of those in attendance were for the Trails plan, about 10 percent were generally supportive but had some concerns, and the rest were not in favor because of their concerns,� Jackson said. The biggest worries? That the trails would invade the privacy of nearby landowners, and that they would invite crime or harm the safety of nearby landowners. “Privacy came up as being one of the biggest concerns overall,� Jackson said, “but their concerns didn’t seem like anything that can’t be worked out.� Parks officials said at the forum that in many cases, fencing, screening, and wellplaced, well-planned foliage can potentially be used to block off trails from nearby homes in cases where homeowners are concerned about privacy. As for the safety concerns, Featherstone and others pointed to multiple studies performed in cities across the nation that have built trails, and those studies have shown overwhelmingly that trails and consistent use of them by local residents actually helped decreased crime in those areas because of the greater amount of foot traffic. Jackson said, for example, his sister owns a piece of property up behind Judge Roy Bean’s on Main Street, and the house – which has a little-used trail running near
it, frequented by teenagers but no one else – has been vandalized. “If there had been a legitimate trail system going through there instead of a path where only teenagers went, some of those kids would have thought twice, and maybe been afraid someone would walk by, and not vandalized that house,� he said. Jackson and other Parks officials also cited numerous studies that have shown that nationwide, the values of property adjacent to city trails increased after the trails were opened and established. But beyond that, they will improve the quality of life and the city’s transportation networks, Jackson noted. “The trails system is not new, it’s just been forgotten by a lot of people,� he said. “This trails network will give us access to areas all over town where you don’t have to endanger yourself or take the long way by walking the streets. That helps our locals who walk to work and walk downtown, where we obviously have parking issues already.� He predicted that a trails system will also appeal to tourists, who will seem them as a draw and a new way to look at Eureka Springs. “To be honest, most of our beauty here in Eureka Springs lies out in the off-the-beaten-path trails, filled with wildlife and rare
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plants, even wild strawberry patches – you see all kinds of things. it creates this really great ambience for locals and for tourists alike,” Jackson said. Levine noted that some landowners at the forum were also concerned about trespassing, but measures can be taken to keep people on the marked trails, he said. “On the positive side, there were quite a bit of people who wanted to know when it’s going to happen? They want us to get going on the projects,” Levine said. “There were some good ideas, like linking the trails system to the trolley system, and linking Black Bass Lake with Lake Leatherwood.” Levine and Jackson both said they were thrilled by the strong turnout Thursday; the attendees filled up the sign-in sheet that had 84 spaces, and folks just kept coming after that. “We’re excited that there is so much support among the public,” Levine said. “At the onset, support was tremendous, then we started hearing negative things, and we just weren’t sure how it was going to go last week. We were just surprised that supporters actually showed up at the meeting to voice their support. There’s a huge silent majority in this city that may be for something but won’t come out and say it, or they’re apathetic.” The next step for the Trails Committee is to have a joint workshop with Planning and the City Council, and a representative from the National Parks Service and one from the Arkansas Mountain Bike Association have agreed to attend that meeting as well. A date has not yet been set for the workshop. After that, the Trails Master Plan will be taken to the Planning Commission for potential adoption into the city’s Master Plan, then it goes to City Council for their opinion, Levine said. Meanwhile, supporters of the trails system in Eureka Springs should contact City Council members to voice their support for an in-town network of trails, Parks officials said. The proposed vacation for one piece of property, a portion of an unnamed street/Rock Street, is up for a vote at the next City Council meeting, and that piece of property is vital to connecting several different trails in the Master Plan, Parks officials have said. If the council votes to vacate the property next week, it will be forever inaccessible for future trails, they said. For more information and how to contact your City Council representatives, see the Guest Commentary on Page 10.
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Ballots to be audited Thursday
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Early results show Jackson defeating Crow in circuit judge race By Catherine Krummey
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BERRYVILLE – With six of 19 precincts counted, Scott Jackson appears to have defeated incumbent Kent Crow in the race for circuit court judge. Jackson has 2,205 votes – or 65.7 percent – compared to Crow’s 1,149, or 34.3 percent. However, these results are very unofficial, as the Carroll County Election Commission will be auditing the results of four precincts on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at the Berryville courthouse. “We are not comfortable with the results from four precincts,” Commissioner Johnice Dominick said around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, after the ballots had been counted. “These numbers will likely change.” In the Republican primary, Carroll County Sheriff Bob Grudek has less than 100 votes
more than his challenger, Jack Gentry Jr. sentative District 98 shows a close contest Grudek received 1,103 votes (51.8 percent), between Jeff Boggs and Ron McNair. Mcwhile Gentry received 1,027 (48.2 percent). Nair is the unofficial leader, with 51.6 percent of the vote over “I’m just happy that the results have come Boggs’ 48.4 percent. The November race in the way that they are “I’m just happy that the for governor will be – and I hope that they stay that way,” Grudek results have come in the way between Republican Asa Hutchinson and told the Lovely County that they are – and I hope Citizen on Wednesday Democrat Mike Ross. that they stay that way. They defeated their morning. “I’m going I’m going to continue to primary opponents, to continue to keep my Curtis Coleman and fingers crossed.” keep my fingers crossed.” Lynette “Doc” Bryant, “I’m still hoping we –Bob Grudek, County Sheriff with 72.9 and 84.6 can pull it out,” Gentry percent of the votes, said, citing the 76-vote respectively. difference and the need Republican Congressman Tim Griffin to recalculate the votes in four precincts. The unofficial results in the regional and defeated state Rep. Debra Hobbs and state Rep. Andy Mayberry in the lieutenant state races are as follows: The Republican race for State Repre- governor primary with 63.4 percent of the
Great Passion Play hosting talent contest By Jennifer Jackson
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The Great Passion Play is hosting a talent contest and the grand finals of the Gospel Station Network’s Talent Search during the Gospel Music Celebration June 21 and 22. Singers and instrumental musicians are eligible to enter the talent contest on Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m. Online preregistration is preferred. Entry fee is $100. Prizes include recording studio sessions, cash and performing opportunities. They will also sing before the performance of the Great Passion Play that night. Day-of-contest entry as space permits. Anyone who has participated in any Gospel Station Talent Search contest is eligible to compete in the Grand Finals, a first-ever event on the Passion Play stage.There is no charge to watch Saturday’s contest or the Grand Finals on Sunday, June 22, which start at 2 p.m. The winner of the Grand Finals will receive studio time at Sound Illu-
sions to record and produce a master CD, air time on the Gospel Station Network, and be featured on the GSN website. Entry fee for the Grand Finals, open to any prior GSN Talent Search contest participant, is $125. For more information and contest application, go to thegospelstation.com or call 1-800-557-8815. Gospel Celebration concerts start at 5 p.m. June 21 and 22. Scheduled to perform are the trio Red Roots, The Dixie Melody Boys, Clancy Davis and Dylan Hall, Chris Hester, Southern SONlight, and five family gospel singing groups. In case of rain, concerts will be moved inside. Check the Gospel Station Network facebook page for schedule. The Saturday show precedes the performance of the Great Passion Play at 8:30 p.m. Tickets per day for the concerts are $20 for adults, $10 youth 12-16 and $5 ages 4 to 11. Discounted tickets for both days are $30/$15/$7.For more information, go to greatpassisonplay.org.
vote. In the three-person race for the Republican attorney general candidate, Leslie Rutledge has the lead with 47.3 percent of the votes, higher than David Sterling and Patricia Nation. Rep. Andrea Lea has 68.2 percent of the votes for auditor of state in the Republican primary, leaving opponent Ken Yang with 31.8 percent. The Republican race for the state treasurer candidate was closer, with Circuit Clerk Dennis Milligan receiving 53.5 percent of the vote over Rep. Duncan Baird’s 46.5 percent. Court of Appeals Judge Robin Wynne appears to have defeated Tim Cullen in the non-partisan election for state supreme court associate justice, position 2. Wynne received 52 percent of the vote; Cullen, 48 percent.
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WCCAD to take suggestions for rural Eureka commissioner By Kathryn Lucariello
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EUREKA SPRINGS – The Western Carroll County Ambulance District will discuss nominations for a board seat at its meeting May 27. The position is currently held by Chairman Joe McClung, Jr. and expires June 30. McClung said he will not continue on the board. Names will be welcomed for recommendation, and the commission will submit them to the county judge for his recommendation to the Quorum Court. Once a new commissioner is selected and sworn in, he or she will take a seat at the August meeting.
Also on the agenda is an update on the two new commissioners added to the board as a result of a change in the legislature last year. Those seats will be held by Judy Giggey of rural Holiday Island for four years and Marie Lee of Grassy Knob for five years initially. After the first term, the positions will revert to three years each, with two seats becoming vacant every year. The board will also hear ambulance and medical responder reports and the financial report. The meeting, which is open to the public, will take place Tuesday, May 27, at 4 p.m. at the Holiday Island district office at 110 Woodsdale Drive.
City Council Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 28, 6 p.m. 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of the agenda 4. Approval of May 12 minutes 5. COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AUTHORITY REPORTS AND EXPIRED TERMS: Planning: Pos. 2, vacant, expires 1/1/17. Pos. 5, Melissa Greene, expired 1/1/13. Pos. 7, vacant, expires 1/1/15 CAPC: Pos. 2, vacant, expires 6/30/14 Hospital: Pos. 1, Anna Ahlman, expired 6/1/13. Pos. 2, Suzanne Tourtelot, expired 6/1/14 Parks HDC: Pos. 6, Richard Grinnell, expired 3/7/14. Pos. 7, Susie Allen, expired 3/7/14. Cemetery: Pos. 2, vacant, expires 2/15/15. Pos. 4, Henry Romanski, expired 2/15/14. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance for film industry tax incentive – 3rd reading – Mr. Purkeypile and Mr. DeVito 2. Ordinance No. 2201 Clean City – amended – Mr. Mitchell and Mr. DeVito
3. Discussion of collapsing parking lot by Auditorium – Mr. Purkeypile and Mr. DeVito 4. Ordinance No. 2209 Noise – 2nd reading – Mr. Mitchell and Mr. DeVito 5. Ordinance vacating a portion of Sweeney Alley – 2nd reading – Mr. DeVito and Mr. Purkeypile 8. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance vacating a portion of an unnamed street/Rock St. – Mr. Purkeypile and Mr. Mitchell 2. Discussion of notice for scheduled water shut downs – Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Schneider 3. Discussion of Taxi Ordinance – Ms. Zeller and Ms. Schneider 4. Summary of workshop on water and sewer rates – Mr. Mitchell and Mr. McClung 5. Summary of workshop on disposal of yard waste – Mr. Mitchell and Mr. McClung 6. Summary of Hospital Commission meeting – Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Purkeypile 9. AGENDA SETTING 10. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS 11. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Thorncrown Chapel co-founder Reed dies Service planned for June 7 By Jennifer Jackson
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Dellene G. Reed, who with spouse James E. Reed built Thorncrown Chapel, died Thursday, May 15, in Eureka Springs. She was 84. Mrs. Reed was the manager and ran the daily operations of the chapel, which drew millions of visitors and was ranked one of the top ten building designs of the 20th century. A memorial service for Mrs. Reed will be held at the chapel on Saturday, June 7, at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions can be sent to Thorncrown Chapel, 12968 Highway 62 West, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Mrs. Reed was born on April 22, 1930, in Modesto, Calif. She received her master’s degree in education from Long Beach State College and was a third-grade teacher for 25 years in Los Alamitos, Calif. She married James Early Reed on June 21,1955. The Reeds built a house west of Eureka Springs for their retirement. In 1978, Jim Reed asked E. Fay Jones to design the chapel on the property as a place of worship for visitors to Eureka Springs. Completed in 1980, the 60-by 24-foot chapel has 6,000 square-feet of glass supported by diamond-shaped trusses of steel and wood. More than six million people have visited Thorncrown Chapel, which is open to the public at no charge, and it is also a popular wedding venue. “She graciously shared the story of Thorncrown, touching the lives of millions of visitors who came to see the ‘little glass chapel’ in the Ozarks,” Douglas Reed said of his mother. “She was the Chapel Hostess and hosted over 6,000 weddings and ministered to over 20,000 church and tour groups.” Known as Dell, his mother was a very loving person and spent as much time with her family as she could, he said. Mrs. Reed is survived by two sons, Brian
Dellene G. Reed
Reed and Douglas Reed and his wife, Ann Reed, all of Eureka Springs; one daughter, Lisa Boyd and husband Dr. Damon Boyd of Folsom, Calif.; three grandchildren, Rebecca, David and James Reed; two nieces; one nephew, other relatives and millions of friends. Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Bernice (Holton) Gordon; a brother, Kenneth Gordon, and her husband, who died in 1985. Doug Reed, who is the chaplain of Thorncrown, noted that with the passing of E. Fay Jones’ widow, Elizabeth ‘Gus’ Jones, in February, all the founders of Thorncrown have passed on. E. Fay Jones, who died in 2004, was an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright and the first dean of the University of Arkansas School of Architecture. A private graveside service for Mrs. Reed will be held at the Eureka Springs Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences can be sent to nelsonfuneral.com.
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School district gets partial e-rate approval By Kathryn Lucariello CCNhi@cox-internet.com
“This is a great first step,” said Superintendent David Kellogg about the approval from the state of Priority 1 of the school district’s e-rate application. The “e-rate,” funded from fees collected by companies providing telecommunications services, helps school districts improve internet connectivity. Last year the state legislature approved a $5 million matching grant program. The funding amount is determined by the level of poverty and the urban/rural status of the population served. Funding can be from 20 to 90 percent. The district hired the Kellogg (no relation to the superintendent) & Sovereign CPA firm to do the application. The district expected it would get Priority 1 funding, which was approved, Kellogg told the school board at their monthly meeting May 15. The district will pay around $12,000 for $47,000’ worth of internet services. Specifically, Kellogg said Priority 1 will increase the district’s 15-megabit internet connection to 100 megabits. “There are some places in the state where they don’t even have the infrastructure for this, but we do,” he said. Priority 2 funding would improve the internal connections to make service even faster and would also fund maintenance of the system. If the application for Priority 2 is approved, the district could get $132,000’ worth of work done and pay only $33,000 for it, if the full 80 percent approval is granted. It could be less, Kellogg said. “[Priority 2] is very competitive,” he said, “and only a few school districts get this. The application is much more complicated. We don’t what percentage they will grant, either. But if we could improve our infrastructure, it would make things even easier and faster.” He said that even if the internal connections work is not approved, there are “stopgap” measures the district can take to make
it work. “Eventually, this work will need to be done,” he added. “It will have to be.” He said work on the new internet broadband technology will begin after July 1. In other business, the board: • Approved a field trip for three state first-place Skills U.S.A. students to attend the national competition in Kansas City. • Approved changes to the salary schedule to add a homebound teacher, delete the technology assistant and hourly custodian positions and change the Deaf Interpreter title to Aide/Deaf Interpreter. • Approved the addition of board member Jason Morris to the Safety Committee. • Returned from executive to approve accepting the resignations of special education paraprofessional Rose Aparicio and pre-kindergarten paraprofessional Brittany Graham, the hiring of Jason Hill as building trades instructor and Jessica Tvrz as an elementary teacher, and to change the contract of Richard Mann, Jr., from four periods per day to full time English and drama teacher. • Heard high school principal Kathryn Lavender report that out of 74 Arkansas high schools ranked, Eureka Springs is still in the top 10, according to “U.S. News and World Report,” with Eureka Springs ranked #10. The ranking is based on endof-course tests in Algebra I, geometry and biology and on 11th grade literacy. • Heard the high school received a $15,000 Arkansas Career Education planning grant to start looking at “wall to wall academies” that help eighth-grade students plan their transition to ninth grade and determine where their interests lie. • Tabled renewing the contract with PCMI for substitute staff services. Kellogg said a competitor contacted him, wishing to make a proposal, so the board will consider the matter at a future meeting. • Heard elementary principal Clare Lesieur say the district is still awaiting news from the state on the five-year renewal of the 21st Century Program grant, but they are hoping to start the program, which is slated to focus more on academics, in July.
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Guest Commentary
Why trails are so important “... in the distant woods or fields, in unpretending sprout-lands or pastures tracked by rabbits, even in a bleak and, to most, cheerless day, like this, when a villager would be thinking of his inn, I come to myself, I once more feel myself grandly related, and that cold and solitude are friends of mine. I suppose that this value, in my case, is equivalent to what others get by churchgoing and prayer. I come home to my solitary woodland walk as the homesick go home. I thus dispose of the superfluous and see things as they are, grand and beautiful. I have told many that I walk every day about half the daylight, but I think they do not believe it. I wish to get the Concord, the Massachusetts, the America, out of my head and be sane a part of every day.” — Henry David Thoreau’s Journal, January 7, 1857
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horeau spoke these words long before cement sidewalks and cars dominated our landscape. Yet, he truly understood the need for nature in our lives. Just as so many in our community crave art in their life and soul, the human spirit craves the beauty and peace provided by nature and a walk in the woods or meadows. City after city and country after country understand this essential life-giving power for their citizens and actively embrace and enhance their people’s ability to go for a walk on the wild side. Trails in Eureka Springs have existed since before the city was platted. They have been a vitally important mode of transportation since then, and many people use them currently. The Trails Committee is trying to develop a trails system that will embrace the past, the present, and the future by creating a connected, sinuous network of paths that provide access and opportunity to move from one end of town to the other in safety, off the pavement and into the natural environment. Added benefits of this trails system are the enhanced health, a sense of well-being, and a feeling of community that only a walk in the woods can provide. The majority of trails planned for Eureka Springs are what are called soft-surface. We plan to use natural, soft materials that blend well with the surrounding landscape and provide a safe surface to walk on. The funding for these trails is hoped to come from such places as the Department of Transportation and public and private grants and donations for health education, trails, and many other potential partnered goals such as the estab-
lishment of natural landscape to promote butterflies, birds, or other wildlife. These sources of money are entirely different than those used for other needs in the community and will enhance our ability to accomplish great things. The building, monitoring, maintenance, and improvement of trails will be accomplished through a blend of these monies and strong community support such as the Trails Youth Club and adoption of trail sections by local groups and individuals. If only the 90 people that showed up for the last public forum were to get involved, we would have significant numbers to accomplish this task. Many organizations have expressed their approval for the concept of a trails system by submitting letters to the Trails Committee, and we hope that those leaders will also offer their support on the trails themselves. The trails system being designed for this community will bring welcome respite and means to enjoy the beauty right outside our doors. It will give us means to move from one place to another while providing us with healthy movement through and integration with nature. It will let us breath in the sites and sounds of the natural world around us and let us meet our neighbors along the way and develop a stronger sense of community. “At present, in this vicinity, the best part of the land is not private property; the landscape is not owned, and the walker enjoys comparative freedom. But possibly the day will come when it will be partitioned off into See Commentary, page 21
Citizens of the Week
After attending the public forum on the Trails Master Plan, and perusing the 44-page document ourselves, we are mightily impressed with the amount of work completed already by our all-volunteer Trails Committee. They each certainly deserve our thanks, for their hard work in trying to make Eureka Springs a better place to live, work and play. The Master Plan is extensive and thorough without being overbearing or boring, and it reveals dozens and dozens of hours of work by the Trails Committee
members: Bill Featherstone, Ferguson Stewart, Bruce Levine, Denton West, Dorothy Guertin, Adam Biossat, Christie Braswell, David Renko, Penny Carroll, Cedar Willis, Sheryl Willis, and Guy Headland of the National Parks Service Trails Assistance Program. Whether you want more trails in Eureka or not, you surely must join us in thanking our Citizens of the Week for their dedication and volunteerism in the name of making Eureka Springs even better than it already is! Thanks you guys!
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What do
think
Citizen Opinion by Margo Elliott
Do you support more in-town trails in Eureka Springs? Why or why not?
Send your opinions to Citizen, P.O., Box 679, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, fax to (479) 253-0080 or e-mail to: citizen.editor.eureka@gmail.com
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Fighting hunger among seniors Crystal Rust “Sweet Pea”
Yes! Trails have been shown to provide benefits including economic, educational, health, recreational, historic and environmental preservation, safe transportation, quality of life, and property value.
Vanessa Appleby
Susan Chamberlain
Shawn Sayers “Happy Honey”
“Susie Q”
Yes, I think so. Spending time with your children on the trails is much better than seeing them sit on the couch and play video games
Dalamar Argent
Daniel Graves
Parks can’t do an adequate job now, why would we overload them with more they can’t handle? Will homeowners have to clean up the trash on trails?
“Booners”
Yes. It’ll bring good I personally love outside activity to the in town trails. the town. More would just mean that we get to see more of the beautiful landscape and buildings that make E.S. so majestic.
“Frequent Visitor” “THE Zombie” Yes! We are in Springfield and E.S. is our home away from home for over 20 years. When we visit we find a new spot that we venture on to enjoy. That’s part of the magic of Eureka!
Who do you think should be Citizen of the Week? Send us your nominations
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Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month. This is the time that we recognize older Americans for the contributions they have made to make our country free and strong. It is also a time that we need to see what we can do to help pay them back for all that they have done for us. We at the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas want to raise the awareness of the general public about senior hunger and ask their support to combat it. This year, Arkansas moved to no. 1 in the nation in senior hunger. This seems to be an unlikely occurrence when you stop to consider that Arkansas is one of the top agriculture-producing states in the nation. The senior activity centers located throughout the state have been serving seniors hot, nutritious meals for over 35 years in every county in Arkansas. The senior activity centers are funded by contributions by the people that get a meal, from community support, grants and government funding. There has been an increased demand on the meal program, rising food and fuel cost, and reduced government funding that has caused some senior activity centers to not be able to meet their budgets. The senior activity centers in Northwest Arkansas
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are kicking off a “Fight Senior Hunger Campaign” this month to raise enough money so that they will not have to put any senior on a waiting list for a home delivered meal or limit the meals that they serve at the senior activity center. Everyone is asked to become a supporter by making a donation and becoming a special donor to the “Fighting Senior Hunger” campaign. More information can be obtained from the local senior activity center. The Carroll County Senior Activity Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave., next to the library and county offices in Berryville. The phone number is 870-423-3265. The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger does an annual survey to gauge the level of senior hunger across the country. About a third of all Arkansans, aged 60 or older, are living with food insecurity. This is about 160,000 people. Although senior food insecurity is usually caused by financial hardship, that is not always the case. Some seniors are unable to drive to a grocery store or restaurant, cook or have anyone to help them prepare a meal so they end up being malnourished. Seniors are asked to make a donation for the meal that they get at a senior activity center. A survey done of all 180 senior activity centers by the Area Agencies on Aging in January 2014 found that senior activity centers across the state reported an See Forum, page 20 90 votes cast
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION Do you think gay marriage should be legal in Arkansas? Why or why not? m No.: 54.4% (49 votes) m Yes.: 43.3% (39 votes) m I haven’t decided.: 2.2% (2 votes)
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CCSO ‘Click It or Ticket’ enforcement effort begins
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Clear Spring School is the new owner of Trolley Ice, a food stand on Main Street, as part of a pilot program for a school-based enterprise.
Clear Spring launches Trolley Ice enterprise By Jennifer Jackson
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Clear Spring School has purchased The Trolley Ice, a food stand on Main Street, as part of a pilot program to develop School Based Enterprise. The purchase, funded by a friend and supporter of the school, will be used for the twin purposes of academic integration and program sustainability, according to Crystal McGuire, assistant head of school. “Students will have the opportunity to learn and develop business and entrepreneurial skills,” McGuire said. “Other skills will include accounting, collaboration, communications, marketing, digital design, and digital media. This practical real-world learning lab embraces our hands-on learning model.” Clear Spring is a private pre-primary through 12th grade school that blends
core subjects with outdoor learning, environmental education, handcraft skills and community service. It is currently exploring multiple enterprise opportunities whose proceeds could help sustain and increase programs and scholarships, McGuire said. One possibility is for high school students to work for a portion of their tuition. “A number of colleges already provide programs for students to work for tuition,” McGuire said. “We wish to make this possible at the high school level, providing an opportunity to attend school and practice self-reliance.” The Trolley Ice, located at 51 ½ South Main, opens Memorial Day weekend. It sells shaved ice, frozen yogurt, iced tea, Chicago-style hot dogs, Frito-pies and nachos. The business will also showcase Clear Spring School and community events, promotions, and student-designed products.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” In order to enforce this reminder, the CCSO will be stepping up enforcement now through June 1. The local efforts are part of a larger, national Click It or Ticket mobilization that runs May 19 through June 1. As motorists take to the roads to celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend, law enforcement officials across the nation will be ensuring that everyone buckles up. “Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer vacation season, and we want to ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safe and sound,” said Lt. Michael Zimmerman of the CCSO. “If you are not wearing your seat belt, you will be ticketed.” According to new data released from the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration, fatalities are up nationwide for the first time in five years. In 2012, 10,335 people who were killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing their seat belts. NHTSA data also details how more traffic vehicle deaths occur at night. In 2012, 61 percent of passenger vehicle occupants killed during the nighttime hours of 6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. were not wearing their seat belts. “We are determined to help bring these numbers down,” said Carroll County Sheriff Bob Grudek. “There are too many people dying on the roads, and many of those deaths could have been prevented if people took the simple step of wearing their seat belt. “Many of these deaths could have been prevented if people had buckled up. We will be handing out tickets year-round to those who still haven’t gotten the message.” For more information on Click It or Ticket, visit www.nhtsa.gov/ciot.
Tax-delinquent lands to be sold on June 3 A public auction for the sale of tax-delinquent land in Carroll County will be held at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center on Tuesday, June 3, at 10 a.m., says John Thurston, Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands. Registration for the sale will begin at 9:30 a.m. Recent legislation has affected the procedures for the sale of tax-delinquent properties, and purchasers should take the time to review the changes prior to the auction dates. The Commissioner of State Lands provides a Catalog of Tax Delinquent Lands, which contains the current statutes governing the sales, auction dates, times, location and other pertinent information
regarding parcels being offered. The catalog can be found on the Commissioner’s website at www.cosl.org or is available in print form by mail. “Properties at auction no longer have a minimum bid of the assessed value of the property.” Thurston said. “Bidding begins at the amount of taxes and fees that are due.” The redemption period has also changed. Owners of properties sold at auction now have 10 days to redeem the property following the sale. Delinquent property owners may call the office at 501-324-9422 to request a Petition to Redeem, or they may look up the delinquent parcel on the COSL website and print it from there.
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One Less Antique City replaces leaky water valve By Jennifer Jackson
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Eureka Springs is one step closer to being out of the 100-year-old Pipe Club. Club membership is a dubious honor bestowed on municipalities that are operating with antiquated pipes and valves in their water systems. On Friday, one such antique, a valve under the street at Main and Spring, was removed and replaced by a new one, but not without a lot of work by the crew. “I really think people should have a little more appreciation for what they do,” said Mayor Morris Pate, who had walked down from his office to watch the progress. “While everyone else is complaining, they’re the ones that crawl in the hole and do something about it.” The problem started with a leaking fire hydrant up the street. In the course of replacing it, the valve downstream started leaking. Maintaining Eureka’s water system is like owning an old house, public works director Dwayne Allen said – you fix something and something else breaks. “If you don’t touch them, they’re okay, but once you start turning them, they give out,” he said. “Valves need regular exercise and maintenance to avoid unanticipated problems.” The city had dug a small hole to take a look at the leaking valve, and originally thought the top of it could be rebuilt, Allen said. When that didn’t prove feasible, they knew they had to replace it. That required digging a large hole and excavating under and around the valve, including removing part of a curved brick retaining wall under the street. Then the crew – Kris Yandell, Ken Bernt and Craig Burgess – shut off the water and drained the line. The work disrupted water service from the courthouse to Basin Park, causing concern from coffee shop and cafe owners who found themselves without the means to make coffee. Al-
len fielded complaints, explaining that as the city water system is a combination of old and new pipes, there isn’t an accurate map of what connects with who at the present time. “We are close to finishing a valve map for the water system,” Allen said. “By utilizing ArcGIS we will save time and reduce outages.” The department did notify businesses in the area they thought would be affected, Allen said, but underestimated how far that area extended. Doing the work on the Friday morning of a busy weekend wasn’t propitious either, but happened to be the day that everything was ready, he said. To minimize disruption to traffic, the crew started at daybreak, and by 10 a.m., had the hole dug and the line drained. Kris Yandell used a chop saw to cut out a section of cast-iron pipe on one side of the valve. After it was removed, he made cuts on either side of the valve. It took three crew members to lift the valve out of the hole to the street, a maneuver that normally would be have been done mechanically, but Allen wanted to minimize the blockage to traffic, he said, in by not bringing in more equipment. That the work went without complications, such as split pipes, meant that the water was back on in a timely manner, making a boil order unnecessary, Allen said. The city will be out of the 100-yearold Pipe Club some day, Yandell said, but it will take a lot of work to replace all the old plumbing. “Everybody talks about expanding,” Yandell said of the city boundaries,”but we need to take care of what we’ve got here.” The Mayor and Council will be providing some additional funding for water distribution improvements over the next two years, Allen said, which will allow the department to move forward on planned upgrades.
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Craig Burgess, right, helps Kris Yandell remove a section of pipe. The leaky valve is at right.
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Jake, held by Good Shepherd Humane Society volunteer Cassie Law, right, greets L.J. Smole’s brace of corgis at the Fur FunFest at Turpentine Creek Saturday. Many people who attended the fundraiser brought their pets, either on leashes or like the canine poking his head out of his owner’s jacket, background, carried around.
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Alena Guillory, left, and Stella Rodda initiate service projects through the Cat Catch Club, which Alena organized to stabilize the neighborhood cat population.
Fixing Feral Felines Cat Catch Club tackles problem By Jennifer Jackson
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It was a year and half ago that Alena Guillory turned to her grandmother, Eleanor Lux, and said, “Why don’t we start saving the cats?” Lux responded “Okay, let’s get started.” What Alena was concerned about: the population of feral cats in the White Street neighborhood that were reproducing unchecked. What she proposed: rounding them up and having them spayed or neutered to stabilize the population and end the cycle of unwanted litters. To raise money, Alena recruited friends and organized a cadre called the Cat Catch Club. “I’ve got eight cats done so far,” Alena said.
At last Friday’s White Street Studio Walk, Alena and Stella Rodda set up a table in front of Lux’s house to collect donations. “They raised enough money to have four more cats done,” said Jessica Guillory, Alena’s mother. Alena also made posters and put them up all over town in an attempt to get people to adopt one of the cats. The club has also launched a second service project led by Stella and Katie Myers. “Some of my friends and I are going to the Children’s Hospital in Little Rock,” Stella said. “We’re going to buy balloons and nail polish, and paint nails. We started raising money a week ago.” Rodda, 10, is a student at Eureka Springs Elementary. Alena, 10, attends Clear Spring School.
Good Shepherd fundraiser brings out the fun and fur By Jennifer Jackson
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Lots of fur and lots of fun marked the first-ever Fur FunFest at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Saturday. The festival is a new fundraiser for Good Shepherd Humane Society, which operates the county animal shelter. Held in the event field in front of the refuge, it was opened by Daniel White Wolf, Little Bird and people in native costume, who played drums, flute, chanted and blessed the refuge animals, the shelter animals, and the pets in attendance. More than 55 volunteers operated midway games, craft activities for children and face-painting for all ages. Kris Knight and members of the AR CW television crew came over from Rogers, as did Angie Madden and staff members of Adventure Subaru, an event sponsor along with Pepsi and Tyson. Furred participants included dogs awaiting adoption at the shelter, dogs awaiting new homes through “Go East
Young Dog” and a pair of twin fawns mistakenly ‘rescued’ and brought to Andrea White at Tender Heart Wildlife Rehab in Berryville. Darlene Simmons lined up the musicians who volunteered their time to play on the event stage: Jesse Dean, Rubydew, The Rhythm House Dancers, Ivan of the Ozarks, Catherine Reed and The Ariels. Members of the organizing committee – Tracellen Kelly, Janet Chupp, Janice Durbin, Ralph Wilson, Margo Pirkle and Chuck and Karen Welch and Simmons – plan on making the festival an annual event, Simmons said. The next Good Shepherd Humane Society fundraiser is the Billy Dean concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at Pine Mountain Theater. Tickets are $25, and are available at the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, Pine Mountain Jamboree in Pine Mountain Village, and the GSHS doggie thrift stores in Eureka and Berryville. For more information, call 479244-7156.
May 22, 2014 – Lovely County Citizen – Page
Please join us for a
Taste of Opera
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A Memorable Evening Awaits Opera in the Ozarks, a nationally acclaimed program for emerging operatic professionals, invites you to a celebration and “taste” of its 64th season. Enjoy an evening of delectable food, drink and outstanding entertainment by Opera in the Ozarks stars and staff.
Thursday, May 29 / 6:00 p.m. and
Wednesday, July 16 / 5:15 p.m.
Historic 1886 Crescent Hotel
75 Prospect Avenue / Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Tickets are $55 each
To purchase tickets or for more information, call 479.253.8595 or visit opera.org
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A Little Night Music (2012)
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The Artosphere Festival Orchestra returns! with Corrado Rovaris, Music Director
80 premier musicians from around the world come together for a series of truly inspired orchestral performances
American Crossroads: Copland, Higdon and Brubeck SATURDAY MAY 31 | 8pm | Walton Arts Center | Tickets: $10, $25
Join us as the AFO performs an all-American program: Copland | Billy the Kid, Suite Higdon | Blue Cathedral Brubeck | Travels in Time for Three Featuring Time for Three – Zachary De Pue, violin; Nicolas Kendall, violin; Ranaan Meyer, double bass; Matt Scarano, guest percussionist
Scandinavian Masterworks: Grieg and Sibelius FRIDAY JUNE 6 | 8pm | Walton Arts Center | Tickets: $10, $25 AFO musicians perform Scandinavian masterworks for the Festival finale: Grieg | Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 Featuring Emanuele Arciuli, piano Sibelius | Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
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TUESDAY JUNE 3 | 6:30pm | Thorncrown Chapel | Eureka Springs | Tickets: $10 Artosphere is funded in part by an Art Works grant from the National Endowment of the Arts. Other supporters include Bentonville A&P Commission, Greenwood Gearhart, Inc., Regions Insurance, the Stella Boyle Smith Trust, Walmart Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Bob & Becky Alexander, Les & Mina Baledge, the David Banks Family, James & Emily Bost, Ed & Karlee Bradberry, June Carter, Dale & Prudy Caudle, Chip & Susan Chambers, Steve & Jamie Clark, Nick & Carolyn Cole, Marybeth Cornwell & Rick Hays, Cynthia & Tom Coughlin, Sandy Edwards, Pete & Shirley Esch, Fred & Barbara Frye, Hershey & Denise Garner, Jeff & Lisa Gearhart, Orville & Susan Hall, Meza Harris, Malcolm & Ellen Hayward, Tony & Susan Hui, Tom & Jill King, Greg & Hannah Lee, David & Deborah Malone, Robert & Melinda Nickle, David & Pam Parks, John & Marsha Phillips, Mary Lynn Reese, Frank & Sara Sharp, Mitchell & Barbara Singleton, Barbara G. Taylor, The Chancellor Hotel, Clubhaus Fitness, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Greenhouse Grille, KUAF 91.3 Public Radio, Arsaga’s at the Depot. AFO Media Partners: NWA Media, Celebrate Arkansas Magazine, CitiScapes Magazine, Kid’s Directory of Northwest Arkansas, Entertainment Ft. Smith Magazine, KBVA-Variety 106.5 FM, Lovely County Citizen, and Fayetteville Flyer. Music Director support provided by Greenwood Gearhart, Inc.
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Meeting the artists behind White Street
Eleanor Lux poses in her White Street gallery Lux Weaving Studio as the 2014 White Street Walk kicks off last Jewelsmith Michael Schwade shows off part of a collection Friday afternoon. of his most recent work.
Tim Grat discusses the finer nuances of striking his commemorative 2014 White Street Eureka Springs kindergarten teacher Catherine Freeman pauses for a photo Walk coins. alongside her booth of various jewelry at Health Works Massage.
May 22, 2014 – Lovely County Citizen – Page
A bonfire extravaganza in HI
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Photos by Chip Ford
The Holiday Island Suburban Improvement District hosted its first “bonfire extravanganza” last Saturday night. About 125 people gathered at The Point for a massive bonfire, conversation and snacks including hot dogs and s’mores.
Volunteers serve up various snackss during the Holiday Island Suburban Improvement District event Saturday evening.
Cathy Jackson hands out “Save Our Fitness Center” fliers Flames stretched beyond 25 feet as people gathered during the event. closer to catch a little warmth.
Holiday Island Fire Chief Jack Deaton stands alongside the massive bonfire – pre-lighting – at The Point.
Attendees gather around the various mini-bonfires placed around the area. An estimated 125 people were in attendance.
HISID District Manager Dennis Kelly anoints 40/29 TV news anchor Craig Cannon with the 2014 Holiday Island Honorary Torchbearer Award.
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Inspiration Point Fire Department fundraiser
Photos by Chip Ford
Fire/EMS crews stand alongside their new tanker during their annual BBQ Dinner last weekend.
Firefighters, EMS and volunteers pose in front of the 130 pounds of BBQ brisket that was smoked by Fireman Austin Kennedy, a former BBQ competitor from Texas.
Brooke Treat picks up her to-go order from the Inspiration Point Fire Department station.
Eva Capps, 5, takes a big bite of her pickle while her fireman dad Justin makes another plate of food for her sister.
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Members of the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association spend time training recently on a wrecked vehicle that was donated for the cause.
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Knob VFA, McVey has added to the equipment and the level of training, Jordan said. He’s learned a lot, Jordan said, including the mechanics of fire. “I wouldn’t have gone back in if I knew what I know now,” Jordan said of the apartment fire. Leaf burning and careless smokers are the most common causes of structure fires in the area that Grassy Knob firefighters cover, McVey said, which is Highway 187 from the KOA campground to Spider Creek. Medical assistance is the most common call-out, he said. Grassy Knob volunteers also assist the Inspiration Point firefighters on request, and have their own rescue vehicle with extraction equipment for cutting people out of cars and equipment for rescue people from ravines or the bottom of cliffs. Volunteers recently practiced using the vehicle extraction equipment on a beater car donated by State Farm Insurance of Berryville, McVey said. Most of the population live in lakeside developments, so a second fire station was built about seven years ago at the end of Mundell Road on donated land, McVey said. The main Grassy Knob fire station, which adjoins the community center with a kitchen, is now equipped with showers
and can serve as an emergency shelter in case of an ice storm, McVey said. The station has a 25K generator. Storage shelves in one of the garage bays are stacked to the ceiling with cots, blankets and emergency food. The station’s most recent acquisition: an industrial washing machine big enough to handle turn-out gear and the emergency medical responders’ large nylon equipment bags. The machine was purchased for the Grassy Knob station by the Auxiliary, which has men as well as women members. The Auxiliary raised the money by holding the traditional fundraisers: pancake breakfasts, chili suppers and icecream socials, McVey said. The idea of a holding big anniversary fundraiser once a year is to decrease requests for donations from businesses
Photo by Jennifer Jackson
Ruth Wood, left, Ed Jordan and Bob McVey represent a total of 64 years as members of the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association. Don Kennett designed the logo of a firefighter using a speaking trumpet to direct the crew.
during the year, McVey said. Another addition: a thermal imaging camera. Grassy Knob firefighters used to operate under a “don’t go in” policy, McVey said, but with the SCBA training and equipment and the camera, they can enter a burning building. The general guideline of priorities, however, continues to be RECEO – rescue, exposures (adjoining structures at risk), confine, extinguish and overall (making sure the fire is out). They also practice S & V, salvage and ventilation, creating positive pressure with a fan and opening windows to ventilate smoke instead of chopping holes in roofs, McVey said. The volunteers who direct traffic have also gone high-tech: they now wear lighted flashing badges on neon green vests, and have lighted stop signs that fit in
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stands. It’s a change from the days of oneway pagers that Ruth Wood and her cohorts carried. “We used to put reflective tape on our clothes,” Wood said. “We thought we were very uptown.”
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McClung finishes high school career at Meet of Champs
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HEBER SPRINGS — Eureka Springs’ Jake McClung finished his prep track career with a 12th-place finish in the 800-meter run at Saturday’s Meet of Champions in Heber Springs. It was the second consecutive year for McClung to run among the best runners in the state. “Last year I placed better,” McClung said. “But it’s always an awesome experience to be here with state champions and the fastest people in Arkansas.” McClung has aspirations of running for the University of Arkansas at the college level and said he has a few adjustments to make before that happens. “Through running, I have learned to not take anything for granted,” he said. “And I have learned I have to get more endurance on the last 200 meters.” McClung was positioned third after the initial lap but fell off the pace down the stretch.
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average increase of six percent in requests for meals as compared to 2013. There are more than 1,000 people that the senior activity centers could not serve due to budget restrictions. More than 4.1 million meals were served to seniors in 2008, compared to approximately 3.65 million in 2013. Senior activity centers need your help to “Fight Senior Hunger” so that Arkansas is not no. 1 in senior hunger. More information about the Area Agency on Aging is available at www.aaanewr. org. – Jerry Mitchell Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas Executive Director
Trails public forum was encouraging Even with all the conflicts with other
Andress wraps up junior season with 3200-meter run at Meet of Champions
Jake McClung
“The first 400 meters there was a big group and I was on the outside,” McClung said. “I felt good after the first 400 and was in third or fourth place. I was still there until the last 200 and my legs got heavy and that was about the end of it.” events, there was standing room only at the Trails Public Forum last Thursday evening. There were more than 90 in attendance, and most exuberantly expressed strong support and excitement for the proposed Trails System in Eureka Springs. The Trails Committee was very pleased with the lists of ideas generated by small group discussions to guide us as we move forward with the Master Plan. Overwhelmingly, the faces and words of the participants were full of enthusiasm and hope for an integrated trails system that will link all major useful and interesting places in our town. These trails will keep us routed in the past and move us forward into a vibrant future where our citizens can enjoy a healthier lifestyle and more connected community. There is still much planning and work to be done before the proposed trails can be implemented. And the City Council needs to hear your voices. I urge all in-
HEBER SPRINGS — Eureka Springs’ Nathan Andress finished ninth in the 1600-meter run and 12th in the 3200-meter run to wrap up his junior track campaign at Saturday’s Meet of Champions in Heber Springs. Competing in his second straight Meet of Champs, set a personal best with a time of 4:48.02. “I ran slower than I wanted in the 1600,” Andress said. “But in the end I was right where I needed to be. I finished it with a personal record. So I met my goals.” Andress fell off the lead pack mid-way through the 3200 and was lapped by race winner Brendan Taylor of Little Rock Catholic, who finished in 9:22.29, more than 30 seconds ahead of the field. “It’s an honor to be here,” Andress said. “It’s not an honor to get my butt kicked.” Andress said he had no plan for the 3200 except to finish as fast as possible. “I just wanted to stay alive in the race dividuals to contact the Council members to express their views, share their vision, and ask for their support. Ask the council members to vote yes on the Trails Master Plan. — Sheryl Willis ES Trails Committee
Parking meter system needs a fix Lately there has been a lot of flak about parking tickets downtown. Our new meter staff is prompt and perhaps overzealous. I stopped at the courthouse for early voting on my lunch hour. Despite City Hall being empty except for one voter in front of me, there was no parking available in the court only 20 minute spaces. I used a metered parking space next to The Aud. I put in a dime. Nothing happened. I put in a nickel, still nothing. I ran to vote and returned in less than five minutes to a bike meter
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and run it as fast as I could,” he said. “I didn’t really have a strategy. I just winged it.” staffer issuing a ticket. I told him I’d put in two dimes but the meter didn’t work. He pointed to the fine print – I didn’t have on my reading glasses – stating it takes a quarter to activate the meter. Really? Then make the meter only accept quarters. Not all parking meters downtown are like this one; some accept quarters and lesser coins, too. I know a $10 parking ticket isn’t so awful, but as a local, if I don’t know this, how can we expect tourists to react? Make the meters accept quarters only. I wasted 20 cents to get a $10 ticket, but a tourist is likely not to return to our town with user-surly parking such as this. The coins put in before the quarter activation are wasted and the method of garnering ticket revenue is deceptive at best. The tag line of “quarter to activate meter” is finer print than what you are reading right now. – Susan Chamberlain Eureka Springs
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so-called pleasure grounds, in which a few will take a narrow and exclusive pleasure only – when fences shall be multiplied, and man traps and other engines invented to confine men to the public road; and walking over the surface of God’s earth, shall be construed to mean trespassing on some gentleman’s grounds. To enjoy a thing exclusively is commonly to exclude yourself from the true enjoyment of it. Let us improve our opportunities then before the evil days come.” — Thoreau This quote exemplifies the situation in Eureka Springs today. We have a good basis of public property to form the basis of a healthy, vibrant, integrated, contiguous trails system. If the founders had listened to Thoreau, we would have maintained our current platted streets as important thoroughfares. Unfortunately, many of our former City Councils have vacated our public routes in favor of private ownership. This trend continues today and will continue unless the voice of all those who want to enjoy the benefits of trails rise up and make themselves known. Many of the long-used trails in Eureka Springs are on private land. They are not official. Some are older than the town. Others were established long ago. But until such time as those landowners provide us with written consent for use of their land for recreational purposes, those trails are private and will not be published by the Trails Committee as part of our integrated network. Yet, it is hoped that landowners will see the many benefits of trails to themselves, their tenants, their guests, and the community as a whole. It is the understanding of the Trails Committee that the Arkansas Recreational Use Statutes protects private landowners from most liability for the recreational use of their land, except in the case of deliberate intent to harm someone. So, most landowners would actually derive benefit from designating their trail for public use, especially if they own overnight lodging or other attractions or business which could benefit from the publication of their trail. Interested individuals and businesses
may see http://www.lovelycitizen.com/ files/trails-liability.pdf and other publications for legal clarification. Any landowner who would like to add their trail or have a trail developed on their property is welcome and encouraged to contact the Trails Committee to be included in the process of developing this wonderful resource. The trails in Eureka Springs are, first and foremost, for the use of the community who live here – to enjoy a healthy, outdoor activity and alternate form of transportation. Many people in the community walk to and from work or the grocery store or post office on a daily basis. Some already use unofficial shortcuts through the woods. The official trails system is being developed to provide more routes and opportunities to travel through the community on designated trails. Of course, visitors will enjoy the same trails, and many will want to return again and again to use them or may even want to relocate here because of them. And tourism will benefit greatly. This town was created based on tourism, and anything that enhances the visitors’ experience and opportunity improves the economic stability of the town. Still, the trails are primarily designed with the local people in mind. We live here, work here, exercise here, and some move here in order to enjoy its natural beauty. A trails system will enhance the quality of life for those who have made this city their home. It is the intent of the Trails Committee to clearly mark official trails, both at trail heads and on the trails themselves, in order to guide locals and visitors and keep them on designated paths and public property. We plan to use maps, signage, and paint marks, as well as any other appropriate methods to inform users about their surroundings and their responsibilities as trail users. All these efforts will be far more than what is currently in place on unofficial trails and will serve to remind all users that there is a difference between public and private land. Before any trail segment is finished, we plan to hold a public forum for neighboring property owners in order to mitigate any concerns. Natural or
man-made screens might be implemented to provide more privacy where necessary and approved. The intent is to provide safe, soft-surface routes that are as far away from homes, businesses, roads, and sidewalks as possible and to develop responsible, courteous trail users. If any issues arise, they will be addressed and remedied as necessary. Most other communities across the nation have found these measures to be very effective in both promoting in-town trails and in benefitting the adjacent landowners and community at large. Devising an integrated trails system within a tightly knit, well-established city is a very complex and Herculean task. There are trail standards to learn and apply; maps and surveys to obtain, research, and verify; on-the-ground investigations to be conducted; routes to be selected and prioritized (with erosion, safety, site ground conditions, adjacent property owners, historic zone restrictions, and many other things considered); maps to be created and updated; citizen concerns to be addressed; environmental issues to be considered; political and legal obstacles to manage; professional writing to complete; standards, procedures, and priorities to develop and establish; meetings to plan, organize, attend, summarize, and integrate; funding to be found, pursued, and managed; professional trail-builders and organizations to be consulted; and much, much, more – all primarily by volunteers. The Eureka Springs Trails Committee was established by the Parks Commission and serves to research and develop plans for the current and potential trails system for this community. It holds open meetings every week at the Harmon Park office at 532 Spring St. on Wednesdays starting at 5:30 p.m. Its current active members consist of Parks Director Bruce Levine, Parks Commissioner Bill Featherstone, Adam Biosatt, Dorothy Guertin, Sheryl Willis, and Cedar Willis. Announcements and the current Master Plan can be found on the Facebook page “Eureka Springs In Town Trails.” Public forums to provide information about trails, answer questions, and obtain pub-
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lic comments and input are advertised in the paper and on the Facebook page and other venues. Questions may be directed to the Parks Office at 479-253-2866 or to Bill Featherstone via email, trails@ gmail.com. We have a wonderful community center in Berryville that is used daily by people as far away as Eureka West, Beaver, and Holiday Island. We have the lakes and the city parks. What we do not have is a way to leave your front door by foot or by bike and traverse our city, free of charge, to exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. The proposed Trails Master Plan can make that option a reality if it is passed by the City Council. Everywhere across the nation and world, people are looking for a home that provides easy access to trails. Eureka Springs can be that place for those who live here now, and our children yet to come, if we chose to protect our federally patented land, stop vacating platted city streets, and approve trails development in town. If you want to see an integrated trails system in Eureka Springs, it is up to you to contact the Alderpersons directly. They need to hear from you in order to know that the public wants to use our platted city streets to benefit the public. If you want to prevent city streets from being vacated and converted to private ownership, if you want to see trails built instead, they need to know that. There is currently a property vacation up for vote at that next City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. at the courthouse. If you do not want this property to be vacated by the city, you need to voice your concerns now. You can reach the Council members by phone or email as follows: Mickey Schneider (479) 981-9985 or ms4es@sbcglobal.net), David Mitchell (479) 2537468 or dmitchel@cityofeurekasprings. org), James Devito (479) 253-6807 or pasta8@cox.net), Dee Purkeypile (dpurkeypile@cityofeurekasprings.org), Terry McClung (tmcclung@cityofeurekasproings.org), Joyce Zeller (479) 253-7113 or jzeller9847@sbcglobal.net). Because he is a deciding vote, you may also want to contact Mayor Pate (479) 253-9703).
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Village View
Alison By Sandra TaylorSynar Brown
We promised several local businesses that we would feature them as part of our feature writing project. Despite our reduced space, we want to honor that commitment, so I’ll be sharing my column with those stories. This week, Darlene Simmons looks at the journey of one woman to find her own special purpose on the river.
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“Hospitality Feeds My Soul”
he White River originates in the Boston Mountains southeast of Fayetteville and loops through the mountains of Arkansas and Missouri. The surface shines glass green; a glimmer of sunlight reflects the verdant hardwoods. Two years ago, Christina McDonald turned toward these emerald waters, hoping the peaceful flow might quiet her thoughts. She had known nothing but contentment for the twenty years she and her family had lived at the river’s edge. Now the swirl of currents below the calm surface reflected her own growing inner turmoil; her life was at a crossroads. Christina and her husband Jim initially purchased the old house on the river back in the 90’s. The property was dilapidated and required thirteen years of evening and weekend work to turn it into the open and airy 2200 square-foot house with three separate bedroom/bathroom wings and two spacious living areas surrounded by stunning views. During those same years, they raised five children, home-schooling every one. Jim worked in technology management. Christina developed her own home-school curriculum business, providing educational materials to families throughout the Midwest. The type and quantity of materials involved eventually led the McDonalds to build a large barn on the property, near the main house. The curriculum distribution business brought great success for many years. The skills Christina developed from home-schooling her own five, very different, children gave her the ability to guide other parents through the educational process. Uti-
lizing her knowledge of standards and curriculum, she was able to develop personalized plans for instruction in different subjects. Working closely with the same families yearin and year-out gave her career a decidedly personal aspect. “I embraced these parents and children as members of my own family—members in a family that valued education highly.” Then the parent company that oversaw Christina’s business was sold, and Christina found herself struggling to stay afloat in an environment that did not appreciate the personal. Although she stuck it out for several months, she ultimately felt herself flailing, unable to negotiate the new expectations in a way she could feel good about. “I was no longer my own boss,” relates Christina. “The time I was given to spend on any given task or with any given person was doled out with efficiency in mind. That personal relationship with students and parents could not thrive under the new system—no really, it could not even exist.” Christina faced a dilemma. What work could replace this career that she had given so much of herself to? “I found myself wondering if there was something else might I do. . .something very different.” As she watched the effortless passage of the jade-colored waters, Christina’s thoughts returned again and again to the joy she felt in giving the personal touch to whatever she offered another. Later in the day, she prepared her home for weekend visitors. She had always liked to entertain. . .to ready rooms, to prepare delicious meals, to extend the warmth that is rewarded by a
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Alison Taylor-Brown has an MFA in Fiction and a lifetime of teaching experience from preschool to university levels. She directs The Village Writing School, whose mission is to foster the development of area writers through workshops, writers’ circles, and coaching. Her column, Village View, appears weekly. To talk to Alison about your writing goals and dreams, contact her at alisontaylorbrown@me.com or 479 292-3665.
guest’s delighted smile. . .once again, there was something about providing that personal touch. A few months earlier, her sister purchased a house on Beaver Lake, remodeled it, and then offered it as a vacation rental. Christina considered how the now smaller McDonald family–with only 13-year old Tim at home– could improve upon the conditions in the barn, move in, and the main house could be utilized for paying guests. After intensive family discussions, and initial resistance from Tim, the decision was made. They moved into the barn, and spent three months making the main dwelling a showcase of warmth and welcome. The name of the nightly rental would be River House Retreat. The first guests arrived in May 2013, and the business was soon thriving. Christina’s innate generosity expresses itself in the many thoughtful touches ensuring a pleasant visit for guests. Bou-
quets of roses, daisies, daffodils, and Dutch blue iris are displayed with care in every room. A cupboard stocked with basic condiments and cooking supplies make a trip to the nearest grocery unnecessary. She provides luscious, soft, home-made cookies as a delicious treat for the guests as they arrive (only after checking allergies). “I have a golden rule about hospitality,” she explains. “I ask myself how would I like to be treated as a guest and then go about making it happen.” Christina believes that everyone who stays here should feel “the love on the river.” After just one year, the McDonald’s love their new business. Even young Tim is seeing the value of learning about entrepreneurship. And Christina couldn’t be happier. “Making our home a retreat for families and friends to experience the gorgeous Ozarks and enjoy themselves feeds my soul.”
Village Writing School May 31: It’s Not Who You Know: Tips May 22: Spring Memoir Series for Publishing and Winning Prizes – Rebecca Mahoney Kelly Madigan How to create a true scene 2 pm – 4 pm $20 How to incorporate dialogue, Win prizes from literary magazines, How to create a story arc receive a fellowship from the National How to create characters. Endowment for the Arts, and get invitWhere to draw the truth line? ed to amazing locations to settle in and Part workshop, part writing circle, this write for up to a month at a time – while 3-afternoon series will allow you to get they pay you to be there. some feedback on your story and your Kelly Madigan has done all this and will writing. Limited to 8. $90 Reserve your share her knowledge of contests, agents, spot by calling 479 292-3665. May 31: Writing a Self-Help, How-To fellowships, publishing, platforms, and the amazing world of writing residenBook cies. Kelly Madigan June 22: Tales from the South – Paula 10 am – Noon $20 Morell Have you overcome obstacles? Do you have hard-won wisdom that can Oral Storytelling Location: Rogers, AR at 1st & Popular illuminate another’s pathway? 1 pm - 4 pm $35 Kelly Madigan, author of the how-to Learn to write and present your work book Getting Sober: A Practical Guide for radio and public storytelling. to Making it Through the First 30 Days, Tale on the Rails includes a 2-hour published by McGraw-Hill, will show you how to turn your personal experiworkshop and 1-hour train ride. ence and insights into marketable essays Enrollment is limited and how-to books. Register online at VillageWritingSchool.com For more information, contact alisontaylorbrown@me.com or 479 292-3665. Follow Village Writing School on FB.
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Calendar of Events May 24: Free lunch and awards for EMS crews
The First Assembly of God in Eureka Springs is celebrating EMS week by hosting a free lunch for western Carroll County emergency medical services personnel. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located on Highway 23 South at the city limits. All area firefighters, first responders, EMTs, paramedics and rescue personnel are invited. Pastor Charles Reed will be presenting several special awards of appreciation at noon.
May 24: Ken Starbird at Eureka Thyme
Ken Starbird’s sculptural pieces are often mistaken for pieces of coral from the depths of the sea. He is a master of texture and design, having both taught and produced ceramic art for almost 60 years. From the Los Angeles Times: “Kenneth Starbird has attained such a distinctive signature in ceramics that his sculptures have the look of emerging from the hand of a wizard. They are both anthropomorphic and divine, splendidly organic, and appear concerned with sorcerous spells and aspects of pagan ritual. Like a convincing magician, Starbird invites the beguiling notion that clay can rise up in a plastic lump from the earth’s crust and spontaneously assume forms and implications concerned with supernatural games.” Meet Ken at Eureka Thyme on May 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 9.
May 24: Party in the Park
The Holiday Island Rotary Club has announced the Fourth Annual “Party in the Park” will be held Saturday, May 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Holiday Island, in the Park Shopping Center of Arkansas Highway 23 North.
May 24: North Main FAMFest
Enjoy a day of food, art and music
starting at the Eureka Springs Music Park on North Main on Saturday, May 24 from noon to 6 p.m. From noon to 2 p.m., musical performance by Catherine Reed; from 2 to 4 p.m., by Handmade Moments; from 4 to 6 p.m., by Brick Fields, and the day will also feature special guest Michael Johnathan and singing partner Melissa Deaton. Johnathan is host of NPR’s “WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour” and is a well-known, much-loved folk singer and songwriter. Eureka Springs School of the Arts will host an interactive kids’ Art in the Park exhibit, and several local artists will be exhibiting their work. For more information about the free event, email artscouncileureka@gmail.com.
May 25: Billy Dean Humane Society fundraiser concert
Grammy Award Winner Billy Dean and his band, Steel Horses, will take the stage at the Pine Mountain Jamboree Theater on Sunday, May 25 to benefit the Good Shepherd Humane Society. The show starts at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 and available at both Doggie Thrift Shops, the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter, and the Pine Mountain Jamboree Theater. You won’t want to miss this legendary country singer/ songwriter in action. Dean has sold more than 4 million albums, scored 11 Top Ten singles, and had five No. 1 hits in the country genre, and his music has been called a blend of folk, rock, Americana, and country. The Pine Mountain Jamboree Theater is located at 2075 E. Van Buren in Pine Mountain Village.
May 26: Remembrance at ES Cemetery
The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission presents “Remembrance,” a true old-fashioned remembrance of all those we have loved who have passed on, both civilian and veterans. The event will take place at Eureka Springs Cemetery, located on U.S. Highway 62 East, next to the Kettle Campground on Memorial Day,
May 26, from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event includes a luncheon provided free of charge, musical entertainment, face painting for the kids and hay cart rides. The remembrance will feature Honored Guest Speaker Lt. Col. Steve Gray, state military liaison of the office for Sen. John Boozman. For more info, contact Mary Ann Pownall at 479-253-5134.
May 27: Ladies of Faith Brunch meeting
Helen Gibson Nicholas is a hair stylist, makeup artist and certified image consultant. She began her career in Plano, Texas, with Hello Gorgeous Makeovers, Inc. in 1985. Shortly thereafter, she founded Hello Gorgeous Cosmetics, Inc. for the purpose of formulating skin care without synthetic chemicals and harmful preservatives. She produced a radio show on KVTT for women. She also opened a cosmetic store and two spas. HG was voted a Top 10 Business of the Year in 2002 and won Best Spa numerous times. She is co-author or “Networking for Novices,” where she explains how your image matters. Helen offers free makeovers for displaced homemakers at the Samaritan Inn for women starting over from her church. Come and hear her testimony on what the Lord has done with and through her. Charlene Phillips will be ministering in music for us. The meeting is on May 27 at the Gazebo restaurant in Eureka Springs at 10 a.m. For more info, contact Margo Pryor at 870-480-3971.
May 27: HI Fire Dept. Auxiliary
The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, May 27 at the Holiday Island Clubhouse Ballroom. Social begins at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon meeting begins at noon. The cost is $8. Membership dues are $12. Men and women living in Holiday Island and the rural area are invited to attend. Reservations are required by calling Peggy Arnhart at 479-363-6235 and need to be made by May 23.
May 28: Fire extinguisher classes
Fire Marshal Jim Kelley and Eureka Springs Fire and EMS will be hosting two free fire extinguisher classes on Wednesday, May 28. The first class will be held at 10 a.m. and the second at 2 p.m. Both classes feature hands-on fire extinguisher use with actual fire. There is no charge for the class but space is limited. Pre-register by calling the fire department at 479-253-9616. The fire extinguisher classes will be held at the fire department’s Station #1 on East Van Buren Avenue next to McDonald’s. Please park behind McDonald’s Restaurant. You may enter the fire department’s classroom through the side entrance under the maroon canopy.
May 29 & July 16: A Taste of Opera
A Taste of Opera will be in the 1886 Crescent Hotel on May 29 and July 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. Reserve you seat right away for a meal with Opera in the Ozarks singers going from table to table singing your favorite Arias and Broadway songs. Tickets are $55 each. To purchase tickets, call 479-253-8595, or buy tickets online at www.opera.org.
May 31: Kings River clean-up in Carroll County
The Kings River Watershed Partnership will host its annual clean-up of the Carroll County portions of the Kings River on Saturday, May 31. Participants are asked to arrive at 8 a.m. at the putin 2.7 miles north of Highway 62 on Highway 143, which is between Eureka and Berryville. There will be a roadside sign at the turn-off to the river access, directly across from Kings River Rapids. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch. A cookout, door prizes and music are planned for after the clean-up. For more information or weather updates, call Ray at 870 654-4134 or email LinWellford@ gmail.com.
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Elks donate to Veterans Home
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Holiday Island Elks Lodge members, from left, Dale Wachner, Elks Lodge Veterans Affairs Chairman Don King and Roger Hill, far right, present a $500 donation from the Lodge to Kris Shaffer, second from right, of the Arkansas State Veterans Home in Fayetteville. King also presented on behalf of the Elks reading glasses and toiletry donations for the veterans’ use, as well as $239 to purchase commissary gift cards for needy veterans. The Holiday Island Elks donation will be used for renovations and improvements to the Home’s hospice care facility. Holiday Island Elks welcomes new members to join its social and benevolent programs. For information about membership in Elks, contact Roger Hill, 479253-2405, or John Childers, 479-363-6416.
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Young actors needed
The Youth Community Theater is holding auditions on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church for its full summer production, “Little Women.” Youth ages 11-18 who are interested should come prepared to audition. A one-minute monologue is preferred, but is not required. Youth Community Theater is a free program that promotes self-confidence and public speaking skills, and offers students experience on stage and behind the scenes. It was started in January of 2013
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by Doug Phillips and Josh Mollenkamp, a graduate theater student, as Mollenkamp’s thesis project. The first two sessions culminated in performances, and the third session focused on the production of a one-act play. First UMC is located at 195 Huntsville Rd. (Hwy. 23 S. across from Autumn Breeze restaurant). There is no religious component to the program, which draws public school and home-schooled students from Carroll County. For more information, contact Mollenkamp at (417) 559-0174.
Dellene G. Reed
April 22, 1930 – May 15, 2014
DELLENE G. REED, a resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was born April 22, 1930 in Modesto, California, a daughter of Ralph and Bernice (Holton) Gordon. She departed this life Thursday, May 15, 2014, in Eureka Springs, at the age of 84 years. Dell received her Masters of Education degree at Long Beach State in California. She was a third grade elementary teacher for 25 years in Los Alamitos, CA. She and her husband founded Thorncrown Chapel in 1980. Dellene managed and ran the daily operations for 34 years. She graciously shared the story of Thorncrown touching the lives of millions of visitors who came to see the “little glass chapel” in the Ozarks. She was the Chapel Hostess and hosted over 6000 weddings and ministered to over 20,000 church and tour groups. Dell was a very loving person and spent as much time with her family as she could. She is survived two sons, Brian Reed and Douglas Reed and wife Ann all of Eureka Springs, AR; one daughter, Lisa and husband Dr. Damon Boyd of Folsom, CA; three grandchildren, Rebecca, David and James Reed; two nieces; one nephew; several other relatives and millions of friends. On June 21, 1955, Dellene was united in marriage with James Early Reed who preceded her in death. She was also pre-
ceded by her parents, Ralph and Bernice Gordon and one brother, Kenneth Gordon. A private graveside will be held with the family and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Eureka Springs Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the Thorncrown Chapel, 12968 Highway 62 West, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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The Natural Way Bug bites and what to do
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e all deal with patterns that are predictable such as colds and flu Jim Fain in the winter, allergies in both the spring and fall and chiggers/ticks/skeeters and Brown Recluse bites in the summer. We are smack dab in the middle of the part of the country where the Brown Recluse prefers to live. They jump, land and inflict a nasty bite. The ground zero of the bite often turns black as the skin dies. A large red circular welt rings the black center. Many times without good first aid the infection from the bite can last for weeks or months and may require medical attention. In diabetics this can be very dangerous because of blood flow problems if bitten on an extremity. I’ve seen people take good care of themselves by putting a monolaurin ointment on the bite secured with a bandage, taking enteric coated garlic supplements, grapefruit seed extract capsules or monolaurin and of course boosting the immune system with astragalus, mushroom extracts or a standardized echinacea. Suggestions for poison ivy include homeopathics and GSE body powder to dry the blisters. A Jewelweed wash found in specially made soap to remove the poison ivy oil does wonders. Reducing itch can be done with herbals including comfrey ointment a new lotion from Cactus Juice. If the exposure is severe or in a delicate part of the body, prompt medical care is a very good thing. What about that chigger or tick? The best way to deal with the bites is to avoid them. That can be difficult if you step off the pavement or have a dog or cat that goes outside. I like a natural repellant to spray on my neck, arms, waste and ankles. I find it keeps all sorts of flying biters, chiggers and ticks at bay. It is so safe (and DEET free) that it can be used on dogs and children. I have to call Texas to order Cactus Juice early in the year so I could be ready for chigger/tick and skeeter season. I found this product a couple of years ago and it has proven itself as a great product to be used during crawly and flying biter season. I can’t tell you legally it effectively repels all of those miserable many leggeds. But it is DEET free, completely safe and I don’t get bitten at all when I use it and neither do other people.
Wisecrack Zodiac Aries: Most people grab the tiger by the tail, but not you. While you have him by the huevos, make it good, because you’ll need to run very fast when you finally let go. Taurus: Friday is a dream come true. Too bad the universe picked the really weird dream with the swizzle sticks and the all-Bigfoot volleyball team. After you drink yourself to sleep, you’ll never look at ice cubes or sunblock lotion the same again. Gemini: Life is filled with peaks and valleys but somehow you’ve found a deep, dark hole. Start climbing now, and in a few days the universe will drop a jetpack down to you. Karma is just waiting to see if you make an effort so it can give you a passing grade in gym class. Cancer: When you face an ugly truth, don’t turn away. Give it a makeover and bring out its inner beauty, maybe slap some sequins on it, too. The truth is always easier on the eyes when it’s shiny. Leo: It’s laudable that you want to help someone, but don’t grab them and fling them onto the shore like a ball of wet algae. Swim with them until they can touch ground again. But if a really big fish brushes against your leg, hey, they’re on their own. Virgo: Spend some time this weekend by yourself, so you can probe your psyche with a sharp stick. It’s best to know your weaknesses and make them defend themselves. On Monday, your boss will have an even bigger stick. Libra: You think you’re in a good groove, but it’s really just a deep scratch across an awesome DVD. Do a little buffing and polishing on your life so you can finally skip ahead to the next scene. Scorpio: Keep an eye out for horseshoes and four-leaf clovers on Thursday, but leave the rabbits’ feet alone. You need an extra bit of luck but you don’t want to make the bun-
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nies angry. You wouldn’t like them when they’re angry. Sagittarius: If you think part of your life is missing, put on your glasses before you make a big deal out of it. Turns out everything was there the whole time, you just needed a little focus. Capricorn: Big changes are on the horizon, but you’ll need to figure out if they’re galloping toward you or away from you. Feel free to chase them if you want, but don’t get underfoot.
Crossword Puzzle
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Aquarius: You have a lot of eyes and thick skin, which makes you a perfect couch potato. Keep those peepers peeled and you’ll spot a perfect opportunity to become a smokin’ hot spud. Pisces: You’re feeling more distracted than Gary Busey in a room filled with squirrels. Bribe a bushytail to show you the door so you can clear your head. Answers on page 25
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Grammy winner Billy Dean performing here Sunday
here’s a Grammy winner coming to Eureka Springs this weekend. Best known for his chart-topping hits “Billy the Kid” and “If There Hadn’t Been You,” Grammy-winning country singer Billy Dean started young. At age 8, he started playing guitar in his father’s band, The Country Rock, in Florida. He continued playing throughout high school, both in his dad’s group and with other local musicians in area clubs, and he sang Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” at his high school graduation. After attending college for a year on a basketball scholarship, he soon made the finals on the Wrangler Country Star Search, and then won Male Vocalist on the television competition “Star Search” in his mid-20s. By age 30, he signed a publishing contract with EMI Music and a recording contract
with Liberty Records. Dean made his chart debut in late 1990 with the single “Only Here for a Little While”, the first release from his debut album “Young Man.” This song and its follow-up, “Somewhere in My Broken Heart” (previously recorded by Randy Travis) were both No. 3 hits on the Billboard country charts. The album did not produce any other hit singles but was certified gold. Dean’s self-titled second album followed in 1991, and soon earned a gold certification as well. Four singles were released from the album; “You Don’t Count the Cost”, “Only the Wind” and “Billy the Kid” each peaked at No. 4 on the country charts, while “If There Hadn’t Been You” reached No. 3 on Billboard, and hit No. 1 on both the former Radio & Records (now Mediabase) coun-
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is a fundraiser for the Good Shepherd Humane Society. Tickets are $25. The show is expected to last about an hour and a half. Pine Mountain Theater is located at 2075 E. Van Buren, 479-253-8937. ••• Following is the complete schedule of entertainment for Eureka Springs venues for the coming week: THURSDAY, MAY 22 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring St., 479-253-7837: Maureen Alexander, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Blarney Stone, 85 S. Main St., 479-3636633: Open Jam, 8:30 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-253-6723: Brody Buster Band, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place, 37 Spring St., 479-253-2219: Karaoke with DJ Goose, 8 p.m. to midnight FRIDAY, MAY 23 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Hogscalders, noon to 2 p.m.; Hogscalders, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Berean Coffee House, 4032 E. Van Buren, 479-244-7495: TBD, 7:30 p.m. • Blarney Stone: Paradise Mountain Jug Stompers (Sam Clanton), 8:30 p.m. to midnight • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Brody Buster Band, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s: Billabong Waters, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main St., 479-2537020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place: Blue Moon, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Bike Night, featuring George Brothers, 8 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479-2532525: TBD, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479363-6444: DJ Goose, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Two Dog Two Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. • The Stone House, 89 S. Main St., 479-3636411: Jerry Yester, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 24 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Jeff Lee, noon to 2 p.m.; Chris Diablo, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Blarney Stone: Blew Reed & The Flatheads, 8:30 p.m. to midnight
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• Cathouse / Pied Piper: Jesse Dean, 1 p.m.; Dorrian Cross, 6 p.m.; Mark Shields and Good Company, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s: Nate Hancock & the Declarations, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live: DJ & Dancing 9 p.m. to close • Henri’s Just One More: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place: Blue Moon, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): TBD, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe: TBD, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Lindsay with Issues, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Guerrilla Blues Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Joe Giles & the Homewreckers, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 25 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: StayMore, noon to 2 p.m.; Catherine Reed, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper: Reeves Brothers, 1 p.m.; Dorrian Cross, 6 p.m. • Chelsea’s: The Bearded Two, 7:30 p.m. • Eureka Live: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke, 7 to 11 p.m.
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8:15 a.m. – A caller was requesting to talk to animal control after being bit by a dog at the Heart of the Hills. Police advised they will return her call immediately. 6:15 p.m. – An officer responded to a noise complaint at local inn, but upon arrival, the party had already turned it down. Way to be proactive. May 16 1:15 a.m. – A caller from Kingshighway reported her boyfriend was barely breathing and needed an ambulance. An officer responded in case the patient became combative. 11:40 a.m. – An officer arrested subject on Main Street for an outstanding felony warrant. Here’s a thought: If you are someone who is wanted on a felony charge, maybe you should forgo the leisurely stroll down Main Street. 1:07 p.m. – A caller reported someone camping in the old school house at the end of Kansas Street. An officer took the information and put the location on the list for extra patrol. Seriously, that place is creepy – let the extra patrol guys handle it. 5:43 p.m. – Officers were advised by Madison County law enforcement to be on the look out for a suspect in a rape
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• New Delhi Cafe: TBD, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Ozark Mountain Hoedown Music Theater, 3140 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7725: Joe Gordon & Ransomed, 2 p.m. ($10) • Pine Mountain Jamboree, Pine Mountain Village, 2075 E. Van Buren, 479-253-8937: Grammy winner Billy Dean and Steel Horses, 90-minute benefit concert for Good Shepherd Humane Society, 2 p.m., tickets $25, available at both Doggie Thrift Shops, the Chamber of Commerce, and Pine Mountain Jamboree Theater. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Toe Jam, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Nate Hancock & the Declarations, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Ozark Thunder MONDAY, MAY 26 • Chelsea’s: Springbilly, 9 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 27 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 • Blarney Stone: Game night • Chelsea’s: Mean Green Dean, 9 p.m.
May 17 1:40 a.m. – An officer arrested subject on Van Buren Street for a Carroll County warrant. 10:03 a.m. – A complainant reported that a man was roaming the halls of the hospital and would not leave. Officers responded and spoke to the subject. 10:38 a.m. – An officer responded to a caller on Pivot Rock Road reporting “church people” soliciting on his property. The officer asked them to leave. What kind of monster asks you to find Jesus on a Saturday morning? 10:07 p.m. – A routine traffic stop on Van Buren resulted in a DWI arrest. 11:08 p.m. – A caller advised police of a traffic accident on Center Street and that she wanted to file a report. 11:13 p.m. – A caller at local inn reported someone hitting a parked car. An officer responded and arrested the subject for DWI and an outstanding warrant. May 18 1:15 a.m. – A caller from Main Street reported a fight. She told officers the car they were driving and their suspected identities. Officers responded and made contact with the subjects. 1:23 a.m. – ADT reported a business burglary alarm on Main Street. An officer responded, but it was a false alarm.
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2:03 a.m. – An officer initiated a traffic stop resulting in an arrest for driving on a suspended license. 2:20 a.m. – An anonymous caller reported a man laying down by the train station. Officers responded, but the man was gone upon arrival. 3:41 a.m. – An operator with Arkansas Security reported a burglary alarm on Van Buren. An officer responded and it was another false alarm. 10:17 a.m. – An officer arrested a subject on Passion Play Road during a traffic stop. 11:10 a.m. – A caller requested police assistance with their granddaughter at a local inn. An officer responded, and the two left together. 11:32 a.m. – A caller from Leisure Lane reported a dog attack. An officer responded, took a report and notified animal control. 3:44 p.m. – An altercation on Main Street where a man hit another man who was holding a sign was reported. Officer spoke to both parties and neither wanted to file a report. What could the sign have said that made the passerby want to hit the sign holder? 6:15 p.m. – Complainant advised police of possibly intoxicated drivers leaving a restaurant on Van Buren. An officer responded and checked the area but did not locate the subjects.
May 19 5:25 a.m. – A woman called to request a welfare check on her possibly suicidal husband. An officer responded and made contact with husband, who was fine.
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Garage Sale ANOTHER GREAT GARAGE SALE! May 23/24, come early! 7a.m.-3p.m. Hwy62W, Woolridge Rd., Next to Oak Crest Cottages. So Much Great stuff! 2x2x4 steel safe, furniture, electric exercise bike, cool round oak table, multiple old iron bed parts, gorgeous fireplace irons, Big/Tall man's clothing, books galore, sm. apt. size gas stove, custom solid oak wood-carvers bench with clamps. Hobbit like bird/fairy houses! AND Much, Much MORE!
Classifieds Garage Sale FLAHERTY'S ESTATE SALE: 15 Pivot Rock Rd, #D17, Pivot Rock Village, E.S. May 23-24, 7:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Antiques, Spode gravy dish, armoire, artist's supplies, jewelry, 19''flat-screen TV, washer/dryer, microwave, kitchen appliances & utensils, day bed, double bed, furniture, tools, much more! No large purses permitted. • Hill HILLSPEAK ESTATE SALE, 54 CR 114, follow signs, May30-31andJune1, 8a.m.-4p.m. Antique collectibles, Eastlake style clock and marble buffet, barley twist cabinet, Danish modern end tables, Pottery Barn couch, 2 big-screen TV's, surround-sound system, mahogany bachelor's chest, bookcases, Emerson fan, small kitchen appliances, linens, china, tools, power equipment, vintage metal patio chairs, metal plant stands, plants, quilts, 1960's black Asian bedroom suite (5 pc.) Lots more! Rain or Shine! DISPLAY CASES, VINTAGE TOYS, tools, glassware, architectural, armoire, oak desk, antiques, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9a.m.-4p.m., Onyx Cave Rd., follow signs. HERITAGE PARK ANNUAL Yard Sale, Postponed from last week. Thursday/Friday/Saturday, May 22nd,23rd&24th, 8a.m.-5p.m. Grandma's Treasures are being sold! 2 blocks south of Berryville Square. HIFDA WHITE ELEPHANT SALE: Saturday, May 24, 8a.m.-1p.m. Holiday Island Fire Station #2, off of Hwy 23N. Furniture, home décor, books, household goods, outdoor equipment and much more. Proceeds benefit our Fire Department. HUGE MOVING SALE! Saturday&Sunday, May 24th&25th, 9a.m.-5p.m., 1380 CR 220. North of H.I. off of Hwy.23. Furniture, Tools, Music &Misc. TAG SALE: 63 Holiday Island Drive, May 30 & 31, 7:00a.m.-3:00p.m. (follow the red arrows & signs) Wrought-iron patio set, oak cabinet, beautiful baby quilts, 8-place setting lovely dishes, electrified antique oil lamp, carpet cleaner, portable 2-burner electric range, artist silk fabric steamer, new solar lights, tools, foot massager, carrying case for crafts or sewing machine, stretcher frame for silks, wood collapsible easel, photographer's umbrella, photographer's background frame, over-head projector, Dewalt screw driver, Black & Decker pivot-plus, Ryobi detail sander, facial masks for sanding/painting, large walnut framed beveled glass mirror, bathroom accessories for towels, curtains & tissue holder, antique wall clock, demitasse cups.... Much, much more! Thank you for your support. • Hill
Pets GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, AKC, black/tan. American & German bloodlines. Breeder for over 25 years. Excellent temperament/health, $375-$475. Call 479-244-7899.
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BEAVER LAKEFRONT CABINS, located close to Beaver Dam, is hiring a year-round housekeeper, 22-26 hrs/wk. Must take pride in your work, have phone and dependable transportation, have references, no criminal history and work weekends. Starting pay $11.00/hr + annual bonuses. Call 479-253-9210 to schedule an interview
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for Part-time office clerk, Prep-Cook/Dish-Washer and part-time wait staff. Please apply in person at ES & NA Railway depot.
BONUS OFFERED! Looking for someone serious about working year around for a bed'n'breakfast. Help with guest rooms and owner's home. Must be available any day of week, especially Sat.&Sun. Hourly rate based on experience, but no lower than $11/hr. Immediate potential increase, based on performance. $100 bonus at end of October. Please call 479-253-6264, ask for Donna or Shelley. FRIENDLY MORNING PERSON to help with B&B breakfast. ALSO want experienced morning housekeeper. Saturday and Sunday a must. 479-366-0298 IF YOU HAVE A PASSION for the history and the town of Eureka Springs, The Historical Museum has full and part-time positions available. Submit resumes by email only to grwolf@sbcglobal.net. PART-TIME KENNEL HELP. Experience helpful. Apply at Animal Hospital of Eureka Springs.
ATTENTION Brighton Ridge of Eureka Springs is seeking a qualified individuals to fill the position of:
Floor Nurses RN’s or LPN’s Brighton Ridge offers a newly remodeled living and working environment located in the beautiful city of Eureka Springs, AR. Brighton Ridge offers a competitive wage scale, full health insurance, 401K plans, and vacation benefits.
PARTS UNKNOWN, Eureka Spring's destination for a broad assortment of fine men's and women's fashions and accessories, is hiring Part-Time Sales Professionals. If you are a service driven, energetic fashion enthusiast, we'd like to meet with you. Please email your resume to eureka@partsunknown.com or fax to 866-498-2780 ROCKIN PIG SALOON is now hiring part-time bartender/server. Must work weekends. Apply in person 2039C E. Van Buren Eureka Springs. ROOFING REPAIR, must be reasonable. ALSO need help with yard clean-up and yard work. Call Alice, 870-423-2411. SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES is now hiring qualified individuals in Berryville/Green Forest. Applicant must have reliable transportation, means of communication, No felonies or Class A misdemeanors, high school diploma or GED, and must be at least 18 years of age. Apply online at www.securitasjobs.com. SEEKING MATURE PERSON with references for night clerk position. Hours are Wed. through Sun., 5p.m.-10p.m. or 5p.m.-Midnight. Hourly rate plus commission. Paid weekly. Will train. Apply in person to Days Inn, Eureka Springs. No phone calls.
Business for Sale TURNKEY BUSINESS! Extremely Well Maintained! Motel, 30 units. Includes TWO 2BR Apartments. Call 479-253-7300.
Real Estate for Sale 3BR/2BA HOLIDAY ISLAND. Unique location. Extremely lovely home. Price is 25% less than appraisal! For rent or sale. Call 479-244-5011. CHARMING COTTAGE on Owen St. 1BR/1BA Stucco on 2+ landscaped lots. Built 2003. $137,000. 479-244-9155. TWO for ONE, 1886 cottage refurbished & updated 1991 and studio apartment & garage built 1997. Best location in town, no traffic & quiet, one block above Spring St. $175,000/OBO. Call 951-545-3740 or kd6uih@juno.com for pictures.
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ASK ME ABOUT FENCING! New fencing and repairs. Call 870-480-3884. CHEF4YOU CATERING/PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE: I can work with any budget and all types of events. PERSONAL CHEF Service available, healthy weekly meals prepared for you and your family. Call Denise at 479-253-6118.
SIMPLICITY COUNSELING- Established & Effective: Improving the health of your friends and neighbors in this community in a relaxed respectful atmosphere since 2010. Depression, Anxiety, SelfWorth, Trauma, Grief, Adjustment & Relationships. Call for professional licensed service 479-244-5181 ''It's your time.''
COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE SPACE, 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite F, below Amish Collection. For immediate occupancy. Call Rex at 479-981-0081 or Joe at 479-981-0404, 9a.m. to 5p.m.
CRYSTAL'S CLEANING SERVICE: Will clean any house or business! We clean move-outs & for-sales. Covers HI, ES & Berryville. 479-981-6776
THE CLEAN TEAM Housecleaning and Janitorial. Bonded and reliable. Many references. Free estimates. 20 years experience. Call 417-655-0694 or 417-597-5171.
FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTUREproviding affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee on the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay! Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968. 119 Wall Street.
WILSON LAWN CARE - Commercial, Residential. For all your mowing and trimming needs. Free Estimates. Call 479-244-7527.
J.B. CUSTOM WOOD FLOORS: Installation, Sanding & finishing. Refinishing hardwood flooring. Pre-finished glue-down, nail-down. Stairs. Free Estimates. Insurance, References. 870-754-1303 LAST RESORT SOLUTIONS for old and new injury affecting nerves, brain, vascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. Pain, Numbness, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Allergic or Inflammatory states. Neurology, Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Clinical Nutrition. Steven Shiver, DC, ND. 479-665-2544 OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Interior, Exterior, decks and pressure washing. Call Andy Stewart at 479-253-3764 PATHWAY MEDIATION — private, informal, confidential, affordable. Check us out at www.pathwaymediationworks.com. 870-423-2474. Q&R OUTDOOR SERVICES Gutter cleaning, mowing, painting, pressure washing, staining, tree removal. Call John 479-244-0338 CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. (479) 253-2284 FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING carpentry, drywall, decks, tile, plumbing, electrical. One call does it all. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353 TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer (479) 253-2284
Motorcycles for Sale 2007 SUZUKI C50T. Saddlebags and backrest. 9,000 miles. $3200 firm. Call 870-480-3884. 2009 HONDA METROPOLITAN Scooter. 49cc. Many extras! 100 miles PLUS per gallon! One owner. $1550. Call 479-981-1900.
Misc. for Sale 16' x 20' LOG HOME KIT. Dove-tailed and drilled for electric. $5900 or will complete. 479-253-2383 DERKSEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS for sale or rent-to-own. Hwy 62West, across from Walmart, Berryville. No deposit or credit check. Free Delivery. 870-423-1414
Wanted WONDERLAND ANTIQUES BUYS/SELLS antiques, primitives, unique vintage items. Open 10-5. Closed Tuesday/Wednesday. Hwy 62 east of Eureka 3 miles. 479-253-6900
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1 ROOM EFFICIENCY. All bills paid. Located on Onyx Cave Rd. $325/mo. 1st/last/security deposit. Call 479-253-6283 or 479-253-6959. 2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOUSE: W/D hookups, full equipped kitchen, CH/A. On-premise mgr. Pivot Rock Village Apartments, 479-253-4007 or 479-244-5438. 3BR/2BA HOLIDAY ISLAND. Unique location. Extremely lovely home. Price is 25% less than appraisal! For rent or sale. Call 479-244-5011. HOLIDAY ISLAND: 1BR, Furnished. Deck, woods view. $525 single. $575 couple. Includes utilities, cable. No Pets. No Smoking. References. Lease. F/L/S† 479-981-2979 NEAR EUREKA SPRINGS, 2BR/2BA Country home with large porch, W/D, plus much more. No Smoking. References required. $800/mo. Call 479-981-1900
KINGS RIVER CABIN – Brand new 1,536 sq. ft. cabin on 1.3 acres, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, native cedar floors, tile kitchen floor, custom pine cabinets. 480 sq. ft. covered porch on front and 480 sq. ft. covered porch on back. Metal roof. On the Kings River close to Trigger Gap. Only 9 miles from Eureka Springs. $199,000 or best offer. Call (479) 981-1177.
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STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE at Bass Lane Storage on Holiday Island. 479-253-1772 or cell 262-496-5025. STUDIO APARTMENT, Mill Hollow, Eureka. W/D, wood or electric heat, well-water, organic garden, water/sewer/trash paid, non-smoking. Old wagon road walk to downtown. $475/mo. 1 year lease. Eric, 479-253-6972 VICTORIAN QUIET HISTORIC DISTRICT- 2BR, hardwoods, W/D, CH/A, ceiling fans, porch & swing, includes trash pickup & yard mowing. $685/mo. 479-366-0298. 9 Singleton.
Housemate Wanted HOUSEMATE WANTED to share a lovely home on East Mountain. Owner rarely there. Lots of privacy. Looking for responsible, mature person. $435/mo. all bills included + cable & wi-fi. 918-720-6618.
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Pet of the Week “Marlo” (Nr.186) is a very handsome, 1-year-old medium size shorthaired orange tabby. He’s extremely affectionate & outgoing, loves to play, & does great with other cats. A super lap cat who can be adopted for 1/2 the usual adoption fee at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter, Hwy 62 east of Eureka Springs; open 12-5 every day but Wed; phone 253-9188. The Shelter has over 100 homeless cats & kittens & 45 dogs of all sizes, breeds, colors, ages & personalities. All black (or mostly black) dogs & cats are adoptable for half the usual fee during May.
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It’s Love At First Bite At
Myrtie Mae’s!
304 Mundell Road, West Eureka Springs off Highway 187 479-253-5525
In Eureka Springs OPEN DAILY AT 5PM
26 White St. on the Upper Historic Loop
479-253-8806
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily Don’t miss our famous Sunday Brunch In Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs, AR www.MyrtieMaes.com
479-253-9768
Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week
Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
Wi-Fi Access
Take-Out Available
“A Family Atmosphere” Catfish, Burgers, Chicken & Salad All-You-Can-Eat CATFISH “The Best Around” Playing on the deck Fri. & Sat. evenings
DIRTY TOM weather permitting
14581 Hwy 62 W • 479.253.4004 Just 3 miles West of Town – Towards Beaver Lake
Freshest Food in Town Award Winning Coffee and Dessert Open Daily 8am – 3pm Except Tues & Wed Junction of Spring & Main in Historic Downtown 479-253-6732
www.mudstreetcafe.com
May 22, 2014 – Lovely County Citizen – Page
Students enjoy Job Shadow Day
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Photos by Bailey Grat
Bailey Grat focuses on an old railway sign along a dirt road using a Nikon D800E and a 70-200mm 2.8. Grat followed photographer Chip Ford around for Job Shadow Day at the Eureka Springs Elementary School.
A Zebra poses for her photo during rainfall at Promised Land Zoo on Wednesday afternoon.
Colton Carter gives budding photographer Bailey Grat a thumbs-up during his job shadowing at the Eureka Springs Fire Department.
Marshall Sausegraw clocks potential speeders as he rides shotgun in a Eureka Springs Police Department cruiser.
Grat focused on the wide array of blooming flora that is growing at Harding Spring. She used for this shot a 105mm macro lens with a SB-900 and the 4804 R1 system.
Shayna Perkins takes a look at Jayme Wildeman’s X-ray, discussing the various aspects basic oral care.
THE FIRST & LAST AL HOOKS – NAME IN REAL ESTATE! CALL ME IF YOU WANT IT SOLD!!! – 479-363-6419
‘CALL US ABOUT ANY HOME IN EUREKA - AL, Cheryl, Paul’
This 2008 2 bed/2 bath home on 1.82 acres boasts a solid concrete foundation & 8” concrete walls. Reinforcements, 12” insulation throughout walls & ceiling adds to it’s fuel efficiency. Open floor plan, stainless appliances, 2 ply door & windows w/built in blinds, newer carpet, tile & laminate floors. 2 addtl rooms. Separate laundry room. Sky/solar lights. Walk in closets. Low maintain exterior, buried cable & lines, picnic area. $179,000. $174,500.
PAUL FAULK 479.981.0668
eurekasprings-realty.com – pbfaulk@cox.net Meticulously constructed & maintained home with attention to detail and quality. This totally custom home offers amenities galore! Spectacular mountain & valley views are offered from your private decks or soaring living room windows. Gourmet kitchen, beautiful balconied library, fantastic work shop and studio, 3.5 car garage, 3.3 private acres and much much more. Call me for a private showing. $459,500.
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419 alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
Fantastic open floor plan accented with attention to quality & detail compliments this home with entertainment areas on the main & lower levels. The double decks offer you private views for your outdoor living pleasure. Custom kitchen, formal dining room, 4 bedrooms & much much more are but a few or the amenities offered to you. This MUST SEE home offers not just an address but a true Ozark lifestyle. $219,900. $199,900.
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AL HOOKS 479.363.6419 alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
Beautiful 3/2 Federal style home offers charm & appeal with its landscaped yard, ample living space, basement and off street parking right off of the Historic Loop. Call me for a Showing TODAY! $189,000.
PAUL FAULK 479-981-0668 eurekasprings-realty.com - pbfaulk@cox.net
4 UNIT INCOME
Great Investment opportunity. Extremely well maintained 4 plex with proven rental history. All units are spacious with 2 Bdrms, 1 bath, porch or private balcony with wooded views. Off street parking, hiking paths, minutes to shopping, downtown Eureka, marina and lake. $199,000.
TURNKEY BUSINESS! This profitable business is a favorite hangout. Main building is currently Jim’s Saloon which includes a living room, 3 bedrooms & bath that could be used for owners quarters. Saloon has seating capacity for 60. Rental cabin has 2 bedrooms, full bath. Large 24’x32’ metal garage/shop has concrete slab floor. Business fixtures included in price. $250,000.
alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
eurekaspringsrealtor.com – cjceureka@yahoo.com
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419
CHERYL COLBERT 479.981.6249
VIEWS!
T h i s charming 2,250 sq ft home w i t h finished downstairs boasts 2 bedrooms, 1 & 1 1/2 bath, huge kitchen, w/w, covered deck upstairs PLUS 2 bonus rooms, large living area with stone fireplace, a 2nd kitchen, Jacuzzi tub, covered deck and another bonus room downstairs. Sits on a nice sized lot. $139,900.
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419 alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
STUNNING LAKE VIEWS from almost every room of this custom built beauty. No expense spared, Brazilian Cherry floors, cathedral ceilings, massive stone fireplaces, wet bar, granite counters, Beech wood cabinets, travertine flooring, 2 master suites, whole house generator & MUCH MORE!!! Have to see to believe – CALL TODAY. $395,000.
Fabulous 3 story 5,000 sq ft home on mountain top ridge near Blue Springs Resort. Stunning river & mountain views abound. Great privacy factor on 1.72 (+,-) acres. Minutes to historic downtown Eureka Springs. This 3+bed/ 4 bath, 3 car garage home has too many amenities to list. Call for a private showing today! $439,000. $388,000.
eurekaspringsrealtor.com – cjceureka@yahoo.com
alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
eurekasprings-realty.com - pbfaulk@cox.net
This beautifully updated Upper Spring Street home features an open living / dining area, contemporary kitchen, open front porch, yard, koi pond and decks, off street parking PLUS a renovated carriage house used for nitely lodgings. Attention to detail and quality throughout. Call for a showing today! $369,000.
1,240 sq ft 1800’s shotgun-style farmhouse on 1 acre offers end of road privacy. Double parlor, covered porches and old barn. Open garden area. Minutes to downtown. $124,000.
Stunning 3/2 with separate remodeled cottage, new garage on 1.18 acres, In town with maximum privacy. This house has been immaculately maintained and is stunningly landscaped, w/gazebo, Koi pond with running waterfall. Big private cliff side deck. Wheelchair accessible. stamped concrete driveway, Complete watering system. Home sits along year-round creek. $249,000.
alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
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CHERYL COLBERT 479.981.6249
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419
Paul Faulk 479-981-0668
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AL HOOKS 479.363.6419
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419
This cleared 3.96 acre property comes with a beautifully maintained 3 bed / 2 bath home, separate garage w/ electric, gas, water, a well house & bonus building. 4th room in home used as office but can be bedroom. Nearby school bus stop, stores, amenities. Minutes to downtown Eureka. Don’t miss this one! $121,000.
Make it your own... opportunity awaits to make this successful long term rental facility into whatever you desire. Owners quarters and 11 rentals on over 3 acres. Close to the lake and easy access to Eureka. Good highway frontage. Call for a showing today! $325,000.
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419
alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
Historic 3 bed 2 bath cottage on quiet street just off the historic loop and minutes to downtown. Nice high ceilings, enclosed sunroom and separate living unit on lower level. Great home for easy living or that weekend getaway home. Close to all the best that Eureka Springs has to offer. $139,000. $119,000.
alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419 alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
Fabulously restored 8,528 sq ft historic 2 story landmark building w/basement. Shop on main floor & balconied living quarters upstairs both hosting approx. 3000 sq. ft. each. Located in historic downtown on Main St. flanked by parking on 3 sides. This rare totally restored piece of history has amenities galore. Additional revenue producing pay parking lot included. $859,000. $795,000.
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AL HOOKS 479.363.6419 alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
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