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MAY 30, 2019
A day to remember American Legion Post 9 honors fallen servicemen with Memorial Day service By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and retired senior chief petty officer Clint Miller doesn’t want anyone to forget it. Miller spoke at American Legion Walker-Wilson Post 9’s Memorial Day service on Monday morning, reminding everyone why it’s so important to remember those who have died serving in the military. Those who enter the service fear leaving their family behind, Miller said, but that’s not their biggest fear. “They are afraid they will be forgotten. They are afraid of being forgotten,” Miller said. “They want to be recognized. They want to be remembered. You don’t have to put their name up on the top of the building. You don’t have to do that. Just remember them. That’s all. Just remember them. It’s a good day to remember them. That’s what we are here for.” American Legion Post 9 first vice commander Mike Warkentin introduced Miller, saying Miller served 22 years in the Navy. Miller specialized in aerology, meteorology and oceanography before retiring in 2005. Miller moved to Holiday Island in 2006 and is the commander of American Legion Post 36. Miller said there are many people to thank and remember on Memorial Day. “We’re celebrating those people that gave everything. What is our job? It’s to remember them,” Miller said. “I want to also recognize another person –– our amazing God for giving his son for the ultimate sacrifice he gave for the forgiveness of our sins. That’s very important today, as every day.”
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The American Legion Walker-Wilson Post No. 9 was packed on Monday for its annual Memorial Day service.
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, Miller said, and was established by the wives of Confederate soldiers. “Later on, they were smart enough and Christian enough to invite the Union families along with them, and they celebrated together,” Miller said. “Why not? Look at what they’d just been through and were still going through without a lot of their loved ones around.” Many people look at Memorial Day as any other day off work, Miller said, where they celebrate by grilling hamburgers and watching sporting events. “I see nothing wrong with that. I do a lot of that myself, but everyone should stop if only for a few minutes and remember,” Miller said. “Remember why they’re able to go through this day –– this joyous day
–– grilling those hot dogs and hamburgers. Remember that freedom those people gave to us. This holiday is deserving of a nation’s respect and much more important than simply grilling hot dogs and watching sports.” Miller encouraged everyone to imagine being part of a Confederate or Union family traveling many miles to get to a site to celebrate Memorial Day. “Can you imagine the tears that were shed that day together?” Miller said. “Imagine you were part of that festivity that was going on that day. Is that going on today? Well, the hamburgers and hot dogs are, but I’ve attended a lot of different events … where the people who gave all weren’t even mentioned.” Memorial Day is not the same thing as Veterans Day, Miller said.
“I have heard many people refer to today like … we’re supposed to be respecting and celebrating all those veterans out here,” Miller said. “No, that is not what today is about. It’s about those veterans that paid the ultimate price.” Miller remembered being aboard the USS Constellation off the coast of Vietnam, saying he briefed pilots going to shore. He was stopped by a lieutenant one day, Miller said, who asked him to not say anything when he sees an empty chair during the briefings. “I started looking around the room and I noticed occasionally there was an empty chair,” Miller said. “I didn’t ask any questions. The last word the lieutenant said … he looked at me and said, ‘Remember.’ On this day, I will always reflect back to that See Memorial, page 3
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DISPATCH Desk
May 21 9:14 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of an individual possibly sleeping in their vehicle. The officer counseled the individual on the ordinances against sleeping in public. 10:39 a.m. — An officer responded to a call regarding an abandoned vehicle and tagged the vehicle to be towed if not moved within 24 hours. 5:11 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of possible theft, made contact and all property was recovered. 6:40 p.m. — An officer responded to a disturbance and made contact. It was quieted. 7:53 p.m. — An officer responded to a local residence for the report of a suspicious object. The object was disposed of in a safe manner. 8:59 p.m. — Officers responded to a suspicious incident and made contact. May 22 8:43 a.m. — A caller requested an officer to respond to a local business for a parking issue. The officer made contact with all parties, and the issue was resolved. 3:05 p.m. — An officer filed a report on theft. 8:35 p.m. — An officer conducted a welfare check, made contact and advised the male. 9:32 p.m. — Officers responded to the report of a disturbance at a local business. The officer made contact with the clerk and the male causing the disturbance left the premise. 9:59 p.m. — An officer filed a report on automobile theft. May 23 7:23 a.m. — An officer on foot patrol located an unoccupied vehicle that had been reported stolen by Carroll County Sherif’s Office. The vehicle was recovered and CCSO was notified. A report was taken. 1:01 p.m. — An officer filed a report on vandalism. 5:05 p.m. — An officer responded to a
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civil dispute and assisted. No report was needed. 5:55 p.m. — An officer responded to a minor traffic accident and took a report. 6:44 p.m. — An officer assisted Eureka Springs Fire Department with traffic control. 9:23 p.m. — An officer responded to the report of theft and made contact. No report was done at this time. 11:40 p.m. — An officer responded to an area church for the report of suspicious circumstances. May 24 2:03 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at a local business. 10:55 a.m. — An officer took a report on an individual being assaulted at a local restaurant by an unknown male driving a dark green Ford Ranger. 2:33 p.m. — An officer responded to the report of a traffic problem and made contact with the subject. The vehicle was moved. 3:08 p.m. — Officers responded to a local residence and arrested a male subject on a warrant. 3:16 p.m. — An officer responded to a traffic hazard and checked the area but was unable to locate anything. 5:07 p.m. — An officer responded to a local business in reference to a disturbance. The officer made contact with the clerk, but the subject was gone upon arrival. 7:16 p.m. — An officer responded to the report of a suspicious male. The officer made contact and advised the subject. 7:50 p.m. — An officer responded to a traffic accident. 8:09 p.m. — An officer responded to the report of a suspicious male, made contact and arrested the subject. May 25 11:50 a.m. — An officer responded to a call about a possibly intoxicated male vomiting inside a local restaurant. The subject was found sitting in his vehicle See Dispatch, page 10
Spring Garden of the Season
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Carol Ryan, left, accepts the award for the Spring Theme Garden of the Season from Eureka Springs Garden Club. Ryan’s garden includes a beautiful array of blooming spring trees with dogwood trees, maple trees and other blooming spring flowers. Ryan is pictured with garden club member Lisa Gautier.
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Eureka Springs High School senior Kendall Hull is the Eureka Springs Rotary Student of the Month for April 2019. During high school, Hull has maintained a 3.5 GPA and is a member of National Honor Society and Renaissance. He is also a member of Future Business Leaders of America and enjoys investing in stock markets as a hobby. Hull has received awards in track, basketball and soccer. After graduation, he plans to attend the University of Arkansas to study architecture.
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Parks commission considers installing gate at Leatherwood cave By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is exploring options to remedy a potential public safety issue. On Tuesday, May 21, the commission heard from local caver Aaron Thompson about a cave near the Miner’s Rock Trail at Lake Leatherwood City Park. Thompson said he recently received authorization from the commission to explore the cave, saying it is approximately 60 feet deep. “There was a lot of cave in there,” Thompson said. “Once you slide down that slope, it’s a 20-foot immediate drop. We recommend it be gated to protect the species in there, plus there’s the potential for people to fall in that cave.” “That makes a lot of sense,” said commissioner Draxie Roberts. It would cost approximately $4,000 for raw materials, Thompson said, but that doesn’t include the cost of labor. The cave hosts a species of tri-colored bats, Thompson said, and it’s important to protect them. “I’m here to see … if that’s something you would be interested in doing,” he said. “If so, I will start looking into more of what would be involved.” Chairman Bill Featherstone asked if Thompson would take care of the installation, and Thompson said he would. The installation would be custom-built for the cave, Featherstone said.
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conversation I had with that lieutenant. I knew some people I was briefing may not be coming back.” Though Memorial Day can be a solemn affair, Miller said, he wants to look at it as a celebration. He recalled speaking at his sister’s funeral two years ago, saying it was a day to celebrate. “My sister is seeing Jesus right now. What a day to celebrate!” Miller said. “Isn’t it also very important for the people that were believers during all the wars we’ve had … for the believers to be seeing Jesus?” Miller ended his speech by speaking to all the servicemen who have died at their posts.
“There is wildlife that needs to be protected in there,” Featherstone said. Featherstone emphasized that Thompson was authorized to explore the cave. “We don’t allow anyone access to the cave without permission,” Featherstone said. “Without one of these gates, unless you’re standing there saying, ‘Don’t do that,’ somebody could fall or choose to slide down there.” He continued, “These guys are professionals. That’s a lot of money, but at the same time, it’s something we’re aware of and we’ve got to address somehow.” Parks director Justin Huss said Arkansas Game and Fish might have interest in the project as well. “One of the things they are looking for is isolated populations that haven’t had much traction in and out,” Huss said. “I feel like this has the potential to be one of those populations.” Roberts asked if there are any grant opportunities to pay for the gate, and Thompson said he doesn’t know of any. “Well, there is some expense involved,” Featherstone said. “It all comes down to money, doesn’t it? Assuming we can figure that part out … it probably behooves the commission to make some statement in the way of a motion that we want to go to the next step to try to make this happen.” “We’re not talking about rocket science,” said commissioner Steven Foster, “and we’re not talking about a lot of money.” “Since you have given it all, I feel the best name for you today is my hero,” Miller said. “You will not be forgotten. May you rest in peace and may God bless your soul.” American Legion Post 9 hosts the Memorial Day Service every year, Warkentin said, and will be having a special celebration this year. The post celebrates its centennial anniversary on Saturday, June 29. Warkentin thanked everyone who has supported the post, our country’s veterans and those who have died during their service. “We join in solemn tribute to share our sense of pride under the flag of our nation letting the world know the lengths to which we will go for freedom, liberty and democracy,” Warkentin said.
Featherstone agreed. “In the grand scheme of things, it’s not a lot of money,” he said, “and it’s very worthwhile. This needs to happen. It’s way overdue.” Commissioner Ruth Hager moved to authorize Huss to work with Thompson to figure out what it would take to install a gate in the cave, and the commission unanimously agreed to do so. Featherstone reiterated how important it is for only authorized personnel to enter the cave. “I strongly encourage no one to go see this,” Featherstone said. “It’s very dangerous. It’s not just dangerous to your personal safety but to this bat population. Please do not access this cave. No one has permission to do it.” In other business, the commission addressed the city’s invasive plant problem. Featherstone said a community meeting was held on May 20 where attendees heard from a representative from the Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists. “We do have a problem with invasive plants in Eureka … right in town,” Featherstone said. “You have a small window to get out in front of that. If you don’t seize that opportunity, things can get away from you, as it has in many areas. We’re not there yet. We can get in front of this.” Featherstone said he’d like to see the commission create a committee to create an invasive plant policy, saying Eureka
Springs City Council should approve the policy to give it teeth. “Some of you may be aware Fayetteville has taken pretty aggressive action with regard to invasive plants to the point of actually forbidding the planting of certain plants in new subdivisions,” Featherstone said, “and then offering a way to where you can actually replace existing plants with more native plants.” Parks volunteer Chris Fischer said it’s important to take action on the issue as soon as possible. Fischer said he supports the way Fayetteville has approached the problem. “It may sound aggressive, but it really is limited to only new development where a plan would be reviewed and they would make sure you aren’t using Bradford Pear or another invasive plant,” Fischer said. Featherstone suggested using Harmon Park as a pilot program for the invasive plant policy, and Fischer said that would be a great idea. “It’s accessible, visible and would be a good pilot project to put our teeth into and take a bite,” Fischer said. The commission agreed to move forward with a committee, and Featherstone said he’d take the lead on that. “We’ll get that going and have something to report in a month,” he said. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at The Auditorium.
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HI Elks Lodge to host blood drive June 3
The Holiday Island Elks Lodge will hold a community blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 3, at the lodge at 4 Park Cliff Drive in the Holiday Island shopping center. There will be a
free cholesterol screening for donors.
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Annual meeting Good Shepherd president reports finances have improved By Samantha Jones
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Good Shepherd Humane Society is improving in many ways, according to board president Jay Fusaro. Fusaro spoke at the board’s annual membership meeting Tuesday, May 21, saying Good Shepherd’s finances are looking great after the Diamonds and Denim fundraiser earlier this year. Fundraiser chair Fiona Richards reported the fundraiser brought in $33,000 compared to a projected $22,000. “We’re in very good financial shape. Things are going well at the stores,” Fusaro said. “Things are going well with adoptions at the shelter, and we had arguably our best fundraiser in March.” Some highlights from the past year, Fusaro said, include a new HVAC system at the shelter and a rabies clinic at the Berryville store. “Thanks to Island Airco for giving us a great deal on HVAC,” Fusaro said. “We had a very successful rabies clinic. Close to 100 animals were vaccinated, which is a really terrific service Good Shepherd provides to Carroll County. We provide about 180 spays and 64 neuters thanks to the Bates Foundation. We are very thankful for that.” Good Shepherd can always improve, Fusaro said. He said the shelter has been doing well with adoptions but it would be great if even more animals could be adopted into the community. Local photographer Melodye Purdy has been photographing the animals and sharing those photos on social media, Fusaro said, which has helped get adoption numbers up.
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“I believe we’ve seen an increase in adoptions because of Melodye’s pictures, as well as our improved Facebook presence,” Fusaro said. “Those two things are going to help move our adoption numbers up.” Fusaro said he’d like to see more support from the Berryville community. “We really need volunteers in Berryville,” Fusaro said. “We get about 40 percent of our animals from Berryville, and we really need more people participating there.” Fundraising is going well, Fusaro said, but the fundraising committee could use more volunteers. “[Richards] does a terrific job chairing our fundraising committee, but it takes a lot of arms and legs to pull off the things we want to do,” Fusaro said. “We’d love to have more people involved in fundraising
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Vol Brashears II, longtime owner of Brashears Furniture, died May 15 at the age of 96.
A life well lived Brashears remembered for positive spirit, love of family By Kelby Newcomb
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Carroll County lost an icon this month. Vol Brashears II of Berryville, longtime owner of Brashears Furniture, died Wednesday, May 15, in Fayetteville. He was 96. Vol was born Jan. 4, 1923, in Poteau, Okla. He grew up in Berryville, traveling the surrounding area with his family as his parents, Vol and Ida Nell Brashears, sold various products.
“He traveled around with them and basically stayed in hotel rooms,” said Susan Brashears, his daughter-inlaw. “That’s how they made a living and how he grew up. He did not go to school until second or third grade. He had a very unusual upbringing.” She said the family eventually settled in Berryville and Vol graduated from Berryville High School. “He went to the University See Brashears, page 11
I’ve been asked by a number of people, just this last week, to run this column again. They clipped it from the paper and sent it to friends and relatives to stick on Jim Fain the refrigerator but forgot to keep one for themselves. These suggestions are good for all of us whether we are challenged with cancer or not. Cancer scares all of us. For sure, it is a dreaded word and disease. Regular medicine has some successes with treatment but often hope of success turns to a long and costly downhill process. I’ll write about what I would do to nutritionally support myself day-to-day with or without a diagnosis of cancer. Many good food choices help reduce cancer risk, some more than others. Remember, this is only my opinion, but if you know me then you know the suggestions I’ll make about food selection are based upon good science. Also, the food has to be tasty and available or I wouldn’t eat it regularly. I’ll call this a synergistic whole food choice for cancer as what follows can be done along with regular medical treatments without any risk whatsoever. Likely, an enhancement in health will occur so this is what I would do: 1. Use the glycemic index food plan choosing foods 65 or lower (get this from the South Beach Diet book) or go online glycemicindex.com. 2. Add coconut oil to improve energy. 3. Eliminate/reduce red meat consumption. Be careful in your fish selection, emphasizing “wild caught.” All meat should be free of additives, hormones and antibiotics. I’d emphasize the following fresh (support your farmer’s market) foods and eat as much as I wanted: artichokes, asparagus fresh or canned, broccoli, fresh brussel sprouts, garlic, mushrooms (any type), yellow onions, pomegranate fruit (not juice), red cabbage is best but green is OK, stabilized rice bran and whole grains. I’d stop all fruit juice as the most up-to-date science clearly shows that while regular table sugar fuels the growth of many cancers, fruit sugar (fructose) super charges it. I’d replace juice with whole fruit as nature has balanced the fruit sugar with the goodness of the entire edible. So I’d avoid fructose, table sugar, corn sugar and high fructose corn syrup. I’d be sure to have enough iodine in my diet either from shrimp, iodized salt or kelp supplementation (except for thyroid cancer). Alkalinity (base) naturally increases as we move to a more plant-based diet so don’t overdo on that count. In fact, overdoing alkalinity can cause health disruptions. For example, urinary stones and infections may increase without a proper acid/base balance. There are many powerful supplements that are beneficial but that is for a different time.
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Plein Air Festival
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The Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs brought many artists to paint in the open air May 20-25.
4 FREE SHOWS IN BASIN SPRING PARK! FRI & SAT, MAY 31ST- JUNE 1ST
Larry Mansker of Eureka Springs brings the downtown district to life.
More live rhythm & blues music all weekend at the following venues in downtown Eureka: May 30th - The Cathouse Lounge Jimmy Wayne Garrett May 31st - Chelsea’s Patrick Sweany Dirt Red & The Soul Shakers May 31st - Brews Kurt Hunter May 31st - The Cathouse Lounge Kurt Allen June 1st - Chelsea’s Patrick Sweany Earl & Them June 1st - Brews Jimmy Wayne Garrett June 1st - The Cathouse Lounge Jesse Dean Nathan Brice and The Loaded Dice June 2nd - Chelsea’s Patrick Sweany More event information at EurekaSprings.org
Phil Sandusky traveled from New Orleans to paint the architecture of Eureka Springs.
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Obituaries Lena Sue Batson
Lena Sue Batson, of Eureka Springs, Ark., was born April 22, 1934, in Fayetteville, Ark., daughter of Joe and Pearl Etta (Johnson) Walker. She passed away May 20, 2019, in Eureka Springs, at the age of 85 years. Susie was funny and energetic. As a young woman, she was an officer in various organizations throughout her life. She was also an exceptional dancer and performed often. She liked being silly, cooking, entertaining and loved her children and grandchildren. She was a military wife who was very involved with the Officers’ Wives Club and in counseling junior officers’ wives. She moved 30 times before settling in Eureka Springs 20 years ago. Susie owned and managed the Red Bud Manor Bed and Breakfast in Eureka Springs and later owned a cottage named Susie’s Bodacious Bungalow. On August 4, 1953, she was united in marriage with Billy Wayne Batson who survives her of the home. She is also survived by two sons, Joe D. Batson and wife, Kim, of Jenks, Okla. and
Michael Anthony Batson and wife, Kathy, of Lincoln, Neb.; five grandchildren, Casey, Colin, Blair, Ambra and Tasha; four great-grandchildren, Cale, Emma, Charlotte and Violet; two nieces and one nephew; numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Pearl Walker; one sister, Billie Joe Johnson and two nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Nelson’s Chapel of the Springs in Eureka Springs, Ark. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Eureka Springs. Interment will follow the service in the Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville, Ark., under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205 or online at www.alzark. com. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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Treasurer Mark Minton presented the financial report, saying the shelter is reflecting a loss of $8,608 for the month of April compared to a budgeted profit of $18,150. That’s because of timing on the revenue from Diamonds and Denim, Minton said, and more expenses than expected. Fusaro said the board always budgets a loss at the beginning of the year because of major insurance payments. “Why we budget a loss at the first few months of the year is because all our insurance is due in January and February,” Fusaro said. “Obviously, the full year budget is to break even, and I’m confident we are going to do at least that.” Shelter manager Sandra Mittler presented the shelter report for April, saying the shelter adopted six cats and seven dogs, took in seven dogs and seven cats and had two animals returned to the shelter. “One was a recent adoption and one was from several years ago,” Mittler said. “We do always take our animals back. We don’t
put any sort of timeline on that.” Mittler remembered recently taking in a corgi suffering from limited mobility and said the shelter was contacted by the Corgi Connection of Kansas to help. “We transferred him to their care. They’re going to do MRIs and everything they can to get him walking again,” Mittler said. “We are really happy. This is the best possible outcome for him.” There are many ways to donate to the shelter, Mittler said. She said you can donate to the general fund or specify that your money goes to the emergency care fund, kennel fund or flea and tick fund. “Thank you for donating,” Mittler said. Other ways to help Good Shepherd, Fusaro said, include donating time, money or supplies. Fusaro said the Berryville thrift store is in most need of volunteers. The shelter’s wish list includes liquid laundry soap, Dawn dish soap, green and yellow dish sponges, Temptations cat treats, pop top wet cat food, pop top dog food, copy paper, card stock, bird seed and more. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the meet and greet room at the shelter.
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and was arrested for public intoxication. 5:10 p.m. — An officer responded to an animal problem and made contact. All was well. 7:24 p.m. — Officers responded to an accident and took a report. 10:18 p.m. — A desk manager of an area hotel advised that one of his guests needed an officer to possibly file a report. May 26 12:03 a.m. — An officer arrested a female subject at a traffic stop for driving on a suspended license. 12:03 a.m. — An officer responded to an area hotel to assist a guest. 12:13 a.m. — An officer responded to a residence for a noise issue. 2:30 a.m. — An officer assisted a Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputy with an intoxicated male by administering a blood alcohol content test. 8:26 a.m. — Carroll County Sherif’s Office was advised of a complaint from a resident about a suspicious vehicle.
The complainant made contact with one of the males in the vehicle while on the phone with dispatch. The subject acted suspicious before driving off and returning to the residence. Officers searched the area for the vehicle. 10:29 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at a local business and secured the building until a key holder arrived. The key holder checked the business and determined nothing was missing or damaged. 1:23 p.m. — The Carroll County Sherif’s Office was advised of a three-vehicle accident reported to be inside city limits. The officers discovered the accident happened outside of town and discontinued response. 10:19 p.m. — An officer conducted a welfare check. 11:39 p.m. — Officers responded to an area motel to speak with the manager about an issue she was having. May 27 3:01 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of an intoxicated female subject but was unable to find her.
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of Arkansas for a short time before the war,” said his son, Doug Brashears. Doug said his father attended flight school and served as a pilot in World War II. Vol later worked in the Pentagon for a few years after the war, he said, and moved back to Berryville to help take care of his mother, who was in poor health. “He loved flying,” Susan said. “He had some amazing stories about it.” During his time in the Air Force, Doug said Vol came back to Berryville on a four-day leave and married his wife, Helen. “He got the marriage license prior to asking her,” Susan said, laughing. “He knew he only had the four days to convince her.” “He had to be back on base at a certain time,” Doug said. “The funny thing about the marriage license was in a small town of course everyone knew. [Vol and Helen] were in church together, and everyone was staring at her because she was the only one who didn’t know he had taken out a marriage license.” He said they got married and took off on a four-day adventure before Vol returned to the base. “Mom passed away after 71 years together,” Doug said. “They were really inseparable.” “His relationship with Helen was amazing,” Susan said. “They were always holding hands. They worked side by side forever. They were truly an inspiration.” Doug said his parents loved each other and loved what they did. “When [Susan and I] came back in the business in 1987, they were 65 years old,” he said. “They were still delivering furniture in the evening. They did literally everything.” Doug said Brashears Furniture began as a lumber mill in 1935 and was run by his grandparents. “It was where they shipped hardwoods throughout the Midwest,” he said, “mostly wagon parts. When wag-
ons became less and less prevalent, they had to figure out other things to do. After the war, that was making bowling pins, baseball bats and bows.” During the Great Depression, Susan said Brashears was the largest employer in Carroll County. “They would buy and sell anything at that point,” Doug said. According to an interview with Vol in the Aug. 29, 2005 issue of Arkansas Business, that included exporting live rabbits and bullfrogs. Vol said a good pair of bullfrogs would fetch $10 at the time. “That was one of the things they did to get through the Depression,” Susan said. “They would ship bullfrogs. [Vol and his father] even wrote a book on raising frogs.” “They printed it on their own press,” Doug said. Susan said they became such experts that for decades the Library of Congress would refer people to the Brashears for questions on raising bullfrogs. Doug said his grandparents converted the lumber mill into a general store in the 1950s. In 1969, he said his grandmother was in poor health, so Vol bought the business. “It became Brashears Furniture at that point,” Doug said. He said his father was “always a salesman.” “He was always selling just to the end,” Doug said. “Up until a year and a half ago, he still came in and took the mail every day. He’d also stop at Arvest, where he’d been on the bank board, and bring popcorn over every Friday.” Susan said Vol loved life and loved people. “He wanted to know about you and connect,” she said. Doug said his dad’s positive spirit and smile stand out the most in his mind. “I never remember dad actually being angry in all of his life,” he said. “He was always smiling. He never raised his voice. When you asked how things were going, he’d always say ‘Things are good!’ ”
Reuben Smith, a longtime friend of Vol, shared what an inspiration Vol was at the funeral service Monday, May 20, at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel. “Vol Brashears was an inspirational man who lived his life with integrity and joy,” Smith said. “You could sense these attributes whenever you met or spent time with him.” He said everyone in the room could tell story after story of how Vol inspired them and made them feel special. “Whenever I had the privilege of spending time with Vol, he would exude joy,” Smith said, “and I knew he believed in me and those around me. … Vol was able to be himself around anyone, but at the same time, lift the other person up by his words, encouragement, wisdom and smile.” He said Vol recognized the value of every person. “You can see the influence of Vol in his family today,” Smith said. “His awe-inspiring legacy lives on through them.” Kristy Noble, a longtime family friend, said she sees Vol as “an icon and a pillar in this community.” “I grew up knowing Vol and Helen because they were friends of my parents,” Noble said. “I would describe Vol as a kind and gentle man with a sweet spirit.” She said some of her fondest memories of Vol were when she would pick him up to attend Berryville Rotary Club. “He knew everyone, and everyone knew him,” Noble said. “He always had a canny way of making everyone around him comfortable. He laughed not only with his smile but most importantly with his eyes.” Doug said his father was active throughout his life, exercising four days a week and line dancing on Fridays at
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the Cowboy Church in Green Forest. “This past Christmas, this group of line dancers decided they would go dance at some local nursing homes,” he said. “Of course, dad was older than most of the people there, but [the line dancers] had T-shirts that said ‘Aged to Perfection.’ ” Susan said the group wore the shirts to the service in honor of Vol. “He danced his whole life,” Doug said. “He’d dance with mom in high school at the Grove on Fridays, and he was still dancing at the end.” Vol was a member of the United Methodist Church in Berryville and was also a 50-year member of the Ashley Masonic Lodge #66, a former Arvest Bank Board member and was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arkansas Furniture Association. Vol is survived by his three sons, Vol Brashears III, Kent Brashears and Doug Brashears and his wife, Susan, as well as nieces and nephews. Susan said Vol was proud of what the business had become and so proud of his sons. “He always told us the only thing he gave us was a good reputation,” she said, “but of course that wasn’t true.” She said he always taught his family and employees to sell quality furniture at a good price, to treat people with respect and not to buy merchandise you couldn’t stand behind. She said his motto was “If you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse. Nothing stays the same.” Doug said his father lived an exemplary life, being active and independent up until his sudden death. “At 96, he took no medications, worked out four days a week and line danced on Fridays,” he said. “He was married 71 years to the love of his life.”
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