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Dump truck full of sand turns over near Thorncrown, shuts Hwy. 62
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him, then spoke to the wife. No report was taken. 10:22 p.m. — A local resident had left her home in a hurry for an emergency out of town. She wasn’t sure if she’d locked her back door and wondered if an officer would take a look for her. An officer checked and all the doors were locked. Just like Mayberry! July 16 1:53 a.m. — An officer was flagged down by a lady stating she was employed at a local bar and she was concerned that the owner seemed to be highly intoxicated and he planned to leave, she wanted someone to check on him. The officer was unable to make contact with him. 3:37 a.m. — A caller advised of a barking dog in town and it must be running around because the barking was moving. Responding officer was unable to hear any barking or find a dog. Finally the roaming, loud-mouth dog went to bed. See Dispatch, page 23
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Best in Show
Landscape painter follows signs to career By Jennifer Jackson Carol Dickie has wanted to be an artist since she was 5 years old. When she was in first grade, her pencil portrait of the policeman on the corner was selected to be in the student art show at Laguna Gloria museum in Austin, Texas. When Dickie was in high school, several of her pencil and ink drawings were entered in the show. But pragmatism prevented her from following her early inclinations. “My mother told me I couldn’t make a living as an artist,” Dickie said. At the age of 49, Dickie decided to challenge her mother’s advice by devoting herself full-time time to landscape painting. Three years later, she held her first show and sold her first works, and since then, has won awards at regional and national shows. She was invited to become a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, which is a validation of the quality of her art. “It wasn’t true,” she said of her mother’s prediction. Two signposts pointed her in the right direction. The first was when Dickie and partner Robyn Johnson walked into town in Creede, Colorado, on Memorial Day weekend and saw an artist demonstrating a mixed-media painting technique. Dickie begged her way into the class, where the artist, Stephen Quiller, taught her the technique of painting with water-color and gouche. “I got really inspired,” Dickie said. The second sign was the one pointing off Highway 62 to the Beaver Lake Dam campground on 187. Looking for a permanent place to settle after a year on the road, Dickie said “Let’s look at Arkansas.” She and Johnson were driving from Rogers to Eureka Springs, when, tired from traveling and remembering the hair-pin curves on the road into Eureka Springs, Dickie turned the couple’s 30-foot RV off the highway. Based at the campground, they started looking for a house and found a fixer-upper fishing cabin for sale. “We were very fortunate to find a place
we could afford on the water,” Dickie said. While Dickie didn’t follow a direct path to art or Arkansas, she was always involved in jobs that involved creativity. Graduating from Baylor University with a degree in English, she was worked for the Marlin Daily Democrat, the smallest daily newspaper in Texas, as a reporter/ photographer, often lending a hand with type-setting and page lay-out. In 1983, she moved to Denton, Texas, to take a public relations job at Texas Women’s University, where she also taught journalism. She then tried business and promotional writing on a free-lance basis. When that paled, she rejected office-job options in favor of opening a lawn and landscape service where she could be outdoors. Johnson was one of her employees. Dickie also bought and sold antiques, bought a house, and bought and fixed up rental property. They still have the rental property, but in 2002, Johnson announced “We’re going to sell the house and go full-time RV-ing.” Holding an “Ain’t Dead Yet” estate sale, the two sold several tons of stuff, Dickie said, and set off in a Dodge truck pulling a 30-foot 5th wheeler they had never driven before. Leaving Texas in July, they drove through Colorado and Utah to Wyoming, where they spent September and part of October as campground hosts in Yellowstone Park. After wintering in California and Arizona, they headed back to Colorado, where they discovered artist Stephen Quiller painting in Creede. For Dickie, it was a case of “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” “It was the only class ever took,” she said. Arriving in Arkansas and buying the cabin, Dickie and Johnson lived in their RV at Starkey Park campground, where they were campground hosts, for two years while they rebuilt the cabin. When the main floor was completed in April of 2005, they moved in. Augmented by rental property income and Johnson’s job at a nearby resort, Dickie devoted herself fulltime to landscape painting with mixed
ABOVE: Tiger the Cat turns her back on Carol Dickie’s attempt to get the cat to pose with the painting on the deck of Dickie’s Beaver Lake home. “Bent Aspens” will be in the Artists of Northwest Arkansas Regional Art Exhibition in Springdale in August.
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AT LEFT: Dickie’s bird’s-eye view of boat docks on Beaver Lake took first place at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum’s Valley Invitational Show.
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water-based media. “I find my spiritualism in nature,” she said. “My paintings are of places where I felt a connection.” Last fall, Dickie published a book of her Ozark paintings, “Persimmon Seed Notebook.” Although she didn’t think she had anything the gift shop at Crystal Bridges Museum would be intereted in, she e-mailed artist Zeek Taylor of the Eureka Springs Artists Registry for a contact there. The response: somebody there knew of her work and wanted to meet her. “Not only did they have a book-signing, they also wanted to carry my work,” Dickie said. “We had a wonderful book-signing, with eight paintings up.” This June, her entry in the Bentonville Art Festival was named Best in Show in the two-dimensional art category, and
will be exhibited at Crystal Bridges. Last week, Dickie’s painting, “Tethered,” a bird’s-eye view of boat docks at Beaver Lake, took the first place award at the Forth Smith Regional Art Museum’s 65th Valley Invitational Show, which opened July 18 and is up through August. As a result of winning awards in national shows, Dickie was invited to become a signature member of National Watercolor Society, which allows her to sign her paintings “Carol Dickie NWS.” If Dickie had followed her mother’s career advice, the initials after her name would have been “C.P.A.” Carol Dickie’s art is available at Eureka Thyme, 19 Spring St., Eureka Springs. For more information, go to www.eurekathyme.com or www.caroldickiefineart.com.
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Council moves closer to mandatory recycling for restaurants, bars By Landon Reeves At Monday’s meeting, the City Council heard the first reading of two ordinances, one that would require the recycling of glass and cardboard by restaurants and bars, and the other that extends the 200-foot rule to all residential zones. Council members also approved two resolutions calling for moratoriums that halt the issuing of Conditional Use Permits for R-1 zones and the issuing of business licenses for tour guide services and tour vehicles. The council also read the taxi and limousine ordinance for a second time and the city finance director gave the midyear budget review. RECYCLING The ordinance regarding mandatory recycling was given the number 2187 and was approved on its first reading. The ordinance has to be approved for two more readings, and if passed into law, requires a 30-day waiting period. Ordinance 2187 states that any business that disposes of glass and cardboard at more than 10 percent of their total garbage weight can be cited and fined. Before the first reading was approved the ordinance was amended to include that the first offense will receive a verbal warning only. After the first offense, business owners can be fined up to $250 plus the court costs for each time they have too much glass and cardboard in their garbage. The purpose of the ordinance is to help curb the amount of garbage the city puts in its landfill, so that it can avoid the very-expensive problem of a full landfill — problem that other cities in Arkansas are now facing, said Alderman James DeVito. “I just want y’all to know I am completely for recycling. I just think that this is virtually unenforceable,” said Alderman Dee Purkeypile, who was the only council member to vote against the or-
dinance. noted that on collection day, it will be Council members Mickey Schneider obvious to spot which ones are not reand Terry McClung had questions about cycling. who would enforce the ordinance and ZONING AND LICENSES how they would do it. At the previous meeting, the council “I am also a firm and avid believer in asked Weaver to draft an ordinance to recycling,” Schneider said. “But I am extend the 200-foot rule to all residential sorry, when you make it mandatory I zones, following unanimous support of have a problem because I want to know the proposal by the Planning Commishow you are going to police it.” sion. The ordinance’s first reading was Schneider then proposed a hypothet- approved unanimously by the council ical situation that involved her and De- Monday. Vito owning restauThe 200-foot rule rants that were close states that if someto one another. She one would like to “I just want y’all to know I said that if they start a business in am completely for recycling. were to have some an R-1 residential petty dispute, what area, they can be I just think that this is would stop her from granted a license virtually unenforceable.” looking through only if there is no Dee Purkeypile DeVito’s trash to other businesses of “snitch” on him for the same type within Alderman not recycling? 200 feet on the same City Attorney Tim street. Weaver answered Similar businesswith the existing and separate ordinance es can be within 200 feet of each other, that prohibits people from digging in but just not on the same street. The pendeach other’s trash. The council laughed ing ordinance extends the rule to all resiat Weaver’s quick answer, but the point dential zones, not just R-1. of the question was discussed and debatThe resolution for a 90-day moratoried further. um on Conditional Use Permits in R-1 “Well, I can tell you with my card- was approved by the council as well. board and glass collection if I have a It is another attempt by the City Counwaxed piece of cardboard ... I will find it cil to stop the creep of commercial propsetting on my curb,” DeVito said. “They erties into residential areas, which in the (the city garbage workers and waste col- past has been a large problem, officials lectors) check that stuff and they are the said. The CUPs that have already applied ones who will determine if there is a vi- and are waiting for a ruling will not be olation.” affected by the temporary moratorium. Weaver backed up DeVito by adding “In 2009, we had 107 CUPs in R-1.” that the city garbage collectors would said Planning Commission Chairwoman be able to assist police in investigating Beverly Blankenship. “Today, we have whether a business should be fined for 28 CUPs in R-1 so it is a lot less. It is not not recycling. Alderwoman Joyce Zeller like it used to be; we have taken the list then commended the workers’ attention down a lot.” to detail and stated that it is pretty obAnother moratorium was placed Monvious which businesses produce a lot of day on issuing new business licenses for glass and cardboard waste — and she tour guide services and tour vehicles,
after workers from local taxi companies and the horse-drawn carriage company voiced complaints about a competitor that was allegedly operating an illegal and unsafe business. The workers stated that the driver of a motorized vehicle that was described as a “parade float” was offering and supplying transportation to customers along routes serviced by other, licensed businesses. One resident who commented at the meeting alleged the vehicle is unsafe as well. When the issue was brought to the police, no one was arrested or charged, and the vehicle and its driver kept operating unhindered, he said. The council could not decide whether the vehicle operators were operating with no business license or simply with the wrong type of license. So it was decided to establish the moratorium to keep the individuals in question from seeking the correct business license and to work with the chief of police to determine whether they were breaking any laws. The council also heard the mid-year budget review from Finance Director Lonnie Clark. “What I told them was that it is the middle of the year so we are at 50 percent of what we budgeted,” Clark said. “We are just right on target for what we have budgeted in almost every department.” Some departments are a little ahead and some are a little behind, such as Public Works because of unexpected expenses. But altogether, the city is on track with its budget while they will have to monitor Public Works closely, Clark said. In other news, the council read for the second time Ordinance 2186, which sets fees for limousine business licenses. Council members also tabled talks of the possibility of rezoning the Gavioli Theater at 80 Mountain St. until more information could be brought to them at the next council meeting.
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School board to consider outsourcing the hiring of substitute teachers
By Kathryn Lucariello The Eureka Springs School Board hopes to save time and burden on its school secretaries by contracting with a company that will arrange for substitute teachers as needed. At the board’s meeting Thursday night, Superintendent David Kellogg said he had two proposals, one from SubTeach, and another from WillSub, to provide the service. He said the companies will also handle payroll for substitute teachers. Secretaries at each of the schools are tasked with trying to find substitutes to fill vacancies when teachers call in sick, and sometimes that work has to be done at night or early in the morning to be sure classes are covered. In addition, they have added paperwork handling payroll and associated taxes. The district paid $95,643 last year to substitute teachers and an additional $22,338 in benefits. A firm would handle all of that, Kellogg said, “instead of our secretaries getting involved.” SubTeach quoted 35 percent of the payroll payout, plus an additional cost of $12,137. WillSub quoted 25 percent of the payout and an additional cost of $2,573. The firms also provide training for substitute teachers, Kellogg said. Elementary principal Clare Lesieur said the schools do provide training for substitutes. “We do a couple hours’ training at the start of the year,” she said, comparing it with what a firm would provide. “But theirs is more extensive.” “I’m not ready for a recommendation today,” Kellogg told the board, “but I wanted to put it in front of you.” He said he would follow up on it at the August meeting. The board approved changes to the student handbooks. At the high school, a change to the random drug testing policy
deletes a sentence about what happens if a student is absent on the day their name is selected for the test. An alternate name will be selected, and there are “no makeup tests,” said President Al Larson. If the student is absent, there will be no drug test until the student’s name comes up again in a random selection. The board denied a request from the Huntsville School District to accept a transfer of three students from the same family into the district. Kellogg recommended the board deny the request, but gave no reasons, nor did board members ask why. Asked his reasons after the meeting, Kellogg declined to comment, except to say he can’t discuss student issues, and, asked whether he had communicated with board members individually about his reasons prior to the meeting, also declined to comment. In other business, the board: • Approved Kellogg as a check signer. • Approved the classified personnel policy. • Approved a landscaping consulting contract with Christopher Fischer for $900 for 60 hours to work on the elementary school playground. • Approved paying $14,000 in attorney fees to the Hatfield and Sayre law firm for its work on the school millage lawsuit. • Approved dropping a lawsuit to recover attorney fees from the Arkansas Department of Education over the school millage lawsuit. The Fountain Lake School District, partners with Eureka Springs in the lawsuit, has also agreed to drop it. • Approved the transfer of $1.05 million from operating to the building fund, which is a standard legal accounting practice each year. • Heard a principal’s report from Lesieur, who said two teachers had attended an English Language Learners academy, See School Board, page 30
Miata Club gives to Fire Dept.
Photo by David Bell
The Eureka Springs Fire Department is one of the recipients of a generous donation from the NW Arkansas Miata Club, which holds it’s annual rally in the city. Monies raised through raffles, auctions and other fundraisers are given to charitable or non-profit. This year it was the fire department and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Club president Ken Nelson, on the right, presents a check for $4,000 to ES Fire Chief Rhys Williams as other firemen and members of the Miata club gather around one of the fire trucks.
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Helder leaves Highlanders
Rambo takes over boys’ program, assumes athletic director duties By Chan Davis After five years of leading Eureka Springs’ basketball program, Nolan Helder has resigned to take over the boys’ team at West Fork. Though the decision was not an easy one, Helder will be reunited with friends and family when he arrives to take over for the Tigers. “We are going to West Fork where my wife and I were both born and raised,” Helder said in a phone interview Monday afternoon. “I will be taking over for David Ferrell who won over 500 games. I am taking his place after he took a job at the University of the Ozarks to coach basketball.” Helder will be replaced by Brian Rambo, who coached the Lady Highlanders to a 13-win season last year. Rambo said he is excited about making the change, albeit bittersweet. “We hate to lose Coach Helder,” Rambo said. “He is a great guy and a great coach. But I am ready to take on this challenge.” Helder won 113 games in five seasons with the Highlanders and did not suffer a losing season during his tenure. Under his reign, Eureka Springs advanced to the regional tournament four consecutive seasons, reached the state tournament in back-to-back seasons, went to the Elite 8 once and won a regional title, the first and only in school history. And his best season was possibly yet to come. “This team going to be great this year,” Helder said. “They are hosting district tournament for first time in school history, which is a big deal. And they have the ability to win state or at least play in the finals.” Helder said the Highlanders have the ability to win as many as 30 games, though Rambo says 25 may be closer to reality.
“We are going to have a hard time inside because we don’t really have a big man,” Rambo said. “We will be very tough on the perimeter with our guards. We are going to be difficult to defend.” Helder and Rambo had discussed the possibility of West Fork making an offer. Helder had said he would most likely stay in Eureka Springs. But when the offer came in, it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. “It was a very difficult decision,” Helder said. “I wasn’t planning on or looking to leave here. I love it in Eureka Springs. We have been here five years. It was a hard decision to make after building these relationships.” But for Helder, going back home was a force he couldn’t resist. “All our relatives are there,” Helder said. “My grandfather, Doyle Baker, was the first football coach at West Fork. Then he became principal and hired John Self, my wifes dad, as the second football coach. We still have a lot of family that works in the school. Rodney Self, my brother-in-law, is the girl’s coach and we have nieces and nephews and cousins that go to school there. For our family and children to be around relatives, it was best for our family.” Helder held a meeting with players and parents at Eureka Springs after making the decision to submit his resignation. The school is still conducting interviews for a new girls’ coach and will have to find a replacement for Helder on the softball field as well. Helder just wants to believe he is leaving Eureka Springs in better shape than he found it. “We built a new gym and three of five years we raised money for new uniforms,” he said. “We paid for kids to go to summer camps. We put a lot into that program.
Photo by Chan Davis Brian Rambo, left, will take over the boy’s basketball program at Eureka Springs, replacing Nolan Helder, right, who accepted a job at West Fork last week.
I would like to think I improved the program in my time. We had a few years where we didn’t have many kids playing. The interest has grown.” That interest is now in the hands of Rambo. And Rambo is no stranger to
coaching the boys. He is 3-0 in games where he has filled in for Helder, including the final game at the old gymnasium last season. “Hopefully, we can keep that going,” Rambo said.
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Defending the White River
‘Friends’ group targets SWEPCO’s plans near stream
The group the Friends of the White River held a short meeting July 10 to apprise local residents in the Eureka Springs West area about its efforts on behalf of stopping the 345 kV transmission line proposed by SWEPCO. One of the group’s organizers, Glen Sims, summarized the position of the group. He said it is not in opposition to the efforts of another large and vocal group opposed to the project, Save the Ozarks, but it has taken a “different approach,” focusing mainly on the White River as it would be affected by SWEPCO’s proposed Route 62/86 and segments AN and AO. This route would come over the hill at Dinosaur World to Ward Road continue on Hwy. 62 north of White River Bridge, go along the banks of the White River 1.75 miles up to Inspiration Point and below Wolf Ridge and Lake Leatherwood, then on to Berryville. FOTWR has filed as an intervener un-
der the name Intervener Sims in the hearings before the Arkansas Public Service Commission. It protests the route on the basis of recreational, economic and environmental impacts to the White River area, Sims said. The group has hired an attorney to plead their case. Four members of the group gave synopses of their written testimony. Dr. James Helwig, a geologist, said he had done extensive fieldwork and mapping of the proposed area. His findings show that water levels recorded by residents in the Cherokee Crossing area in the 2008 and 2011 flooding indicate that transmission line poles will be in the water should such flooding occur again. He mapped five landslides in the Inspiration Point and Wolf Ridge area. He said one of the routes crosses directly over a landslide. “The terrain in this area is very unstable and presents a clear and substantial hazard to construction and maintenance
James Helwig, a geologist, spoke about the unstable terrain in the White River area and how it would be affected by the SWEPCO transmission line.
of the line,” he wrote. He said that four of the five landslides “occur in areas of disturbance by construction eight or more years ago.” Wanda Kertzman, who owns an antique business at Inspiration Point, pointed out that Carroll County was the fourth most visited county in Arkansas in 2012 and generated $172 million in tourist dollars, equal to 66 percent of similar income in Benton County, “which has a population more than 10 times as great and enjoys the popularity of Crystal Bridges Museum.” She said tourism will be heavily affected by people seeing the line because of its proximity to tourist lodging, and those who fish and float the White River will have to pass under the line. Carla Short, who owns a resort and float business, said there is an active Bald Eagle nest, located near Inspiration Point, which has been verified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The nest would be less than 200 meters from the transmission line, and there are other nests in the White River Valley. “We have been working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and have learned that we possibly have Indiana bats, cave fish and an endangered woodpecker,” she said. “We will be working to
turn this into a conservation area.” Dr. Patricia Helwig, also a geologist and paleontologist, said her testimony has been withdrawn because it was based on the federal designation of the White River as a Blueway, which was recently withdrawn after numerous protests from Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri groups as well as elected officials. Helwig called the withdrawal of the designation “sad.” “The very criteria that led to the Blueway designation and concerns for conservation are now threatened, while ironically accepting habitat destruction and condemnation of our property for an unneeded power line.” Kertzman said SWEPCO has made a request of the APSC judge that those who have submitted written testimony or affidavits already not be allowed to speak at the APSC hearings. But Administrative Law Judge Connie Griffin allowed everyone to speak who wished to. Those who wish to read the full testimony of the Sims interveners can visit www. apscservices.info, Docket No. 13-041-U, and refer to 163, 165, 166 and 167. More information on FOTWR can be found at their website www.friendsofthewhiteriver.org.
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Renowned Spyro Gyra to headline Jazz Eureka 2013 By Kristal Kuykendall Jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra will headline the 2013 Jazz Eureka festival, Sept. 1314, organizers have announced. Spyro Gyra is a jazz fusion band that formed in the mid-1970s. The band’s sound has its roots in traditional jazz, but combines elements of R&B, funk and pop music. The five-man group is known for its mastery over their instruments and the energy of their live performances. They have performed more than 5,000 shows, released 29 albums selling over 10 million copies, while also achieving one Platinum and two Gold albums. Next year Spyro Gyra will celebrate 40 years as a band while showing little sign of wanting to slow down — having earned Grammy nominations for each of their last four albums. Friday evening in Basin Spring Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m, will be a Sunset Serenade with free music and a dance by the Fayetteville Jazz Collective, an 18 piece big band of Northwest Arkansas’ finest musicians. Spyro Gyra, whose odd name has since become world famous, was first known simply as “Tuesday Night Jazz Jams,” a forum
wherein would-be bandleader Jay Beckenstein and a few others were joined by a rotating cast of characters. Tuesday just happened to be the night when most musicians weren’t playing other gigs to pay their bills. Around this time, a young keyboardist named Tom Schuman began sitting in when he was only 16 years old. This young man, of course, remains a member to this day. The group’s increasing popularity — combined with the purchase of a new sign for the club — prompted the owner to insist that Beckenstein come up with a name for his band. “It began as a joke. I said ‘spirogyra,’ he misspelled it, and here we are 30 years later. In retrospect, it’s okay. In a way, it sounds like what we do. It sounds like motion and energy.” The first few years saw the group’s identity split into a dynamic live act and a producer-centric recording process, borne out of the rotating cast of characters in the jazz-jam beginnings. Spyro Gyra saw several personnel changes in the 1980s, but that slowed down about 20 years ago. Julio Fernandez became the group’s guitarist in 1984 and, except for a short hiatus at the end of that decade, has
Back-basting Needle Turn Applique workshop is Sept. 12 Author and Quilting teacher Barbara J. Eikmeier will present “Back Basting Appliqué” at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow, 515 Spring Street in Eureka Springs, on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. Join the group and learn needle turn applique using the back basting technique. Workshop participants will get hands-on experience with the basics as they sew a small flower block. During the three-hour session, Barb will also demonstrate “beyond the basics” techniques that are presented in her new book, “Back Basting Appliqué, Step by Step” (Martingale & Co). Quilt samples from the book will be on display. Because it’s a hands-on workshop, class size will be limited to 20 students. Attend-
ees should bring the following supplies: small pointed scissors, needle threader − if you need one − Embroidery needle for basting (size 7 or 8) and a Straw or Milliner needle for appliqué (size 10 or 11). An optional kit containing all necessary supplies arranged in a cute little tin will be available from the instructor for $12. Barb is using her time at the Colony to work on a cookbook involving pies, so there will be pies to sample for regreshments! To register, email director@writerscolony.org or call Linda Caldwell at (479)253-7444. Payment of the $15 fee will guarantee a spot. To see more of Barb’s work, check out her website at www.barbsfavorites.com.
continued in that position. Scott Ambush became the band’s bass player in 1991 — making this the beginning of his third decade in the band. Bonny Bonaparte joined the band in 2006 making him the “new guy” at five years. “Aside from one of the most amazing live shows in instrumental music and killer, killer songs, Spyro Gyra endures as an audience favorite because they created an original style that sounded like nothing that came before it, remarks Art Good, creator and host of the popular, nationally syndicated Jazz Trax show, who recalls first playing their breakthrough hits “Morning Dance” and “Shaker Song” as a mainstream AC deejay in the late 70’s,” says Spyro Gyra’s official bio. A recent review by JazzTimes.com had this to say about the group and its fall 2011 album release, “A Foreign Affair”: “Spyro Gyra is a quintessential American jazz band that often gets lumped into the popjazz category thanks to two monster radio hits from more than 30 years ago: ‘Shaker Song’ and ‘Morning Dance.’ But while those songs helped band members buy houses and gain a worldwide audience, they don’t speak to saxophonist Jay Beckenstein and compa-
ny’s insistence of jazz integrity over simple instrumental pop,” writes Brian Soergel. “Spyro Gyra’s latest will satisfy the jazz hordes as well as those who yearn for the early, tropical-inspired fun. A Foreign Affair travels the globe, and does it in style. The steel pans make a comeback on ‘Sweet Ole Thang,’ returning drummer Bonny B to his Trinidadian roots. ‘Caribe’ is another warmand-sunny blast from the past, and the band’s Brazilian influences are lovingly fashioned in ‘Samba for Two’ and ‘Canção de Ninar.’ “Guitarist Julio Fernandez’s ‘Falling Walls’ is funky world music employing Middle Eastern scales, and he sings ‘Chileno Boys,’ a tune written by Israeli musician David Broza. Other highlights: ‘Last Call’ featuring bluesman Keb’ Mo’, and bassist Scott Ambush’s South African sojourn on ‘Dancing on Table Mountain.’ “Simply put, this is the CD that many casual Spyro Gyra fans have been waiting for.” Spyro Gyra performs at The Aud at 36 S. Main St. on Saturday, Sept. 14 as the Jazz Festival headliner. Tickets are on sale now at www.theauditorium.org and range from $20 See Jazz, page 29
Historical Museum to hold annual members’ meeting
The annual meeting of the membership of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum will take place on Monday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The president of the Board of Directors, Sara Armellini, will outline the events and accomplishments at the museum in the past year as well as plans for the upcoming year. Facility Director Steven Sinclair will also give a report to the members. One change to the by-laws is being proposed, which will amend the date for the renewal of annual dues. Currently, all dues become payable on July 1 of each year. The proposed by-laws change will
state: “Dues will be payable annually on the anniversary date of first joining.” There will be an election to fill four vacancies on the Board of Directors. The nominating committee will present their report, and nominations will be accepted from the floor. Following the business meeting, a social gathering will take place and light refreshments will be served. Later, the Board of Directors will convene to elect officers for the coming year. All current members and any one wishing to become members are encouraged to attend. Bring a friend. For more information contact Steven Sinclair, director@eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org, or 479-253-9417.
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Police: Eureka man caught with 26 pounds of pot From The Tulsa World V I A N , Okla. — A tractor-trailer rig acted as a sort of “rolling roadblock,” allowing Sequoyah County (Okla.) Travis Graham Drug Interdiction authorities to arrest a Eureka Springs man found with 26 pounds of marijuana in his pickup on Friday, authorities said. Sequoyah County Sheriff Ron Lockhart said Travis Graham, 24, of Eureka Springs was arrested on charges of drug trafficking, driving while intoxicated,
possession of drug paraphernalia and eluding police. Lockhart said drug interdiction officers attempted to stop Graham at 8:15 a.m. Friday about 5 miles east of Vian, Okla. Lockhart said Graham, who was eastbound on Interstate 40, attempted to speed away. He was eventually stopped when his pickup crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer rig out of Ponca City. Lockhart said Graham wasn’t injured in the crash, but his pickup was disabled. Officers found methamphetamines in the pickup, and a police K-9 led them to find the marijuana in a toolbox in the pickup’s bed. Graham is being held at the Sequoyah County Detention Center on $40,600 bond.
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Polygraph: Deputy Hand not ‘dirty’ By Landon Reeves people. Nine out of 10 arrests go smoothly, An officer of the Carroll County Sher- but there is always one that will be trouiff’s Office accepted and passed a poly- blesome, Hand said. Hand said during his graph test to prove that he was wrongfully training he heard from a police instructor accused of being a “bad” or a “dirty” cop that all law enforcement officers face this by a criminal informant, said Sheriff Bob problem: when police are questioned by Grudek in a press conference July 8. their superiors or the press, people tend to Officer Joel Hand was eager to prove lose sight of 90 percent of the good work his integrity as an law enforcement offi- they do and focus on the 10 percent of troucer when asked by Grudek to be tested for blesome arrests. deception by the Arkansas State Police. A Grudek indicated he wanted to clear up polygraph test took place July 3, and the the allegations about Hand. instant results provided proof that Hand “We had an incident where we were rewas in no way corrupt or deceptive, the quested by a colonel not to participate in sheriff said. a task force because of allegations about Hand’s integrity was brought into ques- Joel,” Grudek said. “It got to the point tion from several inciwhere I was tired of dents. hearing this about him. He was accused in So to put it to rest we “It got to the point August 2010 by Edasked him to take a where I was tired of ward “Blue John” polygraph test and it hearing this about him. So Chevallier during an showed no deception arrest by Hand. Che- to put it to rest we asked him at all.” vallier claimed Hand Grudek said he conto take a polygraph test used excessive force siders it a sad state of and it showed no and lacked probable affairs when a known cause to make the arcriminal’s word was deception at all.” rest. taken over a deputy’s. – Bob Grudek In a filed sworn afWhen Grudek apfidavit with Carroll proached Hand about County Prosecutthe test, Hand agreed ing Attorney Tony Rogers, Steve Badley to it with zero apprehension, Grudek said, claimed that Hand arrested him for DWI, but the damage to Hand’s reputation had without being given a field sobriety test or already happened. a Portable Breathalyzer Test. He claimed Hand said he had to explain to his chilthat Hand then pepper sprayed him and dren, whom he raises as a single father, kicked and stomped on his head. about the allegations. One day when his Grudek has also denied rumors that son got home from school he was curious Deputy Joel Hand was in a car wreck that about why people were talking about his involved a different deputy. father and what it meant. A criminal informant also made accu“You try explaining that to a 12-yearsations, which Grudek would not elabo- old,” Hand said. rate on. The events that had made people But he has shrugged off the events and question Hand’s honesty took place in the considers them routine for his career. last two years and finally came to a climax “I once had a chief who was teaching a after the informant alleged he was “dirty.” class say, ‘If no one is complaining abut In an interview with Hand on July 11, you, then you are not doing your job.’” he said that since he started working with Hand continued. “It is all part of the system CCSO in 2004, he has arrested thousands of of checks and balances.”
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County Equalization Board to meet, hear appeals in August
By Kathryn Lucariello Those who wish to appeal the assessed value on their property for tax purposes have until Aug. 19 to file an application with the county clerk. Each year every county in the state convenes a Board of Equalization, whose purpose is two-fold. The first is to review and equalize overall county assessments done by the assessor on all properties, which include acreage lands, city and town lots, other real property and personal property. Second, the board will hear assessment appeals by property owners who feel their assessments are unreasonable. To do this, the property owner must prove that the assessment is “manifestly excessive or clearly erroneous or confiscatory.” Equalizing property means to adjust the valuation of property to create a uniform tax rate. According to the state’s website, the board also “has a duty to list and value any property subject to taxation that they know is not listed for value for that year.” The board also has the authority to classify personal property and zone and classify real property to get an average value. The board may not, however, change the value of crop land, pasture land, or timber land. The board may make adjustments of individual assessments based on evidence presented. It can reclassify land upon proof of change in use of the land or upon proof that the land is not eligible for the classification it is in.
Property owners can bring comparable sales information to their hearings. According to the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Department, “Only those valid sales that have been time adjusted to equal market value as of January 1 of the reappraisal year my be used.” Property owners can appeal as assessment during any year, but any adjustment will be done only for the year in which they appeal, and the board will review all similarly situated properties to also either raise or lower them if the reasons apply to others as well. The Equalization Board is made up five members, selected by various entities in the county at a meeting in May: two by the Quorum Court, one by the county judge, one by the school districts and one by the cities. At least one of the Quorum Court selectees must be a licensed real estate appraiser, unless one is unavailable; then a real estate broker; then a real estate salesperson; then a qualified elector of the county. Terms are for three years, staggered. The board is independent of the county assessor’s office, the Quorum Court and the county judge, but the county assessor may appeal decisions of the BOE. Carroll County’s five board members are Don McClung, selected by Judge Sam Barr; Jerl Swofford and Pamela Grudek, selected by the Quorum Court; Bryan Talley, seleced by the school districts; and Michael Tisevich, selected by the cities.The board meets starting Aug. 1, when Assessor Jo Ann Harris delivers completed assessments to County Clerk
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Jamie Correia, who will serve as the Equalization Board secretary. Assessment appeals begin no later than the second Monday in August. Appeals fall under the Freedom of Information Act and are open to the public. The board may not go into executive session to discuss or decide an appeal. Once the board has decided on an appeal, it will notify the property owner immediately if present or by writing 10 days after the hearing. Property owners may appeal the BOE’s decision by letter or petition to the county clerk for a hearing before the county court. Such appeals must be filed on or before the second Monday in October. If dissatisfied with the county court’s decision, the property owner may then appeal to the circuit court. Property owners do not have to attend the meeting. They may appoint an agent to attend for them, or may simply submit written documents as to the adjustment they are requesting. If the
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BOE summons them, they must appear, however. The board can also summon anyone to testify at a hearing and swear them in under oath. The board is required to schedule hearings to accommodate property owners, and must hold av evening hearing each week for working taxpayers. Taxpayers have the burden of proof for the adjustments they are seeking. According to the state website, “If he does not appear in person or by an agent and does not provide documentation then he has not met his burden of proof and he should be denied the relief sought.” The deadline is Aug. 19 to apply for a hearing. To set up an appointment, call the county clerk’s office at 870-4232022 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information on the entire process, visit the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Department at www.arkansas.gov/acd.
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Editorial A sneaky SWEPCO drops three routes
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urprise, surprise. SWEPCO, in a filing with the Arkansas Public Service Commission last Friday, “revised its rankings” of its six alternative routes for the proposed Shipe Road-Kings River 345,000 Volt transmission line project in Benton and Carroll counties. The change was announced in testimony filed by Brian Johnson on behalf of SWEPCO that was a “rebuttal” of comments made by area residents at last week’s public hearings. Johnson was one of five “experts” who filed rebuttals on behalf of SWEPCO, and they use many, many words and lots of legalese and technical mumbo-jumbo to explain SWEPCO’s arguments against pretty much every reason given by area residents for not approving the project as a whole. And in a move that we fully expected, the power company threw out Routes 62, 86 and 91. Why? Because what we view as their attempt to present as many routes as possible — and divide and conquer the local residents’ opposition — fell short. Think about it. Had SWEPCO proposed just one route, it would be more likely that area residents would join forces to oppose the entire project. But with six proposed routes — three of which they now acknowledge are unworkable for reasons that were obvious from the get-go — it was far more likely that residents would be more concerned about their individual property rights — you know, “Not In My Back Yard.” Then, instead of a mass of opposition to the entire project, SWEPCO would like be facing a lot of bickering residents who each opposed the route closest to their property. If that were to have occurred, SWEPCO wouldn’t be fighting to prove the project was needed in the first place. That question would probably be a moot point — approval of the project as whole would be assumed — as the focus became which route would be approved. Part of my original concern about this project was the way (power companies) do these things and have so many proposed routes,”
said state Sen. Bryan King, R-Carroll County, “when you’d think some of them have no chance of getting approved. The result is it divides the people.” What SWEPCO didn’t count on was the Strength of Community in Carroll County and especially the Eureka Springs area. SWEPCO likely expected many if not most of the residents who testified at the public hearings to offer their reasons for opposing the route closest to their homes. That didn’t happen. Nearly everyone of the 229 people who spoke in opposition last Monday and Tuesday clearly stated they oppose the entire project — not just one route or the other. “Historically, the way it usually breaks down is there seems to be opponents for each route, and eventually what happens is that people are protecting their own property from the closest proposed route and saying the other routes are OK,” explained state Rep. Bob Ballinger, R-Carroll County. “But that didn’t happen here. SWEPCO ran into a sort of ‘Perfect Storm’ when they started trying to go through Eureka. The people of Eureka Springs have a lot of passion and know how to get organized — and SWEPCO ran into something I don’t think they ever anticipated.” Indeed. That gives us goose bumps! The idea that we, as Americans, can actually still band together to fight something we see as unfair and wrong, among other things — even when that Something is backed by what they call an order from a power organization that has federal authority in these things. Even SWEPCO acknowledged that it was — at least in part — the overwhelming public outcry of opposition that changed their plans: “As a result of information gathered from numerous public and governmental commenters, and testimony of intervenors, SWEPCO now considers Routes 62, 86 and 91 to be the least favored routes,” SWEPCO spokesman Peter Main told the Lovely County Citizen. “SWEPCO’s rebuttal testimony notes opposition to any transmission lines in close proximity to Thorncrown Chapel, Inspiration Point and historic downtown Eureka Springs.” See Editorial, page 21
Citizens of the Week This week’s Citizens of the Week are the many residents who have been in any way active in the fight against the proposed SWEPCO power lines. It’s those of you who have signs in your yard, or who have attended a rally or fundraiser. It’s those of you who have joined opposition groups. It’s those of you who own an orange STO T-shirt and wear it proudly. It’s those of you who have submitted opposition comments on the Public Service Commission website. And it’s especially the 327 of you who signed up to speak at the public hearings last week. You make us proud to be residents of Eureka Springs.
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Citizen Opinion by Margo Elliott
What do you think about how the CAPC (City Advertising & Promotion Commission) is doing to draw more tourists to Eureka Springs?
Send your opinions to Citizen, P.O., Box 679, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, fax to (479) 253-0080 or e-mail to: citizen.editor@yahoo.com
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Regarding Celebrating July 4th Stuart Drizner “Studebaker the Pie Guy”
Aleen Kedem
Ivan Thompson
“Dancing Queen” “Ivan of the Ozarks” I think the CAPC’s I think they’re doing a great job. doing good. We’re seeing more tourists this year at the Farmer’s Market.
Gina Thompson
(not related to previous) “The Peachy Girl” Never heard of them, so they need to promote better.
Carol Roper
“Miss Heritage Gardens”
Well, I’m not exactly sure of what all they’ve done. They must be doing ok with all the activities there are.
We’ve had a low year. Not sure how much they have to do with it though.
Frankie Rebiejo “The Mouth”
I believe with having a tough job, they’re doing a great job. That’s not easy in Eureka Springs.
Editor: It sure would be nice to see more American Flags flying in front of our local businesses, as well as by the residents of Eureka Springs on the 4th of July. This being a tourist town, we can do a little better! Kay Dandy
Transplant resident shares her SWEPCO testimony Editor’s note: Following is the text of testimony given by Eureka Springs resident Ranaga Farbiarz, who asked that they be printed as Letter to the Editor. To read the text of many of the comments given at the Public Service Commission’s SWEPCO hearings July 15-16, visit www.LovelyCitizen.com. Your honor, I’d like to thank you for coming here to listen to the heartfelt words of our citizenry and the learned testimony of our scientific community. I, however, would like to take you on a personal journey, my journey of discovery. My name is Natan Ranaga Farbiarz, I am an immigrant and a naturalized citizen of the United States of America. I landed in the Port of Newark, New Jersey harbor on Feb. 26, 1951 with my father, mother and older brother. We lived in Newark until 1957, when my father moved us to the suburbs of Livingston, New Jersey so he could raise his family in peace &
serenity. Back in 50’s America there was still plenty of peace and serenity to be found in the suburbs of New Jersey. When I graduated high school, I went to college in Bethlehem, Pa. I had fallen in love with rural america through my summers at Camp Kennetiwapec, in Sussex County, New Jersey. That love only grew as I was able to explore the region of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania north of Bethlehem. Sadly, I returned to Newark for my last two years of college and longed for the peace & quiet, the clean air and water which I had left behind. After college, I was fortunate to be able to travel across the Trans-Canada highway to see the west coast of America. It was glorious and majestic. I will never forget the first time I saw the sun setting in the Arizona desert or the spiritual energy of vastness in Hopi Land in the Four Corners region. The endless fields of wheat and corn in Nebraska and Iowa and the comforting beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains upon my return to the east coast only solidified the love of Nature I had experienced in my journeys. I also remember, quite vividly, the stark industrial wastelands of the oil fields of Texas and Oklahoma and the endless suburban sprawl of Los Angeles. Upon my return to the New York/New Jersey area I saw it in a completely different light. I knew why I had left in the first place. I couldn’t wait to resume my journey to find my own piece of heaven on Earth, my American Dream in the 20th century. See Forum, page 30
Citizen Survey
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
m The CAPC is doing a fine job in a tough economy and doesn’t need to do anything differently. m The CAPC is missing the mark on promoting Eureka Springs tourism and needs to re-group with new leadership. m I would like to see more financial accountability at the CAPC.
m No, because they cannot ignore the common wish.: 7.3% (3 votes) m No, because they know now we are ready to fight all the way.: 26.8% (11 votes) m Yes, I’m afraid of the power and influence of corporations.: 65.9% (27 votes)
41 votes cast
After seeing such big turnout at the SWEPCO hearing, do you think What do you think about how the CAPC (City Advertising & Promotion the power-line proposal will be approved? Why or why not? Commission) is doing to draw more tourists to Eureka Springs?
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From Earth to Beyond Gardener leaves legacy of nature
Photos by Jennifer Jackson
Graham Duffy, who maintains his late father’s garden, has followed in his father’s footsteps as a carpenter and landscaper.
By Jennifer Jackon In 1975, Jim Duffy moved to Eureka Springs from Key West, Fla. He bought a small house on East Mountain, which came with an acre of land sloping down to Mill Hollow Road. In September of that year, Jim married Patricia Brown under a mimosa tree in the yard. They raised a family in the house, which Jim, a carpenter turned contractor, enlarged and remodeled. When Jim passed away last March at the age of 64, he left behind his family, the house and the yard, transformed by 38 years of work into a paradise with winding paths, terraced slopes and three connecting ponds, one with a waterfall. In June, the Eureka Springs Garden Club named Jim’s garden the Residential Garden of the Season. “My uncle told me he created little paradises wherever he went,” Graham Duffy said. Graham, the youngest of the Duffys’ three children, lives up the road from the
house, and has inherited the garden’s upkeep, plus 20-odd maples his father bought but didn’t get around to planting before he died. Graham grew up working with his father on the garden during the summer, he said, and started mowing when he was 10. One time, he accidently cut down the wrong tree with a chainsaw, but his father didn’t get upset. And the tree survived. “He wasn’t the type of man to let things bother him,” Graham said. “He was very Zen Buddha.” Born in South Dakota, Jim Duffy always had a green thumb, Graham learned from his aunt and uncles, and loved plants and growing things ever since he was little. When he bought the Eureka Springs property in 1975, there was nothing on it except an old orchard and a stone retaining wall. “My parents spent years sifting rocks out of the soil,” Graham said. The bamboo, the Japanese maples, the ponds and the stone-paved paths were added over the years and reflect his father’s interest in Japanese-style gardening. Jim researched
Stone-pathed walkways connect the different levels of the yard, at 5 Alexander St. off East Mountain Road.
what to grow on north-facing property, Graham said, and became an expert on Japanese maples -- he could walk the yard and name each species. His father transplanted boxwood from around the neighborhood, Graham said, and brought tree saplings from property the family owned in Newton County. His father did all the limb pruning and training. “He was the kind of guy who was up at dawn and worked till dusk,” Graham said. “He liked getting things done.” His parents also loved to travel -- they went to Southeast Asia the year before Jim’s death. It was his father’s first trip there, Graham said, who is glad he was able to do it. Jim lived six months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the fall of 2012. The winter before he died, Jim took Graham out and they mapped everything in the gar-
den, something Jim had been working on. “And he left me a long to-do list,” Graham said. Jim also left instructions on where he wanted his ashes scattered: On the north shore of Lake Superior, where the family went camping. In the ocean behind West Martello Tower and Garden, the remains of a fort on Key West. On the grounds of the family’s house in Nacomas, Fla., and in Natchez, Miss., his parents’ favorite destination when they went antiquing. And Jim wanted some of his ashes scattered in the garden he spent 38 years creating outside his door in Eureka Springs. These lines from an unfinished poem by Jim were used at his service: “Each day we are given the ability to create and love from dusk till dawn. The sunrise allows it to go on forever from here to beyond.”
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WCCAD discovers $25K ‘windfall’
By Kathryn Lucariello The Western Carroll County Ambulance District can breathe a little easier, at least for awhile, as the board learned last week it can add to its coffers an extra $25,000 that had fallen through the cracks. Treasurer Joe McClung, Jr. referenced a story that appeared in Carroll County News (June 2, 2013, Midweek edition) about declining revenue the commission has available to spend on equipping and training first responders because of the new contract for ambulance service with Eureka Springs. He said county treasurer Cindy Collins, troubled by the story, double-checked the figures. “She said everything else had increasing revenues,” McClung said. She found a $25,000 check that had not been deposited. The money had come from a November 2012 issuance. McClung said it may have fallen through the cracks because the commission was having problems with its post office box, and the check was mailed but never retrieved. “So amended receipts for 2012 are $274,500,” McClung said, “which is a $12,000 increase over 2011.” This is good news for WCCAD, which is faced with an expensive replacement of its 46 Automatic External Defibrillators, carried by every Emergency Medical Responder, because their current models are obsolete and can’t be serviced by the manufacturer. In late May, a representative of PhysioControl demonstrated newer models that are more durable and reliable and have more functions. But replacing all 46 units at once would cost around $100,000, money WCCAD cannot see funding without jeopardizing expenditures in other needed areas. Lynn Palmer, EMR Alliance chairman, said the Alliance recommends replacing the units on an “as needed” basis. McClung agreed with that, noting the WCCAD board relies on the rec-
ommendations of the Alliance, but also suggested the purchases be approved by the board first. Palmer said the Alliance would discuss the issue further at its next meeting. Another issue the Alliance will take up is its rule that EMRs respond to 25 percent of the calls in their area if they want to attend the annual conference and keep their equipment. Mike Fitzpatrick, the Eureka Springs Rural Fire Department representative, asked, “Twenty-five percent of what? Total calls makes no sense.” ES rural has the largest response area, from Lake Leatherwood and Onyx Cave on its northern side, to Timber Ridge Road on its westernmost side, to Turpentine Creek and the Hogscald areas of Hwy. 23 South on its southern side and to the Carroll County Airport on its eastern side. Fitzpatrick pointed out that these distances are prohibitive for all responders to make. His contention is that only those in the area of the call need respond, they shouldn’t have to drive more than a few miles each and shouldn’t be penalized for not making 25 percent of all calls. Holiday Island Fire Chief Jack Deaton suggested dividing the area into zones, as he has done with his area, and requiring responders to make 25 percent of the calls in their area. In his report on activity since the last meeting, he said Holiday Island’s call volume had risen to the point that “we’re getting three to five calls a day, sometimes 10 minutes apart, so we have to be careful how many people we send out on a call.” But how far anyone should have to drive in any given area is still up for discussion. Deaton said, “If everyone else (in the WCCAD district) covers much more area, why shouldn’t Eureka Springs have to?” “We’re not talking about fairness, we’re talking about reality,” Fitzpatrick said. “If it takes 20 minutes to get to a call, that’s not a ‘first responder.’ It makes no sense to get to a call when the
ambulance is leaving.” In other business, the board: • Approved the purchase of a laptop, accounting software and printer for board use. • Approved the newly created 2013 budget. Income from tax revenues is projected at $275,000, with $247,000 (90 percent) to be paid on the ambulance contract, leaving $28,000 (10 percent) for WCCAD expenditures, as follows: $14,000 for EMR training, $7,000 for the EMR conference, $6,000 for AED replacements and $1,000 for administrative needs, of which most will go for the laptop purchase. • Heard ambulance performance reports for four months, March through June. Holiday Island continues to have the lion’s share of calls, with 53 percent in March, 68 percent in April, 62 percent in May and 60 percent in June. McClung asked that Eureka Springs Fire Chief Rhys Williams either attend all WCCAD meetings or send a representative to present reports and answer questions. • Heard EMR reports. Fitzpatrick said a car accident call came in while the department was in a meeting, so everyone went on the call and worked smoothly together because of “the comfort level between individuals knowing each other, working together, doing what they had to do.” • Heard Jim Simmons will be sworn in by county judge Sam Barr as a new commissioner, to replace Chuck Olson on the board. Simmons volunteers with the Inspiration Point Fire Department, has lived in this area for five years, and is a former county sheriff. Commissioners will hold their officer elections once Simmons is seated on the board next month. • Discussed expanding the board members to five and their service terms. The amended state law, which the governor signed on April 12, creates staggered terms from one to five years. WCCAD will next meet on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 4 p.m. at the Grassy Knob Fire Station.
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Told Once, and Well First-time Eureka author writes Indie Book Award winner By Jennifer Jackson learning to touch-type -- he uses the huntDaniel Smith likes to rise early. One and peck method. After two weeks in a morning, when his family was staying at high-school typing course, the teacher Lake Lucerne, he got up, and while his took him aside and advised him to drop wife and daughter were sleeping, got in the course so it wouldn’t pull down his the car and drove out Rock House Road. grade point average. Before he got to the river, he parked in a “I had two strikes against me as a writturn-out. He thought he was alone, but he er,” he said. was wrong. Instead, Smith, who graduated from “The characters just came to me,” he Morrilton High School in 1966, majored said. in physics and mathematics at Hendrix The characters were visitors from 16th College and became a sound engineer. century Casqui, a city 240 miles to the He worked on productions with masoutheast that Smith had been researching jor names in show business through the for several years. Starting with a dream United States and Canada. In the 1990s, sequence he wrote he formed his own that day, Smith wrote company, designing a novel, “Storykeepand installing sound “I wrote what I thought er,” which received systems in churches were wonderful stories in the 2013 Best Indie and stadiums around Book Award in the Arkansas. The trips high school and got them mainstream categorevived his curiosity back marked C or ry -- despite the fact about the number of C-minus,” he said. “ that the author has archeological sites he no training or backsaw from the road. Back then, you didn’t ground in writing. Looking into the hishave Spell-Chek.” “I thought that I tory of the area, Smith – Daniel Smith would do the research, found that the reason put all the informadated back to 1539, tion together and find when De Soto and 300 somebody to write the conquistadors landed story,” Smith said. “It just unfolded be- on the Florida peninsula. fore me.” Their goal: to plant the cross in the soil When he was growing up in the cen- of North America and extract gold from it. tral Arkansas town of Morrilton, Smith “For two years, they went north, south was always intrigued by the number of and west,” Smith said. “When they mounds and earthworks he saw when he crossed the Mississippi, they recorded traveled with his father. But before writ- that the cities they found were the most ing the book, Smith had done no serious populous in their two-year journey.” writing since high school. He was also For the basis of the book, Smith used what he calls “phonetically challenged.” three first-person accounts of the jour“I wrote what I thought were wonderful ney,written by De Soto’s secretary, the stories in high school and got them back king’s representative and “A gentleman marked C or C-minus,” he said. “Back of Elves,” a town in Portugal. Smith also then, you didn’t have Spell-Chek.” used an account written by a man of SpanHis spelling issues were the result of ish/Incan descent who interviewed memdyslexia, which also prevented him from bers of the expedition afterwards. But
Photo by Jennifer Jackson
Daniel A. Smith is the author of “Storykeeper,” the first of a three-volume series set in the 16th century in the Nine-Rivers Valley, now Arkansas state. Daniel and spouse Sandra Taylor Smith, an architectural historian, live part-time in Eureka Springs.
Smith thought it was important to tell the story from the perspective of the inhabitants, not the European one. “That’s the piece that’s missing in most people’s education,” he said. In “Storykeeper,” the story is told at first from the perspective of a young woman whose grandfather was a child when De Soto arrived. The woman insists that her grandfather share the stories of that time so that they could be passed down. Smith said the premise of the book is that people who live through traumatic experiences, like a war, don’t want to talk about it, so the stories are lost. In this case, diseases carried by the Spanish decimated the native population, who welcomed De Soto to their cities, which were built on elevated ground and had bridges, canals and two-story houses with balconies. The people also turned out by the thousands for a Catholic ceremony and cross-raising on the river at Casqui, which is now Parkin Archeological State Park. “Of the nations named, 90 percent died off,” Smith said. “None of those names are seen again in history.” While most of the book takes place at Casqui, one major scene is set on the way to Blue Spring, a historic bluff shelter that
is now a heritage site. Smith, who has a writing cottage behind his house in Little Rock and a small house on Hillside in Eureka, is now working on the second book of what he calls the Nine-River Valley series. In addition to hard copies, he has an electronic version of “Storykeeper” which was the e-book selection of the day on the “Kindle Books and Tips” website last week. Smith said that in addition to writing a story that most Arkansans don’t know, he wanted to write the book to please his mother, who was an avid reader. Now in the later stages of Alzheimer’s, she was aware of the accomplishment when the book came out last spring. “She can hold it and handle it, but is no longer able to read,” he said. “It meant something for a while. I’m glad I did it.” Storytelling, he said, is how the young learn and the old remember. And once told, he believes, a story is never lost. “Storykeeper” is available at Blue Spring Heritage Center on Highway 62 west of Eureka Springs, and at the Blue Spring Trading Post, 48 Spring St., Eureka Springs. For more information, contact Smith at storykeeper.danielasmith@ gmail.com.
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Truck roll-over shuts down Highway 62 Arkansas State Police Trooper Chad Hipps looks over the accident scene on Monday afternoon after a dump truck turned over on a sharp curve on Highway 62 at Thorncrown Chapel just before 4 p.m. Monday. The truck was headed eastbound when its load of sand shifted, pulling the truck over sideways, said the driver, whose name was not released. The truck is owned by Kirk’s Excavation of Green Forest. No injuries were reported in the one-vehicle accident, and the road was cleared and re-opened at about 6:30 p.m. For traffic updates such as road closures like this one, ‘Like’ us at Facebook.com/LovelyCountyCitizen. Photos by David Bell
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Hot summer days in Eureka Springs
Photos by Chip Ford
Wesley Sleight shows off a lemon sunflower which he grew on his Sleight Family Farm in Eureka Springs. Sleight sells the sunflowers, along with many other varieties, at the White Street Saturday Market in Ermillio’s parking lot each week.
James DeVito mixes concrete as he expands his deck area behind DeVito’s restaurant.
Smoke Smith sings and plays his guitar with Mo’ Crispy downtown at Pendergrass Corner on Saturday. The duo were singing a Smith original One More Horse to Go.
Ivan Thompson and Bossa Screwanova sing in tandem adding ambiance to the Saturday market.
Lyla Allison sets out a water bowl for passing pooches to wet their whistles amid the hot and humid Saturday weather.
Madeleine and Beulah, 10 months, Schwerin sort and bag basin leaves freshly picked from their Sycamore Bend Farm.
Tammy and Tracy McFarlin of Ava, Mo. play in the North Main St. Music Park on Saturday. “This is pretty groovy”, exclaimed Tammy after making the rounds in the park.
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Fly fishermen lines the shore and waters in the “trophy area” just below Beaver Dam along the White River throughout Saturday. Pictured is a fly fisherman in mid swing.
Hailey Swadley, 15, sends mud skyward as her best friend Katie Elliot, 15, sits in the cool waters in Beaver. The two traveled over from Avoca with family to just “hang out” in the refreshing waters.
The FitzPatrick family gingerly glide through the swimming area in Beaver atop a massive float.
Some fishermen took a break at noon to find a shaded area and take a cat-nap.
Alicia McMorrow, 8, Jacob Daniel Green and Brian Weinmann fly through Beaver on their jet-ski, churning up the waters before setting up camp for the night at the adjacent campground.
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Abbi Mourglia of Fayetteville learns the finer nuances of flute-boxing from Eurekan Steven Daniel just outside the New Delhi Cafe.
Members of the local band Rock house rocked their body board in half after adventurous endeavors in Beaver.
Jerry Landrum and Amrit Knaus discuss various aspects of Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory and Climaite Action Plan for Eureka Springs and how to deploy measures of solar power in places such as, “The roof of the Citizen offices.”, as Landrum explained.
Hana Maufe and Sal Wilson pose inside their newest culinary endevour, Oscar’s Cafe. The White Street eatery is open 8-3 Wednesday thru Saturday and 10-3 on Sunday. Wilson explained the cafe as a, “... coffee shop, cafe and bistro.”.
Mary Pringle of Little Rock sets out with her best buddy Chewy for a day float along the White River on Saturday afternoon.
Makenzie Estrada, 6, of Virginia Beach, Va. cools off in Table Rock Lake on Saturday, in an area locals call ‘The Cliffs”.
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By Mary R. Flood
What is so affordable about the Affordable Care Act?
ealth insurance is complicated to begin with, and reform only makes it more so. With many predictions rooted in politics and confusion regarding changes we have yet to see phased in, it’s hard for people to know what to really expect. We do know that health providers will now have to offer preventative care and will not be allowed to charge extremely high deductibles due to the new actuarial standards of the law. Pre-existing conditions will also be covered under all government MarketPlace plans and most other plans offered privately. This will, of course, make insurance rates go up at least a little bit at first because the product being offered is vastly improved and more expensive for the insurance company to provide. This should, however, level out once everything is phased in and regulated – we are hoping! Regardless, these regulations obviously need to take place because of the crisis situation we are now in. At the same time, medical technology is becoming exponentially sophisticated, and also improved, which causes some costs to go up due to R&D, but others to go down due to standardization and quality improvements. And we can all look forward to better quality of care and less redundant, unnecessary testing – which also makes things more affordable. It will definitely be more affordable for all of us that insurance companies will be regulated on how much they can charge and enforcing minimum quality standards that every insurance plan must meet. This ensures us – as taxpaying citizens – that we’re going to get our money’s worth and that insurance companies cannot increase rates however much and whenever they want to. What we hope to see — and should in a few years — is an overall leveling out of health care cost increases caused in the past by people going uninsured and
the health care system’s absorption of unpaid medical bills. True, some people will choose to pay the penalty and not carry insurance, and that money will go into “the pot” to help pay. Some people may not be able to meet their copay, which on a major surgery can be tens of thousands of dollars. But at least now, the majority of the bill is paid, and the majority of the burden is relieved from both the hospital and the individual. A few other things that create affordability under the new Affordable Care Act: • Coverage offered by the employer must be affordable for employees. Coverage is considered by the government to be “unaffordable” if the premium paid by the employee is 9.5% or more of the employee’s household income. Businesses must make sure that in offering insurance the premium the employee pays is affordable by this standard. For individuals, all plans offered through the government’s Health Insurance MarketPlace are income based and also use this standard. An individual can expect to pay 9.5 percent or less of their annual household income. • Small businesses with fewer than 25 employees and an average employee wage that is less than $50,000 may become eligible for tax credits by offering approved health insurance to its workers. Businesses with more than 50 fulltime employees are required to comply or pay the fine. (A full time employee is defined as one who works more than 30 hours a week and is not a seasonal employee. Seasonal is referred to as being a worker who is employed 120 days or less out of the year.) Also, it is important to note, especially as it pertains to our Eureka Springs residents, that part-time and seasonal workers are still required to obtain their own insurance or face a penalty.
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Opera in Ozarks presents free String Quartet concert
In a gesture of thanks to the residents of Eureka Springs and the surrounding area for their “great support” of Opera in the Ozarks this summer, the Opera will hold a free concert on Tuesday, July 30 at The Auditorium. The concert will feature the Altius String Quartet in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Opera’s Piano and Voice Camps for outstanding junior and senior high music students. Known for their passionate perfor-
mances and unifed sound, the Altius String Quartet has become one of Dallas’s premiere string quartets. The group will be the String Quartet-in-Residence at Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts in the fall of 2013, and they recently won the prestigious Plowman Chamber Music Competition. The July 30 program will include all styles of music and many surprises and begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call Jim Swiggart, 479-253-8595.
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showed in opposing the entire project. He, and we, hope that does not happen. “Now there is a danger of losing some of the passion among the opposition,” he said. “The opposition will likely lose some of the people who were so opposed to it. The route they called the biggest evil has gone away, and opponents may be less likely to give money or time to the cause.” Again, SWEPCO appears to be aiming to divide our people; the fewer active opponents to their project, the more likely it will be approved by the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Let’s show SWEPCO that we — still — stand together against their project. Let’s not only stay involved and active in the fight, let’s recruit even more county residents to voice their opposition. The battle is far from over; we’re making progress, so let’s keep up the fight against a monstrous project that is all wrong for Carroll County.
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So those routes are being put at the bottom of the list, which basically means they are considered null and void. Johnson wrote in his rebuttal testimony: “SWEPCO recommends that Routes 62, 86 and 91 be removed from further consideration unless and until the Commission determines that neither Routes 33, 109 nor 108 are reasonable. In that event, SWEPCO would initiate a renewed consideration of easements for Routes 62, 86 and 91 with the Corps of Engineers. ... SWEPCO continues to assert that its proposed Route 33 is a reasonable route and thus should be approved by the Commission.” Now, noted Ballinger, there is the possibility that all the folks living along the routes that were dropped will lose some of the “passion” they It is recommended that if you have any questions regarding insurance requirements, you seek the help of a licensed health insurance broker. ••• Mary R. Flood writes weekly in the Lovely County Citizen, sharing insights on business topics to help Eureka Springs busi-
ness owners, operators and employees succeed in their work-related endeavors. She will at times entertain and answer readers seeking advice. To contact Flood or send your questions in, email citizen. editor@yahoo.com or mail your letter to the Citizen at 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite H, Eureka Springs AR 72632.
Page 22 – Lovely County Citizen July 25, 2013 Teresa and James DeVito present a check to Save The Ozarks members Roger Shepperd, Doug Stowe and Pat Costner. DeVito’s of Eureka Springs held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Save the Ozarks and raised more than $2,600, which they contributed to STO’s legal fund. The generous donation will help defray the costs of legal fees and expert witnesses needed to protect the quality of life, environment and economy threatened by SWEPCO’s proposed new 345 kV transmission line from their Shipe Road Station near Centerton to their proposed new Kings River Station northwest of Berryville (Docket 13041-U).
Photo by Ilene Powell
Crescent Hotel to be featured on Travel Channel By Jennifer Jackson Annunziata Scarpino, an actress and A local landmark is in impressive former resident who happened to be in company as the subject of a Travel town and agreed to play Norman BakChannel show airing August 1. er’s nurse. When Ott was contacted The show, “Monumental Mysteries,” about the show, he was asked if there has taken viewers to the Grand Canyon, was anyone local who knew about NorEllis Island and now, will be transport- man Baker. Ott recommended Keith ing them to the Crescent Hotel in Eure- Scales, the Crescent’s ghost-tour direcka Springs. tor, playwright and actor who performs The episode will air Thursday, August a one-man show as the infamous “doc1, at 8 p.m. CDT on the Travel Chan- tor.” nel, and will last around eight minutes, “I said, “He not only knows about according to Bill Ott, Crescent Hotel Norman Baker, he IS Norman Baker,’” marketing manager. Ott said. It was filmed in early Scales and ScarpiMarch, he said, by a no were used in sce“They were interested three-person producnarios that embellish mostly in the Norman tion team that spent and help carry the Baker era, and how it several days in town. story, Ott said. But “They were interthe faces that locals plays a part in the ested mostly in the will recognize when Crescent being known as Norman Baker era, they see the show being the country’s most and how it plays a are mostly the hotel part in the Crescent staff’s, he said. Now haunted hotel ...” being known as bethat the episode has – Bill Ott ing the country’s been scheduled, Ott most haunted hotel,” said he is thinking Ott said, “and how of holding a Watch that plays into what people might see, party in the hotel’s Sky Bar or the theor feel, in our hotel.” ater across the hall, similar to the party Baker ran a spurious cancer-cure hos- held when the Crescent was featured on pital in the building in the late 1930s. “Ghost Hunters” a few years back. Among the hotel’s resident spirits is “We may roll out the red door mat,” said to be a woman patient named The- Ott said. odora who died in his care. The on-site “Monumental Mysteries” airs Thursshoot mostly involved employees, Ott days at 8 p.m. on the Travel Channel. said, although a few outside people The Crescent Hotel episode is number were brought in, including one actress 112 and will be repeated the following from Genoa City, Wisconsin. That was weekend, Ott said.
CORRECTION
Photo by Suzanne Stillman
Model Wendi La Fey sits very still for artist Jim Nelson during the recent Bob Norman’s Drink and Draw held at Voulez-Vous Lounge as part of the Fleur Delicious Weekend activities.
A photo caption in last week’s Lovely County Citizen inaccurately credited a woman who worked on the Yarnography project with photographer Jeremy tMason McGraw and crochet artist Gina Gallina. Karen Jo Vennes was the hair and makeup artist for the photo shoot leading up to Gallina’s show in Bentonville. The Citizen apologizes for the error.
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9:23 a.m. — Caller reported a vehicle was parked in her flower bed and partly in the right of way, so was it up to her or the city to have it towed? When the officer arrived, he saw how it was parked and had it towed. How’s that for tiptoe-ing through the tulips! 9:58 a.m. — A man called to say that a pickup had a reckless driver who appeared to be texting. The officer was unable to locate the vehicle. 1:21 p.m. — Caller reported a motorcycle accident in front of local church. The rider was walking, but the bike was in the highway. EMS responded and determined no injuries and the officer filed a report. Guess if you’re gonna crash your bike, you should do it in front of God’s house just for good measure! 8:47 p.m. — A call came in that two guys were “making a stink” and stated they wouldn’t leave without a fight. The caller thought they were trying to find a place to sleep, that they had stayed there in the past. The officer that responded was unable to locate the subjects. Lucky that stink didn’t linger. July 17 8:59 a.m. — A dead fawn was in a caller’s yard. Animal Control picked it up. 10:54 a.m. — Someone called to report a vehicle swerving badly in both lanes. The officer located the vehicle and arrested the driver for DWI, driving on a suspended license and driving left of center. And it’s not even noon yet! July 18 2:30 p.m. — Public Works reported a vehicle was parked over a water meter and they couldn’t read the meter. This has been a problem repeatedly. An officer made contact and the vehicle was to be moved. Yes, Virginia, you still have to pay your water bill even if you block the meter with your car! 3:14 p.m. — A man called to report his son was out of control and tearing things up. Officers made contact and made a report. 8:59 p.m. — The previous male caller called again to report that the son was again causing trouble and had injured himself. EMS and officers responded and secured the scene. 11:07 p.m. — A woman called from a local apartment complex called to report a
baby alone outside in a playpen screaming. Officers responded and located the adult and determined he had only moved his truck, the baby was safe. July 19 9:43 a.m. — Animal Control responded to a call reporting two large dogs running loose in the cemetery. The dogs were no longer there, but the officers made contact with the owners, as tthere have been numerous complaints, notifying them that citations would be issued from now on. 1:33 p.m. — A court clerk reported a subject wishing to confess to a crime that another man had been charged with. He had an outstanding warrant and CCSO picked him up. 1:57 p.m. — A caller reported two fawns in the ditch near town. 2:57 p.m. — A man called to report a traffic accident in a residential area, both vehicles were still there, no injuries. An officer made contact, resulting in an arrest of one of the drivers for an outstanding ESPD warrant and speeding. When a bad day turns worse... 3:41 p.m. — An employee of a local shop reported a mild fender-bender in the parking lot of The Auditorium. An officer responded, no report was needed. 9:24 p.m. — Two women called to say they heard what may have been gunshots near the hospital. Officers contacted some neighbors stating it was fireworks, but they were unable to locate the suspects. Boom, boom, boom, then go hide in your room... July 20 12:11 a.m. – An officer made a routine stop at a local restaurant that resulted in the arrest of a man for DWI, failure to yield two times, failure to use a turn signal, open container and reckless driving. 12:33 a.m. — An employee of a local convenience store advised that the alarm was broken and he wouldn’t be able to set it for the night. He requested extra patrol of the building. Officer was happy to oblige. 1:12 a.m. — A woman from a local inn called to say she had a few complaints about a guest coming out of his room every few minutes whistling and yelling for his dog. Officer responded, no man, which means the dog responded, all is well. 2:29 a.m. — A guest at another local inn called to advise of an altercation between a man and woman in the parking lot. They were screaming at each other. An officer
responded and the female was outside and stated her husband was passed out in their room with a possible overdose. The officer called for EMS and the man was taken to the hospital. Not the best way to end an argument. 2:55 a.m. – A concerned citizen called to inform that the gate at the top of Benton Street was partly closed and he didn’t want anyone to hit it or get hurt. The officer responded and opened the gate. 3:17 a.m. – A woman from a local cottage lodging called to say there was an intoxicated male outside the door and he wouldn’t leave. By the time the officer got there, the man was gone. 10:10 a.m. – Complainant advised of a semi driving downtown. The officer responded and spoke with the driver who explained that he planned to drop off some things on a side street. (Yes, a narrow, steep side street.) The officer proceeded to explain “That ain’t happ’nin’” and had him shuttle the items. He would’ve gotten stuck for sure! 10:44 a.m. – A local businessman reported vandalism to his store, a window was broken. An officer responded and made a report. 10:55 a.m. – Complainant advised that a change machine wasn’t working. The responding officer fixed the machine. Boy, officers have to know how to do all kinds of things! 11:11 a.m. – The funeral home requested assistance with a funeral procession. An officer responded and assisted. 11:40 a.m. – Caller advised the microphone in the park was too loud. The officer responded and asked them to turn it down. Next caller said too soft, next caller said now it’s just right! Not really. 12:32 p.m. – Carroll County Sheriff’s Office advised of a three-vehicle traffic accident. EMS also responded. The officer made a report. 2:01 p.m. – Complainant reported there was a motorized carriage that was in violation of its permit. Officers made contact with the driver and advised him to contact City Hall on Monday. 6:27 p.m. – Two panhandlers were in the park and a man asked them to quit, then called to report they had walked a couple of blocks and begun panhandling again. An officer responded and advised them to move along. Beg your pardon, no begging.
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10:05 p.m. – A disturbance was reported by a shopkeeper that six males had knocked over the trash container into the road and refused to pick it up. The responding officer was unable to locate them. Very rude! These travelers forgot to pack their manners. 10:35 p.m. – An officer arrested a woman during a traffic stop when it was determined there was a warrant from another city. 11:06 p.m. – A caller advised there was a person walking/stumbling just south of town, causing drivers to swerve, and he had his thumb out. The officer was unable to locate the individual. Apparently the hitchhiker was having a good day for a free ride. July 21 2:44 a.m. – An employee at a local inn advised there were several calls about people screaming and slamming doors. She couldn’t see anyone, but noticed a vehicle that had been running and appeared to be no one inside. The responding officer and found the noise-making couple that had been arguing, but the car was no longer running, but the woman had been sleeping in the car. She was told to sleep in her room, not the car while intoxicated. Sounds like auditions for a soap opera. 3:13 a.m. — A man was arrested for public intoxication when he was found by an officer passed out in his truck in a parking lot next to a local restaurant. July 21 9:35 a.m. — Complainant reported her vehicle was broken into and items had been moved around and part of her stereo was missing. No report was taken, but extra patrol will be done in the area. 3:43 p.m. — Caller advised a man had been sleeping up behind the park for about three nights. An officer found him and explained this was a violation of the city law. 5:42 p.m. — There was a dispute at a local lodge between guests and management. They hadn’t been allowed back into the room to get their belongings. The officer responded and requested the manager let them in. July 22 1:31 a.m. — Officer took a report from a couple stating they had been out at a local bar, and as they left, they found their tires were slashed and bad words written on the car. They tried to drive home, but the car didn’t make it.
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Village View
Alison By Sandra TaylorSynar Brown
Everything you need to write a beautiful book
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ith all the buzz about our PUBLISH!! conference on July 27—and no, dears, it’s not a “Christian” conference. One speaker will discuss writing for the inspirational market. The others will each discuss a different market. But it seems important amid all this hubbub to remember that workshops and conferences don’t make you a writer. They may make you a more informed writer, but there’s a whole lot more to becoming a writer than taking a workshop. It was always my dream to create a comprehensive program—everything you need to write a beautiful book. I’ve done a lot of thinking and study on what that would need to include. I’ve talked to the founders of huge independent writing schools like Grubb Street, and everyone struggles with finding the best ways to teach writing and to keep writing students writing. So, let’s look at the whole picture step by step. Craft: Craft, of course, is important. Whatever you may think, you have not been born with the ability to write a great novel. There are skills and techniques that must be learned. Here’s where those workshops do come in, but it must be more than just a motivational workshop to get you fired up about writing. So you’re fired up and you go home and you write something. Now what? How can you tell if it’s any good? How can you make it better? How can you sustain the momentum for a book-length work? The Village Writing School offers a core curriculum of five workshops in which all the major craft elements such as character, setting, dialogue, etc., are taught. I sometimes say that in five Saturdays I teach everything I learned while getting my MFA. Take a workshop once for $45, and then you are entitled to review it the next time it’s offered for $10. Additionally, there are special sets of skills for various genres and markets. Over the remainder of 2013, we’ll be offering a variety of workshops to help you explore the wide world of the written word.
Conceptual Editing. So you’ve taken some workshops. What next? This is the huge question I have wrestled with for a while, but now I’ve got the answer. The next step after learning some craft is to write 30 pages and submit it for a conceptual edit. What is that? In next week’s column, we will discuss it at length, but basically it’s heading off the problems before they derail your story. Our Memoir instructor, Rebecca Mahoney, is a professional editor, and she fell so in love with our students and our little program when she was here last month, she has made us an incredible offer. For $50, she will review the first 30 pages of your manuscript, give you a written response, and talk to you about it in a telephone conference. This is so great because it gives new writers a target. After the workshops, write 30 pages and send it to Rebecca. You can write 30 pages in a month. So this is the logical next step. Weekly Night Out: Writers write in solitude. But we have to have a way to refill our wells, and nothing does that like talking about writing. Bouncing our ideas off commiserating listeners. Discussing challenges and triumphs and just soaking up the energy that is generated when writers get together. Beyond age, gender, even politics, writers share a connection. This is your tribe. The Village Writing School will be sponsoring a weekly Writers at Work Night Out. Each week, we will gather to hear a brief presentation on some topic of writing interest. Occasionally we’ll have an open mic. There will be games, contests, prizes, food, liquor available, and writing. A carnival every week. Open to anyone who dreams of writing. Spouses and dates welcome if you can drag them along. No charge except for what you elect to eat and drink beyond the free dessert. We will launch our Writers Night the week of August 4-10. It will be on the same night each week, and I’m taking a poll of which night more people want, so send me your
suggestions. Our first few gatherings will focus on creating time for a regular writing schedule. Writing On in a Circle. The Writers at Work Night Out is not a critique group. It’s all social and fun. But a working writer needs to be in a working group. Not only do you get some valuable reader reaction, but you have a deadline to meet, and that’s always helpful. So our small writing circles will continue to meet on selected Saturdays once or twice a month, and we can form one on a weekday if there is enough interest. Seeing Your Story in Print. Of the many ways we teach, I don’t think any has been as valuable as the opportunity extended by the Lovely County Citizen and the Carroll County News to work individually with a student on a polished piece for publication in the papers. For many of our students, this is their first publication, it’s available on-line, and it begins to build their writing resume. And it’s fun. Poodle kudos to the papers for this great opportunity. Special Events. And so, we come back around to PUBLISH!! which I hope will be-
come an annual event. As writers, we need to know what’s going on out there in the big world, and what our options and opportunities are. This, also, is a piece in the puzzle of a writer’s life. Learning, practicing, meeting with your tribe, and writing on. Everything you need to create a beautiful book. Just add you. For more information about any program of the Village Writing School or to register for PUBLISH!! Your Questions Answered on July 27 at the Inn of the Ozarks, contact me at alisontaylorbrown@me.com or 479 2923665. Follow the Village Writing School on FaceBook.
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9 am to 4 pm Inn of the Ozarks villagewritingschool.com To Register contact 479 292-3665 or alisontaylorbrown@me.com
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, Notes from the Village, appears weekly. To talk to Alison about your writing goals and dreams, contact her at alisontaylorbrown@me.com or 479 292-3665.
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The Village Writing School A World of Ideas
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eil Gaiman stated that: “You get ideas from daydreaming. You get ideas from being bored. You get ideas all the time. The only difference between writers and other people is we notice when we’re doing it.” As an artist or illustrator, a writer, a designer, a musician, you need to be open to the inspiration all around you that can too often be lost in the rush and loudness of life. It might come from a simple phrase, or through the way sunlight dances across a window, or through the notes of a song, but however it comes, be ready to let it begin a new journey for you. Don’t ask me why he said it; I don’t think he knows himself. When my son was about six years old, he uttered the phrase, “Mango does the tango,” and it triggered something in my mind. It reminded me of a book I loved as a kid called Come Over to My House by Theo LeSieg, a.k.a., Dr. Seuss. In this book for young readers, children from different cultures around the world invite the reader to visit their houses and share in their hospitality. The rhymes are playful and poignant, and made me desire to travel and see the world, sharing time with others to get to know their unique stories. This thought made me ponder the development of an A to Z language book, introducing kids to other kids from around the globe through rhyming verse and lots of photos. Well, that book idea morphed into something quite different over the course of years of research, mostly done at lunchtime while I worked at a university. Every day I would head to the library and try to find common phrases for languages as familiar as French, German, and Italian, as well as those lesser known ones like Quechua, Oriya, and Xhosa. While always intriguing to me, it wasn’t always easy. Most worthwhile things do take time and effort. Years later, what began as Mango Does the Tango was released as Passport to the World: Your A to Z Guided Language Tour. Filled with country fast facts, geography games, greetings from around the globe, full color images of people and places, and “did you know” insights, kids can take their passport book that is included and fill it with
stickers from their exploration of 26 cultures and countries. Thus, the initial idea expanded significantly, though my initial desire, to open children’s hearts to people who are different than them, stayed the same. So, all this to say you just never know how something seemingly insignificant can become a seed for something wondrous, if only for you. There are countless stories yet to be written, limitless combinations of music, and endless variations of color to blend on the canvas. Keep those eyes and ears open to your children, coworkers, people in the grocery store, the sunrise… you don’t want to miss it when inspiration speaks! The creative process thrives in those who look and listen closely to all the little things in life others might well just ignore. Bon voyage!!! Craig Fromen will be speaking at PUBLISH!! Your Questions Answered on July 27 at the Inn of the Ozarks. His topic will be: how to create a book that children will love and publishers will buy. More information is available at VillageWritingSchool.com. Or contact alisontaylorbrown@me.com or 479 292-3665. ••• Guest author Craig Froman is the creator of several children’s books, including Passport to the World, a USA Best Book award winner. He holds a Masters degree in Education and is Assistant Editor at New Leaf Publishing Group.
The Village Writing School coming workshops • July 27 – PUBLISH!! Your Questions Answered • August 17 – BLOG Right!! Jackie Wolven • September 7 – INSPIRE! Writing from the Soul Linda Apple • September 21 – Character Jan Morrill, author of The Red Kimono published by U of A Press
To support our local writers, the Lovely County Citizen is providing space each week to showcase a student of The Village Writing School. For more information, email alisontaylorbrown@me.com or call (479) 292-3665
This Week’s Writer: Craig Froman
Free Verse Two Sketches for Dances (For the Dance Theater of Harlem) 1 The mail is Full of letters Edged in black. I grasp to reach A skyward leaning ladder And my arms stretch long. There’s a ring Around the moon― But no wedding. Troubles sway me. Left? Right. So I move To the tune, Can’t stop Grieving everything Till free hands Clap time,
Ann Carter is a Carroll County native with roots back seven generations. She has an MFA in poetry from U of A, and lives in Eureka Springs, where her book of poems, Sweetness, is available at Prospect Gallery and Studio 62.
Ann Carter
Fingers snap. 2 I’ve scraps of ribbon And golden thread For gilding the lily And scissors sharp enough To cut paper dolls from hardwood, To slice the light from the eyes Of an untrue love Before he asks for bread, song.
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Tales from the Colony Editor’s note: This story was submitted to Tales From the South following a workshop at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs, conducted by Tales producer Sandra Morell. The show, featuring three local writers, was taped before a live audience on June 16 at Caribe Restaurant and Cantina during a fundraiser for the Colony. For more information about the Colony, visit the website at www.writerscolony.org or email director@writerscolony.org.
Angie Paxton Wasn’t Anybody’s Fool
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By Kim McCully-Mobley s a four-year-old girl dressed in a pink sleeveless, gingham dress, embroidered by its maker, my feet dangled off the sides of my pony as I looked at the drops of sweat on my tennis shoes. My forehead glistened in the sun and I was unsure of the intentions of the horse on which I was sitting. Based on the snorty sounds this pony was making, I was not going to trust it. I was sure of one thing, though. My Grandpa Herman stood nearby and talked to me with his slow, booming, rolling voice that seemed to echo across the hollow. He would not let anything happen to me on his watch. He was tall and strong and never backed down from anything. He was a barber, a farmer, an insurance salesman and a champion checker player. He had served as town marshal in Green Forest for a time and had also worked security during the California shipyards during World War II. His strong, quiet presence commanded the respect of anyone who was lucky enough to know him. What follows here is a story he told me over and over for the 26 years that I knew him. I have tried to preserve certain nuances in his dialect and tone to preserve the story from his point of view. I still travel the road that used to lead to Paxton Mountain quite often. I still have the pink gingham dress hanging in my closet. And I am always drawn to the gait of a horse and a pair of red shoes. When the night sounds of Barry County make me jumpy, I close my eyes and think of one of Grandpa’s stories and soon I drift back off to sleep. Grandpa Herman has been gone 26 years, but his stories and his passion for the Ozarks and Carroll County, Arkansas--will linger on the pages of my heart forever. “…Angie wasn’t anybody’s fool.
Nobody ever said a bad word about Angie Paxton. Not many days go by that I don’t think of her and her fortune-tellin’. Not long after the Civil War, a young Angie Stroud made her way from the hills of Tennessee to the Green Forest vicinity of Carroll County, Arkansas. Before long, her fame spread throughout the region as those of all walks of life began to hear about her “special gift”—the gift of fortune-tellin’. She soon met, took up with and married a feller by the name of Jim Paxton, a well-known local farmer. Together, they made their home atop Paxton Mountain in a spacious two-room cabin, about eight miles south of Green Forest. Accounts of this tiny hill woman bein’ evil or bein’ a witch disgusted most of the local folks in these parts. When I first started gettin’ my fortune told, I was about 15 years old, I reckon…Everbody called her Angie. She’d tell my fortune on credit. The average rate was 25-cents a fortune…First thing I knew, I owed her a whopping $1.75! I finally came up with the money and paid her. I told her not to ever tell my fortune on credit again…I haven’t liked credit ever since…. The graveled road to Angie Paxton’s cabin was busy in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Natives, tourists, soldiers, CCC and WPA workers and others managed to ride horses, walk, crawl or hitch a ride on a wagon to see the famous woman and have their fortunes told. A lot of ‘em did it for fun, while others took her and her findings purttttty seriously. Angie’s fortune-telling ritual would always start with her takin’ a long, hard look at her prospective client. She’d sit down and pour the coffee out of a cup. She’d then instruct the person to grasp
the cup in his or her hands while she gazed at the grounds in the bottom for her revvvvvvvelations. Many of her so-called revelations dealt with affairs of the heart and helpin’ her fellow farmers find their livestock. One hot summer day my father went to check on his cattle and promptly returned to the house after discovering two of his Angus heifers missing from the rest of the herd. Days passed without sight or smell of the missin’ stock. Finally Papa Ute (that’s what we called my dad when he was livin’) decided to make the trip up the mountain. To his surprise, the darkskinned woman with the piercing black eyes looked him in the eye when she opened her door and said “Newt, you’re kind of worried…You’ve got some stock gone.” Angie went on to perfectly describe, without any assistance, the markings on one of the missing heifers. She told him they were quite far from home and that he would find them in a pasture, beside a creek, near a big, white house. Papa Ute went home without the slightest notion of where to look for his cattle. More days passed and Newt McMorris asked a friend in town if he had seen or heard anything about the heifers. The man said he had noticed some extra cattle grazing with his own herd, but had just left them alone in his pasture. He follered the man home and said, sure enough, there were his missing heifers in a pasture, beside a creek, near a big white house. As the fame of Angie Paxton and her gift spread to those outside this area, many folks began to write requests for their fortunes in letters. Angie would take hold of the letters with one hand, grasp her cup complete with coffee grounds in the other, and read the fortunes in each person’s name. Then, she’d mail them their responses. Another time, I recall finding a goldframed mirror. Angie, true-to-form, told me the mirror belonged to the red-headed girl I would marry. In the weeks which follered, I carried the mirror in my pocket as kind of a good-luck piece. In time, I found my way back up
the mountain to visit my friend. Upon seeing me, she gasped and told me I had lost something “very important.” I reached in my pocket to find the mirror gone. My boyhood home and the cabin I built nearby to raise my family in were both located on the road to Paxton Mountain. I recall visitin’ with many folks and pointing the curious in the right direction. Many of ‘em would take picnic lunches and spend the entire day on the mountain. After Jim Paxton, her husband, passed away, Angie continued to live atop her mountain ‘til a mud slide in the 1930s left her home, belongings and the mountain itself in utter destruction. She moved in with the Ap Taylor family on the other side of the mountain. Although age had bent her tiny frame, her spirit was undaunted. She passed away in 1943—a colorful legend of the Ozarks. The once well-beaten path to the top of Paxton Mountain is now overcome with brush and remains barely visible to those of us who know of its existence. But time has not been able to erase the memory of Angie Paxton. Angie wasn’t anybody’s fool. Nobody ever said a bad word about Angie Paxton. Not many days go by that I don’t think of her and her fortune-tellin’.” ••• Kim McCully-Mobley is a local educator, writer, speaker, storyteller, historian with a passion for horses, cowboys, photography, adventure, the open road and another story. She is a member of the Digital Storytelling Institute of the Ozarks Writing Project, the Ozarks Writers’ Colony and the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors. She is working on a book called: The Road Home/A Seasonal Journey. Her blog appears weekly on Open Salon and is called Backroads & Byways, the same title used by the Tri-County Sentinel. She and her family own a small publishing company called The Ozarkian Spirit/Spirit Publishing. The company focuses on promoting the history, stories and culture of the Ozarks region.
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Calendar of Events ONGOING: Lions Club invitation The newly formed Lion’s Club of Eureka Spring and Holiday Island invites anyone who is interested in helping our community and beyond. Regular meetings are every second and fourth Tuesday at noon at Forest Hill Restaurant in Eureka Springs. July 25: SWEPCO panel discussion and audience Q&A On Thursday, July 25, the Berryville Community Center will an important community-wide meeting about the proposed 345,000 volt transmission line that SWEPCO wants to build across western Carroll County to a new substation on the Kings River just northwest of Berryville. The panel discussion and audience Q&A session begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be moderated by Erin Hayes; panelists will attempt to answer the question, “How will the SWEPCO line affect me if I live in Berryville?” Panelists will include accomplished environmentalist Pat Costner and Doug Stowe of Save The Ozarks, a local group fighting SWEPCO’s request for approval before the Arkansas Public Service Commission. The BCC is located at 601 Dr. Spurlin Circle, 870-4233139. July 25: ESSA groundbreaking ceremony Come celebrate the groundbreaking of what will be Eureka Springs School of the Art’s first dedicated studio for blacksmithing and metal smithing on Thursday, July 25 at 4 p.m., on the ESSA main campus. The “Heavy Metal” studio, designed by Dave and Max McKee will be open for workshops in 2014. The ground-breaking will be held in conjunction with the Thursday Student Studio Stroll with refreshments and snacks.
Summer Reading Program. On July 26 the topic will be “Conservation Nation.” Learn how to make a positive impact on our environment and the world around us. “Conservation Nation” will be at the Green Forest Public Library at 10 a.m., Berryville Public Library at 1 p.m., and Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library at 3 p.m. All programs are free of charge and open to all ages. For more information visit www.carrollmadisonlibraries.org, find them on Facebook, or call Green Forest 870-438-6700, Berryville 870-423-2323, or Eureka Springs 870253-8754. July 27: Publishing help for writers The Village Writing School’s conference on Publishing will present information on the options today’s writers have for publishing their manuscripts. It will take place at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center on July 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference brings together publishing experts from New York and St. Louis as well as the Arkansas/Missouri region. Cost is $50. For more information or to register, contact Alison Taylor-Brown at alisontaylorbrown@ me.com or (479) 292-3665. Tickets are available online at villagewritingschool. eventbrite.com. July 28: EUUF topic is mental health On Sunday, July 28 at Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 17 Elk St., Jillian Guthrie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will present “Good Mental and Emotional Health: Why does it often seem difficult to sustain, to enjoy a clear unworried head and stable positive emotions?” Guthrie is a seasoned mental health counselor and will share common triggers as well as antidotes to troublesome thought processes. Program starts at 11 a.m., followed by refreshments. Child care provided.
July 26: Super Science Friday at libraries Natalie Casey with Hobbs State park July 29: Library’s End of Summer will bring a series of summer science Reading Party programs to Carroll County Public LiThe public is invited to the Carnebraries as part of the Dig Into Reading gie Library Annex on Monday, July 29 at
3 p.m. for the End of Summer Reading Party. Library staff will be giving out Reading Certificates to Summer Reading Program participants and the event will include snacks, crafts, door prizes and games, so don’t miss out on the fun! The Carnegie Public Library is located at 192 Spring St., 479-253-8754. July 30: Book Signing Party at Historical Museum The Eureka Springs Historical Museum will be having a Book Signing Party next Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 5 PM. Native Eurekan Dr. Timothy Kovalcik will be signing his book ‘Images of America - The Great Passion Play’. Light refreshments will be served. Take time to stop in and purchase a wonderful gift idea along with free admission to your newly renovated museum! Aug. 2-3: HI Elks Lodge Yard Sale Holiday Island Elks Lodge No 1042 is participating in the Yards & Yards of Yard Sales in the Eureka Springs/Holiday Island area. The Elks sale will be held Friday, Aug. 2, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at the lodge at 4 Park Cliff Drive in the Park Shopping Center in Holiday Island. Shoppers should refer to Map #1 on the Yard Sales maps. The sale includes furniture, bedding, linens, home décor, craft supplies, kitchenware, collectibles, tools and more. Aug. 2-3: Yards and Yards of Yard Sales The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 19th Annual “Yards and Yards of Yard Sales” from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3. So clean out the basement, garage, storage shed or attic and maximize your sales by joining in this popular event. There’s something for everyone. Stop by the Chamber of
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Commerce located in The Village at Pine Mountain on Highway 62 East to sign up for this event and to receive your official yard sale participant sign. The registration fee is $15.00, and if you sign up by July 22 you will be guaranteed placement on the official “Yards & Yards of Yard Sales” map. For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 479- 253-8737. Aug. 5: American Legion meeting The Eureka Springs American Legion Post #9 will meet Monday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. The Post home is located at the junction of Arkansas Highways 23 and 187 north of Eureka Springs. All veterans are invited to attend. Aug. 15: Elementary School open house Come to the Eureka Springs Elementary “Wild Kingdom” for open house Thursday, Aug. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. Meet your teachers, see the classrooms and reconnect with all your friends. Food and drinks will be served and prizes will be handed out! Aug. 15-17: Annual Bluegrass Festival The Annual Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival will be jam-packed with lively and talented musicians for three days on Aug. 15-17. Mr. Big, a.k.a. Joe McClung Sr., is back with the Bluegrass Family Reunion. McClung brings talented bluegrass acts from all over the region for this event. The Bluegrass Festival kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. with a watermelon social in Basin Park. Free watermelon and water will be provided. Thursday through Saturday evening after the music around town, musicians will be having jam sessions at the Guest House International Swiss Holiday Resort at 2015 E. Van Buren. Free music starts at noon on Friday in Basin Park and will continue on Saturday. There is a grand finale on Saturday night at The Auditorium withbluegrass legend Jesse McReynolds. Ticket prices for the show are $15 and will be available at www. theauditorium.org or at the door. For more info call 479-253-7333.
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Lively Entertainment By Kristal Kuykendall
By Kristal Kuykendall
Variety of great music in town this weekend Following are my recommendations for the best live music in Eureka Springs this weekend: FRIDAY If jamband-style rhythms — think Grateful Dead when they were on a slightly country & western/bluegrass kick — are your thing, then you should definitely go see Ice Cold Fatty on July 26 at Chelsea’s. Ice Cold Fatty is an original psychedelic rock band from Eureka Springs. Their sound touches Southern rock, country, jam and even a bit of bluegrass. All the band’s members are versed in different genres, but they meet in the middle to create a hard-driving, fun, dancing rock show. Louisiana native Webb Cooper plays rhythm guitar and sings like a bird — as he did prior to this effort when he led
several bands in the Colorado area before relocating to the Ozark Mountains. Justin Easter is the band’s “hot licks� guitar player that is versed in jazz, blues, rock and everything between. His smooth melodies and funky, flowing riffs will cut right through you. Drummer Caleb Lindsey has a plethora of styles under his belt from rock, blues, and electronic to Afro-pop. If there’s a pulse, he’s got the feel for it. Dan Redmond plays electric bass with backgrounds in bluegrass, jazz, blues and rock, and is known for his doghouse bass playing for Eureka Springs’ more-established super-group, Mountain Sprout. Their songwriting is impressive, with complex progressions that show that not only have these tracks been worked on for quite a while by the songwriter (Webb Cooper writes a lot of their songs)
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but also that the band is practicing a lot, not a little. Their debut show at Chelsea’s was stellar and wholly impressed a very large crowd of music fans, me included; and their St. Patrick’s Day show was even better and filled up the patio at Pied Piper Pub with music fans for several hours. Ice Cold Fatty will take the stage around 9 p.m. that evening, and the show is open to ages 21 and up. Admission $5. Chelsea’s is at 10 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs; 479-253-6723. FRIDAY & SATURDAY The Ariels formed in 1978 when a group of friends in Eureka Springs discovered how much they loved making music together. The group derived their name from a 1950s British motorbike, another passion shared by the founders. Over the years some of the faces have changed, but the joy of playing is as fresh as ever, they say. The Ariels were voted Eureka’s Favorite Band in 2002 and continue to be the premier choice for many city events and festivals. The group’s versatili-
ty allows them to glide between many genres. This versatility plus a strong local fan base make the Ariels a favorite for clubs, Eureka Springs Jazz Fest, and Eureka Springs Blues Fest. 
Rock and roll, rhythm and blues originals and interesting arrangements of classic and current favorites make up the set list of this four-member group that includes Tony Walker on drums, Pat “Bear� Griffith on a funky bass guitar, David Burks on vocals, guitar and harmonica, and Karen FitzPatrick on sultry lead vocals. Their show at Voulez-Vous will begin around 9 p.m. Voulez-Vous is located at 63 Spring St., 479-363-6595. No charge for admission; open to ages 21 and up. SATURDAY One of my favorite new bluegrass/ acoustic groups based in Arkansas is Foleys Van, who performed a last-minute weekend show at New Delhi several weeks ago. They were so well-received that they soon were invited back for another show on the New Delhi patio stage. I watched the entire four-hour show and was highly impressed with
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not only the group’s renditions of old traditional bluegrass tracks but especially with their covers of songs by, among others, Railroad Earth and Phil Collins. Yep, Phil Collins. Foleys Van formed in early June 2012 after getting tired of just pickin’ on porches, doorsteps and kitchen countertops. Their fast-driving, foot-stomping, and whiskey-sippin’ tunes are geared toward the newer generation of string music fans, and their music captures aspects of several genres. But Foleys Van goes back to our roots now and then too, performing bluegrass and old-time music using the single microphone approach. The band consists of four members, and their official biography is so funny I thought I’d just share it word-for-word with you readers: “Chris Jerry — Guitar, drum, mouthharp, vocals. He can levitate 6 inches off the ground while playing every instrument (heavy whiskey dosage required). He has to wear suspenders to hold up his dancing pants. He enjoys maintaining a
steady diet of Ramen noodles and Seagram’s 7. “Allen Swearingen — Mandolin, vocals. He doesn’t have to sleep on couches anymore. He enjoys doodling, winking at people, tumbling (yes, folks), and rocking a foo-manchu every once in a while just because some of the band can’t. “Chris Crovella — Banjo, vocals (but only after a few beers). He is also known as Crow Foot, Cravoltar, and John Crovolta. He has been known to drool on his banjo every once in a while. He enjoys blaring dubstep music in the car and shooting fireworks while riding his unicycle. “Patrick Calaway — Bass. Patrick is the new guy. He practiced for one hour before his first show and always brings a six-pack to practice — and shares.” I also got to meet a few of the guys, though they had no idea who I was. They were far friendlier than many bands I’ve met, and far more humble and easygoing. What a pleasure to chat with them and then hear their tunes!
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to $42.50. For more info visit www.eurekasprings.org or call 479-253-7333. OTHER ACTS Jazz Eureka weekend will also feature a full lineup of free music in Basin Park on Friday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m., featuring the Fayetteville Jazz Collective, and on Saturday from noon until 6 p.m., said event organizer Ron Sumner. Following is the schedule for Saturday’s free music and synopses of each band: Noon to 1 p.m.: Alan Gibson & First Line This is a group that plays “New Oleans” standards. A style of music played in the 1920s that represents the first transition from blues to jazz. This group features Alan Gibson on fluglehorn with a stellar supporting cast of excellent area musicians including baritone saxophonist Dr. Rick Solonen, a featured artist of this summer’s Walton Arts Summer Jazz Composer Series. One reviewer wrote: “It’s not unusual
Foleys Van performs at New Delhi Cafe at 2 N. Main St. from THURSDAY, JULY 25 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring St., 479-253-7837: Maureen Alexander, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Jack’s Place, 37 Spring St., 479-2532219: Karaoke with DJ Goose, 8 p.m. to midnight • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479-363-6444: Jesse Dean, 8 p.m. to midnight FRIDAY, JULY 26 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Hogscalders, noon to 3 p.m.; Hogscalders, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Berean Coffee House, 4032 E. Van Buren, 479-244-7495: Tim Brinkman, 7 p.m. • Blarney Stone, 85 S. Main St., 479363-6633: TBA, Open Jam Session, 8:30 p.m. to close • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Fire & Flood, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chaser’s, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-2535522: Karaoke with Tiny, 9 p.m. to find Al Gibson playing music by Dolphy, Coltrane, Ornette and Mingus..one night, and the next night laying down the tunes of Armstrong and Beiderbecke. ... He has a clear round sound and a distinctive soloing conception — with chops to spare!” 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Richard Bruton Quintet Legendary Springfield tenor saxophonist leads a group of Southwest Missouri’s finest musicians doing jazz standards and modern jazz. Richard Bruton was born in Springfield and grew up listening to jazz. His father was a huge promoter of jazz in the southwest Missouri region, and naturally Richard was drawn to this sound. Richard is known for playing with an aggressive tone along with a rhythmic drive that can be heard for miles. He has performed with a who’s who of musicians throughout the area and the United States. 3 to 4 p.m.: Walter Savage Trio The upright bass is viewed primarily as a supportive instrument, but jazz musician Walter Savage — who splits his time between Northwest Arkansas and the Bay Area — has a reputation for bringing it into
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• Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Ice Cold Fatty, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live!, 35 N. Main St., 479253-7020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Eureka Paradise, 75 S. Main St., 479363-6574: DJ & Dance music, 8 p.m. • Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place: Live Music, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: DJ/Karaoke, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479253-2525: South Ozark Boys 1 to 5 p.m.; Honeyshine, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Left of Center, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. • Squid & Whale, 37 Spring St., 479253-7147: Method 2 Madness, 9 p.m. • Voulez-Vous Lounge, 63 Spring St., 479-363-6595: The ARIELS, 9 p.m. See Lively, page 34
the spotlight. Whether playing legendary Bay Area jazz clubs like Yoshi’s or entertaining people in venues in Northwest Arkansas, Savage lets the bass shine through as a leading force. Savage also delights crowds with his singing ability. 4:30 to 6 p.m.: NSU Jazz Sextet Part of the Northeastern State University Jazz Lab, which is home to the Jazz Studies Program, currently under the direction of saxophonist/composer/arranger, Dr. Tommy Poole. Through the Jazz Studies Program, the Jazz Lab has hosted renowned jazz musicians such as Diana Krall, Ray Brown, Joe Lovano, Byron Stripling, Kenny Werner, Conrad Herwig, Frank Mantooth, Kevin Mahogany, Robin Eubanks, and Chris Potter. Since the opening of the Jazz Lab, the NSU Jazz Studies program has grown to include two large jazz ensembles and multiple small groups. MSU now offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a major in Jazz Studies, a first for NSU and Oklahoma. Additionally, the school’s Green Country Jazz Festival, now in its fourth decade, is one of the nation’s longest-running jazz festivals.
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Water board to get update on fluoride By Kathryn Lucariello At its upcoming quarterly meeting, the Carroll-Boone Water District board will hear an update from engineers McGoodwin, Williams & Yates on fluoride feed system requirements. In 2011, the state mandated that all drinking water systems serving more than 5,000 people must fluoridate their water, but funding cannot come from taxes or water sales revenue. Delta Dental offered to pay startup costs for every such project in the state, but a year ago it extended the funding period from May 2013 to October 2014. Construction of Carroll-Boone’s system was to have begun last August, but was put on hold. Delta Dental offered to pay $763,000 for CBWD’s project, despite an estimated cost by MWY of $1.23 million. The issue of fluoride has been hotly contested by many residents in the Eureka Springs area, and water operators at
CBWD have gone on record as opposing it for various reasons, including worker safety. The board will hear a financial report, which will include information on bids to do the annual audit, additional insurance coverage, the bond issue process, rebates for the cities and information on a second water allotment from Beaver Lake by the Corps of Engineers. Also on the agenda, the board will hear updates and recommendations from MWY on bids obtained for sludge removal, review of equipment and building insurance values, review of the by-laws and the Memorandum of Understanding with the member cities and review and recommendations on equipment replacement and upgrades. The meeting will take place Thursday, July 25, at 10 a.m. at the Freeman-Raney Water Treatment Plant on Hwy. 187, west of Eureka Springs. The public is welcome.
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of all and any of these SWEPCO power lines. Let our region continue to be a place When I discovered Eureka Springs, in others want to come and experience their May of 1973, I knew I had found it. I American Dream in the 21st century. moved here in 1977 and raised a family. I urge your honor, deny the application I still live on the same property I bought of SWEPCO to build any and all of these in 1979. It has an active spring which devastating and unnecessary power lines. supplies all the water requirements of my If we have anything to say about it, we household including potable drinking wa- won’t let it happen! ter. I fear for my spring!!! I fear that the I’d like to conclude with a recitation building of the SWEPCO power lines will from Woody Guthrie’s “This Land is Your be a significant degradation of the still Land”: somewhat pristine landscape we enjoy in As I went walking, I saw a sign there, Northwest Arkansas. And on the sign it said “No TrespassI have seen the encroachment of a ing” New Jersey style mentality and lifestyle But on the other side it didn’t say nothcreeping upon Northwest Arkansas in the ing 40 years I have lived here. We are not That sign was made for you and me. in 1950’s America anymore. There is This land is your land, this land is my little peace and serenity in New Jersey land these days. The Ozarks can still reflect the From California to the New York island American Dream in the 21st century and From the redwood forests to the Ozark will continue to do so with good steward- highlands ship and sensivitity to the needs of ALL This land was made for you and me. of our citizens. Please do not let North— Ranaga Farbiarz west Arkansas become another Midwest Eureka Springs version of New Jersey. Reader objects to Eureka Springs is a vibrant community of artists, writers, activists, children, seCitizen headline niors, young families and all manner of people who care about their homes, this Editor: land and this country. It is a unique comI’m offended by the headline in the munity with beautiful scenery that visitors July 4th edition, “Firefighter charged with come to experience because it’s rapidly rape.” What does the fact that this man is disappearing in the rest of the country. a firefighter have to do with the charges Please do not let greed and a false sense being brought against him? Couldn’t of progress ruin the cleanliness, serenity you have said, “Local man charged with and purity of our Ozark Hills. rape?” I vehemently object to the building — Jude Singleton
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and both first and second grades will have certified ELL teachers this year. She also said principals had completed principal evaluations under new requirements by the state. “It’s great we’re all being held accountable and showing where we’re at and what we’re doing,” Lesieur said. She also reported there are 50 to 60 students attending the 21st Century Program dai-
ly this summer. • Returned from executive session to approve the hire of Carol Hoorman as high school special education teacher and Patty Brill as high school counselor. The board also accepted the resignations of boys’ basketball Coach Nolan Helder, middle school special education teacher Beth Tevebaugh, bus driver Jim Spears and distance learning paraprofessional Katrina Pumphrey. Pumphrey will continue part time as a computer technical aide, however.
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The Natural Way Healthy uses for cayenne, vinegar
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et your scissors out and clip this column to save on your refrigerator door. I’ll be givJim Fain ing you two different recipes for the use of cayenne and cider vinegar. First, a review of usefulness for each of these traditional healing agents. Cayenne can be used both internally and externally. The benefit internally is mostly for the stimulant properties of the fiery hot pepper. The benefit externally as a surface rub is mostly as an emollient though one concoction which I will give you can also be used for relief of congestion, sprains and bruises. The emollient use is for the reduction of pain from shingles, diabetic neuropathy, arthritis, rheumatism and fibromyalgia. Apple cider vinegar has an outstanding reputation with fitness enthusiasts and weight loss supporters, though very little science backing the benefits. Many other folk uses/treatments exist with many stories supporting its usefulness. We know for certain vinegar is acidic and has no vitamins and almost no minerals or trace elements. Sometimes you’ll find sediment in the bottom, this is called “Mother”. Mother shows this to be an unstrained product which may have additional benefit. The addition of vinegar to your diet may help with the digestion which happens in your stomach before going to the small bowel. If food is better digested, it makes sense better health will follow. Certainly it can help diabetics control blood sugar. Vinegar is also a wonderful extraction liquid for tinctures and may have different flavors depending upon the source of the vinegar (I like rice vinegar for flavor). It also makes for a good soaking medium especially for the nails. For external use only, boil for ten minutes one tablespoon of cayenne in one pint of cider vinegar. Bottle it still hot, unstrained. Use as a rub to relieve congestion, sprains, pain of shingles, neuropathy and fibromyalgia. Be sure to wash your hands after use and stay away from your eyes and delicate areas. For internal use as a cleanse, add the juice of four lemons, four ounces of organic maple syrup (grade B tastes best), one to two teaspoons of cayenne to one gallon of pure water to taste. Drink a gallon per each twenty-four hour period. Cleanses can be tricky, so if you go longer than one day be sure you have the support of your healthcare practitioner. Bottoms up!
Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: You’re jumpier than a gopher at a pogo stick competition. Even if you stay on your toes, you may get smacked in the head, so take some time away from the big, furry rat race and enjoy the non-bouncing action of an air mattress on the lake. TAURUS: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, which explains why you’re locked out of the house. Next time, ignore the cuties in summer shorts or just wear a bag over your head at the beach. GEMINI: Nobody’s perfect, although plenty like to think so. Only you can get away with telling the Emperor his new jeans are a little too cheeky; time to use that charm for the public good. CANCER: Some days are bright stars leading you to greater things, and other days just need to be scraped off your shoe. After Wednesday, just throw away those flip-flops because some things can’t be fixed. LEO: Who says every day can’t be a party? Wear a pointy hat and blow out candles wherever you find them. Once people are in the dark, they’ll never see you eating their cake and having it, too. VIRGO: Friday leads you to a bit of soul-searching. You’ll be pleasantly surprised you have one, but maybe you should store it in a better place. It’s a little moldy in that damp basement. LIBRA: Others think you’re on a slippery slope, but only you know that you’re wearing cleats. When your co-workers slide down like greased monkeys, you’ll dig in and reach the top. SCORPIO: No one said life would be easy, but you’re definitely making it harder on yourself. Take the underwear off your head, the cheese out of your ears and step aside. You’ll be amazed how fast you can go once you get out of your own way. SAGITTARIUS: Find the beauty in everyday things, and you’ll be much easier to please when your birthday rolls around. Hopefully there’s some
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whiskey under that year’s worth of paper clips. CAPRICORN: While you are a free-thinking personality, remember that boundaries are important especially when you’re sharing a bathroom with your in-laws. Some things cannot be unseen. AQUARIUS: You’re juggling so much, you should be a circus performer. Get your hands on those balls soon while you can still get them up in the
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air. PISCES: Your daydreaming nature pulls at you this week, and the only thing tethering you to reality is your grumpy family. Stock up on granola, toss them fresh batteries for the remote, and let yourself fly. They’ll pull you back soon enough for back-to-school shopping.
Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1. One chosen for office but not yet sworn in 8. Beats 13. Puts another clip in an M16 14. Wombs 15. Aches, pains, worries and then some 16. Romance language 17. Spiles collect this to make maple syrup 18. This is often provided at a boarding house 20. “In a ___,” (confused) 21. Pachyderms 24. Bass found at Chelsea’s 25. “Is he out of ___ mind?” 26. Weirder, stranger 28. Argonauts’ leader 31. Collapsible lattice-framework tents 32. Atones; revises 34. Ump’s cousin 35. Car cap type 36. One taking care of all your wants and needs 41. Extreme, (abbr.) 42. One way to serve tea 43. Sally Field’s Norma ___ 44. Getting older 46. “Addressed” homophone 49. Place for cattle;
dressing choice 50. Ajax or Windex essentially 51. Hurt; astute 52. Female fowl place; “I’m ________ the eighth I am” DOWN 1. Obliterate 2. Within the law 3. Split to unite 4. A swindler’s job 5. ___ Chi, a meditative movement discipline 6. Dropsy; abnormal swellings 7. German industrial city on the Ruhr 8. Targets’ centers
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9. 7th Greek letter or airport info 10. Like well applied plaster or music played in one session + impartial = (2 clues; 1 word) 11. Clover leaf 12. Some sewing machines; vocalists 19. Consumed 22. This becomes unreal when you add a “y” on its end; measure of loudness 23. Type of retro vision said to be 20/20 27. “Rough” phonically, (22 D is hidden in this clue) 28. Large cats or
fast cars 29. Dental alloy containing mercury 30. Six-line stanza 33. Egg pouch 34. Puzzling question often ending with “What am I?” 37. Educate 38. Hollywood’s dancing Castle who lived in Eureka Springs 39. Muscle relaxer 40. Attempt anew 45. ATM manf. 47. Cub Scout pack 48. Participated in the Victorian Classic 10K
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House for Lease 2 BR / 2 BA house for lease in Holiday Island available Sept. 1 for $700/mo. Central heat & air, wood stove, large back deck, and all appliances except washer/dryer. Deposit and first month’s rent prior to move-in. Call Michael at 870-480-6425.
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Steve Gsellmann
October 12, 1931 – July 21, 2013
Steve Gsellmann, a resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was born October 12, 1931 in Wolfs, Hungary, a son of Andreas and Margaretta (Lipp) Gsellmann. He departed this life Sunday, July 21, 2013 in Eureka Springs, at the age of 81 years. Steve was of the Catholic faith. He worked as the owner/ operator of a motel and owner/operator of a restaurant in Eureka Springs. In 1982 Steve was united in marriage with Rose (Fuchs) Gsellmann who survives him of the home. He is also survived by one daughter, Cindy and husband Bryan Sumpter of Eureka Springs, AR; several
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nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of other friends. Steve was preceded in death by his first wife, Mathilde (Platte) Gsellmann; his parents, Andreas and Margaretta Gsellmann; two brothers; and two sisters. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Good Shephard Humane Society, In memory of Steve Gsellmann, 6486 Highway 62 East, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
Paula Sims
Passed July 11, 2013
Sims, Paula (NEE: Wampler), of Berryville, Arkansas, died on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the age of 71. Loving wife of Raymond Carl Sims; beloved daughter of the late Sanford Paul Wampler and Alice Ann Ebenrick; devoted mother of Patricia Marie Roy, David Carl (LaRue) Sims, and Carla Gail (Wesley) Brabham; cherished grandmother of Nicole, Christopher, Angela, Danielle, Tiffanye, Dalton, Dylon, Cody, and Rhett; treasured great-grandmother of Charity, Alyssa, Kandyce, Victoria, Dakota, and Paisley; dear sister of Lesa (Melvin) McBride; beloved sister-in-law,
niece, cousin, aunt, and friend to many. She is preceded in death by her brother Bobby Boatright, step-mother Lela Wampler, and step- father John Ebenrick. Services: The family is being served by The Baue Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO where a visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:00-2:00 PM. A Funeral Service to follow at2:00 PM at Baue Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel. Interment St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice. Visit Baue.com.
Pet of the Week Sy is a beautiful bluish-gray tabby who came to the shelter as a 2-month-old stray last September. He is sweet, medium size and gets along well with other cats. Sy is neutered, has had all his shotes and is ready for a real home. He can be adopted for half the usual fee. The shelter has over 140 animals needing homes. For more information, call the Good Shepherd Humane Society Animal Shelter at 479253-9188 or stop by the shelter on Highway 62 East in Eureka Springs. Shelter hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily except Wednesdays.
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SATURDAY, JULY 27 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: James White, noon to 3 p.m., Stephen Emery 6 to 9 p.m. • Blarney Stone: Slam Boxx, 8 p.m. • The Bluebird Lounge, 5830 Hwy 62W, 870-480-3809: Fender Benders 3 p.m. to ? • Cathouse / Pied Piper: Matt Reeves, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chaser’s: Kickin Kountry, 9 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Chucky Waggs 4 to 7 p.m.; SHotGUN Brothers, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live!: DJ & Dancing 9 p.m. to close • Eureka Paradise: DJ & Dance music, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. • Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place: Live Music, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ozark Thunder, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe: Steve Jones noon to 4 p.m.; Foley’s Van, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• Rowdy Beaver Den: Jesse Dean, 1 to 5 p.m.; Third Degree, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Jessica Horn, 8 p.m. • Squid & Whale: Method 2 Madness, 9 p.m. • Voulez-Vous Lounge: The ARIELS, 9 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 28 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Jeff Lee, noon to 3 p.m.; Jeff Lee, 5 to 8 p.m. • Blarney Stone: Open Mic, 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Magic Mule, 6 p.m. • Eureka Paradise: Locals night • New Delhi Cafe: Jason Gordon, 2 to 6 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Cooter & Friends, 1 to 5 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 29 • Blarney Stone: Magic Monday • Chaser’s: Live entertainment, 9 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Spring Billy, 9 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 30 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 • Chelsea’s: Po Dunk, 9 p.m.
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AL HOOKS – SELLS EUREKA ... FOR INFORMATION ON ANY HOME IN EUREKA, CALL 877.279.0001 HOOKED ON EUREKA – Al, Cheryl and Paul Great home on one of Eureka’s unique streets. Views of downtown from deck & backyard. Approx. 1,724 sq. ft. 2 bed/2 bath, 2 car garage with additional parking pad. PLUS additional 1 bed/1 bath & workshop, both with separate entrances. Fireplace, Jacuzzi bath, eat in kitchen and lots of storage. This is a MUST SEE! $153,000.
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419 alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
Beautiful cedar cabin set in the woods on 3.1 acres includes all wood oak floors that are 3/4” thick & eyebrow skylights. Wonderful wood features throughout. Big covered back deck provides tranquil spot for reflection. $185,000.
Cedar home w/guest house on 8.29 (+/-) acres, pond, beautiful mtn. views & land. The home features large open rooms, geothermal heat, generator, large windows, 2-car garage, 1-car carport, detached 3-car carport w/storage, guest house w/kitchenette, bath. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING. $399,900.
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419 alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
Single family 2,250 sq ft home with finished downstairs boasts 4 Bedroom , 2 & 1/2 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 covered decks, 2 living areas - one with gas log fireplace.and Jacuzzi tub. Addtl room off of kitchen that would be great for added living space or workshop. Off street parking. Small fenced area in part of the yard. $139,900.
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T R CON E D N U Freshly updated duplex offers income potential. Both units have 2beds/2baths, woodburning fireplaces, open kitchen/dining big closets & laundry room, large treetop deck to enjoy the lake views! Holiday Island marina & lake just down the road. MUST SEE! $149,900.
CHERYL COLBERT 479.981.6249 eurekaspringsrealtor.com – cjceureka@yahoo.com
Nestled in the heart of historic downtown. Beautiful wrap-around porch and luscious gardens hidden behind stone walls. Recently renovated with attention to details. 2 oversized bedrooms, hardwood floors, bright and airy. Off-street parking and much more. $174,000.
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Just minutes to Beaver Lake & close to town. 2 Levels 3 bedroom /2 bath, huge family room & bonus room. Radient heated floors on 3 zones. Great privacy on 11.71 acres. Large yard with fenced garden area & fenced backyard. Driveway + parking area large enough for boat or RV. $210,000.
PAUL FAULK 479.981.0668
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This home boasts an open living/dining area that has a gas log fireplace. With the split floor plan, provides privacy. A great deck for entertaining and a fenced back yard. 2 car garage. Utility laundry room. Close to all Holiday Island amenities. $135,000.
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Rare combination of home & mountain views on your private 2.5 acre paradise. Fabulous mountain views from you decks or charming living areas. Loads of amenities & eurekan style. A rare opportunity to own a perfect hideaway or income producing rental. Minutes from historic Eureka Springs, dining & entertainment district. Own a piece of paradise. For a private preview give me a call. $129,900.
1800’s shotgun-style farmhouse nestled on private wooded acreage offers end of road privacy and endless possibilities. Double parlor, front and back covered porches, upper balcony, garden space and old barn. Hidden gem waiting to be uncovered. $149,900.
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10 Individual Studios/Shops – Uniquely designed in open air venue. Amenities galore. Established as The Art Colony in 2006. Potential use limited only by your imagination. $275,000.
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Charming historic victorian home located right in town! Easy walk to downtown from Elk or Owen St. Updated electrical, paint, plumbing, roof. Wrap around decks on 2 levels plus covered porch. Low E windows. Hardwood floors. Located on a quiet street. $129,900.
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This prime retail building located right on historic Spring St. is waiting for you! This building boasts a prime retail location PLUS a nightly unit (with separate entrance) on 2nd floor. Off-street parking, balcony in front & back with views. A great opportunity to have a home & business. $490,500.
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Lovely custom built 3 bed 2bath home with lakeview. Hardwood floors, granite counters, huge cabinet filled kitchen, sunroom & master suite w/fireplace all on main level. Lower level has additional bedrooms & bath. Flat fenced backyard w/storage building. Like New $234,000.
CHERYL COLBERT 479.981.6249 eurekaspringsrealtor.com – cjceureka@yahoo.com
The perfect marriage of home & lake. This geo Dome Home & fab guest house are nestled on pristinely landscaped grounds & gardens with million dollar views. Multi leveled decks surround this home, and invite the Ozarks into your living areas. The home has been immaculately maintained with attention to detail and quality. Amenities too numerous to list. $369,000.
AL HOOKS 479.363.6419 alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com
Fantastic home and cottage or a great business opportunity. Nestled on Hwy 62 with great white river valley views from rear decks and high traffic visibility. Two individual homes offer multiple use possibilities or that quiet get away family compound. 1457 sq ft house and 910 sq ft cottage each hosting 2 bedrooms and 1 bath in each dwelling. Check it out at roadsidehaven.com. $179,900.
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