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Just My Style:

Sweater Artist to Open Showroom By Jennifer Jackson

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Ten years ago, Jim and Nora Patterson Viola were looking for a house in Eureka Springs, where they planned to retire. Taking them to a house near Inspiration Point, their real estate agent said it wasn’t what they were looking for, but they might as well see it. When they pulled up, they saw a small, gray house, Nora recalled. Walking in, they found the walls and ceiling of the front room were painted bright blue with an ivy-patterned border. The bedroom, which faced north, had one small window set high in the wall. That they bought the house was a testament to Nora’s talent for seeing the past the ordinary to the potential. “I have a lot of imagination,” she said. Nora Patterson Viola is an artist who creates clothing and accessories from sweaters culled from second-hand stores. She designs and makes one-of-akind pieces in a workshop in the Inspiration Point home, where the couple moved last year. Under the name Just My Style Recycled, she sells her clothing online and at shows, but now has added a small showroom on their property. “95 percent of my customers ask, ‘Where is your shop?’” Nora said. “I wanted my own little place where people could view my work, and the ability to have other artists join me in trunk shows.” For the grand opening on Sept. 6, the Violas are hosting a trunk show featuring Nora’s designs and handmade items by Eureka Janet Alexander, Jack Dale Stewart, Barb Kerbox and Peggy Hill. The showroom is small, but with four acres, there’s plenty of room. “We are going to put up tents,” Nora said. “It will look like a festival or fair.” The couple first came to Eureka Springs in 2002 on their honeymoon, and bought the house in 2004. They moved here permanently from Irving, Texas, last August, when Jim retired from the grocery business. Originally from Bridgeport, Conn., he now does the bookkeeping and inventory for the business, plus a little sewing, and installed the new showroom, known as the Studio at 188 for their address on Ozark Automotive Road. Nora grew up in Texarkana, so has returned to her roots, she said. A folk artist, she discovered a talent for creating sweater art five years ago, starting with long coats with flared-point panels. The coats took two dozen sweaters to make. To keep prices reason-

able, she changed over to elf-hooded sweaters, vests and accessories, including leg warmers, arm warmers, fingerless gloves and headbands. Her designs made a splash last November at the Eureka Springs School of the Arts Fall Art Show, where she received the People’s Choice award. “It’s all embellished,” she said. “The details are important.” Nora also had a booth at the Pine Mountain Village Arts and Crafts Show in October, where she met Peggy Hill, who makes a line of essential oils called Moon Wave. Hill asked Nora to make some leg warmers and arm warmers for Hill’s spouse, John Two Hawks. Nora also met John Dale Stewart, who makes John Two Hawks’ flutes. Stewart, who lives in Bella Vista, will have his handmade drums and flutes at the Sept. 6 trunk show. The trunk show also features Eureka Janet’s powder-coated metal pendants and earrings, and fine art photography by Barb Kerbox. Kerbox’s work will be on permanent display in the Inspiration Point showroom, Nora said. Emporium 23 in Rogers is also carrying Nora’s clothing during the sweater season, Sept. 1 through Jan. 1, and she will be in fall shows, including the Ozark Regional Arts and Crafts Fair in Rogers. “This is our fourth year at the Hammons Center,” Nora said. “We started out with one booth. The next year we had two booths. Then we had three. This year, we have four booths in the main hall.” Like the sweaters she buys, the small, gray house the Violas bought at Inspiration Point has also gone through the wringer. The blue paint and ivy border in the front room are gone. The back wall of the bedroom is all windows, offering a view across Inspiration Point into Missouri. The couple also added a deck onto the back of the house and enclosed a greenhouse to create a dining room. Outside, there is a barn and carport, and now the showroom. “It’s like a boutique out of the city,” she said. The Studio at 188 Trunk Show is Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 188 Ozark Automotive Rd., five miles west of Eureka Springs on Highway 62 West. From Eureka, turn left onto Ozark Automotive Road, go past the Inspiration Point Fire Station to the second building on the right. Turn off of highway will be marked with a banner. More information: justmystylerecycled.com. or email ozarklady58@gmail. com.

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Nora Patterson Viola is an artist who creates clothing and accessories from sweaters culled from second-hand stores.

Fall into Fashion By Jennifer Jackson

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In addition to trunk shows and by appointment, Nora Viola’s Just My Style Recycled clothing and accessories are available at Emporium 23, 1320 W. Walnut in Rogers, Sept. 1 through Jan. 1, and at the following shows: • Moon Wave Expo, Oct. 3, 4 & 5, Inn of the Ozarks,

Eureka Springs • Ozark Regional Arts and Craft Fair, Oct. 17 & 18, Hammons Center, Rogers • Pine Mountain Village Arts and Crafts Fair, Oct. 25, Eureka Springs • Studio at 188 Trunk Show, Nov. 15, at her Inspiration Point showroom • Eureka Springs Art Bazaar, Nov. 29, Inn of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs

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Arkansas Hopitality Association announces ES schools scholarship recipients The Arkansas Hospitality Association (AHA), the official voice of the restaurant, lodging and tourism industry in the state, announced today that the association has awarded two scholarships, for the 2014 – 2015 academic year, to Eureka Springs students planning a career in the hospitality industry. University of Arkansas students, Miranda Smith and Joshua Sharp have been awarded scholarships in recognition of their academic background, work experience, career goals, and commitment to the hospitality industry. The scholarships were awarded through the Arkansas Hospitality Association’s non-profit education arm, the Arkansas Tourism and Hospitality

Education Foundation. It is intended to provide opportunities for professional training as well as career advancement for students pursuing jobs in culinary arts, tourism, restaurant and hotel management and other hospitality fields. The AHA has awarded $42,000 in scholarships to Arkansas hospitality students this school year. “Our scholarships help students gain further knowledge and skills that will, in turn, offer numerous opportunities and success in a growing and thriving industry,” said Montine McNulty, AHA Executive Director. “The Arkansas Hospitality Association is honored to be able to support this student as she pursues her education and life-long career goals.”

CAPC explores new booking options CAPC site. There are advantages to Jackrabbit for the city’s hotel industry. For On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the City Ad- one, there would be no OTA fees, saving vertising and Promotions Commission hotels 15 to 30 percent on each booking. (CAPC), along with Crescent and Basin There are no commissions, no visitor cost Park Hotels Vice President and General and no costs to hoteliers. Another advanManager Jack Moyers, Inn of the Ozarks tage would be a more level playing field for General Manager Randy Wolfinbarger smaller lodgings often not included on big and Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of booking sites like hotels.com. With JackCommerce Director of Operations Toni rabbit, a small bed and breakfast would Rose viewed and sometimes come up discussed presentafirst as Jackrabbit autotions from Jackrabbitt matically shuffles the The problem with OTAs is Systems and Regatta order that visitors see that they charge the hotels Travel Solutions, who results for all lodgings offer online booking 15 to 30 percent of the book- included on their site. services in travel destiJackrabbit would ing, and smaller private bed nation cities. work with all the 200and breakfasts and cabins CAPC Commisplus lodging providers sioner Damon Henke are not given as choices. in the Eureka Springs explained the reasonarea to set up and train ing behind searching personnel using the out alternative methsystem. It would take ods for visitors to book 90 to 120 days to get reservations. Henke said Eureka Springs is the system up and running. different from large cities as far as bookAll these services come with a cost. ing a room is concerned. Most people will Jackrabbit charges several thousand dolgo straight to an online travel agent like lars to set up the system and an estimated Hotels.com or Travelocity to book rooms $19,000 per year to maintain it. Commisin a major market. People visiting Eureka ioner Richard Schmid suggested the CAPC Springs often want one of the city’s more charge a small fee per booking to offset the unique properties that won’t always be list- costs. ed with the big online booking sites. Regatta Travel Solutions offers many of The CAPC’s website, www.Eu- the same features as Jackrabbit, but with a rekaSprings.org, gives visitors phone num- different pricing structure and some bells bers for each hotel, bed and breakfast, cab- and whistles. Regatta can include attracin or other boarding option, but it does not tions as well as lodging, can send coupons show pricing or availability. to visitors and has repeat customer options. “People get frustrated, give up on the Regatta charges a $1,000 setup fee and an 8 present web site and go to an OTA,” Henke percent booking fee — similar to an OTA. said. Another company, AREZZ, will be conThe problem with OTAs is that they sidered at a later date. charge the hotels 15 to 30 percent of the The CAPC must now take all the data booking, and smaller bed and breakfasts and decide which, if any, of these comand cabins are not given as choices. panies will benefit the needs of Eureka Jackrabbitt Systems made a PowerPoint Springs. Henke said the goal is to be ready presentation describing its software that, by the March 2015 booking season. when set up, would allow visitors to book The next CAPC meeting is scheduled their vacation lodging directly though the for 6 p.m. Sept. 10. By David Blankenship

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Acuna-Sanchez defense wants evidence excluded By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com

EUREKA SPRINGS — An attorney for accused murderer Victor Acuna-Sanchez argued Tuesday that evidence collected during a search of the cabin where Acuna-Sanchez was taken into custody should not be admitted at trial because law enforcement officers did not have a search warrant when they initially entered the cabin. Carroll County prosecutors responded by arguing that the officers’ decision to enter the cabin was based on several compelling factors, including a concern for Acuna-Sanchez’s own safety, and that the evidence should be admitted at his trial. The two sides presented their cases on the defense’s motion to suppress the evidence during a hearing that began at 9 a.m. and ended shortly after 4 p.m.Tuesday at the Carroll County Western District Courthouse. The hearing was presided over by Judge Jay Finch, who was assigned to the case in July after Judge David Clinger recused himself. At the end of Tuesday’s hearing, Finch asked attorneys on both sides to submit briefs in support of their arguments by Sept. 16. Acuna-Sanchez is accused in the New Year’s Eve 2012 death of Laura Acevez, his former girlfriend, who was found lying unconscious in her Eureka Springs apartment with a gunshot wound to the head and the couple’s 4-month-old son near his mother’s body. Later that night, deputies from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office found Acuna-Sanchez hiding in the shower with a .22-caliber handgun after they kicked in the door to a cabin on Bluebird Mountain. He is charged with capital murder and would face death or life in prison without parole if convicted on that charge. He also is accused of aggravated robbery and violation of a no-contact order. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts. Tuesday’s hearing centered on deputies’ decision to enter the cabin, which was the residence of Acuna-Sanchez’s mother. Deputies forced entry into the cabin after CCSO Sgt. Juan Cribbs reported seeing a light turn off inside the residence. Cribbs testified Tuesday that he had spoken with Acuna-Sanchez’s mother earlier in the day and she refused to allow him to search her home.

Cribbs said the woman later left with several cats and what appeared to be clothing and cat food for several days and told him she was going to spend New Year’s Day with her parents. CCSO Lt. Ralph Gordon testified Tuesday that he instructed deputies to enter the home after Cribbs told him that someone had turned the light off. Gordon also testified that Cribbs said someone inside the residence appeared to be peeking through window blinds, although Cribbs had testified earlier that he saw no movement inside the home. Cribbs testified that he knocked on the door three times, identifying himself and saying that he had a warrant for Acuna-Sanchez’s arrest. When there was no response, he and another deputy forced entry. Defense attorney William L. “Bill” James focused on the fact that deputies had no concrete evidence that Acuna-Sanchez was inside the home. Several deputies testified that they had received information that Acuna-Sanchez was “probably at his mother’s house,” but James characterized those tips as mere speculation. Cribbs acknowledged under cross-examination that although he had maintained surveillance on the cabin for much of the day, he was at another location for about two hours before returning to the cabin and seeing the light go out. He acknowledged that no one was watching the cabin during that time. Cribbs testified that sources told deputies that in the days before the murder, Acuna-Sanchez had told them he should kill Acevez and then himself. He said deputies considered Acuna-Sanchez to be armed and dangerous and were concerned that he might commit suicide. Gordon testified that the possibility of suicide was one of the factors he considered before instructing deputies to enter the cabin. “I felt that Victor was in the house,” he said. “If not, somebody else was. I felt that Victor was a danger to society or to himself.” James pressed Gordon during cross-examination. “You had no information that he was in that house, other than people’s speculation, did you?” James asked. “No, I did not,” Gordon responded. During her closing argument, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Devon Goodman said

there were three reasons why deputies were justified in entering the cabin: there was evidence that Acuna-Sanchez had threatened to kill Acevez and then himself; there was a felony warrant for Acuna-Sanchez’s arrest; and there was probable cause to believe Acuna-Sanchez had committed the murder. “You’ve got officers here that were trying to do the right thing,” Goodman said. “… They were trying to keep everybody safe, including the defendant.” During his closing argument, James said deputies had no evidence that the person inside the residence was Acuna-Sanchez. He said it could have been the defendant’s mother or someone else. “There’s got to be some reason to believe he’s in the house,” the defense attorney said. “There’s just no reason to believe he’s there. … I could argue all day long about it, but they didn’t have any reason to believe he’s there, other than everybody says that’s probably where he went.”

Deputies testified that they did not initially remove any evidence from the cabin when Acuna-Sanchez was taken into custody, instead waiting for a search warrant to be issued. James argued, however, that there would have been no grounds for the warrant had deputies not already entered the cabin. Therefore, James argued, the evidence collected inside the cabin should not be admitted at trial. Before dealing with the defense’s motion for suppression, Finch ruled on a flurry of other pretrial motions filed by the defense. Most notably, he ruled that Acuna-Sanchez will appear in civilian clothing and without restraints during all future court appearances, although he may be required to wear a “stun belt.” At Tuesday’s hearing, Acuna-Sanchez was dressed in jail clothing and orange shoes. He sat quietly, occasionally whispering to his attorneys. Acuna-Sanchez’s trial is tentatively scheduled to begin Oct. 20.

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Call Out for Band:

Middle, high school musicians need instruments By Jennifer Jackson

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At the start of the school year, Jim Swiggart sent out a letter asking people to donate unwanted instruments for the Eureka School band project. Last Wednesday, he received a letter from a man in Little Rock, saying he had a Miraphone 186 BBb tuba in nearly-new condition that he wanted to donate. To buy it new, the tuba would cost more than $8,000, not counting the $500 case. If he brought it to Fayetteville, could someone come and pick it up? “It was a wonderful surprise,” Swiggart said. Swiggart is a former band director and Opera in the Ozarks director who is volunteering his time to help get the Eureka Springs middle and high school bands back up to performance strength. Randall Cavanaugh, a retired band director, is also volunteering his time, but they can’t do it alone. “We’re asking the community to support us by donating an instrument,” Swiggart said. “We’re asking the kids to support us by joining the band. We’re asking the kids in the band to support us by learning a second instrument.” Parents of budding musicians are often reticent to invest in an instrument until they know the student will stick with it. Renting an instrument is an option, Swiggart said, but some families can’t afford it on top of other back-to-school expenses. So he is asking the community to donate musical instruments that are languishing in closets or attics. “If you do not have an instrument, check with friends who might have one, or simply make a monetary donation to the project,” Swiggart said. That band classes have been opened up to fifth graders has brought an increase in students wanting to play. Students were also fired up by the Naturally Brass Quintet’s performance at high school and middle school assemblies. There are no trumpet players at all in the high school band, Swiggart said. Now four or five students

who have never touched a horn are learning. There is also not enough variety in the seventh and eighth grade band. Of the 28 members, 11 are percussionists. In a small ensemble, only three or four percussionists are needed at any time, Swiggart said. “Who wants to sit there while everyone else is playing and you’re not?” he said. So Swiggart and Cavanaugh are going to the middle school to work with the percussion players, challenging them to learn to play a brass instrument. The students will continue to learn percussion, Swiggart said, but by learning another instrument, they become what is known as doublers. “We want a band that can perform in a street parade and win prizes,” Swiggart said, “and that’s what we’ll have in two or three years.” A good problem: older students who never started band but wanted to are now expressing interest, Swiggart said. Needed are the instruments students learn on: clarinet, flute, saxophone, trombone and trumpet. The middle school band currently has only one clarinet player, Kai Wipplinger; one baritone sax player, Isaiah McCarry; two flute players, Alexis Jayroe and Hannah Jewell, and two trombone players, Maggie Asmus and Alicia Brigance. Swiggart has already lined up a clarinet player who has volunteered to teach, as will Cavanaugh. “Band is a team,” Swiggart said. “You have to have every instrument represented to perform the music.” In addition to basic instruments, they will take any instrument people might have tucked away in storage – a French horn, a baritone, even, apparently, an instrument as big as a tuba. “Who knows?” Swiggart said. The Eureka Springs Middle School Band also has five saxophonists, Cotton Jecker, Zackery Nelson, Chris Segura, Katelyn Ross and Alana Finley, and six trumpet players: Dalton Evans, Jonathan Groso, Thomas Reddick, Lila Mahurin, Madie Cannady and Annalee Garrison.

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Most of the percussionists, in back row, stand idle while the Eureka Springs Middle School Band rehearses. Percussionists are Matt Newcomb, Jerrett Samuelson, Patrick Pile-Seymour, Jurny Hammond, Keenan Galyen, Dylan Tell, Dakota Moppin, Xander Abbott, Gage Monroe and Hunter Chapman.

Got Music?

By Jennifer Jackson

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Do you have a musical instrument stuck away in the closet or attic that no one is using? Consider donating it to Eureka Public Schools through Opera in the Ozarks’ Eureka Springs Band Program project. Donated instruments will become part of the school inventory, to be used by students who want

to learn to play an instrument. When they are ready to buy an instrument, the borrowed one will be returned and stay in the school inventory, to be used by others. A nonprofit organization, Opera in the Ozarks will provide donors with a receipt documenting the gift for tax credit. Contact Jim Swiggart, 479-9812659 or swig@cox.net.

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Editorial

By David Blankenship

Long overdue

ext Monday the City Council will meet and talk about an ordinance that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation. The topic was added to the agenda at the last meeting by Alderman James DeVito. He said at the meeting, “Fayetteville was the first in the state to adopt an ordinance like this, and I would like to see Eureka Springs be the second.” I first thought “Why do we need this here?” I thought we had no need for such an ordinance. That was a naïve idea. We absolutely need this ordinance officially stating where we stand as a community. As I was talking to friends in town about it, there is still discrimination tolerated in Eureka Springs; maybe not so much by citizens, but it happens. A friend of mine still feels fear when he’s walking down the street with his dogs and when he walks by certain people, usually visitors. He’s OK with himself, but he shouldn’t have to worry about people driving by and calling him a faggot in Eureka Springs. He shouldn’t have to overhear the people he passes downtown calling him a faggot. These things still happen here. He says he

understands that people who harass him are closed-minded people who are acting from fear. No matter how well my friend can look at this, that doesn’t mean it should be allowed in this town. If discrimination and harassment happens to him often enough to be on his mind every time a car or motorcycle passes him on the street, it must happen to many of our citizens. My friend tells me it is impossible for people who are not gay to completely understand. I don’t fully understand how he feels, but I can certainly feel empathy and total acceptance for the LGBT community. This ordinance should include wording about harassment on the street as well as official discrimination such as a baker refusing to make a wedding cake for a gay couple. Eureka Springs can, and should, with the enlightenment we are so proud of, be at the forefront of making policy the ensures the safety of all our citizens. This ordinance can be a good place to start, and remember City Council meetings are open to the public.

Citizen of the Week

Pie champ

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Emma Samac was the Youth Grand Champion of the Carroll County Pie Contest.

Suzanne Williams (at right) of Holiday Island has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Williams, a retired teacher, researches and writes about local history and also volunteers as a greeter at the museum’s front desk for several hours each week. Her previous projects include “Walk Eureka Springs,” a guide to exploring historic structures, which was published by the Eureka Springs

Preservation Society last year. This year, Williams guided the reprinting of “Eureka Springs: A Postcard History 1879-1979,” originally published for the city’s centennial. “Postcard History” is available at the museum bookstore for $20. Located at 95 S. Main, the museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For her tireless service to the community, Suzanne Williams is our Citizen of the Week.

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What do

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Citizen Opinion by David Blankenship

What do you think about an ordinance that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation?

Send your opinions to Citizen, P.O., Box 679, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, fax to (479) 253-0080 or e-mail to: citizen.editor.eureka@gmail.com

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My way of seeing it

Eugene Aragon Schuyler “My name is Worley Earl”

I’m all for it. It may open the minds of closed minded people.

Karan Plebanek

“Eureka Girl”

I’m for it. I’m all about talent and what someone can bring to the table.

“Hat man”

I’m for it. No one should be left out; everyone has a right.

Susan Morrison

I think it’s a good statement to the world. If we don’t stand up here, what are we saying?

Susan Stodden Ken Lockhart “History Lady”

I grew up here and I think people should just be able to live their lives. I’m for it.

“Big Foot Hunter” I figured we already had one.

Hi David, Welcome to Eureka! As a recent resident of three years myself, I can fully understand and share your enthusiasm for this unique village for all the reasons you mention - and then some. After 19 years in the City of Chicago and many previous years in the northern midwest, I moved to Arkansas in July 2000. Unfortunately, I picked the northeastern part of the state and a dry county to boot. Coming from Chicago, finding everything closed by 8 p.m. came as more than a culture shock. It was a “what have I done to myself?” earthquake! It took me ten years to sell my rural country home and make my move to Eureka which, after just a couple of visits, I’d identified as the only place I wanted to be. Same State, totally different atmosphere and attitude. Same awe inspiring Nature but without that magnetic pull and resonance with the human artistic spirit that is present in this very special place. You accurately breakdown the components of all the elements that are most noteworthy here but when I read “I believe Eureka Springs can be the greatest town in the country!” I suspicion that in your understandable surprise in discovering this place you may have missed one salient point. Eureka Springs is an Organic, not an Organized happening. Organic is not “competitive.” It is “receptive.” It thrives on, and invites, the new. That is what nourishes the creative core

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What do you think about an ordinance that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation?

m I think it’s a good idea m I don’t think it’s a good idea m I don’t think it’s necessary because Eureka already celebrates diversity L Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in.

that attracts more creativity. Any organized efforts to become a “Greatest” anything detracts from the natural magic at work here. Simply celebrate it and welcome those who respond to it. And Enjoy! Julie Euler

In response to David Blankenship’s commentary Welcome to Eureka Springs David! You made some good points, and I hope a few that have become a jaded in this town can gain some perspective by taking a few moments to look at this place through your eyes and remember that this place truly is amazing. I hope that you can keep your optimistic view of our tiny town after you have been here for a while – being in the news biz, you will certainly be privy to the good, the bad and the ugly of the town. I will be interested to see if your opinion and tone are still the same one year from today after your new shoes have a few scuffs. My wife and I are fairly new to the area and are also still in a bit of a honeymoon phase with Eureka Springs. Although we have been here now for a few years, we still remember being brand new and full of hope. We vacationed here for many years before deciding that this was where we wanted to spend our golden years. We originally bought a house expecting it to be a vacation home, but then soon realized we never wanted to leave to go back to the “real world.”

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

See Forum, page 19

40 votes cast

How would you feel about the hospital moving to Holiday Island?

m I think it’s a good idea: 40.0% (16 votes) m I don’t think it’s a good idea: 42.5% (17 votes) m I’m not sure: 17.5% (7 votes) Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by Wednesday 9 a.m.

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Ozarks Chorale Starts Fall Rehearsals

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All singers are invited to join the Ozarks Chorale for fall rehearsals, which begin on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Eureka Springs Middle School cafeteria. Registration at 6:15 p.m. The chorale is open to all. No audition is required. Singers must commit to attending weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in preparation for holiday concerts, including the annual community concert at the Auditorium. This year, the chorale will perform multiple pieces from

“The Messiah” during the second half of the concert, chorale conductor Beth Withey said. The chorale will also continue the Hallelujah Chorus Community Sing with practice tracks available online, she said. The Ozarks Chorale is a four-part (soprano/alto/tenor/bass) choir with more than 50 singers from Arkansas and Missouri. New members welcome. For more information, contact Janell Robertson, ozarkschoralepublicity@gmail.com or Paul Gandy, pgandyjr@gmail.com or 479-366-4996.

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After 14 years of presenting the Mending Medicine Retreat, John Two-Hawks and Peggy Hill felt it was time to expand the concept of living a balanced life to a full expo. Coming to Eureka Springs, Oct. 3-5, 2014, the Moon Wave Expo will be an exciting weekend of transformation and learning at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center located at 207 W. Van Buren. Classes will start on Saturday morning and end Sunday afternoon. A highlight of the weekend will be a performance by John Two-Hawks with his “Horse Spirit Concert” Saturday evening

at 7:30 p.m. There will be many local and regional teachers. The World Drum will also be on hand for the weekend. Attendees will enjoy vendors selling crystal jewelry, recycled handmade clothing, essential oils, organic chocolate, handmade Gaia drums, flutes, music and much more. Also at the expo will be hybrid and electric cars on display, solar panels being demonstrated and many other exciting and interesting activities. A full schedule of events is listed at http://www.moonwaveco.com/. For more information visit the web site or call Peggy at 479-253-5826.

Marconi Pepper wins Reserved Grand Champion Award The 2014 Carroll County Fair has awarded Frank Egan of Egan Brothers’ Farm of Eureka Springs, this year’s Horticulture Reserved Grand Champion Award. Egan farms Biodynamically, is USDA Organic and Certified Naturally Grown.His highly mineralized soil consistently produces top quality vegetables. “We are pleased that the judges honored us with a Champion award for the second year,” said Egan. “It validates the work that we do and gives confidence to our customers that our produce is among the finest.” Egan also won four additional blue ribbons with a monetary award for his white acorn squash, poblano peppers, bell pep-

pers and garlic. Egan’s produce is available every Thursday at the Eureka Springs Farmer’s Market.

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Celebrating the Source: New Crescent AGM brings passion for food to table

where everything is made from scratch, he was immersed in the “test and taste” It was a Napa Valley wine maker who philosophy of food and beverage managetaught Brian Van Sickle what makes a ment. Completing the year-long program, wine special. he went to California to oversee the buildVan Sickle, who is from Missouri, had ing and opening of the Rutherford Grill, gone west to build and open the Ruther- located in the parking lot of the Beaulieu ford Grill, a new-concept restaurant for (BV) Vineyard. Houston’s restaurants owner George Biel. “It was a one-of-a-kind experience,” he When Van Sickle needed a crash course said of building the restaurant from the in the wine industry, he turned to the local ground up. growers, including Ray Corrison. Instead He worked there for five years before of explaining it to Van Sickle in words, he and spouse Kerrie Van Sickle, who is Corrison picked up a handful of Napa Val- from Bolivar, Mo., decided to return to ley dirt and threw it at him. their home state. Kerrie got a job at Big “I could taste it,” Van Sickle said. “He Cedar Lodge, the resort created by Bass was making the point that what makes a Pro Shops’ owner Johnny Morris. Brian wine special isn’t that it’s better than other was hired to work there in food and bevwines. erage, and for several It’s the variables years, ran the Top of that gives it personalthe Rock restaurant, “This is exactly what I ity.” where David Gilderwanted to do. I had become son, now at the Grand The term for what Corrison was trying a little too far removed from Tavern, was chef. Van to get across: terroir, Sickle said he’s been my passion, which is food (pronounced “tarelucky throughout his and beverage.” wah), the French word career to work with for sense of place, esthe owners, including Brian Van Sickle pecially the specific Biel, who would come soil and climate that to the Rutherford Grill give grapes a distincand watch food being tive taste. It also describes what Van Sick- prepared, and with Morris, who Van Sickle likes about Eureka Springs and what le considers a visionary for creating the he wants to celebrate as the new assistant world-class Branson resort. general manager in charge of food and “I feel privileged to have part of that,” beverage at the Crescent Hotel. Van Sickle said. “I love sourcing great local products Van Sickle also spent a year getting a from people who are passionate about renewable energy degree, learning to detheir product,” he said, “and I enjoy learn- sign and build projects. He also worked as ing those who are doing something right.” a regional director for Diamond Resorts, Originally from St. Louis, Van Sickle which required a lot of travel, preventing worked through school washing dishes, him spending time with Kerrie and their bussing and waiting tables and cooking three children, Ellie, 15; Jack, 11, and in restaurants. He studied business and Holden, 9. He was considering other job hospitality at Missouri State University in offers when he saw the assistant general Springfield, and after graduating in 1992, manager job at the Crescent Hotel posted. entered Houston’s management training “This is exactly what I wanted to do,” program in Kansas City. At Houston’s, he said. “I had become a little too far reBy Jennifer Jackson

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Photo by Jennifer Jackson

Brian Van Sickle, left, is back to his passion for food as the new assistant general manager in charge of food and beverage at the Crescent Hotel. Shown with him at last Sunday’s brunch are food station chefs Chris Abbott, Tommy Shaffer and Duane Powers, right.

moved from my passion, which is food and beverage.” What Van Sickle likes to cook when he’s at home – anything with fresh ingredients cooked with minimum preparation, preferably grilled over a fire. But he can improvise. On a recent family trip to Florida, he went to the fish market and bought grouper and red snapper. Returning to the vacation condo, he discovered there were no knives to fillet the fish properly, so ended up cutting it in small pieces, breading it with crushed Chex Mix and cooking it in an iron skillet. Then he used the “fish croutons” over a field-mix salad with a mango-chutney dressing. “My mother-in-law made me write down the recipe,” he said. In Eureka Springs, he has visited both farmers’ markets and started making connections with growers. Last Sunday’s brunch at the Crescent featured a caprese salad with local heirloom tomatoes and basil. Like learning about the wine industry, Van Sickle is going to the source – the growers.

“I ask a lot of questions,” he said. “I say, ‘What do you like to do with that?’” Everyone has welcomed him with open arms, he said, so that going to a farmer’s market feels like a homecoming. That Eureka Springs has “terroir” in spades is what he likes and wants to celebrate with special events and local food at the Crescent. “It has a rich and long-standing sense of place that I appreciate,” he said of Eureka Springs. “It’s more than the rocks and bricks. It’s the people.” Van Sickle thinks Eureka’s sense of place also derives from the fact that it takes some effort to get here – you can’t just drop in by plane, for example. Driving the roads and negotiating the limestone-lined streets creates a sense of kinship, he said, a bond among people who visit and live here. “It’s a journey to get here, no matter which way you come,” he said. “You have to enjoy the curves and the texture. You’re walking down the streets of Eureka Springs and you’re all in on the same thing.”

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Fun at the Fair

Molly Jones, age 10 from Beaver, and Lily Torgerson, age 10 from Eureka Springs, hang on tightly as The Sizzler spins them at high speeds.

Photos by Chip Ford

Trinity Young, age 13 from Blue Eye, and Cassidy Andreatta, also 13 of Blue Eye, scream as they ride the Power Surge.

Dina Landis holds Isaiah Landis, age 1 from Eureka Springs, as the pair prepare for their first ever carousel ride.

Shamika Catlow, 12 of Van Buren, and Tobias Catlow, Garrett Bland, age 1 from Berryville, sits atop a zero-turn rid- Jake Allen helps his daughter Georgia retrieve a 14 from Van Buren, dangle from the Power Surge. ing mower during his first outing at the Carroll County Fair. caught fish.

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Rachel Fancher and Aubree Snow, both 16 and of Berryville, smile and throw up peace signs.

Berryville girls Geena Williams, age 11, Hannah Demerchant, age 12, Hannah Hurt, age 14, and Selena Copeland, age 13, take bites into their caramel apples.

Lezlie Kennedy, age 6 of Berryville, rides the Ferris Wheel with her dad, Paul.

The Zipper is photographed using a long exposure.

Eureka Springs girls Savannah Rodda, age 8, Mickee Clark, age 9, and Stella Rodda, age 10, scream and shout as they spin around on The Avalanche.

From left are Sylver,, Jim and Jasper Blair as they ride The Avalanche together. Sylver is 7 and Jasper is 5.

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With one week left until the Dancing With the Eureka Stars show, the dance crew is in high gear getting ready. Contestants include Chip Ford, Leroy Gorrell, Damon Henke, David Kellogg, Mark Minton, Mary Popovac, Elise Roenigk, Zeek Taylor, Fatima Treuer and Diane Wilkerson. The “stars” will perform a wide array of dances that are taught by Melonlight Dance – Foxtrot, Country, Blues, Bachata, Mambo, Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Hustle and a Jitterbug. There will also be exciting pro numbers by the Melonlight Dance crew – Ray Ulibarri, Emma Anne and Maggie Mae. Judges for the evening will be Jessica Schaer of KSN16 News, Kyle Kellum of KUAF Ozarks at Large, and CD White, The Indy. Out-takes from the early dancing session will be shown and hilarity is sure to ensue. Tickets for the Sept. 11 show are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce (in Pine Mountain) and Melonlight Dance (in The Quarter), $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

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Calendar of Events Now through Sept. 15: American Encounters: AngloAmerican Portraiture in an Era of Revolution

The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has unveiled American Encounters: Anglo-American Portraiture in an Era of Revolution, the third in a four-part series of exhibitions created in partnership with the Musée du Louvre in Paris, the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Crystal Bridges, and the Terra Foundation for American Art, Chicago. This exhibition provides a close look at five portraits that demonstrate how American and European portraitists influenced one another’s styles in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The works will be on view through Sept. 15, 2014. There is no fee to view the exhibition.

Sept. 6 -7: Writers’ Colony Knitting Workshops

Fiber artist Beth Brown-Reinsel is hosting two knitting workshops on Sept. 6 and 7. Brown-Reinsel will teach a day-long class on Sept. 6 on Latvian Fingerless Mitts. The class begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. It is an intermediate level class. She will teach a class on Norwegian Purl on Sept. 7. This is a three hour class beginning at 2 p.m. The fee for the Latvian Fingerless Mitts class is $60 and the free for the Norwegian Purl class is $30. Reservations must be made and paid for in advance to guarantee a seat in the workshops. Call 479-200-1752 or email director@ writerscolony.org to save your space.

Sept. 6-7: AFA Protective Equipment Class

The new Arkansas Fire Academy Protective Equipment class will be held at Eureka Springs Fire & EMS on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7. The class is open to interested fire department members. The class is 16 hours long and begins at 9 a.m. each day. The classroom is at Station #1 in

the basement training room. Course completion requires attendance both days and participation in all hands-on drills. Full turnout gear, SCBA, and a spare bottle are required. Please complete a fire academy course application and fax a copy to the academy and to Eureka Springs Fire & EMS. The course application can be found online at https://www.sautech.edu/docs/afta/ afta_course_app_rev9-10.pdf

Sept. 7: Unitarian get together

“New” members of the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, at 17 Elk St., from the past couple of years are invited to introduce themselves to the congregation. Come and hear what an interesting and varied bunch the congregation is. The program is at 11 a.m. followed by refreshments. Childcare is provided.

Sept. 8 to undetermined: Scottish Dancing Classes

Scottish dancing classes are offered for kids and teens at the Melonlight Dance Studio on Monday afternoon starting Sept. 8. The classes will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for kids and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for teens. Registration is on a monthly basis, with a minimum of eight students per class. The second and third child dances are at a reduced rate. Call 870-253-8252 or email melissaclare01@gmail.com for more information.

Sept. 8: Metafizzies’ Divine Singing and Sound Meditation

Rebekah Clark will lead the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting in a session of Divine Singing and Sound Meditation 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8. No vocal experience is necessary. The singing will be lead in a call and response style, making it easy for everyone. Chants and mantras from multiple traditions will be used. The meeting will take place in the basement reading room of the Eureka

Springs Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street. All are welcome.

Sept. 11: Abendschone DAR Meeting

The Abendschone Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will meet 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Holiday Island Cornerstone Bank on Rt. 23 North. There will be a business meeting followed by a program featuring speaker Judge Gerald Kent Crow. Prospective members, along with current members, are invited to attend. For more information, call 479-295-2800.

Sept. 13: Gallery Stroll

Eureka Thyme will join in the festivities of Jazz Weekend with a featured artist who is known for weaving and spinning - both fabric and words. Crow Johnson Evens is a well-known musician but has recently been making a splash in the literary world and with her beautiful fabric creations. In celebration of jazz, Crow has made some Jazz Boutonnieres and other woven items. Meet her at the gallery from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13.

Sept. 15: Holiday Island Ladies Fellowship September Meeting

The Holiday Island Community Church will host the September meeting of the Holiday Island Ladies Fellowship 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15. The

guest speaker will be Betsy Porter, Assistant Priest for Saint James Episcopal Church. She will speak on her spiritual journey. Refreshments will be served. Contact Linda Bartlett at 479-244-5961 or Eula Jean McKee at 4479-253-8021 for more information.

Sept. 15, Nov. 10 and Oct. 13 - Bridging the Visual and Literary Arts Alison Taylor-Brown, Director of the Village Writing School, has signed a contract with Crystal Bridges to teach a series of creative writing workshops. The short story adventure is entitled “Bridging the Visual and Literary Arts” and will be based in Crystal Bridges’ new exhibition, State of the Art. Spread across three months, the program will allow participants to draft a story based on a piece of art in the SOTA exhibition, edit that draft and create a publishable short story. Taylor-Brown will offer instruction in finding a narrative arc, creating dialogue, developing character and building drama. The short story group will meet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15, Nov. 10 and Oct. 13. Admission is free but seats are limited. For more information, email alisontaylorbrown@me.com or register at http:// crystalbridges.org/event/short-storygroup-village-writing-school-bridgingvisual-literary-art/.

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Village View

Alison By Sandra TaylorSynar Brown

This week’s column space is devoted to a creative piece by Village writer Nancy Harris, who reminds us that even God has a sense of humor.

A Sour Dilemma

elen Anne, age ten, was a formidable figure in the fifth grade classroom at St. Mark’s Catholic School. Her large feet provided a sturdy foundation for her big-boned, wide-shouldered body. A surprisingly narrow waist sloped to hips that served as a resting place for plump hands with stubby fingers tipped by nails bitten to the quick. A devoted, self-righteous Catholic, Helen Anne worried that not everyone would make it to heaven. She was brutally honest in her criticism and attempts to help those going astray see the error of their ways. This did not help her make, or keep, friends. Pamela was the bad girl of the class. Her language was often dotted with shocking words like “slut” and “bastard.” Tall and skinny, with an upturned nose and stringy blond hair, Pamela bent the rules. She kept her uniform skirt rolled above knobby knees and, although there was nothing to reveal but a bony chest, the top three buttons of her blouse were left open. Pamela had been caught more than once copying math homework answers as the papers were passed forward for collection. In her sweater pockets, she kept ruby red lipstick, gum, and candy, all forbidden. Pamela and Helen Anne seldom agreed on anything. One morning, waiting in line to enter the church for daily mass, Pamela turned so Helen Anne could see her pop a piece of candy into her mouth. Pamela knew this would upset Helen Anne and, to add fuel to the fire, she opened her pocket wide and cast a “want one?” smile. Horrified, Helen

Anne shook her head no, but at the same instant she had an idea. She could grab the candy and toss it into the bushes that lined the steps to the church, thereby giving Pamela one less sin to confess to Father Thomas. Helen Anne thrust her large hand into the small pocket of Pamela’s sweater and grabbed the candy just as the line of students began to move. Sister Leonard, standing at the top of the steps and holding open the massive church door, called down, “Girls, come along, you’re holding up the line.” “Yes Sister,” they said in unison. Pamela pulled the sweater close to her body and hurried up the steps. With Sister Leonard watching, Helen Anne could not toss the candy. Heart pounding, she clinched the pieces in her hand and followed Pamela into the church. At the holy water font, Pamela looked back at Helen Anne and whispered, “You’re dead!” Helen Anne knew Pamela was angry, but she felt she’d done the right thing. Her problem now was how to get rid of the candy. She would have liked to deposit it in the holy water font where it would quickly melt, but Sister Leonard was watching. Keeping her fist closed, Helen Anne dipped her knuckles into the font and quickly made the sign of the cross. Pamela took the aisle seat in the pew, forcing Helen Anne to start a new one. Helen Anne carefully genuflected, once again crossing herself with a clinched fist before making her way down the pew to where it ended at the wall. Because Helen Anne was the last student in her class, Sis-

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Alison Taylor-Brown has an MFA in Fiction and a lifetime of teaching experience from preschool to university levels. She directs The Village Writing School, whose mission is to foster the development of area writers through workshops, writers’ circles, and coaching. Her column, Village View, appears weekly. To talk to Alison about your writing goals and dreams, contact her at alisontaylorbrown@me.com or 479 292-3665.

ter Leonard followed her. Students from the next class filed in behind Sister Leonard, and the pew was quickly filled. As she lowered herself onto the kneeling bench, Helen Anne’s hand began to cramp. She opened it just a little, and a piece of candy slipped out. It bounced off the kneeling bench and made a plonk noise as it hit the floor. Helen Anne closed her eyes and held her breath. Had Sister Leonard heard the candy hit the floor? After a few seconds that seemed much longer, Helen Anne peeked. She was relieved to see Sister Leonard’s eyes were closed and her lips moving in prayer. Mass began, and Helen Anne’s aching hand was almost more than she could bear. The only solution she could think of was to eat the candy. She had been taught to cover her mouth when she coughed. She would cough, put a piece of candy into her mouth, let it melt, then repeat until all the candy was gone. Surely she could eat all the pieces before time for communion. Carefully, Helen Anne raised her fist to her mouth and uttered a soft cough, slipping a piece of candy onto her tongue. To her dismay, the flavor was sour lemon. Helen Anne hated anything sour. The taste spread through her mouth, activating her saliva glands and forcing her to swallow. The sour juice burned her throat, and she fought the urge to gag. In a few minutes, her mouth and nose were puckered, but the candy melted away, giving her hope and confidence. Helen Anne braced herself for the unpleasant flavor, then coughed again, slipping two pieces of candy into her mouth. This time the sour taste was too much. She could not hold back a real cough that sent the candy flying from her mouth onto

the seat of the pew in front of her. Startled, Sister Leonard reached forward and picked up the small sticky yellow ball. She turned to Helen Anne, a puzzled look on her face and whispered, “Candy? You’re eating candy before communion?” Tears filled Helen Anne’s eyes. Holding tight to Helen Anne’s fist, Sister Leonard rose and barged down the pew, dragging Helen Anne behind her and sending the students scrambling to get out of the way. As she passed by Pamela, Helen Anne began to sob. This was so unfair. Hadn’t she deliberately committed several sins to save Pamela? As Sister Leonard pulled her into the aisle, Helen Anne looked at Pamela who smiled and gave a little wave. That did it! From now on Pamela could worry about her own sins. With her free hand, Helen Anne crossed herself and began to pray, not for Pamela, but for herself.

It’s a party and you’re invited!!! • Celebrating Arkansas Stories • Arkansas Writers and Books

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Village Writing School open house & ribbon cutting September 9, 5- 7 p.m. Village Writing School, 177 Huntsville Road Eureka Springs, AR 72632 If you are a writer born in or currently living in Arkansas or if your book is about or set in Arkansas, contact us about offering your book for sale at our party. 479-292-3665 or alisontaylorbrown@me.com

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The Natural Way Take charge of your health

ow, is the time to take charge of your health and wellbeing. Life changes very fast Jim Fain and we all are dealing with an uneven national economy as well as the ever challenging Ozark economy. Stress is problematic and ever present. What to do you may ask? Well, start out with basics, keep yourself informed and use your good sense. Our health isn’t just about doctors and drugs. It is mostly about clean drinking water and adequate sanitation. Beyond that, diet, lifestyle and attitude about life plays a big role. Way down the list comes doctors and drugs. If we focus only on improving access to doctors and drugs then we get the tunnel vision that sets up illness as a way of life. This makes for a twisted, good consumer but not for a good life. Consider that sickness is really just part of life and not something we have to make central to everything we do. For example, if you find yourself saying,” I can’t do that because I have fibromyalgia (fill in with any diagnosis)” then likely you are living the disease and not fully living your life. Health is also about what we eat. As for diet and food choice simply ask yourself the question, “How is it working for you?” Most of us already know what is good for us and what isn’t. I think and dream of food selections that includes fresh and locally grown produce. Foods low in processing and no added anything, especially, sugars are my favorites. Eat until you are full and not beyond. Be sure to add those little sinful pleasures, too. Coffee, dark chocolate, nuts, red wine and coconut oil are all good for you. If you decide to take charge of your health and make well informed choices then use science to guide you. Science is the measure of usefulness on those things that are physical in our world. If you have an illness or cancer then there is a physical manifestation of something that can have profound meaning behind it. At the very least a wake-up call is involved. This sort of understanding is about the healing of the ailment and cannot be easily separated from the treatment of the condition. But, treating the condition as a physical manifestation is required in almost all cases. Science is a reliable guide though the human spirit is very involved, so be very certain to pay attention to your best knowing.

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: So-called friends may bail on you this Friday, leaving you holding the bag. Don’t worry, it just means more apple pies and fries for you, and less dead weight in your life. TAURUS: Why worry about the sun melting your wings when you’re still in the closet fighting the moths? Jump out there and stretch those flappers; it’s easier to get off the ground when you can see the sky. GEMINI: Unlike beef stew and cottage cheese, your dreams don’t have an expiration date, so why are you tossing them into the recycle bin? Dust them off and check for mold; you may have been storing your greatest achievements next to the brown lettuce all this time. CANCER: Ideas are like children: bring them up right and you’ll have something to be proud of; let them run wild and they’ll ruin your carpet. Your imagination is currently swinging from the streetlight, so a time out is probably in order. LEO: You don’t have to scale every mountain, some peaks are just meant to look good on postcards. Give your Sherpa a break and admire the scenery instead of trampling it. VIRGO: The mysteries of life are heartfelt and complex, and it takes more than a Google search to solve them. You’ll need Google Maps as well. Remember, the road less traveled is usually buggy in the Beta version. LIBRA: Your week is like a badly translated Chinese algebra problem; something’s not adding up. You can go to the board and show your work to the whole class, or just claim to invent a totally new brand of math. SCORPIO: The early bird isn’t up catch a worm, he’s waiting with a camera to see you on your Sunday morning walk of shame. Do your best strut in those rumpled clothes and never let ‘em know your underwear is inside out. SAGITTARIUS: Just as you wish upon a faraway star, someone may be looking to you for inspiration as well.

Shine brightly and encourage everyone within your reach. They don’t have to know you’re just a hot ball of gas at home. CAPRICORN: You think you have a situation all sewn up, but someone at work is about to pull a loose thread. Snip them off quick before they unravel your big plan. AQUARIUS: Home may be where the heart is, but your heart could use a jog around the block. Kick that ticker

Crossword Puzzle

Beth Bartlett

off the couch and play in the sunshine; you’ll find the right beat soon enough. PISCES: Summer’s almost over, and you haven’t found the great escape yet. Hang in there, Houdini, because you’re going to drop those chains, disappear into fun and wow your audience at the same time. Answers on page 21

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Lively Entertainment By Kristal Kuykendall

THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring St., 479-253-7837: Maureen Alexander, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Brian Martin, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Karaoke/DJ with Tic, 8 p.m. • Jack’s Place, 37 Spring St., 479-2532219: Karaoke with DJ Goose, 8 p.m. to midnight • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Starseed, 8 p.m. • Madam Medusa’s Hookah Lounge, 1 Center St., Ste. C, 310-720-5487: BYOB, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Hogscalders, noon to 2 p.m.; Hogscalders, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Blarney Stone, 85 S. Main St., 479-3636633: TBD, 8:30 p.m. to midnight

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• Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Mountain Shore, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s: Earl & Them, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main St., 479-2537020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grub & Pub Club 169: TBD • Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place: TBD, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ Karaoke, 8 p.m. • Madam Medusa’s Hookah Lounge: Sparkle Party Part II, Henna artists, BYOB, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479-2532525: TBD, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479363-6444: Underground Cats, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Two Dog Two Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. • The Stone House, 89 S. Main St., 479-

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Concert Review

By David Blankenship

Robert Cray — On from the downbeat

ou could almost hear it as the band just looked at each other the second the lights hit them. Everyone absolutely was with the band on beat one. Within a few seconds it was clear that this night would be special. Bands, even great ones, usually need part of the first song to get their footing — time to put everything in the pocket, time for the sound guy to get levels right. This didn’t happen Saturday night at the Aud as Robert Cray and his band were locked into each other instantly. It wasn’t just the band that made this night so special, the sound from the Aud staff was also instantaneously near perfect — punchy enough to feel it in your chest, clear enough to hear any part from any instrument at any time, loud enough to make you smile and quiet enough to keep your ears from ringing. This room was made for music like Robert Cray. The show kicked off with “I Shiver,” a desperate minor key story about a haunted man who can’t get the woman he wants. Underneath the clever lyrics, what made the song special was drummer Les Falconer keeping eighth notes on the hihat, which allowed bassist Richard Cous-

ins to create the mood with a syncopated line that fit the song’s angst to a tee. The parts are what Cray’s band does with the utmost style, taste, musicality and professionalism. In fact, never was a note out of place or overplayed. The band was jamming, but within the limitations of their parts. This is a quality that separates good bands from great. The Robert Cray band lives in the rarified air of the best. Cray sang all the tunes and played all the solos. His vocals are expressive and dynamic, making each song a story unto itself. You can feel how the characters in these little short stories feel. His guitar solo work is simply his own. He’s become one of those guitarists people can recognize with one or two notes — like Santana or Albert King. He is an inventive rhythm player, so much so that it takes his whole band to allow him to play the chords he does. His choices of chord voicings are dependent upon the keyboards playing pads that outline the simple harmonies (triads and maybe seventh chords) and the bass providing the roots (while he helps create the groove with the drummer) on

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versation has ended. Disinformation is the new reality for many. In Eureka, the conversation continues and minds are still open to new ideas, at least to some extent. Not seeing the forest for the trees seems to be a favorite past time of a few here, but they are very much in the minority as I see it. A few very loud voices that always seem to be the “NO!” vote. That happens everywhere. Any move forward is met with the resistance of those who want things to remain static. What I see as the vast majority are those who try very hard to create a community that not only thrives with what exists in the moment, but has the elasticity to roll with the economic punches. Your assertion that this town lacks apathy is correct, regardless of whether people here agree with you or disagree, they have an opin-

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I understand the view of Eureka could possibly become the greatest town in America, although I’m sure there are some who would roll their eyes at the statement. I’m sure most appreciate the sentiment, and I suspect many moved here because at some level, they felt the same way. I will avoid the obvious “what is the definition of the greatest.” argument that would soon become a snake eating its own tail. There are certainly opposing viewpoints here, and some vitriol on certain subjects, but the fact that people still debate is almost astonishing given the freakish polarity in the country as a whole. In the area we just escaped, the right no longer talks to the left – the con-

Doug Myerscough

Robert Cray and his band put on a stellar performance Saturday night at the Aud.

the bottom. With the song’s “simple” harmony in place, Cray comes up with some wild inversions and extensions on the top. He couldn’t play these particular chords for a solo rendition of his tunes. This was some sophisticated stuff for a

“blues” band. Between the great music, great sound, the unique atmosphere of the Aud and the stellar audience, Eureka Springs enjoyed a night of world class music. Sorry if you were not there.

ion and they are willing to do something about it. The rest of the country could learn something from Eureka Springs. Doug Myerscough

for a buyer to bail them out. All this is going on sight unseen by the CAPC and Council. The latest idea to boost tourism is a parking garage. This will give day-trippers will have a place to park. After all, over-night guests by code should have a place to park, and they can take the trolley if they don’t want to walk. And never mind who is pushing for a parking garage -- a council member who just happens to own a restaurant with no parking that just happens to be a stone’s through from the proposed site. And how did the town survive before the Planner Hill lot opened? And how did it survive when just a few years ago it was filled with brides, grooms and wedding guests? Have a nice day, Bob Jasinski

Business closings

Olden Day’s Carriage closes after 14 years. Bridgeford House B & B sits empty after the owners filed for bankruptcy. The Feldmans stuck it out for 12 years before throwing in the towel. The Elmwood House across from the Post Office sits empty. I assume this is the lodging business that is rumored to have handed the keys back to the bank and walked away. Ice Cream Delights reports a 20% drop in revenue. Shops are closing all over town, not even waiting for the October rush, while others desperately look

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ENJOY PRIVATE DINING on the water at Dock 'N Eat on Big M Marina Wednesdays 5p.m. 'til 8p.m. Minimum group of 20. Perfect for church group, club, or large family. Reserve with Annelise at 417-271-3883. JUSTICE FOR LAURA in 2014. facebook.com/RememberLauraAcevez Stop Domestic Abuse in Carroll County THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET welcomes you on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7a.m. to noon at Pine Mountain Village. Tuesday is ''Fun-Food'' day, with cooking demos, juice bar and MORE! Plus organic meats. WHITE STREET SATURDAY MARKET. Open 8:00a.m.-11:30a.m. every Saturday. The finest summer vegetables! Authentic sourdough bread! Ermilio's parking lot.

Garage Sale 5 FAMILY GARAGE SALE. Sept. 5th and 6th. 8a.m.-5p.m. 550 C.R. 225, Eureka Springs. MOVING! WIDE SELECTION of items! All priced to sell! Thursday&Friday, Sept. 11&12, 8a.m.-4p.m. 26 Appaloosa Dr. on Holiday Island.

Commercial for Rent COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE SPACE, 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite F, below Amish Collection. For immediate occupancy. Call Rex at 479-981-0081 or Joe at 479-981-0404, 9a.m. to 5p.m.

Vehicles for Sale '98 TOYOTA COROLLA CE. 4-Door, 145K, Timing chain, runs well, maintained by Fred's. $2000, as is. 479-253-5719.

Help Wanted HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED PART-TIME. Great pay plus tips. Experience necessary. Cell phone and personal vehicle required. Call 479-253-5548 for appointment. NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for Part-time office clerk and part-time wait staff. Please apply in person at ES & NA Railway depot. PARTS UNKNOWN, Eureka Spring's destination for a broad assortment of fine men's and women's fashions and accessories, is hiring Part-Time Sales Professionals. If you are a service driven, energetic fashion enthusiast, we'd like to meet with you. Please email your resume to eureka@partsunknown.com or fax to 866-498-2780

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Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR INCOME? Area Agency on Aging is currently accepting applications for Personal Care Assistants to work with our In-Home clients of Carroll County. We are looking for trained PCAs with good work ethics and a caring attitude. We have flexible hours available up to 28 hours per week, paid holidays, incentive bonuses, and offer retirement benefits. Subject to pre-employment background screen and drug test. Apply on-line at: www.aaanwar.org/Employment EEO employer/Vet/Disabled/AA

Real Estate for Sale CHARMING COTTAGE on Owen St. 1BR/1BA Energy Efficient! Stucco on 2+ landscaped lots. Built 2003. $119,000. 479-244-9155. OPEN HOUSES Sept.11, 11a.m.-1:30p.m. 4 Kingshighway, $259,000. Call Glenda Satterfield, 479-981-1141. 23 Elk, $289,000. Call Henry Thornton, 479-981-0248.

Commercial for Sale FOR SALE TURN-KEY BUSINESS: Restaurant/Bar. Some financing, WAC. Unlimited opportunity in Eureka. Lots of parking! Call 479-903-0699.

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• ANGEL CARDS • CHARMS • SPIRIT GUIDED • Get a reading, here in Eureka Springs. Call 417-543-4704 or 816-273-3668 for an appt.

1BR/1BA STUDIO APARTMENT. 49 Benton St., Upstairs. 1 vehicle parking space. $375/mo. 1st/Last. No Smoking. References required. Call 479-981-3677.

CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284

8 MONTH RENTAL. Available Oct. 1st. 1BR furnished apartment in historic downtown E.S. Quiet Street. Off-street parking. $400/mo. +elec.&gas. 504-717-0733.

FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353 TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 ASK ME ABOUT FENCING! New fencing and repairs. Call 870-480-3884. CHEF4YOU CATERING/PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE: I can work with any budget and all types of events. PERSONAL CHEF Service available, healthy weekly meals prepared for you and your family. Call Denise at 479-253-6118. DAVIS HEAT&AIR. Proudly serving Carroll County for 10 years. Servicing all makes and models. Licensed and Insured. Carrying AmericanStandard. 870-423-8776 DETAILING - ALL TYPES. At your place of convenience. For details call 479-363-6490 or 870-715-5404 and leave message. LAST RESORT SOLUTIONS for old and new injury affecting nerves, brain, vascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. Pain, Numbness, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Allergic or Inflammatory states. Neurology, Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Clinical Nutrition. Steven Shiver, DC, ND. 479-665-2544 OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Interior, Exterior, decks and pressure washing. Call Andy Stewart at 479-253-3764

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PATHWAY MEDIATION — private, informal, confidential, affordable. Check us out at www.pathwaymediationworks.com. 870-423-2474.

AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE. Trimming and Removals. Good clean-up. 25 years experience. Free estimates. Licensed and Insured. Call 479-981-0181.

THE CLEAN TEAM Housecleaning and Janitorial. Bonded and reliable. Many references. Free estimates. 20 years experience. Call 417-655-0694 or 417-597-5171.

BEAUTIFUL POOL HOUSE: Large 1BR/2BA home with beautiful views. Private with beautiful decor. The use of a big beautiful pool, Direct TV, utilities, etc. included, $800/mo. Must see to appreciate. Very nice. 25 minutes to E.S. and 25 minutes to Fayetteville. A really nice place to call home. Call Peggy at 479-789-4102 or Joey at 479-789-4111. BEAUTIFUL STREET IN EUREKA. Stove, refrigerator, W/D, CH/A, DW, 1 parking space. No Pets. $600/mo. Call 479-236-0613. HOLIDAY ISLAND UPDATED 2BR/1BA, 15 Woodsdale Dr., Quiet well maintained 4-plex. Spacious condo, porch, W/D in unit, good storage, nice kitchen with all appliances, $570 includes your water/trash. Call or text 763-244-7707 or see more at http://fayar.craigslist.org/apa/4600685106.html OFF HISTORIC LOOP, 1BR Apartment. Quiet neighborhood. Patio and gazebo. No Pets. Credit Check. 1yr. lease. $550/mo. utilities included. 479-253-5719 SEASONAL-WINTER,FURNISHED~''All-Inclusive'': Historic District. Studio $600/mo. 2BR-House $1200/mo. Both have private entrances, parking and patios. No Pets, No Smoking. Nov.1-May1. 479-981-2507 SMALL BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED 1BR house on East Mountain. High ceilings. Large porch. CH/A, WoodBurningFP, off-street parking. $500/mo.+dep. References required. 479-253-8358. STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE at Bass Lane Storage on Holiday Island. 479-253-1772 or cell 262-496-5025. UNIQUE 1BR & STUDIO apartments in Eureka Springs Wi-fi/cable/utilities included. New hardwood floors & paint. Enclosed pet porch/deck. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. 479-981-3449

Misc. for Sale 16' x 20' LOG HOME KIT. Dove-tailed and drilled for electric. $5900 or will complete. 479-253-2383 DERKSEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS for sale or rent-to-own. Hwy. 62 West, across from Walmart, Berryville. No credit check. Free Delivery. 870-423-1414

Wanted I BUY AND REMOVE 1972 and older vehicles, running or non-running. Reasonable prices paid. Vintage Vehicles. Call Bill at 479-253-4477.

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Dispatch

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10:50 a.m. - A subject came to the Police Department for testing and was arrested on three outstanding warrants. Really, don’t go into a police station with warrants. 12:28 a.m. - A caller reported two dogs bothering them and an officer spoke with the caller. 1:25 p.m. - An officer filed a report on theft of medication. August 28 9:02 a.m. - An officer filed a report on illegal dumping at Swiss Villa Apartments. 12:50 p.m. - An officer filed a report on several harassing phone calls. August 29 11:06 a.m. - A caller reported barking dogs at Mill Hollow and animal control responded, being advised that the dogs were there temporarily and had already been taken into the house. 12:10 p.m. -A caller at the Grand Central reported stolen patio furniture. 1:35 p.m. - A detective arrested a female subject on a warrant for permitting the abuse of a child. 3:49 p.m. - An officer responded to a two vehicle accident and filed the report. August 30 10:01 a.m. - An out-of-town complainant advised that there was a vehicle in his driveway, and officers found that his house was

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being power washed. 10:56 a.m. - An officer took a report for a motor home hitting the awning at the Inn of the Ozarks. 12:46 p.m. - An officer checked the building above the bathrooms at Harmon Park and found there was construction occurring there but everything else was secure. 1:22 p.m. - An officer filed a report on a white Ford hitting another car. 10:06 p.m. - A male was taken into custody and charged with domestic battery in the third degree after hitting a female at 1876. August 31 1:46 a.m. - A caller reported a domestic dispute and officers settled the dispute. 3:14 a.m. - A male subject reported a female subject missing, but by the time officers arrived to search, the female subject had returned. 11:17 p.m. - A man loitered at Grand Central Hotel, prompting officers to take him to the Inn of the Ozarks where he got a room for two nights. September 1 1:11 a.m. - Officers made contact with a vehicle pursued by Huntsville Police. 4:30 a.m. - A caller staying at Green Tree Lodge reported someone knocking on his door and breaking the glass to a window nearby. He had a cut on his arm but denied he broke the glass. Everything was cleaned up. I wonder who broke that window.

Guy Alwyn York

April 26, 1938 – Aug. 29, 2014

GUY ALWYN YORK, a resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was born April 26, 1938 in New Haven, Connecticut, a son of Alwyn Stafford and Margery (Sheldon) York. He departed this life Friday, August 29, 2014 in Bentonville, Arkansas, at the age of 76 years. Guy enjoyed antique cars. He worked as a self-employed mechanic and was a member of Valley View Baptist Church in Eureka Springs. On April 30, 1960, Guy was united in marriage with Barbara (Klaus) York who survives him. He is also survived by one son, Gary Alan York of Phoenix, AZ; one daughter, Linda Kyra Larroquette of Fountain, CO; one grandson, Gary Charles Yates of Penrose, CO; one great-grandson, Davin Layne Yates of Penrose, CO; and one brother, Sheldon

Stafford York and wife Eunice of Denver, CO; several other relatives and a host of friends. Guy is preceded in death by his parents, Alwyn Stafford and Margery York and one brother, Robert Henry York. Memorial service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 5, 2014 at Nelson’s Chapel of the Springs with Pastor David Kline officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, First National Bank of Green Forest, Attn: Tiffany Ball, P.O. Box 272, Berryville, AR 72616. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2014

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Clara Jane DuMontier

Jan. 16, 1925 – Aug. 28, 2014

CLARA JANE DUMONTIER passed away from life on this earth, leaving an enormous void in many people’s lives. She was loved by many. She was born in Frost, Texas, one of 13 children, all preceding her in death. She lived in Texas and worked for the rationing board when she met and married Jack, an Air Force pilot, on Feb. 22, 1946, in Victoria. She then began to travel the world beyond the borders of Texas with her husband, who had been born in Hawaii and already seen a bit of the world, watching the bombing of Pearl Harbor from his rooftop, and immediately joining the Army Air Corps on Dec.7, 1941. Her home was a refuge for many children who were always welcome. This wasn’t because her children, Mike and Terry, were so cool; it was because Jane was so cool and such a good mother to all. Some of the children were not as fortunate as her own, but she was always there to help and comfort them. When her children grew up and got married, they would all converge again at Mom and Dad’s place at Holiday Island, bringing with them their old high school and college friends from all over the country (along with multiple pets) to once again be together, and they all were welcomed with open arms. As grandparents, they would take David, Julie and Lisa to Springfield to the circus. They had a zip line and slip-n-slide in their backyard for the kids to play on. The

grandchildren’s friends were welcome for sleepovers as well. JaJa, which they all called her, would make pancakes that looked like teddy bears. She was the best hostess to anyone she encountered. She made everything special, even if it was a simple cup of hot chocolate. She was a consummate entertainer and cook for the adults as well. Every dinner was the most fabulous cuisine from any cultural background from Chinese, to Mexican, to Indian. While she didn’t like fish, she would gladly prepare it for you. When her own son was suffering from cancer, she would have a tremendous, healthy, home-cooked dinner every Sunday for the whole family to be together in communion. Jane also loved golf, gardening,and playing cards with friends and family. She was always a genuine, proud, independent and gracious lady. We love her and will miss talking to her. We never hesitated to ask her advice, and are grateful for her wisdom and answers to many questions. She was preceded in death, and now will be with her husband Jack and son Mike. Surviving family members are daughter Terry DuMontier and daughter-in-law Laura DuMontier, grandchildren David DuMontier, Julie Efurd and Lisa Haller and great-grandchildren Logan and Colton Haller, and Jackson, Aspen, Berkeley, and Bentley Efurd.

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Shaggy (No. 11) is a medium sized, medium haired yellow 18-month-old. If you’d like to have a lovable lap cat who is super-sweet natured, loves to be petted and gets along with other cats then Shaggy is for you. He’s not only a wonderful pet, but he’s neutered and has all his shots. He can be adopted at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter for half the usual fee. The shelter has 95 homeless cats and kittens along with 42 dogs of almost every size and breed. The shelter is located on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. every day except Wednesday; phone 479-253-9188. Adopt a pet and save a life. Thanks for caring.

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Molly is appreciated at Myrtie Mae’s By David Blankenship

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Stories and love filled Myrtie Mae’s last week as Darlene “Molly” Herndon-Pinkley was recognized for her 40th season on the job. Molly’s party took place at 2 p.m. so she could finish with her lunch customers. And she made sure that everyone knew Darlene “Molly” Herndon-Pinkley when she started, Myrtie Mae’s was named Mount Air Country Kitchen. “Since I got here in 1979, I noticed everyone follows Molly’s lead in customer service and customer care,” said Randy Wolfinbarger, general manager at Inn of

the Ozarks. “When I began here, Molly put her arm around me showed me the ropes,” Connie Stuart said. “We tried to add it up the other day and figured Molly had cared for at least 480,000 tables of guests and more than a million diners.” Many of her coworkers, family and favorite customers joined her for cake and a show of appreciation. Connie Stuart also told this story about Molly: One August during the banjo convention a few years ago, Molly had fallen and was off work for a few days. A banjo band at the convention went to Molly’s house and played a concert just for her. The reception included lots of flowers, a beautiful cake, a commemorative plaque and punch. “Very, very, very nice, guys!” Molly said. “I’m overwhelmed and have enjoyed every minute of it..somedays you have to pray, though.”

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Local “STARS” include: Chip Ford, Leroy Gorrell, Damon Henke, David Kellogg, Mark Minton, Mary Popovac, Elise Roenigk, Zeek Taylor, Fatima Treuer and Diane Wilkerson.

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The Holiday Island Presbyterian Church held its annual school supply drive for Garfield Elementary School in Garfield, AR. The drive was organized by the Holiday Island Presbyterian Women. The church members collected enough school supplies to fill the trunk and back seat of this car for delivery. Presbyterian Women meet the first Thursday of every month. This year the group’s Bible Study will be “A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians.” Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. For more information you may contact Susan Stille at 253-5809.

Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Children Under 12 AVAILABLE AT: The Chamber Office or Melonlight Dance Studio at the Quarter

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