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Sept. 1 1:11 a.m. - A county officer advised that Huntsville officers were in pursuit of a maroon vehicle coming up 23 South. Officers located the vehicle and then lost it, but county deputies made contact near the outpost going into Berryville. 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. When officers arrived, they saw that the renter had a cut on his arm but the renter denied breaking the window. 1:31 p.m. - A caller reported a dog in a vehicle, and officers freed the dog. They released the dog to the owner with a verbal warning. 2:26 p.m. - A caller reported a man dancing around and trying to lasso vehicles driving by at Pendergrass Corner with a gun on his hip. Officers responded, discovered that the gun was a toy and advised the man to move along. Man, why can’t the guy have a little fun? 6:40 p.m. - An officer waited near Highway 62 for an erratic driver but did not see a vehicle matching the description given by Carroll County.

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shots near downtown and officers searched the area but did not find shooters. 4:05 a.m. - An alarm went off at McDonald’s but all was well when officers checked the area. 7:01 a.m. - An officer responded to an alarm at Arvest Bank and found it was a false alarm. 7:08 a.m. - A caller advised that there were limbs down on East Mountain, and an officer cleared the debris from the road. 11:35 a.m. - A caller reported a car that had gone off the road three times, but officers could not locate the vehicle. 4:31 p.m. - Officers could not locate an erratic driver on Highway 62. 6:23 p.m. - A couple advised that their neighbor was following the sound ordinance but was using a very annoying device until one hour before sunset. Officers responded and talked with both parties. Sept. 3 7:59 a.m. - An officer filed a report on a two-vehicle accident in front of Rapid Robert’s. 10:48 a.m. - An officer came across two dogs running loose at Land O’ Nod Inn. Both dogs were brought to the police department, where the owner picked them up. 11:25 a.m. - An officer filed ta report for theft of services. 6:51 p.m. - A man in a gray vehicle rear-ended a car and hit another one, fleeing the scene. Officers located him after a search and took him into custody on several charges. 8:46 p.m. - The fire department was paged out for the smell of gas at Pizza Hut. 11:15 p.m. - A complainant advised an See Dispatch, page 15

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Eureka’s Bootleg Past By Jennifer Jackson

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On Dec. 18, 1917, Congress voted 65 to 20 to approve an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, into or from the United States or its territories for beverage purposes. The amendment was ratified on Jan. 16, 1919, and went into effect one year later on Jan. 17, 1920. But Arkansas, like many states, had already passed liquor laws, including the Bone-Dry Law of 1917. Prohibition created a thriving market for bootleg liquor, a demand Al Capone and his gang filled from Chicago to New York. And northern Arkansas, with its backwoods and hollers, was a prime location for DIY distillers. Here are some of Eureka’s connections to the era of bootleggers and moonshiners, which extended long after prohibition ended. Son of an Ozarker Jim Fain describes his father as a jack of all trades. Other words he uses to describe his father: irrascible, colorful, hard-scrabble and difficult. But Raymond Fain had another identity, a secret he revealed to his son on his deathbed. “He ran liquor from Harrison to Huntsville to Eureka Springs,” Jim said, “and at the the end of the run, he ended up in Eureka Springs, where he would camp out at Little Lake Eureka, wash and then have fun on South Main.” Jim Fain is the owner of Fain’s Herbacy on North Main. But Jim didn’t know his father had any connection to Eureka when Jim and his partner moved here 30 years ago. With Jim’s help, his father lived a year and half longer than expected when he was diagnosed with cancer. Visiting his father in a Florida home hospice a week and a half before he died, Jim was made privy to a secret that his father didn’t want Jim’s mother to know: In his youth, Raymond was a liquor runner. But he didn’t use that term. “He called himself a mechanic,” Jim recalled. That was because the vehicles used to transport liquor over Ozark back roads frequently broke down, his father told him. Equipped with special springs to carry the weight, they could not be taken a regular ga-

rage, where they would be recognized. “Not that anyone had a problem with that,” Jim said, “but it meant jugs given away to people to stay quiet.” Jim grew up in Florida, where the family moved in 1954. He was living in Los Angeles and working as a marriage and family therapist when he and his partner came to Northwest Arkansas to float the Buffalo River and discovered Eureka Springs. They liked the area so much, they came back two weeks later to visit, and within two months, had bought property in Holiday Island. His father was a great outdoorsman who taught Jim how to canoe. Raymond Fain also believed he could do anything as well as anyone else, Jim said, and was prone to exaggerate. So Jim doesn’t know if the story about being a liquor runner is factual. “He was a story teller,” Jim said. “Sometimes it was a great story. Sometimes it was true.” What he does know: that his father was born in Oklahoma in 1914 or 1915, and grew up in the Webb City/Joplin area. So Raymond would have been 18 years old in 1933, the year prohibition was repealed, meaning he was either running liquor at a young age or , more probably, distributing illegal liquor after alcohol consumption became legal. Raymond passed away 12 years ago. Jim Fain also knows his parents held Eureka Springs in high regard, and that his father never referred to himself as an Oklahoman or Missourian. “He called himself an Ozarker,” Jim said. Al Capone’s Girl? Tom Klein was doing yard work for an elderly woman who lived on Fritz Street in the 1990s when he noticed the car in the garage. It was a big, open-front limousine in mint condition, black and baby blue. “Al gave it to me,” she replied in answer to his quizzical look. “He gave me the car and the house.” The elderly woman was petite and probably a looker in her day, Klein said. What she told him: that she was Al Capone’s girl when he was in town. The background: When things got hot for Al Capone and his friends in Chicago, they See Bootleg, page 23

Photo by Jennifer Jackson

This house on Fritz Street was once owned by a woman who was a dancer in Chicago and claimed a relationship with Al Capone.

Eureka’s Stars to light up the Aud with dance moves By David Blankenship

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Thursday night, the Aud, 7:30 p.m. Be there or be square. At what promises to be one of the most exciting events of the year, Melonlight Dance teams with the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce for “Dancing With the Eureka Stars”. Local celebrities hope to dance their way to first place and bragging rights over their competitors. The celebrities are Chip Ford, Leroy Gorrell, Damon Henke, David Kellogg, Mark Minton, Mary Popovac, Elise Roenigk, Zeek Taylor, Fatima Treuer and Diane Wilkerson. These locals have moaned, groaned, smiled, laughed and trained their way to create this spectacular night of dance just for their hometown. How can you miss it? They’ve been told to “arch your back just a little more.” They’ve rehearsed nearly, but cheerfully, to death. They’ve heard Ford explain his own routine to himself more times than they can count. They’ve

watched in awe with mouths agape as the Melonlight dancers manage to look more graceful getting a drink and wiping off with a towel than most people manage to look their whole lives. All this effort promises to thrill and amaze those citizens fortunate enough to secure tickets for themselves and their loved ones. These intrepid celebrities will put their best foot forward, backward, to the side and up in the air to entertain the audience at the Aud. They will be judged on two-minute routines with the Melonlight ballroom professionals. If that weren’t enough the celebrities and the professionals will perform together in a tightly produced, choreographed dance before the judging occurs. The audience will also be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the dancers. The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is producing the show and tickets ($10 for adults, $5 for children under 12) are available at the Chamber and at Melonlight’s studio at the Quarter.

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Civic leaders make case to legislators By David Blankenship

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Local civic leaders met with a state legislative subcommittee on Friday, Sept. 5, to discuss the importance of tourism to Arkansas’ economy and to seek support for state investment in tourist destinations such as Eureka Springs. Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Director Mike Bishop joined Jack Moyer, vice president of operations and development for the Crescent and Basin Park hotels, and Dr. Robert Harrington from the University of Arkansas to make a presentation to the House Parks and Tourism Subcommittee of Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development. Harrington gave an overview of the state’s hospitality industry and presented some key statistics. Of particular note was how Carroll County stacks up against the rest of the state in tourism revenues. Arkansas averages $2,027.45 in tourism revenue per capita, Harrington said, while Northwest Arkansas generates $1574.87 per capita and Carroll County generates $6283.73 per capita. State tourism tax revenues for the first half of 2014 showed that Carroll County generated $274,764, up 4.4 percent from the previous year. Harrington said the factors that drive successful destination tourism are accessibility, scenic and physical beauty, hospitality infrastructure, entertainment and reliability. In summary, Harrington told the subcommittee there is growing opportunity for economic impact, job growth, entrepreneurial activity and tax revenue growth in Eureka Springs. He said his department now offers an online master’s degree in hospitality that could further help the area prosper in the future. Jack Moyer presented a concept for legislative recommendations to restimulate investment in seasoned tourism-based communities. “Tourism-based communities such as Eureka Springs, while working to reinvent themselves and remain relevant in an ever-competitive tourism market often fall be-

hind competitors partially due to the availability of crucial funding and infrastructure support leaning more towards new build than reinvestment,” Moyer said in a document he presented at the meeting. “This gap leaves established communities shrinking and new pursuits appearing more attractive. “Eureka Springs and Western Carroll County is the golden egg,” Moyer said in the document. Moyer’s figures show that Carroll County is maintaining tax collections, but losing visitors. According to Moyer, Carroll County ranks fifth in the state for travel-generated state tax, despite ranking 24th in population. Moyer said tourism in Carroll County accounts for $174 million per year. Moyer said restarting the Arkansas Communities of Excellence (ACE) program and/or furthering programming with the University of Arkansas’ Cooperative Extension’s Breakthrough Solutions program to complete community assessments is a crucial first step in developing future planning. With the ACE or UA avenues in place a community development corporation could be created. Moyer seemed to surprise the subcommittee when he was asked how much money he needed for Eureka Springs. According to Moyer, $100,000 per year to help establish a CDC, which could secure and maintain the services of grant writers, would suffice. He emphasized that to work for Eureka Springs and other seasoned tourism communities the state would need to re-establish the ACE. Bishop took the stage last by presenting sites that are ready for revitalization. He showed the subcommittee a rendered plan for the old high school site, now sitting empty on prime real estate. The drawing included a community center, swimming pool, food court and a covered outdoor market area. He said that at this time, a town the size of Eureka Springs has no avenues to revitalization without stimulus from the state. Bishop re-emphasized the steps to funding a CDC as a solution for seasoned tourist communities such as Eureka Springs.

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Council rejects call for anti-discrimination measure from Crescent Springs to the loading Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com zone in front of the library from oneThe Eureka Springs City Council on hour parking to two-hour parking. Monday voted down a proposal to draft an Craig Hull, environmental manager ordinance that would have banned dis- with The Osage Group,presented reccrimination based on sexual orientation. ommendations for the Eureka Springs Alderman James DeVito made a mo- Hazard Mitigation Plan. tion for City Attorney Tim Weaver to Hull addressed three main compodraft an ordinance based on a similar or- nents of the plan. First, he discussed the dinance passed recently by Fayetteville. tunnels under Main Street and parts of “Fayetteville was the first city in the Spring Street that are used for drainage. state to pass an ordinance of this type, “The tunnels are collapsing in some and I want Eureka Springs to be the sec- places and in other places are remarkond,” DeVito said. ably intact,” Hull said. The motion drew opposition from The reason for not fixing the probother members of the council. lem before was fractured ownership. “There’s no need for this,”Alderman Hull recommended setting up a special Terry McClung said. “It’s already cov- assessment district that overlays the unered.” derground watershed, then appointing a “What would be the punishment?” board to oversee it. Hull also addressed asked Alderwoman Joyce Zeller. “We Black Bass Dam, which he said needs are too small to need this. It’s an insult repair, and the sewage system. to us, and it’s not a problem.” DeVito made a motion to change the In the ensuing discussion, council city clerk/treasurer position into a part– members mentioned that the city would time position. The motion failed to reneed someone to police this issue, and ceive a second, and discussion ended. that Eureka Springs already is known Alderman Dee Purkeypile reported as a place of tolerance. Aldermen also on the public works department’s need pointed out that all forms of discrimina- for a sewer cam/jetter. He said a new tion are already covered under existing sewer cam/jetter that would be able state and federal laws. to inspect the city’s sewer lines and a DeVito said the ordinance would help jetter that could blow out obstructions keep contractors honest, and that vic- cost $79,000. A used unit runs in the tims of discrimination would be more neighborhood of $45,00 to $60,000. willing to come forward if the ordinance These tools have many moving parts existed. and will require service at frequent in“There may not be any level (of dis- tervals, Purkeypile said. Purkeypile told crimination) that is not covered by ex- the council that Dwayne Allen, director isting state and federal laws,” Weaver of the city’s public works department, said. suggested using contracted plumbers DeVito amended his motion, asking equipped with a sewer cam/jetter to the city attorney to compare state and handle inspections and obstructions on federal laws to make sure there are not an as-needed basis. Purkeypile will get areas the law does not protect. the costs for using contracted plumbers. The motion failed by a 3-2 margin Purkeypile led a discussion for a with Alderwoman Mickey Schneider Sept. 12 joint meeting of the City Counabsent. cil, City Advertising and Promotion ComAfter a presentation by Loretta Cren- mission and the Chamber of Commerce. shaw, director of the Eureka Springs li- He said the meeting is intended to be a brary, the council approved the drafting “checkup,” not a gripe session.’ of an ordinance that would change six The council’s next meeting is scheduled parking spaces at the library extending for 6 p.m., Sept. 22, in the courthouse. By David Blankenship

Eureka Springs man accused of having sex with 14-year-old Lovely County Citizen A 28-year-old Eureka Springs man is free on bond after being arrested Aug. 28 for allegedly having sex with a 14-yearold girl. According to a Eureka Springs Police Department report, Jonathan Zovak admitted during an interview with Detective Paul Sebby that he had sex with the girl on more than one occasion. Zovak also said that the girl’s mother was aware of the relationship and condoned it. After the alleged confession, Zovak was arrested and booked into the Carroll County jail on a charge of fourth-degree sexual assault. He was later freed on a $3,500 bond. The girl’s mother, Leslie Carol Brashears, 44, of Eureka Springs also was arrested and booked into jail on a charge of permitting the abuse of a minor. Brashear later was freed on a $2,500

bond. According to the police report, a friend of Zovak came to the police station to report that Zovak was having sex with the girl. The man told police that Zovak and the girl were living together in a Eureka Springs motel and later moved to another location in the city. The man also told police that Brashears condoned the girl’s relationship with Zovak and had helped the girl get a hotel room. The man also told police that Brashears would take food to the hotel room. According to another police report, Brashears allegedly spoke with officials at Eureka Springs High School about the girl missing school. Brashears allegedly told the school principal and a counselor that she was allowing the girl to have a relationship with Zovak as long as the See Arrests, page 8

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Flute player relates journey So the summer after seventh grade, she signed up for band camp at the UniversiLike the students she is speaking to, ty of Arkansas. There, she discovered she Indigo Fischer knows what it’s like to be loved playing music even more than she a beginner in the Eureka Springs Middle thought she would. School band. That’s because she was one “I wanted even more,” she said. “I desix years ago. cided to take private flute lessons in eighth “Once upon a time, I was sitting exactly grade.” where you are now,” she said. “I was holdChelsea Hodge was her first teacher, she ing my beginner-model flute. I remember said. She also transferred to the Berryville these chairs. I remember those fabric pan- School District that year because of its els on the wall. I remember the clock.” strong band program. Her junior year, she Fischer is now a student at Interlochen started attending Interlochen Arts AcadeArts Academy, a fine arts boarding school my, where she no longer watches the clock in Interlochen, Michigan. She left Satur- in class. day for the start of her senior year, but last “I play flute all day long,” she said. week, took the time to speak to band stuShe’s also taken lessons from Dr. Rondents at her hometown da Mains, head of the middle school to share music department at her journey. Her adthe University of Ar“Go for it. Don’t be shy. vice for students who kansas, and for the It takes a lot of hard work want to make music a past two years, from part of their lives: and dedication and wanting Marianne Gedigian “Go for it,” she said. at the University of more. That’s how I got to “Don’t be shy. It takes Texas. UT is Fischer’s where I am.” a lot of hard work and first choice for coldedication and want– Indigo Fischer lege when she graduing more. That’s how ates next spring. She I got to where I am.” would like to teach Fischer said she reflute at the university level, she said, and members being in Mr. Griffin’s class in showed her affinity for that profession by fifth grade and receiving one of the little asking the Eureka band students to listen blue slips that were passed out. There were and respond to music by Chaminade and two questions: “Do you want to join the Debussy that she played for them. She band?” (Yes or No) and “What instrument also taught them the names of the parts do you want to play?” Fischer circled yes, of the flute, how the air stream vibrates but had to go home and ask her mother through the flute, and how the keys conwhich instrument to choose. trol the pitch. Then she demonstrated how “I knew only two band instruments, she warms up by playing long tones and the clarinet and the flute,” she said. “My scales. mother said ‘clarinet’ but I thought, eh, the “I love teaching,” she said. flute’s prettier.” She also encouraged the students to The next major thing that happened: sign up for summer band camp at the UniFischer went to a concert at the Audito- versity of Arkansas as soon as they are old rium by the Nimitz High School band, enough, explaining that anyone can go. orchestra and choir from Irving, Texas, Prepare by practicing scales and A tunes, which Jim Swiggart, Opera in the Ozarks she told them -- when you get there, you director, had arranged. Fischer had never audition for placement in one of the 10 attended a live classical music concert be- camp bands. fore, she said. Her response: “I have to do Then, she said, you play music all day this. I need to get more music in my life.” long. By Jennifer Jackson

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Editorial

By Scott Loftis

No excuses

o a journalist, nothing is more valuable than credibility. And nothing is more vital to credibility than accuracy. If a journalist can’t provide accurate information, then he has failed his audience, and he loses credibility. Just as important, a journalist must be able to recognize potentially inaccurate information from other sources and be vigilant against it. Sadly, we at the Citizen failed in that regard last week. A letter to the editor that appeared in last week’s issue made some statements regarding local businesses. Those statements weren’t accurate, and they should never have appeared on our pages. No, we didn’t write the letter. But it was our responsibility not to let it into the paper, and we dropped the ball. As I said to the business owner who contacted me earlier this week, any explanation we could give would sound like an excuse. The truth is, it IS an excuse. What happened is this: In the rush to make deadline, the only staff member who read the letter was one who is new to journalism, and he simply didn’t understand the potential ramifications. The letter would have raised an immediate red flag with other staff members, but they simply didn’t read it before it went to print. Ultimately, the fault is mine.

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girl stayed in school. She also allegedly told the school officials that she did not want the girl back in her home because she could not handle her, and that she had rented a motel room for the girl and Zovak so they could be together. The counselor filed a hot-line report with

Yes, that’s an excuse. The truth is, there IS no excuse. I’ve worn a lot of hats during my career in journalism. Among other jobs in the industry, I spent several years as a copy editor with the state’s largest daily newspaper. In that job, sometimes debates break out over whether a comma is necessary in certain situations. The people who have the responsibility for making sure the newspaper is factually and grammatically correct, contains no spelling errors and is properly punctuated take that responsibility very seriously. And yet, pick up the daily paper every day and look at it long enough, and you’ll find a mistake. As a copy editor, if you catch and correct 999 of 1,000 errors, you’ve failed. It’s the nature of the beast. Having said all that, this is not intended as a plea for pity, forgiveness or understanding. Providing accurate, factual information on all our pages is our responsibility. Our hope is to learn from this error, use it as motivation to be more diligent, and demonstrate that we do deserve your trust as readers. I’d also like to thank David Nissenson, owner of the Elmwood Inn in Eureka Springs, for his graciousness. Mr. Nissenson’s establishment is open for business, and we at the Citizen wish both the Elmwood Inn and Ice Cream Delights great success.

the Arkansas Department of Human Services. The girl has been placed in DHS custody. Police Chief Earl Hyatt said the girl is in school elsewhere in the state and is receiving counseling. Hyatt said police have obtained Zovak’s cell phone and are checking it for evidence. Both Zovak and Brashears are scheduled to appear Oct. 13 in Carroll County Circuit Court.

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Citizen of the Week Cindy Kisic is our hands-down Citizen of the Week. She has volunteered for more than 12 years in total — seven years as relay center coordinator in Carroll County for Operation Christmas Child, an organization that provides Christmas shoeboxes for children in 53 countries. Cindy said, “It’s amazing to know that I’ve put my hands on something that a child in a war-torn part of the world will enjoy.” She says that her organization is currently in Iraq, aiding with the Ebola outbreak in Africa, and will operate in places as far away as South America and India. Packages will reach their destination by boat, plane, truck or even elephant if need be. Carroll County, Cindy’s turf, sent out more than 1,000 packages from Calvary Chapel in Eureka Springs last year. During the week of Nov. 17-24, shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies and hygiene items will be collected at convenient drop-off locations, the first stop on a journey across the world for thousands of

gifts sent to hurting children overseas. Operation Christmas Child will host a free workshop on Friday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at Calvary Chapel of Eureka Springs for community members interested in serving as their church, school or community group’s organizer of shoeboxes. The event will kick off the upcoming collection season with 20,000 gift-filled shoeboxes expected to be packed by Northwest Arkansas residents. It’s people like Cindy that truly inspire others to volunteer their time for good causes.

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What do you think should be done with the old Eureka Springs high school property?

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Act now to save trees

Doug Powell

“Kayak Maker”

Annie Sallie

Anthony Lopez

“Fresh Tomatoes” “White River A community A big park Creamery’ center with a pool, We need a and keep the gym community center.

Concerning the tree trimming in my favorite city, Eureka Springs. Let me express the future of most trees there. Tree lovers need to use their time pulling down the rapidly growing vines which are causing the death of hundreds of these beautiful shade trees. In a few years they will all be dead and Eureka will not look the same. Observe them even now. ACT QUICKLY! E. Martin

Setting the record straight on tourism

Virgil Berry

“Gene” It would be a good place for a clinic.

Larry Downing Lisa Rebiejo “Farmer’s Market Guy” A good parking lot

“Baker” I’d love to see an indoor farmer’s market

The sky is NOT falling. Tourism is NOT down in Eureka Springs. Year-to-date CAPC and city general sales tax collections are up. The state’s annual report shows an increase in visitors. The CAPC is spending more on actual advertising than at any time in its history while continuing to support The Auditorium and the festivals and events our town relies on to attract new visitors each year. And to set the record straight, we spend far more on advertising Eureka Springs as a great destination for weddings than we do for motorcycles. What troubles me the most is to see this false claim that tourism is drastically down being used in political statements and bigoted tirades against one or another

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of Eureka Springs’ many visitor segments by those convinced that if we only ran off “those” people, we’d not be facing challenges. Even worse, the list of “those people” grows longer as bigots grow bolder. The fact is the vast majority of tourist destinations are facing economic challenges like we are in Eureka Springs, and many are fairing far worse than we are. Even with the bad weather early in our season and the late start of the summer vacation season, we are up slightly while several of our peer cities are down. Let’s all work together to build on that success, not waste time arguing about whether or not we’re down. I urge your readers to attend our meetings and workshops, or tune in to Channel 21 on Cox Cable for our meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. Charles Ragsdell CAPC Chairman

Who do you think should be Citizen of the Week? Send us your nominations Citizen, P.O., Box 679, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, fax to (479) 253-0080 or e-mail to: citizen.editor@yahoo.com

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

52 votes cast

What do you think about an ordinance that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation? m I think it’s a good idea: 28.8% (15 votes) m I don’t think it’s a good idea: 59.6% (31 votes) m I don’t think it’s necessary because Eureka already celebrates diversity: 11.5% (6 votes) Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by Wednesday 9 a.m.

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By the Time I Got to ChickenStock: Inaugural Music Fest Forges Ahead

By Jennifer Jackson

JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com

Another Montgomery/Whiteley

AUCTION Holiday Island, Arkansas 128 Hawk Drive

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A nice 1,049 sq. ft. home with a full basement. This house is a great place to call home or it would work great for a rental. Also it could be turned into a duplex for more income. The home has 2 bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths and equipped kitchen, and one car carport. It sets on a nice lot, with nice trees. To view more pictures go to our web site at lmontgomeryauctions.com. Location of Auction: On the premises Terms: $5,000 down day of sale with balance to be paid in certified funds at closing. To view this property or for terms, conditions, and other information, contact Ronnie Whiteley, agent for the seller, or view our web site www.lmontgomeryauction.com.

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Junior Brown was only coming from Branson, but had a glitch: reverse went out in the vehicle bringing him and his band to Eureka Springs. But by just keeping it in drive, Brown and his entourage arrived at Wheelin World’s outdoor stage in plenty of time to play ChickenStock 14, the music festival organized by Kevin Wright and the Berryville Organic News Facebook group. The cool, rainy weather also put a slight damper on the festival at the beginning, but didn’t dampen the spirits of the other headliner, red-dirt fiddle legend Randy Crouch. “This is fun,” Crouch kept telling the audience before launching into another number. Many who attended were Berryville High School graduates who came from out of town for ChickenStock, including Catherine Durham, Class of ‘73, from Mount Vernon, Texas, accompanied by spouse Luther Durham and her stuffed toy chicken, Cluck de Luc. Toni Buell Saunders, Class of 1970, from San Antonio, Texas, came with brother Larry Buell, Class of ‘73, who lives in Winslow. Kevin Wright, a 1981 B.H.S. graduate, started Berryville Organic News facebook group last winter to bring past and present residents of Berryville together. “I have to see what’s happening in my hometown,” Saunders said. Ambur Rockell opened ChickenStock

Photo by Jennifer Jackson

Randy Crouch, on stage, left, warms up the crowd at ChickenStock playing “music to self-destruct by” on the fiddle.

with her band, the Hoot-N-Annies, followed by The Ariels. The duo Tyrannosaurus Chicken, playing old-style, back-country music, followed Randy Crouch. Then Junior Brown took the stage, launching into a series of non-stop numbers, finger picks flying as he switched back and forth on the double-neck “guitsteel” guitar he invented. With his deep voice strong, Brown sang many of his country standards, including “ I Hung It Up,” “The Phantom of the Opry” and “My Wife Thinks You’re Dead,” which was nominated for two Grammy awards in 1997, Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song. Brown

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wound up with a song called “Trust Me,” that included impressions of past presidents, and “Hang Up and Drive,” his opinion of people who talk on cell phones while driving. But it was his guitar picking on “Freeborn Man” and other numbers that wowed the audience. He also made the guitar strings wail playing a blues number by Albert King. Although he didn’t play “Pipeline,” he did give the audience a sample of his versatility, playing everything from “Maleguena” to “Yakety Sax” and “You Really Got Me,” then threw in blazing instrumental versions of “Johnny B. Goode” and “Secret Agent Man.” Brown’s timing was perfect in another way: by the time he took the stage around 8:15 p.m., the clouds and damp had dispersed, and the moon was rising in the sky, creating the perfect evening for sitting out under the stars and listening to music. Dale Backs, Wheelin World Off Road Park owner, provided the beer garden and a large bon fire. Vendors sold barbecue, burgers and chicken. James David Clark emceed the concert. Proceeds from Berryville Organic News fundraisers support civic projects in Berryville.

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Crescent Classic

Submitted Photo

“Corn Flowers and Barn,” a mixed media painting by Carol Dickie, has been accepted into the 2014 Illinois River Salon.

Dickie painting chosen for watershed conference exhibit at Crystal Bridges By Jennifer Jackson

JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com

A painting by Carol Dickie has been accepted into the 2014 Illinois River Salon, an art show in support of the Illinois River Watershed Parnership. “Corn Flowers and Barn” will exhibited at an opening reception at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the Restoration of Our River Conference. The Illinois River watershed runs from northwest Arkansas to northeast Oklahoma. “It is a beautiful area, and one well worth preserving,” Dickie said. The mixed-media painting, 29 by 16 inches, will also be part of a silent auction at the opening reception. After the conference, the exhibit will move to the

Illinois River Watershed Project Learning Center in Cave Springs, Ark., where it will be up Oct. 3 through Nov. 15. A closing reception and silent auction will be held at the IRWP Learning Center on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dickie, who lives at Beaver Lake, had a solo show at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum in May, and had two paintings in the “Artists of Northwest Arkansas” regional juried art exhibit in August. For more information, go to caroldickiefineart.com. The IRWP Learning Center, 221 S. Main, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Cave Springs, south of Bentonville and five miles west of Interstate 49 on Highway 264 (Lowell exit). For more information about the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, go to irwp.org.

Resident of the Month Loraine Davidson

Born on Eureka’s Main St in 1927, Loraine was Eureka School’s lunch lady for 50 years! 235 Huntsville Rd., Eureka Springs, AR 479-253-7038

Photo by Chip Ford

Elise Roenigk cruises past Basin Spring Park in her Lotus Elise with the 44 other registrants in this year’s Crescent Classic Rally. High end exotic sports cars – including the photographer’s favorite, a $1.8 million Ferrari F40 – converged at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa for the weekend. Cruises were scheduled for the four days they were here, sending them to Jasper, War Eagle and other locations. The total estimated street value of all the vehicles was more than $15 million.

It is inhumane, in our opinion, to force people who have a genuine need for coffee to wait inside in line behind those who apparently see it as some kind of recreational activity.

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Antique Automobile Festival

Photos by Chip Ford

The 44th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival was held over the weekend. The show was, as usual, based out of the Pine Mountain Jamboree parking lot. The parade was held on Saturday, stepping off at 11 a.m., amid sporadic showers – which didn’t deter the throwing of candy. The 1922 Bank Robbery re-enactment started moments after the parade, as onlookers formed around the old bank – now the Jewel Box. .22-caliber pistols were fired with blank rounds ending with a street filled with dead robbers and cash.

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Spaghetti Dinner

Barbara Kennedy, Main Stage to offer youth art class

Barbara Kennedy will offer a six-week “Introduction to Art” class for youth ages 1217. Classes are 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 23 through Oct. 28, at Main Stage, 67 N. Main, Eureka Springs. The class will introduce students to the basic elements of art -- color, line, shape, form and texture --and show students how artists use these elements in a variety of mediums. Before moving to Eureka Springs in 2008, Kennedy lived in Seattle, where she worked as an artist and musician. She also taught art

Photo by Jennifer Jackson

The Believe It of Not Spaghetti Dinner at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center last Friday drew a sold-out crowd and raised $5,500 for restoration work on the church’s bell tower, which has been featured three times in Ripley’s Believe It or Not. The dinner featured Irish and Italian songs by Father Shaun Wesley, accompanied on the piano by Linda Kelly, and a Nigerian song by Father Kevin Atunzu. Ripley’s provided copies of the three cartoons featuring the bell tower, which is the entry to the church grounds. Work on the tower is now being scheduled, according to event organizer Rod McGuire.

Transition

Harold Lee Lawler

Sept. 20, 1960 - Sept. 3, 2014

Harold Lee Lawler, age 53, of Holiday Island, departed Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, in Springfield, Mo. Harold was born on Sept. 20, 1960, in Modesto, Calif. He is the son of Lois Marie Helton Lawler, who survives him, and the late Donald Lee Lawler Sr. Harold is survived by his wife, Bobbi Jean, whom he met in 1984 and married in April 1989. A son, Robert Elvin Lee Lawler, and a daughter, Destiny, and husband, Jay Cordle. Grandchildren, Brooklyn and Canyon Cordle and Harold’s faithful ca-

Transition

at a private school, where she helped students explore creativity, gain self-esteem and learn problem solving through art. Kennedy shows her work at Zark’s on Spring Street. Tuition for the six-week class is $90. Materials will be provided by Friends of Main Stage. A limited number of youth scholarships are available to assist with class fees. Preregistration is required and class size is limited. For more information, email mainstageclasses@gmail. com.

nine Max. Three brothers, Donnie and wife Ratha, Ron and wife Debbie, and Lonnie and wife Julie. Several nieces and nephews and many friends. Harold owned and operated Pro Collision. A Celebration of Life service was held at the Point on Holiday Island on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. There has been a memorial account set up at the First National Bank of North Arkansas, (P.O. Box 367, Berryville, AR 72616) to help defray medical expenses.

Donald Ray Engles Jackson Sr.

Donald Ray Jackson Sr. was born in Texas City, Texas, on Jan. 30, 1938. Don was a founding member of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. He moved to Eureka Springs in May of 1992 with his wife, Hilda P. Jackson, and their daughter Tanya Jackson Smith and her two children Victor and Miranda. Don served in the Air Force and received a Purple Heart for his service. Don died peacefully in his home at the refuge after a long illness. His wife, Hilda P. Jackson; a daughter, Heather Khatibi; and a son, Robert Jackson precede Don in death. Three sons, Christopher, Donald Jr. and Clif Jackson; and three daughters, Donna Jackson, Denise Balint and Tanya Smith, along with their spouses plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren and their families and friends, survive Don. A memorial service will be held at Tur-

Born Jan. 30, 1938

pentine Creek Wildlife Refuge at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. The family welcomes friends to pay their respects. The family requests instead of flowers that donations be made to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632 in his honor.

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Dispatch

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An African boy is all smiles after receiving a shoebox filled with gifts through Operation Christmas Child.

Eureka Springs community joins shoebox effort Operation Christmas Child will host a free workshop at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Calvary Chapel of Eureka Springs for community members interested in serving as their church, school or community group’s organizer of shoeboxes. The event will kick off the upcoming collection season with 20,000 gift-filled shoeboxes expected to be packed by Northwest Arkansas residents. “Children come to the event not knowing they will receive a gift and are so ecstatic to receive a gift box and also learn that all of the contents belong solely to them!” said Stephanie Olsen, who traveled to the Philippines for a shoebox distribution and will share her story at the workshop Friday. During the week of Nov. 17-24, shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies and hygiene items will be collected at convenient drop-off locations, the first stop on a journey across the world for thousands of gifts sent to hurting children overseas using whatever means neces-

sary — boats, airplanes, trains and even elephants. “My favorite part is that the gift you pack is the gift that ends up in the hands of a child,” said Cindy Kisic, who has volunteered with Operation Christmas Child for more than 12 years and currently serves as the relay center coordinator at Calvary Chapel. “I love the way this project brings unity across church denominations, clubs and organizations to send a message of hope and love.” Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 113 million children in more than 150 countries. In 2014, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach another 10 million children. Call 615-678-6200 to register for the workshop, or visit www.SamaritanPurse. org for more information.

open door at the main stage of Basin Park Hotel. An officer responded, checked the area and secured the door. 11:16 p.m. - A security company advised an alarm sounding at the Rowdy Beaver. An officer checked the area and all was secure. Sept. 4 7:10 a.m. - A complainant advised that someone threw food all over her vehicle and an officer took the report. Food fight! 12:50 p.m. - A caller advised that a truck was stuck between College and the Harts parking lot, and an officer assisted the truck. 6:56 p.m. - A driver reported a car in front of her erratically driving. Officers located the vehicle and cited the driver for driving left of center. 8:21 p.m. - A couple had snuck into another room at 1876 and were talking with other guests regarding drug deals. Officers responded and informed the couple to leave; they did and paid for the extra night spent there. 8:52 p.m. - Officers told a man harassing a worker at Rapid Robert’s not to return. 10:45 p.m. - An officer followed the driver of a motorcycle with no headlights or tail lights into McDonald’s and cited him for driving while intoxicated and operating an unsafe vehicle on the highway. 11:04 p.m. - A female subject reported being assaulted by a male subject who had returned to Missouri after the accident. EMS checked her out and she was taken to the hospital in Berryville by her grandparents. Sept. 5 1:11 a.m. - A caller reported a woman loitering at Brighton Ridge. When officers arrived, they found that the woman was seeking help following a fight with her boyfriend. They took her to Exxon. Ummm, why Exxon? 5:04 a.m. - A woman was being bothered by her boyfriend at 1876 Inn. The man fled as soon as she called for help and officers could not locate him. 8:19 a.m. - A caller reported an ex-employee sitting outside All Seasons Inn in his car, but he was gone when police arrived on the scene. Officers detained him on a traffic stop later and arrested him on a

warrant for Madison County. 8:32 a.m. - Animal control relocated a raccoon outside a bank. 9:40 a.m. - An alarm went off on Spring Street and officers found all was well upon checking the area. 3:58 p.m. - Officers promised to be on the lookout for a red car revving its engine excessively. 5:15 p.m. - A caller reported a domestic abuse in a car, and officers located the car and discovered all was well. Sept. 6 2:12 a.m. - A traffic stop at Eureka Inn resulted in the arrest of a male subject for driving while intoxicated, having an expired vehicle license and no motorcycle license. 6:40 a.m. - A caller reported a door open behind Romancing the Stone but officers found that light coming from the inside made the door appear partially open. All was secure. 11:33 a.m. - An officer filed a report on a vehicle that rear-ended another on Main Street. 12:06 p.m. - A complainant was having an issue with a resident, and an officer filed a report. 1:43 p.m. - A caller reported two black males selling cleaning supplies door to door. An officer spoke with the men and advised them of the law. 4:17 p.m. - Animal control took care of a sick raccoon. Sept. 7 2:32 a.m. - A woman reported a barking dog; when officers visited the residence, they found that the dog was barking because of wildlife and seemed to have quieted down. 10:10 a.m. - An officer filed the report on the theft of a cell phone. 11:36 a.m. - Animal control took a dog with tags and a collar to the police department. 12:42 p.m. - A caller reported a group of sport bikes driving recklessly by Turpentine heading toward town. 2:31 p.m. - A caller had prescription medication stolen from her room and thought it was a hotel employee that took it. An officer filed a report. 11:38 p.m. - A woman reported a barking dog and an officer contacted the dog’s owner, who agreed to keep the dog quiet. What’s with all the barking dogs?

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Village View

Alison By Sandra TaylorSynar Brown

How to Begin

recently attended the Virginia Review same conclusion the Writers’ Conference in Charlottes- author formed about ville. There I heard a panel of agents his work, and I may disagree with him and publishers speak about what sells about the important motifs in his novand what they are seeking. One top New el, but I still want him to know himself York agent listed the four things that a sto- and his craft well enough to be makry must have to be published by a major ing one point. So I want authors to give house. The four “must haves:” an inter- thought to their vision and their themes. esting premise (i.e., vision); a compelling Voice is an amorphous part of fiction, the character; forward momentum from the way brush strokes are an integral, yet less first paragraph; a unique and interesting tangible technique in a painter’s work, voice. but if an author writes with conscious inAs you can see, most of these have to tent and gut level honesty, he will have be present from the first page. Before a found his unique voice. Readers come to writer can write the first sentence, he has our work bringing what Coleridge called to make certain decisions. Those deci- “a willing suspension of disbelief.” Those sions fall into three categories: Vision, readers give us their trust (not necessarVoice, and Point of View. ily their belief, but at least a momentary Beginning writers are often confused relaxing of their cynicism and resistance) about “premise.” What is the premise of because they assume we’re giving them a story? “The premise is the foundation information they didn’t have before. They of your story--that single core statement,” assume we’re the authorities,hat we’re says James N. Frey, “of what happens to offering them a story they haven’t heard the characters as a result of the actions of before, and that we’re being honest with a story.” That same “Writer’s Digest” ar- them. If the reader detects a flaw or an ticle points out that the premise of “The error that negates our authority we’ve Three Little Pigs” is “Foolishness leads lost them for good. I could never return to death, and wisdom leads to happiness.” to an Edna O’Brien’s novel after her proEvery story has one premise. tagonist threaded pearls and emeralds Once you establish your premise, for a necklace. (Emeralds are too fragile you then set out to create a plot that to drill and would pulverize instantly.) proves it. That is the writer’s vision. Just as all writing is rewriting, possibly Professors in creative programs often all fiction is making choices. And despite slight point of view, vision, and voice as our examined vision, our unique voice, aspects of fiction that can be dealt with by and our most diligent fact checking, we critics after a writer becomes successful. can still lose our audience if we tell the But I think these particular aspects are the tale from an inauthentic point of view. very foundations of narrative, and I want I firmly believe that point of view can writers to focus on them even before they make or break a narrative. As Eudora start to write. I want authors to be con- Welty once said, “Most student writing scious writers. I don’t want anyone to is bad because it isn’t honest.” If we tell hand me his novel and say, “Read this and even the most fascinating story from the tell me what I am saying.” I perspective of a less-than-authentic narrawant a book or a manuscript to show me tor, a narrator we don’t know at gut level, at least one thing the author knew he was about whose thoughts and emotions we’re attempting to say. I may not come to the only guessing, our narrative is in danger. Pat will be teaching Vision, Voice and Point of View at the Village Writing School on Saturday afternoon, September 20 from 1-4 pm. Contact me for more information or register online at villagewritingschool.com. Learn how to begin with a vision and voice that will hook agents, editors, and readers.

Coming Events September 15 Crystal Bridges Bridging the Visual and Literary Arts Creating a Short Story – Alison Taylor-Brown 11-1 p.m. Crystal Bridges library Free September 20 – Getting off on the Right Foot Vision, Voice, and Point of View – Dr. Pat Carr 1-4 p.m. Village Writing School $25 October 4 – Bring on the Bad Guys Creating Believable Villians – Marian Szczepanski 9-12 noon Village Writing School $25 October 4 – My Book’s Journey From local press to national appear-

ances – Marian Szczepanski 1-4 p.m. Village Writing School $25 October 5 – Domestic Violence Awareness Benefit Come Learn about the Newly Formed Carroll County Safety Network With author Marian Szczepanski 2 p.m. Village Writing School No charge November 1 – The Way of Story, the Craft & Soul of Writing Interational author & teacher, Catherine Ann Jones 10-4 p.m. The Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center $99 ($75 before Oct 1) •••

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.

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The Natural Way Men’s tip: Swedish Flower Pollen

Here is a unique supplement most people know nothing about. Men should read this column and Jim Fain acquaint themselves with Swedish Flower Pollen. The supplement is available in the U.S. but may be difficult to find. This is an alternative to Saw Palmetto for benign (non cancerous) hyperplasia (enlargement) of the prostate. So, if Saw Palmetto didn’t work as well as you would have liked, I’ve found an alternative. Swedish Flower Pollen can be used by itself or along with Saw Palmetto or any number of other good for the prostate supplements. As usual, I did a search through PubMed/MedLine and found abstracts of science studying whether it is useful. Honestly, not many research papers were found but one really stood out as it was done at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. If you do your own search. look for the word “cernitin” not Swedish Flower Pollen. Cernitin is the actual extract studied, found in Swedish Flower Pollen. The researchers start their abstract reporting by stating, “Pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and alpha blockers are used to treat symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and are known to cause severe adverse reactions. Accordingly, a search for safer, natural products has been undertaken. Two natural agents (nutraceuticals) have come under scrutiny; because natural products, in general, often have evidence of long term safety”. They studied Saw Palmetto and Cernitin (defined pollen extract) found in Swedish Flower Pollen. The research was done in old rats with varying amounts of testosterone as higher amounts of testosterone can influence BPH. I couldn’t find studies done in humans but honestly you and I both know old rats with varying amounts of testosterone. Some will even be able to laugh about this... some will grumble. The conclusion was the Cernitin was as good as the prescribed drug finasteride. Maybe, this effect could cause that old rat to grumble less. Certainly, being able to urinate better and less often is what we aging males (and those family members around us) want to gain. To make things even better, Swedish Flower Pollen has a lower price than Saw Palmetto.

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Tit for tat has nothing to do with flashing and tattoos, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some interesting exchanges this weekend. Whichever side you’re on, don’t forget the sunscreen. TAURUS: There is beauty in every single day, but you’ll never see it through a dirty window. Grab the Windex and start scrubbing; life will look much brighter when you can actually view it up close. GEMINI: You don’t have all the answers, but you do think up some rather entertaining questions. Start a blog or write a book; why be confused alone when you can confound the world? CANCER:Logic may feel like a foreign country but the least you can do is learn the language. Quit thinking with your crotch and you may even earn a passport. LEO: If everything’s coming up roses, don’t whine for marigolds. Enjoy your garden, even if it’s just a blooming onion on your plate. Ketchup, anyone? VIRGO: A one-in-a-million chance is heading your way on Friday. Sit out in the driveway with the butterfly net, because a shot like this is rarer than a 60 Minutes interview with Bigfoot. In fact, you might even need a camera crew with you. LIBRA: There will be a moment on Thursday afternoon when you doubt everything you’ve accomplished in life. Ride that out, and your all-star chicken steampunk movie idea is on the fast track to success. SCORPIO: A co-worker comes to you with a problem on Tuesday. If you manage to keep a straight face and remove the toner cartridge from their underwear, you’ll win the day. SAGITTARIUS: You’re feeling more lost than Batman at a family reunion. Don’t worry about feeling out of place, just keep an eye out for the Joker bringing seven-layer bean dip and keep the Bat-Beano at the

ready. CAPRICORN: You’ve nearly finished a project, now it’s time for that last piece. If it doesn’t fit perfectly, grab the Super Glue, stick that sucker on and call it art. No one will know the difference. AQUARIUS: Sometimes doing a great job means severely cutting back on your Internet cat video-watching time. It’s a sacrifice, sure, but if you earn more money

Crossword Puzzle

Beth Bartlett

you can afford better broadband for those weekend YouTube binges. PISCES: Don’t freak out, but that weird feeling inside your chest isn’t a heart flutter; it’s contentment mixed with a dash of confidence. It’s not a superpower yet, but it can definitely make you do some amazing things this week. Answers on page 21

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Lively Entertainment By Kristal Kuykendall

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 • 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: Gina Gallina and Pals, then Lou Shields, 9 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 • Madam Medusa’s Hookah Lounge, 1 Center St., Ste. C, 310-720-5487: BYOB, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Hogscalders, noon to 2 p.m.; Hogscalders, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Adams Collins Jazz Trio, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Reeves Brothers, 8 p.m. to midnight

by Margo Elliott

• Chelsea’s: Matt Smith and Ocie Fisher, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main St., 479-2537020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grub & Pub Club 169: DJ Tiny • 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), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: The George Brothers, 8 p.m. • Madam Medusa’s Hookah Lounge: High Energy Electronica, Henna artists, BYOB, noon to 2 a.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479-2532525: The Shannon Hope Band, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479363-6444: Vintage Pistol, 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., 479363-6411: Jerry Yester, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 13 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: James White, noon to 2 p.m.; Catherine Reed, 6p.m. to 8 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper: Adams Collins Jazz Trio, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Reeves Brothers, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s: Crescent City Combo, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live: DJ & Dancing 9 p.m. to close • Grub & Pub Club 169: TBD • Henri’s Just One More: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place: TBD, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): The Jeff Horton Band, 9 p.m. • Madam Medusa’s Hookah Lounge: Underground Electronica, Henna artist, card readers, BYOB, noon to 2 a.m. • New Delhi Cafe: The Medicine Man Show, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Matt Reeves Duo, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Blew Reed & The Flatheads, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: One Way Road, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPT. 14

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Calendar of Events Now through Sept. 15: American Encounters: Anglo-American 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. 11: Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club Meeting

The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet at noon Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Eureka Springs Pizza Hut for its monthly lunch and meeting. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is welcome. The club meets at noon on the second Thursday of the month and at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. For more information, visit http://Isarc.us.

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 479295-2800.

Sept. 12: Politician Meet and Greet

Meet and greet the politicians running for office Sept. 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Barbara Deschner’s house on 20858 Hwy

62. There will be live music and food at the event. Mark Robertson, who is running for Commissioner of State Lands, and Charles “Sonny” Carter, who is running for State Representative for District 97 will be at the event, as well as Sheri Hanson and Randy Mayfield. They are all running in the election on Nov. 4, 2014. For more information on the event, call Regina Smith at 479-9812613.

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. 14: Interconnectedness: The Sociological Imagination and the Seventh UU Principle

The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on 17 Elk Street will host Interconnectedness: The Sociological Imagination and the Seventh UU Principle 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. The service will be followed by refreshments and childcare is provided.

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 479244-5961 or Eula Jean McKee at 4479253-8021 for more information.

Sept. 15: Metafizzies Meeting

The Sept. 15 meeting of the Eureka

Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will feature a talk by Lynne Sterling on achieving natural pain relief by eliminating high energy electronic interference with objects designed to harmonize the bio-energy in our bodies. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the reading room of the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs. All are welcome.

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-story-group-village-writing-school-bridging-visual-literary-art/.

Sept. 18: Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers

Mercy Auxiliary in conjunction with Area Agency on Aging will sponsor an Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers the third Thursday of each month beginning Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meetings will be in the conference room at Area Agency on Aging on 1204 Primrose in Berryville. Caregivers are welcome at any meeting to share experiences and to receive comfort and resources. For more information, call Rebecca Davis at 870350-3415 or Anita Spearman at 479-9810626.Sept. 20: How to Begin - Vision and Voice Workshop

Village Writing School to offer vision and voice workshop

The Village Writing School will offer How to Begin, a workshop on vision and voice, on Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop will focus on the all-important questions that must be answered at the beginning of each story. What is the author’s vision? How can the right point of view make the story? What is voice and why is it considered so important in publishing? Dr. Pat Carr will host the workshop. It will take place at the Village Writing School on 177 Huntsville Road, and it costs $25. For more information and to register online, go to villagewritingschool. com or email alisontaylorbrown@me.com or phone 479-292-3665.

Sept. 23: Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary Luncheon

The Holiday Island Fire Department’s Auxiliary Luncheon will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 23 in the ballroom of the Holiday Island Clubhouse. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. for social time, and the luncheon costs $8. Reservations are required, needing to be made no later than Friday, Sept. 19 to PEggy Arnhart at 479-3636245. Annual membership is only $12. For more information, call 479-981-0156.

Sept. 27: Holiday Island Elks Lodge Annual Fall Charity Golf Classic

A four person scramble golf tournament will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the 18-hole golf course in Holiday Island. Following the tournament, lunch will be served at the Elks Lodge along with a silent auction and awarding of prizes. Registration forms are available at the Elks Lodge, H.I.C.C. Pro Shop or online at www.elks1042.com. All proceeds from the event go to benefit Holiday Island Elks Lodge local community projects: Veterans’ Aid, Scholarships, Drug Prevention and Connecting Books with Kids. For more information, call Lou Schoeneman at 479263-6388.

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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. 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. THE FAMILY OF RAMONA OSBURN would like to thank everyone for their help, cards and phone calls at this time of sorrow for us. Special thanks to Dr. Charles Beard, his nurse Gail and to Vicki, who provided compassion mixed with laughter each step of the way. Thank you to Beth and the staff at Medical Park Pharmacy. Praise and appreciation are given to everyone at Peachtree for their love and devotion given to our mother. Her stay there was perfect. A memorial service will be held at Peachtree on Saturday, September 20th at 10a.m. Susan and Fred Hopkins.

Garage Sale BIG SALE FRIDAY, 12th, 8a.m.-5p.m. Red Bud Valley, Big white barn. Hwy. 62 E., exit at ECHO clinic onto Rockhouse Rd. Follow signs. Antiques, furniture, quilts, glassware and GOOD stuff! MOVING! WIDE SELECTION of items! All priced to sell! Thursday&Friday, Sept. 11&12, 8a.m.-4p.m. 26 Appaloosa Dr. on Holiday Island. OLD-TIME FLEA-MARKET! Antiques, Furniture, Vintage Toys, Tools, Wardrobe, Iron Bed, Postal Cabinet, Architectural. Onyx Cave Rd. 8a.m.-?, Friday & Saturday.

Pets YOUR PET'S HOME away from home. Beavertown Boarding. Climate controlled, indoor/outdoor runs. Small dog suites. Also cat options. On premises owner. Intake and pick-up available 7 days/wk. 479-253-9426

Help Wanted GRYPHON'S ROOST DAY SPA has an immediate opening for 2 highly skilled, loving massage therapists. Please submit resume to stephanie@gryphonsroost.com or call 479-981-1844 to set up an interview. 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

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 HIRING PROPERTY MANAGER as team leader to execute next phase of growth at spectacular 16 room Bed and Breakfast. Our Beaver Lake view Hotel and Events Center is located in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas. On-site resident position includes: managing reservations, corporate & event sales, check-ins/outs, follow-ups, breakfasts, light maintenance/housekeeping, and some social media activity. Experienced management candidate(s) only. Prefer B&B, culinary, and sales references. Non-smoking facility. If you are confident you have the experience and skill to enhance and grow our business, please contact us with your resume, emails only: wmlhiring@gmail.com. Couples preferred. HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED PART-TIME. Great pay plus tips. Experience necessary. Cell phone and personal vehicle required. Call 479-253-5548 for appointment. HOUSEKEEPER/OFFICE HELP WANTED for resort hotel in E.S.; year-round position. Great benefits including vacation and partial insurance pay after one year of service. Looking for a dependable and hardworking person who can walk into a room and notice something is wrong and fix it. If this sounds like this is you, please email resume to: eurekaspringsresort@gmail.com.

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NEW OWNERS SEEKING honest, hard-working, reliable, drug-free housekeeper, apply in person, Ozark Swiss Inn, 3061 E. Van Buren.

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.

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for Part-time office clerk and part-time wait staff. Please apply in person at ES & NA Railway depot.

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas

APARTMENT MANAGER Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas is currently accepting applications for the position of Part Time Apartment Manager for Ozark Meadows II Senior Complex located in Berryville, AR. The person selected for this Part-Time position will work twenty hours (20) per week insuring the complex is fully rented, properly maintained, and that all required paperwork is completed in a proper and timely manner. This position starts at $9.00/hour and carries an employee benefit package and 403(b) plan.

Apply at www.aaanwar.org/Employment This position will remain open until filled 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 .

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

Services Offered AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE. Trimming and Removals. Good clean-up. 25 years experience. Free estimates. Licensed and Insured. Call 479-981-0181. ASK ME ABOUT FENCING! New fencing and repairs. Call 870-480-3884.

DAVIS HEAT&AIR. Proudly serving Carroll County for 10 years. Servicing all makes and models. Licensed and Insured. Carrying AmericanStandard. 870-423-8776 FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTUREproviding affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee on the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay! Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968. 119 Wall Street. LAST RESORT SOLUTIONS for old and new injury affecting nerves, brain, vascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. Pain, Numbness, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Allergic or Inflammatory states. Neurology, Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Clinical Nutrition. Steven Shiver, DC, ND. 479-665-2544 OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Interior, Exterior, decks and pressure washing. Call Andy Stewart at 479-253-3764 PATHWAY MEDIATION — private, informal, confidential, affordable. Check us out at www.pathwaymediationworks.com. 870-423-2474. SIMPLICITY COUNSELING- Established & Effective: Improving the health of your friends and neighbors in this community in a relaxed respectful atmosphere since 2010. Depression, Anxiety, SelfWorth, Trauma, Grief, Adjustment & Relationships. Call for professional licensed service 479-244-5181 ''It's your time.'' THE CLEAN TEAM Housecleaning and Janitorial. Bonded and reliable. Many references. Free estimates. 20 years experience. Call 417-655-0694 or 417-597-5171. CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284

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Services Offered

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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.

RENT OR RENT-TO-OWN! Residence &/or Business. 2BR/2BA, 2 Living Rooms, W/D and fridge. White St. next to Ermilio's. Available Oct.1st. View online at owners.com and enter 72632. $750/mo. as residence only or $850/mo. as combined. 479-253-6911.

TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096

For Rent 3BR/1BA, LIVING, DINING, Kitchen, Family room. CH plus wood stove. In Historic district. $750/mo. 1st/Last/+$500 deposit. 479-372-8989. APARTMENT AVAILABLE NOW. 1BR, Dishwasher, W/D, Refrigerator, Stove. $600/mo. Lease. +$600/deposit. 1 parking space. Call 479-236-0613. 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 479-789-5970. 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 I AM LOOKING FOR a roommate. I am an elderly woman who lives in a beautiful home on a wildlife sanctuary. I love it here and want to stay, but in order for me to do that, I need a roommate. 1BR, all other facilities shared: fully equipped kitchen, laundry-room, large L.R. w/big-screen TV, lovely very large wrap-around covered porch, patio, beautiful fully maintained grounds, close to E.S. Pet-friendly. References required. $250/mo., utilities paid. Call my son, Randy 479-253-1536. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOOKING for retired couple who are seeking a beautiful place to live. On an amazing wildlife sanctuary. Lovely rustic home, artist studio and large shaded wrap-around decks, w/inspiring views. Butler Creek/WhiteRiver/Table Rock Lake. Fishing and swimming. Close to E.S. $950/mo.+utilities, includes grounds maintenance. 1st/last/security dep. Call Randy 479-253-1536. OFF HISTORIC LOOP, 1BR Apartment. Quiet neighborhood. Patio and gazebo. No Pets. Credit Check. 1yr. lease. $550/mo. utilities included. 479-253-5719 ON HOLIDAY ISLAND: Newer 2BR/2BA, W/D, deck, very clean, $575/mo. 1st/last/deposit. References required. 479-253-7255 or 262-496-5025. PICTURESQUE 4BR/2BA LAKEFRONT, Eagle Rock, MO. Mowed to water. Screened porch overlooking lake. Partly-furnished including appliances. $850/mo.+dep. Ref/credit required. 913-209-4083

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 STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE at Bass Lane Storage on Holiday Island. 479-253-1772 or cell 262-496-5025.

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KINGS RIVER CABIN – Brand new 1,536 sq. ft. cabin on 1.3 acres, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, native cedar floors, tile kitchen floor, custom pine cabinets. 480 sq. ft. covered porch on front and 480 sq. ft. covered porch on back. Metal roof. On the Kings River close to Trigger Gap. Only 9 miles from Eureka Springs. $199,000 or best offer. Call (479) 981-1177.

Commercial for Rent 1500sq.ft. FOR LEASE: Office, Bath, Warehouse. $600/mo.+$400/dep. Hwy. 23 South, E.S. across from Acord's. $600mo. Call Bill 479-253-4477, Derrick 479-721-4019. 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. SEVERAL 200-900sq.ft. Office or Multi-use spaces for rent. Also, one 900sq.ft. work-shop space for rent. Reasonable prices, in Eureka. 479-981-0820.

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

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

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Pet of the Week This is Henry the Wonder Dog (no. 101) Henry is a handsome, medium sized, 9-month-old, back and tan mix who is very sweet tempered, leash trained, loves to play – especially in water. He gets along great with other dogs and people, and is spayed and neutered. Henry is a truly wonderful dog. He can be adopted at the Good Shepard Animal Shelter, Hwy 62 east of Eureka Springs. Hours are 12.00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. every day except Wednesday. The shelter has many new dogs and cats of many breeds. During Sept. cats four months and older can be adopted for any amount the adopter wishes to spend! Adopt a pet and save a life. Call 479-253-9188.

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Getting to Know

Artist Denise Ryan

ple jobs at once while being a single parent. She said, “the whole time I was working and Sitting down with Denise Ryan at her stu- raising my children, I always painted.” dio on Elk Street, a visitor is immediately “For me painting is as important to my transformed into her world. Denise’s art takes life as breathing,” Ryan says on her webone to a stunning world of vibrant color, ev- site. “I love the process from the first ineryday objects seen in extraordinary places. kling of an idea to the final touches on the It is an utterly impossible place where tra- finished work. The smell of oil paint, the dition, dream and beauty live together. She feel of canvas, the passage of the brush describes her work as over the surface are magical still life. It was things that sustain good fortune to visit the “I love the process from the me.” studio while much of Denise described an first inkling of an idea to the her work is being stored experience over Spring final touches on the finished Break, which is both there. These paintings are waiting to be moved work. The smell of oil paint, uplifting and telling. to the new location of Parents would bring the feel of canvas, the Eureka Fine Art Galtheir children into the passage of the brush over lery at 2 Pine Street at gallery and the kids the surface are things that the corner of Spring were delighted, clearly captivated. As the and Pine. Denise is a sustain me.” story progressed, one co-owner of the gallery. – Denise Ryan realized that children Encouraged early by are capable of being her parents, Denise was engaged by more than already attending her mother’s art classes by age 10, and was soon TV, video games and texting. Children are “tagging along” on landscape painting expe- still moved by fine arts, deeply moved. It’s a ditions. Her mother was a fine artist and her refreshing thought. father an aerospace engineer who made fine Ryan is in her 25th year of teaching at the furniture in his spare time. Denise earned Holiday Island Art Guild and often teaches her art degree from her mom’s alma mater, for the Eureka Springs School of the Arts. Temple University’s School of Fine Art, and Like many artists and musicians, me included, teaching helps Denise clarify their own a Master of Fine Arts degree at Yale. It wasn’t just skill, an Ivy League educa- ideas about their art. tion and supportive, nurturing parents that Sitting down with Denise in her studio was led Denise to where she is today. She has a great experience, and we look forward to lived just like many people, working multi- repeating this with as many artists as we can. By David Blankenship

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would head for watering holes in the south, including Kansas City and Hot Springs. In the days before television and credit cards, they could check into hotels under assumed names, pay in cash and leave town without being recognized. That Capone came to Eureka Springs has never been documented, although claims are made that Capone’s sister once checked into the Basin Park Hotel for a one-month stay. Was the the two-story house on Fritz Street Al Capone’s love nest? No, if Klein was talking to the home’s owner, Dorothea Hallquist. John Cross, whose family was friends with the woman’s family, said Hallquist inherited the family home on Fritz Street from her father, George Nichoalds, who died after the funeral of Cross’ grandfather, Congressman Claude Fuller, in 1968. Nichoalds, who worked at the post office, became ill after standing outside the packed First Baptist Penn Memorial Church with his hat off, a gesture of respect, in the cold. But Cross does know that when Dorothea was young, she went to Chicago, where she was a dancer and possibly a movie actress. She was also a very beautiful woman, he said. She returned to Eureka Springs and lived in the house on Fritz Street with her husband, John Hallquist. After John died, Dorothea didn’t drive anymore, Cross said, and in her declining years, became very eccentric. That she may have been involved with a fast crowd in her youth is a possibility. “What she did when she was up in Chicago, who knows?” he said. According to Dorothea’s obituary, she was born in 1917 and died in 2001 at age 84, so if she claimed a racy past, it wasn’t with Al Capone, who was sent to prison in 1932 at age 33. A more bona fide link between Eureka Springs and America’s most notorious gangster: a man named Bill who worked as Al Capone’s private chef lived the last years of his life in an apartment above the Main Street Bar on the corner of Benton. The bar was owned by Frank Green Jr.’s family. In an interview last year, Green said he remembers Bill and other residents playing poker. When Bill died, the

family buried him in the local cemetery. Other places associated with Eureka’s bootleg past: Blue Spring Cave Tavern, above the railroad tracks a mile and half north of Eureka, is said to have operated as a off-the-radar night spot during prohibition or after. The cave is known for its blue clay, which local school students used to dig up and use for ceramics projects. Moonshine continued to be an important source of revenue for families during the Depression, through World War II and beyond, Cross said. Most of the moonshiners lived on the White River, he said, where they lived self-sufficient lives, growing their own food, butchering their own hogs, making their own soap and whiskey, and selling what they could to get by. Cross grew up fishing, hunting and floating the White River, so he not only knew where all the illegal fish traps and stills were, but was often asked to breakfast or lunch when he had been out hunting early. At lunch, moonshine might be offered. “I’d have to take a little sip to let them know I was one of the boys,” Cross said. “They were bank customers and friends.” Very few moonshiners were ever arrested, he said, and few went to prison, or if they did, only for a short time. Smoke from the fires were what gave backwoods stills away to revenuers, he said, a problem that one man overcame by using the Roundhouse on North Main as the base of his moonshine operation. Everyone knew what the man was using the Roundhouse for, Cross said, including the building’s owners. Cross also recalls that in 1955, he traded a 1949 Mercury four-door sedan to the man for 10 gallons of whiskey. Whiskey went for $10 a gallon back then, so he got the equivalent of $100 for the car. Nate Huff, a bartender at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe and Bar, remembers a party celebrating the anniversary of the repeal of prohibition, probably the 50th. Repealed on Dec. 5, 1933, the 18th is the only constitutional amendment ever repealed. After a year of wide-open liquor availability, liquor laws came back. Through it all, people in Eureka Springs continued to make and consume alcohol. “There was never a shortage of whiskey here,” Cross said.

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